KR20040017570A - A mop - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A mop for cleaning a floor is provided to effectively clean the floor by mounting a cleaning liquid tank and supplying cleaning liquid to a cleaning pad. CONSTITUTION: A mop(100) for cleaning a floor is composed of a handle assembly(400), a head assembly(300) to which a cleaning pad(200) is detachably coupled, and a cleaning liquid tank(500) connected to the head assembly. The head assembly is fixed to the handle assembly by a joint(302). Cleaning liquid(502) is supplied to a nozzle assembly(700) through a cleaning liquid supplying tube(504).

Description

Floor Mop {A MOP}

The present invention relates to a floor mop.

Cleaning devices and systems used in the home include industrial or other very wide range of technologies. There are many conventional techniques regarding devices such as mops that are used by individuals. Conventionally, mops for cleaning floors, corridors, walls, or other surfaces were hard, and the handle portion having a near end and a far end was weak. The handle portion is fixed adjacent to the proximal end, and the cleaning head portion is mounted at the far end of the handle.

Generally, the head portion of a stool for indoor use is about 3-4 inches in width, about 9-12 inches in length, and has a removable sponge or other type of absorbent pad portion. It is well known that once a cleaning pad is hedged or contaminated, it must be removed from the sack and replaced with a clean cleaning pad.

Typically, the head of the stem is submerged in a bucket or bucket of water and detergent. The hemp head portion is soaked that the amount of detergent liquid is too high when the floor is cleaned so that no residue remains. It is very efficient to provide a disposable, refillable or replaceable liquid reservoir in the handlebar system.

The patent of US Pat. No. 5,071,489 to Sylvania, filed Dec. 10, 1991, is for floor cleaning equipment using disposable paper. The device includes a handle portion pivotally attached to the cleaning head member. The bottom surface of the member utilizes a frictional force, using pre-soaked fiber paper between the bottom surface and the point to be cleaned. The method using the frictional force causes a serious problem of bloating the surface.

US Pat. No. 5,609,225 to March 11, 1997, relates to a washable scrub hemp head and its reservoir. The apparatus and system include a plurality of handle portions and are equipped with attachable sponge hemp pads.

US Patent No. 5,888,006 to Ping, registered on March 30, 1999, relates to a cleaning tool provided with a spray nozzle in the cleaning head member. The cleaning liquid is sprayed from the spray nozzle unit mounted on the cleaning head mounted on the bottom of the handle.

U.S. Patent No. 5,953,784 to Suzuki, dated Sep. 21, 2000, relates to a cleaning cloth and a cleaning device, which is equipped with a handle portion at the front and a flat head portion is inserted into a bag such as a cleaning cloth.

Kunkler, U.S. Patent No. 5,988,920, dated November 23, 1999, relates to a cleaning tool having a protective tube for a liquid supply tube, wherein the cleaning tool is combined with a dispenser and a joint.

Holt Patent No. 5,960,508, dated October 5, 1999, relates to a cleaning tool capable of controlling liquid absorbency. US Patent No. 6,003,191 to Seri, dated Dec. 21, 1999, relates to a cleaning tool. US Patent No. 6,048,123 to Holt, registered April 11, 2000, relates to a cleaning tool having high absorbency.

Any material formed of microfiber and polyester / polyamide bonds has a thickness thinner than one hundredth of human hair. In the use of fibers and fabrics, the following table of fiber classifications is as follows.

Count fiber classification of yarn

＞ 7.0 dpf coarse fiber

2.4-7.0 dpf plain fiber

1.0-2.4 dpf grinding fiber

0.3-1.0 dpf Microfiber

＜ 0.3 dpf Microfiber

dpf: denier per filament

Note: A 1 denier filament corresponds to a fiber length of 9,000 m / g, so a 0.2 denier fiber corresponds to a fiber length of 45 km / g.

In order to solve these problems, the floor cleaning mop of the present invention relates to a more advanced floor cleaning mop including a handle part, the handle part having a proximal end and a far end; A cleaning head having a detachable cleaning pad; And a cleaning liquid reservoir fluidly coupled to the cleaning head portion, and the cleaning liquid is supplied to the surface to be cleaned adjacent to the cleaning head portion by adjusting by manpower.

Floor cleaning mop of the present invention includes a nozzle unit mounted to the head portion. The cleaning liquid of the floor cleaning mop is supplied in small amounts. The head portion of the floor cleaning mop of the present invention is coupled to the head portion on which the yoke portion is mounted. The floor cleaning mop further includes a cleaning pad.

In a preferred embodiment, the floor cleaning mop of the present invention comprises a handle portion having a proximal end and a far end; A removable cleaning pad is provided, and the bottom portion includes a cleaning head portion having a curved bottom surface portion.

Floor cleaning mop of the present invention is a handle portion having a near end and a far end; A cleaning head having a detachable cleaning pad; And a cleaning liquid storage container coupled to the cleaning head part. And a member for distributing the cleaning liquid from the cleaning liquid storage container and supplying and adjusting the cleaning liquid to the surface to be cleaned adjacent to the cleaning head.

