Cleaning kit for cleaning flat mop

Abstract

The utility model relates to a cleaning suite for cleaning a flat mop, which is characterized in that a water squeezing plate for squeezing a wiping object is arranged on a cleaning barrel, the water squeezing plate is provided with a squeezing and scraping edge, and a water retaining wall extending upwards is arranged at one end, far away from the squeezing and scraping edge, of the water squeezing plate; the mop head rotates to a squeezable state basically parallel to the mop rod, the mop head and the mop rod in the squeezable state are jointly inserted into the cleaning barrel to move up and down, the water squeezing plate squeezes and scrapes the wiping object, and in the process that the mop head enters the cleaning barrel downwards, the wiping object is squeezed and scraped by the water squeezing plate. The top face of the water squeezing plate forms a water guide face which is arranged in a downward inclined mode in the direction from the water retaining wall to the squeezing and scraping edge, the water retaining wall blocks part of water squeezed and scraped by the wiping object and flows back to the cleaning barrel along the water guide face, and part of water squeezed and scraped by the wiping object crosses over the upper portion of the water retaining wall and flows into the outer barrel. The cleaning suite realizes automatic quantitative water supply and ensures that clean water is used in each cleaning operation.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Most mop buckets for cleaning flat mops or foam flat mops require filling the bucket with water before placing the mop inside. Only the first rinse uses clean water; subsequent rinses use water that is slightly cleaner than the previous rinse. After cleaning, the mop is wrung out in a separate area. Numerous patents exist for mop buckets designed to clean flat mops. The core concept is that the mop bucket has separate wringing and water-holding areas. The water-holding area is used to clean the mop, while the wringing area is used to wring it dry. The water squeezed out of the mop is transferred to the water-holding area via a water transfer device.

[0003] This type of flat mop cleaning tool has the following drawbacks: Each cleaning cycle requires a full water supply, necessitating refilling from the tap afterward. It lacks automatic water supply to the washing area, and the washing and wringing processes are separated into two distinct zones, requiring two separate operations to complete a single cleaning session, making the process inconvenient. Furthermore, wastewater from each cleaning cycle is discharged back into the water collection area, contaminating the water cup. This contaminated water then flows through the slow-release mechanism into the wringing area, meaning the water used for the next mop wash is not clean, affecting the cleanliness of the wiped items. The slow-release mechanism may have small, non-closable holes, meaning the lower part of the wiped item may remain soaked in water during the wringing process, resulting in poor wringing and incomplete drying.

[0004] In conclusion, the aforementioned flat mop cleaning tool can be further improved. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a cleaning kit for cleaning flat mops that achieves automatic quantitative water supply and ensures that clean water is used in every cleaning operation, in order to address the above-mentioned existing technology. This cleaning kit can simultaneously clean and wring out the mop in one area, and uses less clean water in each cleaning, thus saving water.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a cleaning kit for cleaning a flat mop, comprising 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 agent; characterized in that: the cleaning bucket includes an outer bucket, a clean water bucket, and a washing bucket, wherein the clean water bucket and the washing bucket are at least partially installed inside the outer bucket, and the clean water bucket and the washing bucket are mutually engaged, wherein the outer wall of the washing bucket has a protruding abutment portion that abuts against the corresponding inner wall of the outer bucket, the top of the clean water bucket is closed, the bottom of the washing bucket provides support for the bottom end of the mop head that enters therein, and the middle parts of the clean water bucket and the washing bucket are connected by a water supply channel, wherein the inlet end of the water supply channel is located at the bottom of the clean water bucket or the lower part of its surrounding structure, and the outlet end of the water supply channel is connected to the bottom of the washing bucket. It has a height distance and also includes a switch for opening and closing the water supply channel; the cleaning tub is provided with a wringing plate that squeezes the wiping material, the wringing plate has a scraping edge for scraping water from the wiping material, and a water-blocking wall extending upward at the end of the wringing plate away from the scraping edge; the mop head is rotated to a squeezing state that is basically parallel to the mop handle, and in this state, the mop head and mop handle are inserted into the cleaning tub and move up and down, the wringing plate performs a scraping operation on the wiping material, and as the mop head enters the cleaning tub downward, the top surface of the wringing plate forms a water-guiding surface that is inclined downward from the water-blocking wall towards the scraping edge, the water-blocking wall blocks some of the water scraped off the wiping material and flows back towards the cleaning tub along the water-guiding surface, and some of the water scraped off the wiping material passes over the water-blocking wall and flows into the outer tub.

