EP3936023A1 - Bucket - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a bucket with a dehumidifying insert for squeezing out a mop head, the bucket (1) having an upper bucket rim (5) and an upper opening, and the dehumidifying insert (6) having an insertion area open at the top for inserting the mop head and dehumidifying receptacle. The known buckets with a dehumidifying insert for squeezing out of a mop head have the disadvantage that tilting moments can occur when the mopping device is pressed into the bucket (1). two opposite sides of the dehumidification receptacle are each provided with a free immersion area through which the mop head or the wiping plate of the mopping device can be inserted past the dehumidification receptacle into the bucket (1).

Description

The invention relates to a bucket according to the preamble of claim 1. The generic bucket is part of a wiping system consisting of the bucket and a wiping device and has a dehumidifying insert for squeezing out a wiping head or a wiping plate of the wiping device, the bucket having a bucket wall with an upper bucket edge and has an upper opening enclosed by the upper edge of the bucket and the dehumidifying insert fixed in or on the bucket has an insertion area open at the top for inserting the mop head or the mop plate into a dehumidifying receptacle formed by a rotatable or drivable screen, a fixed screen or a press .

Dehumidifying inserts for squeezing out a mop head or a mop plate of a mopping device are from DE 102 10 569 A1 , the EP 3 393 324 A1 and the EP 2 389 850 A1 known. In particular, the two last-mentioned dehumidification inserts have lateral retaining flanges, via which the dehumidification inserts can be placed on the edge of the bucket.

Such dehumidifying inserts are used to dry fringed mops or folded mops after absorbing liquids when cleaning floors or the like. For this purpose, the wiping head or the wiping plate is pressed into the dehumidifying receptacle of the dehumidifying insert via the wiping device for drying. Press sieves, rotating sieves for spinning dry or also press plates can be used as a dehumidification receptacle, which are pressed together by pressing in the mopping device while pinching the damp mopping plate or the fringed mops.

A bucket with a laterally arranged in the interior dehumidification insert for squeezing a mop head of the type mentioned above is from WO 14022888 A1 known. In this bucket, a press sieve is provided as a dehumidifying insert, so that the user can press a fringed mop into this insert to squeeze out mopping liquid.

A bucket with a rotating sieve as a device for drying a mop head, which is set in rotation by the mopping device, is from EP 1 890 585 A1 known. Here, too, the mop head is inserted into the sieve on the side of the bucket, which is then dehumidified not by pressure but by rotation. These two known buckets have the disadvantage that the dehumidifying insert is arranged decentrally, which can result in the user unintentionally applying a tilting moment when squeezing out the wiper covering and there is a risk of splashing on the edge near the dehumidifying insert.

From the CN 110 558 910 A and the CN 110 558 911 A buckets with press plates are known which, after the plate wings of the mop head have been inserted, are pressed via a foot drive against an inside of the bucket wall for drying. These devices have the disadvantage that a complex mechanism, which takes up a comparatively large amount of space in the bucket, is required to drive the pressing plates. In addition, the operator has to press down a foot pedal, which is often not very easy, since the mopping device has to be held in the dehumidification receptacle at the same time and the pedal has to be operated with one foot.

Furthermore, tilting moments can also occur here when the mopping device is pressed, and the pedal drive requires a solid construction of the bucket in order to be able to absorb the necessary forces of the drive mechanism. Finally, in the case of dehumidification receptacles with an integrated drive, the center of gravity of the bucket shifts in the direction of the dehumidification receptacle, so that the bucket with a central handle can no longer be carried hanging straight without additional stabilization, so that there is a risk of liquid spilling out of the bucket.

the U.S. 3,341,876 A again shows a bucket with a dome arranged in the middle of the bottom of the bucket, protruding upwards, on which an abutment edge is arranged, under which a sponge of a mop can be clamped with a corresponding abutment edge. The sponge is then squeezed out by pivoting the mopping device together with the sponge rigidly attached to the mopping device. These buckets, in turn, have the disadvantage that they are only suitable for rigid mopping devices and a few types of mopping heads that can be squeezed out by hooking them under the abutment edge and awkward, space-consuming tilting of the mopping device.

