Flat mop with detachable wiper

The design of the detachable squeegee solves the problem of increased weight and size caused by the non-removable squeegee mechanism, achieving both lightweight use and efficient cleaning effect for the flat mop.

CN224140742UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21QINGYUAN XINGKANGDA PLASTIC PROD CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-05-12
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

The squeegee mechanism of existing flat mops is fixed to the mop and cannot be removed, which increases weight and size, affects cleaning effect and user experience, and the mop bucket has a complex structure, takes up a lot of space and is expensive.

Method used

Design a detachable squeegee that can be fitted onto the back of a flat mop or detached, including a squeegee back shell, a front shell, and a handle. Squeegeeing is achieved by pulling the handle up and down. The squeegee blade contacts the wiping plate on the front side of the mop head. The squeegee can be detached to reduce weight and size.

Benefits of technology

It improves the user experience of flat mops, reduces weight and size, ensures effective cleaning of corners and crevices, and makes wiping and cleaning convenient without taking up extra space.

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Abstract

The flat mop with the detachable wiper comprises a flat mop body and the wiper, the flat mop body comprises a mop head and a mop rod, the mop rod is installed on the back face of the mop head through a rotary connector, and a wiping plate is installed on the front face of the mop head; the wiper comprises a wiper rear shell, a wiper front shell and a handle, the wiper front shell is embedded in the front of the wiper rear shell, a gap capable of ensuring the flat mop to pass through is kept between the wiper front shell and the wiper rear shell, and a plurality of water scraping plates which are distributed side by side up and down at intervals and protrude inwards are arranged on the inner side face of the wiper front shell; the handle is installed on the top of the wiper rear shell and can be connected with the mop rod in an embedded mode. The flat mop with the detachable wiper is simple in structure, the wiper can be embedded and installed on the back face of the flat mop or detached from the back face of the flat mop according to actual conditions of the flat mop, and the flat mop is convenient to use.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a flat mop, specifically a flat mop with a detachable squeegee. Background Technology

[0002] A flat mop cleaning device typically includes a flat mop and a mop bucket. The flat mop has wiping parts. The mop bucket has a wringing mechanism, which squeezes water and washes the wiping material on the flat mop by relative squeezing and moving between the wringing mechanism and the flat mop board.

[0003] For example, Chinese patent CN219461051U discloses a novel squeezing flat mop cleaning tool, including a mop bucket and a flat mop head. The flat mop head performs a first squeezing action; then, the flat mop head rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction to a squeezing state, inserts into the squeezing device, and performs a second squeezing action; during washing, the flat mop head rotates in a first direction to a washing state, inserts into the squeezing device, and performs a first washing action; then, the flat mop head rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction to a washing state, inserts into the squeezing device, and performs a second washing action. With the mop bucket height remaining constant, the length of the flat mop head can be doubled; or with the flat mop head length remaining constant, the height of the mop bucket can be reduced to half the original height. However, the flat mop needs to be used with a mop bucket, which has a complex structure, occupies a large area, has high production costs, and is inconvenient to use.

[0004] For example, Chinese patent CN219461051U discloses a squeegee mechanism for a flat mop and a flat mop itself. The squeegee mechanism includes a wringer and a rolling element, with multiple squeegee strips on the outer circumference of the rolling element. However, in actual use, the squeegee mechanism is fixed to the flat mop and cannot be disassembled. This fixed mechanism increases the weight and size of the flat mop, reducing the user experience. Furthermore, the presence of the squeegee mechanism can hinder cleaning of hard-to-reach areas. Therefore, improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model proposes a flat mop with a detachable squeegee. It has a simple structure and the squeegee can be fitted into or detached from the back of the flat mop according to its actual condition. It is also convenient to use and has good water squeegee and dirt removal effects.

