Assembly for cleaning flat mop

Abstract

The utility model relates to an assembly 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 outlet end of a water supply channel is arranged below the water squeezing plate, the water squeezing plate is provided with a squeezing and scraping edge, and one end of the water squeezing plate far away from the squeezing and scraping edge is provided with a water retaining wall extending upwards; the lower end of the wiping object is sleeved or buckled on the back plate of the mop head, the bottom surface of the wiping object is adhered to the back plate of the mop head, the mop head rotates to a squeezable state that the mop head is basically parallel to the mop rod, the mop head and the mop rod in the state are jointly inserted into the cleaning barrel to move up and down, the wiping object is squeezed and scraped through the water squeezing plate, and the wiping object can be cleaned through the water squeezing plate. In the process that the mop head downwards enters the cleaning barrel, the top surface of the water squeezing plate forms a water guide surface which is downwards inclined in the direction from the water retaining wall to the squeezing and scraping edge, and the water retaining wall blocks a part of water squeezed and scraped from the wiping object and flows back to the cleaning barrel along the water guide surface; and a part of water squeezed and scraped from the wiping object crosses over the water retaining wall and flows into the outer barrel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of cleaning tools, and in particular to a component 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 has the following drawbacks: It requires a full water supply for each cleaning cycle, 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 each cleaning session, making it inconvenient. Furthermore, the wastewater washed off the surfaces is drained 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 overall cleanliness of the surfaces.

[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 component of a cleaning flat mop that ensures clean water for each cleaning operation, can complete cleaning and wringing simultaneously in one area, and allows for smooth cleaning and wringing operations, in light of the existing technology. This component also reduces the amount of water used for each cleaning operation, thus saving water.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: an assembly of a cleaning flat mop, including a cleaning bucket and a mop, wherein the mop includes a mop head rotatably connected to the lower end of the mop handle, the mop handle is formed by multiple rods detachably connected together, 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, the clean water bucket and the washing bucket are at least partially installed inside the outer bucket, the top of the clean water bucket is closed, the middle parts of the clean water bucket and the washing bucket are connected by a water supply channel, 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 body, the outlet end of the water supply channel is at a height distance from the bottom of the washing bucket, and a switch for opening and closing the water supply channel is also included; the washing bucket is provided with a squeezing plate for squeezing the wiping agent, and the outlet end of the water supply channel is provided with a water-squeezing plate for squeezing the wiping agent. Below the wringer, the wringer has a scraping edge for scraping water off the wiping material. At the end of the wringer away from the scraping edge, there is an upward-extending water-blocking wall. The lower end of the wiping material is fitted or fastened to the back plate of the mop head, and the bottom surface of the wiping material is adhered to the back plate of the mop head. The mop head rotates to a squeezeable state that is substantially parallel to the mop handle. In this state, the mop head and mop handle are inserted into the cleaning tub and move up and down, scraping the wiping material through the wringer. As the mop head moves downward into the cleaning tub, the top surface of the wringer forms a water-guiding surface that slopes 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 allows it to flow back towards the cleaning tub along the water-guiding surface. Some of the water scraped off the wiping material passes over the water-blocking wall and flows into the outer tub.

[0007] To allow the wringer to be quickly rotated and installed into the cleaning tank, the wringer is provided with pivots on both the front and rear sides. The wringer is pivotally connected to the cleaning tank via the pivots and can swing. The squeezing edge and the water-blocking wall are located on the left and right sides of the pivots.

[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 wringer 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 washing tub, the wringer is prevented from flipping downwards by this limiting structure. A downward-swinging wringer brings the scraper closer to the object being wiped, resulting in better wiping performance. Conversely, an upward-flipping wringer moves the scraper further away from the object, facilitating mop head detachment.

[0010] 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.

[0011] 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.

[0012] To prevent water from splashing out from the top of the cleaning tub when the mop head is moved up and down, a water baffle is provided inside the cleaning tub, and the water baffle is positioned away from the back plate of the mop head entering the cleaning tub.

[0013] To prevent the mop head from impacting the cleaning tub excessively during the cleaning process and damaging the tub, a buffer mechanism is provided inside or on the outside of the cleaning tub to cushion the downward-pressing mop head.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. The clean water tank is filled with clean water. When filling, turn on the switch, and the clean water tank supplies water to the cleaning tank through the water supply channel. Because the top of the clean water tank is sealed, once the water in the cleaning tank exceeds the outlet of the water supply channel, atmospheric pressure will stop the clean water tank from supplying water to the cleaning tank. Therefore, the amount of water supplied each time is constant. The height distance between the outlet of the water supply channel and the bottom of the cleaning tank is the actual amount of water used for cleaning. Then, turn off the switch. Even if the liquid level drops, the clean water tank will never supply water to the cleaning tank.

