Multi-Purpose Mop Handle With Pivoting Extension and Wringing Bucket
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mop systems lack versatility and convenience in cleaning various surfaces and objects, as they do not allow for simultaneous use of multiple cleaning modes and do not effectively integrate with a wringing bucket system.
Innovation Solution
A multi-purpose mop system with a mop handle that includes a grip with holes for a selectively removable extension handle, allowing for pivoting and adjustable operation, and a specially configured bucket with a multi-position handle for efficient wringing, enabling simultaneous grasping and manipulation without removing the extension handle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional mop system is used, then the structure is simple, but the versatility for cleaning various surfaces is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mop system is designed with multiple cleaning attachments (mop head, pad, brush, extension handle) that can be interchanged on a single handle, allowing one device to perform multiple cleaning functions across different surfaces including floors, windows, vehicles, and countertops
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning system is divided into separate modular components (handle, various cleaning heads, extension handle) that can be independently selected and attached based on the specific cleaning task, providing versatility without requiring a complete separate tool for each function
2Adaptability or versatility
If an extension handle is added to the mop, then the reach and versatility are improved, but the stability during operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The extension handle is designed to be selectively attachable and detachable, allowing the user to configure the mop for optimal stability during each specific task. The intermediate bends in the legs allow the extension handle to pivot and adjust to different operational positions while maintaining connection to the grip
3Adaptability or versatility
If the extension handle is designed with fixed legs, then the manufacturing is simple, but the adaptability for different cleaning modes is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The legs of the extension handle incorporate intermediate bends that enable pivoting motion, allowing the handle to adapt between different cleaning modes (such as pushing vs. pulling positions) while the basic structure remains relatively simple to manufacture
Solution Approach 2:
The extension handle's legs can change their angular position through the intermediate bends, allowing adjustment of the handle's effective length and angle to optimize performance for different cleaning scenarios without requiring complex mechanical adjustment mechanisms
4Productivity
If a multi-position bucket handle is used, then the wringing efficiency is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bucket handle is designed to pivot between multiple positions, allowing the user to grasp the mop at different points during the wringing process. This dynamic positioning capability enables more efficient water extraction while the pivot mechanism remains relatively simple in construction
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AI summary
A multi-purpose mop apparatus includes a mop having a mop handle and a cleaning attachment removably mounted thereon, the mop handle further comprising a base and a grip installed thereon for manipulating the mop during use. The cleaning attachment may be a mop material cinched onto the base of the mop handle using a drawstring or may be a squeegee strapped thereto. A removable extension handle may be pivotally installed on the mop handle and configured for use in multiple configurations and modes.