Clean base stations and cleaning systems

Abstract

This disclosure presents a cleaning base station and a cleaning system. The cleaning base station includes: a base; a cleaning tray disposed on the base; cleaning ribs disposed on the cleaning tray for cleaning cleaning elements of a cleaning device; a scraping cleaning component movably disposed on the cleaning ribs for cleaning the cleaning tray; and a drive assembly disposed on the base for driving the scraping cleaning component to move relative to the cleaning ribs and clean the cleaning tray.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of electrical technology, and in particular to a clean base station and a clean system. Prior Technology

[0002] Existing smart cleaning equipment all come with a cleaning base station. After returning to the cleaning base station, the smart cleaning equipment can clean the cleaning items in the cleaning tray of the base station. However, dirt and grime from the cleaning items can easily remain on the cleaning tray's cleaning groove, forming stubborn stains if not cleaned promptly. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This disclosure claims priority to two Chinese patent applications filed on March 25, 2024, with application number 202410346098.X and title "Clean Base Station and Clean System", both filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration on March 25, 2024, and the China National Intellectual Property Administration on March 25, 2024, with application number 202420586791.X and title "Clean Base Station and Clean System", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0004] This disclosure provides a clean base station and a cleaning system.

[0005] In a first aspect of this disclosure, a cleaning base station is provided, comprising: a base; a cleaning tray disposed on the base; a cleaning rib disposed on the cleaning tray for cleaning cleaning elements of a cleaning device; a scraping cleaning component movably disposed on the cleaning rib for cleaning the cleaning tray; and a driving assembly disposed on the base for driving the scraping cleaning component to move relative to the cleaning rib and clean the cleaning tray.

[0006] In some embodiments, the cleaning rib has a receiving groove, and the scraping and cleaning component has a mounting component that is rotatably disposed within the receiving groove.

[0007] In some embodiments, one of the scraping cleaning component and the cleaning rib has an annular groove communicating with the receiving groove, and the other has a limiting component that is slidably disposed within the annular groove.

[0008] In some embodiments, the cleaning rib includes: a cleaning component; a support component detachably connected to the cleaning component, wherein the annular groove or the limiting component is disposed on the support component.

[0009] In some embodiments, the cleaning base station further includes a transmission device, which is at least partially mounted on the cleaning rib and connected to the drive assembly and the scraping cleaning component.

[0010] In some embodiments, the transmission device includes: a first transmission joint disposed on the cleaning rib and connected to the scraping and cleaning component to enable the scraping and cleaning component to rotate; a second transmission joint disposed on the base and detachably connected to the first transmission joint; and a transmission assembly connected to the second transmission joint.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first transmission joint includes: a first transmission member disposed on the cleaning rib and connected to the second transmission joint; and a first connecting member connected to the first transmission member and connected to the scraping and cleaning member.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first connecting member includes: a gear set disposed within the cleaning rib and connected to the first transmission member; a connecting rod set disposed within the cleaning rib and connected to the gear set; and a turbine set disposed within the cleaning rib and connected to the connecting rod set, wherein the turbine set is connected to the scraping cleaning member.

[0013] In some embodiments, the second drive joint is located on the side of the cleaning tray.

[0014] In some embodiments, the second transmission joint includes: a second transmission member, detachably connected to the first transmission joint; and a second connecting member, connected to the second transmission member and passing through the cleaning tray to connect to the transmission assembly.

[0015] In some embodiments, the transmission assembly includes a plurality of third transmission elements arranged side by side.

[0016] In some embodiments, the cleaning ribs are detachably fixedly connected to the cleaning tray.

[0017] In some embodiments, the cleaning tray is detachably connected to the base.

[0018] In some embodiments, the scraping cleaning element operates by rotating, moving, and / or oscillating.

