Cleaning tool

Abstract

The utility model relates to a cleaning tool which comprises a cleaning barrel and a mop, the mop comprises a mop head rotationally connected to the lower end of a mop rod, and a wiping object is arranged on the mop head; the cleaning device is characterized in that the cleaning barrel comprises an outer barrel, a clean water barrel and a cleaning barrel, the middle of the clean water barrel is communicated with the middle of the cleaning barrel through a water supply channel, the water supply channel is controlled by a switch to be opened and closed, and the cleaning barrel is provided with a water squeezing part for squeezing the wiping object; water extruded from the wiping object is divided into two parts by the flow dividing part, one part of water flows to the outer barrel, the other part of water flows back to the wiping object, and quantitative water for cleaning the barrel needs to drive the wiping object to move up and down for at least two times through the mop rod and make contact with the water extruding part, so that most of the quantitative water is transferred to the outer barrel through the water transferring channel. The mop cleaning device is a cleaning tool which is more water-saving and ensures that the mop is cleaned with clean water every time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of cleaning tools, and in particular, it is a cleaning tool suitable for cleaning flat mops or foam flat mops. Background Technology

[0002] There are numerous patents related to mop buckets used for cleaning flat mops. A representative patent is Chinese utility model patent CN201821203889.3 (publication number CN209863678U), which discloses a flat mop tool including a mop bucket and a flat mop. The mop bucket has a separate wringing area and a separate water-holding area, and the wringing area is equipped with a squeezing device. The flat mop includes a cleaning material, a mop handle, and a flat mop plate connected to the lower end of the mop handle. In use, the flat mop is rotated to a squeezing state, and then the squeezing device is inserted into the wringing area. Moving it up and down squeezes the cleaning material, and the squeezed water is transferred to the water-holding area via a water transfer device. Because the amount of water squeezed out is greater than the amount of water entering the wringing area from the water-holding area through the slow-release mechanism, after multiple repetitions, almost all the water in the wringing area can be transferred to the water-holding area, and the cleaning material is also squeezed dry during this process. Afterwards, the water in the water-holding area enters the wringing area through the slow-release mechanism. When the flat mop gets dirty, it can then enter the wringing area for wringing and cleaning.

[0003] The applicant of the aforementioned patent has also applied for many similar patents with different protection focuses, but the core of them is that the mop bucket has an independent wringing area and an independent water holding area. The water holding area is used to clean the mop, and the wringing area is used to wring the mop dry. The water squeezed out of the wiping material is transferred to the water holding area through a water transfer device.

[0004] This indicates that flat mop cleaning tools have the following drawbacks:

[0005] 1. Each time the wastewater is washed off the mop, it is discharged back into the water collection area, causing the water cup in the water collection area to become contaminated. The contaminated water in the water collection area then enters the squeezing area through the slow release mechanism, so the water used to wash the mop next time is not clean water, which affects the cleanliness of the mop.

[0006] 2. The slow-release mechanism may be a small hole that cannot be closed. In this case, during the cleaning and squeezing process, the lower end of the wipe may always be soaked in water in the squeezing area, which will reduce the squeezing effect and prevent the wipe from being fully squeezed out.

[0007] 3. To ensure thorough cleaning, the water in the wringing area must completely cover the mop head before washing, resulting in a larger water consumption per wash and making it not water-saving.

[0008] In conclusion, the aforementioned cleaning tools for cleaning flat mops or sponge mops can be further improved. Utility Model Content

[0009] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a cleaning tool that is more water-saving and ensures that the water used to wash the mop is clean every time, in light of the existing technology.

[0010] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a cleaning tool, including a cleaning bucket and a mop, wherein the mop includes a mop head rotatably connected to the lower end of the mop handle, and the mop head is provided with a wiping material; characterized in that: the cleaning bucket includes an outer bucket, a clean water bucket and a washing bucket, the middle parts of the clean water bucket and the washing bucket are connected by a water supply channel, the water supply channel is controlled to open and close by a switch, the clean water bucket and the washing bucket are at least partially installed inside the outer bucket, the washing bucket is provided with a squeezing part that squeezes water out of the wiping material, and the upper part of the washing bucket is provided with a diversion component, which divides the water squeezed out of the wiping material into two parts, one part of the water flows to the outer bucket and the other part of the water flows back to the wiping material, the metered amount of water in the washing bucket needs to be moved up and down by the mop handle at least twice and come into contact with the squeezing part before most of the water is transferred to the outer bucket through the water transfer channel.

[0011] For ease of assembly, the aforementioned clean water tank and washing tank are fixed to the connecting component using screws or clips, and the connecting component is installed inside the outer tank. During assembly, the clean water tank and washing tank can be pre-fixed to the connecting component, and then the connecting component can be installed inside the outer tank. Because the clean water tank and washing tank are assembled externally, the water supply channels are ensured to be interconnected.

