Portable Power Tool Cleaning Apparatus for Thick Contaminants
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cleaning apparatuses are either manually operated, requiring excessive human effort for thick contaminants, or are bulky and limited in application, lacking a portable, power-driven solution for diverse cleaning tasks.
Innovation Solution
A portable cleaning apparatus driven by a power tool, equipped with a brush, liquid dispenser, and reservoir, designed for versatile use on surfaces like automobiles, boats, fences, drains, gutters, walls, and floors, featuring a rotational motor and adjustable solution delivery system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual cleaning apparatus is used, then device simplicity is maintained, but excessive human effort is required for thick contaminants
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical cleaning with a power-driven system using a motor to rotate the brush, eliminating excessive human effort while maintaining operational simplicity through a handheld portable design
2Productivity
If power-driven cleaning apparatus is used, then cleaning effectiveness is improved, but device portability deteriorates due to bulky structure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the cleaning apparatus into a compact handheld unit with the motor and brush, separating it from the liquid reservoir that can be independently attached or removed, enabling portability while maintaining cleaning effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a dynamic, adaptable structure where the liquid dispenser and reservoir can be attached or detached based on application needs, allowing the core cleaning unit to remain lightweight and portable while providing power-driven cleaning capability
3Manufacturing precision
If specialized cleaning apparatus is designed for specific surfaces, then cleaning precision is improved, but adaptability to multiple surfaces deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs a universal handheld cleaning apparatus that can be applied to multiple surfaces including automobiles, boats, fences, drains, gutters, walls, and floors by adjusting the brush type and liquid solution rather than requiring separate specialized devices for each surface
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
Enables efficient and portable cleaning of various surfaces with reduced human effort, effectively handling thick contaminants and providing a flexible solution for multiple applications with improved efficiency and convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a motor, such as but not limited to a rotational motor
Implementation Method 2
a liquid dispenser attached to the handle of the portable brush and a liquid reservoir attached to the liquid dispenser
Data Source
AI summary
A cleaner assembly includes a main body having a first end with a handle portion and a second end with a removable cleaner head; a motor contained with in said main body; an actuator operatively associated with said motor; a rotational shaft operatively associated with said motor and with a rotational cleaner head support; and a cleaner head removably attached to said rotational shaft.