Floor cleaning mop of the present invention is a handle portion having a near end and a far end; A cleaning head having a detachable cleaning pad; And a member detachably coupled to the cleaning liquid container to distribute the cleaning liquid to the cleaning head part.

Floor cleaning mop of the present invention is a handle portion having a near end and a far end; Cleaning head; One or more removable cleaning pads; And a member detachably coupled to the cleaning liquid container to distribute the cleaning liquid to the cleaning head part.

The present invention relates to a method for supplying a cleaning liquid to a floor surface, such as a tool including a handle part, a head part, and a cleaning liquid storage container attached thereto, and including the following steps. A handle part; Mechanically coupling the cleaning liquid reservoir to the handle portion and fluidly coupling the cleaning liquid reservoir to the head portion; Adjustable cleaning liquid to the bottom surface; And members for dispensing the cleaning liquid to the bottom surface.

Floor cleaning mop of the present invention comprises one or more shaft portions of the handle sub-assembly; A holster sub-assembly mounted to the handle sub-assembly; A yoke portion located at one end of one or more assembly portions of the handle sub-assembly; A head subassembly coupled to one or more shaft portions of the handle subassembly proximate to the yoke portion; And a cleaning liquid reservoir having a liquid supply tube and a nozzle assembly mountable to the head sub-assembly.

1 is a representative enlarged view showing a preferred embodiment of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention,

Figure 2 is a representative cross-sectional view showing a preferred embodiment of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention,

Figure 3a is a representative enlarged view showing a sub-assembly of the head portion of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention,

Figure 3b is a representative assembly showing the pincher of the head sub assembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention,

3C is a representative perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the pincher of the head subassembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention;

3d is a representative plan view of a preferred embodiment of the pincher of the head subassembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention;

3E is a representative three perspective views showing a preferred embodiment of the convex bottom portion of the head subassembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention;

Figure 4a is a representative partial view of a preferred embodiment of the cleaning pad of the floor mop according to the present invention,

Figure 4b is a representative cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment showing the cleaning pad of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention along the A-A surface,

Figure 4c is a cross-sectional view showing a preferred embodiment of the cleaning pad or sheet of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention,

Figure 4d is a representative cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the cleaning pad of the floor cleaning mop of the present invention along B-B,

Figure 4e is a representative cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the cleaning pad of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention,

Figure 4f is a representative cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the cleaning pad of the floor mop according to the present invention,

Figure 4g is a representative cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the four different embossing patterns and cleaning pads that the surface contact portion of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention,

5a is an enlarged view of a preferred embodiment of the middle of a handle subassembly of a floor cleaning mop according to the present invention;

5B is an assembly view of a preferred embodiment of the shaft of the handle subassembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention;

5c is an assembly view of a preferred embodiment of the shaft engaging member of the handle subassembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention;

5d is an assembly view of a preferred embodiment of the sleeve member of the handle subassembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention;

5E is a representative view of a preferred embodiment of the push rod of the handle subassembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention;

Figure 6a is an assembly view identical to the dashed line of the preferred embodiment of the overall joint and fitting of the handle subassembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention,

6B is a representative enlarged view of a preferred embodiment of a fitting subassembly of a floor cleaning mop according to the present invention;

6C is a representative assembly view of the right-fitting part and the left-fitting part of the preferred embodiment of the fitting subassembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention;

7A is a representative enlarged cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of a proximal end of a handle subassembly of a floor cleaning mop according to the present invention;

Figure 7b is a representative view of the preferred embodiment of the proximal end of the handle portion subassembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention,

8A is a representative enlarged view of a preferred embodiment of a valve subassembly and cleaning liquid reservoir equipped with a nozzle assembly and a fluid supply tube of a floor cleaning mop according to the present invention;

8B is a representative view of a preferred embodiment of a valve subassembly equipped with a fluid supply tube and a cleaning liquid reservoir;

Figure 8c is a representative view of the upper body of the preferred embodiment of the valve cap portion of the valve subassembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention,

Figure 8d is a representative view of the bottom surface of the preferred embodiment of the valve cap portion of the valve subassembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention,

8E is an assembly view of a preferred embodiment of the flex dome portion of the valve subassembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention;

8F is an assembly view of a preferred embodiment of the valve post of the valve subassembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention;

8g is an assembly view of a preferred embodiment of the valve post of the valve subassembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention;

8h is a representative detail of a preferred embodiment of a duckbill valve and a diptube in a valve subassembly of a floor cleaning mop according to the present invention;

Figure 8i is a representative symmetry of another preferred embodiment of the valve subassembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention,

Figure 8j is a representative symmetry of another preferred embodiment of the valve sub assembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention,

8K is a representative symmetry view of another preferred embodiment of the valve subassembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention;

Figure 9a is an assembly view showing the upper end of a preferred embodiment of the cleaning liquid reservoir of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention,

Figure 9b is an assembly view showing the bottom portion of a preferred embodiment of the cleaning liquid storage container of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention,

Figure 10a is an assembly view showing the upper body of the preferred embodiment of the upper end of the nozzle sub-assembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention,