[0012] To ensure that the clean water bucket and the washing bucket do not easily shake relative to the outer bucket during cleaning operations, the clean water bucket has a first insertion part on its side wall or bottom, and the first insertion part has a first through hole communicating with the outside and its inner cavity. The washing bucket has a second insertion part on its side wall, and the second insertion part has a second through hole communicating with the outside and its inner cavity. The second insertion part is inserted into the first through hole, and the second through hole constitutes the water supply channel; alternatively, the first insertion part is inserted into the second through hole, and the first through hole constitutes the water supply channel. The water supply channel is formed by the interlocking insertion parts, ensuring that the water supply channel has a certain length. Of course, the water supply channel can also be a hole on the side wall.

[0013] Alternatively, the aforementioned diversion component is disposed above the dewatering section and is integrally disposed with the dewatering section.

[0014] Preferably, the top of the aforementioned clean water tank is sealed. During cleaning, when the switch is turned on, the clean water tank supplies water to the cleaning tank through the water supply channel. Once the water in the clean water tank exceeds the outlet of the water supply channel, due to the sealed top of the clean water tank and atmospheric pressure, the clean water tank stops supplying water to the cleaning tank, thus ensuring a consistent water volume each time. The clean water tank has a water inlet at its top, which is sealed with a cap. The water inlet facilitates filling the clean water tank, while the cap ensures a near-vacuum environment above the water level inside the tank.

[0015] To facilitate the manufacturing of the clean water tank, the aforementioned clean water tank includes a box body with an open top. The open top of the box body is equipped with a sealed lid. The inlet end of the water supply channel is located on the box body, and the water inlet is located on the lid. The lid can be made transparent to facilitate observation of the water level inside the clean water tank.

[0016] To further conserve water, preferably, the initial water level is set when the water in the cleaning tub surpasses the outlet of the water supply channel. With the mop head fully inside the cleaning tub, the water level rises to a second water level, and the height of the wiping material is higher than this second water level. The wiping material above the second water level is not wetted; this portion can be wetted by the water flowing back from the diversion component.

[0017] Further improvements include a concave water storage tank in the aforementioned diversion component, with the edge of the diversion component forming the squeezing section. The diversion component and the squeezing section are integrated into a single component, resulting in a more compact structure. During the up-and-down movement of the mop head for cleaning, the water storage tank can collect some of the water squeezed from the wiping surface. The diversion component is equipped with baffles extending upwards from the water storage tank. Each baffle forms a transition water accumulation area above the diversion component. As the mop head moves downwards into the cleaning bucket, the water in the transition water accumulation area can be absorbed by the wiping surface with lower water content. The baffles can block some of the water squeezed from the wiping surface, thus forming a transition water accumulation area above the diversion component. The water in the transition water accumulation area flows back and can be absorbed by the wiping surface with lower water content. This means that the water in the cleaning bucket can meet the requirement of not completely submerging the wiping surface, resulting in less water being used in a single cleaning cycle, making this cleaning tool more water-saving and environmentally friendly.

[0018] The aforementioned diversion component can swing. As the mop head moves upward away from the washing tub, the mop head drives the diversion component to rotate in the opposite direction to the mop head, thus draining the water in the water tank to the outer tub. After several washes, when there is less water on the wiped items and the energy of the squeezed water is insufficient to directly drain to the outer tub, the small amount of squeezed water will be stored in the water tank. The water in the water tank can be drained to the outer tub by swinging, or it can be drained to the outer tub through a drain hole at the bottom of the water tank that leads to the wastewater area.

[0019] To ensure that the diversion component swings within a suitable angle range, a limiting structure is also included to limit the swing angle of the diversion component. During the downward movement of the mop head into the cleaning tub, the diversion component flips forward to a first position and is blocked by the limiting structure. If the forward flip angle is too large, water in the water tank may be drained into the cleaning tub. Therefore, the goal is to ensure that water in the water tank does not drain into the cleaning tub, but rather drains as much as possible into the outer tub.

[0020] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: During cleaning, turning on the switch allows the clean water tank to supply water to the cleaning tank via the water supply channel. After the water supply is complete, the switch is turned off, and the mop head enters the cleaning tank and moves downwards. The squeezing part then cleans the object being wiped. Each time, the wastewater squeezed from the object is partially transferred to the outer tank via a diversion component, while the remaining water flows back to the object. This ensures that the water in the cleaning tank does not completely submerge the object, meaning that less water is needed for each wash, making this cleaning tool more water-saving and environmentally friendly. Repeatedly moving the mop up and down until all the water in the cleaning tank is transferred ensures the object is thoroughly dried. For the second wash, simply turn on the switch again and repeat the above steps. The measured amount of water in the cleaning tank requires the mop handle to move the object up and down at least twice, ensuring contact with the squeezing component. Only then will most of the water be transferred to the outer tank via the water transfer channel, allowing for thorough cleaning through full contact between the object and water in a soaking state. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model (with the mop head not inserted into the cleaning area);

