A squeezing flat mop cleaning tool

TWI938944BActive Publication Date: 2026-09-11CIXI BOSHENG PLASTIC PROD
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Application Number
TW114114153
Authority / Receiving Office
TW · TW
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-06-03
Filing Date
2025-04-15
Publication Date
2026-09-11
Estimated Expiration
2045-04-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing flat mop cleaning tools suffer from contamination of water in different cleaning zones, leading to poor user experience due to awkward usage sequences and inefficient water management.

Method used

A flat mop cleaning tool design with separate and adjacent cleaning zones, each with its own dedicated wringing and water flow channels, ensuring water from one zone does not contaminate the other, and featuring a smoother operation with rotatable components for efficient water management.

Benefits of technology

Prevents cross-contamination between cleaning zones, maintains water levels, and enhances user experience by simplifying the operation sequence, ensuring effective and clean cleaning processes.

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Abstract

A flat mop cleaning tool includes a flat mop and a mop bucket. The back of the flat mop head of the flat mop is provided with a wiping agent. The mop bucket includes a bucket body, which has a wringing area, a first cleaning area adjacent to the wringing area, and a second cleaning area adjacent to the wringing area. The flat mop head of the flat mop can be cleaned in the first cleaning area and / or the second cleaning area respectively. A wringing frame is provided on the bucket body above the wringing area. The wringing frame has a wringing opening and a squeezer that extends at least partially into the wringing opening. The squeezer includes a first squeezer and a second squeezer. The first squeezer is located on the side of the wringing area adjacent to the first cleaning area, and the second squeezer is located on the side of the wringing area adjacent to the second cleaning area. The wringing frame also has a first flow channel corresponding to the first squeezer and a second flow channel corresponding to the second squeezer.
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a squeezing flat mop cleaning tool. [Previous Technology]

[0002] CN 113925417 A discloses a method for using a cleaning tool, which includes a flat mop and a mop bucket. The flat mop includes a mop handle and a flat mop head movably connected to the mop handle, the flat mop head being provided with a wiping agent. In the wringing state, the flat mop head is parallel or substantially parallel to the mop board. The mop bucket has independent wringing areas, a primary cleaning area, and a secondary cleaning area, both of which contain water for cleaning. The mop bucket is also equipped with a squeezing device. When wringing, the flat mop moves up and down in the squeezing area, inserting into the squeezing device to squeeze water out of the wiping agent; during cleaning, the flat mop cleans in the primary and secondary cleaning areas; when mopping, the flat mop head rotates to the mopping position. After mopping, the wiping material on the flat mop head is relatively dry. The flat mop first performs a primary cleaning in the primary cleaning zone. After the primary cleaning, the wiping material carries the water contained within it to the secondary cleaning zone, where the flat mop performs a secondary cleaning. After the secondary cleaning, the wiping material carries the water contained within it to the wringing zone, thus keeping the water level in the secondary cleaning zone essentially constant. At this point, the amount of water carried out by the wiping material in the primary cleaning zone is reduced. After the secondary cleaning, the flat mop wrings out water in the wringing zone using the aforementioned squeezing device. Simultaneously, a water channel is provided, and the water squeezed out by the squeezing device flows back to the primary cleaning zone through the water channel, thus keeping the water level in the primary cleaning zone essentially constant. To achieve the above objectives, the wringing area, primary cleaning area, and secondary cleaning area are arranged side by side from left to right, with the primary cleaning area in the middle and the wringing area and secondary cleaning area on either side of the primary cleaning area. After the primary cleaning is completed in the middle, the flat mop is moved to the secondary cleaning area on one side for secondary cleaning. After the secondary cleaning is completed, the mop is moved across the primary cleaning area in the middle to the wringing area on the other side for wringing.

[0003] CN 113925417 A also has the following drawbacks: After mopping, the flat mop is washed in the primary cleaning zone, so the water in the primary cleaning zone is quite dirty. After the primary cleaning, the flat mop is not wrung out, but is directly moved to the secondary cleaning zone for a secondary cleaning. At this time, the wiping material carries the dirty water contained in the wiping material to the secondary cleaning zone, resulting in greater contamination of the water in the secondary cleaning zone.

