A floor cleaning machine water tank flip cover unlocking structure
The flip handle of the flip-top unlocking structure drives the buckle to disengage from the slot, solving the problem of inconvenient unlocking of the floor scrubber's water tank and realizing a simple and labor-saving water tank disassembly process.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO JINLONG ELECTRIC APPLIANCE
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
The water tank unlocking operation of existing floor scrubbers is inconvenient, requiring continuous pressing of the button and prone to slippage, resulting in time-consuming and laborious operation.
It adopts a flip-top unlocking structure, using a flip handle to drive the buckle to disengage from the slot, and achieves simple unlocking and removal of the water tank through a linkage mechanism.
It enables easy and effortless unlocking and removal of the water tank, improving the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cleaning equipment, and in particular to a flip-top unlocking structure for a floor scrubber water tank. Background Technology
[0002] Floor scrubbers, as essential equipment in the cleaning industry, are widely used in various scenarios such as commercial venues, industrial plants, and homes, greatly improving cleaning efficiency and quality. Currently, floor scrubbers require a water tank to be fixed to the main body of the scrubber brush. When cleaning or refilling the water tank is needed, it is removed from the main body of the scrubber brush and then reattached during use.
[0003] For example, patent number CN222425927U discloses a water tank locking structure for use in a floor scrubber brush. The structure includes a floor scrubber brush and a water tank. The top side of the floor scrubber brush body has a water tank assembly groove, and the groove wall has a locking groove. The water tank contains a water storage chamber and a locking chamber. The locking chamber has a linkage mechanism, and the top side of the locking chamber has a button that can move vertically back and forth. The side wall of the locking chamber has a locking tongue that can extend and retract horizontally back and forth, with the locking tongue corresponding to the locking groove. The linkage mechanism is configured to automatically lock the locking tongue and locking groove, and the button is configured to unlock the locking tongue and locking groove. In this structure, unlocking requires pressing the button first to unlock the locking tongue and locking groove, and then removing the water tank. Removing the water tank requires continuously pressing the button, making the unlocking operation inconvenient, time-consuming, and laborious. Furthermore, the water tank is easily slipped and dropped if not handled carefully. Utility Model Content
[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0005] The problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a flip-top unlocking structure for the water tank of a floor scrubber, so as to overcome the defect of inconvenient disassembly of the water tank in existing cleaning equipment.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution
[0007] To solve the aforementioned technical problem, this utility model provides a flip-top unlocking structure for a floor scrubber's water tank, including a floor brush head and a water tank assembly. The floor brush head has a receiving cavity, and the water tank assembly is detachably installed in the receiving cavity via the flip-top unlocking structure. The flip-top unlocking structure includes retractable latches installed on both sides of the water tank assembly and a flip handle rotatably installed on the water tank assembly. The inner walls of the receiving cavity have slots on both sides that can engage with the latches. The flip handle is driven by the latches through a linkage mechanism. When unlocking, rotating the flip handle drives the latches to disengage from the slots, and simultaneously removes the water tank assembly from the receiving cavity via the flip handle.
[0008] In some embodiments, the linkage mechanism includes cam blocks symmetrically arranged on both sides of the flip handle, one side of the cam block is provided with an arc-shaped push wall, and the latching member is provided with a stop block corresponding to the arc-shaped push wall; when the flip handle is rotated, the arc-shaped push wall pushes the stop block to slide, thereby causing the latching member to retract.
[0009] In some embodiments, hinge shafts are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the flip handle, and the flip handle is hinged to the water tank assembly through the hinge shafts; the cam block is arranged at the outer end of the hinge shaft, and a metal support shaft is inserted into the hinge shaft.
[0010] In some embodiments, the water tank assembly is provided with a plurality of guide posts, and the fastener is provided with a plurality of waist-shaped grooves adapted to the guide posts.
[0011] In some embodiments, a spring is installed between the water tank assembly and the latching member, the spring always tending to move the latching member toward the outside of the water tank assembly.
[0012] In some embodiments, the snap fastener is provided with a spring groove for accommodating the spring, a first spring seat is provided on one side of the spring groove, and a second spring seat corresponding to the first spring seat is provided inside the water tank assembly; one end of the spring is fitted onto the first spring seat, and the other end is fitted onto the second spring seat.
[0013] In some embodiments, the buckle is provided with a buckle head at one end away from the flip handle, and the stop is provided at the other end; the stop is located inside the arc-shaped push wall, and the end of the stop facing the arc-shaped push wall is provided with a smooth wall.
