EP2783619A1 - Mop bucket for cleaning floors or other planar surfaces - Google Patents

Mop bucket for cleaning floors or other planar surfaces Download PDF

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EP2783619A1
EP2783619A1 EP13358004.3A EP13358004A EP2783619A1 EP 2783619 A1 EP2783619 A1 EP 2783619A1 EP 13358004 A EP13358004 A EP 13358004A EP 2783619 A1 EP2783619 A1 EP 2783619A1
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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
    • A47L13/14—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing combined with squeezing or wringing 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
    • A47L13/20—Mops
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    • A47L13/257—Plate frames for mops made of sponge material

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  • the present invention relates to a washing unit incorporating a spin system, for cleaning floors or other flat surfaces. It also relates to the process of spinning sponge washing pads fitted to this washing apparatus.
  • One of these known utensils comprises a sole consisting of two identical pivoting plates fixed, by means of a hinge, on the distal end of a handle. On the opposite side edges of this sole, are attached the ends of a flexible wash pad itself attached to a collapsible frame, under conditions such that the pivoting downwards and the approximation of the two parts of the sole cause a inverse folding of the pad which then adopts a V-shaped conformation.
  • the sole and the flexible pad thus folded can be immersed in a special bucket equipped, at its upper part, with a spinning system consisting of two converging walls which, when the depression of the skid folded in said spinning system, provide a progressive approximation of the two parts of the sole which are pressed against each other, thereby ensuring the spinning of said pad.
  • Another type of known scrubber includes a plate attached to the distal end of a handle and against the flat underside of which is applied a sponge wash pad attached, through its extreme edges, to the ends of the handle. the plaque.
  • the squeezing system further comprises a special bucket, the top of which is provided with a finger press in which, in order to carry out the wringing, the said pad is placed, one end of which is detached from the said plate and which remains held there by its opposite end.
  • Another known device comprises a spin-drying system based on centrifugation, this device comprising a particular pail above which the centrifuge is placed, in which the skid is placed for spinning. washing performed in the form of cover maintained on the two folded parts of the plate. By pressing on the handle of the utensil, a rotation is implemented and squeezes said cover.
  • planar surface washing devices comprising a sole connected, by means of a hinge, to the distal end of a handle and made in two pivoting half-parts in the direction of the bottom and on the lower face of which is fixed a flexible washing pad.
  • This device comprises a pressing system comprising two parallel downwardly directed pressure arms and mounted with a sliding ability on the handle. The descent of this device makes it possible to exert a simultaneous pressure on the two pivoting half-plates which swing downwards by causing the folding of the washing shoe whose surfaces delimited by the fold line are progressively pressed against each other. other by producing the spinning of said pad.
  • washing devices also have the drawbacks of requiring a significant physical effort of the user to obtain the pivoting down of the two half-parts of the shoe-pad and imperfect spin of the pad whose successive bends can cause deterioration the friction surface of said sole.
  • the thrust fork is raised upwardly along the handle, the half-plates return to their coplanar position of use under the effect of return springs, which can cause splashing.
  • a washing utensil comprising a handle having a proximal gripping end and a distal end connected to a rigid rigid flange, by means of a hinge allowing pivoting in two directions perpendicular, so that said soleplate can occupy a variety of positions between a first extreme position in which it is placed perpendicular to the axis of the handle and a second position in which it is pressed against the lower part of said handle, parallel to the latter, a pad made of spongy material being removably attached to the lower surface of the sole, the utensil further comprising a wiper comprising a roller which can be moved along the outer surface of the pad fixed on the soleplate while being pressed against said shoe, this spin roller being rigidly connected via a rod to a handle mounted with a sliding ability on said handle.
  • the spongy shoe-sole assembly When the utensil is used for washing the floor, the spongy shoe-sole assembly is placed perpendicularly or more or less inclined relative to the handle and the wiper device is placed in its upper position, while for said apparatus is lowered downwardly so that the pressure roller rolls on said pad by compressing it.
  • the invention aims in particular to make available to users a washing combo of simple design and use, without the aforementioned disadvantages of washers of the state of the art.
  • the surface of the squeegee intended to bear on the outer surface of the washing pad has a curved section.
  • the squeegee is provided, along its length, a longitudinal fin inclined downwards.
  • the sole of the washing unit is connected to the distal end of the handle by means of a hinge allowing tilting movements of the washing head around two competitors perpendicular to the axis of said handle.
  • the hinge device connecting the washing head to the distal end of the handle comprises a core provided with two intersecting cylindrical holes and intersecting axes, in one of these through a first hinge axis, the opposite ends of which are supported by the ends of two spaced apart branches which have a fork-shaped extension of the distal portion of said handle, said core being housed, with a possibility of pivoting, in a space separating two supports distant from each other and constituting a boss that has, in its central part, the upper face of the sole; said supports being provided with aligned cylindrical fingers arranged facing one another, said fingers being engaged in the ends of the second of said through cylindrical holes.
  • the surfaces of the handle and of the upper face of the soleplate, intended to be placed facing each other are respectively provided with complementary members for assembling a momentary means of immobilizing said sole provided with the washing pad, against the handle, to allow the action of spinning.
  • These complementary assembly members may be arranged, on the one hand, for one, on one of the extreme parts or "high” part of the upper face of the sole and, on the other hand, for the other said end portions, at the location disposed opposite the previous, when said sole is tilted to the spin position.
  • the spin swing assembly can rotate in two reverse directions, but it engages one side on the handle.
  • the scraping and spinning module is connected, rigidly, to an operating handle mounted with a sliding ability along the handle by means of a tube having a longitudinal slot, and the articulation connecting said scraper and wiper module at the distal end of said handle is slidably engaged in said slot.
  • the washing handset comprises guide means for guiding the wiper module during its movements along the assembly constituted by the sole provided with the washing pad.
  • the guide means are constituted by lateral slides sliding along the longitudinal sides of the sole during the displacement of said wiper module.
  • the longitudinal sides of the sole may be provided with a guide rib.
  • the washing pad is fixed on the underside of the rigid sole by means of self-gripping strips, for example Velcro® type, which are respectively provided with the contact faces of the sole and the pad of washing.
  • the end of the washing pad called to occupy a high position during the spin is provided with a complementary fixing tongue intended to be folded against the upper face of the sole, said tongue and said upper face being provided with complementary attachment means, for example of the snap-button type.
  • the washing handset comprises a means of immobilization in rotation of the slider on the handle.
  • the washing handset comprises means for stopping the displacement of the dewatering module when the latter reaches the lower part of the washing head.
  • the invention also relates to a method of spinning the spongy washing pad fitted to the mops comprising a sole on which is applied such a pad, and attached to the distal end of a handle, characterized in that the cleaning and the dewatering of the washing shoe is obtained simultaneously by placing the assembly constituted by said sole and said washing pad in a position parallel to the axis of the handle and by moving a cleaning and drying slide along said assembly, said slide comprising a squeegee exerting, during its movements, a scraping of the outer surface of the pad for detaching the deposits and dirt encrusted in said surface during the washing of the floors, and a pressure on said surface for the spinning of said pad.
  • a ring 21 for example made of plastic, and arranged at the junction of two parts forming the telescopic handle, allows to block these last in position after adjusting the length of the handle.
  • the handle 1 and the sole 2 can be made of any material having the desired strength and lightness, for example aluminum or aluminum alloy, or any suitable rigid plastics.
  • the constituent parts of the washing handset can also be executed in identical materials (with the exception of the spongy pad) or different.
  • the upper end 1d of the handle 1 can still be provided with a tip 22, for example made of plastic.
  • This tip 22 has an orifice for hanging the washing handset on a support hook during storage.
  • the interchangeable washing pad 4 may be made of any soft, compressible and spongy material having the property of absorbing and retain the liquids, and reject them under pressure, such as textile materials, for example sponge fabrics, cotton fabrics, fabrics made of microfibers, ..., or plastics alveolar, etc.
  • this washing pad may have, dry, a thickness of about 12 mm.
  • the washing handset further comprises a wiper means or module mounted with a moving ability along the lower part of the handle 1 and along the washing head 2-4, when said washing head occupies a position parallel to said sleeve; in this situation, the dewatering module exerts pressure on the outer face or lower surface 4a of the pad 4 during its movements along said washing head.
  • the sole 2 of the washing unit is connected to the distal end of the handle 1 by means of a hinge 3 comprising an axis 6 oriented perpendicular to the axis of the handle 1.
  • This hinge axis 6 is disposed at a distance from the plane PP in which is included the upper face 2b of the sole 2, so that the latter can be placed in a spin position parallel to the axis of the handle.
  • the sole 2 is connected to the distal end of the handle 1, via a hinge allowing free movements of the washing head 2-4 in two directions perpendicular to the axis of said handle (axes AA and A'-A ' figure 14 ).
  • the sole 2 is connected to the end of the handle 1 by means of a hinge 3 formed by a universal joint for example by a gasket-type joint.
  • a scraping and spinning module is mounted with a sliding ability along the handle and along the assembly consisting of the sole 2 and the washing pad 4 installed on this last, this scraping and drying module comprises a slider 10 comprising a squeegee constituted by a rigid pressure bar 11 oriented perpendicularly to the axis of the handle 1 and exerting a bearing force and a scraping action on the outer surface or lower surface of said wash pad, as it moves along said set 2-4.
  • the hinge device 3 connecting the washing head 2-4 to the distal end of the handle 1 comprises a boss that has, in its central part, the upper face of the sole and a core 23 provided with two cylindrical through holes and intersecting axes. In one of these through holes is housed a first hinge pin 6 whose opposite ends are supported by the ends of two spaced branches 8 that has a fork-shaped extension of the distal end 1c of the handle 1.
  • the core 23 is housed, with a possibility of pivoting, in a space 24 separating two supports 7a distant from one another and constituting a boss 7 that has, in its central part, the upper face 2b 2.
  • These supports 7a are provided with cylindrical fingers 25 and arranged opposite one another, these fingers being engaged in the ends of the second of said cylindrical holes, so that said core can rotate around said fingers 25 .
  • washing head 2-4 can thus pivot about two perpendicular axes A-A and A'-A '.
  • the scraper and wringing slider 10 is rigidly connected to an operating handle 12 spaced apart from said wringing slide and mounted with slidability along the shaft.
  • the operating handle is connected to the scraping and spinning slide via a tube 13 disposed around the handle 1 and having a longitudinal slot 14.
  • This longitudinal slot 14 extends to the distal end of the connecting tube 13 where is located its inlet 14a in which the hinge 3 engages, at the beginning of the descent stroke of the assembly 10-13- 12.
  • the longitudinal slot 14 has a width allowing the passage of the hinge 3, during the movements of the assembly 10-13-12. It makes it possible to overcome the obstacle constituted by the hinge 3, the opposite edges of said slot 14 sliding on either side of said hinge, during the movements of the slotted connecting tube 13.
  • Means 9 allow the centering and guidance of the sole parallel to the handle in the spin position.
  • These means comprise, for example, retaining lugs 9 that have the sides of the body 10b of the slider 10, and below which the ribs 5 of the edges of the sole engage instantaneously when the latter is pivoted in its position parallel to the handle.
  • centering and guiding means 9 make it possible to maintain the soleplate 2 provided with a washing pad 4 in a position parallel to the handle 1 during the entire duration of the spinning phase.
  • the rigid pressure bar or scraper 11 has a length at least equal to the width of the washing pad 4 and preferably a length slightly greater than said width.
  • the squeegee 11 also comprises, over its entire length, a longitudinal fin 11b opposing the rising of dirty water above said squeegee during movements of the latter as well in the downward direction as in the direction of the ascent.
  • This fin 11b is inclined towards the lower part of the washing unit, for example at an angle of the order of 30 °.
  • Guiding means are used to guide the scraper and wiper module 10 during its movements along the washing head 2-4.
  • These guide means may be constituted by slides or lateral slides 15 which is provided with the lower part of the squeegee 11, these slides sliding along the longitudinal sides of the sole 2 during movement of said slide.
  • An abutment means limits the upward and especially downward movement of the scraping and spinning slide 10, in order to oppose the uncoupling of the soleplate 2 and of said spinning slide 10 when the scraper 11 reaches the lower end of the washing pad 4.
  • This abutment means comprises ( Figures 16 and 17 ): on the one hand, a longitudinal groove 19 formed in the inner surface of the tube 13, opposite the slot 14 and, on the other hand, a stop 20 rigidly fixed on the lower part of the handle. During the movements of the assembly 10-13-12, the stop 20 slides in the groove 19 and when this stop comes into contact with the upper end of said groove designated by the reference 26 on the figure 17 ), the downward movement of said assembly 10-13-12 is stopped.
  • the washing pad 4 may have a length and a width equal to or substantially equal to those of the lower face 2a of the rigid soleplate 2.
  • it is fixed on the underside of the rigid soleplate 2 by means of self-adhesive strips.
  • the end of the washing pad called to occupy a high position in the spinning position is provided with a flexible tab 17 complementary attachment.
  • this tongue 17 is folded against the upper face of the sole and is fixed thereto by any appropriate fastening means.
  • the tongue 17 and the upper face 2b of the sole 2 are respectively provided with removable fastening means, for example of the snap-button type 18a, 18b.
  • the scrubber further comprises a means for immobilizing the spin plunger on the handle 1 so that said slider is in the correct position in order to be able to engage with the longitudinal edges of the rigid soleplate 2 provided with a 4.
  • This immobilizing means comprises the groove 19 and the abutment 20 of the anti-rotation system described above.
  • the handle 1 and the slotted tube 13 mounted with a sliding ability on the latter could have non-circular sections, for example an ovoid section opposing any rotation of one of the elements relative to the other .

