Cleaning tool

By designing a structure and drive section that can be squeezed and wrapped and connected in the cleaning tool, the problem of high cost of replacement of the sponge body and difficulty in operation is solved, and the low-cost, easy-to-operate wipe replacement and multi-directional cleaning effect is achieved.

CN119112030APending Publication Date: 2024-12-13ZHEJIANG TOP CLEANING TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411502375.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-25
Publication Date
2024-12-13

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Technical Problem

The existing toilet brushes have high cost of replacement and poor cleaning effect. The connection method of the clamping mechanism is not easy to operate by aligning the brush head slots. The market urgently needs to upgrade such products.

Method used

A cleaning tool is designed, including a operating rod and a housing. By providing a slot hole at the lower end of the operating rod and a raised portion on the housing, the wiper is squeezed and deformed when inserted and wrapped in the cleaning portion. The outer periphery is in contact with the connecting portion by the projection, thereby connecting to the operating lever; it also includes a movable drive portion and a switching device for conveniently connecting and disengaging the wipes.

Benefits of technology

It realizes simple operation and low cost wipe replacement, enhances cleaning effect, and is suitable for cleaning in various occasions, such as tables, walls and toilets.

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Abstract

A cleaning tool comprises an operating rod, and the operating rod comprises a grab handle and a cleaning part arranged at the lower end of the grab handle. The cleaning tool is characterized in that the cleaning tool further comprises a shell, a groove hole allowing the cleaning part to be inserted is formed in the shell, and in the process that the cleaning part is inserted into the groove hole, the wiping towel arranged in the groove hole is extruded to deform and wraps the cleaning part; a connecting part is arranged at the lower end of the operating rod, an extrusion part is arranged in the shell, an operator holds the grab handle to insert the cleaning part into the slotted hole, so that the periphery of the wiping towel is propped against the extrusion part to enter the connecting part to be connected while the wiping towel is wrapped on the cleaning part, and the wiping towel is connected to the operating rod. The cleaning tool is simple in structure and convenient to operate, the wiping towel replacement and cleaning cost is low, the wiping towel used for wrapping the cleaning part can be used for multi-directional cleaning, and the cleaning effect is good.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a cleaning tool. Background Art

[0002] At present, there are many kinds of cleaning tools on the market, such as toilet brushes with disposable brush heads. The toilet brushes include a handle and a brush head for cleaning. A clamping mechanism is provided in the handle, and the clamping mechanism is used to operate the opening and closing of the clamping mouth to clamp and connect the brush head for use. The brush head is a dried sponge body, and a hard plastic patch is provided on the sponge body. The patch is provided with slots that are convenient for the clamping mechanism to clamp and connect. When cleaning, the handle is held so that the clamping mouth of the clamping mechanism is aligned with the slot of the patch to clamp and connect the brush head for use. The above-mentioned toilet brush with replaceable brush head is not easy to cause bacteria to grow during use. However, due to the high cost of replacing the sponge brush head, the cleaning effect is poor, and the connection method of aligning the clamping mechanism with the slot of the brush head is not easy to operate, there is an urgent need to upgrade such products in the market. Summary of the invention

[0003] An object of the present invention is to provide a cleaning tool that solves the above problems.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the invention, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: a cleaning tool, which includes an operating rod, the operating rod includes a handle and a cleaning part arranged at the lower end of the handle; it is characterized in that: the cleaning tool also includes a shell, the shell is provided with a slot hole for the cleaning part to be inserted, and during the process of the cleaning part being inserted into the slot hole, a wiping towel that may be arranged therein is squeezed and deformed and wrapped around the cleaning part; a connecting part is provided at the lower end of the operating rod, and an extruding part is provided in the shell. When the operator holds the handle to insert the cleaning part into the slot hole so that the wiping towel is wrapped around the cleaning part, the outer periphery of the wiping towel is pressed by the extruding part and enters into the connecting part for connection, so that the wiping towel is connected to the operating rod.

[0005] In the present invention, the connection part includes one or more slots C provided at the lower end of the handle, and the slots C are provided along the periphery of the cleaning part. The pressing part includes one or more protrusions provided on the shell, and the protrusions are provided in alignment with the slots C. When the operator holds the handle and inserts the cleaning part into the slots C so that the wipe is wrapped in the cleaning part, the periphery of the wipe is pushed into the slots C of the handle by the protrusions, so that the periphery of the wipe is squeezed into the slots C and connected to the handle. The above structure can achieve the purpose of connecting the operating rod to the wipe for use.

