Cleaning tool

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 multidirectional cleaning, and the cleaning effect is good.

Description

Technical fields:

[0001] This utility model relates to a cleaning tool. Background technology:

[0002] Currently, there are many types of cleaning tools on the market, such as toilet brushes with disposable brush heads. These toilet brushes include a handle and a cleaning brush head. The handle has a clamping mechanism that operates the clamp to hold and connect the brush head. The brush head is a dried sponge with a rigid plastic patch on it. The patch has slots for easy clamping and connection by the clamping mechanism. During cleaning, the handle is held so that the clamping mechanism's jaws are aligned with the patch's slots to hold and connect the brush head. While toilet brushes with replaceable brush heads are less prone to bacterial growth, the high cost of replacing sponge brush heads, poor cleaning performance, and the difficulty in aligning the clamping mechanism with the brush head's slots create an urgent need for upgraded products in the market. Utility model content:

[0003] One objective of this invention is to provide a cleaning tool that solves the aforementioned problems.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned utility model objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a cleaning tool, comprising an operating lever, the operating lever including a handle and a cleaning part disposed at the lower end of the handle; characterized in that: the cleaning tool further includes a housing, the housing having a slot for inserting the cleaning part, during the process of inserting the cleaning part into the slot, a wiping cloth disposed therebetween is squeezed and deformed to wrap around the cleaning part; the lower end of the operating lever is provided with a connecting part, the housing having a squeezing part, the operator holds the handle and inserts the cleaning part into the slot so that the wiping cloth wraps around the cleaning part, while the outer periphery of the wiping cloth is pressed against the connecting part by the squeezing part and connected, thereby connecting the wiping cloth to the operating lever.

[0005] In this invention, the connecting part includes one or more slots C at the lower end of the handle, with the slots C arranged around the periphery of the cleaning part. The squeezing part includes one or more protrusions on the housing, with the protrusions aligned with the slots C. When the operator holds the handle and inserts the cleaning part into the slots C, the wiping cloth wraps around the cleaning part, and simultaneously, the outer edge of the wiping cloth is pressed into the slots C by the protrusions, thus squeezing the outer edge of the wiping cloth into the slots C and connecting it to the handle. This structure enables the operation lever to be used with a wiping cloth.

[0006] In this invention, the connecting part includes one or more protrusions at the lower end of the handle, which are arranged around the periphery of the cleaning part. The pressing part includes one or more grooves on the housing, which are aligned with the protrusions. When the operator holds the handle and inserts the cleaning part into the groove, the wiping cloth wraps around the cleaning part. At the same time, the periphery of the wiping cloth is pressed against the groove, allowing the pressing protrusions to pass through the wiping cloth and connect it, thus connecting the wiping cloth to the handle. The above structure can also achieve the purpose of connecting the operating rod to the wiping cloth.

[0007] In this invention, the handle is provided with a movable driving part. The outward movement of the driving part relative to the handle can push the wiping cloth away from the operating lever. This structure achieves the purpose of detaching the wiping cloth from the operating lever.

[0008] In this invention, the handle and the cleaning part are integral or fixedly connected. The driving part includes a driving rod provided in the operating lever. The outward movement of the driving rod relative to the handle can push the wiping cloth away from the operating lever. The above structure can realize the function of the driving part.

[0009] In this invention, the driving unit includes a cleaning unit, the upper end of which is sleeved in the handle. The outward movement of the cleaning unit relative to the handle can push the wiping cloth away from the operating lever. The above structure also achieves the function of the driving unit.

[0010] In this invention, a switching device is provided between the drive unit and the handle. When the operating lever is connected to the wiping cloth in conjunction with the housing, the switching device controls the drive unit and the handle to lock, preventing them from moving relative to each other. When the operating lever removes the wiping cloth, the switching device releases the lock and drives the drive unit to move outward relative to the handle, thus pushing the wiping cloth away from the operating lever. The aforementioned switching device can achieve the purpose of locking the drive unit and the handle or moving the drive unit outward relative to the handle to push the wiping cloth away from the operating lever.

