Battery-operated backpack suction appliance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing backpack dust collectors are cumbersome and require significant effort to empty and clean, with heavy designs that hinder portability and ease of use.
Innovation Solution
A battery-operated backpack suction appliance featuring a collection container made of foamed plastic and designed for toolless removal from the technical unit, allowing for easy access and reduced weight, along with a compact structure and ergonomic design that includes a rechargeable battery and secure coupling mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If the collection container is made of conventional solid plastic material, then the structural strength and durability are improved, but the overall weight of the suction appliance increases
Solution Approach 1:
The collection container is made from foamed plastic material with a cellular structure that provides both weight reduction and adequate mechanical strength. The foam structure maintains structural integrity while significantly reducing the mass of the collection container compared to solid plastic alternatives.
Solution Approach 2:
The use of foamed plastic represents a composite material approach, combining plastic matrix with air pockets to create a material that offers optimized strength-to-weight ratio. This composite structure achieves the dual goal of reducing overall appliance weight while maintaining sufficient structural strength for operational requirements.
2Weight of moving object
If the collection container is made of foamed plastic material, then the weight is reduced, but the structural strength may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The foamed plastic material provides a porous cellular structure that reduces weight while maintaining adequate structural strength through the distributed cell wall network. The foam structure is engineered to provide sufficient mechanical properties for the collection container's functional requirements.
3Ease of operation
If the collection container is designed for toolless removal, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling mechanism is segmented into discrete coupling elements and corresponding receptacles that enable toolless connection and disconnection. This segmentation allows the collection container to be easily separated from the technical unit through simple manual manipulation of the coupling elements without requiring tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling mechanism incorporates dynamic elements that allow for easy engagement and disengagement through movement. The coupling elements are designed to move between locked and unlocked positions, enabling toolless removal while maintaining secure connection during operation.
Data Source
AI summary
A battery-operated backpack suction appliance, including a collection container, a technical unit connected to the collection container in an operating position of the suction appliance, and a backpack device connected to at least one of the collection container and the technical unit in the operating position for the suction appliance to be worn on the back of an operator, wherein the collection container is made of a foamed plastic material and wherein the collection container is configured to be removable from the technical unit in a toolless manner is disclosed.