Bending-free flat mop with sliding groove

By setting a horizontal through-type slide and L-shaped connecting card on the mop body, combined with the neoprene material and eccentric wheel connecting parts, the problems of the existing mop being difficult to control the direction and cleaning dead corners are solved, and the bending-free state is achieved, and the stability and cleaning efficiency are improved.

CN223311146UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-09HUIZHOU HOMECARE DAILY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422384330.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-29
Publication Date
2025-09-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing mops are difficult to control in direction when in use, require a lot of strength to hold, and are inconvenient to clean dead corners, especially under sofas, beds, etc., where one needs to bend over to operate.

Method used

A flat mop with a slide that does not require bending over is designed. By setting a horizontal through-type slide and an L-shaped connecting card on the mop body, combined with neoprene material and eccentric wheel connector, it provides stability and flexibility, allowing the mop head to slide and adjust freely in different directions and angles.

Benefits of technology

The stability and cleaning efficiency of the mop are improved, and users can clean dead corners while standing, which reduces the effort of holding and improves the user experience and cleaning effect.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of cleaning tools, in particular to a bending-free flat plate mop with a sliding groove, and adopts the technical scheme that the bending-free flat plate mop comprises a mop main body, a main body connecting piece is movably mounted on the end face of the mop main body, the mop main body comprises a bottom plate, and the transverse through type sliding groove is formed in the upper end face of the bottom plate; the main body connecting piece is slidably installed on the bottom plate through the sliding groove, a connecting clamp is fixedly installed on one side of the lower end face of the main body connecting piece, and the lower end face of the connecting clamp makes contact with but is not fixedly connected with the bottom of the inner side of the sliding groove; a fixing piece is rotationally installed on one side of the upper end face of the main body connecting piece, a groove hole is formed in the position, below the fixing piece, of the main body connecting piece, and the bottom end of the fixing piece penetrates through the groove hole and makes contact with the bottom of the inner side of the connecting clamp but is not fixedly connected with the bottom. The multifunctional cleaning brush has the advantages that different dead angles such as sofa bottoms, bed bottoms and cabinet bottoms can be cleaned during cleaning, a user can stand to clean the dead angles without bending down, and the multifunctional cleaning brush is convenient to hold.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cleaning tools, in particular to a bending-free flat mop with a sliding groove. Background Art

[0002] With the development of the times, mops have become an indispensable cleaning tool in people's lives. The current mop structure is basically composed of a mop rod, a mop head, a connector that connects the mop rod and the mop head, and a mop cloth. Flat mops are easy to use and have a large cleaning area. They can reach deep into the corners of furniture such as sofas, under beds, and cabinets for cleaning.

[0003] After extensive searching, the publication number CN202313168U discloses a mop. The mop comprises a mop head and a mop handle, characterized in that the mop head and the mop handle are hingedly connected, and the mop handle comprises an upper mop handle and a lower mop handle, which are connected by a spring. The mop has a simple structure, is convenient and practical, is easy to operate, and is inexpensive. It eliminates the need to bend over when mopping under sofas or beds, saving time and effort.

[0004] However, the mop in the existing technology has an obvious disadvantage when in use. For example, the elasticity of the spring makes it difficult for people to control the direction when in use. Moreover, since the spring is in the middle of the mop rod, people need to exert a lot of force to hold it firmly when in use. Therefore, a flat mop with a slide groove that does not require bending over is needed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a bending-free flat mop with a slide groove, which has the advantages of being able to clean different dead corners such as under sofas, under beds and under cabinets, and can be cleaned while standing without bending over, and is easy to hold, thereby solving the problem in the prior art that the device is laborious to hold and inconvenient to clean dead corners.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a flat mop with a slide groove, which does not require bending over, comprising a mop body, a main body connector being movably mounted on the end surface of the mop body, the mop body comprising a bottom plate, and a horizontal through-type slide groove being formed on the upper end surface of the bottom plate;

[0007] The main connecting member is slidably mounted on the bottom plate through the slide groove, and a connecting card is fixedly mounted on one side of the lower end surface of the main connecting member. The lower end surface of the connecting card is provided with anti-slip grooves perpendicular to the slide groove, and the lower end surface of the connecting card contacts the inner bottom of the slide groove but is not fixedly connected;

[0008] A fixing piece is rotatably mounted on one side of the upper end surface of the main connecting piece, a slot is provided on the main connecting piece below the fixing piece, and the bottom end of the fixing piece passes through the slot and contacts the bottom inside the connecting card but is not fixedly connected.

