Cleaning implement for cleaning a flat mop

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of cleaning tools for cleaning flat mop, including cleaning bucket and mop, mop includes mop head, and mop head is equipped with wiping article;Cleaning bucket has washing area, sewage area and wringing area independent of each other, clean water area and washing area are at least partially located in sewage area, the top end of clean water area is closed, clean water area is communicated with washing area by water supply passage, cleaning bucket is equipped with two first water holes and second water holes for mop head to pass, first water hole corresponds with washing area, second water hole corresponds with wringing area, it further includes first drainage channel for the water that wiping article is extruded down via first water hole is transferred to sewage area and second drainage channel for the water that wiping article is extruded down via second water hole is transferred to sewage area, the water outlet end of water supply passage is lower than first drainage channel, first water hole, second water hole are located in the same side of clean water area.Advantages are that: it can ensure that mop is clean water each time washes.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] 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 type of flat mop cleaning tool has 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 cup 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 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 cleaning tool for cleaning flat mops that ensures that the water used to clean the mop is clean every time it is washed, in light of the above-mentioned existing technology.

[0010] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a cleaning tool for cleaning a flat mop, including a cleaning bucket and a mop, the mop including a mop head rotatably connected to the lower end of the mop handle, the mop head being provided with a wiping material; the cleaning bucket has a clean water area, a washing area, a wastewater area and a wringing area that are independent of each other, the clean water area and the washing area are at least partially located in the wastewater area, the top of the clean water area is closed, the clean water area and the washing area are connected by a water supply channel, the cleaning bucket is provided with two first wiping holes and a second wiping hole for the mop head to pass through, the first wiping hole corresponds to the washing area, the second wiping hole corresponds to the wringing area, and it also includes a first drainage channel for transferring water squeezed from the wiping material through the first wiping hole to the wastewater area and a second drainage channel for transferring water squeezed from the wiping material through the second wiping hole to the wastewater area, the outlet end of the water supply channel is lower than the first drainage channel, and the first wiping hole and the second wiping hole are located on the same side of the clean water area.

[0011] Each time wastewater is scraped off the wiping surface, it is transferred to the outside of the cleaning area through the first drainage 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 when water is supplied from the clean water zone next time. In some scenarios, it is not necessary to transfer all the water in the cleaning area; only half needs to be transferred, as the squeezing operation can be performed through the second drain hole. If there is no first drainage channel, water in the cleaning area can also be transferred to the outside through a drain valve, small drain hole, pumping mechanism, or absorbent component made of highly absorbent material.

[0012] As an improvement, the first and second rinsing holes are located at the top of the cleaning tank, and are spaced apart or separated by a partition plate, ensuring that the two rinsing holes are not interconnected. This structural design prevents cross-contamination caused by water flow between the washing and squeezing areas. Isolating the washing and squeezing areas also prevents wastewater from flowing back into the washing area, ensuring the quality of the washing water.

[0013] Considering that the amount of water squeezed out in the squeezing zone is usually small but needs to be completely drained to avoid residue, but a shorter path may cause water flow impact or splashing, a smoother and more reliable drainage path is needed. For this reason, the water flow path length of the second drainage channel is greater than that of the first drainage channel.

[0014] To achieve a rational spatial arrangement, the first rinsing hole is equipped with a first squeezing component for squeezing water from the up-and-down moving mop head, and the second rinsing hole is equipped with a second squeezing component for squeezing water from the up-and-down moving mop head. The second squeezing component is positioned higher than the first squeezing component. This structural design utilizes the height difference to create a physical barrier, ensuring that water in the squeezing area can only flow to the wastewater area through its dedicated drainage channel, preventing backflow or dripping into the washing area. Furthermore, the relatively higher position of the second squeezing component allows gravity to facilitate a smoother flow of water from the squeezing area to the (usually lower) wastewater area.

