Wiping mop
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wiping mops require frequent exchange or external cleaning of the wiping element, which is inconvenient and inefficient for continuous use.
Innovation Solution
A compact wiping mop design with a housing containing a mechanical dirt separator, two tanks for wiping liquids, and a system for guiding the wiping band through the housing, allowing for continuous cleaning without manual exchange, using scraper pins to collect coarse particles and a dual-tank system to separate and clean the wiping band.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the wiping element is used continuously to clean surfaces, then cleaning productivity increases, but the wiping element becomes dirty and requires exchange or external cleaning
Solution Approach 1:
The wiping mop is equipped with an integrated cleaning system that allows the wiping element to clean itself automatically during operation. The cleaning liquid reservoir and distribution system enable the wiping element to be rinsed and reused without external intervention, making the system self-sufficient for continuous operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system separates dirty cleaning liquid from the wiping element and recycles it through a filtration and reuse mechanism. The cleaning liquid is collected, filtered to remove captured dirt particles, and reapplied to the wiping element, enabling continuous recovery and reuse of both the wiping element and cleaning liquid.
2Reliability
If the wiping element is frequently exchanged to maintain cleanliness, then cleaning quality is maintained, but time is lost and productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The wiping element undergoes continuous cleaning action through the integrated rinsing system during the cleaning process. Rather than stopping to exchange elements, the system maintains continuous operation by automatically rinsing the wiping element with fresh cleaning liquid from the reservoir, ensuring uninterrupted cleaning productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system prepares clean wiping liquid in advance within the integrated reservoir and positioning system. This preliminary preparation of cleaning liquid allows the wiping element to be quickly rinsed and recharged without interruption to the overall cleaning process, eliminating downtime associated with element exchange.
3Volume of moving object
If a compact housing design is used, then device portability and space efficiency improve, but the internal space for cleaning mechanisms is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning mechanisms are nested within the compact housing structure. The cleaning liquid reservoir, distribution channels, and collection systems are integrated in a nested arrangement where components are housed within one another, maximizing space utilization while maintaining compact overall dimensions.
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning mechanisms utilize vertical and three-dimensional space within the housing rather than only horizontal expansion. The reservoir and cleaning pathways are arranged in multiple levels and dimensions, allowing complex cleaning functions to be packed into a compact footprint by exploiting spatial dimensions efficiently.
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
Enables reliable and continuous cleaning of surfaces without the need for frequent wiping element exchange, maintaining a relatively clean wiping band through the use of a dual-tank system that separates and washes dirt particles, allowing for thorough and efficient cleaning of larger areas.
Implementation Method 1
a mechanical dirt separator in the region of the inlet slot, which comprises scraper pins that come into contact with the wiping band and collect coarse particles from the wiping band
Implementation Method 2
scraper pins that come into contact with the wiping band and collect coarse particles from the wiping band
Implementation Method 3
two tanks that are each capable of being filled with wiping liquid, wherein the wiping band is guided through both tanks
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a wiping mop (10) with a housing (20), wherein an anchoring mechanism (11) for a handle (12) for guiding the wiping mop (10) is attached to the upper side of the housing. A wiping band (30) which is closed in itself is guided partially around and partially through the housing (20). On entry into the housing (20) the wiping band (30) runs through a mechanical dirt separator as well as a first (80) and a second (70) tank to be filled with wiping liquids in each case, whereby the wiping band (30) is cleaned of dirt particles taken up during use and is moistened for further wiping. Before leaving the second tank (80) the wiping band (30) is wrung out by cheeks of an outlet slot which are displaceable manually relative to one another.