Cleaning apparatus for cleaner robot
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cleaner robots with cotton rags and water tanks face issues of manual cleaning frequency, uncontrolled water dripping, and reduced practicality due to non-automatic cleaning functions, leading to secondary pollution and inefficiency.
Innovation Solution
A cleaning apparatus for cleaner robots featuring a detachable water spraying device, a rotating sweeping roller with a water squeezing mechanism, and a sewage recovery system, which includes a sewage sink and tank, allowing for automatic cleaning and sewage collection, reducing manual intervention and improving cleaning efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a cotton rag with water tank is used for cleaning, then the cleaning function is achieved, but the rag gets dirty quickly and requires frequent manual cleaning
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements an automatic cleaning system where the cleaner robot cleans itself. A water spray device sprays water onto the rag, and a squeezing mechanism squeezes the rag to recover sewage, enabling the robot to automatically clean and reuse the rag without manual intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent recovers sewage by squeezing the rag and collecting it in a sewage tank. The water spray device sprays clean water onto the rag to remove dirt, and the squeezing mechanism extracts the sewage, which is then stored and can be disposed of or reused, extending the rag's service life.
2Reliability
If water is continuously dripped onto the rag, then the rag maintains cleaning capability, but uncontrolled water dripping damages or contaminates the floor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a control system that monitors the cleaning process and regulates water dispensing. The water spray device is controlled to spray water only when needed for automatic cleaning, and the squeezing mechanism operates in coordination to prevent uncontrolled water dripping onto the floor.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from static water dripping to dynamic controlled spraying. The water spray device can be activated and deactivated based on operational needs, and the squeezing mechanism dynamically adjusts to maintain proper moisture levels without excessive water accumulation.
3Reliability
If the rag is removed and washed frequently by the user, then cleaning effectiveness is maintained, but the practicality of smart cleaner robot is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements an automatic cleaning system where the robot cleans its own rag without user intervention. The water spray device and squeezing mechanism work together to automatically clean and reuse the rag, maintaining cleaning effectiveness while preserving the smart robot's autonomy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent integrates multiple functions into a single system: the water spray device serves both for floor cleaning and rag cleaning, while the squeezing mechanism both cleans the rag and recovers sewage. This multi-functionality maintains cleaning effectiveness without requiring separate manual cleaning operations.
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 enables continuous and effective cleaning with automatic sewage recovery, extending the service life of the cleaning apparatus and significantly reducing user time spent on manual cleaning, while preventing secondary pollution.
Implementation Method 1
a water spraying device and a sweeping roller, the water spraying device is disposed in the accommodation cavity, and the water spraying device is detachably connected with the accommodation cavity. The water spraying device includes a water spraying pipe, and the water spraying pipe faces towards the sweeping roller
Implementation Method 2
A water squeezing rod is arranged between the sweeping roller and the accommodation cavity. The water squeezing rod is detachably connected with the accommodation cavity, and the water squeezing rod abuts against the sweeping roller
Data Source
AI summary
A cleaning apparatus for a cleaner robot is provided and includes a main body. An accommodation cavity is formed inside the main body. The cleaning apparatus further includes a water spraying device and a sweeping roller, the water spraying device is disposed in the accommodation cavity and detachably connected with the accommodation cavity, and the sweeping roller is disposed in the accommodation cavity and detachably connected with the accommodation cavity. A water squeezing rod is arranged between the sweeping roller and the accommodation cavity. The main body is further disposed with a sewage recovery device detachably connected therewith. The sewage recovery device includes a sewage sink disposed at an inner side of the sweeping roller, and the sewage sink abuts against the inner side. The main body is further disposed with a driving device for driving the sweeping roller to rotate.


