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A Multifunctional Cleaning Device, Assembly, And Method Thereof

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a multifunctional cleaning device assembly (100). The multifunctional cleaning device assembly (100) includes a body (104). The body (104) includes a vacuum head (106). The vacuum head (106) includes a locking mechanism and a suction motor; a dry cleaning head (108) and a wet cleaning head (110), each configured to detachably attach with the vacuum head (106) through the locking mechanism; a fluid container (402) detachably attached to the body (104). The fluid container (402) includes an inlet, a housing, electrodes disposed within the housing, and a dispensing slot. The fluid container (402) (which can also be used as a hand-held unit) is configured to separately store a base solution and salt, and dispense the base solution or disinfectant liquid towards the wet cleaning head (110); a control unit (602) communicatively coupled to the suction motor and the fluid container (402). [To be published with FIG. 1]

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
14 August 2025
Publication Number
36/2025
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

HCL Technologies Limited
806, Siddharth, 96, Nehru Place, New Delhi, 110019, India

Inventors

1. Neel Paresh Padia
HCL Tech, Stride, ODC 1A, Tower 3, Special Economic Zone, 129, Jigani, Bommasandra Jigani Link Rd, Industrial Area, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560105, India
2. Cyril Paul
HCL Tech, Stride, ODC 1A, Tower 3, Special Economic Zone, 129, Jigani, Bommasandra Jigani Link Rd, Industrial Area, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560105, India
3. Sanjay Stalin
HCL Tech, Stride, ODC 1A, Tower 3, Special Economic Zone, 129, Jigani, Bommasandra Jigani Link Rd, Industrial Area, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560105, India
4. Karthikeyan Sabapathy
HCL Tech, Stride, ODC 1A, Tower 3, Special Economic Zone, 129, Jigani, Bommasandra Jigani Link Rd, Industrial Area, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560105, India
5. Sajayesh Vijayachandran
HCL Tech, Stride, ODC 1A, Tower 3, Special Economic Zone, 129, Jigani, Bommasandra Jigani Link Rd, Industrial Area, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560105, India

