Bucket lid with time dial

Abstract

The utility model relates to devices for cleaning floors, and specifically to a bucket that can be used in conjunction with a mop having a replaceable head, for cleaning using the bucket and mop, where the latter, more specifically, is moistened in the bucket. The technical result is achieved in that a mop bucket comprises a lid having a mounting platform with a hole, said mounting platform having a time dial mounted thereon which comprises a base with markings and a cover with a display, the markings and the display being situated in the upper part of the time dial, and the base of the time dial having a hole that is coaxial with the hole in the mounting platform, wherein the cover of the time dial is connected to the mounting platform on the lid of the bucket, and the base of the time dial is rotatable. The result is that of allowing more efficient mop head replacement.

Description

[0001] BUCKET LID WITH TIME INDICATOR

[0002] Field of technology

[0003] The utility model relates to devices for cleaning floors, namely, to a bucket used in a set with a mop, including an attachment, for cleaning using a bucket and a mop, which, in particular, is wetted in the bucket.

[0004] State of the art

[0005] The prior art contains a large number of different mop buckets, including various handy devices for cleaning debris from the mop, wringing it out, etc., for example, in patents [WO2015109990A1, published.

[0006] 30.07.2015, CN108209782B, published 26.09.2023, CN219940531U, published 03.11.2023, CN216907897U, published 08.07.2022, RU2690101C1, published 30.05.2019].

[0007] The problem with all known analogs is that the user of such buckets spends a significant amount of time replacing the mop head in a timely manner, which is caused by the need to regularly check its condition.

[0008] Revealing the essence

[0009] The technical problem solved by the claimed utility model is the elimination of the shortcomings of analogues.

[0010] The objective of the claimed utility model is to create a mop bucket that would allow the user to reduce the time spent on replacing the mop head.

[0011] The technical result of the claimed utility model is the creation of a mop bucket that reduces the user's time spent replacing its nozzle.

[0012] The said technical result is achieved in that the mop bucket contains a lid with a landing platform including an opening on which a time indicator is mounted, comprising a base with an indication and a lid with a pointer, wherein the indication and the pointer are located in the upper part of the time indicator, the base of the time indicator contains an opening located coaxially with the opening of the landing platform, wherein the lid of the time indicator is connected to the landing platform of the bucket lid, and the base of the time indicator is made with the possibility of rotation.

[0013] In particular, the lid is connected to the bucket by a detachable connection, for example, using latches, rivets, etc.

[0014] Specifically, the landing pad is either integral with the bucket lid or rigidly connected to it via a detachable or permanent joint. Specifically, the time indicator base additionally contains notches, which may be located on the side surface of the base, on the side and top surface of the base, or on the side and inner surface of the base. The notches may be indentations or protrusions.

[0015] In particular, the depth and width of the notches is 0.4-7 mm, and the angle between them is in the range of 20-30 degrees.

[0016] In particular, the time indicator can be made in various geometric shapes, for example, round, oval, in the form of an elongated circle, etc.

[0017] Specifically, the time indicator may be in the form of letters and / or numbers, and may feature protrusions and / or indentations representing the time, such as the date and / or month, to remind and inform the user when to change the mop head. The indicator may also be in the form of stickers affixed to the base of the time indicator.

[0018] It should be taken into account that, in this application, the date is a measure of time displayed on the time indicator.

[0019] In particular, the pointer is made in the form of a hole in the time indicator cover or in the form of an arrow.

[0020] In particular, the cover of the time indicator is designed to cover the area of ​​its base, either equal to it, or be smaller in area.

[0021] In particular, the cover of the time indicator is connected to the seat of the bucket cover by a detachable or non-detachable connection.

[0022] In particular, the time indicator cover is connected to the seat of the bucket cover directly or indirectly, for example, through additional spacers, brackets, connecting elements, etc.

[0023] In particular, in the present application, soldering, gluing, etc. are applicable as a permanent connection, while a bolted connection, a screw connection, a riveted connection, a connection using a pin with clamps, and many others are applicable as a detachable connection.

[0024] In particular, the lid of the bucket contains more than one time indicator, for example, one with an indication in the form of numbers, a second with an indication in the form of months, and, if necessary, another one with an indication in the form of counting years or counting hours.

[0025] Brief description of the drawings.

[0026] Fig. 1 shows a view of the bucket.

[0027] Fig. 2 shows an exploded view of the time indicator on the bucket lid. Fig. 3 shows a sectional view of the time indicator.

[0028] Fig. 4 shows a cross-section of the bucket.

