Water-saving mop cleaning tool

Abstract

The utility model relates to a water-saving mop 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 middles of the clean water barrel and the cleaning barrel are communicated through a water supply channel, the water supply channel is controlled by a switch to be opened and closed, the top end of the clean water barrel is closed, and the water supply channel also serves as an air inlet channel; the cleaning barrel is provided with a water supply channel, the water supply channel is arranged in the cleaning barrel, so that air enters the clean water barrel through the water supply channel while water is injected into the cleaning barrel through the water supply channel until the water in the cleaning barrel submerges the water outlet end of the water supply channel, and a water squeezing part is arranged on the cleaning barrel. The flat mop head and the water squeezing component move relatively so as to squeeze the wiping object, and most of water on the wiping object is transferred to the outer barrel. According to the cleaning tool, it is ensured that water for cleaning and squeezing every time is clean water, and it is possible to automatically and quantitatively provide 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] For cleaning flat mops or foam flat mops, most mop buckets need to be filled with water before placing the mop in for cleaning. Only the first cleaning uses clean water; subsequent cleanings use water that is slightly cleaner than the previous cleaning. After cleaning, the mop should be wrung out in another area.

[0003] For example, Chinese utility model patent CN201821203889.3 (publication number CN209863678U) 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. The mop moves up and down to squeeze the cleaning material, and the squeezed water is transferred to the water-holding area through a water transfer device. Since the amount of water squeezed out when the cleaning material is squeezed 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 in the 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.

[0004] While the aforementioned patent allows for cleaning and wringing operations within the same area (the wringing zone), the wastewater washed off the mop each time is discharged back into the water collection area, contaminating the water cup in that area. This contaminated water then enters the wringing zone via a slow-release mechanism, meaning the water used for the next mop wash is not clean, affecting the cleanliness of the mop. Furthermore, the amount of water released into the wringing zone each time through the slow-release mechanism cannot be precisely controlled; the amount of water used to wash the mop is not fixed, and the water may not fully submerge the mop, further affecting its cleanliness.

[0005] In conclusion, how to achieve automatic quantitative water supply is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a mop cleaning tool that ensures that the water used for each washing and wringing is clean water and provides a water-saving solution for automatically providing a fixed amount of clean water each time, in light of the existing technology. The cleaning bucket can be filled with water for multiple mop washings.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a water-saving mop 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 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 middle parts of the clean water bucket and the washing bucket are connected by a water supply channel, the water supply channel being controlled to open and close by a switch, the top of the clean water bucket being closed, and the water supply channel also serving as an air intake channel, so that air is introduced into the washing bucket while water is being poured into the water supply channel. The water supply channel enters the clean water bucket until the water in the washing bucket covers the outlet of the water supply channel. The washing bucket is equipped with a wringing component that squeezes the wiping material. During washing, the mop head rotates to a cleaning state. The water supplied from the clean water bucket to the washing bucket is discharged into the outer bucket by the relative movement between the mop head and the wringing component until most of the water in the washing bucket is transferred to the outer bucket. When wringing dry, the mop head rotates to a wringing state and is inserted into the washing bucket. The flat mop head moves relative to the wringing component to wring the wiping material dry, and most of the water on the wiping material is transferred to the outer bucket.

[0008] Further improvements include a water-dividing component at the top of the cleaning tub. This component separates the water squeezed from the wiping surface into two parts: one part flows to the outer tub, and the other part flows back to the wiping surface. The wiping surface is cleaned by squeezing and scraping. Each time, a portion of the wastewater squeezed from the wiping surface is transferred to the outer tub via the water-dividing component, while the other part flows back to the wiping surface. This ensures that the water in the cleaning tub does not completely submerge the wiping surface, meaning less water is needed for each wash, making this cleaning tool more water-efficient and environmentally friendly.

[0009] To ensure sufficient water transfer from the cleaning tub to the outer tub, the aforementioned water distribution component is oscillating and includes a water storage tank. During the up-and-down cleaning process of the mop head, the water storage tank collects some of the water squeezed off the cleaning surface. After several washes, when the amount of water on the cleaning surface is reduced and the energy of the squeezed water is insufficient to be directly discharged into the outer tub, the small amount of squeezed water is stored in the water storage tank. The water in the storage tank can be discharged into the outer tub via the oscillation mechanism, or it can be discharged into the outer tub through a drain hole at the bottom of the storage tank that leads to the wastewater area.

