588results about "Docking stations/operations" patented technology

A mobile computing device includes a user input device and a controller. The user input device includes a display, and the controller is operably connected to the user input device and configured to execute instructions to perform operations. The operations include presenting on the display, information about one or more areas that were not cleaned by an autonomous cleaning robot during a first mission. The operations further include transmitting data corresponding to a user-selected subset of the one or more areas to cause the robot to clean the user-selected subset during a second mission.

A method for operating a robot, including: capturing images of a workspace; capturing data indicative of movement of the robot; capturing LIDAR data as the robot moves within the workspace; generating a map of the workspace based on the LIDAR data; actuating the robot to drive; discriminating between an object on a floor surface along a path of the robot and the floor surface based on the captured images; actuating the robot to drive until determining all areas of the workspace are discovered and included in the map; and executing a cleaning function.

An automatic cleaning apparatus, including a first rolling brush including a first brush member, and a second rolling brush arranged substantially in parallel to the first rolling brush and including a second brush member. As the first rolling brush and the second rolling brush rotate, the first brush member and the second brush member rotate to a position where the first brush member and the second brush member approach each other, and a point where the first brush member and the second brush member approach each other moves dynamically in a predetermined direction.

A robot cleaning system, including: a cleaning robot connectable to a mopping module of the cleaning robot, and a base station provided for the cleaning robot to dock, the cleaning robot includes: a main body; a mobile module; and a connection assembly, configured to detachably dispose the mopping module on the body of the robot; the base station includes: a storage module, configured to store at least one mopping module; an operating position, for the cleaning robot to dock to replace the mopping module; and a transfer module, configured to transfer the mopping module between the storage module and the operating position; and the robot cleaning system further includes a control unit. Beneficial effects of the present disclosure are: the cleaning robot is more intelligent, and the corresponding base station is compact in structure and small in occupied area.

Embodiments of the present disclosure reveal a base station and a cleaning robot system. The base station includes a base station body, provided with a cleaning tank; a liquid discharge apparatus, configured to spray cleaning liquid, where the cleaning liquid is accommodated in the cleaning tank; a filtration apparatus, located in the cleaning tank; and a detection apparatus, where at least part of the detection apparatus is positioned on the filtration apparatus, and the detection apparatus is configured to detect a liquid level in the cleaning tank.

In general, the present disclosure is directed to a hand-held surface cleaning device that includes a relatively compact form-factor to allow users to store the same in a nearby location (e.g., in a drawer, in an associated charging dock, on a table top) for easy access to perform relatively small cleaning tasks that would otherwise require retrieving a full-size vacuum from storage. A hand-held surface cleaning device consistent with aspects of the present disclosure includes a body (or body portion) with a motor, power source and dust cup disposed therein. The body portion also functions as a handgrip to allow the hand-held surface cleaning device to be operated by one hand, for example.

The invention provides a control method and device of a cleaning robot and a cleaning system, relates to the field of intelligent robots and is applied to the cleaning system comprising the cleaning robot and a cleaning base station, and the cleaning base station comprises a bearing unit, a conveying mechanism, a first cleaning assembly and a second cleaning assembly. Comprising the steps that after the robot completes cleaning of all sub-areas in a first area based on a first cleaning assembly, the robot is controlled to return to a base station to replace a second cleaning assembly needed for executing cleaning of a second area; after the robot returns to the base station to execute the dismounting action of the first cleaning assembly, the robot is controlled to drive out of the base station; after the robot is located outside the base station, if it is determined that the second cleaning assembly exists in the bearing unit, the robot is controlled to drive into the base station so as to install the second cleaning assembly, in this way, by optimizing the cleaning sequence of the robot, the robot can complete the cleaning task more efficiently, the unnecessary cleaning assembly replacement frequency and time waste are reduced, and the cleaning efficiency is improved. Therefore, the cleaning efficiency is improved.