Figure 10b is a representative view showing the bottom surface of the preferred embodiment of the upper end of the nozzle subassembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention,

Figure 10c is a representative view showing the top of the preferred embodiment of the bottom portion of the nozzle sub-assembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention,

10D is a representative view showing an identical embodiment of the bottom portion of the nozzle sub-assembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention;

10E is a representative plan view showing a flow pattern of the cleaning liquid flows through the nozzle sub-assembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention;

10f is a representative plan view showing a flow pattern of the cleaning liquid flows through the nozzle sub-assembly of the floor cleaning mop according to the present invention, and

11 is a representative schematic diagram illustrating a method for assembling a floor cleaning mop according to the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

100: floor cleaning mop 300: head sub assembly

304: cleaning pad portion 312: slot

400: handle sub assembly 450: yoke part

500: cleaning liquid storage container 504: cleaning liquid supply tube

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. This specification is intended to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present invention and to provide the specific usage thereof and its requirements within the teachings thereof.

1 is a representative enlarged view of a preferred embodiment of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. 2 is a representative cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. Floor cleaning mop 100 is composed of a cleaning pad or sheet for cleaning is mounted detachably to the cleaning head assembly. The head subassembly 300 fixes the handle subassembly 400 with a general joint 302. The handle subassembly 400 is detachable. The cleaning liquid storage container 500 supplies the cleaning liquid 520 fluidly and is mounted to the handle sub-assembly 400. The fluid container 500 is provided with a supply tube 504, and the fluid nozzle subassembly mounted to the cleaning head subassembly 300 near the edge of the absorbent pad or the seat through the yoke on the handle subassembly. Fluid flows to 700. The trigger mechanism 402 located at the proximal end of the handle subassembly 400 allows a valve system to supply fluid from the fluid reservoir 500 to the nozzle subassembly 700.

The mechanical coupling is foldable, disassembled, extensible, bayonet mounted, and coupled, as described between the axes of the handle portion 400, all of which can be understood as possible. do. This system results in increased storage, packaging, and practical use of the floor mop 100 of the present invention.

In a preferred embodiment, the handle portion 400 includes a section connected with the bayonet type body. The sections are each uniquely combined, fixed and formed to properly assemble the advanced floor sweeping mop. In a preferred embodiment, the system is a disposable assembly system and is basically a non-disassembled system. The shaft 400a portion and the other portion are important in an over-torque-proof design as a single assembly and will be included in the present invention. In a preferred embodiment, the system is self-adjustable and the handle portion self-adjustable. The trigger is set automatically once the system is assembled.

In a preferred embodiment, the feed tube 504 comprises a plastic or rubber tube with an inner or outer diameter of about 0.25 inches. The inner diameter may be preferably or appropriately large or small. The tube 504 can be replaced or reused as desired or appropriate.

Figure 3a is a representative enlarged view of a preferred embodiment of the head sub-assembly 300 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. The head subassembly 300 is composed of a pad portion 304 and a seal portion 306 and about four pinchers 308. In a preferred embodiment, the pad portion 304 is about 11 inches long and about 4 inches wide. The seal 306 may be completely covered or formed separately as part of the pad portion 304. One of ordinary skill in the art is well known and variable in material, shape, and overall size of the structure of the fabric portion 304.

As can be seen from above, the nozzle step 35 is located in front of the side surface 352 of the pad portion 304. The nozzle snap 350 may be replaced with any nozzle 700 as shown in FIGS. 10A-10E. Further, the head assembly 300 is formed, so that the flow of the cleaning liquid 502 flows out through the head assembly 300 to the nozzle assembly 700.

FIG. 3B is a detailed perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the pincher 308 of the head subassembly 300 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. Figure 3c is a specific cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the pincher 308 of the head sub-assembly 300 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. Figure 3d is a specific plan view showing a preferred embodiment of the pincher 308 of the head sub-assembly 300 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. Pinchers 308 and other mechanical fastening means are well known in the art. The fixing means of these pinchers 308 or other cleaning pads 200 (not shown) are formed of rubber or other flexible materials and elastic or polymer materials. Circular rib 310 or other mechanical structure is used to secure pincher 308 to suture 306. The detailed design of the slots 312 cuts out the upper end 314 of the pinchers 308.

Figure 3e is a representative perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of the convex bottom portion of the head sub-assembly 300 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention, which is shown in Figures 2 and 3a. Those skilled in the art will understand that the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention is used for a general floor or cleaning floor surface, the system being the bottom of the floor where the head assembly 300 is in contact. It is mounted to the unit 330. As shown in the preferred embodiment, the bottom portion 332 of the head assembly 300 is slightly convex, and the bottom portion 334 of the assembly 300 is slightly more convex, The bottom portion 336 has a very convex shape. The radius of curvature of the bottom surface 332 is greater than the radius of curvature of the bottom surface 334, which will also be greater than the radius of curvature of the bottom surface 336.