[0019] In a second aspect of this disclosure, a cleaning system is provided, including cleaning equipment and the aforementioned cleaning base station. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments disclosed herein, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without any further effort. Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a clean base station according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 2 shows an exploded view of the clean base station in Figure 1. Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of the first transmission joint of the cleaning base station in Figure 1 being installed on the cleaning rib. Figure 4 shows a top view of Figure 3. Figure 5 shows a cross-sectional view along line AA of Figure 4. Figure 6 shows an enlarged schematic diagram of point B in Figure 5. Figure 7 shows a schematic diagram of the installation of the first transmission joint of the cleaning base station in Figure 1. Figure 8 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the first transmission joint of the cleaning base station in Figure 7. Figure 9 shows a schematic diagram of the second transmission joint of the cleaning base station in Figure 1 installed on the base. Figure 10 shows a schematic diagram of the connection between the transmission component of the cleaning base station in Figure 9 and the second transmission joint. Figure 11 shows a schematic diagram of the transmission assembly of the cleaning base station in Figure 9. Figure 12 shows an enlarged schematic diagram of point C in Figure 11. Figure 13 shows a schematic diagram of the connection between the first and second transmission joints of the cleaning base station in Figure 1. Figure 14 shows a front view of Figure 13. Figure 15 shows a sectional view along the DD direction of Figure 14. Figure 16 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the first transmission joint of the cleaning base station in Figure 1. Figure 17 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the second transmission joint of the cleaning base station in Figure 1. Figure 18 shows a schematic diagram of the cooperative structure of the cleaning base station and cleaning equipment in Figure 1. Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the embodiments disclosed herein will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this disclosure, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making progressive efforts are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0022] Furthermore, reference digits and / or reference letters may be repeated in different examples in this disclosure. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, this disclosure provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but those skilled in the art will generally recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0023] Referring to Figures 1, 2, and 3, this disclosure presents a first aspect embodiment of a cleaning base station 1000, comprising: a base 10, a cleaning tray 20, a cleaning rib 130, a scraping cleaning component 30, and a drive assembly. The cleaning tray 20 is disposed on the base 10. The cleaning rib 130 is disposed on the cleaning tray 20 and is used to clean the cleaning elements of a cleaning device. The scraping cleaning component 30 is movably disposed on the cleaning rib 130 and is used to clean the cleaning tray 20. The drive assembly is disposed on the base 10 and is used to drive the scraping cleaning component 30 to move relative to the cleaning rib 130 and clean the cleaning tray 20.

[0024] The cleaning equipment can be a floor scrubber, a sweeping robot, a sweeping machine, etc., and the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited thereto.

[0025] The cleaning element can be a mop.

[0026] Since the cleaning tray 20 is disposed on the base 10, the base 10 can support the cleaning tray 20. Since the cleaning rib 130 is disposed on the cleaning tray 20 for cleaning the cleaning elements of the cleaning equipment, when the cleaning equipment travels onto the base 10, the cleaning rib 130 can squeeze the cleaning elements of the cleaning equipment, thereby removing debris from the cleaning elements of the cleaning equipment in a timely manner during the rotation and cleaning process of the cleaning elements, so as to achieve the purpose of cleaning the cleaning elements of the cleaning equipment. Since the scraping cleaning component 30 is movably mounted on the cleaning rib 130 for cleaning the cleaning tray 20, and the drive component is located on the base 10 for driving the scraping cleaning component 30 to move relative to the cleaning rib 130 and clean the cleaning tray 20, when the cleaning tray needs to be cleaned, the drive component drives the scraping cleaning component 30 to move relative to the cleaning rib 130. During the movement of the scraping cleaning component 30, the scraping cleaning component 30 can clean the cleaning tray 20, promptly remove dirt from the cleaning tray 20, prevent dirt from remaining in the cleaning tray 20 and forming stubborn stains, and ensure the cleanliness of the cleaning tray 20, thereby reducing the user's cleaning work and improving the user experience.

[0027] Please refer to Figures 4, 5, 6 and 7. In some embodiments, in order to make the scraping cleaning component 30 movably disposed on the cleaning rib 130, the cleaning rib 130 is provided with a receiving groove 1301. The scraping cleaning component 30 has a mounting component 301, which is rotatably disposed in the receiving groove 1301. By receiving the mounting component 301 in the receiving groove 1301, the mounting component 301 can rotate within the receiving groove 1301, so as to ensure that the drive assembly can drive the scraping cleaning component 30 to move relative to the cleaning rib 130.

[0028] Please refer to Figure 6. In some embodiments, the groove wall of the receiving groove 1301 can limit the mounting member 301 in the radial direction, prevent the position and orientation of the mounting member 301 from changing, ensure the stability of the rotation of the mounting member 301, and ensure the cleaning effect of the scraping cleaning member 30 on the cleaning tray 20.