[0010] In a further improvement, the aforementioned water distribution component is equipped with baffles extending upwards into a water storage tank. Each baffle forms a transitional water accumulation zone above the water storage tank. As the mop head descends into the washing tub, the water in this transitional water accumulation zone can be absorbed by the wiping material with lower water content. The baffles can block some of the water squeezed off the wiping material, thus forming a transitional water accumulation zone above the water distribution component. The water in this transitional water accumulation zone can then be absorbed by the wiping material with lower water content after flowing back.

[0011] In a further improvement, the front edge of the aforementioned water-distributing component forms a scraper section for squeezing and wiping the material; this scraper section is the water-squeezing component. The water-distributing component and the water-squeezing section are integrated into one component, resulting in a more compact structure.

[0012] To ensure that the water-distributing component swings within a suitable angle range, the above-mentioned structure also includes a limiting structure to restrict the swing angle of the water-distributing component. During the downward movement of the mop head into the cleaning tub, the water-distributing component flips forward to a first position and is blocked by the limiting structure. During the upward movement of the mop head away from the cleaning tub, the mop head drives the water-distributing component to flip in the opposite direction to the mop head, thereby draining the water in the water tank into the outer tub. If the forward flip angle is too large, it may drain the water in the water tank into the cleaning tub. Therefore, the aim is to ensure that the water in the water tank does not drain into the cleaning tub, but rather drains as much as possible into the outer tub.

[0013] To further conserve water, preferably, the initial water level is set when the water in the clean water bucket reaches the outlet of the water supply channel. With the mop head fully submerged in the clean water bucket, 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.

[0014] Preferably, the water supply channel is horizontally positioned, or it is inclined downwards from the inlet to the outlet, or at least the top of the inlet is higher than the top of the outlet. This facilitates air entry into the clean water zone when the water supply channel drains into the cleaning zone. It also facilitates air entry into the clean water tank when the water supply channel drains into the cleaning tank, ensuring that water can be quickly discharged from the water supply channel.

[0015] As an improvement, the aforementioned switch is elongated and constrained to the inner wall of the washing tub by a ribbed guide structure. When the switch moves downward, it closes the water supply channel. During this downward movement, the ribbed guide structure applies a force to the switch towards the outlet end of the water supply channel. Conversely, when the switch moves upward, it opens the water supply channel. The mop, in conjunction with the switch, moves downward, causing the switch to move downward as well. The ribbed guide structure ensures the switch follows a predetermined trajectory and applies a force towards the outlet end of the water supply channel, allowing the switch to more effectively close the outlet end of the water supply channel and preventing leakage.

[0016] In a further improvement, the upper end of the switch extends above the cleaning area for user operation. The switch is equipped with a linkage that engages with the downward-moving mop. The upper end of the switch exposes the cleaning tub, facilitating user operation by lifting the switch. Since the mop head also moves up and down during cleaning, the downward movement of the switch, in conjunction with the linkage, closes the water supply channel, thus achieving better linkage with the mop head.

[0017] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: During cleaning, when the switch is turned on, the clean water bucket supplies water to the cleaning bucket through the water supply channel. Once the water in the clean water bucket exceeds the outlet of the water supply channel, the top of the clean water bucket is sealed, and under atmospheric pressure, the clean water bucket automatically stops supplying water to the cleaning bucket. Therefore, the amount of water supplied each time is constant. By repeatedly moving the mop up and down until the water in the cleaning bucket is completely removed, the water on the wiped items can be thoroughly squeezed out. For the second cleaning, simply turn on the switch again and repeat the above steps. Attached Figure Description

[0018] 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);

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A sectional view;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B;

[0022] 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);

[0023] Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 (Mop head inserted downwards into the cleaning area);

[0024] Figure 7 This is a partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 (Mop head inserted downwards into the cleaning area);

[0025] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present utility model (mop head facing upwards, detached from the cleaning area);

[0026] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Enlarged view at point F;

[0027] Figure 10 This is an exploded view illustrating the assembly of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 11 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

[0029] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0030] like Figures 1-11 The figure shown is a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] A water-saving mop cleaning tool includes a cleaning bucket 1 and a mop. The mop includes a mop head 3 rotatably connected to the lower end of the mop handle 2, and the mop head 3 is provided with a wiping material 4. The wiping material 4 can be a fiber cloth or foam.