[0004] In addition, CN 113925417 A describes the insertion sequence of a flat mop into the mop bucket as follows: first insert it into the middle primary cleaning zone, then move it to the secondary cleaning zone on one side of the primary cleaning zone, and then move it across the middle primary cleaning zone to the wringing zone on the other side of the primary cleaning zone. This requires jumping around and moving the flat mop, making the usage sequence awkward and resulting in a poor user experience. [Summary of the Invention]

[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of existing squeeze flat mop cleaning tools where the water in the two cleaning zones contaminates each other, the present invention provides a squeeze flat mop cleaning tool in which the water in the cleaning zones does not contaminate each other.

[0006] Furthermore, in addition to solving the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a squeezing flat mop cleaning tool that is smoother to use and provides a better user experience.

[0007] The technical solution of the present invention to solve its technical problem is:

[0008] A flat mop cleaning tool, comprising a flat mop and a mop bucket;

[0009] The flat mop includes a flat mop head, a mop handle rotatably connected to the front of the flat mop head, and a wiping material disposed on the back of the flat mop head. When wringing out water, the flat mop head rotates to a state parallel to the mop handle, and the mop handle is located on the outside of the front of the flat mop head.

[0010] The mop bucket includes a bucket body, a wringer, and a wringer.

[0011] The bucket has a squeezing area, a first cleaning area adjacent to the squeezing area and a second cleaning area adjacent to the squeezing area. The first cleaning area, the squeezing area and the second cleaning area are arranged side by side and are not connected to each other. The flat mop head of the flat mop can be cleaned in the first cleaning area and / or the second cleaning area respectively.

[0012] The wringer is mounted on the barrel above the wringer area, and the wringer has a wringer opening for inserting a flat mop.

[0013] The squeezer is disposed on the barrel or on the squeezing frame, and the squeezer extends at least partially into the squeezing port;

[0014] The extruder includes a first extruder and a second extruder, which are arranged opposite to each other. The first extruder is arranged on a first side of the water outlet adjacent to the first cleaning zone, and the second extruder is arranged on a second side of the water outlet adjacent to the second cleaning zone.

[0015] The dewatering frame is also provided with a support extending into the dewatering port, a first dewatering interlayer is formed between the support and the first extruder, and a second dewatering interlayer is formed between the support and the second extruder.

[0016] The dewatering rack is also provided with a first flow channel corresponding to the first extruder and a second flow channel corresponding to the second extruder;

[0017] The flat mop head of the flat mop is cleaned in the first cleaning area. After cleaning, the flat mop is inserted into the first wringing layer of the wringing port. The front of the flat mop head abuts against one side of the backrest and moves up and down to squeeze out water, thereby squeezing out water from the wiping object through the first squeezer. The squeezed water flows through the first flow channel to the first cleaning area; and / or the flat mop head of the flat mop is cleaned in the second cleaning area. After cleaning, the flat mop is inserted into the second wringing layer of the wringing port. The front of the flat mop head abuts against the other side of the backrest and moves up and down to squeeze out water, thereby squeezing out water from the wiping object through the second squeezer. The squeezed water flows through the second flow channel to the second cleaning area.

[0018] Further, the backrest consists of two pieces, which extend opposite each other from the front and rear sides of the squeezing nozzle into the squeezing nozzle. There is a gap between the ends of the two backrests extending into the squeezing nozzle, and the mop handle is located in the gap between the two backrests when squeezing water.

[0019] Furthermore, the two backrests are arranged symmetrically.

[0020] Furthermore, the support is provided with a rotatable wheel, so that the front of the flat mop head can rest against the wheel when wringing water.

[0021] Furthermore, the diameter of the wheel is greater than the thickness of the backrest, and the edge of the wheel protrudes from both sides of the backrest, so that when squeezing water, the back of the flat mop head can rest against the wheel edges on both sides of the backrest.

[0022] Further, a cleaning rack is provided on the bucket above the first cleaning area and / or the bucket above the second cleaning area. The cleaning rack has a cleaning port for inserting a flat mop and also includes a cleaner. The cleaner is provided on the bucket or on the cleaning rack. The cleaner extends at least partially into the cleaning port. When the flat mop head cleans in the first cleaning area and / or the second cleaning area, the flat mop head rotates to a state parallel to the mop handle. The flat mop is inserted into the cleaning port and enters the first or second cleaning area, moving up and down to clean the wiping object through the cleaner.

