Vertically and horizontally rotatable robotic cleaner
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Solution Overview
Problem
Robot purifiers face challenges in adjusting the direction of air intake and discharge holes effectively due to their need to move and purify air in various spaces, whereas traditional air purifiers discharge air mainly upward for circulation.
Innovation Solution
A robot purifier design that includes a purifying part capable of rotating 360 degrees horizontally and vertically, with adjustable air intake and discharge holes, utilizing a gear system and ball bearing for autonomous movement and directional control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the robot purifier is fixedly installed at one site like a traditional air purifier, then the structure is simple and stable, but it cannot move to different spaces to purify air effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the purifying part rotatable both horizontally (360 degrees) and vertically (upward and downward directions). This allows the robot purifier to dynamically adjust its air intake and discharge directions while moving, enabling it to adapt to different spatial environments and purification needs without requiring a completely fixed installation structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the air purifier discharges air mainly upward for circulation, then the air circulation in the entire space is effective, but it cannot intensively draw air from specific areas with poor air quality
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables dynamic direction control of air intake and discharge by allowing the purifying part to rotate vertically and horizontally. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the system to switch between different discharge patterns (upward for circulation, or directed toward specific areas for intensive purification) based on real-time air quality conditions and user needs.
3Productivity
If the robot purifier needs to adjust air intake and discharge directions to different locations, then purification efficiency in specific areas improves, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent achieves improved purification efficiency through dynamic rotation of the purifying part in both horizontal and vertical directions, allowing targeted air intake from and discharge to specific locations. This rotational mechanism provides directional control without requiring multiple separate fixed units or complex modular assemblies.
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
Enables flexible adjustment of air intake and discharge directions, allowing for intensive air drawing in deteriorated areas and targeted or whole-space air circulation, enhancing air purification efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a ball bearing (221) which is fixed to the body (210)
Implementation Method 2
a gear (222) which is fixed on the ball bearing (221) to be rotatable and includes gear teeth
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AI summary
The present invention provides a robot purifier including: a purifying part (100) which draws, purifies, and discharges air; and a driving part (200) which is located at a lower end of the purifying part (100) and is capable of autonomous driving, wherein the purifying part (100) is capable of rotating 360 degrees horizontally, and the purifying part (100) also is capable of rotating vertically such that an air intake direction and an air discharge direction in the vertical and horizontal directions is controllable.