Cleaner Station Heat Drying System to Reduce Microbial Growth and Odor
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cleaners face issues with frequent dust bin emptying, dust scattering, residual dust affecting suction force, and the growth of insects and microorganisms in the dust collecting part, leading to hygiene and odor problems.
Innovation Solution
A cleaner system with a dust bin that automatically dries the dust collecting part using a heat supply system, where a heater is integrated into the suction part to heat air introduced into the dust bin, and a method of controlling the system to open a dust passage hole, operate a dust collecting motor, and dry the dust collecting part to prevent microbial growth and odors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the dust bin capacity is increased to reduce emptying frequency, then the productivity is improved, but the device complexity increases due to larger housing requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The dust collection system is divided into two separate containers: a first container for storing collected dust and a second container for storing cleaning fluid. This segmentation allows each container to be optimized independently for its specific function, maintaining manageable sizes while achieving effective dust collection and cleaning operations.
2Reliability
If the dust bin is emptied frequently to maintain suction force, then the reliability is improved, but the loss of time increases due to repeated user intervention
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs a spray nozzle that automatically sprays cleaning fluid onto the dust collection area during operation. This self-service mechanism continuously cleans the dust collection surface, preventing dust buildup that would reduce suction force, thereby maintaining reliable performance without requiring frequent manual emptying by the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The spray nozzle operates continuously or periodically during cleaner operation to maintain the dust collection surface. This continuous cleaning action ensures that dust does not accumulate to levels that would compromise suction force, providing uninterrupted effective cleaning performance.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the dust bin is emptied frequently to prevent dust scattering, then the object-affected harmful factors are reduced, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to repeated user intervention
Solution Approach 1:
The spray nozzle automatically sprays cleaning fluid onto the dust collection area during operation, creating a damp environment that prevents dust from becoming airborne. This self-service mechanism eliminates dust scattering without requiring the user to frequently stop and empty the dust bin, thereby maintaining ease of operation.
4Ease of operation
If the dust bin is not emptied frequently to improve ease of operation, then the ease of operation is improved, but the object-generated harmful factors increase due to residual dust causing odors and microbial growth
Solution Approach 1:
The spray nozzle continuously or periodically sprays cleaning fluid onto the dust collection surface, keeping it damp and preventing residual dust from accumulating to levels that would cause odors or support microbial growth. This allows the dust bin to be used for extended periods without emptying while maintaining hygiene.
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning fluid sprayed by the nozzle contains substances that accelerate the breakdown of organic matter in residual dust through oxidation. This chemical action prevents the formation of odorous compounds and inhibits microbial growth, allowing infrequent emptying without generating harmful factors.
5Productivity
If a flow rate adjustment device is used to increase dust collecting force, then the productivity is improved, but the use of energy increases due to additional air supply
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses a spray nozzle that utilizes pneumatic principles to atomize and distribute cleaning fluid onto the dust collection area. This pneumatic mechanism enhances dust collection effectiveness through the kinetic energy of the spray without requiring additional high-power motors or fans, thereby improving productivity with minimal additional energy consumption.
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 system eliminates the need for frequent dust bin emptying, maintains a clean and hygienic state by drying the dust collecting part, prevents the growth of insects and microorganisms, and reduces offensive odors.
Implementation Method 1
a heat supply part configured to supply heat to the suction part
Implementation Method 2
a dust collecting motor disposed below the dust collecting part and configured to generate a suction force so that the dust is introduced into the dust collecting part
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a cleaner system and a method of controlling the same, the cleaner system including a cleaner including a dust bin, and a suction part configured to guide outside air containing dust into the dust bin, a cleaner station including a housing in which a coupling part onto which the cleaner is seated and coupled is disposed, a dust collecting part configured to capture dust in the dust bin, a flow path part configured to connect the dust collecting part and a dust passage hole formed in the coupling part, a dust collecting motor configured to generate a suction force so that the dust is introduced into the dust collecting part through the flow path part, and a discharge part configured to guide air, which is discharged from the dust collecting motor, to the outside of the housing, and a heat supply part configured to supply heat to the suction part, thereby maintaining a clean, hygienic state of an interior of the dust collecting part.