[0023] Further, the cleaner is located on the side of the cleaning port away from the first extruder or the second extruder.

[0024] Furthermore, a rotatable roller is provided on the cleaning rack on the other side of the cleaning port opposite to the cleaner, so that the front of the flat mop head can abut against the roller during cleaning.

[0025] Further, the cleaning port includes a first port for inserting the flat mop head and a second port for inserting the mop handle, wherein the width of the first port is adapted to the thickness of the flat mop head on which the wiping material is provided.

[0026] Furthermore, the thickness of the first squeezing layer and the second squeezing layer is adapted to the thickness of the flat mop head with the wiping material.

[0027] Further, the first flow channel and the second flow channel have an extension length, the first flow channel extends from the first side of the squeezing port toward the first cleaning area, and the second flow channel extends from the second side of the squeezing port toward the second cleaning area; or, the first flow channel and the second flow channel are flow channel openings formed on the squeezing rack.

[0028] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the first cleaning zone and the wringing zone are adjacent, and the second cleaning zone and the wringing zone are adjacent. The first cleaning zone and the second cleaning zone share a wringing zone. That is, after the flat mop head is cleaned in the first cleaning zone, it can be inserted into the wringing nozzle of the wringing frame above the wringing zone and moved up and down to wring out water. The squeezed water flows through the first flow channel to the first cleaning zone, which maintains the water level in the first cleaning zone and returns the squeezed water back to the first cleaning zone, thus preventing contamination of the water in the second cleaning zone. After the flat mop head is cleaned in the second cleaning zone, the flat mop head is inserted into the wringing nozzle and moves up and down in the wringing zone. It can be inserted into the wringing nozzle of the wringing frame above the wringing zone and moved up and down to wring out water. The squeezed water flows through the second flow channel to the second cleaning zone, which maintains the water level in the second cleaning zone and returns the squeezed water back to the second cleaning zone, thus preventing contamination of the water in the first cleaning zone.

Implementation Method

[0030] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0031] Referring to Figures 1-9, a flat mop cleaning tool includes a flat mop and a mop bucket.

[0032] The flat mop includes a flat mop head 5, a mop handle 6 rotatably connected to the front of the flat mop head 5, and a wiping material disposed on the back of the flat mop head 5. When wringing out water, the flat mop head 5 rotates to a state parallel to the mop handle 6. At this time, the mop handle 6 is located on the outside of the front of the flat mop head 5.

[0033] The mop bucket includes a bucket body 4, a wringer 7, and a squeezer.

[0034] The barrel body 4 has a squeezing area 3, a first cleaning area 1 adjacent to the squeezing area 3, and a second cleaning area 2 adjacent to the squeezing area 3, and the squeezing area 3, the first cleaning area 1, and the second cleaning area 2 are not connected to each other. The squeezing area 3, the first cleaning area 1, and the second cleaning area 2 are arranged side by side, with the first cleaning area 1 located on one side of the squeezing area 3 and the second cleaning area 2 located on the other side of the squeezing area 3. That is, the squeezing area 3, the first cleaning area 1, and the second cleaning area 2 are arranged side by side, with the squeezing area 3 in the middle, the first cleaning area 1 on one side of the squeezing area 3, and the second cleaning area 2 on the other side of the squeezing area 3 opposite to the first cleaning area 2.

[0035] The squeezing rack 7 is provided on the bucket above the squeezing area 3. The squeezing rack 7 has a squeezing port 8 for inserting a flat mop head parallel to the mop handle. The side of the squeezing port 8 adjacent to the first cleaning area 1 is the first side of the squeezing port, and the side of the squeezing port adjacent to the second cleaning area 2 is the second side of the squeezing port.

