Floor cleaning machine placement direction detection mechanism

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of floor scrubbers, and in particular, relates to a mechanism for detecting the placement direction of floor scrubbers. The present invention comprises a first detection component respectively located in a barrel body and a second detection component located in a main unit of the floor scrubber. The first detection component and the second detection component can interact with each other to generate command information. The main unit of the floor scrubber can be placed in the barrel body in two different directions. The main unit of the floor scrubber is placed in the barrel body in two different directions. The first detection component and the second detection component generate two different command information due to different interactions. The present invention utilizes the first detection component and the second detection component respectively arranged in the barrel body and the main unit of the floor scrubber. When the main unit of the floor scrubber is inserted in different directions, the two components will interact with each other to generate different command information to detect the insertion direction of the main unit of the floor scrubber, and ensure that the main unit of the floor scrubber is inserted into the barrel body in the correct direction for cleaning and scraping.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of floor cleaning machines, and in particular relates to a placement direction detection mechanism for a floor cleaning machine. Background Art

[0002] A floor scrubber is a type of equipment that cleans the floor by controlling the rotation of a rag through a motor. It can clean or wax floor tiles and wooden boards, remove stains, and improve smoothness, etc. The mop of a floor scrubber achieves cleaning by rotating in one direction relative to the barrel, and then rotates in the opposite direction of the barrel to achieve scraping and drying. For example, the rag rotates forward to complete cleaning, and rotates backward to complete scraping and drying. In this way, the program of the rag rotating forward first and then reverse in the floor scrubber can be set to complete the cleaning and scraping and drying of the rag. However, the different directions in which the main body of the floor scrubber is inserted into the barrel will cause the rag to rotate forward to actually complete the scraping and drying action. In this way, if the rotation of the rag is controlled according to a predetermined program, the purpose of cleaning and scraping and drying the rag cannot be achieved. This inevitably leads to the need to set a mechanism for detecting the insertion direction when the main body of the floor scrubber is inserted into the barrel to determine the insertion direction of the main body of the floor scrubber. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a floor cleaning machine placement direction detection mechanism in view of the above problems.

[0004] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] A floor scrubbing machine placement direction detection mechanism includes a first detection component located in a barrel body and a second detection component located in a main unit of the floor scrubbing machine. The first detection component and the second detection component can interact with each other to generate command information. The main unit of the floor scrubbing machine can be placed in the barrel body in two different directions. The main unit of the floor scrubbing machine is placed in the barrel body in two different directions. The first detection component and the second detection component generate two different command information due to different interactions.

[0006] In the above-mentioned floor-cleaning machine placement direction detection mechanism, when the floor-cleaning machine mainframe is placed in the barrel in a wrong direction, the first detection component and the second detection component interact with each other to generate a warning.

[0007] In the above-mentioned floor scrubber placement direction detection mechanism, the floor scrubber selects a control mode suitable for cleaning the wiping object according to two different instruction information, wherein the control mode includes the wiping object first moving forward and then moving backward and the wiping object first moving backward and then moving forward.

[0008] In the above-mentioned floor cleaning machine placement direction detection mechanism, the first detection component is a permanent magnet, and the second detection component is a Hall switch or a reed switch; or the first detection component is a Hall switch or a reed switch, and the second detection component is a permanent magnet.

[0009] In the above-mentioned floor scrubbing machine placement direction detection mechanism, a bracket is provided in the barrel body, the first detection component is fixedly arranged on the bracket, and the second detection component is fixedly arranged in the floor scrubbing machine host. When the floor scrubbing machine host is inserted into the barrel body and pressed on the bracket, the second detection component is located above the first detection component.

[0010] In the above-mentioned floor-cleaning machine placement direction detection mechanism, the first detection component is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of one side of the barrel body, and the second detection component is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of one side of the floor-cleaning machine host.

[0011] In the above-mentioned floor-cleaning machine placement direction detection mechanism, the first detection component is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of one end of the barrel body, and the second detection component is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of one end of the floor-cleaning machine main body.

