A sweeping robot

By integrating the function and electronic scale function in the floor sweeping robot, users can solve the problem of single -screen scanning robot functions and large space occupation by controlling the two functions of control panels and weight measurement. Essence

CN109431385BActive Publication Date: 2025-01-28TRULY OPTO ELECTRONICS
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Application Number
CN201811384752.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2018-11-20
Publication Date
2025-01-28
Estimated Expiration
2038-11-20

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Technical Problem

In addition to cleaning and sanitation functions, existing sweeping robots lack other practical functions, resulting in limited application in homes, and occupy a large space and easily forget their placement.

Method used

Design a kind of floor sweeping robot to control its different functions by controlling the panel. With the function of lift mechanisms and electronic scale, users can switch the screen and measure the two functions through control panels to save space and improve the convenience of use.

Benefits of technology

The diversification and convenience of the floor sweeping robotic function can be realized. Users can switch functions as needed, save home space, and improve the convenience of operation.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a sweeping robot, which includes a body, an electronic scale installed on the body, and a lifting mechanism for lifting the body; a microcontroller is integrated and installed in the body, which is electrically connected to the lifting mechanism; a control panel is integrated on the surface of the body, and the control panel is electrically connected to the electronic scale and the microcontroller respectively. The different functions of the sweeping robot can be controlled by the control panel. When weight measurement is required, the microcontroller controls the lifting mechanism to prop up the sweeping robot, and the user steps on the surface of the electronic scale. The measured data is displayed by the control panel through transmission. When the working state is changed, the microcontroller is started to control the lifting mechanism through the control panel to make the sweeping robot land and resume the sweeping work. The sweeping robot can conveniently change the use function of the sweeping robot through the control panel, and the sweeping robot is lifted and transformed into the weight measurement state, which enriches the use function, saves the space occupied by the electrical appliance, and is easy to operate.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of smart homes, and in particular to a sweeping robot. Background Art

[0002] A sweeping robot, also known as an automatic sweeper, smart vacuum cleaner, robot vacuum cleaner, etc., is a type of smart home appliance that can automatically clean the floor in the room with a certain degree of artificial intelligence. Generally, it uses brushing and vacuuming to absorb the debris on the ground into its own garbage storage box to complete the function of floor cleaning. However, ordinary sweeping robots have no other uses except for cleaning. With the improvement of the quality of life, there are more and more types of household appliances, which occupy a large space and are easy to forget where to put them. If the sweeping robot has rich functions, it will save the preparation of other appliances. For this reason, we propose a sweeping robot. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art. The present invention provides a sweeping robot. Different functions of the sweeping robot can be controlled through a control panel. When weight measurement is required, the corresponding command is controlled to be turned on through the control panel, and a microcontroller controls a lifting mechanism to prop up the sweeping robot. The user steps on the surface of the electronic scale, and the measurement data is displayed on the control panel through transmission. When the working state is changed, the microcontroller is started to control the lifting mechanism through the control panel to make the sweeping robot land and resume sweeping work. The sweeping robot can conveniently change the use function of the sweeping robot through the control panel, and the sweeping robot is lifted up and transformed into a weight measurement state, which enriches the use functions, saves the space occupied by the electrical appliance, and is easy to operate.

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] A sweeping robot comprises a body, an electronic scale mounted on the body and a lifting mechanism for lifting the body; a microcontroller is integrated in the body and electrically connected to the lifting mechanism; a control panel is integrated on the surface of the body and the control panel is electrically connected to the electronic scale and the microcontroller respectively.

[0006] In the present invention, the lifting mechanism includes at least three mounting blocks installed on the side of the device body, and lifting holes are opened inside the device body at positions corresponding to the mounting blocks. A threaded cylinder is rotatably installed on the top of the lifting hole through a bearing, and a lifting column is provided in the lifting hole, and the lifting column is meshingly connected with the threaded cylinder. A contraction groove is opened at the bottom of the side of the device body, and a support ring is sleeved on the outside of the device body in the contraction groove, and the bottom end of the lifting column is fixedly connected to the support ring.