[0029] Referring to Figure 6, in some embodiments, to further limit the position of the scraping cleaning component 30, one of the scraping cleaning component 30 and the cleaning rib 130 is provided with an annular groove 1302 communicating with the receiving groove 1301, and the other has a limiting component 302. The limiting component 302 is slidably disposed in the annular groove 1302. The groove wall of the annular groove 1302 can limit the limiting component 302, prevent the position and direction of the limiting component 302 from changing, ensure the stability of the rotation of the limiting component 302, and ensure the cleaning effect of the scraping cleaning component 30 on the cleaning tray 20. At the same time, the annular groove 1302 allows the limiting component 302 to rotate relative to the cleaning rib 130 to ensure the stability of the rotation of the scraping cleaning component 30.

[0030] Referring to Figure 6, in some embodiments, the cleaning rib 130 may have an annular groove 1302 communicating with the receiving groove 1301, and the scraping cleaning member 30 may have a limiting member 302. Of course, in other embodiments, the scraping cleaning member 30 may have an annular groove 1302 communicating with the receiving groove 1301, and the cleaning rib 130 may have a limiting member 302.

[0031] Referring to Figure 6, in some embodiments, in order to support the scraping and cleaning component 30, the cleaning rib 130 includes a cleaning component 1303 and a support component 1304. The support component 1304 is detachably connected to the cleaning component 1303, and an annular groove 1302 or a limiting member 302 is provided on the support component 1304.

[0032] In some embodiments, when the mounting member 301 is installed in the receiving groove 1301, the support member 1304 can be connected to the cleaning member 1303 so that the support member 1304 can support the scraping cleaning member 30, prevent the scraping cleaning member 30 from falling off along the axial direction of the mounting member 301, and ensure the stability of the installation of the scraping cleaning member 30.

[0033] In some embodiments, the support member 1304 can be connected to the cleaning member 1303 by a snap-fit, so as to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the support member 1304 and the cleaning member 1303 and improve the installation efficiency.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1. In some embodiments, the cleaning tray 20 has a cleaning groove 201. The scraping and cleaning component 30 can contact the bottom wall and / or side wall of the cleaning groove 201. The actuated scraping and cleaning component 30 can clean the bottom wall and / or side wall of the cleaning groove 201, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the cleaning groove 201.

[0035] In some embodiments, in order to clean the cleaning tray 20, the scraping cleaning component 30 operates by rotating, moving and / or swinging. By rotating, moving and / or swinging, the scraping cleaning component 30 can clean the cleaning tray 20, remove dirt from the cleaning tray 20 in a timely manner, prevent dirt from remaining in the cleaning tray 20 and forming stubborn stains, and ensure the cleanliness of the cleaning tray 20, thereby reducing the cleaning work of the user.

[0036] In some embodiments, in order to transmit power, the cleaning base station 1000 also includes a transmission device, which is at least partially installed in the cleaning rib 130. The transmission device is connected to the drive assembly and the scraping cleaning component 30. The transmission device can transmit the power of the drive assembly to the scraping cleaning component 30 to drive the scraping cleaning component 30 to rotate.

[0037] Please refer to Figures 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 13, 14, and 15. In some embodiments, to achieve power transmission, the transmission device includes: a first transmission joint 40, a second transmission joint 50, and a transmission assembly 120. The first transmission joint 40 is located on the cleaning rib 130 and connected to the scraping cleaning component 30 to allow the scraping cleaning component 30 to rotate. The second transmission joint 50 is located on the base 10 and connected to the first transmission joint 40. The transmission assembly 120 is connected to the second transmission joint 50.

