JP2005279170A - Mop washing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an easy-to-use mop washing device capable of preventing the wash water from getting dirty. <P>SOLUTION: This mop washing device is composed of a base stand 1, a sink body 2, a wash tub 3 separately provided in the sink body 2, a draining mechanism 4 for draining a mop cloth, and a water feed pipe 5 for feeding tap water. A dehydration space S is secured between the surrounding wall of the sink body 2 and the wash tub 3, in which the draining mechanism 4 is disposed. Therefore, while tap water is being supplied to the wash tub 3, the mop cloth can be washed by the running water in the wash tub 3, and afterwards, the mop cloth can be squeezed by the draining mechanism 4, and the drained dirty water is discharged from the dehydration space S to a drain hole 16. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a mop washer having a water tank for washing mop cloth and a dewatering structure for squeezing the washed mop cloth, and in particular, stationary mop washing used in a fixed position. Related to the vessel.

  The basic structure of this type of mop washer is known, for example, from US Pat. There, a dewatering roller for squeezing the cleaned mop cloth is provided in the water tank for cleaning the mop cloth. The dewatering roller includes a fixed roller fixed to the water tank and a movable roller that can move toward and away from the fixed roller. By depressing a pedal connected to the roller arm, the dewatering roller moves the movable roller closer to the fixed roller and mops it. You can squeeze the cross. In Patent Document 2, the movable roller can be moved closer to the fixed roller by operating the operation lever forward.

  When a mop is used in a kitchen, medical facility, or toilet, the mop cloth may be washed in a deep water tank installed in the cleaning area. A mop squeezer for dehydrating a cloth is also known (see Patent Document 3).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 8-196499 (paragraph number 0015, FIG. 1) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2003-52604 (paragraph number 0048, FIG. 1) JP 2000-333894 A (paragraph number 0011, FIG. 1)

  The mop washer of Patent Documents 1 and 2 can be used by transporting it to a cleaning place. However, since the sewage squeezed from the mop cloth is allowed to flow into the water tank, the washing water becomes dirty immediately. When the washing water becomes very dirty, it is necessary to transport the mop washer to the drainage place and drain it, and then replenish the washing water, which requires time and effort to discharge and replenish the washing water.

  In this respect, the mop squeezer of Patent Document 3 cleans the mop cloth in an existing water receiving tank equipped with a faucet and a drain pipe, so that the dirty cleaning water can be discharged from the drain port simply by pulling out the stop cock. The washing water can be replenished only by operating the water tap, and the trouble of draining and replenishing the washing water can be saved. However, since the mop squeezer is attached to the opening surface of the water receiving layer, when washing the mop cloth with the washing water stored in the water receiving tank, avoid washing the washing water with dirty water squeezed from the mop cloth. It is necessary to drain and replenish the washing water frequently. Therefore, a chemical | medical agent is wasted, for example, when a disinfectant and a disinfectant are mixed in cleaning water and a mop cloth is washed. It is possible to remove the stop cock and always rinse the mop cloth with fresh wash water, but it is wasteful because the wash water is consumed unnecessarily. Since the mop squeezer is mounted on the upper surface of the opening of the water receiving tank, there is a disadvantage in that the roller position becomes high and it is difficult to pull out the mop.

  The object of the present invention is to eliminate the washing water from being squeezed by the sewage squeezed from the mop cloth, so that wasteful consumption of the washing water can be prevented, but the washing water draining and replenishment can be saved. Is to provide. An object of the present invention is to obtain a mop washing machine capable of hygienically washing mop cloth without using hands.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a mop washer that can eliminate wasteful consumption of washing water and chemicals. It is an object of the present invention to provide a mop washer that can clean the inner surface of the sink body thoroughly, and therefore can always be kept hygienic and clean.

