Rotatable Nozzle Hanger for Easier Vacuum Cleaner Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional vacuum cleaners require the suction nozzle assembly to be aligned perfectly for storage, which is cumbersome as the fixing hanger is immovably fixed, necessitating rotation of the entire assembly for alignment.
Innovation Solution
A rotatable fixing part on the suction nozzle assembly and a counter fixing part on the cleaner body, featuring a sleeve with bent protrusions and a pocket recess, allowing the nozzle to be hung in any orientation without rotating the entire assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the fixing hanger is immovably fixed on the joining connector, then the suction nozzle assembly can be hung on the cleaner body, but the user must rotate the entire suction nozzle assembly to align the fixing hanger with the fixing hanger recess, which is troublesome
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing part is made rotatable relative to the joining connector through a rotational mechanism. The fixing part can rotate 360 degrees around the longitudinal axis of the joining connector, allowing dynamic adjustment of its orientation. This enables the fixing part to align with the fixing hanger recess without requiring rotation of the entire suction nozzle assembly, thereby improving ease of operation while reducing alignment complexity.
2Volume of stationary object
If the fixing hanger is immovably fixed, then the structure is simple, but the suction nozzle assembly occupies more storage space when not hung
Solution Approach 1:
The rotational mechanism allows the fixing part to be oriented in any direction, enabling compact storage configurations. When hung, the suction nozzle assembly can be positioned vertically to minimize horizontal space occupation. The ability to rotate the fixing part facilitates optimal orientation for both hanging and storage, reducing the volume occupied during storage while adding only moderate complexity to the fixing mechanism.
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AI summary
A suction nozzle hanging apparatus for use in a vacuum cleaner that can hang and store a suction nozzle assembly having a suction nozzle on a cleaner body. The suction nozzle hanging apparatus includes a fixing part formed on a suction nozzle assembly, the suction nozzle assembly having a suction nozzle and an extended tube connected to the suction nozzle, and a counter fixing part formed on a cleaner body and joining with the fixing part to support the suction nozzle assembly on the cleaner body, wherein the fixing part is disposed to be rotatable on a longitudinal axis of the joining connector.