Flat mop cleaning implement

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of flat mop cleaning tools, including cleaning bucket and mop, mop includes the mop head of rotation connection in mop rod lower end, mop head is equipped with wiping article;Its characterized in that: the cleaning bucket has clean water area, washing area independent of each other, clean water area is used to provide clean water for washing area, cleaning bucket is equipped with two through holes for mop head, respectively first through hole and second through hole, the first through hole corresponds with washing area, after the mop head passes through first through hole, it can enter washing area, the second through hole is located outside washing area, second through hole is equipped with second water squeezing component to the wiping article forms extrusion.This cleaning tool can ensure that the water used for cleaning mop each time is clean water, and the cleaning effect is better, and the squeezing operation is carried out in the area independent of washing area and located outside washing area, and does not interfere with each other, and compared with completing squeezing in washing area, the squeezing effect is better.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of cleaning tools, and in particular, it is a flat mop cleaning tool suitable for cleaning fiber cloth flat mops or foam cotton flat mops. Background Technology

[0002] There are numerous patents related to mop buckets used for cleaning flat mops. A representative patent is Chinese utility model patent CN201821203889.3 (publication number CN209863678U), which 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. Moving it up and down squeezes the cleaning material, and the squeezed water is transferred to the water-holding area via a water transfer device. Because the amount of water squeezed out 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 during this 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.

[0003] The applicant of the aforementioned patent has also applied for many similar patents with different focuses of protection, but the core of them is that the mop bucket has an independent squeezing area and an independent water holding area, and the water squeezed out of the wiping material is transferred to the water holding area through a water transfer device.

[0004] This indicates that flat mop cleaning tools have the following drawbacks:

[0005] 1. Each time the wastewater is washed off the mop, it is discharged back into the water collection area, causing the water in the water collection area to become contaminated. The contaminated water in the water collection area then enters the squeezing area through the slow release mechanism, so that the water used to wash the mop next time is not clean water, which affects the cleanliness of the mop.

[0006] 2. The amount of water released into the wringing zone through the slow-release mechanism each time cannot be quantitatively controlled. That is, the amount of water used to wash the mop each time is not fixed, and the water used to wash the mop may not fully submerge the objects being wiped, further affecting the cleanliness of the objects.

[0007] 3. The slow-release mechanism may be a small hole that cannot be closed. In this case, during the cleaning and squeezing process, the lower end of the wipe may always be soaked in water in the squeezing area, which will reduce the squeezing effect and prevent the wipe from being fully squeezed out.

[0008] In conclusion, the aforementioned cleaning tools for cleaning flat mops or sponge mops can be further improved. Utility Model Content

[0009] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a flat mop cleaning tool that ensures that the mop is clean water every time it is washed, and that it can be squeezed dry in a different place than the washing area, with better squeezing effect, in view of the above-mentioned existing technology.

[0010] The first technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a flat mop cleaning tool, including a cleaning bucket and a mop, the mop including a mop head rotatably connected to the lower end of the mop handle, and a wiping material provided on the mop head; characterized in that: the cleaning bucket has a clean water area and a washing area that are independent of each other, the clean water area is used to provide clean water to the washing area, the cleaning bucket is provided with two through holes for the mop head to pass through, namely a first through hole and a second through hole, the first through hole corresponds to the washing area, the mop head can enter the washing area after passing through the first through hole, the second through hole is located outside the washing area, and a second squeezing component is provided in the second through hole to squeeze the wiping material.

[0011] To ensure the wringing operation is completed in a separate area, as an improvement, the cleaning bucket also has a wringing zone independent of the clean water zone and the washing zone. The second opening corresponds to the wringing zone, and the mop head can enter the wringing zone after passing through the second opening. The independent wringing zone is beneficial for maintaining a basically water-free environment, allowing the wiped items to be squeezed out more thoroughly.

[0012] In a further improvement, the first opening is provided with a first squeezing component and / or a cleaning brush that compresses the wiping material. The first squeezing component and cleaning brush allow for better cleaning of the wiping material passing through the first opening. Alternatively, the first squeezing component and cleaning brush can be omitted, and the wiping material passing through the first opening simply moves up and down in the cleaning area, being cleaned by the clean water within the cleaning area. The first squeezing component can be a scraper, a squeezing protrusion, a cleaning roller, or a water-absorbing mechanism. Alternatively, the first opening may not have a squeezing component; the water in the cleaning area can be absorbed solely by the wiping material or another adsorption component on the mop head.

[0013] Further improvements include a first water transfer channel for transferring water from the cleaning area to the outside. Each time wastewater is scraped off the wiping surface, it is transferred to the outside of the cleaning area via this first water transfer channel. This process is repeated multiple times until most of the water in the cleaning area is transferred, ensuring that the water in the cleaning area remains clean after the next supply of water from the clean water area. In some scenarios, it is not necessary to transfer all the water from the cleaning area; only half needs to be transferred, as the squeezing operation can be performed within the second opening. If there is no first water transfer channel, water from the cleaning area can also be transferred to the outside via a drain valve, drain hole, pumping mechanism, or absorbent component made of highly absorbent material.

[0014] Further improvements include a second water transfer channel to transfer water squeezed off the wiped item by the second wringing component to the outside of the wringing area. The second water transfer channel ensures that water squeezed off the wiped item is virtually non-residual in the wringing area, resulting in better wringing performance of the mop head within the wringing area. Preferably, a lifting protrusion can be provided at the bottom of the wringing area so that even if a small amount of water flows into the wringing area, it will be located below the lifting protrusion and will not wet the wiped item at the bottom of the mop head.

[0015] Preferably, the water outlet direction of the first water transfer channel is opposite to that of the second water transfer channel. The water path layout of these first and second water transfer channels is reasonable, allowing for a smaller cleaning tank.

[0016] Furthermore, the cleaning bucket also includes a wastewater area separate from the clean water area, rinsing area, and wringing area, with the clean water area and rinsing area at least partially located within the wastewater area. This wastewater area provides a storage space for the wastewater generated during cleaning, rather than discharging it directly outside the cleaning bucket. This allows for a smaller overall volume of the cleaning bucket; preferably, all or most of the clean water area and rinsing area are located within the wastewater area.

[0017] Preferably, both the first and second water transfer channels discharge water into the wastewater area. Sharing a single wastewater area allows the entire cleaning tank to be smaller and more compact.

[0018] Preferably, the first water transfer channel is located at least partially above the first water-squeezing component. The water squeezed out by the first water-squeezing component is directly transferred away through the first water transfer channel above it, resulting in a shorter transfer path and faster transfer away, thus increasing efficiency.

[0019] As an improvement, the second squeezing component is positioned higher than the first squeezing component. This allows the second squeezing component to more thoroughly squeeze and wipe the material along its length.

[0020] To facilitate the supply of clean water from the purification area to the cleaning area, the purification area and the cleaning area are connected by a water supply channel. The purification area supplies water to the cleaning area through this channel.

[0021] Further improvements include a switch that controls the opening and closing of the water supply channel. The switch controls the amount of water supplied to the cleaning area each time, enabling quantitative water supply, which saves water. The switch is turned on when water is supplied and turns off when it is closed. The switch can be moved, rotated, or swung to open and close the water supply channel.

