Heated Cleaning Cloth System Without Steam Scale Build-Up
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing surface cleaning systems using steam technology face issues with scale build-up, inefficiency, and high energy consumption, limiting their effectiveness and durability.
Innovation Solution
A surface cleaning system with a heating device integrated into the cleaning cloth, utilizing a metal heating panel with a thermostat to maintain a constant high temperature, ensuring effective cleaning and sanitizing while minimizing energy usage and preventing scale formation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If steam technology is used for surface cleaning, then cleaning effectiveness is improved, but scale build-up occurs limiting device duration
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the temperature parameter from intermittent steam heating to continuous controlled heating, maintaining the cloth at a constant temperature between 40-100°C. This continuous temperature control prevents scale build-up while maintaining cleaning effectiveness, thereby extending device duration without sacrificing reliability
2Reliability
If steam generation systems are used, then cleaning capability is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention implements continuous heating action through a thermostat-controlled heating element that maintains the cloth at the optimal temperature range continuously during operation. This eliminates the energy-wasting cycles of steam generation and cooling, providing consistent cleaning capability while reducing overall energy consumption by one-third compared to steam systems
Solution Approach 2:
The invention incorporates a thermostat that provides feedback control of the heating element, automatically adjusting power delivery to maintain the cloth temperature within the 40-100°C range. This feedback mechanism prevents energy waste by only heating when necessary and at the exact temperature needed, optimizing the balance between cleaning capability and energy consumption
3Reliability
If high temperature cleaning is implemented, then sanitizing action is improved, but energy loss increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention optimizes the temperature parameter to a specific range of 40-100°C, which is sufficient for sanitizing action but lower than traditional steam systems. The thermostat ensures the temperature stays within this optimized range, maintaining effective sanitizing while minimizing energy loss through excessive heating
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 system provides a reliable, energy-efficient, and long-lasting cleaning solution with effective dirt removal and sanitizing capabilities, achieving one-third energy savings and extended device lifespan by maintaining a consistent high temperature across the cleaning cloth.
Implementation Method 1
The cleaning cloth is in direct contact with the entire lower surface of the heating panel, which warms it up to the pre-set temperature
Implementation Method 2
Said panel is equipped with a suitably calibrated thermostat (12) that keeps the heating panel temperature constant at the pre-set degree
Implementation Method 3
From the tank (3) the water is sucked by means of a manual and/or electric pump (4) with pre-set suction quantity and then the water flows through a pipe (19) into the distribution chamber (7)
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AI summary
This invention is a new system of surface hot cleaning comprising a handle with a handle grip provided with a lever, a water and/or detergent tank, a pump and a brush. The brush is provided with a swivel head hosting the water pipe and an electric cable for the power supply of a heating panel equipped with a heating element and a thermostat for temperature regulation. Said heating panel is in direct contact with the cleaning cloth so as to warm up the cloth, which is moistened by the water flowing from the pump. The cloth acquires a high temperature ideal for cleaning and sanitising surfaces. Moreover, the system guarantees the fast drying of the floor after cleaning.