JPH0126695B2 - - Google Patents

Abstract

1. Mop having a handle (1) on which a mop element is fixed, and also having a press device (3) for the mop element, with the press device (3) consisting of a press plate (13), acting via a multiple lever system, a counterpress plate (8), with accommodation for the guided-through parts of a pull device, and an arrangement for the guidance of the mop element in the press space (11) formed between the press plate and the counterpress plate, with catch mountings (14) which are made in one piece both in a housing (7), formed a U-shaped part and a cover part, and on the press plate (13) being provided for rotatably accommodating swinging levers (12) of the multiple lever system, and with the counterpress plate (8) being a part of the housing (7).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mopping device having a handle to which a cleaning element is fixed and a squeezing device for the cleaning element.

Prior Art In home economics, cleaning the floor while it is wet is difficult. Therefore, many efforts have already been made to make this task easier for housewives. In order to prevent hands from constantly coming into contact with dirty water, various devices with squeezing devices have been developed. In the case of the sponge mopping device known from German Utility Model No. 66 01 583, the sponge support plate is divided and connected to a mechanism which presses the two halves together. This allows moisture to be picked up from the floor and squeezed out of the sponge again by squeezing it over a bucket. However, such devices have the disadvantage that a large amount of residual moisture remains.

Another mopping device with a throttling mechanism is known from GB 777512. Such devices work with mopping cloths and have a squeezing roller system. The residual moisture in this case is related to the squeezing force of the squeezing roller, which is of course determined by the tear strength of the mopping cloth. In other words,
If the squeezing rollers are pressed too hard, the mopping cloth no longer passes between the rollers and is, for example, torn. In short, in the case of such mopping devices, the problem lies in the fixing of the mopping cloth to the tension rod. Furthermore, a large force is required to force the mopping cloth through the squeezing rollers. Furthermore, there is not a sufficient working platform for the mop cloth.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION The object of the present invention is, firstly, to use the mop cloth in the same way as in the conventional manner, in short, in the same manner as in the work with a cleaning brush with a mop cloth, and in which the mop cloth is connected to a wringing device. , and the second
Another object of the present invention is to provide a mop device that is simple and has improved functionality while reducing the number of constituent members.

Means for Solving the Problems A first invention taken to solve the above-mentioned problems is that a diaphragm device formed as a plane diaphragm device,
A cleaning element arranged on the handle behind the mop head and further formed as a mop cloth is led into the squeezing device from the lateral ends of the mop head,
The tensioning device is then releasably secured to a tensioning device guided through the throttling device, the tensioning device comprising:
It consists of two flexible rods each extending in a groove from approximately each side end of the mop head across the handle to a pull handle, which rods hold the mop cloth at each end of the mop head. The mop cloth is guided in the wringing device from the unfolded position reaching up to a position suitable for wringing the mop cloth.

Advantageous embodiments are defined in the second dependent claim.
These are described in Sections 8 through 8. By operating the aperture plate via a multi-lever mechanism, the operating force is reduced while still providing a high squeezing force in an amount that is desirable for housewives. Drain holes on the aperture plate help to increase the degree of dehydration. Furthermore, since the side walls are formed as square tubes, a good appearance can be obtained in terms of design.

The configuration of the tensioning device with flexible rods ensures that the mopping cloth is guided.

Furthermore, the second step taken to solve the above-mentioned problem
The invention provides that the diaphragm device is formed between a diaphragm plate acting via a multi-lever mechanism, a counter-diaphragm plate having a receptacle for the passing portion of the tensioning device, and the diaphragm plate and the counter-diaphragm plate. and a device for guiding the cleaning member in the aperture chamber; furthermore, a swinging lever of a multi-lever mechanism is mounted in the casing formed by the U-shaped part and the cover part, as well as in the aperture plate, so as to be able to pivot. An integrally manufactured locking bearing for receiving the housing is formed, and the counter-diaphragm plate is also part of the housing.