Abstract

The system has a washing module including a rigid sole (2) fixed at a distal end of a handle (1), where a washing pad (4) made of compressible spongy material is provided against a lower plane surface (2a) of the sole. A drying module (10) includes a slide mounted to be slidable along the handle and the washing pad of the sole, where the slide includes a scraper (11) directed perpendicular to an axis of the handle, so as to exert a supporting force and a scraping action on an outer surface of washing pad during the displacement of the slide along the washing pad. An independent claim is also included for a method for wringing the spongy washing pad equipping washing brushes.

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La présente invention concerne un combiné de lavage incorporant un système d'essorage, pour le nettoyage de sols ou autres surfaces planes. Elle vise également le procédé d'essorage de patins de lavage spongieux équipant cet appareil de lavage.The present invention relates to a washing unit incorporating a spin system, for cleaning floors or other flat surfaces. It also relates to the process of spinning sponge washing pads fitted to this washing apparatus.

Différents ustensiles de lavage manuels de sols sont actuellement proposés sur le marché.Various manual soil washing implements are currently available on the market.

L'un de ces ustensiles connus comprend une semelle constituée de deux plaques pivotantes identiques fixées, au moyen d'une articulation, sur l'extrémité distale d'un manche. Sur les bords latéraux opposés de cette semelle, sont attachées les extrémités d'un patin de lavage souple lui-même fixé sur une ossature pliable, dans des conditions telles que le pivotement vers le bas et le rapprochement des deux parties de la semelle entraînent un pliage inverse du patin qui adopte alors une conformation en V. La semelle et le patin souple ainsi pliés peuvent être plongés dans un seau spécial muni, à sa partie supérieure, d'un système d'essorage constitué de deux parois convergentes qui, lors de l'enfoncement du patin plié dans ledit système d'essorage, assurent un rapprochement progressif des deux parties de la semelle qui se trouvent pressées l'une contre l'autre, en assurant ainsi l'essorage dudit patin.One of these known utensils comprises a sole consisting of two identical pivoting plates fixed, by means of a hinge, on the distal end of a handle. On the opposite side edges of this sole, are attached the ends of a flexible wash pad itself attached to a collapsible frame, under conditions such that the pivoting downwards and the approximation of the two parts of the sole cause a inverse folding of the pad which then adopts a V-shaped conformation. The sole and the flexible pad thus folded can be immersed in a special bucket equipped, at its upper part, with a spinning system consisting of two converging walls which, when the depression of the skid folded in said spinning system, provide a progressive approximation of the two parts of the sole which are pressed against each other, thereby ensuring the spinning of said pad.

Un autre type de balai de lavage connu comprend une plaque fixée à l'extrémité distale d'un manche et contre la face inférieure plane de laquelle est appliqué un patin de lavage spongieux fixé, par l'intermédiaire de ses bords extrêmes, aux extrémités de la plaque. Le système d'essorage comprend encore un seau spécial dont le sommet est muni d'une presse à doigts dans laquelle, pour réaliser l'essorage, on place ledit patin dont une extrémité est détachée de ladite plaque et qui reste maintenu à cette dernière par son extrémité opposée.Another type of known scrubber includes a plate attached to the distal end of a handle and against the flat underside of which is applied a sponge wash pad attached, through its extreme edges, to the ends of the handle. the plaque. The squeezing system further comprises a special bucket, the top of which is provided with a finger press in which, in order to carry out the wringing, the said pad is placed, one end of which is detached from the said plate and which remains held there by its opposite end.

Un autre dispositif connu comporte un système d'essorage basé sur la centrifugation, ce dispositif comprenant un seau particulier au-dessus duquel on dispose la centrifugeuse dans laquelle on place, en vue de son essorage, le patin de lavage réalisé sous forme de housse maintenue sur les deux parties repliées de la platine. Par pression sur le manche de l'ustensile, une rotation est mise en oeuvre et essore ladite housse.Another known device comprises a spin-drying system based on centrifugation, this device comprising a particular pail above which the centrifuge is placed, in which the skid is placed for spinning. washing performed in the form of cover maintained on the two folded parts of the plate. By pressing on the handle of the utensil, a rotation is implemented and squeezes said cover.

Ces trois types de balais de lavage présentent les mêmes inconvénients. Ils nécessitent l'utilisation d'un seau ou récipient spécial et la qualité de l'essorage dépend de la force que peut fournir l'utilisateur.These three types of mops have the same disadvantages. They require the use of a bucket or special container and the quality of the spin depends on the strength that can provide the user.

Dans les documents US-3.224.025 , DE-10.058.690 et EP-1.208.788 , sont décrits des appareils de lavage manuels de surfaces planes comprenant une semelle reliée, au moyen d'une articulation, à l'extrémité distale d'un manche et réalisée en deux demi-parties pivotantes en direction du bas et sur la face inférieure de laquelle est fixé un patin de lavage souple. Ce dispositif comprend un système presseur comportant deux bras de pression parallèles orientés vers le bas et monté avec une aptitude de coulissement sur le manche. La descente de ce dispositif permet d'exercer une pression simultanée sur les deux demi-plaques pivotantes qui basculent vers le bas en entraînant le pliage du patin de lavage dont les surfaces délimitées par la ligne de pliage se trouvent progressivement pressées l'une contre l'autre en produisant l'essorage dudit patin.In documents US 3224025 , DE-10058690 and EP-1208788 , are described planar surface washing devices comprising a sole connected, by means of a hinge, to the distal end of a handle and made in two pivoting half-parts in the direction of the bottom and on the lower face of which is fixed a flexible washing pad. This device comprises a pressing system comprising two parallel downwardly directed pressure arms and mounted with a sliding ability on the handle. The descent of this device makes it possible to exert a simultaneous pressure on the two pivoting half-plates which swing downwards by causing the folding of the washing shoe whose surfaces delimited by the fold line are progressively pressed against each other. other by producing the spinning of said pad.

