Floor cleaning apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing robot sweepers are unable to effectively clean the finishing cloth, leading to secondary pollution and increased user burden due to the need for manual assembly and disassembly, which results in dirty cloths being reused.
Innovation Solution
A floor cleaning apparatus comprising a cleaning robot and a washing base with a turntable-type mop mechanism that automatically descends into a rinse tank for washing, equipped with spray holes, hair brushes, and a scraping plate for cleaning the finishing cloth, integrated with a solution-feeding mechanism and sewage treatment system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the finishing cloth is manually assembled and disassembled for cleaning, then the user can clean the cloth, but the cleaning burden increases and convenience decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic washing of the finishing cloth through the washing base with spray holes, hair brushes, and scraping plates that automatically clean the cloth without requiring manual assembly or disassembly by the user
Solution Approach 2:
The mop assembly is designed as a detachable module that can be separated from the robot main body, allowing the finishing cloth to be independently washed in the washing base while maintaining ease of attachment and detachment
2Productivity
If the finishing cloth is not cleaned, then the robot sweeper continues to operate, but secondary pollution occurs and cleaning quality deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system maintains continuous cleaning operation by automatically washing the finishing cloth in the washing base, ensuring the cloth remains clean and effective for continuous use without interruption or secondary pollution
Solution Approach 2:
The washing base provides automatic feedback-based cleaning by detecting when the robot returns to base and initiating the washing cycle, ensuring the finishing cloth is cleaned at appropriate intervals to prevent secondary pollution
3Extent of automation
If a turntable-type mop mechanism is used, then the finishing cloth can be automatically washed in the rinse tank, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The turntable-type mop mechanism serves multiple functions: it enables the finishing cloth to be submerged in the rinse tank for washing, allows rotation for uniform cleaning, and facilitates automatic water circulation through the washing base, consolidating multiple cleaning actions into a single mechanism
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
Automatically removes dirt from the finishing cloth, reducing user burden and preventing secondary pollution by enabling intelligent automatic cleaning, enhancing the cleaning effect and maintaining cleanliness of the cloth.
Implementation Method 1
Spray holes facing the finishing cloth are formed in the washing component. At least one group of hair brush is erected on the washing component for cleaning the finishing cloth at a rotation state after wetted by a solution sprayed from the spray holes.
Implementation Method 2
At least one group of hair brush is erected on the washing component for cleaning the finishing cloth at a rotation state after wetted by a solution sprayed from the spray holes.
Implementation Method 3
The washing component is also provided with a scraping plate for scraping the solution remaining on the finishing cloth.
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AI summary
The present disclosure discloses a floor cleaning apparatus, comprises a cleaning robot and a washing base, and the cleaning robot comprises a robot main body and a mop assembly; the mop assembly is provided with a turntable-type mop mechanism able to stretch out downwards; the washing base comprises an outer container, a rinse tank and a solution-feeding mechanism; the outer container has an opening from which the rinse tank is exposed; when the cleaning robot stays above the rinse tank, the finishing cloth at the bottom of the turntable-type mop mechanism downward stretches into the rinse tank and rotates along with the turntable-type mop mechanism; the rinse tank is internally provided with at least one washing component for washing the finishing cloth at a rotating state, and the washing component is communicated with the solution-feeding mechanism respectively. In the technical scheme disclosed, the automatic floor cleaning and finishing cloth washing are achieved so as to realize intelligent automatic cleaning, effectively removing dirt attached to the finishing cloth automatically, and freeing from artificially detaching and then washing the finishing cloth stained with dirt, automatically performing washing operation, and greatly alleviating operation burden of a user. Meanwhile, with the structure of the finishing cloth with a lifting structure, secondary pollution caused by the finishing cloth is avoided.