Vacuum Dust Collector Assembly for Easy Filter Cleaning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vacuum cleaners have a dust collecting box that is difficult to clean and filter replacement is inconvenient, requiring significant time and effort.
Innovation Solution
A vacuum cleaner design with a dust collector assembly featuring a selectively openable upper cover, a filter assembly with easy mounting and dismounting mechanisms, and a liquid sprayer to prevent static electricity, allowing for efficient cleaning and replacement of the filter.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the dust collecting box is designed with a fixed structure for stable operation, then the structural stability is improved, but the ease of cleaning and filter replacement deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The dust collecting box is divided into separable components including the box body, lid, and filter assembly. The filter assembly can be independently removed from the dust collecting box, allowing users to clean the box without removing the entire assembly. This segmentation enables stable operation when assembled while facilitating easy cleaning when disassembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid of the dust collecting box is designed to be selectively openable and closable, transforming from a static fixed structure to a dynamic adjustable structure. This allows the lid to remain closed during operation for stability, and can be opened when cleaning is needed, providing adaptability between operational stability and cleaning accessibility.
2Reliability
If the filter is permanently installed inside the vacuum cleaner for reliable filtration, then the filtration reliability is improved, but the ease of filter replacement and cleaning deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The filter is designed as a separate removable assembly that can be independently extracted from the dust collecting box. The filter assembly includes the filter element mounted on a support structure with engagement features that allow it to be securely installed during operation for reliable filtration, yet easily removed when cleaning or replacement is needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The filter assembly is pre-equipped with engagement features such as clips or lugs that interface with corresponding features on the dust collecting box. These preliminary design features enable the filter to be quickly and easily installed or removed without requiring complex tools or procedures, maintaining reliability during operation while facilitating easy replacement.
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
Facilitates easy cleaning and replacement of the dust collector assembly, prevents static electricity, and enhances dust collection efficiency by allowing upward air discharge and easy access to internal components.
Implementation Method 1
a suction means for providing suction force; a suction nozzle for drawing room air by the suction force provided from the suction means
Implementation Method 2
a filter assembly selectively fastened to an edge of the opening, for filtering dust from the drawn air
Implementation Method 3
a liquid sprayer to prevent static electricity
Data Source
AI summary
A vacuum cleaner is provided. The vacuum cleaner includes suction means that provides suction force, a suction nozzle that uses the suction force provided by the suction means to draw in particle laden air, a dust collecting box that receives the particle laden air drawn in through the suction nozzle, an upper cover having an opening at a central portion thereof that provides for selective opening/closing of an upper portion of the dust collecting box, and a filter assembly that is selectively fastened to an edge of the opening, for filtering dust from the particle laden air and discharging the air upward. This structure simplifies cleaning and replacement of the dust collector assembly.