Control method and device for a cleaning machine

By detecting the mop status before starting the cleaning machine and displaying a prompt interface to guide the user in cleaning when there is no base station, the problem of poor cleaning effect of the cleaning machine in areas without base stations is solved, and the mop is kept clean and moist, thus improving the user experience.

CN122827563APending Publication Date: 2026-09-29ANKER INNOVATIONS TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202510360849.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-25
Publication Date
2026-09-29

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Technical Problem

When the cleaning machine is mopping on floors without a base station, it cannot automatically return to the base station to clean the mop, resulting in the mop becoming dry or dirty, affecting the cleaning effect and causing a poor user experience.

Method used

Before starting a cleaning task, the cleaning machine checks the status of the mop. If cleaning is required, it checks if there is a base station in the task area. If there is no base station, the task is paused and a prompt interface pops up, guiding the user to move to a base station to clean the mop.

Benefits of technology

Ensure the mop remains clean and damp during cleaning to improve cleaning effectiveness and enhance the convenience and experience for users cleaning in areas without cell towers.

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Abstract

This disclosure provides a control method and apparatus for a cleaning machine. After initiating a cleaning task, the cleaning machine typically performs area positioning. After area positioning is completed but before cleaning begins, the state of the mop within the cleaning machine is detected. If it is determined that the mop is in a state awaiting cleaning, the cleaning base station for the task area can be further detected. If it is determined that no cleaning base station exists in the task area, the cleaning machine can pause the cleaning task and display a first prompt interface. The first prompt interface guides the user to move the cleaning machine to an area with a cleaning base station, thereby enabling the mop to be cleaned. This ensures the mop is clean and moist before subsequent cleaning, thus guaranteeing cleaning effectiveness and improving the convenience for users cleaning areas without cleaning base stations, significantly enhancing the user experience.
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