In a preferred embodiment, as can be seen in FIG. 3E, dirt is initially loaded into the tip 342 of the cleaning head assembly 300 during cleaning. When the bottom surface 330 of the cleaning head assembly 300 is flat, the tip portion 342 of the head assembly 300 moves in the direction crossing the cleaning surface 712 is moved. Pollutants are loaded as quickly as they can. Accordingly, as the convex surfaces of the bottom parts 332, 334, and 336 increase, the tip part may remove contaminants faster than the tip part 342. By providing hemispherical or edge or other shapes in the bottom, the loading contaminants on the other end face 330-336 as well as the tip 342 can be carefully controlled and optimized. The scope of the present invention includes the shape of the bottom portion in contact with the bottom surface is not only curved, edged, taped, stepped, but also flat.

In a preferred embodiment, when the force applied to the head portion or the friction between the floor or the surface to be cleaned and the cleaning head portion 300 can be prevented the flipping of the head portion. In a preferred embodiment, the U-coupled portion 302 is secured to a hole or recess in the top of the head assembly 300. The U-coupled portion 302 is relatively adjacent to the bottom of the cleaning head assembly and reduces flipping of the head portion.

Figure 4a is a representative view showing a preferred embodiment of the cleaning pad 200 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. Figure 4b is a specific cross-sectional view showing a preferred embodiment of the cleaning pad 200 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention along line A-A.

4A and 4B, the cleaning pad 200 includes a surface contact portion 202 which is a portion of the cleaning pad 200 to which the pollutant directly contacts. One surface of the surface contact portion 202, which is a narrow portion of the absorbent material 204, may be somewhat smaller or larger than the width and length of the pad portion 304 of the head subassembly 300. This absorbing material is a known material.

In addition, the polyester film layer 206 is coupled to the surface contact portion 202 at a predetermined position 208. The film layer 206 may be formed of any suitable material, such as polyethylene or other suitable plastic, rubber, or elastomer, polymer, or other flexible material. The film layer 206 is fluid impermeable to prevent fluid leakage on the head subassembly 300. Therefore, the use of a material that is not contaminated, or impermeable, is used as the back layer 206 and falls within the claims of the present invention. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the bonds are already well known for heat sealing, temperature sealing, various attachments, any suitable combination or method of sewing or stitching. Thus, the absorbent material 204 is supported at a fixed point adjacent to the bottom portion 202 by the combined point 208.

In a preferred embodiment, one or more portions of one or more of the cleaning pads 200 and / or the surface contacting portion 202 and / or the absorbent material 204 are disclosed by Stokes et al. 5,858,112 and Haynes et al., 1999.01.19.Unknown patent No. 4,720,415, consisting of unbound protrusions as described in US Pat. And other materials, or superabsorbent materials known from U.S. Patent Nos. 4,995,133, 1991.02.05 and U.S. Patent No. 5,960,508,10.05. .

In a preferred embodiment, the cleaning pad 200 and the surface contacting portion 202 are made of a spunbond fiber nonwoven fabric having a basis weight of approximately 68g per square meter. This spunbond fiber consists of a bicomponent fiber with a compatible role for each boom that contains about 50% of the pus in the volume. The spunbond fibers consist of a first component and a second polypropylene component, a first component containing polypropylene and a second component containing a propylene-ethylene copolymer. About 1% or more or less of titanium oxide or dioxide is added to the fiber to improve the opacity of the fiber. Spunbond fiber nonwovens are thermally bonded in a non-protruding pattern. The nonwoven is bonded using both heat and pressure by feeding the nonwoven through a nip formed by a pair of rotation coefficient adhesive rolls consisting of one flat roll and one engraved roll. The adhesive region of the nonwoven fabric consists of a continuous pattern corresponding to the pattern imparted by the engineered roll. Moreover, this adhesive area is applied to the nonwoven that has passed through the nip.

In a preferred embodiment, the cleaning pad 204 uses PeT or other hydrophilic fibers to scrub the surface. In addition, nylon fibers are used because they increase the friction rate as the fibers get wet. If the friction rate between the cleaning pad 200 and the cleaned or coated surface is increased, more completely and completely applied. The optional element of the cleaning pad 200 is composed of a microfiber and a microfiber having a denier (dpf) of 1.0 or less.

In a preferred embodiment, the cleaning pad can be loaded or removed in a polar encapsulated amount of cleaning compound. The cleaning liquid 502 may be pole encapsulated and may be used separately for individual cleaning compounds. This includes, but is not limited to, antibacterial, antiseptic and deodorants, cleaning agents, waxes, polishes or varnishes, softeners, antifriction compounds, perfumes, and the like, even in multistage systems on floors and other surfaces.

The cleaning pad 200 is disposed at a predetermined position in parallel with the pad portion 304 and the absorbent material 204 of the head subassembly 300, and the film 206 is disposed on the head assembly 300. When the pad portion 304 is attached to the bottom portion, those skilled in the art include the front end portion 352 and the rear portion 354 by folding a rectangular parallelepiped pad 210 to the length 320 of the pad portion 304, It is well known that it is pinched into the slot portions 312 of 308. In this way, the cleaning pad 200 is supported by the head or assembly 300 at a desired point.

