Pumice stone vacuum attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vacuum attachments are inadequate for effectively removing hair and debris from carpets and upholstery.
Innovation Solution
A vacuum attachment apparatus comprising a pumice stone with a void and a support structure that allows for efficient suction of hair and debris, where the pumice stone's anterior surface dislodges hair and debris, which are then suctioned through a void and hole arrangement into a vacuum wand for collection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional vacuum attachments are used, then the vacuum cleaner can operate, but hair and debris removal from carpets and upholstery is inadequate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes a pumice stone with a porous structure containing multiple voids and cavities. This porous material mechanically agitates and lifts hair and debris from carpet fibers while the vacuum suction removes them. The porous nature of the pumice stone provides numerous contact points for effective hair removal without requiring complex mechanical components.
2Reliability
If a pumice stone is attached to a vacuum wand, then hair and debris removal effectiveness improves, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The vacuum attachment is divided into distinct functional segments: the pumice stone component for mechanical hair removal, the support structure for mounting, and the connection interface for the vacuum wand. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall simplicity. The pumice stone can be a simple attached block or a more sophisticated structure with multiple voids, but the basic segmentation principle keeps the overall design manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The pumice stone serves multiple functions simultaneously: it mechanically agitates and lifts hair and debris from carpets, provides structural support for the attachment, and its porous structure allows vacuum suction to pass through effectively. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, thereby simplifying the overall device structure while maintaining effectiveness.
3Productivity
If the pumice stone has a void structure for suction, then hair and debris suction efficiency improves, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent specifies dimensional parameters for the pumice stone voids and support holes to ensure proper alignment and suction efficiency. By defining specific parameter ranges (such as void size, hole diameter, and their relative positions), the design balances the need for effective suction with manufacturability. These parameter specifications guide manufacturing without requiring excessive precision, allowing for practical production while maintaining functional effectiveness.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick and thorough removal of hair and debris from carpets and upholstery, enhancing the efficiency of vacuum cleaning processes.
Implementation Method 1
a vacuum wand having a distal end which is attached to the back surface of the support
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus to remove hair and debris from carpet and upholstery comprising a pumice stone having a void that is attached to a support having a hole and the pumice stone void is aligned with the support hole and the support is attached to a vacuum wand.