[0011] In this invention, the switching device includes a locking structure and a pop-out structure. The locking structure is used to lock or unlock the drive unit relative to the handle. The pop-out structure includes a spring disposed between the handle and the drive unit. When the locking structure releases the lock on the drive unit and the handle, the drive unit moves outward relative to the handle via the spring, pushing the wiping cloth away from the operating lever. The pop-out structure achieves the purpose of the operating lever pushing the wiping cloth away.

[0012] In this invention, the locking structure includes a switch element rotatably connected to the handle. The switch element has a locking end and an unlocking end on either side of the rotatable portion. The locking end has a locking head that passes through the handle and engages with a drive unit sleeved within the handle. The drive unit has a locking position; when the drive unit moves inward relative to the handle, the locking position moves to align the locking head, locking the drive unit relative to the handle. The unlocking end releases the lock on the drive unit relative to the handle. When the unlocking end moves downward relative to the handle, the locking end tilts upward, disengaging the locking head. The drive unit, via a spring, moves outward relative to the handle, pushing the wiping cloth away from the operating lever. A spring B is provided between the unlocking end and the handle; spring B tilts the unlocking end relative to the handle, allowing the locking head of the locking end to pass through the handle and remain engaged with the drive unit. This locking structure achieves the purpose of locking or unlocking the drive unit relative to the handle.

[0013] In this invention, a stop is provided between the driving part and the handle, the stop being used to prevent the driving part from disengaging from the handle during movement; the handle has a mounting groove, the switch is rotatably connected to the mounting groove, and the mounting groove has a slot B through which the switch clip can pass. The above structure further optimizes the product.

[0014] In this invention, the housing is provided with an abutment portion, and during the insertion of the cleaning part into the slot, the driving part can contact the abutment portion to move inward relative to the handle; 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 bristle-embedded head, and the abutment portion is also used to limit the distance the cleaning part is inserted into the slot to prevent the soft rubber head or bristle-embedded head from contacting and damaging the housing. The above structure further optimizes the product.

[0015] In this invention, the housing includes an inner shell and an outer shell, the inner shell and the outer shell are connected, the slot is provided in the inner shell, and a suction cup is provided at the bottom of the housing. This structure further optimizes the product.

[0016] The advantages of this utility model are as follows: The operating rod combined with the housing allows the wiping cloth to be squeezed and deformed to wrap around the cleaning part. Simultaneously, the outer edge of the wiping cloth is pressed against the connecting part, allowing the wiping cloth to be connected to the operating rod. The cleaning tool with the above structure is simple in design, easy to operate, and has low cost for wiping cloth replacement and cleaning. The wiping cloth used to wrap the cleaning part can clean in multiple directions with excellent cleaning effect. The above product is suitable for cleaning in various situations, such as cleaning tables, walls, and preferably toilets. Attached image description:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the usage of the cleaning tool combined with the wiping cloth of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0018] Figure 2This is a structural breakdown view of the operating lever of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning tool of this utility model in use when there is no wiping cloth. Figure 2 .

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of the drive unit of this utility model when it is locked relative to the handle.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view of the structure at point A.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of the drive unit of this utility model when it moves outward relative to the handle.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a utility model Figure 6 Enlarged view of the structure at point B.

[0024] Figure 8 This utility model provides a cross-sectional schematic diagram of another drive unit structure. Detailed implementation method:

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through embodiments.

