Cleaning robot docking station and cleaning system with cleaning robot docking station
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cleaning robot docking stations face challenges such as the need for complex plumbing installations, high power consumption, and odor-causing condensation exhaust gases, which affect user experience and are not suitable for all households.
Innovation Solution
A cleaning robot docking station with evaporation and condensation equipment that pre-cools the gas before condensation, using a condensation tube for efficient heat exchange to improve water vapor conversion to liquid water and reduce refrigeration power, while eliminating odors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by stationary object
If traditional condensation equipment is used to handle wastewater, then water vapor can be condensed to liquid water, but the power consumption is high and odorous exhaust gases are generated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-cooling the first gas (containing water vapor) before it enters the condensation equipment. This pre-cooling step reduces the temperature and humidity of the gas beforehand, so that when the gas reaches the condensation equipment, less refrigeration power is needed to condense the water vapor. Additionally, this preliminary treatment reduces the formation of odorous exhaust gases by removing excess moisture that would otherwise carry odors through the system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary component (pre-cooling device) between the evaporation source and the condensation equipment. This intermediary pre-cools the gas stream, acting as a buffer that reduces the thermal and humidity load on the main condensation system. The pre-cooling device serves as a mediator that prepares the gas for more efficient condensation, reducing both energy consumption and odor generation in the primary condensation equipment.
2Productivity
If evaporation and condensation equipment is installed to handle wastewater, then water vapor conversion to liquid water is achieved, but complex plumbing installations are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the evaporation and condensation functions into an integrated system where the condensation equipment is positioned to directly receive and process the gas from the evaporation source. By combining these functions and using direct gas flow paths with minimal intermediate plumbing, the system achieves efficient water vapor conversion while reducing installation complexity. The integrated design eliminates the need for separate, complex plumbing networks that would be required if evaporation and condensation were completely separate systems.
3Productivity
If gas is directly condensed without pre-cooling, then condensation can occur, but the conversion rate of water vapor to liquid water is low and excessive refrigeration power is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-cooling the first gas before it enters the condensation equipment. This pre-cooling step reduces the temperature and humidity of the gas beforehand, so that when the gas reaches the condensation equipment, less refrigeration power is needed to condense the water vapor. This preliminary treatment significantly improves the conversion rate of water vapor to liquid water while reducing the energy consumption of the refrigeration system.
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
Enhances the conversion rate of water vapor to liquid water, reduces refrigeration power requirements, and eliminates odors from condensation exhaust gases, providing a cost-effective and user-friendly wastewater handling solution.
Implementation Method 1
an evaporation equipment, configured to evaporate the liquid inside the evaporation equipment and expel a first gas
Implementation Method 2
a condensation equipment, configured to receive the first gas from the evaporation equipment and condense at least part of the water vapor in the first gas
Implementation Method 3
wherein the first gas is pre-cooled before entering the condensation equipment
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a cleaning robot docking station and a cleaning system with the cleaning robot docking station. The cleaning robot docking station includes an evaporation equipment, configured to evaporate liquid inside the evaporation equipment and expel a first gas. The cleaning robot docking station further includes a condensation equipment, configured to receive the first gas from the evaporation equipment, condense at least a part of the water vapor in the first gas, and expel a second gas. The first gas is pre-cooled before entering the condensation equipment.