  The mop washer of the present invention includes a gantry 1 installed on the floor, a sink body 2 supported by the gantry 1, a washing water tank 3 accommodated in the sink body 2, and a mop washed in the washing water tank 3. A dehydrating mechanism 4 for dehydrating the cloth, a water supply pipe 5 for supplying cleaning water to the cleaning water tank 3, and a drain port 16 for draining dirty water in the sink main body 2 are provided. The peripheral wall of the sink main body 2 and the cleaning water tank 23 are provided. The dewatering mechanism 4 is disposed in the dewatering space S secured between the water and the water that has been squeezed by the dewatering mechanism 4 and discharged from the mop cloth can be discharged from the dewatering space S to the drain port 16. Features.

  The dehydrating mechanism 4 includes a fixed roller 28, a movable roller 29, and a foot-operated throttle pedal 33 that moves the movable roller 29 toward and away from the fixed roller 28. Water is connected to the water supply pipe 5 on the gantry 1. A stopper unit 46 and a foot-operated faucet pedal 47 that opens and closes the faucet unit 46 are provided. The throttle pedal 33 and the faucet pedal 47 are collectively arranged at the lower front portion of the gantry 1.

  A flange wall 14 is formed over the sink body 2 along the opening edge of the sink body 2, and the washing water tank 3 can be detachably attached to the flange wall 14 of the sink body 2.

  The opening surface of the sink body 2 is formed in a stepped manner with a front opening surface 2A and a rear opening surface 2B protruding upward from the front opening surface 2A, and a dehydrating mechanism 4 is disposed on the front opening surface 2A side. The washing water tank 3 can be arranged on the opening surface 2B side, and the upper surface and the upper front part of the washing water tank 3 can be opened.

  The washing water tank 3 includes a water receiving tank 22 and a hook 23 projecting upward from the water receiving tank 22, and the opening height of the water receiving tank 22 can be set lower than the height of the front opening surface 2A. it can.

  In the present invention, a washing water tank 3 is separately provided in the sink body 2, and the mop cloth is washed in the washing water tank 3. Therefore, in many cases, the mop cloth can be washed with running water while supplying tap water from the water supply pipe 5 to the washing water tank 3. Further, a dewatering mechanism 4 is disposed in the dewatering space S secured between the sink body 2 and the washing water tank 2, and the sewage that is squeezed by the dewatering mechanism 4 and exits from the mop cloth flows into the dewatering space S, from the mop cloth. It is possible to prevent the cleaning water in the cleaning water tank 3 from being contaminated by the squeezed water. Therefore, wasteful consumption of cleaning water and chemicals can be prevented even when the mop cloth is cleaned by mixing a bactericide or disinfectant into the cleaning water. Since the cleaning water can be replaced simply by replenishing the cleaning water with the water supply pipe 5 or draining the dirty cleaning water in the cleaning water tank 3 to the sink body 2, the labor required for draining and replenishing the cleaning water can be reduced. it can. Since the mop cloth is dewatered in the dewatering space S provided separately from the washing water tank 3, the washing water impregnated in the mop cloth is shaken off in the dewatering space S and then dewatered by the dewatering mechanism 4.

  A foot-operated throttle pedal 33 for operating the movable roller 29 of the dehydrating mechanism 4 and a foot-operated faucet pedal 47 for opening and closing the water faucet unit 46 connected to the water supply pipe 5 are integrated in the lower front portion of the gantry 1. If it is arranged, the mop cloth can be dehydrated or the washing water can be supplied simply by stepping on the throttle pedal 33 or the faucet pedal 47 with a foot. Therefore, the user can clean the mop cloth without using hands and then dehydrate it, which is hygienic. Furthermore, the user does not need to make a useless movement such as moving around the mop washer, and can easily clean the mop cloth.

  According to the mop washing machine in which the washing water tank 3 is detachably latched and attached to the flange wall 14 of the sink body 2, the inner surface of the sink body 2 can be greatly opened by removing the washing water tank 3. You can clean every corner of the interior. Therefore, a mop washing machine that can always maintain a hygienic and clean state can be obtained. The cleaning water tank 3 can be easily cleaned.

