Battery vacuum device, battery vacuum collector and vacuum collector system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing battery vacuum cleaners with rigid collecting containers require frequent assembly and disassembly, leading to operational inefficiencies and increased costs due to the need for specialized containers.
Innovation Solution
A battery vacuum device with a dust separator unit and an assembly device capable of accommodating various flexible collecting containers, such as plastic bags or endless hoses, which can be easily replaced and disposed of, reducing the need for specialized containers and enhancing user flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If rigid collection containers are used, then the structure is stable and durable, but frequent assembly and disassembly are required leading to operational inefficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs disposable flexible collection containers (such as plastic bags) that can be easily filled, sealed, and replaced without disassembly. Once full, the entire container is discarded and replaced with a new one, eliminating the need for frequent cleaning and reassembly operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses flexible thin-film containers (plastic bags or similar materials) instead of rigid containers. These flexible containers can be easily inserted into and removed from the dust collection chamber, requiring minimal manipulation and no complex assembly procedures.
2Ease of manufacture
If specialized rigid collection containers are manufactured, then the containers are durable and reusable, but operating costs increase due to the need for specialized containers
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device is designed with universal compatibility to accept various types of flexible containers including plastic bags, shopping bags, and other commonly available flexible materials. This universality eliminates the need to manufacture specialized rigid containers, reducing both manufacturing complexity and operating costs.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of manufacturing expensive specialized rigid containers, the patent utilizes inexpensive disposable flexible containers that can be obtained from common sources, significantly reducing operating costs while eliminating the need for complex container manufacturing processes.
3Adaptability or versatility
If rigid collection containers are used, then the containers provide structural stability, but user flexibility is reduced due to the need for frequent maintenance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs disposable flexible containers that eliminate maintenance activities such as cleaning, drying, and reassembly. Users simply replace full containers with empty ones, providing maximum flexibility and eliminating the operational constraints imposed by rigid container maintenance requirements.
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 use of flexible collecting containers allows for high user convenience, reduced operating costs, and improved operational efficiency by eliminating the need for frequent assembly and disassembly of rigid containers.
Implementation Method 1
a dust separator unit (10) provided for separating coarse suction material from a gas stream sucked in by the fan, wherein the dust separator unit (10) has a cyclone (28)
Implementation Method 2
the separated suction material sinks downward into the collecting container (14, 16)
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AI summary
The invention relates to a battery-powered vacuum cleaner device (38) with a dust separator unit (10) and a mounting device (12) for holding at least one collecting container (14, 16) for suction material, in particular coarse suction material, separated in the dust separator unit (10) on the dust separator unit (10). According to the invention, the mounting device (12) is designed to hold a plurality of different flexible collecting containers (14, 16).