Further advantageous embodiments are described in subclaims 10 to 14 of the patent claims. For example, by supporting the cover part via strips or webs on the side walls of the housing, the squeezing forces are received very reliably and screwed or riveted connections between the housing and the cover part are omitted.

Assembly is further simplified by the fact that the rocker lever is connected to the diaphragm plate via a film hinge and by the design of the rocker lever with an abutment limit strip. The production of the aperture plate takes place exclusively in the working process using an injection molding tool together with a rocker lever. Of course, depending on the construction of the housing, the rocker lever can equally be injection molded onto the cover part via a film hinge.

Effects of the invention The advantages obtained by the first invention of the present invention are as follows:
The mop cloth is forcibly guided by a tensioning device, so that it can be spread widely on both sides of the mop head for cleaning and can be brought together for wringing. The wringing process begins only after the mop cloth has been drawn into the wringing device. This does not result in undesirably high tensile loads on the mop fabric. By combining the mop cloths, a sufficiently high degree of dehydration can be achieved via a plane wringer. Furthermore, the mopping cloth can be drawn into the wringing device by means of a tensioning device without being touched by hand.

A further advantage provided by the second invention is that the number of components is considerably reduced. Furthermore, errors during assembly are clearly reduced.

EXAMPLE A first aspect of the present invention will be explained below using FIGS. 1 to 5.

The mopping device consists of a handle 1, a tensioning handle 2, a squeezing device 3, a mopping head 4 with a mopping cloth 5, and a tensioning device 6.

The tensioning device 6 is formed by two grooves 7 with a T-shaped cross section, a rod 9 guided in the grooves and a tensioning handle 2, said grooves 7 being laterally located in the mop head 4. From the end 8 it enters the diaphragm 3 in a curved manner, passes through this diaphragm and continues into the handle 1. A fixing projection 10 for the mopping cloth 5 is integrally molded on the rod 9 in the area of the mopping head 4. The rod 9 is provided with notches 11. The shape of the rod 9 is shown in FIGS. 3 and 4.

The mopping head 4 is provided with bristles 12 in the form of a cleaning brush on the side opposite the mopping cloth 5.

In the transition area 13 between the mop head 4 and the handle 1, the squeezing device 3 begins. The squeezing device 3 has a hole 14 into which the handle 1 is inserted from one side and the mop head 4 from the other side. The throttle device 3 is designed as a square tube. Together, the diaphragm plate 15 and the counter-diaphragm plate 16 form a diaphragm chamber 17 for the mopping cloth. The side walls 18 in this case form a guide for the mopping cloth. The counter diaphragm plate 16 is provided with a drain port 19 that opens into the drain passage 20. The aperture plate 15 is suspended from the side wall 18 via a swing lever 21.

The aperture plate 15 is connected to a one-armed tension lever 24 via a tension bar 23 separated by a hinge 22.
is affiliated with. The tension lever 24 is the pivot shaft 2
5 and a holding clamp 26 on the handle 1 . A pull bar 23 is connected to a pull lever 24 at a pivot hinge 27 .

In the drawing, the mopping device is shown in its working position, namely in its cleaning position. Only the aperture plate 15 is shown in a slightly lowered position for clarity. Having received water by the mop cloth 5 from the floor surface which is now to be cleaned, the mop cloth is drawn into the squeezing device by means of a pull handle 2 which is mounted in the handle 1 in an axially movable manner. In this case, the fixing protrusion 10
moves downwards and thereby automatically folds the mop cloth 5. The mop cloth is completely retracted into the squeezing chamber 17. Then the tension lever 24
By this operation, the aperture plate 15 is pressed against the counter aperture plate 16. The motsup cloth 5 is wrung out, and the water is drained from the drain port 19.
and exits the throttling device via the drain passage 20.

Next, the second invention will be explained using FIGS. 6 to 11.

