Cleaning tool
By designing a guiding structure and clamping device, the problems of high replacement cost and difficult operation of sponge brush heads are solved, resulting in a cleaning tool with simple structure, convenient operation, and efficient cleaning effect.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422455905.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-11
AI Technical Summary
Existing toilet brushes have high replacement costs for the sponge brush head, poor cleaning effect, and difficult-to-operate clamping mechanism, so there is an urgent need in the market to upgrade such products.
A cleaning tool has been designed, including an operating lever and a housing. The wiping cloth is detachably connected through a guide structure, a clamping device, and a control structure. The clamping device holds the wiping cloth in the cleaning part, and the groove structure of the housing enables the wiping cloth to be squeezed and deformed and detachably connected.
The cleaning tool features a simple structure, convenient operation, low cost of wiping cloth replacement, and good cleaning effect, making it suitable for cleaning in various occasions.
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Abstract
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, which includes an operating rod, the operating rod 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, the operating rod further including a clamping device, during the process of inserting the cleaning part into the slot, a wiping cloth that may be disposed therebetween is squeezed and deformed to wrap around the cleaning part, and at the same time the clamping device is driven to clamp and connect the wiping cloth wrapped around the cleaning part to the operating rod for cleaning.
[0005] In this invention, the handle and the cleaning part are connected by a guide structure, which guides the cleaning part to move relative to the handle without disengaging. The clamping device includes a clamping opening formed between the handle and the cleaning part. When the cleaning part moves closer to the handle, the clamping opening can clamp and connect the wiping cloth. When the cleaning part moves away from the handle, the clamping opening opens, allowing the wiping cloth to detach. The clamping device also includes a control structure. When the operating lever clamps the wiping cloth for cleaning, the control structure locks the clamping state, ensuring the wiping cloth is securely connected to the operating lever. When the operating lever removes the wiping cloth, the control structure releases the clamping state, opening the clamp and allowing the wiping cloth to detach. The above-mentioned clamping device can achieve both the purpose of clamping and connecting the wiping cloth and the purpose of disassembling the wiping cloth.
[0006] In this invention, the guide structure includes a lower end of the handle sleeved with the upper end of the cleaning part, and the cleaning part is movable relative to the handle along the sleeve. A limiting structure is provided between the cleaning part and the handle to restrict the movement of the cleaning part relative to the handle and prevent it from disengaging. The above-mentioned guide structure and limiting structure can achieve the purpose of guiding the cleaning part to move relative to the handle without disengaging it.
[0007] In this invention, the control structure includes a switch device disposed in the handle. The switch device is used to lock or unlock the clamp when it is in the clamping state. The control structure also includes a spring A disposed between the handle and the cleaning part. When the switch device releases the clamp lock, the cleaning part moves away from the handle via the spring A, causing the clamp to open. The above control structure can achieve the purpose of locking the clamp when the operating rod is holding the wiping cloth for cleaning, thus securing the wiping cloth to the operating rod; and releasing the clamp when the operating rod is removing the wiping cloth, thus allowing the wiping cloth to detach.
[0008] In this invention, the switching device includes a switch element rotatably connected to a handle. The switch element has a locking end and an unlocking end on either side of the rotating part. The locking end has a locking head. When the locking end moves downward relative to the handle, the locking head can pass through the handle and abut against a cleaning part fitted inside the handle. The cleaning part has a locking position. When the cleaning part moves closer to the handle and reaches a clamping state, the locking position aligns with the locking head, locking the clamping state. When the unlocking end moves downward relative to the handle, the locking end tilts up, and the locking head disengages from the locking position, allowing the cleaning part to move away from the handle via spring A, thus opening the clamp. A spring B is provided between the unlocking end of the switch element and the handle. Spring B is used to tilt the unlocking end relative to the handle, causing the locking head of the locking end to move downward and abut against the cleaning part, maintaining a locking state. The above-mentioned switching device can achieve the purpose of locking or unlocking in the clamping state.