Specification

Description:DESCRIPTION
Technical Field
[001] This disclosure relates generally to vacuum cleaning devices, and more particularly to a multifunctional cleaning device, assembly, and method thereof.
Background
[002] Over time, floor cleaning technology has evolved significantly driven by advancements in engineering and materials science. Early cleaning methods primarily relied on manual labor and basic mechanical tools (such as, brooms and mops) which were labor-intensive and often ineffective for deep cleaning. Development of electric vacuum cleaners significantly reduced human effort required in floor cleaning. As technology progressed, features such as, bagless designs, High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters, and multi-surface capabilities, became standard in the electric vacuum cleaners. Additionally with the leverage of advanced sensors and smart navigation systems, the electric vacuum cleaners have been enhanced with automated cleaning features (such as robotic vacuum cleaners) that may free users from the manual effort associated with traditional methods.
[003] Conventional floor cleaning techniques have enabled provision of specialized cleaning devices based on the floor type (e.g., hardwood, tile, carpet, and laminate) and cleaning needs (e.g., dry dirt/debris cleaning or wet waste/stain cleaning). However, owning a plethora of specialized cleaning devices for different cleaning requirements may not be an optimal solution for every household. In the present state of art, multifunctional cleaning devices exist. However, such multifunctional cleaning devices use the same suction head and waste container for each type of cleaning requirement. Thus, the multifunctional cleaning devices may fail to efficiently meet different cleaning requirements, and may fail to prevent cross contamination between dry waste and wet waste in the waste container. Moreover, conventional multifunctional cleaning devices fail to provide a dedicated cleaning mode for disinfection (or hygiene cleaning).
[004] The present invention is directed to overcome one or more limitations stated above or any other limitations associated with the known arts.
SUMMARY
[005] In one embodiment, a multifunctional cleaning device assembly is disclosed. In one example, the multifunctional cleaning device assembly may include a body. The body may include a vacuum head. The vacuum head may include a locking mechanism, and a suction motor configured to generate a suction force. The multifunctional cleaning device assembly may further include a dry cleaning head configured to detachably attach with the vacuum head through the locking mechanism. It should be noted that the dry cleaning head is in fluid communication with the suction motor when the dry cleaning head is attached to the vacuum head. The multifunctional cleaning device assembly may further include a wet cleaning head configured to detachably attach with the vacuum head through the locking mechanism. It should be noted that the wet cleaning head is in fluid communication with the suction motor when the wet cleaning head is attached to the vacuum head. It should also be noted that, based on a user-selected operation mode, the wet cleaning head is configured for one of wet cleaning or disinfection. The multifunctional cleaning device assembly may further include a fluid container detachably attached to the body. The fluid container may include an inlet, a housing, electrodes disposed within the housing, and a dispensing slot. It should be noted that the fluid container is in fluid communication with the wet cleaning head via the dispensing slot when the wet cleaning head is attached to the vacuum head. The fluid container is configured to separately store a base solution and salt. It should be noted that the base solution is received through the inlet. The fluid container is also configured to dispense one of the base solution or a disinfectant liquid via the dispensing slot towards the wet cleaning head based on the user-selected operation mode. The multifunctional cleaning device assembly may further include a control unit. The control unit is communicatively coupled to the suction motor and the fluid container. The control unit is configured to manage the suction motor and the fluid container based on the user-selected operation mode.
[006] In another embodiment, a multifunctional cleaning device is disclosed. In one example, the multifunctional cleaning device may include a body. The body may include a vacuum head. It should be noted that the vacuum head may include a locking mechanism, and a suction motor configured to generate a suction force. The multifunctional cleaning device may further include a cleaning head detachably attached with the vacuum head through the locking mechanism. The cleaning head is in fluid communication with the suction motor when the cleaning head is attached to the vacuum head. It should be noted that the cleaning head is one of a dry cleaning head or a wet cleaning head. It should also be noted that, based on a user-selected operation mode, the wet cleaning head is configured for one of wet cleaning or disinfection. The multifunctional cleaning device may further include a fluid container. The fluid container is detachably attached to the body. The fluid container may include an inlet, a housing, electrodes disposed within the housing, and a dispensing slot. The fluid container is in fluid communication with the wet cleaning head via the dispensing slot when the wet cleaning head is attached to the vacuum head. The fluid container is configured to separately store a base solution and salt. The base solution is received through the inlet. The fluid container is also configured to dispense one of the base solution or a disinfectant liquid via the dispensing slot towards the wet cleaning head based on the user-selected operation mode. The multifunctional cleaning device may further include a control unit communicatively coupled to the suction motor and the fluid container. The control unit is configured to manage the suction motor and the fluid container based on the user-selected operation mode.
[007] In yet another embodiment, a method for operating a multifunctional cleaning device is disclosed. In one example, the method may include managing a suction motor and a fluid container based on a user-selected operation mode. A multifunctional cleaning device may include a body. The body may include a vacuum head. The vacuum head may include a locking mechanism, and the suction motor configured to generate a suction force. The multifunctional cleaning device may further include a cleaning head detachably attached with the vacuum head through the locking mechanism. The cleaning head is in fluid communication with the suction motor when the cleaning head is attached to the vacuum head. The cleaning head is one of a dry cleaning head or a wet cleaning head. It should be noted that, based on a user-selected operation mode, the wet cleaning head is configured for one of wet cleaning or disinfection. The multifunctional cleaning device may further include the fluid container detachably attached to the body. The fluid container may include an inlet, a housing, electrodes disposed within the housing, and a dispensing slot. The fluid container is in fluid communication with the wet cleaning head via the dispensing slot when the wet cleaning head is attached to the vacuum head. The fluid container is configured to separately store a base solution and salt. The base solution is received through the inlet. The fluid container is also configured to dispense one of the base solution or a disinfectant liquid via the dispensing slot towards the wet cleaning head based on the user-selected operation mode. The multifunctional cleaning device may further include a control unit communicatively coupled to the suction motor and the fluid container.
[008] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[009] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments and, together with the description, serve to explain the disclosed principles.
[010] FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a multifunctional cleaning device assembly, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[011] FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate perspective views of various cleaning heads of a multifunctional cleaning device, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[012] FIG. 3 illustrates an exploded view of an exemplary cleaning head, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[013] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary fluid container, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[014] FIG. 5 illustrates a front view of an exemplary user interface, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[015] FIG. 6 illustrates a functional block diagram of an exemplary system for operating a multifunctional cleaning device, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[016] FIG. 7 illustrates a flow diagram of an exemplary process for operating a multifunctional cleaning device, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[017] FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary environment where various embodiments may be employed.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[018] Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While examples and features of disclosed principles are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the following detailed description be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.
[019] Referring now to FIG. 1, a multifunctional cleaning device assembly 100 is illustrated, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. The multifunctional cleaning device assembly 100 may be placed within a docking station 102. The docking station 102 may hold each component of the multifunctional cleaning device assembly 100 properly in a single unit. The docking station 102 may facilitate a user with switching a hardware through detachment (or reattachment). The multifunctional cleaning device assembly 100 may include a body 104. The body 104 may be made using materials, such as stainless steel, plastic, composite of plastic and metals, or the like. The body 104 may be of different shapes (tubular, cylindrical, or the like) and sizes. The body 104 may include a vacuum head 106. The vacuum head 106 may be constructed using materials, such as stainless steel, plastic, composite of metal and plastic, etc.
[020] The vacuum head 106 may include a locking mechanism (not shown), and a suction motor (not shown). The suction motor may be configured to generate a suction force. The suction motor, for example, may be, but may not be limited to, a vacuum suction motor, universal motor, etc. The locking mechanism, for example, may be, but may not be limited to, a magnetic locking mechanism, a button-release locking mechanism, a twist lock mechanism, or the like. The multifunctional cleaning device assembly 100 may further include a dry cleaning head 108. The dry cleaning head 108 may be configured to detachably attach with the vacuum head 106 through the locking mechanism. The dry cleaning head 108 is in fluid communication with the suction motor when the dry cleaning head 108 is attached to the vacuum head 106. The dry-cleaning head 108 is configured for the dry cleaning. In other words, the dry cleaning head 108 may be used to draw in dry waste, such as pet hair, dust, dirt, paper scarps, small debris, or the like from various places (such as floors, walls, mattresses, upholstery, or the like). This is further explained in greater detail in conjunction with FIGS. 2A and 3.
[021] The multifunctional cleaning device assembly 100 may further include a wet cleaning head 110. The wet cleaning head 110 may be configured to detachably attach with the vacuum head 106 through the locking mechanism. The wet cleaning head is in fluid communication with the suction motor when the wet cleaning head 110 is attached to the vacuum head 106. It should be noted that, based on a user-selected operation mode, the wet cleaning head 110 is configured for one of wet cleaning or disinfection. The user-selected operation mode corresponds to one of dry cleaning, wet cleaning or disinfection. By way of an example, the wet cleaning corresponds to a mopping (or wet cleaning) of the floors. This is further explained in greater detail in conjunction with FIGS. 2B and 3.
