Cleaning head for a surface treatment apparatus having one or more stabilizers and surface treatment apparatus having the same
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing surface treatment apparatuses, such as vacuum cleaners, lack stability when not in use, which can lead to accidental tipping and potential damage.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a stabilizer mechanism in the surface cleaning head that transitions between an extended position for improved stability during storage and a retracted position for unobstructed use during cleaning operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a stabilizer mechanism is added to improve stability during storage, then stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The stabilizer mechanism is designed to be dynamically movable between an extended position (when the apparatus is not in use) and a retracted position (when the apparatus is being used). This allows the stabilizer to adapt its configuration based on operational needs, providing stability when required while avoiding interference during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The stabilizer mechanism is configured to be stored within or alongside the main body of the surface treatment apparatus when not in use. The stabilizer can be nested within the apparatus housing or positioned along the handle, minimizing additional space requirements and reducing the visual and structural complexity of the overall device.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the stabilizer is extended to improve stability, then stability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to potential interference
Solution Approach 1:
The stabilizer mechanism incorporates a movable configuration that allows it to transition between extended and retracted states. This dynamic capability ensures that the stabilizer can be positioned to provide maximum stability during storage while being easily retracted during operation to avoid interfering with the user's ability to maneuver and control the apparatus.
Solution Approach 2:
The stabilizer mechanism is designed to automatically transition between extended and retracted positions based on the operational state of the apparatus. For example, the stabilizer may automatically extend when the apparatus is placed in a storage position and retract when the apparatus is activated for use, eliminating the need for manual intervention and ensuring optimal configuration without user effort.
Data Source
AI summary
An example of a surface cleaning head may include a main body, a neck pivotally coupled to the main body, a stabilizer, and a linkage pivotally coupled to the main body and the stabilizer. The linkage may be configured to cause the stabilizer to transition between an extended position and a retracted position in response to a pivotal movement of the neck.