EP0757903B1 - Mop holder and mop head therefore - Google Patents

Abstract

A link plate part (4) is provided for fitment of a handle holder (7) by means of a cross link. The flap panels (3,3') are connected to one another articulatedly and with the link plate part around a longitudinal axis (L). The edges sections (5,5') provided on the longitudinal edges (8,8') of the flap panels are formed for accommodation in pockets on the longitudinal edges of the mop head. The link plate part is pivotable as far as the inside of the one flap panel (3) and is releasably connectable to it. Then, the unit comprising the one flap panel and the link plate part is pivotable on the inside of the other flap platform and is releasably connectable with it.

Description

The invention relates to a mop holder with a elongated frame for holding a mop cover, with at least two e.g. plate-shaped, wiping surfaces Folding wings for the introduction of their edge sections in Pockets of the mop cover, and with a joint plate part for the Attaching a stick holder, e.g. by means of a universal joint.

Such mop holders are, for example, from DE 37 14 178 A1 known. The two elongated folding wings are over Cross axes articulated to a middle joint plate part and in their extended working position relative to the latter releasably locked. They form one on their underside essentially continuous wiping surface, while over a Universal joint attached to the articulated plate part lies on the top of the straight mop holder. A Mop cover is pulled up by the fact that when folded Mop holder the outer (front) ends of the folding wings in on the top at the outer (front) ends of the elongated mop cover provided pockets and then the folding wings in their elongated working position are transferred in which they can be solved against each other are locked.

The object of the present invention is to provide a mop holder to improve the features mentioned at the outset by having high Area performance, low chemical and water requirements, long Service life, short cycle times in the cleaning process and / or simple and convenient operation without bending down and without touching the mop cover with simple construction and low manufacturing costs united with each other.

This object is achieved with the invention in a mop holder initially mentioned type essentially solved in that the Folding wings with each other and with the hinge plate part a longitudinal axis are articulated and that the edge sections provided on the longitudinal edges of the folding wings for inclusion in pockets on the longitudinal edges of the Mop cover are trained.

Due to the nature of the articulation between the articulation plate part and the two folding wings it is possible to use the two Folding wing with its side edge sections after insertion into the pockets on the long edges of the mop train on the opposite side surfaces of the middle joint plate part to fold and because of Articulated connection of the handle holder with the articulated plate part one or the other folding wing with which of the Mop cover covered outside parallel to the one to be wiped Align the floor. The new mop holder has this Way two different wiping areas, of which either one or the other by appropriate Swiveling or turning the mop holder to clean the Soil can be used. In this way, the Service life can be doubled or it can be the outsides of the two folding wings different cover materials assigned, e.g. coarser material for the Initial treatment of the soil, e.g. for scrubbing or roughing, to remove coarse dirt from the floor, and softer absorbent material for the aftertreatment of the Soil, for example, to absorb dirt and moisture when Wipe and dry the floor. The type of articulation the handle holder with the articulated plate part and whose articulated connection with the two folding wings allowed it further, the mop holder without touching the mop cover with the Open by hand and by folding the joint plate part around the longitudinal axis first on a folding wing and then together with the first folding wing on the second folding wing to put in working position, taking care can be worn that due to suitable connecting means the folding wings in their working position relative to that Joint plate part remain. In the folded position the mop holder can also with the mop cover open inserted into a mop press and thus as part of the cleaning process excess water squeezed out of it and new cleaning liquid can be absorbed by him.

The geometry of the articulation is particularly favorable and the structure of the mop holder is particularly simple if according to an embodiment of the invention, the folding wings with each other and with the hinge plate part around one and the same Longitudinal axis are hinged together.

A particularly easy handling of the mop is then possible if the joint plate part to the inside of a folding wing can be pivoted and releasably connected to it is, and that then the unit from the one folding wing and the hinge plate part on the inside of the other folding wing is pivotable and releasably connectable with it, so that a relatively flat package of hinge plate part in the middle and folding wings is reached on which the mop cover is open and the outside of it is covered.