[0007] To limit the downward movement of the mop head, the bottom surface of the cleaning tub is provided with a raised support platform, which supports the bottom end of the mop head entering the cleaning tub.

[0008] To fully transfer water from the cleaning tub to the outer tub, the aforementioned wringer is oscillating. The top surface of the wringer has a further recessed transition water storage cavity. The upward-oscillating wringer pours water from the transition water storage cavity into the outer tub. After several washes, when the amount of water on the wiped item is small and the energy of the squeezed water is insufficient to directly drain into the outer tub, the small amount of squeezed water is stored in the transition water storage cavity. This water can be drained into the outer tub via oscillation or through a drain hole at the bottom of the transition water storage cavity.

[0009] To ensure the squeegee swings within a suitable angle range, a limiting structure is included to restrict the swing angle range of the wringer. As the mop head descends into the cleaning tub, the wringer is prevented from flipping downwards by this limiting structure. If the forward flip angle is too large, water in the transition water storage chamber may be drained into the cleaning tub. Therefore, the goal is to ensure that as much water as possible in the transition water storage chamber is drained into the outer tub rather than into the cleaning tub.

[0010] Preferably, the aforementioned wringer is provided with pivots on both its front and rear sides. The wringer is pivotally connected to the cleaning tub via these pivots and can swing. The scraping edge and the water-blocking wall are located on the left and right sides of the pivots. The swinging wringer increases the contact force between the scraping edge and the object being wiped when the mop head moves downward, thus increasing the cleaning and wringing effect. When the mop head moves upward, it reduces the contact force between the scraping edge and the object being wiped, making it easier for the mop head to detach from the cleaning tub. The water-blocking wall also swings with the wringer. When swinging downward, the water-blocking wall pushes the water flow towards the cleaning tub, accelerating the water flow and quickly wetting the upper part of the object being wiped.

[0011] To achieve a seamless connection between the clean water tank and the washing tank, as an improvement, the clean water tank has a first insertion part on its side wall or bottom, with a first through hole connecting the outside to its inner cavity. The washing tank has a second insertion part on its side wall, with a second through hole connecting the outside to its inner cavity. The second insertion part is inserted into the first through hole, which forms the water supply channel; alternatively, the first insertion part is inserted into the second through hole, which forms the water supply channel. Furthermore, 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.

[0012] To ensure that even with a small amount of water, the maximum water level in the washing tub rises as high as possible after the mop enters, at least one inner wall of the washing tub is partially inclined, so that the washing tub forms an flared shape from bottom to top.

[0013] To prevent water from splashing out from the top of the cleaning tub when the mop head is moved up and down, as an improvement, a water baffle is provided inside the cleaning tub, which is positioned away from the back plate of the mop head entering the cleaning tub.

