FOLDING WIPER PLATE

Abstract

A foldable mop plate includes a first plate wing coupled to a second plate wing by an articulated coupling and at least one mopping cover. The at least one mopping cover is disposed on the first and second plate wings and configured to be squeezed out through a folding of the first and second plate wings toward one another. Further, a spacing between the first and second plate wings in a region of the articulated coupling is enlargeable upon a folding of the first and second plate wings toward one another.

Description

The invention relates to a foldable mop plate having a first plate wing that is articulatedly connected directly or indirectly to a second plate wing, the first and the second plate wing carrying at least one mopping cover, for example a sponge, that can be squeezed out by folding the two plate wings toward one another.

EP 1 208 788 A1 discloses a wet mop for planar surfaces having two mopping plates connected with interposition of a double joint and pressable toward one another. The wet mop comprises a swingable handle mounted on the double joint. A displaceable sleeve, arranged on the handle and having two pressure arms, is provided for pressing the mopping plates toward one another.

It is the object of the present invention to describe a foldable mop plate which enables easier squeezing out of the mopping cover, and with which a better squeezing-out result is achievable.

The object is achieved by a foldable mop plate which is characterized in that the spacing of the plate wings in the region of the articulated connection is enlargeable upon folding of the two plate wings toward one another.

What has been recognized according to the present invention is that in the context of the foldable mop plates known from the existing art, folding of the plate wings toward one another is inhibited or made more difficult by the material buildup of the mopping cover that is increasingly creased as the folding position increases. In terms of the squeezing-out result, in the known foldable mop plates the consequence of this phenomenon is that the parts of the mopping cover arranged [?at] the ends of the mop plate are not sufficiently squeezed out and thus not sufficiently dried. In contrast thereto, the foldable mop plate according to the present invention is embodied in such a way that during the operation of folding the plate wings toward one another, additional space is created in the region of the articulated connection, i.e. in the region where the mopping cover is creased. This advantageously facilitates folding of the mop plates toward one another. In addition, this also makes it possible for the parts of the mopping cover arranged at the ends of the mop plate to be sufficiently well squeezed out and dried. The foldable mop plate according to the present invention has the enormous advantage that a substantially better drying result is achieved, thus enabling even liquid-sensitive floors such as, for example, parquet, to be cared for.

In a particular embodiment of the mop plate according to the present invention, the first plate wing and/or the second plate wing are arranged displaceably relative to one another. Provision can be made for this purpose, for example, that the first plate wing and/or the second plate wing, or parts of the first plate wing or parts of the second plate wing, are respectively arranged displaceably in a linear guide.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the plate wings are pushable apart from one another in the region of the articulated connection, at least upon folding of the two plate wings toward one another. Advantageously, the foldable mop plate can be embodied in such a way that the mopping cover pushes the plate wings apart from one another—in particular as a result of the material buildup occurring upon creasing together—in the region of the articulated connection upon folding of the two plate wings toward one another.

In a very particularly advantageous embodiment, the first plate wing is arranged rotatably and/or swingably about a first pivot, the first pivot being arranged displaceably relative to the second plate wing. Provision can be made, in particular, that the second plate wing is rotatable and/or swingable about a second pivot different from the first pivot.

In an embodiment that enables a particular good squeezing-out result, at least the first pivot is arranged displaceably relative to the second pivot. Provision can be made, for example, that both the first pivot and the second pivot are arranged displaceably, for example relative to a common retaining element. Preferably the first and/or the second pivot are arranged displaceably perpendicularly to their lengthwise extension.