[022] The multifunctional cleaning device assembly 100 may further include a fluid container (not shown). The fluid container may be detachably attached to the body 104. The fluid container may be made using materials, such as plastic (e.g., polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene, high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and the like), glass, fibre, etc. By way of an example, the fluid container may be made of transparent (or translucent) plastic for easy monitoring, convenient maintenance, etc. by the user. The fluid container is in fluid communication with the wet cleaning head 110 via a dispensing slot when the wet cleaning head 110 is attached to the vacuum head 106.
[023] The fluid container is configured to separately store a base solution and salt. The base solution corresponds to clean water. By way of an example, the fluid container may include separate container (or chamber) for the base solution and the salt. It should be noted that the base solution is received through an inlet (not shown). The fluid container is also configured to dispense one of the base solution or a disinfectant liquid via the dispensing slot towards the wet cleaning head 110 based on the user-selected operation mode. The disinfectant liquid may include the base solution and the salt. This is further explained in greater detail in conjunction with FIG. 4.
[024] The multifunctional cleaning device assembly 100 may further include a control unit (not shown). The control unit may be communicatively coupled to the suction motor and the fluid container. The control unit is configured to manage the suction motor and the fluid container based on the user-selected operation mode. To manage the suction motor and the fluid container, the control unit may receive, via a user interface 112, the user-selected operation mode. The user interface 112 may be positioned on an upper end of the body 104. This is further explained in greater detail in conjunction with FIG. 5. To manage the suction motor, the control unit is configured to cause the suction motor to generate a predefined suction force based on the user-selected operation mode. The predefined suction force, for example, may be, but may not be limited to, high suction force, medium suction force, low suction force, or the like. By way of an example, high suction force may be required for the cleaning the mattresses, upholstery, sticky stains on the floor, or the like. The medium (or low) suction force may be required for cleaning small debris on the hard floors (e.g., wooden surface, tiles, or the like).
[025] To manage the fluid container, when the user-selected operation mode corresponds to the wet cleaning, the control unit is configured to cause the fluid container to release the base solution via the dispensing slot towards the wet cleaning head. When the user-selected operation mode corresponds to disinfection, the control unit is configured to cause the electrodes to electrolyze the base solution to obtain a disinfectant liquid. The disinfectant liquid is a hypochlorous cleaner solution (i.e., a solution of hypochlorous acid (HOCL)). Further the control unit is configured to cause the fluid container to release the disinfectant liquid via the dispensing slot towards the wet cleaning head. This is further explained in greater detail in conjunction with FIG. 4.
[026] Referring now to FIGS. 2A and 2B, perspective views of various cleaning heads for a multifunctional cleaning device are illustrated, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. FIGS. 2A and 2B are explained in conjunction with FIG. 1. In an embodiment, the various cleaning heads may include the dry cleaning head 108 and the wet cleaning head 110. In FIG. 2A, a perspective view 200A of the dry cleaning head 108 is shown. The dry cleaning head 108 may include a first suction head 202A. The first suction head 202A is in fluid communication with the suction motor when the dry cleaning head 108 is attached to the vacuum head 106. The first suction head 202A is configured to draw in dry waste using a suction force. The suction force may be adjustable via the suction motor as per a user requirement. The dry waste may include dust, dirt, paper scraps, pet hairs, or the like.
[027] The dry cleaning head 108 may further include a motorized first brush roll (not shown). The motorized first brush roll is partially externally accessible via the first suction head 202A. In other words, when the cleaning head is positioned with the first suction head 202A facing the floor, the motorized first brush roll may be touching the floor. The motorized first brush roll may include bristles (e.g., firm bristles). The motorized first brush roll is configured to clean dry waste using bristles. The motorized first brush roll may use the firm bristles to lift and dislodge the dirt and debris from the carpets, upholstery, curtains, and the like.
[028] The dry cleaning head 108 may further include a first waste collection container 204A. The first waste collection container 204A is in fluid communication with the first suction head 202A. Housing of the first waste collection container 204A may be constructed using materials, such as plastic (e.g., Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polypropylene, polycarbonate, etc.), or the like. The first waste collection container 204A can be of different shapes (e.g., cylindrical, cuboidal, or the like) and sizes. The shape and size of the first waste collection container 204A may vary based on the shape and size of the dry cleaning head 108. The first waste collection container 204A is configured to collect dry waste.
[029] The dry cleaning head 108 may further include a first filter (not shown). The first filter is coupled to the first waste collection container 204A. The first filter is configured to filter air from the drawn in dry waste. By way of an example, the dry waste which may be drawn in the first waste collection container 204A may include (along with the air) bacteria, allergens, microscopic particles, foul odor, and the like. To filter the contaminated air, the first filter is used to filter the air within the first waste collection container 204A before releasing into the environment. The dry cleaning head 108 may further include a first head outlet 206A. The first head outlet 206A is in fluid communication with the first waste collection container 204A via the first filter. The first head outlet 206A is configured to release the filtered air obtained through the first filter.
[030] In some other embodiments, the cleaning head may be the wet cleaning head 110. The wet cleaning head 110 may include a second suction head 202B. The second suction head 202B is in fluid communication with the suction motor when the wet cleaning head is attached to the vacuum head 106. The second suction head 202B is configured to draw in wet waste using the suction force. The wet waste may include sticky stains (e.g., stain of oil, grease, etc.), grime (i.e., a thick layer of dirt), liquid spills, or the like.
[031] The wet cleaning head 110 may further include a motorized second brush roll. The motorized second brush roll is partially externally accessible via the second suction head 202B. In other words, when the wet cleaning head 110 is positioned with the second suction head 202B facing the floor, the motorized second brush roll may be touching the floor. The motorized second brush roll may include microfibre material. The microfibre material may have high absorption capacity. The microfibre material, for example, may be, but may not be limited to, polyester, polyamides (such nylon, Nomex, etc.), composite of polyester, polyamides, and polypropylene, or the like. The motorized second brush roll is configured to clean the wet waste using the microfibre material.
[032] The wet cleaning head 110 may further include a set of nozzles. The set of nozzles is in fluid communication with the second suction head 202B and the fluid container (not shown) via a dispensing slot. The set of nozzles may be positioned over the motorized second brush roll. The set of nozzles may be of different shapes (circular, elongated, rectangular, etc.) and sizes. The set of nozzles is configured to release one of a base solution or disinfectant liquid on the microfibre material based on a user-selected operation mode (i.e., the wet cleaning mode or the disinfection mode). By way of an example, the set of nozzles may release the base solution (i.e., the clean water) when the user may select the wet cleaning mode for mopping (or wet cleaning) via the user interface 112. By way of another example, the set of nozzles may release the disinfectant liquid (such as HOCl) when the user may select the disinfection mode for hygienic floor cleaning via the user interface 112.
[033] The wet cleaning head 110 may include a second waste collection container 204B. The second waste collection container 204B is in fluid communication with the second suction head 202B. The second waste collection container 204B may be made using plastics or fibers. The second waste collection container 204B may be of different shapes and sizes. The second waste collection container 204B is configured to collect the wet waste.
[034] The wet cleaning head 110 may further include a second filter (not shown). The second filter is coupled to the second waste collection container 204B. The second filter is configured to filter air from the drawn in the wet waste. In an embodiment, the second filter may include an additional mist separator or a structure for separating the wet waste from suction air. This is explained in greater detail in conjunction with FIG. 3. Similar to the first filter, the second filter may also filter the contaminated air within the second waste collection container 204B before releasing the air into the environment. The wet cleaning head 110 may further include a second head outlet 206B. The second head outlet 206B is in fluid communication with the second waste collection container 204B via the second filter. The second head outlet 206B is configured to release the filtered air to the environment obtained through the second filter.
[035] Referring now to FIG. 3, an exploded view 300 of a cleaning head 302 is illustrated, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is explained in conjunction with FIG. 1, FIG. 2A, and FIG. 2B. The cleaning head 302 may be one of the dry cleaning head 108 and the wet cleaning head 110. The cleaning head 302 may include a roller housing 304 (or roller brush housing). The roller housing 304 may be cylindrical in shape. The roller housing 304 may include a roller brush 306 (analogous to a motorized brush roll). In embodiments where the cleaning head 302 is the dry cleaning head 108, the roller brush 306 may include firm bristles over the surface for the dry cleaning. In embodiments where the cleaning head 302 is the wet cleaning head 110, the roller brush 306 may include microfiber materials over the surface for the wet cleaning or disinfection cleaning. The roller housing 304 may further include a roller motor 308. The roller motor 308 may be connected to the roller brush 306. The roller motor 308 may be configured to rotate the roller brush 306 while cleaning. The roller housing 304 may further include a control logic circuit 310. The control logic circuit 310 may be configured to manage a speed of rotation of the roller brush 306 via the roller motor. By way of an example, a user may change the speed of the roller brush 306 as per their cleaning requirements via the user interface 112. Alternatively, the speed of rotation of the roller brush 306 may be predefined for the user-selected operation mode.
