EP3922159A1 - Cleaning head and rinsing device - Google Patents

Abstract

Economical and easy-to-wring cleaning head and cleaning device, as well as a suitable rinsing device for rinsing and spinning, the cleaning head, comprising a fixing part (21), configured to be fixed at the end lower part of a handle (12), a cleaning part (40), configured to carry a cleaning insert (11) provided for cleaning a surface, a joint (30), comprising at least one pivot axis (B), hingedly connecting the fixing part (21) and the cleaning part (40), and a fastener (25), integral with the fixing part (21) at least in pivoting about said at least one pivot axis (B ), located in a plane orthogonal to said at least one pivot axis (B), and configured to engage with a pivot support (70) of a flushing device (50).

Description

Technical area

This disclosure relates to an economical and easy to wring out cleaning head and cleaning device. It also relates to a rinsing device suitable for rinsing and drying them.

Such a cleaning device makes it possible to clean floors in a convenient and economical manner while ensuring easy and efficient wringing of its cleaning head.

Prior art

In order to more conveniently clean floors, it has been known for several years articulated brooms equipped with a cleaning head comprising, for example, a sponge or mop pad. Such brushes are often more efficient and more manoeuvrable than the also known mops. In particular, the generally rectangular shape of these cleaning heads ensures easy cleaning of the corners of rooms while their articulation makes it possible to easily clean under furniture. In addition, in such brushes, the cleaning lining has a rigid support, which makes it possible to exert a greater force on the work surface and therefore to remove dirt more easily.

However, these brushes must traditionally be immersed in a bucket containing a cleaning liquid in order to soak the cleaning lining and then be wrung out in order to remove the excess cleaning liquid. However, these operations are traditionally made difficult for this type of broom because of the size and the rigidity of their cleaning head: large-size buckets and complex, and therefore expensive, wiping devices must thus be used.

In particular, certain wiping devices use centrifugal force by rotating the cleaning head at high speed or else a basket in which the cleaning head is received. However, although very effective, these mechanisms are complex, bulky and above all expensive.

Other known devices are directly attached and operable along the handle of the broom. In such a case, the cleaning head generally has to be straightened up along the handle to allow use of the wiper device, which necessitates an unhygienic manual operation. In addition, these devices are often bulky and can reduce the ability of the broom to pass under furniture, for example.

Consequently, to adapt to the constraints of the market and to offer products at low cost, other much simpler dewatering devices have been proposed: the latter include a simple static basket against the walls of which the lining of the head of the pump. cleaning, hanging under the cleaning head, is pressed manually. However, significant pressure is required to effectively wring the cleaning pad, which requires a substantial effort from the user, repeated on each spin. Therefore, the use of such devices is quickly tiring for the user and can potentially lead to certain musculoskeletal disorders in the user.

There is therefore a real need for a cleaning head and a cleaning device, as well as a rinsing device, which are devoid, at least in part, of the drawbacks inherent in the aforementioned known devices.

Disclosure of the invention

The present disclosure relates to a cleaning head for a cleaning device, comprising an attachment portion, configured to be attached to the lower end of a handle, a cleaning portion, configured to carry a cleaning pad adapted to clean a surface. , an articulation, comprising at least one pivot axis, connecting in an articulated manner the fixing part and the cleaning part, and a fastener, integral with the fixing part at least in pivoting about said at least one pivot axis, located in a plane orthogonal to said at least one pivot axis, and configured to engage with a pivot support of a flushing device.

Thanks to such a fastener, offset from the pivot axis and engaging on a support forming a pivot of the rinsing device, it is possible to form a lever and thus to benefit from a leverage effect during the wringing of the cleaning pad. In fact, once the cleaning head is engaged in the wiping device of the rinsing device and once the attachment is connected to the support forming a pivot, the inclination of the handle around its pivot axis mechanically causes a displacement of the head. down towards the bottom of the spinner. The connection between the clip and the support thus forms a fulcrum giving rise to the desired leverage effect.

