FLAT MOP FOR USE WITH WIPERS FOR CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTS

摘要

A flat mop (10) is used with a disposable wiper (w). The mop (IQ) includes a base member (16) having an upper surface (48) and a lower surface (56). The base member (16) has a projecting securing elements disposed on opposing sides of the upper surface. At least one resilient clip (60) is associated with securing element. A pivot joint (14) has a first receiving portion (32) for mounting to the base member to define a first pivot axis. The pivot joint (14) has a second receiving portion distinct from the first receiving portion (36) and includes an engagement member received in the second receiving portion (36) to defining a second pivot axis spaced from and perpendicular to the first pivot axis. The engagement member (24) includes a coupling portion to mount to a handle. The pivot joint (14) is mounted to the base member for pivoting the base member relative to the pivot joint about two axes. The associated wiper (w) is secured to the base member (16), positioned on the lower surface of the base member (16), wrapped around the base member (16) and over the securing elements. The clips (60) are positioned over the associated wiper (w), on a respective one of the securing elements to secure the wiper (w) to the base member (16).