[0014] In some embodiments, the lower end of the card head is provided with a first inclined push wall.
[0015] In some embodiments, the flip handle is installed at the middle position of the upper end of the water tank assembly, two fasteners are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the flip handle, and the upper end of the water tank assembly is provided with a handle groove for accommodating the flip handle.
[0016] In some embodiments, the linkage mechanism includes pressure blocks symmetrically arranged on both sides of the flip handle, and the latching member is provided with a second inclined push wall corresponding to the pressure block; when the flip handle is rotated, the pressure block presses down on the second inclined push wall, thereby causing the latching member to retract.
[0017] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0018] This utility model provides a flip-top unlocking structure for a floor scrubber water tank. The water tank uses a flip handle instead of a traditional button for unlocking. When the flip handle is flipped out, it can drive two latches to disengage from the slot through a linkage mechanism to unlock the water tank. After the water tank is unlocked, it can be removed by holding the flip handle. The operation is simple and convenient, saving time and effort, and is reliable and convenient. It overcomes the shortcomings of inconvenient water tank disassembly in existing cleaning equipment. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a floor scrubber water tank flip-top unlocking structure according to the present invention;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the water tank assembly after it has been removed from the flip-top unlocking structure of the water tank of a floor scrubber according to this utility model.
[0022] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a floor scrubber water tank flip-top unlocking structure according to the present invention;
[0023] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of a water tank assembly with a flip-top unlocking structure for a floor scrubber according to this utility model.
[0024] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a flip-top unlocking structure for a floor scrubber water tank according to the present invention.
[0025] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the connection between the flip handle and the buckle of the water tank unlocking structure of a floor scrubber according to this utility model;
[0026] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the flip handle of the water tank unlocking structure of a floor scrubber according to the present invention;
[0027] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of a snap fastener for unlocking the flip cover of a floor scrubber's water tank, according to this utility model.
[0028] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of another angle of the latching structure for unlocking the water tank cover of a floor scrubber according to this utility model;
[0029] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the connection between the pressure block and the second inclined push wall of the water tank unlocking structure of a floor scrubber according to this utility model;
[0030] The component names corresponding to the various reference numerals in the figure are as follows: 1. Brush head; 101. Receiving cavity; 102. Slot; 2. Water tank assembly; 201. Guide post; 202. Second spring seat; 203. Handle slot; 3. Buckle; 301. Stop block; 302. Waist-shaped slot; 303. Spring slot; 304. First spring seat; 305. Clip head; 306. Smooth wall; 307. First inclined push wall; 308. Second inclined push wall; 4. Flip handle; 401. Cam block; 402. Arc-shaped push wall; 403. Hinge shaft; 404. Pressure block; 5. Metal support shaft; 6. Spring. Detailed Implementation
[0031] The present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0032] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this application. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this application from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. This application can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this application. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0033] It should be noted that various aspects of embodiments within the scope of the appended claims are described below. It will be apparent that the aspects described herein can be embodied in a wide variety of forms, and any particular structure and / or function described herein is merely illustrative. Based on this application, those skilled in the art will understand that one aspect described herein can be implemented independently of any other aspect, and two or more of these aspects can be combined in various ways. For example, any number and aspects set forth herein can be used to implement the device and / or practice the method. Additionally, this device and / or method can be implemented using structures and / or functionalities other than one or more of the aspects set forth herein.
[0034] It should also be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of this application. The illustrations only show the components related to this application and are not drawn according to the number, shape and size of the components in actual implementation. In actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.
[0035] Additionally, specific details are provided in the following description to facilitate a thorough understanding of the examples. However, those skilled in the art will understand that practice can be carried out without these specific details.
[0036] The technical solutions provided by the various embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0037] See Figures 1 to 10 This utility model provides a flip-top unlocking structure for a floor scrubber water tank, including a floor brush head 1 and a water tank assembly 2. The floor brush head 1 is provided with a receiving cavity 101 for installing the water tank assembly 2. Both the floor brush head 1 and the water tank assembly 2 are existing technologies and will not be described in detail in this embodiment.