Ces appareils de lavage ont également pour inconvénients de nécessiter un effort physique important de l'utilisateur pour obtenir le pivotement vers le bas des deux demi-parties de la semelle porte-patin et un essorage imparfait du patin dont les pliages successifs peuvent entraîner une détérioration de la surface de frottement de ladite semelle. D'autre part, lorsqu'on relève la fourche de poussée en la faisant coulisser vers le haut le long du manche, les demi-plaques reprennent leur position coplanaire d'utilisation sous l'effet de ressorts de rappel, ce qui peut provoquer des éclaboussures.These washing devices also have the drawbacks of requiring a significant physical effort of the user to obtain the pivoting down of the two half-parts of the shoe-pad and imperfect spin of the pad whose successive bends can cause deterioration the friction surface of said sole. On the other hand, when the thrust fork is raised upwardly along the handle, the half-plates return to their coplanar position of use under the effect of return springs, which can cause splashing.

Pour pallier les inconvénients ou insuffisances des ustensiles de lavage connus, on a également proposé ( WO-02/071908 A2 ) un ustensile de lavage comprenant un manche comportant une extrémité proximale de préhension et une extrémité distale reliée à une semelle basculante rigide plate, au moyen d'une articulation permettant un pivotement dans deux directions perpendiculaires, de sorte que ladite semelle peut occuper une variété de positions entre une première position extrême suivant laquelle elle se trouve placée perpendiculairement à l'axe du manche et une deuxième position dans laquelle elle se trouve plaquée contre la partie inférieure dudit manche, parallèlement à ce dernier, un patin réalisé en matière spongieuse étant fixé de manière amovible contre la surface inférieure de la semelle, l'ustensile comportant encore un dispositif d'essorage comprenant un rouleau qui peut être déplacé le long de la surface externe du patin fixé sur la semelle tout en étant pressé contre ledit patin, ce rouleau d'essorage étant rigidement relié par l'intermédiaire d'une tige à une poignée montée avec une aptitude de coulissement sur ledit manche. Lorsque l'ustensile est utilisé pour laver le sol, l'ensemble semelle-patin spongieux est placé perpendiculairement ou de manière plus ou moins inclinée par rapport au manche et le dispositif d'essorage se trouve placé dans sa position haute, tandis que pour l'essorage ledit dispositif est abaissé en direction du bas, de sorte que le rouleau presseur roule sur ledit patin en le comprimant.To overcome the disadvantages or inadequacies of the known washing utensils, it has also been proposed ( WO-02/071908 A2 a washing utensil comprising a handle having a proximal gripping end and a distal end connected to a rigid rigid flange, by means of a hinge allowing pivoting in two directions perpendicular, so that said soleplate can occupy a variety of positions between a first extreme position in which it is placed perpendicular to the axis of the handle and a second position in which it is pressed against the lower part of said handle, parallel to the latter, a pad made of spongy material being removably attached to the lower surface of the sole, the utensil further comprising a wiper comprising a roller which can be moved along the outer surface of the pad fixed on the soleplate while being pressed against said shoe, this spin roller being rigidly connected via a rod to a handle mounted with a sliding ability on said handle. When the utensil is used for washing the floor, the spongy shoe-sole assembly is placed perpendicularly or more or less inclined relative to the handle and the wiper device is placed in its upper position, while for said apparatus is lowered downwardly so that the pressure roller rolls on said pad by compressing it.

L'inconvénient majeur du dispositif décrit dans le document WO-02/071908 résulte du fait que bien que le rouleau essore effectivement l'eau du patin de lavage, il a également pour effet d'appliquer les saletés contre le patin de lavage et, par conséquent, d'incruster ces dernières dans ledit patin de lavage. Le même phénomène se reproduit lorsque le dispositif essoreur est remonté dans sa position haute inactive.The major disadvantage of the device described in the document WO-02/071908 As a result of the fact that although the roller effectively strains water from the scrubbing pad, it also has the effect of applying the dirt to the scrubbing pad and, consequently, of embedding the latter in said scrubbing pad. The same phenomenon is repeated when the wiper device is raised to its inactive high position.

Les documents EP-1 112 713 A1 et US-2002/0162573 A1 décrivent des ustensiles de lavage analogues à celui qui est divulgué dans le document WO-02/071908 A2 et présentant, par conséquent, les mêmes inconvénients.The documents EP-1 112 713 A1 and US-2002/0162573 A1 describe washing utensils similar to the one disclosed in the document WO-02/071908 A2 and having, therefore, the same disadvantages.

L'invention vise notamment à mettre à la disposition des utilisateurs un combiné de lavage de conception et d'utilisation simples, dépourvu des inconvénients susmentionnés des appareils de lavage de l'état de la technique.The invention aims in particular to make available to users a washing combo of simple design and use, without the aforementioned disadvantages of washers of the state of the art.

Dans l'exposé qui suit, on précise :

  • que l'expression « combiné de lavage » désigne un balai de lavage comportant une tête de lavage fixée de manière orientable à l'extrémité d'un manche au moyen d'une articulation ;
  • que l'expression « tête de lavage » désigne une semelle rigide munie d'un patin réalisé dans un matériau compressible et spongieux ;
  • que les expressions « extrémité haute » ou « partie haute » se référent respectivement à l'extrémité ou à la partie de la semelle qui se trouve la plus haute lorsque ladite semelle est placée parallèlement au manche du combiné de lavage considéré en position verticale ;
  • que les expressions « extrémité basse » ou « partie basse » se référent respectivement à l'extrémité ou à la partie de la semelle qui se trouve la plus basse lorsque ladite semelle est placée parallèlement au manche du combiné de lavage considéré en position verticale.
In the following presentation, we specify:
  • that the term "washing handset" refers to a scrubber having a washing head rotatably attached to the end of a handle by means of a hinge;
  • that the term "washing head" designates a rigid sole provided with a pad made of a compressible and spongy material;
  • whereas the terms "upper end" or "upper part" refer respectively to the end or the part of the sole which is the highest when said soleplate is placed parallel to the handle of the washing combination considered in vertical position;
  • that the terms "bottom end" or "bottom part" refer respectively to the end or the part of the baseplate which is the lowest when said soleplate is placed parallel to the handle of the washing unit considered in vertical position.

Selon l'invention, le but susmentionné est atteint grâce à un combiné de lavage comprenant :

  • un manche ;
  • une semelle plate et rigide non déformable, de forme rectangulaire, fixée, par l'intermédiaire de sa partie centrale et au moyen d'une articulation, à l'extrémité distale ou extrémité inférieure d'un manche, cette semelle comprenant une surface inférieure plane ;
  • un patin de lavage appliqué contre la face inférieure plane de la semelle et fixé de manière amovible sur cette dernière, ce patin de lavage étant réalisé dans un matériau compressible et spongieux ;
l'ensemble basculant ou tête de lavage constituée par la semelle munie d'un patin de lavage peut occuper une variété de positions comprises entre deux positions, soit :
  • une position de lavage dans laquelle ladite tête de lavage se trouve placée perpendiculairement ou de manière inclinée par rapport à l'axe du manche du combiné de lavage ;
  • une position d'essorage selon laquelle ladite tête de lavage se trouve placée dans une position parallèle audit manche ;
  • un moyen ou module d'essorage monté avec une aptitude de déplacement le long de la partie inférieure du manche et le long de l'ensemble constitué par la semelle munie du patin de lavage, lorsque ledit ensemble occupe une position parallèle au manche, ledit moyen d'essorage exerçant une pression sur la face inférieure du patin lors de ses déplacements le long dudit ensemble ;
le combiné de lavage selon l'invention étant notamment remarquable en ce que le module d'essorage comprend un coulisseau monté avec une aptitude de coulissement le long du manche et de l'ensemble constitué par la semelle et le patin de lavage installé sur cette dernière, ce coulisseau d'essorage comprenant une raclette orientée perpendiculairement à l'axe du manche et exerçant une force d'appui et une action de raclage sur la surface externe dudit patin de lavage lors de ses déplacements le long de celui-ci.According to the invention, the above-mentioned object is achieved by means of a washing handset comprising:
  • a sleeve ;
  • a non-deformable flat and rigid sole, of rectangular shape, fixed, via its central part and by means of a hinge, to the distal end or lower end of a handle, this sole comprising a flat lower surface ;
  • a washing pad applied against the flat lower face of the soleplate and removably attached thereto, the washing pad being made of a compressible and spongy material;
the tilting assembly or washing head constituted by the sole provided with a washing pad can occupy a variety of positions between two positions, namely:
  • a washing position in which said washing head is placed perpendicularly or inclined with respect to the axis of the handle of the washing unit;
  • a spinning position in which said washing head is placed in a position parallel to said handle;
  • wiper means or module mounted with a movability along the lower part of the handle and along the assembly formed by the sole provided with the washing shoe, when said assembly occupies a position parallel to the handle, said means wiper exerting pressure on the underside of the pad during its movements along said assembly;
the washing handset according to the invention being particularly remarkable in that the wiper module comprises a slide mounted with a sliding ability along the handle and the assembly consisting of the sole and the washing pad installed on the latter , said wiper comprising a squeegee oriented perpendicularly to the axis of the handle and exerting a bearing force and a scraping action on the outer surface of said washing pad during its movements along it.

