18276493. CLEANER STATION simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)
Contents
- 1 CLEANER STATION
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 CLEANER STATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
CLEANER STATION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
CLEANER STATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18276493 titled 'CLEANER STATION
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure relates to a cleaner station with a coupling structure for a dust collector cover.
- The cleaner station includes a docking unit for the cleaner to climb and dock, and a station body connected to the docking unit to suck dust from the cleaner's dust bin.
- The station body consists of a dust collector to collect dust, a dust collector cover that opens and closes for the dust collector to enter and exit, and a rotation protrusion visible from the outside.
- The dust collector cover can only be closed when the dust collector is coupled, allowing the user to easily see if the dust collector is attached.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in robotic vacuum cleaners, automated cleaning systems, and smart home devices.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the issue of users not being able to easily determine if the dust collector is properly coupled to the cleaner station.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved user experience, increased efficiency in cleaning processes, and reduced chances of dust leakage.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications include selling the technology to manufacturers of robotic cleaning devices, smart home companies, and companies specializing in automated cleaning solutions.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be docking stations for robotic vacuum cleaners that do not have a visible indicator to show if the dust collector is properly attached.
Unanswered Questions
How does the rotation protrusion help in indicating the coupling status of the dust collector?
The rotation protrusion is likely designed to visually show the user whether the dust collector is properly coupled to the station body.
Are there any safety features incorporated into the coupling structure to prevent accidents or malfunctions?
It is not mentioned in the abstract whether there are any safety features included in the coupling structure to ensure the user's safety during operation.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to a cleaner station that has a coupling structure in which a dust collector cover is closed by coupling a dust collector. The cleaner station includes a docking unit where a cleaner climbs and is docked; and a station body configured to be connected to one side of the docking unit and sucks dust within a dust bin of the cleaner. The station body includes: a dust collector configured to collect the dust; a dust collector cover that is openable and closeable such that the dust collector enters and exits; and a rotation protrusion of which a portion is exposed to the outside. Accordingly, the dust collector cover can be closed only when the dust collector is coupled, so that a user is able to intuitively recognize whether the dust collector is coupled.