[0006] To achieve the above technical solution, this utility model provides a flat mop with a detachable squeegee, comprising: a flat mop and a squeegee, wherein the squeegee can be fitted onto the back of the flat mop or detached from the back of the flat mop; the flat mop includes a mop head and a mop handle, the mop handle is mounted on the back of the mop head via a swiping joint, and a wiping plate is mounted on the front of the mop head; the squeegee includes a squeegee rear shell, a squeegee front shell, and a handle; the squeegee front shell is embedded in front of the squeegee rear shell, and a gap is maintained between the squeegee front shell and the squeegee rear shell to allow the flat mop to pass through; multiple squeegee blades are arranged vertically and horizontally at intervals and protruding inward on the inner side of the squeegee front shell; the handle is mounted on the top of the squeegee rear shell, and the handle can be fitted and connected to the mop handle.

[0007] In the above technical solution, during actual use, the squeegee can be either fitted onto the back of the flat mop or detached from it, depending on the actual situation of the flat mop. When mopping the floor, the squeegee can be removed from the flat mop, thus reducing its weight and size, improving the user experience, and not affecting the cleaning of corners and hard-to-reach areas. When using the squeegee, simply insert the mop head into the gap between the front and rear shells, then pull the handle up and down. The squeegee plate on the inner side of the front shell and the wiping plate on the front of the mop head will scrape away water and remove surface dirt, making it very convenient to use. When not using the squeegee, simply attach it to the handle of the flat mop for easy storage.

[0008] Preferably, the wiper rear housing includes a rear housing body, the center of which is provided with an arc-shaped groove that matches the mop handle, and arc-shaped limiting plates are integrally provided on both the left and right sides of the arc-shaped groove to ensure accurate positioning when the flat mop and the wiper are aligned.

[0009] Preferably, a roller mounting plate is installed on the inner side of the rear shell body, and multiple rollers are installed on the roller mounting plate. By setting the rollers, it can be ensured that the squeegee contacts the flat mop more smoothly during the up-and-down pulling process.

[0010] Preferably, the front shell of the squeegee includes a front shell body. Multiple squeegee blades, arranged vertically and spaced apart and protruding inwards, are provided on the inner side of the front shell body. Above the topmost squeegee blade, multiple horizontally parallel and spaced dirt-removing serrations are provided on the inner side of the front shell body. In actual use, simply insert the mop head of the flat mop into the gap between the front and rear shells of the squeegee, and then pull the handle up and down. The squeegee blades and dirt-removing serrations on the inner side of the front shell body will scrape water and remove surface dirt from the wiping plate on the front side of the mop head, making it very convenient to use.

[0011] Preferably, the left and right ends of the rear housing body are provided with embedding holes on their front surfaces, and end-edge locking holes are provided on the end sides of the embedding holes. The left and right ends of the front housing body are provided with end-edge buckles that match the end-edge locking holes. After the left and right ends of the front housing body are inserted into the embedding holes on the rear housing body, the connection between the rear housing body and the front housing body is achieved through the end-edge buckles and end-edge locking holes. Through the above structural design, the assembly of the rear and front housings of the wiper is convenient, and the entire front housing can be easily replaced if the wiper blade inside the front housing body is damaged.

[0012] Preferably, the handle is a straight handle, and the center of the handle has an arc-shaped groove along the longitudinal direction that matches the mop handle. Elastic tabs are installed at both ends of the top of the arc-shaped groove on the handle. In actual use, the arc-shaped groove in the center of the handle facilitates the engagement between the squeegee handle and the mop handle, and the elastic tabs facilitate the locking between the squeegee handle and the mop handle at the top joint.

[0013] Preferably, the outer side of the front shell body is provided with a water-permeable hole and a directional arrow, wherein the directional arrow is used to indicate the direction when the squeegee is connected to the flat mop, and part of the water scraped by the squeegee can be discharged outward through the water-permeable hole.

[0014] Preferably, a fixing block is installed on the back of the mop head, and the fixing block is fixed to the back of the mop head by fasteners. One end of the rotary joint is fixed to the fixing block, and the other end of the rotary joint is connected to the top of the mop handle to enhance the connection strength between the mop handle and the mop head and facilitate the rotation of the mop handle.