[0038] In some embodiments, after the cleaning rib 130 is installed on the cleaning tray 20, the cleaning tray 20 is then connected to the base 10. At this time, the first transmission member 401 can connect to the second transmission joint 50. When the second transmission joint 50 transmits power to the first transmission member 401, the first transmission member 401 transmits power to the scraping cleaning member 30 through the first connecting member 402, causing the scraping cleaning member 30 to move. During the movement of the scraping cleaning member 30, it can clean the cleaning tray 20, promptly removing dirt from inside the cleaning tray 20 and preventing dirt from remaining inside the cleaning tray 20 and forming stubborn stains. This ensures the cleanliness of the cleaning tray 20, thereby reducing the user's cleaning work and improving the user experience. When deep cleaning of the cleaning tray 20 and / or maintenance of the cleaning base station 1000 are required, the cleaning tray 20 can be removed from the base 10. When the cleaning tray 20 is separated from the base 10, the first transmission component 401 can be separated from the second transmission joint 50, avoiding interference between the first transmission component 401 and the second transmission joint 50 on the assembly and disassembly of the cleaning tray 20 on the base 10. This facilitates the removal of the cleaning tray 20 from the base 10, allowing for deep cleaning of the cleaning tray 20 in a location with ample operating space, further ensuring the cleanliness of the cleaning tray 20. Moreover, after the cleaning tray 20 is removed from the base 10, the components inside the base 10 that were previously covered by the cleaning tray 20 are exposed, facilitating maintenance and improving work efficiency.

[0039] Referring to Figures 7, 8, and 16, in some embodiments, to achieve the operation of the scraping and cleaning component 30, the first transmission joint 40 includes a first transmission component 401 and a first connecting component 402. The first transmission component 401 is disposed on the cleaning rib 130 and connected to the second transmission joint 50. The first connecting component 402 is connected to the first transmission component 401 and to the scraping and cleaning component 30.

[0040] In some embodiments, after the cleaning rib 130 is installed on the cleaning tray 20, the cleaning tray 20 is then connected to the base 10. At this time, the first transmission member 401 can connect to the second transmission joint 50. When the second transmission joint 50 transmits power to the first transmission member 401, the first transmission member 401 transmits power to the scraping cleaning member 30 through the first connecting member 402, causing the scraping cleaning member 30 to move. During the movement of the scraping cleaning member 30, it can clean the cleaning tray 20, promptly removing dirt from inside the cleaning tray 20 and preventing dirt from remaining inside the cleaning tray 20 and forming stubborn stains. This ensures the cleanliness of the cleaning tray 20, thereby reducing the user's cleaning work and improving the user experience. When deep cleaning of the cleaning tray 20 and / or maintenance of the cleaning base station 1000 are required, the cleaning tray 20 can be removed from the base 10. When the cleaning tray 20 is separated from the base 10, the first transmission component 401 can be separated from the second transmission joint 50, avoiding interference between the first transmission component 401 and the second transmission joint 50 on the assembly and disassembly of the cleaning tray 20 on the base 10. This facilitates the removal of the cleaning tray 20 from the base 10, allowing for deep cleaning of the cleaning tray 20 in a location with ample operating space, further ensuring the cleanliness of the cleaning tray 20. Moreover, after the cleaning tray 20 is removed from the base 10, the components inside the base 10 that were previously covered by the cleaning tray 20 are exposed, facilitating maintenance and improving work efficiency.

[0041] Referring to Figure 8, in some embodiments, to achieve the connection between the first connecting member 402 and the scraping cleaning member 30, the first connecting member 402 includes: a gear set 4021, a connecting rod set 4022, and a turbine set 4023. The gear set 4021 is disposed within the cleaning rib 130 and connected to the first transmission member 401. The connecting rod set 4022 is disposed within the cleaning rib 130 and connected to the gear set 4021. The turbine set 4023 is disposed within the cleaning rib 130 and connected to the connecting rod set 4022, and the turbine set 4023 is connected to the scraping cleaning member 30. The gear set 4021, connecting rod set 4022, and turbine set 4023 can all be disposed within the receiving groove 1301 of the cleaning rib 130, and the receiving groove 1301 accommodates the gear set 4021, connecting rod set 4022, and turbine set 4023.

[0042] In some embodiments, when the first transmission member 401 is activated, the first transmission member 401 drives the connecting rod group 4022 to move through the gear set 4021. The connecting rod group 4022 transmits power to the turbine group 4023, which in turn drives the scraping and cleaning component 30 to move. During the operation of the scraping and cleaning component 30, it can clean the cleaning tray 20, promptly removing dirt from the cleaning tray 20 and preventing dirt from remaining in the cleaning tray 20 and forming stubborn stains. This ensures the cleanliness of the cleaning tray 20, thereby reducing the user's cleaning work and improving the user experience.

