Wall-Mount Vacuum Bracket With Deflectable Locking Edge
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall-mountable vacuum cleaner systems lack a secure and efficient mechanism for locking the vacuum cleaner to the bracket, making it difficult to store and retrieve the device without interference from the locking edge.
Innovation Solution
A deflectable locking edge on the bracket that moves between a rest and deflected position, allowing the vacuum cleaner to be secured and removed by adjusting the movable arm from retracted to extended positions, ensuring interference-free positioning and locking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a locking edge is added to secure the vacuum cleaner to the bracket, then the security and stability of mounting is improved, but the complexity of the device increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking edge is designed to be deflectable rather than fixed, allowing it to dynamically change position between a locked state (deflected to engage the vacuum cleaner) and an unlocked state (returned to rest position). This dynamic characteristic provides secure mounting while maintaining simplicity by using a single movable component rather than multiple locking parts.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism is designed to be self-actuating through the movement of the movable arm. When the movable arm moves between extended and retracted positions, it automatically deflects the locking edge to engage or disengage from the vacuum cleaner mounting rim, eliminating the need for separate locking actuators or complex control mechanisms.
2Reliability
If the locking edge is positioned close to the mounting rim for secure locking, then the locking effectiveness is improved, but the ability to position the vacuum cleaner without interference deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The locking edge's deflectable nature allows it to adapt its position based on operational requirements. During positioning, the locking edge can be deflected away from the mounting path to avoid interference. Once positioning is complete, the locking edge returns to engage the mounting rim securely. This dynamic positioning resolves the conflict between close positioning for security and clearance for ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system requires preliminary action (deflecting the locking edge) before the vacuum cleaner can be positioned. By preparing the locking mechanism in advance to a non-interfering position, the vacuum cleaner can be smoothly positioned without obstruction. After positioning, the locking edge is returned to its locking position to secure the device.
3Device complexity
If the movable arm is used for both handling and locking functions, then the device simplicity is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to functional interference
Solution Approach 1:
The movable arm serves multiple functions: it acts as a handle for carrying and positioning the vacuum cleaner, and simultaneously functions as a locking actuator when moved between extended and retracted positions. This multi-functionality reduces overall device complexity by eliminating separate locking mechanisms while the dual-function design is optimized to minimize operational interference.
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy and secure mounting and removal of the vacuum cleaner from the bracket, preventing accidental dislodging and simplifying storage and usage.
Implementation Method 1
a deflectable locking edge on the bracket that moves between a rest and deflected position
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AI summary
A new wall-mountable vacuum cleaner and bracket combination provides easy locking. Both the vacuum cleaner and the bracket have mounting rims. When the vacuum cleaner is on the bracket, a support surface on a proximal end of one of the two mounting rims engages a terminal edge of the other of the two mounting rims. The vacuum cleaner can be secured in place by moving a movable arm from an extended position to a retracted position in which the vacuum cleaner is locked in place. To accommodate the required movement of the movable arm, the bracket has a deflectable locking edge that moves between a rest position and a deflected position. In the rest position, the distance between the locking edge and the terminal edge of the bracket mounting rim exceeds the distance between the terminal edge of the vacuum mounting rim and the base surface, but is less than the distance from the terminal edge of the vacuum mounting rim to the part of the vacuum cleaner that lies directly beneath the locking edge when the vacuum cleaner is stored on the bracket.