Docking station, autonomous work system and method of use

Abstract

The application relates to a parking station comprising a first structural member, a second structural member and a parking station control assembly, the first structural member being fixable on a working surface, the first structural member and the second structural member being detachably connected, the second structural member comprising an inner cavity, and the parking station control assembly being accommodated in the inner cavity. The application also relates to an autonomous working system comprising the parking station and a use method. The application has the beneficial effect of reducing the risk of electronic device damage and product theft.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a docking station and an autonomous operation system having the docking station, and also relates to a method for using the autonomous operation system. Background Art

[0002] Existing autonomous operation systems include autonomous operation equipment and docking stations. Taking an autonomous operation system whose main function is to mow the lawn as an example, it includes an intelligent lawn mower and a docking station. The docking station is usually firmly fixed to the lawn by ground nails. Due to the periodic seasonal differences in lawn growth, especially in the autumn and winter seasons with low temperatures, the lawn is usually in a state of stagnant growth or withering, so there are several consecutive months each year when the intelligent lawn mower is not needed to work. Since the intelligent lawn mower is easy to carry, users usually store it indoors in the autumn and winter seasons to avoid bad weather that shortens its service life and reduces the risk of theft. However, since the docking station is nailed to the lawn, installation and disassembly are relatively cumbersome, so it will be exposed to the outdoor environment all year round. On the one hand, it faces the challenge of a short service life or increased costs to improve its weather resistance. On the other hand, it also increases the risk of theft. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a docking station, including a first structural member, a second structural member and a docking station control assembly, the first structural member can be fixed on a work surface, the first structural member and the second structural member are detachably connected, the second structural member includes an inner cavity, the docking station control assembly is accommodated in the inner cavity, and the docking station control assembly is enclosed in the inner cavity.

[0004] As a specific embodiment of the present invention, preferably, the first structural member includes a first connecting portion, and the first connecting portion is configured to fix the first structural member on the work surface.

[0005] As a specific embodiment of the present invention, preferably, the first structural member includes a second connecting portion, the second structural member includes a third connecting portion, and the second connecting portion and the third connecting portion are constructed to cooperate with each other to detachably connect the first structural member and the second structural member together.

[0006] As a specific embodiment of the present invention, preferably, the second structural member includes a first shell and a second shell, and the first shell and the second shell are detachably connected; at least a portion of the first shell cooperates with at least a portion of the second shell to form the inner cavity.

[0007] As a specific embodiment of the present invention, preferably, the third connecting portion is constructed on the second shell; and the docking station control assembly is connected to the second shell.

[0008] As a specific embodiment of the present invention, preferably, the docking station control component includes a charging circuit, and the second structural member also includes a charging terminal, the charging terminal is at least partially accommodated in the inner cavity, one end of the charging terminal is electrically connected to the charging circuit, and the other end of the charging terminal extends out of the inner cavity; or, the docking station control component includes a charging circuit, and the docking station also includes a wireless charging transmitter module, the wireless charging transmitter module is accommodated in the inner cavity, and the wireless charging transmitter module is typically connected to the charging circuit.

[0009] As a specific embodiment of the present invention, preferably, the second structural member further includes a boundary line interface, the docking station control component further includes a signal generating circuit, and the boundary line interface is electrically connected to the signal generating circuit.

[0010] The technical solution of the present invention can effectively solve the technical problems described in the background technology section.

[0011] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention also provides a docking station, including a first structural member, a second structural member and a docking station control assembly, the second structural member including an inner cavity, and the docking station control assembly being accommodated in the inner cavity; the docking station includes: in a first state, the first structural member can be fixed on a work surface, and the second structural member is connected to the first structural member; in a second state, the first structural member can be fixed on a work surface, and the second structural member is separated from the first structural member.

[0012] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention also provides a docking station, including a first structural member, a second structural member and a docking station control assembly, the second structural member including a first shell and a second shell, at least a portion of the first shell and at least a portion of the second shell cooperate to form an inner cavity of the second structural member, and the docking station control assembly is accommodated and enclosed in the inner cavity; the docking station includes: in a first state, the first structural member can be fixed on the work surface, and the second structural member is connected to the first structural member; in a second state, the first structural member can be fixed on the work surface, and the second structural member is separated from the first structural member; in a third state, the first structural member can be fixed on the work surface, the second shell is connected to the first structural member, and the first shell is separated from the first structural member and / or the second shell.

[0013] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention also provides an autonomous operation system, including autonomous operation equipment and the above-mentioned docking station, and the autonomous operation equipment is preferably an intelligent lawn mower.