In an advantageous embodiment, a spring apparatus is provided. Provision can further be made, advantageously, that the first plate wing and/or the second plate wing and/or the first pivot and/or the second pivot are displaceable against a spring force of the spring apparatus. This embodiment has the advantage that in the mopping position in which the first plate wing is arranged in one plane with the second plate wing, the spring apparatus pulls the plate wings or the pivots toward one another and thus ensures, after the squeezing-out operation, the position of the plate wings with respect to one another, or of the plate wings with respect to a retaining element, that is necessary for mopping.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the spring apparatus or a further spring apparatus pushes and/or pulls the first and the second plate wing into a position folded apart from one another (mopping position). Provision can be made here that the first plate wing and the second plate wing are foldable toward one another against the spring force of the spring apparatus or of the further spring apparatus.

In a particular embodiment, the first plate wing and the second plate wing are each arranged rotatably and/or swingably on a common retaining element. This can be implemented, for example, by the fact that the first pivot and the second pivot are arranged on the common retaining element. A linear guide, in particular in [sic] an oblong-hole guide, is preferably provided. The linear guide can be provided, for example, on the common retaining element. In a particular embodiment, the first pivot is guided in a linear guide, in particular in an oblong hole. In a particularly advantageous embodiment, both the first pivot and the second pivot are each guided in a linear guide.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the foldable mop plate is configured in such a way that the first plate wing and the second plate wing, while squeezing out the mopping cover, are foldable toward one another beyond a parallel position. This embodiment enables a particularly good drying result.

The foldable mop plate according to the present invention can be used on mopping devices of all kinds, for example floor mopping devices, window mopping devices, motor vehicle mopping devices, or furniture mopping devices, to name only a few examples.

In an advantageous embodiment, the mopping device has a squeezing fork for folding the first and the second plate wing toward one another. Advantageously, provision can be made that the spacing of the fork tines of the squeezing fork with respect to one another becomes smaller toward the ends of the fork tines. This embodiment allows the first plate wing and the second plate wing to be foldable toward one another beyond a parallel position.

In an advantageous embodiment, the squeezing fork is displaceable over the plate wings, preferably in guided fashion, for example guided on a handle.

Provision can advantageously be made that the handle is connected to the mop plate in articulated fashion, for example in the fashion of a gimbal or a universal joint.

As an alternative to a squeezing fork provision can also be made, for example, to use for folding the first and second plate wings toward one another a preferably funnel-shaped or V-shaped squeezing sieve [?into] which the foldable mop plate is introduced.

The subject matter of the invention is schematically depicted in the drawings and will be described below with reference to the Figures, identically functioning elements being labeled with the same reference characters. In the Figures:

FIG. 1 shows a mop having a foldable mop plate in the mopping position (folded apart), according to the existing art;

FIG. 2 shows a mop having a foldable mop plate according to the existing art, during squeezing-out;

FIG. 3 shows a foldable mop plate according to the present invention in the mopping position (folded apart);

FIG. 4 shows the foldable mop plate according to the present invention during squeezing-out using a squeezing fork; and

FIG. 5 shows the foldable mop plate according to the present invention in the final position of the squeezing-out operation.

FIG. 1 shows a foldable mop plate 1 according to the existing art on which is mounted a handle 3, in the mopping position (folded apart). A first plate wing 5 is arranged with rotation pivot 7 articulatedly on a retaining element 9. A second plate wing 13 is also arranged on retaining element 9 with second pivot 11. First plate wing 5 and second plate wing 13 together carry a mopping cover 15 that is embodied as a sponge. After a first mopping operation, the mopping cover together with the foldable mop plate is swung out in a liquid-filled bucket, and must then be dried.

FIG. 2 shows the mop according to the existing art being squeezed out. First plate wing 5 and second plate wing 13 are swung toward one another with the aid of a squeezing fork 17 that is slid over the foldable mop plate. In the region of the articulated connection, the material of the mopping cover that is creased there builds up and continuously brakes the squeezing-out motion of the plate wings and of the squeezing fork. As a result, it becomes increasingly difficult to slide the squeezing fork onto the plate wings. The ultimate consequence of this is that the parts of the mopping cover that are arranged at the free ends of the first and second plate wings can be squeezed only insufficiently or not at all.

