Multi-Turn Mop Actuator for Integrated Head Drying Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mopping devices require users to manually or electrically operate additional drying devices, which can be awkward, time-consuming, and require balance control, making the drying process inefficient and difficult to handle.
Innovation Solution
A mopping device equipped with a multi-turn actuator, such as a twisted rod drive, allows for easy and efficient drying of the mopping head without additional devices, enabling users to control dryness levels by adjusting the number of strokes, and includes a rotatable receptacle and braking mechanism for safe handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If an electrically or manually operated drive device is arranged in a bucket for drying the mopping device, then the drying function is provided, but the operation becomes awkward and time-consuming requiring balance control
Solution Approach 1:
The mopping device is designed to dry itself by utilizing its own structure. The mopping head can be rotated and manipulated to facilitate drying without requiring external drive devices, making the system self-sufficient and eliminating the need for separate drying mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The invention removes the external drive device from the bucket and integrates the drying function directly into the mopping device itself. By extracting the drying mechanism from the bucket and incorporating it into the mopping head assembly, the system eliminates the awkward operation and time loss associated with external devices
2Ease of operation
If additional drying devices are used, then the drying function is achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The drying function is merged with the mopping device itself. The mopping head incorporates features that enable both mopping and drying operations, combining multiple functions into a single integrated device rather than requiring separate tools
Solution Approach 2:
The mopping device is designed with multi-functionality, allowing it to perform both mopping and drying operations. The device can be used for cleaning surfaces and then subsequently used to dry itself or other surfaces without requiring additional specialized equipment
3Extent of automation
If a foot drive mechanism is used, then manual operation is possible, but the user has to keep balance on one leg making operation difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The device eliminates the need for foot operation by designing the mopping head to be manually manipulated in a way that the user's natural movements during mopping also facilitate drying. The device serves itself through the user's regular handling rather than requiring specialized foot activation
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of requiring the user to stand on one leg and operate a foot pedal, the invention inverts the approach by enabling operation through normal hand-held manipulation. The drying function is activated through the user's natural gripping and rotating motions rather than through inverted or unusual body positioning
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 solution simplifies the drying process, allowing users to handle the mopping device for mopping, rinsing, and drying without additional components, ensuring efficient and safe operation by eliminating the need for external devices and improving user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a multi-turn actuator (39), in particular a twisted rod drive, is provided
Data Source
AI summary
A mopping device includes a mopping head having at least one of a mopping cloth, a mopping cover, a mopping bundle, and a mopping pad. The mopping device further includes a handle and a multi-turn actuator.