[0016] 2. During cleaning, the mop head moves up and down inside the cleaning tub, using the wringer to scrape and clean the items being wiped. Each time, some of the wastewater scraped off the items flows over the top of the baffle wall into the outer tub, while some wastewater is blocked by the baffle wall and flows back towards the cleaning tub along the water guide surface, replenishing the items in the cleaning tub. This means that initially, the water in the cleaning tub does not need to completely wet the items, thus saving water.

[0017] 3. The lower end of the object to be wiped is fitted or fastened to the back of the mop head, while the bottom surface of the object is adhered to the back of the mop head. This way, when the mop head is moved down, the lower end of the object to be wiped will not warp under the squeezing action of the wringer, ensuring smooth cleaning without jamming.

[0018] 4. Move the mop up and down repeatedly until the water in the cleaning bucket is mostly removed. This will allow you to fully 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 the second cleaning, simply turn on the switch again, and the clean water bucket will supply water to the cleaning bucket 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

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the components of the cleaning flat mop of this utility model (mop head not inserted into the cleaning bucket).

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A sectional view;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point C;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the components of the cleaning flat mop of this utility model (mop head inserted downwards into the cleaning bucket);

[0025] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A sectional view;

[0026] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged view of point E;

[0027] Figure 9for Figure 7 Enlarged view at point F;

[0028] Figure 10 for Figure 7 Enlarged view of point G;

[0029] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present utility model (mop head facing upwards, detached from the cleaning tub);

[0030] Figure 12 for Figure 11 Enlarged view of point I;

[0031] Figure 13 This is an exploded view showing the assembly of the components of the cleaning flat mop of this utility model.

[0032] Figure 14 This is an exploded view of the assembly of the two inner tubs of the cleaning flat mop of this utility model.

[0033] Figure 15 This is an exploded view of the mounting bracket portion in the components of the cleaning flat mop of this utility model.

[0034] Figure 16 This is a cross-sectional view of the components of the cleaning flat mop of this utility model along the front-back direction of the second inner tub. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0036] like Figures 1-16 The figure shown is a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] An assembly for a cleaning flat mop includes a cleaning bucket 1 and a mop. The mop includes a mop head 3 rotatably connected to the lower end of a mop handle 2. The mop handle 2 is formed by multiple rods detachably connected together. The mop head 3 is provided with a wiping material 4. The wiping material 4 can be a fiber cloth or foam.

[0038] 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 top of the clean water tub 12 is closed. The middle parts of the clean water tub 12 and the washing tub 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 area or at the lower part of the surrounding structure. The outlet end of the water supply channel D is at a height distance H from the bottom of the washing tub 13. At least partially, one inner wall of the washing tub 13 is inclined, so that the washing tub 13 forms a flared shape from bottom to top. A baffle plate 14 is provided inside the washing tub 13, and the baffle plate 14 is positioned away from the back plate of the mop head 3 entering the washing tub 13.

[0039] It also includes a switch 5 for opening and closing the water supply channel D; the cleaning tub 13 is provided with a squeezing plate 6 for squeezing the wiping material 4, the outlet end D2 of the water supply channel D is located below the squeezing plate 6, the squeezing plate 6 has a scraping edge 61 for scraping water from the wiping material 4, and a water-retaining wall 62 extending upward from the scraping edge 61 on the end of the squeezing plate 6; the squeezing plate 6 is oscillating, and the top surface of the squeezing plate 6 has a further recessed transition water storage cavity 64, and the upwardly oscillating squeezing plate 6 can pour the water in the transition water storage cavity 64 into the outer tub 11. Pivots 65 are provided on the front and rear sides of the squeezing plate 6, and the squeezing plate 6 is pivotally connected to the cleaning tub 13 via the pivots so that it can oscillate, and the scraping edge and the water-retaining wall 62 are located on the left and right sides of the pivot 65.

[0040] It also includes a limiting structure 7 that limits the swing angle range of the wringer 6. When the mop head 3 enters the washing tub 13 downwards, the wringer 6 is blocked by the limiting structure 7 and cannot be flipped downwards.

[0041] The lower end of the wiping material 4 is fitted or fastened to the back plate 31 of the mop head 3, and the bottom surface of the wiping material 4 is adhered to the back plate 31 of the mop head 3. The mop head 3 is rotated to a squeezeable state that is basically parallel to the mop handle 2. 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 wiping material 4 is squeezed and scraped by the wringer 6. As the mop head 3 enters the cleaning tub 13 downward, the top surface of the wringer 6 forms a water guide surface 63 that is inclined downward from the water-blocking wall towards the scraping edge. The water-blocking wall 62 blocks some of the water squeezed off the wiping material 4 and flows back towards the cleaning tub 13 along the water guide surface 63. Some of the water squeezed off the wiping material 4 passes over the water-blocking wall 62 and flows into the outer tub 11.

[0042] The clean water tank 12 has a first insertion part 121 on its side wall or bottom. The first insertion part 121 has a first through hole 122 that connects to the outside and its inner cavity. The cleaning tank 13 has a second insertion part 131 on its side wall. 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.

