Mop base fitted with a hinged rotation limiter

Technical Field

[1]

The scope of this invention - is a device that combines a mop with a base and facilitate its use for cleansing of the walls.

The level of the prior art

[2]

Area cleaning performance is constantly improving its services in relation to the quality of cleaning, the equipment used for cleaning, and the ability to cleanse these spaces and surfaces, which until recently did not even think to clean.

[3]

The present invention relates to a product suitable for cleaning surfaces that are still cleaned by hand.

[4]

Indeed, it is known that the vertical surface always excluded from the range of traditional treatment operations are mainly carried out on horizontal surfaces such as floors, tables and horizontal surfaces in general.

[5]

But the need for purification of the vertical surfaces also urgently needed as the horizontal surfaces to be cleansed.

[6]

For example, the surface covered with tiles bathroom.

[7]

Consequently, this type of cleaning has always been the subject of pre-cleaning by hand.

[8]

Namely, such a treatment is carried out manually by the employee with a cloth.

[9]

In fact, there is a kind of harvest, the subject of which are vertical surfaces; and only cleaning, which is carried on vertical surfaces - a cleaning glazed surfaces, however, because of the need and use of special equipment, it requires specific instruments.

[10]

And only some workers, in a pragmatic and absolutely unsatisfactory manner, thought up to use on vertical surfaces of the same type of equipment that is used for cleaning floors.

[eleven]

It is obvious that such an experiment has been improvised with a whole set of disadvantages, so soon was abandoned, and it has not received development.

[12]

Indeed, in order to be placed on a vertical wall of a standard mop base, that is, to translate it from a stationary position on the floor in the position all the way into the wall, you need to save the position of bases, perpendicular to the supporting arm to which it is attached.

[13]

But when the standard basis for the nozzles used for cleaning floors, tear off the floor and tilt the handle in a horizontal position, the nozzle virtually always remain in a position parallel to the floor, forcing the worker to manually rotate the base in the vertical position and hold it up as long as it abuts against the vertical wall.

[14]

Now the bases are more high functionality, they are fastened to the arms by a double hinge joint, the first - with an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the substrate, and the second - the axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the substrate.

[15]

When standard base used for cleaning the walls, a compound with an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the substrate must be temporarily blocked.

[16]

In fact, very often the above-named base, especially when used at high altitude, must be held in only one possible position relative to the handle, avoiding angled position; whereas at a lower height can be controlled without the basis of the angular position.

[17]

In general, the mop bases is not fitted with the device for locking the articulations if desired.

[18]

Finally, since it is often necessary to perform at least two different stages of purification, it is useful to adopt a framework which could easily be used on both sides.

[19]

The ability to use both sides of the mop bases is excluded with respect to the standard bases, which, for the implementation of another stage of purification requires a special tool and a new clean nozzle with all the disadvantages of such use, as mentioned above.

[20]

The basis of the squeegee, which allows you to use both sides of the nozzle, there is; such a basis, upon peeling off of the floor, taking an almost vertical position, but the attachment is not suitable to carry out clean-up operations properly.

[21]

Indeed, such bases suitable for clamping and fixing the cleaning nozzle on its longitudinal edge, easy to use, very basis rotating relative to the handle and effortlessly moving from one support surface to support the opposite surface; it is obvious that it is impossible to restrict the movement of the above-mentioned bases, which are always in a vertical position relative to the floor with an attached nozzle, is also located vertically when lifting them together with the base.

[22]

It is also not a feasible solution and confine the movement along the perpendicular axis relative to the longitudinal axis of the substrate, so it does not allow to use such a framework in standard floor cleaning operations, and also makes it virtually impossible purification wall when the handle is turned perpendicular manner.

[23]

Impossible also to limit angular movement about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the substrate, - the position of which can accept base relative to the handle, since this restriction would be too great limitation for standard bases and would not allow the passage from one surface of the substrate on the opposite surface basis with two active sides.

[24]

Consequently, such a base will limit any unsuitable for use on floors and wall.

SUMMARY OF THE iNVENTION

Technical problem

[25]

For the reasons stated above, there is a need for a squeegee device, which makes a basis squeegee, in particular a mop base with two active sides for convenient purification of the vertical walls, and which can solve and overcome one or more of the foregoing disadvantages.

[26]

The main object of the present invention is to overcome one or more drawbacks of the prior art.

[27]

Another object of the present invention is to make available a device, attachable to the base of the squeegee, which makes it easy to use the same framework for cleaning vertical surfaces.

[28]

Another object of the present invention is to make available a device, attachable to the base of the squeegee, which allows based permit and maintain the angular configuration, so that the substrate with the correct position of the cleaning surfaces could rest against a wall, it is preferable that the substrate thus is parallel to the surface which will handle properly located cleaning nozzle.

[29]

Still another object of the present invention is to make available a device, attachable to the base of a mop handle which allows any arrangement angle relative to the substrate after being positioned on the base wall in the correct vertical position.