  Mop washer having a dehydrating mechanism 4 disposed on the front opening surface 2A side and a washing water tank 3 disposed on the rear opening surface 2B side of the front opening surface 2A and the rear opening surface 2B of the sink body 2 formed in a stepped shape. According to the above, since the mop cloth can be washed in the washing water tank 3 provided at a position away from the user, it is possible to prevent the splashing of the washing water at the time of washing from falling on the user and provided at a position close to the user. Since the mop cloth can be dehydrated by the dehydration mechanism 4, the mop can be easily handled during dehydration, and a series of operations from washing to dehydration can be performed easily and reliably without waste. When the upper surface and upper front portion of the cleaning water tank 3 are open, the space above the liquid level stored in the cleaning water tank 3 can be fully opened, so that the front wall of the cleaning water tank 3 does not get in the way when cleaning the mop cloth. The mop cloth can be easily washed in an easy posture. There is also an advantage that cleaning can be performed reliably while visually checking the degree of dirt removal.

  When the washing water tank 3 includes a water receiving tank 22 and a hook 23, and the opening height of the water receiving tank 22 is set lower than the height of the front opening surface 2A of the sink body 2, scattering when washing the mop cloth is performed. The water droplets can be received by the peripheral wall of the sink body 2, and the floor surface around the sink body 2 can be reliably prevented from being contaminated by the scattered water droplets.

  1 to 7 show an embodiment of a mop washer according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, a mop washer includes a stand 1 that is installed stationary, a sink body 2 that is supported by the stand 1, a washing water tank 3 that is accommodated in the sink body 2 and stores washing water, and a washing water tank 3. A dehydrating mechanism 4 for dehydrating the washed mop cloth, a water supply pipe 5 for supplying tap water (washing water) to the cleaning water tank 3, and a drain pipe 6 for draining dirty water in the sink body 2 are provided.

  In FIG. 6, the gantry 1 is configured in a square frame shape as viewed from the top with columns 8 standing upright at four corners and a crosspiece 9 for fixing the columns 8 to each other. The decorative board 10 is fixed to the surface. In FIG. 1, in order to clarify the internal structure, a part of the decorative board 10 provided on the side surface of the gantry is omitted. A leg seat 11 that can be adjusted in height is screwed to the lower end of each column 8.

  The sink body 2 is made of a deep-drawn stainless press-molded product, and as shown in FIG. 3, a flange wall 14 and a side wall 15 are formed along the left and right edges and the front edge of the upper opening surface. A back shelf 13 is formed at the upper end of the rear wall. An inverted J-shaped water supply pipe 5 is attached to one side of the upper surface of the back shelf 13. The water supply pipe 5 can change the water discharge position by being pivotally displaced in the horizontal direction around the base end on the back shelf 13 side.

  The opening surface of the sink body 2 is formed in a stepped manner with a front opening surface 2A and a rear opening surface 2B protruding upward from the front opening surface 2A, and a dehydrating mechanism 4 is incorporated on the front opening surface 2A side, The washing water tank 3 is mounted on the rear opening surface 2B side. In the bottom wall of the sink main body 2, a drain port 16 is opened at the center near the back, and the drain port 16 and the previous drain pipe 6 are connected via a trap 17. A pair of left and right roller brackets 18 are fixed to the inner surface of the front wall of the sink body 2 (see FIG. 2).

  The sink body 2 is assembled by assembling the sink body 2 with the flange wall 14 and the side wall 15 being fitted over the top of the gantry 1 and screwing screws into the fastening pieces provided on the outer surface of the sink body 2 from the outer surface of the decorative plate 10. Can be fixed to the gantry 1. In this mounted state, gaps are formed between the front and left and right walls of the sink body 2 and the decorative plates 10. An operation mechanism described later is incorporated in this gap.

  The cleaning water tank 3 includes a rectangular box-shaped water receiving tank 22 made of a stainless steel plate, and a retaining wall (holding body) 23 formed by extending the left and right walls of the water receiving tank 22 upward. Three small drain holes 24 having a diameter are opened in the center of the bottom wall of the water receiving tank 22 (see FIG. 2). These drain holes 24 are positioned almost directly above the drain port 16 of the sink body 2 in a state where the washing water tank 3 is accommodated in the sink body 2. A mounting seat 25 that bends outward is formed at the upper end of the retaining wall 23, and a U-shaped handle 26 is fixed to the upper surface thereof. As described above, when the washing water tank 3 is constituted by the water receiving tank 22 and the pair of left and right retaining walls 23, the upper surface and the upper front portion of the washing water tank 3 can be opened. That is, the upper part of the liquid level that can be stored in the water-receiving layer 22 is opened, and the mop cloth can be easily washed in an easy posture. The mop handle does not come into contact with the front wall of the water receiving layer 22 during cleaning.

