Hard surface cleaning devices for use with cleaning fabrics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hard surface cleaning devices do not maximize debris collection by cleaning fabrics, leading to inefficiencies and the need for frequent fabric replacement or flipping during use.
Innovation Solution
A cleaning device with a plate, connection member, fingers, and a wiper assembly that retains the cleaning fabric, providing a gap for debris collection and enhancing contact with surfaces, allowing for improved debris pickup and retention without requiring fabric flipping or replacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If existing hard surface cleaning devices are used without fingers or wiper assembly, then the device structure is simple, but debris collection efficiency is poor and fabric replacement is frequent
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning device is segmented into functional zones: fingers that engage the fabric edge, a wiper assembly with blade that contacts the fabric surface, and a debris collection area. This segmentation allows each component to perform a specific function that collectively maximizes debris collection while maintaining manageable structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces a vertical dimension to debris collection by creating a debris collection area between the fingers and the plate surface. This third dimension (depth/gap) allows debris to be captured not just on the fabric surface but also within the gap space, significantly increasing collection efficiency without proportionally increasing device footprint
2Duration of action of moving object
If cleaning fabric is used without optimized device configuration, then fabric replacement is frequent, but device design is simpler
Solution Approach 1:
The fingers are positioned to preliminarily engage and hold the fabric edge in place before the wiping action occurs. This preliminary engagement ensures proper fabric positioning and tension, preventing fabric displacement during use and extending the effective duration of fabric action without requiring frequent replacement
Solution Approach 2:
The wiper blade maintains continuous contact with the fabric surface throughout the wiping motion, ensuring that the fabric remains engaged and effective throughout its entire usage duration. This continuous engagement maximizes the productive life of each fabric attachment
Data Source
AI summary
A cleaning device for use with a cleaning fabric is provided. The device includes a plate, a connection member, a plurality of fingers, a wiper assembly, and a grip. The plate has a first side and a second side. The connection member retains the cleaning fabric to the plate. The fingers depend from the first side and provide a gap between the first side and the cleaning fabric during use. The wiper assembly has at least one elongated wiper blade that divides the fingers into a front section and a rear section. The grip depends from the second side.