[0014] As a specific embodiment of the present invention, preferably, the autonomous operation system includes a usage form and a storage form; when the autonomous operation system is in the usage form, the autonomous operation equipment is configured to operate or dock in the working area, and the docking station is configured to be fixedly installed in the working area; when the autonomous operation system is in the storage form, the autonomous operation equipment and the second structural member are configured to be stored in the storage area.

[0015] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention also provides a method for using an autonomous operation system, wherein the autonomous operation system includes a use form and a storage form, and the first structural member is fixedly installed in the working area; the method includes, when the autonomous operation system is converted from the use form to the storage form, transferring the autonomous operation equipment to the storage area, and removing the second structural member from the first structural member and transferring it to the storage area.

[0016] As a specific embodiment of the present invention, preferably, the method also includes transferring the autonomous operation equipment to the working area when the autonomous operation system is converted from the storage form to the use form, and transferring the second structural member to the working area and installing it on the first structural member. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of an autonomous operation system in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of a first state of a stop in a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the second state of a stop in a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of a charging column in a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 5 2 is a schematic diagram of the third state of a stop in a specific embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, these embodiments do not limit the present invention, and any structural, methodological, or functional changes made by those skilled in the art based on these embodiments are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] It should be understood that, in the description of the specific embodiments of the present invention, terms such as "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the technical features being described. Therefore, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features.

[0024] In the specific embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise specified or limited, terms such as "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, movable connections, detachable connections, or integration; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can refer to internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0025] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them.

[0026] In the specific embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and specified, the term "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0027] refer to Figure 1 This embodiment provides an autonomous operation system 100 , including an autonomous operation device 10 , a docking station 20 , and a boundary 30 .

[0028] The autonomous operating equipment 10 is, in particular, a robot that can autonomously move within a preset area and perform specific operations, such as a typical intelligent sweeper / vacuum cleaner that performs cleaning operations, or an intelligent lawn mower that performs mowing operations. Among them, the specific operation refers in particular to an operation that processes the working surface and changes the state of the working surface. The present invention is described in detail using an intelligent lawn mower as an example. The autonomous operating equipment 10 can autonomously walk on the surface of the working area, and in particular, as an intelligent lawn mower, it can autonomously perform mowing operations on the ground. The autonomous operating equipment 10 includes at least a main body mechanism, a moving mechanism, a working mechanism, an energy module, a detection module, an interaction module, a control module, and the like.

[0029] The main body typically includes a chassis and a housing. The chassis is used to mount and accommodate functional mechanisms and modules such as the mobile mechanism, working mechanism, energy module, detection module, interaction module, and control module. The housing is typically configured to at least partially cover the chassis, primarily serving to enhance the aesthetics and recognizability of the autonomous operating device 10. In this embodiment, the housing is configured to translate and / or rotate relative to the chassis under the action of an external force. In conjunction with an appropriate detection module, such as, for example, a Hall effect sensor, it can further sense events such as collisions and lifts.

[0030] The mobile mechanism is configured to support the main body mechanism on the ground and drive the main body mechanism to move on the ground, and generally includes a wheeled mobile mechanism, a crawler or semi-crawler mobile mechanism, and a walking mobile mechanism. In the present embodiment, the mobile mechanism is a wheeled mobile mechanism, comprising at least one drive wheel and at least one travel prime mover. The travel prime mover is preferably an electric motor, and in other embodiments, it may also be an internal combustion engine or a machine that uses other types of energy to generate power. In the present embodiment, a left drive wheel, a left travel prime mover that drives the left drive wheel, a right drive wheel, and a right travel prime mover that drives the right drive wheel are preferably provided. In the present embodiment, the straight-line travel of the autonomous operating equipment is achieved by the left and right drive wheels rotating in the same direction and at the same speed, and the steering travel is achieved by the left and right drive wheels rotating in the same direction and at a different speed or in opposite directions. In other embodiments, the mobile mechanism may further include a steering mechanism independent of the drive wheels and a steering prime mover independent of the travel prime mover. In this embodiment, the moving mechanism further includes at least one driven wheel, which is typically configured as a universal wheel. The driving wheel and the driven wheel are respectively located at the front and rear ends of the autonomous operating equipment.