[0015] The first and second water-squeezing components can be a scraper, a water-squeezing protrusion, a cleaning roller, or a water-absorbing mechanism. The first and second water-squeezing holes may not contain water-squeezing components; instead, the water in the cleaning area can be absorbed by the wiping material or another adsorption component on the mop head.

[0016] As an improvement, the amount of water transferred through the first drainage channel by the first wringing component on the mop head each time is greater than the amount of water transferred through the second drainage channel by the second wringing component on the mop head each time. This structural design ensures that the first stage (washing and wringing in the washing zone) primarily removes a large amount of dirty water and debris, while the second stage (squeezing and dehydrating in the wringing zone) primarily removes residual moisture to achieve a dry state, resulting in a clearer division of functions.

[0017] To facilitate water addition and quantitative water supply, a water inlet is provided at the top of the water purification area, and the water inlet is sealed with a cap.

[0018] To structurally accommodate mop operation (handle and head) and switch operation, and to avoid mutual interference, the water supply channel is controlled by a vertically movable switch. The cleaning area has three upward channels: a switch channel for the switch, a mop handle channel for the mop handle, and a mop head channel for the mop head. These three independent upward channels spatially separate mop operation (handle and mop head channels) from water supply control (switch channel), preventing interference and improving operational smoothness. These channels are centrally located at the top of the cleaning area, resulting in a compact overall structure.

[0019] To effectively deliver clean water from the water supply channel to the mop head at the bottom of the cleaning area, especially when the cleaning area is divided by multiple channels at the top, the following design is implemented: the outlet end of the water supply channel is connected to the switch channel. Liquid flowing out of the outlet passes through the switch channel, then to the mop handle channel, and finally into the mop plate channel. This structural design provides a specific and feasible water flow guidance scheme. The water flows sequentially through the switch channel, mop handle channel, and mop plate channel, ultimately reaching the bottom of the cleaning area to contact the mop head. This path utilizes the connectivity between channels for water diversion, with the water primarily flowing within the internal channels, reducing the possibility of splashing at the top of the cleaning area.

[0020] As one of the specific implementations of the clean water area, washing area, squeezing area, and wastewater area, and in order to simplify the installation structure of the cleaning bucket, the cleaning bucket includes an outer bucket, a first inner bucket, and a second inner bucket. The outer bucket is provided with a partition, which 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.

[0021] As an improvement, the bottom of the first inner tub is provided with a support component for providing upward support to the bottom end of the mop head that enters it. The support component supports the bottom end of the mop head in the first inner tub, raising the mop head to a certain height, avoiding insufficient water absorption due to squeezing at the bottom, and ensuring that the mop head is fully soaked, thus guaranteeing cleaning effect.

[0022] Considering that users may need to wash again immediately after squeezing (i.e., add water to the washing area), manual operation of the switch is inconvenient. To automate or simplify the water supply operation, the water supply channel is controlled by a switch, and a linkage component corresponding to the second squeezing hole is also included. This linkage component includes a trigger component extending to the second squeezing hole, which is kinetically connected to the switch. The trigger component can be activated by the mop entering the second squeezing hole, causing it to actuate and open the water supply channel. When the user inserts the mop head into the second squeezing hole (the entrance to the squeezing area) to squeeze, the mop will naturally touch the trigger component, thereby automatically opening the water supply switch through the linkage mechanism and starting to inject water into the washing area. In this way, while squeezing, the washing area is preparing clean water for the next wash, saving the user the step of manually operating the switch. This makes the entire "wash-squeeze" process smoother and more efficient, greatly improving the user experience.

[0023] The aforementioned linkage component opens the water supply channel by swinging or moving the switch to rotate or move vertically.

