Foamed cotton mop capable of sucking and scraping simultaneously

Abstract

The utility model relates to a foam cotton mop capable of simultaneously sucking and scraping, which comprises a mop rod, a fixing piece and a foam cotton head arranged on the fixing piece, and the fixing piece is arranged at the lower end of the mop rod; the mop is characterized in that the mop further comprises a scraping strip component independent of the foaming cotton head, the scraping strip component is arranged on the fixing piece and can expose the outer surface of the foaming cotton head, and a water squeezing frame which axially moves to squeeze water from the foaming cotton head is arranged on the mop rod. The scraping strip component independent of the foam cotton head is arranged on the fixing piece and can expose the outer surface of the foam cotton head, the fixing piece is generally made of hard plastic, the scraping strip component and the fixing piece can be installed more conveniently, the mop has the two functions of wiping and scraping, water can be sucked while water is wiped during mopping, and the mopping effect is good. The effective foaming cotton makes up the defects caused by insufficient water absorption, and stubborn stains on the ground can be more efficiently removed and water stains can be rapidly scraped off. The scraping strip function part is independent of the wiping body, and independent production and manufacturing are facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a mop, in particular to a foam mop which can suck and scrape at the same time, wherein the foam can be a rubber cotton head, a sponge head or the like. Background Art

[0002] Traditional foam mop heads consist of a foam sponge and a clip that holds it in place. The entire sponge is thick and roughly circular in cross-section. Because the sponge is relatively soft, the sponge located below the frame is floppy and tends to wobble when mopping, resulting in a poor mopping feel. Furthermore, when squeezing water, the floppy sponge causes uneven pressure from the wand on the front and back of the sponge, impairing both the squeezing effect and the feel. Furthermore, the floppy sponge is prone to deformation, such as tilting or twisting, which can hinder usability.

[0003] In response to the above-mentioned situation, there is a Chinese utility model patent with patent number ZL202320349712.9 (publication number CN219920989U) entitled "Foam mop head and mop", which discloses a foam mop including a mop rod and a foam mop head. The foam mop head includes a fixing part and a foam head arranged on the fixing part. The fixing part has a joint part and a fixing plate located below the joint part and extending downward. The fixing plate is inserted downward from the top of the foam head into the interior of the foam head and fixed to the foam head. The fixing plate forms a skeleton located inside the foam head, and the mop rod is connected to the joint part. The foam used in the mop head of this mop is "Shu Cotton" (collodion made by a special process) on the market. This material has the advantage of not being easy to harden, but its disadvantage is that it has low water absorption, resulting in the floor being still wet after mopping.

[0004] In summary, the existing collodion mop can be further improved. Utility Model Content

[0005] The first technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a foam mop which can effectively make up for the insufficient water absorption by foaming cotton and can scrape while sucking in view of the above-mentioned existing technical status.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a foam mop that can suck and scrape at the same time, comprising a mop rod and a mop head, wherein the mop head comprises a fixing member and a foam head arranged on the fixing member, and the fixing member is mounted on the lower end of the mop rod; the utility model is characterized in that it also includes a scraping strip component independent of the foam head, the scraping strip component is arranged on the fixing member and can expose the outer surface of the foam head, and the mop rod is provided with a water squeezing rack that moves axially to squeeze water from the foam head.

[0007] As a further improvement, the scraper strip component is disposed at the bottom of the fixed plate and exposed from the lower outer surface of the foam head. The lower outer surface of the foam head can be a flat surface or an arc surface. If it is an arc surface, as long as it is exposed within the arc surface range, it is considered to be exposed from the lower outer surface of the foam head. It is more reasonable for the scraper strip component to be exposed from the lower outer surface of the foam head. In this way, the scraper strip component can be exposed from the bottom surface of the foam head, which is more conducive to mopping the floor while absorbing water through the foam head and scraping through the scraper strip component. The so-called exposed part does not necessarily protrude from the bottom surface of the foam head in the initial state. The scraper strip component may also be exposed after the bottom of the foam head is compressed and deformed during mopping.