[0038] See Figures 2 to 4 The water tank assembly 2 is detachably installed in the receiving cavity 101 via a flip-top unlocking structure, replacing the traditional button unlocking structure for easier unlocking. The flip-top unlocking structure includes retractable latches 3 mounted on both sides of the water tank assembly 2 and a rotatable handle 4 mounted on the water tank assembly 2. The latches 3 are slidably installed inside the water tank assembly 2, and the water tank assembly 2 has an extension opening for the latches 3 to extend out. The inner walls of the receiving cavity 101 have slots 102 that engage with the latches 3. When the water tank assembly 2 is placed in the receiving cavity 101, the latches 3 engage in the slots 102, thus locking the water tank assembly 2. The flip handle 4 is driven by the latches 3 via a linkage mechanism; during unlocking, rotating the flip handle 4 causes the two latches 3 to disengage from their respective slots 102 via the linkage mechanism, unlocking the water tank assembly 2; simultaneously, the water tank assembly 2 can be removed from the receiving cavity 101 via the flip handle 4. This structure allows for easy and convenient operation, saving time and effort, and is reliable and convenient, by simply flipping the handle 4 when unlocking and removing the water tank assembly 2.
[0039] In some embodiments, such as Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the linkage mechanism includes cam blocks 401 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the flip handle 4. An arc-shaped push wall 402 is provided on one side of each cam block 401. A stop block 301 corresponding to the arc-shaped push wall 402 is provided on the latching member 3, and the stop block 301 fits against the arc-shaped push wall 402. When the flip handle 4 is rotated, the cam blocks 401 rotate, and the arc-shaped push wall 402 pushes the stop block 301 to slide, thereby causing the latching member 3 to retract into the water tank assembly 2, and the latching member 3 disengages from the slot 102. The linkage mechanism uses the arc-shaped push wall 402 and the stop block 301 in cooperation, resulting in a simple structure and reliable drive.
[0040] In some embodiments, such as Figures 3 to 6As shown, hinge shafts 403 are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the flip handle 4, and the flip handle 4 is hinged to the water tank assembly 2 through the hinge shafts 403; wherein, the hinge shaft 403, the cam block 401 and the flip handle 4 are an integral structure. The cam block 401 is located at the outer end of the hinge shaft 403, and a metal support shaft 5 is inserted inside the hinge shaft 403. When the water tank assembly 2 is lifted by flipping the handle 4, the hinge shaft 403, as a support component, is subjected to a large force. The addition of the metal support shaft 5 can improve the support strength of the hinge shaft 403, prevent the hinge shaft 403 from breaking due to excessive force, and ensure its service life.
[0041] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the water tank assembly 2 is provided with multiple guide posts 201, and the fastener 3 is provided with multiple waist-shaped grooves 302 that are adapted to the guide posts 201. The guide posts 201 are placed in the waist-shaped grooves 302.
[0042] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, a spring 6 is installed between the water tank assembly 2 and the latching member 3. The spring 6 always tends to cause the latching member 3 to move outward toward the water tank assembly 2. The latching member 3 is provided with a spring groove 303 for accommodating the spring 6. A first spring seat 304 is provided on one side of the spring groove 303, and a second spring seat 202 corresponding to the first spring seat 304 is provided inside the water tank assembly 2. One end of the spring 6 is fitted onto the first spring seat 304, and the other end is fitted onto the second spring seat 202. The spring 6 is used to reset the latching member 3. Through the cooperation of the first spring seat 304, the second spring seat 202, and the spring groove 303, the spring 6 can be limited to prevent displacement and ensure the stability of the structure.
[0043] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, the end of the latching member 3 furthest from the flip handle 4 is provided with a latch head 305, and the other end of the latching member 3 is provided with a stop block 301. The stop block 301 is located inside the arc-shaped push wall 402, and the end of the stop block 301 facing the arc-shaped push wall 402 is provided with a smooth wall 306. The smooth wall 306 and the arc-shaped push wall 402 are designed to fit together, which can reduce friction and make the push smoother when the arc-shaped push wall 402 pushes the stop block 301.
[0044] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 9As shown, a first inclined push wall 307 is provided at the lower end of the clamp head 305. When the water tank assembly 2 is installed from top to bottom, the first inclined push wall 307 can push the clamp head 305 back under the action of the first inclined push wall 307, preventing the clamp head 305 from blocking the water tank assembly 2 from falling into the receiving cavity 101.
[0045] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the flip handle 4 is installed in the middle of the upper end of the water tank assembly 2, and two fasteners 3 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the flip handle 4. The upper end of the water tank assembly 2 is provided with a handle groove 203 for accommodating the flip handle 4.
