Cleaning device and lamp
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cleaning devices are typically stored when not in use, occupying valuable space and are not designed to function as both cleaning tools and room lamps, limiting their placement in living areas where they could be both functional and space-efficient.
Innovation Solution
A cleaning device configured to serve as both a floor or table lamp and a cleaning tool, with a removable lamp console that can be attached or detached, allowing the device to be used for illumination and cleaning purposes, featuring a coupler system for electrical power transfer and adjustable components for versatility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If a cleaning device is kept in living areas for dual use, then storage space is freed, but the device may interfere with cleaning operations
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning device is segmented into a handle assembly and a cleaning assembly that can be easily separated. This allows the cleaning assembly to be removed and stored separately when not in use, leaving only the compact handle assembly in the living area, thus freeing up space while maintaining easy access to cleaning functionality when needed.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a lamp console is permanently attached to a cleaning device, then the device functions as both lamp and cleaner, but the complexity of the device increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into modular segments (handle assembly, cleaning assembly, lamp console) connected through standardized couplers. This segmentation allows for simple attachment and detachment mechanisms rather than permanent integration, reducing overall structural complexity while maintaining multi-functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupler mechanism serves as a universal interface that accommodates both the cleaning assembly and lamp console attachments. This single universal coupling system replaces what would otherwise require multiple specialized attachment mechanisms, thereby reducing device complexity.
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
Enables the cleaning device to be used as a lamp in living areas while still maintaining its functionality as a cleaning tool, freeing up storage space and providing dual functionality, thus addressing the need for space-efficient and multi-purpose cleaning solutions.
Implementation Method 1
The at least one coupler appendage is configured to releasably attach the at least one lamp console to the at least one cleaning assembly coupler such that electricity passing through the power cord travels through the electrical contacts in the at least one lamp console for illuminating the at least one first illumination display
Data Source
AI summary
A cleaning device is provided with at least removable lamp console. When the lamp console is attached, the device can be used as a floor or desk lamp to illuminate a room and/or a table-top. The lamp console is removable to enable the device and/or lamp console to be used as a cleaner to clean a floor or other cleaning surface. Each lamp console is provided with a coupling mechanism that enables selective and electro-mechanical communication with a coupling mechanism of a cleaning device. This coupling enables interchangeability of various lamp consoles. Embodiments provide for a lamp console that acts as a handle-extension. Further embodiments provide for a second illumination display disposed on a portion of the cleaning device.