Cleaning apparatus

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current cleaning apparatuses require separate devices for storing and spraying different detergents for cleaning wool or silk clothes, which complicates the process and lacks an effective method for removing local stains.

Innovation Solution

A cleaning apparatus with a first cleaner for spraying a first detergent and a second cleaner equipped with a vibration unit for discharging and applying a second detergent to stained areas, allowing for the storage and application of two detergents in a single device, with the vibration unit enhancing stain removal by applying physical impacts.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If two separate detergent-spraying devices are used for different cleaning types, then each detergent can be properly applied, but the device complexity increases and user convenience decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecapability to handle different cleaning typesVSAvoidnumber of detergent-spraying devices

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines two separate detergent-spraying devices into a single integrated cleaning apparatus. The first cleaner container stores and sprays detergent for light contaminant removal, while the second cleaner container stores and discharges detergent for stain elimination. This merging allows both cleaning functions to be performed by one device, reducing complexity and improving user convenience.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The cleaning apparatus is designed with multi-functionality to perform both light contaminant removal and stain elimination using two different detergents. The system includes a first cleaner for general cleaning and a second cleaner with vibration unit for targeted stain treatment, making the single device universal for multiple cleaning needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If a single apparatus stores and sprays two kinds of detergent, then user convenience improves, but the device structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconvenience of using single apparatusVSAvoidstructure of single apparatus with dual detergent storage

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The apparatus segments the detergent storage and application system into two independent cleaner containers. Each container is dedicated to storing and applying a specific detergent type, preventing contamination and allowing independent operation. This segmentation simplifies the overall structure compared to a fully integrated single-chamber system while maintaining ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges two separate cleaning devices into one integrated apparatus with dual detergent storage compartments. The first cleaner and second cleaner are combined in a single housing with coordinated control, providing user convenience while managing structural complexity through unified design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Reliability

If vibration unit is added to discharge second detergent, then stain elimination capability improves, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestain elimination capabilityVSAvoidenergy for vibration unit operation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The vibration unit operates periodically or intermittently during the stain elimination process rather than continuously. The vibration is activated when the second detergent is applied to stained areas and can be controlled to operate only when needed, reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining effective stain removal capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses mechanical vibration from the vibration unit to enhance the discharge of second detergent onto stained areas. The vibration applies physical impacts that improve detergent penetration and stain elimination effectiveness. The energy consumption is justified by the significant improvement in reliability for difficult stain removal.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #18Mechanical vibration

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 apparatus provides convenience by storing and applying two detergents in one device and effectively removes local stains through the use of physical impacts from the vibration unit, improving stain elimination capabilities.

Implementation Method 1

a vibration unit for vibrating the second cleaner when the second cleaner discharges the second detergent, thereby discharging the detergent to a stained portion, which requires local washing, while applying physical pressure thereto

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectVibration: Vibration

Data Source

PatentUS11458492B2Cleaning apparatus

Publication Date: 2022.10.04 LG ELECTRONICS INC

AI summary

The present invention relates to a cleaning apparatus. The cleaning apparatus according to the present invention includes a first cleaner for spraying a first detergent through a first nozzle, a second cleaner for discharging a second detergent to an outside of a second nozzle, and a vibration unit for vibrating the second cleaner when the second cleaner discharges the second detergent.