Cleaning kit for mop with bucket

Abstract

The utility model relates to a mop cleaning suite with a bucket. The mop cleaning suite comprises a cleaning bucket, a mop head and a wiping object, the device is characterized in that the cleaning barrel is provided with a clean water area, a cleaning area and a sewage area; a supporting part for supporting the outer walls of the cleaning area and the sewage area is arranged in the sewage area, the clean water area is communicated with the cleaning area through a water supply channel, the water supply channel is controlled to be opened and closed by a switch, the top end of the clean water area is closed, and the water supply channel also serves as an air inlet channel; a water squeezing plate is arranged on the cleaning area and is provided with a squeezing and scraping edge and a water retaining wall; in the process that the mop head downwards enters the cleaning area, the top face of the water squeezing plate forms a water guide face, and an outlet of the water supply channel is located below the water guide face. The water retaining wall blocks a small part of water squeezed and scraped from the wiped object and flows back to the cleaning area along the water guide surface to infiltrate the wiped object in the water retaining wall, so that the water in the cleaning area does not need to meet the condition of completely infiltrating the wiped object in an initial state, and more water can be saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of cleaning tools, and in particular to a cleaning kit with a bucket 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] 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] 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.

[0005] In conclusion, the aforementioned flat mop cleaning tool can be further improved. Utility Model Content

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a mop cleaning kit with a bucket that achieves automatic quantitative water supply, ensures that each cleaning operation uses clean water, and uses less water per cleaning operation, in order to address the above-mentioned existing technology. This cleaner completes the cleaning and wringing operations in one area.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a cleaning kit with a bucket 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, and the mop head is provided with a wiping agent; characterized in that: the cleaning bucket has a clean water area, a washing area and a wastewater area that are independent of each other; the wastewater area is provided with a support component that supports the outer walls of the washing area and the wastewater area; the middle part of the clean water area and the washing area are connected by a water supply channel, the water supply channel is controlled to open and close by a switch, the top of the clean water area is closed, the water supply channel also serves as an air intake channel, so that while water is injected into the washing area by the water supply channel, air enters the clean water area through the water supply channel until the water in the washing area submerges the outlet of the water supply channel; the washing area is provided with a wringer to squeeze the wiping agent. The wringer plate has a scraping edge for scraping water off the wiping surface, and a water-blocking wall extending upwards at the end of the wringer plate away from the scraping edge. The mop head is rotated to a squeezeable state that is basically parallel to the mop handle. In this state, the mop head and mop handle are inserted into the cleaning zone and move up and down. As the mop head moves downwards into the cleaning zone, the top surface of the wringer plate forms a water-guiding surface that is inclined downwards from the water-blocking wall towards the scraping edge. The outlet of the water supply channel is located below the water-guiding surface. The water-blocking wall blocks some of the water scraped off the wiping surface and flows back along the water-guiding surface towards the cleaning zone. Some of the water scraped off the wiping surface passes over the water-blocking wall and flows into the wastewater zone. When the mop head moves down into the cleaning zone to support the mop head, the water level in the cleaning zone is lower than the water-guiding surface.

[0008] To achieve good support for the clean water area and the cleaning area in a relatively simple way, the aforementioned support components are support columns, support platforms, or support frames located within the wastewater area. These support columns, platforms, or frames can extend upwards from the bottom surface of the wastewater area, extend inwards from the side wall of the wastewater area, or be independently fixed within the wastewater area, or fixed to the clean water area or the cleaning area.

[0009] To ensure the wringer can better scrape the wiping material when the mop head moves downwards, and to minimize friction between the wringer and the wiping material when moving upwards, the wringer can swing. To ensure the wringer swings within a suitable angle range, a limiting structure is included to restrict the swing angle range of the wringer. When the mop head moves downwards into the cleaning area, the wringer is prevented from flipping downwards by the limiting structure, and when the mop head moves upwards away from the cleaning area, the wringer is prevented from flipping upwards by the limiting structure.

[0010] Alternatively, the aforementioned cleaning tank includes an outer tank, a first inner tank, and a second inner tank. The inner cavity of the outer tank constitutes the wastewater zone, the inner cavity of the first inner tank constitutes the clean water zone, and the inner cavity of the second inner tank constitutes the washing zone. The first and second inner tanks are at least partially installed inside the outer tank. This design better isolates the outer tank from the two inner tanks, preventing wastewater from the outer tank from entering the two inner tanks. Alternatively, a partition can be installed inside the outer tank to divide it into a clean water zone, a washing zone, and a wastewater zone.