The object of the invention is therefore to create a bucket with a dehumidifying insert for squeezing out a mop head, in which easier handling is possible with a reduced risk of the bucket tipping over and a lower risk of splashing when squeezing out.

This object is achieved according to the invention in that the dehumidification insert is designed and arranged in such a way that the dehumidification receptacle is arranged at a distance from two opposite, straight or curved sections of the bucket edge and at least between the dehumidification receptacle and the respective section of the bucket edge there is a free soaking area is provided, can be inserted into the bucket through the wiping head or the wiping plate of the wiping device past the dehumidification receptacle on at least two opposite sides of the dehumidification receptacle.

The design of the bucket according to the invention now makes it possible to wring out the mop head of the mopping device with optimal force distribution. Due to the central arrangement of the dehumidification insert, a soaking area now remains free on both sides and pressing forces that occur as a result of the mopping device being pressed into the dehumidification receptacle are exerted centrally on the bucket. This avoids the occurrence of tilting moments. In addition, it is advantageous that a sufficient distance from the edge of the bucket is now maintained on both sides of the dehumidifying insert, so that the risk of liquid splashing over the edge of the bucket is minimized when the mop head or the mop plate is being squeezed out.

In principle, the invention can be used in conjunction with all buckets that have a device for drying a mop head in the form of a dehumidifying insert a fringed mop, in the form of wiping plates or in some other form. These drying devices can remove the moisture from the wiper covering or the fringes by pressing forces, by rotation or in some other way, with the degree of drying being able to be selected depending on the application. Ultimately, the invention is not limited to specific configurations of the dehumidification insert.

A bucket with a rectangular bucket rim and rounded corner areas will preferably be used. But here, too, the invention is not limited to such a rectangular bucket. The dehumidification can in a preferred embodiment, as in the EP 2 389 850 A1 is already described, be held with two lateral retaining flanges on the edge of the bucket. These can be detachably fastened to the bucket via a snap-in connection, with a non-detachable connection naturally also being possible if necessary. Other connections or simply inserting the dehumidifying insert into the bucket so that it is supported, for example, on a bucket wall tapering conically downwards or on the bottom of the bucket are possible.

Another preferred embodiment of the invention is designed in such a way that the position of the dehumidifying insert in the bucket is clearly defined by the shape of the components. This can be done by adapting the contact areas with which the dehumidifying insert rests against the edge of the bucket, the inner bucket wall or the bottom to the contour of the bucket, in which case the contour can then be designed in such a way that there is only one possibility there is to insert the dehumidification insert into the bucket. Of course, this can be done very easily using the lateral retaining flanges described above and the edge of the bucket. In this case the bucket rim has two opposing sections which are shaped in such a way that the retaining flanges can be placed on these sections. In all other areas, the bucket then has a different shape that prevents the mounting flange from being placed. This can be done via the curvature as well as via the thickness of the edge of the bucket or the shape of the retaining flange.

In another application, on the other hand, it can be interesting to place the dehumidification insert in a different position on the bucket.

In this case, too, defined positions can be created, for example the position according to the invention in the middle of the bucket and additionally at least one further position in the area of one side at the edge of the bucket, so that the dehumidifying insert can also be used in a position as in the prior art technique has already been described. In this way the user can then choose whether he would rather use a central dehumidification insert or an external dehumidification insert. These two positions of the dehumidification insert can also be defined by adjusting the contour of the retaining flanges and the edge of the bucket.

If the dehumidifying insert is positioned centrally according to the invention and is detachably connected to the bucket, one handle of the bucket can be used to attach the dehumidifying insert. In this case, the handle is mounted in an articulated manner on the bucket in the region of the retaining flange, the mounting and movement of the handle being used to lock the connection between the retaining flange and the edge of the bucket. This locking can be the exclusive attachment or an additional attachment of the dehumidification insert. In this case, the fact is used that while the bucket is being used, the handle is usually lowered to one of the two bucket sides. The handle and/or the dehumidifying insert can then have a blocking element that automatically engages behind an abutment edge on the respective other component with an abutment edge when the handle is lowered to the right and/or left onto the bucket edge.

