Gutter Cleaner With Angled Segmented Cleaning Tools
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gutter cleaners have limited usability and application, as they are not designed to effectively handle various types of debris and require cumbersome adjustments for different cleaning tasks.
Innovation Solution
A gutter cleaning apparatus with multiple cleaning portions and adjustable features, including angled tools and a locking mechanism, allows for improved usability by enabling easy rotation of cleaning tools and selective liquid application, enhancing the ability to remove different types of debris without changing the apparatus's inclination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single cleaning portion is used, then the device structure is simple, but the field of application and usability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning apparatus is divided into multiple independent cleaning portions (first cleaning portion with first arm portion and first cleaning tool, second cleaning portion with second arm portion and second cleaning tool), each capable of performing different cleaning functions. This segmentation allows the device to handle various types of debris while maintaining a manageable structure through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus is designed with multiple cleaning portions that can perform different cleaning functions (e.g., brush for small particles, fork/rake for larger debris). This multi-functionality extends the field of application without requiring multiple separate devices, achieving versatility while keeping the overall structure integrated and manageable.
2Ease of operation
If cleaning tools are arranged at opposite sides, then usability is improved, but the device becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The first and second cleaning portions are arranged asymmetrically at opposite sides of the main body, with each cleaning tool positioned at optimized angles relative to its arm portion. This asymmetric arrangement improves usability by allowing simultaneous access to different areas of the gutter while the overall symmetric placement of arm portions maintains structural balance and simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning tools are arranged in three-dimensional space with specific angular relationships (inclination angles between 90° and 180°) rather than simple linear extension. This spatial arrangement optimizes usability for different cleaning scenarios while the angular configuration itself provides structural stability, managing complexity through geometric optimization.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the apparatus inclination is fixed, then the structure is simpler, but the ability to handle various cleaning tasks is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus incorporates adjustable arm portions that can change their inclination angles relative to the main body, transforming the fixed-structure design into a dynamic one. This allows the cleaning tools to be positioned at optimal angles for different cleaning tasks while maintaining a relatively simple hinge-based adjustment mechanism rather than complex mechanical systems.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple cleaning tools are included, then the field of application is extended, but the device becomes more cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The multiple cleaning tools are segmented into separate first and second cleaning portions, each with its own arm portion and cleaning tool. This segmentation distributes the weight and functionality across independent modules, making the overall device less cumbersome while extending the field of application to handle both small particles and larger debris effectively.
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AI summary
The invention relates to an apparatus for cleaning gutters com- prising comprising a main body (2) with a handling portion (2.3) and two arm portions (2a, 2b) protruding from said handling portion (2.3), wherein at each arm portion (2a, 2b) at least one cleaning portion (2.1, 2.2) with at least one cleaning tool (3, 4, 5) is provided, wherein a first cleaning portion (2.1) is provided at a first arm portion (2a) in an angled manner, wherein a second cleaning portion (2b) is provided at a second arm portion (2b), and wherein: longitudinal axes (LA_CP2, LA_AP2) of the second cleaning portion (2.2) and the second arm portion (2b) coincide or are arranged in parallel to each other; or, alternatively, longitudinal axes (LA_CP2, LA_AP2) of the second cleaning portion (2.2) and the second arm portion (2b) are arranged in an angled manner, longitudinal axes (LA_CP1, LA_AP1) of the first cleaning portion (2.1) and the first arm portion (2a) are arranged in a first plane and the longitudinal axes (LA_CP2, LA_AP2) of the second cleaning portion (2.2) and the second arm portion (2b) are arranged in a second plane different to the first plane.