In a preferred embodiment, one or two sides of the absorbent material 202 may be separated from the vertical portion 320 to obtain one or more notches 260 by the cleaning pad 200 means. These notches 260 facilitate the user to attach the cleaning pad to the cleaning head assembly 300 without the flow and supply of cleaning liquid. Since two notches 360 are provided on the cleaning pad or the sheet 200, the user can adjust the cleaning pad in at least two forms without disturbing the supply of the cleaning liquid 502.

As shown in Figure 4a, the notch 360 is located on one or two double-sided plate 210, a specific position for the user to supply the cleaning liquid to the head sub-assembly 300 and the nozzle assembly 700 Can be selected. The cleaning liquid supply notch 360 may be formed as desired and includes a through portion that is cut by a consumer, torn, and cut into various shapes.

Figure 4c is a representative view showing a preferred embodiment of the cleaning pad or sheet 200 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. The cleaning pad 200 is to be used for the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention, as a cleaning pad, any variety of materials such as cloth, non-woven fabric, woven fabrics, copolymers, binders, laminator materials are used. Moreover, any of various synthetic resins or binder materials as shown in Figs. 1, 4a-4f are within the scope of the present invention.

4D is a representative cross-sectional view illustrating a preferred embodiment of the cleaning pad 230 of the cleaning system 100 of the present invention along B-B. As described above in the present invention, the monolayer for the cleaning pad 230 has a fluid absorbing ability and has a function of rubbing a surface. As described above, the single layer portion of the cleaning pad 230 material may be formed of any material or a known processed material, and may include a woven fabric and a nonwoven material, a polymer, a gel, an extruded material, a laminator material, and an inner bonded layer material. Including polymers, fused materials, extruded materials, air rails, and the like, such as sponges and fabrics.

Figure 4e is a representative cross-sectional view showing a preferred embodiment of the cleaning pad 240 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. The cleaning pad 240 is composed of separate surfaces or parts. Peripheral edges 242 are used to pinch into pinchers 308 of the head assembly 300.

Figure 4f is a cross-sectional view showing a preferred embodiment of the cleaning pad 250 of the cleaning step 100 of the present invention. The cleaning pad 250 is composed of a layer or a single layer of material, but as described above, the surface contact portion 252 has increased efficiency. The increase in efficiency of the surface contact portion may be optimized by supplying a cleaning liquid such as a liquid or a detergent encapsulated on the surface. The reinforcing surface 252 of the cleaning pad has the characteristics of a scrub or abrasive. The reinforcing surface 252 is formed by stamping, bonding, pressing, pressing, injection molding, spraying, scattering, laminator or other surface forming process.

Furthermore, the top surface 254 of the cleaning pad 250 may be formed of any suitable internal material different from the reinforcement surface 252. Generally, however, the top surface 254 may be formed of a fluid film or impermeable or absorbent material or other non-absorbent material. The upper end surface 254 may be combined with the surface contact part 252 to be laminated, heat sealed, fused, or compressed.

Various absorbents 204 are able to absorb and maintain the feed and prevent liquid from falling off. Thus, when the user uses the system 100, the cleaning pad 200 absorbs, rubs and coats a specific surface with the supplied cleaning liquid.

In a preferred embodiment, the inner and outer or mating cages, frames. The lip cage, scrim, or scrim assembly is used by supplying the cleaning pad 200 to the reinforced structure. A scrim or inner frame system or absorbent portion for the cleaning pad 200 is provided to the structure so that the fluid can be absorbed by the cleaning pad 200 but prevents the fluid from leaking. The scrim is an open type of fabric or formed of a knit material of mesh type. The open weave or reticulated fabric of the scrim material is held up and fixed, while the ability to catch and remove dust, foreign matter, hair, debris, fluff, etc. removed by the system 100 is high. The scrim material, which is harder and more durable than the other parts of the cleaning pad 200, prevents the cleaning pad 200 from being compressed or leaked from the absorbed part 204 during use.

4G is a representative cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the four different embossing patterns 203 and the cleaning pad 100 in which the surface contacting portion 202 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention is folded. The surface contact portion 202 is a concave-convex portion 203 is scoop-shaped to catch dust, hair, foreign matter, etc., as shown in the figure is present in the form of a, b, c, d. The concave-convex mold 203 merely presents some possible designs, and various other forms are presented in the prior art.

5A is an enlarged view of the middle portion 400a of the handle subassembly shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. The middle portion 400a of the handle sub-assembly 400 forms various structures, but is essentially one preferred embodiment. The handle dependent assembly 400 is formed of a shaft portion 410 having a sleeve member 420 in the upper and lower sections, respectively.

5B is a representative assembly view of a preferred embodiment of the shaft portion 410 of the handle sub-assembly 400 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. The tubular shaft portion 410 is formed of a variety of materials and methods, the material is glass, paper, carbon, wood and steel, aluminum, titanium, predetermined metals such as aluminum, alloys and glass fibers, including plastic, forma It is composed of a compound such as a beaker, but is not limited to the material.