[0024] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: The cleaning device is equipped with independent clean water zone, wastewater zone, and wringing zone. The clean water zone is sealed at the top and physically isolated from the wastewater zone, ensuring that the clean water stored inside (or injected externally) is completely uncontaminated by the wastewater zone. The clean water zone supplies clean water to the cleaning zone through a water supply channel (with the outlet positioned lower). Wastewater generated during the wiping of the wiping material in the cleaning zone is directly discharged into the wastewater zone through the first drainage channel, achieving a unidirectional flow of clean water (clean water zone → cleaning zone → wastewater zone). This physically eliminates the possibility of wastewater backflow contaminating the clean water, ensuring that fresh, clean water is used for each cleaning. The outlet of the water supply channel is lower than the first drainage channel, utilizing the principle of water level difference to ensure that the water level in the cleaning zone is automatically maintained at the height of the water supply channel outlet (until the water level in the clean water zone becomes too low). As long as there is sufficient water in the clean water zone, the cleaning zone can stably maintain a quantitative water level sufficient to submerge the wiping material, solving the problem of insufficient water volume or inability to control the quantity, thus guaranteeing the cleaning effect. The independent squeezing zone and secondary drainage channel design ensure that when the wiping material is squeezed dry through the second water-squeezing hole in the squeezing zone, the residual wastewater squeezed out is directly directed into the wastewater zone, preventing secondary contamination of the wiping material by residual wastewater in the squeezing zone. At the same time, the physical separation of the washing zone and the squeezing zone, as well as the independent existence of the wastewater zone, further prevents contact between the squeezing process and dirty water, improving the final squeezing effect. Attached Figure Description

[0025] 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);

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the cleaning bucket section;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission between the linkage component and the switch in the first embodiment of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point C;

[0031] 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);

[0032] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A sectional view;

[0033] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first embodiment of the present utility model (mop head inserted downwards into the wringing area);

[0034] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A sectional view (excluding the upper part of the mounting bracket);

[0035] Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the cleaning bucket from a top view in the first embodiment of this utility model;

[0036] Figure 12 This is an exploded view of the cleaning bucket in the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 13 This is a perspective view of the first water-squeezing component in the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0038] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the second drainage channel in the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 16 for Figure 15 A sectional view. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0042] In the specification and claims of this utility model, terms indicating direction, such as "front," "rear," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "side," "top," and "bottom," are used to describe various exemplary structural parts and elements of this utility model. However, the use of these terms is merely for the purpose of explanation and is based on the exemplary orientations shown in the accompanying drawings. Since the embodiments disclosed in this utility model can be arranged in different orientations, these terms indicating direction are for illustrative purposes only and should not be regarded as limitations. For example, "upper" and "lower" are not necessarily limited to directions opposite to or consistent with the direction of gravity.

[0043] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0044] Figures 1 to 14 A preferred embodiment of the mop cleaning tool of this utility model is shown.

[0045] A 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 at the top. The mop head 3 is provided with a wiping material 4, which can be a fiber cloth or foam.

[0046] The cleaning tank has separate clean water zone 1a, washing zone 1b, wringing zone 1c, and wastewater zone 1d. Clean water zone 1a provides 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 equipped with a baffle 1b4 to prevent water from flowing into wringing zone 1c. The volume of clean water zone 1a is larger than the volume of washing zone 1b.

[0047] More specifically, the cleaning bucket is equipped with a first and a second squeezing device. The first squeezing device includes a first squeezing frame 50a with a first squeezing hole 6a. A first squeezing component 5a is located within the first squeezing hole. As the mop head 3 moves up and down through the first squeezing hole, the first squeezing component 5a squeezes the wiping material 4 on the moving mop head 3, thereby moving, squeezing, and squeezing the water from the wiping material 4. The second squeezing device includes a second squeezing frame 50b with a second squeezing hole 6b. A second squeezing component 5b is located within the second squeezing hole. As the mop head 3 moves up and down through the second squeezing hole, the second squeezing component 5b squeezes the wiping material 4 on the moving mop head, thereby moving, squeezing, and squeezing the water from the wiping material 4.