FIG. 3 shows a foldable mop plate 19 according to the present invention in the mopping position (folded apart). The foldable mop plate according to the present invention comprises a first plate wing 5 and a second plate wing 13. Both first plate wing 5 and second plate wing 13 are mounted in articulated fashion on a common retaining element 9. The articulated connection between first plate wing 5 and common retaining element 9 is implemented with the aid of a first pivot 7 that is guided in a first oblong-hole guide 21. The articulated connection between second plate wing 13 and common retaining element 9 is implemented with the aid of a second pivot 11 that is guided in a second oblong-hole guide 23. As a result of the mounting of first pivot and second pivot using an oblong-hole guide, the first plate wing and second wing are arranged displaceably relative to one another. A spring element 25 embodied as a spiral spring 27 is provided in order to hold the plate wings, with the aid of spring force, in the mopping position and to transfer the plate wings, after completion of the squeezing-out operation, back into the mopping position. The spiral spring is embodied as a tension spring and is mounted, with the aid of retaining studs 29, with one end on each of the plate wings.

FIG. 4 shows foldable mop plate 19 according to the present invention during the squeezing-out operation with the aid of squeezing fork 31. As squeezing fork 31 is slid over plate wings 5, 13, first pivot 7 and second pivot 11 respectively migrate, in their oblong-hole guides 21, 23 in common retaining element 9, outward onto the squeezing-fork tines. The spacing of the plate wings in the region of the articulated connection is thereby increased, so that a material buildup of mopping cover 15 does not occur. The advantageous result of this is that squeezing fork 31 can easily be slid over plate wings 5, 13, not only to the point of a V-shape but in fact to a parallel position of the plate wings and beyond, as shown in FIG. 5 (spiral spring 27 is indicated in FIG. 4 simply by a line).

FIG. 5 shows the foldable mop plate according to the present invention in the final position of the squeezing-out operation. In this position, first pivot 7 and second pivot 11 in their respective oblong-hole guides 21, 23 are pushed by the creased mopping cover all the way out against the force of spiral spring 27. As is clearly apparent, squeezing fork 31 is embodied in such a way that the spacing of the fork tines becomes smaller toward the ends of the fork tines, thus enabling plate wings 5, 13 to be folded together beyond the parallel position. It is clearly apparent that the foldable mop plate according to the present invention allows even those parts of the mopping cover that are at the free ends of the plate wings to be adequately squeezed out.

The invention has been described with reference to a particular exemplifying embodiment. It is self-evident, however, that changes and modifications can be made without thereby leaving the range of protection of the claims below.

List of Reference Characters

• 1 Mop plate
• 3 Handle
• 5 Plate wing
• 7 Rotation pivot
• 9 Retaining element
• 11 Pivot
• 13 Plate wing
• 15 Mopping cover
• 17 Squeezing fork
• 19 Mop plate
• 21 Oblong-hole guide
• 23 Oblong-hole guide
• 25 Spring element
• 27 Spiral spring
• 29 Retaining stud
• 31 Squeezing fork

CROSS-REFERENCE TO PRIOR APPLICATIONS

This application is a U.S. National Phase application under 35 U.S.C. §371 of International Application No. PCT/EP2007/002983, filed Apr. 3, 2007, and claims benefit to German Patent Application No DE 10 2006 016 472.5, filed Apr. 7, 2006. The International Application was published in German on Oct. 18, 2007 as WO 2007/115741 under PCT Article 21 (2).

FIELD

The present invention relates to a foldable mop plate having a first plate wing that is articulatedly connected directly or indirectly to a second plate wing, the first and the second plate wing carrying at least one mopping cover, for example a sponge, that can be squeezed out by folding the two plate wings toward one another.

BACKGROUND

EP 1 208 788 A1 describes a wet mop for planar surfaces having two mopping plates connected with interposition of a double joint and pressable toward one another. The wet mop includes a swingable handle mounted on the double joint. A displaceable sleeve, arranged on the handle and having two pressure arms, is provided for pressing the mopping plates toward one another.