[0043] Referring to Figure 8, in some embodiments, the gear set 4021 includes: a first gear 40211 and a second gear 40212. The first gear 40211 is connected to the first transmission member 401, and the second gear 40212 meshes with the first gear 40211. The connecting rod set 4022 includes: a first connecting rod 40221, a first bevel gear 40222, a second bevel gear 40223, and a second connecting rod 40224. The first connecting rod 40221 is connected to the second gear 40212 and is connected to the end of the first connecting rod 40221 away from the end of the second gear 40212. The second bevel gear 40223 meshes with the first bevel gear 40222, and the second connecting rod 40224 is connected to the second bevel gear 40223. The turbine set 4023 includes: a worm gear 40231 and a turbine 40232. The worm gear 40231 is connected to the second connecting rod 40224, the turbine 40232 meshes with the worm gear 40231, and the turbine 40232 is connected to the scraping and cleaning component 30.

[0044] In some embodiments, when the first transmission member 401 is activated, the first transmission member 401 drives the first connecting rod 40221 to move via the first gear 40211 and the second gear 40212. The first connecting rod 40221 drives the second connecting rod 40224 to move via the first bevel gear 40222 and the second bevel gear 40223. The second connecting rod 40224 drives the scraping and cleaning component 30 to move via the worm gear 40231 and the turbine gear 40232. During the movement of the scraping and cleaning component 30, the scraping and cleaning component 30 can clean the cleaning tray 20, promptly remove dirt from the cleaning tray 20, prevent dirt from remaining in the cleaning tray 20 and forming stubborn stains, ensure the cleanliness of the cleaning tray 20, thereby reducing the user's cleaning work and improving the user experience.

[0045] Referring to Figure 3, in some embodiments, to achieve sealing, the cleaning base station 1000 further includes a seal 80. The seal 80 is connected to the cleaning rib 130 and is used to seal the opening of the receiving groove 1301. This prevents sewage and / or impurities in the cleaning tray 20 from entering the receiving groove 1301 through the opening, and prevents sewage and / or impurities from corroding the gear set 4021, connecting rod set 4022, and turbine set 4023. This ensures the service life of the gear set 4021, connecting rod set 4022, and turbine set 4023, and also improves the user experience.

[0046] Please refer to Figures 9, 10 and 11. In some embodiments, in order to ensure the cleaning space of the cleaning tray 20, the second transmission joint 50 is located on the side of the cleaning tray 20. This can prevent the second transmission joint 50 from encroaching on the cleaning space of the cleaning tray 20, so that the cleaning tray has enough cleaning space to accommodate the cleaning elements of the cleaning equipment, and ensure that the cleaning tray can fully clean the cleaning elements of the cleaning equipment.

[0047] Referring to Figures 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, and 17, in some embodiments, for transmitting power to the first transmission joint 40, the second transmission joint 50 includes a second transmission member 501 and a second connecting member 502. The second transmission member 501 is detachably connected to the first transmission joint 40. The second connecting member 502 is connected to the second transmission member 501 and passes through the base 10 to connect to the transmission assembly 120.

[0048] In some embodiments, the transmission assembly 120 transmits power to the second connector 502, which in turn transmits power to the first transmission joint 40 via the second transmission member 501, so that the first transmission joint 40 can drive the scraping and cleaning member 30 to move.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 1. In some embodiments, the bottom of the base 10 is provided with a mounting groove 102 to reduce the height of the cleaning tray 20 on the base 10, so as to facilitate the cleaning equipment to move over the cleaning tray 20.

[0050] Please refer to Figures 9, 10, and 11. In some embodiments, in order to reduce the height of the cleaning tray 20 on the base 10, the transmission assembly 120 includes a plurality of third transmission members 1201. The plurality of third transmission members 1201 are located outside the cleaning tray 20 to reduce the encroachment of the plurality of third transmission members 1201 on the installation space of the cleaning tray 20 in the height direction of the base 10. When the cleaning tray 20 is installed on the base 10, the height of the cleaning tray 20 can be reduced, making it easier for the cleaning equipment to walk above the cleaning tray 20.

