Enhanced Cleaning Assembly and Apparatus with Adaptive Floor Type Detection
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An improved cleaning assembly and apparatus that adapts to different floor types, enhancing stability, efficiency, and effectiveness during cleaning operations.
Background and Problem Solved
The original cleaning assembly and apparatus have limitations in accommodating various floor types, which can compromise their stability and performance. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing adjustable mechanisms, adaptive sensors, and optimized control systems to ensure seamless cleaning on diverse floor surfaces.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced cleaning assembly features an adjustable fixing mechanism that accommodates different floor types, ensuring stability during operation. The cleaning apparatus is equipped with a suction mechanism and a control system that optimizes suction based on the detected floor type. A sensor detects the floor type, and the control system adjusts the lifting shaft's sliding direction and the moving member's motion accordingly. Additionally, a dust-collecting mechanism integrated with the moving member collects dust and debris during cleaning, reducing scattered particles. The control system adjusts the cleaning path based on the floor type and real-time motion data, ensuring efficient and effective cleaning.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a novel adaptive floor type detection system, which enables the cleaning assembly and apparatus to adjust their operation in real-time. This innovation provides a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent, offering improved stability, efficiency, and effectiveness in cleaning operations.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include using different types of sensors, adjusting the control system's algorithms, or integrating the adaptive floor type detection system with other cleaning apparatus features. Variations may also include applying the inventive concept to other cleaning devices, such as vacuum cleaners or mop robots.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced cleaning assembly and apparatus have significant commercial potential in the cleaning industry, particularly in applications requiring adaptability to diverse floor types, such as commercial cleaning services, hotels, and healthcare facilities.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A47 | A47L11/4069 |
| A | A47 | A47L11/24 |
| A | A47 | A47L11/4058 |
| A | A47 | A47L2201/00 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Robotic and automated cleaning systems, specifically floor cleaning apparatuses with mechanical lifting and motion mechanisms, requiring expertise in mechanical engineering, robotics, and cleaning device design
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in robotic cleaning systems, familiar with sensor integration, mechanical actuation, and adaptive control systems for cleaning devices
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's adaptive floor type detection and dynamic motion control represent predictable engineering variations of the source patent's fundamental cleaning assembly design. The core mechanical principles of the lifting shaft, moving member, and fixing mechanism remain substantially unchanged, with the proposed modifications representing standard design optimization techniques. The sensor-based adaptive control represents a logical extension of existing robotic cleaning technology.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,130 |
|---|---|
| Title | Cleaning assembly and cleaning apparatus |
| Assignee(s) | YUNJING INTELLIGENCE (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD., YUNJING INTELLIGENCE INNOVATION (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD. |