Advanced Cleaning Assembly with Enhanced Efficiency and Adaptability
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An improved cleaning assembly with a low-friction coated lifting shaft, self-cleaning moving member, and adaptive elastic member, enhancing cleaning efficiency, reducing wear and tear, and optimizing navigation for various floor types.
Background and Problem Solved
The original cleaning assembly patent has limitations in terms of wear and tear, cleaning efficiency, and adaptability to different floor types. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing innovative components and materials, resulting in a more efficient, reliable, and adaptable cleaning system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The advanced cleaning assembly comprises a fixing mechanism, a lifting shaft coated with a low-friction material, and a moving member designed with a self-cleaning mechanism. The elastic member is replaced with a smart material that adapts to different floor types, adjusting its stiffness accordingly. The cleaning apparatus incorporates a navigation system utilizing sensors and AI algorithms to optimize the cleaning path and reduce energy consumption. The inventive concept enables efficient cleaning, reduced wear and tear, and optimized navigation for various floor types.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a low-friction coated lifting shaft, a self-cleaning moving member, and an adaptive elastic member, which are not present in the original patent. These innovative components and materials provide a significant improvement in cleaning efficiency, reliability, and adaptability, constituting a non-obvious and novel inventive step.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include different types of low-friction coatings, various self-cleaning mechanisms, and diverse smart materials for the elastic member. Additionally, the navigation system could be modified to incorporate different sensors or AI algorithms, and the cleaning apparatus could be designed for specific industries or applications.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The advanced cleaning assembly has significant commercial potential in the cleaning industry, particularly in the development of efficient and adaptable cleaning robots and vacuum cleaners. The target market includes manufacturers of cleaning equipment, as well as industries such as hospitality, healthcare, and facilities management.
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 focusing on mechanical assemblies for cleaning apparatus with complex motion mechanisms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer with expertise in robotic systems, mechatronics, and cleaning device design, familiar with motion control, materials science, and sensor integration techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's modifications represent predictable engineering variations that enhance the fundamental cleaning assembly design disclosed in the source patent. The proposed low-friction coating, self-cleaning mechanism, and adaptive elastic member are logical extensions of existing cleaning apparatus technologies that solve known limitations in mechanical motion and cleaning efficiency.
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. |