Motorized Floor Mop with Lock-Out Mechanism for Swivel Joint Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing floor mops lack efficient maneuverability and control, especially when using motorized agitation systems with rotating pads, as they often require complex handling to navigate around corners and narrow spaces due to multiple axes of rotation, which can be cumbersome and difficult to manage.
Innovation Solution
A motorized floor mop with a multi-axis swivel joint incorporating a lock-out mechanism that selectively locks out one axis of rotation, allowing for easier maneuverability and control by preventing unwanted pivoting, thereby enhancing user experience and cleaning efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a multi-axis swivel joint is used to enhance maneuverability, then the mop can navigate corners and narrow spaces more effectively, but the handling becomes cumbersome and difficult to control
Solution Approach 1:
The swivel joint incorporates a lock-out mechanism that can selectively lock or unlock one axis of rotation. This dynamic control allows the joint to transition between locked and unlocked states, providing stability when needed and flexibility when required, thus resolving the contradiction between maneuverability and handling control
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple axes of rotation are provided for flexible positioning, then the mop can adapt to various cleaning scenarios, but unwanted pivoting occurs making it difficult to manage
Solution Approach 1:
The lock-out mechanism provides dynamic control over the swivel joint's degrees of freedom. When locked, it prevents unwanted pivoting and provides stability for precise positioning. When unlocked, it allows flexible repositioning. This dynamic switching resolves the contradiction between positioning flexibility and control stability
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AI summary
A motorized floor mop that can deliver liquid to a surface to be cleaned is provided with a handle, a base, a fluid delivery system, a motorized agitation system and a multi-axis swivel joint coupling the handle with the base for movement of the handle. A lock-out mechanism selectively locks out one of the axes of rotation of the multi-axis swivel joint.