EP2449941B1 - Ensemble essoreuse et seau de serpillière - Google Patents

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EP2449941B1
EP2449941B1 EP11155838.3A EP11155838A EP2449941B1 EP 2449941 B1 EP2449941 B1 EP 2449941B1 EP 11155838 A EP11155838 A EP 11155838A EP 2449941 B1 EP2449941 B1 EP 2449941B1
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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
    • A47L13/50—Auxiliary implements
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    • A47L13/59—Wringers for scouring pads, mops, or the like, combined with buckets with movable squeezing members

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  • the invention relates to an improved mop bucket assembly for use with a wringer device and a mop.
  • the invention relates to a mop bucket assembly including a container having multiple compartments and a flexible bladder for storing and dispensing a cleaning solution.
  • U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2007/0022559 to Dalton shows a mop bucket bag insert which can be used to capture dirty excess water and/or clean water during the mopping process.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 6,560,815 to Brennan et al. shows a mop squeezing device including a dedicated bucket or bucket insert divided longitudinally into two compartments.
  • U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2005/0086760 to Young shows a multicompartment cleaning bucket having a partition element dividing the bucket into a first compartment for receiving liquid wrung out from a wringer and a second compartment for receiving a cleaning liquid.
  • a dirt receiving element or filter is disposed in the first compartment for receiving dirt settling from the cleaning liquid in the second compartment.
  • U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2005/0076465 to Rousey shows a mop bucket filtering system including a dual basin bucket with an exteriorly mounted pump and filter.
  • U.S. Patent No. 4,751,763 to Rose et al. shows a mop bucket insert including a platform suspended above the bottom of the bucket which provides a surface for applying the mop to remove solids from the mop head. The solids settle into the lower portion of the bucket below the platform, preventing suspension of the solids in the cleaning liquid when the mop agitates the liquid.
  • U.S. Patent No. 4,713,859 to Smith, Jr. shows a bucket assembly with a drain opening formed in the lowermost portion of the bucket, a valve assembly for selectively opening and closing the drain and a movable filter element for removing insoluble debris from the discharged liquid.
  • U.S. Patent No. 6,279,195 to Biggs shows an ergonomic mop bucket including a foot operated wringer, a drain mechanism and a filter element positioned between the front and rear of the bucket to inhibit the travel of suspended particulates from the area where the mop head is wrung out to the area where the clean fluid is contained.
  • U.S. Patent No. 5,627,150 to Peterson et al. shows a container for dispensing solid chemicals such as detergents.
  • the container includes a plastic bladder within a paperboard housing.
  • US Patent No. 7,437,795 to Kris Bez the inventor of the present invention teaches a mop bucket assembly comprising a container having a plurality of partition elements disposed therein.
  • the plurality of partition elements divide the container into a plurality of compartments.
  • a flexible bladder for containing a supply of cleaning solution is disposed in one the compartments.
  • a liquid extracted from the mop head by the wringer device places pressure on an outer surface of the flexible bladder, causing the cleaning solution in the flexible bladder to flow into another of the compartments.
  • the invention relates to a mop bucket assembly for use with a wringer device and a mop having a mop head.
  • Said mop bucket assembly is an improvement of the mop bucket assembly taught by US Patent No. 7,437,795 .
  • the invention is defined by a mop bucket assembly according to independent claim 1 and further embodiments are defined by the dependent claims.
  • a mop bucket assembly includes a container having a plurality of partition elements disposed therein.
  • the plurality of partition element divides the container into a plurality of compartments.
  • a flexible bladder for containing a supply of cleaning solution is disposed in one the compartments.
  • a liquid extracted from the mop head by the wringer device places pressure on an outer surface of the flexible bladder, causing the cleaning solution in the flexible bladder to flow into another of the compartments.
  • a mop bucket assembly includes a container and a plurality of partition elements disposed within the container.
  • the plurality of partition elements divide the container into a plurality of compartments including a first compartment for containing a liquid for rinsing the mop head after mopping, a second compartment for receiving a liquid extracted from the mop head by the wringer device, a third compartment for containing a cleaning solution.
  • the housing is adapted to be received in the third compartment and a flexible bladder for containing a supply of the cleaning solution is disposed in the housing.
  • the liquid extracted from the mop head by the wringer device flows through an opening in one of the plurality of partition elements disposed between the second and third compartments and places pressure on an outer surface of the flexible bladder. This pressure causes the cleaning solution in the flexible bladder to flow to maintain a desired level of cleaning solution in the third compartment.
  • An advantage of the mop assembly of the present invention is that the assembly has been made user friendly by simplifying the working mechanism. Also, the assembly is light in weight to enable the easy handling of the machine.
  • the size of squeegee assembly has increased to accommodate larger mops.
  • the accusation mechanism of the present invention has lesser complicated parts in contrast to the earlier mop bucket assemblies. Holes / slots for removal have been decreased in size and increased in number to better facilitate functionality. Side wall have been increased for strength. Handle had been redesigned into a two piece assembly (for shipping reasons). Sizes of unit have been standardized so this unit can be used in other assemblies.
  • a mop bucket assembly according to an embodiment of the invention is that a constant, fresh supply of cleaning solution may be provided to the compartment or chamber into which the mop head is wetted for cleaning a floor or other surface.
  • a further advantage of a mop bucket assembly according to an embodiment of the invention is that the pressure exerted by the dirty water extracted from the mop head on the flexible bladder can maintain a substantially constant level of cleaning solution in the cleaning solution compartment.
  • Another advantage of a mop bucket assembly according to an embodiment of the invention is that the dirty water extracted from the mop head is segregated from the cleaning solution used to mop the floor or other surface.
  • FIG. 1 shows a top perspective view of a mop bucket assembly for use with a wringer device 5.
  • the assembly includes a container 1.
  • Container 1 may be similar in dimensions and shape to conventional mop buckets and may be formed from metal, plastic or any other suitable water tight material or materials.
  • container 1 may have a generally rectangular shape. Wheels or casters may be provided on or near the underside of container 1 to allow container 1 to be easily moved by rolling container 1 along a floor surface.
  • Container 1 includes a plurality of partition elements 11, 12, 13 disposed within the container.
  • Partition elements 11, 12, 13 may comprise for example, rigid walls extending upwardly from a bottom inside surface of container 1 to at or about an upper edge of container 1 as shown.
  • partition elements divide container 1 into a plurality of compartments or chambers.
  • partition elements 11 and 13 may extend between opposing sides of container 1 and partition element 12 may extend between partition elements 11 and 13, thereby forming three compartments 14, 15 and 16 wherein each compartment is defined by one or more of the partition elements and one or more side walls of container 1.
  • the plurality of compartments may include a first compartment 14 for containing a liquid, such as water, for rinsing the mop head after mopping.
  • a second compartment 15 is adapted to accept a wringer device 5 for removing dirty liquid from the mop head after mopping a surface.
  • Wringer device 5 may be supported on an upper portion of second compartment 15, for example on a top portion of the partition element(s) and/or container wall(s).
  • the dirty mop head is inserted into wringer device 5, and wringer device 5 is actuated using a handle.
  • the mop head is squeezed between the wringer plates and the dirty liquid is extracted from the mop head and drains out the bottom of wringer device 5, for example through openings in the wringer basket.
  • Second compartment 15 receives the liquid extracted from the mop head by wringer device 5.
  • wringer device 5 may include a handle portion which is configured such that a user grasps a grip portion of the handle and pushes in a generally downward direction to squeeze the liquid from the mop head and pulls in a generally upward direction to release the mop head from the wringer device 5.
  • This handle design facilitates operation of the wringer device 5 and reduces user fatigue from repeated operation of the wringer device 5.
  • a third compartment 16 may also be provided in container 1 for containing a cleaning solution.
  • the cleaning solution is a liquid, for example water, and may include any of various cleaners, detergents, soaps or other compositions to be applied to the surface being mopped.
  • the mop head is dipped in the third compartment or cleaning solution reservoir 16 and wetted with the cleaning solution prior to mopping the floor or surface to be cleaned.
  • the mop bucket assembly includes a housing 6 which is adapted to be received in the third compartment 16.
  • Housing 6 may include a plurality of recesses and third compartment 16 may include a plurality of corresponding projections which are aligned with the recesses in the housing.
  • the corresponding projections and recesses function to properly locate and seat housing 6 into third compartment 16. In particular, this proper seating of housing 6 contributes to the proper functioning of valve mechanism 19, as described herein.
  • a flexible bladder 7 is disposed within housing 6 which is received in third compartment 16.
  • Flexible bladder 7 may be formed from a flexible, water tight material, for example a plastic or rubber material.
  • a housing cover having a handle may be provided.
  • the housing cover is configured to fit securely over housing 6 and in combination with the housing cover handle may be used for lifting housing 6 and flexible bladder 7 out of a respective container compartment.
  • Flexible bladder 7 contains a supply of the cleaning solution to be supplied to a separate container compartment for dipping the mop head.
  • a removable cap may be provided. The removable cap may be threaded, snapped or otherwise coupled to flexible bladder 7 so that the cap may be readily removed for filling of bladder 7 and replaced once bladder 7 is filled.
  • flexible bladder 7 is in fluid communication with a compartment for holding the cleaning solution, for example third compartment 16.
  • the dirty liquid extracted from the mop head by the wringer device 5 flows through one or more openings in one of the partition elements disposed between the compartment in which the wringer is situated and the compartment in which the flexible bladder is situated.
  • dirty liquid extracted from the mop head by wringer device 5 may flow from second compartment 15 to third compartment 16 thorough opening 161 in partition 11 between the second and third compartments.
  • the liquid extracted from the mop head places pressure on an outer surface of flexible bladder 7, causing the cleaning solution in the flexible bladder to flow into another compartment.
  • a constant, fresh supply of cleaning solution may be provided to the compartment or chamber into which the mop head is wetted for cleaning a floor or other surface.
  • the pressure exerted by the dirty water extracted from the mop head on the flexible bladder can maintain a substantially constant level of cleaning solution in the cleaning solution compartment.
  • the above-described configuration also has the advantage of segregating the dirty water extracted from the mop head from the cleaning solution used to mop the floor or other surface.
  • housing 1 may include one or more openings for allowing the liquid extracted from the mop head to flow around the flexible bladder 7.
  • Container 1 may further include a drain valve for draining the liquid from one or more of the compartments, for example second compartment 15.
  • Two drain valves 20 and 21 may be located at a lower portion of container 1 and may comprise any of various types of valves known in the art, such as a globe valve, gate valve, butterfly valve, ball valve or the like. Drain valves 20 and 21 are preferably designed to allow rapid draining of liquid from container 1. In use, container 1 may be positioned such that drain valves 20 and 21 are positioned over a floor drain and valves 20 and 21 are opened to drain liquid from container 1, in particular the dirty liquid from first compartment 14 and third compartment 16. Drain valves 20 and 21 may further comprise a foot actuated drain valve which is operable by depressing foot pedals 22 and 23 with a user's foot.
  • a spring biased valve mechanism 19 may be disposed between the flexible bladder 7 and the compartment for containing the cleaning solution for wetting the mop head, such as third compartment 16.
  • Spring biased valve is a gravity check ball.

