Double-Sided Spray Mop With Mechanical Pump and Reusable Microfiber
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cleaning solution dispensing mops are cumbersome, prone to spills, and environmentally unfriendly due to the use of disposable cleaning sheets and electric pumps with batteries, which are costly and pose disposal challenges.
Innovation Solution
A double-sided spray mop with a novel cleaning solution dispensing system that includes a cleaning head with push fit zippers, a universal joint, and a mechanically actuated pump housed within the body, eliminating the need for a bucket and electric pump, and utilizing a microfiber sheet for enhanced cleaning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If disposable cleaning sheets are used, then cleaning convenience is improved, but ongoing cost and environmental impact worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces disposable cleaning sheets with a reusable microfiber cleaning surface that can be washed and reused multiple times, eliminating the need for continuous purchase of disposable sheets while maintaining cleaning effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The microfiber cleaning surface is designed to be recoverable and reusable through washing, allowing the cleaning function to be restored and repeated, thereby reducing waste and ongoing costs associated with disposable sheets
2Ease of operation
If electric pump with batteries is used, then cleaning solution dispensing convenience is improved, but ongoing expense and environmental harm worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the electric pump system with a manually operated mechanical pump, eliminating the need for batteries and electrical components while maintaining the ability to dispense cleaning solution on demand
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanical pump is designed to be manually operated by the user, allowing self-service dispensing of cleaning solution without requiring external power sources or complex electrical systems
3Ease of operation
If flat bottomed cleaning head is used, then smooth gliding is improved, but cleaning efficacy worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a ridged surface structure on the bottom of the cleaning head, creating curved and textured features that increase friction and improve cleaning contact with the floor surface while maintaining smooth gliding capability
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning head bottom surface features localized ridges and textured areas that provide enhanced cleaning friction in specific contact zones, while the overall shape maintains smooth gliding properties across the floor surface
4Quantity of substance
If bucket for cleaning solution is used, then solution storage is improved, but spills and non-hygienic distribution worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the cleaning solution storage from the traditional bucket and integrates it directly into the mop handle, allowing the solution to be transported and applied without requiring a separate bucket that can spill or become contaminated
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning solution bottle is nested within the mop handle structure, with the pump system integrated into the same housing, creating a compact unified system that eliminates the need for external bucket storage
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 double-sided spray mop provides efficient and precise cleaning solution dispensing without buckets or batteries, offering improved cleaning efficacy and reduced environmental impact through the use of a microfiber sheet and a mechanically actuated pump.
Implementation Method 1
a pump housed within the body and in fluid communication between the bottle coupler receiver and the nozzle for delivery of a cleaning solution; and a pusher rod placed between a trigger and a linkage, the linkage being mechanically coupled to the pump such that movement of the trigger translates to actuation of the pump
Implementation Method 2
it lacks the frictional and structural features necessary to provide improved cleaning
Data Source
AI summary
A double sided spray mop is disclosed that has a cleaning head with a bottom head and a top head, at least one push fit zipper, and a nozzle protruding from an edge of the cleaning head for delivery of a cleaning solution. The double sided spray mop further has a body for receiving a bottle of cleaning solution and a manual pump housed within the body for delivering cleaning solution to the nozzle. A universal joint couples the body to the cleaning head. A pole is connected to the body and contains a pusher rod that mechanically couples a trigger and a linkage, the linkage being mechanically coupled to the pump such that movement of the trigger translates to actuation of the pump.