If, on the other hand, the handle is set up, the gripping behind the edge of the abutment or the edge of the abutment is canceled and the dehumidification insert can be released. So that the removal of the dehumidification insert is not impeded by the raised handle, it is provided here that the mechanical blocking is released even at a comparatively small swivel angle, so that the dehumidification insert can already be removed with a handle set up at 30° or 45°, for example. Alternatively, the locking via the movement of the handle can also be designed in such a way that when the handle is laid down on one side of the bucket, the dehumidifying insert is locked and is released when it is laid down on the opposite side.

The removal of the dehumidifying insert from the bucket can be useful in particular for cleaning purposes or also for the purpose of adapting to the shape of the mop head of the mopping device by exchanging the dehumidifying insert for a differently designed dehumidifying insert.

In addition or as an alternative to the above-described locking of the dehumidifying insert via the handle, a click or snap-in connection and/or some other connection can also be provided. If the dehumidification insert is not designed to be interchangeable or the functional components of the dehumidification insert are interchangeable on the dehumidification insert itself, the retaining flanges or another area of the dehumidification insert can also be glued or welded to the bucket, which is usually made of plastic.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the bucket rim and the dehumidifying insert are designed in such a way that the dehumidifying insert can be displaced along a bucket rim which is designed, for example, to be rectangular. This displaceability can be eliminated by latching means, so that the dehumidification insert is mounted, for example, to be longitudinally displaceable on the edge of the bucket and can be latched at least in a central position. Furthermore, the ability to move can be used to fix the retaining flanges on the edge of the bucket. In this case, for example, the dehumidification insert can be placed eccentrically on the edge of the bucket and then pushed laterally into the middle position, during which it then engages positively with the edge of the bucket via a tongue and groove connection. A locking connection can then be provided in the direction of displacement.

Finally, another advantageous embodiment of the invention has two volumes within the bucket. In this case, for example, a central partition is provided which separates the two volumes from one another. So dirty water can be stored on one side and clean water on the other side of the bucket. Such a dividing wall can be inserted into the bucket itself and fastened, for example, via groove-like indentations in the bucket wall and possibly also in the bottom.

Alternatively, the dividing wall can also be arranged on the dehumidification insert, protruding downwards. Such a dividing wall does not necessarily have to be connected to the bucket in a completely liquid-tight manner; in many cases it is sufficient if only the free exchange of liquid between one volume and the other is suppressed. In particular, when the water levels in both volumes are approximately the same and/or the materials used are elastic, rather soft plastics, a separate seal can be dispensed with here.

For example, the user can fill the bucket with fresh water at the beginning of use until the water overflows the partition and into the other area. In this case, the dehumidifying insert preferably has a dehumidifying receptacle with a dirty water outlet, via which the dirty water is routed into one of the two areas of the bucket, so that when the mop head is pushed out the dirty water that is squeezed out reaches one of the two areas in a defined manner.

The draining of the dirty water into an area of the bucket can be done, for example, via a dirty water collection space provided below the dehumidification receptacle, which is connected to the respective volume of the bucket via the dirty water outlet. After dehumidifying the mop head, the user can drench it in fresh water and continue cleaning with clean water. Even if this fresh water is not completely pure, for example because the seal of the partition wall is not 100% tight, it is possible in this way to prevent the water that is picked up again via the mop head from becoming increasingly dirty and, in particular, from solids that have been wiped up, such as animal hair, etc. , get back into the mop head.

Alternatively, of course, the dirty water area can also be provided as a separate compartment in the lower area of the bucket. In this case, the bucket has a double bottom and the dirty water drain is fluidically connected to the cavity of this double bottom. Of course, a drain must be provided here, via which this cavity can then be emptied after the bucket has been used.

