Charging station for a surface cleaning apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing surface cleaning apparatus with single battery packs require prolonged downtime for charging, as all batteries must be charged sequentially, which limits their availability for use.
Innovation Solution
A charging station designed to concurrently charge two or more energy storage packs, each powering different components of the surface cleaning apparatus, allowing for simultaneous charging of the suction motor and brush motor or other components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If all batteries are provided in a single battery pack, then the device structure is simplified, but the charging time is prolonged because all batteries must be charged sequentially
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the single battery pack into multiple separate battery packs, with each pack positioned at different locations within the surface cleaning apparatus. This segmentation allows each battery pack to be charged independently and simultaneously through separate charging output members, thereby reducing total charging time while maintaining structural organization through modular design
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple energy storage packs are used to power different components, then the operational flexibility is improved, but the charging complexity increases because multiple packs must be managed
Solution Approach 1:
The charging station is designed with multiple charging output members that can simultaneously charge multiple battery packs using a universal charging interface and control system. This multi-functional approach allows the single charging station to handle multiple battery packs efficiently, reducing charging complexity despite the increased number of packs, while maintaining operational flexibility for different cleaning scenarios
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 design reduces downtime between uses by enabling rapid charging of the surface cleaning apparatus, allowing for more efficient and flexible operation with separated components.
Implementation Method 1
a first charging output member wherein, when the surface cleaning apparatus is docked at the charging station, the first charging output member is electrically chargeably connected with a first rechargeable energy storage member provided on the surface cleaning apparatus
Implementation Method 2
a second charging output member wherein, when the surface cleaning apparatus is docked at the charging station, the second charging output member is electrically chargeably connected with a second rechargeable energy storage member provided on the surface cleaning apparatus
Data Source
AI summary
A surface cleaning apparatus having dual energy storage packs and a charging station having a charging unit for each energy storage pack.