But it is also possible that the two folding wings from the Horizontal and can be swiveled up to a working position are lockable to each other in which the two Folding wings are at an acute angle to each other and the Enclose joint plate part between them. The one from that Mop cover covered wiping surfaces of the two folding wings in this case they are at an angle to each other.

The mop cover can then be easily attached to the holder wind up when the two folding wings out of the horizontal away from the articulated plate part into one, for example Certain insertion position can be pivoted downwards, in which the downward-hanging folding wings in one are at an acute angle to each other. When lifting the mop holder the hinge plate part takes place by means of the handle a vertical position, while the two folding wings of hang him down at an angle. In this situation, the Mop holder on the mop cover spread out flat on the floor put on and pressed down so that the Spread the folding wings into their horizontal position and with yours Insert the outer edge sections into the pockets of the mop cover.

The detachable connection device between the folding wings and the articulated plate part, for example, such a locking, Have clamp, adhesive or Velcro connection that these without manual handling by swiveling the joint plate part Can be made relatively to the folding wings and is also simple are detachable again.

The connection device can be released in particular as a result happen that an actuator for separating the Folding wing from their contact with the hinge plate part and / or a folding wing is provided, with the aid of which the latching, Clamping, adhesive or frictional forces can be overcome, such as they may be exercised by the releasable connecting device become.

The articulated connection of the handle holder is expedient on the longitudinal edge of the joint plate part facing away from the longitudinal axis provided, creating a simple construction with good Manageability of the mop is guaranteed.

To achieve an optimal force distribution, the Articulated plate part be narrower than the two folding wings, i.e. e.g. have half the width, in addition the an edge recess in the two folding wings in the area of the handle holder exhibit. In this way, the articulation is located the handle holder on the hinge plate part between the two wiping surfaces formed by the folding wings.

It is also proposed that the hinge plate part and the two folding wings have approximately the same length, so that the folding wings are supported extensively on the hinge plate part and the tendency to dirt deposits on the holder is reduced.

To compensate for the material thickness of the mop holder, it can be useful that the folding wing in the area of the edge portions are thinner than the one adjacent to the longitudinal axis middle range.

The invention also relates to a mop cover for the Use on a mop holder, e.g. one whose elongated frame at least two against each other about a longitudinal axis has pivotable folding wings, in particular a mop holder of the type according to the invention previously discussed. The new mop cover is characterized by the fact that the Longitudinal pockets for the insertion of the longitudinal edge portions of the folding wing are provided. In contrast to conventional mop covers, which are in the longitudinal direction be stretched, has such a cross-clamped Mop cover the advantage of lower material expansions, so that a reliable fit of the mop cover on the mop holder also with prolonged use is guaranteed.

The mop cover can cut out the longitudinal edges in the Have area of the handle holder on the joint plate part, so that it can be used with a mop holder whose Handle holder on the free edge of a joint plate egg is articulated, which is narrower than the neighboring ones Folding wing is to achieve optimal power distribution.

The mop cover according to the invention can also consist of two different ones Materials should be assembled in such a way that the Wiping surface of a folding wing on the outside with one Material and the wiping surface of the other folding wing outside is covered with the other material when the mop cover is on the mop holder is pulled up. In this way, the Mop cover, for example, for scrubbing or roughing (with relative coarse material) and wiping or drying (with relatively soft absorbent material) is used become. One functional area serves to solve coarse dirt from the floor surface, the other of the intake of dirt and water.

Further goals, features, advantages and possible applications the invention result from the following. description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawing.

Fig. 1

einen die Erfindung aufweisenden Mophalter mit Stielhalter und Stiel bei aufgezogenem Mopbezug in Vorderansicht,

Fig. 2

den Mophalter gemäß Fig. 1 in Seitenansicht,

Fig. 3a bis 3d

schematisch den Mophalter nach Fig. 1 in verschiedenen Benutzungsstadien zur Erläuterung dessen Funktion,

Fig. 4

einen erfindungsgemäßen Mophalter entsprechend der Darstellung in Fig. 1 für eine andere Ausführungsform,

