Robotic Vacuum Ornamentation Coupler for Interchangeable Decoration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing novelty decoration devices do not provide a solution for releasably and interchangeably attaching ornamentation to a robotic vacuum.

Innovation Solution

A robotic vacuum decoration system that includes a robotic vacuum with a top surface, an ornamentation with an exterior surface, and a coupler that releasably couples the ornamentation to the top surface, using a pair of mating members that can be rotated to secure and detach the ornamentation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a permanent attachment method is used to fix ornamentation on the robotic vacuum, then the ornamentation is securely held in place, but the ability to interchange different ornamentations is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecure attachmentVSAvoidinterchangeability of ornamentation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment system is divided into separate components: a base portion that attaches to the robotic vacuum and a mounting portion that attaches to the ornamentation. These segments can be independently attached and detached, enabling both secure holding and easy interchangeability of different ornamentations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The attachment system transitions from a static permanent bond to a dynamic reversible connection. The base portion and mounting portion can be engaged and disengaged on demand, allowing the system to adapt between secured and interchangeable states as needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If a complex coupling mechanism is used to enable removable ornamentation, then the interchangeability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveremovable and interchangeable attachmentVSAvoidcoupling mechanism complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The coupling functionality is extracted into a separate, dedicated attachment system consisting of a base portion and mounting portion. This separation allows the ornamentation itself to remain simple while the coupling mechanism handles the complexity of removable and interchangeable attachment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The base portion and mounting portion act as intermediary elements between the robotic vacuum and the ornamentation. These intermediaries provide the reversible coupling functionality without requiring complex modifications to either the vacuum or the ornamentation itself.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20250073606A1Vacuum decoration system

Publication Date: 2025.03.06 KEYS HARRY

AI summary

A vacuum decoration system for removably attaching an ornamentation to a robotic vacuum includes an ornamentation having an exterior surface and a coupler releasably coupling the ornamentation to the robotic vacuum. The coupler generally includes a pair of mating members that are releasably coupled to each other. One of the mating members is attached to the exterior surface and the other of the mating members is attached to the robotic vacuum. The ornamentation may have any shape or design, such as a figurine, a religious symbol, a holiday themed symbol, or a symbol that represents a hobby or pastime. The ornamentation may also include a plurality of battery-operated lights.