Automatic cleaning device and system
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity of cleaning robots' structures and components leads to increased maintenance inconvenience and higher production costs, particularly due to complex button assembly designs that are difficult to assemble and disassemble.
Innovation Solution
An automatic cleaning device with a button assembly featuring a soft plastic button cap and a hard plastic bracket, where the bracket includes a circumferentially extending step structure, providing increased space and resilience, and a waterproof rib design for enhanced waterproofing and ease of use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If complex structures and functions (automatic charging, automatic dust removal, lifting and vibration) are added to cleaning robots, then the intelligence and functionality are improved, but the device complexity and maintenance difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple button functions into a single modular button assembly that can be easily replaced as a complete unit. The button assembly includes a button cap, button body, and button hole cover that work together as an integrated component, reducing the need for separate maintenance of individual button elements while maintaining full functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The button assembly design serves multiple purposes: it provides user input functionality, maintains waterproof sealing, and enables easy maintenance through modular replacement. The assembly can accommodate different button configurations and functions while using the same basic structure and mounting mechanism.
2Adaptability or versatility
If complex button assembly designs are used, then more functions can be integrated, but the ease of manufacture and assembly are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The button assembly is divided into distinct modular components: a button cap, a button body, and a button hole cover. Each component can be manufactured separately using standardized processes and then assembled together, simplifying both manufacturing and assembly while allowing for functional versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The button components are designed with nested relationships where the button cap fits over the button body, and the button hole cover fits into the button assembly. This nested structure allows multiple functional elements to be integrated in a compact arrangement while maintaining ease of assembly through simple insertion and snap-fit connections.
3Ease of manufacture
If traditional button assembly designs are used, then manufacturing experience is maintained, but the ease of repair and maintenance are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The button assembly is designed as an extractable module that can be easily removed from the device housing as a complete unit. The button hole cover can be detached to access and replace the button assembly without disassembling other components, enabling quick maintenance and repair while maintaining manufacturing simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The button assembly incorporates self-aligning features and snap-fit connections that allow for easy user-level replacement and maintenance. The modular design enables end-users or technicians to quickly swap out malfunctioning button assemblies without requiring specialized tools or extensive disassembly procedures.
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 solution simplifies the button assembly, allowing for easier component accommodation, improved resilience, and enhanced waterproofing, reducing maintenance complexity and production costs while maintaining user-friendly operation.
Implementation Method 1
the elastic arm is configured to restore the button plate
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides an automatic cleaning device, including: a moving platform, configured to automatically move on an operation surface and comprising a cover plate.