Selon une autre disposition avantageuse la surface de la raclette destinée à prendre appui sur la surface externe du patin de lavage présente une section courbe.According to another advantageous arrangement the surface of the squeegee intended to bear on the outer surface of the washing pad has a curved section.

Selon une autre disposition intéressante la raclette est munie, sur toute sa longueur, d'une ailette longitudinale inclinée vers le bas.According to another interesting arrangement the squeegee is provided, along its length, a longitudinal fin inclined downwards.

Selon une autre disposition caractéristique, la semelle du combiné de lavage est reliée à l'extrémité distale du manche au moyen d'une articulation permettant des mouvements de basculement de la tête de lavage autour de deux concourants perpendiculaires à l'axe dudit manche.According to another characteristic arrangement, the sole of the washing unit is connected to the distal end of the handle by means of a hinge allowing tilting movements of the washing head around two competitors perpendicular to the axis of said handle.

Selon une autre disposition caractéristique, le dispositif d'articulation reliant la tête de lavage à l'extrémité distale du manche comprend un noyau muni de deux trous cylindriques traversants et à axes concourants, dans l'un de ces trous traversants est logé un premier axe d'articulation dont les extrémités opposées sont supportées par les extrémités de deux branches espacées que présente un prolongement en forme de fourchette de la partie distale dudit manche, ledit noyau étant logé, avec une possibilité de pivotement, dans un espace séparant deux supports distants l'un de l'autre et constituant un bossage que présente, dans sa partie centrale, la face supérieure de la semelle ; lesdits supports étant munis de doigts cylindriques alignés disposés en regard l'un de l'autre, ces doigts étant engagés dans les extrémités du second desdits trous cylindriques traversants.According to another characteristic arrangement, the hinge device connecting the washing head to the distal end of the handle comprises a core provided with two intersecting cylindrical holes and intersecting axes, in one of these through a first hinge axis, the opposite ends of which are supported by the ends of two spaced apart branches which have a fork-shaped extension of the distal portion of said handle, said core being housed, with a possibility of pivoting, in a space separating two supports distant from each other and constituting a boss that has, in its central part, the upper face of the sole; said supports being provided with aligned cylindrical fingers arranged facing one another, said fingers being engaged in the ends of the second of said through cylindrical holes.

Selon une autre disposition caractéristique, les surfaces du manche et de la face supérieure de la semelle, destinées à se trouver placées en vis-à-vis, sont respectivement munies des organes complémentaires d'assemblage d'un moyen momentané d'immobilisation de ladite semelle munie du patin de lavage, contre le manche, afin de permettre l'action d'essorage.According to another characteristic arrangement, the surfaces of the handle and of the upper face of the soleplate, intended to be placed facing each other, are respectively provided with complementary members for assembling a momentary means of immobilizing said sole provided with the washing pad, against the handle, to allow the action of spinning.

Ces organes complémentaires d'assemblage peuvent être disposés, d'une part, pour l'un, sur l'une des parties extrêmes ou partie « haute » de la face supérieure de la semelle et, d'autre part, pour l'autre desdites parties extrêmes, à l'emplacement disposé en regard du précédent, lorsque ladite semelle est basculée en position d'essorage. De la sorte, l'ensemble basculant d'essorage peut pivoter dans deux directions inverses, mais il s'enclenche d'un seul côté sur le manche.These complementary assembly members may be arranged, on the one hand, for one, on one of the extreme parts or "high" part of the upper face of the sole and, on the other hand, for the other said end portions, at the location disposed opposite the previous, when said sole is tilted to the spin position. In this way, the spin swing assembly can rotate in two reverse directions, but it engages one side on the handle.

Selon une autre disposition caractéristique, le module de raclage et d'essorage est relié, rigidement, à une poignée de manoeuvre montée avec une aptitude de coulissement le long du manche au moyen d'un tube comportant une fente longitudinale, et l'articulation reliant ledit module de raclage et d'essorage à l'extrémité distale dudit manche est engagée, avec une possibilité de coulissement, dans ladite fente.According to another characteristic arrangement, the scraping and spinning module is connected, rigidly, to an operating handle mounted with a sliding ability along the handle by means of a tube having a longitudinal slot, and the articulation connecting said scraper and wiper module at the distal end of said handle is slidably engaged in said slot.

Selon une autre disposition caractéristique, le combiné de lavage comporte des moyens de guidage permettant de guider le module d'essorage lors de ses déplacements le long de l'ensemble constitué par la semelle munie du patin de lavage.According to another characteristic arrangement, the washing handset comprises guide means for guiding the wiper module during its movements along the assembly constituted by the sole provided with the washing pad.

Selon un mode d'exécution préféré, les moyens de guidage sont constitués par des glissières latérales coulissant le long des côtés longitudinaux de la semelle lors du déplacement dudit module d'essorage. A cet effet, les cotés longitudinaux de la semelle peuvent être munis d'une nervure de guidage.According to a preferred embodiment, the guide means are constituted by lateral slides sliding along the longitudinal sides of the sole during the displacement of said wiper module. For this purpose, the longitudinal sides of the sole may be provided with a guide rib.

Selon une autre disposition caractéristique, le patin de lavage est fixé sur la face inférieure de la semelle rigide au moyen de bandes auto-agrippantes, par exemple de type Velcro ®, dont sont respectivement munies les faces en contact de la semelle et du patin de lavage.According to another characteristic arrangement, the washing pad is fixed on the underside of the rigid sole by means of self-gripping strips, for example Velcro® type, which are respectively provided with the contact faces of the sole and the pad of washing.

Selon un autre mode d'exécution, l'extrémité du patin de lavage appelée à occuper une position haute lors de l'essorage est munie d'une languette de fixation complémentaire destinée à être rabattue contre la face supérieure de la semelle, ladite languette et ladite face supérieure étant pourvues de moyens d'attache complémentaires, par exemple du type bouton-pression.According to another embodiment, the end of the washing pad called to occupy a high position during the spin is provided with a complementary fixing tongue intended to be folded against the upper face of the sole, said tongue and said upper face being provided with complementary attachment means, for example of the snap-button type.

Selon une autre disposition caractéristique, le combiné de lavage comprend un moyen d'immobilisation en rotation du coulisseau sur le manche.According to another characteristic arrangement, the washing handset comprises a means of immobilization in rotation of the slider on the handle.

Selon une autre disposition caractéristique, le combiné de lavage comprend un moyen d'arrêt du déplacement du module d'essorage lorsque ce dernier atteint la partie basse de la tête de lavage.According to another characteristic arrangement, the washing handset comprises means for stopping the displacement of the dewatering module when the latter reaches the lower part of the washing head.

Le combiné ou balai de lavage selon l'invention procure plusieurs avantages. Notamment :

  • il facilite l'action d'essorage du patin de la tête de lavage ;
  • il permet de détacher facilement les dépôts de saletés incrustés dans la surface inférieure des patins spongieux lors du lavage des sols ;
  • il est autonome et ne nécessite pas l'utilisation d'un récipient ou seau d'essorage spécifique ;
  • il n'entraîne pas la projection d'éclaboussures ;
  • il est de construction et de fonctionnement simples ;
  • il est léger et d'emploi facile.
The handset or mop of the invention provides several advantages. Especially :
  • it facilitates the dewatering action of the pad of the washing head;
  • it makes it easy to detach the dirt deposits encrusted in the bottom surface of the spongy pads when washing the floors;
  • it is autonomous and does not require the use of a specific container or bucket of spinning;
  • it does not result in splashing;
  • it is of simple construction and operation;
  • it is light and easy to use.

L'invention concerne également un procédé d'essorage du patin spongieux de lavage équipant les balais de lavage comprenant une semelle sur laquelle est appliqué un tel patin, et fixée à l'extrémité distale d'un manche, caractérisé en ce que le nettoyage et l'essorage du patin de lavage sont obtenus simultanément en plaçant l'ensemble constitué par ladite semelle et ledit patin de lavage dans une position parallèle à l'axe du manche et en déplaçant un coulisseau de nettoyage et d'essorage le long dudit ensemble, ledit coulisseau comprenant une raclette exerçant, lors de ses déplacements, un raclage de la surface externe du patin permettant de détacher les dépôts et saletés incrustés dans ladite surface lors du lavage des sols, et une pression sur ladite surface permettant l'essorage dudit patin.The invention also relates to a method of spinning the spongy washing pad fitted to the mops comprising a sole on which is applied such a pad, and attached to the distal end of a handle, characterized in that the cleaning and the dewatering of the washing shoe is obtained simultaneously by placing the assembly constituted by said sole and said washing pad in a position parallel to the axis of the handle and by moving a cleaning and drying slide along said assembly, said slide comprising a squeegee exerting, during its movements, a scraping of the outer surface of the pad for detaching the deposits and dirt encrusted in said surface during the washing of the floors, and a pressure on said surface for the spinning of said pad.

