Modular Dust Suction Panel for Hair Clog Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dust suction apparatuses face issues with long hair strands and textile fibers getting stuck in the suction holes, leading to congestion and difficulty in cleaning or repairing, especially when external shocks or winds cause debris to scatter after suction is deactivated.
Innovation Solution
A modular dust suction apparatus design with a grating panel and bottom panel configuration that includes protrusion receiving structures with compression coil springs and removable switching members, allowing individual modules to be easily cleaned or replaced, and preventing debris scattering through air-tight sealing and controlled airflow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the dust suction switching protrusion is spring-loaded and integrated into a single panel, then the dust suction function is activated when a user foot is put on the apparatus, but the long hair strands and textile fibers get stuck in the hole and cause congestion when suction is deactivated
Solution Approach 1:
The dust suction panel is divided into multiple modular dust suction panel modules that can be independently removed and cleaned. Each module includes a grating panel with suction holes, allowing targeted maintenance of specific areas without disassembling the entire panel.
Solution Approach 2:
The dust suction switching protrusion is extracted from the integrated panel and made removable. This allows the protrusion to be easily taken out for cleaning hair strands and textile fibers that get stuck, preventing congestion and maintaining proper suction function.
2Reliability
If the dust suction switching protrusion is integrated into a single panel, then the dust suction function is unified, but it becomes difficult to remove or disassemble the protrusion for cleaning or repair
Solution Approach 1:
The panel is segmented into multiple dust suction panel modules, each with its own switching protrusion. This modular design allows individual modules to be removed and cleaned independently, making maintenance much easier while preserving the overall dust suction function.
Solution Approach 2:
The switching protrusion is designed to be removable from the panel. This extraction allows the protrusion to be easily taken out for cleaning hair strands and textile fibers, or replaced if damaged, without affecting the entire dust suction system.
3Productivity
If the suction holes are opened to allow dust suction, then the dust collection efficiency is improved, but the suctioned hair strands and textile fibers may move out due to external shock or winds after suction stops
Solution Approach 1:
The dust suction panel modules are designed with removable switching protrusions that can be taken out before cleaning operations. This preliminary preparation allows easy access to suction holes for removing accumulated hair strands and textile fibers, preventing future debris scattering issues.
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 modular design enables efficient cleaning and maintenance of the apparatus, while the sealing and airflow features prevent debris from scattering, ensuring effective dust collection and reducing congestion.
Implementation Method 1
a compression coil spring disposed between the inwardly stepped portion and the bottom of the protrusion receiving structure
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AI summary
There is provided a dust suction apparatus comprising: a base; a side frame wherein the base and frame defines a dust suction space; a dust suction panel disposed in the dust suction space; and a dust-collection device air-communicated with the dust suction panel, wherein the dust suction panel includes a plurality of dust suction panel modules, wherein the dust suction panel modules are mounted in the dust suction space in a modular fashion to allow the plurality of dust suction panel modules to be removed individually.