Thus, thanks to this leverage effect, the force exerted by the user at the end of the handle is multiplied before being transmitted to the cleaning head. In other words, for a given compression of the cleaning lining, and therefore for a given level of spinning, the force provided by the user is much lower than if he had had to exert the compression force directly.

Consequently, the spinning is facilitated and the use of the cleaning device is therefore more pleasant and less tiring. In particular, thanks to this cleaning head, it is possible to reduce the risk of the appearance of musculoskeletal disorders. In addition, a satisfactory level of spinning can be achieved by everyone, even by people with less physical strength or suffering from physical weaknesses.

Furthermore, the structure of this cleaning head remains simple and therefore inexpensive to produce. In particular, it does not require the introduction of an additional complex mechanism: only the presence of a lug is required. Consequently, such a cleaning head makes it possible to offer a high level of quality at a reduced price, which is an important expectation of consumers.

In some embodiments, the orthogonal distance between the clip and said at least one pivot axis is greater than 1 cm, preferably greater than 2 cm. This makes it possible to increase the amplitude of movement of the cleaning head during the inclination of the handle, and therefore to increase the compression of the cleaning lining. This distance however preferably remains less than 5 cm for integration reasons.

In some embodiments, the plane orthogonal to said at least one pivot axis in which the clip is located passes through the attachment portion. It is in fact preferable that the fulcrum of the lever, that is to say the attachment, is situated in the same plane as the point of application of the incoming force. More generally, in the event that several fasteners are provided on the same side of the pivot axis, it would be preferable for the barycenter of these fasteners to be located in such a plane.

In some embodiments, the plane orthogonal to said at least one pivot axis in which the fastener is located includes the main direction of the fastening portion. In other words, the main direction of the handle is then part of this plane.

In some embodiments, the clip is integral with the attachment portion. It can for example be attached to the latter or else form an integral part of the latter, in a single piece. This simplifies the construction. In addition, this ensures structural rigidity between the fulcrum of the lever and the point of application of the incoming force.

In some embodiments, the clip is provided at the end of an arm extending from the attachment portion. This arm is used to position the clip at the desired location for the fulcrum of the lever. It can in particular be inclined, for example at approximately 45 ° relative to the fixing part, in order to position the fastener substantially at the level of the pivot axis. Such a configuration is very particularly suitable for forming a second class lever in which the points of application of the incoming and outgoing forces are located on the same side as the fulcrum: in this case, the user tilts the handle of the device. down to wring out the cleaning pad.

In some embodiments, the clip is provided on a ring of the attachment portion. This ring can be attached or else form an integral part of the fixing part. This ring allows for example to have the clip along the fixing part, and therefore the handle, which is particularly suitable for forming a first-class lever in which the points of application of the incoming and outgoing forces are located. on both sides of the fulcrum: in this case, the user straightens the handle of the cleaning device upwards to wring out the cleaning lining.

In certain embodiments, the angle formed, in said plane orthogonal to said at least one pivot axis, between the straight line passing through the attachment and said at least one pivot axis on the one hand and the plane orthogonal to the direction main part of the fixing part passing through said at least one pivot axis on the other hand, is between 0 and 45 °, preferably between 0 and 20 °, more preferably between 0 and 5 °. This configuration results in a second class lever. The lever is then all the more effective the closer the attachment is to said plane orthogonal to the main direction of the fixing part passing through said at least one pivot axis.

In some embodiments, the angle formed, in said plane orthogonal to said at least one pivot axis, between the line passing through the fastener and said at least one pivot axis on the one hand and the main direction of the part on the other hand, is between 0 and 45 °, preferably between 0 and 20 °. This configuration results in a first class lever. The lever is then all the more effective the closer the fastener is to the main direction of the fixing part.

In some embodiments, the clip is a lug. Such a configuration allows easier and faster engagement and disengagement on the support of the rinsing device: the spinning operation is thus faster and more comfortable.

In some embodiments, the lug opens downward. In other words, the opening direction of the lug is directed towards the half-space located under the plane orthogonal to the main direction of the fixing part passing through the pivot axis. This orientation facilitates the engagement of the lug on the support of the rinsing device.

