Mop Cover with Elastic Insertion Opening for Rigid Plate Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mop covers are complex and costly to manufacture, and do not easily accommodate rigid mop plates without foldable or movable elements, making them difficult to assemble and disassemble efficiently.
Innovation Solution
The mop cover design features trapezoidal layers that expand longitudinally for mop plate insertion and then shorten, with elastic connections at transverse edges to form a secure pocket, and a discharge device for easy removal without touching the cover, allowing for cost-effective production and improved cleaning efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the mop plate is designed to be rigid without foldable or movable elements, then manufacturing cost is reduced and structure is simplified, but insertion into the mop cover becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The mop cover layers are designed with elastic deformability, allowing them to dynamically change shape during insertion. The layers can be stretched to increase the insertion opening longitudinal extension for easy mop plate insertion, then automatically return to their original shape to secure the rigid mop plate without requiring foldable or movable elements in the mop plate itself.
2Ease of operation
If the insertion opening longitudinal extension is increased for easy mop plate insertion, then ease of operation improves, but the mop cover structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The longitudinal extension of the insertion opening is changed as needed. During insertion, the layers are stretched to increase the longitudinal extension of the insertion opening, allowing easy insertion of rigid mop plates. After insertion, the layers return to their original state, maintaining a compact and simple structure without requiring complex mechanisms.
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
This design enables easy and cost-effective production of mop covers that securely hold rigid mop plates, facilitating efficient cleaning, especially in hygiene-sensitive areas, with enhanced reachability of corners and easy maintenance.
Implementation Method 1
the fixing element is deformable in order to enlarge the insertion opening to accommodate the wiping plate
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AI summary
A wiping cover (1) for a cleaning device (2), comprising planar layers (3, 4) which each form a first main surface (5, 6) and a second main surface (7, 8), wherein the first main surfaces (5, 6) face away from each other and the second main surfaces (7, 8) face each other, wherein at least one first main surface (5, 6) forms a wiping surface, wherein the layers (3, 4) are connected to each other along a first edge (9) and wherein the layers (3, 4) have a second edge (10) which is opposite the first edge (9) and wherein the layers (3, 4) form an insertion opening (11) along the second edge (10) for receiving a wiping plate (12), characterized in that the layers (3, 4) are designed and/or connected to each other such that the longitudinal extent of the Insertion opening (11) enlarged,to shorten again after the insertion of the wiper plate (12), as well as a wiper plate (12) and a cleaning device (2).