Accessory holder and maintenance station system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing surface cleaning devices face challenges in optimizing the positional relationship between main and accessory holders, storage structure rationalization, and effective heat dissipation from circuit boards.
Innovation Solution
A maintenance station system with a main holder and accessory holder featuring snap-fit structures for flexible attachment and a heat dissipation mechanism using airflow to cool components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the accessory holder is designed with multiple storage positions for brush heads, then the adaptability and storage flexibility are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory holder is divided into multiple independent storage positions (first storage position, second storage position, third storage position) along the storage rod. Each position can independently store brush heads in different postures, allowing the holder to accommodate various brush head configurations without requiring a completely different holder design.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage rod is designed to perform multiple functions by providing different storage positions that can hold brush heads in different postures (first storage posture with brush head perpendicular to extension rod, second storage posture with brush head coplanar with extension rod). This single multi-functional structure replaces what would otherwise require multiple specialized holders.
2Ease of operation
If the main holder and accessory holder are connected via snap-fit structures, then the ease of operation and assembly are improved, but the connection strength may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The snap-fit connection structure enables dynamic assembly and disassembly of the accessory holder with the main holder. The connection can be quickly established or released without tools, allowing users to flexibly adjust the configuration based on storage needs while maintaining sufficient connection strength during normal use.
3Volume of moving object
If the storage rod extends in a direction perpendicular to the storage tray, then the space utilization is improved, but the area occupied by the holder increases
Solution Approach 1:
The storage rod extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the storage tray, utilizing the vertical dimension rather than only horizontal space. This allows brush heads to be stored in multiple postures along the vertical axis, effectively increasing storage capacity without significantly expanding the horizontal footprint of the holder on the floor.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances user experience through flexible holder positioning, efficient storage, and effective heat dissipation without additional components, improving space utilization and device performance.
Implementation Method 1
a second snap-fit structure disposed on a side of the accessory holder, and the second snap-fit structure is configured to be in snap-fit connection with the first snap-fit structure, such that the accessory holder is connected to a side of the main holder
Implementation Method 2
a housing including an air inlet and an air vent; and a component to be cooled, which is disposed in an airflow passage between the air inlet of the housing and the air vent
Data Source
AI summary
An accessory holder and a maintenance station system. The accessory holder includes: an accommodating tray configured to accommodate an accessory of a surface cleaning device; and an accommodating rod located on one side of the accommodating tray and configured to accommodate a brush head provided with an extension rod, where the accommodating rod includes a first accommodating position, a second accommodating position, and a third accommodating position, the first accommodating position and the second accommodating position implement a first accommodating posture of the brush head, and the first accommodating position and the third accommodating position implement a second accommodating posture of the brush head.