Cleaner Holder with Integrated Accessory Storage and Stability Support

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing cleaner holders do not provide a convenient method for storing accessories such as nozzles and water cleaning modules, leading to potential loss and increased storage space requirements, while also lacking stability in supporting the cleaner due to uneven weight distribution.

Innovation Solution

A cleaner holder design that includes a base, stand, support body, and cleaning module support, allowing for detachable storage of accessories, stable support of the cleaner, and independent charging of batteries, with features like mop storage and water discharge holes to manage water effectively.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the holder only serves to seat the cleaner, then the holder structure is simple, but accessories cannot be stored and may get lost

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccessory storage capabilityVSAvoidholder structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The holder is designed to perform multiple functions: it not only seats the cleaner body but also stores various accessories (nozzles, brushes, extensions) and charges the battery simultaneously. The support body includes multiple charging pins and storage spaces, transforming a single-function device into a multi-functional station that consolidates cleaning equipment maintenance and storage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If accessories are stored separately, then the holder structure remains simple, but storage space is required and accessories may be lost

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccessory retentionVSAvoidholder structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The holder merges the functions of cleaner support, accessory storage, and battery charging into a single integrated structure. Accessories are stored in designated spaces within the support body, and charging pins are embedded in the same structure, eliminating the need for separate storage containers and reducing the risk of losing components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Stability of the object's composition

If the cleaner is supported without considering weight distribution, then the holder design is simple, but the cleaner stability is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecleaner holder stabilityVSAvoidholder structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The support body extends forward from the stand to create a protruding structure that supports the cleaner body in front of the extension tube. This dimensional extension allows the holder to support multiple components (cleaner body, extension tube, accessories) at different positions, improving stability by distributing weight across a larger base area and lowering the center of gravity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

4Stability of the object's composition

If the cleaning module support is not integrated, then the holder structure is simpler, but the center of gravity cannot be lowered for better stability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecenter of gravity positionVSAvoidholder structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The cleaning module support is nested within the support body structure, positioned to support the cleaning module below the extension tube. This nested arrangement allows the holder to support multiple components at different heights, with heavier components positioned lower to lower the overall center of gravity and improve stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS11992171B2Cleaner holder and cleaner unit
Publication Date: 2024.05.28 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

A cleaner holder includes a base, a stand coupled to the base and extending upward from the base, a support body coupled to an upper portion of the stand and configured to support a cleaner, and a cleaning module support coupled to the stand and configured to support a cleaning module of the cleaner. The cleaning module may be detachably coupled to an extension tube of the cleaner.