[0014] To facilitate operation of the switch, the upper end of the switch is formed with a raised rib or groove for operation, and the switch is provided with an outwardly protruding linkage part that cooperates with the downwardly moving mop head.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: The cleaning tank includes an independent outer tank, a clean water tank, and a washing tank. The clean water tank and the washing tank are interlocked, allowing them to be pre-assembled before being installed into the outer tank, which facilitates assembly. Furthermore, the outer wall of the washing tank has a protruding abutment that abuts against the corresponding inner wall of the outer tank, ensuring the stability of the relative positions of the clean water tank and the washing tank. The clean water tank is filled with clean water. When filling, the switch is turned on, and the clean water tank supplies water to the washing tank through the water supply channel. Then, the switch is turned off, and even if the liquid level drops, the clean water tank will never supply water to the washing tank. During cleaning, the mop head moves up and down inside the cleaning tub. The bottom of the tub supports the bottom of the mop head, preventing it from moving completely under the wringer. The wringer then scrapes and cleans the items being wiped. Each time, some wastewater is scraped off the items and flows over the baffle wall into the outer tub, while some is blocked by the baffle wall and flows back towards the cleaning tub, replenishing the items in the cleaning tub. This means that initially, the water in the cleaning tub doesn't need to completely saturate the items, saving water. The bottom of the item is fitted or fastened to the back of the mop head, and the bottom surface of the item is adhered to the back of the mop head. This design prevents the bottom of the item from warping under the squeezing action of the wringer during the downward movement of the mop head, ensuring smooth and unobstructed cleaning. Move the mop up and down repeatedly until most of the water in the cleaning bucket has been removed. This will allow you to thoroughly wring out the water from the items being wiped. The cleaning and wringing process can be completed in just one cleaning bucket, making the wringing operation more convenient. For a second cleaning, simply turn the switch back on, and the clean water bucket will supply water to the cleaning bucket again through the water supply channel. Repeat the above steps to complete the second cleaning, ensuring that the mop is cleaned with clean water each time. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cleaning kit of this utility model (with the mop head not inserted into the cleaning area);

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A sectional view;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A;

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B;

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point C;

[0021] Figure 6This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cleaning kit of this utility model (mop head inserted downwards into the cleaning area);

[0022] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A sectional view;

[0023] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged view of point E;

[0024] Figure 9 for Figure 7 Enlarged view at point F;

[0025] Figure 10 for Figure 7 Enlarged view of point G;

[0026] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present utility model (mop head facing upwards, detached from the cleaning area);

[0027] Figure 12 for Figure 11 Enlarged view of point I;

[0028] Figure 13 This is an exploded view illustrating the assembly of the cleaning kit of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 14 This is an exploded view of the assembly of the two inner tubs of the cleaning kit of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 15 This is an exploded view of the mounting bracket portion of the cleaning kit of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 16 This is a cross-sectional view of the cleaning kit of this utility model along the front-to-back direction of the second inner tub. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0033] like Figures 1-16 The figure shown is a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] A cleaning kit for cleaning a flat mop 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.

[0035] The cleaning tub 1 includes an outer tub 11, a clean water tub 12, and a washing tub 13. At least partially, one inner wall of the washing tub 13 is inclined, forming an flared shape from bottom to top. A baffle plate is provided inside the washing tub 13, facing away from the back plate 31 of the mop head 3 entering the washing tub 13. The clean water tub 12 and the washing tub 13 are at least partially installed inside the outer tub 11, and they interlock. The outer wall of the washing tub 13 has a protruding abutment that abuts against the corresponding inner wall of the outer tub 11. The top of the clean water tub 12 is closed, and the bottom of the washing tub 13 supports the bottom end of the mop head 3 entering it. A protruding support platform 7 is provided on the inner bottom surface of the washing tub 13, which also supports the bottom end of the mop head 3 entering the washing tub 13.

[0036] The clean water tank 12 and the washing tank 13 are connected by a water supply channel D. The inlet end D1 of the water supply channel D is located at the bottom of the clean water tank 12 or at the lower part of its surrounding structure. The outlet end D2 of the water supply channel D is at a height distance H from the bottom of the washing tank 13. The side wall or bottom of the clean water tank 12 has a first insertion part 121, and the first insertion part 121 has a first through hole 122 that connects to the outside and its inner cavity. The side wall of the washing tank 13 has a second insertion part 131, and the second insertion part 131 has a second through hole 132 that connects to the outside and its inner cavity. The second insertion part 131 is inserted into the first through hole 122, and the second through hole 132 constitutes the water supply channel D. Alternatively, the first insertion part 121 is inserted into the second through hole 132, and the first through hole 122 constitutes the water supply channel D.