[0007] In the present invention, a telescopic hole is provided inside the device body at one side of the lifting hole, and a clamping column is provided in the telescopic hole. The end of the clamping column is elastically connected to the telescopic hole through a telescopic spring. An electromagnet is installed at the inner end of the telescopic hole, and the electromagnet is electrically connected to a microcontroller. A permanent magnet is fixed to the inner end of the clamping column, and a clamping hole cooperating with the clamping column is provided on the outer side of the lifting column.

[0008] In the present invention, the lifting mechanism includes at least three mounting blocks installed on the side of the device body, and the bottom surfaces of the mounting blocks are each provided with a lifting hole. A threaded cylinder is rotatably installed on the top of the lifting hole through a bearing, and a lifting column is provided in the lifting hole, and the lifting column is meshedly connected to the threaded cylinder, and the bottom end of the lifting column is fixedly connected to the support ring.

[0009] In the present invention, a telescopic hole is provided inside the mounting block on one side of the lifting hole, and a clamping column is provided in the telescopic hole, the end of the clamping column is elastically connected to the telescopic hole through a telescopic spring, an electromagnet is installed on the inner end of the telescopic hole, and the electromagnet is electrically connected to a microcontroller, a permanent magnet is fixed to the inner end of the clamping column, and a clamping hole cooperating with the clamping column is provided on the outer side of the lifting column.

[0010] In the present invention, a rotary motor is installed in the installation block, and a driving gear is installed on the output shaft of the rotary motor. A driven gear is sleeved on the outer side of the threaded cylinder, and the driven gear is meshed and connected with the driving gear.

[0011] In the present invention, a rubber layer is fixed to the bottom surface of the support ring.

[0012] In the present invention, a scraping rod is rotatably installed on the upper surface of the device body located on one side of the control panel, and the bottom surface of the scraping rod is in contact with the control panel through cleaning cotton. A servo motor is installed at the top of the inner top of the device body at a position corresponding to the scraping rod, and the output shaft of the servo motor is fixedly connected to the end of the scraping rod, and the servo motor is electrically connected to the microcontroller.

[0013] In the present invention, the control panel is preferably but not limited to a touch display panel.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0015] 1. The present invention can control different functions of the sweeping robot through the control panel. When weight measurement is required, the corresponding command is controlled to be turned on through the control panel, and the microcontroller controls the rotary motor to drive the driving gear to rotate, and the transmission threaded cylinder of the driven gear rotates, and the lifting column pushes the supporting ring downward through the meshing connection between the threaded cylinder and the lifting column until the sweeping robot is propped up. The user steps on the surface of the electronic scale, and the measured data is displayed on the control panel through transmission. When changing the working state, the microcontroller is started to control the rotary motor to rotate in the opposite direction through the control panel, and the lifting column and the supporting ring are driven to rise through the transmission, the sweeping robot lands, and the sweeping work is resumed. The sweeping robot can conveniently change the use function of the sweeping robot through the control panel, and the sweeping robot is lifted and transformed into the weight measurement state through the support of the lifting column and the supporting ring, which enriches the use function, saves the space occupied by the electrical appliance, and is easy to operate.