[0006] In the present invention, the connection part includes one or more convex thorns provided at the lower end of the handle, and the convex thorns are arranged along the periphery of the cleaning part. The pressing part includes one or more groove parts provided on the shell, and the groove parts are arranged in alignment with the convex thorns. The operator holds the handle to insert the cleaning part into the slot hole so that the wipe is wrapped in the cleaning part. At the same time, the periphery of the wipe is resisted by the groove part so that the pressed thorns can pass through the wipe and connect it, so that the wipe is connected to the handle. The above structure can also achieve the purpose of connecting the wipe with the operating rod for use.

[0007] In the present invention, a movable driving part is provided in the handle, and the driving part can push the wiping towel away from the operating rod when it moves outward relative to the handle. The above structure can achieve the purpose of detaching the wiping towel from the operating rod.

[0008] In the present invention, the gripping rod and the cleaning part are integrated or fixedly connected, and the driving part includes a driving rod provided in the operating rod, and the driving rod can push the wipes away from the operating rod when it moves outward relative to the gripping rod. The above structure can realize the function of the driving part.

[0009] In the present invention, the driving part includes a cleaning part, the upper end of which is sleeved in the handle, and the outward movement of the cleaning part relative to the handle can push the wipes away from the operating rod. The above structure can also realize the function of the driving part.

[0010] In the present invention, a switch device is provided between the driving part and the handle. When the operating rod is combined with the housing to connect the wipe, the switch device controls the driving part and the handle to be locked so that they cannot move relative to each other. When the operating rod removes the wipe, the switch device releases the lock and drives the driving part to move outward relative to the handle to push the wipe away from the operating rod. The switch device can achieve the purpose of locking the driving part and the handle or the driving part moving outward relative to the handle to push the wipe away from the operating rod.

[0011] In the present invention, the switch device includes a locking structure and a pop-up structure. The locking structure is used to lock or unlock the driving part relative to the handle. The pop-up structure includes a spring, which is arranged between the handle and the driving part. When the locking structure unlocks the driving part and the handle, the driving part moves outward relative to the handle through the spring to push the wipes away from the operating rod. The pop-up structure can achieve the purpose of the operating rod pushing the wipes away.

[0012] In the present invention, the locking structure includes a switch member, which is rotatably connected to the handle. The switch member is provided with a clamping end and an unlocking end on both sides of the rotation part. The clamping end is provided with a clamping head, which can pass through the handle and clamp with the driving part sleeved in the handle. The sleeve section of the driving part is provided with a clamping position. When the driving part moves inward relative to the handle, the clamping position can move to clamp the clamping head to lock the driving part relative to the handle; the unlocking end is used to release the locking of the driving part relative to the handle. When the unlocking end moves downward relative to the handle, the clamping end tilts up to make the clamping head withdraw from the clamping position, so that the driving part moves outward relative to the handle through the spring to push the wipes off the operating rod; a spring B is provided between the unlocking end and the handle, and the spring B is used to tilt the unlocking end relative to the handle so that the clamping head of the clamping end passes through the handle and remains in a state of being clamped with the driving part. The above-mentioned locking structure can achieve the purpose of locking or unlocking the driving part relative to the handle.

[0013] In the present invention, a gear is provided between the driving part and the handle, and the gear is used to prevent the driving part from moving relative to the handle; a mounting groove is provided in the handle, and the switch piece is rotatably connected to the mounting groove, and a slot B is provided in the mounting groove for the switch piece clamp to pass through. The above structure further optimizes the product.

[0014] In the present invention, a resistance part is provided in the shell, and the driving part can touch the resistance part and move inward relative to the handle during the process of inserting the cleaning part into the slot; the above structure can achieve the purpose of moving the driving part inward relative to the handle. The cleaning part includes a soft rubber head or a hair-planting head, and the resistance part is also used to limit the distance of the cleaning part inserted into the slot to prevent the soft rubber head or the hair-planting head from touching the shell and being damaged. The above structure further optimizes the product.

[0015] In the present invention, the shell comprises an inner shell and an outer shell, the inner shell is connected to the outer shell, the slot is provided in the inner shell, and a suction cup is provided under the shell. The above structure further optimizes the product.

[0016] The advantages of the present invention are: due to the use of the operating rod in combination with the shell, the wiping towel provided therebetween can be squeezed and deformed and wrapped around the cleaning part, and at the same time, the outer periphery of the wiping towel is pressed by the squeezing part into the connecting part for connection, so that the wiping towel can be connected to the operating rod for use; the cleaning tool of the above structure is simple in structure, easy to operate, and the cost of replacing and cleaning the wiping towel is low, and the wiping towel used to wrap the cleaning part can be cleaned in all directions and has a good cleaning effect; the above product is suitable for cleaning in various occasions, such as cleaning tables, walls, and preferably cleaning toilets. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the use of the cleaning tool of the present invention combined with the wipe Figure 1 .

