Holding device for a suction device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vacuum cleaner systems lack an efficient, flexible, and stable method for storing and organizing the suction unit and various accessories, particularly for cordless and handheld models.
Innovation Solution
A holding device comprising a base unit attachable to a wall, a movable rail, and interchangeable holding units that allow for flexible and stable storage of suction units and accessories, with features like screw attachment, spring elements, and locking mechanisms for secure positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed storage structure is used for vacuum cleaner accessories, then the structure is simple and stable, but it lacks flexibility for different user needs and accessory arrangements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the rail displaceable relative to the base unit. The rail can be moved along the transverse axis and locked at different positions, allowing the storage structure to adapt to different user needs (left-handed or right-handed users) and different accessory configurations. This dynamic element resolves the contradiction by providing flexibility without requiring a completely complex reconfigurable system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the storage device into distinct functional modules: a base unit for mounting to the wall, a displaceable rail for holding accessories, and separate holding units that can be attached to the rail. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall simplicity, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and structural complexity.
2Productivity
If multiple accessories are stored on the vacuum cleaner system, then the functionality is improved, but the storage space and organization efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes vertical space by mounting the base unit to the wall, transforming the storage problem from a horizontal surface constraint to a vertical dimension solution. The rail extends horizontally from the wall-mounted base, creating an efficient use of three-dimensional space that accommodates multiple accessories without requiring additional floor or counter space.
Solution Approach 2:
The rail serves multiple functions: it holds accessories, allows displacement for different user configurations, and provides mounting points for multiple holding units. This multi-functionality improves organization efficiency for storing multiple accessories while minimizing the required storage space through consolidated design.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the rail is fixed to the wall, then the mounting is simple and stable, but the adaptability for different users (left-handed and right-handed) is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The rail is designed to be displaceable relative to the fixed base unit, allowing it to be positioned at different locations along the transverse axis. The base unit remains firmly mounted to the wall for stability, while the rail can be moved and locked at different positions to accommodate left-handed or right-handed users, thus resolving the contradiction between adaptability and mounting stability.
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AI summary
A holding device (200) for a suction device (100), in particular for a cordless vacuum cleaner, is described. The suction device (100) has a suction unit (110) to which an accessory (120, 130, 330) from a set of different accessories (120, 130, 330) can be attached. The holding device (200) comprises a base unit (230) designed to be attached to a wall (240) and designed to accommodate the suction unit (110). Furthermore, the holding device (200) comprises a rail (210) for holding one or more accessories (120, 130, 330), wherein the rail (210) is designed to be displaceably fastened to the base unit (230), and wherein the holding device (200) is designed such that the holding device (200) can be fastened to a wall (240) solely via the base unit (230) and not via the rail (210).