[0016] 2. In the present invention, when the card hole and the card column are aligned, the card column is inserted into the card hole by the elastic force of the telescopic spring, thereby increasing the force support of the lifting column. When the lifting column is retracted, the microcontroller controls the electromagnet to generate magnetic force and adsorbs the permanent magnet to retract the card column from the card hole to achieve unlocking. When the sweeping robot is in the propped-up state, the card column and the card hole are engaged with each other, so that the support force of the sweeping robot is more stable and firm, thereby improving the performance of the sweeping robot. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall top view structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the overall side view structure of embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the driving and installation structure of the lifting column in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting structure of the lifting column in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 1 is a schematic diagram of the drive structure of the scraping rod according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the control circuit structure of embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the overall top view structure of Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the top view of the mounting block of Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0025] Fig. 9is a schematic diagram of the overall side view structure of embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0026] Fig.10 This is a schematic diagram of the driving and installation structure of the lifting column in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0027] Fig.11 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting structure of the lifting column in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0028] Fig.12 2 is a schematic diagram of a drive structure of a scraping rod according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0029] Fig.13 It is a schematic diagram of the control circuit structure of Example 2 of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] Any feature disclosed in this specification, unless otherwise stated, can be replaced by other equivalent or alternative features with similar purposes. That is, unless otherwise stated, each feature is only an example of a series of equivalent or similar features.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] like Figure 1-Figure 6 The cleaning robot 100 shown in the figure includes a body 101, an electronic scale 102, a mounting block 103, a control panel 104, a support ring 106, a shrinkage groove 107, a threaded barrel 110, a lifting hole 111, a lifting column 113, a clamping hole 116 and a microcontroller 122. The electronic scale 102 is mounted on the top of the body 101. The control panel 104 is integrated and mounted on the top of the body 101 on the side of the electronic scale 102, and the control panel 104 is electrically connected to the electronic scale 102. Four mounting blocks 103 are symmetrically fixed on the side of the body 101. The body 101 is located inside the mounting block 103. The corresponding positions of the block 103 are all provided with lifting holes 111, and a threaded tube 110 is rotatably installed on the top of the lifting hole 111 through a bearing, and a lifting column 113 is provided in the lifting hole 111, and the lifting column 113 is meshed and connected with the threaded tube 110, and a shrinkage groove 107 is provided at the bottom of the side of the device body 101, and a support ring 106 is sleeved on the outside of the device body 101 in the shrinkage groove 107, and the bottom end of the lifting column 113 is fixedly connected with the support ring 106, and a microcontroller 122 is integrated and installed in the device body 101, and the microcontroller 122, the electronic scale 2 and the control panel 104 are electrically connected.

[0033] A telescopic hole 117 is provided inside the body 1 at one side of the lifting hole 111, and a post 114 is provided in the telescopic hole 117. The end of the post 114 is elastically connected to the telescopic hole 117 through a telescopic spring 118. An electromagnet 120 is installed at the inner end of the telescopic hole 117, and the electromagnet 120 is electrically connected to a microcontroller 122. A permanent magnet 119 is fixed to the inner end of the post 114. A card hole 116 cooperating with the card column 114 is provided on the outer side of the lifting column 113. When the lifting column 113 pushes the support ring 106 to descend, the card hole 116 is aligned with the card column 114. The card column 114 is inserted into the card hole 116 by the elastic force of the telescopic spring 118 to increase the force support of the lifting column 113. When the lifting column 113 is retracted, the microcontroller 122 controls the electromagnet 120 to generate magnetic force, and adsorbs the permanent magnet 119, so that the card column 114 is retracted from the card hole 116 to achieve unlocking.

[0034] The upper surface of the device body 1 is located on one side of the control panel 104 and is rotatably mounted with a scraping rod 105, and the bottom surface of the scraping rod 105 is in contact with the control panel 104 through the cleaning cotton, and a servo motor 121 is installed at the top of the inner top of the device body 1 at a position corresponding to the scraping rod 105, and the output shaft of the servo motor 121 is fixedly connected to the end of the scraping rod 105, and the servo motor 121 is electrically connected to the microcontroller 122, and the microcontroller 122 periodically turns on the servo motor 121 to drive the scraping rod 105 to rotate reciprocally to clean the control panel 104.

[0035] A rotating motor 108 is installed in the mounting block 3, and a driving gear 109 is installed on the output shaft of the rotating motor 108. A driven gear 112 is sleeved on the outer side of the threaded barrel 110, and the driven gear 112 is meshedly connected with the driving gear 109. The driving gear 109 is driven to rotate by the rotating motor 108, and the threaded barrel 110 is rotated through the transmission of the driven gear 112. The meshing connection between the threaded barrel 110 and the lifting column 113 causes the lifting column 113 to push the support ring 106 downward.