[0009] Preferably, plug-in boards are movably mounted on either side of the base, with the lower end surfaces of both plug-in boards flush with the lower end surface of the base. This design allows the plug-in boards to be flexibly inserted into either side of the base, while maintaining the lower end surfaces of the two plug-in boards flush with the lower end surface of the base. This design helps improve the stability of the mop, particularly when pressure is applied during cleaning, ensuring close contact between the mop and the floor, thereby enhancing cleaning efficiency.

[0010] Preferably, the inner wall of the chute is provided with retaining grooves on both sides, through which the main connecting member is movably mounted. In this design, retaining grooves are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the chute, through which the main connecting member is movably mounted. This design not only provides sliding freedom, but also ensures the stability of the main connecting member's position within the chute through the provision of retaining grooves, preventing accidental sliding or dislodging during use. This ingenious design enhances the safety and reliability of the mop.

[0011] Preferably, an eccentric wheel connector is rotatably mounted on the top of the main connecting member, and a mop handle connector is rotatably mounted on the top of the eccentric wheel connector via a rotating shaft. In this design, the eccentric wheel connector is rotatably mounted on the top of the main connecting member, and the mop handle connector is rotatably mounted on the top of the eccentric wheel connector via a rotating shaft. This design allows the user to adjust the angle of the mop handle connector by rotating the eccentric wheel connector, thereby adapting to cleaning needs at different heights. This flexible design makes the mop more adaptable to changing cleaning environments.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom of the mop rod connector is slotted and embedded with a limit spring. The top of the limit spring is elastically connected to the mop rod connector, while the bottom of the limit spring contacts the top of the eccentric wheel connector but is not fixedly connected. In this design, a limit spring is embedded in the slot at the bottom of the mop rod connector. The top of the limit spring is elastically connected to the mop rod connector, while the bottom contacts the top of the eccentric wheel connector but is not fixedly connected. The limit spring design provides both cushioning and stability, absorbing vibrations from the mop rod connector during operation while maintaining the connector's stability and extending the mop's service life.

[0013] Preferably, the connecting clip adopts an L-shaped structure and is made of neoprene rubber, with a width that matches the width of the bottom of the chute. The L-shaped structure provides additional stability and support, while the neoprene material, with its wear, oil, and chemical resistance, makes the connecting clip more durable and reliable. This design ensures that the mop maintains good performance even after prolonged use.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0015] In the present invention, the main connecting part is installed by sliding with the base plate through a slide groove. This design allows the main connecting part to move horizontally within a certain range, thereby adapting to cleaning needs of different depths; the lower end surface of the connecting card is provided with anti-slip grooves perpendicular to the slide groove, which increases the friction between the connecting card slide grooves, ensuring that the base plate will not accidentally slide or dislocate during the cleaning process. This stability allows users to clean more confidently without having to worry about the stability of the mop head; the rotating installation method of the fixing part and the non-fixed contact with the connecting card provide additional flexibility. Users can easily adjust the position of the fixing part according to the needs of the cleaning angle, thereby changing the position of the main connecting part on the base plate to adapt to different cleaning scenarios. The design of the horizontal through-type slide groove allows the main connecting part to slide freely in the length direction of the base plate, which provides users with a larger operating space and makes cleaning dead corners easier. The connecting card adopts an L-shaped structure design, which provides better support and stability. The use of neoprene material not only increases wear resistance and chemical corrosion resistance, but also provides good friction to ensure the stability of the main connector after installation. Through these design features, this mop not only improves cleaning efficiency, but also enhances the user experience, making cleaning work easier and more comfortable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional connection structure of the main connecting piece of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 For the utility model Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure at the enlarged point.

[0020] In the figure: 1. mop body; 11. bottom plate; 12. plug-in board; 13. slide; 2. mop rod connector; 21. limit spring; 22. rotating shaft; 3. eccentric wheel connector; 4. main body connector; 41. fixing member; 42. connecting card. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] Example 1

[0023] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the present invention provides an embodiment: a bending-free flat mop with a chute, comprising a mop body 1, a main body connector 4 movably mounted on the end surface of the mop body 1, the mop body 1 comprising a bottom plate 11, and a transverse through-type chute 13 is provided on the upper end surface of the bottom plate 11;

[0024] The main connecting member 4 is slidably mounted on the bottom plate 11 through the slide groove 13. A connecting clip 42 is fixedly mounted on one side of the lower end surface of the main connecting member 4. The lower end surface of the connecting clip 42 is provided with anti-slip grooves perpendicular to the slide groove 13. The lower end surface of the connecting clip 42 contacts the inner bottom of the slide groove 13 but is not fixedly connected.