[0046] In some embodiments, such as Figure 10 As shown, the linkage mechanism includes pressure blocks 404 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the flip handle 4, and a second inclined push wall 308 corresponding to the pressure blocks 404 on the latching member 3. When the flip handle 4 is rotated, the pressure blocks 404 press down on the second inclined push wall 308, thereby causing the latching member 3 to retract into the water tank assembly 2. The linkage mechanism uses the cooperation of the pressure blocks 404 and the second inclined push wall 308, which makes the structure simpler and the drive more stable and reliable.
[0047] This floor scrubber water tank flip-top unlocking structure is mainly used in floor scrubbers, but is not limited to floor scrubbers and other products. It can also be used to open and lift product cabinet components or covers, and has a wide range of applications.
[0048] The same or similar parts between the various embodiments in this specification can be referred to mutually. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments.
[0049] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A flip-top unlocking structure for a floor scrubber water tank, comprising a floor brush head (1) and a water tank assembly (2), wherein the floor brush head (1) has a receiving cavity (101), characterized in that: The water tank assembly (2) is detachably installed in the receiving cavity (101) via a flip-top unlocking structure. The flip-top unlocking structure includes a snap fastener (3) that can be telescopically installed on both sides of the water tank assembly (2) and a flip handle (4) that can be rotatably installed on the water tank assembly (2). The inner walls of the receiving cavity (101) are provided with slots (102) that can engage with the snap fastener (3). The flip handle (4) is driven to connect with the snap fastener (3) through a linkage mechanism. When unlocking, the flip handle (4) is rotated, and the flip handle (4) drives the snap fastener (3) to disengage from the slot (102). At the same time, the water tank assembly (2) is taken out from the receiving cavity (101) through the flip handle (4).
2. The floor scrubber water tank flip-top unlocking structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The linkage mechanism includes cam blocks (401) symmetrically arranged on both sides of the flip handle (4). An arc-shaped push wall (402) is provided on one side of the cam block (401). A stop block (301) corresponding to the arc-shaped push wall (402) is provided on the buckle (3). When the flip handle (4) is rotated, the arc-shaped push wall (402) pushes the stop block (301) to slide, thereby causing the buckle (3) to retract.
3. The floor scrubber water tank flip-top unlocking structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The flip handle (4) has hinge shafts (403) symmetrically arranged at both ends. The flip handle (4) is hinged to the water tank assembly (2) through the hinge shafts (403). The cam block (401) is arranged at the outer end of the hinge shaft (403). A metal support shaft (5) is inserted into the hinge shaft (403).
4. The floor scrubber water tank flip-top unlocking structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank assembly (2) is provided with a plurality of guide posts (201), and the buckle (3) is provided with a plurality of waist-shaped grooves (302) that are adapted to the guide posts (201).
5. The floor scrubber water tank flip-top unlocking structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A spring (6) is installed between the water tank assembly (2) and the buckle (3), and the spring (6) always tends to make the buckle (3) move toward the outside of the water tank assembly (2).
6. The floor scrubber water tank flip-top unlocking structure as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The buckle (3) is provided with a spring groove (303) for accommodating the spring (6). A first spring seat (304) is provided on one side of the spring groove (303). A second spring seat (202) corresponding to the first spring seat (304) is provided in the water tank assembly (2). One end of the spring (6) is fitted on the first spring seat (304), and the other end is fitted on the second spring seat (202).
7. The floor scrubber water tank flip-top unlocking structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The buckle (3) has a buckle head (305) at one end away from the flip handle (4), and a stop block (301) at the other end; the stop block (301) is located inside the arc-shaped push wall (402), and a smooth wall (306) is provided at the end of the stop block (301) facing the arc-shaped push wall (402).
8. The floor scrubber water tank flip-top unlocking structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The lower end of the card head (305) is provided with a first inclined push wall (307).
9. The floor scrubber water tank flip-top unlocking structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The flip handle (4) is installed at the middle position of the upper end of the water tank assembly (2), and two fasteners (3) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the flip handle (4). The upper end of the water tank assembly (2) is provided with a handle groove (203) for accommodating the flip handle (4).
10. The floor scrubber water tank flip-top unlocking structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The linkage mechanism includes pressure blocks (404) symmetrically arranged on both sides of the flip handle (4), and the buckle (3) is provided with a second inclined push wall (308) corresponding to the pressure block (404); when the flip handle (4) is rotated, the pressure block (404) presses down on the second inclined push wall (308), thereby causing the buckle (3) to retract.