Vibrating Applicator Tip for Deeper Surface Cleaner Penetration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing surface treatment and cleaning devices lack efficiency in applying and penetrating cleaning agents, particularly in breaking up dirt and coatings on surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A portable, hand-held device with a motor-driven applicator tip and a container for a surface treatment substance, where the applicator tip vibrates upon actuation to enhance the dispersion and penetration of the cleaning agent.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a conventional applicator is used to apply cleaning agents, then the cleaning agent can be dispensed on the surface, but the penetration and dispersion effectiveness is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies mechanical vibration to the applicator tip through a motor-driven eccentric weight mechanism. When the motor rotates the eccentric weight, it generates centrifugal force that causes the applicator tip to vibrate at high frequency. This vibration enhances the dispersion and penetration of the cleaning agent into the surface, breaking up dirt and coatings more effectively than static application methods.
2Ease of operation
If a portable hand-held device is designed, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases due to adding motor and vibration mechanism
Solution Approach 1:
The patent nests the motor and eccentric weight mechanism within the handle of the applicator device. The motor is housed in a motor housing that is integrated into the handle structure, and the eccentric weight is positioned inside the motor assembly. This nested arrangement allows the vibration-generating components to be compactly integrated without significantly increasing the external dimensions or compromising portability.
3Productivity
If vibration is added to enhance cleaning effectiveness, then penetration and dispersion improve, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs periodic vibration through the motor-driven eccentric weight system. The motor rotates the eccentric weight at controlled speeds, creating periodic centrifugal forces that generate vibration. This periodic action allows the cleaning agent to be applied with intermittent vibratory enhancement, rather than continuous high-energy vibration, thereby reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining effective penetration and dispersion during the application phase.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device effectively applies and penetrates cleaning agents deeper into surfaces, improving cleaning efficiency by breaking up dirt and coatings through vibratory contact.
Implementation Method 1
The vibration is an advantageous benefit associated with the present invention. It may provide enhanced dispersion, deeper penetration and/or enhanced efficiency of a cleaning agent or solution.
Implementation Method 2
a motor disposed in the body, an applicator operably coupled to the motor
Data Source
AI summary
A surface treatment device comprising a body, a motor disposed in the body, an applicator operably coupled to the motor, and a container coupled to the applicator via a fluid flow path, the container containing a surface treatment substance.