Rolling Brush Base with Protrusions for Accelerated Air Drying
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cleaning systems fail to rapidly dry rolling brushes after use, leading to moisture-related issues like mildew, bacterial growth, and unpleasant odors, which can affect user health.
Innovation Solution
A base for the cleaning system with protrusions on the first placement area that increase air contact with the rolling brush, combined with an air drying assembly and seals to enhance air flow and prevent water overflow, along with a method to control the rolling brush's operation for efficient drying.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of moving object
If the rolling brush is placed on a flat surface for drying, then the structure is simple, but the air contact surface is small and drying speed is slow
Solution Approach 1:
The first placement area is segmented into multiple protrusions that extend into the rolling brush, dividing the drying space into multiple channels. This segmentation increases the air contact surface area with the brush bristles while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure on the base body.
Solution Approach 2:
The protrusions extend from the base surface into the rolling brush along the axial direction, adding a dimensional element that increases surface area contact. This transforms a two-dimensional flat placement into a three-dimensional structured placement that enhances air flow penetration and drying efficiency.
2Productivity
If the air outlet is made longer to increase air flow, then the drying effect is improved, but the base structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The air outlet is segmented into multiple smaller outlets distributed along the axial direction, each serving specific regions of the rolling brush. This segmentation achieves comprehensive air coverage and high drying efficiency while avoiding the complexity of a single long air outlet structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The air outlet structure serves multiple functions: it provides air flow for drying, guides air through the protrusions into the brush interior, and maintains structural simplicity. This multi-functionality achieves high drying efficiency without increasing overall structural complexity.
3Ease of operation
If the first placement area and second placement area are not separated, then the structure is simple, but waste water may overflow to the second placement area requiring manual cleaning
Solution Approach 1:
The placement areas are segmented and separated by a seal structure, creating independent functional zones. This segmentation prevents waste water from the self-cleaning first placement area from contaminating the second placement area, eliminating manual cleaning requirements while maintaining reasonable structural complexity.
4Length of moving object
If the protrusions are arranged densely to increase air contact, then the drying speed is improved, but the air flow channels between protrusions are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The protrusions are arranged with varying density and dimensions along the axial direction, creating different local qualities. Some regions have denser protrusions for maximum air contact, while other regions maintain larger gaps for air flow channels. This local variation optimizes both air contact surface area and air flow speed simultaneously.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Improves air drying speed and effectiveness, prevents water overflow, and prolongs the service life of the rolling brush and its driving device by ensuring efficient drying and reducing energy consumption.
Implementation Method 1
an air outlet in communication with the cavity is provided on the first placement area
Implementation Method 2
one ends of the several protrusions are inserted into the rolling brush, to increase a contact surface between the rolling brush and air
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a base for a cleaning system. The base includes a base body and an air drying assembly, where a cavity is provided in the base body, and the air drying assembly is located in the cavity; an upper surface of the base body is recessed downwards to form a first placement area and a second placement area, the first placement area is configured for accommodating a rolling brush, an air outlet in communication with the cavity is provided on the first placement area, and the second placement area is configured for accommodating other floor brush assemblies except for the rolling brush; and several protrusions are arranged on the first placement area, and one ends of the several protrusions are inserted into the rolling brush. Disclosed is a cleaning system including the base and a method for drying a rolling brush.