Cleaning Robot Automated Assembly Disassembly to Prevent Water Ingress
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cleaning robots require manual disassembly and assembly of cleaning assemblies, which is inefficient and can lead to issues such as water ingress into the fan and reduced cleaning efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A cleaning system with a cleaning robot and base station that includes a detachable cleaning assembly and a pushing assembly, allowing automatic disassembly and assembly of the assembly through a docking mechanism, utilizing a bearing plate and locking assembly to switch between states, enabling seamless integration and separation of the cleaning assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual disassembly and assembly of cleaning assemblies is required, then device complexity is reduced, but productivity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning robot automatically performs disassembly and assembly of cleaning assemblies through the pushing assembly and docking mechanism, eliminating the need for manual intervention. The system serves itself by autonomously switching between different cleaning configurations based on docking state, thereby improving productivity without requiring complex manual operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning assembly transitions from a static fixed configuration to a dynamic reconfigurable system. The pushing assembly enables the cleaning assembly to move between different states (first, second, and third states) automatically, allowing the system to adapt its configuration dynamically based on operational needs, thus improving efficiency while managing complexity through automated control.
2Reliability
If cleaning assembly remains fixed on the robot, then ease of operation is improved, but harmful factors (water ingress) increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning assembly is extracted from the fixed mounted state and separated from the robot body through the pushing assembly during undocking. This extraction prevents water ingress by removing the potential entry path for water, while the automated nature of the separation maintains ease of operation without requiring manual disassembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The system takes preliminary action by automatically separating the cleaning assembly before water can cause harm during undocking. The pushing assembly proactively moves the cleaning assembly to a separated state in anticipation of potential water ingress risks, thereby preventing the harmful effect before it can occur while maintaining operational simplicity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple cleaning assemblies are used for different scenarios, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The same cleaning assembly serves multiple functions by transitioning between different states (first state for integrated cleaning, second state for carrying only, third state for wet cleaning). This multi-functionality provides adaptability for different cleaning scenarios without requiring multiple separate assemblies, thereby avoiding increased device complexity while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning assembly's configuration is made dynamic through automated state transitions enabled by the pushing assembly. Instead of requiring multiple static assemblies for different functions, the system dynamically reconfigures the same assembly based on operational requirements, achieving adaptability while managing complexity through a single reconfigurable component.
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AI summary
A cleaning system includes a cleaning robot and a cleaning base station. The cleaning robot includes a machine body, a first cleaning assembly and a pushing assembly, the first cleaning assembly is detachably arranged on a bottom portion of the machine body, and the pushing assembly is at least partially arranged in the machine body and connected with the first cleaning assembly. when the cleaning robot is docked with the cleaning base station, the pushing assembly is capable of pushing the first cleaning assembly to move from a first state to a second state and/or from the second state to a third state.