Further features and advantages of the invention result from the following description of preferred exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawings.

Fig. 1

eine Ausgestaltung der Erfindung in einer dreidimensionalen Darstellung,

Fig. 2

die in Figur 1 dargestellte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung während des Gebrauches in Verbindung mit einem Wischgerät, das zusammengeklappte Plattenflügel aufweist,

Fig. 3

die in den Figuren 1 und 2 dargestellte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung beim Eintunken des Wischgerätes in den linken Bereich des Eimers,

Fig. 4

in den Figuren 1 bis 3 dargestellte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung beim Eintunken des Wischgerätes in den rechten Bereich des Eimers und

Fig. 5

in Entfeuchtungseinsatz der in den Figuren 1 bis 4 dargestellten Ausgestaltung der Erfindung in einer Detailansicht.

In the drawings shows:

1

an embodiment of the invention in a three-dimensional representation,

2

in the figure 1 illustrated embodiment of the invention during use in connection with a mopping device having folded plate wings,

3

the in the Figures 1 and 2 illustrated embodiment of the invention when dipping the mopping device into the left area of the bucket,

4

in the Figures 1 to 3 illustrated embodiment of the invention when dunking the mopping device in the right area of the bucket and

figure 5

in the dehumidification insert in the Figures 1 to 4 illustrated embodiment of the invention in a detailed view.

In figure 1 an embodiment of the invention is shown. The bucket 1 here has a rectangular cross-section 2 opposite long sides and two opposite narrow sides, which together form the rounded edge 5 of the bucket. A handle 4 is provided in the middle of the long sides. Furthermore, the bucket 1 also has a dehumidifying insert 6 in this area.

The dehumidifying insert 6 has a first retaining flange 7 and a second retaining flange 8 on two opposite sides, with which it protrudes over the edge 5 of the bucket. These retaining flanges 7, 8 surround the thickened bucket edge 5 and can be detachably latched to it. The handle 4 can either be mounted on the dehumidifying insert 6 if the connection between the dehumidifying insert 6 and the bucket 1 is sufficiently stable, or alternatively it can also be articulated directly on the bucket edge 5 .

In the Figures 2 to 4 the bucket 1 is off figure 1 shown in each case in connection with the different possibilities of inserting a mopping device 2 into the bucket. FIG. 2 shows the insertion of the mopping device 2 into the dehumidification receptacle of the dehumidification insert 6. This dehumidification receptacle here is an insertion shaft that is designed as a press basket 9 in the lower area.

How out figure 2 As can be seen, the bucket 1 according to the invention is provided here for drying a mopping device 2 which has a mopping head 3 designed as a plate wiper. In this configuration, the mop covering, which is stretched between the plate wings during cleaning, hangs down below the folded plate wings and is pressed into the press basket 9 by the plate wings and thus pressed out. However, this is only an exemplary embodiment of the mop head 3.

In Figure 4 and Figure 3 It is made clear that on both sides of the dehumidifying insert 6 there is a soaking area for the mop head 3 of the mopping device 2 . figure 5 again shows the dehumidification insert 6 with the press basket 9 and the two retaining flanges 7.8 in a detailed view.

In summary, the essential innovation of the invention is the fact that the dehumidifying insert 6 is now arranged in the middle of the bucket 1 . This makes it possible to squeeze or eject the mop head 3 of the mop 2 in the middle of the bucket, which is more favorable in terms of the tilting moments when the mop 3 is pressed in and the risk of splashing than arranging the dehumidifying insert 6 in the side areas of the bucket 1. In addition, this possibility offers further design options for the bucket 1 and makes it easier to carry the bucket without it tilting as a result of being overweight due to the dehumidifying insert 6 arranged on the side.

