EP0308032A2 - Bodenreinigungsgerät - Google Patents

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EP0308032A2
EP0308032A2 EP88202027A EP88202027A EP0308032A2 EP 0308032 A2 EP0308032 A2 EP 0308032A2 EP 88202027 A EP88202027 A EP 88202027A EP 88202027 A EP88202027 A EP 88202027A EP 0308032 A2 EP0308032 A2 EP 0308032A2
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Amit Fuchs
Aharon Halperin
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HALPERIN AHARON
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
    • A47L13/20—Mops
    • A47L13/22—Mops with liquid-feeding devices

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  • the present invention relates to devices for cleaning the floor, and more particularly, to an improved floor cleaning device having a self-contained fluid reservoir for providing floor washing liquid without the use of a separate bucket of water.
  • Another and more common method is to wet the cloth in a bucket of water with or without cleaning liquid, and then to clean the floor by wiping it with the wet cloth spread over the wiper.
  • the drying is achieved either by free convection and evaporation of the water, or by use of a dry cloth as described in the previous method.
  • a mop which may be constructed of a wooden, metal, or plastic handle of sufficient length for comfortable handling, and a sponge or bundle of thick fibers of fabric attached to its end.
  • the mop is inserted into a bucket of water with or without cleaning liquid, and is applied to the floor for scrubbing. It is also used to wipe excess water from the floor, or to dry it.
  • a bucket of water needs to be carried around for wetting the cloth, or mop, or for gathering the excess water squeezed from the cloth or the mop.
  • Various devices are known for squeezing the excess water from the cloth or mop, which are attached either to the bucket or the mop handle itself.
  • an improved floor cleaning device comprising: an elongate handle; a washing fluid reservoir attached at an upper end thereof to one end of said handle a manifold mounted at the lower end of said reservoir to form a fluid conduit being oriented generally perpendicular to the handle length; valve means disposed between said fluid reservoir and said manifold and arranged for fluid communication therebetween; and trigger means mounted on said handle proximate its other end and being connected to actuate said valve means to allow controllable flow of washing fluid from said fluid reservoir through said manifold to a floor surface area.
  • the improved floor cleaning device of the present invention comprises a tube-like handle of sufficient length for comfortable handling, one end of which is attached to a fluid reservoir.
  • the reservoir is mounted at its lower end to a horizontal manifold and is connected to a fluid conduit formed therein via a hole at the bottom of the reservoir.
  • the horizontal manifold has holes in its lower edge.
  • a valve plug provided at the interface between the reservoir and the manifolds is movable by motion of a rod connected to a trigger mounted near the other end of the handle.
  • Trigger movement of the valve plug allows control of the flow of washing fluid from the reservoir to the fluid conduit in the manifold, and through the holes in the lower edge thereof to wet a cleaning material such as a cloth attached to the manifold.
  • a cleaning material such as a cloth attached to the manifold.
  • the cloth is attached by easy-to-remove means such as a clip or rubber band, enabling the removal of the cloth to be washed or replaced as desired.
  • the reservoir is transparent and the contents thereof are readily visible.
  • the reservoir has a sealed window for viewing the amount of fluid contained therein.
  • a feature of the invention is the provision of a plug for the washing fluid reservoir, to allow for convenient refilling and to prevent the fluid from spilling if the inventive device is placed horizontally.
  • Another feature of the invention is the provision of a wiper on the lower edge of the manifold to facilitate wiping of excess washing fluid from the floor.
  • FIG. 1 a cross-sectional elevation of a preferred embodiment of the improved floor cleaning device 10 of the present invention.
  • a tube-like handle 12 is attached to a fluid reservoir 14 which may be provided with a sealed window 16, such that the liquid contents of reservoir 14 may be readily visible.
  • a rod 18 passes through the length of handle 12 and reservoir 14, with the point of attachment between them being sealed by an O-ring 20.
  • Handle 12 and rod 18 may be made of suitable materials such as wood, metal or plastic, the portion of rod 18 passing through reservoir 14 being coated to prevent corrosion.
  • rod 18 At its upper end, rod 18 is maintained in position by a coil spring 22. At its lower end, rod 18 is fitted with a valve plug 24, which is seated in a hole between reservoir 14 and a horizontally mounted manifold 26 forming a fluid conduit. Rod 18 is attached to a trigger 27 which extends through a slot in handle 12, such that rod 18 is movable within handle 12 against spring 22 by upward pressure on trigger 27. Movement of rod 18 vertically within handle 12 lifts valve plug 24 and unblocks the hole between manifold 26 and reservoir 14.
  • a removable stopper 28 seated in an aperture at the top of reservoir 14 enables it to be refilled, while preventing liquid contained therein from spilling if device 10 is left in a horizontal position.
  • a series of holes 30 is provided in the lower edge of manifold 26 to enable liquid to pass therefrom onto a cleaning material such as a cloth 32 which may be retained thereon by a frame 34, or by using clips or a rubber band.
  • Frame 34 is provided separately or may be attached permanently to cloth 32. Attachment of frame 34 to manifold 26 may be by way of an easy-to-remove fastener, such as "tic-tacs" or any other suitable method.
  • stopper 28 is removed from the filling aperture to allow reservoir 14 to be filled with washing fluid which may be water with or without cleaning liquid.
  • the stopper 28 is then placed in the filling aperture to seal the opening.
  • Application of finger pressure upwards on trigger 27 unseats valve plug 24 and allows a certain amount of washing liquid to pass from reservoir 14 to the fluid conduit of manifold 26.
  • the washing fluid seeps through the holes 30 in manifold 26 to wet cloth 32.
  • valve plug 24 Upon release of trigger 27, spring 22 returns rod 18 to its initial position, thus reseating valve plug 24 and sealing the hole between the reservoir 14 and manifold 26, blocking further liquid passage therethrough.
  • a wiper may be mounted on the lower edge of manifold 26 to allow excess water to be easily wiped away.
  • the present invention is very simple to use, and provides the user with an integral wiper, washing fluid reservoir and cloth.
  • valve plug 24 By controlling the operation of valve plug 24, the proper amount of washing fluid may be released as required by the cleaning job being performed.
  • Reservoir 14 may be made of such dimensions as to be lightweight, yet sufficient to hold enough washing fluid for cleaning the entire floor area of residential or commercial premises. In this fashion, the need to carry around a bucket of dirty water is eliminated.
  • pure cleaning liquid which has been poured into reservoir 14 may be diluted therein by the addition of water.
  • reservoir 14 may be used for pure cleaning liquid only, and once this has been applied to cloth 32, manifold 26 may be placed in a bucket of clean water to dilute the cleaning liquid.
  • Modifications to the present invention may include a telescopic handle 12 and rod 18 arrangement, allowing for increased compactness.
  • the entire length of handle 12 containing rod 18 may pass through reservoir 14 which may be formed as a cylinder.
  • reservoir 14 is centered about and balanced on handle 12, to increase maneuverability.
  • reservoir 14 may be arranged for disassembly to allow routine cleaning of its inside surfaces.
  • the cloth 32 may be replaced by any suitable cleaning material such as a sponge or mop.
EP19880202027 1987-09-17 1988-09-16 Bodenreinigungsgerät Withdrawn EP0308032A3 (de)

