Cleaning implement with double-sided cleaning head

Solution Overview

Problem

Users face inconvenience due to the need for multiple cleaning implements for different cleaning operations, which leads to storage issues and increased costs, as each type of cleaning requires a specific implement.

Innovation Solution

A dual-sided cleaning implement with a pivotally connected cleaning head that can be used for both dry and wet cleaning operations, featuring different fastening elements for various cleaning devices, allowing the same implement to support both heavy, woven cloths for wet cleaning and soft, non-woven cloths for dry cleaning.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If multiple cleaning implements are used for different cleaning operations, then cleaning thoroughness is improved, but storage requirements and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecleaning thoroughnessVSAvoidnumber of cleaning implements

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The cleaning head is designed with dual functionality by providing two different cleaning surfaces on opposite sides. Each surface is configured for a specific type of cleaning device (first-type and second-type), allowing a single cleaning implement to perform multiple cleaning operations that previously required separate implements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The cleaning head is made pivotally connectable to the handle, enabling dynamic reconfiguration. The user can pivot the cleaning head to switch between the first cleaning surface and the second cleaning surface, allowing adaptation to different cleaning needs without changing the entire cleaning implement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If multiple cleaning implements are used for different cleaning operations, then cleaning thoroughness is improved, but storage availability is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecleaning thoroughnessVSAvoidstorage space

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The cleaning head is designed with dual functionality by providing two different cleaning surfaces on opposite sides. Each surface is configured for a specific type of cleaning device (first-type and second-type), allowing a single cleaning implement to perform multiple cleaning operations that previously required separate implements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

Two separate cleaning implements are merged into one by integrating two different cleaning surfaces on opposite sides of a single cleaning head. This consolidation reduces the total number of implements from two to one, thereby reducing storage space requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Reliability

If multiple cleaning implements are used for different cleaning operations, then cleaning thoroughness is improved, but cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecleaning thoroughnessVSAvoidnumber of cleaning implements to purchase

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The cleaning head is designed with dual functionality by providing two different cleaning surfaces on opposite sides. Each surface is configured for a specific type of cleaning device (first-type and second-type), allowing a single cleaning implement to perform multiple cleaning operations that previously required separate implements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

Two separate cleaning implements are merged into one by integrating two different cleaning surfaces on opposite sides of a single cleaning head. This consolidation reduces the total number of implements from two to one, thereby reducing storage space requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 thorough cleaning while optimizing storage and reducing costs by allowing a single implement to perform multiple cleaning tasks, eliminating the need for multiple specialized tools.

Implementation Method 1

The cleaning head and the handle are pivotally connected to each other by the joint for optional use of the first side and the second side

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRotation:

Implementation Method 2

The first side of the cleaning head comprises at least one first-type fastening element being configured to fasten the first-type cleaning device to the cleaning head

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical Fastening: Mechanical Fastener

Data Source

PatentEP4449969A1Cleaning implement with double-sided cleaning head

Publication Date: 2024.10.23 CRE A SOLVE AG

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AI summary

A cleaning implement (1) for cleaning floors comprises a cleaning head (2), a handle (3), and a joint (4). The cleaning head (2) comprises a first side (5) and an opposed second side (6). The cleaning head (2) and the handle (3) are pivotally connected to each other by the joint (4) for optional use of the first side (5) and the second side (6). The first side (5) of the cleaning head (2) is designed for a first-type cleaning device and the second side (6) of the cleaning head (2) is designed for a second-type cleaning device (7) being different from the first-type cleaning device. The first side (5) of the cleaning head (2) comprises at least one first-type fastening element (8) being configured to fasten the first-type cleaning device to the cleaning head (2) and at least one second-type fastening element (9) being configured to fasten the second-type cleaning device (7) to the cleaning head (2).