Mopping Module Water Volume Control for Integrated Vacuum Cleaning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cleaning tools, such as mopping cloths and vacuum cleaners, are inefficient in completely cleaning surfaces due to labor-intensive water absorption and incomplete removal of fine debris, respectively.
Innovation Solution
A mopping module with a water tank, mopping cloth, and a water amount control mechanism, integrated with a vacuum cleaner module, allowing for adjustable water supply and efficient cleaning without manual re-wetting, and a cleaning head that combines both functions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the roller is in direct contact with the floor, then the mopping function is improved, but the roller becomes contaminated with dirt and bacteria
Solution Approach 1:
The roller is divided into two functional layers: a wear-resistant outer layer that contacts the floor and a replaceable inner layer that can be removed for cleaning or replacement. This segmentation allows the contaminable inner layer to be separated from the permanent structure, solving the contamination problem while maintaining mopping functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The contaminable inner layer is designed to be extractable from the roller assembly. Users can remove the inner layer for washing or replacement without disassembling the entire roller, directly addressing the contamination issue by enabling easy removal and cleaning of the soiled components.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the roller is covered with a protective layer, then the roller is protected from contamination, but the mopping function deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of a single protective layer, the roller uses segmented layers with different functions: the outer wear-resistant layer provides protection, while the inner absorbent layer performs mopping. This segmentation allows both protection and functionality to coexist without compromise.
Solution Approach 2:
Different parts of the roller structure have different properties optimized for their specific functions. The outer layer has wear-resistant properties for protection, while the inner layer has absorbent properties for mopping. This local quality differentiation resolves the contradiction between protection and functionality.
3Device complexity
If the roller structure is simplified, then the device complexity is reduced, but the roller cannot be easily removed for cleaning
Solution Approach 1:
The roller is segmented into a permanent outer layer and a removable inner layer connected via a simple snap-fit mechanism. This segmentation enables easy removal for cleaning without requiring complex disassembly procedures, balancing structural simplicity with cleaning accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The inner layer is designed for easy extraction from the roller assembly through a simple snap-fit connection. This extraction capability allows users to remove and clean the contaminable parts without complex tools or procedures, maintaining simplicity while enabling easy maintenance.
4Ease of operation
If the inner layer is tightly fitted to the roller, then the mopping performance is improved, but the inner layer cannot be easily removed
Solution Approach 1:
The connection between the inner layer and roller uses a dynamic snap-fit mechanism that provides tight fitting during operation for good mopping performance, but allows easy removal when needed. The elastic deformation capability enables the connection to be both secure and removable.
Solution Approach 2:
The snap-fit connection is pre-designed with engagement features that automatically secure the inner layer tightly during installation, ensuring good mopping performance without requiring additional tightening actions. The same features allow easy release when removal is needed.
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AI summary
A mopping module (20) and a cleaning head. The mopping module (20) comprises a water tank (1), a mop (18), and a water volume control mechanism. A water tank hole (15) is provided at a bottom portion of the water tank (1); the water tank hole (15) communicates with the interior of the water tank (1); the mop (18) is provided on the outer side of the bottom portion of the water tank (1); the water volume control mechanism comprises a knob and a water control disc; and by using the knob to control the cooperation between the water control disc and the water tank hole (15), the amount of water flowing from the water tank (1) to the mop (18) by means of the water tank hole (15) is adjusted.