Hard Surface Cleaner Pouch Spray Head for Spill-Free Refilling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cleaning devices for hard surfaces are inefficient due to manual refilling of cleaning fluid, limited adjustability, and potential for fluid exposure, which can lead to spills and safety issues.
Innovation Solution
A cleaning device with a housing, flexible pouch, cleaning head, and spray nozzle system that allows for easy fluid refilling, adjustability, and minimizes fluid exposure by containing the spray between the head and surface, using a pump and flexible pouch for ergonomic and efficient cleaning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If manual refilling of cleaning fluid reservoir is used, then device complexity is reduced, but user safety deteriorates due to potential spills and fluid contact
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning fluid reservoir is extracted from the main device body and replaced with a removable flexible pouch that users can refill separately. This extraction eliminates the need for users to open and refill the main reservoir, thereby preventing fluid exposure and spills while maintaining simple device operation.
Solution Approach 2:
A removable flexible pouch acts as an intermediary between the user and the cleaning fluid system. The pouch can be easily removed, filled, and reattached to the device, serving as a safe intermediary that prevents direct fluid handling by the user while still enabling fluid delivery to the cleaning surface.
2Device complexity
If single cleaning task design is used, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability deteriorates due to inability to adjust cleaning head shape/size and device length
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning device is designed with universal adaptability features including adjustable device length through telescoping sections and interchangeable cleaning heads with different shapes and sizes. These features enable a single device to perform multiple cleaning tasks across various surfaces without increasing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities where the length can be adjusted during use and cleaning heads can be swapped depending on the specific cleaning task. This dynamic adaptability allows the device to transition between different configurations to suit various cleaning requirements while maintaining a relatively simple base structure.
3Productivity
If spray nozzle is positioned on cleaning head, then cleaning effectiveness is improved by spraying fluid through opening onto surface, but fluid exposure risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spray function is extracted from the main device body and integrated into the removable flexible pouch system. The pouch contains the fluid reservoir and spray mechanism, allowing the spray nozzle to be positioned on the cleaning head while the bulk of the fluid system remains separate and contained, reducing overall fluid exposure risk.
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
Enhances user safety and efficiency by preventing airborne fluid exposure, improving ergonomics, and allowing for adjustable cleaning configurations, making it easier to clean various surfaces without spills or fluid contact hazards.
Implementation Method 1
a pump. The flexible pouch is removably stored in the housing and includes a cleaning fluid therein. The pouch forms a fluid and air tight connection with an inlet of the pump.
Implementation Method 2
The spray nozzle is in fluid communication with an outlet of the pump. The spray nozzle is positioned on the cleaning head so as to spray the cleaning fluid from the flexible pouch through the first spray opening onto a surface being cleaned.
Data Source
AI summary
A cleaning device is provided that includes a housing, a cleaning head, a flexible pouch, a cleaning element, and a spray nozzle. The housing defines an internal cavity having a power source in selective electrical communication with a pump. The flexible pouch is removably stored in the housing and includes a cleaning fluid therein. The pouch forms a fluid and air tight connection with an inlet of the pump. The cleaning element is connected to the cleaning head and has a first spray opening. The spray nozzle is in fluid communication with an outlet of the pump. The spray nozzle is positioned on the cleaning head so as to spray the cleaning fluid from the flexible pouch through the first opening onto a surface being cleaned.