Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. An electric broom (100) comprising:
a broom assembly (102); and
a handle (104), wherein the handle (104) is attachable to an upper portion of the broom assemble (102), wherein the broom assembly (102) comprising:
an impeller (106) configured to be run by an electric motor (108) to attain a suction to catch dust particles;
two ducts (110a-110b) such as a first duct (110a) and a second duct (110b) adapted on an outer body of the broom assembly (102) and configured to accumulate the dust particles through a suction produced by the impeller (106), wherein the first duct (110a) is adapted in a center of the broom assembly (102) with a brush (112) for collecting small dust particles and the second duct (110b) is configured towards an edge of the broom assembly (102) for collecting large dust particles; and
a roller (114a-114b) positioned on the outer portion of the broom assembly (102) such that the rollers (114a-114b) provide a vertical movement to the broom assembly (102) when pushed in a forward and/or in a backward direction on a floor to collect the dust particles.
2. The electric broom (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electric motor (108) is operable by receiving a power from a battery (120).
3. The electric broom (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a power port (502) is provided on the handle (104).
4. The electric broom (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the broom assembly (102) comprises a filter (116) to separate air and the dust particles.
5. The electric broom (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the broom assembly (102) comprises a dust collector (118).
6. The electric broom (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the broom assembly (102) is attachable to the handle (104) using a hinge.
7. The electric broom (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the handle (104) is adjustable in height.
8. The electric broom (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the handle (104) comprises a grip (104a).
9. The electric broom (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the broom assembly (102) comprises a pipe (122).
10. A method (1100) of cleaning dust particles using an electric broom (100) comprising:
providing a power supply to an electric motor (108) to actuate an impeller (106);
creating a suction force by the impeller (106);
configuring ducts (110a-110b) to suck dust particles due to the suction force produced by the impeller (106);
configuring a roller (114) to enable a forward and/or backward movement of a broom assembly (102) on a floor; and
collecting the dust particles in a dust collector (118).

Date: 05/06/2021
Place: Noida
Dr. Keerti Gupta
Agent for the Applicant
(IN/PA-1529)
, Description:FORM 2

THE PATENT ACT 1970
(39 of 1970)
&

THE PATENTS RULES, 2003

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10, and rule 13)

ELECTRIC BROOM

APPLICANT(S)
NAME: CHITKARA INNOVATION INCUBATOR FOUNDATION
NATIONALITY: INDIAN
ADDRESS: SCO: 160-161, SECTOR – 9C, MADHYA MARG, CHANDIGARH – 160009, INDIA