The mopping device consists of a handle 1, a pulling handle 2, a squeezing device 3 with a pulling lever 24, a mopping head 4 with a mopping cloth 5, and a pulling device (not shown) for drawing the mopping cloth 5 into the squeezing device 3. There is.

The main components of the diaphragm are housed in a U-shaped casing 3a. A counter-diaphragm plate 16 is used as a cover part for closing the housing 3a. Inside the aperture chamber 17, the aperture plate 15 is supported by the narrow side wall 18a via a swing lever 21.
In this case, the locking support portion 37 is integrally formed on both the narrow side wall 18a and the aperture plate 15. The swing lever 21 is fitted into the locking support portion 37 . Further, the swing lever 21 is connected to the aperture plate 15 via a film hinge 38. FIG. 11 shows the component as it emerges from the injection mold. Furthermore, an abutment limiting strip 39 is integrally molded on the swing lever 21. The abutment limiting strip 39 serves first of all as an assembly aid, which rests against the surface 40 of the diaphragm plate 15 during assembly, and also as a dead center limit stop. This allows the throttle plate 15 to be in a dead center position with respect to the tension lever 24. In the throttled state, the abutment limiting strip 39 abuts the locking bearing 37 on the narrow side wall 18a and, in the relaxed state, abuts against the surface 40 before reaching the dead center.

The aperture plate 15 is operated by a tension lever 24. A tension lever 24 is supported on the housing 3a via a pivot shaft 25. tension lever 2
4 is further connected to the throttle plate 15 via a tension rod 23. In this case, the pull rod is hinge 2
2 to the throttle plate 15 and via a pivot hinge 27 to the tension lever 24 .

A specific guide chamber 41 for the mopping cloth 5 is formed between the diaphragm plate 15 and the counter-diaphragm plate 16 . A counter-diaphragm plate 16 is held on the side wall 18 of the housing 3a via a web 42 and two strips 43 and is fixed by rivets 44.

The diaphragm plate 16 consists of a foot 45 located tightly within the casing 3a, a channel 46 for receiving the handle 1, and a mop fabric run-up 47. The mop cloth riding part 47 has a drain port 19, and this drain port opens into the drain passage 20. The drainage passage 20 is formed by the foot 45, the side wall 18, the wall of the passage 46, and the mop cloth riding part 47.

In FIG. 10 only the tensioning device groove 7 in the handle 1 is shown.

In order to open the guide chamber 41, the tension lever 24 has to be guided in the direction of the arrow 32, and for this purpose the spring 3 has to be moved around the pivot axis 25.
3 is provided.

