Steering knuckle

By designing the steering seat, handlebar turning end and connecting end of the steering knuckle, the problem of difficult rotation adjustment of the gripping end of the floor scrubber is solved, flexible adjustment is achieved and sewage backflow is prevented, thereby improving the convenience of use and cleaning efficiency of the floor scrubber.

CN223344443UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-16NINGHAI COUNTY XINMING CLEANING EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422278986.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-19
Publication Date
2025-09-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-19

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Technical Problem

The steering mechanism of existing floor scrubbers can only rotate at the cleaning end, and the adjustment technology of the gripping end is not disclosed, resulting in a heavy adjustment burden for users.

Method used

A steering knuckle is designed, including a steering seat, a handlebar rotating end and a connecting end. The cleaning end and the holding end are freely rotated and controlled by a control card. A ratchet and a stop head are equipped to prevent reverse rotation. A water outlet rod adjusts the water volume and prevents sewage backflow. A hoop mouth protection structure is also provided.

Benefits of technology

Flexible rotation adjustment of the cleaning end and the holding end is achieved, which reduces the operating burden of the user, improves the user experience, prevents sewage backflow, protects the hoop structure, and enhances cleaning efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a steering knuckle, which comprises a steering knuckle for free rotation control of a cleaning end and a holding end of a cleaning appliance, and relates to the technical field of auxiliary equipment of the cleaning appliance. The ratchet wheels are distributed on the periphery of the rotating shaft in the annular array mode, each ratchet wheel is of a structure with a certain radian, the ratchet wheels are matched with the stopping head to allow the rotating shaft to rotate in one rotating direction under the specific condition, and the rotating shaft has the self-locking function when rotating relative to the rotating direction, namely, the rotating shaft can only rotate forwards and cannot rotate backwards. Therefore, a person can rotate the stopping head into a moving area of the ratchet wheel through the hinge in the using process, and only the rotating shaft is allowed to rotate in one direction under the action of the stopping head and the ratchet wheel in the rotating process of the rotating end of the handle rod and the steering seat. Therefore, for a user, the problem that the rotating end of the handle rod slides relative to the steering seat due to force deviation can be prevented, and the use of the user is facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cleaning tool auxiliary equipment, in particular to a steering knuckle. Background Art

[0002] A floor scrubber is a device used to clean the floor. It is equipped with a brush or cleaning pad that removes dirt and stains from the floor by rotation or vibration. The machine absorbs sewage from the floor while cleaning to avoid stagnant water and keep the floor dry. Some high-end floor scrubbers are equipped with a drying function that can further accelerate the drying process of the floor. It combines the functions of cleaning, absorbing water and drying to make floor cleaning more efficient.

[0003] The patent with publication number CN118402731A discloses a power steering mechanism of a handheld floor scrubber. The patent specifically discloses that "the present invention relates to the technical field of floor scrubbers and discloses a power steering mechanism of a handheld floor scrubber, including a connecting frame and a hinge support. The connecting frame is hingedly installed on the hinge support through a pin shaft. The bottom end of the hinge support is fixed with a rotating shaft plate, and the lower surface of the rotating shaft plate is fixedly installed with an induction magnet. A rotating shaft rod is also fixed at the center position of the lower surface of the rotating shaft plate. The bottom end of the rotating shaft rod is rotatably installed inside the bearing seat. The outer wall of the bearing seat is also fixedly sleeved with a magnetic control mounting plate. The upper surface of the magnetic control mounting plate is provided with a left magnetic control switch and a right magnetic control switch, and the left magnetic control switch and the right magnetic control switch are respectively arranged on both sides of the induction magnet. A bushing is fixed on the circumferential outer wall of the magnetic control mounting plate." The technical solution realizes the technical effect that "the present invention can help users save steering effort and improve user experience; further, it can change and adjust the sensitivity and response speed of the power steering. The structural design is ingenious and practical."

[0004] However, in actual use, only the cleaning end of the device can be partially rotated. As for the cleaning end and the holding end used by the user, the adjustment technology of the device has not yet been disclosed. Therefore, applying the existing adjustment technology will cause a greater adjustment burden on the user, and there is room for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a steering knuckle to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a steering knuckle, comprising a steering knuckle, wherein the steering knuckle is used for freely rotating the cleaning end and the holding end of the cleaning tool, and a cleaning channel connecting the cleaning end and the holding end is provided inside the steering knuckle.

[0007] As a further solution of the present invention: the steering knuckle includes a handlebar rotating end, a steering seat and a connecting end, one side of the steering seat is fixedly connected to the connecting end, and the other side of the steering seat is movably connected to the handlebar rotating end through a control card.

