Roller Applicator Cleaning Apparatus with Radial Water Nozzles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cleaning apparatuses for roller-type applicators are inefficient, physically demanding, wasteful of water, and often limited to a single size of paint roller, making them cumbersome to store and transport.
Innovation Solution
A roller-type applicator cleaning apparatus with rubber gaskets to prevent water leakage, radially positioned openings to redirect pressurized water onto the paint roller, and a design that accommodates multiple sizes of paint rollers, reducing water consumption and physical effort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual cleaning under running faucet is used, then water is available for cleaning, but the process is physically demanding, time-consuming, and wasteful of water
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning apparatus enables the paint roller to clean itself by rotating within the housing while water is supplied through radial openings. The roller's own rotation, driven by manual insertion and removal motion, performs the cleaning action without requiring the user to manually squeeze or rub the roller surface.
2Ease of operation
If existing cleaning apparatuses are used, then cleaning function is provided, but they are cumbersome to store and transport
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning apparatus is divided into separable components: a housing containing radial water openings, a base with a channel, and removable rubber gaskets. This segmentation allows the components to be stored separately or assembled as needed, reducing overall storage volume while maintaining full cleaning functionality.
3Productivity
If existing cleaning apparatuses are used, then cleaning is performed, but they consume more water due to pressurized water escape
Solution Approach 1:
The rubber gaskets, which could be seen as simple sealing components, are designed to convert the potentially harmful effect of pressurized water escape into a beneficial contained water flow. The gaskets direct the pressurized water through the radial openings onto the roller surface, ensuring water is used effectively for cleaning rather than being wasted.
4Ease of operation
If existing cleaning apparatuses are used, then cleaning function is provided, but they only accommodate singular or limited sizes of paint rollers
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning apparatus is designed with a universal base and channel configuration that can accommodate paint rollers of various sizes. The radial water openings are positioned to spray water onto different roller diameters, and the rubber gaskets can be removed and replaced to adjust the cleaning chamber dimensions, enabling the same apparatus to clean multiple roller sizes effectively.
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 apparatus efficiently cleans paint rollers and other similar objects without being physically taxing or wasteful of water, while extending the longevity of the rollers and accommodating various sizes, making it more versatile and convenient.
Implementation Method 1
one or more rubber gaskets to prevent leakage of water during the cleaning process
Implementation Method 2
A plurality of radially positioned openings of the present invention redirects a flow of pressurized water that is supplied to the present invention onto the external surface of a paint roller
Data Source
AI summary
A roller-type applicator cleaning apparatus includes a lid, a housing, a water inlet valve, a base, a plurality of radial openings, and a central axis. The base includes a platform and an applicator holder. The lid, the housing, and the base are concentrically positioned along the central axis. The applicator holder is adjacently connected onto the platform and function as a storage space for the roller-type applicator. The plurality of radial openings laterally traverses through the applicator holder so that a flow of water can discharge into the applicator holder as the flow of water is entered into the housing through the water inlet. The lid and the base are oppositely positioned of each other about the housing and threadedly attached to the housing. The applicator holder is encircled by the housing so that the flow of water can fully engaged with the inserted applicator that needs to be cleaned.