摘要 |
<p>Disclosed is a self-wringing flat mop (40). The mop includes a shaft (41) having an operator end (47) and a cleaning end (43), a plate (42) disposed at a cleaning end of the shaft and being pivotally connected thereto, and a wringing mechanism (48). A liquid absorbent member (58) is disposed on the plate (42). The wringing mechanism (48) includes a wringing handle that is disposed on a shaft (41) and that is axially moveable with respect thereto, and a wringer (50) connected to the wringing handle (49). When wringing the mop, the wringing handle (49) is moved relative to the axis of the shaft (41) to thereby move the wringer (50) into a position wherein the wringer (50) exerts a force on the plate (42) compressing the liquid absorbent member (58) between the plate (42) and the wringer (50). The mop includes a retainer (66) connected to the shaft for releasably retaining the plate (42) in the wringing position.</p> |