Mopping Device with Integrated Cloth Dispenser for Rapid Replacement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mopping devices require a time-consuming and labor-intensive process to replace soiled or damaged mopping cloths, and the individual cloths are relatively expensive.

Innovation Solution

A mopping device with a support body that includes two clamping plates which delimit a cavity for a mopping cloth dispenser, allowing for quick and easy replacement of mopping cloths without the need for additional handling or alignment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the mopping cloth is replaced by bringing the support body into the open position, removing the old mopping cloth, inserting the new mopping cloth, and bringing the support body back into the closed position, then the mopping cloth can be replaced, but the process is time-consuming and labor-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemopping cloth replacement capabilityVSAvoidtime for replacing mopping cloth

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The mopping cloth dispenser is nested within the cavity formed by the clamping plates, allowing multiple mopping cloths to be stored inside the support body structure. This eliminates the need for separate handling and alignment steps, as the dispenser automatically presents the next cloth for replacement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple mopping cloths are pre-loaded into the dispenser before use. The dispenser is configured to automatically present the next cloth in sequence, eliminating the need for manual alignment and preparation during replacement operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of operation

If individual mopping cloths are used, then the mopping device can function, but the individual cloths are relatively expensive

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemopping cloth functionalityVSAvoidcost of mopping cloths

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple individual mopping cloths are merged into a single dispenser unit containing several cloths. This allows the user to access multiple cloths from one dispenser, reducing the frequency of replacements and lowering the overall cost per cleaning operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of using expensive individual custom-fitted cloths, the dispenser can accommodate multiple standard cloths that are less expensive to manufacture. The dispenser mechanism provides the necessary positioning and attachment functionality, allowing cheaper cloth materials to be used effectively.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentUS20250072701A1Mopping device

Publication Date: 2025.03.06 CARL FREUDENBERG KG

AI summary

A mopping device, including a support body and a mopping cloth detachably connected to the support body. The support body includes two clamping plates. The two clamping plates each have a clamping edge and are arranged relative to one another so as to fasten the mopping cloth between the clamping edges when in a closed position and are configured to move into an open position for inserting or removing the mopping cloth into or from the support body. At least one of the clamping plates is configured as a pressing plate for pressing the mopping cloth against a surface that is to be cleaned. The clamping plates delimit a cavity in which a mopping cloth dispenser including further mopping cloths is arranged.