[0048] The first water-sweeping hole 6a on the first water-sweeping rack 50a and the second water-sweeping hole 6b on the second water-sweeping rack 50b are arranged at intervals and do not communicate with each other.

[0049] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 A mop cleaning tool further includes a first drain channel D1 for transferring water from the cleaning area 1b to the outside of the cleaning area 1b, and a second drain channel D2 for transferring water from the wiping material 4 squeezed off by the second wringing member 5b to the outside of the wringing area 1c. The water outlet direction of the first drain channel D1 is opposite to that of the second drain channel D2. The first drain channel D1 is at least partially located above the first wringing member 5a. At least part of the first drain channel D1 is located on the first swiping rack 50a. The second drain channel D2 is at least partially located on the second swiping rack 50b.

[0050] See Figure 14Both the first drainage channel D1 and the second drainage channel D2 discharge water into the sewage area 1d. The second drainage 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 area 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 area 1d.

[0051] See Figure 12 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.

[0052] 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 (not shown), 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.

[0053] See Figure 6 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.

[0054] The water purification zone 1a and the cleaning zone 1b are connected by the aforementioned water supply channel E. The water supply channel E is controlled by switch 7. Switch 7 can be manually operated by the user; moving switch 7 downwards closes the water supply channel E, and moving switch 7 upwards opens the water supply channel E. The mop works in conjunction with switch 7, causing the switch 7 to move downwards as the mop moves downwards. 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.

[0055] 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.

[0056] The bottom of the first inner cylinder 12 is provided with a support component for upward support of the bottom end of the mop head 3 entering it. The support component can be a row of support ribs 123 arranged at intervals along the width direction of the first inner cylinder. The support ribs 123 can lift the mop head 3 upward to a certain height, avoiding insufficient water absorption due to squeezing at the bottom, so that the mop head can be fully wetted. During the cleaning process, dust or solid particles can sink to the bottom and separate from the tray head, ensuring cleaning effect.

[0057] See Figure 1 The top of the water purification zone 1a is closed, and a water inlet 1a1 is provided at the top of the water purification zone 1a. A cap 1a2 is provided to seal the water inlet 1a1. While water is being supplied to the cleaning zone 1b via the water supply channel 1d, 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. Combined with... Figure 2 and Figure 8 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 when it is above the outlet E2 or inlet E1 of the water supply channel E is the initial water level height S1. 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.

[0058] In this embodiment, the water outlet E2 of the water supply channel E is lower than the first drainage channel D1. Generally speaking, the first drainage channel D1 is located at the top of the cleaning bucket.

[0059] In this embodiment, the second wringing member 5b is positioned higher than the first wringing member 5a. This height difference creates a physical barrier, ensuring that water from the wringing area 1c can only flow to the wastewater area 1d through its dedicated drainage channel, preventing backflow or dripping into the cleaning area 1b. Furthermore, the relatively high position of the second wringing member 5b allows gravity to facilitate a smoother flow of water from the wringing area 1c to the (usually lower) wastewater area 1d. Additionally, considering that the amount of water squeezed from the wringing area 1c is typically small but needs to be completely drained to avoid residue, a shorter path could lead to water impact or splashing. Therefore, a smoother and more reliable drainage path is required. For this reason, in some embodiments, the water flow path length of the second drainage channel D2 is greater than that of the first drainage channel D1. Moreover, the amount of water transferred from the mop head 3 by the first drainage channel D1 each time the wiping material 4 is squeezed by the first wringing member 5a is greater than the amount of water transferred from the mop head 3 by the second drainage channel D2 each time the wiping material 4 is squeezed by the second wringing member 5b. During the first wash (by the first squeezing component), a large amount of dirty water and dirt are squeezed out. During the second squeeze (by the second squeezing component), the remaining moisture is squeezed out to achieve a dry state.

