Patent ID: 6671923
Filing Date: 2004-01-06
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
A mop wringer comprising:a) a pair of frame members defining a space therebetween and including means for attaching to a receptacle, the frame members each including a lower leg member; b) a stationary squeeze plate and a movable squeeze plate located in the space between the frame members and between which the mop may be placed for wringing, the movable squeeze plate having a lower portion pivoting about a middle axle extending between the frame members; c) a foot pedal pivotally connected to the lower leg members about a lower axle; d) an upper axle extending through and between the frame members; e) an outside disk mounted about the upper axle on an outer side on each of the frame members, each outside disk connected to an upper portion of the movable squeeze plate by at least one connecting arm; f) first and second vertical connecting arms interconnecting the foot pedal to the outside disks; g) a spring connected between the disks and the adjacent frame member; h) whereby, when the user depresses the foot pedal the movable squeeze plate is pivoted toward the stationary squeeze plate and when the user removes their foot from the foot pedal the movable squeeze plate is biased to a rest position by the spring.