[0008] In a further improvement, the fixing member comprises a joint portion and a fixing plate extending downwardly from the joint portion. The fixing plate is inserted downwardly into the interior of the foam head and fixed to the foam head. The fixing plate forms a skeleton within the foam head, supporting the entire foam head. This ensures that the foam head maintains a certain strength and prevents it from becoming limp. This prevents the head from shaking or deforming during mopping, making mopping easier and providing a better feel. Furthermore, when squeezing water, the front and rear sides of the foam head are evenly squeezed, preventing deformation. Furthermore, the bonding area between the foam and the fixing plate is larger, making it less likely that the foam will separate from the fixing member during use.

[0009] A further improvement is provided below the fixed plate with a slot extending lengthwise and with the open end facing downward, into which the scraper component is inserted; alternatively, the scraper component is provided with a slot extending lengthwise, into which the lower edge of the fixed plate is inserted. The scraper component is connected to the fixed plate by plugging, which makes assembly of the scraper component more convenient and allows for easy removal from the fixed plate for replacement, allowing the customer to choose whether to use the scraper component or not. Of course, the scraper component can also be fixed below the fixed plate by bonding or secondary injection molding.

[0010] Preferably, the slot comprises a circular groove portion at the top and a strip-shaped groove portion at the bottom, wherein the maximum radial width of the circular groove portion is greater than the width of the strip-shaped groove portion; the scraper component has a plug portion whose top shape matches the circular groove portion, the plug portion being inserted into the circular groove portion, and the scraper component being located within the strip-shaped groove portion. This mating structure, due to the mating of the plug portion and the circular groove portion, prevents the scraper component from being separated from the fixing plate and facilitates the lateral withdrawal of the scraper component from the fixing member.

[0011] As a preferred method, the fixing plate is directly molded into the foam head as an insert. This method is the most convenient way to connect the foam head and the fixing part into one piece, which is conducive to mass production, and the foam head and the fixing plate are firmly connected. The fixing plate has multiple perforations running through its thickness, or the front and rear end surfaces of the fixing plate are provided with multiple inward-concave recesses, or the front and rear end surfaces of the fixing plate are provided with multiple outward-concave protrusions. The foam material can enter the perforations or recesses to form a self-locking effect, or the foam material can wrap around the protrusions to form a self-locking effect, making the connection between the foam head and the fixing plate more secure and stable.

[0012] The foam head can also be fixed to the fixing plate in the following manner: the foam head is divided into two halves, the left and right halves, and the two halves of the foam head are respectively bonded and fixed to the front and rear end surfaces of the fixing plate.

[0013] As an improvement, the top of the fixing plate has laterally extending flanges on both the front and rear sides, giving the fixing plate an overall T-shaped cross-section. The joint is a plug-in connector located in the middle of the flanges and extending upward. The flanges increase the surface area, ensuring a larger cross-sectional area for the joint, enhancing the joint's strength and strengthening the entire mop head.

[0014] A further improvement is that the water squeezing frame has a U-shaped water squeezing port, and water squeezing rods are respectively provided on the front and rear walls of the water squeezing port. When the water squeezing frame is pushed downward, the foam head passes between the water squeezing rods on both sides to squeeze water. There is no handle connecting rod structure between the water squeezing frame and the mop rod, which is simpler in structure, lowers cost, reduces weight, and enables product miniaturization. The water squeezing frame is not fixed to the mop rod, but is instead sleeved on the mop rod and can move along its axial direction. The water squeezing frame is more convenient to assemble and is suitable for self-assembly by customers who simply push the water squeezing frame by hand, and the foam head passes between the water squeezing rods on both sides to squeeze water. The overall weight is light, and the water squeezing operation is also convenient.