[0008] As a further solution of the present invention: the handlebar rotating end includes a handlebar tube, a pipe mouth and a rotating shaft hole 1, the steering seat includes a movable hole, a rotating shaft hole 2 and a coordination groove, the control card includes a rotating shaft, the handlebar tube is plugged into the interior of the handlebar, a water pipe is embedded in the interior of the handlebar, one end of the water pipe passes through the pipe mouth and the steering seat and is led out to the connecting end away from the steering seat, and the rotating shaft hole 2 and the rotating shaft hole 1 are both adapted to the rotating shaft.

[0009] As a further solution of the present invention: a ratchet is fixedly mounted on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft, and a stop head is hingedly connected to the interior of the coordination groove through a hinge, and the stop head is adapted to the ratchet.

[0010] As a further solution of the present invention: a hoop is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting end, one end of the water pipe passes through the hoop and extends to one side of the hoop, and a pipe hoop sleeve is screwed on the outer periphery of the hoop.

[0011] As a further solution of the present invention: one end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to a mounting cap, and the outer periphery of the mounting cap is provided with anti-slip grooves.

[0012] As a further solution of the present invention: a shift rod is fixedly installed on the periphery of the hinge, a spring seat is fixedly connected to the side wall of the coordination groove, and the shift rod is adapted to the spring seat.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0014] 1. Since the rod barrel in the handlebar swivel end is used to connect the gripping end of the cleaning tool, and the connecting end is connected to the cleaning tool through the hoop, during use, the operator can use the steering seat as the basis to make the cleaning tool contact the ground, and the handlebar swivel end can be rotated 0-90 degrees to the left and right, so that the operator can hold and use the cleaning tool to clean the floor in a more comfortable way;

[0015] 2. Since one end of the water pipe passes through the pipe mouth and the steering seat and is led out to the end of the connection end away from the steering seat, specifically, one end of the water pipe passes through the hoop mouth and extends to one side of the hoop mouth, and the hoop mouth is directly connected to the cleaning tool, the water supplied by the water pipe to the cleaning tool will be output through a water outlet on the side of the cleaning tool. When the cleaning tool is cleaning, the water in the water outlet hole can be used to achieve the effect of washing the floor.

[0016] 3. A water outlet rod is provided on one side of the water outlet to adjust the water volume and prevent the backflow of sewage. A small hole is provided inside the water outlet rod. When water is discharged from the cleaning utensil, it can be slowly discharged outward through the small hole to adjust the water volume. The small hole has the effect of preventing the backflow of sewage, thereby avoiding the problem of the cleaning utensil being dirty due to the storage of sewage.

[0017] 4. Since ratchets are distributed in a circular array on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft, and the ratchet is a structure with a certain curvature, it cooperates with the stop head to allow the rotating shaft to rotate in one direction under certain circumstances, and the rotation relative to the rotation direction will have a self-locking function - that is, it can only rotate forward and not reverse. Therefore, during use, the person can use the hinge to rotate the stop head to the active area of ​​the ratchet. In the process of rotating the handlebar end and the steering seat, the stop head and the ratchet are specifically used to allow the rotating shaft to rotate in only one direction. Therefore, for the user, it can prevent you from causing the handlebar end and the steering seat to slide due to force deviation, which is convenient for the user to use.

[0018] 5. If the user needs to reset the handlebar end and the steering seat, the user can similarly rotate the stop head out of the range of motion of the ratchet wheel through the action of the hinge to achieve the purpose of resetting or free movement of the handlebar end and the steering seat.

[0019] 6. The pipe clamp sleeve can protect the clamp mouth when the steering knuckle is not connected to the cleaning tool, preventing the clamp mouth from being damaged.

[0020] 7. In order to prevent the lever from being accidentally touched, the present application fixes a spring seat on one side of the coordination slot so that the lever can be stored in the spring seat, thereby avoiding the problem of the stop rod being accidentally embedded in the ratchet activity area. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the overall structure of a steering knuckle of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the overall structure of a steering knuckle of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is the third schematic diagram of the overall structure of a steering knuckle of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of a steering seat in a steering knuckle of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the turning end of a handlebar in a steering knuckle of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 This utility model is a steering knuckle Figure 2Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 7 This utility model is a steering knuckle Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic structural diagram of a cleaning end in a steering knuckle of the present invention;

[0029] In the figure: 1. handlebar rotating end; 11. handlebar barrel; 12. pipe mouth; 13. pivot hole 1; 2. steering seat; 21. movable hole; 22. pivot hole 2; 23. coordination groove; 3. connecting end; 4. pipe clamp; 5. water pipe; 6. handlebar; 7. control card; 71. pivot; 72. connecting cap; 73. ratchet; 74. hinge; 75. stop head; 76. shift lever; 77. spring seat; 8. clamp mouth. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] 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.