[036] The roller housing 304 may further include a roller supporter 312. The roller supporter 312 may be positioned on a right end 314 of the roller housing 304. It will be apparent that the roller supporter 312 may be positioned on any one side of the roller housing 304. The roller supporter 312 may be configured to provide structural support to the roller brush 306. Additionally, the roller supporter 312 may hold the roller brush 306 in place to avoid misalignment (or unwanted movement). The roller housing 304 may further include a roller cover door 316. The roller cover door 316 may be represented in a circular shape. The roller cover door 316 may be positioned on a left end 318 of the roller housing 304. The roller cover door 316 may provide an opening for the roller brush 306. By way of an example, the user may place (or remove, or clean) the roller brush 306 from the roller housing 304 via the roller cover door 316.
[037] The cleaning head 302 may further include a waste collection container 320 (analogous to the first waste collection container 204A and the second waste collection container 204B). The waste collection container 320 may be of cylindrical shape. By way of an example, the capacity of the waste collection container 320 may be ‘1000’ ml. It will be apparent that the capacity of the waste collection container 320 can be more or less than ‘1000’ ml. The waste collection container 320 is configured to collect the waste (either dry waste or wet waste). The waste collection container 320 is in fluid communication with the roller housing 304 via a suction passage 322. By way of an example, the dry waste (or wet waste) may be collected into the waste collection container 320 through the suction passage 322 using a suction force.
[038] The waste collection container 320 may include a separator 324. The separator 324 may be positioned on a right end of the waste collection container 320. The separator 324 may be used to separate large solid particles (or large water droplets) from the waste before storing into the waste collection container 320. By way of an example, a cyclone separator may be used to collect large solid particles from the dry waste (e.g., for the dry cleaning head 108). By way of another example, a mist separator may be used to separate large water droplets from the wet waste (e.g., for the wet cleaning head 110).
[039] The waste collection container 320 may further include a magnetic connector 326. The magnetic connector 326 may be positioned on a left end of the waste collection container 320. The magnetic connector 326 may provide a magnetic based attachment. The waste collection container 320 may further include a connector valve 328. The vacuum head 106 may include a suction motor 330. The power of the suction motor 330 may be 180 AW (i.e., air watt). It should be noted that the power of the suction motor 330 may vary based on the requirement of the suction force. The suction motor 330 may be configured to generate a suction force. The suction motor 330 may be placed within a suction motor casing 332. The suction motor casing 332 may provide structural support and protect the suction motor 330 from dust, moisture, and physical damage. The waste collection container 320 (or the entire cleaning head 302) may be attached to the suction motor 330 within the suction motor casing 332 using the magnetic connector 326 via the connector valve 328.
[040] By way of an example, the magnetic connector 326 may be triggered using a physical switch (not shown in figure) positioned on right side of the user interface. Then, the magnetic connector 326 may allow attachment (or detachment) of interchangeable unit (i.e., the dry cleaning head 108 and the wet cleaning head 110) the from the suction motor. The physical switch may act as safety feature. Unless the physical switch is pressed and moved, the magnetic connector 326 may not release the interchangeable unit. This makes sure that the heads never be separate from suction motor during the run.
[041] It should be noted that the suction motor 330, and the dry cleaning head 108 (or the wet cleaning head 110) may be placed within the vacuum head 106. This arrangement may provide a flat (slim) structure to the vacuum head 106. The flat structure of the vacuum head 106 may provide access to clean under furniture (such as beds, sofas, etc.).
[042] The suction motor casing 332 may further include a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter 334 to filter air from the drawn in the waste. The HEPA filter 334 may be positioned on an outlet passage of the suction motor 330. The HEPA filter is in fluid communication with the waste collection container 320. Further, the filtered air may be released into the environment via a dispensing slot.
[043] Referring now to FIG. 4, a perspective view 400 of an exemplary fluid container is illustrated, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is explained in conjunction with FIGS. 1, 2A-2B, and 3. A fluid container 402 may include a water tank 404. The water tank 404 may be made using materials, such as plastic, fibre, or the like. The water tank 404 may be used to store water (analogous to the base solution). For example, the capacity of the water tank 404 to store water may be 600ml. It will be apparent that the water tank 404 may store more or less than the 600ml water in it. Additionally, the fluid container 402 may include a separate compartment (not shown) to store salt. The fluid container 402 may further include one or more inlets (not shown) through which water (i.e., the base solution) and salt may be added. The water tank 404 may receive the water through the inlet. The fluid container 402 may further include an electronic housing 406 (analogous to the housing). The electronic housing 406 may be made using materials, such as plastic, fibre, or the like. The electronic housing 406 may include a set of connecting wires. The fluid container 402 may further include an electrode 408. It will be apparent that the fluid container may include more than one electrodes. The electrode 408 may be made using materials, such as platinum, graphite, stainless steel, or the like. The electrode 408 may be attached to the electronic housing 406. Additionally, the electrode 408 may be disposed in the water tank 404.
[044] As depicted in FIG. 4, the electrode 408 may be disposed in the water tank 404 (or away from the ground) to enable easy and safe dissolution of hydrogen into large volume atmosphere through the vents. When the user-selected operation mode is the disinfection mode, the salt may be released from the separate compartment into the water tank 404. The electrode 408 may then be activated to electrolyze the water using salt to generate a disinfectant liquid (e.g., a hypochlorous acid). As will be appreciated, hypochlorous acid is a natural disinfectant solution.
[045] The fluid container 402 may further include a battery housing 410. The battery housing 410 may include a replaceable vacuum battery. The replaceable vacuum battery may be used to operate a multifunctional cleaning device. Additionally, the replaceable vacuum battery may be used to operate the electrode 408 for electrolysis during the disinfection mode. The electrode 408 may be connected to the replaceable battery through the electronic housing 406.
[046] By way of an example, when a user may select a wet cleaning or disinfection mode, in such case, the fluid container 402 may add salt to the water tank 404 to obtain a solution. Further, the electrode 408 may pass the electricity to the water tank 404 to electrolyze the solution (i.e., water + salt) to generate the hypochlorous acid (HOCl). The hypochlorous acid may release hydrogen gas. The hydrogen gas may be released into the environment through one or more side grill slots. The hypochlorous acid may be a weak acid. The pH (i.e., potential of hydrogen) of the hypochlorous acid may be fall between range of ‘5 – 7’. The hypochlorous acid has a neutral charge. Therefore, the hypochlorous acid may not only repel bacteria but eliminate them. The hypochlorous acid may easily penetrate bacteria walls, resulting in it quickly killing the cells. It should be noted that the hypochlorous acid may eradicate all bacteria, mycobacteria, spores, fungi, viruses, or even the tough clostridium difficile within 15 seconds. The hypochlorous acid may disinfect 200 to 300 times better than the chemical based disinfectant cleaner solution.
[047] The fluid container 402 may further include a dispensing slot 412. The dispensing slot 412 may be used to dispense one of water or disinfectant liquid on the cleaning head (i.e., the wet cleaning head 110). The fluid container 402 may be in fluid communication with the cleaning head 302 through a connector. In continuation with the above example, when the user may select the wet cleaning mode via the user interface 112, the fluid container 402 may dispense the water over the roller brush 306 (i.e., the second motorized brush roll) on the wet cleaning head 110 via the dispensing slot 414. When the user may select the disinfection mode via the user interface 112, the fluid container 402 may dispense the hypochlorous acid over the roller brush 306 of the wet cleaning head 110 via the dispensing slot 414. The fluid container 402 may further include a handle 414. The handle 414 may enable the user to hold the fluid container of the multifunctional cleaning device when the fluid container is attached to the multifunctional cleaning device. Additionally, the handle 414 may enable the user to use the disinfectant liquid properly as the hand-held fluid container when the fluid container is detached from the multifunctional cleaning device.
[048] Referring now to FIG. 5, a front view 500 of a user interface 502 (analogous to the user interface 112) is illustrated, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is explained in conjunction with FIGS. 1 – 4. The user interface 502 may be, for example, but may not be limited to, a physical interface, a graphical interface (e.g., key-based, touch based, etc.), voice command, and the like. By way of an example, a user may interact with the multifunctional cleaning device via the user interface 502. The user interface 502 may include a set of options to operate a multifunctional cleaning device. The user interface 502 may include a set of mode selection options. The mode selection options may include a dry cleaning mode 504A, a wet cleaning mode 504B, and a disinfection cleaning mode 504C. Each of the modes may be indicated with different colours. For example, the dry cleaning mode 504A may be indicated with a ‘red’ colour. Similarly, the wet cleaning mode 504B may be indicated with a ‘green’ colour, and the disinfectant cleaning indicated with a ‘yellow’ colour. The dry cleaning mode 504A may be selected by the user for the dry cleaning. In the same manner, the wet cleaning mode 504B and the disinfection cleaning mode 504C may be selected by the user for the wet cleaning and the disinfect cleaning respectively.
[049] The user interface 502 may further include a suction power option. The suction power option may include a high suction power 506A, and a low suction power 506B. The high suction power 506A may be indicated with plus (+) sign, and low suction power 506B may be indicated with minus (-) sign. The user may manage (or adjust) the suction force of the suction motor using the suction power option. By way of an example, the user may increase the suction force of the suction motor by using the high suction power 506A. Similarly, the user may decrease the suction force of the suction motor by using the low suction power 506B.
[050] The user interface 502 may display a current selected mode 508 with their respective colour indicator. By way of an example, the user interface 502 may display the current selected mode 508 (i.e., the wet cleaning mode 504B with green colour) for the wet cleaning. The user interface 502 may further include a power button 510. The power button 510 may be used to turn ‘ON’, and ‘OFF’ the multifunctional cleaning device. The user interface 502 may further display a battery level 512. The battery level 512 may be used to indicate the remaining battery level. For example, the user interface 502 may display the battery level 512 (e.g., 80%). The user interface 502 may further display recharging time 514 for the battery of the multifunctional cleaning device based on the remaining battery level 512. For example, the user interface 502 may display the recharging time 514 (e.g., 60 minutes). A physical switch 516 may be positioned either above or below the user interface 502 on the body 104 of the multifunctional cleaning device 100. The physical switch 516 may act as safety feature. Unless the physical switch is pressed and moved, the magnetic connector 326 may not release the interchangeable unit. This makes sure that the heads are always adjoined to the suction motor when the multifunctional cleaning device 100 is operational.