[0037] It also includes a switch 6 for opening and closing the water supply channel D; the switch 6 is long and narrow, with a raised rib or groove 61 at the upper end for operation and extending above the cleaning area 1b, and a protruding linkage part 62 in the middle of the switch 6 that cooperates with the lowered mop head 3.

[0038] The cleaning tub 13 is provided with a wringing plate 5 that squeezes the wiping material 4. The wringing plate 5 has a scraping edge 53 for scraping water from the wiping material 4. The wringing plate 5 has an upwardly extending water-blocking wall 51 at one end away from the scraping edge 53. The mop head 3 is rotated to a squeezing state that is basically parallel to the mop handle. In this state, the mop head 3 and the mop handle 2 are inserted into the cleaning tub 13 and move up and down. The wringing plate 5 performs a scraping operation on the wiping material 4. As the mop head 3 enters the cleaning tub 13 downward, the top surface of the wringing plate 5 forms a water-guiding surface that is inclined downward from the water-blocking wall 51 towards the scraping edge 53. The water-blocking wall blocks some of the water scraped off the wiping material 4 and flows back towards the cleaning tub 13 along the water-guiding surface 53. Some of the water scraped off the wiping material 4 passes over the water-blocking wall 51 and flows into the outer tub 11.

[0039] The wringer plate 5 is oscillating, and pivots 54 are provided on its front and rear sides. The wringer plate 5 is pivotally connected to the washing tub 13 via the pivots and can oscillate. The scraping edge 53 and the water-blocking wall 51 are located on the left and right sides of the pivots 54. The top surface of the wringer plate 5 has a further recessed transition water storage cavity 52. ​​The upward oscillating wringer plate 5 can pour the water in the transition water storage cavity 52 into the outer tub 11. It also includes a limiting structure 8 that limits the oscillation angle range of the wringer plate 5. When the mop head 3 enters the washing tub 13 downwards, the wringer plate 5 is blocked by the limiting structure 8 and cannot be flipped downwards.

[0040] The cleaning tank 1 includes an independent outer tank 11, a clean water tank 12, and a washing tank 13. The clean water tank 12 and the washing tank 13 are interlocked, allowing them to be pre-assembled before being installed into the outer tank 11, facilitating assembly. The outer wall of the washing tank 13 has a protruding abutment that abuts against the corresponding inner wall of the outer tank 11, ensuring the stability of the relative positions of the clean water tank 12 and the washing tank 13. The clean water tank 12 is filled with clean water. When filling, the switch 6 is turned on, and the clean water tank 12 supplies water to the washing tank 13 through the water supply channel D. Then, the switch 6 is turned off. Even if the water level drops, the clean water tank 12 will never supply water to the washing tank 13. During cleaning, the mop head 3 moves up and down inside the cleaning tub 13. The bottom of the cleaning tub 13 supports the bottom of the mop head 3, preventing the mop head 3 from moving completely below the wringer 5. The wringer 5 then scrapes and cleans the wiping material 4. Each time, some wastewater is scraped off the wiping material 4 and flows over the baffle wall 51 into the outer tub. Some wastewater is blocked by the baffle wall 51 and flows back towards the cleaning tub 13 along the water guide surface, replenishing the wiping material 4 inside the cleaning tub 13. This means that in the initial state, the water in the cleaning tub 13 does not need to completely wet the wiping material 4, thus saving water. Move the mop up and down repeatedly until the water in the cleaning bucket 13 is basically removed, and the water on the wiping object 4 can be fully squeezed out. The cleaning and squeezing are completed in just one cleaning bucket 13, making the squeezing operation more convenient. For the second cleaning, simply turn on the switch again, and the clean water bucket 12 will supply water to the cleaning bucket 13 through the water supply channel again, and repeat the above operation to complete the second cleaning, ensuring that the mop is clean water every time it is cleaned.

