Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240188781). CLEANING DEVICE simplified abstract
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CLEANING DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
TOMOAKI Nakai of Shizuoka (JP)
YUKI Nishizawa of Kanagawa (JP)
CLEANING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240188781 titled 'CLEANING DEVICE
The patent application describes a cleaning device that uses static electricity to capture dust on a cleaning target surface.
- The device includes a frame body, a rotating brush with a brush part, a driver to rotate the brush, an opening to expose the brush part, and a rubbing member that gives a negative charge to the brush part as it rotates.
- The rubbing member is made of a material that is more positively charged than the material forming the brush part.
Potential Applications:
- Household cleaning tools
- Industrial cleaning equipment
- Automotive detailing devices
Problems Solved:
- Efficient dust removal
- Reduced need for chemical cleaning agents
- Improved air quality in indoor spaces
Benefits:
- Environmentally friendly cleaning method
- Cost-effective solution for dust removal
- Easy to use and maintain
Commercial Applications:
- Cleaning equipment manufacturers
- Janitorial services
- Home appliance companies
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the rubbing member give a negative charge to the brush part? 2. What are the specific materials used in the rubbing member and brush part?
Original Abstract Submitted
a cleaning device capturing dust on a cleaning target surface by static electricity includes: a frame body; a rotating brush rotatably supported on the frame body and provided with a brush part; a driver that rotates the rotating brush; an opening that exposes a portion of the brush part to outside of the frame body; and a rubbing member that gives a negative charge to the brush part by rubbing the brush part as the rotating brush rotates. a material that forms the rubbing member is on a further toward positive end of a triboelectric series than a material that forms the brush part.
