Floor cleaning device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing floor cleaning tools face issues with waste generation and difficulty in switching between different cleaning solutions, as they often require replacing entire reservoirs and rely on batteries for operation.
Innovation Solution
A floor cleaning device that uses mechanical action to pressurize a reservoir containing a concentrated cleaning liquid, allowing users to mix it with a dilution chemical and spray the solution without batteries, featuring a removable capsule chamber for easy solution change and a pump mechanism to build air pressure for efficient dispensing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If battery-operated spray devices are used to spray cleaning liquid, then cleaning function is improved, but device complexity and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces battery-operated spray mechanisms with a manual pump system. The pump handle moves along the rod to mechanically pressurize the reservoir, eliminating batteries and electrical components while maintaining the spraying function through pure mechanical action.
Solution Approach 2:
The user manually operates the pump handle to pressurize the reservoir and enable spraying. The system serves itself by converting user mechanical input directly into spray pressure without requiring external power sources or complex control systems.
2Quantity of substance
If entire reservoir is replaced when empty, then cleaning solution supply is ensured, but waste generation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables recovery and reuse of the reservoir. Instead of discarding the entire reservoir when empty, users can refill it with dilution chemical and a new cleaning capsule, extending the reservoir's useful life and reducing waste.
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning system is divided into separable components: a reusable reservoir, replaceable cleaning capsules, and refillable dilution chemical. This segmentation allows only the consumable capsule to be discarded while the reservoir is reused, minimizing waste.
3Reliability
If concentrated cleaning liquid is used with dilution chemical, then cleaning effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the concentrated cleaning liquid from the capsule with the dilution chemical already in the reservoir through simple mixing. This combination achieves effective cleaning solution concentration without requiring complex mixing mechanisms or additional components.
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
This solution reduces waste by allowing the use of refillable dilution chemicals and concentrated cleaning capsules, enabling efficient and battery-free operation while allowing easy switching between cleaning solutions, thus enhancing cleaning efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
Implementation Method 1
a mechanism to build up air pressure within the reservoir. Said mechanism will pressurize the cleaning solution
Implementation Method 2
the pressurized cleaning solution goes through the tubing and leaves the cleaning device through the spray nozzle
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AI summary
According to an aspect of the present invention, a floor cleaning device is provided. In an example embodiment, the floor cleaning device comprises a rod, the rod extending between a proximate end and a distal end; a handle comprising a trigger secured to the proximate end of the rod; a cleaning head secured to the distal end of the rod; a nozzle disposed proximate the distal end of the rod; and a cleaning solution dispensing unit secured to the rod between the proximate end and the distal end. The cleaning solution dispensing unit comprises a housing comprising a capsule chamber configured to receive a cleaning capsule therein. When the trigger is activated, cleaning solution is dispensed through the nozzle via a dispensing tube extending from the cleaning solution dispensing unit to the nozzle.