Modular Cleaner Assembly for Dust-Free Component Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cleaners require users to manually disassemble and reassemble components, exposing them to dust and compromising sanitation, especially when switching between vacuum and mopping functions, as users must touch accumulated dust during the process.
Innovation Solution
A cleaner design featuring a supporting member and cleaning module that can be inserted and withdrawn from the cleaner body without direct contact with the dust, allowing for easy and sanitary maintenance, with automatic recognition of the cleaning module type for optimized cleaning algorithms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of repair
If components are made separable for maintenance, then ease of maintenance is improved, but user exposure to dust during disassembly worsens sanitation
Solution Approach 1:
A dust cover is introduced as an intermediary component that automatically covers the dust collection chamber when the cleaning module is removed. This mediator prevents direct user exposure to dust during maintenance operations while keeping the separable component design intact.
Solution Approach 2:
The dust cover is positioned to automatically cover the dust collection chamber before the user can access dusty areas. This preliminary action of covering occurs as part of the module removal process itself, preventing dust exposure before it can happen.
2Adaptability or versatility
If cleaning modules are detachable for function switching, then adaptability is improved, but complexity of assembly and disassembly increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaner is divided into distinct modular components: a main body and interchangeable cleaning modules (brush module, mop module). This segmentation allows independent replacement of cleaning modules without affecting the main body, simplifying function switching while maintaining manageable complexity through standardized interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
A universal mounting structure and interface design is implemented that accommodates different types of cleaning modules (brush, mop, etc.) on the same cleaner body. This multi-functional interface reduces the need for separate assembly procedures for different module types, thereby reducing overall complexity.
3Productivity
If manual handling of components is required for maintenance, then ease of operation is worsened, but automatic recognition of module type improves cleaning efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
A detection mechanism provides feedback to the control unit when a cleaning module is mounted or removed. The control unit automatically recognizes the module type through this feedback signal and adjusts cleaning parameters accordingly, enabling automatic adaptation without requiring manual configuration or handling by the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs automatic recognition and configuration of cleaning modules without requiring user intervention. The control unit independently detects module presence and type, then automatically adjusts cleaning algorithms and parameters, allowing the system to serve itself in terms of configuration and optimization.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a cleaner having a structure that a supporting member and a cleaning module are coupled to or separated from a cleaner body. The cleaner includes a cleaner body having a module mounting portion; a supporting member inserted and mounted to the module mounting portion, and separated and withdrawn from the module mounting portion, through a bottom part of the cleaner body; and a cleaning module coupled to the supporting member so as to be inserted or withdrawn together with the supporting member when the supporting member is inserted or withdrawn.