Cleaning tool
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing cleaning tools lack versatility due to having identical fiber layers on both sides of the grip insertion part, limiting their usability.
Innovation Solution
A cleaning tool with a cleaning sheet and holder, featuring a brush part composed of two fiber assemblies with different finenesses, materials, and structures for the first and second brush parts, allowing for varied cleaning functions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the same fiber layer structure is used on both sides of the grip insertion part, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the versatility of the cleaning tool is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by providing different fiber layer structures on the upper and lower sides of the grip insertion part. The upper fiber layer has a first structure suitable for dry cleaning, while the lower fiber layer has a second structure suitable for wet cleaning, allowing each region to have optimized properties for its specific cleaning function.
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning tool is segmented into functionally distinct regions with different fiber layer structures. The upper and lower fiber layers are separated and independently designed, enabling the tool to perform multiple cleaning functions (dry and wet cleaning) simultaneously on different surfaces.
2Ease of operation
If different fiber layer structures are used on both sides of the grip insertion part, then the versatility and usability are improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Different fiber layer structures are implemented on opposite sides of the grip insertion part to provide specialized cleaning capabilities. The upper fiber layer uses finer fibers for gentle cleaning, while the lower fiber layer uses coarser fibers for scrubbing, enhancing overall usability.
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning tool achieves multi-functionality by combining different fiber layer structures that enable both dry cleaning and wet cleaning operations, allowing a single tool to handle various cleaning scenarios and surface types.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the brush part has regions with different structures, then the cleaning functionality is enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The brush part is divided into regions with different fiber structures - the first brush part has fibers with a first fineness for gentle cleaning, while the second brush part has fibers with a second fineness for more aggressive cleaning, allowing localized optimization for different cleaning needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The brush part is segmented into multiple functional regions with distinct fiber characteristics, enabling the cleaning tool to address various types of soil and surface materials within a single cleaning operation.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a cleaning tool (A) comprising a cleaning sheet (100), and a holding tool (200) for holding said cleaning sheet (100). The cleaning sheet (100) is provided with: a brush part (110) capable of cleaning an object to be cleaned; a base part (120); and insertion parts (130) for the holding tool (200). The brush part (110) is formed from: a first brush part (110A) provided to one side (120C) of the base part (120); and a second brush part (110B) provided to another side (120D) of the base part (120). The first brush part (110A) and the second brush part (110B) are provided with a first region (110A1) and a second region (110B1) which each have different configurations.