Mop bucket for a rotary mop

Abstract

The application discloses a mop bucket for a rotary mop, which comprises a bucket body in a flat structure or an oblong structure; the bucket body is provided with a cleaning area and a water throwing area which are arranged at intervals; a side wall of the bucket body is provided with an embedding groove extending along the direction of gravity; when the bucket body is switched from a horizontal placement state to a standing placement state, the embedding groove is located at a top position of the bucket body, the embedding groove is arranged along the horizontal direction, and the embedding groove is used for embedding a mop rod of the rotary mop in the embedding groove along the horizontal direction. The mop bucket not only facilitates the accommodation of the rotary mop, but also makes the overall structure compact after the accommodation of the rotary mop, so that the required accommodation space is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of mop bucket technology, and more particularly to a mop bucket for use with a rotating mop. Background Technology

[0002] Spin mops offer significantly higher efficiency in cleaning and wringing compared to regular mops, making them more popular. However, spin mops typically require a dedicated mop bucket, meaning the mop itself cannot be detached from the bucket. This necessitates additional storage space for both the mop bucket and the spin mop. Since bathroom space is generally limited in most homes, existing spin mops are not ideal, primarily due to the significant space occupied by the mop bucket and spin mop. Therefore, reducing the space occupied by the mop bucket and spin mop is crucial for the development of both spin mops and their associated storage solutions. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention aims to provide a mop bucket for a rotating mop, which not only facilitates the storage of the rotating mop, but also makes the overall structure more compact after both are stored, thereby reducing the storage space required.

[0004] The objective of this invention is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A mop bucket for a rotating mop includes a bucket body, which has a flat or elongated structure; the bucket body has a spaced-apart washing area and a water-spinning area; the side wall of the bucket body has an insert groove extending in the direction of gravity; when the bucket body is switched from a horizontal position to a standing position, the insert groove is located at the top of the bucket body, the insert groove is placed in a horizontal direction, and the insert groove is used for the mop handle of the rotating mop to be inserted into the insert groove in a horizontal direction.

[0006] Furthermore, the embedding groove, the cleaning area, and the spin-drying area are arranged sequentially along a linear structure; a support wall is formed on the side wall of the cleaning area near the spin-drying area, and when the mop handle of the rotating mop is embedded in the embedding groove, the mop head of the rotating mop is supported by the support wall.

[0007] Furthermore, the side wall on the bucket body located outside the embedding groove and used to support the rotating mop is defined as the support wall. When the bucket body is in a standing position and is being observed, the horizontal height of the support wall gradually decreases from the opening of the embedding groove towards the bottom of the embedding groove.

[0008] Furthermore, when the bucket is in a standing position and being observed, the horizontal distance between the bottom and the opening of the groove gradually decreases along the direction of gravity, so that the mop handle is placed at an angle relative to the vertical plane when it rests against the bottom of the groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the embedding groove, the washing area, and the dewatering area are arranged sequentially along a linear structure; the dewatering area of ​​the barrel is provided with a top cover, which is used to install a dewatering basket; a drain outlet is provided on the side of the top cover away from the washing area; a handle is also provided on the side of the barrel where the embedding groove is located, which is used to allow a person to lift the barrel from a horizontal position and switch it to a standing position.

[0010] Furthermore, when the bucket is in a standing position and being observed, the inner wall of the bucket adjacent to the drain outlet is the bottom of all the inner walls of the bucket and is defined as the drain sidewall; the drain sidewall is parallel to the horizontal plane, or the horizontal height of the drain sidewall gradually decreases from the bottom of the bucket towards the drain outlet.

[0011] Furthermore, the diameter of the bucket gradually increases from the bottom to the top of the bucket; the bucket is provided with a heightening section, which is located directly below the drain sidewall when the bucket is in a standing position and being observed; the thickness of the heightening section gradually increases from the drain outlet to the bottom of the bucket.

[0012] Furthermore, the outer wall of the barrel is recessed into the interior of the barrel to form the handle; when the barrel is placed horizontally, the top view of the barrel outline is a rectangular structure or a rounded rectangular structure.

[0013] Furthermore, the barrel is pivotally connected to a handle, and when the barrel is switched from a horizontal position to a standing position, the gripping part of the handle can swing to directly above the opening of the groove.