[0009] In this invention, the cleaning part includes a brush head and an inner rod located at the upper end of the brush head. The lower end of the handle is sleeved on the inner rod, and a locking position is located on the inner rod. The limiting structure includes anti-disengagement stops between the inner rod and the handle. The brush head includes a frame, with the upper end of the frame forming a clamping opening with the sleeved end of the handle. The lower end of the frame is provided with a soft rubber head or a bristle-embedded head. The frame and the housing are each provided with a stop B, which limits the distance the cleaning part can be 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.
[0010] In this invention, the handle has a mounting groove, and the switch is rotatably connected to the mounting groove. The mounting groove has a slot B through which the switch's locking head can pass. This structure further optimizes the product.
[0011] 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.
[0012] In this invention, a suspension portion is provided at the upper end of the handle. This structure further optimizes the product.
[0013] The advantages of this invention are as follows: The operating rod combined with the housing allows the wiping cloth to be deformed and wrapped around the cleaning part by pressure and compression. Simultaneously, the clamping device is driven to hold the wiping cloth wrapped around the cleaning part and connect it to the operating rod. This cleaning tool has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and has low wiping cloth replacement and cleaning costs. The wiping cloth used to wrap the cleaning part can clean in multiple directions, resulting in excellent cleaning effects. This product is suitable for cleaning in various situations, such as cleaning tables, walls, and preferably toilets. Attached image description:
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the usage of the cleaning tool combined with the wiping cloth of this utility model.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a structural breakdown view of the operating lever of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the cleaning tool of this utility model in its non-clamping state.
[0017] Figure 4 This is a utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point A.
[0018] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the cleaning tool of this utility model in the clamping state.
[0019] Figure 6 This is a utility model Figure 5 Enlarged view of the structure at point B.
[0020] Figure 7 This is a utility model Figure 5 Enlarged view of the structure at point C. Detailed implementation method:
[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through embodiments. (Refer to...) Figures 1 to 7As shown: This utility model discloses a cleaning tool, which includes an operating rod, comprising a handle 1 for gripping and a cleaning part 2 located at the lower end of the handle; the tool is characterized by further including a housing 3, which has a slot 4 for inserting the cleaning part; the operating rod also includes a clamping device, wherein during the insertion of the cleaning part into the slot, a wiping cloth 5, which may be disposed therein, is squeezed and deformed to wrap around the cleaning part; simultaneously, the clamping device is driven to clamp and connect the wiping cloth wrapped around the cleaning part to the operating rod for cleaning. The slot of the housing is preferably shaped to wrap around the cleaning part, and the housing can also be used to house the operating rod. The wiping cloth includes paper towels, face towels, wiping cloths, and wiping cloths, etc.; the upper end of the handle is provided with a hanging part 20.
[0022] In this embodiment, the handle and the cleaning part are connected by a guide structure, which guides the cleaning part to move relative to the handle without disengaging. The clamping device includes a clamping opening 6 formed between the handle and the cleaning part. When the cleaning part moves closer to the handle, the clamping opening can clamp and connect the wiping cloth. When the cleaning part moves away from the handle, the clamping opening opens, allowing the wiping cloth to detach. The clamping opening between the handle and the cleaning part is provided with spikes 21, which make the clamping of the wiping cloth more secure. The clamping device also includes a control structure. When the operating lever clamps the wiping cloth for cleaning, the control structure locks the clamping state of the opening, ensuring the wiping cloth is securely connected to the operating lever. When the operating lever removes the wiping cloth, the control structure releases the clamping state, opening the opening and allowing the wiping cloth to detach. The guide structure includes a lower end of the handle sleeved with the upper end of the cleaning part, allowing the cleaning part to move relative to the handle along the sleeve. A limiting structure is provided between the cleaning part and the handle to restrict the movement of the cleaning part relative to the handle and prevent it from disengaging. Simple replacements of the above-mentioned guide structures should be understood as not departing from the protection scope of this utility model; for example, the guide structure includes a guide rail and a guide groove, the guide rail can move along the guide groove without disengaging, the guide rail and the guide groove are respectively provided on the handle and the cleaning part, and the cleaning part is guided to move relative to the handle without disengaging through the cooperation of the guide rail and the guide groove.