[0060] 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 1d2 of the water supply channel 1d is connected to the switch channel 1b1. The liquid flowing out of the outlet end 1d2 passes through the switch channel 1b1, then through the mop handle channel 1b2, and finally into the mop board channel 1b3.

[0061] Combination Figure 5 and Figure 12 The cleaning bucket also includes a linkage component 8 that is linked to the switch 7. The linkage component 8 can be triggered by a mop entering the second rinsing hole to open the switch 7. The linkage component 8 includes a triggering component that 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 rinsing hole, 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 rinsing hole. The abutment wall 6b1 can support the mop head 3 passing through the second rinsing hole. The starting position of the sloped section 821 is located behind the abutment wall 6b1. The contact wall can be a raised, spaced rib or an arc-shaped or circular protrusion. This engagement method 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.

[0062] 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.

[0063] The first squeezing component 5a is a squeezing plate, and its middle parts on the front and rear sides are mounted on the cleaning area via a pivot 54. The edge of one side of the first squeezing component 5a is formed to squeeze and scrape the scraping edge 53 of the wiping object 4. The scraping edge 53 and the baffle 51 are located on the left and right sides of the pivot 54, respectively.

[0064] The working principle and process of this cleaning tool embodiment are as follows.

[0065] 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.

[0066] like Figures 7-8 As shown, the cleaning and initial wringing operation is as follows: After water supply is completed, switch 7 is turned off. The mop head 3 passes through the first swiping hole and enters the cleaning zone 1b. The water level in the cleaning zone 1b is the initial water level S1 when it 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 rises to the second water level S2, and the height of the wiping object 4 is higher than the second water level S2. The mop head 3 is moved up and down, and the wiping object 4 is squeezed and cleaned by the first wringing component 5a. Each time, the wastewater squeezed off the wiping object 4 is transferred to the wastewater zone 1c through the first drainage channel D1. Repeat this process several times until all the water in the cleaning zone 1b is removed. Because switch 7 is closed, even if the water level in cleaning zone 1b decreases, the water supply channel E will no longer supply water. After moving the mop head 3 up and down several times, the first wringing component 5a can initially squeeze the water out of the wiping surface 4. In some cases, it is not necessary to remove all the water from cleaning zone 1b; only half of it needs to be removed, because the wringing operation can be performed within the second opening 6b, eliminating the need for initial wringing. For the second cleaning, simply turn on switch 7 again and repeat the above steps.

[0067] Thoroughly squeeze out the water: such as Figures 9-11As shown, after washing and initial wringing, the mop head 3 passes through the second rinsing hole 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 wastewater zone 1c via the second drain channel D2. After repeating this process several times, the wiped item 4 is fully wrung out.

[0068] 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. Cleaning and initial wringing are completed in the washing zone 1b. If the user believes that the mop 4 still has too much moisture, further wringing can be performed in the wringing zone 1d to meet customer needs. Of course, thorough wringing is not mandatory; users can choose to use it according to their needs.

[0069] Figures 15-16 A second embodiment of the mop cleaning tool of this utility model is shown.

[0070] The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that there is no independent squeezing area, that is, there is no partition 14. 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 constitutes the exterior of the water purification area 1a and the cleaning area 1b. The second swiping hole 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 swiping hole.

[0071] Because the support platform 111 is raised inside the outer tub 11, the area inside the outer tub 11 below the support platform 11 forms a true wastewater storage area. Water transferred through the second drainage channel D2 of the mop head 3, which passes through the second rinsing hole, flows into the area inside the outer tub 11 below the support platform 111, thereby completing further squeezing. The second rinsing hole and the support platform 111 constitute a squeezing area similar to that in the first embodiment.

