Multifunctional Cleaning Storage Box with Integrated Tool Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic equipment cleaning solutions are dispersed and lack integration, making them inconvenient for users to store and access multiple cleaning tools simultaneously.

Innovation Solution

A multifunctional electronic equipment cleaning storage box that integrates a box body, openable covers, a detachable rag, a movable large cleaning sweep, a detachable small cleaning sweep, and a spray bottle, with features like a card slot for mobile phone support and a compact design for easy tool selection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple cleaning tools are stored separately, then each tool can be used independently, but it brings inconvenience to users and lacks integration

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveintegration of cleaning toolsVSAvoidstructure integration
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple cleaning tools (large cleaning sweep, small cleaning sweep, rag) into a single storage box with integrated compartments. The box body includes a first accommodating cavity for the rag, an accommodating groove for the large cleaning sweep, and a second accommodating cavity for the small cleaning sweep, merging previously separate tools into one unified device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The storage box serves multiple functions: it stores and organizes cleaning tools, provides a card slot for mobile phone support, and includes a spray bottle for cleaning liquid storage. This multi-functional design addresses the need for integration while maintaining versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If cleaning tools are integrated into a storage box, then convenience is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconvenience of useVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The storage box is divided into distinct segments: a box body with a first accommodating cavity for the rag, an accommodating groove for the large cleaning sweep, and a second accommodating cavity for the small cleaning sweep. Each component has a specific function, making the overall complex structure manageable and easy to operate.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The cleaning tools are nested within the storage box structure. The large cleaning sweep is disposed in the accommodating groove and can movably extend out of or retract into the groove, while the small cleaning sweep is detachably disposed in the second accommodating cavity, creating a nested arrangement that improves convenience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Ease of operation

If the large cleaning sweep is fixed in the storage box, then structure is simple, but accessibility and usability are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccessibility of cleaning toolsVSAvoidmechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The large cleaning sweep is designed with dynamic characteristics - it is disposed in the accommodating groove and can movably extend out of or retract into the groove. This dynamic design improves accessibility and usability without requiring complex mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The large cleaning sweep can be easily extended and retracted by the user without requiring additional tools or complex mechanisms. The push button structure allows the user to self-service the extension and retraction of the cleaning sweep.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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

Provides a convenient and organized way to store and use multiple cleaning tools, allowing users to select the appropriate tool for their needs and offering additional support for mobile phones, enhancing cleaning efficiency and usability.

Implementation Method 1

A hook and loop fastener is embedded and fixed in the concave position, the rag is a hook and loop fastener rag, the rag is fixed on the box body by the hook and loop fastener

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHook and loop fastener: Velcro

Implementation Method 2

The push button moves back and forth along the guide groove to drive the bracket body to move back and forth

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical force transmission: Mechanical Force

Implementation Method 3

a positioning convex point matched with the positioning groove is disposed on an inner side of the push button

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical positioning: Mechanical Fastener

Data Source

PatentUS11528976B2Multifunctional electronic equipment cleaning storage box
Publication Date: 2022.12.20 HE YANDONG
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a multifunctional electronic equipment cleaning storage box, which includes a box body, a first box cover, a second box cover, a rag, a large cleaning sweep, and small cleaning sweep, an end of the box body defines a accommodating groove having an opening facing forward, the first box cover and the second box cover, being openable and closable, are disposed on the box body, in closed state, the first box cover and the second box cover are respectively enclosed with the box body to form a first accommodating cavity and a second accommodating cavity, and the first box cover defines a card slot for a mobile phone to be inserted for supporting and positioning.