5C is a representative assembly view of a preferred embodiment of the shaft coupling member 430 of the handle sove assembly 400 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. 5D is a representative assembly view of a preferred embodiment of the sleeve member 420 of the handle subassembly 400 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention.

5E is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the push rod 440 of the middle portion 400a of the handle subassembly 400 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. The push rod 440 extends through the hole 422 through the sleeve member 420, and extends through the opening 428 through the coupling members 430.

6A is an exploded perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of the entire coupling portion 302 and the yoke portion 450 of the handle subassembly 400 of the floor cleaning mop 100 according to the present invention with a dotted line. The yoke portion 450 may be molded and formed by extrusion molding. Coupling portion 452 is coupled to the head assembly 300 as shown in Figure 1 using a preposition joint 302. Thus, the vertical movement of the handle assembly 400 is possible. Furthermore, when the preposition joint 302 of the head assembly 300 is mounted and the preposition joint 302 is rotated, the handle assembly 400 becomes movable later. The central opening portion 490 through the yoke portion 450 flows through the supply tube 504 to the head portion 300 through the attachment of the nozzle sub assembly 700.

6B is an exploded perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of the holster subassembly 470 of the cleaning system 100 of the present invention. 6C is a schematic assembly diagram of the right handset and the left handset of the preferred embodiment of the holster subassembly 470 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. The left handset 472 and the right handset 474 are molded of solid plastic.

As shown in FIG. 6B, the cylindrical slide member 460 fits into the inner opening 462 at the proximal end 494 of the tubular portion 492. Thus, the slide member 460 is moved through the inner opening 462 mounted to the cross section of the tubular portion 492.

7A is an enlarged view of a preferred embodiment of the proximal end 501 of the handle sub-assembly 400 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. 7B is a representative exploded perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the proximal end 501 of the handle subassembly 400 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention.

As shown, the right handle portion 510 is coupled to the left handle portion 512 through a detachable mating member 514. Along with any opposite caster 520, a handle portion is formed at the far end 500 of the handle assembly 400. As shown, the tricer member 402 is fixed to the assembly 500 using the trigger pin 560. The first spring member 562 is slightly deflected in the fixed position.

As shown, the upper end portion 532 of the color portion 530 is mounted to the far end of the left and right handle portion 510,512. Accordingly, the handle coupling part 540 is supported between the color 530 and the left and right handle parts 510 and 520. The pull rod 440 extends through the handle coupling portion 540 and the proximity shaft portion 564. Second spring members 566 are mounted to the pull rod 440.

8A shows a preferred embodiment of a valve subassembly 800 and a cleaning fluid reservoir 500 having a nozzle assembly 700 and a fluidic fluid supply tube 504 of a floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. An enlarged perspective view. 8B is a partial perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the valve subassembly 800 and the cleaning liquid reservoir 500 in which the fluid supply cube 504 is mounted. Figure 8c is a partial perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of the valve cap portion 860 of the valve sub assembly 800 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. Figure 8d is a bottom view of a preferred embodiment of the valve cap 860 of the valve subassembly 800 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. 8E is a representative coupling view showing a preferred embodiment of the flexible bend dome portion 830 of the valve subassembly 800 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. 8F is a representative coupling diagram of a preferred embodiment of the valve post 810 of the valve subassembly 800 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. Figure 8g is a representative partial perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of the valve post 810 of the valve subassembly 800 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. 8H is a perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of a duck bill valve 840 and a dip tube 804 of the valve subassembly 800 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention.

The valve subassembly 800 supports the cap 802 to be coupled onto the neck 508 of the fluid reservoir. The outer peripheral portion 822 of the valve cap portion 860 is fitted to the inner flange 824 of the supporting cap portion 802. The valve post 810 is disposed in the central opening 826 through the valve cap 860, and the gentle dome portion 830 is mounted to the opposite side of the valve cap 860 on which the valve post 810 is mounted. do. In the closed phase, as shown in FIG. 8C, the first seal 812 of the valve post 810 coincides with the upper lip 828 of the central opening 826, and the opening 818 and the outlet portion ( 808 to prevent the fluid from flowing.

However, when the valve post 810 is moved in the direction of arrow c, the fluid 502 can flow through the opening 818 and the outlet 808. This acts to maintain the valve assembly 800 with the first seal 812 firmly fixed toward the upper lip 828 of the central opening 826 when the dome portion 830 is closed. It is understood. The dome 830 is bent, and the valve post 810 moves in the central opening 826 through the valve cap 860.

8I is a representative assembly view showing another preferred embodiment of the valve subassembly 800a of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. 8J is a representative assembly view showing another preferred embodiment of the valve subassembly 800a of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. 8K is a representative assembly view showing another preferred embodiment of the valve subassembly 800b of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. The above-described embodiment is understood as the valve assembly 800a including the duckbill valve portion 806 on which the dip tube portion 804 is not mounted.

Figure 9a is a top cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the cleaning liquid storage container 500 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. 9B is a representative bottom cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the cleaning liquid reservoir 500 of the cleaning system 100 of the present invention. The liquid reservoir 500 is filled with any desired cleaning liquid or liquid 502 with water. In this regard, the liquid container 500 is not used in the system 100. The liquid detergent 502 filled in the cleaning liquid storage container 500 may optionally include a low activity or inert detergent. The cleaning liquid system 502 is composed of a solvent that combines water with a soluble polymer such as polyacrylic, which acts like a floor cleaning wax.