[0015] A further improvement is that the top of the foam head has two strip-shaped inclined sections, located on the front and rear sides of the fixed plate. After the wringing frame begins to move downward, the wringing rod squeezes the foam head downward along the inclined sections. The top of the foam head has two strip-shaped inclined sections, located on the front and rear sides of the fixed plate. After the wringing frame begins to move downward, the wringing rod squeezes the foam head downward along the inclined sections. The inclined sections serve as a guide, facilitating the passage of the mop head through the elastic bayonet, making the wringing operation easier and facilitating water extraction.

[0016] A further improvement is that when the wringing frame is moved to its lowest position, the foam mop head is completely placed in the wringing opening, with the lowest end of the foam head located above the lowest end of the wringing rod. Because the foam head can be completely placed in the wringing opening and the lowest end of the foam head located above the lowest end of the wringing rod, the entire mop can be placed upright on the ground by the wringing rod on the wringing frame, without having to be placed against a wall, making it more convenient to use.

[0017] As other water-squeezing methods, the aforementioned fixing member is rotatably connected to the lower end of the mop handle, and the water-squeezing frame has a water-squeezing channel for the mop head, which is swung vertically, to pass through. The water-squeezing channel is provided with a water-squeezing component. Alternatively, the foam head can be folded in half along with the fixing member, and the water-squeezing component is a water-squeezing sleeve. For the above two water-squeezing methods, reference may be made to the applicant's previous patent applications.

[0018] Compared to existing technologies, this foam mop head has the following advantages: a scraping strip, independent of the foam head, is mounted on a fixed component, revealing the outer surface of the foam head. The fixed component is typically made of hard plastic, making the scraping strip easier to install. Furthermore, the mop combines both scraping and wiping functions, allowing it to absorb and scrape water simultaneously while mopping. The foam effectively compensates for the lack of water absorption, while also more efficiently removing stubborn stains and quickly scraping away water spots. The scraping strip is independent of the mop body, facilitating independent manufacturing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the first embodiment of the mop;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the three-dimensional structure of the first embodiment of the mop;

[0021] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the mop head in the first embodiment of the mop Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the mop head in the first embodiment of the mop Figure 2 ;

[0023] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of a mop in the first embodiment of the mop Figure 1 ;

[0024] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of a mop head in the first embodiment of the mop Figure 2 ;

[0025] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the three-dimensional structure of the mop in the first embodiment of the mop;

[0026] Figure 8 A three-dimensional diagram of a mop head in the second embodiment of the mop Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 9 A three-dimensional diagram of a mop head in the second embodiment of the mop Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of a mop head in a second embodiment of the mop;

[0029] Figure 11 This is an exploded perspective view of the mop head in the second embodiment of the mop;

[0030] Figure 12 The three-dimensional structure of the third embodiment of the mop is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0031] Figure 13 The three-dimensional structure of the third embodiment of the mop is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0032] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the mop head in the third embodiment of the mop;

[0033] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the fourth embodiment of the mop. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, it is a preferred embodiment of the foam mop that sucks and scrapes at the same time.

[0036] A foam mop that scrapes while sucking includes a mop rod 4 and a mop head. The mop head includes a fixing member 1 and a foam head 2 arranged on the fixing member 1. The fixing member 1 is installed at the lower end of the mop rod 4; it also includes a scraping strip component 3 independent of the foam head 2. The scraping strip component 3 is arranged on the fixing member 1 and can reveal the outer surface 2a of the foam head 2. The outer surface 2a can be a flat surface or a curved surface. The mop rod 4 is provided with a water squeezing rack 6 that moves axially to squeeze water from the foam head 2.

[0037] The fixing member 1 in this embodiment has a joint portion 11 and a fixing plate 12 located below the joint portion 11 and extending downward. The fixing plate 12 is inserted downward into the interior of the foam head 2 and fixed to the foam head 2. The scraper component 3 is provided at the bottom of the fixing plate 12 and exposed from the lower outer surface of the foam head 2. The fixing plate 12 is directly foamed and molded inside the foam head 2 as an insert. The fixing plate 12 forms a skeleton located inside the foam head 2. The fixing plate 12 is provided with a plurality of through holes 12a extending through the thickness thereof, or a plurality of inwardly concave recesses are provided on the front and rear end surfaces of the fixing plate 12, or a plurality of outwardly concave protrusions are provided on the front and rear end surfaces of the fixing plate 12.

[0038] A slot 5 extending longitudinally and with its open end facing downward is provided below the fixing plate 12. The scraper component 3 is inserted into the slot 5. The slot 5 comprises a circular groove 51 at the top and a strip-shaped groove 52 at the bottom. The radial maximum width of the circular groove 51 is greater than the width of the strip-shaped groove 52. The scraper component 3 has a plug portion 31 at the top, whose shape matches the circular groove 51. The plug portion 31 is inserted into the circular groove 51, and the scraper component 3 is positioned within the strip-shaped groove 52.

[0039] The fixing plate 12 has laterally extending flanges 12b on the front and rear sides of its top, making the fixing plate 12 have an overall T-shaped cross-section. The joint 11 is a plug joint provided in the middle of the flange 12b and extending upward. The joint 11 is hollow inside, and elastic clips 111 are provided on the left and right sides of the joint 11. The joint 11 is flat, and the mop head cannot swing relative to the mop rod 4.

[0040] The squeezing rack 6 has a U-shaped squeezing port 61, which is somewhat elastic. Squeezing rods 62 are respectively provided on the front and rear walls of the squeezing port 61. When the squeezing rack 6 is pushed downward, the foam head 2 passes between the squeezing rods 62 on either side, squeezing water. The top and rear sides of the foam head 2 have two strip-shaped inclined portions 2b, located on the front and rear sides of the fixed plate 12. After the squeezing rack 6 begins to move downward, the squeezing rods 62 squeeze the foam head 2 downward along the inclined portions 222. When the squeezing rack 6 is at its lowest position, the lowest end of the foam head 2 is located above the lowest ends of the squeezing rods 62.

[0041] The scraper component 3 is independent of the foam head 2 and is disposed below the fixing plate of the fixing member 1, revealing the outer surface 2a of the foam head 2. The fixing member 1 is generally made of hard plastic. The scraper component 3 is more convenient to install with the fixing member 1 and enables the mop to have both scraping and wiping functions, allowing it to absorb water while scraping while mopping. The foam effectively compensates for the lack of water absorption, and can also more efficiently remove stubborn stains on the floor and quickly scrape off water stains. The scraper component 3 is independent of the foam head 2, facilitating independent production and manufacturing.

[0042] The squeezing frame 6 moves downward, and the squeezing rods 62 on both sides directly squeeze the foam heads 2 on the front and rear sides of the mop head in a horizontal state to squeeze out water.

[0043] like Figures 8-11 Shown is a second embodiment of the foam mop.

[0044] The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that the foam head 2 is divided into two halves, the left and right halves, and the two halves of the foam head 2 are respectively bonded and fixed to the front and rear end surfaces of the fixing plate 12.

[0045] like Figures 12-14 Shown is a third embodiment of the foam mop.

[0046] This embodiment differs from the first or second embodiments in that the connector portion 11 of the fixing member 1 is pivotally connected to the lower end of the mop handle 4. The water-squeezing frame 6 has a water-squeezing channel 6a for the vertically swung mop head to pass through. Water-squeezing channel 6a is provided with a water-squeezing member 6b, which may be a water-squeezing roller or a water-squeezing protrusion. The structure of the fixing member 1 pivotally connected to the lower end of the mop handle 4 and the structure of the water-squeezing frame may be referred to in the prior patents of this application.

[0047] like Figure 15 Shown is the fourth embodiment of the foam mop.

[0048] The difference between this embodiment and the first or second embodiment is that the foam head 2 can be folded in half along with the fixing member 1, and the water squeezing frame 6 is a water squeezing sleeve. When the water squeezing frame 6 is moved downward, the foam head 2 is driven to fold in half along with the mop head, and the folded mop head enters the water squeezing sleeve for squeezing.

