Mop Bucket with Integrated Squeezing Roller for Flat Mop Cleaning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mop bucket designs fail to effectively integrate cleaning and squeezing functions for flat mops, leading to inconvenient and labor-intensive operations.
Innovation Solution
A mop bucket with a dual-function design that includes a bucket body with separate cleaning and squeezing water sections, equipped with a squeezing device that can be switched between the two sections, featuring a squeezer mechanism to press against the mop head and wring out water while minimizing contact with the bucket bottom, and a cleaning device for scraping the mop head.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a foot-operated squeezing device with a squeezing basket and pedal is used, then squeezing function is achieved, but the structure becomes complicated and operation becomes inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the squeezing function from the complex foot-operated pedal mechanism and integrates it directly into the mop bucket structure. The squeezing device comprises a squeezing roller that rotates within the bucket, eliminating the need for separate pedals and baskets while maintaining the squeezing function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the cleaning and squeezing functions into a single integrated mop bucket system. The squeezing roller is positioned within the same bucket structure that holds cleaning solution, combining what were previously separate operations into one unified device.
2Ease of operation
If a hand-operated rotary mop rod with bendable mop plate is used, then squeezing function is achieved, but the structure becomes complicated and cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the complex bendable mop plate structure from the hand-operated rotary mop rod and replaces it with a simple linear insertion mechanism. The mop head is inserted directly into the bucket and squeezed by the rotating roller without requiring bending or complex articulation.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of having the mop head actively engage with a complex rotary mechanism, the patent inverts the approach by having the mop head passively inserted while the squeezing roller actively rotates against it. This simplifies the mop head structure while maintaining squeezing effectiveness.
3Ease of operation
If manual pushing and squeezing with a squeezing mechanism on the mop rod is used, then squeezing function is achieved, but the operation becomes strenuous and user experience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs rotational motion of the squeezing roller within the bucket to create a dynamic squeezing action. The roller rotates to press the mop head against the bucket wall and then releases, creating a rhythmic mechanical action that is less strenuous than continuous manual pushing while maintaining high squeezing effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating squeezing roller automatically performs the squeezing action as the user simply inserts and removes the mop head. The system serves itself by using the rotation mechanism to provide the squeezing force without requiring the user to manually push or pull the mop through a complex mechanism.
4Adaptability or versatility
If cleaning and squeezing functions are separated into different devices, then each function can be optimized, but the overall system becomes complicated and less convenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the mop bucket to serve multiple functions: it holds cleaning solution for wet cleaning, contains a rotating squeezing roller for wringing mop heads, and provides structural support for both operations. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate cleaning and squeezing devices while maintaining optimization of each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the cleaning solution reservoir and squeezing mechanism into a single integrated bucket structure. The squeezing roller is positioned within the same bucket that holds cleaning solution, allowing seamless transition between cleaning and squeezing operations without requiring separate devices.
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 design allows for efficient and labor-saving cleaning and squeezing of flat mops, reducing user effort and improving the overall cleaning experience by enabling simultaneous cleaning and wringing operations without the need for additional mechanisms on the mop.
Implementation Method 1
the squeezing device presses against the wiper on the mop head and scrapes the wiper on the mop head
Data Source
AI summary
A mop bucket for cleaning and squeezing a flat mop, comprises a bucket body and a squeezing device disposed inside the bucket body; wherein, the bucket body has a squeezing water section and a cleaning section, which are respectively at two different positions when used; when the mop head of the flat mop is removably inserted into the squeezing device, the squeezing device presses against the wiper on the mop head and scrapes the wiper on the mop head. The present invention also discloses a cleaning tool set. The mop bucket of the present invention can clean and squeeze a wiper on the flat mop by integrating both functions of cleaning and squeezing together, provide better cleaning and squeezing effects, and realize a convenient and labor-saving squeezing operation and pleasurable user experience.