Butterfly mop with internal wringing actuator
US9066646B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L13/14
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A mop having a handle with a wringing frame disposed at a distal end, which defines a cam slot. An actuator lever is pivotally attached to the handle intermediate the distal and proximal ends and is coupled to an actuator linkage that extends into the internal hollow of the handle and connects to a pad plate, which supports a cleaning pad, such as a sponge thereon at the distal end of the mop. The pad plate has hinges that permit it to bend upon itself. When the actuator lever is moved to wring the cleaning pad, the actuator linkage pulls the pad plate at least partially through the cam slot, causing it to bend at the hinges and wring the cleaning pad supported thereon.
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