The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed
BACKGROUND
[001] Field
[002] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a cleaning equipment and particularly to an electric broom.
[003] Description of Related Art
[004] A broom is a cleaning tool, which is generally used in households for cleaning purposes such as floors. The broom conventionally comprises stiff fibers that are attached to, and roughly parallel to a cylindrical handle. The cylindrical handle is generally called a broomstick. The broom is thus a variety of brush with a long handle.
[005] The broom is generally used with a dustpan. The dust and debris swept by the broom are collected on the dustpan. It is often found inconvenient to collect dust particles in the dustpan. Many times, the dust particles get spread again while using the dustpan. Though, the broom is a very common equipment and mostly used in every household, however, it is not efficient to collect the dust and debris completely such as is not capable of collecting the dust and debris that lies in concealed places such as in a corner, below furniture, and alike.
[006] To overcome this drawback, vacuum cleaners are disclosed in the prior art. The vacuum cleaners are versatile and come in a huge variety. However, the vacuum cleaners are unaffordable for many people as a cost of the vacuum cleaner is comparatively high. The vacuum cleaners are bigger in size as well, hence, remain inconvenient for frequent cleaning in the household.
[007] There is thus a need for an improved cleaning equipment for collecting and cleaning dust and debris in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[008] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide an electric broom. An electric broom comprising: a broom assembly and a handle, wherein the handle is attachable to an upper portion of the broom assemble. The broom assembly comprising: an impeller configured to be run by an electric motor to attain a suction to catch dust particles; two ducts such as a first duct and a second duct adapted on an outer body of the broom assembly and configured to accumulate the dust particles through a suction produced by the impeller, wherein the first duct is adapted in a center of the broom assembly with a brush for collecting small dust particles and the second duct is configured towards an edge of the broom assembly for collecting large dust particles; and a first roller and a second roller positioned on the outer portion of the broom assembly such that the first roller and the second roller provide a vertical movement to the broom assembly when pushed in a forward or in a backward direction on a floor to collect the dust particles.
[009] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a method of cleaning dust particles using an electric broom comprising: providing a power supply to an electric motor to actuate an impeller; creating a suction force by the impeller; configuring ducts to suck dust particles due to the suction force produced by the impeller; configuring a roller to enable a forward or backward movement of a broom assembly on a floor, and collecting the dust particles in a dust collector.
[0010] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on its particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application provide an electric broom that is capable of cleaning a floor like a conventional broom and can be used as an electric broom as well.
[0011] Next, embodiments of the present application provide an electric broom that is economic to manufacture.
[0012] Next, embodiments of the present application provide an electric broom that is capable of sweeping and collecting the dust particles from corners and/or hidden places.
[0013] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an electric broom that comprises a rechargeable battery to eliminate a need for a power cord and/or a power socket while cleaning a floor.
[0014] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an electric broom that comprises a removable dust collector to collect the dust particle.
[0015] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0016] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0018] FIG. 1 illustrates a cross-sectional view of an electric broom according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0019] FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of the electric broom, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0020] FIG. 3 illustrates a back view of the electric broom, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] FIG. 4 illustrates a left view of the electric broom, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] FIG. 5 illustrates a right view of the electric broom, according to another embodiment of the present invention;
[0023] FIG. 6 illustrates a top view of the electric broom, according to another embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] FIG. 7 illustrates a bottom view of the electric broom, according to another embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] FIG. 8 illustrates an isometric view of the electric broom, according to another embodiment of the present invention;
[0026] FIG. 9 illustrates an isometric view of the electric broom having a side movement, according to another embodiment of the present invention;
[0027] FIG. 10 illustrates components of the electric broom, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0028] FIG. 11 depicts a flowchart of a method of cleaning dust particles using the electric broom, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0029] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0031] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of”, the like.
[0032] As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0033] FIG. 1 depicts a cross-sectional view of an electric broom 100. The electric broom 100 may comprise a broom assembly 102 and a handle 104. In an embodiment of the present invention, the handle 104 may be attached to an upper portion of the broom assemble 102. In an embodiment of the present invention, the broom assembly 102 may be attached to the handle 104 using a hinge. In another embodiment of the present invention, the broom assembly 102 may be detachably attached to the handle 104.
