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Cleaning apparatus and detecting method thereof

US8689398B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2012
Grant dateApr 8, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/534
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The disclosure provides a cleaning apparatus and detecting method thereof. The cleaning apparatus includes a fan, a motor, a detecting device and a control unit. The motor drives the fan to create an air flow through the cleaning apparatus. The detecting device is electrically connected to the motor, and is utilized detected an impedance of the motor. The control unit is electrically connected to the motor and the detecting device respectively, for comparing the impedance of the motor with a predetermined value and outputting a signal indicative of a comparison result.

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