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Patent drawing for Position arrival switch assembly and automatic cleaning apparatus
US 20,250,127,361 A1
Cleaning US 20,250,127,361 A1 Not in force

Position arrival switch assembly and automatic cleaning apparatus

This invention describes a specialized mechanical switch for robotic floor cleaners. It helps the cleaner detect when it has reached a specific location, such as its charging station or a designated area on a carpet. When the cleaner bumps into something at that spot, a button is pressed, which then uses an elastic arm and a trigger piece to activate an internal switch, signaling its arrival. The claims specify a version where the internal switch itself has an elastic part that is squeezed by the trigger, and a stopper prevents it from being over-compressed, ensuring durability.

Why it matters: Since 2022, while non-contact sensors have advanced, the increasing diversity of floor surfaces and environments for robotic cleaners has underscored the reliability of robust mechanical switches for specific position confirmations. This design offers a durable solution where optical or ultrasonic sensors might struggle.

Status
Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build
ModerateCustom molded plastic parts, specific mechanical switch design.

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