[0031] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operate in a specific direction. Therefore, they should not be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", and "set" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can be fixedly connected, detachably connected, or connected in an integral manner; they can be mechanically connected or electrically connected; they can be directly connected, indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or they can be internal communication between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances. The following describes the embodiments of the present invention based on its overall structure.

[0032] In an embodiment of the utility model, a steering knuckle includes a steering knuckle, which is used for freely rotating and controlling the cleaning end and the holding end of the cleaning tool. A cleaning channel connecting the cleaning end and the holding end is opened inside the steering knuckle, and the steering knuckle includes a handlebar rotating end 1, a steering seat 2 and a connecting end 3. One side of the steering seat 2 is fixedly connected to the connecting end 3, and the other side of the steering seat 2 is movably connected to the handlebar rotating end 1 through a control card 7. The handlebar rotating end 1 includes a handlebar barrel 11, a pipe mouth 12 and a rotating shaft hole 13. The steering seat 2 includes a movable hole 21, a rotating shaft hole 22 and a coordination groove 23. The control card 7 includes a rotating shaft 71. A handlebar 6 is inserted into the interior of the handlebar barrel 11, and a water pipe 5 is embedded in the interior of the handlebar 6. One end of the water pipe 5 passes through the pipe mouth 12 and the steering seat 2 and is led out to the end of the connecting end 3 away from the steering seat 2. The rotating shaft hole 22 and the rotating shaft hole 13 are both adapted to the rotating shaft 71.

[0033] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 8 During use, the rod barrel 11 in the handle rotating end 1 is used to connect the gripping end of the cleaning tool, and the connecting end 3 is connected to the cleaning tool through the hoop 8. During use, the person can use the steering seat 2 as the basis to make the cleaning tool contact the ground, and the handle rotating end 1 can be rotated 0-90 degrees to the left and right, so that the person can hold and use the cleaning tool to clean the ground in a more relaxed manner.

[0034] Furthermore, since one end of the water pipe 5 passes through the pipe opening 12 and the steering seat 2 and is led out to the end of the connection end 3 away from the steering seat 2, specifically, one end of the water pipe 5 passes through the hoop opening 8 and extends to one side of the hoop opening 8, and the hoop opening 8 is directly connected to the cleaning tool, the water supplied by the water pipe to the cleaning tool will be output through a water outlet on the side of the cleaning tool, and when the cleaning tool is cleaning, the water from the water outlet can achieve a floor washing effect in combination with the water from the water outlet;

[0035] Please focus on participating Figure 8 A water outlet rod is provided on one side of the water outlet to adjust the water volume and prevent sewage from flowing back. A small hole is provided inside the water outlet rod. When water is discharged from the cleaning utensil, it can be slowly discharged outward through the small hole to adjust the water volume. The small hole has the effect of preventing sewage from flowing back, avoiding the problem of the cleaning utensil being dirty due to the storage of sewage.

[0036] As a further solution of the present invention: the steering knuckle includes a handlebar rotating end 1, a steering seat 2 and a connecting end 3, one side of the steering seat 2 is fixedly connected to the connecting end 3, and the other side of the steering seat 2 is movably connected to the handlebar rotating end 1 through a control card 7, the handlebar rotating end 1 includes a handlebar barrel 11, a pipe mouth 12 and a rotating shaft hole 13, the steering seat 2 includes a movable hole 21, a rotating shaft hole 22 and a coordination groove 23, the control card 7 includes a rotating shaft 71, the handlebar barrel 11 is plugged with a handlebar 6, and the handlebar A water pipe 5 is embedded in the interior of the rod 6, and one end of the water pipe 5 passes through the pipe mouth 12 and the steering seat 2 and is led out to the end of the connecting end 3 away from the steering seat 2. The second rotating shaft hole 22 and the first rotating shaft hole 13 are both adapted to the rotating shaft 71. A ratchet 73 is fixedly installed on the periphery of the rotating shaft 71. A stop head 75 is hinged to the interior of the coordination groove 23 through a hinge 74. The stop head 75 is adapted to the ratchet 73. One end of the rotating shaft 71 is fixedly connected to a mounting cap 72, and the periphery of the mounting cap 72 is provided with anti-slip grooves.

[0037] See also Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 , with particular reference to Figure 6 and Figure 7 When the lever 71 is in the unlocked position, the stop 75 and the ratchet 73 are locked, so that the lever 71 can be locked.

[0038] If the user needs to reset the handlebar rotating end 1 and the steering seat 2, the hinge 74 can be used to rotate the stop head 75 out of the range of motion of the ratchet 73 to achieve the purpose of resetting or free movement of the handlebar rotating end 1 and the steering seat 2.

[0039] As a further solution of the present invention: one side of the connecting end 3 is fixedly connected with a hoop 8, one end of the water pipe 5 passes through the hoop 8 and extends to one side of the hoop 8, and the outer periphery of the hoop 8 is screwed with a pipe hoop sleeve 4.