[thirty]

Still another object of the present invention is to make available a device, attachable to the base of the squeegee, which allows the configuration of the above-named angle, at least temporarily, without any action worker manually.

[31]

Still another object of the present invention is to make available a mop base provided with the above device, characterized in that the aforementioned substrate can be easily used on the floor without any limitation angle between the base and the handle, which is pivotally attached to the base.

[32]

Still another object of the present invention is to make available a device, attachable to the base of the squeegee, which can realize all of the above objectives for both active sides which are present on the substrate.

[33]

Still another object of the present invention is to make available a device, attachable to the base of the squeegee, which allows the base, when it is properly positioned on the wall to receive and store a configuration in which the handle is set at the basis, but blocks around swivel rotation about an axis perpendicular to the basis of .

Technical solution

[34]

One or more of the foregoing objectives are achieved in an apparatus for mops, comprising a base provided with a rotation limiter that is different by one or more useful properties set forth in the claims.

[35]

Device for the squeegee (hereinafter - the device) includes a base, a handle and a rotation stopper mounted between the base and handle. Basis squeegee is pivotally connected, at least along an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the substrate, with the handle. Limiter rotation in its first position - close to the base creates obstacle restricting relative rotation between the stem and the handle so as to be able to position the base with inserted the cleaning nozzle on a vertical wall and a second fixed position at some distance from the base, allows free relative rotation between the base and the handle.

Beneficial features

[36]

A useful feature is the fact that the member disposed between the base and the handle and called rotation limiter, fastened to the handle or one of the hinge elements basis so that it can slide; moreover, this element is provided with one or two end parts rotated to the base so that the first position is closer to the handle, they create an obstacle to the handle turned towards the substrate surface and reduce the free wheeling rotational angle around the longitudinal axis of most bases.

[37]

A useful feature is the fact that the aforesaid movement limiter may, in said first position, to fix perpendicular configuration between the base and the handle, which is suitable for positioning the base with a cleaning nozzle is inserted on a vertical wall.

[38]

A useful feature is the fact that the above perpendicular configuration between the base and handle, latching stop motion, allowing the handle to take a direct and stable position when the base is located on the floor, and the employee does not need a support for the handle in the form of a wall or a special holder.

[39]

A useful feature is the fact that the above-mentioned rotation stopper moves from the above first position in said second position by a sliding movement about an axis parallel to the axis of the handle.

[40]

Another useful feature of the aforementioned rotation limiter is the fact that the movement between the first and second fixed position is achieved by sliding along the base, held in abutment on the wall after the handle has been rotated at an angle.

[41]

Very favorable that the foundation on which the above-mentioned rotation stopper performs its function, has two active working part, so that it can perform the above limitation, at least in combination with one of the sides.

[42]

One advantage of the configuration for the squeegee device is achieved when it is positioned symmetrically and configured so as to be suitable to actuate the limit for each of the active part, to be used on the wall.

[43]

Favorable that in combination with the base with two active sides, in a fixed configuration, the above-mentioned limiter does not interfere with the rotation of the handle around the base, allowing the handle to rotate freely installed on top of each of the active surfaces of the working basis.

[44]

In the case where the squeegee between the support and the handle has two pivot connections, the first of which corresponds to that described above and has an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the substrate, and has a second axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the substrate; In addition, there is an element which temporarily locks the rotation around the pivot axis relative to the mop bases perpendicular to the axis, and then, a useful way, the rotation stopper comes in rigid connection with the above-mentioned temporary blocking element.

[45]

A useful feature is the fact that the rotation stopper may move from the first position into the second stationary position, while the temporary blocking element, in any case, executes its rotational lock function around an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the substrate.

Description of the drawings

[46]

Device Specifications for mops, comprising a base squeegee limiter rotation in accordance with the present invention and the above objectives outlined in the claims below and the beneficial properties of the present invention are more apparent in the following detailed description, is based on the accompanying drawings depicting the preferred embodiment of the invention, which is exemplary and may be modified, where

[47]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the mop comprising a mop base with two active surfaces having a double articulation, one - the longitudinal axis xx and the second, using a rod - on the perpendicular axis zz; The above base squeegee has handles on the support block is perpendicular to the rotation axis zz and attached to this unit about the longitudinal rotation limiter axis xx.

[48]

FIG. 2 shows an apparatus for mops, comprising a mop base according to Fig. 1 according to a plan view and a side view, when the rotation stopper is in a fixed position, further away from the substrate.

[49]

FIG. 3 shows an apparatus for mops, comprising a mop base according to Fig. 1 with a rotation limiter in the active position, close to the base when it can limit the angular travel between the base and handle, with its end portions turned towards the base.

[50]

FIG. 4 shows an apparatus for mops, comprising a mop base according to Fig. 3 in accordance with the plan view and side view.

[51]

FIG. 5 shows an apparatus for mops, comprising a mop base according to Fig. 3 with the handle holder inclined relative to the substrate, and end portions of the rotation limiter, which limits reciprocal rotation of the handle base and interference by providing on the base surface.