A combination of a floor cleaner and a cleaning apparatus for cleaning the floor cleaner is disclosed. The floor cleaner includes a base movable along a surface to be cleaned, a brushroll motor, and a brushroll rotatable about a brushroll axis relative to the base by the brushroll motor. The brushroll has a brushroll radius defined from the brushroll axis to an outer perimeter of the brushroll. The cleaning apparatus includes a tray that selectively removably receives a portion of the floor cleaner in a mounted position. The tray includes a brushroll-receiving portion to receive the brushroll of the floor cleaner. The combination further includes a light source directed toward the brushroll when the brushroll is received in the brushroll-receiving portion of the tray. The light source is operable to emit ultraviolet light onto the brushroll, the ultraviolet light having a wavelength less than 400 nm.

A hand-held surface cleaning device consistent with aspects of the present disclosure includes a body (or body portion) with a motor, power source and dust cup disposed therein. The body portion also functions as a handgrip to allow the hand-held surface cleaning device to be operated by one hand, for example.

The invention provides a self-cleaning method of a sewage tank, the sewage tank, cleaning equipment and a cleaning base station, and the self-cleaning method comprises the following self-cleaning processes: controlling a sewage outlet to be opened so as to drain sewage in a sewage cavity, and controlling the sewage outlet to be closed; the self-cleaning mechanism is controlled to be started, and first spraying is conducted on the cavity wall of the sewage cavity; when a first specified condition is met, the self-cleaning mechanism is controlled to stop first spraying, and the drain outlet is controlled to be opened; wherein the first specified condition indicates at least one of the sewage cavity capacity or the clear water spraying amount; in response to emptying of the sewage cavity, the self-cleaning mechanism is controlled to start to conduct second spraying on the cavity wall of the sewage cavity until a second specified condition is met, and the self-cleaning mechanism is controlled to stop second spraying; wherein the second specified condition indicates the clear water spraying amount, and in the second spraying process, the drain outlet is kept open. The technical problem that an existing sewage tank is poor in self-cleaning effect can be solved.

A cleaning robot includes a dust suction assembly including a roller brush assembly, a cavity body, a first blocking member located on a front side and a second blocking member located on a rear side of the roller brush assembly. The roller brush assembly includes a first roller brush and a second roller brush that are longitudinally arranged. Each of the first blocking member and the second blocking member has a free end close to a bottom surface of the dust suction assembly; a distance between the free end of the first blocking member and the bottom surface is a first distance, and a distance between the free end of the second blocking member and the bottom surface is a second distance, both the first distance and the second distance is greater than or equal to 0 and less than 5 mm.

In general, the present disclosure is directed to a hand-held surface cleaning device that includes a relatively compact form-factor to allow users to store the same in a nearby location (e.g., in a drawer, in an associated charging dock, on a table top) for easy access to perform relatively small cleaning tasks that would otherwise require retrieving a full-size vacuum from storage. A hand-held surface cleaning device consistent with aspects of the present disclosure includes a body (or body portion) with a motor, power source and dust cup disposed therein. The body portion also functions as a handgrip to allow the hand-held surface cleaning device to be operated by one hand, for example.

The embodiment of the utility model discloses a base station and a cleaning system. The base station comprises a base station body, a driving assembly, a transmission assembly and a door body. According to the base station provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the accommodating cavity can be opened through the door body when the functional device moves, and when the functional device works or is stored in the accommodating cavity, the door body can close the accommodating cavity and shield the device in the base station, so that the base station is more attractive, and meanwhile, the appearance surface of the door body can also adapt to the decoration style of a user; the base station can be more adaptive to indoor decoration of a user, so that the base station can be more attractive, the probability that other sundries or pets enter the base station can be reduced, meanwhile, the base station provided by the embodiment of the invention can also be embedded into a wall body, the accommodating cavity is sealed through the door body, the base station can be more attractive, the space occupancy rate is reduced, and the service life of the base station is prolonged. The user experience can be improved.

