Abstract: A mop having a sponge mop pad is effective for cleaning in a hospital for avoidance of internal infection. In a conventional sponge mop, for washing off dust and dirt sticking to the mop after used for the cleaning, spring force has been used for folding the sponge mop pad at the middle position thereof to squeeze off the water contained in the mop by compression force. This requires a large force and workers, especially women workers, had a difficulty in the cleaning work. In the present invention, the mop having the sponge mop pad comprises a projection and the mop squeezer comprises an insert member into which the projection is inserted. By the principle of lever, the sponge mop pad is easily squeezed by homogenous compression force and predetermined water content of the mop, after squeezed, can be realized.

Abstract: A mop press for expressing liquid from a mop head is provided. The mop press includes a housing having reservoir means for receiving the expressed liquid. The reservoir means is provided with drainage means for allowing the extracted liquid to flow from the mop press in a controlled and directed manner. The reservoir means is large enough to accommodate the liquid expressed from the mop such that the mop does not reabsorb the expressed liquid collected therein.

Abstract: A device for squeezing liquid-absorbing wiper bodies consists of first and second press jaws, each of which has two principal faces and side faces at right angles thereto, where the first press jaw is connected with the second by means of an articulated joint, a press lever connected with the first press jaw by means of an articulated joint, a clamping device for clamping the first and second press jaws, said clamping device being connected with the press lever, and a fixing arrangement for the device provided on the second press jaw.

Abstract: A cleaning system for facilitating cleaning of a desired surface. The cleaning system comprising a base framework supporting a dust pan comprising a ramp area located adjacent a temporary collection receptacle, and the including a pivotal door to facilitate transfer of collected debris. The base framework also supporting a storage bin located adjacent the temporary collection receptacle. An actuation lever is connected to the base framework and operatively coupled to the dust pan to facilitate movement of the dust pan and transfer of any debris, temporarily stored in the temporary collection receptacle, to the storage bin once the pivotal door of the temporary collection receptacle opens.

Abstract: A mop wringer for a device for cleaning wet floors has a fixed squeezing plate which is positioned between wringer sidewalls. A movable squeezing plate is pivoted to the sidewalls. An actuating lever is configured as a two-armed lever with a shorter lever arm and a longer arm. The actuating lever is connected to the movable squeezing plate by the shorter lever arm and a push guide. A pressing action is carried out by pivoting the actuating lever away from the movable squeezing plate. In the final pressing position, the push guide forms an almost extended toggle lever joint with the shorter lever arm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for a cleaning carriage (2, 102) for rinsing, cleaning and wringing out a mop. More precisely, the apparatus comprises a mop container (6, 106, 202) having connecting sidewalls, a mop-wringing device (14, 50, 116), and also a collecting bowl (24, 52, 124, 200) arranged at the mop container to which cleaning agent is added through a separate vessel for rinsing and cleaning of the mop in the collecting bowl, the collecting bowl (24, 52, 124, 200) comprises liquid-sealed interfaces such that cleaning agent can be filled up in the collecting bowl for rinsing and cleaning of the mop, and also that devices (32, 66, 166, 206; 36, 56, 122, 172, 210) are arranged in connection to the collecting bowl for emptying of the same. The present invention also relates to a method and a use.

Abstract: A wringing device for cleaning elements of wet and moist mops, the wringing device having a liquid-permeable receptacle (1) which can be affixed to a container, and in which a cleaning element can be wrung out by the exertion of pressure, the receptacle having deformable wall parts (3) and the inside width of the receptacle changing when the cleaning element is pressed in due to the effective force of pressure, wall parts being formed from spring elements (3) with convex curvature, which can be deformed by exertion of pressure for the purpose of enlarging the inside width.

Abstract: A mop having a sponge mop pad is effective for cleaning in a hospital for avoidance of internal infection. In a conventional sponge mop, for washing off dust and dirt sticking to the mop after used for the cleaning, spring force has been used for folding the sponge mop pad at the middle position thereof to squeeze off the water contained in the mop by compression force. This requires a large force and workers, especially women workers, had a difficulty in the cleaning work. In the present invention, the mop having the sponge mop pad comprises a projection and the mop squeezer comprises an insert member into which the projection is inserted. By the principle of lever, the sponge mop pad is easily squeezed by homogenous compression force and predetermined water content of the mop, after squezzed, can be realized.

Abstract: A washing apparatus for mop heads and washing pads which has the introduction of cleaning solution into a compartment for the mop as well as an overflow and drain function. The washer provides affordability, eliminates the need for electricity as a power source or lifting the cleaning water so as to drain the unit, and eliminates the possibility of back injuries associated with lifting. The washing apparatus also affords versatility that it can be combined with a mop bucket with a wringer function. Further, it can include accessories such as a spray nozzle or a foam gun.