  The washing water tank 3 is accommodated in the sink main body 2, and the washing water tank 3 is supported by the sink main body 2 by mounting the mounting seat 25 on the flange wall 14 of the rear opening surface 2 </ b> B. In this mounted state, a dewatering space S is formed between the front wall of the sink body 2 and the washing water tank 3, and a gap is formed between the bottom wall 3 c of the washing water tank 3 and the bottom wall of the sink body 2. Yes. The opening height of the water receiving layer 22, that is, the upper end height of the front and rear walls of the water receiving layer 22 is lower than the front opening surface 2A. This is to prevent water droplets splashing off when washing the mop cloth from being scattered outside the sink body 2.

  The mop cloth is dewatered by the dewatering mechanism 4 disposed in the dewatering space S. 2 to 5, the dehydrating mechanism 4 for that purpose includes a fixed roller 28 that is rotatably supported by the roller bracket 18, a movable roller 29 that moves back and forth toward and away from the fixed roller 28, and a movable roller 29 operation mechanism. The fixed roller 28 and the movable roller 29 are composed of a roller body made of a plastic molded product and a roller shaft inserted through the axis. Grooves parallel to the axial direction are formed at regular intervals on the peripheral surface of the roller body.

  The operating mechanism includes a pair of left and right swing arms 31 that are supported by a shaft 30 at the lower end and can swing back and forth, a link arm 32 whose rear end is connected to the swing arm 31 so as to be relatively rotatable, and a link arm. 32, a foot-operated throttle pedal 33 fixed to the front of 32, and a tension coil-type spring 34, which is disposed between the swing arm 31 and the crosspiece 9 and pulls and biases the swing arm 31 backward. Consists of. In FIG. 3, the swing arm 31, the link arm 32, the aperture pedal 33, the spring 34, and the like are disposed in the gap between the sink body 2 and the decorative plate 10.

  In FIG. 1 and FIG. 4, the left and right oscillating arms 31 each have a first arm 37 that is formed in a square shape and a second arm 38 that is bent in an inverted L shape continuously from the upper end of the first arm 37. The movable roller 29 is rotatably supported at the lower end of the second arm 38 located on the inner surface of the sink main body 2. The first arm 37 is transferred and guided by a guide groove 39 provided in the flange wall 14 facing the first opening surface 2 </ b> A, and only the upper portion of the first arm 37 protrudes to the outer surface through the guide groove 39. The shaft 30 that pivotally supports the lower portion of the first arm 37 is fixed to the crosspiece 9. In FIG. 4, the link arm 32 is formed in a U-shape with a pair of left and right side arms and a forearm that connects the front ends of the side arms, and a diaphragm pedal 33 is fixed to the left and right center of the forearm to The end is connected to the swing arm 31 so as to be relatively rotatable.

  In FIG. 1, the aperture pedal 33 includes a pedal frame 40 that is bent into a bowl shape when viewed from the side, and a fan-shaped pedal block 41 that is fixed to the lower end of the pedal frame 40. A slide piece 42 is fixed to the rear surface of the lower end of the pedal frame 40, and the slide piece 42 is supported by a vertical guide rod 43 so as to be slidable up and down, thereby restricting the pedal frame 40 from swinging back and forth or from side to side. it can. The guide bar 43 is supported by a bracket 44 fixed to the lower crosspiece 9. Since the swing arm 31 is pulled backward by the spring 34, the pedal frame 40 is always in contact with the front wall of the sink body 2, which also helps to restrict the wobbling of the throttle pedal 33 in the front-rear direction. Yes.