Les buts, caractéristiques et avantages ci-dessus, et d'autres encore, ressortiront mieux de la description qui suit et des dessins annexés, dans lesquels :

  • La figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un exemple d'exécution du balai ou module de lavage selon l'invention, montré dans la position d'utilisation.
  • La figure 2 est une vue en perspective représentant ce balai dans la position d'essorage.
  • La figure 3 est une vue de face montrant le balai de lavage en position d'utilisation.
  • La figure 4 est une vue de côté de la figure 3.
  • La figure 5 est une vue de côté montrant le balai de lavage avant descente du coulisseau de raclage et d'essorage.
  • La figure 6 est une vue de côté analogue à la figure 5 représentant le coulisseau de raclage et d'essorage, en cours d'essorage.
  • La figure 7 est une vue de face de la figure 5.
  • La figure 8 est une vue de face montrant le coulisseau de raclage et d'essorage en fin de course d'essorage.
  • La figure 9 est une vue en perspective du coulisseau ou module de raclage et d'essorage.
  • La figure 10 est une vue en coupe transversale du coulisseau de raclage et d'essorage en position d'essorage.
  • La figure 11 est une vue de détail illustrant le moyen d'immobilisation de la semelle dans une position parallèle à l'axe du manche.
  • La figure 12 est une vue de détail et de côté de l'articulation de la semelle à l'extrémité distale du manche.
  • La figure 13 est une vue en plan et en coupe selon la ligne 13-13 de la figure 12.
  • La figure 14 est une vue en coupe transversale selon la ligne 14-14 de la figure 12.
  • La figure 15 est une vue en coupe de la partie inférieure du combiné de lavage.
  • La figure 16 est une vue de détail, en coupe transversale, illustrant le moyen de guidage et de butée limitant la course descendante du module de raclage et d'essorage.
  • La figure 17 est une vue de détail et de face avec arrachement partiel de ce moyen de butée.
The above and other objects, features and advantages will become more apparent from the following description and accompanying drawings, in which:
  • The figure 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the mop or washing module according to the invention, shown in the position of use.
  • The figure 2 is a perspective view showing this broom in the spin position.
  • The figure 3 is a front view showing the mop in the use position.
  • The figure 4 is a side view of the figure 3 .
  • The figure 5 is a side view showing the mop before descending the scraper and spin slider.
  • The figure 6 is a side view similar to the figure 5 representing the scraper and squeeze ram while spinning.
  • The figure 7 is a front view of the figure 5 .
  • The figure 8 is a front view showing the scraping and spinning slide at the end of the spin stroke.
  • The figure 9 is a perspective view of the slide or module scraping and spinning.
  • The figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of the scraper slide and spin in the spin position.
  • The figure 11 is a detail view illustrating the immobilization means of the sole in a position parallel to the axis of the handle.
  • The figure 12 is a detail and side view of the hinge of the sole at the distal end of the handle.
  • The figure 13 is a plan view and in section along the line 13-13 of the figure 12 .
  • The figure 14 is a cross-sectional view along the line 14-14 of the figure 12 .
  • The figure 15 is a sectional view of the lower part of the washing combo.
  • The figure 16 is a detail view, in cross section, illustrating the guiding and abutment means limiting the downward stroke of the scraper and wiper module.
  • The figure 17 is a detail and front view partially broken away of this abutment means.

On se réfère auxdits dessins pour décrire un exemple avantageux, quoique nullement limitatif, de réalisation du combiné ou balai de lavage, et de mise en oeuvre du procédé, selon l'invention.Referring to said drawings to describe an advantageous example, although not limiting, embodiment of the combined or mop of washing, and implementation of the method, according to the invention.

Ce combiné de lavage comprend, de manière connue en soi :

  • un manche 1 qui peut être formé d'une seule pièce ou d'au moins deux parties 1a, 1b assemblées de manière télescopique de sorte à permettre un réglage de la longueur du manche, ou à diminuer sa longueur afin de réduire son encombrement ; ce manche comportant une partie proximale de préhension 1a et une partie distale 1c ;
  • une semelle rigide 2 non déformable, ou plateau porte-patin, de forme rectangulaire, fixée par l'intermédiaire de sa partie centrale et au moyen d'une articulation 3, à l'extrémité distale 1c ou extrémité inférieure du manche, cette semelle rigide comportant une face inférieure 2a globalement plane ; elle peut présenter par exemple une dimension de l'ordre de 300 mm x 100 mm ;
  • un patin de lavage interchangeable 4 appliqué et fixé, de manière amovible, contre la face inférieure plane 2a de la semelle rigide 2 et recouvrant de préférence, la totalité de ladite face inférieure ; ledit patin de lavage 4 et ladite semelle 2, constituant une tête de lavage basculante 2-4.
This washing handset comprises, in a manner known per se:
  • a handle 1 which can be formed in one piece or at least two parts 1a, 1b assembled telescopically so as to allow adjustment of the length of the handle, or to reduce its length to reduce its size; this handle having a proximal gripping portion 1a and a distal portion 1c;
  • a non-deformable rigid sole 2, or pad carrier plate, of rectangular shape, fixed via its central portion and by means of a hinge 3, at the distal end 1c or lower end of the handle, this rigid sole having a generally flat bottom face 2a; it may have for example a dimension of the order of 300 mm x 100 mm;
  • an interchangeable washing pad 4 applied and fixed, removably, against the lower planar face 2a of the rigid sole 2 and preferably covering the whole of said lower face; said washing pad 4 and said sole 2, constituting a tilting washing head 2-4.

Dans le cas où le manche est formé de deux ou de plus de deux parties, assemblées de manière télescopique, une bague 21, par exemple exécutée en matière plastique, et disposée à la jonction de deux parties formant le manche télescopique, permet de bloquer ces dernières en position après réglage de la longueur du manche.In the case where the handle is formed of two or more parts, assembled telescopically, a ring 21, for example made of plastic, and arranged at the junction of two parts forming the telescopic handle, allows to block these last in position after adjusting the length of the handle.

Le manche 1 et la semelle 2 peuvent être réalisés dans tous matériaux présentant la solidité et la légèreté souhaitables, par exemple en aluminium ou en alliage d'aluminium, ou en toutes matières plastiques rigides appropriées. Les parties constitutives du combiné de lavage peuvent aussi être exécutées dans des matériaux identiques (à l'exception du patin spongieux) ou différents.The handle 1 and the sole 2 can be made of any material having the desired strength and lightness, for example aluminum or aluminum alloy, or any suitable rigid plastics. The constituent parts of the washing handset can also be executed in identical materials (with the exception of the spongy pad) or different.

L'extrémité supérieure 1d du manche 1 peut encore être munie d'un embout 22, par exemple exécuté en matière plastique. Cet embout 22 présente un orifice permettant d'accrocher le combiné de lavage sur un crochet support lors de son rangement.The upper end 1d of the handle 1 can still be provided with a tip 22, for example made of plastic. This tip 22 has an orifice for hanging the washing handset on a support hook during storage.

Le patin de lavage interchangeable 4 peut être réalisé en toutes matières souples, compressibles et spongieuses possédant la propriété d'absorber et de retenir les liquides, et de les rejeter sous une pression, telle que matières textiles, par exemple tissus éponges, tissus de coton, tissus constitués de microfibres, ..., ou en matières plastiques alvéolaires, etc. A titre d'exemple seulement, ce patin de lavage peut avoir, à sec, une épaisseur de l'ordre de 12 mm.The interchangeable washing pad 4 may be made of any soft, compressible and spongy material having the property of absorbing and retain the liquids, and reject them under pressure, such as textile materials, for example sponge fabrics, cotton fabrics, fabrics made of microfibers, ..., or plastics alveolar, etc. By way of example only, this washing pad may have, dry, a thickness of about 12 mm.

La tête de lavage basculante 2-4 constituée par la semelle 2 munie d'un patin de lavage 4 peut occuper une variété de positions comprises entre deux positions extrêmes, soit :

  • une première position de lavage selon laquelle ladite tête de lavage se trouve orientée perpendiculairement ou de manière inclinée par rapport à l'axe du manche 1 du balai de lavage (figures 1 à 4) ;
  • une deuxième position de raclage et d'essorage selon laquelle ladite tête de lavage se trouve placée dans une position parallèle audit manche (figures 5 et 6).
The tilting washing head 2-4 constituted by the sole 2 provided with a washing pad 4 can occupy a variety of positions between two extreme positions, namely:
  • a first washing position in which said washing head is oriented perpendicularly or inclined with respect to the axis of the handle 1 of the mop ( Figures 1 to 4 );
  • a second scraping and spinning position in which said washing head is placed in a position parallel to said handle ( Figures 5 and 6 ).

Le combiné de lavage comporte encore un moyen ou module d'essorage monté avec une aptitude de déplacement le long de la partie inférieure du manche 1 et le long de la tête de lavage 2-4, lorsque ladite tête de lavage occupe une position parallèle audit manche ; dans cette situation, le module d'essorage exerce une pression sur la face externe ou surface inférieure 4a du patin 4 lors de ses déplacements le long de ladite tête de lavage.The washing handset further comprises a wiper means or module mounted with a moving ability along the lower part of the handle 1 and along the washing head 2-4, when said washing head occupies a position parallel to said sleeve; in this situation, the dewatering module exerts pressure on the outer face or lower surface 4a of the pad 4 during its movements along said washing head.

La semelle 2 du combiné de lavage est reliée à l'extrémité distale du manche 1 au moyen d'une articulation 3 comprenant un axe 6 orienté perpendiculairement à l'axe du manche 1. Cet axe d'articulation 6 est disposé à distance du plan P-P dans lequel se trouve comprise la face supérieure 2b de la semelle 2, de sorte que cette dernière peut être placée dans une position d'essorage parallèle à l'axe du manche.The sole 2 of the washing unit is connected to the distal end of the handle 1 by means of a hinge 3 comprising an axis 6 oriented perpendicular to the axis of the handle 1. This hinge axis 6 is disposed at a distance from the plane PP in which is included the upper face 2b of the sole 2, so that the latter can be placed in a spin position parallel to the axis of the handle.

Avantageusement, la semelle 2 est reliée à l'extrémité distale du manche 1, par l'intermédiaire d'une articulation permettant des mouvements libres de la tête de lavage 2-4 dans deux directions perpendiculaires à l'axe dudit manche (axes A-A et A'-A', figure 14).Advantageously, the sole 2 is connected to the distal end of the handle 1, via a hinge allowing free movements of the washing head 2-4 in two directions perpendicular to the axis of said handle (axes AA and A'-A ' figure 14 ).

De manière préférée, la semelle 2 est reliée à l'extrémité du manche 1 au moyen d'une articulation 3 constituée par un joint universel par exemple par un joint du type joint de Cardan.Preferably, the sole 2 is connected to the end of the handle 1 by means of a hinge 3 formed by a universal joint for example by a gasket-type joint.

Selon une importante disposition caractéristique de l'invention, un module de raclage et d'essorage est monté avec une aptitude de coulissement le long du manche et le long de l'ensemble constitué par la semelle 2 et le patin de lavage 4 installé sur cette dernière, ce module de raclage et d'essorage comprend un coulisseau 10 comportant une raclette constituée par une barrette de pression rigide 11 orientée perpendiculairement à l'axe du manche 1 et exerçant une force d'appui et une action de raclage sur la surface externe ou surface inférieure dudit patin de lavage, lors de ses déplacements le long dudit ensemble 2-4.According to an important characteristic arrangement of the invention, a scraping and spinning module is mounted with a sliding ability along the handle and along the assembly consisting of the sole 2 and the washing pad 4 installed on this last, this scraping and drying module comprises a slider 10 comprising a squeegee constituted by a rigid pressure bar 11 oriented perpendicularly to the axis of the handle 1 and exerting a bearing force and a scraping action on the outer surface or lower surface of said wash pad, as it moves along said set 2-4.

De manière préférée, le dispositif d'articulation 3 reliant la tête de lavage 2-4 à l'extrémité distale du manche 1 comprend un bossage que présente, dans sa partie centrale, la face supérieure de la semelle et un noyau 23 pourvu de deux trous cylindriques traversants et à axes concourants. Dans l'un de ces trous traversants est logé un premier axe d'articulation 6 dont les extrémités opposées sont supportées par les extrémités de deux branches espacées 8 que présente un prolongement en forme de fourchette de l'extrémité distale 1 c du manche 1.Preferably, the hinge device 3 connecting the washing head 2-4 to the distal end of the handle 1 comprises a boss that has, in its central part, the upper face of the sole and a core 23 provided with two cylindrical through holes and intersecting axes. In one of these through holes is housed a first hinge pin 6 whose opposite ends are supported by the ends of two spaced branches 8 that has a fork-shaped extension of the distal end 1c of the handle 1.

D'autre part, le noyau 23 est logé, avec une possibilité de pivotement, dans un espace 24 séparant deux supports 7a distants l'un de l'autre et constituant un bossage 7 que présente, dans sa partie centrale, la face supérieure 2b de la semelle 2. Ces supports 7a sont munis de doigts cylindriques 25 et disposés en regard l'un de l'autre, ces doigts étant engagés dans les extrémités du second desdits trous cylindriques, de sorte que ledit noyau peut tourner autour desdits doigts 25.On the other hand, the core 23 is housed, with a possibility of pivoting, in a space 24 separating two supports 7a distant from one another and constituting a boss 7 that has, in its central part, the upper face 2b 2. These supports 7a are provided with cylindrical fingers 25 and arranged opposite one another, these fingers being engaged in the ends of the second of said cylindrical holes, so that said core can rotate around said fingers 25 .

On comprend que la tête de lavage 2-4 peut ainsi pivoter autour de deux axes perpendiculaires A-A et A'-A'.It will be understood that the washing head 2-4 can thus pivot about two perpendicular axes A-A and A'-A '.

Le coulisseau de raclage et d'essorage 10 est rigidement relié à une poignée de manoeuvre 12 disposée à distance dudit coulisseau d'essorage et montée avec une aptitude de coulissement le long du manche. La poignée de manoeuvre est reliée au coulisseau de raclage et d'essorage par l'intermédiaire d'un tube 13 disposé autour du manche 1 et comportant une fente longitudinale 14.The scraper and wringing slider 10 is rigidly connected to an operating handle 12 spaced apart from said wringing slide and mounted with slidability along the shaft. The operating handle is connected to the scraping and spinning slide via a tube 13 disposed around the handle 1 and having a longitudinal slot 14.

Cette fente longitudinale 14 s'étend jusqu'à l'extrémité distale du tube de liaison 13 où se situe son entrée 14a dans laquelle s'engage l'articulation 3, au début de la course de descente de l'ensemble 10-13-12.This longitudinal slot 14 extends to the distal end of the connecting tube 13 where is located its inlet 14a in which the hinge 3 engages, at the beginning of the descent stroke of the assembly 10-13- 12.

La fente longitudinale 14 a une largueur permettant le passage de l'articulation 3, lors des déplacements de l'ensemble 10-13-12. Elle permet de s'affranchir de l'obstacle constitué par l'articulation 3, les bords opposés de ladite fente 14 glissant de part et d'autre de ladite articulation, lors des déplacements du tube de liaison fendu 13.The longitudinal slot 14 has a width allowing the passage of the hinge 3, during the movements of the assembly 10-13-12. It makes it possible to overcome the obstacle constituted by the hinge 3, the opposite edges of said slot 14 sliding on either side of said hinge, during the movements of the slotted connecting tube 13.

Des moyens 9 (figure 11) permettent le centrage et le guidage de la semelle parallèlement au manche dans la position d'essorage. Ces moyens comprennent, par exemple, des ergots de retenue 9 que présentent les cotés du corps 10b du coulisseau 10, et au-dessous desquels les nervures 5 des bords de la semelle s'engagent instantanément lorsque cette dernière est pivotée dans sa position parallèle au manche.Means 9 ( figure 11 ) allow the centering and guidance of the sole parallel to the handle in the spin position. These means comprise, for example, retaining lugs 9 that have the sides of the body 10b of the slider 10, and below which the ribs 5 of the edges of the sole engage instantaneously when the latter is pivoted in its position parallel to the handle.

Ces moyens de centrage et de guidage 9 permettent de maintenir la semelle 2 munie d'un patin de lavage 4 dans une position parallèle au manche 1 pendant toute la durée de la phase d'essorage.These centering and guiding means 9 make it possible to maintain the soleplate 2 provided with a washing pad 4 in a position parallel to the handle 1 during the entire duration of the spinning phase.

La barrette de pression rigide ou raclette 11 présente une longueur au moins égale à la largeur du patin de lavage 4 et de préférence une longueur légèrement supérieure à ladite largeur.The rigid pressure bar or scraper 11 has a length at least equal to the width of the washing pad 4 and preferably a length slightly greater than said width.

Elle présente, sur toute sa longueur, une surface d'appui 11a de section courbe pour favoriser son glissement sur la surface externe du patin de lavage 4, tout en permettant une action de raclage efficace de ladite surface externe du patin de lavage. Cette surface d'appui courbe est préférentiellement constituée par le bord de la raclette appelé à exercer une pression sur le patin 4 lors des mouvements de translation de ladite raclette le long dudit patin. D'autre part, la raclette 11 comporte également, sur toute sa longueur, une ailette longitudinale 11b s'opposant aux remontées d'eau sale au-dessus de ladite raclette lors des déplacements de celle-ci aussi bien dans le sens descendant que dans le sens de la remontée.It has, along its length, a bearing surface 11a of curved section to promote its sliding on the outer surface of the washing pad 4, while allowing effective scraping action of said outer surface of the washing pad. This curved bearing surface is preferably constituted by the edge of the squeegee to exert pressure on the pad 4 during translational movements of said squeegee along said pad. On the other hand, the squeegee 11 also comprises, over its entire length, a longitudinal fin 11b opposing the rising of dirty water above said squeegee during movements of the latter as well in the downward direction as in the direction of the ascent.

Cette ailette 11b est inclinée en direction de la partie basse du combiné de lavage, par exemple selon un angle de l'ordre de 30°.This fin 11b is inclined towards the lower part of the washing unit, for example at an angle of the order of 30 °.

Des moyens de guidage permettent de guider le module de raclage et d'essorage 10 lors de ses déplacements le long de la tête de lavage 2-4. Ces moyens de guidage peuvent être constitués par des coulisses ou glissières latérales 15 dont est pourvue la partie inférieure de la raclette 11 d'essorage, ces glissières coulissant le long des côtés longitudinaux de la semelle 2 lors du déplacement dudit coulisseau.Guiding means are used to guide the scraper and wiper module 10 during its movements along the washing head 2-4. These guide means may be constituted by slides or lateral slides 15 which is provided with the lower part of the squeegee 11, these slides sliding along the longitudinal sides of the sole 2 during movement of said slide.

Un moyen de butée limite la course de déplacement vers le haut et surtout vers le bas du coulisseau de raclage et d'essorage 10, afin de s'opposer au désaccouplement de la semelle 2 et dudit coulisseau d'essorage 10 lorsque la raclette 11 atteint l'extrémité basse du patin de lavage 4. Ce moyen de butée comprend (figures 16 et 17) : d'une part, une rainure longitudinale 19 ménagée dans la surface interne du tube 13, à l'opposé de la fente 14 et, d'autre part, une butée 20 rigidement fixée sur la partie inférieure du manche. Lors des déplacements de l'ensemble 10-13-12, la butée 20 coulisse dans la rainure 19 et lorsque cette butée arrive au contact de l'extrémité haute de ladite rainure désignée par la référence 26 sur la figure 17), le déplacement vers le bas dudit ensemble 10-13-12 se trouve arrêté.An abutment means limits the upward and especially downward movement of the scraping and spinning slide 10, in order to oppose the uncoupling of the soleplate 2 and of said spinning slide 10 when the scraper 11 reaches the lower end of the washing pad 4. This abutment means comprises ( Figures 16 and 17 ): on the one hand, a longitudinal groove 19 formed in the inner surface of the tube 13, opposite the slot 14 and, on the other hand, a stop 20 rigidly fixed on the lower part of the handle. During the movements of the assembly 10-13-12, the stop 20 slides in the groove 19 and when this stop comes into contact with the upper end of said groove designated by the reference 26 on the figure 17 ), the downward movement of said assembly 10-13-12 is stopped.

Le patin de lavage 4 peut avoir une longueur et une largeur égales ou sensiblement égales à celles de la face inférieure 2a de la semelle rigide 2. De manière avantageuse, il est fixé sur la face inférieure de la semelle rigide 2 au moyen de bandes auto-agrippantes 16, par exemple de type Velcro ®, dont sont respectivement munies les faces en contact de la semelle et du patin de lavage.The washing pad 4 may have a length and a width equal to or substantially equal to those of the lower face 2a of the rigid soleplate 2. Advantageously, it is fixed on the underside of the rigid soleplate 2 by means of self-adhesive strips. grippers 16, for example Velcro ® type, which are respectively provided with the faces in contact with the sole and the washing pad.

L'extrémité du patin de lavage appelée à occuper une position haute dans la position d'essorage, est munie d'une languette souple 17 de fixation complémentaire. Après application du patin de lavage 4 contre la face inférieure de la semelle, cette languette 17 est rabattue contre la face supérieure de la semelle et elle est fixée à cette dernière par tous moyens d'attache appropriés. Par exemple, la languette 17 et la face supérieure 2b de la semelle 2 sont respectivement pourvues de moyens d'attache amovibles, par exemple du type bouton-pression 18a, 18b.The end of the washing pad called to occupy a high position in the spinning position, is provided with a flexible tab 17 complementary attachment. After application of the washing pad 4 against the underside of the sole, this tongue 17 is folded against the upper face of the sole and is fixed thereto by any appropriate fastening means. For example, the tongue 17 and the upper face 2b of the sole 2 are respectively provided with removable fastening means, for example of the snap-button type 18a, 18b.

Le remplacement d'un patin de lavage usagé par un patin de lavage neuf peut s'opérer rapidement et aisément de la manière suivante :

  • le patin de lavage usagé est d'abord détaché de la face inférieure 2a de la semelle en tirant sur son extrémité opposée à celle qui est munie de la languette 17 puis « décollé » entièrement de ladite face inférieure avant de la détacher de ladite semelle en déboutonnant les boutons- pression 18a, 18b ;
  • on installe ensuite le patin de lavage neuf en procédant de manière inverse : accrochage de la languette 17 sur la surface de la face supérieure de la semelle réservée à cet effet au moyen des boutons de pression 18a, 18b, après quoi on applique la face du patin munie des bandes auto-agrippantes sur la face inférieure de la semelle pourvue des bandes auto-agrippantes complémentaires, en exerçant une action de traction afin de la tendre pour obtenir son bon positionnement. Cette disposition permet de plaquer étroitement le patin de lavage 4 contre la face inférieure 2a de la semelle en évitant la formation de boursouflures.
The replacement of a used washing pad with a new washing pad can be done quickly and easily as follows:
  • the used washing pad is first detached from the lower face 2a of the sole by pulling on its end opposite to that which is provided with the tongue 17 and then "peeled" entirely from said lower face before detaching it from said sole. unbuttoning the snaps 18a, 18b;
  • the new washing pad is then installed by proceeding in the opposite manner: hooking of the tongue 17 on the surface of the upper face of the soleplate reserved for this purpose by means of the pressing buttons 18a, 18b, after which the face of the pad provided with self-gripping strips on the underside of the sole provided with complementary self-gripping strips, exerting a pulling action to stretch it to obtain its proper positioning. This arrangement allows to closely press the washing pad 4 against the underside 2a of the sole avoiding the formation of blisters.

Le balai de lavage comprend encore un moyen d'immobilisation en rotation du coulisseau d'essorage sur le manche 1 afin que ledit coulisseau se présente dans la position correcte pour pouvoir entrer en prise avec les bords longitudinaux de la semelle rigide 2 munie d'un patin d'essorage 4. Ce moyen d'immobilisation comprend la rainure 19 et la butée 20 du système anti-rotation précédemment décrit.The scrubber further comprises a means for immobilizing the spin plunger on the handle 1 so that said slider is in the correct position in order to be able to engage with the longitudinal edges of the rigid soleplate 2 provided with a 4. This immobilizing means comprises the groove 19 and the abutment 20 of the anti-rotation system described above.

Alternativement, le manche 1 et le tube fendu 13 monté avec une aptitude de coulissement sur ce dernier, pourraient présenter des sections non circulaires, par exemple une section ovoïde s'opposant à toute rotation de l'un des éléments par rapport à l'autre.Alternatively, the handle 1 and the slotted tube 13 mounted with a sliding ability on the latter, could have non-circular sections, for example an ovoid section opposing any rotation of one of the elements relative to the other .

Pour effectuer l'essorage du patin 4 fixé sur la semelle 2 d'un combiné de lavage selon l'invention, tout en détachant les éventuels dépôts de saletés qui se sont collés sur la surface inférieure du patin de lavage 4 lors du nettoyage du sol, on procède de la manière suivante :

  • on plonge la tête de lavage 2-4 du combiné dans un seau ordinaire rempli d'eau ou autre liquide de lavage ou de rinçage, de préférence de forme rectangulaire et on la fait basculer de façon à la placer parallèlement à l'axe du manche 1. Pour obtenir ce pivotement, on appuie l'une des extrémités de la tête de lavage contre l'une des parois du seau, ce qui entraîne son basculement ;
  • en fin de course de pivotement, la paroi supérieure de la semelle vient au contact dudit manche et s'enclenche automatiquement sur celui-ci ;
  • on peut ensuite faire descendre et remonter le module d'essorage 10 par l'intermédiaire de la poignée 12 de sorte à obtenir son glissement vers le bas ou vers le haut en étant guidé par les bords latéraux parallèles de la semelle ; durant ce glissement, la raclette 11 exerce une action de raclage et une pression sur le patin spongieux et, par conséquent, une action d'essorage de ce dernier ;
  • on remonte ensuite le module d'essorage qui, lors de son mouvement ascensionnel, réalise une action complémentaire d'essorage du patin de lavage on peut répéter l'opération une ou plusieurs fois si nécessaire ;
  • pour débloquer la tête de lavage, afin de remettre le combiné de lavage en position d'utilisation, il suffit, après avoir remonté le module d'essorage, de heurter l'extrémité basse de cette dernière contre le sol, pour annuler l'action du moyen d'immobilisation 9 et obtenir le pivotement de la tête de lavage en position d'utilisation.
To spin the pad 4 attached to the sole 2 of a washing combo according to the invention, while detaching any dirt deposits that occur are stuck on the lower surface of the washing pad 4 during the cleaning of the floor, the procedure is as follows:
  • the washing head 2-4 of the handset is immersed in a regular bucket filled with water or other washing or rinsing liquid, preferably of rectangular shape, and is tilted so as to place it parallel to the axis of the handle 1. To obtain this pivoting, one of the ends of the washing head is pressed against one of the walls of the bucket, which causes it to tilt;
  • at the end of the pivoting stroke, the upper wall of the sole comes into contact with said handle and engages automatically therewith;
  • the wiper module 10 can then be lowered and raised by means of the handle 12 so as to cause it to slide downwards or upwards while being guided by the parallel lateral edges of the soleplate; during this sliding, the squeegee 11 exerts a scraping action and a pressure on the spongy pad and, consequently, a squeezing action of the latter;
  • the wiper module is then raised, which, during its upward movement, performs a complementary spin-drying action of the washing pad, the operation can be repeated one or more times if necessary;
  • to unblock the washing head, in order to put the washing handset in the use position, it suffices, after having reassembled the spinning module, to strike the bottom end of the latter against the ground, to cancel the action immobilizing means 9 and obtain the pivoting of the washing head in the use position.

