Floor mopping machine
US5555587A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L11/4091
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A floor mopping machine for automatic mopping of the floor is disclosed comprising a movable housing and a rotatable mopping member including a plurality of spongy mop pieces capable of soaking liquid and releasing the same when pressed. The spongy mop pieces are provided in a manner such that during a rotation of the mopping member, the mop pieces are pressed on the floor and/or wall-wall and wall-floor corners. The machine further includes a rotating member for rotating the mopping means; a receptacle for storing and dispensing aqueous cleaning medium to the spongy mop pieces; a pressing member for pressing the spongy mop members to release the liquid held by the said members, and a collector for collecting the liquid released by the spongy mop pieces.
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