[0022] Further improvements include providing at least two positioning positions for the switch. In the first positioning position, the switch is in the open position, and in the second positioning position, the switch is in the closed position. This ensures that the lower end of the switch is clearly positioned in either the open or closed position, preventing the switch from easily actuating to the closed position when in the open position, and vice versa. Alternatively, a stepless positioning method can be used. The key is that when the switch is in either the open or closed position, the positioning device must apply a positioning force to the switch. This positioning force can be clamping force, frictional force, elastic force, or latching force, etc.

[0023] As one of the more important improvements, the top of the aforementioned water purification zone is sealed. During cleaning, when the switch is turned on, the water purification zone supplies water to the cleaning zone through the water supply channel. Once the water in the cleaning zone has submerged the outlet of the water supply channel, the water purification zone stops supplying water to the cleaning zone due to the sealed top and atmospheric pressure. Therefore, the amount of water supplied each time is constant.

[0024] Furthermore, while water is being supplied to the cleaning zone through the water supply channel, air also enters the space above the liquid surface in the purified water zone through the water supply channel until the water in the cleaning zone submerges the outlet or inlet of the water supply channel. This better utilizes the principle of atmospheric pressure. When the water in the cleaning zone submerges the outlet of the water supply channel, the cleaning zone stops supplying water. When the water in the cleaning zone does not submerge the outlet of the water supply channel and the switch is open, water from the purified water zone automatically supplies water to the cleaning zone. Air enters the space above the effective liquid surface in the purified water zone through the water supply channel, ensuring smooth water supply without the need for an additional air inlet valve, resulting in a simpler structure. Alternatively, a one-way air inlet valve can be installed on the wall or bottom of the purified water zone or on a related third component, allowing air to enter the space above the liquid surface in the purified water zone from the outside.

[0025] Preferably, there is a height distance between the water supply channel and the bottom of the cleaning area. The smaller the height distance, the less water is needed to block the outlet of the water supply channel, allowing for more frequent water reuse in the cleaning area; however, if too little water flows into the cleaning area, it cannot guarantee sufficient immersion of the items being wiped, affecting the cleaning effect. The height distance is between one-sixth and two-thirds of the height of the cleaning area.

[0026] To conserve water, preferably, the initial water level in the cleaning zone is when the water level exceeds the outlet or inlet 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 return water channel.

[0027] Preferably, the inlet of the water supply channel is located at the bottom of the water purification zone or at the lower part of the surrounding structure. The inlet of the water supply channel should ideally be located at the bottom of the water purification zone to ensure thorough drainage and high water utilization efficiency. The water supply channel is horizontally positioned, or it can be angled downwards from the inlet to the outlet, or at least the top of the inlet is higher than the top of the outlet. This design facilitates air entry into the water purification zone when the water supply channel drains into the cleaning zone, ensuring rapid water discharge from the channel.

[0028] As an improvement, a water inlet is provided at the top of the aforementioned water purification zone, and a cap is provided to seal the water inlet. The water inlet facilitates the filling of water into the water purification zone, while the cap ensures that the top of the water purification zone is sealed.

[0029] Preferably, the switch is lowered to close the water supply channel, and raised to open the water supply channel. The mop works in conjunction with the switch, causing the switch to move downwards as the mop moves downwards. The switch automatically closes by moving the mop downwards, eliminating the need for manual closing and creating a more efficient linkage between the switch and the mop.

[0030] In a further improvement, the aforementioned switch is constrained to the inner wall of the cleaning area by a ribbed guide structure. During the downward movement of the switch, 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, enabling the switch to better close the outlet end of the water supply channel and prevent leakage. Of course, the switch can also take other forms, such as a ball valve or other on / off switch structures.

[0031] To facilitate the user in turning on the switch, the upper end of the switch is provided with a groove or rib for operation.

[0032] To facilitate linkage with a mop, the switch is equipped with a linkage part that works in conjunction with the downward-moving mop.

[0033] To ensure that the switch does not move further after it has been lowered into position, the cleaning area is equipped with a stop that blocks the switch when it is lowered to close the water supply channel.

[0034] Furthermore, the cleaning zone is equipped with a positioning structure to hold the switch in an upward or downward position. This prevents the switch from moving easily and requires a certain amount of force to move it up or down.

[0035] Preferably, the positioning structure includes a positioning plate fixed to the cleaning area, with a groove on the positioning plate. The sidewall of the groove has upper positioning points and lower positioning points spaced apart from each other. The switch has a protruding positioning part that enters the groove and can slide up and down. When the switch moves upward, the positioning part is above the upper positioning point, which blocks the downward movement of the positioning part. When the switch moves downward, the positioning part is below the lower positioning point, which blocks the upward movement of the positioning part. This positioning structure not only has a positioning function but also acts as a guide, achieving positioning through friction without the need for additional elastic components. Of course, the positioning structure can also be implemented in other ways, such as elastic positioning pins on the cleaning tank engaging with positioning holes on the switch, or other existing similar positioning methods.

[0036] To make the operation of this cleaning tool more user-friendly, a linkage component for opening the switch is provided outside the first opening. Ideally, the linkage component can be triggered by a mop entering the second opening to open the switch. This allows the mop to pre-trigger the linkage component and open the switch during the wringing process, supplying water from the clean water zone to the washing zone for the next cleaning use, without requiring additional operation to open the switch.

[0037] To facilitate the linkage component being triggered by the mop, as an improvement, the linkage component includes a triggering component extending to the second through-hole. This triggering component is kinetically connected to the switch. The triggering component can be triggered by the mop entering the second through-hole, causing the triggering component to move and drive the switch upward to open the water supply channel.

[0038] Preferably, the triggering component is movable left and right. The triggering component has a connecting rod and a trigger head protruding outward from the connecting rod. The trigger head extends to a second through-hole, and the connecting rod is connected to the switch. The connecting rod moves towards the switch along with the trigger head, causing the switch to move upward. The aforementioned linkage components are rationally arranged and can move smoothly, making it easier to open the switch.

[0039] As a transmission connection method between the connecting rod and the switch, the connecting rod and the switch are connected by a groove-protrusion mating structure. The groove in the groove-protrusion mating structure is provided on one of the connecting rod and the switch, and the protrusion in the groove-protrusion mating structure is provided on the other of the connecting rod and the switch. The protrusion is inserted into the groove and can slide along the groove.

[0040] To facilitate the downward movement of the mop head and the left and right movement of the trigger head, the top surface of the trigger head has a sloping section.

[0041] Preferably, a contact wall is provided on one side of the second opening, which supports the mop head passing through the second opening. The starting position of the inclined section is located behind the contact wall. The contact wall can be a rib with intermittent protrusions, or an arc-shaped or circular protrusion. This fit ensures that the downward movement of the mop head can contact the inclined section, thereby ensuring that the downward movement of the mop head drives the triggering component to move laterally.