[0011] To ensure that even with a small amount of water, the maximum water level in the washing area rises as high as possible after the mop enters, at least part of the inner wall of the second inner tub is inclined, creating an flared shape in the washing area from bottom to top. This allows for the immersion of as many items as possible in the washing area with relatively little water.

[0012] Preferably, the initial water level is reached when the water in the cleaning zone surpasses the outlet of the water supply channel. With the mop head fully inside the cleaning zone, 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 water transferred from the second water transfer channel, thus reducing the amount of water used in each cleaning cycle.

[0013] To improve the water supply channel's ability to stably intake air while supplying water, and to ensure that water can be quickly discharged from the water supply channel, preferably, the water supply channel is set horizontally, or the water supply channel is set inclined downwards from the water inlet end to the water outlet end, or at least the top of the water inlet end of the water supply channel is higher than the top of the water outlet end.

[0014] Preferably, the upward movement of the switch opens the water supply channel, and the mop, in conjunction with the switch, causes the switch to move downward as the mop moves downward. The switch automatically turns off by the downward movement of the mop, eliminating the need for manual shutdown and allowing for better linkage with the mop, resulting in a more rational design.

[0015] In a further improvement, the aforementioned switch is elongated and constrained to the inner wall of the cleaning area by a ribbed guide structure. As the switch moves downwards to close the water supply channel, the ribbed guide structure applies a force to the switch towards the outlet end of the water supply channel. This 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 prevent leakage.

[0016] To further ensure that the switch component keeps the outlet end of the water supply channel closed, as an improvement, the second inner tank is provided with an upwardly protruding boss that guides the lower end of the switch. The boss applies a force to the lower end of the switch in the direction of approaching the outlet end of the water supply channel.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: the cleaning tank has independent clean water area, washing area and sewage area. The sewage area is equipped with a support component that supports the outer wall of the washing area and sewage area, ensuring that the clean water area and washing area are installed stably relative to the sewage area and are not easy to shake. The clean water area is filled with clean water. Because the top of the clean water area is closed, when cleaning, the switch is turned on, and the clean water area supplies water to the washing area through the water supply channel. At the same time, air enters the area above the liquid surface in the clean water area through the water supply channel. When the water in the washing area exceeds the outlet of the water supply channel, the clean water area automatically stops supplying water to the washing area under atmospheric pressure. Therefore, the amount of water supplied each time is constant. Then turn off the switch. The mop head moves up and down in the cleaning zone, using the wringer to scrape and clean the items being wiped. The water-blocking wall blocks a small amount of water scraped off the items and directs it back towards the cleaning zone, wetting the items within. This means that initially, the water in the cleaning zone doesn't need to completely wet the items, saving water. Most of the water scraped off the items flows over the water-blocking wall into the wastewater zone. Repeat the up-and-down movement of the mop until the water in the cleaning zone is mostly removed, thoroughly squeezing the items dry. Cleaning and squeezing are completed in just one cleaning zone, making the wringing operation more convenient. For the second wash, simply turn the switch back on, and the clean water zone supplies water to the cleaning zone again through the water supply channel, repeating the above steps to complete the second wash, ensuring that the mop is clean water every time it is washed. 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 for Figure 5A sectional view;

[0024] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of point C;

[0025] Figure 8 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of point E;

[0026] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the assembly between the first inner tub and the second inner tub in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 10 This is an exploded view of the assembly of the water-squeezing component according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] like Figures 1-10 The figure shown is a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] A cleaning kit with a bucket mop 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. The mop head 3 is provided with a wiping material 4, which can be a fiber cloth or foam.

[0031] The cleaning tank 1 has a clean water zone 1a, a washing zone 1b and a sewage zone 1c that are independent of each other; the sewage zone 1c is provided with a support component 7 that supports the outer wall of the washing zone 1b and the sewage zone 1c. The support component 7 is a support column, support platform or support frame provided in the sewage zone 1c.

[0032] The water purification zone 1a and the cleaning zone 1b are connected by a water supply channel D, which is controlled by a switch 6. Moving the switch 6 upwards opens the water supply channel D. The mop, in conjunction with the switch 6, moves downwards, causing the switch 6 to move downwards as well. The switch 6 is elongated and constrained to the inner wall of the cleaning zone by a ribbed guide structure 9. Moving the switch 6 downwards closes the water supply channel D. During this downward movement, the ribbed guide structure 9 applies a force to the switch 6 towards the outlet end D2 of the water supply channel D. The second inner tub 13 has an upwardly protruding boss 10 that guides the lower end of the switch 6. This boss 10 applies a force to the lower end of the switch 6 towards the outlet end D2 of the water supply channel D.

