Cleaning base and cleaning system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing robot vacuum cleaners with integrated mopping functions require a large clear water tank for cleaning, leading to a bulky structural size and reduced automation and convenience in water supply.
Innovation Solution
A compact cleaning base with a water inlet pipeline connected to a water source, eliminating the need for a large water storage structure, and incorporating a self-feeding pump and detergent canister for automated water and detergent supply, along with a pressure relief tank for controlled water flow and mixing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a clear water tank is provided in the station for cleaning the mop, then the cleaning function is achieved, but the structural size of the station becomes large
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the water storage function from the station by removing the clear water tank, and instead connects the cleaning device directly to the household water supply system through a water inlet pipeline. This eliminates the need for large on-site water storage while maintaining the cleaning capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The station is designed to utilize the existing household water supply infrastructure, making the cleaning system compatible with the building's existing water network. This multi-functional approach allows the station to access water without requiring its own dedicated storage, reducing overall system volume.
2Quantity of substance
If a large clear water tank is used for water storage, then water supply is ensured, but manual water supply operation is required and automation is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic water supply by connecting directly to the household water network, eliminating the need for manual refilling of water tanks. The cleaning device automatically receives water from the connected pipeline system, achieving self-service operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The water inlet pipeline is pre-connected to the household water supply system during installation, establishing advance water access. This preliminary connection ensures that water is already available when needed, eliminating manual intervention for water supply.
3Ease of operation
If a water inlet pipeline connected to water source is used, then automation and convenience are increased, but additional pipeline infrastructure is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the station's water supply system with the existing household water network, combining two separate systems into one. This integration eliminates the need for independent water storage and supply infrastructure at the station, reducing overall system complexity while improving convenience.
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 solution reduces the overall structural size of the cleaning system, increases automation, and enhances operating convenience by continuous water supply without manual intervention, while ensuring stable and efficient cleaning operations.
Implementation Method 1
The water inlet pipeline fluidly connects the cleaning portion with a water source
Implementation Method 2
the cleaning base comprises a pressure relief tank which is arranged in the water inlet pipeline and located downstream of the water inlet valve
Implementation Method 3
the cleaning base comprises a self-feeding pump configured to pump a detergent contained in the detergent canister
Data Source
AI summary
A cleaning base used for laundry treatment is provided. The cleaning base includes a bottom frame and a water inlet pipeline. A cleaning portion, and a cleaning cavity for containing a ground cleaning device are formed in the base. The cleaning portion is used for cleaning at least part of the ground cleaning device. The water inlet pipeline is in communication with the cleaning portion and a tap water source. Since the water inlet pipeline is in communication with the tap water source, it is not necessary to provide a water storage structure having a large structural size for the cleaning base. The overall structural size of the cleaning base is reduced. The tap water source can continuously supply water to a cleaning tank. Thus, a user does not need to manually add water to the water storage structure.