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A sectional view;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model (mop head inserted downwards into the cleaning area);

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A sectional view;

[0027] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of point C;

[0028] Figure 8 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of point E;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present utility model (mop head facing upwards, detached from the cleaning area);

[0030] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Enlarged view at point F;

[0031] Figure 11 This is an exploded view illustrating the assembly of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 12 This is an exploded view of the assembly between the clean water tank and the washing tank in an embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0034] like Figures 1-12 The figure shown is a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] A cleaning tool includes a cleaning bucket 1 and a mop, the mop including a mop head 3 rotatably connected to the lower end of a mop handle 2, the mop head 3 being provided with a wiping material 4; the wiping material 4 can be a fiber cloth or foam.

[0036] The cleaning tub 1 includes an outer tub 11, a clean water tub 12, and a washing tub 13. The clean water tub 12 and the washing tub 13 are connected at their middle parts by a water supply channel D, which is controlled to open and close by a switch 6. The clean water tub 12 and the washing tub 13 are at least partially installed inside the outer tub 11. The washing tub 13 is provided with a squeezing part 5 that squeezes water out of the wiping object 4. The upper part of the washing tub 13 is provided with a diversion component 7, which divides the water squeezed out of the wiping object 4 into two parts: one part flows to the outer tub 11, and the other part flows back to the wiping object 4. The measured amount of water in the washing tub 13 needs to be moved up and down at least twice by the mop handle 2 and come into contact with the squeezing part 5 before most of the water is transferred to the outer tub 11 through the water transfer channel.

[0037] The clean water tank 12 and the washing tank 13 are fixed to the connecting component 8 by screws or clips, and the connecting component 8 is installed on the outer tank 11. The clean water tank 12 has a first insertion part 12a on its side wall or bottom, and the first insertion part 12a has a first through hole 12b communicating with the outside and its inner cavity. The washing tank 13 has a second insertion part 13a on its side wall, and the second insertion part 13a has a second through hole 13b communicating with the outside and its inner cavity. The second insertion part 13a is inserted into the first through hole 12b, and the second through hole 13b constitutes the water supply channel D. Alternatively, the first insertion part 12a is inserted into the second through hole 13b, and the first through hole 12b constitutes the water supply channel D.

[0038] The switch 6 is elongated, with its upper end extending above the cleaning area for operation. The switch 6 moves down to close the water supply channel D, and moves up to open the water supply channel D. The switch 6 is provided with a protruding linkage part 61 that can be triggered by a mop inserted into the cleaning tub 13 to move down.

[0039] The top of the clean water bucket 12 is closed, and a water inlet 123 is provided at the top of the clean water bucket 12. A cap 9 is provided to seal the water inlet 123. The clean water bucket 12 includes a box 121 with an open top. A box cover 122 is provided to seal the open top of the box 121. The inlet end D1 of the water supply channel D is located on the box 121, and the water inlet 123 is located on the box cover 122. The water level in the cleaning bucket 13 when it is above the outlet end D2 of the water supply channel D is the initial water level height h1. When the mop head 3 is completely inside the cleaning bucket 13, the water level in the cleaning bucket 13 rises to the second water level height h2, and the height of the wiping material 4 is higher than the second water level height h2.

[0040] The diversion component 7 has a concave water storage tank 71, and the edge of the diversion component 7 forms the squeezing part 5. During the up-and-down cleaning process of the mop head 3, the water storage tank 71 can receive some of the water squeezed off the wiping material 4. The diversion component 7 is provided with baffles 72 extending upward from the water storage tank 71. Each baffle 72 forms a transition water accumulation area S above the diversion component 7. During the process of the mop head 3 entering the cleaning bucket 13 downward, the water in the transition water accumulation area S can be absorbed by the wiping material 4 with less water content.

[0041] The diversion component 7 can swing. As the mop head moves upward away from the cleaning tub 13, the mop head 3 drives the diversion component 7 to flip in the opposite direction to the mop head 3, so as to drain the water in the water tank 71 to the outer tub 11. It also includes a limiting structure to limit the swing angle of the diversion component 7. As the mop head 3 moves downward into the cleaning tub 13, the diversion component 7 flips forward to a first position and is blocked by the limiting structure.

