Movable Nozzle Floor Cleaner for Deep Carpet Solution Dispensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing floor cleaning implements lack an efficient mechanism for dispensing and distributing cleaning solutions on small area surfaces, particularly carpeted areas, with limited adaptability and effectiveness in penetrating carpet fibers and ensuring thorough treatment.
Innovation Solution
A stick-type surface treating implement with a unique container receiver and nozzle assembly that allows selective displacement to release a treating composition through a fluid conduit, featuring rake members to penetrate carpet fibers and a brush or squeegee assembly for agitation, accommodating both aerosol and liquid containers with a valve system for controlled dispensing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If a conventional aerosol dispenser is used directly on the surface, then the cleaning solution can be dispensed, but it cannot penetrate deep into carpet fibers effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The nozzle assembly is made movable relative to the body, allowing it to be displaced downward to extend the fluid conduit deeper into carpet fibers. This adds a dimensional aspect (vertical displacement) to the dispensing mechanism, transforming it from a static surface application to a dynamic deep-penetration system.
Solution Approach 2:
The nozzle assembly is mounted for selective displacement with respect to the body, creating a dynamic system where the nozzle can move closer to or farther from the surface. This dynamic positioning enables the fluid conduit to reach varying depths into carpet fibers while maintaining controlled dispensing through the valve system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a static nozzle assembly is used, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot adapt to different surface types and penetration depths
Solution Approach 1:
The nozzle assembly is mounted for selective displacement with respect to the body, creating a dynamic system that can adapt to different surface types and penetration depth requirements. This movability provides versatility while maintaining relatively simple valve-controlled actuation mechanisms.
3Volume of moving object
If the nozzle assembly is always in contact with the surface, then deep penetration is achieved, but controlled dispensing and easy removal become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The nozzle assembly can be selectively displaced to engage with the surface for deep penetration, then disengaged for easy removal. This dynamic positioning, controlled by the valve system, allows the user to achieve deep fiber penetration when needed while maintaining the ability to quickly remove and reposition the assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The valve system provides controlled dispensing that responds to the nozzle's position relative to the surface. When the nozzle assembly is displaced downward to penetrate carpet fibers, the valve system regulates fluid flow accordingly, enabling controlled dispensing that adapts to the engagement state.
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AI summary
A surface treating implement (10) according to the invention comprises a body (14) comprising a container receiver (36) and a nozzle assembly (26) comprising a fluid conduit fluidly (72) connected to the container receiver (36). At least one container (16) is selectively mounted to the container receiver (36) and contains a predetermined amount of a treating composition and has a dispensing opening (102) in fluid communication with the fluid conduit (72). A handle (12) is associated with the body (14). The nozzle assembly (26) is mounted to the body (14) for selective displacement a predetermined distance to release the treating composition from the container (16) through the fluid conduit (72) and onto a surface to be treated.