Dirt suction guide device and cleaner comprising same
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional dirt suction devices have limited functionality and are cumbersome to use, particularly when switching between cleaning narrow gaps and larger surfaces, due to their fixed suction port design and lack of adaptability.
Innovation Solution
A dirt suction guide device with a tubular body, a movable part, and a coupling mechanism that allows the suction port to be opened or closed by sliding the movable part in and out, enabling the device to be angled and adjusted for different cleaning tasks, including a flexible first suction member and a rigid second suction member to manage airflow and pressure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed suction port design is used, then the device structure is simple, but the adaptability to different cleaning surfaces is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The suction guide device incorporates a movable part that can slide between extension and contraction positions, transforming the fixed structure into a dynamic one. This allows the device to adapt its shape and size according to different cleaning surfaces, resolving the contradiction between simplicity and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed to perform multiple functions by combining a crevice function (when contracted) and a general suction function (when extended). The single device can clean both narrow gaps and larger surfaces, eliminating the need for multiple specialized accessories.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple specialized accessories are used to clean different surfaces, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity and number of parts increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the functions of multiple specialized accessories (crevice tool and general suction nozzle) into a single device. By integrating both functions into one guide device with a movable part, users no longer need to replace between multiple accessories, simplifying the overall system while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The suction guide device is designed as a universal tool that can clean various surfaces including narrow gaps, floors, and fabrics. The movable part enables the device to switch between different cleaning modes, making one accessory sufficient for multiple cleaning tasks.
3Area of stationary object
If the movable part is extended to increase cleaning region, then the adaptability is improved, but the suction port closes
Solution Approach 1:
The device employs different flow paths for different operating modes: when the movable part is extended, the first flow path is activated for general surface cleaning; when contracted, the second flow path is activated for crevice cleaning. This local differentiation of flow paths ensures optimal suction performance for each cleaning scenario.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable part dynamically changes position between extension and contraction, which simultaneously changes the cleaning region and activates different flow paths. This dynamic adjustment ensures that the suction port remains open and functional in both extended and contracted states, resolving the contradiction between cleaning region and suction capability.
4Productivity
If the movable part is contracted to maintain suction port open, then the suction capability is maintained, but the cleaning region is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The movable part can dynamically switch between contracted and extended positions based on cleaning needs. When contracted, it maintains open suction port for strong suction in narrow gaps; when extended, it increases the cleaning region for larger surfaces. This dynamic capability allows the device to optimize for either suction capability or cleaning region as needed.
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AI summary
Disclosed are a dirt suction guide device and a cleaner comprising the same. The disclosed cleaner comprises: a cleaner body for generating a suction force; a flexible hose connected to the cleaner body; an extension tube connected to the flexible hose; and a dirt suction guide device separately coupled to the extension tube, wherein the dirt suction guide device comprises a body, a movable portion, which is connected to one side of the body, and which is coupled to be able to slide with regard to the body, and a connecting portion, which is connected to the other side of the body, and which connects the body to the extension tube, and the body is hinge-coupled such that the same can selectively maintain and change an angle with regard to the extension tube.