[0034] In an embodiment of the present invention, the broom assembly 102 may comprise an outer body 103. In an embodiment of the present invention, the outer body 103 may comprise a shape of a conventional broom such that the broom assembly 102 may comprise stiff fibers (not shown) attached to the outer body 103. In another embodiment of the present invention, the stiff fibers may be aligned in parallel to drag the dust particles from one place to another place.
[0035] In an embodiment of the present invention, the broom assembly 102 may comprise an impeller 106. The impeller 106 may be configured to be run by an electric motor 108 to attain a suction to catch dust particles. In an embodiment of the present invention, the impeller 106 may be operatively connected to the electric motor 108 such that a torque may be transferred from the electric motor 108 to the impeller 106 to cause rotation. The rotation of the impeller 106 may create a suction force that may further cause the suction to catch the dust particles.
[0036] In an embodiment of the present invention, when the electric motor 108 is turn off, the electric broom 100 may be operable manually in a conventional way such as the dust may be collected by the electric broom 100 may be swept manually and may be collected in a dustpan (not shown). This way, the electric broom 100 may be efficiently used to save an energy. However, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when the electric motor 108 is turned on, the electric broom 100 may use the electric motor 108 for sweeping dust particles by allowing immediate and continuous suction of the dust particles.
[0037] In an embodiment of the present invention, the broom assembly 102 may comprise a first duct 110a and a second duct 110b (hereinafter referred to as the ducts 110a-110b). In an embodiment of the present invention, the ducts 110a-110b may be adapted on the outer body 103 of the broom assembly 102. The ducts 110a-110b may be adapted to suck air along with the dust particles thereby cleaning the floor. The electric broom 100 may be adapted to accumulate the dust particles through the ducts 110a-110b with an effect of the suction produced by the impeller 106.
[0038] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first duct 110a may be provided in a center of the broom assembly 102 with a brush 112 for collecting small dust particles. In an embodiment of the present invention, the second duct 110b is configured towards an edge of the broom assembly 102 for collecting large dust particles. In another embodiment of the present invention, the electric broom 100 may comprise a plurality of the ducts 110a-110b. The plurality of the ducts 110a-110b may be configured at different positions on the broom assembly 102 to enable the electric broom 100 to collect the dust particles. In a further embodiment of the present invention, the electric broom 100 may comprise four ducts 110a-110b for sucking and collecting the dust particles.
[0039] In an embodiment of the present invention, the broom assembly 102 may comprise a first roller 114a and a second roller 114b (as shown in the FIG. 4) positioned on the outer portion of the broom assembly 102. In an embodiment of the present invention, the first roller 114a and the second roller 114b (hereinafter referred to as the rollers 114) may enable the electric broom 100 to move vertically when pushed in a forward or in a backward direction on the floor.
[0040] In an embodiment of the present invention, the electric broom 100 may comprise a power port 502 (shown in FIG. 5) to receive a power supply from an external power source (not shown). In an embodiment of the present invention, the electric broom 100 may comprise a battery 120 that may be adapted to be recharged by a power supply received from an external power source. In an embodiment of the present invention, the power port 502 may be adapted on the handle 104 and the handle 104 may comprise an electrical connection to the broom assembly 102 to actuate the electric motor 108.
[0041] In an embodiment of the present invention, the handle 104 is made of a hollow metal pipe. The handle 104 may comprise electric wires for transferring the power supply from the external power source to the electric motor 108. The handle 104 may comprise a grip 104a for a user to hold the electric broom 100, in an embodiment of the present invention. The grip 104a may be made up of a material, such as, but not limited to, rubber, plastic, metal, and so forth. In an embodiment of the present invention, a height of the handle 104 may be adjustable such that the height of the handle 104 may be increased and/or decreased as per a user’s requirement.
[0042] In an embodiment of the present invention, the handle 104 may be made of a plastic, a metal and/or a wooden material. The embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of material of the handle 104 including known, related art, and/or later developed.
[0043] In an embodiment of the present invention, the electric broom 100 may further comprise a filter 116, a dust collector 118, and a pipe 122. In an embodiment of the present invention, the ducts 110a-110b may be internally connected to the pipe 122. The ducts 110a-110b may suck the dust particles along with the air into the pipe 122. Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, the pipe 122 may pass the dust particles along with the air to the filter 116. The filter 116 may then separate the air from the dust particles and may ventilate the air. The separated dust particles may be passed to the dust collector 118.
[0044] FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 may depict a front view and a back view respectively. As shown in the figures, the first duct 110a may be adapted to suck the dust particle collected at a place by the electric broom 100 utilizing the brush 112. The brush 112 may be adapted to sweep the small dust particles. The brush 112 may comprise bristles (not shown) that may extend downwardly from the broom assembly 102 to collect the dust particles from the floor, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0045] FIG. 4 may depict a left view of the electric broom 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the first roller 114a and the second roller 114b may be configured in lined with each other. The rollers 114 may be rotatable to allow the movement of the broom assembly 102 on the floor. In another embodiment of the present invention, the broom assembly 102 may comprise multiple rollers 114, for example, more than two to enable the broom assembly 102 to slide vertically on the floor. In an embodiment of the present invention, the first roller 114a and the second roller 114b may be made of a plastic, a metal and/or a wooden material. The embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of material of the roller 114 including known, related art, and/or later developed.