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Combiné de lavage incorporant un système d'essorage comprenant un manche (1), une semelle rigide (2) fixée par l'intermédiaire de sa partie centrale et au moyen d'une articulation (3), à l'extrémité distale dudit manche, cette semelle comprenant une surface inférieure plane, un patin de lavage (4) appliqué contre la face inférieure plane (2a) de la semelle et fixé de manière amovible sur cette dernière, ce patin de lavage étant réalisé dans un matériau compressible et spongieux, l'ensemble basculant constitué par la semelle (2) munie du patin de lavage (4) pouvant occuper : - une position de lavage dans laquelle ledit ensemble se trouve placé perpendiculairement ou de manière inclinée par rapport à l'axe du manche ; - une position d'essorage selon laquelle ledit ensemble (2-4) se trouve placé dans une position parallèle audit manche ;
ledit combiné de lavage comportant un module ou système d'essorage (10) monté avec une aptitude de déplacement le long de la partie inférieure du manche et le long dudit ensemble (2-4) lorsque ce dernier occupe une position parallèle au manche, ledit module ou système d'essorage exerçant une pression sur la face externe du patin lors des déplacements dudit ensemble, ce combiné de lavage étant caractérisé en ce que le module d'essorage comprend un coulisseau monté avec une aptitude de coulissement le long du manche (1) et de l'ensemble constitué par la semelle (2) et le patin de lavage (4) installé sur cette dernière, ce coulisseau d'essorage comprenant une raclette (11) orientée perpendiculairement à l'axe du manche (1) et exerçant une force d'appui et une action de raclage sur la surface externe dudit patin de lavage lors de ses déplacements le long de celui-ci. A washing apparatus incorporating a squeezing system comprising a handle (1), a rigid sole (2) secured through its central portion and by means of a hinge (3), to the distal end of said handle, this sole comprising a flat lower surface, a washing pad (4) applied against the flat lower face (2a) of the sole and removably attached to the latter, this washing pad being made of a compressible and spongy material, tilting assembly constituted by the sole (2) provided with the washing pad (4) which can occupy: a washing position in which said assembly is placed perpendicularly or inclined with respect to the axis of the handle; a dewatering position according to which said assembly (2-4) is placed in a position parallel to said handle;
said washing handset having a wiper module or system (10) mounted with movability along the lower portion of the handle and along said assembly (2-4) when the latter occupies a position parallel to the handle, said modulus or squeezing system exerting pressure on the external face of the pad during movements of said assembly, this washing combo being characterized in that the dewatering module comprises a slide mounted with a sliding ability along the handle (1 ) and the assembly constituted by the sole (2) and the washing pad (4) installed on the latter, this spinning slide comprising a squeegee (11) oriented perpendicularly to the axis of the handle (1) and exerting a pressing force and a scraping action on the outer surface of said washing pad as it moves along it. Combiné de lavage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la surface de la raclette (11) destinée à prendre appui sur la surface externe du patin de lavage (4) présente une section courbe.Washing combo according to claim 1, characterized in that the surface of the scraper (11) intended to rest on the outer surface of the washing pad (4) has a curved section. Combiné de lavage selon l'une des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que la raclette (11) est munie, sur toute sa longueur, d'une ailette longitudinale (11b) inclinée ver le bas.Washing machine according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the squeegee (11) is provided, throughout its length, with a longitudinal fin (11b) inclined downwards. Combiné de lavage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que le module de raclage et d'essorage (2-4) est rigidement relié à une poignée de manoeuvre (12) montée avec une aptitude de coulissement le long du manche (1), au moyen d'un tube (13) comprenant une fente longitudinale (14) et en ce que l'articulation (3-6) reliant la tête de lavage (2-4) à l'extrémité distale du manche (1) est disposée à distance du plan dans lequel se trouve comprise la face supérieure (2b) de la semelle (2) et engagée, avec une possibilité de coulissement, dans ladite fente (14).Washing machine according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the scraping and dewatering module (2-4) is rigidly connected to an operating handle (12) mounted with a sliding ability along of the handle (1), by means of a tube (13) comprising a longitudinal slot (14) and in that the articulation (3-6) connecting the washing head (2-4) to the distal end of the sleeve (1) is disposed at a distance from the plane in which is included the upper face (2b) of the sole (2) and engaged, with a possibility of sliding, in said slot (14). Combiné de lavage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des moyens de guidage (15) permettant de guider ledit système ou module d'essorage lors de ses déplacements le long de l'ensemble constitué par la semelle (2) munie du patin de lavage (4).Washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it comprises guide means (15) for guiding said system or wiper module during its movements along the assembly constituted by the sole (2) provided with the washing pad (4). Combiné de lavage selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de guidage sont constitués par des glissières latérales (15) que présente le module d' essorage, ces glissières coulissant sur les côtés longitudinaux de la semelle (2) lors des déplacements dudit module d'essorage.Washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that the guide means consist of lateral slides (15) that the wiper module has, these slide rails sliding on the longitudinal sides of the sole (2) during movements of said spin module. Combiné de lavage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que la semelle (2) est fixée à l'extrémité distale du manche (1) au moyen d'une articulation de type Joint de Cardan.Washing combo according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the sole (2) is attached to the distal end of the handle (1) by means of a hinge type Cardan joint. Combiné de lavage selon l'une des revendications 4 ou 7, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif d'articulation (3) reliant la tête de lavage (2-4) à l'extrémité distale (1c) du manche (1) comprend un noyau (23) muni de deux trous cylindriques traversants et à axes concourants (A-A ; A'-A'), dans l'un de ces trous traversants est logé un premier axe d'articulation (6) dont les extrémités opposées sont supportées par les extrémités de deux branches espacées (8) que présente un prolongement en forme de fourchette de la partie distale (1c) dudit manche (1), ledit noyau (23) étant logé, avec une possibilité de pivotement, dans un espace(24) séparant deux supports (7a) distants l'un de l'autre et constituant un brossage que présente, dans sa partie centrale, la face supérieure (2b) de la semelle (2); lesdits supports (7a) étant munis de doigts cylindriques alignés (25) disposés en regard l'un de l'autre, ces doigts étant engagés dans les extrémités du second desdits trous cylindriques traversants.Washing device according to one of claims 4 or 7, characterized in that the hinge device (3) connecting the washing head (2-4) to the distal end (1c) of the handle (1) comprises a core (23) provided with two cylindrical through holes and intersecting axes (AA; A'-A '), in one of these through holes is housed a first hinge axis (6) whose opposite ends are supported by the ends of two spaced branches (8) that has a fork-shaped extension of the distal portion (1c) said sleeve (1), said core (23) being housed, with a possibility of pivoting, in a space (24) separating two supports (7a) distant from each other and constituting a brushing present in its part central, the upper face (2b) of the sole (2); said supports (7a) being provided with aligned cylindrical fingers (25) facing each other, said fingers being engaged in the ends of the second of said through cylindrical holes. Combiné de lavage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que les emplacements du manche (1) et de la face supérieure (2b) de la semelle (2) destinés à se trouver placés en vis-à-vis, sont respectivement munis des organes complémentaires d'assemblage d'un moyen d'immobilisation instantané de ladite semelle contre ledit manche.Washing combo according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the locations of the handle (1) and the upper face (2b) of the sole (2) intended to be placed vis-à-vis , are respectively provided with complementary assembly members of a means for instant immobilization of said soleplate against said handle. Combiné de lavage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que le patin de lavage (4) est fixé sur la face inférieure (2a) de la semelle rigide, au moyen de bandes auto-agrippantes (16).Washing machine according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the washing pad (4) is fixed on the underside (2a) of the rigid sole by means of self-gripping strips (16). Combiné de lavage selon la revendication 10, caractérisé en ce que l'extrémité du patin de lavage (4) appelée à occuper une positon haute lors de l'essorage, est munie d'une languette de fixation (17) destinée à être rabattue contre la face supérieure (2b) de la semelle (2), ladite languette (17) et ladite face supérieure étant munies de moyens d'attache complémentaires.Washing combo according to claim 10, characterized in that the end of the washing pad (4) called to occupy a high position during the spin, is provided with a fixing tongue (17) intended to be folded against the upper face (2b) of the sole (2), said tongue (17) and said upper face being provided with complementary attachment means. Combiné de lavage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 11, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens d'immobilisation (19, 20) en rotation du module d'essorage sur le manche (1).Washing combo according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that it comprises immobilization means (19, 20) in rotation of the dewatering module on the handle (1). Combiné de lavage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des moyens de butée (19, 20) limitant la course du déplacement vers le bas du module ou système d'essorage (10).Washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that it comprises stop means (19, 20) limiting the stroke of the downward movement of the module or spin system (10). Procédé d'essorage du patin spongieux de lavage équipant les balais de lavage comprenant une semelle (2) sur laquelle est appliqué un tel patin (4), et fixée à l'extrémité distale d'un manche (1), caractérisé en ce que le nettoyage et l'essorage du patin de lavage sont obtenus simultanément en plaçant l'ensemble constitué par ladite semelle et ledit patin de lavage dans une position parallèle à l'axe du manche (1) et en déplaçant un coulisseau comportant une raclette de nettoyage et d'essorage (10 , 11) le long dudit ensemble, ledit coulisseau exerçant, lors de ses déplacements, une action de raclage sur la surface inférieure de la semelle (2) et une pression d'essorage sur ladite surface du patin de lavage.A method of wringing the spongy washing pad fitted to the mops comprising a sole (2) on which is applied such a pad (4), and attached to the distal end of a handle (1), characterized in that cleaning and spinning of the washing pad are obtained simultaneously by placing the assembly consisting of said sole and said washing pad in a position parallel to the axis of the handle (1) and moving a slide having a cleaning squeegee and dewatering (10, 11) along said assembly, said slider exerting, during its movements, a scraping action on the lower surface of the sole (2) and a wringing pressure on said surface of the scrubbing pad .
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