[0012] In the above-mentioned floor scrubbing machine placement direction detection mechanism, the first detection component and the second detection component are both permanent magnets, and an end of the first detection component close to the second detection component and an end of the second detection component close to the first detection component are the same magnetic poles.

[0013] In the above-mentioned floor scrubber placement direction detection mechanism, the first detection component is an inwardly recessed groove on the inner surface of one side of the barrel body, and the second detection component is a convex block protruding from the outer surface of one side of the floor scrubber main body, and the size and shape of the groove and the convex block are adapted.

[0014] In the above-mentioned floor-cleaning machine placement direction detection mechanism, the groove and the protrusion are both hemispherical.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are:

[0016] 1. The present invention utilizes a first detection component and a second detection component respectively arranged in the barrel body and the main body of the mopping machine. When the main body of the mopping machine is inserted in different directions, the two components interact with each other to generate different instruction information to detect the insertion direction of the main body of the mopping machine, thereby ensuring that the main body of the mopping machine is inserted into the barrel body in the correct direction for cleaning and scraping.

[0017] 2. The present invention utilizes the magnetic induction between a permanent magnet and a Hall switch or a reed switch to detect the distance between the first detection component and the second detection component. The detection method is simple and reliable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the present invention in Example 1;

[0020] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the present invention in Example 2;

[0021] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the present invention in Example 3;

[0022] In the figure: a barrel body 1, a main unit of the floor scrubber 2, a first detection component 3, a second detection component 4, and a bracket 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0024] Example 1

[0025] This embodiment provides a floor cleaning machine placement direction detection mechanism, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it includes a first detection component 3 located at the barrel body 1 and a second detection component 4 located at the mopping machine host 2. The first detection component 3 and the second detection component 4 can interact with each other to generate command information. The mopping machine host 2 can be placed into the barrel body 1 in two different directions. The mopping machine host 2 is placed into the barrel body 1 in two different directions. The first detection component 3 and the second detection component 4 generate two different command information due to the different interactions. The present invention does not limit the specific form of expression of the command information, which can be an electrical signal induced by a Hall switch or a reed switch and a magnet, a repulsive force between like magnetic poles, or feedback on whether the groove and the protrusion can fit each other.

[0026] According to the present invention, when in use, the main body 2 of the floor scrubber is inserted into the barrel body 1 to perform the operation of first cleaning and then scraping and drying. This operation is achieved by controlling the rotation direction of the mop. For example, the mop is rotated forward to achieve cleaning, and the mop is rotated reversely to achieve scraping and drying. Therefore, the insertion direction of the main body 2 of the floor scrubber is very important. If the insertion direction is opposite, the mop will be rotated forward to scrape and dry, and reversed to clean. In the present invention, after the main body 2 of the floor scrubber is inserted into the barrel body 1 from the forward or reverse directions, two different command information will be generated between the first detection component 3 and the second detection component 4. Therefore, the present invention utilizes the first detection component 3 and the second detection component 4 respectively arranged in the barrel body 1 and the main body 2 of the floor scrubber. When the main body 2 of the floor scrubber is inserted in different directions, the two will interact with each other to generate different command information to achieve detection of the insertion direction of the main body 2 of the floor scrubber, thereby ensuring that the main body 2 of the floor scrubber is inserted into the barrel body in the correct direction for cleaning and scraping.

[0027] like Figure 2As shown, when the mopping machine main unit 2 is placed in the barrel body 1 in the wrong direction, the first detection component 3 and the second detection component 4 interact with each other to generate a warning. For example, after the mopping machine main unit 2 is inserted into the barrel body 1 in one direction, the distance between the first detection component 3 and the second detection component 4 is less than half of the maximum width of the barrel body 1, and when the mopping machine main unit 2 is inserted in another direction, the distance is greater than half of the maximum width of the barrel body 1, thereby realizing detection and distinction. However, when the actual distance value after insertion does not match the set value, the mopping machine issues a warning, such as a light warning or a sound warning, and the user rotates the mopping machine main unit 2 180 degrees according to the warning and reinserts it to realize insertion of the mopping machine main unit 2 in the correct direction.

