Bucket with Integrated Wringing Device Seat for Stable Mop Operation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wrap systems with buckets and wringing devices often require complex fixation methods and lack stability, making them difficult to use effectively.

Innovation Solution

A wrap system comprising a bucket with a seat for the wringing device on its side walls, featuring a funnel-shaped wringing device with narrowing U-shaped indentations for enhanced stability and ease of use.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If complex fixation methods are used to attach the wringing device to the bucket, then the stability of the attachment is improved, but the device complexity and ease of assembly deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestability of attachmentVSAvoidcomplexity of fixation method

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The wringing device is merged with the bucket by forming the seat directly on the bucket body, creating an integrated structure. The U-shaped indentations are formed as integral features of the bucket, eliminating separate fixation components and simplifying the overall device while maintaining stable attachment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The bucket serves multiple functions: it acts as both a container and a mounting structure for the wringing device. The seat formed on the bucket body provides both structural support and attachment functionality, reducing the need for separate fixation mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If a heavy bucket structure is used to ensure stability, then the stability of the system is improved, but the weight of the bucket increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestability of systemVSAvoidweight of bucket

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSWeight of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The bucket structure is segmented into functional zones: the main body for containment and the U-shaped indentations for mounting. This segmentation allows the bucket to achieve stability through strategic structural features rather than increasing overall mass, maintaining lightness while ensuring stability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Ease of operation

If the wringing device protrudes laterally beyond the bucket rim, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity and space requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of wringing operationVSAvoidspatial configuration complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The wringing device is positioned within the vertical dimension of the bucket rather than extending laterally. The seat is formed within the bucket rim, allowing the wringing device to operate in the vertical space above the bucket opening, eliminating lateral protrusion while maintaining operational accessibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentEP3967205B1Bucket with wringing device attached to the bucket

Publication Date: 2025.05.07 EYCO DIREKT ANSTALT

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AI summary

The invention relates to a bucket (231) with a wringing device (201) that can be placed on the bucket (231), wherein a seat for receiving the wringing device is formed on the bucket (231). The bucket is characterized in that the seat for the wringing device is formed on two opposing side walls and within the bucket rim (241).