Cleaning Device Handheld Structure Nesting for Compact Aesthetics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cleaning devices have a complex structure and poor aesthetics due to the handheld structure being abruptly exposed relative to the device body after connection.
Innovation Solution
The cleaning device incorporates a positioning groove and supporting groove in the device body to envelop the inserting end of the handheld structure, with the operating handle also located in the positioning groove, ensuring a smooth and compact overall design, and includes a locking assembly for stable connection and easy removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the handheld structure is removably connected to the device body using a loading slot, then the handheld structure can be separated and used independently, but the handheld structure appears abrupt and exposed relative to the device body, making the cleaning device complex in structure and poor in aesthetics
Solution Approach 1:
The handheld structure is nested within the device body through the positioning groove and supporting groove design. When connected, the handheld structure is partially received within the device body's grooves, creating a nested appearance that reduces visual complexity while maintaining independent usability when separated.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning groove and supporting groove are combined into an integrated connection structure on the device body. This merging of positioning and support functions into a unified groove system simplifies the overall structure while achieving both aesthetic integration and functional requirements.
2Device complexity
If the handheld structure is completely integrated into the device body, then the aesthetics and structural compactness are improved, but the handheld structure cannot be easily removed and used independently
Solution Approach 1:
The connection structure is segmented into a positioning groove for aesthetic integration and a supporting groove for functional connection. This segmentation allows the handheld structure to appear integrated when connected while maintaining easy removal capability, as the grooves provide clear separation paths without requiring complex disassembly mechanisms.
3Ease of operation
If the handheld structure is exposed outside the device body, then the ease of operation and accessibility are improved, but the structure appears abrupt and complex, reducing aesthetics
Solution Approach 1:
The device body features localized grooves (positioning groove and supporting groove) that specifically accommodate the handheld structure. This local quality approach allows the handheld structure to be partially received within the device body for aesthetic purposes while maintaining external accessibility for operation, creating different functional zones on the device surface.
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AI summary
Provided is a a cleaning device comprising a device body (100) and a handheld structure (200) comprising a handheld body (210) and an operating handle (220) arranged on the handheld body (210), wherein a side face of the device body (100) is provided with a positioning groove (110), and a supporting groove (120) in communication with the positioning groove (110) is provided in the device body (100), and wherein the handheld body (210) has an inserting end (211) opposite to the operating handle (220) and inserted in the supporting groove (120), the supporting groove (120) envelops the inserting end (211), and a part of a side face of the handheld body (210) and at least a part of the operating handle (220) are located in the positioning groove (110).