JP2011125475A - Draining device of mop - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a draining device of a mop, reducing user's labor and improving user-friendliness. <P>SOLUTION: The draining device 10 of the mop includes a bucket 20, a water draining basket 30 provided inside the bucket 20 and a drive means 50 for horizontally rotating the water draining basket 30 via a vertical shaft 40. The drive means 50 includes an electric drive source 51, a first transmission mechanism 52 for transmitting torque of the source 51 to the vertical shaft 40 of the water draining basket 30, a pedal 54 pivoted on a horizontal axis 53 provided on the outer bottom of the bucket 20 and a starting mechanism 56 for starting the source 51 when the pedal 54 is pressed down to a specified position. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a mop draining device used when cleaning a floor or the like.

  Traditionally, mops are used to clean floors. This mop has a head that holds a fiber bundle with good water absorption at the end of a long handle, and when cleaning the floor, the fiber bundle held by this head is immersed in the water in the bucket, After being rubbed, it is washed again in water and squeezed by hand.

  Also, recently, in order to simplify the squeezing operation of the fiber bundle of the head after cleaning, a draining basket is installed in the bucket, and after cleaning, the head soaked in water and washed is placed in the draining basket. A set set of a mop and draining bucket configured to squeeze the fiber bundle of the head by rotating the draining rod and the head by stepping on a footboard is also proposed. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Utility Model Registration No. 3147772

  However, in the conventional set of mop and draining buckets described above, when the fiber bundle of the mop head is squeezed, it is necessary to perform the operation of stepping on the stepping plate many times. There was a problem that it was difficult to reduce this.

  In addition, when putting the head into the draining bowl, it is necessary to stand the mop straight so that the head maintains a horizontal posture in the draining bowl.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and aims to provide a mop draining device that can reduce the labor of the user and improve the user-friendliness. It is.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention is a mop drainer comprising a bucket, a drainer provided in the bucket, and a driving means for rotating the drainer in a horizontal direction via a vertical shaft. The drive means includes an electric drive source, a first transmission mechanism for transmitting the rotational movement of the drive source to the vertical shaft of the draining rod, and a vertical direction centering on a horizontal axis at the lower outer portion of the bucket. And a starting mechanism for starting the drive source when the foot plate is depressed to a predetermined position.

  In the mop draining apparatus according to the present invention, the driving means transmits the vertical rotation of the footboard to the vertical axis of the draining rod and converts it into a horizontal rotational movement of the draining rod. Two transmission mechanisms may be provided.

  In the mop draining apparatus according to the present invention, the first transmission mechanism includes a first gear that is coaxially provided on the vertical shaft and meshes with a drive gear provided on a rotation shaft of the drive source. The second transmission mechanism is provided in parallel with the vertical axis, and has an axial second gear that meshes with the opposite end of the footboard across the horizontal axis, and the second gear. A gear train that connects the vertical shaft, and between the gear train and the vertical shaft, the rotational motion of the gear train is transmitted to the vertical shaft, while the rotational motion of the vertical shaft is transmitted to the gear train. There may be provided a one-way bearing that does not transmit to.

  Furthermore, in the mop draining device according to the present invention, the start mechanism includes a contact portion projecting from an upper portion of the opposite end portion of the foot plate across the horizontal shaft, and the foot plate to a predetermined position. You may provide the start switch which the said contact part presses when it depresses.

  Furthermore, a plurality of protrusions projecting inward may be provided on the inner surface of the draining tub, and the protrusions may be formed so as to be capable of pressing a mop fitted to the draining tub.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain various effects such as reduction of user's labor and improvement of user-friendliness.

It is a perspective view which shows the draining device of the mop which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the draining device of the mop which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the peripheral part of the foot board in the draining device of the mop which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the mop used for the draining apparatus of the mop which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which is using the draining apparatus of the mop which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Here, FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a draining device for a mop according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the draining device for the mop, and FIG. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a mop used for the draining device of the mop, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state where the draining device of the mop is used.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a drainer 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a bucket 20, a drainer rod 30 provided in the bucket 20, and a driving unit 50 that rotates the drainer rod 30 in the horizontal direction. And is configured.

  The bucket 20 is continuously formed with a water storage part 21 for storing water and a draining bowl accommodating part 22 for accommodating a draining bowl 30, and a handle 23 is attached to the upper center. In addition, an accommodation recess 24 of the driving means 50 is formed in the lower part of the draining tub accommodating portion 22 so that the lower surface of the accommodation recess 24 is closed by the bottom panel 31, and the front side of the accommodation recess 24 is formed. Is closed by a front panel 32.