  When an operator steps on the pedal block 41 in the standby state (the state shown in FIGS. 1 and 4) with his / her foot, the pedal frame 40 is lowered and the link arm 32 is tilted together. As the link arm 32 descends and tilts, the swing arm 31 swings forward against the elasticity of the spring 34 as shown in FIG. 5, and the movable roller 29 attached to the second arm 38 moves the fixed roller 28. The water can be dehydrated by squeezing the mop cloth with both rollers 28 and 29. When the stepping force is released, the swing arm 31 is returned by the spring 34, and the aperture pedal 33 moves upward to the standby position.

  1 and 6, a faucet unit 46 and a stepping-type faucet pedal 47 that opens and closes the faucet unit 46 are arranged at one side lower part of the gantry 1. The faucet unit 46 made of a commercially available product is mounted and fixed to a base plate 48 provided on the gantry 1, and its inlet is connected to a water pipe via a pipeline, and its outlet is connected to the water supply pipe 5 via the pipeline. It is connected. The faucet pedal 47 is supported by the faucet unit 46 and can swing downward about the shaft 49. When the depression force of the faucet pedal 47 is released, it can automatically return to the standby state shown in FIG. In order to save the user's useless movement, the faucet pedal 47 and the pedal block 41 of the throttle pedal 33 are collectively arranged so as to face the lower front portion of the gantry 1. The reason why the aperture pedal 33 is provided at a position higher than the pedal block 41 is to secure a certain amount of depression stroke.

  The mop washer configured as described above is configured to supply tap water from the water supply pipe 5 by stepping on the faucet pedal 47 with one foot of the operator while the mop cloth is accommodated in the water receiving layer 22 of the washing water tank 3. Wash the mop cloth. At this time, tap water continues to come out from the water supply pipe 5 while the faucet pedal 47 is depressed, so that the mop cloth can be washed with running water in the water receiving layer 22. Since cleaning water containing dust can be discharged from the drain hole 24 at the same time as cleaning, the mop cloth can be cleaned effectively and hygienically.

  If necessary, one or two drain holes 24 out of the three drain holes 24 are closed with plugs not shown in the figure, and the mop cloth is washed in a state where the amount of water flowing down from the water receiving layer 22 is suppressed. May be. In the case where cleaning water is stored in the water receiving layer 22 for cleaning, or when cleaning is performed with cleaning water in which a disinfectant or disinfectant is mixed, all the drain holes 24 are once closed with plugs, It is possible to prevent the medicine from being discharged wastefully.

  The mop cloth after washing is taken out from the water-receiving layer 22, and the base end side of the mop string is applied to the peripheral surface of the fixed roller 28 as shown in FIG. Then, the movable roller 29 is moved to the fixed roller 28 side, and the front and rear surfaces of the mop cloth are sandwiched between the rollers 28 and 29. The washing water impregnated in the mop cloth can be squeezed out by pulling the entire mop upward in that state. At this time, by adjusting the depression force of the aperture pedal 33, the mop pull-up resistance can be changed to a large or small value.

  The sewage squeezed from the mop cloth flows into the dewatering space S and is discharged from the drain port 16 of the sink body 2. Therefore, even if the cleaning water is stored in the water receiving layer 22 of the cleaning water tank 3, the squeezed sewage is not mixed into the cleaning water, and the cleaning water in the water receiving layer 22 is prevented from being contaminated by the sewage. it can. By the way, the twisted mop cords that make up the mop cloth are entangled with dust, and even after washing, the mop cords are often impregnated with dirty water. Can be squeezed out of the mop string.

  Since the dehydrating mechanism 4 is arranged on the front side of the sink body 2 and the washing water tank 3 is arranged on the rear side thereof, it is possible to prevent the user from being splashed with washing water when washing the mop cloth. At the time of dehydration, the mop cloth can be pulled out at a position close to the user, so that a series of operations from washing to dehydration can be performed easily and reliably without waste.

  When necessary, the cleaning water tank 3 may be removed from the sink body 2 by grasping the left and right handles 26 to open the inner surface of the sink body 2 and clean it to every corner. At this time, if the drain port 16 is closed with a water stopcock (not shown), the water can be washed in a state where water is accumulated in the sink body 2, and water is not consumed wastefully.