[0036] The bottom surface of the support ring 106 is fixed with a rubber layer 115 , which is soft in texture and prevents the bottom surface from being damaged by high pressure during installation.

[0037] The model of the microcontroller 122 is RYCEO RY-Y-112.

[0038] The working principle of this specific embodiment is as follows: different functions of the device can be controlled by the control panel 104. When weight measurement is required, the corresponding command is turned on by the control panel 104, and the microcontroller 122 controls the rotating motor 108 to drive the driving gear 109 to rotate, and the threaded cylinder 110 is rotated through the transmission of the driven gear 112. The threaded cylinder 110 is meshed with the lifting column 113 to make the lifting column 113 push the support ring 106 downward until the device is propped up. When the clamping hole 116 is aligned with the clamping column 114, the clamping hole 116 is locked by the elastic force of the telescopic spring 118. The column 114 is inserted into the card hole 116 to increase the force support of the lifting column 113. The user steps on the surface of the electronic scale 2, and the measurement data is displayed on the control panel 104 through transmission. When changing the working state, the microcontroller 122 is started by manipulating the control panel 104 to control the electromagnet 120 to generate magnetic force and absorb the permanent magnet 119, so that the card column 114 is retracted from the card hole 116 to achieve unlocking, and then the rotary motor 108 is controlled to rotate in the opposite direction, and the lifting column 113 and the support ring 106 are driven to rise through the transmission, and the device lands on the ground to resume sweeping work.

[0039] Example 2

[0040] like Figure 7-Figure 13 A sweeping robot 200 is shown, which includes a body 201, an electronic scale 202, a mounting block 203, a control panel 204, a support ring 206 and a microcontroller 207. The electronic scale 202 is symmetrically fixedly installed on the side of the body 201, and the control panel 204 is integratedly installed on the upper surface of the body 201, and the control panel 204 is electrically connected to the electronic scale 202. Two pairs of mounting blocks 203 are symmetrically installed on the side of the body 201 below the electronic scale 202, and a support ring 206 is provided on the outer side of the body 201 below the mounting block 203. A microcontroller 207 is integrated in the body 201, and the microcontroller 207, the electronic scale 202 and the control panel 204 are electrically connected.

[0041] The bottom surface of the mounting block 203 is provided with a lifting hole 211, and a threaded cylinder 210 is rotatably installed on the top of the lifting hole 211 through a bearing. A lifting column 213 is provided in the lifting hole 211, and the lifting column 213 is meshed and connected with the threaded cylinder 210. The bottom end of the lifting column 213 is fixedly connected with the support ring 206. A rotating motor 208 is installed in the mounting block 203, and a driving gear 209 is installed on the output shaft of the rotating motor 208. A driven gear 212 is sleeved on the outer side of the threaded cylinder 210, and the driven gear 212 is meshed and connected with the driving gear 209.

[0042] The mounting block 203 has a telescopic hole 217 on one side of the lifting hole 211, and a post 214 is provided in the telescopic hole 217. The end of the post 214 is elastically connected to the telescopic hole 217 through a telescopic spring 218. An electromagnet 220 is installed at the inner end of the telescopic hole 217, and the electromagnet 220 is electrically connected to the microcontroller 207. A permanent magnet 219 is fixed to the inner end of the post 214. The lifting column 213 has a post 214 on the outer side thereof. The column 214 cooperates with the locking hole 216. When the lifting column 213 pushes the support ring 206 to descend, the locking hole 216 is aligned with the locking column 214. The locking column 214 is locked into the locking hole 216 through the elastic force of the telescopic spring 218, thereby increasing the force support of the lifting column 213. When the lifting column 213 is retracted, the microcontroller 207 controls the electromagnet 220 to generate magnetic force, and attracts the permanent magnet 219, so that the locking column 214 is retracted from the locking hole 216 to achieve unlocking.