[0042] To make this cleaning tool more user-friendly, a linkage component for opening the switch is provided outside the first opening, such as around the second opening. The linkage component and the switch are connected by a transmission structure. The transmission structure can be a beveled joint structure, a lever structure, or a gear and rack structure. During the wringing operation, the mop can be used to pre-trigger the linkage component to open the switch, supplying water from the clean water area to the washing area for the next cleaning use, without the need for additional operation of the switch.

[0043] To ensure smooth transmission of the linkage components, the linkage components extend to the left and right sides of the switch, and both the linkage components and the left and right sides of the switch are equipped with transmission structures.

[0044] The aforementioned linkage component opens the water supply channel by swinging or moving the switch to rotate or move vertically.

[0045] Preferably, the second water transfer channel has a first channel extending forward and backward, and a second channel located on both sides of the first channel and extending towards the sewage area, the second channel being connected to the first channel. The second channels on both sides enable rapid and efficient drainage.

[0046] As an improvement, the second channel is inclined downwards from the first channel towards the sewage area. This ensures that water drains smoothly through the second channel.

[0047] Furthermore, the cleaning zone includes a water return channel that redirects some of the water squeezed off the cleaning surface back to the surface. The water transferred through this channel can moisten the upper part of the surface on the mop head entering the cleaning zone, meaning the water in the cleaning zone can partially submerge the surface. This reduces the amount of water used in a single cleaning cycle, making this cleaning tool more water-efficient and environmentally friendly.

[0048] Preferably, the aforementioned water return transfer channel is located above the first squeezing component. The first squeezing component has a baffle, or a baffle is provided on the component for mounting the first squeezing component, or a baffle is located above the cleaning area. A portion of the water squeezed off the wiping material is blocked by the baffle and then passes through the water return transfer channel to wet the wiping material again. Because the water return transfer channel is located above the first squeezing component, the water return path is shorter, allowing for faster return to the wiping material and wetting of the wiping material above the first squeezing component.

[0049] The water return transfer channel is located above the first wringing component, allowing water to flow back from the bottom up and wet the object being wiped as the mop head moves downwards. This water return method ensures complete wetting of the object being wiped, as the mop head typically moves downwards quickly, so most of the returned water wets the head end of the object.

[0050] Preferably, the first wringing component is a wringing plate, and each of the baffles forms a water return transfer channel above the first wringing component. As the mop head moves downwards into the cleaning area, the water in the water return transfer channel is absorbed by the wiping material with a lower water content. The baffles can block some of the water squeezed off the wiping material, thus forming the water return transfer channel. Of course, the water return channel can also adopt other structural methods, but combining it with the wringing plate is more reasonable.

[0051] To further improve the process of transferring water from the cleaning area to the wastewater area, the first water-squeezing component has a recessed water storage tank. During the up-and-down movement of the mop head for cleaning, the water storage tank can collect some of the water squeezed off the wiping surface. After several washes, when the amount of water on the wiping surface is small and the energy of the squeezed water is insufficient to transfer it to the wastewater area via the first water transfer channel, the small amount of squeezed water will be stored in the water storage tank. The water in the water storage tank can be discharged to the wastewater area by swinging, or it can be discharged to the wastewater area through a drain hole at the bottom of the water storage tank.

[0052] To quickly drain the water in the water storage tank to the sewage area, as an improvement, the first squeezing component can swing. As the mop head moves upward away from the cleaning area, the mop head drives the first squeezing component to flip in the opposite direction to the mop head, so as to drain the water in the water storage tank to the sewage area.

[0053] To achieve the oscillation of the first dewatering component, the middle of the front and rear sides of the first dewatering component is pivoted.

[0054] Installed on the cleaning zone or above the first opening, a scraping edge is formed on one side of the first wringing component to scrape the wiping material. The scraping edge and the baffle are located on the left and right sides of the pivot, respectively. As the mop head moves downward into the cleaning zone, the scraping edge swings downward and the baffle swings upward, ensuring that the water in the return water transfer channel flows back to the wiping material.

[0055] Preferably, the ratio of the first volume of the cleaning zone to the second volume occupied by the cleaning zone below the water supply channel is 2 to 20. The optimal ratio is 4 to 6, where the ratio represents how many times the wiped items can be cleaned with the clean water in one tank of the cleaning zone.

[0056] Preferably, the cleaning area has three upward channels: a switch channel for the switch, a mop handle channel for the mop handle, and a mop board channel for the mop board. These different channels can have varying widths, providing better restriction on the vertical movement of the mop.

[0057] Preferably, the width of the aforementioned switch channel or the mop handle channel is smaller than the width of the mop head channel. This reduces unnecessary volume and saves water.

[0058] Preferably, the outlet end of the aforementioned water supply channel is connected to the switch channel. The liquid flowing out from the outlet end passes through the switch channel, then to the mop handle channel, and finally into the mop board channel. This channel arrangement is reasonable and the structure is more compact.

[0059] To prevent water from flowing into the squeezing area during washing and affecting the squeezing operation, a water baffle is installed in the washing area to prevent water from flowing into the squeezing area. The water baffle can have various structural forms, as long as it meets the water blocking requirements.

[0060] As one of the specific implementations of the clean water area, washing area, squeezing area, and wastewater area, the above-mentioned cleaning bucket includes an outer bucket, a first inner bucket, and a second inner bucket. The outer bucket is provided with a partition that divides the outer bucket into a squeezing area and a wastewater area. The first inner bucket and the second inner bucket are at least partially installed in the wastewater area of ​​the outer bucket. The inner cavity of the first inner bucket constitutes the clean water area, and the inner cavity of the second inner bucket constitutes the washing area.

[0061] To facilitate assembly and further improve the design, a mounting bracket is connected to the top opening of the outer barrel, and the first and second through holes are located on the mounting bracket.

[0062] To ensure a stable connection between the two inner tubs and facilitate assembly, the first and second inner tubs are fitted together to form a unit, which can be detached from the outer tub. This unit can be moved to the faucet for independent water filling and also facilitates cleaning of the outer tub.

[0063] To ensure that the first and second inner tubs do not easily sway relative to the outer tub during cleaning operations, as an improvement, the first inner tub has a first insertion part on its side wall or bottom, with a first water passage hole connecting the outside to its inner cavity. The second inner tub has a second insertion part on its side wall, with a second water passage hole connecting the outside to its inner cavity. The second insertion part is inserted into the first water passage hole, which constitutes the water supply channel; alternatively, the first insertion part is inserted into the second water passage hole, which constitutes the water supply channel. Furthermore, the water supply channel is formed by the interlocking insertion parts, ensuring that the water supply channel has a certain length. Of course, the water supply channel can also be a hole on the side wall.

[0064] In a further improvement, a support component is provided between the bottom of the first inner tub and the inner bottom surface of the outer tub. This support component can be a support column located on the inner bottom surface of the outer tub and extending upwards, or a support column located on the bottom of the first inner tub and extending downwards, or a support column located on the inner wall of the outer tub and extending inwards to support the bottom of the first inner tub. Because the first and second inner tubs are arranged in a staggered manner, the support component provides support for the first inner tub, thereby more stably fixing the first inner tub inside the outer tub.