In some embodiments, the lug opens upward. In other words, the opening direction of the lug is directed towards the half-space located above the plane orthogonal to the main direction of the fixing part passing through the pivot axis. This orientation reduces the risk of the lug disengage from the support of the rinsing device during the pivoting of the handle.

In certain embodiments, a counter-lug, opening in the direction opposite to that of the lug, is provided opposite the lug. The advantages described above are thus combined. In particular, the counter-lug can facilitate the pre-positioning of the cleaning head relative to the support before engaging the lug on the support manually by a simple backward movement of the cleaning head, or even automatically during the pivoting of the handle.

In some embodiments, the lug has a flared shape. It can in particular take the form of an acoustic horn. This shape facilitates the engagement of the lug on the support of the rinsing device.

In some embodiments, the clip is a bore. Such a configuration allows a more stable engagement with the support of the rinsing device: in particular, this reduces the risk of the fastener falling out of the support during the wiping.

In certain embodiments, the cleaning head comprises two fasteners, placed on either side of said at least one pivot axis. These two attachments can be identical, so that the user does not have to worry about the orientation of the cleaning head when spinning, or else different, so as to offer the user two modes different uses. Consequently, the second fastener may have all or some of the characteristics described above for the first fastener.

In some embodiments, the two fasteners are connected by an arcuate jamb. This jamb makes it possible to reinforce the mechanical rigidity of the assembly. It may in particular be an arc of a circle, in particular centered on the pivot axis.

In some embodiments, the joint or the cleaning part has a lumen through which said leg passes.

In some embodiments, the joint includes two orthogonal pivot axes. This forms a Cardan-type joint which offers greater mobility at the cleaning head and therefore greater efficiency and comfort of use.

In some embodiments, the cleaning part comprises two pivoting plates, hinged against each other. However, this is only a particular example of a configuration: in fact, in other embodiments, the cleaning part could be of another type. In particular, this principle using such a leverage effect can quite be transposed to a mop.

In some embodiments, each plate has a planar surface at its distal end. These flat surfaces make it possible, once brought together when the plates are folded against one another, to form a continuous compression surface making it possible to effectively compress the cleaning lining with a view to its dewatering.

In some embodiments, the cleaning pad is a wipe attached to the distal ends of each plate. The wipe thus hangs under the cleaning head when the plates are folded against each other.

In some embodiments, the cleaning pad takes the form of a plurality of mops.

In some embodiments, the cleaning part includes a locking device for locking the two plates in a horizontal position. This prevents the plates from folding against each other during cleaning.

The present disclosure also relates to a cleaning device, comprising a handle and a cleaning head according to any one of the preceding embodiments provided at the lower end of the handle.

In some embodiments, the handle is removable; it can in particular be screwed onto the fixing part of the cleaning head. However, in other embodiments, the handle could be immovable, either because it is formed integrally with the fixing part of the cleaning head, or because it has been irreversibly attached to the cleaning head. fixing part.

This disclosure also relates to a rinsing device, comprising a reservoir, a wiper device, and a pivot support, provided above the wiper device, configured to engage with an attachment of a cleaning head. cleaning device.

In some embodiments, the support includes a horizontal rod. Such a support thus offers a wide attachment zone facilitating the engagement of the fastener, in particular when it takes the form of a lug.

In some embodiments, the holder includes a horizontally extending finger. Such a finger is very particularly suitable when the fastener takes the form of a bore.

In some embodiments, the support takes the general shape of a U extending from a rim of the reservoir. This support can in particular be filiform, for example made of metal.

In some embodiments, the support is movable between a working position and a rest position. In this way, the support does not interfere with the storage of the rinsing device. In addition, the user is free to leave the holder in its rest position if he prefers to wring the wringing head directly, without resorting to the leverage effect, that is to say by pressing the head manually. spin vertically.

In some embodiments, the support is pivotable. In this way, the risk of the support returning to its rest position inadvertently during the spinning process is reduced. However, in other embodiments, the support could be movable in translation or even telescopic.

In some embodiments, the rinsing device includes a locking device configured to lock the support in its working position. This prevents the support from returning to its rest position inadvertently during the spinning.