[0025] A fixing piece 41 is rotatably mounted on one side of the upper end surface of the main connecting piece 4. A slot is provided on the main connecting piece 4 below the fixing piece 41. The bottom end of the fixing piece 41 passes through the slot and contacts the inner bottom of the connecting card 42 but is not fixedly connected.

[0026] Specifically, the main connector 4 is slidably mounted to the base plate 11 via a slide 13. This design allows the main connector 4 to move horizontally within a certain range, adapting to different cleaning depths. The lower surface of the connecting clip 42 is equipped with anti-slip grooves perpendicular to the slide 13, which increase friction between the connecting clip 42 and the slide 13, ensuring that the base plate 11 does not accidentally slip or dislocate during cleaning. This stability allows users to clean more confidently without worrying about the stability of the mop head. The rotating mounting of the fixing member 41 and its non-fixed contact with the connecting clip 42 provide additional flexibility. Users can easily adjust the position of the fixing member 41 according to the required cleaning angle, thereby changing the position of the main connector 4 on the base plate 11 to adapt to different cleaning scenarios. The design of the horizontal through-slide 13 allows the main connector 4 to slide freely along the length of the base plate 11, providing users with more operating space and making it easier to clean blind spots. The connecting clip 42 adopts an L-shaped structure, which provides better support and stability. The use of neoprene material not only increases wear resistance and chemical corrosion resistance, but also provides good friction to ensure the stability of the main connector 4 after installation. Through these design features, this mop not only improves cleaning efficiency, but also enhances the user experience, making cleaning work easier and more comfortable.

[0027] Example 2

[0028] In order to make the main connecting part slide horizontally on the bottom plate along the slide groove, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, plug-in boards 12 are movably mounted on either side of the base plate 11, with the lower end surfaces of both plug-in boards 12 being flush with the lower end surface of the base plate 11. In this design, plug-in boards 12 are movably mounted on either side of the base plate 11. This design allows the plug-in boards 12 to be flexibly inserted into either side of the base plate 11, while maintaining the lower end surfaces of the two plug-in boards 12 flush with the lower end surface of the base plate 11. This design helps improve the stability of the mop, particularly when pressure is applied during cleaning, ensuring close contact between the mop cloth and the floor, thereby enhancing cleaning efficiency.

[0029] Furthermore, the inner wall of the chute 13 is provided with retaining grooves on both sides, through which the main connecting member 4 is movably mounted within the chute 13. In this design, retaining grooves are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the chute 13, through which the main connecting member 4 is movably mounted within the chute 13. This design not only provides sliding freedom, but also ensures the stability of the main connecting member 4 within the chute 13 through the provision of retaining grooves, preventing accidental sliding or falling off during use. This ingenious design enhances the safety and reliability of the mop.

[0030] Furthermore, an eccentric wheel connector 3 is rotatably mounted on top of the main body connector 4, and a mop handle connector 2 is rotatably mounted on top of the eccentric wheel connector 3 via a rotating shaft 22. In this design, the eccentric wheel connector 3 is rotatably mounted on top of the main body connector 4, and the mop handle connector 2 is rotatably mounted on top of the eccentric wheel connector 3 via a rotating shaft 22. This design allows the user to adjust the angle of the mop handle connector 2 by rotating the eccentric wheel connector 3, thereby adapting to cleaning needs at different heights. This flexible design makes the mop more adaptable to changing cleaning environments.

[0031] Furthermore, a limit spring 21 is embedded and mounted in a slot at the bottom of the mop rod connector 2. The top of the limit spring 21 is elastically connected to the mop rod connector 2, while the bottom of the limit spring 21 contacts the top of the eccentric wheel connector 3 but is not fixedly connected. In this design, the limit spring 21 is embedded and mounted in the slot at the bottom of the mop rod connector 2. The top of the limit spring 21 is elastically connected to the mop rod connector 2, while the bottom contacts the top of the eccentric wheel connector 3 but is not fixedly connected. The design of the limit spring 21 provides both cushioning and stability, absorbing vibrations from the mop rod connector 2 during operation while maintaining the connector's stability and extending the mop's service life.