[0029] The following are indicated on the figures: 1 - cover; 2 - landing platform; 3 - hole; 4 - time indicator; 5 - base; 6 - indication; 7 - cover; 8 - pointer; 9 - hole; 10 - notches; 11 - rinsing section; 12 - spin section; 13 - wall; 14 - handle; 15 - cleaner; 16 - spin element.

[0030] Implementation of the utility model

[0031] A mop bucket (Fig. 1-3) comprises a cover 1 with a landing platform 2 including an opening 3 on which a time indicator 4 is mounted, comprising a base 5 with an indication 6 and a cover 7 with an indicator 8, wherein the indication 6 and the indicator 8 are located in the upper part of the time indicator 4, the base 5 of the time indicator 4 comprises an opening 9 located coaxially with the opening 3 of the landing platform 2, wherein the cover 7 of the time indicator 4 is connected to the landing platform 2 of the bucket cover, and the base 5 of the time indicator 4 is made with the possibility of rotation.

[0032] Time indicator 4 may be designed in various geometric shapes, such as round, oval, elongated, etc. Display 6 of time indicator 4 may be in the form of letters and / or numbers and comprise projections and / or recesses representing the time, such as the date and / or month, and serve to remind and inform the user when to change the mop head. Display 6 may also be stickers affixed to the base of time indicator 4. In this embodiment, the user can independently select the desired display 6 values ​​that best evoke associations with changing the mop head.

[0033] The bucket's time indicator 4 allows the user to reduce the time it takes to change the mop head, eliminating the need to regularly inspect the mop head to determine when it needs to be replaced. Head manufacturers specify their service life; with the bucket design described above, the specified service life is set on the bucket using the time indicator 4.

[0034] The landing platform 2 can be made integral with the lid 1 of the bucket or rigidly connected to it by a detachable or non-detachable connection.

[0035] The base 5 of the time indicator 4 may additionally comprise notches 10, which may be located on the side surface of the base 5, or on the side and top surface of the base 5, or on the side and inner surface of the base 5. The notches 10 may be indentations or projections, in particular, with a depth and width of 0.4-7 mm, and the angle between them may be in the range of 20-30 degrees. The presence of the notches may further reduce the user's time required to replace the mop head, as they allow the user to more quickly engage the time indicator 4 to set the desired time for replacing the mop head.

[0036] The indicator 8 can be implemented in the form of an opening in the cover 7 of the time indicator 4 or in the form of an arrow, its main task will be to indicate the set time.

[0037] The cover 7 of the time indicator 4 may be configured to overlap the area of ​​its base 5, be equal to it, or be smaller in area. The cover 7 of the time indicator 4 is connected to the seat 2 of the lid 1 of the bucket by a detachable or permanent connection, wherein the connection may be implemented either directly or indirectly, for example, through additional spacers, brackets, connecting elements, etc.

[0038] In the present application, soldering, gluing, etc. are applicable as permanent connections, while detachable connections may include, for example, a bolted connection, a screwed connection, a riveted connection, a connection using a pin with clamps, and many others.

[0039] A handle 14 is mounted on the lid 1 of the bucket (Fig. 1, 4), which is designed to rotate in the lid 1 and is shifted by the place of attachment to the lid 1 from the central part to the rinsing section 4.

[0040] The bucket comprises a rinsing section 11 and a wringing section 12 separated by a wall 13, wherein the rinsing section 11 is configured to be filled with water no more than 2.6 liters, and the weight of the bucket with water in the rinsing section 11 is configured to be no more than 2.8 kg. A mop cleaner 15, which may be a brush with tufts, is mounted above the rinsing section 11 in the lid 1, and a wringing element 16, which may be a plate configured to rotate, is mounted above the wringing section 12 in the lid 1. The fastening of the cleaner 15 and the wringing element 16 can be implemented to the lid 1 of the bucket by a detachable connection, for example, by installation in a bracket.

[0041] The design of the water bucket in the rinse section (4) with a maximum weight of 4 allows it to be used by children without any problems. For the same reason, the bucket is designed without drainage holes to prevent children from dumping the water and bucket anywhere in the house. The time indicator (4) allows children to track the required time for replacing the mop head, the wringer (9) allows for wringing the mop head, and the cleaner (8) allows children to clean the mop head before cleaning. Thus, the designed bucket can fully serve as a children's bucket, as every detail is thoughtfully designed to simplify use and speed up the learning curve for children.

