Filtering element, dust collection pile, and cleaning system

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional cylindrical filtering elements in intelligent cleaning systems are inefficient in filtering performance and occupy excessive space, limiting their effectiveness and usability.

Innovation Solution

A filtering element with a frame and filter screen featuring an avoidance groove structure, including first, second, and third openings, is integrated into a dust collection pile and cleaning system, optimizing the arrangement of components and improving filtering efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If conventional cylindrical filtering elements are used, then the filtering element can be easily manufactured, but the filtering performance is not significantly improved and a larger space is occupied

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidspace occupied
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The filter screen is segmented by introducing avoidance grooves that divide the filtering surface into multiple regions. This segmentation allows the filter to maintain effective filtering area while reducing overall size and improving component arrangement within the dust collection pile

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The filtering element transitions from a conventional cylindrical shape to a planar structure with avoidance grooves. This dimensional change from 3D cylinder to 2D plane with cutouts enables better space utilization and reduced volume occupation while maintaining manufacturing simplicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Device complexity

If conventional cylindrical filtering elements are used, then the structure is simple, but the filtering performance is not significantly improved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural simplicityVSAvoidfiltering performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The avoidance grooves segment the filter screen into multiple filtering regions, increasing the effective filtering area and improving filtering performance. The segmented structure maintains relative simplicity while enhancing functionality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The avoidance grooves create local variations in the filter screen structure, allowing different regions to serve specific functions. This local quality enhancement improves overall filtering performance without significantly increasing overall device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Volume of moving object

If the filter screen size is reduced, then the space occupation is reduced, but the component arrangement becomes more challenging

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespace occupiedVSAvoidcomponent arrangement
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The avoidance grooves create distinct regions on the filter screen that facilitate systematic component arrangement. The segmented structure provides natural zones for organizing components, making the arrangement process more manageable despite the reduced overall size

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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

The innovative filtering element design enhances filtering performance and reduces the size of the filter screen, allowing for better component arrangement and improved usage performance within the cleaning system.

Implementation Method 1

a filter screen, where the filter screen is disposed on the frame

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhysical filtration: Filter (physical)

Data Source

PatentUS20240226792A1Filtering element, dust collection pile, and cleaning system
Publication Date: 2024.07.11 BEIJING ROCKROBO TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A filtering element, a dust collection pile, and a cleaning system are disclosed. The filtering element includes a frame and a filter screen. The filter screen id disposed on the frame. A receiving groove is formed on the filter screen. The receiving groove includes a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening, wherein the first opening and the second opening are provided opposite to each other, and both ends of the third opening penetrate through the first opening and the second opening.