Mop

Abstract

A mop includes a pipe, a case, a locating base, and a cleaning member. The case is inserted onto the pipe. The case contains a chamber and a handle extending from the top of the case. The locating base is connected to a lower end of the pipe with a fastener. Both sides of the locating base are pivotally connected with wings to secure the cleaning member. The mop allows easy wringing water from the cleaning member when in use and efficient storage of the cleaning member when not used while permitting easy replacement of the cleaning member.

1 . A mop, comprising:
 a pipe, in oval shape, provided with a latch and a first locking hole at a lower end of the pipe;   a case inserted onto the pipe containing a chamber, two protruded portions opposite to each other respectively extending from two bottom sides of the case, a pair of sliding channels being disposed on an inner wall of the case, and a handle extending from the top of the case;   a locating case inserted to the lower end of the pipe, disposed with a second locking hole in relation to the first locking hole of the pipe and inserted with a fastener, two wings being pivotally connected to two sides of the locating case, the wings being provided with ribs; and   a cleaning member mounted to the wings of the locating base.   
   
   
       2 . The mop as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein a plurality of rolling members are disposed in the sliding channels on the inner wall of the case. 
   
   
       3 . The mop as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the rolling members are balls. 
   
   
       4 . The mop as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the rolling members are rollers. 
   
   
       5 . The mop as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the rolling members are rolling pillars. 
   
   
       6 . The mop as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the ribs on the wings are disposed with rolling members. 
   
   
       7 . The mop as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein the rolling members are balls. 
   
   
       8 . The mop as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein the rolling members are rollers. 
   
   
       9 . The mop as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the fastener is a screw. 
   
   
       10 . The mop as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the cleaning member is a piece of sponge.