In some embodiments, the wiping device comprises a basket and a flared inlet opening leading to the basket. This basket is preferably static. The intake mouth facilitates the introduction of the cleaning head into the basket.

In some embodiments, the intake port has two slots into which the support engages. This allows the support to be placed in a stable working position above the wringing device.

In some embodiments, at least one slot has a constriction configured to retain the carrier. However, in other embodiments, the locking device could comprise a magnetic member or else a manual lock.

In certain embodiments, the support comprises at least one curved portion forming a spring. This offers an elastic return effect to the handle during spinning, which improves the feeling of the user and makes it possible to accompany the return movement of the handle.

In some embodiments, the reservoir includes a transport handle, the support being integrated with the transport handle. This reduces the number of parts of the rinsing device and therefore its manufacturing cost.

In some embodiments, the wiper device is provided along a wall of the reservoir. This increases the area of the reservoir available for soaking and thus rinsing the cleaning insert. In particular, it is preferable not to leave any play between the wiping device and the edge of the reservoir.

In some embodiments, the wall of the reservoir adjoining the wiper device is inclined or curved, preferably concave, from top to bottom towards the interior of the reservoir. This makes it possible to move the center of gravity of the rinsing device and, thus, to ensure its stability during the spinning despite the eccentric arrangement of the spinning device. In addition, by moving the junction between this wall and the tank bottom more to the outside, the risk of the rinsing device overturning is reduced.

In some embodiments, the wall of the reservoir opposite the wiper device is inclined or curved, preferably convex, up and down towards the exterior of the reservoir. By enlarging the opening area of the reservoir, this gives the visual impression that the volume of the reservoir is increased.

In some embodiments, the wiper device is removable. This facilitates cleaning as well as storage of the rinsing device.

The present disclosure also relates to an assembly, comprising a cleaning device according to any one of the preceding embodiments and a rinsing device according to any one of the preceding embodiments.

In the present disclosure, the terms “longitudinal”, “transverse”, “lower”, “upper” and their derivatives are defined with respect to the main direction of the handle of the cleaning device, the “lower” side being located on the side of the cleaning device. the cleaning head, i.e. the floor in use.

The term “removable” is understood to mean the fact that it is possible to separate the elements in question without using special tools.

The aforementioned characteristics and advantages, as well as others, will become apparent on reading the following detailed description of embodiments of the cleaning device and of the rinsing device proposed. This detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings.

Brief description of the drawings

The accompanying drawings are diagrammatic and are intended above all to illustrate the principles of the disclosure.

• [Fig. 1] La figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un premier exemple d'ensemble comprenant un dispositif de nettoyage et un dispositif de rinçage.
• [Fig. 2] La figure 2 est une vue éclatée du dispositif de nettoyage de la figure 1.
• [Fig. 3] La figure 3 est une vue latérale du dispositif de nettoyage dans sa posture de nettoyage.
• [Fig. 4] La figure 4 est une vue latérale du dispositif de nettoyage dans sa posture de rinçage et d'essorage.
• [Fig. 5] La figure 5 est une vue éclatée du dispositif de rinçage de la figure 1.
• [Fig. 6] La figure 6 est une vue en coupe du dispositif de rinçage.
• [Fig. 7A] La figure 7A représente une première étape du processus d'essorage pour le premier exemple d'ensemble.
• [Fig. 7B] La figure 7B représente une deuxième étape du processus d'essorage pour le premier exemple d'ensemble.
• [Fig. 7C] La figure 7C représente une troisième étape du processus d'essorage pour le premier exemple d'ensemble.
• [Fig. 7D] La figure 7D représente une quatrième étape du processus d'essorage pour le premier exemple d'ensemble.
• [Fig. 8A] La figure 8A représente une première étape du processus d'essorage pour un deuxième exemple d'ensemble.
• [Fig. 8B] La figure 8B représente une deuxième étape du processus d'essorage pour le deuxième exemple d'ensemble.
• [Fig. 8C] La figure 8C représente une troisième étape du processus d'essorage pour le deuxième exemple d'ensemble.
• [Fig. 8D] La figure 8D représente une quatrième étape du processus d'essorage pour le deuxième exemple d'ensemble.
• [Fig. 9] La figure 9 représente un troisième exemple d'ensemble.
• [Fig. 10] La figure 10 est une vue de dessus du dispositif de rinçage de ce troisième exemple.