[0023] In an embodiment, the control structure includes a switch device 7, which is disposed in the handle. The switch device is used to lock or unlock the clamp when it is in the clamping state. The control structure also includes a spring A8, which is disposed between the handle and the cleaning part. When the switch device unlocks the clamp, the cleaning part moves away from the handle by the spring A, thereby opening the clamp. The switching device includes a switch element 9, which is rotatably connected to the handle. The switch element is located on two sides of the rotatable part, namely a locking end 10 and an unlocking end 11. The locking end is provided with a locking head 12. When the locking end moves down relative to the handle, its locking head can pass through the handle and abut against the cleaning part sleeved inside the handle. The sleeve section of the cleaning part is provided with a locking position 13. When the cleaning part moves closer to the handle and into the clamping state, the locking position aligns with the locking head to lock the clamping state. When the unlocking end moves down relative to the handle, the locking end tilts up and the locking head disengages from the locking position, allowing the cleaning part to move away from the handle via spring A, thereby opening the clamp. A spring B14 is provided between the unlocking end of the switch element 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 moves down to abut against the cleaning part and maintains the locking state. The cleaning unit includes a brush head 15 and an inner rod 16 located at the upper end of the brush head. The lower end of the handle is sleeved on the inner rod, and a locking mechanism is located on the inner rod. The limiting structure includes anti-disengagement stops 22 respectively between the inner rod and the handle. The brush head includes a frame, the upper end of which forms a clamp with the sleeved end of the handle, and the lower end of the frame is provided with a soft rubber head or a bristle head. The frame and the housing are respectively provided with stops B, which are used to limit the distance of the cleaning unit inserted into the slot to prevent the soft rubber head or bristle head from contacting and damaging the housing. The inner rod extends integrally from the brush head or is separate from the brush head. The connection is achieved through a snap-fit structure. Many structures can lock or unlock the clamp when it is held in a clamping state, similar to the aforementioned switch device. For example, a push-button switch device can lock or unlock the clamp when held in a clamping state by pressing, similar to the operating switch of an automatic pen or power switch. Simple replacements of the aforementioned structures should be understood as not departing from the protection scope of this utility model. The handle is provided with a mounting groove 17, and the switch component is rotatably connected to the mounting groove. The mounting groove is provided with a slot B18 through which the switch component's locking head can pass.
[0024] In this embodiment, 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 19 is provided below the housing.
[0025] The operation process of the cleaning tool in this embodiment is as follows: During the cleaning process, when the operating lever is connected to the wiping cloth, 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, after the cleaning part enters the housing, it is pressed down and moves closer, so that the clamp can clamp the wiping cloth connected to and wrapped around the cleaning part. When the handle moves closer to the cleaning part, the locking end of its switch contacts the cleaning part and moves to the locking position, so that the clamping state is locked. During the process of the operating lever allowing the wiping cloth to be released, the operator holds the handle and operates the unlocking end of the switch to make the locking end lift up and release the clamping of the cleaning part. Then, the cleaning part moves away from the handle by the spring A, so that the clamp opens and the wiping cloth can be released.
[0026] Because the operating rod combined with the housing of this utility model can cause the wiping cloth provided therebetween to be squeezed and deformed to wrap around the cleaning part, and at the same time the clamping device is driven to clamp and connect the wiping cloth wrapped around the cleaning part 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. The wiping cloth used to wrap around the cleaning part can clean in multiple directions and has a good cleaning effect.