[0041] 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 kit for cleaning a flat mop, 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 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 at least partially installed inside the outer tub (11). The clean water tub (12) and the washing tub (13) are interlocked. The outer wall of the washing tub (13) is provided with a protruding abutment that abuts against the corresponding inner wall of the outer tub (11). The top of the clean water tub (12) is closed, and the bottom of the washing tub (13) is closed to the mop head (3) that enters it. The bottom end of the water tank (12) forms a support, and the middle of the water tank (13) and the cleaning tank (13) are connected by a water supply channel (D). The inlet end (D1) of the water supply channel (D) is located at the bottom of the water tank (12) or the lower part of the surrounding body. The outlet end (D2) of the water supply channel (D) is at a height distance (H) from the bottom of the cleaning tank (13). The water supply channel (D) is also included as a switch (6) for opening and closing the water supply channel (D). The cleaning tank (13) is provided with a wiping device. The wiping material (4) forms a squeezing plate (5) that has a squeezing edge (53) for scraping water off the wiping material (4). The squeezing plate (5) has an upwardly extending baffle wall (51) at one end away from the squeezing edge (53). The mop head (3) rotates to a squeezing state that is substantially parallel to the mop handle. In this state, the mop head (3) and the mop handle (2) are inserted together into the washing tub (13) and move up and down. The squeezing plate (5) squeezes water off the wiping material (4). When the wiping material (4) is squeezed and scraped, as the mop head (3) moves downward into the cleaning tub (13), the top surface of the squeezing plate (5) forms a water guiding surface that is inclined downward from the water-blocking wall (51) towards the squeezing edge (53). The water-blocking wall blocks a portion of the water squeezed off the wiping material (4) and flows back towards the cleaning tub (13) along the water guiding surface. A portion of the water squeezed off the wiping material (4) passes over the water-blocking wall (51) and flows into the outer tub (11).

2. The cleaning kit for cleaning a flat mop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner bottom surface of the cleaning tub (13) is provided with a raised support platform (7), which supports the bottom end of the mop head (3) that enters the cleaning tub (13).

3. The cleaning kit for cleaning a flat mop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top surface of the dewatering plate (5) has a further recessed transition water storage cavity (52).

4. The cleaning kit for cleaning a flat mop according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water-squeezing plate (5) can swing, and the upward swinging water-squeezing plate (5) can pour the water in the transition water storage chamber (52) into the outer bucket (11).

5. The cleaning kit for cleaning a flat mop according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a limiting structure (8) that limits the swing angle range of the wringer (5). When the mop head (3) enters the washing tub (13) downwards, the wringer (5) is blocked by the limiting structure (8) and cannot be flipped downwards.

6. The cleaning kit for cleaning a flat mop according to claim 4, characterized in that: The front and rear sides of the dewatering plate (5) are provided with pivots (54). The dewatering plate (5) is pivotally connected to the washing tub (13) and can swing. The scraping edge (53) and the water-blocking wall (51) are located on the left and right sides of the pivot (54).

7. The cleaning kit for cleaning a flat mop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clean water bucket (12) has a first insertion part (121) on its side wall or bottom, and the first insertion part (121) has a first through hole (122) that connects the outside to its inner cavity. The cleaning bucket (13) has a second insertion part (131) on its side wall, and the second insertion part (131) has a second through hole (132) that connects the outside to its inner cavity. The second insertion part (131) is inserted into the first through hole (122), and the second through hole (132) constitutes the water supply channel. Alternatively, the first insertion part (121) is inserted into the second through hole (132), and the first through hole (122) constitutes the water supply channel.

8. The cleaning kit for cleaning a flat mop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the cleaning tub (13) is at least partially inclined, so that the cleaning tub (13) forms an flared shape from bottom to top.

9. The cleaning kit for cleaning a flat mop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning tub (13) is equipped with a baffle plate, which is positioned away from the back plate (31) of the mop head (3) that enters the cleaning tub (13).

10. The cleaning kit for cleaning a flat mop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the switch (6) forms a raised rib or groove (61) for human operation, and the switch (6) is provided with an outwardly protruding linkage part (62) that cooperates with the downwardly moving mop head (3).

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