Fig. 5

den Mophalter gemäß Fig. 4 in Seitenansicht,

Fig. 6a bis 6d

schematisch den Mophalter nach Fig. 4 in verschiedenen Benutzungsstadien zur Erläuterung dessen Funktion,

Fig. 7

den Mophalter aus Fig. 1 dieser gegenüber vergrößert und ohne Mopbezug,

Fig. 8

den aufgeklappten Mophalter von Fig. 7 von unten gesehen (teilweise geschnitten),

Fig. 9 bis 11

Schnittdarstellungen entsprechend den Schnittlinien A-A, B-B und C-C von Fig. 8,

Fig. 12

eine der Fig. 11 entsprechende Schnittdarstellung, wobei jedoch der Gelenkplattenteil auf den einen (linken) Klappflügel umgelegt ist, um mit diesem durch Haftverbindung eine Einheit zu bilden, welche dann auf den anderen (rechten) Klappflügel geklappt werden kann,

Fig. 13 und 14

in Seitenansicht und in Schnittdarstellung eine weitere Ausgestaltung eines erfindungsgemäßen Mophalters, und

Fig. 15

in Draufsicht einen erfindungsgemäßen Mopbezug.

Show it:

Fig. 1

a front view of the mop holder with handle holder and handle with the mop cover open,

Fig. 2

1 in side view,

3a to 3d

1 shows the mop holder according to FIG. 1 in various stages of use to explain its function,

Fig. 4

a mop holder according to the invention as shown in Fig. 1 for another embodiment,

Fig. 5

4 in side view,

6a to 6d

4 shows the mop holder according to FIG. 4 in various stages of use to explain its function,

Fig. 7

1 enlarged compared to this and without mop cover,

Fig. 8

the opened mop holder of Fig. 7 seen from below (partially cut),

9 to 11

Sectional views corresponding to the section lines AA, BB and CC of Fig. 8,

Fig. 12

11 shows a sectional view corresponding to FIG. 11, but with the articulated plate part folded over on one (left) folding wing in order to form a unit with it by means of an adhesive connection, which can then be folded onto the other (right) folding wing,

13 and 14

in side view and in sectional view a further embodiment of a mop holder according to the invention, and

Fig. 15

in plan view a mop cover according to the invention.

The mop holders shown in the drawings have one elongated frame 1 e.g. made of plastic for holding a Mop cover 2. Each frame 1 has two plate-shaped, the to Hinged wings forming cleaning surfaces to be swept towards the floor 3, 3 'and a hinge plate part 4, on the free Longitudinal edge 12 by means of a handle holder 7 for a handle 16 one e.g. universal joint joint 17 connected is. The two folding wings 3, 3 'have their Longitudinal edges 8, 8 'thinner edge sections 5, 5' for the Received in pockets 6, 6 'of the mop cover 2. The folding wings 3, 3 'and the hinge plate part 4 are in the versions 1 to 12 over one and the same longitudinal axis L articulated together.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 3d the hinge plate part 4 to the inside 9 of one Folding wing 3 pivotable and releasably connectable with this, whereupon the unit consists of a folding wing 3 and Articulated plate part 4 on the inside 9 'of the other Folding wing 3 'pivotable and releasably connectable with this is. The releasable connection device 10 between the Folding wings 3, 3 'and the hinge plate part 4 can have a locking, Have clamp, adhesive or Velcro connection. 8, 10 and 11 is the adhesive connection, for example by means of a magnet and a metal counter plate.

In the embodiment according to FIGS. 4 to 6d two folding wings 3, 3 'from the horizontal to one Working position swivels upwards and in this to each other lockable. The two folding wings are in the working position 3, 3 'at an acute angle to each other and close the Articulated plate part 4 between them. The lock can For example, by means of cables 18.

In all the illustrated embodiments, the two Folding wing 3, 3 'from the horizontal of the hinge plate part 4 way down to a stop in an insertion position swing in which the ones hanging down Folding wings 3, 3 'are at an acute angle to each other. This is the preparation for the introduction of the Folding wings 3, 3 'into the pockets 6, 6' of the mop cover 2.