In these drawings, from one figure to another, identical elements (or parts of elements) are identified by the same reference signs. In addition, elements (or parts of elements) belonging to different exemplary embodiments but having a similar function are identified in the figures by numerical references incremented by 100, 200, etc.

• [ Fig. 1 ] The figure 1 is a perspective view of a first example of an assembly comprising a cleaning device and a rinsing device.
• [ Fig. 2 ] The figure 2 is an exploded view of the cleaning device of the figure 1 .
• [ Fig. 3 ] The figure 3 is a side view of the cleaning device in its cleaning posture.
• [ Fig. 4 ] The figure 4 is a side view of the cleaner in its rinse and spin posture.
• [ Fig. 5 ] The figure 5 is an exploded view of the rinsing device of the figure 1 .
• [ Fig. 6 ] The figure 6 is a sectional view of the rinsing device.
• [ Fig. 7A ] The figure 7A represents a first step of the spinning process for the first example set.
• [ Fig. 7B ] The figure 7B represents a second step of the spinning process for the first example set.
• [ Fig. 7C ] The figure 7C represents a third step of the spinning process for the first example set.
• [ Fig. 7D ] The figure 7D represents a fourth step of the spinning process for the first example set.
• [ Fig. 8A ] The figure 8A represents a first step of the spinning process for a second assembly example.
• [ Fig. 8B ] The figure 8B represents a second step of the spinning process for the second assembly example.
• [ Fig. 8C ] The figure 8C represents a third step of the spinning process for the second assembly example.
• [ Fig. 8D ] The figure 8D represents a fourth step of the spinning process for the second assembly example.
• [ Fig. 9 ] The figure 9 represents a third set example.
• [ Fig. 10 ] The figure 10 is a top view of the rinsing device of this third example.

Description of the embodiments

In order to make the description more concrete, examples of assemblies comprising a cleaning device and a rinsing device are described in detail below, with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is recalled that the invention is not limited to these examples.

The figure 1 shows a first example of a cleaning assembly 1 comprising a cleaning device 10, and a rinsing device 50.

The cleaning device 10 is better visible on figures 2 to 4 . In the present example, it is an articulated broom equipped with a cleaning head 20 carrying a cleaning wipe 11 of the mop type. It thus comprises a cleaning head 20 mounted at the lower end of a handle 12.

The cleaning head 20 includes a fixing part 21, a joint 30 and a cleaning part 40.

The fixing part 21 comprises a core 22 extending in a main direction A, which is also the main direction, or longitudinal, of the handle 12; this is also the up-down direction of the assembly 1 when the handle 12 is held vertically in the rinsing device 50. This core 22 is provided at its upper end with a thread 23 into which the thread is screwed. the threaded lower end 13 of the handle 12. The core 22 is also provided with a bore 24 extending in a direction B orthogonal to the main direction A, this direction B corresponding to the right-left lateral direction of the cleaning device 10 and set 1.

The fixing part 21 also comprises two lugs 25, 25 'provided in front and behind the core 22. In the present example, it will be noted that the two lugs 25 and 25' are different: they thus illustrate two examples of geometries. possible for such a pin. However, in practice, the two lugs 25 and 25 'could be identical.

The lug 25 located at the front of the core 22, that is to say on the left in the figures, has the shape of a hook open upwards. A counter-lug 26, more flared, is provided vis-à-vis the lug 25 and opens downward. The finger 25a of the lug 25 extends practically vertically in order to form a relatively closed receiving space. The finger 26a of the counter-lug 26 is for its part inclined outwards, at approximately 45 °, in order to form a relatively open receiving space, easy to access.

The lug 25 'located at the rear of the core 22, that is to say to the right in the figures, has a flared shape in the manner of an acoustic horn. It also opens noticeably upwards.