[0028] Specifically, the first detection component 3 is a permanent magnet, and the second detection component 4 is a Hall switch or a reed switch; or the first detection component 3 is a Hall switch or a reed switch, and the second detection component 4 is a permanent magnet. In this way, the magnetic induction between the permanent magnet and the Hall switch or the reed switch is used to detect the distance between the first detection component 3 and the second detection component 4, and the detection method is simple and reliable.

[0029] Preferably, the floor scrubber can select a control mode suitable for the cleaning of the wiping object according to two different command information, and can utilize a control system commonly used in the prior art to achieve control, such as utilizing a single-chip microcomputer for control. The control mode includes the wiping object first moving forward and then moving reversely, and the wiping object first moving reversely and then moving forward, to ensure that insertion in any direction can ultimately achieve the purpose of first cleaning and then scraping dry, which is simpler and more convenient than the user pulling out the floor scrubber host 2 to switch directions.

[0030] like Figure 2 As shown, a bracket 5 is provided in the barrel body 1, a first detection component 3 is fixedly arranged on the bracket 5, and the second detection component 4 is fixedly arranged in the mopping machine host 2. When the mopping machine host 2 is inserted into the barrel body 1 and pressed on the bracket 5, the second detection component 4 is located above the first detection component 3. For example, when the mopping machine host 2 is inserted into the barrel body 1 in one direction, the second detection component 4 is just located above the first detection component 3, and the distance is small. When the mopping machine host 2 is rotated 180 degrees and inserted, the distance will be larger, thereby completing the distinction.

[0031] Example 2

[0032] This embodiment provides a floor cleaning machine placement direction detection mechanism, the specific structure is generally similar to the specific structure in embodiment 1, the difference is only in the setting position of the first detection component 3 and the second detection component 4, such as Figure 3As shown, the first detection component 3 is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of one side of the barrel body 1, and the second detection component 4 is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of one side of the mopping machine host 2. In this way, when the mopping machine host 2 is inserted in different directions, the final distance between the first detection component 3 and the second detection component 4 will be greatly different. The Hall switch or the reed switch and the magnet will generate different electrical signals due to the different distances, that is, different command information, thereby achieving the purpose of detecting the insertion direction.

[0033] Example 3

[0034] This embodiment provides a floor cleaning machine placement direction detection mechanism, the specific structure is generally similar to the specific structure in embodiment 1, the difference is only in the setting position of the first detection component 3 and the second detection component 4, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first detection component 3 is fixedly arranged on the inner wall at one end of the barrel body 1, and the second detection component 4 is fixedly arranged on the inner wall at one end of the mopping machine host 2. In this way, when the mopping machine host 2 is inserted in different directions, the final distance between the first detection component 3 and the second detection component 4 will be greatly different. The Hall switch or the reed switch and the magnet will generate different electrical signals due to the different distances, that is, different command information, thereby achieving the purpose of detecting the insertion direction.

[0035] Example 4

[0036] The present embodiment provides a mechanism for detecting the placement direction of a floor scrubber. The specific structure is generally similar to the specific structure in Embodiment 1, and the only difference is that both the first detection component 3 and the second detection component 4 are permanent magnets. Specifically, both the first detection component 3 and the second detection component 4 are permanent magnets, and the end of the first detection component 3 close to the second detection component 4 and the end of the second detection component 4 close to the first detection component 3 are the same magnetic poles. In this way, the repulsive force between the same magnetic poles is used to replace the magnetic induction between the permanent magnet and the Hall switch or the reed switch, so as to detect the distance between the first detection component 3 and the second detection component 4. The repulsive force between the same magnetic poles has different magnitudes due to the different distances, that is, different instruction information, thereby achieving the purpose of detecting the insertion direction.