[0018] Figure 2It is a schematic diagram of the structural breakdown of the operating lever of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the use of the cleaning tool of the present invention without a wipe Figure 2 .

[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic cross-sectional view of the structure of the drive unit of the present invention when it is locked relative to the handle.

[0021] Figure 5 The present invention Figure 4 An enlarged view of the structure at the indicated location A.

[0022] Figure 6 It is a schematic cross-sectional view of the structure of the present invention when the driving part moves outward relative to the handle.

[0023] Figure 7 The present invention Figure 6 An enlarged view of the structure at the indicated location B.

[0024] Figure 8 The present invention provides a cross-sectional schematic diagram of another driving unit structure.

[0025] Specific implementation method: The present invention is further described below through embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figures 1 to 7 As shown: The present invention is a cleaning tool, which includes an operating rod, and the operating rod includes a handle 1 and a cleaning part 2 arranged at the lower end of the handle; the characteristic is that: the cleaning tool also includes a shell 3, and the shell is provided with a slot 4 for the cleaning part to be inserted. During the process of inserting the cleaning part into the slot, a wiping towel 5 arranged therein is squeezed and deformed and wrapped in the cleaning part; the lower end of the operating rod is provided with a connecting part, and the shell is provided with an extruding part. When the operator holds the handle and inserts the cleaning part into the slot so that the wiping towel is wrapped in the cleaning part, the outer periphery of the wiping towel is pressed by the extruding part and enters the connecting part for connection, so that the wiping towel is connected to the operating rod. The slot of the shell is preferably in the shape of wrapping the cleaning part, and the shell can also be used to place the operating rod. The wiping towel includes paper towels, face towels, wiping towels and wiping cloths, etc.; the upper end of the handle is provided with a hanging part.

[0026] In an embodiment, the connection part includes one or more slots C6 provided at the lower end of the handle, the slots C are provided along the periphery of the cleaning part, the pressing part includes one or more protrusions 7 provided on the shell, the protrusions are provided in alignment with the slots C, the operator holds the handle to insert the cleaning part into the slots C so that the wipe is wrapped in the cleaning part, while the periphery of the wipe is pushed into the handle slots C by the protrusions, so that the periphery of the wipe is squeezed into the slots C and connected to the handle. The slots C may be elastic or the slots C may be provided with elastic teeth.

[0027] In the embodiment, a movable driving part 8 is provided in the handle, and the outward movement of the driving part relative to the handle 1 can push the wipes away from the operating rod. The driving part includes a cleaning part 2, and the upper end of the cleaning part is sleeved in the handle. The outward movement of the cleaning part relative to the handle can push the wipes away from the operating rod. A gear position 20 is provided between the driving part and the handle, and the gear position is used to prevent the driving part from moving relative to the handle. The gear position includes an elastic clamping head provided at the sleeve end of the driving part, and a limiting hole smaller than the clamping head is provided in the handle. The elastic clamping head can pass through the limiting hole by squeezing and being restricted by the limiting hole to prevent it from moving relative to the handle, so that the driving part does not move relative to the handle.