In both cases, the lug 25, 25 'is provided at the end of an arm 27, 27' extending from the core 22 in the plane orthogonal to the direction B and containing the main direction A. These arms 27, 27 'are inclined downwards, at approximately 45 °, so that the lugs 25, 25' are positioned substantially at the same height as the bore 24, i.e. at the same height than the first pivot axis of the articulation 30, as will be described in more detail below. In the present example, the distance d between the lug 25 and the bore 24, that is to say the first pivot axis of the joint 30, is equal to 4 cm.

In addition, a leg 28 in an arc of a circle connects the two lugs 25, 25 'as well as the lower end of the core 22. In this regard, it can be noted in the present example that each arm 27, 27' defines with the jamb 28 and the core 22 a slot 29. However, in other examples, these slots 29 could be filled, thus forming a solid fastener 21, with the exception of the bore 24 and the thread 23.

The cleaning part 40 comprises for its part two rectangular plates 41 pivotally mounted on a base 42 using rockets 43. The cleaning wipe 11, removable and therefore replaceable, is fixed to the end of each plate 41 to using fasteners 44.

The cleaning part 40 can thus assume a cleaning posture, shown in figure 3 , in which the two plates 41 are held horizontally in the extension of one another so as to form a cleaning surface 45 against which the wipe 11 is stretched. In this cleaning posture, the cleaning head 40 can- be maneuvered along a surface to be cleaned S, such as a floor or a plinth, in order to clean the latter.

The cleaning part 40 can also assume a rinse and wring posture, shown in FIG. figure 4 , in which the two plates 41 are folded vertically against each other, hanging under their own weight. In this posture, the wipe 11 also hangs under its own weight, below the plates 41. Furthermore, in this posture, the distal, flat ends of each plate 41 meet so as to form a surface of compression 46 intended to compress the wipe 11 during the wiping, as will be described below.

The cleaning part 40 also comprises a pedal 47 making it possible, at rest, to lock the plates 41 in the cleaning posture and making it possible, when it is actuated, to unlock the plates 41 so as to allow their tilting to the rinsing posture. and spin.

The articulation 30 takes the form of a Cardan joint comprising an axis 31 and a yoke 32. The axis 31 extends in a direction C, orthogonal to the direction B; the direction C is also orthogonal to the direction A when the handle extends orthogonally to the base 42 of the cleaning part 40: this direction C therefore corresponding to the front-rear direction of the cleaning head 10. The ends 31a of the pin 31 engage in the recesses 48a of a yoke 48 extending from the upper surface of the base 42 of the cleaning part 40. The yoke 32 engages on either side of the core 22 of the fixing part 21; it is retained by means of a rocket 33 passing through the bore 24 of the fixing part 21 and the bores 32a of the yoke 32.

Thus, the articulation offers a first pivot axis, from front to back, around direction B and a second pivot axis, orthogonal to the first pivot axis, from right to left, around direction C.

The rinsing device 50 will now be described with reference to figures 5 and 6 . The rinsing device 50 comprises a reservoir 51, of the bucket type, in which a wiping device 60 is mounted; it also comprises a support 70 intended to form a pivot for the cleaning device 10.

The reservoir 51 thus has a bottom 52, a rear wall 53 and a front wall 54 extending in a curved manner from the ends of the rear wall 53. The rear wall 53 is slightly curved in a concave manner towards the interior of the reservoir 51. , that is to say forwards, when it is traversed from bottom to top. The front wall 54, and in particular its end portion 54a, better visible in section on the figure 6 , is for its part curved in a convex manner towards the outside of the reservoir 51, that is to say towards the front also, when it is traversed from bottom to top.

The reservoir 51 also has a handle 55, pivotally mounted on the edge 56 of the reservoir 51, and a base 57 removably mounted on the edge 56, along the rear wall 53. This base 57 is provided with a rectangular opening 58.

The wiping device 60 comprises for its part a perforated basket 61, of parallelepiped shape, surmounted by an inlet mouth 62 comprising two flared walls extending the front and rear walls of the basket 61. The rear wall of the mouth of admission 62 is provided with two slots 63, each provided with a constriction 64 near their opening. The wiping device 60 is attached to the reservoir 51 by engaging the basket 61 in the opening 58 of the base 57.