[0037] Example 5

[0038] The present embodiment provides a mechanism for detecting the placement direction of a floor scrubber. The specific structure is substantially similar to that in Embodiment 1, and the only difference is that the first detection component 3 and the second detection component 4 are respectively a groove and a protrusion. Specifically, the first detection component 3 is a groove sunken inwardly on the inner surface of one side of the barrel body 1, and the second detection component 4 is a protrusion protruding from the outer surface of one side of the floor scrubber host 2. The sizes and shapes of the groove and the protrusion are adapted to each other. The floor scrubber host 2 cannot be matched with the groove when inserted in another direction. The feedback on whether the groove and the protrusion can match each other is different instruction information, thereby realizing the detection of the insertion direction.

[0039] Preferably, the groove and the protrusion are both hemispherical, so as to prevent damage between the floor scrubbing machine main unit 2 and the barrel body 1 during the insertion process.

[0040] Example 6

[0041] The present embodiment provides a mechanism for detecting the placement direction of a floor scrubber. The specific structure is substantially similar to that in Embodiment 5, and the only difference lies in the arrangement positions of the first detection component 3 and the second detection component 4. Specifically, the first detection component 3 is a groove sunken inwardly on the inner surface of one end of the barrel body 1, and the second detection component 4 is a convex block protruding from the outer surface of one end of the floor scrubber host 2. The sizes and shapes of the groove and the convex block are matched. The floor scrubber host 2 cannot be matched with the groove when inserted in another direction. The feedback on whether the groove and the convex block can match each other is different instruction information, thereby realizing the detection of the insertion direction.

[0042] Preferably, the groove and the protrusion are both hemispherical, so as to prevent damage between the floor scrubbing machine main unit 2 and the barrel body 1 during the insertion process.

[0043] The specific embodiments described herein are merely examples of the spirit of the present invention. Those skilled in the art may make various modifications or additions to the specific embodiments described or replace them in similar ways, but they will not deviate from the spirit of the present invention or exceed the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0044] Although the terms barrel 1, floor scrubbing machine main unit 2, first detection component 3, second detection component 4, bracket 5, etc. are used more frequently in this article, the possibility of using other terms is not excluded. These terms are used only to more conveniently describe and explain the essence of the present invention; interpreting them as any additional restrictions is contrary to the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A floor cleaning machine placement direction detection mechanism, characterized in that: The invention comprises a first detection component (3) located on the barrel (1) and a second detection component (4) located on the main unit (2) of the floor scrubber. The first detection component (3) and the second detection component (4) can interact with each other to generate command information. When the main unit (2) of the floor scrubber is placed in the barrel (1) in two different directions, the first detection component (3) and the second detection component (4) generate two different command information due to different interactions. The floor scrubber selects a control mode suitable for cleaning with the wiping article according to two different instruction information, wherein the control mode includes that the wiping article first moves forward and then moves reversely and that the wiping article first moves reversely and then moves forward; The first detection component (3) is fixedly arranged on an inner wall of one side of the barrel body (1), and the second detection component (4) is fixedly arranged on an inner wall of one side of the floor scrubbing machine main unit (2).

2. The floor cleaning machine placement direction detection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the main unit (2) of the floor scrubbing machine is placed in the barrel (1) in the wrong direction, the first detection component (3) and the second detection component (4) interact with each other to generate a warning.

3. The floor cleaning machine placement direction detection mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first detection component (3) is a permanent magnet, and the second detection component (4) is a Hall switch or a reed switch; Or the first detection component (3) is a Hall switch or a reed switch, and the second detection component (4) is a permanent magnet.

4. The floor cleaning machine placement direction detection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first detection component (3) and the second detection component (4) are both permanent magnets, and one end of the first detection component (3) close to the second detection component (4) and one end of the second detection component (4) close to the first detection component (3) have the same magnetic poles.

5. The floor cleaning machine placement direction detection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first detection component (3) is an inwardly recessed groove on the inner surface of one side of the barrel (1), and the second detection component (4) is a convex block protruding from the outer surface of one side of the floor scrubbing machine main unit (2), and the size and shape of the groove and the convex block are compatible.

6. The floor scrubbing machine placement direction detection mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The groove and the projection are both hemispherical.

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