Floor Mopping Machine with Integrated Suction and Self-Cleaning Cloth
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing floor mopping machines are inefficient in cleaning small spaces, require manual operation, and lack integrated cleaning capabilities, leading to increased labor intensity and poor cleaning effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
A floor mopping machine equipped with a cyclically used mopping cloth, a spray system for maintaining cloth cleanliness, and a dust suction motor for integrated sucking, scrubbing, and sweeping functions, along with an auxiliary machine that can extend to navigate narrow spaces and automatically clean the mopping cloth.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a small hand-held floor scrubber is used, then it can operate in small spaces, but it lacks a collection device requiring additional equipment that complicates operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the floor scrubbing function with a dirt collection device into a single integrated machine. The collection container is built into the floor scrubber body, eliminating the need for separate collection equipment and simplifying operation while maintaining the ability to work in small spaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The floor scrubber is designed with multiple functions including scrubbing, dust suction, and dirt collection within a single device. This multi-functional design allows the machine to handle various cleaning tasks without requiring additional specialized equipment.
2Device complexity
If a fixed mopping cloth is attached to the bottom of the machine, then the structure is simple, but the mopping cloth cannot be cleaned automatically requiring manual cleaning
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates an automatic cleaning system that cleans the mopping cloth during the machine's operation. The cleaning device includes water spray nozzles and suction ports that automatically rinse and remove dirt from the mopping cloth, eliminating the need for manual cleaning and maintaining continuous cleaning capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mopping cloth cleaning process occurs continuously during the machine's operation rather than requiring separate manual cleaning steps. The automatic cleaning system ensures the mopping cloth remains effective throughout the cleaning task without interruption.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the mopping machine makes a turn and reverses, then it can navigate the floor, but dirt is easily left behind reducing cleaning effectiveness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional passive mopping mechanism with an active system that includes a rotating brush and suction mechanism. This mechanical substitution ensures that dirt is actively removed and suctioned during turns and reverses rather than being left behind by passive cloth contact.
Solution Approach 2:
The mopping system incorporates dynamic elements including a rotatable brush that actively scrubs the floor surface and a suction system that adapts to the machine's movement. This dynamic approach ensures consistent cleaning performance during directional changes and reverses.
4Device complexity
If household mopping machines mop the floor passively, then the structure is simple, but the mopping effect is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces passive cloth-based mopping with an active mechanical brushing system. The rotating brush actively scrubs the floor surface, providing superior cleaning effectiveness compared to passive cloth contact while maintaining reasonable structural complexity.
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 machine achieves efficient and automated cleaning of floors, reducing labor consumption and improving cleaning effectiveness by integrating sweeping, mopping, and suction functions while allowing navigation in tight spaces and automatic cloth maintenance.
Implementation Method 1
a laser navigator is arranged on a top of the screen
Implementation Method 2
a dust suction motor is arranged in the auxiliary machine; the dust suction motor generates negative pressure
Implementation Method 3
the cleaning device will automatically spray cleaning liquids and water onto the mopping cloth
Data Source
AI summary
A floor mopping machine includes a casing and a motor. A partition plate is arranged at a middle of the casing, and a battery is arranged at a side of the partition plate. A first support roller is provided at an end of the battery away from the motor, and a second support roller is provided at an end of the first support roller away from the battery. A set of second pressure rollers are arranged between the first support roller and the second support roller, and a set of third pressure rollers are arranged between the first support roller and a driving roller.