Abstract: A wringing device for cleaning elements of wet and damp mopping devices, including a liquid-permeable holder (1), which can be attached to a container (6) by a holder frame (5) and in which a cleaning element can be wrung out by pressing it in, the cleaning element being able to be brought towards the holder through an insertion funnel (2) which is separate from the holder and is fastenable in place on the holder frame.

Abstract: A mop wringer having a pair of spaced frame members or lateral plates, each having a lower leg member, and includes structure for attaching the wringer to a receptacle. A stationary squeeze plate and a movable squeeze plate are located in the space between the frame members and between which the mop may be placed for wringing, the movable squeeze plate pivoting about a middle axle extending between the frame members. A foot pedal is pivotally connected to the lower leg members about a lower-most axle. An upper axle, disposed above the middle axle, extends through and between the frame members. One or more disks are mounted about the upper axle adjacent each of the frame members, the disk being connected to an upper portion of the movable squeeze plate by one or more connecting arms. Second connecting arms interconnect the foot pedal to the outside disks.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes a bucket, rolling members mounted on the bucket to moveably support the bucket, and a wringer device. The wringer device is removably positioned on the bucket. It includes a wringer for removing liquid from a mop, a wringer actuator for actuating the wringer, and a push handle extending above the wringer.

Abstract: A cleaning system for facilitating cleaning of a desired surface. The cleaning system comprising a base framework supporting a dust pan comprising a ramp area located adjacent a temporary collection receptacle, and the including a pivotal door to facilitate transfer of collected debris. The base framework also supporting a storage bin located adjacent the temporary collection receptacle. An actuation lever is connected to the base framework and operatively coupled to the dust pan to facilitate movement of the dust pan and transfer of any debris, temporarily stored in the temporary collection receptacle, to the storage bin once the pivotal door of the temporary collection receptacle opens.

Abstract: A device for squeezing liquid-absorbing wiper bodies consists of first and second press jaws, each of which has two principal faces and side faces at right angles thereto, where the first press jaw is connected with the second by means of an articulated joint, a press lever connected with the first press jaw by means of an articulated joint, a clamping device for clamping the first and second press jaws, said clamping device being connected with the press lever, and a fixing arrangement for the device provided on the second press jaw.

Abstract: A mopping system for facilitating mopping of a desired surface to be cleaned. The mopping system comprising a base framework supporting a fluid dispensing container and a fluid collection container. The mopping system further including a wringing mechanism supported by the base framework, and the wringing system is coupled to the fluid dispensing container for receiving a cleaning fluid therefrom and facilitate cleaning of a mopping assembly when located within the wringing mechanism. The wringing mechanism is coupled to a collection container for conveying collected fluid from the wringing mechanism to the collection container. A filter is located, between the wringing mechanism and the collection container, to filter the fluid wrung from the mopping assembly prior to discharge the wrung fluid in the collection container. The positions of the collection container and the dispensing container can be reversed, once the collection container is substantially full of collected fluid.

Abstract: An insert has an upper and lower portions used in conjunction with a variety of sizes of a wash buckets and a wringer to eliminate the contamination of clean wash solution with dirty solution during the moping process. The insert allows for a separation of liquids while limiting the volume that is lost in the wash bucket with the use of an insert. A wringer attaches to the insert and when used to wring out a mop the insert collects all the dirty solution that is extracted from the mop. The insert allows for the maximum clean wash solution volume and dirty solution volume while also increasing the height of the wringer when used in conjunction with the insert and wash bucket.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mop bucket and mop wringer assembly for wringing liquid from a mop wherein the bucket and wringer are readily separable. Also, the mop bucket is designed to collect the dirty washing liquid from an associated mop and allows particulate contaminates to collect in a portion of the bottom wall which is stepped lower than the main bottom wall. The mechanism for operating the wringer includes a rack and pinion which is normally urged into a mop receiving position by an elastomeric spring.

Abstract: An insert has an upper and lower portions used in conjunction with a variety of sizes of a wash buckets and a wringer to eliminate the contamination of clean wash solution with dirty solution during the moping process. The insert allows for a separation of liquids while limiting the volume that is lost in the wash bucket with the use of an insert. A wringer attaches to the insert and when used to wring out a mop the insert collects all the dirty solution that is extracted from the mop. The insert allows for the maximum clean wash solution volume and dirty solution volume while also increasing the height of the wringer when used in conjunction with the insert and wash bucket.

