Bristle-Based Fluid Applicator for Reduced Cleaning Solution Usage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cleaning appliances often require excessive amounts of cleaning solution, leading to prolonged drying times and surface unusability, which is inefficient for surfaces that need less cleaning solution.
Innovation Solution
An attachment tool with a housing, fluid delivery and recovery circuits, and bristle clusters that distribute and recover cleaning solution efficiently, minimizing usage and drying time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If large amounts of cleaning solution are deposited directly on the surface, then deep cleaning is achieved, but the surface becomes damp and unusable for significant periods
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning solution is segmented into multiple fine streams through multiple apertures in the fluid delivery nozzle, rather than applying a single large amount. This segmentation allows for controlled distribution of smaller quantities across the surface, achieving effective cleaning while reducing excessive dampness and drying time.
2Quantity of substance
If large amounts of cleaning solution are used, then thorough cleaning is achieved, but the surface requires greater wait time to dry
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes the parameters of cleaning solution application by controlling the flow rate, aperture size, and distribution pattern. This allows optimization of the cleaning solution quantity to achieve thorough cleaning while minimizing the amount that causes prolonged drying times.
3Area of stationary object
If cleaning solution is distributed without control, then coverage is achieved, but excessive solution is used
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates feedback through the fluid delivery control mechanism that monitors and adjusts the cleaning solution flow rate based on the cleaning head's movement and the surface being cleaned. This feedback control ensures adequate coverage while preventing excessive solution application and waste.
Solution Approach 2:
The fluid delivery system is designed to be dynamic, adjusting the cleaning solution distribution in real-time based on operational conditions. The controllable flow rate and aperture configuration allow the system to adapt to different cleaning scenarios, achieving proper coverage without excessive solution usage.
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 tool allows for controlled distribution of cleaning solution through bristle clusters, facilitating quick drying and reduced solution usage on various surfaces.
Implementation Method 1
A fluid recovery circuit includes the suction nozzle associated with the housing for removing soiled cleaning solution from the surface
Implementation Method 2
The bristle block supports a bristle cluster and defines a fluid delivery aperture that receives the cleaning solution from the fluid delivery circuit and distributes the cleaning solution through the bristle cluster onto the surface to be cleaned
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AI summary
An attachment tool (10, 210) for a cleaning appliance (12) includes a housing (14, 214) having a surface defining a suction nozzle (18, 218). A fluid delivery circuit (20, 220) is associated with the housing (14, 214) for distributing a cleaning solution (22) to a surface (24) to be cleaned. A fluid recovery circuit (26, 226) includes the suction nozzle (18, 218) associated with the housing (14, 214) for removing soiled cleaning solution (22) from the surface. A bristle block (28, 228) is coupled to the housing (14, 214) and in fluid communication with the fluid delivery circuit (20, 220). The bristle block (28, 228) supports a bristle cluster (30, 230) and defines a fluid delivery aperture (32, 232) that receives the cleaning solution (22) from the fluid delivery circuit (20, 220) and distributes the cleaning solution (22) through the bristle cluster (30, 230) onto the surface (24) to be cleaned.