[0040] See also Figure 3 and Figure 8The pipe clamp sleeve 4 can protect the clamp mouth 8 when the steering knuckle is not connected to the cleaning tool, thereby preventing the clamp mouth 8 from being damaged.

[0041] As a further solution of the present invention: a shift rod 76 is fixedly installed on the outer periphery of the hinge 74 , a spring seat 77 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the coordination groove 23 , and the shift rod 76 is adapted to the spring seat 77 .

[0042] See also Figure 7 In order to prevent the problem of accidental contact of the lever 76, the present application fixes a spring seat 77 on one side of the coordination groove 23, so that the lever 76 can be stored in the spring seat 77, avoiding the problem of the stop rod 75 being accidentally embedded in the active area of ​​the ratchet 73.

[0043] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: during use, the rod barrel 11 in the handle rotating end 1 is used to connect the gripping end of the cleaning tool, and the connecting end 3 is connected to the cleaning tool through the hoop 8. During use, the person can use the turning seat 2 as the basis to make the cleaning tool contact the ground, and the handle rotating end 1 can be rotated 0-90 degrees to the left and right, so that the person can hold and use the cleaning tool to clean the ground in a relatively easy manner;

[0044] Furthermore, since one end of the water pipe 5 passes through the pipe opening 12 and the steering seat 2 and is led out to the end of the connection end 3 away from the steering seat 2, specifically, one end of the water pipe 5 passes through the hoop opening 8 and extends to one side of the hoop opening 8, and the hoop opening 8 is directly connected to the cleaning tool, the water supplied by the water pipe to the cleaning tool will be output through a water outlet on the side of the cleaning tool, and when the cleaning tool is cleaning, the water from the water outlet can achieve a floor washing effect in combination with the water from the water outlet;

[0045] Please focus on participating Figure 8 A water outlet rod is provided on one side of the water outlet to adjust the water volume and prevent sewage from flowing back. A small hole is provided inside the water outlet rod. When water is discharged from the cleaning utensil, it can be slowly discharged outward through the small hole to adjust the water volume. The small hole has the effect of preventing sewage from flowing back, avoiding the problem of the cleaning utensil being dirty due to the storage of sewage.

[0046] The above is only a preferred specific implementation method of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to this. Any technician familiar with the technical field within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention can make equivalent replacements or changes based on the technical solution and utility model concept of the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steering knuckle, characterized in that: The invention comprises a steering knuckle, wherein the steering knuckle is used for freely rotating and controlling the cleaning end and the holding end of the cleaning tool. A cleaning channel is provided inside the steering knuckle for connecting the cleaning end and the holding end. The steering knuckle comprises a handlebar rotating end (1), a steering seat (2) and a connecting end (3). One side of the steering seat (2) is fixedly connected to the connecting end (3), and the other side of the steering seat (2) is movably connected to the handlebar rotating end (1) via a control card (7).

2. A steering knuckle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handlebar rotating end (1) includes a handlebar barrel (11), a pipe mouth (12) and a first rotating shaft hole (13); the steering seat (2) includes a movable hole (21), a second rotating shaft hole (22) and a coordination groove (23); the control card (7) includes a rotating shaft (71); a handlebar (6) is inserted into the interior of the handlebar barrel (11); a water pipe (5) is embedded in the interior of the handlebar (6); one end of the water pipe (5) passes through the pipe mouth (12) and the steering seat (2) and is led out to the end of the connecting end (3) away from the steering seat (2); the second rotating shaft hole (22) and the first rotating shaft hole (13) are both adapted to the rotating shaft (71).

3. A steering knuckle according to claim 2, characterized in that: A ratchet (73) is fixedly mounted on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft (71), and a stop head (75) is hingedly connected to the interior of the coordination groove (23) via a hinge (74), and the stop head (75) is adapted to the ratchet (73).

4. A steering knuckle according to claim 3, characterized in that: One side of the connection end (3) is fixedly connected to a hoop opening (8), one end of the water pipe (5) passes through the hoop opening (8) and extends to one side of the hoop opening (8), and a pipe hoop sleeve (4) is screwedly connected to the outer periphery of the hoop opening (8).

5. The steering knuckle according to claim 4, characterized in that: One end of the rotating shaft (71) is fixedly connected to a mounting cap (72), and an anti-slip pattern is provided on the outer periphery of the mounting cap (72).

6. The steering knuckle according to claim 5, characterized in that: A shift rod (76) is fixedly mounted on the outer periphery of the hinge (74), a spring seat (77) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the coordination slot (23), and the shift rod (76) is adapted to the spring seat (77).

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  • Power-assisted steering mechanism of handheld scrubber

    CN118402731A