Cleaning device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cleaning devices are unable to effectively clean edges and obstacles due to their fixed cleaning members, resulting in poor user experience and incomplete cleaning.
Innovation Solution
A cleaning device with a movably connected cleaning assembly that can switch between a first position and a second position, allowing a larger part of the cleaning assembly to extend outside the device body in the second position, enabling effective cleaning of edges and obstacles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the cleaning assembly is extended outward to clean edges and obstacles, then the cleaning coverage is improved, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning assembly is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing it to dynamically adjust its position between an extended state (for edge and obstacle cleaning) and a retracted state (for normal surface cleaning). This dynamic configuration enables the device to adapt to different cleaning scenarios without requiring multiple separate devices, thereby improving cleaning coverage while controlling structural complexity through a single integrated movable mechanism.
2Reliability
If the cleaning assembly is made movable to improve edge cleaning, then the cleaning effectiveness is improved, but the control difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning assembly incorporates a restoring member that automatically returns the cleaning assembly to its initial position after edgewise cleaning is completed. This self-service mechanism reduces the need for complex active control systems, as the restoring force automatically manages the retraction phase of the cleaning cycle, thereby improving cleaning effectiveness while minimizing control difficulty.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the cleaning assembly extends beyond the device body, then the edgewise cleaning capability is improved, but the device stability may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning assembly is designed to extend beyond the device body only when needed for edgewise cleaning, rather than being permanently extended. This dynamic extension allows the device to maintain a compact, stable configuration during normal operation while temporarily adopting an extended configuration for edge cleaning tasks, thereby improving edgewise cleaning capability without permanently compromising device stability.
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 cleaning device achieves comprehensive and efficient cleaning of edges and obstacles, improving user experience by ensuring thorough cleaning of previously neglected areas.
Implementation Method 1
a restoring member having one end connected to the cleaning assembly and the other end connected to the device body, the restoring member providing a restoring force for holding the cleaning assembly in the initial position
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a cleaning device, including: a device body (10); and a cleaning assembly (20). The cleaning assembly (20) is connected to the device body (10). The cleaning assembly (20) has a first position. A part of the cleaning assembly (20) is located outside a peripheral side of the device body (10) when the cleaning assembly (20) is in the first position. In the present invention, the cleaning assembly is at least partially located outside the peripheral side of the device body, so that the area near an obstacle can be cleaned. The cleaning is more comprehensive, and the cleaning efficiency is improved.