Abstract: A mop wringer (10) in combination with a mophead (28), the wringer (10) comprising a base (12) and one or more sides (14) which, at least in use, define a cylindrical or substantially cylindrical channel (16), and one or more openings (21) in the base (12) and/or side(s) (14) by which fluid can drain from the wringer (10), and the mophead (28) comprising a body (30) and absorbent material (34) supported by the body (30), the mophead (28) being adapted, upon insertion into the wringer (10), to occlude the channel (16) so that fluid which is discharged from the absorbent material (34) is prevented or substantially prevented from rising above the absorbent material (34).

Abstract: A mop wringer having a pair of spaced frame members or lateral plates, each having a lower leg member, and includes means for attaching the wringer to a receptacle. A stationary squeeze plate and a movable squeeze plate are located in the space between the frame members and between which the mop may be placed for wringing, the movable squeeze plate pivoting about a middle axle extending between the frame members. A foot pedal is pivotally connected to the lower leg members about a lower-most axle. An upper axle, disposed above the middle axle, extends through and between the frame members. One or more disks are mounted about the upper axle adjacent each of the frame members, the disk being connected to an upper portion of the movable squeeze plate by one or more connecting arms. Second connecting arms interconnect the foot pedal to the outside disks.

Abstract: A container assembly includes a one piece container body and a press member connected to the container body. The container body includes a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall to define a liquid reservoir. One of the side walls includes a wringing surface. The press member is operatively connected to the container body for movement of the press member between a wringing position and a non-wringing position relative to the wringing surface of the container body. The press member and the wringing surface define a mop receiving volume. The mop receiving volume has a volume V1 when the press member is in its non-wringing position and a V2 when the press member is in its wringing position. The volume V2 is less than the volume V1.

Abstract: A laundry sink attachment for wringing mops including a pair of side brackets adapted for securement to the opposed side walls of the laundry sink. The pair of side brackets each include an interior and an exterior T-shaped plate. The interior plate is positionable on an inner surface of the side wall of the laundry sink. The exterior plate is positionable on an outer surface of the side wall of the laundry sink. The exterior plate has a pair of thumb screws extending inwardly thereof for engaging the opposed side wall in a secured orientation. The interior plates each have lateral channels formed therein. A wringer portion is secured between the pair of side brackets.

Abstract: An ergonomically friendly mop bucket with wringer and method of wringing mops and conserving mop fluids including a foot operated wringer, a filter, wheel brakes and assistive drain and dumping arrangements.

Abstract: A floor washing and drying method and apparatus is provided which includes a first reservoir and a second reservoir. The first reservoir is adapted to hold water or other cleaning liquid in it. The first reservoir also includes a wringer mechanism which may be fixably or removably attached to the first reservoir. The first reservoir is also adapted to be used with a mop having a wetting or washing mop head attached to it. The wringer and the first reservoir are dimensioned such that the washing or wetting mop head may be placed within either the wringer or the first reservoir. The second reservoir is adapted to be used with a mop having a drying mop head attached to it. The drying mop head of the drying mop is dimensioned such that it will fit within the second reservoir but not within the wringer or the first reservoir.

Abstract: A container assembly includes a one piece container body and a press member connected to the container body. The container body includes a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall to define a liquid reservoir. One of the side walls includes a wringing surface. The press member is operatively connected to the container body for movement of the press member between a wringing position and a non-wringing position relative to the wringing surface of the container body. The press member and the wringing surface define a mop receiving volume. The mop receiving volume has a volume V.sub.1 when the press member is in its non-wringing position and a V.sub.2 when the press member is in its wringing position. The volume V.sub.2 is less than the volume V.sub.1.

Abstract: A mop holding apparatus requires the use of only one foot to operate the apparatus, and which is designed that a holding mechanism can be applied to hold loose ends of a mop head of a mop from turning when the mop is being wrung. The holding apparatus includes a bucket, a holding mechanism, and an operating mechanism. The holding mechanism is mounted on the top of the bucket. It includes a bottom plate, a first extending arm formed with the bottom plate and extending upwardly therefrom, and a second movable extending arm connected with the first extending arm at converging ends. The bottom plate has perforations therethrough for allowing fluid to drain to the bottom of the bucket from the mop head when the mop is wrung.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pliable mop bucket insert, which can be adapted to fit various buckets and wringers with different geometries. The present invention also provides a device for receiving dirty washing liquid from a mop and containing clean washing liquid for wetting a mop separately, which includes a main container for containing the clean washing liquid, an insert being removably attached to the bucket for receiving the dirty liquid, and a wringer located inside the insert and supported by the bucket. A flexible bag is further provided with the insert to contain dirty washing liquid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pliable mop bucket insert, which can be adapted to fit various buckets and wringers with different geometries. The present invention also provides a device for receiving dirty washing liquid from a mop and containing clean washing liquid for wetting a mop separately, which includes a main container for containing the clean washing liquid, an insert being removably attached to the bucket for receiving the dirty liquid, and a wringer located inside the insert and supported by the bucket.