[0028] In an embodiment, a switch device is provided between the driving part and the handle. When the operating rod is combined with the housing to connect the wipe, the switch device controls the driving part and the handle to be locked so that they cannot move relative to each other. When the operating rod removes the wipe, the switch device releases the lock and drives the driving part to move outward relative to the handle to push the wipe away from the operating rod. The switch device includes a locking structure 11 and a pop-up structure. The locking structure is used to lock or unlock the driving part relative to the handle. The pop-up structure includes a spring 12, which is provided between the handle and the driving part. When the locking structure releases the lock on the driving part and the handle, the driving part moves outward relative to the handle through the spring to push the wipe away from the operating rod. The locking structure includes a switch member 13, which is rotatably connected to the handle. The switch member is provided at two sides of the rotation part 14, respectively, with a clamping end 15 and an unlocking end 16. The clamping end is provided with a clamping head 17, which can pass through the handle and clamp with the driving part sleeved in the handle. The sleeve section of the driving part is provided with a clamping position 18. When the driving part moves inward relative to the handle, the clamping position can be moved to clamp the clamping head to lock the driving part relative to the handle; the unlocking end is used to release the lock of the driving part relative to the handle, and when the unlocking end moves downward relative to the handle, the clamping position can be moved to the locking position of the clamping head to lock the driving part relative to the handle. The clamping end is tilted to make the clamping head withdraw from the clamping position, so that the driving part can push the wipes away from the operating rod by moving outward relative to the handle through the spring; a spring B19 is provided between the unlocking end and the handle, and the spring B is used to tilt the unlocking end relative to the handle so that the clamping head of the clamping end passes through the handle and maintains a clamping state with the driving part; the clamping position can be moved to the positioning clamping head to lock the driving part relative to the handle; a mounting groove 21 is provided in the handle, and the switch component can be rotatably connected to the mounting groove, and a slot B22 is provided in the mounting groove for the switch component clamping head to pass through. The corresponding side walls of the installation groove are respectively provided with connecting holes B, and the corresponding side arms of the switch member are respectively provided with fulcrums, and the switch member is installed in the connecting hole B through the fulcrum and is rotatably connected to the handle; a resistance part 23 is provided in the shell, and during the process of the cleaning part being inserted into the slot hole, the driving part can touch the resistance part and move inward relative to the handle; the cleaning part includes a soft rubber head 28 or a hair-implanted head, and the resistance part is also used to limit the distance the cleaning part is inserted into the slot hole to prevent the soft rubber head or the hair-implanted head from touching the shell and damaging it; the cleaning part is provided with a gear position B27 that cooperates with the resistance part to interfere.

[0029] In an embodiment, the shell includes an inner shell 24 and an outer shell 25, the inner shell is connected to the outer shell, the slot is provided in the inner shell, and a suction cup is provided under the shell.

[0030] The operation process of the cleaning tool of this embodiment is as follows: when the wiping cloth connected to the operating rod is used for cleaning, the operator holds the handle to insert the cleaning part into the slot hole of the shell, and the wiping cloth placed therebetween can be squeezed and deformed by the cleaning part and the slot hole and wrapped in the cleaning part, and at the same time, the outer periphery of the wiping cloth is squeezed by the squeezing part and connected to the connecting part, so that the wiping cloth is connected to the operating rod; when the wiping cloth is detached from the operating rod, the operator operates the driving part to move outward relative to the handle through the switch device to push the wiping cloth to detach from the operating rod, so that the wiping cloth can be replaced.

[0031] The present invention provides another structure combining a connection part and a pressing part; in the present invention, the connection part includes one or more convex thorns provided at the lower end of the handle, and the convex thorns are arranged along the periphery of the cleaning part. The pressing part includes one or more groove parts provided on the shell, and the groove parts are arranged in alignment with the convex thorns. The operator holds the handle and inserts the cleaning part into the slot hole so that the wipe is wrapped in the cleaning part. At the same time, the periphery of the wipe is resisted by the groove part so that the pressed convex thorns can pass through the wipe and connect it, so that the wipe is connected to the handle. It can also realize the function of connecting the wipe to the operating rod. The periphery of the convex thorns is provided with latch teeth.

[0032] The present invention Figure 8 Another driving unit structure is given; in the present invention, the handle and the cleaning unit are an integral part or fixedly connected, and the driving unit includes a driving rod 29 provided in the operating rod 30, and the outward movement of the driving rod relative to the handle can push the wipes away from the operating rod. It can also realize the function of the driving unit. The housing is provided with a resistance part B, and the driving unit can touch the resistance part B and move inward relative to the handle during the insertion of the cleaning unit into the slot.

[0033] Due to the use of the operating rod in combination with the shell of the present invention, the wiping towel provided therebetween can be squeezed and deformed and wrapped around the cleaning part, and at the same time, the outer periphery of the wiping towel is pressed by the squeezing part into the connecting part for connection, so that the wiping towel can be connected to the operating rod for use; the cleaning tool with the above structure is simple in structure, easy to operate, and the cost of replacing and cleaning the wiping towel is low, and the wiping towel used to wrap the cleaning part can be cleaned in all directions and has a good cleaning effect; the above product is suitable for cleaning in various occasions, such as cleaning tables, walls, and preferably cleaning toilets.

[0034] The above embodiments are only examples of the present invention. Any replacement or combination of the embodiments made according to the spirit of the present invention should be understood as not departing from the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cleaning tool, comprising an operating rod, the operating rod comprising a handle and a cleaning portion disposed at the lower end of the handle; characterized in that: The cleaning tool also includes a shell, which is provided with a slot for the cleaning part to be inserted. During the process of inserting the cleaning part into the slot, the wiping towel that may be provided therein is squeezed and deformed and wrapped around the cleaning part; a connecting part is provided at the lower end of the operating rod, and a squeezing part is provided in the shell. When the operator holds the handle to insert the cleaning part into the slot so that the wiping towel is wrapped around the cleaning part, the outer periphery of the wiping towel is pressed by the squeezing part and enters into the connecting part for connection, so that the wiping towel is connected to the operating rod.