SUMMARY

An aspect of the present invention is to provide a foldable mop plate which enables easier squeezing out of the mopping cover, and with which a better squeezing-out result is achievable.

In an embodiment, the present invention provides a foldable mop plate. The mop plate includes a first plate wing coupled to a second plate wing by an articulated coupling and at least one mopping cover. The at least one mopping cover is disposed on the first and second plate wings and configured to be squeezed out through a folding of the first and second plate wings toward one another. Further, a spacing between the first and second plate wings in a region of the articulated coupling is enlargeable upon a folding of the first and second plate wings toward one another.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The subject matter of the present invention is schematically depicted in the drawings and will be described below with reference to the Figures, identically functioning elements being labeled with the same reference characters. In the Figures:

FIG. 1 shows a mop having a foldable mop plate in the mopping position (folded apart), according to the prior art;

FIG. 2 shows a mop having a foldable mop plate according to the prior art, during squeezing-out;

FIG. 3 shows a foldable mop plate according to an embodiment of the present invention in the mopping position (folded apart);

FIG. 4 shows the foldable mop plate according to an embodiment of the present invention during squeezing-out using a squeezing fork; and

FIG. 5 shows the foldable mop plate according to an embodiment of the present invention in the final position of the squeezing-out operation.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In an embodiment the present invention provides a foldable mop plate which is characterized in that the spacing of the plate wings in the region of the articulated connection is enlargeable upon folding of the two plate wings toward one another.

What has been recognized according to the present invention is that in the context of the foldable mop plates, folding of the plate wings toward one another is inhibited or made more difficult by the material buildup of the mopping cover that is increasingly creased as the folding position increases. In terms of the squeezing-out result, in the known foldable mop plates the consequence of this phenomenon is that the parts of the mopping cover arranged at the ends of the mop plate are not sufficiently squeezed out and thus not sufficiently dried. In contrast thereto, the foldable mop plate according to the present invention is embodied in such a way that during the operation of folding the plate wings toward one another, additional space is created in the region of the articulated connection, i.e. in the region where the mopping cover is creased. This advantageously facilitates folding of the mop plates toward one another. In addition, this also makes it possible for the parts of the mopping cover arranged at the ends of the mop plate to be sufficiently well squeezed out and dried. The foldable mop plate according to the present invention has the advantage that a substantially better drying result is achieved, thus enabling even liquid-sensitive floors such as, for example, parquet, to be cared for.

In an embodiment of the mop plate according to the present invention, the first plate wing and/or the second plate wing are arranged displaceably relative to one another. Provision can be made for this purpose, for example, that the first plate wing and/or the second plate wing, or parts of the first plate wing or parts of the second plate wing, are respectively arranged displaceably in a linear guide.

In another embodiment according to the present invention, the plate wings are pushable apart from one another in the region of the articulated connection, at least upon folding of the two plate wings toward one another. Advantageously, the foldable mop plate can be embodied in such a way that the mopping cover pushes the plate wings apart from one another—in particular as a result of the material buildup occurring upon creasing together—in the region of the articulated connection upon folding of the two plate wings toward one another.

In another embodiment according to the present invention, the first plate wing is arranged rotatably and/or swingably about a first pivot, the first pivot being arranged displaceably relative to the second plate wing. Provision can be made, in particular, that the second plate wing is rotatable and/or swingable about a second pivot different from the first pivot.

In an embodiment according to the present invention that enables a particular good squeezing-out result, at least the first pivot is arranged displaceably relative to the second pivot. Provision can be made, for example, that both the first pivot and the second pivot are arranged displaceably, for example relative to a common retaining element. Preferably the first and/or the second pivot are arranged displaceably perpendicularly to their lengthwise extension.

