Folding Mop Plate Wringing for Low Residual Moisture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mop wringer devices have a low pressure per unit of surface area, resulting in high residual moisture in the mop cover, which is undesirable for cleaning sensitive floors.
Innovation Solution
The mop plate features a connection element that engages with a wringer device, allowing for efficient force transfer and compression of the mop cover, reducing residual moisture through a lever arrangement and funnel-shaped wringer design, enabling effective wringing without direct contact.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If force is applied via the handle through the hinge, then the structure is simple, but the force transfer is insufficient and the handle may tip out
Solution Approach 1:
The connection element is extracted from the handle-hinge assembly and relocated directly to the mop plate. This allows force to be applied directly at the compression point rather than being transmitted through the handle-hinge mechanism, eliminating the tipping risk and improving force transfer efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection element acts as an intermediary between the wringer device and the mop plate, providing a dedicated interface for force transfer. This mediator enables direct mechanical coupling without relying on the handle-hinge assembly, ensuring reliable force transmission.
2Stress or pressure
If a traditional wringer device is used, then the device is simple, but the pressure per unit surface area is low resulting in high residual moisture
Solution Approach 1:
The wringer device incorporates a pressure lever that concentrates compressive force onto a small contact area of the mop plate through the connection element. This local concentration of force creates high pressure per unit surface area at the compression point, effectively reducing residual moisture without requiring complex multi-point compression mechanisms.
3Ease of operation
If the mop plate is rigid, then the structure is simple, but the mop cover cannot be separated for efficient wringing
Solution Approach 1:
The mop plate is segmented into multiple sections that can fold relative to each other. This segmentation allows the mop plate to change its configuration - remaining rigid during normal use but folding to separate the mop cover for efficient wringing in the funnel-shaped wringer device, combining structural integrity with operational flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The mop plate transitions from a static rigid structure to a dynamic structure with folding capability. This dynamic characteristic enables the mop plate to adapt its shape during the wringing process, allowing the mop cover to be partially separated and positioned for optimal compression in the wringer device.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enables efficient wringing with minimal residual moisture, making it suitable for professional use and ensuring effective cleaning of sensitive floors.
Implementation Method 1
The connection device, which is arranged directly on the mop plate, enables reliable transfer of the forces necessary for wringing out the mop cover. Through the engagement of the connection element of the wringer device directly on the mop plate, reliable wringing takes place
Implementation Method 2
the wringer device has a funnel-shaped wringer shaft, in which the mop cover, with the mop plate sections in an essentially vertical position, partially separated from said sections and hanging downward, can be inserted from above and squeezed out by actuating the wringer device
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a mop (1) comprising a mop-head plate (2) for a mop cover (3). The mop-head plate (2) comprises a first connector (4), which can be connected to at least one second connector (5) of a wringer device (6) in order to wring out the mop cover (3). The invention also relates to a wringer device (6) for a mop (1) comprising a mop-head plate (2) for a mop cover (3), said plate having two folding mop-head plate parts (7, 8). Said wringer device (6) comprises a funnel-shaped wringer compartment (22). The mop cover (3) can be introduced into said compartment from above and compressed by actuating the wringer device, when the mop-head plate parts (7, 8) are in an essentially vertical position and said cover is partially detached and suspended from said parts. The opposing transversal surfaces (10, 11) of the mop-head plate parts (7, 8) form compression surfaces. The wringer device (6) comprises a lever unit (23) with the second connector (5), said lever unit consisting of an actuating lever (24) and a pressure lever (25) that is connected to the actuating lever (24). The pressure lever (25) forms the second connector (5) and can be connected to the first connector (4).