Since the folding wings 3, 3 'in the in FIGS. 1 to 3d and 5th to 13 in the flat working position detachable but firm are to be held on the middle joint plate part 4 9 and 10, an actuating element 11 is provided, which separates the folding wings 3, 3 'from their system serves the joint plate part 4. The actuator 11 has Projections 19, which when the articulated plate part 4 is turned over on the corresponding folding wings 3, 3 'in corresponding Intervene recesses 20. When moving the actuator 11, for example, inclined surfaces 21 act by hand Projections 19 and the recesses 20 together such that an outward separation force between the joint plate part 4 and the respective folding wing 3, 3 'exercised is, which due to the connecting device 10 or otherwise generated locking, clamping, adhesive or Frictional forces can be overcome. In this way open the mop holder again slightly.

As in particular from FIGS. 2, 3a to 3d, 7 and 9 to 12 can be seen, the hinge plate part 4 is much narrower than the folding wings 3, 3 ', for example only half as wide. Since the Articulated connection 17 attached to the outer (free) longitudinal edge 12 is about the compressive forces in the middle of the To be able to apply wiping surfaces, on the other hand, it is guaranteed should be that the mop holder in its working position 3d from one side to the other should be pivotable so that the two different Wiping surfaces can be used, show the two Folding wing 3, 3 'according to FIGS. 7 and 8 outer edge recesses 13, 13 '.

Accordingly, the mop cover 2 with its long sides Bags 6, 6 'according to FIG. 15 on its longitudinal edges 14, 14 'corresponding recesses 15, 15'.

The embodiment of a shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 Mop holder is characterized in that the folding wings 3, 3 'around parallel longitudinal axes L, L' on the inner edge of the Articulated plate part 4 are articulated.

3a to 3d illustrate the operation with the Mop holder according to the invention according to FIGS. 1 and 2. The mop is gripped on the handle 16 and held so that the Mop holder a short distance above the flat on the Floor mop cover 2 is located. Based on the articulation the joint plate part 4 hangs vertically below and the two folding wings 3, 3 'are in their hanging slightly spread position (Fig. 3a). Then the mop is lowered to the floor so that the two Folding wing 3, 3 'with its outer edge portions 5, 5' in the pockets 6, 6 'on the correspondingly aligned longitudinal edges 14, 14 'of the mop cover 2 can immerse (Fig. 3b). Then the articulated plate part 4 by means of the stem 16 after one side around the longitudinal axis L onto the folding wing 3 folded and there either by hand or automatically Connection by means of the connecting device 10 between the Articulated plate part 4 and the folding wing 3 made (Fig. 3c). The unit consisting of folding leaf 3 and articulated plate part 4 can then on the longitudinal axis L to the other side other folding wing 3 'are pivoted. There, too Connection between hinge plate part 4 and folding wing 3 ' either automatically by means of the connecting device 10 or made by hand. The mop holder then takes the Fig. 3d illustrated working position, with two wiping surfaces are available because the unit consists of the two folding wings 3, 3 'and the hinge plate part 4 with the mop cover 2 using the recesses 13, 13 'and 15, 15' around the Hinge connection 17 can be pivoted.

A similar sequence results from FIGS. 6a to 6d for a mop holder according to FIGS. 4 and 5. Here, the two folding wings 3, 3 'but not completely on the Articulated plate part 4 folded and connected to it, but For example, by means of the cables 18 in a working position locked, in which the folding wings 3, 3 'in one point Angle to each other and the joint plate part 4 between to lock myself in. Because here too the unit consists of a joint plate part 4 and the two folding wings 3, 3 'with the wound Mop cover 2 remains pivotable about the articulation 17, there are also two wiping areas available, which are in the mentioned acute angle to each other.

The mop cover 2 shown in FIG. 15 consists of two Material sections 2a, 2b of different material properties, i.e. different functional areas, so that the floor e.g. with a relatively coarse material first scrubbed or roughed and then with one relatively soft material cleaned or dried can be.