In another embodiment according to the present invention, a spring apparatus is provided. Provision can further be made, advantageously, that the first plate wing and/or the second plate wing and/or the first pivot and/or the second pivot are displaceable against a spring force of the spring apparatus. This embodiment has the advantage that in the mopping position in which the first plate wing is arranged in one plane with the second plate wing, the spring apparatus pulls the plate wings or the pivots toward one another and thus ensures, after the squeezing-out operation, the position of the plate wings with respect to one another, or of the plate wings with respect to a retaining element, that is necessary for mopping.

In a further embodiment according to the present invention, the spring apparatus or a further spring apparatus pushes and/or pulls the first and the second plate wing into a position folded apart from one another (mopping position). Provision can be made here that the first plate wing and the second plate wing are foldable toward one another against the spring force of the spring apparatus or of the further spring apparatus.

In a further embodiment according to the present invention, the first plate wing and the second plate wing are each arranged rotatably and/or swingably on a common retaining element. This can be implemented, for example, by the fact that the first pivot and the second pivot are arranged on the common retaining element. A linear guide, in particular in an oblong-hole guide, is preferably provided. The linear guide can be provided, for example, on the common retaining element. In a particular embodiment, the first pivot is guided in a linear guide, in particular in an oblong hole. In a particularly advantageous embodiment, both the first pivot and the second pivot are each guided in a linear guide.

In a further embodiment according to the present invention, the foldable mop plate is configured in such a way that the first plate wing and the second plate wing, while squeezing out the mopping cover, are foldable toward one another beyond a parallel position. This embodiment enables a good drying result.

The foldable mop plate according to the present invention can be used on mopping devices of all kinds, for example floor mopping devices, window mopping devices, motor vehicle mopping devices, or furniture mopping devices, to name only a few examples.

In another embodiment according to the present invention, the mopping device has a squeezing fork for folding the first and the second plate wing toward one another. Advantageously, provision can be made that the spacing of the fork tines of the squeezing fork with respect to one another becomes smaller toward the ends of the fork tines. This embodiment allows the first plate wing and the second plate wing to be foldable toward one another beyond a parallel position.

In another embodiment according to the present invention, the squeezing fork is displaceable over the plate wings, preferably in guided fashion, for example guided on a handle.

Provision can advantageously be made that the handle is connected to the mop plate in articulated fashion, for example in the fashion of a gimbal or a universal joint.

As an alternative to a squeezing fork provision can also be made, for example, to use for folding the first and second plate wings toward one another a preferably funnel-shaped or V-shaped squeezing sieve which the foldable mop plate is introduced.

FIG. 1 shows a foldable mop plate 1 according to the existing art on which is mounted a handle 3, in the mopping position (folded apart). A first plate wing 5 is arranged with rotation pivot 7 articulatedly on a retaining element 9. A second plate wing 13 is also arranged on retaining element 9 with second pivot 11. First plate wing 5 and second plate wing 13 together carry a mopping cover 15 that is embodied as a sponge. After a first mopping operation, the mopping cover together with the foldable mop plate is swung out in a liquid-filled bucket, and to then be dried.

FIG. 2 shows the mop according to the existing art being squeezed out. First plate wing 5 and second plate wing 13 are swung toward one another with the aid of a squeezing fork 17 that is slid over the foldable mop plate. In the region of the articulated connection, the material of the mopping cover that is creased there builds up and continuously brakes the squeezing-out motion of the plate wings and of the squeezing fork. As a result, it becomes increasingly difficult to slide the squeezing fork onto the plate wings. The ultimate consequence of this is that the parts of the mopping cover that are arranged at the free ends of the first and second plate wings can be squeezed only insufficiently or not at all.