[0051] In some embodiments, one of the plurality of third transmission components 1201 is connected to the second transmission joint 50 to transmit power to the second transmission joint 50. Each pair of adjacent third transmission components 1201 is connected to achieve power transmission. The third transmission component 1201 can be a drive shaft, and each pair of adjacent drive shafts can be connected by a connecting belt to achieve power transmission.

[0052] Referring to Figure 12, in some embodiments, a friction area 1202 is provided on the rotating shaft, and a connecting belt is sleeved on the friction area 1202 to increase friction and ensure the stability of the rotating shaft's operation. The rotating shaft has multiple protrusions to form the friction area 1202.

[0053] In some embodiments, in order to ensure the cleaning effect of the cleaning tray 20, the number of scraping cleaning components 30 is one or more, and the cleaning tray 20 is cleaned by one or more scraping cleaning components 30.

[0054] In some embodiments, when there are multiple scraping cleaning components 30, the multiple scraping cleaning components 30 have the same structure. That is, the components of the multiple scraping cleaning components 30 can be interchanged to reduce costs.

[0055] Referring to Figure 1, in some embodiments, in order to drive the scraping cleaning component 30, the cleaning base station 1000 further includes a driver 100 and a reducer 90. The driver 100 is disposed on the base 10 and connected to the reducer 90. The reducer 90 is connected to the transmission assembly 120.

[0056] In some embodiments, when the cleaning tray 20 is to be cleaned, the driver 100 is activated, and the power of the driver 100 is transmitted to the transmission assembly 120 through the reducer 90. The transmission assembly 120 can transmit the power to the first transmission joint 40 through the second transmission joint 50, so that the first transmission joint 40 can drive the scraping cleaning component 30 to move.

[0057] Referring to Figure 1, in some embodiments, along the axial direction of the second transmission joint 50, the projections of the driver 100 and the reducer 90 on the base 10 are offset from the cleaning tray 20 to avoid the driver 100 and the reducer 90 encroaching on the installation space of the cleaning tray 20 in the height direction of the base 10. When the cleaning tray 20 is installed on the base 10, the height of the cleaning tray 20 can be reduced, making it easier for the cleaning equipment to move above the cleaning rib 130.

[0058] Please refer to Figures 16 and 17. In some embodiments, in order to facilitate the connection and separation between the first transmission joint 40 and the second transmission joint 50, one of the first transmission joint 40 and the second transmission joint 50 is provided with at least one protrusion 60, and the other is provided with at least one groove 70. When the cleaning tray 20 is connected to the base 10, the protrusion 60 can be embedded in the groove 70.

[0059] In some embodiments, when the washing tray 20 is installed on the base 10, the protrusion 60 is embedded in the groove 70 to connect the first transmission joint 40 and the second transmission joint 50 without requiring excessive actions. When the washing tray 20 is separated from the base 10, the protrusion 60 separates from the groove 70 to separate the first transmission joint 40 from the second transmission joint 50 without requiring excessive actions.

[0060] In some embodiments, the protrusion 60 is embedded in the groove 70. The protrusion 60 and the groove 70 not only realize the connection between the first transmission joint 40 and the second transmission joint 50, but also realize the positioning between the first transmission joint 40 and the second transmission joint 50, which further facilitates the connection between the first transmission joint 40 and the second transmission joint 50. At the same time, the protrusion 60 and the groove 70 achieve two uses in one piece, reducing costs.

[0061] In some embodiments, to facilitate the connection and separation between the first transmission joint 40 and the second transmission joint 50, the first transmission joint 40 has a first end face facing the second transmission joint 50, and the second transmission joint 50 has a second end face facing the first transmission joint 40. One of the protrusions 60 and the groove 70 is provided on the first end face, and the other is provided on the second end face.

[0062] In some embodiments, the number of protrusions 60 may be one or more, and the number of grooves 70 may be one or more.

[0063] In some embodiments, when there are multiple protrusions 60 and grooves 70, one of the first end face and the second end face is provided with multiple protrusions 60 and the other is provided with multiple grooves 70 along the radial direction of the first transmission joint 40 and the second transmission joint 50, so as to facilitate the connection of the first transmission joint 40 and the second transmission joint 50.

[0064] In some embodiments, the first end face may be provided with a protrusion 60, and the second end face may be provided with a groove 70. Of course, in other embodiments, the first end face may be provided with a groove 70, and the second end face may be provided with a protrusion 60.