[52]

FIG. 6 shows an apparatus for mops, comprising a mop base according to Fig. 5 according to a plan view and a side on which the rotation stopper function that reduces free wheeling rotational angle around the longitudinal axis xx basis relative to the handle, presented in an obvious way.

[53]

FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of an apparatus for mops, comprising a substrate with a cleaning nozzle for cleaning correctly situated near the wall surfaces of the active, vertical position and held bases perpendicular to the handle by rotation limiter, the ends of which fixedly arranged on the substrate.

[54]

FIG. 8 shows an apparatus for mops, comprising a mop base according to Fig. 7, according to the top view and side view, obviously showing the position of the cleaning nozzle, the correct location for the purification of the wall; base is held in a vertical position perpendicular to the support arm by the rotation limiter that is the subject of the present invention.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING THE INVENTION

[55]

Accordingly, the drawings, apparatus for mops, comprising a base squeegee 1 with two active sides 2, 3 connected to the holder arm 9 through the hinge elements or of compound 4 with two rotation features: around xx axis which is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the substrate and around the axis zz, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the substrate.

[56]

In the above-mentioned embodiment, reference is made to device 5, which is blocking, that is, can block zz rotation around an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis xx bases and which slides along the main axis y of the handle.

[57]

In a preferred embodiment, the rotation restrictor 5, which is the subject of the present invention, is rigidly connected to the aforementioned locking device.

[58]

Double rotation, discussed above, is only possible thanks to a double hinge joint with two axes; xx The first axis is a longitudinal axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the base 1, and very often the above-mentioned axis are close and sometimes the same; zz and the second axis of rotation is generally at a distance from the first axis xx and is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the base 1; almost always above-named base 1 has a pivotal connection about the center of gravity.

[59]

The first hinge is typically connected to the substrate 1 and the second hinge is typically connected to the holder arm 9.

[60]

With two such joints can be made the basis to take any position relative to the handle 6.

[61]

But cross-articulation must be locked for good work on the wall.

[62]

Basis 1 mop with two active sides 2, 3 can move from one surface to another through a simple rotation of the handle 6. And a favorable tilt and rotate the handle 6, the employee may put the active side 2 and 3 on the floor.

[63]

To perform purification operation, first cleaning nozzle 7 attached to the basis of the above 1 and squeegee fixed on the longitudinal edge 8 clamping throat.

[64]

After a careful selection process side 2, 3 base 1 or the nozzle surface 7, which is to be used for cleaning surfaces, the base 1 is rotated by placing the appropriate side of the selected 2, 3 base 1 on the floor; then the rotation restrictor 5 is rotated in the active position of the fixed position by sliding on the handle 6 (or on the holder arm 9, or articulated elements basis) to the base 1.

[65]

The maximum allowed angle which can be fixed between the substrate 1 limiter and handle 6 - is perpendicular.

[66]

When limiter rotation 5 is a limiting position, the support 1 can be lifted and easily be positioned on a wall, while it will maintain the same angle as the handle 6, and will not fall into the vertical position and the clamping jaws on the longitudinal side 8 will be rotated down, hold the nozzle 7, hanging vertically.

[67]

If the angular position of rotation fixed restrictor 5, the base 1 is always vertical (or close to vertical), clamping shed deployed up and keeps the nozzle 7, next to the active side 2 and 3, which will be placed on the wall with inserted the cleaning nozzle 7.

[68]

After the initial placement of the wall 5, the rotation stopper function is not important because the pressure exerted on the handle 1 through 6, maintains the correct position of the nozzle under the base 1 pressed against the wall.

[69]

But the rotation limiter 5 does not restrict the angular position of the base 1 relative to the handle 6 in an irreversible manner, thus preventing easy cleaning operations; limiting rotation of 5 responds to the tilt handle 6 relative to the substrate 1 - base 1 is pressed to the wall - and slip their end portions 10 on the outer surface of the base part, taking up a position that leaves a huge opportunity to tilt between the base 1 and the handle 6; when the obstacle is removed completely, the rotation between the base 1 and the handle 6 is free, and the above-mentioned limiting rotation 5 is installed in a fixed position.

[70]

Very positive is that the rotation restrictor 5 is connected to the element, which reduces to a single degree of freedom possible rotation relative to the handle base 1 6 (5 when the rotation limiter prevents the other perpendicular to the rotation).

[71]

Also, when the above-mentioned rotation restrictor 5 is stationary and therefore, the base 1 can rotate relative to the handle 6 about the xx axis of the hinge element, which reduces to a single degree of freedom of the possible rotation of the base 1 relative to the handle 6 is still in the active state .

[72]

Keeping this limitation to a single degree of freedom can effectively work on the wall, also in the case of the tilt handle 6 relative to the vertical, without fear that the base 1 may turn on and will not be aligned with the handle 6.