Abstract: A commercial wringer assembly for attachment to a mop bucket is formed with a flange that projects outwardly over the mop bucket and has a contoured forwardly open recess sized to receive and releasibly support or hold the handle of a mop located in the bucket. The recess has forward edges that are contoured to guide the mop handle into the recess and is positioned to support or hold the handle in an upright orientation extending over the mop bucket while the mop is unattended in the bucket.

Abstract: A mop thread-squeezing apparatus capable of compressing mop thread sufficiently without deteriorating the operability thereof, by applying a great pressing force to the mop thread. A pinion fixed to a driving shaft and a rack supporting one end of a squeezing plate are installed on each of left and right side plates of a squeezing tank. A radius of a pitch circle of the pinion at a point of contact between the pitch circle of the pinion and a pitch line of the rack becomes gradually smaller in a region corresponding to a former half time period of a lever operation and is almost constant in a region corresponding to a latter half time period of the lever operation. In the former half time period of the lever operation, a squeezing plate moves downward rapidly and thus the amount of the downward movement thereof is great, whereas in the latter half time period of the lever operation, the radius of the pitch circle becomes smaller and thus the pressing force of the squeezing plate becomes greater.

Abstract: A deck mop wringer with adjustable support stands comprising a rear support stand including a base member and at least one vertically positioned shaft. Each shaft is adjustable to a plurality of different heights. A front support stand includes a base member and at least one vertically positioned shaft. Each shaft is adjustable to a plurality of different heights. A wringer device comprises a basket and a rim. The basket has an open top, a floor and a plurality of side walls including apertures. The rim extends around the open top of the basket. The shafts of the front and rear support stands are coupled to the rim to support the basket in a suspended orientation. A wringer plate assembly includes a perforated front plate and a handle. The plate is rotatably coupled within the basket and positioned in an essentially vertical orientation. The handle is pulled by the user to ring a mop head positioned within the basket.

Abstract: A mop wringer is adapted for mounting on the rim of a basin or toilet bowl. The wringer has a pressure plate with a lower edge. The wringer also has a mounting frame with a lower receptacle for receiving the lower edge of the pressure plate. The frame also has an upper receptacle adapted to fit onto the rim of the basin or bowl. The pressure plate is mounted on the mounting frame for compressing a mop between the pressure plate and the mounting frame. The mounting frame has a lug projecting on the mounting frame away from the pressure plate. This lug is above the lower receptacle and below the upper receptacle when the wringer is mounted on the basin or bowl.

Abstract: A cleaning system includes a cleaning apparatus and a wringer apparatus. The cleaning apparatus includes a handle and a base member. The base member has a first side and a second side, with the handle being coupled to the first side of the base member. A brush portion is permanently affixed to the second side of the base member, and absorbent material is attached to the second side of the base member. A cleaning surface is formed on the second side of the base member by a combination of the brush member and the absorbent material. The wringer apparatus includes a basket for receiving the base member, the brush portion and the absorbent material. The basket has a panel, and an opening is defined in the panel for receiving the brush portion of the cleaning apparatus. The base member is positionable in the wringer basket with the brush portion inserted in the opening in the panel. The wringer apparatus also includes a press for engaging at least a portion of the absorbent material to remove moisture.

Abstract: A container includes a lid member arranged for reception within spaced parallel U-shaped brackets mounted on opposed walls of the container to orient the brackets and the lid in a predetermined angular position relative to contents within the container. The lid structure includes plural rows of parallel ribs for accommodating a paint roller to express paint therefrom.

Abstract: A piston plate received within a container is provided, such that the container having an apertured container floor directs squeezed water from a chamois positioned between the piston plate and the container floor. The container is arranged for reception within a supporting plate that is further apertured, wherein an articulated linkage is arranged to project the piston plate into the container permitting periodic extraction of water from the chamois.

Abstract: A mop wringer has a long lever operating handle and mounts on the rear wall of a bucket. When so mounted the wringer is supported on the side walls of the bucket at or towards the front of the wringer by support ledges integrally moulded into the side walls of the bucket, below its upper rim. The wringer engages the bucket in a manner which opposes the tendency for the back of the wringer to lift off the bucket when an operating force is applied to the wringer handle.

