Dyson Cylinder Vacuum Cleaners
Summary:
During the development of the Dyson Big Ball Kinetic, a comprehensive approach was taken to ensure both innovation and user satisfaction, resulting in several key benefits for the customer:
Enhanced User Interaction: Leading the development of an intuitive Human-Machine Interface (HMI) ensured that the vacuum cleaner was user-friendly and easy to operate, significantly improving the overall user experience.
Innovative Self-Righting Feature: Introducing a self-righting specification, which included designing the machine’s wheel angle, cuff geometry, cyclone docking, and ducting, allowed the vacuum to effortlessly right itself when toppled, providing convenience and ease of use for the customer.
Improved Debris Collection and Maintenance: Collaboration with the cyclones research team led to the development of an anti-hair wrapping shroud and an optimised cyclone bin layout. These innovations significantly enhanced debris collection efficiency and made maintenance easier for users.
Robust and Aesthetically Pleasing Design: Leading the development of sophisticated CAD models for the upper and lower shells laid the groundwork for a vacuum cleaner that is not only robust but also aesthetically pleasing, adding to the overall appeal of the product.
Optimal Performance and Longevity: Developing a thermal management system ensured that the vacuum operates within optimal temperature ranges, safeguarding its longevity and maintaining superior performance over time.
This holistic approach to design and functionality resulted in a vacuum cleaner that not only meets high standards of innovation and performance but also enhances the overall user experience, providing tangible benefits and satisfaction for the customer.
“I was fortunate to have Ben work as a member of one of my project teams at Dyson.
Ben worked proactively and quickly. Ben’s pragmatic attitude often allowed him to find working solutions quickly, to get results and to move on.”
Richard Miles - Lead Design Engineer
I lead the development of sophisticated CAD models for both the upper and lower shells of the machine, laying the groundwork for a robust and aesthetically pleasing structure.
As the owner of the full machine Human-Machine Interface (HMI), comprehensive responsibility was taken to ensure the interface was intuitive and user-friendly, enhancing the overall user interaction with the device. Furthermore, the innovation of a self-righting specification was introduced, which included designing the machine’s wheel angle, cuff geometry, cyclone docking, and ducting to ensure the vacuum effortlessly rights itself when toppled.
I worked with the cyclones resesarch team to enhance its functionality and user experience. A key achievement was the development of an anti-hair wrapping shroud and an optimised cyclone bin layout, which together significantly improved debris collection efficiency and maintenance ease.
Lastly, the development of a thermal management system was a critical component of this project, ensuring that the machine operates within optimal temperature ranges, thus safeguarding its longevity and performance. This holistic approach to the design and functionality of the Dyson Big Ball Kinetic underscores a commitment to innovation, user satisfaction, and superior product performance.