Wiper Pad Cover Clamp Structure for Reduced Mop Wrap Length
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wiper plates require a large section of the mop cover to be wrapped around the edge to reach clamping areas, resulting in a significant portion of the mop cover being unused, and moving clamping areas closer to the edge is not feasible due to design constraints.
Innovation Solution
The peripheral edge of the wiper plate is formed perpendicular to the cleaning surface, allowing the clamping area with penetration to be directly adjacent to the edge, with angled clamping elements forming a receiving space that minimizes the mop cover section needed to be wrapped around the plate, and incorporating an elastic insert with slits to create flexible clamping elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If clamping areas are positioned far from the edge of the wiper plate, then the cleaning surface area is increased, but a large section of the mop cover remains unused
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping area is positioned in the peripheral edge region of the wiper plate, utilizing the vertical dimension and edge geometry rather than horizontal distance from the cleaning surface. This allows the clamping area to be adjacent to the edge while maintaining sufficient cleaning surface area, as the clamping structure uses the edge profile rather than horizontal space.
2Loss of substance
If clamping areas are moved closer to the edge of the wiper plate, then the mop cover utilization is improved, but space for forming a suitable penetration surrounded by clamping elements is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The peripheral edge region of the wiper plate is given a different local quality with increased material thickness compared to the main body. This localized structural enhancement provides sufficient space for the penetration and clamping elements exactly where needed at the edge, without affecting the overall compactness or requiring additional horizontal space.
3Loss of substance
If the peripheral edge is formed perpendicular to the cleaning surface, then the clamping area can be directly adjacent to the edge, but the structural integrity of the cleaning pad holder may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The wiper plate is constructed as a composite structure with a peripheral edge region having different material properties (increased thickness) compared to the main body. This composite design allows the perpendicular edge formation for clamping while maintaining structural integrity through the reinforced edge zone that can support the cleaning pad holder.
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 reduces the unused mop cover section, allows for a more compact wiper plate design without increasing weight, and enables easier clamping of the wiper cloth while maintaining sufficient space for effective cleaning.
Implementation Method 1
The clamping area is further preferably formed by an insert made of elastic material, which is traversed by slits to form flexible clamping elements
Data Source
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AI summary
The wiper plate (1) has a peripheral edge portion (5), where a wiper plate bottom is provided for forming a clamping region (2), which is covered when used as directed by a mop. The clamping region forms an inner receiving space, where an inward-facing surface of a wiper base plate is placed at a specific angle.