Device and method for supporting the energy-saving operation of a floor care device and floor care device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing floor care appliances lack effective means to support energy-saving operations, particularly in managing the state of charge of electrochemical storage and optimizing power usage, as previous technologies do not project information about the battery state or provide suitable recommendations for energy-efficient operation.
Innovation Solution
A projection device is integrated into the floor care device to project information about the state of charge and recommended operating state onto a surface outside the device, using a combination of LEDs and a transparent pane to display characters or symbols, allowing users to easily manage energy usage and extend battery life by reducing power when not needed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If a projection device is integrated into the floor care device to display battery state information, then energy-saving operation is supported and battery service life is extended, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A projection device acts as an intermediary between the battery management system and the user. It projects battery state information (charge level, recommended operating state) onto surfaces in the environment, enabling energy-saving operation without requiring complex display interfaces on the device itself. This resolves the contradiction by providing information externally rather than through additional onboard display components.
2Use of energy by moving object
If battery power is reduced to extend service life, then energy efficiency is improved, but operating performance decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts battery power consumption based on projected battery state information. The projection device displays recommended operating states that guide users to optimize power usage in real-time. This dynamic adjustment allows the system to extend battery service life through reduced power consumption while maintaining operating performance when needed, resolving the contradiction between energy efficiency and productivity.
3Loss of information
If projection device displays detailed battery information, then user awareness of energy state is improved, but information processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The projection device uses visual projections to display battery state information in a simplified, easily perceivable format. By projecting information about charge level and recommended operating state onto environmental surfaces, the system provides clear user awareness without complex information processing. The visual nature of projection delivers critical information intuitively, resolving the contradiction between information delivery and processing complexity.
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 solution enables users to maintain optimal performance while extending the service life of the battery-powered floor care device by providing clear, visible energy management information, preventing unexpected battery depletion and promoting energy-efficient operation.
Implementation Method 1
a projection device which is arranged on the floor care device and is designed to display information about a charge state of an electrochemical store of the floor care device and a recommended operating state for the floor care device to project on an area located outside of the floor care device
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device (102) for supporting energy-saving operation of a floor care device (100). The device (102) comprises a projection device (110) which is arranged or can be arranged on the floor care device (100) and is designed to display information (112) about a charge state of an electrochemical store of the floor care device (100) and/or a recommended operating state for the floor care device (100) onto a surface (108) located outside of the floor care device (100).