10A is a top assembly view of a preferred embodiment of the upper end 702 of the nozzle subassembly 700 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. 10B is a bottom assembly view of a preferred embodiment of the upper end 702 of the nozzle subassembly 700 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. Figure 10c is a top view of the preferred embodiment of the bottom portion 704 of the nozzle sub-assembly 700 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. 10D is a bottom view of a preferred embodiment showing the bottom portion 704 of the nozzle subassembly 700 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention.

In a preferred embodiment, the ergonomic or solid protrusion grip portion 707 of the bottom nozzle portion 704 further enhances the user's convenience. It is understood to use materials such as rubber or other suitable polymers or scrubs of different materials. As shown, it is configured in such a way that it is deformed, protruded or otherwise formed and combined.

10E is a representative plan view of a preferred embodiment showing the flow pattern 710 of the cleaning liquid 502 flowing through the nozzle subassembly 700 of the cleaning system 100 of the present invention. 10F is a representative perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the flow pattern 710 of the cleaning liquid 502 flowing through the nozzle subassembly 700 of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. As described above, in FIG. 10E, the flow pattern 710 branches outward. As can be seen in the cross-sectional view, the flow pattern 710 is semi-conical.

11 is a representative schematic view showing the assembly method of the floor cleaning mop 100 of the present invention. Other variations within the scope of the appended claims are, of course, within the scope of the present technology.

As is apparent from the above description, the cleaning pad is composed of a layer or a single layer of material, but the efficiency of the surface contact portion is increased as described above, and the increase in the efficiency of the surface contact portion is a liquid encapsulated on the surface. It can be optimized by supplying cleaning liquids such as detergents or detergents. The reinforcing surface of the cleaning pad has the characteristics of a scrub or an abrasive.

The present invention also allows various absorbents to absorb and maintain the feed and prevent liquid from leaking. Thus, when the user uses the floor cleaning mop of the present invention, the cleaning pad absorbs, rubs and coats a specific surface with the supplied cleaning liquid.

On the other hand, the ability to catch and remove dust, foreign matter, hair, debris, fluff and the like removed by the floor cleaning mop of the present invention. The scrim material, which is harder and more durable than other parts of the cleaning pad, prevents the cleaning pad from being squeezed or leaked from the absorbent part during use.

Claims (63)