[0032] The cleaning bucket 1 includes an outer bucket 11, a clean water bucket 12, and a washing bucket 13. The clean water bucket 12 and the washing bucket 13 are at least partially installed inside the outer bucket 11. The middle parts of the two buckets 12 and the washing bucket 13 are connected by a water supply channel S. The water supply channel S is controlled to open and close by a switch 7. The top of the clean water bucket 12 is closed. The water supply channel S also serves as an air inlet channel, so that while water is being poured into the washing bucket 13 through the water supply channel S, air enters the clean water bucket 12 through the water supply channel S until the water in the washing bucket 13 covers the outlet end of the water supply channel S. The washing bucket 13 is provided with a squeezing component 5 that squeezes the wiping material 4. During cleaning, the mop head 3 is rotated to a cleaning state. Water supplied from the clean water tank 12 to the cleaning tank 13 is discharged into the outer tank 11 by the relative movement between the mop head 3 and the wringing component 5 until most of the water in the cleaning tank 13 is transferred to the outer tank 11. When wringing, the mop head 3 is rotated to a wringing state and inserted into the cleaning tank 13. The flat mop head 3 and the wringing component 5 move relative to each other to wring out the wiped object 4. Most of the water on the wiped object 4 is transferred to the outer tank 11.

[0033] The upper part of the cleaning tub 13 is provided with a water-dividing component 6, which is plate-shaped. The front edge of the water-dividing component 6 forms a scraper section for squeezing and wiping the wiping material 4, and the scraper section is the water-squeezing component 5. The water-dividing component 6 divides the water squeezed out of the wiping material 4 into two parts: one part flows to the outer tub 11, and the other part flows back to the wiping material 4. The water-dividing component 6 can swing, and it has a water-retaining tank 61. During the up-and-down cleaning process of the mop head 3, the water-retaining tank 61 can catch part of the water squeezed off the wiping material 4. The water-dividing component 6 is provided with baffles 62 extending upward from the water-retaining tank 61. Each baffle 62 forms a transition water accumulation area P above the water-retaining tank 61. During the process of the mop head 3 entering the cleaning tub 13 downward, the water in the transition water accumulation area P can be absorbed by the wiping material 4 with a lower water content.

[0034] It also includes a limiting structure 8 that limits the swing angle of the water-dividing component 6. When the mop head 3 enters the cleaning tub 13 downwards, the water-dividing component 6 flips forward to the first position and is blocked by the limiting structure 8. When the mop head 3 leaves the cleaning tub 13 upwards, the mop head 3 drives the water-dividing component 6 to flip in the direction away from the mop head 3 so as to drain the water in the water storage tank 61 into the outer tub 11.

[0035] The initial water level is when the water in the clean water bucket 12 is above the outlet S2 of the water supply channel S. When the mop head 3 is fully inside the clean water bucket 12, the water level in the cleaning bucket 13 is raised to the second water level, and the height of the wiping material 4 is higher than the second water level.

[0036] The water supply channel S is set horizontally, or the water supply channel S is set inclined downward from the inlet end S1 to the outlet end S2, or at least the top of the inlet end S1 of the water supply channel S is higher than the top of the outlet end.

[0037] The switch 7 is elongated and constrained to the inner wall of the washing tub 13 by a ribbed guide structure. When the switch 7 moves downward, it closes the water supply channel S. During this downward movement, the ribbed guide structure applies a force to the switch 7 towards the outlet end of the water supply channel S. When the switch 7 moves upward, it opens the water supply channel S. The mop, in conjunction with the switch 7, causes the switch 7 to move downward as the mop moves downward. The upper end of the switch 7 extends above the washing area for operation, and the middle of the switch 7 has a protruding linkage part 71 that engages with the downward-moving mop.