  The draining trough 30 has a circular planar shape, and a plurality of slit holes 35 and 36 are formed in the bottom 33 and the peripheral wall 34, respectively. Further, a plurality of projections 37 projecting in a tapered shape radially inward are formed on the inner surface of the peripheral wall portion 34 of the draining trough 30, and the lower portion 38 of the projection 37 is curved in a concave shape. The upper portion 39 of the projection 37 is formed to be convexly curved. Further, a vertical shaft 40 (see FIG. 2) extending downward is connected to the center of the bottom 33 of the draining rod 30 so that the draining rod 30 rotates in the horizontal direction around the vertical shaft 40. It has become.

  As well shown in FIG. 2, the drive means 50 includes an electric drive source 51, a first transmission mechanism 52 that transmits the rotational movement of the drive source 51 to the vertical shaft 40 of the drainer 30, and the bucket 20. The foot plate 54 that rotates in the vertical direction around the horizontal axis 53 in the lower part of the outer side of the frame and the vertical rotation of the foot plate 54 are transmitted to the vertical shaft 40 of the draining rod 30, and the horizontal rotation of the draining rod 30 A second transmission mechanism 55 that converts motion into a motion and a starting mechanism 56 that starts the drive source 51 when the foot plate 54 is depressed to a predetermined position are provided.

  The drive source 51 includes an electric motor 58 that is fixed to the bottom surface of the draining tub housing portion 22 via a pedestal 57, and a battery 59 that serves as a power source for the electric motor 58, and is provided at the upper end of the rotating shaft 60 of the electric motor 58. A drive gear 61 is fitted.

  The first transmission mechanism 52 includes a first gear 62 that meshes with the drive gear 61 of the electric motor 58, and the first gear 62 is coaxially fixed on the vertical shaft 40.

  The horizontal shaft 53 of the foot plate 54 is supported by a support portion 63 formed on the bottom panel 31, and the foot plate 54 has a wide shape and is outside the horizontal shaft 53 so as to protrude to the side of the bucket 20. Is provided. An engaging portion 65 is formed at the opposite end 64 of the foot plate 54 across the horizontal shaft 53, and the opposite end 64 is urged downward by a spring 66.

  The second transmission mechanism 55 is provided in parallel with the vertical shaft 40, and has a shaft-like second gear 67 that meshes with the engaging portion 65 of the foot plate 54 across the horizontal shaft 53, and the second gear 67. And a gear train 68 that connects the vertical shaft 40 to each other. The gear train 68 is. The third spur gear 67 includes a third gear 69 fixed coaxially to the lower end of the second spur gear 67 and a fourth gear 70 disposed coaxially to the lower end of the vertical shaft 40. The gear 70 is engaged. Further, between the fourth gear 70 of the gear train 68 and the vertical shaft 40, the rotational motion of the fourth gear 70 is transmitted to the vertical shaft 40, while the rotational motion of the vertical shaft 40 is transmitted to the fourth gear 70. A one-way bearing 71 that does not transmit is provided.

  The start mechanism 56 includes a contact portion 72 protruding from the upper portion of the opposite end 64 of the foot plate 54, and a start switch that is pressed when the contact portion 72 is pressed when the foot plate 54 is depressed to a predetermined position. 73, and the electric motor 58 is driven while the start switch 73 is pressed. Further, a main power switch 74 for turning on / off the power is attached to the front panel 32, and a lamp 75 for displaying on / off of the power is attached.

  FIG. 4 shows an exploded mop 80 used in the mop draining apparatus 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The mop 80 is provided at a lower end of the handle 81 and a long handle 81 that can be divided into a plurality of pieces. The disc-shaped head 82 is provided. The head 82 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the handle 1, and a fiber bundle 83 (see FIG. 5) having good water absorption is detachably held on the head 82.

  Next, the operation of the mop draining device 10 having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to the drawings.

  After the fiber bundle 83 held by the head 82 of the mop 80 is immersed in the water in the water storage section 21 of the bucket 20, the fiber bundle 83 is rubbed against the floor or the like with the handle 81 and cleaned. Thereafter, the dirty fiber bundle 83 is again immersed in water in the water storage unit 21 and washed well, and the head 82 is fitted into the draining trough 30. At this time, a plurality of projections 37 are formed on the inner surface of the peripheral wall portion 34 of the draining trough 30, and the upper portion 39 of the projection 37 is formed in a convex curve and the lower portion 38 is concave. Therefore, the upper portion 39 serves as a guide for fitting the head 82 into the draining rod 30 and the lower portion 38 is in close contact with the upper surface of the head 82 to hold the head 82 in place. To do. Therefore, the operation of fitting the head 82 into the draining rod 30 can be performed smoothly and easily, and the head 82 can be securely held at a predetermined position in the draining rod 30 to improve usability. Can do.

