Electrical appliance as system component for actuating a vacuum cleaner
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric devices that combine machine tools and energy storage modules lack simple methods for establishing and separating control connections, leading to inefficient operation and potential unnecessary energy consumption.
Innovation Solution
The electric device sends or receives registration messages to establish or end control connections when transitioning between operational and separation statuses, utilizing sensors and communication interfaces to manage the connection and disconnection process, allowing for automatic switching of the vacuum cleaner's suction unit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the electric device uses manual methods to establish and separate control connections, then the operator can control the vacuum cleaner, but the operation becomes complex and energy may be consumed unnecessarily
Solution Approach 1:
The electric device automatically manages control connections by detecting its own operational status and sending corresponding registration or separation messages without requiring manual operator intervention. The system self-regulates the wireless control connection based on whether it is operating or separated from the vacuum cleaner.
Solution Approach 2:
The electric device continuously monitors its operational status (whether connected to or separated from the vacuum cleaner) and uses this feedback information to automatically send appropriate control messages. The system adjusts its communication behavior based on real-time status detection, creating a closed-loop control mechanism.
2Productivity
If the electric device maintains continuous control connection, then the vacuum cleaner can be controlled at any time, but energy is consumed unnecessarily when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of maintaining a continuous control connection, the electric device establishes control connections periodically only when needed - specifically when transitioning to operational status. The control connection is active only during periods when the electric device is actually connected to and operating with the vacuum cleaner, rather than remaining continuously active.
Solution Approach 2:
The electric device automatically manages its own control connection lifecycle by detecting when it should establish or terminate connections based on its operational status, eliminating the need for continuous manual control and unnecessary energy consumption during idle periods.
3Ease of operation
If the electric device uses automatic status detection, then the control connection management is simplified, but additional sensors and detection mechanisms are required
Solution Approach 1:
The electric device uses its existing operational status detection capabilities (designed for determining whether it is connected to or separated from the vacuum cleaner for power supply purposes) to also control wireless communication. The same status detection mechanism serves dual functions: managing both power connection state and control connection state, avoiding the need for separate dedicated detection mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
An electric device as a first or system component for a system which includes a first system component including at least one of a machine tool and a vacuum cleaner and, a second system component including an electric energy storage module to provide electric energy for the first system component. The system components have device interfaces compatible with one another for detachable fastening to one another and for the transmission of electric energy from the energy storage module to the machine tool or the vacuum cleaner. The electric device has a communication interface for a wireless control connection to or from a vacuum cleaner to actuate the vacuum cleaner. The device interfaces are electrically or mechanically separated from one another in a separation status and are electrically or mechanically connected to one another in an operating status.