Development Of Dual Voltage Supply Electric Mopping Machine

ABSTRACT

An electric mopping machine is a robotic device capable of cleaning or washing the floor of a room or area without any human effort other than just starting the unit. The machine is mainly built on a rectangular piece of board. It uses a rotating sponge underneath the unit to clean a floor as it passes over it. DC motor is used to change the direction of wheels which connected at the middle of the platform. Only one DC motor is used to move the machine overall room freely, and four small wheels are supporting wheels. It has two different power supply – powered by rechargeable battery and also with main power supply.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER PAGE

TITLE PAGE

APPROVAL PAGE

DEDICATION

ACKNOWELDGEMENT

ABSTRACT

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1      BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT

• PROBLEM STATEMENT
• OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT
• SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROJECT
• APPLICATION OF THE PROJECT
• ADVANTAGES OF THE PROJECT
• SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
• LIMITATION OF THE PROJECT
• METHODOLOGY
• PROJECT ORGANISATION

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

• REVIEW OF THE STUDY
• REVIEW OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF FLOOR
• REVIEW OF RELATED STUDIES

CHAPTER THREE

SYSTEM DESIGN METHODOLOGY

• SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
• SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
• HARDWARE USED
• DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS
• SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION
• WORKING PRINCIPLE
• SYSTEM FLOW CHAT

CHAPTER FOUR

TEST AND RESULT ANALYSIS

• INSTALLATION OF THE COMPLET DESIGN
• CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE AND TESTING
• CASING AND PACKAGING
• ASSEMBLING OF SECTIONS
• TESTING OF SYSTEM OPERATION
• PROBLEM ENCOUNTERED
• COST ANALYSIS

CHAPTER FIVE

• CONCLUSION
• RECOMMENDATION
• REFERENCES

CHAPTER ONE

1.0                                                        INTRODUCTION

1.1                                           BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Washing the floor, especially in the kitchen, is one of life’s annoying little chores that must be performed on a regular basis in order to avoid a buildup of debris. The standard method for floor cleaning relies on sweeping the floor and thereafter running a damp cloth or a mop across the swept floor. While tried and true, this method is time consuming and labour-intensive which result in “scheduled” floor washings being skipped for other less onerous tasks or even for a beer and a movie depending on the circumstances.

In order to overcome the time and labor intensity associated with floor washing, electric mopping machine systems have been proposed. Such systems generally fall into one of two broad categories. The first type of such system relies on various sensors and artificial intelligence in order to systematically move the floor machine across the floor. The sensors detect objects and other obstructions and the artificial intelligence system determines the course of action of the device with respect to the object or obstruction. Advanced devices rely on neural networks or other learning algorithms in order to understand the topography of the floor for future cleanings of the floor.

The other major type of electric mopping machine uses some form of input device so that the user can program the system in order to teach the device the various perimeters of the floor as well as any fixed obstructions so that once so programmed, the floor cleaner will be able to traverse the floor properly.

While each of the above two types of electric mopping machine work with varying degrees of speed and efficiency, depending on the particular model, such systems tend to be very complex in design and construction, making such systems uneconomical for all but a few. Additionally, the programmable model tends to be unduly difficult to set up and maintain.

Therefore, there exists a need in the art for an electric mopping machine that addresses the above-mentioned concerns found in the prior art. The floor cleaning system must be relatively simple in design and construction and must be easy to setup and operate. Ideally, the floor cleaning system will be compact and lightweight and will be easy to clean.

1.2                                                  PROBLEM STATEMENT

In today’s era, 95 percent of the cost of mopping a floor is labour. Naturally, the high cost of this simple task has inspired alternative solutions and that is electric mopping machine.

From industries to homes automatic floor cleaner is used and is becoming a very important part of life as it saves time, money and reduces human efforts to a great extent. Its approximate cost is 5000 INR. It is the future of cleaning in our fast moving life. It is no surprise that they would probably be more reliable than the manual mopping.

1.3                                      AIM/OBJECTIVES  OF THE PROJECT

The main aim is to construct a device that cleans or washes the floor of a room automatically which uses a dual power source of rechargeable and main power supply.

At the end of this work students involves shall be able to develop the electric mopping machine which comprises of the following:

1. a body member having an extension extending there from;
2. a cleaning implement attached to the extension;
3. at least one ball wheel attached to the body member;
4. a motor disposed within the body member;
5. an electrical source electrically connected to the motor for operating the motor; and
6. a driven wheel swivelly attached to the body member and operatively attached to the motor such that when the body member is traveling and encounters an obstacle, the driven wheel swivels and changes the traveling direction of the body member.

1.3                                                 SCOPE OF THE PROJECT

An electric mopping machine uses a body member that has a change-of-direction driving mechanism such that when the body member encounters an impediment, the direction of travel of the body member is altered. An extension extends outwardly from the body member and has a cleaning implement removably secured thereto, the cleaning implement running along the ground and cleaning same during operation of the body member.

1.4                                         SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROJECT

This project is used in domestic purpose i.e. used to clean or wash the floor of a room automatically. If the battery is charged, then ON it to moves overall room at the same time it cleans floor as it passes over it.

1.5                                          ADVANTAGES OF THE PROJECT

The automatic floor washing machine has the following advantages:

1. The electric mopping machine is relatively simple in design and construction.
2. The machine is very easy to setup and operate requiring either no or at best nominal programming of the device. The electric mopping machine is compact and lightweight and is easy to clean at regular intervals.

1.6                                          APPLICATION OF THE PROJECT

The electric machine is widely used in following places:-Hospitals, colleges, Industrial floors, Airports, Offices, Hotels, Commercial Complexes, Dairies, Laboratories, Canteen, Health centers.

1.7                                           LIMITATION OF THE PROJECT

1. When components failed or when the battery gets low, this device may stop moving, going sideways, or just not operating correctly.
2. This device may not wash floor thoroughly compared to when human being washed.
3. This machine cannot wash stairs.
4. Perform average on soft floors and carpets.
5. Can easily struck up in the clutter of wires and threads if any
6. Long time of cleaning as it is automated: this machine spends longer time to clean the floor of a room due to how it functions. In addition, it will not be capable of holding a large amount of dirt due to its small size.

1.8                                         METHODOLOGY

To achieve the aim and objectives of this work, the following are the steps involved:

1. Study of the previous work on the project so as to improve it efficiency.
2. Test for continuity of components and devices,

• Design and calculation was carried out.

1. Studying of various component used in circuit.
2. Construct the chasis.
3. Finally, the whole device was cased and final test was carried out.

1.9                                                         PROJECT ORGANISATION

The work is organized as follows: chapter one discuses the introductory part of the work,   chapter two presents the literature review of the study,  chapter three describes the methods applied,  chapter four discusses the results of the work, chapter five summarizes the research outcomes and the recommendations.

CHAPTER TWO

2.0                                                    LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1                                                  REVIEW OF THE STUDY

Cleaning is the essential need of the current generation. Basically in household floors the floor has to be cleaned regularly. Different techniques are used to clean the different types of surfaces. The reasons for floor cleaning are

• Injuries due to slips on the floors are cause of accidental injuries or death. Bad practice in floor cleaning is a major cause of
• To beautify the
• Debris and obstructions are to be
• Allergens and dusts are to be
• Surface wear to be
• To make the environment sanitary (kitchens).
• Traction should be maintained at optimum level, so that no slip will

Floor cleaning is achieved by different technique which might be of different kinds. Different types of floor need different type of treatment. The floor should be totally dry after the cleaning process. Otherwise it may result in hazard. On some floors sawdust is used to absorb…