[0015] Preferably, the bottom rear side of the handle has an outwardly protruding block, on which a magnet or Velcro is installed. This facilitates the connection of the wiper to the outside and allows for independent placement of the wiper.

[0016] Preferably, the handle is a solid crank, and an arc-shaped elastic locking block matching the mop handle is installed on the inner side of the handle. In actual use, the arc-shaped elastic locking block can be fitted into the handle of the flat mop to facilitate the connection or disconnection of the squeegee and the flat mop. The crank design allows the bending area to form a force point, making it even easier to connect or disconnect the squeegee and the flat mop.

[0017] The advantages of this utility model regarding a flat mop with a detachable squeegee are as follows: The flat mop with a detachable squeegee has a simple structure. The squeegee can be fitted onto or detached from the back of the flat mop according to its actual needs, making it convenient to use and providing good water scraping and cleaning effects. In actual use, when mopping the floor, the squeegee can be removed from the flat mop, reducing its weight and size, improving the user experience, and not affecting the cleaning of hard-to-reach areas. When using the squeegee, simply insert the mop head into the gap between the front and rear shells, then pull the handle up and down. The squeegee plate on the inner side of the front shell and the wiping plate on the front side of the mop head will scrape water and remove surface dirt, making it very convenient to use. When not using the squeegee, simply attach it to the handle of the flat mop for easy storage. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a front view of the three-dimensional structure assembly of Example 1.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a rear view of the three-dimensional structure assembled in Example 1.

[0020] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the three-dimensional structure of Example 1.

[0021] Figure 4 This is an exploded three-dimensional structural diagram of the flat mop in use in Example 1.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a front view of the three-dimensional structure of the wiper in Example 1.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a rear view of the three-dimensional structure of the wiper in Example 1.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the wiper in Example 1.

[0025] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the three-dimensional structure of the wiper in Example 1.

[0026] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the three-dimensional structure of the wiper in Example 1.

[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure assembly of Example 2.

[0028] Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of Example 2.

[0029] Figure 12 This is a front view of the three-dimensional structure of the wiper in Example 2.

[0030] In the diagram: 100, Flat mop; 101, Mop head; 102, Wiping plate; 103, Mop handle; 104, Fixing block; 105, Rotary joint; 106, Fastener; 200, Wiper; 201, Wiper back cover; 211, Back cover body; 212, Arc-shaped limiting plate; 213, Roller mounting plate; 214, Roller; 215, Embedding hole; 216, End edge locking hole; 202, Wiper front cover; 221, Front cover body; 222, Water permeable hole; 223, End edge buckle; 224, Directional arrow; 225, Wiper blade; 226, Dirt scraping serrations; 203, Handle; 204, Elastic sheet; 205, Hanging hole; 206, Protrusion block; 208, Arc-shaped elastic locking block. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0032] Example 1: A flat mop with a detachable squeegee.

[0033] Reference Figures 1 to 9 As shown, a flat mop with a detachable squeegee includes: a flat mop 100 and a squeegee 200. The squeegee 200 can be fitted onto the back of the flat mop 100 or detached from the back of the flat mop 100. The flat mop 100 includes a mop head 101 and a mop handle 103. A wiping plate 102 is installed on the front of the mop head 101, and a fixing block 104 is installed on the back of the mop head 101. The fixing block 104 is fixed to the back of the mop head 101 by a fastener 106. One end of a rotating joint 105 is fixed to the fixing block 104, and the other end of the rotating joint 105 is connected to the top of the mop handle 103 to enhance the connection strength between the mop handle 103 and the mop head 101 and to facilitate the rotation of the mop handle 103.