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  1. Ensemble se composant d'un balai à franges et d'un seau, ledit ensemble comprenant :
    a) un conteneur (1) ;
    b) une pluralité d'éléments de cloisonnement (11, 12, 13) disposés à l'intérieur dudit conteneur, ladite pluralité d'éléments de cloisonnement (11, 12, 13) divisant ledit conteneur (1) en une pluralité de compartiments (14, 15, 16), ladite pluralité de compartiments comprenant :
    i) un premier compartiment (14) pour contenir un liquide de rinçage ;
    ii) un deuxième compartiment (15) pour recevoir un liquide extrait ; et
    iii) un troisième compartiment (16) pour contenir une solution de nettoyage ;
    c) un logement amovible (6) adapté de manière à être reçu dans ledit troisième compartiment (16) pour contenir la solution de nettoyage ; et
    d) une vessie flexible (7) pour contenir une réserve de la solution de nettoyage disposée dans ledit logement (6) ;
    e) un dispositif d'essorage (5) placé au niveau du deuxième compartiment (15) ; deuxième compartiment dans lequel du liquide extrait d'une tête d'un balai à franges, par ledit dispositif d'essorage (5), s'écoule à travers une ouverture placée dans un élément de cloisonnement faisant partie de la pluralité d'éléments de cloisonnement (11, 12, 13), ledit élément de cloisonnement étant disposé entre les deuxième et troisième compartiments (15, 16) et exerce une pression sur une surface extérieure de la vessie flexible (7) ;
    ensemble dans lequel
    ledit logement (6) est doté d'un fond déformé pour faciliter le complet drainage de l'eau vers deux vannes de vidange à levier (20, 21) ;
    un système de gravité à bille de retenue (19) est directement incorporé dans le logement (6) pour que de l'eau s'écoule à partir de la vessie flexible (7) jusqu'à une zone d'immersion dans une eau propre ;
    le raccordement de la vessie flexible utilise un ajustement du type à compression sur une zone plus grande au niveau du trou placé en haut de la vessie (7), et ladite vessie a une zone intérieure d'eau propre, zone qui est striée, pour drainer l'eau jusqu'à une zone d'eau sale / de rinçage ;
    un couvercle de logement de l'ensemble est doté d'une poignée configurée pour soulever le logement (6) et la vessie flexible (7) et les sortir du compartiment respectif du conteneur ;
    deux vannes de vidange (20, 21) sont prévues dans le logement (6), lesdites vannes de vidange étant placées côte à côte sur la partie inférieure du bassin principal du logement (6), afin de drainer la zone d'eau sale et la zone d'eau de rinçage, lesdites vannes de vidange étant activées en utilisant une pédale (22, 23) activée avec le pied, ladite vanne de vidange à pédale activée avec le pied faisant intervenir le mécanisme d'actionnement afin de faciliter le drainage du bassin principal.
  2. Ensemble se composant d'un balai à franges et d'un seau selon la revendication 1, ensemble dans lequel la zone intérieure d'eau propre, zone qui est striée, est placée à l'intérieur de la vessie (7) et du bac élévateur.
  3. Ensemble se composant d'un balai à franges et d'un seau selon la revendication 1, ensemble dans lequel la vanne sollicitée par un ressort est une bille de retenue de gravité.
  4. Ensemble se composant d'un balai à franges et d'un seau selon la revendication 1, ledit ensemble comprenant en outre une vanne de vidange pour drainer le liquide provenant dudit deuxième compartiment dudit conteneur.
  5. Ensemble se composant d'un balai à franges et d'un seau selon la revendication 4, ensemble dans lequel ladite vanne de vidange est une vanne de vidange actionnée avec le pied.
  6. Ensemble se composant d'un balai à franges et d'un seau selon la revendication 1, ensemble dans lequel ledit logement comprend une pluralité d'ouvertures.
  7. Ensemble se composant d'un balai à franges et d'un seau selon la revendication 1, ensemble dans lequel un élément de cloisonnement de ladite pluralité d'éléments de cloisonnement (11, 12, 13), qui est disposé entre ledit premier compartiment (14) et ledit deuxième compartiment (15), a une ouverture de trop-plein.
  8. Ensemble se composant d'un balai à franges et d'un seau selon la revendication 1, ensemble dans lequel ladite vessie flexible (7) comprend en outre un couvercle amovible pour remplir ladite vessie flexible (7) avec la réserve de solution de nettoyage.
  9. Appareil de nettoyage comprenant :
    a) un balai à franges ayant une tête de balai à franges ;
    b) l'ensemble se composant d'un balai à franges et d'un seau selon la revendication 1.
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