[0036] The squeezer is disposed on the wringer 7 or the barrel 4 (preferably on the wringer 7), and the squeezer extends at least partially into the wringer opening 8 to squeeze the wiping material on the flat mop head that extends into the wringer opening 8. The squeezer includes a first squeezer 9 and a second squeezer 10, which are disposed opposite to each other. The first squeezer 9 is located on the first side of the wringer opening 8, and the second squeezer 10 is located on the second side of the wringer opening 8.

[0037] The dewatering rack 7 is also provided with a first flow channel 11 corresponding to the first extruder 9 and a second flow channel 12 corresponding to the second extruder 10.

[0038] The flat mop head 5 of the flat mop can be cleaned in the first cleaning zone 1 and / or the second cleaning zone 2 respectively.

[0039] The flat mop head 5 of the flat mop is cleaned in the first cleaning zone 1. After cleaning, the flat mop is inserted into the wringer 8 and moves up and down in the wringer 3, thereby squeezing water from the wiping material through the first squeezer 9. The squeezed water flows through the first flow channel 11 to the first cleaning zone 1; and / or the flat mop head 6 of the flat mop is cleaned in the second cleaning zone 2. After cleaning, the flat mop is inserted into the wringer 8 and moves up and down in the wringer 3, thereby squeezing water from the wiping material through the second squeezer 10. The squeezed water flows through the second flow channel 12 to the second cleaning zone 2.

[0040] The above-mentioned cleaning methods for flat mop heads actually include the following three situations:

[0041] 1. After mopping the floor, the flat mop is only cleaned in the first cleaning area 1.

[0042] 2. After mopping the floor, the flat mop is only cleaned in the second cleaning area 2.

[0043] In the above two scenarios, the user can randomly choose to clean only in the first cleaning zone 1 or only in the second cleaning zone 2. After cleaning in the first cleaning zone 1, the water squeezed out during the wringing process returns to the first cleaning zone 1, and after cleaning in the second cleaning zone 2, the water squeezed out during the wringing process returns to the second cleaning zone 2. This maintains the water level in both cleaning zones and ensures that the water returned during wringing returns to the original cleaning zone, preventing contamination of the water in the other cleaning zone. A better cleaning method could be: first, clean the flat mop head 5 only in the first cleaning zone 1. Once the water in the first cleaning zone 1 becomes quite dirty, then choose to clean it only in the second cleaning zone 2. This ensures that the flat mop head is always cleaned in relatively clean water.

[0044] Third, after the flat mop finishes mopping, the flat mop head 5 first performs a cleaning in the first cleaning zone 1. After the first cleaning, the flat mop is inserted into the wringer 8 and moves up and down in the wringer zone 3, thereby squeezing the wiped surface with water through the first squeezer 9. The water squeezed out in the first squeezing flows through the first flow channel 11 to the first cleaning zone 1. Then, the flat mop head 5 performs a second cleaning in the second cleaning zone 2. After the second cleaning, the flat mop is inserted into the wringer 8 and moves up and down in the wringer zone, thereby squeezing the wiped surface with water through the second squeezer 10. The water squeezed out in the second squeezing flows through the second flow channel 12 to the second cleaning zone 2.

[0045] In this case, after mopping the floor, the flat mop is first cleaned in the first cleaning zone 1, wrung out, and then cleaned a second time in the second cleaning zone 2, and then wrung out again. Since the flat mop is first cleaned in the first cleaning zone 1 after mopping, the water in the first cleaning zone 1 is relatively dirty. The wiped items still contain some dirt after being cleaned and wrung out in the first cleaning zone 1. Therefore, after being cleaned in the first cleaning zone 1 and wrung out in the wringing zone 3, the flat mop head 5 enters the second cleaning zone 2 again for a second cleaning. Since the water in the second cleaning zone 2 is relatively clean, the wiped items will be cleaner after the second cleaning. Of course, the water squeezed out during the first cleaning returns to the first cleaning zone 1 through the first flow channel 11, and the water squeezed out during the second cleaning returns to the second cleaning zone 2 through the second flow channel 12. This ensures that the water in the two cleaning zones does not contaminate each other and that the water level in the two cleaning zones remains basically unchanged to facilitate cleaning.