FIG. 3 shows a foldable mop plate 19 according to the present invention in the mopping position (folded apart). The foldable mop plate according to the present invention includes a first plate wing 5 and a second plate wing 13. Both first plate wing 5 and second plate wing 13 are mounted in articulated fashion on a common retaining element 9. The articulated connection between first plate wing 5 and common retaining element 9 is implemented with the aid of a first pivot 7 that is guided in a first oblong-hole guide 21. The articulated connection between second plate wing 13 and common retaining element 9 is implemented with the aid of a second pivot 11 that is guided in a second oblong-hole guide 23. As a result of the mounting of first pivot and second pivot using an oblong-hole guide, the first plate wing and second wing are arranged displaceably relative to one another. A spring element 25 embodied as a spiral spring 27 is provided in order to hold the plate wings, with the aid of spring force, in the mopping position and to transfer the plate wings, after completion of the squeezing-out operation, back into the mopping position. The spiral spring is embodied as a tension spring and is mounted, with the aid of retaining studs 29, with one end on each of the plate wings.

FIG. 4 shows foldable mop plate 19 according to the present invention during the squeezing-out operation with the aid of squeezing fork 31. As squeezing fork 31 is slid over plate wings 5, 13, first pivot 7 and second pivot 11 respectively migrate, in their oblong-hole guides 21, 23 in common retaining element 9, outward onto the squeezing-fork tines. The spacing of the plate wings in the region of the articulated connection is thereby increased, so that a material buildup of mopping cover 15 does not occur. The advantageous result of this is that squeezing fork 31 can easily be slid over plate wings 5, 13, not only to the point of a V-shape but in fact to a parallel position of the plate wings and beyond, as shown in FIG. 5 (spiral spring 27 is indicated in FIG. 4 simply by a line).

FIG. 5 shows the foldable mop plate according to the present invention in the final position of the squeezing-out operation. In this position, first pivot 7 and second pivot 11 in their respective oblong-hole guides 21, 23 are pushed by the creased mopping cover out against the force of spiral spring 27. As is apparent, squeezing fork 31 is embodied in such a way that the spacing of the fork tines becomes smaller toward the ends of the fork tines, thus enabling plate wings 5, 13 to be folded together beyond the parallel position. It is apparent that the foldable mop plate according to the present invention allows even those parts of the mopping cover that are at the free ends of the plate wings to be adequately squeezed out.

The invention has been described with reference to a particular exemplifying embodiment. It is self-evident, however, that changes and modifications can be made without thereby leaving the range of protection of the claims below. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein, and reference should be had to the appended claims.

Claims

1-30. (canceled)

31. A foldable mop plate comprising:

a first plate wing coupled to a second plate wing by an articulated coupling; and

at least one mopping cover disposed on the first and second plate wings and configured to be squeezed Out through a folding of the first and second plate wings toward one another,

wherein a spacing between the first and second plate wings in a region of the articulated coupling is enlargeable upon a folding of the first and second plate wings toward one another.

32. The foldable mop plate as recited in claim 31, wherein the at least one mopping cover includes a sponge.

33. The foldable mop plate as recited in claim 31, wherein the first second plate wings are disposed displaceably relative to one another.

34. The foldable mop plate as recited in claim 31, wherein the first and second plate wings are pushable apart from one another in the region of the articulated coupling at least upon folding of the first and second plate wings toward one another.

35. The foldable mop plate as recited in claim 31, wherein the at least one mopping cover is configured to displace the first and second plate wings apart from one another so as to increase the spacing in the region of the articulated connection upon folding of the first and second plate wings toward one another.

36. The foldable mop plate as recited in claim 31, further comprising a first pivot disposed displacebly relative to the second plate wing, the first plate wing being at least one of rotatable and swingable about the first pivot.

37. The foldable mop plate as recited in claim 31, further comprising:

a first pivot, wherein the first plate wing is rotatably and swingably disposed about the first pivot; and

a second pivot, wherein the second plate wing is rotatable and swingable about the second pivot, the first pivot and second pivot being different.

38. The foldable mop plate as recited in claim 37, wherein the first pivot is disposed displaceably relative to the second pivot.