[0065] In some embodiments, in order to achieve power transmission, the first transmission member 401 of the first transmission joint 40 and the second transmission member 501 of the second transmission joint 50 are provided with a protrusion 60 and a groove 70, respectively.

[0066] After the cleaning rib 130 has finished cleaning the cleaning elements of the cleaning equipment, there may be dirt remaining on the cleaning rib 130. In some embodiments, in order to achieve cleaning of the cleaning rib 130, the cleaning rib 130 is detachably fixedly connected to the cleaning tray 20. When there is dirt remaining on the cleaning rib 130, the cleaning rib 130 can be removed from the cleaning tray 20. The cleaning rib 130 can be cleaned in a space with sufficient space, which also ensures the cleaning effect of the cleaning rib 130. When the cleaning rib 130 is installed on the cleaning tray 20, the cleaning rib 130 is fixed relative to the cleaning tray 20. That is to say, the cleaning rib 130 will not move relative to the cleaning tray 20, ensuring the stability of the scraping cleaning component 30's operation.

[0067] In some embodiments, to further ensure the cleaning effect of the cleaning tray 20, the cleaning tray 20 is detachably connected to the base 10. The cleaning tray 20 can be removed from the base 10, allowing for deep cleaning of the cleaning tray 20 in a location with ample operating space, further ensuring the cleanliness of the cleaning tray 20. Moreover, after the cleaning tray 20 is removed from the base 10, the components inside the base 10 that were previously covered by the cleaning tray 20 are exposed, facilitating maintenance and improving work efficiency.

[0068] In some embodiments, in order to facilitate the connection between the first transmission joint 40 and the second transmission joint 50, one of the base 10 and the cleaning tray 20 is provided with a positioning element, and the other is provided with a positioning groove. When the cleaning tray 20 is connected to the base 10, the positioning element is embedded in the positioning groove, so that the first transmission joint 40 can be connected to the second transmission joint 50.

[0069] In some embodiments, when the cleaning tray 20 is connected to the base 10, the positioning member is embedded in the positioning groove to ensure that the installation position of the cleaning tray 20 on the base 10 is determined, so as to facilitate the installation of the cleaning tray 20 and improve work efficiency. At the same time, it can ensure that the position of the first transmission joint 40 is determined, so that the first transmission joint 40 can be connected to the second transmission joint 50, further improving work efficiency.

[0070] In some embodiments, the washing tray 20 may be provided with a positioning element, and the base 10 may be provided with a positioning groove. Of course, in other embodiments, the base 10 may be provided with a positioning element, and the washing tray 20 may be provided with a positioning groove.

[0071] In some embodiments, there may be one or more positioning elements and positioning slots. When there are multiple positioning elements and positioning slots, the positioning elements may be embedded in the corresponding positioning slots.

[0072] Referring to Figure 1, to prevent the suction tube 150 from becoming clogged during wastewater discharge, the cleaning base station 1000 further includes a suction tube 150 and a filter element 140. One end of the suction tube 150 extends into the cleaning tray 20. The filter element 140 is disposed within the cleaning tray 20 and connected to the cleaning rib 130, connecting the cleaning tray 20 and the suction tube 150. At least a portion of the suction tube 150 extends into the inside of the filter element 140. Liquid filtered by the filter element 140 enters the inside of the filter element 140 and is then discharged through the suction tube 150.

[0073] Referring to Figure 1, in some embodiments, the base 10 is provided with a guide slope 103 for guiding the cleaning equipment to the washing tray 20. The guide slope 103 extends obliquely downward from the top edge of one side of the washing tray 20, and the slope of the guide slope 103 is preferably 10° to 30°. The guide slope 103 is provided with anti-slip textures 101, which correspond to the drive wheels of the cleaning equipment, to increase the friction between the guide slope 103 and the cleaning equipment, and improve the stability of the cleaning equipment on the guide slope 103.

[0074] A second aspect of this disclosure provides a cleaning system, including a cleaning device 2000 and a cleaning base station 1000.