[051] Referring now to FIG. 6, a functional block diagram of a system 600 for operating a multifunctional cleaning device is illustrated, in accordance with some embodiments. FIG. 6 is explained in conjunction with FIGS. 1, 2A-2B, 3, 4 and 5. The system 600 may include a control unit 602. The control unit 602 may be configured to operate the multifunctional cleaning device. The control unit 602 may include one or more processors 604 and a memory 606. The memory 606 may be communicatively coupled to the one or more processors 604. The memory 606 may store processor instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors 604, may cause the one or more processors 604 to operate the multifunctional cleaning device, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. The memory 606 may be a non-volatile memory (e.g., flash memory, Read Only Memory (ROM), Programmable ROM (PROM), Erasable PROM (EPROM), Electrically EPROM (EEPROM) memory, etc.) or a volatile memory (e.g., Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), Static Random-Access memory (SRAM), etc.). The memory 606 may include a receiving module 616, a generating module 618, a releasing module 620, and an electrolysis module 622. The memory 606 may store instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors 604, may cause the one or more processors 604 to operate multifunctional cleaning device, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.
[052] The receiving module 616 may receive, via a user interface (such as the user interface 112), a user selected operation mode. The user selected operation mode corresponds to one of dry cleaning, wet cleaning or disinfection. Upon receiving the user selected operation mode, the receiving module 616 may send the user selected operation mode to the generating module 618, and the realising module 620. To manage the suction motor (analogous to the 330), the generating module 618 may cause the suction motor to generate a predefined suction force based on the user selected operation mode. The predefined suction force, for example, may be, high suction force for the dry cleaning mode, medium (or low) suction force for the wet cleaning or disinfection mode.
[053] To manage the fluid container, when the user-selected operation mode corresponds to the wet cleaning, the releasing module 620 may cause the fluid container to release the base solution (i.e., clean water) via a dispensing slot (such as the dispensing slot 412) towards a wet cleaning head (such as the wet cleaning head 110). On the other hand, when the user-selected operation mode corresponds to disinfection, the electrolysis module 622 may cause the base solution to obtain a disinfectant liquid. Further, the electrolysis module 622 may send the obtained disinfectant liquid to the releasing module 620. Upon receiving the disinfectant liquid, the releasing module 620 may cause the fluid container to release the disinfectant liquid via the dispending slot towards the wet cleaning head.
[054] The system 600 may further include a display 608. A user may interact with the system 600 via a user interface 610 accessible via the display 608. The system 500 may also include one or more external devices 612. In some embodiments, the control unit 602 may interact with the one or more external devices 612 over a communication network 614 for sending or receiving various data. The communication network 614 may include, but is not limited to, a wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) network, a light fidelity (Li-Fi) network, a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), a metropolitan area network (MAN), a satellite network, the internet, a fiber optic network, a coaxial cable network, an infrared (IR) network, a radio frequency (RF) network, and a combination thereof. The one or more external devices 612 may include, but may not be limited to, a remote server, a laptop, a netbook, a notebook, a smartphone, a mobile phone, a tablet, or any other computing device.
[055] It should be noted that all such aforementioned modules 616 – 622 may be represented as a single module or a combination of different modules. Further, as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, each of the modules 616 – 622 may reside, in whole or in parts, on one device or multiple devices in communication with each other. In some embodiments, each of the modules 616 – 622 may be implemented as dedicated hardware circuit comprising custom application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or gate arrays, off-the-shelf semiconductors such as logic chips, transistors, or other discrete components. Each of the modules 616 – 622 may also be implemented in a programmable hardware device such as a field programmable gate array (FPGA), programmable array logic, programmable logic device, and so forth. Alternatively, each of the modules 616 – 622 may be implemented in software for execution by various types of processors (e.g., processor 604). An identified module of executable code may, for instance, include one or more physical or logical blocks of computer instructions, which may, for instance, be organized as an object, procedure, function, or other construct. Nevertheless, the executables of an identified module or component need not be physically located together but may include disparate instructions stored in different locations which, when joined logically together, include the module and achieve the stated purpose of the module. Indeed, a module of executable code could be a single instruction, or many instructions, and may even be distributed over several different code segments, among different applications, and across several memory devices.
[056] As will be appreciated by one skilled in the art, a variety of processes may be employed for operating the multifunctional cleaning device. For example, the control unit 602, may operate the multifunctional cleaning device, by the processes discussed herein. In particular, as will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art, control logic and/or automated routines for performing the techniques and steps described herein may be implemented by the control unit 602 either by hardware, software, or combinations of hardware and software. For example, suitable code may be accessed and executed by the one or more processors on the control unit 602 to perform some or all of the techniques described herein. Similarly, application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) configured to perform some, or all of the processes described herein may be included in the one or more processors on the control unit 602.
[057] Referring now to FIG. 7, a process 700 for operating a multifunctional cleaning device is illustrated via a flow chart, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is explained in conjunction with FIG. 6. The process 700 may be implemented by the control unit 602 of the system 600. In an embodiment, the multifunctional cleaning device may include a body (such as the body 104). The body may include a vacuum head (such as the vacuum head 106). The vacuum head may include a locking mechanism, and a suction motor. The suction motor is configured to generate a suction force. The multifunctional cleaning device may further include a cleaning head (such as the cleaning head 302). The cleaning head is detachably attached with the vacuum head through the locking mechanism. The cleaning head is in fluid communication with the suction motor when the cleaning head is attached to the vacuum head. The cleaning head is one of a dry cleaning head (such as the dry cleaning head 108) or a wet cleaning head (such as the wet cleaning head 110).
[058] In some embodiment, the cleaning head may be the dry cleaning head. The dry cleaning head may include a first suction head (such as the first suction head 202A). The first suction head in fluid communication with the suction motor when the dry cleaning head is attached to the vacuum head. The first suction head is configured to draw in dry waste using the suction force. The dry cleaning head may further include a motorized first brush roll partially externally accessible via the first suction head. The first brush roll may include bristles. The first brush roll is configured to clean the dry waste using the bristles. The dry cleaning head may further include a first waste collection container (such as the first waste collection container 204A).
[059] The first waste collection container is in fluid communication with the first suction head. The first waste collection container is configured to collect the dry waste. The dry cleaning head may include a first filter coupled to the first waste collection container. The first filter is configured to filter air from the drawn in dry waste. The dry cleaning head may include a first head outlet (such as the first head outlet 206A). The first head outlet is in fluid communication with the first waste collection container via the first filter. The first head outlet is configured to release the filtered air obtained through the first filter.
[060] In some other embodiments, the cleaning head may be the wet cleaning head. The wet cleaning head may include a second suction head (such as the second suction head 202B). The second suction head is in fluid communication with the suction motor when the wet cleaning head is attached to the vacuum head. The second suction head is configured to draw in wet waste using the suction force. The wet cleaning head may further include a motorized second brush roll partially externally accessible via the second suction head. The second brush roll may include microfibre material. The second brush roll is configured to clean the wet waste using the microfibre material.
[061] The wet cleaning head may further include a set of nozzles. The set of nozzles is in fluid communication with the second suction head and the fluid container via the dispensing slot (such as the dispensing slot 412). The set of nozzles is configured to release one of the base solution or the disinfectant liquid on the microfibre material based on a user-selected operation mode. The user-selected operation mode corresponds to one of dry cleaning, wet cleaning, or disinfection. The wet cleaning head may further include a second waste collection container (such as the second waste collection container 204B). The second waste collection container is in fluid communication with the second suction head. The second waste collection container is configured to collect the wet waste.
[062] The wet cleaning head may further include a second filter coupled to the second waste collection container. The second filter is configured to filter air from the drawn in wet waste. The wet cleaning head may further include a second head outlet (such as the second head outlet 206B). The second head outlet is in fluid communication with the second waste collection container via the second filter. The second head outlet is configured to release the filtered air obtained through the second filter.