[0065] As an improvement, the outer tub is equipped with a stop to limit the lower half of the second inner tub. The stop can be located on the inner bottom wall or inner side wall of the outer tub to prevent the second inner tub from shaking.

[0066] As a second specific implementation of the water purification zone, washing zone, squeezing zone, and wastewater zone, the aforementioned cleaning bucket includes an outer bucket, a first inner bucket, a second inner bucket, and a third inner bucket. The first inner bucket, the second inner bucket, and the third inner bucket are at least partially installed inside the outer bucket. The inner cavity of the first inner bucket constitutes the water purification zone, the inner cavity of the second inner bucket constitutes the washing zone, the inner cavity of the third inner bucket constitutes the squeezing zone, and the outer bucket constitutes the wastewater zone.

[0067] As a third specific implementation of the water purification zone and the cleaning zone, the aforementioned cleaning bucket includes an outer bucket, a first inner bucket, and a second inner bucket. The first and second inner buckets are at least partially installed inside the outer bucket. The inner cavity of the first inner bucket constitutes the water purification zone, and the inner cavity of the second inner bucket constitutes the cleaning zone. The outer bucket forms the exterior of both the water purification zone and the cleaning zone. The second opening corresponds to the inner cavity of the outer bucket, and the bottom of the outer bucket is provided with a support platform that supports the bottom of the mop head passing through the second opening. Because the support platform is raised within the wastewater zone, the area below the support platform becomes a true wastewater storage area. Water transferred by the mop head passing through the second opening via the second water transfer channel flows into the wastewater area below the support platform, thus allowing for further squeezing.

[0068] The second technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problem is as follows: a flat 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 has a clean water area and a washing area that are independent of each other, the clean water area is used to provide clean water to the washing area, the cleaning bucket is provided with two through-holes for the mop head to pass through, namely a first through-hole and a second through-hole, the first through-hole corresponds to the washing area, the mop head can enter the washing area after passing through the first through-hole, the second through-hole is located outside the washing area, and a second squeezing component is provided inside the second through-hole to squeeze the wiping agent; a linkage component for opening the switch is provided outside the first through-hole; the linkage component can be triggered by the mop entering the second through-hole to open the switch.

[0069] To achieve a quantitative water supply, the top of the cleaning area is sealed off, specifically using the solution described in the embodiments.

[0070] The third technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is: a flat 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 has a clean water area and a washing area that are independent of each other, the clean water area is used to provide clean water to the washing area, the cleaning bucket is provided with two through-holes for the mop head to pass through, namely a first through-hole and a second through-hole, the first through-hole corresponds to the washing area, the mop head can enter the washing area after passing through the first through-hole, the second through-hole is located outside the washing area, and a second squeezing component is provided in the second through-hole to squeeze the wiping agent; the clean water area is used to supply water to the washing area in a metered manner.

[0071] To achieve a quantitative water supply, the top of the cleaning area is sealed off, specifically using the solution described in the embodiments.

[0072] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: It features independent clean water and cleaning zones. The clean water zone provides clean water to the cleaning zone. After the mop head passes through the first opening, it enters the cleaning zone and moves up and down repeatedly. The clean water in the cleaning zone cleans the object being wiped. After cleaning, the mop head is removed from the first opening, inserted into the second opening, and moved up and down repeatedly. The second wringing component reciprocates and squeezes the object, thoroughly squeezing out the water. This cleaning tool ensures that the water used to wash the mop is always clean, resulting in better cleaning. The wringing operation is performed in an area independent of and outside the cleaning zone, without interference. Compared to wringing in the cleaning zone, the wringing effect is better. Attached Figure Description

[0073] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first embodiment of the present utility model (the switch is in the closed state after water is injected from the water purification area to the cleaning area);

[0074] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the cleaning bucket section;

[0075] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A;

[0076] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B;

[0077] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point C;

[0078] Figure 6 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point D;

[0079] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first embodiment of the present utility model (mop head inserted downwards into the cleaning area);

[0080] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A sectional view;

[0081] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Enlarged view of point E;

[0082] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present utility model (mop head facing upwards, detached from the cleaning area);

[0083] Figure 11 for Figure 10 Enlarged view at point F;

[0084] Figure 12 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first embodiment of the present utility model (mop head inserted downwards into the wringing area);

[0085] Figure 13 for Figure 12 A sectional view;

[0086] Figure 14 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the cleaning bucket from a top view in the first embodiment of this utility model (with the upper part of the mounting bracket removed);

[0087] Figure 15 This is an exploded view of the cleaning bucket in the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0088] Figure 16 This is a perspective view of the first water-squeezing component in the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0089] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the second water transfer channel in the first embodiment of this utility model;

[0090] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission between the linkage component and the switch in the first embodiment of this utility model;

[0091] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0092] Figure 20 for Figure 19 A sectional view. Detailed Implementation

[0093] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0094] like Figures 1-18 The figure shown is a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0095] A flat 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. The mop head 3 includes an adapter thereon. The mop head 3 is provided with a wiping material 4, which can be a fiber cloth or foam.

[0096] The cleaning tank has separate clean water zone 1a, washing zone 1b, wringing zone 1c, and wastewater zone 1d. Clean water zone 1a is used to provide clean water to washing zone 1b. Clean water zone 1a and washing zone 1b are at least partially located in wastewater zone 1d. Washing zone 1b is provided with a baffle 1b4 to prevent water from flowing into wringing zone 1c.

[0097] The cleaning bucket 1 has two openings for the mop head 3 to pass through, namely the first opening 6a and the second opening 6b. A mounting bracket 6 is connected to the top opening of the outer bucket 11, and the first opening 6a and the second opening 6b are mounted on the mounting bracket 6. The first opening 6a corresponds to the cleaning area 1b. After passing through the first opening 6a, the mop head 3 can enter the cleaning area 1b. The first opening 6a contains a first wringing component 5a that squeezes the wiping material 4 and a cleaning brush 5c. The second opening 6b corresponds to the wringing area 1c. After passing through the second opening 6b, the mop head 3 can enter the wringing area 1c. The second opening 6b contains a second wringing component 5b that squeezes the wiping material 4. The second wringing component 5b is positioned higher than the first wringing component 5a. The first wringing component 5b can be a scraper, a wringing protrusion, or a cleaning roller.

[0098] It also includes a first water transfer channel D1 for transferring water from the cleaning zone 1b to the outside of the cleaning zone 1b, and a second water transfer channel D2 for transferring water from the wiping material 4 squeezed off by the second squeezing member 5b to the outside of the squeezing zone 1c. The water outlet direction of the first water transfer channel D1 is opposite to that of the second water transfer channel D2. The first water transfer channel D1 is at least partially located above the first squeezing member 5a.

[0099] Both the first water transfer channel D1 and the second water transfer channel D2 discharge water into the sewage zone 1d. The second water transfer channel D2 has a first channel D21 extending forward and backward, and a second channel D22 located on both sides of the first channel D21 and extending towards the sewage zone 1d. The second channel D22 is connected to the first channel D21. The second channel D22 is inclined downward from the first channel D21 towards the sewage zone 1d.