[0027] 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 a handle, the handle comprising a grip and a cleaning portion provided at a lower end of the grip; characterized in that: The cleaning tool further comprises a shell, a slot hole is arranged in the shell for inserting the cleaning part, the operating rod further comprises a clamping device, the cleaning part is inserted into the slot hole, the wiping cloth arranged in the slot hole is deformed and wrapped around the cleaning part, and the clamping device is driven to clamp the wiping cloth wrapped around the cleaning part to the operating rod for cleaning.
2. The cleaning tool of claim 1, wherein The handle and the cleaning part are connected through a guide structure, the guide structure is used for guiding the movement of the cleaning part relative to the handle without disengagement, the clamping device comprises a clamping opening formed between the handle and the cleaning part, the clamping opening can clamp the wiping cloth when the cleaning part moves close to the handle, and the clamping opening is opened to release the wiping cloth when the cleaning part moves away from the handle, the clamping device further comprises a control structure, the control structure is used for locking the clamping state of the clamping opening when the operating rod clamps the wiping cloth to tightly clamp the wiping cloth to the operating rod, and the control structure is used for releasing the clamping state of the clamping opening when the operating rod removes the wiping cloth to open the clamping opening so that the wiping cloth can be released.
3. The cleaning tool of claim 2, wherein The guide structure comprises a sleeve joint between the lower end of the handle and the upper end of the cleaning part, and the cleaning part can move relative to the handle at the sleeve joint, a limiting structure is arranged between the cleaning part and the handle, and the limiting structure is used for limiting the movement of the cleaning part relative to the handle without disengagement.
4. A cleaning tool according to claim 2 or 3, characterised in that The control structure comprises a switch device arranged in the handle, the switch device is used for locking or releasing the clamping state of the clamping opening, and a spring A is arranged between the handle and the cleaning part, the cleaning part moves away from the handle through the spring A to open the clamping opening when the switch device releases the locking of the clamping opening.
5. The cleaning tool of claim 4, wherein The switch device comprises a switch piece rotatably connected to the handle, the switch piece is divided into two sides at the rotating position and comprises a clamping end and an unlocking end, the clamping end is provided with a clamping head, the clamping head can pass through the handle and abut against the cleaning part sleeved in the handle when the clamping end moves downward relative to the handle, the cleaning part is provided with a clamping position, the clamping position is matched with the clamping head to clamp the clamping opening in the clamping state when the cleaning part moves close to the handle, the unlocking end is raised to make the clamping head disengage from the clamping position when the unlocking end moves downward relative to the handle, so that the cleaning part moves away from the handle through the spring A to open the clamping opening, and the spring B is arranged between the unlocking end of the switch piece and the handle, the spring B is used for raising the unlocking end relative to the handle to make the clamping head of the clamping end move downward to abut against the cleaning part to keep the clamping state.
6. The cleaning tool of claim 5, wherein The cleaning part comprises a brush head and an inner rod arranged at the upper end of the brush head, the lower end of the handle is sleeved on the inner rod, the clamping position is arranged on the inner rod, and a limiting structure is arranged between the cleaning part and the handle, the limiting structure comprises a blocking position arranged between the inner rod and the handle to prevent disengagement.
7. The cleaning tool of claim 6, wherein The brush head comprises a framework, the upper end of the framework forms a clamping opening with the sleeve joint end of the handle, the lower end of the framework is provided with a soft rubber head or a hair implant head, and the framework and the shell are respectively provided with a blocking position B, the blocking position B is used for limiting the distance of the cleaning part inserted into the slot hole to prevent the soft rubber head or the hair implant head from being damaged by abutting against the shell.
8. The cleaning tool of claim 5, wherein The handle is provided with a mounting slot, the switch piece is rotatably connected to the mounting slot, and the mounting slot is provided with a slot hole B for the clamping head of the switch piece.
9. The cleaning tool of claim 1, wherein The shell comprises an inner shell and an outer shell, the inner shell is connected with the outer shell, the slot hole is arranged on the inner shell, and a suction disc is arranged below the shell.
10. The cleaning tool of claim 1, wherein The upper end of the handle is provided with a hanging part.