Vacuum Cleaner Modular Assembly with Track-Lock Attachment Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vacuum cleaners lack versatility and ease of use in terms of attachment and suction control, with limited options for varying cleaning modes and efficient debris collection.
Innovation Solution
A vacuum cleaner assembly featuring a modular design with a handle, body, and dust collection portion that allows for selective attachment and detachment, incorporating a motor-driven impeller for adjustable suction, a user interface for varying suction strengths, and a nozzle with attachments for different cleaning tasks, along with a dust collection cavity and filter system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a modular design with selective attachment is implemented, then ease of operation and versatility are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The vacuum cleaner is divided into separate modular components including a handle assembly, a dust collection portion, and a nozzle assembly that can be selectively attached and detached. The connection interfaces include tracks and protrusions that guide and secure the modular components together, enabling easy assembly and disassembly while maintaining structural integrity during operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple suction modes are provided, then adaptability and versatility are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The vacuum cleaner incorporates a control system that enables dynamic adjustment of suction power between multiple modes including a first suction mode and a second suction mode. This allows the device to adapt to different cleaning requirements and surface types, providing enhanced versatility while maintaining a unified device structure through electronic control rather than multiple physical configurations.
3Reliability
If a lock passage and protrusion mechanism is used, then reliability of connection is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connection mechanism uses a track structure as an intermediary guide that receives and directs the protrusion during attachment. The track ensures proper alignment and insertion of the protrusion into the lock passage, while also providing a controlled path for release. This intermediary structure simplifies the user interaction by providing intuitive guidance for both attachment and detachment operations while maintaining secure connection during use.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances cleaning versatility and efficiency by allowing easy attachment and detachment of components, adjustable suction modes, and effective debris collection, improving user experience and cleaning performance.
Implementation Method 1
A motor-driven impeller creates suction
Data Source
AI summary
A vacuum cleaner assembly is provided that includes a body extending along an axis to a base connection end that includes a protrusion. A handle extends from the body opposite the base connection end. A dust collection portion includes a body connection end that includes a track with a lock passage extending perpendicularly from the track. The protrusion is located in the lock passage in a locked position and in the track in an unlocked position to selectively remove the dust collection portion from the body.