[0046] The function of the first flow channel 11 is to allow the water squeezed out during the squeezing process to flow back to the first cleaning zone 1, and the function of the second flow channel 12 is to allow the water squeezed out during the squeezing process to flow back to the second cleaning zone 2. Therefore, the structure and shape of the first flow channel 11 and the second flow channel 12 are not limited, as long as the above purpose can be achieved. For example, the first flow channel and the second flow channel are flow outlets opened on the squeezing frame, and the water squeezed out during the squeezing process is sprayed into the first cleaning zone and the second cleaning zone respectively through the two flow outlets. In one embodiment, the first flow channel 11 and the second flow channel 12 have an extension length. The first flow channel 11 extends outward from the first side of the squeezing port 8, that is, into the first cleaning zone, and the second flow channel 12 extends outward from the second side of the squeezing port 8, that is, into the second cleaning zone. This first flow channel 11 and the second flow channel 12 with an extension length can receive the squeezed water, thus better realizing the diversion function.

[0047] In one embodiment, the wringer 7 is further provided with a backrest 13 extending into the wringer opening 8, and a first wringer interlayer 14 is formed between the backrest 13 and the first squeezer 9. When wringing, the flat mop is inserted into the first wringer interlayer 14, and the front of the flat mop head 5 can rest against one side of the backrest 13 during the up-and-down movement of the flat mop, thereby making the up-and-down movement of the flat mop more stable and smooth; a second wringer interlayer 15 is formed between the backrest 13 and the second squeezer 10, and when wringing, the flat mop is inserted into the second wringer interlayer 15, and the front of the flat mop head 5 can rest against the other side of the backrest 13 during the up-and-down movement of the flat mop, thereby making the up-and-down movement of the flat mop more stable and smooth. The thickness of the first wringing layer 14 is adapted to the thickness of the flat mop head 5 with the wiping material to enhance the wringing effect. The thickness of the second wringing layer 15 is adapted to the thickness of the flat mop head 5 with the wiping material to enhance the wringing effect. A preferred embodiment is that the backrest 13 consists of two pieces, which extend opposite each other from the front and rear sides of the wringing port 8 into the wringing port 8, respectively. There is a gap between the ends of the two backrests extending into the wringing port. The two backrests 13 are preferably symmetrically arranged, and the mop handle 6 is located in the gap between the two backrests 13 during wringing.

[0048] In one embodiment, the backrest 13 is provided with a rotatable wheel 16, so that the front of the flat mop head 5 can rest on the wheel 16 when squeezing water, making the flat mop move up and down to squeeze water more smoothly. Of course, the wheel itself can also form a backrest, that is, the wheel is set in the squeezing port 8 to form a backrest.

[0049] In one embodiment, the diameter of the wheel 16 is greater than the thickness of the backrest 13, and the edge of the wheel 16 protrudes from both sides of the backrest 13. When wringing water, the front of the flat mop head 5 can rest against the wheel edges on both sides of the backrest 13. This structure can reduce the number of wheels and simplify assembly.

[0050] When the flat mop head 5 is cleaned in the primary cleaning zone 1 and / or the secondary cleaning zone 2, it can be cleaned by soaking, shaking and rinsing. In one embodiment, in order to achieve a better cleaning effect, a cleaning rack 17 is provided on the bucket above the first cleaning zone 1 and / or the bucket above the second cleaning zone 2. The cleaning rack 17 has a cleaning port 18 for inserting a flat mop head and a mop handle parallel to each other. It also includes a cleaner 19 provided on the bucket or the cleaning rack. The cleaner 19 extends at least partially into the cleaning port 18. When the flat mop head is cleaning in the first cleaning zone 1 and / or the second cleaning zone 2, the flat mop head 5 rotates to a state parallel to the mop handle 6. The flat mop is inserted into the cleaning port 18 and moves up and down in the first cleaning zone 1 or the second cleaning zone 2 to clean the wiping object through the cleaner 19. The cleaner 19 can be a scraper, a toothed rack, a brush, etc.