  In the above embodiment, the front opening surface 2A and the rear opening surface 2B are formed in a stepped manner, but the front opening surface 2A and the rear opening surface 2B may be formed in a flush manner. The sink main body 2 is formed in a laterally horizontally long shape, the washing water tank 3 is arranged on one side thereof, and the dewatering mechanism 4 can be arranged in the dewatering space S adjacent to the washing water tank 3, and the fixed roller 28 in that case is It is good to arrange | position in parallel with the long side part of the sink main body 2. FIG. The sink main body 2 and the water receiving layer 22 do not have to be square when viewed from the plane, and can be set to any shape such as a circle, an ellipse, an egg, or a polygon.

  The front wall of the water receiving layer 22 described in the embodiment may be inclined toward the dehydration space S so that the mop handle can be prevented from hitting the front wall of the water receiving layer 22. The retaining body 23 may be formed of a bar material or a plate material, and the lower end thereof may be fixed to the water receiving layer 22 to form the washing water tank 3. The washing water tank 3 can be placed on a step formed on the inner surface of the peripheral wall of the sink body 2 or a crosspiece fixed on the inner surface of the peripheral wall. The dehydrating mechanism 4 may have a structure in which a fixed plate and a movable plate that is operated to come into contact with and separate from the fixed plate are used as a throttle element, in addition to the pair of rollers as a throttle element. Only one drainage hole 24 may be provided in the water receiving layer 22, and a stop cock may be attached to and detached from the drainage hole 24.

Longitudinal side view showing a mop washer Top view of mop washer Longitudinal front view showing dehydration mechanism Side view of dehydration mechanism Longitudinal side view of the dehydration mechanism with the movable roller in the throttle position Cross-sectional plan view of the gantry Side view showing how the mop washer is used

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Stand 2 Sink main body 2A Front opening surface 2B Rear opening surface 3 Washing water tank 4 Dehydration mechanism 5 Water supply pipe 14 Flange wall 16 Drain port 22 Receiving tank 23 Holding body 28 Fixed roller 29 Movable roller 33 Throttle pedal 46 Faucet unit 47 Water Stopper pedal S Dehydration space

Claims (5)

A gantry 1 installed on the floor, a sink body 2 supported by the gantry 1, a washing water tank 3 accommodated in the sink body 2, and a dehydrating mechanism 4 for dehydrating the mop cloth washed in the washing water tank 3. , A water supply pipe 5 for supplying cleaning water to the cleaning water tank 3, and a drain port 16 for draining sewage in the sink body 2,
A dewatering mechanism 4 is disposed in a dewatering space S secured between the peripheral wall of the sink body 2 and the washing water tank 3, and water discharged from the mop cloth after being squeezed by the dewatering mechanism 4 is discharged from the dewatering space S to the drainage port. A mop washer characterized by being able to discharge to 16. The dehydrating mechanism 4 includes a fixed roller 28, a movable roller 29, and a foot-operated throttle pedal 33 that moves the movable roller 29 toward and away from the fixed roller 28.
The gantry 1 is provided with a faucet unit 46 connected to the water supply pipe 5 and a foot-operated faucet pedal 47 for opening and closing the faucet unit 46.
The mop washer according to claim 1, wherein the throttle pedal (33) and the faucet pedal (47) are centrally arranged at the lower front portion of the gantry (1). A flange wall 14 is formed so as to protrude along the opening edge of the sink body 2.
The mop washer according to claim 2, wherein the washing water tank (3) is detachably latched and attached to the flange wall (14) of the sink body (2). The opening surface of the sink body 2 is formed in a stepped manner with a front opening surface 2A and a rear opening surface 2B protruding upward from the front opening surface 2A.
The dehydration mechanism 4 is disposed on the front opening surface 2A side, and the washing water tank 3 is disposed on the rear opening surface 2B side,
The mop washer according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an upper surface and an upper front surface of the washing water tank 3 are open.   The washing water tank 3 includes a water receiving tank 22 and a hook 23 projecting upward from the water receiving tank 22, and the opening height of the water receiving tank 22 is set lower than the height of the front opening surface 2A. The mop washer according to claim 4.

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