Floor Cleaning Base Station Washing for Better Cleaning Member Wetting
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing washing methods for floor cleaning devices have low efficiency due to limited wetting of the cleaning member during washing.
Innovation Solution
A washing method and apparatus that control the water supply to both the washing tank of the floor cleaning device base station and the cleaning member of the mobile cleaning portion based on a washing instruction, ensuring sufficient wetting of the cleaning member.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If water is injected only into the washing tank of the floor cleaning device base station, then the washing process is simple, but the wetting of the cleaning member is limited and washing efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The water supply system is segmented into two independent channels: one channel supplies water to the washing tank, and another channel supplies water directly to the cleaning member. This segmentation allows each channel to be controlled independently, enabling simultaneous water supply to both the washing tank and cleaning member, thereby improving wetting efficiency without excessive complexity
Solution Approach 2:
Water is supplied to the cleaning member before or during the washing process in advance. The control unit activates the water supply to the cleaning member prior to or concurrent with the washing operation, ensuring the cleaning member is sufficiently wetted before actual washing begins, which enhances washing efficiency
2Productivity
If water is supplied to both the washing tank and cleaning member simultaneously, then wetting of the cleaning member is sufficient and washing efficiency improves, but the water supply control system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The water supply control unit is designed with multi-functionality, capable of controlling water supply to both the washing tank and the cleaning member through a single integrated control mechanism. This universal control unit simplifies the overall system architecture while achieving the dual water supply function
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically controls water supply to both the washing tank and cleaning member based on washing instructions without requiring manual intervention. The control unit self-regulates the water supply timing and quantity, reducing operational complexity while maintaining efficient washing performance
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
This approach improves the washing efficiency of the cleaning member by ensuring it is sufficiently wetted, allowing dirt to be effectively dissolved and removed, thereby enhancing the overall cleaning performance.
Implementation Method 1
the cleaning member can be sufficiently wetted, which allows the dirt on the cleaning member to be sufficiently dissolved, improving the washing efficiency for the cleaning member
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AI summary
A washing method and apparatus for a floor cleaning device, and a cleaning apparatus are provided. The washing method for the floor cleaning device includes: obtaining a washing instruction; and controlling, based on the washing instruction, water supply to a washing tank of a floor cleaning device base station and to a cleaning member of a mobile cleaning portion. According to the method, the cleaning member is washed through supplying water to the washing tank of the floor cleaning device base station and to the cleaning member of the mobile cleaning portion.