Abstract: A mop wringer (10), which is adapted to be positioned on the rim of a pail or the like, includes a body member (11) having a front wall (14). A pressure plate (30) is pivotally connected to the body member (11). The inner surface of the front wall (14) has passageways (15A) therein and the outer surface of front wall (14) is formed with a downturned lip (59) to define additional passageways (15B) below the passageways (15A). A rotatable arm (41) carries a linkage mechanism (49) which is connected to the pressure plate (30). Rotation of the arm (41) pivots the plate (30) to evacuate water out of a mop positioned between the plate (30) and the front wall (14). The water passes through the passageways (15A) and is downwardly directed in the pail through the passageways (15B) by contact with the downturned lip (59).

Abstract: The present invention provides a wall mounted apparatus for wringing a mop comprising a base member adapted to be mounted to a wall; a door member hingedly affixed to the base for pivotal movement; and a panel member mounted to the inside surface of the door and forming a receptacle there between to accept a wet mop. The panel is mounted to move between a first position away from the door and a second position against the door, whereby closure of the door against the base causes the panel to be forced toward the door to squeeze the mop.

Abstract: A wet mop liquid extractor having a rollable support frame carrying a resiliently mounted pressure plate against which a wet mop is supported and from which liquid is to be extracted, and a pressure roller adapted to be brought into rolling pressing contact with the wet mop in a rolling type manner to maximize the squeezing pressure on the mop to extract the liquid therefrom, and a bucket is carried on the support frame beneath the pressure plate to catch the liquid extracted from the wet mop.

Abstract: A wet mop liquid extractor having a rollable support frame carrying a fixed arcuate pressure plate for supporting a wet mop from which liquid is to be extracted, and a movable pressure plate adapted to be brought into pressing contact with the wet mop on the fixed pressure plate in a rolling type manner to maximize the squeezing pressure on the mop to extract the liquid therefrom, and a bucket is carried on the support frame beneath the fixed pressure plate to catch the liquid extracted from the wet mop.

Abstract: An apparatus for wringing the strands of mops has a housing which supports two lateral carriers for a set of horizontal wringing elements which are installed in the housing and are movable toward and away from the inner side of the front wall of the housing. The wringing elements are pivotable within limits about horizontal axes and have limited freedom of upward and downward movement relative to the lateral walls of the housing so that they can conform the orientation of their profiled front sides to the outlines of adjacent portions of a pile of strands which are introduced into the housing between the front wall and the wringing elements while the carriers maintain such elements in retracted positions. The carriers are formed with horizontal toothed racks mating with gear segments which are rotatably mounted in the housing and can be rotated by a pivotable lever so as to move the carriers and the wringing elements toward or away from the front wall.

Abstract: A mop-wringing device has a main frame with a fixed lower support plate and a displaceable upper pressure plate. A toggle link mechanism pivots the pressure plate downwards about a rear edge pivot connection to squeeze water from a mop head placed between the two plates. The mechanism comprises a torque bar mounted below the support plate and C-form lever arms secured at one end to the bar and connected at the other end to the pressure plate through toggle links. The arrangement allows a wide opening of the plates and a high wringing pressure on the mop head. The pivot connection of the pressure plate comprises upwardly elongate slots for end pivot pins, whereby the pressure plate can tilt to a limited degree to adapt to the thickness of the mop head.

Abstract: Pad holder includes a generally flat rectangular mounting plate or head having a front or bottom side to which the pad is attached and a top or back side having a plurality of spaced-apart ribs thereon terminating in a common plane substantially parallel to the planar bottom side of the mounting plate to provide for the transfer of pressure from the wringer plates of a conventional mop wringer to the pad through the ribs to squeeze out the pad. The ribs provide for the recess mounting of a hinge member to the back side of the mounting plate. The hinge member permits a handle socket connected thereto to be pivoted up against the back side of the mounting plate below the tops of the ribs where it will not interfere with the pressure engagement of the wringer plates with the ribs and pad, respectively, during wringing out of the pad.

Abstract: A flat press for squeezing fluid out of a moist element which is attached to a support has a base provided with a plurality of throughholes for allowing discharge of the fluid and a cover movable towards the base so as to be pressed thereagainst. For squeezing or pressing out, the elements are introduced between the base and the cover together with the support. In order to provide a higher degree of dryness during the pressing, the base and if necessary the cover are provided with a lining of elastic material, for example of foam rubber.

Abstract: A downward pressure mop wringer is disclosed. It comprises a hopper, a pivoted pressure plate mounted in the hopper, a crank-arm linkage to actuate the pressure plate, a handle to actuate the crank-arm linkage, and a spring to return the pressure plate to normal position after use.