[0014] Furthermore, the barrel body is provided with a limiting block on one side of the embedded groove, and the limiting block is used to support and limit the handle.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0016] Because the bucket has a flat or elongated structure, it occupies a large area when placed horizontally, requiring significant storage space. While the spin mop can be placed in the drained washing area for combined storage, the footprint remains substantial. Therefore, by creating a recessed slot extending along the direction of gravity on the side wall of the bucket, and positioning the slot at the top of the bucket when it is standing upright, allowing the spin mop handle to be inserted horizontally, this design reduces the space occupied by the bucket in an upright position. The recessed slot also accommodates and avoids obstructing the spin mop handle, simplifying storage. Furthermore, since the mop head is also placed within the washing area, the overall structure of the mop bucket and spin mop is more compact, further reducing the required storage space. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mop bucket for a rotating mop according to the present invention. At this time, the bucket is placed horizontally.

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Another perspective view shows the barrel standing upright.

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Another perspective view;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion at point A;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The image shown depicts the mop bucket for a spin mop being housed together with the spin mop.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Bucket body; 11. Washing area; 111. Supporting wall; 12. Spinning area; 121. Drainage side wall; 13. Embedded groove; 14. Supporting wall; 15. Handle; 16. Heightening part; 17. Limiting block; 2. Rotary mop; 21. Mop rod; 22. Mop head; 3. Top cover; 31. Drain outlet; 4. Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0024] It should be noted that when an element is described as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is described as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementations.

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the description of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0026] Figures 1-5 A preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown, comprising a mop bucket for a rotating mop. The bucket body 1 has a flat or elongated structure. When the bucket body 1 is in a horizontal position, its top-view outer contour is rectangular or rounded rectangular, i.e., the bucket body 1 is preferably a cuboid structure. Essentially, this design aims to save more space when the bucket body is in a standing position compared to when it is lying flat (i.e., in a horizontal position). See also... Figure 1 The bucket body 1 is provided with a washing zone 11 and a spin-drying zone 12 spaced apart in the horizontal direction, to inherit the relevant functions of a mop bucket (including the function of washing and spin-drying on the ground). Importantly, the side wall of the bucket body 1 is provided with an insert groove 13 extending in the direction of gravity; when the bucket body 1 is in a horizontal position (see... Figure 1 When switching to the standing position (see...) Figure 2 The mounting groove 13 is located at the top of the bucket body 1. The mounting groove 13 is placed horizontally and is used for the mop handle 21 of the rotating mop 2 to be inserted horizontally into the mounting groove 13 (see...). Figure 5 ).

[0027] Obviously, because the bucket 1 has a flat or elongated structure, it occupies a large area when placed horizontally, thus consuming a large amount of storage space. At this time, although the rotating mop 2 can be placed in the already drained washing area 11 for combined storage, its footprint is still quite large. Therefore, by providing an embedding groove 13 extending along the direction of gravity on the side wall of the bucket 1, and when the bucket 1 is in a standing position, the embedding groove 13 is located at the top of the bucket 1 and is placed horizontally. At this time, the embedding groove 13 allows the handle 21 of the rotating mop 2 to be embedded horizontally into the embedding groove 13. With this arrangement, the standing posture reduces the space occupied by the bucket 1, and the embedding groove 13 avoids and accommodates the handle 21 of the rotating mop 2, making the process of accommodating the rotating mop 2 very simple. Moreover, referring to Figure 5, since the mop head 22 of the rotating mop 2 is also placed in the cleaning area 11 at this time, the overall structure of the mop bucket and the rotating mop 2 after being accommodated is more compact, thereby reducing the required storage space.

[0028] Preferably, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The embedding groove 13, the washing area 11, and the spin-drying area 12 are arranged sequentially along a linear structure. A support wall 111 is formed on the side wall of the washing area 11 near the spin-drying area 12. When the handle 21 of the rotating mop 2 is embedded in the embedding groove 13, the mop head 22 of the rotating mop 2 is supported by the support wall 111. This arrangement allows for the continuation of the classic structure of existing mop buckets for rotating mops with minimal modifications; only the area of ​​the support wall 111 needs to be expanded to provide more stable support for the rotating mop 2. Furthermore, the required modifications to the mold are smaller. It should also be noted that since the rotating mop 2 generally has the ability to stand upright without tipping over, its stability is sufficient when placed vertically on the support wall 111. It is understandable that the support wall 111 can be omitted, but in this case, the embedding groove 13 needs to limit the rotation of the mop 2 and suspend it in the air. It is understood that, as an alternative to the placement of the embedding groove 13, the embedding groove 13, the water-splashing area 12, and the washing area 11 can be arranged sequentially along a linear structure. Simultaneously, it is understood that, as an alternative to the placement of the embedding groove 13, the embedding groove 13 can be formed into the top cover 3 of the barrel 1; that is, the main body of the barrel 1 can retain its original design structure, while the top cover 3 is modified, thereby reducing the difficulty of modification. However, in this embodiment, both the main body of the barrel 1 and the top cover 3 of the barrel 1 have grooves, and after the two grooves are fitted together, only the combined embedding groove 13 is displayed.