[0049] It should be noted that in the description of this embodiment, the terms "front, back", "left, right", "up, down", etc. indicating directions or positional relationships are all based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention. The terms "install", "connect", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can be fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or they can be internal connections between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

Claims

1. A foam mop capable of sucking and scraping at the same time, comprising a mop rod (4) and a mop head, wherein the mop head comprises a fixing member (1) and a foam head (2) arranged on the fixing member (1), wherein the fixing member (1) is mounted on the lower end of the mop rod (4); characterized in that: It also includes a scraper component (3) independent of the foam cotton head (2), the scraper component (3) being arranged on the fixing member (1) and capable of exposing the outer surface (2a) of the foam cotton head (2), and the mop rod (4) being provided with a water squeezing rack (6) which moves axially to squeeze water from the foam cotton head (2); The scraper component (3) is arranged to be exposed from the lower outer surface of the foam head (2); The fixing member (1) comprises a joint portion (11), and a fixing plate (12) located below the joint portion (11) and extending downward, the fixing plate (12) being inserted downward into the foam head (2) and fixed to the foam head (2), a slot (5) extending in the length direction and with the mouth end facing downward being provided below the fixing plate (12), the scraping strip component (3) being inserted into the slot (5); or, a slot extending in the length direction is provided on the scraping strip component (3), the lower edge of the fixing plate (12) being inserted into the slot.

2. The foam mop for scraping while sucking according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slot (5) is composed of a circular groove portion (51) located at the upper portion and a strip groove portion (52) located at the lower portion, and the radial maximum width of the circular groove portion (51) is greater than the width of the strip groove portion (52); the top shape of the scraper component (3) matches the plug portion (31) of the circular groove portion (51), the plug portion (31) is inserted into the circular groove portion (51), and the scraper component (3) is located in the strip groove portion (52).

3. The foam mop for scraping while sucking according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing plate (12) is directly molded inside the foam head (2) as an insert; the fixing plate (12) is provided with a plurality of through holes (12a) extending through its thickness, or the front and rear end surfaces of the fixing plate (12) are provided with a plurality of inwardly concave portions, or the front and rear end surfaces of the fixing plate (12) are provided with a plurality of outwardly concave convex portions.

4. The foam mop for scraping while sucking according to claim 1, characterized in that: The foam cotton head (2) is divided into two halves, the left and the right halves, and the two halves of the foam cotton head (2) are respectively bonded and fixed to the front and rear end surfaces of the fixing plate (12).

5. The foam mop for scraping while sucking according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front and rear sides of the top of the fixing plate (12) are provided with flange portions (12b) extending laterally, so that the entire cross section of the fixing plate (12) is T-shaped, and the joint portion (11) is a plug joint provided in the middle of the flange portion (12b) and extending upward.

6. The foam mop for scraping while sucking according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The squeezing frame (6) has a U-shaped squeezing port (61), and squeezing rods (62) are respectively provided on the front and rear walls of the squeezing port (61). When the squeezing frame (6) is pushed down, the foaming cotton head (2) passes through the middle of the squeezing rods (62) on both sides to squeeze water.

7. The foam mop for scraping while sucking according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top of the foam head (2) has two strip-shaped inclined portions (2b), and the two inclined portions (2b) are located on the front and rear sides of the fixed plate (12). After the water squeezing rack (6) starts to move downward, the water squeezing rod (62) squeezes the foam head (2) downward along the inclined portions (222); when the water squeezing rack (6) moves downward to the lowest position, the lowest end of the foam head (2) is located above the lowest end of the water squeezing rod (62).

8. The foam mop for scraping while sucking according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fixing member (1) is rotatably connected to the lower end of the mop rod (4); the squeezing frame (6) has a squeezing channel (6a) for the mop head that swings to the vertical direction to pass through; a squeezing component (6b) is provided in the squeezing channel (6a); or, the foam head (2) can be folded in half along with the fixing member (1), and the squeezing frame (6) is a squeezing sleeve.

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