A handle portion having a proximal end and a far end; A cleaning head portion adapted to use a separate cleaning pad; And a cleaning liquid reservoir fluidly connected to the cleaning head portion for controlling the cleaning liquid to flow by the attraction force to the cleaned surface adjacent to the cleaning head portion. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 1, wherein a nozzle part is further mounted on the cleaning head part. The floor cleaning mop according to claim 2, wherein the nozzle unit is integrally mounted to the cleaning head unit. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 2, wherein the nozzle part is mounted separately from the cleaning head part. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 2, wherein the nozzle part controls the ejection of the cleaning liquid in an outward direction away from the cleaning head part. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 2, wherein the nozzle part controls the ejection of the cleaning liquid in a front lower direction of the cleaning head part. 3. The floor cleaning mop according to claim 2, wherein the nozzle part controls the ejection of the cleaning liquid in front of the cleaning head part and outwardly and downwardly away from the cleaning head part. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 1, wherein the jet of the cleaning liquid is a water stream. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning liquid is ejected from a fan-shaped stream of water. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning liquid is ejected by an arc spray. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning liquid is sprayed. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning liquid is ejected from the arc spray. The floor cleaning mop as set forth in claim 1, wherein the jet of the cleaning liquid includes a plurality of individual streams of water. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 1, wherein the jet of the cleaning liquid comprises a plurality of streams of water directed in an outward and / or downward direction in a fan shape. The floor cleaning mop according to claim 1, wherein the handle head having a yoke part is connected to the cleaning head part. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 15, wherein the yoke portion includes a guide for the cleaning liquid. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 15, wherein the yoke portion includes guide means for a part of the flexible tube fluidly connecting the cleaning liquid reservoir to the cleaning head portion. The floor cleaning mop according to claim 1, further comprising a cleaning pad. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 18, wherein the cleaning pad includes an absorbent part. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 18, wherein the cleaning pad includes a cleaning part. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 18, wherein the cleaning pad includes a cleaning liquid transfer part. 19. The floor mop according to claim 18, wherein the cleaning pad includes an opening for retaining dirt and debris. 19. The floor mop according to claim 18, wherein the cleaning pad includes an opening surface for retaining the dirt and debris. 19. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 18, wherein the cleaning pad includes a hemp for retaining dirt and debris. 19. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 18, wherein the cleaning pad includes a sack which is a surface for removing and cleaning dirt and debris. 19. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 18, wherein the cleaning pad includes a hemp for retaining a cleaning liquid. 19. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 18, wherein the cleaning pad includes an incision for ejecting the cleaning liquid from the cleaning head to the surface cleaned. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 1, wherein the handle part is a hard member as a whole. 2. The floor cleaning mop according to claim 1, wherein the handle part includes a fitting assembly. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 1, wherein the handle part is a folding assembly. The floor cleaning mop according to claim 1, wherein the handle portion includes a fitting assembly. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning head portion is a rectangular parallelepiped in shape. 2. The floor cleaning mop as set forth in claim 1, wherein said cleaning head portion includes means for holding a cleaning pad which is separated. 2. The floor cleaning mop as recited in claim 1, wherein said cleaning head portion includes a plurality of flexible slotted members for holding a separate cleaning pad. 2. The floor cleaning mop according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning head portion further comprises means for holding a cleaning pad which is separated. 2. The floor cleaning mop as recited in claim 1, wherein said cleaning head portion includes a plurality of flexible slotted members for holding a separate cleaning pad. A handle portion having a proximal end and a far end; And a cleaning head portion adapted to use a separate cleaning pad having a convex bottom surface. 38. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 37, wherein the convex bottom has a predetermined radius of curvature. 38. The floor cleaning mop of claim 37, wherein the convex bottom has a curved radius between about 1 to 20 inches. 38. The floor cleaning mop of claim 37, wherein the convex bottom has a curved radius between about 4 and 12 inches. 38. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 37, wherein the cleaning head portion is a rectangular parallelepiped in shape. 38. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 37, wherein the cleaning head portion further comprises means for holding a cleaning pad which is separated. 38. The floor cleaning mop according to claim 37, wherein the cleaning head portion includes a plurality of flexible slotted members for holding a separate cleaning pad. A handle portion having a proximal end and a far end; A cleaning head portion adapted to use a separate cleaning pad; A cleaning liquid reservoir fluidly connected to the cleaning head portion; And means for controlling the distribution of the cleaning liquid from the cleaning liquid reservoir to the cleaned surface adjacent to the cleaning head portion. 45. A mop for floor cleaning according to claim 44, wherein the means for controlling the distribution of the cleaning liquid comprises a manpower supply device. 45. The mop for floor cleaning as claimed in claim 44, wherein the means for controlling the distribution of the cleaning liquid comprises a finger trigger means. A handle portion having a proximal end and a far end; A cleaning head portion adapted to use a separate cleaning pad; And means for detachably connecting the cleaning liquid reservoir to a device for distributing the cleaning liquid adjacent to the cleaning head portion. 48. The floor mop of claim 47, wherein said detachable means comprises a housing portion. 48. The mop for floor cleaning according to claim 47, wherein the housing part is configured to receive and house a separate cleaning liquid reservoir. 48. The floor mop of claim 47, wherein said detachably connecting means comprises a flexible tube on a portion that allows said cleaning liquid reservoir to be fluidically connected to said device. 48. The mop for floor cleaning as claimed in claim 47, wherein said detachable means connects said cleaning liquid to nozzle means connected to said cleaning head. 48. The floor mop of claim 47, wherein said detachable means comprises a housing portion. 48. The floor mop according to claim 47, wherein said detachable means comprises a locking means. 48. The apparatus as set forth in claim 47, wherein said detachably connecting means comprises a housing having a locking means having hooking means for accommodating and locking said cleaning liquid reservoir therein with a pair of identically shaped parts therein. Mop for cleaning floor. A handle portion having a proximal portion and an adjacent portion; Cleaning head; One or more separate cleaning pads; And means for detachably connecting the cleaning liquid reservoir to a device for dispensing the cleaning liquid adjacent to the cleaning head portion. 56. The floor mop tool according to claim 55, wherein said detachable means comprises an extension of a flexible tube material. 56. The floor mop tool according to claim 55, wherein said detachable means comprises a nozzle portion connected to said cleaning head portion. 56. A mop tool for floor cleaning according to claim 55, further comprising a cleaning liquid reservoir. 56. The floor mop tool according to claim 55, wherein said detachable means comprises a locking means with a hook to prevent said cleaning liquid reservoir from being accidentally released therefrom. A method for applying a cleaning liquid to a surface having a tool comprising a handle portion, a cleaning head portion, and a cleaning liquid reservoir attached thereto, the method comprising: implementing the handle portion; Mechanically connecting the cleaning liquid reservoir to the handle portion and fluidly connecting the cleaning liquid reservoir to the head portion; Adjusting the cleaning liquid to be distributed to a surface; And distributing the cleaning liquid distributed to the surface using the head portion. 61. The method of claim 60, further comprising attaching a cleaning pad to the cleaning head portion that is separated prior to dispensing the cleaning liquid. 61. The method of claim 60, further comprising the step of removing the cleaning pad from the cleaning head portion after dispensing the cleaning liquid. One or more shaft ends of the handle subassembly; A housing subassembly mounted to the handle subassembly; A yoke positioned at the end of the one or more shaft ends of the handle subassembly; A head subassembly coupled to at least one end of the handle subassembly adjacent the yoke portion; And a cleaning liquid reservoir having a cleaning liquid conveying tube and a nozzle assembly mounted to the head sub-assembly.