39. The foldable mop plate as recited in claim 38, wherein the first pivot and the second pivot are disposed displaceably.

40. The foldable mop plate as recited in claim 37, wherein the first and second pivots are disposed displaceably perpendicularly to a respective lengthwise extension of each of the pivots.

41. The foldable mop plate as recited in claim 31, further comprising a first spring apparatus.

42. The foldable mop plate as recited in claim 41, wherein at least one of the first and second plate wings and the first and second pivots are displaceable against a spring force associated with the first spring apparatus.

43. The foldable mop plate as recited in claim 42, wherein at least one of the first and second plate wings are displaceable relative to one another against the spring force.

44. The foldable mop plate as recited in claim 41, wherein at least one of the first spring apparatus and a second spring apparatus is configured to displace the first and the second plate wings into a folded apart position.

45. The foldable mop plate as recited in claim 41, wherein the first plate wing and the second plate wing are foldable toward one another against a spring force associated with at least one of the first spring apparatus and a second spring apparatus.

46. The foldable mop plate as recited in claim 31, further comprising a common retaining element, wherein the first and second plate wings are configured to be at least one of rotatably and swingably disposed on the common retaining element.

47. The foldable mop plate as recited in claim 37, further comprising a common retaining element, and wherein the first pivot and the second pivot are disposed on the common retaining element.

48. The foldable mop plate as recited in claim 31, further comprising a first linear guide.

49. The foldable mop plate as recited in claim 48, wherein the first linear guide includes an oblong hole guide.

50. The foldable mop plate as recited in claim 36, wherein the first pivot is disposed in a first linear guide.

51. The foldable mop plate as recited in claim 50, further comprising a second pivot, the second plate being disposed about the second pivot, the second pivot being disposed in at least one of the first linear guide and a second linear guide.

52. The foldable mop plate as recited in claim 31, wherein the first and second plate wings are foldable toward one another beyond a parallel position.

53. The foldable mop plate as recited in claim 31, wherein the mopping cover is disposed between the plate wings upon the folding the first and second plate wings toward one another.

54. A mopping device comprising a mop plate, the mop plate comprising:

a first plate wing coupled to a second plate wing by an articulated coupling; and

at least one mopping cover disposed on the first and second plate wings and configured to be squeezed out through a folding of the first and second plate wings,

wherein a spacing between the first and second plate wings in a region of the articulated coupling is enlargeable upon a folding of the first and second plate wings.

55. The mopping device as recited in claim 54, wherein the at least one mopping cover includes a sponge.

56. The mopping device as recited in claim 54, further comprising a squeezing fork configured to fold the first and the second plate wings toward one another.

57. The mopping device as recited in claim 56, wherein the squeezing fork includes a first fork tine and a second fork tine, and a spacing between the first and second fork tines decreases in a direction toward an end of the first and second fork tines.

58. The mopping device as recited in claim 56, wherein the squeezing fork is displaceable over the first and second plate wings.

59. The mopping device as recited in claim 54, further comprising a handle.

60. The mopping device as recited in claim 59, further comprising a squeezing fork disposed displaceably on the handle.

61. The mopping device as recited in claim 59, wherein the handle is articulatedly coupled to the mop plate.

62. The mopping device as recited in claim 54, wherein the mopping device is at least one of a floor mopping device, a window mopping device, a vehicle mopping device, and a furniture mopping device.

63. A mopping system, comprising:

a first plate wing coupled to a second plate wing by an articulated coupling;

at least one mopping cover disposed on the first and second plate wings and configured to be squeezed out through a folding of the first and second plate wings; and

a squeezing sieve configured to fold the first and second plate wings toward one another,

wherein a spacing between the first and second plate wings in a region of the articulated coupling is enlargeable upon a folding of the first and second plate wings.

64. The mopping system as recited in claim 63, wherein the at least one mopping cover includes a sponge.