Power mop with with battery-operated pump
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mops suffer from uneven liquid application, inefficiency due to frequent repositioning for liquid, and lack of ergonomic design and adjustable spray capabilities, particularly in commercial settings where larger spaces require more liquid and varied cleaning tasks.
Innovation Solution
A power mop design with the pump, switch, and battery integrated into the hand grip, featuring a gravity-fed liquid system, ergonomic handle, and adjustable nozzle for efficient liquid distribution, allowing for compact, ergonomic, and versatile operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the pump, switch, and battery are integrated into the hand grip, then the product becomes compact and ergonomic, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the pump, switch, and battery into a single integrated hand grip assembly. This merging of components into one unified structure improves ergonomics by consolidating controls in the user's hand while managing complexity through functional integration rather than separate distributed components.
Solution Approach 2:
The hand grip serves multiple functions simultaneously: it houses the pump mechanism, contains the battery power source, provides the control switch, and acts as the ergonomic handle. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, improving ease of operation while containing overall device complexity.
2Device complexity
If a tank is positioned for gravity-induced flow, then liquid flow is simplified, but the tank volume capacity is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The tank is positioned at a higher elevation than the hand grip, creating a gravity-induced flow system where liquid naturally flows from high to low potential. This eliminates the need for additional pumps or complex flow control mechanisms, simplifying the liquid flow system while maintaining adequate capacity for commercial applications.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the nozzle is made adjustable, then adaptability for different applications is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The nozzle is designed with adjustable spray patterns that can be changed during operation. This dynamic adjustability allows the system to adapt to different cleaning applications (routine cleaning, heavy-duty cleaning, waxing) without requiring multiple fixed nozzles or complex replacement mechanisms, balancing versatility with manageable complexity.
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, ergonomic, and adjustable liquid application for various cleaning tasks, accommodating larger spaces without the need for multiple devices, improving efficiency and reducing user inefficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a pump for providing flow pressure to the liquid
Implementation Method 2
positioned for gravity-induced flow of the liquid from a gravity feed conduit into a hand grip
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AI summary
The current invention relates to a power mop 10 having a tank 20 for holding a liquid positioned for gravity-induced flow of the liquid from a gravity feed conduit 22 into a hand grip 30. Inside of the hand grip 30 is a liquid inlet 32, a valve for controlling the flow of the liquid, a pump 34 for providing flow pressure to the liquid, and a battery 40 for powering the pump 34. Additionally, a switch 38 is accessible external to the hand grip 30 for powering the pump 34 and switching the valve between open and closed liquid flow positions. A handle tube 70 is connected to the hand grip 30. The handle tube 70 contains a pressure feed conduit 24 for receiving pressurized flow of the liquid from the hand grip 30. A nozzle 80 is mounted on the handle tube 70 to disperse the liquid onto the surface to be mopped. A mop head 100 is attached to the end of the handle tube 70 remote from the hand grip 30.