DESC:This application is a cognate application of the provisional specification filed at the Indian Patent Office under Application No. 202321036302 on 25/05/2023 and Provisional Specification filed at the Indian Patent Office under Application No. 202321036299 on 25/05/2023.
FIELD
The present disclosure relates to the field of cleaning apparatuses. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a mop-head and a method of manufacturing thereof.
BACKGROUND
The background information herein below relates to the present disclosure but is not necessarily prior art.
A mop is a cleaning tool used to clean the floors. Generally, the mop includes a mop-head and a handle. The mop-head includes a baseplate and a plurality of fibers attached to a side of the base plate. The handle is attached to the other side of the baseplate. The fibers attached to the baseplate are usually made by machine stitching them onto a carrier substrate. Usually, the stitching process is done in assembly lines in bulk quantities. However, there are times when the stitching process is overlooked and as a result, the fibers come undone while the mop is being used. Further, due to the requirement of stitching the fibers, it is conventionally preferred that the fibers be made from cloth. The cloth fibers are not very durable and are not efficient enough for scrubbing off scuffs, dirt marks, oil marks, or soil from a floor.
Further, the conventional mop-head having fibers is not able to remove sticky scuffs, dirt marks, oil marks, or soil. A scrubber is useful for removing sticky strains and dirt but the scrubber needs to be rubbed against the surface by holding it in a hand. Manual rubbing of the scrubber makes the cleaning process cumbersome.
Further, conventional mop heads cannot reach every nook and corner of the floor and, therefore are unable to clean the floor effectively.
There is therefore felt a need for a solution that alleviates the aforementioned drawbacks.
OBJECTS
Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows:
An object of the present disclosure is to provide a mop-head and a method of manufacturing thereof.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a mop-head that facilitates easy cleaning of corners of the floor.
Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a mop-head that can efficiently remove scuffs, dirt marks, oil marks, or soil from a floor.
Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide a mop-head that is durable.
Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
SUMMARY
The present disclosure envisages a mop-head of a mop. The mop-head comprises a frame, a back plate configured with a plurality of spikes and a scrubber. The frame is configured to be attached to a mop handle. The back plate has a flange portion configured on an operative first side. The flange portion is configured to be attached to the frame. The spikes are configured on an operative second side of the back plate. The scrubber is configured to be attached to the spikes. The scrubber has an abrasive surface for rubbing the scrubber on a surface.
In an embodiment, the shape of the frame, the back plate and the scrubber are complementary to each other.
In an embodiment, the shape of the frame, the back plate and the scrubber is selected from a circular, a triangular or a polygon shape
In an embodiment, the scrubber is press-fitted on the spikes.
In an embodiment, the scrubber is clamped to the spikes.
In an embodiment, the spikes have a Y-shaped geometry profile.
In an embodiment, the mop-head includes fastening elements configured on the flange portion of the back plate to attach the back plate to the frame.
In an embodiment, the fastening elements selected from the group consisting of snap-fit elements, positive locking elements and bolted joints.
In an embodiment, the abrasive material is selected from a group consisting of coconut fiber material, polyester fiber material, nylon fiber material, and nylon-polyester fiber material.
In an embodiment, the scrubber is press-fitted on the operative second side of the back plate.
In an embodiment, the thickness of the scrubber made of coconut fiber material ranges between 10 mm to 25 mm.
In an embodiment, the thickness of the scrubber made of polyester material ranges between 10 mm to 25 mm, the scrubber made of polyester material has a density in the range of 875 GSM and 1750 GSM.
In an embodiment, the thickness of the scrubber made of nylon material ranges between 10 mm to 25 mm, the scrubber made of nylon material has a density in the range of 1300 GSM and 1550 GSM.
In an embodiment, the thickness of the scrubber made of nylon-polyester material is in the range between 10 mm and 25 mm, the scrubber made of nylon-polyester material has a density in the range of 1450 GSM and 1850 GSM.