2. The cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that The connecting portion includes one or more slots C provided at the lower end of the handle, and the slots C are arranged along the periphery of the cleaning portion. The squeezing portion includes one or more protrusions provided on the shell, and the protrusions are arranged in alignment with the slots C. The operator holds the handle to insert the cleaning portion into the slots C so that the wiping towel is wrapped in the cleaning portion, and at the same time, the periphery of the wiping towel is pushed by the protrusions into the slots C of the handle, so that the periphery of the wiping towel is squeezed in the slots C and connected to the handle.

3. The cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that The connecting portion includes one or more ridges provided at the lower end of the handle, and the ridges are arranged along the periphery of the cleaning portion. The squeezing portion includes one or more grooves provided on the shell, and the grooves are arranged in alignment with the ridges. The operator holds the handle and inserts the cleaning portion into the slot so that the wiping towel is wrapped around the cleaning portion. At the same time, the periphery of the wiping towel is resisted by the grooves so that the downwardly pressed ridges can pass through the wiping towel and connect it, thereby connecting the wiping towel to the handle.

4. The cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that A movable driving part is provided in the handle, and the outward movement of the driving part relative to the handle can push the wipes away from the operating rod.

5. The cleaning tool according to claim 4, characterized in that The gripping rod and the cleaning part are an integral part or fixedly connected, and the driving part includes a driving rod provided in the operating rod, and the outward movement of the driving rod relative to the gripping handle can push the wiping towel away from the operating rod.

6. The cleaning tool according to claim 4, characterized in that The driving part includes a cleaning part, the upper end of which is sleeved in the handle, and the outward movement of the cleaning part relative to the handle can push the wiping towel away from the operating rod.

7. The cleaning tool according to claim 4, characterized in that A switch device is provided between the driving part and the handle. When the operating rod is combined with the shell to connect the wiping towel, the switch device controls the driving part and the handle to be locked so that they cannot move relative to each other. When the operating rod removes the wiping towel, the switch device releases the lock and drives the driving part to move outward relative to the handle to push the wiping towel away from the operating rod.

8. The cleaning tool according to claim 7, characterized in that The switch device includes a locking structure and a pop-up structure. The locking structure is used to lock or unlock the driving part relative to the handle. The pop-up structure includes a spring, which is arranged between the handle and the driving part. When the locking structure unlocks the driving part and the handle, the driving part moves outward relative to the handle through the spring to push the wipe to detach from the operating rod.

9. The cleaning tool according to claim 8, characterized in that :The locking structure includes a switch member, which is rotatably connected to the handle. The switch member is arranged on both sides of the rotating position, respectively comprising a clamping end and an unlocking end. The clamping end is provided with a clamping head, which can pass through the handle and be clamped with a driving part sleeved in the handle. The sleeve section of the driving part is provided with a clamping position. When the driving part moves inward relative to the handle, the clamping position can be moved to the clamping head to clamp the driving part relative to the handle; the unlocking end is used to release the lock of the driving part relative to the handle. When the unlocking end moves downward relative to the handle, the clamping end is tilted to make the clamping head withdraw from the clamping position, so that the driving part moves outward relative to the handle through the spring to push the wipe off the operating rod; a spring B is provided between the unlocking end and the handle, and the spring B is used to tilt the unlocking end relative to the handle so that the clamping head of the clamping end passes through the handle and remains in a clamping state with the driving part.

10. The cleaning tool according to claim 9, characterized in that : A gear position is respectively provided between the driving part and the handle, and the gear position is used to prevent the driving part from moving relative to the handle without detaching; a mounting groove is provided in the handle, and the switch part is rotatably connected to the mounting groove, and a slot hole B is provided in the mounting groove for the switch part clamp to pass through.

11. The cleaning tool according to claim 9, characterized in that : A resistance part is provided in the shell, and when the cleaning part is inserted into the slot, the driving part can touch the resistance part and move inward relative to the handle; the cleaning part includes a soft rubber head or a hair-implanted head, and the resistance part is also used to limit the distance of the cleaning part inserted into the slot to prevent the soft rubber head or the hair-implanted head from touching the shell and being damaged.

12. The cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that The shell comprises an inner shell and an outer shell, the inner shell is connected to the outer shell, the slot is arranged in the inner shell, and a suction cup is arranged under the shell.