Cyclone Dust Collector Baffle Layout to Prevent Dust Buildup
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing dust collectors for cleaners face difficulties in cleaning the dust depositing area between the cyclone barrel and the dust-laden air tube due to their fixed structure, making it challenging to prevent dust from accumulating and being deposited in this area.
Innovation Solution
A dust collector design that includes a dust baffle positioned between the outer wall of the cyclone barrel and the inner wall of the dust-collection container to block dust from entering and depositing in the dust depositing area, along with a filter configuration that enhances dust collection capacity and assembly efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the cyclone barrel and dust-collection container are fixed together to form a dust depositing area, then the structure is simplified, but dust accumulates in the depositing area and becomes difficult to clean
Solution Approach 1:
The dust collection system is segmented into functional zones by introducing a dust baffle that divides the interior space. The baffle creates a dust-free zone around the cyclone barrel while allowing dust to be collected in a separate area, enabling easier cleaning maintenance without redesigning the entire fixed structure.
2Device complexity
If no dust baffle is installed, then the structure is simpler, but dust enters and deposits in the depositing area between the cyclone barrel and dust-laden air tube
Solution Approach 1:
A dust baffle is introduced as an intermediary component between the cyclone barrel and the dust-laden air tube. This baffle acts as a barrier that redirects dust flow away from the depositing area while maintaining the overall structural simplicity of the fixed configuration.
3Object-generated harmful factors
If the dust baffle is positioned to fully block the depositing area, then dust deposition is prevented, but the structure becomes more complex and harder to assemble
Solution Approach 1:
The dust baffle is designed with a flexible or adjustable positioning mechanism that allows it to be easily installed and removed. The baffle can be dynamically positioned to optimize dust blocking while maintaining simple assembly through snap-fit or slide-in connections rather than permanent fixation.
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
The dust collector effectively prevents dust from entering the dust depositing area, simplifies cleaning, and improves dust collection capacity and assembly efficiency, extending the service life of the cleaner.
Implementation Method 1
a cyclone barrel disposed in the inner chamber and having an air inlet formed in a side wall of the cyclone barrel
Implementation Method 2
the dust discharged from the cyclone barrel via air holes tends to be deposited in the depositing area
Implementation Method 3
a dust baffle disposed between an outer wall of the cyclone barrel and an inner wall of the dust-collection container to cover up a dust depositing area
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AI summary
A dust collector for a cleaner and the cleaner are provided. The dust collector includes a dust-collection container (10) defining an inner chamber therein and having a dust-laden air inlet (101) and air outlet (105), a cyclone barrel (20) disposed in the inner chamber and having an air inlet (201) formed in a side wall of the cyclone barrel (20), a dust-laden air tube (30) defining a first end (31) connected to the dust-laden air inlet (101) and a second end (32) connected to the cyclone barrel air inlet (201), and a dust baffle (40) disposed between an outer wall (202) of the cyclone barrel (20) and an inner wall (102) of the dust-collection container (10) to cover up a dust depositing area formed between the outer wall (202) of the cyclone barrel (20) and an outer wall (33) of the dust-laden air tube (30).