[0038] During cleaning, turn on switch 7. The clean water tank 12 supplies water to the cleaning tank 13 through the water supply channel S. When the water in the clean water tank 12 exceeds the outlet S2 of the water supply channel S, the top of the clean water tank 12 is sealed. Under atmospheric pressure, the clean water tank 12 automatically stops supplying water to the cleaning tank, so the amount of water supplied each time is constant. Move the mop up and down repeatedly until the water in the cleaning tank 13 is completely removed, and the water on the wiped item 4 can be thoroughly squeezed out. For the second cleaning, simply turn on switch 7 again and repeat the above steps.

[0039] 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 water-saving mop 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 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 middle parts of the clean water tank (12) and the washing tank (13) are connected by a water supply channel (S). The water supply channel (S) is controlled to open and close by a switch (7). The top of the clean water tank (12) is closed. The water supply channel (S) also serves as an air intake channel, so that while water is being poured into the washing tank (13) by the water supply channel (S), air enters the clean water tank (12) through the water supply channel (S) until the water in the washing tank (13) covers the outlet of the water supply channel (S). The washing tub (13) is equipped with a wringing component (5) that squeezes the wiping material (4). During washing, the mop head (3) is rotated to a cleaning state. Water supplied to the washing tub (13) from the clean water tub (12) is discharged into the outer tub (11) by the relative movement between the mop head (3) and the wringing component (5) until most of the water in the washing tub (13) is transferred to the outer tub (11). When wringing dry, the mop head (3) is rotated to a wringing state. The mop head (3) is inserted into the washing tub (13). The flat mop head (3) moves relative to the wringing component (5) to wring dry the wiping material (4). Most of the water on the wiping material (4) is transferred to the outer tub (11).

2. The water-saving mop cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning tub (13) is provided with a water-dividing component (6) at the top. The water-dividing component (6) divides the water squeezed out from the wiping material (4) into two parts: one part of the water flows to the outer tub (11) and the other part flows back to the wiping material (4).

3. The water-saving mop cleaning tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water-dividing component (6) is oscillating and has a water storage tank (61); during the up-and-down cleaning process of the mop head (3), the water storage tank (61) can receive some of the water squeezed off the wiping material (4).

4. The water-saving mop cleaning tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water distribution component (6) is provided with baffles (62) extending upward into a water storage tank (61). Each baffle (62) forms a transition water accumulation area (P) above the water storage tank (61). During the process of the mop head (3) entering the cleaning tub (13) downward, the water in the transition water accumulation area (P) can be absorbed by the wiping material (4) with a low water content.

5. The water-saving mop cleaning tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: The front edge of the water-distributing component (6) forms a scraper section for squeezing and wiping the material (4), and the scraper section is the water-squeezing component (5).

6. The water-saving mop cleaning tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a limiting structure (8) that limits the swing angle of the water distribution component (6). When the mop head (3) enters the cleaning tub (13) downwards, the water distribution component (6) flips forward to the first position and is blocked by the limiting structure (8). When the mop head (3) leaves the cleaning tub (13) upwards, the mop head (3) drives the water distribution component (6) to flip in the opposite direction to the mop head (3) so as to drain the water in the water storage tank (61) into the outer tub (11).

7. The water-saving mop cleaning tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The initial water level is the water level in the clean water bucket (12) when the water level exceeds the outlet (S2) of the water supply channel (S). When the mop head (3) is fully inside the clean water bucket (12), the water level in the cleaning bucket (13) is raised to the second water level, and the height of the wiping material (4) is higher than the second water level.

8. The water-saving mop cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water supply channel (S) is set horizontally, or the water supply channel (S) is set inclined downward from the inlet end (S1) to the outlet end (S2), or at least the top of the inlet end (S1) of the water supply channel (S) is higher than the top of the outlet end.

9. The water-saving mop cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch (7) is elongated and constrained to the inner wall of the washing tub (13) by a ribbed guide structure. When the switch (7) moves down, it closes the water supply channel (S). During the downward movement of the switch (7), the ribbed guide structure applies a force to the switch (7) in the direction of the water outlet of the water supply channel (S). When the switch (7) moves up, it opens the water supply channel (S). The mop cooperates with the switch (7), so that the downward movement of the mop drives the switch (7) to move down.

10. The water-saving mop cleaning tool according to claim 9, characterized in that: The upper end of the switch (7) extends above the cleaning area for operation by a person, and the switch (7) is provided with a linkage part (71) that cooperates with the downward-moving mop.

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