Also, along with the mop-head, the present disclosure envisages a method of manufacturing thereof. The method comprises the following steps:
• manufacturing the frame and the back plate configured with spikes separately;
• compressing fibers of the abrasive material;
• needling the compressed fibers to form a compressed fibrous bed;
• sprinkling an adhesive over the compressed fibers to enhance the strength of the bond there in between;
• curing of the compressed fibers applied with adhesive to form the scrubber;
• cutting the scrubber in a shape of the desired dimensions to form the scrubber, the shape of the scrubber being complementary to the shape of the back plate and the frame;
• attaching the scrubber to the operative second side of the back plate configured with spikes; and
• attaching the back plate with the scrubber to the frame.
In an embodiment, the step of compressing fibers includes orienting the fibers together followed by compacting the fibers.
In an embodiment, the step of attaching the scrubber includes press-fitting the scrubber onto the spikes.
In an embodiment, the step of attaching the scrubber includes clamping the scrubber onto the spikes.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING
A mop-head of the present disclosure will now be described with the help of the accompanying drawing, in which:
Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrate an exploded view of the mop-head having a circular shape and the mop-head having a triangular shape respectively;
Figure 3 and Figure 4 illustrate a top isometric view of the assembled mop-head having a circular shape and the assembled mop-head having a triangular shape respectively;
Figure 5 and Figure 6 illustrate a top view of the mop-head having a circular shape and the mop-head having a triangular shape respectively;
Figure 7 and Figure 8 illustrate a bottom isometric view of the back plates configured with a plurality of spikes;
Figure 9 illustrate an isometric view of the mop-head having a triangular shape; and
Figure 10A and Figure 10B illustrate a method of manufacturing mop-head;
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
100 mop-head
104 operative first side
105 back plate
106 operative second side
107 flange portion
110 scrubber
115 frame
120 spikes
122 snap lock
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Embodiments, of the present disclosure, will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
Embodiments are provided so as to thoroughly and fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to the person skilled in the art. Numerous details are set forth, relating to specific components, and methods, to provide a complete understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to the person skilled in the art that the details provided in the embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, well-known processes, well-known apparatus structures, and well-known techniques are not described in detail.
The terminology used, in the present disclosure, is only for the purpose of explaining a particular embodiment and such terminology shall not be considered to limit the scope of the present disclosure. As used in the present disclosure, the forms “a”, “an” and “the” may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “including”, “includes” and “having” are open-ended transitional phrases and therefore specify the presence of stated features, elements, modules, units and/or components, but do not forbid the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
A preferred embodiment of a mop-head (100) of the present disclosure will be now be described in detail with reference to Figure 1 through Figure 10. The preferred embodiment does not limit the scope and ambit of the present disclosure.
The present disclosure discloses the two embodiments of mop heads, the first embodiment is a mop-head having a circular shape and the second embodiment is a mop-head having a triangular shape.
Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrate an exploded view of the mop-head having a circular shape and the mop-head having a triangular shape respectively;
Figure 3 and Figure 4 illustrate a top isometric view of the assembled mop-head having a circular shape and the assembled mop-head having a triangular shape respectively;
Figure 5 and Figure 6 illustrate a top view of the mop-head having a circular shape and the mop-head having a triangular shape respectively;
Both embodiments of the mop-head include the same components which are a frame (115), a back plate (105) and a scrubber (110). The frame (115), the back plate (105) and the scrubber (110) have shape, complementary to each other.
In conventional mops, a handle is connected to the mop-head to manoeuvre the mop-head. The handle connected to the mop-head is grabbed in the hand by a user to move the mop-head over the surface floor. In the present disclosure, the frame (115) of the mop-head is configured to receive and fixedly hold a mop handle.
Further, the mop-head (100) includes the back plate (105). The back plate (105) has an operative first side (104) and an operative second side (106) opposite to the operative first side (104). The operative first side (104) is configured with a flange portion (107). The flange portion (107) is configured to be attached to the frame (115). The operative second side (106) of the back plate (105) is configured with a plurality of spikes (120). Figure 7 and Figure 8 illustrate a bottom isometric view of the back plates configured with a plurality of spikes.
The mop-head (100) includes fastening elements configured on the flange portion (107) of the back plate (105) to attach the back plate (105) to the frame (115). The fastening elements selected from the group consisting of snap-fit elements, positive locking elements and bolted joints.
In an embodiment, the back plate (105) is configured to be circular in shape.