[0043] The upper surface of the device body 201 is located on one side of the control panel 204 and is rotatably installed with a scraping rod 205, and the bottom surface of the scraping rod 205 is in contact with the control panel 204 through the cleaning cotton, and a servo motor 221 is installed at the top of the inner top of the device body 201 at a position corresponding to the scraping rod 205, and the output shaft of the servo motor 221 is fixedly connected to the end of the scraping rod 205, and the servo motor 221 is electrically connected to the microcontroller 207, and the microcontroller 207 periodically turns on the servo motor 221 to drive the scraping rod 205 to rotate back and forth, so as to clean the control panel 204.

[0044] A rubber layer 215 is fixed to the bottom surface of the support ring 206 . The rubber layer 215 is soft in texture and can prevent the sweeping robot from being damaged by a large pressure.

[0045] The model of the microcontroller 207 is RYCEO RY-Y-111.

[0046] Working principle of this specific embodiment: different functions of the sweeping robot can be controlled through the control panel 204. When weight measurement is required, the corresponding command is controlled through the control panel 204, and the microcontroller 207 controls the rotating motor 208 to drive the driving gear 209 to rotate, and the threaded cylinder 210 is rotated through the transmission of the driven gear 212. The threaded cylinder 210 is meshed with the lifting column 213 to make the lifting column 213 push the support ring 206 downward until the sweeping robot is propped up. When the clamping hole 216 is aligned with the clamping column 214, the elastic force of the telescopic spring 218 is used. The card column 214 is inserted into the card hole 216 to increase the force support of the lifting column 213. The user steps on the surface of the electronic scale 202, and the measurement data is displayed on the control panel 204 through transmission. When changing the working state, through the manipulation of the control panel 204, the microcontroller 207 is started to control the electromagnet 220 to generate magnetic force, and absorb the permanent magnet 219, so that the card column 214 is retracted from the card hole 216 to achieve unlocking, and then the rotating motor 208 is controlled to rotate in the opposite direction, and the lifting column 213 and the support ring 206 are driven to rise through the transmission, and the sweeping robot lands and resumes sweeping.

[0047] The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned specific embodiments, but extends to any new features or any new combination disclosed in this specification, as well as any new method or process steps or any new combination disclosed.

Claims

1. A sweeping robot, characterized in that: The invention comprises a body, an electronic scale installed on the body and a lifting mechanism for lifting the body; a microcontroller is integrated in the body and electrically connected to the lifting mechanism; a control panel is integrated on the surface of the body, and the control panel is electrically connected to the electronic scale and the microcontroller respectively; the lifting mechanism comprises at least three mounting blocks installed on the side of the body; lifting holes are provided at corresponding positions of the mounting blocks inside the body; a threaded cylinder is rotatably installed at the top of the lifting hole through a bearing; a lifting column is provided in the lifting hole, and the lifting column is meshed with the threaded cylinder; a contraction groove is provided at the bottom of the side of the body, and a support ring is sleeved on the outside of the body in the contraction groove; the bottom end of the lifting column is fixedly connected to the support ring; a telescopic A hole is provided in the telescopic hole, and a card column is provided in the telescopic hole, the end of the card column is elastically connected to the telescopic hole through a telescopic spring, an electromagnet is installed at the inner end of the telescopic hole, and the electromagnet is electrically connected to the microcontroller, a permanent magnet is fixed to the inner end of the card column, and a card hole matching the card column is provided on the outer side of the lifting column, a rotating motor is installed in the mounting block, and a driving gear is installed on the output shaft of the rotating motor, a driven gear is sleeved on the outer side of the threaded cylinder, and the driven gear is meshed with the driving gear, a scraping rod is rotatably installed on one side of the control panel on the upper surface of the device body, and the bottom surface of the scraping rod contacts the control panel through cleaning cotton, a servo motor is installed at the top of the inner top of the device body at the corresponding position of the scraping rod, and the output shaft of the servo motor is fixedly connected to the end of the scraping rod, and the servo motor is electrically connected to the microcontroller.

2. A sweeping robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rubber layer is fixed on the bottom surface of the support ring.

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