[0100] In this embodiment, the cleaning tub 1 includes an outer tub 11, a first inner tub 12, and a second inner tub 13. A partition 14 is provided inside the outer tub, dividing the outer tub 11 into a squeezing area 1c and a wastewater area 1d. The first inner tub 12 and the second inner tub 13 are at least partially installed within the wastewater area 1d of the outer tub 11. The inner cavity of the first inner tub 12 forms a clean water area 1a, and the inner cavity of the second inner tub 13 forms a washing area 1b. The first inner tub 12 and the second inner tub 13 are fitted together to form a unit, which can be detached from the outer tub 11.

[0101] Of course, the cleaning bucket can also have the following structure: the cleaning bucket 1 includes an outer bucket 11, a first inner bucket 12, a second inner bucket 13 and a third inner bucket, the first inner bucket 12, the second inner bucket 13 and the third inner bucket are at least partially installed in the outer bucket 11, the inner cavity of the first inner bucket 12 constitutes the clean water zone 1a, the inner cavity of the second inner bucket 13 constitutes the washing zone 1b, the inner cavity of the third inner bucket constitutes the squeezing zone 1c, and the outer bucket 11 constitutes the wastewater zone 1d.

[0102] The first inner tub 12 has a first insertion part 121 on its side wall or bottom. The first insertion part 121 has a first water passage hole 122 that connects the outside to its inner cavity. The second inner tub 13 has a second insertion part 131 on its side wall. The second insertion part 131 has a second water passage hole 132 that connects the outside to its inner cavity. The second insertion part 131 is inserted into the first water passage hole 122, and the second water passage hole 132 constitutes the water supply channel E. Alternatively, the first insertion part 121 is inserted into the second water passage hole 132, and the first water passage hole 122 constitutes the water supply channel E.

[0103] A support member 10 is provided between the bottom of the first inner tub 12 and the inner bottom surface of the outer tub 11. The support member 10 is a support column located on the inner bottom surface of the outer tub 11 and extending upward, or a support column located on the bottom of the first inner tub 12 and extending downward, or a support column located on the inner wall of the outer tub 11 and extending inward to support the bottom of the first inner tub 12. A stop block 15 is provided inside the outer tub 11 to limit the lower half of the second inner tub 13.

[0104] The clean water zone 1a and the cleaning zone 1b are connected by a water supply channel E. The water supply channel E is controlled by a switch 7. Moving the switch 7 downward closes the water supply channel E, and moving the switch 7 upward opens the water supply channel E. The mop works in conjunction with the switch 7, so that moving the mop downward causes the switch 7 to move downward. The ratio of the first volume of the cleaning zone 1b to the second volume occupied by the cleaning zone 1b below the water supply channel E is 2 to 20.

[0105] The switch 7 is constrained to the inner wall of the cleaning area 1b by a ribbed guide structure 74. During the downward movement of the switch 7, the ribbed guide structure 74 applies a force to the switch 7 in the direction of approaching the water outlet end of the water supply channel E. The upper end of the switch 7 is provided with a groove 71 or a raised rib for human operation. The switch 7 is provided with a linkage part 72 that cooperates with the downward-moving mop.

[0106] The cleaning zone 1b is equipped with a stop 1b5 that blocks the switch 7 from moving down to close the water supply channel E.

[0107] The cleaning zone 1b is equipped with a positioning structure for positioning the switch 7 in an upward or downward position. The positioning structure includes a positioning plate 7a fixed to the cleaning zone 1b. The positioning plate 7a has a sliding groove 7a1. The side wall of the sliding groove 7a1 has upper positioning points 7a2 and lower positioning points 7a3 that are spaced apart from each other. The switch 7 has a protruding positioning part 73 that enters the sliding groove 7a1 and can slide up and down. When the switch 7 moves upward, the positioning part 73 is located above the upper positioning point 7a2, and the upper positioning point 7a2 blocks the downward movement of the positioning part 73. When the switch 7 moves downward, the positioning part 73 is located below the lower positioning point 7a3, and the lower positioning point 7a3 blocks the upward movement of the positioning part 73.

[0108] The cleaning area 1b has three upward channels: a switch channel 1b1 for the switch 6, a mop handle channel 1b2 for the mop handle 2, and a mop board channel 1b3 for the mop head 3. The width of the switch channel 1b1 or the mop handle channel 1b2 is smaller than the mop board channel 1b3 for the mop head 3. The outlet end E2 of the water supply channel E is connected to the switch channel 1b1. The liquid flowing out of the outlet end E2 passes through the switch channel 1b1, then through the mop handle channel 1b2, and finally into the mop board channel 1b3.

[0109] The top of the water purification zone 1a is sealed. A water inlet 1a1 is located at the top of the water purification zone 1a, and a cap 1a2 is installed at the water inlet 1a1 to seal it. A bucket lid can be installed at the opening of the first inner bucket 12 to achieve the sealing of the top of the water purification zone 1a. The water inlet 1a1 is located on the bucket lid, and a sealing ring is provided at the joint between the bucket lid and the first inner bucket 12. While water is being supplied to the cleaning zone 1b via the water supply channel E, air enters the space above the liquid surface in the water purification zone 1a through the water supply channel E until the water in the cleaning zone 1b submerges the outlet E2 or inlet E1 of the water supply channel E.

[0110] There is a height distance H between the water supply channel E and the bottom of the cleaning zone 1b. The water level in the cleaning zone 1b is the initial water level height S1 when the water level is above the outlet E2 or inlet E1 of the water supply channel E. 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 S2, and the height of the wiping material 4 is higher than the second water level height S2.

[0111] The inlet end E1 of the water supply channel E is located at the bottom of the water purification area 1a or at the lower part of the surrounding body. The water supply channel E is set horizontally, or the water supply channel E is set inclined downward from the inlet end E1 towards the outlet end E2, or at least the top end E1 of the inlet end of the water supply channel E is higher than the top end E2 of the outlet end.

[0112] A linkage component for opening the switch 7 is provided outside the first through-hole 6a. The linkage component 8 can be triggered by a mop entering the second through-hole 6b to open the switch 7. The triggering component can move left and right, and has a connecting rod 81 and a trigger head 82 protruding outward from the connecting rod 81. The trigger head 82 extends to the second through-hole 6b, and the connecting rod 81 is connected to the switch 7. The connecting rod 81 moves towards the switch with the trigger head 82, and the connecting rod 81 drives the switch 7 to move upward. The top surface of the trigger head 82 has a sloped section 821. An abutment wall 6b1 is provided on one side of the second through-hole 6b. The abutment wall 6b1 can support the mop head 3 passing through the second through-hole 6b. The starting position of the sloped section 821 is located behind the abutment wall 6b1.

[0113] The connecting rod 81 and the switch are connected by a groove-protrusion mating structure. The groove 9a in the groove-protrusion mating structure is provided on one of the connecting rod 81 and the switch 7, and the protrusion 9b in the groove-protrusion mating structure is provided on the other of the connecting rod 81 and the switch. The protrusion 9b is inserted into the groove 9a and can slide along the groove 9a.