Reference symbol list:

1

frame

2nd

Mop cover

2a, 2b

Sections of material

3, 3 '

Folding wing

4th

Articulated plate part

5, 5 '

Edge sections

6, 6 '

Bags

7

Stick holder

8, 8 '

Longitudinal edges

9, 9 '

inside

10th

Connecting device

11

Actuator

12th

Longitudinal edge

13, 13 '

Edge recess

14, 14 '

Longitudinal edges

15, 15 '

Recesses

16

stalk

17th

Articulated connection

L, L '

Longitudinal axes

l

length

T

Longitudinal dividing line

Claims (15)

1. Mop holder with an elongate frame (1) for receiving a mop covering (2), with at least two e.g. plate-like folding wings (3, 3') which form wiping surfaces for the introduction of their edge sections (5, 5') into pockets (6, 6') of the mop covering (2), and with a hinge plate member (4) for mounting a handle holder (7), e.g. by means of a universal joint, characterised in that the folding wings (3, 3') are connected to each other and to the hinge plate member (4) so as to be pivotable about a longitudinal axis (L) and in that the edge sections (5, 5') provided at the longitudinal edges (8, 8') of the folding wings (3, 3') are designed for reception in pockets (6, 6') at longitudinal edges (14, 14') of the mop covering (2).
2. Mop holder according to claim 1, characterised in that the folding wings (3, 3') are connected to each other and to the hinge plate member (4) so as to be pivotable about one and the same longitudinal axis (L).
3. Mop holder according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the hinge plate member (4) is pivotable as far as the inner side (9) of one folding wing (3) and can be releasably connected to the latter, and in that then the unit consisting of one folding wing (3) and the hinge plate member (4) is pivotable as far as the inner side (9') of the other folding wing (3') and can be releasably connected to the latter.
4. Mop holder according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the two folding wings (3, 3') can be pivoted upwards out of the horizontal into a working position and locked relative to each other in this position, in which the two folding wings (3, 3') are at an acute angle to each other and enclose between them the hinge plate member (4).
5. Mop holder according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the two folding wings (3, 3') can be pivoted downwards away from the hinge plate member (4) out of the horizontal into an insertion position, in which the folding wings (3, 3') which hang down are at an acute angle to each other.
6. Mop holder according to claim 3 or 5, characterised in that the releasable connecting device (10) between the folding wings (3, 3') and the hinge plate member (4) has a latch, clamp, adhesive or hook-and-pile connection.
7. Mop holder according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterised by an actuating element (11) for separating the folding wings (3, 3') from their contact with the hinge plate member (4) against latch, clamp, adhesive or frictional forces, if occasion arises those of the releasable connecting device (10).
8. Mop holder according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the hinge joint (17) of the handle holder (7) is provided at the longitudinal edge (12) of the hinge plate member (4) facing away from the longitudinal axis (L).
9. Mop holder according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the hinge plate member (4) is narrower than the two folding wings (3, .3'), i.e. e.g. half the width.
10. Mop holder according to any of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the two folding wings (3, 3') have an edge recess (13, 13') in the region of the handle holder (7).
11. Mop holder according to any of claims 1 to 10, characterised in that the hinge plate member (4) and the two folding wings (3, 3') are roughly the same length (1).
12. Mop holder according to any of claims 1 to 11, characterised in that the folding wings (3, 3') are thinner in the region of the edge sections (5, 5') than in the middle region adjoining the longitudinal axis (L).
13. Mop covering for use on a mop holder, e.g. one whose elongate frame (1) has at least two folding wings (3, 3') pivotable relative to each other about a longitudinal axis (L), in particular on a mop holder according to any of claims 1 to 12, characterised by pockets (6, 6') provided at the longitudinal edges (14, 14') for introduction of the edge sections (5, 5') on the longitudinal sides of the folding wings (3, 3').
14. Mop covering according to claim 13, characterised by recesses (15, 15') in the longitudinal edges (14, 14') in the region of the handle holder (7) on the hinge plate member (4).
15. Mop covering according to claim 13 or 14, characterised by two material sections (2a, 2b) of different quality which can be brought into contact optionally with the surface to be cleaned, preferably with a longitudinal dividing line (T) adjacent to a longitudinal hedge or the longitudinal axis (L) of the frame (1).

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