Modular Flat Mop Frame System for Multi-Size Adaptability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cleaning device frames are not adaptable to mops of different shapes and sizes, requiring separate frames for each type, which increases production costs and complexity.
Innovation Solution
A modular frame system comprising five components: three carrier plates of different lengths and one width, and two clamping elements, allowing for the production of four different frames that can accommodate mops of varying shapes and sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate frames are produced for each mop type, then each frame is optimized for its specific mop, but production costs and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate multiple mop types through adjustable components. The carrier plate and clamping mechanism can be configured to fit different mop dimensions and shapes, allowing a single frame design to serve multiple functions rather than requiring separate dedicated frames for each mop type.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame is divided into modular components including the carrier plate, clamping elements, and adjustable segments. This segmentation allows individual components to be adjusted or reconfigured to accommodate different mop types, reducing the need for completely different frame designs while maintaining optimal fit for each application.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate frames are produced for each mop type, then each frame fits its specific mop perfectly, but production costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
By designing a universal frame with adjustable features, the same base components can be used across multiple mop types, significantly reducing production costs through economies of scale in manufacturing common parts while still achieving proper fit for different mop sizes through adjustment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame incorporates adjustable parameters such as variable clamping positions, adjustable carrier plate configurations, and modifiable segment lengths. These parameter changes allow a single frame design to adapt to different mop dimensions without requiring multiple production variants, thereby reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining versatility.
3Reliability
If multiple frame types are maintained, then each frame is optimized for its specific use, but assembly errors increase
Solution Approach 1:
The modular segmented design with standardized connection interfaces and clear assembly features guides users through a systematic assembly process. Each segment has defined mounting positions and connection mechanisms that reduce assembly errors, while the segmentation allows for optimized fit accuracy for different mop types through selective configuration of the modular components.
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AI summary
A frame system for a modular construction of flat mop cleaning device frames including a first carrier plate having a first length in a longitudinal direction and a first width in a transverse direction, and a second carrier plate having a second length in the longitudinal direction different from the first length and a second width in the transverse direction corresponding to the first width. The frame system includes a third carrier plate having a third length in the longitudinal direction different from the first and second length, and a third width in the transverse direction corresponding to the first and second width. The frame system further includes a first clamp forming longitudinal delimitations of the first, second and third carrier plates and a second clamp forming longitudinal delimitations of the third carrier plate. The second clamp has a greater length than the first clamp.