Cleaner Holder Base Structure for Stable Charging Support

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing cleaner holders are unable to simultaneously charge and stably hold cleaners with a center on the upper side, as they require charging terminals on the upper side, which is not accommodated by the conventional design.

Innovation Solution

A cleaner holder with a charging stand body, support, and base that includes multiple support structures and a design with a center of gravity close to the floor, featuring a fastening unit and friction parts to securely hold and charge the cleaner, regardless of its center positioning.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a conventional holder design with support pieces on the lower side is used, then cleaners with a center on the lower side can be held, but cleaners with a center on the upper side cannot be held or charged

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompatibility with different cleaner typesVSAvoidholding stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The holder base is designed with a multi-component structure including an inner base, upper cover with upper support pieces, and lower cover with lower support pieces. This universal design allows the holder to accommodate and charge both cleaners with centers on the lower side and cleaners with centers on the upper side, eliminating the limitation of conventional single-configuration holders

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If the holder supports cleaners with upper-side centers, then charging capability is improved, but structural complexity increases due to multiple support structures

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging capability for various cleaner configurationsVSAvoidnumber of base components
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The base is segmented into three main components: an inner base, an upper cover, and a lower cover. Each component has specific functions - the inner base provides structural support, the upper cover contains upper support pieces and charging terminals for upper-center cleaners, and the lower cover contains lower support pieces for lower-center cleaners. This segmentation allows the complex multi-functional holder to be manufactured and assembled from simpler individual parts

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The inner base is nested within the upper cover and lower cover assembly. The inner base fits into the cavity formed by the covers, creating a compact integrated structure. This nesting arrangement reduces overall complexity by having components fit within each other rather than requiring separate mounting structures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

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 cleaner holder provides stable support and charging for cleaners with a center on either side, minimizing damage and improving stability by distributing the weight and using multiple support structures and friction elements.

Implementation Method 1

an elastic member by which the boss is selectively inserted/withdrawn into/from an inside of the support is connected to the boss

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

An inner peripheral surface of the second neck is in surface contact with at least a portion of an outer peripheral surface of the support

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Implementation Method 3

an outer peripheral surface of the upper coupling member is at least partially in contact with an inner peripheral surface of the insertion groove

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentEP3456235B1Cleaner holder
Publication Date: 2022.09.21 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

A cleaner holder includes: a charging stand body having at least one charging port for charging a battery of a cleaner; a support connected to the charging stand body; and a base supported on a floor and connected to the support, wherein the base includes: an inner base surrounding at least a portion of the support; an upper cover coupled to the inner base on an upper side of the inner base and configured to support an outer peripheral surface of the support; and a lower cover coupled to the inner base on a lower side of the inner base and configured to support an inner peripheral surface of the support.