[0026] Reference Figures 1 to 7 As shown: This utility model discloses a cleaning tool, comprising an operating lever, which includes a handle 1 and a cleaning part 2 located at the lower end of the handle; the tool further comprises a housing 3, which has a slot 4 for inserting the cleaning part. During the insertion of the cleaning part into the slot, a wiping cloth 5, which may be placed therein, is squeezed and deformed to wrap around the cleaning part; the lower end of the operating lever has a connecting part, and the housing has a squeezing part. When the operator holds the handle and inserts the cleaning part into the slot, the wiping cloth wraps around the cleaning part, and at the same time, the outer edge of the wiping cloth is pressed against the connecting part by the squeezing part, thus connecting the wiping cloth to the operating lever. The slot of the housing is preferably shaped to wrap around the cleaning part, and the housing can also be used to hold the operating lever. The wiping cloth includes paper towels, face towels, wiping cloths, and wiping cloths, etc.; the upper end of the handle has a hanging part.

[0027] In one embodiment, the connecting part includes one or more slots C6 at the lower end of the handle, the slots C being disposed around the periphery of the cleaning part. The squeezing part includes one or more protrusions 7 on the housing, the protrusions being aligned with the slots C. When the operator holds the handle and inserts the cleaning part into the slots C, the wiping cloth is wrapped around the cleaning part, and at the same time, the outer periphery of the wiping cloth is pressed into the slots C by the protrusions, thereby squeezing the outer periphery of the wiping cloth into the slots C and connecting it to the handle. The slots C may be elastic or have elastic retaining teeth.

[0028] In this embodiment, the handle includes a movable drive unit 8. Moving the drive unit outward relative to the handle 1 can push the wiping cloth away from the operating lever. The drive unit includes a cleaning unit 2, the upper end of which is fitted into the handle. Moving the cleaning unit outward relative to the handle can push the wiping cloth away from the operating lever. A stop 20 is provided between the drive unit and the handle to prevent the drive unit from disengaging relative to the handle. The stop includes a resilient locking head at the sleeve end of the drive unit, and a limiting hole smaller than the locking head in the handle. The resilient locking head can be squeezed through the limiting hole and thus prevented from disengaging relative to the handle, thereby preventing the drive unit from disengaging relative to the handle.

[0029] In this embodiment, a switching device is provided between the drive unit and the handle. When the operating lever is connected to the wiping cloth in conjunction with the housing, the switching device controls the drive unit and the handle to lock, preventing them from moving relative to each other. When the operating lever removes the wiping cloth, the switching device releases the lock and drives the drive unit to move outward relative to the handle, thus pushing the wiping cloth away from the operating lever. The switching device includes a locking structure 11 and a pop-out structure. The locking structure is used to lock or unlock the drive unit relative to the handle. The pop-out structure includes a spring 12, which is located between the handle and the drive unit. When the locking structure releases the lock on the drive unit and the handle, the drive unit moves outward relative to the handle via the spring, thus pushing the wiping cloth away from the operating lever. The locking structure includes a switch element 13, which is rotatably connected to the handle. The switch element is located on both sides of the rotation point 14, namely a locking end 15 and an unlocking end 16. The locking end has a locking head 17, which can pass through the handle and engage with a drive unit sleeved in the handle. The drive unit sleeve section has a locking position 18. When the drive unit moves inward relative to the handle, the locking position can move to align with the locking head, thus locking the drive unit relative to the handle. The unlocking end is used to release the lock of the drive unit relative to the handle. When the unlocking end moves downward relative to the handle, the... The latching end tilts up, causing the latch head to disengage from the latching position. This allows the drive unit to move outward relative to the handle via a spring, pushing the wiping cloth away from the operating lever. A spring B19 is provided between the unlocking end and the handle. Spring B is used to tilt the unlocking end relative to the handle so that the latch head of the latching end passes through the handle and remains in a latching state with the drive unit. The latching position can move to align the latch head and lock the drive unit relative to the handle. The handle has a mounting groove 21, and the switch is rotatably connected to the mounting groove. The mounting groove has a slot B22 through which the switch head can pass. The mounting slot has connection holes B on its two side walls, and the switch has fulcrums on its two side arms. The switch is mounted on the connection holes B through the fulcrums and is rotatably connected to the handle. The housing has a contact part 23. During the insertion of the cleaning part into the slot, the drive part can touch the contact part and move inward relative to the handle. The cleaning part includes a soft rubber head 28 or a bristle head. The contact part is also used to limit the distance the cleaning part is inserted into the slot to prevent the soft rubber head or bristle head from touching and damaging the housing. The cleaning part has a stop B27 that engages with the contact part.