[0046] FIG. 5 depicts a right view of the electric broom 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the electric broom 100 may comprise the power port 502 on a top of the handle 104, as discussed above. The power port 502 may be adapted to receive a power cord (not shown). In an embodiment of the present invention, a lug of the power cord may be attachable to the power port 502 and the other lug may be attachable to a power socket of the external power source. In an embodiment of the present invention, the power port 502 may be adapted to receive an alternating current (ac) supply. In another embodiment of the present invention, the power port 502 may be adapted to receive a direct current (dc) supply.
[0047] FIG. 6 may depict a top view of the electric broom 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the filter 116 may be configured on the upper portion of the broom assembly 102. The filter 116 may be adapted to separate and ventilate the sucked air that may come along with the dust particles to an external environment.
[0048] FIG. 7 may depict a bottom view of the electric broom 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As depicted in the figure, the ducts 110a-110b may be configured such that the first duct 110a may be capable of sucking large dust particles and/or debris. An opening of the first duct 110a may be made relatively large than the second duct 110b which may be adapted to suck the small dust particles such as dirt and/or mud spreads from the floor.
[0049] FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 may depict isometric views of the electric broom 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As depicted in the FIG. 8, the electric broom 100 may be adapted to slide on the floor with the rollers 114. The roller 114 may be provided in plurality to enable the electric broom 100 to perform movements in the forward and/or the backward direction while cleaning and/or sucking the dust particles from the floor.
[0050] As depicted in the FIG. 9, the electric broom 100 may be adapted to move along sides with the help of the rollers 114 to suck the dust particles from the floor. The rollers 114 may comprise a rotatory pivot (not shown) that may automatically adjust the electric broom 100 for performing side-ways movement along with the forward and/or the backward movements for cleaning the floor.
[0051] As shown in FIG. 10, in an embodiment of the present invention, the dust collector 118 may be conjured to be open and/or close such that the sucked dust particles may be disposed of for further use. In an embodiment of the present invention, the dust collector 118 may be detachably connected to the electric broom 100. In another embodiment of the present invention, the dust collector 118 may be connected to the electric broom 100 using a string (not shown). In an embodiment of the present invention, the filter 116 may be adapted to be open and close so that the filter 116 may be cleaned for further use. In an embodiment of the present invention, the filter 116 may be a reusable filter. In another embodiment of the present invention, the filter 116 may be a one-time usable filter.
[0052] Further, as depicted in FIG. 11, an embodiment of the present invention may provide a method 1100 of cleaning dust particles using an electric broom 100. The method 1100 comprises steps such as:
[0053] At step 1102, the electric broom 100 may be adapted to receive power supply to actuate the electric motor 108 further to actuate the impeller 106.
[0054] At step 1104, the electric broom 100 may be configured to create the suction force by utilizing the impeller 106.
[0055] At step 1106, the electric broom 100 may be designed to suck the dust particles through the ducts 110a-110b due to the suction force produced by the impeller 106.
[0056] At step 1108, the electric broom 100 may be designed to enable a forward and/or backward movement of the broom assembly 102 on the floor by configuring the rollers 114a-114b.
[0057] At step 1110, the electric broom 100 may be adapted to collect the dust particles in the dust collector 118, and the method 1100 may conclude.
[0058] One or more advantages of the present invention may be considered by providing the electric broom 100 that may work with and/or the external power supply. The electric broom 100 may be manufactured in different dimensions according to an area of application. In an embodiment of the present invention, the electric broom 100 may be adapted to have dimensions like a conventional broom to sweep the floor. In an embodiment of the present invention, the electric broom 100 may be adapted as a small electric broom 100 that may be used to clean small areas, for example, a keyboard, a furniture such as a table, a bedside table, a kitchen shelf and alike. In further embodiments of the present invention, the electric broom 100 may be provided with a longer handle 104 that may be capable of cleaning walls, ceilings, fans and/or spider webs etc.
[0059] Embodiments of the invention are described above with reference to block diagrams and schematic illustrations of methods and systems according to embodiments of the invention. It will be understood that each block of the diagrams and combinations of blocks in the diagrams can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions may be loaded onto one or more general-purpose computers, special purpose computers, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce machines, such that the instructions which execute on the computers or other programmable data processing apparatus create means for implementing the functions specified in the block or blocks. Such computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable memory that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable memory produce an article of manufacture including instruction means that implement the function specified in the block or blocks.
[0060] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
[0061] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims.