Advanced Cleaning Assembly with Enhanced Efficiency and Adaptability

Publication ID: 24-11857130_0006_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Cleaning Assembly with Enhanced Efficiency and Adaptability,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857130_0006_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857130_0006_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,130.

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

SectionClassGroup
A A47 A47L11/4069
A A47 A47L11/24
A A47 A47L11/4058
A A47 A47L2201/00

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

Source Patent Element
Lifting shaft with sliding mechanism in cleaning assembly
PTD Variation
Adding low-friction material coating to reduce wear and mechanical resistance
Obviousness Reasoning
Surface treatment and friction reduction are standard engineering techniques for mechanical components, representing a predictable solution to reduce wear and improve operational efficiency
Source Patent Element
Moving member with inclined surface and abutment planes
PTD Variation
Incorporating a self-cleaning mechanism to remove accumulated debris
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating debris removal features is a known design optimization in mechanical systems, particularly for components experiencing repeated motion in dusty environments
Source Patent Element
Elastic member connected to lifting shaft
PTD Variation
Replacing standard elastic member with smart material that adapts stiffness to floor type
Obviousness Reasoning
Material substitution with responsive/adaptive materials is a common engineering approach to improve system performance, representing an obvious variation to a skilled practitioner
Source Patent Element
Basic cleaning assembly motion mechanism
PTD Variation
Adding AI-driven navigation system to optimize cleaning path
Obviousness Reasoning
Sensor-based and algorithmic path optimization is a standard evolution in robotic systems, representing an incremental technological improvement
Source Patent Element
Cleaning apparatus with mechanical lifting mechanism
PTD Variation
Implementing sensor-based dynamic stiffness adjustment for elastic components
Obviousness Reasoning
Adaptive control strategies are well-known in mechatronic systems, representing a predictable application of sensing and responsive technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable engineering modifications to the fundamental cleaning assembly design disclosed in US Patent 11857130, combining known techniques to enhance mechanical performance and operational efficiency through standard design optimization strategies.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,130
TitleCleaning assembly and cleaning apparatus
Assignee(s)YUNJING INTELLIGENCE (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD., YUNJING INTELLIGENCE INNOVATION (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.