[0034] The wiper 200 includes a rear wiper housing 201, a front wiper housing 202, and a handle 203. The handle 203 is mounted on the top of the rear wiper housing 201 and is a straight handle. The handle 203 has a longitudinally arranged arc-shaped groove at its center that matches the mop handle 103. In actual use, the arc-shaped groove at the center of the handle 203 facilitates the engagement between the wiper handle 203 and the mop handle 103. Elastic tabs 204 are installed at both ends of the top of the arc-shaped groove on the handle 203, facilitating the engagement of the wiper handle 203 and the mop handle 103 at the top joint. A protruding block 206 is provided on the rear bottom side of the handle 203, and magnets or Velcro are installed on the protruding block 206 to facilitate the connection of the wiper 200 with external surfaces. The top of the handle 203 is provided with a hanging hole 205, which facilitates the independent placement of the wiper 200.

[0035] The wiper rear shell 201 includes a rear shell body 211. The center of the rear shell body 211 is provided with an arc-shaped groove that matches the mop handle 103. Arc-shaped limiting plates 212 are integrally provided on both the left and right sides of the arc-shaped groove to ensure accurate positioning when the flat mop 100 and the wiper 200 are aligned. A roller mounting plate 213 is installed on the inner side of the rear shell body 211. Multiple rollers 214 are installed on the roller mounting plate 213. By setting the rollers 214, it can be ensured that the wiper 200 contacts the flat mop 100 more smoothly during the up-and-down pulling process.

[0036] The front shell 202 of the squeegee includes a front shell body 221, which is embedded in front of the rear shell body 211. A gap is maintained between the front shell body 221 and the rear shell body 211 to allow the flat mop 100 to pass through. Multiple vertically spaced, inwardly protruding squeegee blades 225 are arranged on the inner side of the front shell body 221. Above the topmost squeegee blade 225, multiple horizontally spaced dirt-removing serrations 226 are arranged on the inner side of the front shell body 221. In actual use, when squeegeeing is required, simply insert the mop head of the flat mop into the gap between the front shell body 221 and the rear shell body 211, and then pull the handle 203 up and down. The squeegee blades 225 and dirt-removing serrations 226 on the inner side of the front shell body 221 work with the mop head 101 to remove water and surface dirt, making it very convenient to use. The outer side of the front shell body 221 is provided with a water-permeable hole 222 and a directional arrow 224, wherein the directional arrow 224 is used to indicate the direction when the squeegee is connected to the flat mop, and some of the water scraped by the squeegee 225 can be discharged outward through the water-permeable hole 222.

[0037] The rear housing body 211 has insertion holes 215 on the front sides of both ends, and end edge locking holes 216 on the end sides of the insertion holes 215. The front housing body 221 has end edge buckles 223 on the inner sides of both ends that match the end edge locking holes 216. After the left and right ends of the front housing body 221 are inserted into the insertion holes 215 on the rear housing body 211, the connection between the rear housing body 211 and the front housing body 221 is achieved through the end edge buckles 223 and the end edge locking holes 216. Through the above structural design, the assembly of the wiper rear housing 201 and the wiper front housing 202 can be facilitated, and the entire wiper front housing 202 can be easily replaced if the wiper blade 225 or the dirty shaving teeth 226 inside the wiper front housing 202 is damaged.

[0038] This flat mop with a detachable squeegee has a simple structure. The squeegee 200 can be fitted onto the back of the flat mop 100 or detached from it, depending on the actual situation. It is easy to use and provides good water removal and stain removal. In actual use, when the flat mop 100 is needed for mopping, the squeegee 200 can be removed from the flat mop 100. This reduces the weight and size of the flat mop 100, improves the user experience, and does not affect the cleaning of some corners and crevices. When the squeegee 200 is needed, simply insert the mop head 101 of the flat mop 100 into the gap between the front housing 221 and the rear housing 211, and then pull the handle 203 up and down. The squeegee 225 and dirt-removing serrations 226 mounted on the inner side of the front housing 221 work together with the mop head 101 of the flat mop 100 to remove water and surface dirt, making it very convenient to use. When the squeegee 200 is not needed, simply clip it onto the mop handle 103 of the flat mop 100 for easy storage.

[0039] Example 2: A flat mop with a detachable squeegee.

[0040] Reference Figures 10 to 12 As shown, a flat mop with a detachable squeegee has a solid crank handle 203. An arc-shaped elastic locking block 208 matching the mop handle is installed on the inner side of the handle 203. In actual use, the arc-shaped elastic locking block 208 can be fitted with the mop handle 103 of the flat mop 100 to facilitate the connection or detachment of the squeegee 200 and the flat mop 100. The solid crank can form a force point through the bending area, making it more convenient to connect or detach the squeegee 200 and the flat mop 100.

[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. However, the present utility model should not be limited to the content disclosed in the embodiment and the accompanying drawings. Therefore, any equivalent or modified embodiments made without departing from the spirit disclosed in the present utility model shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A flat mop having a detachable squeegee, comprising: A flat mop and a squeegee, characterized in that: the squeegee can be fitted onto or detached from the back of the flat mop; the flat mop includes a mop head and a mop handle; the mop handle is mounted on the back of the mop head via a swivel joint; a wiping plate is mounted on the front of the mop head; the squeegee includes a squeegee rear shell, a squeegee front shell, and a handle; the squeegee front shell is embedded in front of the squeegee rear shell, and a gap is maintained between the squeegee front shell and the squeegee rear shell to allow the flat mop to pass through; multiple squeegee blades are arranged vertically and horizontally at intervals and protruding inwards on the inner side of the squeegee front shell; the handle is mounted on the top of the squeegee rear shell, and the handle can be fitted onto the mop handle.

2. The flat mop with detachable squeegee of claim 1, wherein: The wiper rear housing includes a rear housing body, the center of which is provided with an arc-shaped groove that matches the mop handle, and arc-shaped limiting plates are integrally provided on both the left and right sides of the arc-shaped groove.

3. The flat mop with detachable squeegee of claim 2, wherein: A roller mounting plate is installed on the inner side of the rear shell body, and multiple rollers are installed on the roller mounting plate.

4. The flat mop with detachable squeegee of claim 3, wherein: The wiper front housing includes a front housing body. Multiple wiper blades are arranged side by side and spaced apart, protruding inwards on the inner side of the front housing body. Multiple dirt-removing serrations are arranged in parallel and spaced apart along the horizontal direction on the inner side of the front housing body above the topmost wiper blade.

5. The flat mop with detachable squeegee of claim 4, wherein: The left and right ends of the rear shell body are provided with embedding holes on the front side, and end edge locking holes are provided on the end side of the embedding holes. The left and right ends of the front shell body are provided with end edge buckles that match the end edge locking holes. After the left and right ends of the front shell body are inserted into the embedding holes provided on the rear shell body, the connection between the rear shell body and the front shell body is achieved through the end edge buckles and end edge locking holes.

6. The flat mop with detachable squeegee of claim 1, wherein: The handle is a straight handle, and the center of the handle has an arc-shaped groove that matches the mop handle along the longitudinal direction. Elastic pieces are installed at both the left and right ends of the top of the arc-shaped groove on the handle.

7. The flat mop with detachable squeegee of claim 4, wherein: The outer side of the front shell body is provided with water-permeable holes and directional arrows.

8. The flat mop with detachable squeegee of claim 1, wherein: A fixing block is installed on the back of the mop head. The fixing block is fixed to the back of the mop head by fasteners. One end of the rotating joint is fixed to the fixing block, and the other end of the rotating joint is connected to the top of the mop handle.

9. The flat mop with detachable squeegee of claim 1, wherein: The bottom rear side of the handle has an outwardly protruding block, on which a magnet or Velcro is installed.

10. The flat mop with detachable squeegee of claim 1, wherein: The handle is a solid crank, and an arc-shaped elastic block matching the mop handle is installed on the inside of the handle.

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