Cleaning device and combined cleaning system

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional household surface wet cleaners are not designed to effectively clean three-dimensional spaces and require separate power units, leading to a complex product structure and degraded user experience.

Innovation Solution

A combined cleaning device with a power module that can be assembled with either a vacuum cleaner module or a surface wet cleaner module, sharing a single power source and allowing for both ground and three-dimensional space cleaning, optimizing product structure and user experience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional surface wet cleaners are designed as integrated units with separate power sources, then each cleaning device can perform its dedicated function, but the product structure becomes complicated and user experience degrades

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecleaning capabilityVSAvoidproduct structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The power module is designed with universal compatibility to work with both vacuum cleaner modules and surface wet cleaner modules. The standardized mounting positions and electrical connections enable a single power module to support multiple cleaning functions, eliminating the need for separate power sources for each device type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines previously separate power sources into a shared power module that serves both vacuum cleaning and surface wet cleaning functions. This merging reduces the total number of power units from two to one, simplifying the overall product structure while maintaining full functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Adaptability or versatility

If separate vacuum cleaners and surface wet cleaners are used, then comprehensive cleaning coverage is achieved, but the number of power units increases and structure becomes complicated

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecleaning coverageVSAvoidpower unit quantity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The power module incorporates universal electrical interfaces and mounting mechanisms that accommodate both vacuum cleaner modules and surface wet cleaner modules. This allows a single power source to replace two separate power units, reducing energy system complexity while maintaining comprehensive cleaning coverage across different surfaces and spaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If traditional independent cleaning devices are purchased, then specific cleaning tasks are performed effectively, but additional devices are needed for three-dimensional space cleaning

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecleaning effectivenessVSAvoidspatial cleaning capability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The cleaning system is segmented into modular components: a universal power module, vacuum cleaner modules for three-dimensional space cleaning, and surface wet cleaner modules for ground cleaning. This segmentation allows users to select and combine only the modules needed for specific cleaning tasks, achieving both specialized effectiveness and spatial versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The universal power module serves as a platform that can be configured with different cleaning modules to address various cleaning needs. By maintaining the power module as a constant universal base, the system achieves reliable performance across different cleaning applications while adapting to diverse spatial requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP4378361A1Cleaning device and combined cleaning system
Publication Date: 2024.06.05 TIANKE INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a cleaning device, which includes a power module (100), a vacuum cleaner module (200), and a surface wet cleaner module (300). The power module (100) includes a power assembly (101) and a motor assembly (102) that are connected to each other. The vacuum cleaner module (200) includes an air suction assembly (201), a dust collection assembly (202), and a filter assembly (203) that are sequentially communicated, and the vacuum cleaner module (200) has a first mounting position (204) that is configured to be connected and matched with the power module (100). The surface wet cleaner module (300) includes a floor brush (301) and a body (302), and the body (302) has a second mounting position (303) that is configured to be connected and matched with the power module (100). The vacuum cleaner module (200) and the surface wet cleaner module (300) are provided separately, and during cleaning, the ground and the three-dimensional space can be separately cleaned as needed, the user's experience is improved. The surface wet cleaner module (300) and the vacuum cleaner module (200), which are structurally independent from each other, share a power module (100), so as to save a set of power modules compared to the combination of a surface wet cleaner and a vacuum cleaner, and optimize the structure of the product.