The embodiment of the utility model discloses an air duct, a drying assembly, a base station and a cleaning system, the air duct comprises a first shell and a second shell, the first shell and the second shell are spliced to form a channel, and the channel can be used for air supply. The air duct further comprises a first clamping assembly and a first fastening assembly, in the air duct assembling process, the first shell and the second shell can be clamped and assembled through the first clamping assembly, under the condition, the first clamping assembly can play a role in preliminary positioning, meanwhile, the first shell and the second shell are preliminarily connected, and the first shell and the second shell can be clamped and assembled through the first fastening assembly. And then the first shell and the second shell can be fixedly connected through the first fastening assembly, so that the connection between the first shell and the second shell is more reliable. Through the arrangement of the first clamping assembly, splicing and positioning of the first shell and the second shell can be facilitated, in the using process, the first clamping assembly can still play a role in auxiliary fixing, the use amount of screws can be reduced, and the air duct splicing efficiency can be improved.

A method of controlling a robotic cleaning apparatus. The method includes detecting, via one or more sensors, a soiled area on a target surface for cleaning. The method includes activating an active suspension system to reduce a distance between a chassis of the robotic cleaning device and a target surface to increase pressure exerted by a cleaning pad mounted to the chassis of the robotic cleaning device. The method includes monitoring, via one or more processors, one or more parameters of the robotic cleaning device to determine whether the one or more parameters are outside a threshold parameter range. The method includes adjusting the active suspension system if the one or more parameters are outside the threshold parameter range, and deactivating the active suspension system when it is detected that the soiled area on the target surface is cleaned.

The invention relates to a cleaning robot system and a base station, and the base station comprises a base which is provided with a cleaning tank and a flushing port; the water supply assembly is communicated to the flushing opening so as to convey water used for cleaning the cleaning robot to the flushing opening; the pollution discharge assembly comprises a sewage tank and a negative pressure generation unit, and the negative pressure generation unit is provided with an air exhaust end for generating negative pressure and an air exhaust end for generating positive pressure; the air exhaust end is communicated with the sewage tank so as to form negative pressure in the sewage tank; the exhaust end is communicated to the flushing opening, positive pressure gas conveyed by the exhaust end flows out of the flushing opening, or the positive pressure gas conveyed by the exhaust end is mixed with water conveyed by the water supply assembly to form a gas-liquid mixture with the pressure larger than the water supply pressure of the water supply assembly, and the gas-liquid mixture flows out of the flushing opening. According to the cleaning robot system and the base station provided by the embodiment of the invention, the flushing water consumption can be reduced, the water adding frequency of the base station is reduced, and the space of the base station is saved.

The invention provides a cleaning robot system working method and a cleaning robot system, and belongs to the technical field of cleaning robots. The cleaning robot system comprises a cleaning robot and a base station, and the method comprises the steps that in the process that the cleaning robot executes a cleaning task and under the condition that a cleaning component of the cleaning robot needs to be cleaned, the cleaning robot is controlled to return to the base station, and the base station cleans the cleaning component; and in the process that the base station cleans the cleaning part, the cleaning robot is charged in a quick charging mode. According to the invention, the unlimited endurance in the cleaning task process is realized, the endurance capability can be improved without increasing the battery capacity, the battery cost is greatly reduced, and the occupied space of the whole machine is small. And the cleaning robot can be quickly charged within the backwashing time without needing to wait for charging additionally, so that the working efficiency of the cleaning robot is improved.

A method for controlling a cleaning robot to return to a base includes: determining a type of a first target base and first target task information, where the first target base is a base to be docked with the cleaning robot, and the first target task information is information related to a task that needs to be performed by the cleaning robot for returning to the first target base; and controlling, based on the type of the first target base and the first target task information, the cleaning robot to move onto the first target base according to a respective movement strategy.

