Dual-Cleaner Charging Device with Coordinated Operation Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional charging devices are limited in their ability to simultaneously charge both wireless handy cleaners and robot cleaners efficiently, lacking advanced communication and control features to optimize cleaning operations and user convenience.
Innovation Solution
A charging device that includes a first charger for the handy cleaner and a second charger for the robot cleaner, both equipped with transceivers for wireless communication, a processor for managing charging and actuation signals, and a communication line connecting the chargers to enable simultaneous charging and information exchange, allowing the robot cleaner to actuate based on the handy cleaner's position and provide device information to the user.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional charging devices charge both handy cleaner and robot cleaner simultaneously, then charging function is provided, but cleaning operation coordination and user convenience are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The charging device is designed to perform multiple functions: it charges both the handy cleaner and robot cleaner simultaneously, detects their presence and battery levels, coordinates their cleaning operations, and provides information to users through various output methods. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by making the charging device a central hub that not only charges devices but also coordinates their operation and enhances user convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging device includes detectors that continuously monitor the presence and battery levels of both cleaners, transceivers that enable bidirectional communication between the chargers and cleaners, and a processor that uses this feedback information to coordinate cleaning operations. This feedback mechanism allows the system to adapt its behavior based on the actual state of the cleaners, improving operational coordination while maintaining the charging function.
2Productivity
If charging device includes communication and control features, then cleaning efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The charging device is divided into distinct functional modules: first charger and second charger for charging functions, first detector and second detector for sensing, first transceiver and second transceiver for communication, and a central processor for coordination. Each module has a specific function, which simplifies the design and maintenance while enabling complex coordinated operations that improve cleaning efficiency.
3Device complexity
If charging device provides only basic charging function, then device complexity is low, but user convenience and maintenance insights are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The charging device acts as an intermediary between the cleaners and the user. It receives information from the cleaners through detectors and transceivers, processes this information, and presents it to the user in a convenient format through display devices, audio outputs, or mobile device notifications. This intermediary role enhances user convenience without requiring the user to directly interact with the complex internal systems of the cleaners.
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AI summary
Provided is a charging device for charging a wireless manual cleaner and a robot cleaner. The charging device includes a first charger comprising a first charging terminal connected to a charging terminal of the manual cleaner, and a first transceiver configured to transmit and receive information to and from the manual cleaner; a second charger comprising a second charging terminal connected to a charging terminal of the robot cleaner, and a second transceiver configured to transmit and receive information to and from the robot cleaner; and a communication line configured to electrically connect the first transceiver and the second transceiver to each other.