EP1014843A1 - Appareil pour lavage de sol - Google Patents

Appareil pour lavage de sol

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Publication number
EP1014843A1
EP1014843A1 EP98929170A EP98929170A EP1014843A1 EP 1014843 A1 EP1014843 A1 EP 1014843A1 EP 98929170 A EP98929170 A EP 98929170A EP 98929170 A EP98929170 A EP 98929170A EP 1014843 A1 EP1014843 A1 EP 1014843A1
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Prior art keywords
liquid
absorbent material
liquid absorbent
mopping
handle
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German (de)
English (en)
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Normand L. Roy
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Classifications

    • 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
    • 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
    • A47L13/28—Polishing implements
    • A47L13/29—Polishing implements having movable or detachable polishing or shining cloths
    • 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
    • A47L13/28—Polishing implements
    • A47L13/30—Implements for polishing and waxing or oiling, with dispensers for wax or oil
    • A47L13/31—Implements for polishing and waxing or oiling, with dispensers for wax or oil having movable or detachable polishing or shining cloths
    • A47L13/312—Implements for polishing and waxing or oiling, with dispensers for wax or oil having movable or detachable polishing or shining cloths supplied with liquid wax or oil

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a mopping apparatus and in particular to an apparatus directed to a single use disposable mop.
  • the present invention overcomes the above shortcomings.
  • a floor mopping apparatus which comprises: a) a handle; b) a mopping section removably connectable with said handle, said mopping section itself comprised of a liquid containing part and a liquid absorbent material distributing part; c) liquid distributing means; and d) liquid absorbent material distributing means; whereby liquid is controllably released in contact with a chosen portion of liquid absorbent material when needed for mopping a floor surface clean.
  • a liquid distributing means wherein a selected liquid is released by twisting a handle which is connected to a liquid containing part thereby opening a liquid distributing slot.
  • a liquid absorbent material distributing means wherein a selected amount of material is distributed by pulling on a string thereby moving the material from one roll to another.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the apparatus with its handle and mopping section mounted thereon;
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of the liquid containing part and liquid distribution means of the apparatus
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the liquid absorbent material distributing part and distributing means of the apparatus.
  • Figure 4 is a side elevational view of the mopping section.
  • a floor mopping apparatus 10 which comprises an elongated handle 11, which may be made of wood, aluminum or other appropriate material, which is removably connectable 12 with a mopping section 13, which mopping section 13 may be made of sturdy plastic or other appropriate material and is comprised of a two-chamber liquid containing part 14 ideally containing a sudsing agent, possibly in its right chamber 16, such as, for instance, any water miscible cleansing agent, and water, possibly in its left chamber 17, and a liquid absorbent material distributing part 15, which may also be made of sturdy plastic or other appropriate material, adapted with a roll of single-use liquid absorbent material 18 such as, for instance, paper.
  • a two-chamber liquid containing part 14 ideally containing a sudsing agent, possibly in its right chamber 16, such as, for instance, any water miscible cleansing agent, and water, possibly in its left chamber 17, and a liquid absorbent material distributing part 15, which may also be made of sturdy plastic or other appropriate material, adapted with a roll of single-use liquid absorbent material
  • One of the two liquids contained in chambers 16 or 17 can be selected, distributed and put in contact with the liquid absorbent material 18 by twisting the handle 11 to either the right or the left.
  • the right liquid containing chamber 16 is accessed by twisting the handle 11 to the right and the left liquid containing chamber 17 by twisting the handle 11 to the left, this set up making it easier to remember and to use. It could also be that the apparatus be adapted to have more or less than two liquid containing chambers.
  • the liquid absorbent material 18 which is in direct contact with the floor surface to be cleaned eventually becomes soiled and in order to selectively advance a further liquid absorbent material 18 portion the user will activate a pull string 19.
  • FIG. 2 there is shown the liquid containing part 14 and liquid distribution means.
  • the liquids are first poured in the chambers 16 and 17 through access 20 and 21. Lids ensure seal tight closing of the chambers 16 and 17 to prevent unwanted leakage of the liquids.
  • an air-intake valve 22 or 23 can be adapted to each of the chambers 16 and 17.
  • a selected liquid is released in contact with the liquid absorbent material 18 by twisting the handle 11 either to the right or to the left, depending on the liquid chamber desired to be accessed.
  • the twisting of the handle 11 activates a push open mechanism 24, which is the intermediary between the handle 11 and the actual distribution slots 25 and 26, that mechanism 24 in turn releasing open the liquid distribution slots 25 and 26, corresponding to the right and left chambers 16 and 17.
  • These slots 25 and 26 are divided into two sections in order to achieve even distribution to the entire surface of the liquid absorbent material 18.
  • the liquid containing part 14 displays two protruding members 27 and 28 and two rolling members 29 and 30 (the anchoring members), one on each side, in order to make the assembly of the liquid containing part 14 with the liquid absorbent material distribution part 15 as easy as possible.
  • the rolling members 29 and 30 will lock into place when both parts 14 and 15 are in the proper position, and the protruding members 27 and 28 will be in position to work in combination with the liquid absorbent material distribution part 15.
  • FIG 3 there is shown the liquid absorbent material distribution part 15 and distributing means.
  • the liquid absorbent material distributing part 15 is comprised of a bottom section 31 onto which is adapted a cushioning membrane 32 said membrane 32 being the buffer zone between the bottom section 31 and the actual liquid absorbent material 18 thereby making for a smoother more efficient cleaning area.
  • the bottom section 31 and the membrane 32 display corresponding openings 33 and 34 allowing for the dispensed liquid to get in contact with the liquid absorbent material 18.
  • the liquid absorbent material 18 showing in its original format a roll full of liquid absorbent material 18 and one empty roll and to which is attached the end part of the material 18, and which rolls are adapted with protruding rotational groove-locking members 35 at its extremities, all four of them, which members 35 are positioned into engaging slots 36. It is understood that the roll extremities could be adapted without the above locking members and merely adapted to engage with the liquid material distributing part 15 in a spring like manner for instance. Also spring-like members 42 are adapted to help in preventing unwanted distribution of the liquid absorbent material 18.
  • the liquid absorbent material 18 is actually distributed by way of sliding members 37 which are attached to a front spring loaded rotating crossbar 38 and to a back non-fixed cross-bar 39 which is itself attached to the pull string 19.
  • sliding members 37 Two more cross-bars are positioned at the bottom section 31, one being at the front 40 and the other at the back 41.
  • the sliding members 37 are thereby passing under cross-bars 40 and 41.
  • a desired amount of liquid absorbent material 18 is distributed by activating pull string 19 which pulls up cross-bar 39 thereby activating the sliding members 37, which are in direct contact with the liquid absorbent material 18, and moving along with the liquid absorbent material 18.