The embodiment of the utility model discloses a base station and a cleaning system. The base station comprises a base station body, a door body and a driving assembly. According to the base station provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the accommodating cavity can be opened through the door body when the cleaning system moves, and when the functional device works or is stored in the accommodating cavity, the door body can close the accommodating cavity and shield the devices in the base station, so that the base station is more attractive, the base station can be more adaptive to indoor decoration of a user, and the user experience is improved. On the basis, the base station can be more attractive, the probability that other sundries or pets enter the base station can be reduced, further, the base station provided by the embodiment of the invention can also be embedded into a wall or furniture, then the containing cavity is sealed through the door body, the base station can be more attractive, the space occupancy rate is reduced, and the user experience can be improved.

Provided are a dust box, a self-moving cleaning device, and a cleaning robot system. The dust box is provided with a debris storage chamber, an air inlet and a dust exhaust port, wherein the air inlet and the dust exhaust port are communicated with the debris storage chamber, a sidewall of the debris storage chamber where the dust exhaust port is located is obliquely arranged with respect to other sidewalls of the debris storage chamber in a circumferential direction; and a flow guide member, arranged in the debris storage chamber and configured for guiding an airflow flowing into the air inlet to the dust exhaust port.

The invention discloses a cleaning device. The cleaning equipment comprises a base station and a cleaning robot, the base station is in communication connection with the cleaning robot, and the cleaning equipment is configured as follows: after the cleaning robot enters the base station, the cleaning equipment executes a first cleaning stage and a second cleaning stage; the first cleaning stage comprises the steps that the base station introduces a first amount of clear water into the cleaning tank, the cleaning piece and the scraping strip generate relative motion to clean the cleaning piece, and the base station discharges sewage in the cleaning tank; the second cleaning stage comprises the steps that the base station introduces a second amount of clean water into the cleaning tank, the cleaning piece and the scraping strip generate relative motion to clean the cleaning piece, the base station discharges sewage in the cleaning tank, and after the cleaning piece is cleaned, the cleaning piece rotates to throw water to the cleaning piece. According to the cleaning equipment, the cleaning piece can be effectively cleaned in the two cleaning stages.

The present disclosure provides a base station for a mobile cleaner. The base station includes a dock, a cleaning unit, a water assembly, and a self-checking module. The dock is configured to accommodate the mobile cleaner. The cleaning unit is configured to clean the mobile cleaner accommodated in the dock. The water supply assembly is configured to supply water to the cleaning unit from a water source. The self-checking module is configured to detect a malfunction regarding conveyance of water from the water source to the cleaning unit.

An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a cleaning robot and a control method thereof. The cleaning robot includes: a chassis; a fluid applicator, carried on the chassis and configured to distribute a cleaning fluid on at least part of a cleaning width; a fluid storage apparatus, detachably connected to the chassis, wherein the fluid storage apparatus is in communication with the fluid applicator and configured to apply the cleaning fluid distributed by the fluid applicator to a floor; and a control unit, carried on the chassis and configured to control the fluid applicator to stop distributing the cleaning fluid in a case that a to-be-cleaned area of the floor reaches a preset value.

A method and an apparatus for controlling a floor cleaning device, and a floor cleaning device are provided. The method includes: acquiring a floor cleaning instruction; and controlling the floor cleaning device move to a cleaning position, and supplying water to a cleaning component of the floor cleaning device in a process of movement of the floor cleaning device to the cleaning position. The preparation time for the floor cleaning device to be supplied with water and soaked in the base station may be reduced.

A cleaning system includes a cleaning robot including first and second driving wheels, a first coupling portion, a second coupling portion, a third coupling portion, and a fourth coupling portion, and a first processor configured to control a driving of the first and second driving wheels, and a maintenance station including a housing in which a storage space is provided, a lifting plate including a first fixing projection, a second fixing projection, a third fixing projection, and a fourth fixing projection, a door configured to open or close the storage space of the housing, and a second processor configured to control a driving of the lifting plate. The first fixing projection, the second fixing projection, the third fixing projection, and the fourth fixing projection are coupled to the first coupling portion, the second coupling portion, the third coupling portion, and the fourth coupling portions, respectively.

