Dual-Sided Mop Head Fastening for Flat Dust Cloths
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cleaning devices struggle to efficiently attach and utilize dust cloths, particularly single-use wipes, without compromising the cleaning surface area due to the need for closure means and limited attachment options.
Innovation Solution
The integration of fastening means on the rear and side surfaces of the cleaning device allows for captive attachment of flat, rectangular wipes without closure means, enabling high surface area performance and easy swiveling for continuous cleaning, using various fastening methods such as soft clips, Velcro, magnetic, or form-fitting elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If mop covers are provided with closure means (Velcro strips) to prevent slipping off during wiping, then the reliability of the mop cover attachment is improved, but the device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate due to the additional fastening components required
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the closure means from the mop cover and relocates them to the base body. This allows the mop cover to be a simple flat cloth without any fastening components, while the base body provides the attachment function through recesses with Velcro strips or clips on its back surface
Solution Approach 2:
The base body is designed with multi-functionality by integrating fastening means directly into its structure. The recesses in the back surface serve both as structural features and as attachment mechanisms for multiple types of cleaning cloths, eliminating the need for separate fastening components
2Reliability
If mop covers are designed in the shape of a pocket with closure means, then the attachment reliability is improved, but the ease of manufacture and ease of operation worsen due to the additional assembly steps and complex structure
Solution Approach 1:
The invention removes the pocket shape and closure means from the mop cover design. The mop cover becomes a simple flat rectangular cloth that is much easier to manufacture, while the fastening function is entirely provided by the base body's recesses with integrated Velcro or clips
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of the mop cover having closure means to attach to the base body, the invention inverts the approach by placing the closure means on the base body itself. This allows the mop cover to be a simple flat cloth that is guided over the front edge and secured by the base body's fastening means
3Ease of manufacture
If the wiping cloth is attached to one of the two main sides only, then the ease of manufacture is improved, but the productivity and surface area utilization deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The base body is segmented into two independent main sides, each capable of being covered with a cleaning cloth. The recesses in the back surface allow each side to be independently attached, enabling both sides to be used for cleaning operations
Solution Approach 2:
The base body is designed with universal attachment capability on both main sides. The recesses with fastening means are positioned to accommodate cleaning cloths on either side, making the base body capable of dual-sided cleaning operations and maximizing the utilization of the wiping cloth surface area
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 configuration maximizes the cleaning surface area by allowing the entire wipe to be used for cleaning while minimizing attachment contact, enabling efficient dust removal without changing the wipe, and providing a stable and flexible attachment system.
Implementation Method 1
The fastening means can comprise magnetic elements. For this purpose, the back is provided with a metallic section on which a magnet is attached.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a cleaning device (1) comprising a base body (4) having two main sides (2, 3) positioned opposite of each other, and a shaft (5) articulated at the base body (4), wherein the main sides (2, 3) are at a distance to each other at at least one longitudinal side (6) and delimit a rear side (7), wherein mounting means (8) are disposed on the rear side (7) for accommodating a cleaning cloth (9).