In an embodiment, the spikes (120) have a Y-shaped geometry profile.
In an embodiment, the spikes (120) are injection moulded on the operative second side (106) of the back plate (105).
In an embodiment, spikes (120) are configured in an operative radial direction (R) with respect to an operative axial direction (A) of the back plate (105).
In an embodiment, each of the spikes (120) has a different orientation with respect to the operative axial direction (A) and the operative radial direction (R).
Further, the mop-head includes the scrubber (110) configured to be attached to the plurality of spikes (120). The scrubber (110) has an abrasive surface for rubbing the scrubber (110) on a surface.
In an embodiment, the scrubber (110) is attached to the spikes (120) manually or using an auto-pressing machine.
In an embodiment, the scrubber (110) is press-fitted on the spikes (120).
In an embodiment, the scrubber (110) is press-fitted on the operative second side (106) of the back plate (105).
In an embodiment, the scrubber (110) is clamped to the spikes (120).
In an embodiment, the abrasive material is selected from a group consisting of coconut fiber material, polyester fiber material, nylon fiber material, and nylon-polyester fiber material.
In an embodiment, the thickness of the scrubber (110) made of coconut fiber material ranges between 10 mm to 25 mm.
In an embodiment, the thickness of the scrubber (110) made of polyester fiber material ranges between 10 mm to 25 mm. The scrubber (110) made of polyester material has a density in the range of 875 GSM and 1750 GSM.
In another embodiment, the tensile strength of the polyester fiber material ranges between 12 Kgf to 33 Kgf, while its elongation at the break point ranges between 15% to 65%.
In an embodiment, the thickness of the scrubber (110) made of nylon fiber material ranges between 10 mm to 25 mm. The scrubber (110) made of nylon material has a density in the range of 1300 GSM and 1550 GSM.
In another embodiment, the tensile strength of the nylon fiber material ranges between 12 Kgf to 20 Kgf, while its elongation at the break point ranges between 15% to 35%.
In an embodiment, the thickness of the scrubber (110) made of nylon-polyester fiber material is in the range between 10 mm and 25 mm. The scrubber (110) made of nylon-polyester material has a density in the range of 1450 GSM and 1850 GSM.
In another embodiment, the tensile strength of the nylon-polyester fiber material ranges between 9 Kgf to 16 Kgf, while its elongation at break ranges between 5% to 35%.
The present disclosure also envisages a method (200) of manufacturing the mop-head.
Figure 10A and Figure 10B illustrate the method of manufacturing the mop-head. The method (200) comprises the following steps of:
• At step 202, the method step includes, manufacturing said frame (115) and said back plate (105) configured with spikes (120) separately;
• At step 204, the method step includes, compressing fibers of the abrasive material;
• At step 206, the method step includes, needling the compressed fibers to form a compressed fibrous bed;
• At step 208, the method step includes, sprinkling an adhesive over the compressed fibers to enhance the strength of the bond there in between;
• At step 210, the method step includes, curing of the compressed fibers applied with adhesive to form the scrubber (110);
• At step 212, the method step includes, cutting the scrubber (110) in a shape of desired dimensions to form the scrubber (110), the shape of the scrubber (110) being complementary to the shape of the back plate (105) and the frame (115); and
• At step 214, the method step includes, attaching the scrubber (110) to the operative second side (106) of the back plate (105) configured with spikes (120).
• At step 216, the method step includes, attaching said back plate (105) with said scrubber (110) to said frame (115).
In an embodiment, the method step of compressing fibers includes orienting the fibers together followed by compacting the fibers. In an embodiment, the method step of attaching the scrubber (110) includes press-fitting the scrubber (110) onto the spikes (120). In an embodiment, the method step of attaching the scrubber (110) includes clamping the scrubber (110) onto the spikes (120).
In an embodiment, the scrubber (110) is cut in a circular shape using a die cutter.
In an embodiment, the scrubber (110) is cut in a triangular shape using a die cutter.
TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS
The present disclosure described hereinabove has several technical advantages including, but not limited to, the realization of a mop-head which:
• provides an efficient method of manufacturing the mop-head;
• facilitates easy cleaning of corners of the floor;
• can efficiently remove scuffs, dirt marks, oil marks, or soil from a floor; and
• is durable;
The foregoing disclosure has been described with reference to the accompanying embodiments which do not limit the scope and ambit of the disclosure. The description provided is purely by way of example and illustration.