[0042] The working principle and process of this cleaning tool embodiment are as follows:

[0043] During cleaning, first fill the clean water tank 12 with clean water, turn on switch 6 to supply water to the cleaning tank 13 to a suitable height, then turn off switch 6. The mop head 3 enters the cleaning tank 13. The water level in the cleaning tank 13 when it exceeds the outlet D2 of the water supply channel D is the initial water level height h1. When the mop head 3 is fully inside the cleaning tank 13, the water level in the cleaning tank 13 rises to the second water level height S2, and the height of the wiping object 4 is higher than the second water level height h2. Move the mop head 3 up and down, and use the wringing part 5 to squeeze and clean the wiping object 4. Each time, a portion of the water squeezed off the wiping object 4 is directly transferred to the outer tank 11 through the diversion part 7, and the other portion of the water flows back to the wiping object 4 through the diversion part 7, so that it can be absorbed by the wiping object 4 with less water content. Repeat this process several times until all the water in the cleaning tub 13 is removed. Then, move the mop head 3 up and down a few times and the wringing part 5 will thoroughly squeeze out the water from the wiped item 4. For the second cleaning, simply turn on the switch 6 again and repeat the above steps.

[0044] It should be noted that in the description of this embodiment, the terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "up," "down," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are merely for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. The terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

Claims

1. A cleaning tool, comprising a cleaning bucket (1) and a mop, the mop including a mop head (3) rotatably connected to the lower end of a mop handle (2), the mop head (3) being provided with a wiping agent (4); characterized in that: The cleaning bucket (1) includes an outer bucket (11), a clean water bucket (12), and a washing bucket (13). The middle parts of the clean water bucket (12) and the washing bucket (13) are connected by a water supply channel (D). The water supply channel (D) is controlled to open and close by a switch (6). The clean water bucket (12) and the washing bucket (13) are at least partially installed inside the outer bucket (11). The washing bucket (13) is provided with a squeezing part (5) that squeezes the wiping object (4). The upper part of the washing bucket (13) is provided with a diversion component (7). The diversion component (7) divides the water squeezed from the wiping object (4) into two parts. One part of the water flows to the outer bucket (11), and the other part flows back to the wiping object (4). The metered water in the washing bucket (13) needs to be moved up and down by the mop handle (2) at least twice and come into contact with the squeezing part (5) before the metered water is transferred to the outer bucket (11) through the water transfer channel.

2. The cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clean water bucket (12) and the washing bucket (13) are fixed to the connecting part (8) by screws or buckles, and the connecting part (8) is installed on the outer bucket (11).

3. The cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clean water tank (12) has a first insertion part (12a) on its side wall or bottom, and the first insertion part (12a) has a first through hole (12b) that connects to the outside and its inner cavity. The cleaning tank (13) has a second insertion part (13a) on its side wall, and the second insertion part (13a) has a second through hole (13b) that connects to the outside and its inner cavity. The second insertion part (13a) is inserted into the first through hole (12b), and the second through hole (13b) constitutes the water supply channel (D). Alternatively, the first insertion part (12a) is inserted into the second through hole (13b), and the first through hole (12b) constitutes the water supply channel (D).

4. The cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diversion component is located above the squeezing section and is integrally formed with the squeezing section.

5. The cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the water tank (12) is closed, and the upper part of the water tank (12) is provided with a water inlet (123), and a cap (9) is provided at the water inlet (123) to block it.

6. The cleaning tool according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water tank (12) includes a box (121) with an open top. The open top of the box (121) is sealed with a box cover (122). The inlet end (D1) of the water supply channel (D) is located on the box (121), and the water inlet (123) is located on the box cover (122).

7. The cleaning tool according to claim 5, characterized in that: The initial water level (h1) is the water level in the cleaning tub (13) when the water level exceeds the outlet (D2) of the water supply channel (D). When the mop head (3) is fully inside the cleaning tub (13), the water level in the cleaning tub (13) is raised to the second water level (h2), and the height of the wiping material (4) is higher than the second water level (h2).

8. The cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diversion component (7) has a concave water storage tank (71), and the edge of the diversion component (7) forms the squeezing part (5). During the cleaning process when the mop head (3) moves up and down, the water storage tank (71) can receive some of the water squeezed off from the wiping material (4). The diversion component (7) is provided with a baffle (72) extending upward from the water storage tank (71). Each baffle (72) forms a transition water accumulation area (S) above the diversion component (7). During the process when the mop head (3) moves downward into the cleaning bucket (13), the water in the transition water accumulation area (S) can be absorbed by the wiping material (4) with less water content.

9. The cleaning tool according to claim 8, characterized in that: The diversion component (7) can swing. As the mop head moves upward away from the washing tub (13), the mop head (3) drives the diversion component (7) to flip in the opposite direction to the mop head (3) so as to drain the water in the water tank (71) to the outer tub (11).

10. The cleaning tool according to claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes a limiting structure (10) that limits the swing angle of the diversion component (7). During the process of the mop head (3) entering the washing tub (13) downwards, the diversion component (7) flips forward to the first position and is blocked by the limiting structure (10).

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