[063] The multifunctional cleaning device may further include a fluid container (analogous to the fluid container 402) detachably attached to the body. The fluid container may include an inlet, a housing (analogous to the electronic housing 406), electrodes (such as the electrode 408) disposed within the housing, and a dispensing slot. The fluid container is in fluid communication with the wet cleaning head via the dispensing slot when the wet cleaning head is attached to the vacuum head. The fluid container is configured to separately store a base solution and salt. The base solution is received through the inlet. The fluid container is also configured to dispense one of the base solution or a disinfectant liquid (i.e., the hypochlorous acid) via the dispensing slot towards the wet cleaning head based on the user-selected operation mode. The multifunctional cleaning device may further include a control unit (analogous to the control unit 602). The control unit is communicatively coupled to the suction motor and the fluid container. The control unit is configured to manage the suction motor and the fluid container based on the user-selected operation mode.
[064] The process 700 may include receiving, by a receiving module (such as the receiving module 616) via the user interface, the user-selected operation mode, at step 702. To manage the suction motor, the process 700 may include causing, by a generating module (such as the generating module 618), the suction motor to generate a predefined suction force based on the user-selected operation mode, at step 704. To manage the fluid container, when the user-selected operation mode corresponds to wet cleaning, the process 700 may include causing, by a releasing module (such as the releasing module 720), the fluid container to release the base solution via the dispensing slot towards the wet cleaning head, at step 706. On the other hand, when the user-selected operation mode corresponds to disinfection, the process 700 may include causing, by an electrolysis module (such as the electrolysis module 722), the electrodes to electrolyze the base solution to obtain a disinfectant liquid, at step 708. Once the disinfectant liquid is obtained, the process 700 may include causing, by the releasing module, the fluid container to release the disinfectant liquid via the dispensing slot towards the wet cleaning head, at step 710.
[065] Referring now to FIG. 8, an exemplary environment 800 where various embodiments may be employed. In an exemplary scenario, a user 802 may want to clean a stain 804 (e.g., coffee stain) that from a floor (e.g., wooden floor) via the multifunctional cleaning device 806. Initially, the user 802 may remove the wet cleaning head 110 from the docking station 102. Further, the user 802 may connect the wet cleaning head 110 with the vacuum head 106 of the body 104 via the locking mechanism. In an embodiment, to connect the wet cleaning head 110 to the vacuum head 106, the user 802 may press a switch positioned on below the user interface to inform the system regarding safe release of a cleaning head via the magnetic connector from the vacuum head 106 of the body 104 for the wet cleaning. Further, the user 802 may turn on the power supply (i.e., a vacuum battery) by pressing a trigger button (such as the power button 510) positioned above a user interface (such as the user interface 502).
[066] Further, the user 802 may select a wet cleaning mode (such as the wet cleaning mode 504B) via the user interface. Upon selection, the user interface may display the current wet cleaning mode with a visual indicator (e.g., green colour). Additionally, the user 802 may select a suction force (e.g., medium suction force) via the user interface for cleaning the coffee stain. In some embodiments, the multifunctional cleaning device 806, via the control unit, may automatically adjust the suction force based on the user-selected operation mode. Once the suction force is selected, the suction motor may start generating negative pressure (or suction force) to draw stains from the floor. During cleaning, a fluid container (such as the fluid container 402) may release a base solution (i.e., clean water) over a roller brush of the wet cleaning head. The user 802 may fill the water priorly in the fluid container via an inlet. Further, the wet waste may be collected into the waste collection container (such as the waste collection container 320) continuously while cleaning. Further, the wet waste may be filtered through a set of filters to filter the air before releasing into the environment from the drawn in waste. Further, the dispensing slot may release filtered air into the environment.
[067] In another scenario, the user 802 may want to clean dry waste (e.g., dust) from the floor. For this, the user 802 may attach a dry cleaning head (such as the dry cleaning head 108) and perform a dry cleaning operation in a similar manner to the wet cleaning operation as explained above.
[068] Various embodiments provide a multifunctional cleaning device assembly. The disclosed multifunctional cleaning device assembly may include a body. The body may include a vacuum head. The vacuum head may include a locking mechanism, and a suction motor configured to generate a suction force. The disclosed multifunctional cleaning device assembly may include a dry cleaning head configured to detachably attach with the vacuum head through the locking mechanism. The dry cleaning head is in fluid communication with the suction motor when the dry cleaning head is attached to the vacuum head. The disclosed multifunctional cleaning device assembly may include a wet cleaning head configured to detachably attach with the vacuum head through the locking mechanism. The wet cleaning head is in fluid communication with the suction motor when the wet cleaning head is attached to the vacuum head. It should be noted that, based on a user-selected operation mode, the wet cleaning head is configured for one of wet cleaning or disinfection. The disclosed multifunctional cleaning device assembly may include a fluid container detachably attached to the body. The fluid container may include an inlet, a housing, electrodes disposed within the housing, and a dispensing slot. The fluid container is in fluid communication with the wet cleaning head via the dispensing slot when the wet cleaning head is attached to the vacuum head. The fluid container is configured to separately store a base solution and salt. The base solution is received through the inlet. The fluid container is also configured to dispense one of the base solution or the disinfectant liquid towards the wet cleaning head based on the user-selected operation mode. The disclosed multifunctional cleaning device assembly may include a control unit communicatively coupled to the suction motor and the fluid container. The control unit is configured to manage the suction motor and the fluid container based on the user-selected operation mode.
[069] Thus, the present disclosure may overcome drawbacks of traditional cleaning devices (such as vacuum cleaners, steam mops, robotic vacuums, etc.) that are designed to offer distinct dry cleaning and wet cleaning, irrespective of efficient performance. The present disclosure discloses a multifunctional cleaning device that may cater to problems associated with the existing cleaning devices. The disclosed multifunctional cleaning device may provide a dry cleaning head and a wet cleaning head separately for dry cleaning and wet or disinfectant cleaning respectively. The disclosed multifunctional cleaning device may be capable for operating both the cleaning heads effectively. In addition, the disclosed multifunctional cleaning device may provide an option for a user to select the hardware as per their cleaning requirements. The disclosed multifunctional cleaning device may provide a dry waste collection container and a wet waste collection container separately for collecting dry waste and wet waste respectively. This may eliminate the cross contamination of the waste products. The disclosed multifunctional cleaning device may generate hypochlorous acid (HOCL) for disinfection mode. The HOCL is a natural disinfectant liquid which may not only repel the bacteria but attract them. The HOCL may eliminate the bacteria, fungi, spores at the root from the floor. The disclosed multifunctional cleaning device may provide separate roller brush housing for both the dry cleaning head and wet cleaning head. This may enable the user to clean the roller brush houses easily and separately. The disclosed multifunctional cleaning device may provide easy mechanism for swapping the heads. The disclosed multifunctional cleaning device may include a suction motor within a vacuum head which makes the cleaning heads slim and flat structured. This may enable the multifunctional cleaning device to reach even in congested spaces (such as under the sofas and beds) easily. The disclosed multifunctional cleaning device may be efficient, eco-friendly, safe for the user, and require less maintenance. The disclosed multifunctional cleaning device may be design sustainably, and include eco-friendly features which enables easier repair, longer lifespan, and save running cost. The disclosed multifunctional cleaning device may require low power battery for its operation.
[070] In light of the above mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed method and system, the claimed steps as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed steps enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Further, the claimed steps clearly bring an improvement in the functioning of the device itself as the claimed steps provide a technical solution to a technical problem.
[071] The specification has described a multifunctional cleaning device. The illustrated steps are set out to explain the exemplary embodiments shown, and it should be anticipated that ongoing technological development will change the manner in which particular functions are performed. These examples are presented herein for purposes of illustration, and not limitation. Further, the boundaries of the functional building blocks have been arbitrarily defined herein for the convenience of the description. Alternative boundaries can be defined so long as the specified functions and relationships thereof are appropriately performed. Alternatives (including equivalents, extensions, variations, deviations, etc., of those described herein) will be apparent to persons skilled in the relevant art(s) based on the teachings contained herein. Such alternatives fall within the scope and spirit of the disclosed embodiments.
[072] It is intended that the disclosure and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit of disclosed embodiments being indicated by the following claims. , Claims:CLAIMS
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1. A multifunctional cleaning device assembly (100), comprising:
a body (104) comprising a vacuum head (106), wherein the vacuum head (106) comprises a locking mechanism, and a suction motor configured to generate a suction force;
a dry cleaning head (108) configured to detachably attach with the vacuum head (106) through the locking mechanism, wherein the dry cleaning head (108) is in fluid communication with the suction motor when the dry cleaning head (108) is attached to the vacuum head (106);
a wet cleaning head (110) configured to detachably attach with the vacuum head (106) through the locking mechanism, wherein the wet cleaning head (110) is in fluid communication with the suction motor when the wet cleaning head (110) is attached to the vacuum head (106), and wherein based on a user-selected operation mode, the wet cleaning head (110) is configured for one of wet cleaning or disinfection; and
a fluid container (402) detachably attached to the body (104), wherein the fluid container (402) comprises an inlet, a housing, electrodes disposed within the housing, and a dispensing slot, wherein the fluid container (402) is in fluid communication with the wet cleaning head (110) via the dispensing slot when the wet cleaning head (110) is attached to the vacuum head (106), and wherein the fluid container (402) is configured to:
separately store a base solution and salt, wherein the base solution is received through the inlet; and
dispense one of the base solution or the disinfectant liquid via the dispensing slot towards the wet cleaning head (110) based on the user-selected operation mode; and
a control unit (602) communicatively coupled to the suction motor and the fluid container (402), wherein the control unit (602) is configured to manage the suction motor and the fluid container (402) based on the user-selected operation mode.