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
Any discussion of materials, devices, articles or the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.
The numerical values mentioned for the various physical parameters, dimensions or quantities are only approximations and it is envisaged that the values higher/lower than the numerical values assigned to the parameters, dimensions or quantities fall within the scope of the disclosure, unless there is a statement in the specification specific to the contrary.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the components and component parts of the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment as well as other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.
,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM:
1. A mop-head (100) comprising:
• a frame (115) configured to be attached to a mop handle;
• a back plate (105) having a flange portion (107) configured on an operative first side (104), said flange portion (107) configured to be attached to said frame (115);
• a plurality of spikes (120) configured on an operative second side (106) of said back plate (105); and
• a scrubber (110) configured to be attached to said spikes (120), said scrubber (110) having an abrasive surface for rubbing said scrubber (110) on a surface.
2. The mop-head (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the shape of said frame (115), said back plate (105) and said scrubber (110) are complementary to each other.
3. The mop-head (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the shape of said frame (115), said back plate (105) and said scrubber (110) is selected from a circular, a triangular or a polygon shape.
4. The mop-head (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said scrubber (110) is press-fitted on said spikes (120).
5. The mop-head (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said scrubber (110) is clamped to said spikes (120).
6. The mop-head (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said spikes (120) have a Y-shaped geometry profile.
7. The mop-head (100) as claimed in claim 1 includes fastening elements configured on the flange portion (107) of said back plate (105) to attach said back plate (105) to said frame (115).
8. The mop-head (100) as claimed in claim 2, said fastening elements selected from the group consisting of snap-fit elements, positive locking elements, and bolted joint.
9. The mop-head (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said abrasive material is selected from a group consisting of coconut fiber material, polyester fiber material, nylon fiber material, and nylon-polyester fiber material.
10. The mop-head (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said scrubber (110) is press-fitted on the operative second side (106) of said back plate (105).
11. The mop-head (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the thickness of said scrubber (110) made of coconut fiber material ranges between 10 mm to 25 mm.
12. The mop-head (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the thickness of said scrubber (110) made of polyester material ranges between 10 mm to 25 mm, said scrubber (110) made of polyester material has a density in the range of 875 GSM and 1750 GSM.
13. The mop-head (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the thickness of said scrubber (110) made of nylon material ranges between 10 mm to 25 mm, said scrubber (110) made of nylon material has a density in the range of 1300 GSM and 1550 GSM.
14. The mop-head (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the thickness of said scrubber (110) made of nylon-polyester material is in the range between 10 mm and 25 mm, said scrubber (110) made of nylon-polyester material has a density in the range of 1450 GSM and 1850 GSM.
15. A method of manufacturing the mop-head (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said method comprising the steps of:
• manufacturing said frame (115) and said back plate (105) configured with spikes (120) separately;
• compressing fibers of the abrasive material;
• needling the compressed fibers to form a compressed fibrous bed;
• sprinkling an adhesive over the compressed fibers to enhance the strength of the bond there in between;
• curing of the compressed fibers applied with adhesive to form the scrubber (110);
• cutting the scrubber (110) in a shape of the desired dimensions to form the scrubber (110), the shape of the scrubber (110) being complementary to the shape of the back plate (105) and the frame (115);
• attaching the scrubber (110) to the operative second side (106) of the back plate (105) configured with spikes (120); and
• attaching said back plate (105) with said scrubber (110) to said frame (115).
16. The method as claimed in claim 16, the step of compressing fibers includes orienting the fibers together followed by compacting the fibers.
17. The method as claimed in claim 16, the step of attaching the scrubber (110) includes press-fitting the scrubber (110) onto the spikes (120).
18. The method as claimed in claim 16, the step of attaching the scrubber (110) includes clamping the scrubber (110) onto the spikes (120).
Dated this 25th day of May, 2023

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MOHAN RAJKUMAR DEWAN, IN/PA – 25
OF R.K.DEWAN & CO.
AUTHORIZED AGENT OF APPLICANT