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  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Oil, Petroleum & Natural Gas (AREA)
  • Cleaning Implements For Floors, Carpets, Furniture, Walls, And The Like (AREA)

Abstract

Balai laveur qui comporte une poignée et une partie de lavage composée d'un récipient divisé de manière à accepter deux liquides, lesquels sont sélectivement distribués par actionnement de la poignée, et d'une matière absorbant les liquides en tant qu'élément de lavage sous forme de rouleau actionné par traction sur une corde si bien que ladite matière peut être enlevée après usage et remplacée.
EP98929170A 1997-06-26 1998-06-17 Appareil pour lavage de sol Withdrawn EP1014843A1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

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US88349897A 1997-06-26 1997-06-26
US883498 1997-06-26
PCT/CA1998/000590 WO1999000049A1 (fr) 1997-06-26 1998-06-17 Appareil pour lavage de sol

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EP1014843A1 true EP1014843A1 (fr) 2000-07-05

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AU (1) AU7902698A (fr)
CA (1) CA2293233A1 (fr)
WO (1) WO1999000049A1 (fr)

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US6510877B1 (en) 1998-11-18 2003-01-28 The Procter And Gamble Company Hand-held cleaning device and a cleaning system
JP5949592B2 (ja) 2013-02-14 2016-07-06 ソニー株式会社 内視鏡及び内視鏡装置

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FR2755001B1 (fr) * 1996-10-25 1999-01-22 Beuvry Nov Dispositif d'application d'un materiau en nappe sur une surface telle le sol

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CA2293233A1 (fr) 1999-01-07
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