  When the foot plate 54 is depressed to a predetermined position (for example, the lowest position) with the head 82 held in the draining rod 30 and the main power switch 74 switched to the ON side in this way, the contact portion 72 is started. The electric motor 58 is driven by contacting and pressing the switch 73. As the electric motor 58 is driven, the rotating shaft 60 and the driving gear 61 are rotated, and the rotation of the driving gear 61 is transmitted to the first gear 62 and the vertical shaft 40. It rotates in the horizontal direction with the head 82 held. And the water | moisture content of the fiber bundle 83 is stored in the bucket 20 through the slit holes 35 and 36 by the centrifugal force at this time. In this case, since the one-way bearing 71 is interposed between the vertical shaft 40 and the fourth gear 70, the rotation of the vertical shaft 40 is not transmitted to the fourth gear 70.

  Thereafter, while the foot plate 32 is stepped on to a predetermined position and the start switch 73 is continuously pressed by the contact portion 72, the electric motor 58 is driven, and the draining rod and the head 82 continue to rotate in the horizontal direction.

  On the other hand, when the foot plate 32 is depressed while the head 82 is held in the draining rod 30 and the main power switch 74 is switched to the off side, or even if the main power switch 74 is switched to the on side, the foot plate 32 Is pushed to such an extent that it does not reach the predetermined position (that is, the contact portion 72 does not contact the start switch 73), the second gear 67 and the gears 69 and 70 of the gear train 68 rotate. The rotation is transmitted to the vertical shaft 40 via the one-way bearing 71. Then, along with the rotation of the vertical shaft 40, the draining basket 30 rotates in the horizontal direction while holding the head 82, and the moisture in the fiber bundle 83 passes through the slit holes 35 and 36 by the centrifugal force at this time. 20 is stored.

  Thereafter, when the stepping action of the foot board 54 is stopped, the foot board 32 returns to the original state by the biasing force of the spring 66.

  Thus, according to the mop draining device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, the draining rod 30 continues to rotate in the horizontal direction by the electric motor 58 as long as the foot plate 54 is stepped down to a predetermined position. When the fiber bundle 83 of the mop 82 is squeezed, it is not necessary to step on the footboard 32 many times. Therefore, the user's labor can be reduced.

  In addition, the specific mechanism of the drive means 50 in the above-described embodiment is merely an example, for example, a mechanism in which the shape, arrangement, or number of installed gears is changed, a mechanism that uses a belt instead of a gear, or the like. Other mechanisms can also be used.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Mop draining device 20 Bucket 30 Draining rod 37 Protrusion part 40 Vertical axis 50 Driving means 51 Driving source 52 First transmission mechanism 53 Horizontal axis 54 Footboard 55 Second transmission mechanism 56 Starting mechanism 61 Driving gear 62 First Gear 64 Opposite end portion 67 Second gear 68 Gear train 71 One-way bearing 72 Contact portion 73 Start switch

Claims (5)

A mop drainer comprising a bucket, a drainer provided in the bucket, and a drive means for rotating the drainer horizontally through a vertical shaft, the drive means comprising:
An electric drive source;
A first transmission mechanism for transmitting the rotational movement of the drive source to the vertical axis of the drainer;
A footboard that pivots in the vertical direction around the horizontal axis at the lower outside of the bucket;
A starting mechanism for starting the drive source when the foot pedal is depressed to a predetermined position;
A mop draining device characterized by comprising:   The driving means includes a second transmission mechanism that transmits the vertical rotation of the footboard to the vertical axis of the draining rod and converts it into a horizontal rotational movement of the draining rod. The mop drainer according to the description. The first transmission mechanism includes a first gear that is coaxially provided on the vertical axis and meshes with a drive gear provided on a rotation shaft of the drive source,
The second transmission mechanism is provided in parallel to the vertical axis, and has a second gear having a shaft shape that meshes with an opposite end portion of the footboard across the horizontal axis, the second gear, and the A gear train connecting the vertical shaft,
A one-way bearing is provided between the gear train and the vertical shaft, wherein the rotational motion of the gear train is transmitted to the vertical shaft, while the rotational motion of the vertical shaft is not transmitted to the gear train. 2. A draining device for a mop according to 2.   The start mechanism includes a contact portion projecting from an upper portion of the opposite end portion of the foot plate across the horizontal shaft, and a start switch that the contact portion presses when the foot plate is depressed to a predetermined position. The apparatus for draining a mop according to any one of claims 1 to 3.   A plurality of protrusions projecting inward are provided on the inner surface of the draining tub, and the protrusions are formed so as to be capable of pressing a mop fitted to the draining tub. Mop drainer in the section.

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