Finally, the support 70, made of metal, is threadlike and U-shaped. The support 70 thus has a horizontal rod 71 being understood between the upper ends of two uprights 72. The lower ends of the uprights 72 are for their part equipped with tabs 73 pivotally mounted on a yoke 59 provided at the rear of the base 57.

The support 70 can thus be pivoted between a stable working position, in which the uprights 72 are received in the slots 63 of the wiper device 60 and rest stably at the bottom of these slots 63 so as to position the rod 71 above the wiping device 60, and a rest position in which the support 70 hangs along the rear wall 53 of the reservoir 51. The constrictions 64 form a locking device making it possible to retain the support 70 in its position of work including in the event of impact or jerk during spinning, a small manual effort being necessary to overcome these restrictions 64.

The operation of the assembly 1 will now be described with reference to the figures 7A to 7D . These figures illustrate the spinning process after the cleaning head 20 has been tilted into its rinse and spin posture and the wipe 11 has been soaked and rinsed in the rinsing liquid L present in the reservoir 51 of the device. rinse 50.

In the figure 7A , the cleaning head 20 has been removed from the reservoir 51; the cleaning head 20 is then presented vertically to the wiping device 60 with a view to its wiping and the wipe 11 is engaged in the basket 61.

In the figure 7B , the cleaning head 20 is lowered so as to engage the counter-lug 26 on the rod 71 of the support 70.

In the figure 7C , the user begins to incline the handle 12 around the first pivot axis, that is to say around the direction B. The rod 71 of the support 70 then engages automatically in the lug 25: one then forms a second class lever in which the handle 12 and the first pivot axis B are located on the same side of the fulcrum formed by the lug 25. Consequently, the inclination of the handle 12 causes the downward displacement of the articulation 30 and therefore of the cleaning part 40: the compression surface 46 of the cleaning part 40 then begins to compress the wipe 11 and therefore to wring it out.

In the figure 7D , the user continues to incline the handle 12 around the first pivot axis. Consequently, by leverage, the compression surface 46 continues to descend and exert an even greater compression force, which completes the wringing of the wipe 11.

The figures 8A and 8D illustrate a second example of assembly 101 comprising a cleaning device 110 and a rinsing device 150.

In this second example, the cleaning device 110 comprises the same general characteristics as in the first example, only the position of the pins 125 is different.

Thus, in this second example, the lugs 125 of the cleaning head 120 are provided along the upper end of the core 122 of the fixing part 121; they also open upwards. This arrangement, along the main axis of the handle and between the handle and the first pivot axis, forms a first class lever.

The rinsing device 150 is also quite similar to that of the first example. A first difference, however, is that the support 170 is integrated into the handle of the reservoir 151: the support 170 is then put in place with a view to dewatering by raising the handle until it rests in abutment against the. wringing device 160. A second difference resides in a greater inclination of the basket 161 of the wringing device 160.

In the figure 8A , the cleaning head 120 has been removed from the reservoir 151; the plates 141 of the cleaning head 120 are then engaged in the basket 161 of the wiper device 160 following the wipe 111.

In the figure 8B , the handle 112 is inclined around the first pivot axis, that is to say around the direction B, in order to engage the lug 125 under the support 170.

In the figure 8C , the user begins to straighten the handle 112 around the first pivot axis, that is to say around the direction B. Consequently, the connection between the support 170 and the lug 125 forming a fulcrum fixed, the straightening of the handle 112 causes the downward displacement of the articulation 130 and therefore of the cleaning part 140: the compression surface 146 of the cleaning part 140 then begins to compress the wipe 111 and therefore to the wring out.

In the figure 8D , the user continues to straighten the handle 112 around the first pivot axis. Consequently, by leverage, the compression surface 146 continues to descend and exert an even greater compressive force, which completes the wipe 111.

The figures 9 and 10 show a third example of assembly 201. This third example is quite similar to the first example except that the attachments of the cleaning head 220 intended to engage on the support 270 of the rinsing device 250 are here of another type. Indeed, the fasteners here take the form of bores 225, parallel to the first pivot axis, that is to say to the direction B, and taking the same position as the lugs 25, 25 'of the first example.