The invention discloses a cleaning assembly, a main machine of cleaning equipment and the cleaning equipment, and belongs to the field of cleaning equipment. The cleaning assembly comprises a mounting frame defining a containing cavity, scraping strips are arranged on the inner wall face of the containing cavity, the mounting frame is provided with a water outlet communicating with the containing cavity, and the water outlet is used for guiding out sewage; the rolling cleaning piece is rotatably installed in the containing cavity, the periphery of the rolling cleaning piece and the inner wall face of the containing cavity are arranged in a spaced mode, and the scraping strip abuts against the outer surface of the rolling cleaning piece; the output end of the driving mechanism is in power coupling connection with the rolling cleaning piece, and the driving mechanism is used for driving the rolling cleaning piece to rotate around the axis in the first direction or the second direction. According to the cleaning assembly provided by the invention, impurities scraped out and gathered in gaps can be automatically discharged, the operation steps of a user are reduced, the automation and intelligence of the cleaning assembly are improved, and meanwhile, the mop cloth can be cleaned in real time when the cleaning assembly cleans the ground, so that the probability of secondary pollution of dirt and impurities on the mop cloth to the ground is reduced.

The present invention discloses a working base station for a floor sweeper, which includes a chassis, a base plate, a lifting plate, and a lifting mechanism. The chassis is provided with a partition plate, which divides the space within the chassis into a plurality of upper and lower accommodating spaces for accommodating floor sweepers. One side of the chassis is provided with an opening connecting the plurality of accommodating spaces. The base plate is connected to the side of the chassis provided with the opening, and the lifting plate is provided above the base plate. The lifting mechanism connects the base plate and the lifting plate, and the lifting mechanism drives the lifting plate to move up and down relative to the base plate, and can enable the lifting plate to engage with the partition plate. The floor sweeper working base station of the technical solution of the present invention can reduce the occupied space and meet the user's usage needs.

The invention provides a dust collection box, a cleaning device and a cleaning system.The dust collection box comprises a box body and a cyclone separator arranged in the box body, and the box body is provided with a dust inlet, a dust outlet and an air suction port; when dust enters the dust collection box, the cyclone separator is used for filtering the dust with large particles and containing the dust in the first sub dust collection cavity, and the dust passing through the cyclone separator falls into the second sub dust collection cavity after being treated. In the direction of air flow suction, the first sub-dust-collecting cavity is located on the upstream of the second sub-dust-collecting cavity, dust with large particles is filtered and enters the first sub-dust-collecting cavity, dust with small particles is filtered and then enters the cyclone separator, and cyclone is formed in the cyclone separator. Centrifugal force is generated to enable all dust to be gathered in the center of the cyclone and fall into the second sub dust collecting cavity, dust filtering and collecting are completed, and it is avoided that part of dust enters the air suction assembly along with air flow, and then the effect of air flow suction in the dust collecting box on dust is affected.

The invention discloses a cleaning tank structure and cleaning equipment. The cleaning tank structure comprises a cleaning tank and a cleaning part, the cleaning part is located in the cleaning tank and comprises a scraping and washing part and a combing part, and the scraping and washing part and the combing part are arranged on the bottom face of the cleaning tank in a protruding mode. The cleaning tank structure is configured in the mode that under the condition that mop cloth is placed in the cleaning tank, the mop cloth is in direct contact with the scraping and washing part and the carding part, the carding part cards the mop cloth, and the scraping and washing part scrapes and washes the mop cloth. According to the cleaning tank structure, when the mop is cleaned in the cleaning tank, the mop is in contact with the scraping and washing part and the carding part, the mop is in direct contact with the scraping and washing part and the carding part, the carding part is used for carding the mop, and the scraping and washing part is used for scraping and washing the mop, so that the cleaning tank structure cleans the mop more thoroughly, and the cleaning efficiency is high.