Draining device for a wet cleaning apparatus and preassembled unit comprising the draining device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing draining devices for wet cleaning apparatuses require frequent change of washing water to prevent contamination, leading to inefficient and labor-intensive cleaning processes.
Innovation Solution
A draining device with an integrated flushing system using a fresh water reservoir connected to a rotatable draining basket, allowing for effective cleaning and rinsing with fresh water, reducing the need for used washing water and minimizing water consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If wet cleaning apparatuses are washed out with used washing water, then the cleaning process can be maintained, but the washing water becomes contaminated and needs frequent changing
Solution Approach 1:
The device segments the water system into two separate reservoirs: a fresh water reservoir and a used water reservoir. This segmentation allows fresh water to be continuously supplied for rinsing while used water is collected separately, preventing contamination of the rinsing water and eliminating the need for frequent water changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the rinsing function from the draining function by adding a separate fresh water reservoir and rinsing line. This extraction allows the system to remove contaminants more effectively by providing dedicated fresh water for rinsing, separate from the water used for draining.
2Reliability
If washing water is changed frequently to prevent contamination, then water quality is maintained, but user convenience and time are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The device enables continuous useful action by automatically supplying fresh water through the rinsing line while the draining basket operates. The fresh water reservoir continuously provides clean water for rinsing, eliminating interruptions for manual water changes and maintaining constant water quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically managing water supply and drainage functions. The fresh water reservoir and rinsing line work autonomously to provide continuous fresh water for cleaning, while the draining basket handles water removal, reducing the need for user intervention in water management.
3Device complexity
If a simple draining basket is used, then device complexity is low, but cleaning effectiveness is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges two previously separate functions (draining and rinsing) into a single integrated device. The draining basket is combined with a fresh water reservoir and rinsing line, creating a dual-function device that maintains structural simplicity while significantly improving cleaning effectiveness through the addition of fresh water rinsing capability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enables efficient cleaning and drainage of wet cleaning apparatuses using fresh water, reducing contamination and the frequency of water changes, while maintaining a simple and user-friendly operation.
Implementation Method 1
a rotatable draining basket (2) adapted for the wet cleaning apparatus (10)
Implementation Method 2
the fresh water reservoir (4) is fluidically connected to the rotatable draining basket (2) by a fresh water line (5)
Data Source
AI summary
A draining device for a wet cleaning apparatus has a watering device for the wet cleaning apparatus as well as a rotatable drainage basket for the wet cleaning apparatus; the watering device includes a fresh water reservoir which can be filled with fresh water and which is fluidically connected to the drainage basket via a fresh water duct.