[0030] In one embodiment, the housing includes an inner shell 24 and an outer shell 25, the inner shell being connected to the outer shell, the slot being provided in the inner shell, and a suction cup being provided below the housing.

[0031] The operation process of the cleaning tool in this embodiment is as follows: During the cleaning process, the operator holds the handle and inserts the cleaning part into the slot of the housing. The wiping cloth placed therein can be deformed by the contact between the cleaning part and the slot and wrapped around the cleaning part. At the same time, the outer edge of the wiping cloth is pressed into the connecting part by the squeezing part and connected, so that the wiping cloth is connected to the operating rod. During the process of the wiping cloth being removed from the operating rod, the operator operates the drive part to move outward relative to the handle through the switch device to push the wiping cloth away from the operating rod, so that the wiping cloth can be replaced.

[0032] This invention provides another combination structure for the connecting part and the pressing part. In this invention, the connecting part includes one or more protrusions at the lower end of the handle, which are arranged around the periphery of the cleaning part. The pressing part includes one or more grooves on the housing, which are aligned with the protrusions. When the operator holds the handle, the cleaning part is inserted into the groove, causing the wiping cloth to wrap around the cleaning part. At the same time, the periphery of the wiping cloth is pressed against the grooves, allowing the pressing protrusions to pass through the wiping cloth and connect it, thus connecting the wiping cloth to the handle. It can also achieve the function of connecting the wiping cloth to the operating lever. The protrusions are provided with retaining teeth around their periphery.

[0033] This utility model Figure 8 Another drive unit structure is provided; in this utility model, the handle and the cleaning unit are integral or fixedly connected. The drive unit includes a drive rod 29 provided in the operating lever 30. The outward movement of the drive rod relative to the handle can push the wiping cloth away from the operating lever. It can also achieve the function of the drive unit. The housing is provided with an abutment part B. During the process of inserting the cleaning unit into the slot, the drive unit can contact the abutment part B and move inward relative to the handle.

[0034] Because the operating rod combined with the housing of this utility model allows the wiping cloth provided therebetween to be squeezed and deformed to wrap around the cleaning part, while the outer periphery of the wiping cloth is pressed against the connecting part and connected, so that the wiping cloth can be connected to the operating rod for use; the cleaning tool with the above structure is simple in structure, easy to operate, and has low cost for replacing and cleaning the wiping cloth, and the wiping cloth used to wrap the cleaning part can clean in multiple directions and has a good cleaning effect; the above product is suitable for cleaning in a variety of occasions, such as cleaning tables, walls, and preferably cleaning toilets.

[0035] The above embodiments are merely individual cases of this utility model. Any substitutions or combinations between embodiments made in accordance with the spirit of this utility model should be understood as not departing from the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cleaning tool comprising an operating lever, the operating lever including a handle and a cleaning portion disposed at the lower end of the handle; characterized in that: The cleaning tool also includes a housing with a slot for inserting a cleaning part. During the insertion of the cleaning part into the slot, a wiping cloth that can be placed therein is squeezed and deformed to wrap around the cleaning part. The lower end of the operating rod is provided with a connecting part, and the housing is provided with a squeezing part. When the operator holds the handle and inserts the cleaning part into the slot so that the wiping cloth wraps around the cleaning part, the outer edge of the wiping cloth is pressed against the connecting part by the squeezing part and connected, thereby connecting the wiping cloth to the operating rod.