[0051] In one embodiment, the washer 19 is located on the side of the cleaning port 18 away from the first squeezer 9 or the second squeezer 10. The advantages of this arrangement are: First, when cleaning the object in the first cleaning zone 1, the object must face the washer 19. Similarly, when squeezing water in the wringing zone 3 after cleaning, the object must also face the first squeezer 9. Since the washer 19 is located on the side of the cleaning port away from the first squeezer 9, after cleaning in the first cleaning zone 1, the flat mop can be directly moved to the wringing zone 3 without needing to rotate the flat mop 180° to face the first squeezer 9, making the operation simpler and more convenient. The wringing operation after cleaning in the second cleaning zone 2 is similar. 2. When the flat mop head performs a first cleaning in the first cleaning zone 1 and a second cleaning in the second cleaning zone 2, after the first cleaning, the mop head faces the cleaner 19 and the first squeezer 9 in the first cleaning zone 1, and faces away from the cleaner 19 and the second squeezer 10 in the second cleaning zone 2. Therefore, the operator can easily understand that after the first cleaning, the first squeezer 9 should be used to squeeze out the water, not the second squeezer 10. This prevents the mistaken operation of squeezing out the water from the second squeezer 10 after the first cleaning, and prevents the dirty water in the first cleaning zone 1 from flowing into the second cleaning zone 2. The squeezing operation after cleaning in the second cleaning zone 2 is the same.

[0052] In one embodiment, the cleaning port 18 includes a first port for inserting the flat mop head 5 and a second port for inserting the mop handle 6. The width of the first port is adapted to the thickness of the flat mop head 5 with the wiping material, so as to realize the squeezing and cleaning of the wiping material by the cleaner 19.

[0053] In one embodiment, the cleaning port 18 is provided with a rotatable roller 20 on the other side opposite to the cleaner 19. During cleaning, the front of the flat mop head 5 can abut against the roller 20, making the flat mop move up and down more smoothly when cleaning.

[0054] In one embodiment, the washing rack 17 and the wringing rack 7 are an integral structure, which is simpler and more compact.

[0055] In one embodiment, the water squeezing rack 7 and the washing rack 17 are covered with a decorative plate 21. The decorative plate 21 serves a decorative function while also protecting the squeezer and the washer. It also prevents water from splashing outward when the squeezer squeezes water or when the washer cleans the wiping object.

[0056] In the embodiments shown in Figures 2-9, the squeezing area 3, the first cleaning area 1, and the second cleaning area 2 are arranged side by side, with the squeezing area 3 in the middle, the first cleaning area 1 on one side of the squeezing area 3, and the second cleaning area 2 on the other side of the squeezing area 3. The concept of the present invention is that the first cleaning area 1 adjacent to the squeezing area 3 and the second cleaning area 2 adjacent to the squeezing area 3 share a single squeezing area. After the flat mop head is cleaned in the first cleaning area 1 and the second cleaning area 2, it is squeezed dry by the corresponding first squeezer 9 and the second squeezer, respectively. The water squeezed out during squeezing flows back to the first cleaning area 1 and the second cleaning area 2 through the first flow channel 11 corresponding to the first squeezer 9 and the second flow channel 12 corresponding to the second squeezer, respectively. Therefore, based on this inventive concept, the arrangement of the squeezing area 3, the first cleaning area 1, and the second cleaning area 2 can also be in other ways.

[0057] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0058] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0029] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the flat mop. Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the mop bucket. Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the mop bucket after removing the decorative panel. Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the mop bucket after removing the decorative panel, the first squeezer, and the second squeezer. Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the bucket body. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the mop bucket. Figure 7 is a partial enlarged view of part A in Figure 6. Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the flat mop being wrung out in the wringing area after cleaning in the first cleaning zone. Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the flat mop being wrung out in the wringing area after cleaning in the second cleaning zone.