Reference list:

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bucket

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mopping device

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mop head

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handle

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bucket edge

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dehumidification insert

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First retaining flange

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Second retaining flange

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press basket

Claims (11)

Bucket (1) with a dehumidifying insert (6) for squeezing out a mopping head or a mopping plate of a mopping device, the bucket (1) having a bucket wall, an upper bucket rim (5) and an upper opening enclosed by the upper bucket rim (5) and the The dehumidifying insert (6) attached to the bucket (1) has an insertion area open at the top for inserting the mopping head or the mopping plate into a dehumidifying receptacle formed by a rotatable or drivable sieve, a fixed sieve or a press, characterized in that
the dehumidification insert (6) is designed and arranged in such a way that the dehumidification receptacle is arranged at a distance from two opposite, straight or curved sections of the bucket rim (5) and a free soaking area is provided at least between the dehumidification receptacle and the respective section of the bucket rim (5). is, can be inserted past the dehumidification receptacle through the wiping head or the wiping plate of the wiping device into the bucket (1). Bucket (1) with dehumidifying insert (6) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the dehumidifying insert (6) is placed on two opposite sections of the bucket rim (5) and is detachably held on the bucket (1). Bucket (1) with a dehumidifying insert (6) for squeezing out a mop head according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the dehumidifying insert (6) has a first retaining flange (7) that can be placed on the bucket rim (5) and is arranged opposite the first retaining flange (7). second retaining flange (8), the retaining flanges (7, 8) encompassing the bucket rim (5) and being detachably held on the bucket (1). Bucket (1) with a dehumidifying insert (6) for squeezing out a mop head according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bucket (1) has a foldable handle (4) articulated on the bucket wall or the bucket edge (5), the Retaining flanges (7,8) have openings for a pivot axis of the handle (4) and protrude between the bucket edge (5) and the lower, articulated ends of the handle (4), so that the pivot axis of the handle (4) is arranged in the openings . Bucket (1) with a dehumidifying insert (6) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the bucket wall or the bucket edge (5) have at least one abutment edge, which interacts with at least one abutment edge of the handle (4) in such a way that when the the handle (4) mounted on the bucket edge (5) can be removed in a vertical direction and the dehumidifying insert (6) is fixed to the bucket edge (5) when the handle (4) is laid down. Bucket (1) with dehumidifying insert (6) according to the preceding claim in conjunction with claim 3, characterized in that the dehumidifying insert (6) is additionally held on the bucket edge (5) encompassed by the holding flanges (7, 8) via a snap-in connection . Bucket (1) with a dehumidifying insert (6) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bucket rim (5) has two opposing sections, each with a defined radius of curvature, the remaining sections not having this radius of curvature and the dehumidifying insert (6) such is shaped so that it can only be placed on the two opposite sections with the defined radius of curvature. Bucket (1) with dehumidifying insert (6) according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the bucket edge (5) has two opposite rectilinear sections, the dehumidifying insert (6) running along these rectilinear sections from an edge position in a corner of the bucket (1) to a central position slidable on the bucket edge (5). Bucket (1) with a dehumidifying insert (6) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bucket (1) has a rectangular cross section with or without rounded corners, a bucket rim (5) which has two opposite narrow sides and two opposite broad sides or that the bucket (1) has a rounded cross-section around a round or oval bucket rim (5). Bucket (1) with a dehumidifying insert (6) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bucket (1) has a partition in the interior, by which the bucket volume is divided into an area for clean water and a separate area for dirty water, wherein the dehumidifying insert (6) has a waste water drain which is in fluid communication with the waste water area. Bucket (1) with a dehumidifying insert (6) for squeezing out a mop head according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the dividing wall is arranged in the middle of the bucket (1) and the dehumidifying insert (6) has the dividing wall or is placed on the dividing wall, wherein the dehumidifying insert (6) has a dirty water collection space arranged under the dehumidifying receptacle, which is connected to the area for dirty water via the dirty water outlet and into which water squeezed out of the mop head or spun out of the mop head in the dehumidifying receptacle via the spaced apart from the bottom of the Bucket (1) arranged dirty water drain is able to drain.

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