[0075] Please refer to Figure 18. In some embodiments, the cleaning base station 1000 is used to place and accommodate the cleaning device 2000 and can charge the cleaning device 2000. When the cleaning device 2000 is a robot vacuum cleaner, the cleaning base station 1000 can also clean the cleaning components of the robot vacuum cleaner, such as the mop, roller brush, and side brush.

[0076] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" a second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of a second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" a second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0077] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "level," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the diagram, and are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this disclosure.

[0078] It should be noted that all directional indications in this disclosed embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0079] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0080] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this disclosure is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this disclosure, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0081] In the description of this specification, the references to "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example disclosed herein. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0082] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this disclosure.

[0083] Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present disclosure, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0084] 10: Base 101: Anti-slip texture 102: Mounting slot 103: Guide slope 20: Cleaning the tray 201: Cleaning tank 30: Scraping and cleaning components 301: Installation component 302: Limiting component 40: First transmission joint 401: First transmission component 402: First connector 4021: Gear Set 40211: First Gear 40212: Second Gear 4022: Linkage assembly 40221: First Link 40222: First bevel gear 40223: Second bevel gear 40224: Second Link 4023: Turbocharger 40231: Worm gear 40232: Turbo 50: Second transmission joint 501: Second transmission component 502: Second connector 60: Protrusion 70: Groove 80: Seals 90: Gear reducer 100: Driver 110: Filter element 120: Transmission assembly 1201: Third transmission component 1202: Friction Zone 130: Clean the ribs 1301: Receiving tank 1302: Annular groove 1303: Cleaning parts 1304: Support component 140: Filter element 150: Suction tubing 1000: Clean Base Station 2000: Cleaning Equipment

Claims

1. A clean base station, comprising: Base; A cleaning tray is provided on the base; A cleaning rib, provided on the cleaning tray, is used to clean the cleaning elements of the cleaning equipment. A scraping cleaning component is movably mounted on the cleaning rib for cleaning the cleaning tray; a drive assembly is mounted on the base for driving the scraping cleaning component to move relative to the cleaning rib and clean the cleaning tray.

2. The clean base station according to claim 1, wherein, The cleaning rib has a receiving groove, and the scraping and cleaning component has an installation component that is rotatably disposed in the receiving groove.

3. The clean base station according to claim 2, wherein, One of the scraping and cleaning components and the cleaning rib has an annular groove communicating with the receiving groove, and the other has a limiting component that is slidably disposed within the annular groove.

4. The clean base station according to claim 3, wherein, The cleaning rib includes: a cleaning component; and a support component, which is detachably connected to the cleaning component, wherein the annular groove or the limiting component is provided on the support component.

5. The cleaning base station according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the cleaning base station further comprising a transmission device, the transmission device being at least partially mounted on the cleaning rib, the transmission device being connected to the drive assembly and the scraping cleaning component.

6. The clean base station according to claim 5, wherein, The transmission device includes: a first transmission joint disposed on the cleaning rib and connected to the scraping and cleaning component to enable the scraping and cleaning component to rotate; a second transmission joint disposed on the base and detachably connected to the first transmission joint; and a transmission assembly connected to the second transmission joint.

7. The clean base station according to claim 6, wherein, The first transmission joint includes: a first transmission component disposed on the cleaning rib and connected to the second transmission joint; and a first connecting component connected to the first transmission component and connected to the scraping and cleaning component.

8. The clean base station according to claim 7, wherein, The first connecting member includes: a gear set disposed within the cleaning rib and connected to the first transmission member; a connecting rod set disposed within the cleaning rib and connected to the gear set; and a turbine set disposed within the cleaning rib and connected to the connecting rod set, wherein the turbine set is connected to the scraping cleaning member.

9. The cleaning base station according to claim 6, wherein the second transmission joint is located on the side of the cleaning tray.

10. The clean base station according to claim 6, wherein, The second transmission joint includes: a second transmission component, detachably connected to the first transmission joint; and a second connecting component, connected to the second transmission component and connected to the transmission assembly.

11. A clean base station according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The cleaning ribs are detachably connected to the cleaning tray.

12. A clean base station according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The cleaning tray is detachably connected to the base.

13. A clean base station according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The scraping and cleaning components can be operated by rotating, moving, and / or oscillating.

14. A cleaning system comprising cleaning equipment and a cleaning base station as described in any one of claims 1 to 13.

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