Mop system and use of the mop system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mop systems for clean rooms are cumbersome, require excessive manual effort, and pose risks of contamination due to the need for multiple handling steps and the use of levers or electronic actuators, which are not suitable for sterile environments and do not allow for efficient cleaning of narrow or densely packed spaces without additional equipment.
Innovation Solution
A mop system with a flat mop holder and actuation kinematics that allows for easy activation using a cable pull or mechanical means, reducing the number of handling steps and eliminating the need for levers or electronic actuators, featuring a telescopic handle with a cable pull system for ergonomic handling and efficient cleaning of floors, walls, and ceilings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional mop systems with levers or electronic actuators are used, then the mop cover can be changed, but the system becomes complex and unsuitable for sterile cleanroom environments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes levers and electronic actuators from the mop system, extracting the problematic components that compromise sterility. The solution uses a simple cable pull mechanism that can be operated remotely without complex mechanical linkages or electronic parts, thereby maintaining reliability in sterile environments while reducing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex mechanical lever systems with a cable pull mechanism. This substitution eliminates the need for hinges, pivots, and multiple moving parts associated with traditional lever-based mop cover changers, resulting in a simpler system that is easier to sterilize and maintain in cleanroom conditions.
2Ease of operation
If manual handling steps are increased to operate conventional mop systems, then the mop cover can be changed, but physical strain on cleaning staff increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a cable pull mechanism as an intermediary between the operator and the mop cover retention system. This allows the mop cover to be released from a distance without requiring the operator to physically manipulate the mop holder or apply force directly to the retention mechanism, thereby reducing physical strain while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent separates the mop cover retention function from the mop holder body by using independent retention elements that can be actuated separately via the cable pull mechanism. This segmentation allows the mop cover to be changed without manipulating the entire mop assembly, reducing the physical effort and complexity of the operation.
3Ease of operation
If additional equipment like cleaning carts with dissolving devices is used, then the mop system can function without manual cart manipulation, but the overall system complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the mop cover retention and release functions directly into the mop holder assembly, eliminating the need for separate cleaning carts with dissolving devices. The cable pull mechanism is integrated into the mop handle, allowing all mop cover changes to be performed directly from the mop itself, thereby reducing overall system complexity and eliminating the need for additional equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables the mop system to perform its own mop cover changes without requiring external assistance from cleaning carts or additional equipment. The cable pull mechanism allows the operator to independently release and replace mop covers directly at the point of use, making the system self-sufficient and eliminating the need for complex external support equipment.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a mop system (1) comprising a flat mop holder (3), which is designed to hold a mop cover (2) in a first state and to release the mop cover (2) in a second state and which comprises actuating kinematics (31) for triggering a change from the first state to the second state, and comprising a mop handle (5), which is connected or can be connected to the flat mop holder (3) at a first end (51). According to the invention, an actuation element (7) is provided, which is arranged on the mop handle (5) opposite the first end (51), in particular at a second end of the mop handle (52), and which is designed to activate the actuating kinematics (31), and at least one cable (80) is provided, which is designed to transmit an activation force and/or an activation movement from the actuation element (7) to the actuating kinematics (31) such that the mop handle (5) comprises multiple mop handle sections (53, 54) which can be adjusted relative to one another in a telescoping manner. The cable (80) comprises at least one length compensating device (74), which is designed to adjust the at least one cable (80) in a variable manner so as to correspond to a telescoping position of the mop handle sections (53, 54).