Cyclone Dust Collector With Compression for Higher Vacuum Capacity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional vacuum cleaners face challenges in maximizing dust collecting capacity and efficiency, particularly in minimizing dust volume storage while maintaining effective dust separation and user convenience.
Innovation Solution
The vacuum cleaner design incorporates a dust collector with a pair of compressing members that reduce the volume of stored dust, a power transfer unit to drive the compressing mechanism, and a control unit to manage dust storage, along with a dual cyclone system for enhanced dust separation and storage capacity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of stationary object
If a conventional dust collector is used without compression mechanism, then the structure is simple and ease of manufacture is high, but the dust storage volume is large and collecting capacity is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by introducing a compression mechanism that alters the physical state of stored dust from loose to compacted form. The compression member reduces the volume of dust particles through mechanical pressure, allowing the same dust storage chamber to hold significantly more dust. This parameter change in dust density directly resolves the contradiction by decreasing storage volume requirements without adding excessive manufacturing complexity, as the compression mechanism is integrated into the existing dust collector structure.
2Productivity
If a compression mechanism is added to reduce dust volume, then the dust collecting capacity is enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The compression member is designed to perform multiple functions within a single integrated component. It not only compresses dust to increase storage capacity but also serves as a structural element of the dust collector assembly. The compression mechanism can be actuated by existing motor components or integrated drive systems, making the same mechanical system serve both dust collection and compression purposes. This multi-functionality approach increases productivity by enhancing dust collecting capacity while minimizing the increase in device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The compression mechanism is nested within the existing dust collector structure, with the compression member fitting inside the dust storage chamber. This nested arrangement allows the compression function to be added without significantly increasing the external dimensions or overall structural complexity of the dust collector. The compact nested design enables the system to achieve enhanced dust collecting capacity while maintaining a space-efficient and structurally integrated configuration.
3Ease of operation
If dust is stored without compression, then the ease of operation is high, but the dust disposal frequency increases and productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The compression mechanism is designed to operate automatically as part of the dust collection process. The compression member can be actuated by the same motor that drives the cyclone separator, or by an integrated drive system that requires minimal user intervention. This self-service approach maintains ease of operation by automating the compression function, while simultaneously increasing productivity by allowing the dust collector to store more dust before requiring disposal, thereby reducing disposal frequency and enhancing overall collecting efficiency.
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
This design enhances dust collecting capacity, reduces dust volume, and improves user convenience by efficiently separating and storing dust, preventing re-pollution and simplifying dust disposal processes.
Implementation Method 1
at least one of compressing member reducing the volume of the dust stored in the dust storage part is arranged movably in the dust storage unit
Implementation Method 2
a dust collector separating and storing the air is separately provided in the body of the cleaner. The dust collector performs the function of separating and storing the dust in the air inhaled through the suction nozzle
Data Source
AI summary
A vacuum cleaner is provided. The vacuum cleaner includes a cleaner body, in which a dust collector mount part is formed, a dust collector that is removably mounted on the dust collector mount part, at least one compressing member that reduces a volume of dust stored in a dust storage part of the dust collector, a power transfer device that transfers a driving force to the at least one compressing member from outside connected with the at least one compressing member, and a controller that decides an amount of dust stored in the dust storage part.