The diaphragm device 3 is assembled as follows. First, the roller-like foot 34 of the swing lever 21 is pushed into the locking support 37 of the diaphragm plate 15 . Next, the aperture plate 15 moves the contact limiting strip 39 of the swing lever 21
is guided toward the narrow side wall 18a until it abuts against the surface 40. Only then does the lever end 35 of the swinging lever 21 engage with the locking support 3 of the narrow side wall 18a.
Pushed into 7. The locking support portion 37 of the narrow side wall 18a is divided so that the throat 36 of the swing lever 21 can freely rotate.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a mopping device according to the first aspect of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a side view seen in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the portion shown in FIG. 4
The figure is a view seen in the direction of the arrow in Figure 3, Figure 5 is a sectional view taken along the - line in Figure 1, Figure 6 is an overall side view of the mop device of the second invention, and Figure 7 is A partially cross-sectional view of the casing, FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line - in FIG. 7, FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line - in FIG. 7, and FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line - in FIG. of-
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the swing lever taken out of the injection molding tool. 1...handle, 2...pulling handle, 3...squeezing device,
3a... Casing, 4... Mop head, 5... Mop cloth, 6... Tensioning device, 7... Groove, 8... End, 9
... rod, 10 ... fixed projection, 11 ... notch, 12 ... bristles, 13 ... transition range, 14 ... hole, 15 ... aperture plate,
16... Counter aperture plate, 17... Aperture chamber, 18... Side wall,
18a...Narrow side wall, 19...Drain port, 20...Drainage passage, 21...Swing lever, 22...Hinge, 23...Tension bar, 24...Tension lever, 25...Swivel axis, 2
6... Holding clamp, 27... Swivel hinge, 32... Arrow, 33... Spring, 34... Roller foot, 35... Lever end, 36... Throat, 37... Locking support, 3
8... Film hinge, 39... Contact limiting strip, 40
... surface, 41 ... guide chamber, 42 ... web, 43 ... strip, 44 ... rivet, 45 ... foot, 46 ... passage, 4
7... Motsupu cloth riding part.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A mop device having a handle 1 fixing a cleaning member and a squeezing device 3 for the cleaning member,
A wringing device 3, which is designed as a flat wringing device, is arranged on the handle 1 after the mop head 4, and a cleaning element formed as a mop cloth 5 is introduced from the lateral ends 8 of the mop head 4 into the wringing device 3. It is releasably fastened to a tensioning device 6 which is guided inward and then through a drawing device, which tensioning device each extends from approximately the lateral ends of the mophead 4 over the handle 1 to the tensioning handle 2. ,
It consists of two flexible rods 9 extending within the grooves 7 for squeezing the mop cloth 5 from an extended position in which it reaches both ends of the mop head 4. A mop device characterized in that it is adapted to be guided within a squeezing device 3 to a suitable position. 2 The diaphragm device 3 has multiple lever mechanisms 21, 23,
24, a counter-diaphragm plate 16 with a receptacle for the passing part of the tensioning device, and a side wall 18 for the mopping cloth 5. Motupu device. 3. The mopping device according to claim 2, wherein the diaphragm plate 15 and/or the counter diaphragm plate 16 have a drain port 19. 4. The mop device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the side wall 18 is formed of a square tube. 5. Claims 1 to 4, in which the rod 9 is configured to be elastic in the direction of curvature and rigid in the direction perpendicular thereto, at least in a length corresponding to the range of curvature of the groove 7. The mop device according to any one of the preceding paragraphs. 6. A mopping device according to claim 5, wherein the rod 9 is provided with vertically extending notches 11. 7. Claim 5 or 6, in which the fixing protrusion 10 for the mop cloth 5 is integrally molded on the rod.
Motsupu device as described in section. 8. A mopping device according to claim 1, wherein the mopping head 4 is formed as a cleaning brush. 9. A mop device having a handle 1 to which a cleaning member is fixed and a squeezing device 3 for the cleaning member,
The diaphragm device comprises a diaphragm plate 15 acting via a multi-lever mechanism, a counter-diaphragm plate 16 with a receptacle for the passing part of the tensioning device, and a diaphragm plate 1
5 and a counter-diaphragm plate 16, and a device for guiding the cleaning element in the diaphragm chamber formed between the diaphragm plate 16 and the diaphragm plate 16; At 15,
A motsupu characterized in that an integrally manufactured locking bearing 37 is formed for pivotably receiving the swinging lever 21 of the multi-lever mechanism, and furthermore the counter-diaphragm plate 16 is a part of the casing 3a. Device. 10. A mopping device according to claim 9, wherein the counter-diaphragm plate 16 is formed as a cover part. 11 Webs 42 and/or strips 43 for supporting the cover part on the side wall 18 of the casing 3a
Claim 9 or 1 in which
The motsu device described in item 0. 12. The mopping device according to any one of claims 9 to 12, wherein the swing levers 21 are each integrally connected to the aperture plate 15 via a film hinge 38. 13. The mopping device according to claim 12, wherein the swing lever 21 is provided with an abutment limiting strip 39. 14. The counter-diaphragm plate 16 is provided with an open channel 46 for receiving the handle 1, and in addition the handle 1 is integrally formed with a groove 7 for a tensioning device on the open side of the channel. The mop device according to any one of the ranges 9 to 13.