[0032] Example 3

[0033] In order to make the connection card more durable and increase the friction when in use, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the connecting clip 42 adopts an L-shaped structure and is made of neoprene. The width of the connecting clip 42 matches the bottom width of the chute 13. The L-shaped structure provides additional stability and support, while the neoprene material, with its wear, oil, and chemical resistance, makes the connecting clip 42 more durable and reliable. This design ensures that the mop maintains good performance even after extended use.

[0034] When using the present invention, ensure that all components are correctly installed. Place the base plate 11 on the ground, slide the main connecting piece 4 onto the base plate 11 through the slide groove 13, confirm that the lower end surface of the connecting card 42 is in contact with the inner bottom of the slide groove 13, and that the anti-slip groove is perpendicular to the slide groove 13, check whether the fixing piece 41 is correctly installed on the upper end surface of the main connecting piece 4, and is in contact with the inner bottom of the connecting card 42 through the slot, install the eccentric wheel connecting piece 3 on top of the main connecting piece 4, install the mop rod connecting piece 2 on top of the eccentric wheel connecting piece 3 through the rotating shaft 22, adjust the length of the matching mop rod according to the user's height and usage habits, and connect it to the mop rod connecting piece 2, install the mop cloth on the bottom of the base plate 11, and position the mop cloth through the plug-in plate 12 to ensure that the mop cloth is firmly fixed to the base plate 11;

[0035] When using the mop, according to the different places where it is used, the main connecting part 4 is slid along the slide groove 13, and the friction between the connecting card 42 and the bottom of the slide groove 13 is increased by pulling the fixing part 41, so that the main connecting part 4 is positioned at the corresponding position in the slide groove 13, and the mop body 1 is pushed into the area to be cleaned, and the mop rod is moved back and forth to make the mop body 1 wipe back and forth on the ground for cleaning. After cleaning, the mop body is immersed in clean water to clean it to remove dirt, and the mop head is dried for next use.

[0036] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as illustrative and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims, not the foregoing description, and all variations within the meaning and range of equivalents of the claims are intended to be encompassed within the present invention. Any reference sign in a claim should not be construed as limiting the claim to which it relates.

Claims

1. A flat mop with a sliding groove and no bending required, comprising a mop body (1), wherein the end surface of the mop body (1) is movably mounted with a body connector (4), characterized in that: The mop body (1) comprises a bottom plate (11), and a transverse through-type sliding groove (13) is provided on the upper end surface of the bottom plate (11); The main connecting member (4) is slidably mounted on the bottom plate (11) via the slide groove (13); a connecting card (42) is fixedly mounted on one side of the lower end surface of the main connecting member (4); the lower end surface of the connecting card (42) is provided with anti-slip grooves perpendicular to the slide groove (13); the lower end surface of the connecting card (42) contacts the inner bottom of the slide groove (13) but is not fixedly connected; A fixing member (41) is rotatably mounted on one side of the upper end surface of the main connecting member (4), and a slot is provided at the main connecting member (4) below the fixing member (41). The bottom end of the fixing member (41) passes through the slot and contacts the inner bottom of the connecting card (42) but is not fixedly connected.

2. A bending-free flat mop with a chute according to claim 1, characterized in that: Plug-in boards (12) are movably mounted on both sides of the bottom plate (11), and the lower end surfaces of the two plug-in boards (12) are in the same plane as the lower end surface of the bottom plate (11).

3. The bending-free flat mop with a chute according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting grooves are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the slide groove (13), and the main connecting member (4) is movably clamped in the slide groove (13) through the limiting grooves.

4. The bending-free flat mop with a chute according to claim 1, characterized in that: An eccentric wheel connecting member (3) is rotatably mounted on the top of the main body connecting member (4), and a mop rod connecting member (2) is rotatably mounted on the top of the eccentric wheel connecting member (3) via a rotating shaft (22).

5. The bending-free flat mop with a chute according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the mop rod connecting piece (2) is grooved and embedded with a limit spring (21), the top of the limit spring (21) is elastically connected to the mop rod connecting piece (2), and the bottom of the limit spring (21) is in contact with the top of the eccentric wheel connecting piece (3) but is not fixedly connected.

6. The bending-free flat mop with a chute according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting card (42) is designed with an L-shaped structure and is made of chloroprene rubber. The width of the connecting card (42) matches the bottom width of the chute (13).

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    CN202313168U