[0042] The device operates as follows. When installing a new mop head, taking into account the manufacturer's recommended service life, the user sets the time indicator 4, located on the top of the bucket lid 1, to the time (date and / or month) at which it is preferable to replace the previously installed mop head. The time is set by rotating the base 5 of the time indicator 4 so that the pointer 8 of the lid 7 points to the selected indicator 6 of the base 5. Once the desired indicator 6 is set, the user no longer needs to regularly inspect the mop head for replacement or remember this information.Since lid 1 is located at the top of the bucket, just like time indicator 4, whose indicator 6 and pointer 8 are also located at the top, pointer 8 focuses the user's attention on the specific indicator 6 of time indicator 4 selected by the user for replacing the mop head. During further use of the bucket with the mop, a quick glance at time indicator 4 will suffice to determine whether the mop head needs replacing. This quick glance can be performed, for example, when filling the bucket with water, which will not take up any time at all. When the selected indicator 6 of time indicator 4 is reached, the user replaces the mop head and sets the next indicator 6 of time indicator 4 on the bucket for replacement.

[0043] A mop bucket has been revised, which contains a cover 1 with a landing platform 2, including an opening 3, on which a time indicator 4 is mounted, containing a base 5 with an indication 6 in the form of a letter designation of the month and a cover 7 with an indicator 8, made in the form of an opening, into which the value of the indication 6 of the base 5 is placed, wherein the indication 6 and the indicator 8 are located in the upper part of the time indicator 4, the base 5 of the time indicator 4 contains an opening 9, located coaxially with the opening 3 of the landing platform 2, wherein the cover 7 of the time indicator 4 is connected to the landing platform 2 of the bucket cover by a bolted connection, and the base 5 of the time indicator 4 is made with the possibility of rotation.

[0044] A mop bucket was revised, repeating the previous example, with the exception that the pointer was made in the form of an arrow pointing to the value of the indicator 6 of the base 5, the cover 7 of the time indicator 4 contained an internal thread, and its connection with the support platform 2 of the cover was realized by means of a screw screwed into the thread of the cover 7.

[0045] A mop bucket (Fig. 3) was revised, repeating the first example, with the exception that the support platform was made integral with the lid and contained a bracket protruding above its surface, made integral with it and located around the opening 3, the time indicator 4 was installed on the support platform 2 of the lid so that the bracket of the support platform 2 was located between the walls of the base 5 of the time indicator 4 in the opening 9, the indication 6 was made in the form of a numerical designation, within the numbers of the month, and the lid 7 contained a connecting element installed between the walls of the bracket of the support platform, and containing a thread inside itself, by means of which and a screw the connection of the lid 7 and the support platform 2 was realized.

[0046] The mop bucket (Fig. 3) was revised, repeating the second example, except that the cover 7 of the time indicator contained an opening coaxial with the opening of the support platform 2 of the cover 1, and the cover was connected to the support platform 2 by means of a bolt and nut.

[0047] The mop bucket (Fig. 3) was revised, repeating the third example, except that the cover 7 was glued to the bracket of the support platform 2.

[0048] According to research, the use of the implemented mop bucket design allows the user to reduce the time it takes to change the mop head by six times. This time reduction is due to the fact that a typical mop head check takes an average of 30 seconds. With a mop bucket with a time indicator, this procedure takes no more than 5 seconds. In the best-case scenario, when performed simultaneously with another process, it takes no time at all, as a quick glance at the lid of the bucket with the indicator is sufficient.

[0049] Thus, the stated technical solution ensures the creation of a mop bucket that allows the user to reduce the time spent on replacing the mop head.

Claims

FORMULA OF A UTILITY MODEL 1. A bucket lid with a time indicator, containing a landing pad including an opening on which a time indicator is mounted, containing a base with an indication and a cover with a pointer, wherein the indication and the pointer are located in the upper part of the time indicator, the base of the time indicator contains an opening located coaxially with the opening of the landing pad, wherein the cover of the time indicator is connected to the landing pad of the bucket lid, and the base of the time indicator is made with the possibility of rotation.

2. A bucket lid according to item 1, characterized in that the landing platform is made integral with the bucket lid or is connected to it by a detachable or non-detachable joint.

3. The bucket lid according to item 1, characterized in that the base of the time indicator additionally contains notches.

4. The bucket lid according to item 3, characterized in that the notches are located on the side surface of the base.

5. A bucket lid according to paragraph 3 or paragraph 4, characterized in that the notches are made in the form of indentations or in the form of protrusions.

6. A bucket lid according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the indication is made in the form of a letter and / or numerical designation.

7. The bucket lid according to item 1, characterized in that the indicator is made in the form of an opening in the time indicator lid.

8. A bucket lid according to item 1, characterized in that the indicator is made in the form of an arrow.

9. The bucket lid according to item 1, characterized in that the time indicator lid is connected to the seat of the bucket lid by a detachable or non-detachable connection.

10. The bucket lid according to item 1, characterized in that the time indicator lid is connected to the seat of the bucket lid directly or indirectly.

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