[0072] It should be noted that in the description of this embodiment, the terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "up," "down," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are merely for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. The terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

Claims

1. A cleaning tool for cleaning a flat mop, comprising a cleaning bucket (1) and a mop, the mop including a mop head (3) rotatably connected to the lower end of a mop handle (2), the mop head (3) being provided with a wiping agent (4); characterized in that: The cleaning bucket (1) has independent clean water zone (1a), washing zone (1b), wastewater zone (1d), and wringing zone (1c). The clean water zone (1a) and washing zone (1b) are at least partially located in the wastewater zone (1d). The top of the clean water zone (1a) is closed. The clean water zone (1a) and washing zone (1b) are connected by a water supply channel (E). The cleaning bucket (1) is provided with two swiping holes (6a) and a second swiping hole (6b) for the mop head (3) to pass through. The first swiping hole (6a) corresponds to the washing zone (1b). The second wiping hole (6b) corresponds to the squeezing area (1c), and also includes a first drainage channel (D1) for transferring water squeezed off the wiping material (4) via the first wiping hole (6a) to the sewage area (1d) and a second drainage channel (D2) for transferring water squeezed off the wiping material (4) via the second wiping hole (6b) to the sewage area (1d). The water outlet (E2) of the water supply channel (E) is lower than the first drainage channel (D1), and the first wiping hole (6a) and the second wiping hole (6b) are located on the same side of the clean water area (1a).

2. The cleaning tool for cleaning a flat mop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first swiping hole (6a) and the second swiping hole (6b) are located at the upper part of the cleaning bucket (1). The first swiping hole (6a) and the second swiping hole (6b) are spaced apart or a partition is provided between them so that the two swiping holes are not interconnected.

3. The cleaning tool for cleaning a flat mop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water flow path length of the second drainage channel (D2) is greater than that of the first drainage channel (D1).

4. The cleaning tool for cleaning a flat mop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first water-squeezing hole (6a) is provided with a first water-squeezing component (5a) for squeezing water from the mop head (3) that moves up and down, and the second water-squeezing hole (6b) is provided with a second water-squeezing component (5b) for squeezing water from the mop head (3) that moves up and down. The second water-squeezing component (5b) is located at a higher position than the first water-squeezing component (5a).

5. The cleaning tool for cleaning a flat mop according to claim 4, characterized in that: The amount of water transferred through the first drain channel (D1) by the wiping material (4) on the mop head (3) each time it is squeezed by the first wringing member (5a) is greater than the amount of water transferred through the second drain channel (D2) by the wiping material (4) on the mop head (3) each time it is squeezed by the second wringing member (5b).

6. The cleaning tool for cleaning a flat mop according to claim 1, 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).

7. The cleaning tool for cleaning a flat mop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water supply channel (E) is controlled to open and close by a vertically movable switch (7). The cleaning area (1b) is provided with three upward channels, namely the switch (7) channel (1b1) for the switch (7) to pass through, the mop handle (2) channel for the mop handle (2) to pass through, and the mop board channel (1b3) for the mop head (3) to pass through.

8. The cleaning tool for cleaning a flat mop according to claim 7, characterized in that: The outlet end of the water supply channel (E) is connected to the channel (1b1) of the switch (7). The liquid flowing out from the outlet end passes through the channel (1b1) of the switch (7), then through the channel (2) of the mop handle, and then into the channel (1b3) of the mop board.

9. The cleaning tool for cleaning a flat mop according to any one of claims 1 to 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 (11) 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).

10. The cleaning tool for cleaning a flat mop according to claim 9, characterized in that: The bottom of the first inner cylinder (12) is provided with a support member for providing upward support to the bottom end of the mop head (3) that enters it.

11. The cleaning tool for cleaning a flat mop according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The water supply channel (E) is controlled to open and close by a switch (7), and also includes a linkage part (72) corresponding to the second squeezing hole squeezing device. The linkage part (72) includes a triggering part extending to the second squeezing hole (6b). The triggering part is kinetically connected to the switch (7). The triggering part can be triggered by a mop entering the second squeezing hole (6b), so that the triggering part moves to drive the switch (7) to open the water supply channel (E).

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