[0033] The top of the water purification zone 1a is closed, and the water supply channel D also serves as an air intake channel, so that while water is injected into the cleaning zone 1b through the water supply channel D, air enters the water purification zone through the water supply channel D until the water in the cleaning zone 1b submerges the outlet end D2 of the water supply channel D; the water supply channel D is set horizontally, or the water supply channel D is set inclined downward from the inlet end D1 to the outlet end D2, or at least the top of the inlet end D1 of the water supply channel D is higher than the top of the outlet end D2.

[0034] The cleaning area 1b is provided with a wringing plate 5 that squeezes the wiping object 4. The wringing plate 5 has a scraping edge 51 for scraping water from the wiping object 4. The wringing plate 5 has an upwardly extending water-blocking wall 52 at one end away from the scraping edge 51.

[0035] 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 zone 1b and move up and down. As the mop head 3 enters the cleaning zone 1b downwards, the top surface of the wringer 5 forms a water guide surface 53 that is inclined downwards from the water-blocking wall towards the scraping edge 51. The outlet of the water supply channel D is located below the water guide surface 53. The water level in the cleaning zone 1b when it is above the outlet of the water supply channel D is the initial water level height h1. When the mop head 3 is fully inside the cleaning zone 1b, the water level in the cleaning zone 1b rises to the second water level height h2. The height of the wiping material 4 is higher than the second water level height h2.

[0036] The water-blocking wall 52 blocks some of the water squeezed off the wiping material 4 and allows it to flow back along the water guide surface 53 towards the cleaning area. Some of the water squeezed off the wiping material 4 passes over the water-blocking wall and flows into the sewage area 1c. When the mop head 3 moves down to the cleaning area 1b to support the mop head 3, the water level in the cleaning area 1b is lower than the water guide surface 53.

[0037] The wringer 5 is swayable and includes a limiting structure 8 that limits the sway angle range of the wringer 5. When the mop head 3 enters the cleaning chamber downwards, the wringer 5 is blocked by the limiting structure 8 and cannot be flipped downwards. When the mop head 3 leaves the cleaning area 1b upwards, the wringer 5 is blocked by the limiting structure 8 and cannot be flipped upwards.

[0038] The cleaning tub 1 includes an outer tub 11, a first inner tub 12, and a second inner tub 13. The inner cavity of the outer tub 11 forms the wastewater zone 1c, the inner cavity of the first inner tub 12 forms the clean water zone 1a, and the inner cavity of the second inner tub 13 forms the cleaning zone 1b. The first inner tub 12 and the second inner tub 13 are at least partially installed inside the outer tub 11. One inner wall 132 of the second inner tub 13 is at least partially inclined, causing the cleaning zone 1b to form a flared shape from bottom to top.

[0039] The cleaning tank 1 has three independent clean water zones: a clean water zone 1a, a cleaning zone 1b, and a wastewater zone 1c. The wastewater zone 1c is equipped with a support component 7 that supports the outer walls of the cleaning zone 1b and the wastewater zone 1c, ensuring that the clean water zone 1a and the cleaning zone 1b are installed stably relative to the wastewater zone 1c and do not shake relative to each other. The clean water zone 1a is filled with clean water. Because the top of the clean water zone 1a is closed, when cleaning, the switch is turned on, and the clean water zone 1a supplies water to the cleaning zone 1b through the water supply channel D. At the same time, air enters the clean water zone 1a above the liquid surface through the water supply channel D. When the water in the cleaning zone 1b exceeds the outlet D2 of the water supply channel D, the clean water zone 1a automatically stops supplying water to the cleaning zone 1b under atmospheric pressure. Therefore, the amount of water supplied each time is constant. Then, switch 6 is turned off, and mop head 3 moves up and down in cleaning zone 1b. The squeezing edge 51 of wringer 5 cleans the wiping material 4. Water barrier 52 blocks a small amount of water squeezed from the wiping material 4 and returns it to cleaning zone 1b along the water guide surface, wetting the wiping material 4. In the initial state, the water in cleaning zone 1b does not need to fully wet the wiping material 4, which saves water. Most of the water squeezed from the wiping material 4 flows over the water barrier 52 and into the dirty water zone 1c. The mop is moved up and down repeatedly until the water in cleaning zone 1b is basically transferred, and the water on the wiping material 4 can be fully squeezed out. Cleaning and squeezing are completed in only one cleaning zone 1b, making the squeezing operation more convenient. For the second cleaning, simply turn on switch 6 again, and clean water zone 1a supplies water to cleaning zone 1b again through water supply channel D, and repeat the above operation to complete the second cleaning, ensuring that the mop is clean water every time it is cleaned.