[0029] Preferably, see Figure 2 and Figure 5The side wall of the bucket 1 located outside the mounting groove 13 and used to support the rotating mop 2 is defined as the support wall 14. When the bucket 1 is in a standing position and being observed, the horizontal height of the support wall 14 gradually decreases from the opening of the mounting groove 13 towards the bottom of the mounting groove 13. With this configuration, when the handle 21 of the rotating mop 2 is embedded in the mounting groove 13, the larger diameter part of the handle 21 is held in place by the mounting groove 13, and then tilts towards the bottom of the mounting groove 13. At this time, with the help of the weight of the handle 21 itself, it is more stably supported by the support wall 111 and does not tip over. It should be noted that, as an alternative arrangement for maintaining the tilt of the mop handle 21 relative to the vertical plane, another option is to have the horizontal distance between the bottom and the opening of the groove 13 gradually decrease along the direction of gravity when the bucket 1 is in a standing position and being observed, so that the mop handle 21 of the rotating mop 2 is tilted relative to the vertical plane when it rests against the bottom of the groove 13. With this arrangement, when the mop handle 21 of the rotating mop 2 rests against the bottom of the groove 13, the two are in curved contact, and the mop handle 21 of the rotating mop 2 is tilted at a small angle relative to the vertical plane.

[0030] Preferably, see Figure 2 and Figure 5 The tub body 1 has a top cover 3 for the spin-drying area 12, which is used to install a spin-drying basket. According to the existing structure of the tub body 1, the spin-drying basket is installed in the spin-drying area 12. A drain outlet 31 is provided on the side of the top cover 3 away from the washing area 11. A handle 15 is also provided on the side of the tub body 1 with the insertion groove 13. The handle 15 is used to lift the tub body 1 from a horizontal position and switch it to a standing position. With this configuration, when water needs to be emptied, the handle 15 is lifted by hand, and the tub body 1 is lifted from a horizontal position and switched to a standing position, so that the drain outlet 31 can completely drain the wastewater from the tub body 1. Incidentally, if mopping has already been completed, the rotating mop 2 can be directly inserted into the insertion groove 13. This creates a seamless and continuous process, making it very labor-saving, convenient, and comfortable to use, greatly improving the user experience.

[0031] Preferably, see Figure 2 When the bucket 1 is placed upright and observed, the inner wall of the bucket 1 adjacent to the drain outlet 31 is the lowest point of all the inner walls of the bucket 1 and is defined as the drain side wall 121 (i.e., the drain side wall 121 is the inner wall with the lowest horizontal height among all the inner walls of the bucket 1). Importantly, the drain side wall 121 is parallel to the horizontal plane, or the horizontal height of the drain side wall 121 gradually decreases from the bottom of the bucket 1 towards the drain outlet 31. This arrangement utilizes gravity drainage, ensuring that all water at the bottom of the bucket 1 can be discharged along the drain outlet 31.

[0032] Preferably, to facilitate mold opening, the diameter of the barrel 1 gradually increases from the bottom to the top of the barrel 1. Based on this, to also take advantage of the drainage outlet 31 facilitating drainage, the barrel 1 is provided with a raised section 16 (see...). Figure 1 When the barrel 1 is in a standing position and being observed, the raised section 16 is located directly below the drain sidewall 121. Importantly, the thickness of the raised section 16 gradually increases from the drain outlet 31 towards the bottom of the barrel 1. Figure 1 As can be seen, the heightening part 16 consists of two protruding strips. It can be understood that the heightening part 16 could also be a protrusion. However, it should be noted that, in addition to adding the heightening part 16 to ensure that the bottom of the bucket 1 has a considerable horizontal height relative to the top of the bucket 1, an alternative arrangement could be to increase the thickness of the bottom of the bucket 1 to ensure that, when the bucket 1 is in a standing position and being observed, the drainage sidewall 121 is parallel to the horizontal plane, or the horizontal height of the drainage sidewall 121 gradually decreases from the bottom of the bucket 1 towards the drain outlet 31.

[0033] Preferably, see Figure 2 The outer wall of the barrel 1 is recessed into the interior to form a handle 15. This design makes the handle 15 a component that is less prone to damage, thus ensuring the long-lasting and durable convenience of the combination of the recessed groove 13, handle 15, and drain outlet 31. It is understood that, as an alternative design, the handle 15 could be an external structure similar to a door handle 15.