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IL83929 1987-09-17
IL83929A IL83929A0 (en) 1987-09-17 1987-09-17 Wet wiper

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EP0308032A2 true EP0308032A2 (de) 1989-03-22
EP0308032A3 EP0308032A3 (de) 1990-09-05

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Cited By (5)

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ES2068764A1 (es) * 1993-07-28 1995-04-16 Mavaplast Sl Util de limpieza.
FR2735676A1 (fr) * 1995-06-20 1996-12-27 Net System Balai de nettoyage
WO2001058334A1 (es) * 2001-01-24 2001-08-16 Lasheras Martin Jesus Fregasuelos con liquido limpia-suelos incorporado
EP3011885A1 (de) * 2014-10-20 2016-04-27 Koninklijke Philips N.V. Bodenreinigungsvorrichtung
RU2799930C2 (ru) * 2014-10-20 2023-07-14 Конинклейке Филипс Н.В. Устройство для очистки полов

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US2243607A (en) * 1938-10-26 1941-05-27 Rosen Samuel Rug cleaning device
US2633590A (en) * 1948-10-08 1953-04-07 Bernard A Mitchell Cleaning and scrubbing device
GB841012A (en) * 1957-05-22 1960-07-13 Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co Method and device for applying detergent to surfaces such as rugs, carpets or the like
CH347618A (de) * 1955-10-22 1960-07-15 Braun Paul Reinigungsgerät
GB928949A (en) * 1960-10-19 1963-06-19 Bissell Inc Improvements in or relating to apparatus for applying and distributing treatment liquid
US4119386A (en) * 1976-06-10 1978-10-10 Cushing Ernest W Mop assembly to distribute selected liquids on floor areas, to be waxed, cleaned, and/or stripped

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2243607A (en) * 1938-10-26 1941-05-27 Rosen Samuel Rug cleaning device
US2633590A (en) * 1948-10-08 1953-04-07 Bernard A Mitchell Cleaning and scrubbing device
CH347618A (de) * 1955-10-22 1960-07-15 Braun Paul Reinigungsgerät
GB841012A (en) * 1957-05-22 1960-07-13 Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co Method and device for applying detergent to surfaces such as rugs, carpets or the like
GB928949A (en) * 1960-10-19 1963-06-19 Bissell Inc Improvements in or relating to apparatus for applying and distributing treatment liquid
US4119386A (en) * 1976-06-10 1978-10-10 Cushing Ernest W Mop assembly to distribute selected liquids on floor areas, to be waxed, cleaned, and/or stripped

Cited By (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
ES2068764A1 (es) * 1993-07-28 1995-04-16 Mavaplast Sl Util de limpieza.
FR2735676A1 (fr) * 1995-06-20 1996-12-27 Net System Balai de nettoyage
WO2001058334A1 (es) * 2001-01-24 2001-08-16 Lasheras Martin Jesus Fregasuelos con liquido limpia-suelos incorporado
EP3011885A1 (de) * 2014-10-20 2016-04-27 Koninklijke Philips N.V. Bodenreinigungsvorrichtung
WO2016062649A1 (en) * 2014-10-20 2016-04-28 Koninklijke Philips N.V. Floor cleaning device
RU2692893C2 (ru) * 2014-10-20 2019-06-28 Конинклейке Филипс Н.В. Устройство для очистки полов
US10357141B2 (en) 2014-10-20 2019-07-23 Koninklijke Philips N.V. Floor cleaning device
RU2799930C2 (ru) * 2014-10-20 2023-07-14 Конинклейке Филипс Н.В. Устройство для очистки полов

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