Household cleaning container and assembly comprising such a container and a mop

Abstract

The invention relates to a cleaning container ( 1 ) for receiving household cleaning liquid, in particular for cleaning floors. The container comprises: a vessel ( 2 ) for a cleaning liquid (L), a basin ( 3 ) arranged such that a mop ( 100 ) is able to collect said liquid by absorption when the container is in the cleaning position, a partition ( 4 ) separating the vessel ( 2 ) for the cleaning liquid (L) from the basin ( 3 ), at least one opening ( 5 ) arranged in the partition ( 4 ) to allow the cleaning liquid to pass into the basin. The at least on opening ( 5 ) is in the vicinity of the bottom of the container and is permanently open. When the opening is submerged in the cleaning liquid, the vessel is airtight, such that the liquid flow is stopped and the liquid is in equilibrium between the vessel ( 2 ) and the basin ( 3 ). This arrangement provides for a constant level in the basin ( 3 ).

1 . Household cleaning container ( 1 ) with a cleaning liquid (L), comprising:
 a vessel ( 2 ) for the cleaning liquid (L),   a basin ( 3 ) arranged such that a sponge body ( 104 ) is able to collect said liquid (L) by absorption when the container is in the cleaning position,   a partition ( 4 ) separating the vessel ( 2 ) for the cleaning liquid (L) from the basin ( 3 ),   at least one opening ( 5 ) arranged in the partition ( 4 ) to allow the cleaning liquid (L) to pass into the basin ( 3 ),   
       characterized in that the at least one opening ( 5 ) is situated in the vicinity of the bottom of the container and away from an upper wall of the vessel, such that the capacity of the basin when the opening ( 5 ) is just submerged in the cleaning liquid (L) is well below the maximum capacity of the vessel, 
       in that the at least one opening ( 5 ) ensures a permanent connection between the vessel and the basin, 
       and in that the vessel ( 2 ) for the cleaning liquid (L) is airtight when the at least one opening ( 5 ) is submerged in cleaning liquid (L). 
     
     
         2 . Container ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the height of the at least one opening ( 5 ) corresponds substantially to the height of the level of the cleaning liquid (L) in the basin ( 3 ), preferably being between 1 and 15 mm, and particularly between 3 and 5 mm. 
     
     
         3 . Container ( 1 ) according to  claim 1  or  2 , characterized in that it comprises a collection chamber ( 8 ) for used liquid (U). 
     
     
         4 . Container ( 1 ) according to  claim 3 , characterized in that the collection chamber ( 8 ) for used liquid (U) and the vessel ( 2 ) for the cleaning liquid (L) are separated by a single panel. 
     
     
         5 . Container ( 1 ) according to  claim 3  or  4 , characterized in that the vessel for the cleaning liquid comprises a reduced area of cross-section forming a passage between the vessel ( 2 ) for the cleaning liquid and the basin ( 3 ), the passage being situated in the vicinity of a side of the container opposite an outlet ( 9 ) of the collection chamber ( 8 ). 
     
     
         6 . Container ( 1 ) according to one of  claims 1  to  5 , characterized in that it comprises a wringing area ( 10 ) featuring at least one scraper ( 11 ), arranged and configured to enable the sponge body to be rubbed against it ( 104 ). 
     
     
         7 . Container ( 1 ) according to  claim 6  when dependent on  claim 3  or  4 , characterized in that the wringing area ( 10 ) connects with the collection chamber ( 8 ) for used liquid (U) and is situated both above it and above the vessel ( 2 ) for the cleaning liquid (L). 
     
     
         8 . Container ( 1 ) according to one f  claims 1  to  7 , characterized in that the at least one opening ( 5 ) is arranged and configured so that an air intake for the vessel ( 2 ) for the cleaning liquid (L) is achieved by adequately tilting the container in order to fill the vessel ( 2 ). 
     
     
         9 . Container ( 1 ) according to one of  claims 1  to  8 , characterized in that it comprises a device ( 20 ) for controlling the height of the at least one opening ( 5 ) in order to adjust the level of cleaning liquid (L) in the basin ( 3 ). 
     
     
         10 . Container ( 1 ) according to one of  claims 1  to  9 , characterized in that it comprises a receptacle ( 30 ) for the cleaning agent, said receptacle ( 30 ), particularly being removable, being placed between the vessel ( 2 ) for the cleaning liquid (L) and the basin ( 3 ). 
     
     
         11 . Container ( 1 ) according to one of  claims 1  to  10 , characterized in that it is arranged and configured to be placed on the floor in an upright position in which the basin ( 3 ) is situated above the vessel ( 2 ) for the cleaning liquid and the at least one opening ( 5 ) is in a high position relative to the vessel ( 2 ) for the cleaning liquid. 
     
     
         12 . Container ( 1 ) according to one of  claims 1  to  11 , characterized in that it comprises a hanging device ( 40 ) in the vicinity of the basin ( 3 ), said hanging device being arranged and configured to enable the container to be suspended. 
     
     
         13 . Container ( 1 ) according to one of  claims 1  to  12 , characterized in that the vessel ( 2 ) for the cleaning liquid (L) is removable. 
     
     
         14 . Container ( 1 ) according to one of  claims 3  to  13 , characterized in that the collection chamber ( 8 ) for used liquid (U) is removable. 
     
     
         15 . Container ( 1 ) according to one of  claims 1  to  8 , characterized in that it forms a single piece. 
     
     
         16 . Assembly comprising a household cleaning container ( 1 ) according to one or more or  claims 1  to  15 , and a mop ( 100 ) arranged and configured to work with said container. 
     
     
         17 . Assembly comprise the container ( 1 ) and the mop ( 100 ) according to  claim 16 , characterized in that the container and the mop each comprise a hanging device ( 40 ) arranged and configured for putting the container and the mop simultaneously into the storage position. 
     
     
         18 . Assembly according to  claim 16  or  17 , characterized in that the head ( 101 ) of the mop ( 100 ) has a profile, which fits with limited play in the interior profile of the basin ( 3 ). 
     
     
         19 . Assembly according to  claim 16  or  17 , characterized in that the mop ( 100 ) is a fringe mop.