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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cleaner stations face issues with insect infestation, sterilization gas leakage, and water penetration, which compromise user safety and cleanliness.
Innovation Solution
A cleaner station equipped with a spray module that sprays sterilization gas or particulates into the dust collecting part to kill insects, a guide sealer to prevent gas leakage, and a design that ensures proper alignment and insertion of the dust collecting body to minimize leaks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If a dust collecting part with large capacity is used to store dust for a long period, then the frequency of emptying is reduced, but insects and bacteria can easily grow in the moderate temperature and appropriate humidity environment
Solution Approach 1:
A sterilization gas generator is installed in the dust collecting part to proactively generate sterilization gas that kills insects and bacteria before they can proliferate. This preliminary sterilization action prevents the harmful effects of long-term dust storage while maintaining the large capacity benefit.
Solution Approach 2:
The sterilization gas generator produces sterilization gas (such as ozone or other oxidizing gases) that accelerates the oxidation process to kill organic matter including insects and bacteria. This strong oxidizing action effectively eliminates the harmful factors that would otherwise grow in the dust collecting part.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a spray module is installed to spray sterilization gas into the dust collecting part, then insects can be killed, but water may penetrate into the spray module during cleaning of the dust collecting body
Solution Approach 1:
The dust collecting part is divided into separable components: a dust collecting body and a housing. The spray module is installed in the housing rather than the dust collecting body, creating a water-resistant separation. This allows the dust collecting body to be removed for cleaning without exposing the spray module to water.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing acts as an intermediary structure that protects the spray module from water penetration. The housing provides a sealed environment that prevents water from reaching the spray module during cleaning operations, while still allowing the spray module to function effectively when the dust collecting body is installed.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the spray module is installed inside the dust collecting body, then sterilization gas can be sprayed effectively, but the spray module cannot be separated for cleaning and water may penetrate into it
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into three main parts: the dust collecting body (removable for cleaning), the housing (containing the spray module), and the spray module itself. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining ease of cleaning and water resistance.
Solution Approach 2:
The spray module is positioned in a different spatial dimension (the housing) rather than inside the dust collecting body. This dimensional separation allows the spray module to remain effective for sterilization while being protected from water and accessible for maintenance.
4Ease of operation
If the dust collecting body is made separable for easy cleaning, then maintenance is simplified, but sealability may be compromised allowing dust to scatter and insects to escape
Solution Approach 1:
A flexible sealing ring is used at the interface between the dust collecting body and the housing. This flexible seal maintains effective sealability while allowing the dust collecting body to be easily separated and reattached for cleaning operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The sealing system is designed to be dynamic rather than rigid, allowing the dust collecting body to be easily inserted and removed while maintaining seal integrity during operation. The flexible seal adapts to ensure proper sealing without requiring complex locking mechanisms.
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
Effectively kills insects, prevents gas leakage, and maintains cleanliness by ensuring the sterilization gas is contained within the dust collecting part, enhancing user safety and reducing maintenance frequency.
Implementation Method 1
spray at least any one of a sterilization gas and particulates into the dust collecting part to kill insects existing in the dust collecting part
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a cleaner station including a suction flow path having an inlet end configured to communicate with a dust bin of a cleaner, a dust collecting part connected to an outlet end of the suction flow path and configured to capture dust in the dust bin of the cleaner, and a spray module disposed at one side of the dust collecting part and configured to spray at least any one of the sterilization gas and particulates into the dust collecting part to kill insects existing in the dust collecting part, in which the spray module sprays the sterilization gas, which contains ozone or ion particles, into the dust collecting part, to kill insects existing in the dust collecting part.