The support 270 has for its part a slightly different geometry. It still comprises two uprights 272 between the ends of which extends a horizontal rod 271. On the other hand, the two uprights 272 are closer to each other than in the first example and are located off-center on a lateral side of the device. wiper 260. In addition, a finger 271a extends from the rod 271 towards and beyond the median plane of the wiper device 260.

Thus, in this third example, the wringing process is quite similar to that of the first example except that the bore 225 must first be engaged on the finger 271a of the support 270 in order to form the point of lever support.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to specific exemplary embodiments, it is evident that modifications and changes can be made to these examples without departing from the general scope of the invention as defined by the claims. In particular, individual characteristics of the different illustrated / mentioned embodiments can be combined in additional embodiments. Therefore, the description and the drawings should be taken in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense.

It is also obvious that all the characteristics described with reference to a method can be transposed, alone or in combination, to a device, and conversely, all the characteristics described with reference to a device can be transposed, alone or in combination, to a method.

Claims (15)

Cleaning head for cleaning device, comprising
a fixing part (21), configured to be fixed to the lower end of a handle (12),
a cleaning part (40), configured to carry a cleaning pad (11) adapted to clean a surface (S),
a joint (30), comprising at least one pivot axis (B), hingedly connecting the fixing part (21) and the cleaning part (40), and
a fastener (25), integral with the fixing part (21) at least in pivoting about said at least one pivot axis (B), located in a plane orthogonal to said at least one pivot axis (B), and configured to engage with a pivot support (70) of a flushing device (50). A cleaning head according to claim 1, wherein the orthogonal distance (d) between the clip (25) and said at least one pivot axis (B) is greater than 1 cm, preferably greater than 2 cm. A cleaning head according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the plane orthogonal to said at least one pivot axis (B) in which the clip (25) is located comprises the main direction (A) of the fixing part (21) . A cleaning head according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the angle formed, in said plane orthogonal to said at least one pivot axis (B), between the straight line passing through the clip (25) and said at at least one pivot axis (B) on the one hand and the plane orthogonal to the main direction (A) of the fixing part (21) and passing through said at least one pivot axis (B) on the other hand, is between 0 and 45 °, preferably between 0 and 20 °, more preferably between 0 and 5 °. A cleaning head according to any one of claims 1 to 4, in which the clip is a lug (25). A cleaning head according to any one of claims 1 to 5, in which the lug (25) opens upwards, and in which a counter-lug (26), opening in the direction opposite to that of the lug (25) is provided opposite the lug (25). Cleaning head according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising two fasteners (25, 25 '), placed on either side of said at least one pivot axis (B), and
in which the two fasteners (25, 25 ') are connected by a leg (28) in the form of an arc. A cleaning head according to any one of claims 1 to 7, in which the cleaning part (40) comprises two pivoting plates (41), hinged against each other. A cleaning device, comprising a handle (12) and a cleaning head (20) according to any one of claims 1 to 8 provided at the lower end of the handle (12). Rinsing device, comprising
a reservoir (51),
a wringing device (60), and
a pivot support (70), provided above the wiper device (60), configured to engage with a clip (25) of a cleaning head (20) of the cleaning device (10). A rinsing device according to claim 10, wherein the support (70) takes the form of a U extending from an edge (56) of the reservoir (51). Rinsing device according to claim 10 or 11, in which the support (70) is movable between a working position and a rest position. Rinsing device according to any one of claims 10 to 12, in which the reservoir (51) comprises a transport handle (155), the support (170) being integrated with the transport handle (155). A rinsing device according to any one of claims 9 to 13, wherein the wiping device (60) is provided on the along a wall (53) of the reservoir (51), and
wherein the wall (53) of the reservoir (51) adjoining the wiper device (60) is inclined or curved up and down towards the interior of the reservoir (51). An assembly comprising a cleaning device (10) according to claim 8 and a rinsing device according to any one of claims 9 to 14.]

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