2. The multifunctional cleaning device assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a user interface (112) positioned on the body (104), wherein the control unit (602) is configured to receive (702), via the user interface (112), the user-selected operation mode, wherein the user-selected operation mode corresponds to one of dry cleaning, wet cleaning, or disinfection.

3. The multifunctional cleaning device assembly (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein to manage the suction motor, the control unit (602) is configured to cause (704) the suction motor to generate a predefined suction force based on the user-selected operation mode.

4. The multifunctional cleaning device assembly (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein to manage the fluid container (402), the control unit (602) is configured to:
when the user-selected operation mode corresponds to wet cleaning, cause (706) the fluid container (402) to release the base solution via the dispensing slot towards the wet cleaning head (110); and
when the user-selected operation mode corresponds to disinfection,
cause (708) the electrodes to electrolyze the base solution to obtain a disinfectant liquid, wherein the disinfectant liquid is a hypochlorous cleaner solution; and
cause (710) the fluid container (402) to release the disinfectant liquid via the dispensing slot towards the wet cleaning head (110).

5. The multifunctional cleaning device assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the dry cleaning head (108) comprises:
a first suction head in fluid communication with the suction motor when the dry cleaning head (108) is attached to the vacuum head (106), wherein the first suction head is configured to draw in dry waste using the suction force;
a motorized first brush roll partially externally accessible via the first suction head, wherein the motorized first brush roll comprises bristles, and wherein the motorized first brush roll is configured to clean the dry waste using the bristles;
a first waste collection container in fluid communication with the first suction head, wherein the first waste collection container is configured to collect the dry waste;
a first filter coupled to the first waste collection container, wherein the first filter is configured to filter air from the drawn in dry waste; and
a first head outlet in fluid communication with the first waste collection container via the first filter, wherein the first head outlet is configured to release the filtered air obtained through the first filter.

6. The multifunctional cleaning device assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the wet cleaning head (110) comprises:
a second suction head in fluid communication with the suction motor when the wet cleaning head (110) is attached to the vacuum head (106), wherein the second suction head is configured to draw in wet waste using the suction force;
a motorized second brush roll partially externally accessible via the second suction head, wherein the motorized second brush roll comprises microfibre material, and wherein the motorized second brush roll is configured to clean the wet waste using the microfibre material;
a set of nozzles in fluid communication with the second suction head and the fluid container (402) via the dispensing slot, wherein the set of nozzles is configured to release one of the base solution or the disinfectant liquid on the microfibre material based on the user-selected operation mode;
a second waste collection container in fluid communication with the second suction head, wherein the second waste collection container is configured to collect the wet waste;
a second filter coupled to the second waste collection container, wherein the second filter is configured to filter air from the drawn in wet waste; and
a second head outlet in fluid communication with the second waste collection container via the second filter, wherein the second head outlet is configured to release the filtered air obtained through the second filter.

7. A multifunctional cleaning device (806), comprising:
a body (104) comprising a vacuum head (106), wherein the vacuum head (106) comprises a locking mechanism, and a suction motor configured to generate a suction force;
a cleaning head detachably attached with the vacuum head (106) through the locking mechanism, wherein:
the cleaning head is in fluid communication with the suction motor when the cleaning head is attached to the vacuum head (106),
the cleaning head is one of a dry cleaning head (108) or a wet cleaning head (110), and
based on a user-selected operation mode, the wet cleaning head (110) is configured for one of wet cleaning or disinfection; and
a fluid container (402) detachably attached to the body (104), wherein the fluid container (402) comprises an inlet, a housing, electrodes disposed within the housing, and a dispensing slot, wherein the fluid container (402) is in fluid communication with the wet cleaning head (110) via the dispensing slot when the wet cleaning head (110) is attached to the vacuum head (106), and wherein the fluid container (402) is configured to:
separately store a base solution and salt, wherein the base solution is received through the inlet; and
dispense one of the base solution or the disinfectant liquid via the dispensing slot towards the wet cleaning head (110) based on the user-selected operation mode; and
a control unit (602) communicatively coupled to the suction motor and the fluid container (402), wherein the control unit (602) is configured to manage the suction motor and the fluid container (402) based on the user-selected operation mode.

8. The multifunctional cleaning device (806) as claimed in claim 7, comprising a user interface (112) positioned on the body (104), wherein the control unit (602) is configured to receive (702), via the user interface (112), the user-selected operation mode, wherein the user-selected operation mode corresponds to one of dry cleaning, wet cleaning, or disinfection.

9. The multifunctional cleaning device (806) as claimed in claim 8, wherein to manage the suction motor, the control unit (602) is configured to cause the suction motor to generate a predefined suction force based on the user-selected operation mode.