[0114] A water return transfer channel D3 is formed within the cleaning zone 1b to return a portion of the water squeezed off the wiping material 4 to the wiping material. The water return transfer channel D3 is located on the first wringing component 5a, so that as the mop head 3 moves downward, the water returning through the water return transfer channel D3 wets the wiping material 4 from bottom to top. The first wringing component 5a is a wringing plate, and the first wringing component 5a is provided with an upwardly extending baffle 51. The baffle 51 is arranged in a semi-enclosed manner on the first wringing component 5a, and the baffle 51 forms the water return transfer channel D3 above the first wringing component.

[0115] The first wringing component 5a has a recessed water storage tank 52. The first wringing component 5a can swing, and as the mop head 3 moves upward away from the cleaning area 1b, the mop head 3 drives the first wringing component 5a to flip in the opposite direction to the mop head 3, so as to drain the water in the water storage tank 52 away from the cleaning area 1b.

[0116] The middle of the front and rear sides of the first squeezing component 5a is mounted on the cleaning area or the first opening via a pivot 54. The edge of one side of the first squeezing component 5a is formed to squeeze and scrape the wiping material 4 with a squeezing edge 53. The squeezing edge 53 and the baffle 51 are located on the left and right sides of the pivot 54, respectively.

[0117] The working principle and process of this cleaning tool embodiment are as follows.

[0118] like Figures 1-6 As shown, before cleaning: first, fill the clean water zone 1a with clean water, seal the top of the clean water zone 1a, turn on the switch 7, and the clean water zone 1a supplies water to the cleaning zone 1b through the water supply channel E. When the water in the cleaning zone 1b has submerged the outlet E2 of the water supply channel E, the clean water zone 1a will no longer supply water to the cleaning zone 1b due to the sealing of the top of the clean water zone 1a and the action of atmospheric pressure. Therefore, the amount of water supplied each time is constant.

[0119] like Figures 7-11 As shown, the cleaning and initial wringing operation is as follows: After the water supply is completed, the switch 7 is turned off to prevent water supply to the cleaning zone 1b. The mop head 3 enters the cleaning zone 1b after passing through the first through-hole 6a. The water level in the cleaning zone 1b is the initial water level S1 when the water level exceeds the outlet E2 of the water supply channel E. 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 S2. The height of the wiping material 4 is higher than the second water level S2. The mop head 3 moves up and down, and the first wringing component 5a cleans the object 4 by squeezing and scraping it. Each time, the wastewater squeezed off the object 4 is transferred to the wastewater area 1c through the first water transfer channel D1. As the mop head 3 moves downward into the cleaning area 1b, the water in the return water transfer channel D3 flows back to the object 4, allowing it to be absorbed by the object 4, which has a lower water content. Specifically, as the mop head 3 moves downward, some of the water squeezed off the object 4 is used to wet the object 4 from bottom to top through the return water transfer channel D3. This process is repeated until all the water in the cleaning area 1b is removed. Because the switch 7 is closed, even if the water level in the cleaning area 1b decreases, the water supply channel E no longer supplies water. After a few more up and down movements of the mop head 3, the first wringing component 5a can initially squeeze the water off the object 4. In some scenarios, it is not necessary to transfer all the water from the cleaning area 1b; only half of it needs to be transferred because the squeezing operation can be performed within the second opening 6b, eliminating the need for initial squeezing. For the second cleaning, simply turn on switch 7 again and repeat the above steps. After several cleanings, the amount of water on the wiping material 4 will be small, and the energy of the squeezed water will not be sufficient to transfer it to the sewage area 1c via the first water transfer channel D1. In this case, the small amount of squeezed water will be stored in the water storage tank 52. The water in the water storage tank 52 can be discharged to the sewage area 1c by swinging, or it can be discharged to the sewage area 1c by a drain hole provided at the bottom of the water storage tank 52.

[0120] Thoroughly squeeze out the water: such as Figures 12-14As shown, after washing and initial wringing, the mop head 3 passes through the second opening 6b and enters the wringing zone 1c. The mop head 3 triggers the linkage component 8, which in turn moves the switch 7 upward to open it. The clean water zone 1a supplies water to the washing zone 1b via the water supply channel E for the next cleaning use. Moving the mop head 3 up and down, the second wringing component 5b further wrings the wiped item 4 dry. The water squeezed off the wiped item 4 is transferred to the dirty water zone 1c via the second water transfer channel D2. After repeating this process several times, the wiped item 4 is fully wrung out.

[0121] In summary, this cleaning tool can automatically supply a measured amount of water for each cleaning session, ensuring that only clean water is used to wash the mop each time. This results in better cleaning performance and water conservation. The amount of water in the clean water zone 1a can be used for multiple measured clean water cleanings of the mop. After cleaning and initial wringing are completed in the washing zone 1b, some customers may feel that the mop 4 still has too much moisture. In this case, further wringing can be done in the wringing zone 1d to meet customer needs. Of course, thorough wringing is not a mandatory option for customers; it can be used as needed.

[0122] like Figures 19-20 The following is a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0123] The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that there is no independent squeezing area. The cleaning bucket 1 includes an outer bucket 11, a first inner bucket 12, and a second inner bucket 13. The first inner bucket 12 and the second inner bucket 13 are at least partially installed inside the outer bucket 11 of the outer bucket 11. The inner cavity of the first inner bucket 12 constitutes the water purification area 1a, and the inner cavity of the second inner bucket 13 constitutes the cleaning area 1b. The outer bucket 11 constitutes the exterior of the water purification area 1a and the cleaning area 1b. The second opening 6b corresponds to the inner cavity of the outer bucket 11. The bottom of the outer bucket 11 is provided with a support platform 111 that supports the bottom of the mop head 3 passing through the second opening 6b.

[0124] Because the support platform 111 is raised inside the outer tub 11, the area inside the outer tub 11 below the support platform 111 forms a true wastewater storage area. Water transferred through the second water transfer channel D2 via the mop head 3 through the second opening 6b flows into the area inside the outer tub 11 below the support platform 111, thereby completing further squeezing. The second opening 6b and the support platform 111 constitute a squeezing area similar to that in the first embodiment.

[0125] 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 flat 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 bucket has a clean water zone (1a) and a washing zone (1b) that are independent of each other. The clean water zone (1a) is used to provide clean water to the washing zone (1b). The cleaning bucket (1) is provided with two openings for the mop head (3) to pass through, namely a first opening (6a) and a second opening (6b). The first opening (6a) corresponds to the washing zone (1b). The mop head (3) can enter the washing zone (1b) after passing through the first opening (6a). The second opening (6b) is located outside the washing zone (1b). A second squeezing component (5b) is provided in the second opening (6b) to squeeze the wiping material (4).

2. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning bucket (1) also has a squeezing area (1c) that is independent of the water purification area (1a) and the washing area (1b). The second opening (6b) corresponds to the squeezing area (1c). The mop head (3) can enter the squeezing area (1c) after passing through the second opening (6b).

3. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first opening (6a) is provided with a first squeezing component (5a) and / or a cleaning brush (5c) that squeezes the wiping material (4).

4. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a first water transfer channel (D1) for transferring water from the cleaning zone (1b) to the outside of the cleaning zone (1b).

5. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a second water transfer channel (D2) for transferring water from the wipe (4) squeezed off by the second water-squeezing component (5b) to the outside of the wringing area (1c).

6. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water outlet direction of the first water transfer channel (D1) is opposite to that of the second water transfer channel (D2).

7. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cleaning tank also has a wastewater zone (1d) that is independent of the clean water zone (1a), the washing zone (1b) and the squeezing zone (1c), wherein the clean water zone (1a) and the washing zone (1b) are at least partially located in the wastewater zone (1c).

8. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 7, characterized in that: Both the first water transfer channel (D1) and the second water transfer channel (D2) discharge water into the wastewater area (1d).

9. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first water transfer channel (D1) is at least partially located above the first water squeezing component (5a).

10. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second dewatering component (5b) is located higher than the first dewatering component (5a).

11. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water purification zone (1a) and the cleaning zone (1b) are connected by a water supply channel (E).

12. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 11, characterized in that: The water supply channel (E) is controlled to open and close by a switch (7).

13. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 12, characterized in that: The switch (7) has at least two positioning positions. In the first positioning position, the switch (7) is in the open position, and in the second positioning position, the switch (7) is in the closed position.

14. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 12, characterized in that: The top of the water purification zone (1a) is closed; while the water supply channel (E) injects water into the cleaning zone (1b), air enters the space above the liquid surface of the water purification zone (1a) through the water supply channel (E) until the water in the cleaning zone (1b) submerges the outlet (E2) or inlet (E1) of the water supply channel (E); or, a one-way air inlet valve is provided on the wall or bottom of the water purification zone (1a) or on an associated third component, the one-way air inlet valve only allows air to enter the space above the liquid surface of the water purification zone (1a) from the outside.

15. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 14, characterized in that: There is a height distance (H) between the water supply channel (E) and the bottom of the cleaning area (1b).

16. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 15, characterized in that: The initial water level (S1) is the water level in the cleaning zone (1b) when the water level exceeds the outlet (E2) or inlet (E1) of the water supply channel (E). 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 (S2), and the height of the wiping material (4) is higher than the second water level (S2).

17. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 14, characterized in that: The inlet end (E1) of the water supply channel (E) is located at the bottom of the water purification area (1a) or the lower part of the surrounding body. The water supply channel (E) is set horizontally, or the water supply channel (E) is set inclined downward from the inlet end (E1) towards the outlet end (E2), or at least the top end (E1) of the inlet end of the water supply channel (E) is higher than the top end (E2).

18. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 14, characterized in that: The upper part of the water purification area (1a) is provided with a water inlet (1a1), and a cap (1a2) is provided to seal the water inlet (1a1).

19. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 12, characterized in that: The switch (7) moves down to close the water supply channel (E), and the switch (7) moves up to open the water supply channel (E); the mop cooperates with the switch (7), so that the mop moves down and drives the switch (7) to move down.

20. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 19, characterized in that: The switch (7) is constrained to the inner wall of the cleaning area (1b) by the ribbed guide structure (74). During the downward movement of the switch (7), the ribbed guide structure (74) applies a force to the switch (7) in the direction of the outlet end near the water supply channel (E).

21. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 19, characterized in that: The upper end of the switch (7) is provided with a groove (71) or a raised rib for human operation.

22. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 12 or 19, characterized in that: The switch (7) is provided with a linkage part (72) that cooperates with the downward-moving mop.

23. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 18, characterized in that: The cleaning zone (1b) is provided with a stop (1b5) that blocks the movement of the switch (7) when it is moved down to close the water supply channel (E).

24. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 18, characterized in that: The cleaning zone (1b) is provided with a positioning structure for positioning the switch (7) in an upward or downward position.

25. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 24, characterized in that: The positioning structure includes a positioning plate (7a) fixed on the cleaning area (1b). The positioning plate (7a) has a sliding groove (7a1). The side wall of the sliding groove (7a1) is provided with upper positioning points (7a2) and lower positioning points (7a3) that are spaced apart from each other. The switch (7) is provided with a protruding positioning part (73) that enters the sliding groove (7a1) and can slide up and down. When the switch (7) moves up to the positioning part (73) above the upper positioning point (7a2), the upper positioning point (7a2) blocks the downward movement of the positioning part (73). When the switch (7) moves down to the positioning part (73) below the lower positioning point (7a3), the lower positioning point (7a3) blocks the upward movement of the positioning part (73).

26. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 18, characterized in that: An interlocking component (8) for opening the switch (7) is provided outside the first opening (6a).

27. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 26, characterized in that: The linkage component (8) can be triggered by a mop entering the second through-hole (6b) to open the switch (7).

28. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 26, characterized in that: The linkage component (8) includes a triggering component extending to the second through-hole (6b), which is kinetically connected to the switch (7). The triggering component can be triggered by a mop entering the second through-hole (6b), causing the triggering component to move to displace the switch (7) and open the water supply channel (E).

29. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 28, characterized in that: The triggering component can move left and right. The triggering component has a connecting rod (81) and a trigger head (82) that is provided on the connecting rod (81) and protrudes outward. The trigger head (82) extends to the second through hole (6b). The connecting rod (81) is connected to the switch (7). The connecting rod (81) moves towards the switch with the trigger head (82). The connecting rod (81) drives the switch (7) to move upward.

30. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 29, characterized in that: The connecting rod (81) and the switch are connected by a groove-protrusion mating structure. The groove (9a) in the groove-protrusion mating structure is provided on one of the connecting rod (81) and the switch (7), and the protrusion (9b) in the groove-protrusion mating structure is provided on the other of the connecting rod (81) and the switch. The protrusion (9b) is inserted into the groove (9a) and can slide along the groove (9a).

31. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 29, characterized in that: The top surface of the trigger head (82) has a beveled section (821).

32. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 31, characterized in that: The second opening (6b) has an abutment wall (6b1) on one side, which can support the mop head (3) passing through the second opening (6b). The starting position of the inclined section (821) is located behind the abutment wall (6b1).

33. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 12, characterized in that: A linkage component (8) for opening the switch is provided outside the first opening (6a), and the linkage component (8) is connected to the switch (7) through a transmission structure.

34. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 33, characterized in that: The linkage component (8) extends to the left and right sides of the switch, and both the linkage component (8) and the left and right sides of the switch (7) are provided with a transmission structure.

35. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 33, characterized in that: The linkage component (8) drives the switch (7) to open the water supply channel (E) by swinging or moving.

36. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second water transfer channel (D2) has a first channel (D21) extending forward and backward, and the second water transfer channel (D2) also has a second channel (D22) located on both sides of the first channel (D21) and extending toward the sewage area (1d), and the second channel (D22) is connected to the first channel (D21).

37. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 36, characterized in that: The second channel (D22) is inclined downward from the first channel (D21) toward the sewage area (1d).

38. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cleaning zone (1b) contains a water return transfer channel (D3) that transfers a portion of the water squeezed off the wiping material (4) back to the wiping material.

39. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 38, characterized in that: The return water transfer channel (D3) is located above the first water squeezing component (5a). The first water squeezing component (5a) is provided with a baffle (51), or a baffle (51) is provided on the component for installing the first water squeezing component (5a), or a baffle (51) is provided above the cleaning area (1b). A portion of the water squeezed off the wiping material (4) is blocked by the baffle (51) and then wets the wiping material (4) again through the return water transfer channel (D3).

40. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 39, characterized in that: As the mop head (3) moves down, the water flowing back through the water return transfer channel (D3) wets the wiping material (4) from bottom to top.

41. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 39, characterized in that: The first water-squeezing component (5a) is a water-squeezing plate, and the baffle (51) forms the return water transfer channel (D3) above the first water-squeezing component (5a).

42. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 40, characterized in that: The first squeezing component (5a) has a recessed water storage tank (52); the first squeezing component (5) can swing, and as the mop head (3) moves upward away from the cleaning area (1b), the mop head (3) drives the first squeezing component (5a) to flip in the opposite direction to the mop head (3) so as to drain the water in the water storage tank (52) away from the cleaning area (1b).

43. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 42, characterized in that: The middle of the front and rear sides of the first wringing member (5a) is mounted on the cleaning area or the first opening via a pivot (54). The edge of one side of the first wringing member (5a) is formed as a scraping edge (53) for scraping the wiping material (4). The scraping edge (53) and the baffle (51) are located on the left and right sides of the pivot (54), respectively.

44. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 12, characterized in that: The ratio of the first volume of the cleaning zone (1b) to the second volume occupied by the cleaning zone (1b) below the water supply channel (E) is 2 to 20.

45. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 12, characterized in that: The cleaning area (1b) is provided with three upward channels: a switch channel (1b1) for the switch (6), a mop handle channel (1b2) for the mop handle (2), and a mop board channel (1b3) for the mop head (3). The outlet end (E2) of the water supply channel (E) is connected to the switch channel (1b1). The liquid flowing out from the outlet end (E2) passes through the switch channel (1b1), then through the mop handle channel (1b2), and then into the mop board channel (1b3).

46. ​​The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 44, characterized in that: The width of the switch channel (1b1) or the mop handle channel (1b2) through which the mop handle (2) passes is smaller than the width of the mop board channel (1b3) through which the mop head (3) passes.

47. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cleaning area (1b) is provided with a baffle plate (1b4) to prevent water from flowing into the squeezing area (1c).

48. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cleaning tub (1) includes an outer tub (11), a first inner tub (12), and a second inner tub (13). The outer tub is provided with a partition (14) that divides the outer tub (11) into a squeezing area (1c) and a wastewater area (1d). The first inner tub (12) and the second inner tub (13) are at least partially installed in the wastewater area (1d) of the outer tub (11). The inner cavity of the first inner tub (12) constitutes the clean water area (1a), and the inner cavity of the second inner tub (13) constitutes the cleaning area (1b).

49. The flat mop cleaning tool 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 first inner tub (12) and the second inner tub (13) are at least partially installed inside the outer tub (11) of the outer tub (11). The inner cavity of the first inner tub (12) constitutes the water purification zone (1a), and the inner cavity of the second inner tub (13) constitutes the cleaning zone (1b). The outer tub (11) constitutes the exterior of the water purification zone (1a) and the cleaning zone (1b). The second opening (6b) corresponds to the inner cavity of the outer tub (11). The bottom of the outer tub (11) is provided with a support platform (111) that supports the bottom of the mop head (3) passing through the second opening (6b).

50. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 48 or 49, characterized in that: The top opening of the outer barrel (11) is connected to a mounting bracket (6), and the first through-hole (6a) and the second through-hole (6b) are located on the mounting bracket (6).

51. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 48 or 49, characterized in that: The first inner tub (12) and the second inner tub (13) are fitted together to form a unit, which can be detached from the outer tub (11).

52. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 48 or 49, characterized in that: The first inner tub (12) has a first insertion part (121) on its side wall or bottom, and the first insertion part (121) has a first water passage hole (122) that connects the outside to its inner cavity. The second inner tub (13) has a second insertion part (131) on its side wall, and the second insertion part (131) has a second water passage hole (132) that connects the outside to its inner cavity. The second insertion part (131) is inserted into the first water passage hole (122), and the second water passage hole (132) constitutes the water supply channel (E). Alternatively, the first insertion part (121) is inserted into the second water passage hole (132), and the first water passage hole (122) constitutes the water supply channel (E).

53. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 48 or 49, characterized in that: A support member (10) is provided between the bottom of the first inner tub (12) and the inner bottom surface of the outer tub (11). The support member (10) is a support column provided on the inner bottom surface of the outer tub (11) and extending upward, or a support column provided on the bottom of the first inner tub (12) and extending downward, or a support column provided on the inner wall of the outer tub (11) and extending inward to support the bottom of the first inner tub (12).

54. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 53, characterized in that: The outer barrel (11) is provided with a stop (15) that limits the lower half of the second inner barrel (13).

55. The flat mop cleaning tool according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cleaning bucket (1) includes an outer bucket (11), a first inner bucket (12), a second inner bucket (13), and a third inner bucket. The first inner bucket (12), the second inner bucket (13), and the third inner bucket are at least partially installed inside the outer bucket (11). The inner cavity of the first inner bucket (12) constitutes the clean water zone (1a), the inner cavity of the second inner bucket (13) constitutes the washing zone (1b), the inner cavity of the third inner bucket constitutes the squeezing zone (1c), and the outer bucket (11) constitutes the wastewater zone (1d).

56. A flat 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 bucket has a clean water zone (1a) and a washing zone (1b) that are independent of each other. The clean water zone (1a) is used to provide clean water to the washing zone. The cleaning bucket (1) is provided with two openings for the mop head (3) to pass through, namely a first opening (6a) and a second opening (6b). The first opening (6a) corresponds to the washing zone (1b). The mop head can enter the washing zone (1b) after passing through the first opening (6a). The second opening (6b) is located outside the washing zone (1b). A second squeezing component (5b) is provided inside the second opening (6b) to squeeze the wiping material (4). A linkage component (8) for opening the switch (7) is provided outside the first opening (6a). The linkage component (8) can be triggered by the mop entering the second opening (6b) to open the switch (7).

57. A flat 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 bucket has a clean water zone (1a) and a cleaning zone (1b) that are independent of each other. The clean water zone (1a) is used to provide clean water to the cleaning zone. The cleaning bucket (1) is provided with two openings for the mop head (3) to pass through, namely a first opening (6a) and a second opening (6b). The first opening (6a) corresponds to the cleaning zone (1b). The mop head can enter the cleaning zone (1b) after passing through the first opening (6a). The second opening (6b) is located outside the cleaning zone (1b). The second opening (6b) is provided with a second squeezing component (5b) that squeezes the wiping material (4). The clean water zone (1a) is used to supply water to the cleaning zone (1b) in a metered manner. The clean water zone (1a) and the cleaning zone (1b) are connected by a water supply channel (E). The water supply channel (E) is controlled to open and close by a switch (7).

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