Mop wringer
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Stakeholder Analysis
In performing a product use study the following stakeholders, their needs, and desires were identified and documented.
| Stakeholder | Needs | Wants |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturers | Low cost, Able to mass produced, Easy to assemble, Environmentally friendly, Easy to store and package | |
| Investors | Low cost, Significant innovation, Aesthetics, Large market | |
| Retailers | Easy to store, Accessory options, Universal interface, Compatibility, Low cost, Utility | |
| Cleaning Supply Companies | Universal interface, compatibility | |
| Commercial Consumers | Low cost, Durability, Light Weight, Quiet, Intuitive operation, Ergonomic design, Easy to stow, Easy to clean | |
| Independent Consumers | Low cost, Aesthetically pleasing, easy to clean, Storability, Portability, Intuitive operation, Light weight, Durability |
Usage
Mechanism
Bill of Materials
Figure 1: Exploded view of complete mop and bucket
Figure 2: Exploded view of wringer sub-assembly
Figure 3: Exploded view of self-wringing mop
| Sub-assembly | Part | Quantity | Description | Material | Manufacturing Process | Weight (g) | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucket | Bucket | 1 | Holds water and cleaning solution, collects water drained from mop | Plastic | Injection Molded | 3,413 | |
| Bucket Handle | 1 | Allows user to pick up bucket (e.g. move up/down stairs, into car) | Aluminum | Extruded, cut, bent | 219 | ||
| Wringer | Upper Wringer Plate | 1 | Translates toward the bottom wringer plate to compress the mop head and squeeze water into bucket | Plastic | Injection Molded | 781 | |
| Bottom Wringer Plate (Wringer Base) | 1 | Provides a rigid surface for the upper wringer plate to compress the mop head against | Plastic | Injection Molded | 1520 | ||
| Linkage Stabilizing Pin | 1 | Creates a uniform starting point for linkages to push off from thereby stabilizing upper wringer plate when being compressed | Aluminum | Extruded, cut | 48 | ||