Claims

1. A flat mop cleaning tool, comprising a flat mop and a mop bucket; wherein the flat mop includes a flat mop head, a mop handle rotatably connected to the front of the flat mop head, and a wiping agent disposed on the back of the flat mop head; when wringing out water, the flat mop head rotates to a state parallel to the mop handle, the mop handle being located outside the front of the flat mop head and the length direction of the flat mop head being consistent with the direction of the mop handle; the mop bucket includes a bucket body, a wringing frame, and a squeezer; the bucket body has a wringing area, a first cleaning area adjacent to the wringing area, and a second cleaning area adjacent to the wringing area; the first cleaning area, the wringing area, and the second cleaning area are arranged side by side and are not interconnected; the flat mop head of the flat mop can be cleaned in the first cleaning area and / or the second cleaning area respectively; the wringing frame is disposed on the bucket body above the wringing area, and the wringing frame has a wringing port for inserting the flat mop. The squeezer is disposed on the barrel body or on the squeezing frame, and the squeezer extends at least partially into the squeezing port; wherein... The extruder includes a first extruder and a second extruder, which are disposed opposite to each other. The first extruder is disposed on a first side of the water-squeezing port adjacent to the first cleaning zone, and the second extruder is disposed on a second side of the water-squeezing port adjacent to the second cleaning zone. The water-squeezing frame is also provided with a support extending into the water-squeezing port, forming a first water-squeezing interlayer between the support and the first extruder, and a second water-squeezing interlayer between the support and the second extruder. The water-squeezing frame is also provided with a first flow channel corresponding to the first extruder and a second flow channel corresponding to the second extruder. The flat mop head of the flat mop is cleaned in the first cleaning area. After cleaning, the flat mop is inserted into the first wringing layer of the wringing port. The front of the flat mop head abuts against one side of the backrest and moves up and down to squeeze out water, thereby squeezing out water from the wiping object through the first squeezer. The squeezed water flows through the first flow channel to the first cleaning area. And / or the flat mop head of the flat mop is cleaned in the second cleaning area. After cleaning, the flat mop is inserted into the second wringing layer of the wringing port. The front of the flat mop head can abut against the other side of the backrest and move up and down to squeeze out water, thereby squeezing out water from the wiping object through the second squeezer. The squeezed water flows through the second flow channel to the second cleaning area.

2. The flat mop cleaning tool as described in claim 1, wherein: The backrest consists of two pieces, which extend opposite each other from the front and rear sides of the squeezing nozzle into the nozzle. There is a gap between the ends of the two backrests extending into the nozzle, and the mop handle is located in the gap between the two backrests when squeezing water.

3. The flat mop cleaning tool as described in claim 2, wherein: The two backrests are arranged symmetrically.

4. The flat mop cleaning tool as described in claim 2 or 3, wherein: The support is equipped with rotatable wheels, and the front of the flat mop head can rest against the wheels when wringing water.

5. The flat mop cleaning tool as described in claim 4, wherein: The diameter of the wheel is greater than the thickness of the backrest, and the edge of the wheel protrudes from both sides of the backrest. When wringing water, the back of the flat mop head can rest against the wheel edges on both sides of the backrest.

6. The flat mop cleaning tool as described in claim 1, wherein: A cleaning rack is provided on the bucket above the first cleaning zone and / or the bucket above the second cleaning zone. The cleaning rack has a cleaning port for inserting a flat mop and also includes a cleaner. The cleaner is located on the bucket or on the cleaning rack and at least partially extends into the cleaning port. When the flat mop head cleans in the first and / or second cleaning zones, the flat mop head rotates to a state parallel to the mop handle. The flat mop is inserted into the cleaning port and moves up and down in the first or second cleaning zone to clean the object being wiped by the cleaner.

7. The flat mop cleaning tool as described in claim 6, wherein: The cleaner is located on the side of the cleaning port away from the first extruder or the second extruder.

8. The flat mop cleaning tool as described in claim 6, wherein: On the other side of the cleaning port opposite the cleaner, there is a rotatable roller on the cleaning rack, so that the front of the flat mop head can rest against the roller during cleaning.

9. The flat mop cleaning tool as described in claim 6, wherein: The cleaning port includes a first port for inserting the flat mop head and a second port for inserting the mop handle. The width of the first port is adapted to the thickness of the flat mop head on which the wiping material is placed.

10. The flat mop cleaning tool as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The thickness of the first and second squeezing layers is adapted to the thickness of the flat mop head with the wiping material.

11. The flat mop cleaning tool as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The first flow channel and the second flow channel have an extension length, the first flow channel extending from a first side of the squeezing port toward the first cleaning area, and the second flow channel extending from a second side of the squeezing port toward the second cleaning area; or, the first flow channel and the second flow channel are flow channel openings formed on the squeezing frame.

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