[0043] A buffer mechanism 8 is provided in or on the outside of the cleaning tub 13 to cushion the downward pressure of the mop head 3.

[0044] Clean water is added to the clean water tank 12. When filling, switch 5 is turned on, and the clean water tank 12 supplies water to the cleaning tank 13 through the water supply channel D. Because the top of the clean water tank 12 is closed, when the water in the cleaning tank 12 exceeds the outlet D2 of the water supply channel D, the clean water tank 12 automatically stops supplying water to the cleaning tank 13 under atmospheric pressure. Therefore, the amount of water supplied each time is constant, and the height distance H between the outlet D2 of the water supply channel D and the bottom of the cleaning tank 13 is the actual amount of water used for cleaning. Then, the switch is turned off, and even if the liquid level drops, the clean water tank 12 will never supply water to the cleaning tank 13.

[0045] During cleaning, the mop head 3 moves up and down inside the cleaning tub 13, and the wringer 6 scrapes and cleans the wiping material 4. Each time, some of the wastewater scraped off the wiping material 4 flows over the baffle wall 62 and into the outer tub 11. Some of the wastewater is blocked by the baffle wall 62 and flows back towards the cleaning tub 13 along the water guide surface 63, 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.

[0046] The lower end of the wiping material 4 is fitted or fastened to the back plate 31 of the mop head 3, and the bottom surface of the wiping material 4 is adhered to the back plate 31 of the mop head 3. In this way, when the mop head 3 is moved down, the lower end of the wiping material 4 will not warp under the action of the squeezing edge 61 of the wringer 6 because it is fitted or fastened to the back plate 31 of the mop head 3, thus ensuring that the cleaning operation is smooth and without jamming.

[0047] 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 D again, and repeat the above operation to complete the second cleaning, ensuring that the mop is clean water every time it is cleaned.

[0048] 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. An assembly for a cleaning 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 handle (2) being formed by detachably connecting multiple rods, and the mop head (3) being provided with a wiping agent (4); characterized in that: The cleaning tank (1) includes an outer tank (11), a clean water tank (12), and a washing tank (13). The clean water tank (12) and the washing tank (13) are at least partially installed inside the outer tank (11). The top of the clean water tank (12) is closed. The middle parts of 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 the lower part of its surrounding structure. There is a height distance (H) between the outlet end (D2) and the bottom of the cleaning tank (13), and a switch (5) for opening and closing the water supply channel (D) is also included; the cleaning tank (13) is provided with a wringing plate (6) for squeezing the wiping material (4), the outlet end (D2) of the water supply channel (D) is located below the wringing plate (6), the wringing plate (6) has a scraping edge (61) for scraping water from the wiping material (4), and the wringing plate (6) is located away from the scraping edge. The scraper (61) has an upwardly extending water-blocking wall (62) at one end; the lower end of the wiping material (4) is sleeved or fastened to the back plate (31) of the mop head (3), and the bottom surface of the wiping material (4) is adhered to the back plate (31) of the mop head (3). The mop head (3) is rotated to a squeezeable state that is basically parallel to the mop handle (2). In this state, the mop head (3) and the mop handle (2) are inserted into the cleaning tub (13) and move up and down, and the water is squeezed by the wringer (6). The wiping material (4) is squeezed and scraped. During the process of the mop head (3) entering the washing tub (13) downward, the top surface of the squeezing plate (6) forms a water guiding surface (63) that is inclined downward from the water-blocking wall towards the squeezing edge. The water-blocking wall (62) blocks a part of the water squeezed off the wiping material (4) and flows back towards the washing tub (13) along the water guiding surface (63). A part of the water squeezed off the wiping material (4) passes over the water-blocking wall (62) and flows into the outer tub (11).

2. The component of the cleaning flat mop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dewatering plate (6) can swing, and the top surface of the dewatering plate (6) has a further recessed transition water storage cavity (64). The upward swinging dewatering plate (6) can pour the water in the transition water storage cavity (64) into the outer bucket (11).

3. The components of the cleaning flat mop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front and rear sides of the dewatering plate (6) are provided with pivots (65). The dewatering plate (6) is pivotally connected to the washing tub (13) via the pivots (65) and can swing. The dewatering edge and the water-blocking wall (62) are located on the left and right sides of the pivot (65).

4. The components of the cleaning flat mop according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a limiting structure (7) that limits the swing angle range of the wringer (6). During the process of the mop head (3) moving downward into the cleaning tub (13), the wringer (6) is blocked by the limiting structure (7) and cannot be flipped downward.

5. The components of the cleaning flat mop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clean water tank (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 tank (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 (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).

6. The component of the cleaning 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.

7. The component of the cleaning flat mop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning tub (13) is provided with a baffle plate (14), which is positioned away from the back plate of the mop head (3) that enters the cleaning tub (13).

8. The component of the cleaning flat mop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning tub (13) or the outside of the cleaning tub (13) is provided with a buffer mechanism (8) to buffer the downward pressure of the mop head (3).

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