2. The cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that... The connecting part includes one or more slots C at the lower end of the handle, the slots C being arranged around the periphery of the cleaning part. The squeezing part includes one or more protrusions on the housing, the protrusions being aligned with the slots C. When the operator holds the handle and inserts the cleaning part into the slots C, the wiping cloth is wrapped around the cleaning part, and at the same time, the outer periphery of the wiping cloth is pressed into the slots C by the protrusions, thereby squeezing the outer periphery of the wiping cloth into the slots C and connecting it to the handle.

3. The cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that... The connecting part includes one or more protrusions at the lower end of the handle, which are arranged around the periphery of the cleaning part. The squeezing part includes one or more grooves on the housing, which are aligned with the protrusions. When the operator holds the handle and inserts the cleaning part into the groove, the wiping cloth is wrapped around the cleaning part. At the same time, the periphery of the wiping cloth is pressed against the groove, allowing the downward protrusions to pass through the wiping cloth and connect it, thereby connecting the wiping cloth to the handle.

4. The cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that... The handle is provided with a movable drive unit. The outward movement of the drive unit relative to the handle can push the wiping cloth away from the operating lever.

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

6. The cleaning tool according to claim 4, characterized in that... The drive unit includes a cleaning unit, the upper end of which is fitted into the handle. The outward movement of the cleaning unit relative to the handle can push the wiping cloth away from the operating lever.

7. The cleaning tool according to claim 4, characterized in that... A switch device is provided between the drive unit and the handle. When the operating lever is connected to the wiping cloth in conjunction with the housing, the switch device controls the drive unit and the handle to lock so that they cannot move relative to each other. When the operating lever removes the wiping cloth, the switch device releases the lock and drives the drive unit to move outward relative to the handle, thereby pushing the wiping cloth away from the operating lever.

8. The cleaning tool according to claim 7, characterized in that... The switching device includes a locking structure and a pop-out structure. The locking structure is used to lock or unlock the drive unit relative to the handle. The pop-out structure includes a spring located between the handle and the drive unit. When the locking structure releases the lock between the drive unit and the handle, the drive unit moves outward relative to the handle by the spring, thereby pushing the wiping cloth away from the operating lever.

9. The cleaning tool according to claim 8, characterized in that... The locking structure includes a switch component rotatably connected to the handle. The switch component is located on two sides of the rotatable part, namely a locking end and an unlocking end. The locking end has a locking head that can pass through the handle and engage with the drive part sleeved in the handle. The drive part sleeve section has a locking position. When the drive part moves inward relative to the handle, the locking position can move to align the locking head and lock the drive part relative to the handle. The unlocking end is used to release the lock of the drive part relative to the handle. When the unlocking end moves downward relative to the handle, the locking end tilts up, causing the locking head to disengage from the locking position. Thus, the drive part moves outward relative to the handle via a spring, which can push the wiping cloth away from the operating lever. A spring B is provided between the unlocking end and the handle. Spring B is used to tilt the unlocking end relative to the handle so that the locking head of the locking end passes through the handle and remains engaged with the drive part.

10. The cleaning tool according to claim 9, characterized in that... The drive unit and the handle are respectively provided with a stop, which is used to prevent the drive unit from moving relative to the handle without disengaging; the handle is provided with a mounting groove, and the switch is rotatably connected to the mounting groove, and the mounting groove is provided with a slot B through which the switch clip can pass.

11. The cleaning tool according to claim 9, characterized in that... The housing is provided with an abutment part. During the process of inserting the cleaning part into the slot, the drive part can touch the abutment part and move inward relative to the handle. The cleaning part includes a soft rubber head or a bristle head. The abutment part is also used to limit the distance of the cleaning part inserted into the slot to prevent the soft rubber head or bristle head from touching and damaging the housing.

12. The cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that... The housing includes an inner shell and an outer shell, the inner shell and the outer shell are connected, the slot is provided in the inner shell, and a suction cup is provided at the bottom of the housing.

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