Floating Wireless Charging Dock for Water Surface Cleaners
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water surface cleaning devices require manual battery replacement or charging, which is inconvenient due to the need to take the device out of the water frequently.
Innovation Solution
A water surface cleaning and charging integrated system with a floatable charging base station that adapts to the up-and-down motion of the water surface, allowing wireless charging of the device without removing it from the water.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual battery replacement or charging is used, then the water surface cleaning device can be recharged, but the device needs to be taken out of the water frequently which is inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The charging base station enables the water surface cleaning device to charge itself automatically when it returns to the base station. The device navigates to the base station, docks automatically through magnetic attraction, and receives wireless charging without human intervention, transforming manual charging into an autonomous self-service process
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical charging operations with wireless electromagnetic charging. The charging base station uses wireless charging technology to transfer energy to the device without physical connection, eliminating the need for manual battery replacement and reducing operational intervention
2Adaptability or versatility
If the charging base station is fixed on land, then the charging structure is simple, but it cannot adapt to the up-and-down floating motion of the water surface cleaning device
Solution Approach 1:
The charging base station incorporates a floatable seat that can move vertically with water surface waves, transforming from a static fixed structure to a dynamic adaptive structure. This dynamic capability allows the base station to maintain alignment with the water surface cleaning device during charging operations
Solution Approach 2:
The floatable seat acts as an intermediary between the fixed mounting structure and the water surface cleaning device. It absorbs and compensates for water surface motion, providing a stable platform for wireless charging while adapting to wave movements
3Productivity
If the water surface cleaning device operates for longer periods to cover larger areas, then the cleaning coverage increases, but the energy consumption increases requiring more frequent charging
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically recharges the water surface cleaning device when it returns to the base station, performing energy replenishment in advance before the battery is depleted. This preliminary charging action ensures the device is always ready for extended operation without interrupting the cleaning workflow
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
Enables convenient charging of the water surface cleaning device while it floats on the water, reducing the need for manual intervention and enhancing user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
the water surface cleaning device is provided with a wireless charging module and a magnetic attraction module, the charging base station includes a fixed mount and a floatable seat movably installed on the fixed mount, the floatable seat is provided with a wireless charging structure and a magnetic attraction structure
Implementation Method 2
the water surface cleaning device is provided with a wireless charging module and a magnetic attraction module, the floatable seat is provided with a wireless charging structure and a magnetic attraction structure
Data Source
AI summary
A water surface cleaning and charging integrated system is provided. The water surface cleaning and charging integrated system includes a water surface cleaning device and a charging base station. The water surface cleaning device is provided with a wireless charging module and a magnetic attraction module. The charging base station includes a fixed mount and a floatable seat movably installed on the fixed mount. The floatable seat is provided with a wireless charging structure and a magnetic attraction structure. The floatable seat floats up and down as water raises and falls, so that a height of the wireless charging structure is matched with a height of the wireless charging module, and a height of the magnetic attraction structure is matched with a height of the wireless charging module.