All in the head surface cleaning apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
All-in-the-head surface cleaning apparatuses have not been widely accepted due to limitations in design, such as increased height restricting under-furniture cleaning and limited filtration capabilities, and existing solutions either compromise on filtration or usability.
Innovation Solution
An all-in-the-head surface cleaning apparatus with a removable portable cleaning unit that includes a suction motor and air treatment members, allowing for both floor and above-floor cleaning modes while maintaining filtration standards, and featuring a design that reduces the height of the surface cleaning head to facilitate under-furniture cleaning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the surface cleaning head is designed as an all-in-the-head configuration with suction motor and air treatment members positioned in the head, then the design integrates all operating components in one unit, but the height of the head increases which limits the ability to clean under furniture
Solution Approach 1:
The air treatment members are divided into two groups: first air treatment members positioned in the surface cleaning head and second air treatment members positioned in the upper portion. This segmentation allows the head to remain compact for under-furniture cleaning while the upper portion houses additional filtration components for complete air treatment.
2Weight of moving object
If all operating components are placed in the surface cleaning head, then the head becomes heavier and larger, but reducing the weight and size improves maneuverability and under-furniture cleaning capability
Solution Approach 1:
The operating components are segmented between the surface cleaning head and the upper portion. The head contains essential components (suction motor, first air treatment members) while the upper portion contains additional air treatment members, creating a distributed system that balances compactness with complete functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The air treatment system is extended vertically along the suction path from the head upward to the upper portion. This dimensional extension allows additional filtration capacity without increasing the horizontal footprint or overall height of the cleaning head, enabling under-furniture cleaning while maintaining comprehensive air treatment.
3Length of stationary object
If a filter is used to treat air in an all-in-the-head design, then the design is not wedge-shaped and can have better height, but the filtration ability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The air treatment function is segmented across multiple components (first and second air treatment members) distributed between the head and upper portion. This multi-stage approach provides comprehensive filtration capability comparable to upright cyclonic vacuums while maintaining a compact head height for under-furniture cleaning.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enhances the usability of the all-in-the-head surface cleaning apparatus by enabling effective under-furniture cleaning and above-floor cleaning with reduced complexity and weight, while maintaining filtration efficiency comparable to upright cyclonic vacuum cleaners.
Implementation Method 1
a suction motor to draw in air having entrained particulate matter through a filter to thereby treat the air
Implementation Method 2
draw in air having entrained particulate matter through a filter to thereby treat the air
Data Source
AI summary
An all in the head surface cleaning apparatus may include a surface cleaning head and a portable cleaning unit comprising an air treatment member and a suction motor that is removably mounted to the surface cleaning head. An upper portion may be moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a storage position and a floor cleaning position, the upper portion comprising a drive handle.