10. The multifunctional cleaning device (806) as claimed in claim 8, wherein to manage the fluid container (402), the control unit (602) is configured to:
when the user-selected operation mode corresponds to wet cleaning, cause (706) the fluid container (402) to release the base solution via the dispensing slot towards the wet cleaning head (110); and
when the user-selected operation mode corresponds to disinfection,
cause (708) the electrodes to electrolyze the base solution to obtain a disinfectant liquid, wherein the disinfectant liquid is a hypochlorous cleaner solution; and
cause (710) the fluid container (402) to release the disinfectant liquid via the dispensing slot towards the wet cleaning head (110).

11. The multifunctional cleaning device (806) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the dry cleaning head (108) comprises:
a first suction head in fluid communication with the suction motor when the dry cleaning head (108) is attached to the vacuum head (106), wherein the first suction head is configured to draw in dry waste using the suction force;
a motorized first brush roll partially externally accessible via the first suction head, wherein the motorized first brush roll comprises bristles, and wherein the motorized first brush roll is configured to clean the dry waste using the bristles;
a first waste collection container in fluid communication with the first suction head, wherein the first waste collection container is configured to collect the dry waste;
a first filter coupled to the first waste collection container, wherein the first filter is configured to filter air from the drawn in dry waste; and
a first head outlet in fluid communication with the first waste collection container via the first filter, wherein the first head outlet is configured to release the filtered air obtained through the first filter.

12. The multifunctional cleaning device (806) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the wet cleaning head (110) comprises:
a second suction head in fluid communication with the suction motor when the wet cleaning head (110) is attached to the vacuum head (106), wherein the second suction head is configured to draw in wet waste using the suction force;
a motorized second brush roll partially externally accessible via the second suction head, wherein the motorized second brush roll comprises microfibre material, and wherein the motorized second brush roll is configured to clean the wet waste using the microfibre material;
a set of nozzles in fluid communication with the second suction head and the fluid container (402) via the dispensing slot, wherein the set of nozzles is configured to release one of the base solution or the disinfectant liquid on the microfibre material based on the user-selected operation mode;
a second waste collection container in fluid communication with the second suction head, wherein the second waste collection container is configured to collect the wet waste;
a second filter coupled to the second waste collection container, wherein the second filter is configured to filter air from the drawn in wet waste; and
a second head outlet in fluid communication with the second waste collection container via the second filter, wherein the second head outlet is configured to release the filtered air obtained through the second filter.

13. A method (700) for operating a multifunctional cleaning device (806), the method (700) comprising:
managing a suction motor and a fluid container (402) based on a user-selected operation mode, wherein:
a body (104) comprises a vacuum head (106), wherein the vacuum head (106) comprises a locking mechanism, and the suction motor configured to generate a suction force;
a cleaning head is detachably attached with the vacuum head (106) through the locking mechanism, wherein:
the cleaning head is in fluid communication with the suction motor when the cleaning head is attached to the vacuum head (106),
the cleaning head is one of a dry cleaning head (108) or a wet cleaning head (110), and
based on the user-selected operation mode, the wet cleaning head (110) is configured for one of wet cleaning or disinfection; and
the fluid container (402) is detachably attached to the body (104), wherein the fluid container (402) comprises an inlet, a housing, electrodes disposed within the housing, and a dispensing slot, wherein the fluid container (402) is in fluid communication with the wet cleaning head (110) via the dispensing slot when the wet cleaning head (110) is attached to the vacuum head (106), and wherein the fluid container (402) is configured to:
separately store a base solution and salt, wherein the base solution is received through the inlet; and
dispense one of the base solution or a disinfectant liquid via the dispensing slot towards the wet cleaning head (110) based on the user-selected operation mode; and
a control unit (602) is communicatively coupled to the suction motor and the fluid container (402).

14. The method (700) as claimed in claim 13, comprising:
receiving (702), via a user interface (112), the user-selected operation mode, wherein the user-selected operation mode corresponds to one of dry cleaning, wet cleaning, or disinfection.

15. The method (700) as claimed in claim 13, wherein to manage the suction motor comprises:
causing (704), by the control unit (602), the suction motor to generate a predefined suction force based on the user-selected operation mode.

16. The method (700) as claimed in claim 13, wherein to manage the fluid container (402) comprises:
when the user-selected operation mode corresponds to wet cleaning, causing (706), by the control unit (602), the fluid container (402) to release the base solution via the dispensing slot towards the wet cleaning head (110); and
when the user-selected operation mode corresponds to disinfection,
causing (708), by the control unit (602), the electrodes to electrolyze the base solution to obtain a disinfectant liquid, wherein the disinfectant liquid is a hypochlorous cleaner solution; and
causing (710), by the control unit (602), the fluid container (402) to release the disinfectant liquid via the dispensing slot towards the wet cleaning head (110).

17. The method (700) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the dry cleaning head (108) comprises:
a first suction head in fluid communication with the suction motor when the dry cleaning head (108) is attached to the vacuum head (106), wherein the first suction head is configured to draw in dry waste using the suction force;
a motorized first brush roll partially externally accessible via the first suction head, wherein the motorized first brush roll comprises bristles, and wherein the motorized first brush roll is configured to clean the dry waste using the bristles;
a first waste collection container in fluid communication with the first suction head, wherein the first waste collection container is configured to collect the dry waste;
a first filter coupled to the first waste collection container, wherein the first filter is configured to filter air from the drawn in dry waste; and
a first head outlet in fluid communication with the first waste collection container via the first filter, wherein the first head outlet is configured to release the filtered air obtained through the first filter.

18. The method (700) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the wet cleaning head (110) comprises:
a second suction head in fluid communication with the suction motor when the wet cleaning head (110) is attached to the vacuum head (106), wherein the second suction head is configured to draw in wet waste using the suction force;
a motorized second brush roll partially externally accessible via the second suction head, wherein the motorized second brush roll comprises microfibre material, and wherein the motorized second brush roll is configured to clean the wet waste using the microfibre material;
a set of nozzles in fluid communication with the second suction head and the fluid container (402) via the dispensing slot, wherein the set of nozzles is configured to release one of the base solution or the disinfectant liquid on the microfibre material based on the user-selected operation mode;
a second waste collection container in fluid communication with the second suction head, wherein the second waste collection container is configured to collect the wet waste;
a second filter coupled to the second waste collection container, wherein the second filter is configured to filter air from the drawn in wet waste; and
a second head outlet in fluid communication with the second waste collection container via the second filter, wherein the second head outlet is configured to release the filtered air obtained through the second filter.

Documents

Application Documents

# Name Date
1 202511077856-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [14-08-2025(online)].pdf 2025-08-14
2 202511077856-REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION (FORM-18) [14-08-2025(online)].pdf 2025-08-14
3 202511077856-REQUEST FOR EARLY PUBLICATION(FORM-9) [14-08-2025(online)].pdf 2025-08-14
4 202511077856-PROOF OF RIGHT [14-08-2025(online)].pdf 2025-08-14
5 202511077856-POWER OF AUTHORITY [14-08-2025(online)].pdf 2025-08-14
6 202511077856-FORM-9 [14-08-2025(online)].pdf 2025-08-14
7 202511077856-FORM 18 [14-08-2025(online)].pdf 2025-08-14
8 202511077856-FORM 1 [14-08-2025(online)].pdf 2025-08-14
9 202511077856-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [14-08-2025(online)].pdf 2025-08-14
10 202511077856-DRAWINGS [14-08-2025(online)].pdf 2025-08-14
11 202511077856-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [14-08-2025(online)].pdf 2025-08-14
12 202511077856-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [14-08-2025(online)].pdf 2025-08-14