[0034] Preferably, see Figure 5 To facilitate movement of the bucket 1, a handle 4 is pivotally connected to the bucket 1. Importantly, when the bucket 1 is switched from a horizontal position to a standing position, the gripping part of the handle 4 can swing to directly above the opening of the recess 13. This arrangement, with the slight obstruction of the handle 4, further prevents the handle 21 of the rotating mop 2 from tipping over.

[0035] Preferably, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The bucket body 1 has a limiting block 17 on one side of the embedding groove 13. The limiting block 17 is used to support and limit the handle 4. With this setting, when mopping normally, that is, when the bucket body 1 is placed horizontally, the limiting block 17 can support the handle 4 to avoid the handle 4 from being squeezed by the relevant parts of the embedding groove 13 for a long time, which would cause slight deformation. This is to take into account the overall service life of the mop bucket used for a spin mop.

[0036] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on the present invention shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A mop bucket for a rotating mop, comprising a bucket body (1), said bucket body (1) having a flat or elongated structure; characterized in that: The bucket (1) is provided with a cleaning area (11) and a water-splashing area (12) spaced apart; the side wall of the bucket (1) is provided with an embedding groove (13) extending along the direction of gravity; when the bucket (1) is switched from a horizontal position to a standing position, the embedding groove (13) is located at the top of the bucket (1), the embedding groove (13) is placed in the horizontal direction, and the embedding groove (13) is used for the mop handle (21) of the rotating mop (2) to be embedded in the embedding groove (13) in the horizontal direction; The embedding groove (13), the cleaning area (11), and the spin-drying area (12) are arranged sequentially along a linear structure; a bearing wall (111) is formed on the side wall of the cleaning area (11) near the spin-drying area (12). When the mop handle (21) of the rotating mop (2) is embedded in the embedding groove (13), the mop head (22) of the rotating mop (2) is supported by the bearing wall (111). When the bucket (1) is in a standing position and is being observed, the horizontal distance between the bottom and the opening of the groove (13) gradually decreases along the direction of gravity, so that the handle (21) of the rotating mop (2) is placed at an angle relative to the vertical plane when it rests against the bottom of the groove (13).

2. The mop bucket for a rotating mop as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the bucket (1) located outside the mounting groove (13) and used to support the rotating mop (2) is defined as the support wall (14). When the bucket (1) is in a standing position and is observed, the horizontal height of the support wall (14) gradually decreases from the opening of the mounting groove (13) towards the bottom of the mounting groove (13).

3. The mop bucket for a rotating mop as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The embedding groove (13), the washing area (11), and the water-spraying area (12) are arranged sequentially along a linear structure; the water-spraying area (12) of the barrel (1) is provided with a top cover (3), which is used to install a dewatering basket; a drain outlet (31) is provided on the side of the top cover (3) away from the washing area (11); a handle (15) is also provided on the side of the barrel (1) where the embedding groove (13) is provided, which is used to allow a person to lift the barrel (1) from a horizontal position and switch it to a standing position.

4. The mop bucket for a rotating mop as described in claim 3, characterized in that: When the bucket (1) is in a standing position and is being observed, the inner wall of the bucket (1) adjacent to the drain outlet (31) is the bottom of all the inner walls of the bucket (1) and is defined as the drain sidewall (121); the drain sidewall (121) is parallel to the horizontal plane, or the horizontal height of the drain sidewall (121) gradually decreases from the bottom of the bucket (1) towards the drain outlet (31).

5. The mop bucket for a rotating mop as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The diameter of the barrel (1) gradually increases from the bottom of the barrel (1) to the top of the barrel (1); the barrel (1) is provided with a heightening part (16), which is located directly below the drain sidewall (121) when the barrel (1) is in a standing position and being observed; the thickness of the heightening part (16) gradually increases from the drain outlet (31) to the bottom of the barrel (1).

6. The mop bucket for a rotating mop as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The outer wall of the barrel (1) is recessed into the interior of the barrel (1) to form the handle (15); when the barrel (1) is in a horizontal position, the top view of the outer contour of the barrel (1) is a rectangular structure or a rounded rectangular structure.

7. The mop bucket for a rotating mop as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The barrel (1) is pivotally connected to a handle (4). When the barrel (1) is switched from a horizontal position to a standing position, the gripping part of the handle (4) can swing to directly above the slot of the embedded groove (13).

8. The mop bucket for a rotating mop as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The barrel body (1) is provided with a limiting block (17) on one side of the embedded groove (13), and the limiting block (17) is used to support and limit the handle (4).

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