Segmented Dust Suction Tube for Compact Vacuum Cleaner Packaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current hand-held vacuum cleaners with whole-section dust suction tubes are inconvenient to carry and package due to their large size, which is a drawback for consumers and retailers.
Innovation Solution
A clamping-type dust suction tube is designed with multiple sub-tubes that are butt-jointed and locked using a unique locking mechanism, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly, and a conductive assembly for electrical connectivity, reducing the overall size and improving portability and packaging efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a whole-section dust suction tube is used, then the vacuum cleaner can maintain continuous suction, but the size and length become larger making it inconvenient to carry and package
Solution Approach 1:
The dust suction tube is divided into multiple detachable sub-tubes that can be connected together. Each sub-tube has a manageable length suitable for portability, while multiple sub-tubes can be assembled to achieve the required total length for continuous suction. The segmentation allows the tube to be disassembled into compact segments for easy carrying and compact packaging.
2Productivity
If a whole-section dust suction tube is used, then the suction function is continuous, but the packaging volume increases making it difficult to package for sale
Solution Approach 1:
The tube is segmented into multiple sub-tubes that can be stored separately in the vacuum cleaner body or packaging, significantly reducing the required packaging volume compared to a single long tube. The segmentation enables compact arrangement in both product packaging and storage spaces within the vacuum cleaner.
3Ease of operation
If multiple sub-tubes are connected, then the tube can be compact for carrying, but the connection stability must be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The sub-tubes are equipped with self-locking connection structures that automatically lock when sub-tubes are pushed together, ensuring connection stability without requiring additional tools or complex assembly procedures. The self-locking mechanism maintains reliable connections while keeping the assembly process simple and convenient.
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 solution allows for a more compact and user-friendly hand-held vacuum cleaner that is easier to carry and package, with a stable and efficient electrical connection, enhancing consumer satisfaction and reducing costs.
Implementation Method 1
when the unlocking button is pressed, the restoring elastic member is compressed and deformed, the locking pin moves outside the locking seat and is disengaged from the locking grooves
Implementation Method 2
when the unlocking button is released, the restoring elastic member recovers from deformation, the locking pin moves towards inside the locking seat and is inserted into the locking groove
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AI summary
Disclosed are a clamping-type dust suction tube of a vacuum cleaner and a hand-held vacuum cleaner. The clamping-type dust suction tube includes a tube body and a conductive assembly arranged within the tube body, the tube body includes a plurality of sub-tubes connected in a butt joint manner to form a whole tube, joints arranged at joint portions of every two sub-tubes, and locking mechanisms arranged on the joints and used for locking every two sub-tubes with respect to each other, wherein the length of each sub-tube is less than or equal to a length, a width or a height of other components of the vacuum cleaner. The whole clamping-type dust suction tube is convenient for assembly and carry, reduces the volume of the package, and in addition, it is simple in structure, convenient to implement, and low in cost.