[0040] 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 with a bucket 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 tank (1) has a clean water zone (1a), a washing zone (1b), and a wastewater zone (1c) that are independent of each other. The wastewater zone (1c) is provided with a support component (7) that supports the outer walls of the washing zone (1b) and the wastewater zone (1c). The clean water zone (1a) and the washing zone (1b) are connected by a water supply channel (D). The water supply channel (D) is controlled to open and close by a switch (6). The top of the clean water zone (1a) is closed. It also serves as an air intake channel, allowing air to enter the clean water zone through the water supply channel (D) while water is being supplied to the cleaning zone (1b), until the water in the cleaning zone (1b) covers the outlet end (D2) of the water supply channel (D); the cleaning zone (1b) is provided with a wringer (5) that squeezes the wiping material (4), the wringer (5) having a scraping edge (51) for scraping water from the wiping material (4), and the wringer (5) having a far-reaching edge (51) for scraping water from the wiping material (4). The mop head (3) has an upwardly extending water-blocking wall (52) at one end away from the squeezing edge (51); the mop head (3) is rotated to a squeezing 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 zone (1b) and move up and down. During the process of the mop head (3) moving downward into the cleaning zone (1b), the top surface of the squeezing plate (5) forms a water-guiding surface (53) that is inclined downward from the water-blocking wall towards the squeezing edge (51). The outlet of the water supply channel (D) is located below the water guide surface (53). The water baffle (52) blocks a portion of the water squeezed off the wiping material (4) and flows back along the water guide surface (53) towards the cleaning area. A portion of the water squeezed off the wiping material (4) passes over the water baffle and enters the sewage area (1c). When the mop head (3) moves down to the cleaning area to support the mop head (3), the water level in the cleaning area is lower than the water guide surface (53).

2. The cleaning kit with a bucket mop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting component (7) is a supporting column, supporting platform, or supporting frame located in the sewage zone (1c).

3. The cleaning kit with a bucket mop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wringer plate (5) is swayable and includes a limiting structure (8) that limits the sway angle range of the wringer plate (5). When the mop head (3) enters the cleaning chamber downwards, the wringer plate (5) is blocked by the limiting structure (8) and cannot be flipped downwards. When the mop head (3) leaves the cleaning area (1b) upwards, the wringer plate (5) is blocked by the limiting structure (8) and cannot be flipped upwards.

4. The cleaning kit with a bucket mop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning tub (1) includes an outer tub (11), a first inner tub (12), and a second inner tub (13). The inner cavity of the outer tub (11) constitutes the sewage zone (1c), the inner cavity of the first inner tub (12) constitutes the clean water zone (1a), and the inner cavity of the second inner tub (13) constitutes the cleaning zone (1b). The first inner tub (12) and the second inner tub (13) are at least partially installed inside the outer tub (11).

5. The cleaning kit with a bucket mop according to claim 4, characterized in that: One inner wall (132) of the second inner tub (13) is at least partially inclined, so that the cleaning area (1b) is flared from bottom to top.

6. The cleaning kit with a bucket mop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The initial water level (h1) is the water level in the cleaning zone (1b) when the water level exceeds the outlet of the water supply channel (D). When the mop head (3) is fully inside the cleaning zone (1b), the water level in the cleaning zone (1b) is raised to the second water level (h2), and the height of the wiping material (4) is higher than the second water level (h2).

7. The cleaning kit with a bucket mop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water supply channel (D) is set horizontally, or the water supply channel (D) is set inclined downward from the water inlet end (D1) to the water outlet end (D2), or at least the top of the water inlet end (D1) of the water supply channel (D) is higher than the top of the water outlet end (D2).

8. The cleaning kit with a bucket mop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upward movement of the switch (6) opens the water supply channel (D), and the mop cooperates with the switch (6) so that the downward movement of the mop drives the switch (6) to move downward.

9. The cleaning kit with a bucket mop according to claim 8, characterized in that: The switch (6) is elongated and constrained to the inner wall of the cleaning area by the ribbed guide structure (9). The switch (6) moves down to close the water supply channel (D). During the downward movement of the switch (6), the ribbed guide structure (9) applies a force to the switch (6) in the direction of the outlet end (D2) near the water supply channel (D).

10. The cleaning kit with a bucket mop according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second inner tub (13) is provided with an upwardly protruding boss (10) that guides the lower end of the switch (6). The boss (10) applies a force to the lower end of the switch (6) in the direction of the outlet (D2) near the water supply channel (D).

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