[0031] The working mechanism is constructed to perform specific work tasks, including a working part and a working prime mover that drives the working part. For example, for an intelligent sweeper / vacuum cleaner, the working part includes a roller brush, a suction pipe, a dust collection chamber, etc.; for an intelligent lawn mower, the working part includes a cutting blade or a cutting disc, and further includes other components for optimizing or adjusting the mowing effect, such as a height adjustment mechanism for adjusting the mowing height. The working prime mover is preferably an electric motor, and in other embodiments it can also be an internal combustion engine or a machine that uses other types of energy to generate power. In some other embodiments, the working prime mover and the travel prime mover are constructed as the same prime mover.

[0032] The energy module is configured to provide energy for various operations of the autonomous working device 10. In this embodiment, the energy module includes a battery and a charging connection structure, wherein the battery is preferably a rechargeable battery and the charging connection structure is preferably a charging electrode that can be exposed outside the autonomous working device.

[0033] The detection module is constructed as at least one sensor that senses the environmental parameters of the autonomous operating equipment 100 or its own working parameters. Typically, the detection module may include sensors related to the definition of the working area, such as magnetic induction, collision, ultrasonic, infrared, radio and other types, and the sensor type is adapted to the position and number of the corresponding signal generating device. The detection module may also include sensors related to positioning and navigation, such as GPS positioning devices, laser positioning devices, electronic compasses, geomagnetic sensors, etc. The detection module may also include sensors related to its own working safety, such as obstacle sensors, lifting sensors, battery pack temperature sensors, etc. The detection module may also include sensors related to the external environment, such as ambient temperature sensors, ambient humidity sensors, acceleration sensors, light sensors, rain sensors, etc.

[0034] The interaction module is constructed to at least receive control command information input by the user, send information that needs to be perceived by the user, communicate with other systems or devices to send and receive information, etc. In this embodiment, the interaction module includes an input device provided on the autonomous operating equipment 10, which is used to receive control command information input by the user, typically such as a control panel, an emergency stop button, etc.; the interaction module also includes a display screen and / or a buzzer provided on the autonomous operating equipment 10, which allows the user to perceive information by emitting light or sound. In other embodiments, the interaction module includes a communication module provided on the autonomous operating equipment 10 and a terminal device independent of the autonomous operating equipment 10, such as a mobile phone, a computer, a network server, etc. The user's control command information or other information can be input on the terminal device and reach the autonomous operating equipment 10 via a wired or wireless communication module.

[0035] The control module typically includes at least one processor and at least one non-volatile memory. The memory stores a pre-written computer program or instruction set. The processor controls the movement, operation, and other actions of the autonomous working device 10 according to the computer program or instruction set. Furthermore, the control module can control and adjust the corresponding behavior of the autonomous working device 10 and modify data in the memory based on signals from the detection module and / or user control instructions.

[0036] The boundary 30 is used to limit the working area of ​​the robot system, and generally includes an outer boundary and an inner boundary. The autonomous operating device 10 is limited to moving and working within the outer boundary, outside the inner boundary, or between the outer boundary and the inner boundary. The boundary can be physical, typically such as a wall, fence, railing, etc.; the boundary can also be virtual, typically such as a virtual boundary signal emitted by a boundary signal generating device, the virtual boundary signal is usually an electromagnetic signal or an optical signal, or for the autonomous operating device 10 equipped with a positioning device (such as GPS, etc.), a virtual boundary set in an electronic map exemplarily formed by two-dimensional or three-dimensional coordinates.

[0037] The docking station 20 is usually constructed on or within a boundary 30 for the autonomous working device 10 to dock, and in particular can supply energy to the autonomous working device 10 docked at the docking station.

[0038] A specific embodiment of the present invention provides a docking station 20, comprising a first structural member, a second structural member, and a docking station control assembly. The first structural member can be fixed on a work surface, the second structural member is detachably connected to the first structural member, and the docking station control assembly is housed inside the second structural member. Figures 2 to 5 The first structural member is exemplarily configured as a bottom plate 22, which is configured as a flat plate structure extending substantially along the working surface. The bottom plate 22 includes a first connecting portion 222 and a second connecting portion.

[0039] The first connecting portion 222 is configured to fix the base plate 22 on the lawn, preferably to anchor the base plate 22 to the lawn. In the embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings, the first connecting portion 222 is configured as a nail hole that passes through the upper and lower surfaces of the base plate 22. The ground nails can be inserted into the lawn after passing through the nail holes to fix the base plate 22 on the lawn. The structure of the ground nail is well known to those skilled in the art, so it will not be described in detail. In other embodiments, the first connecting portion 222 can be configured as a ground nail that is integrally formed with the base plate 222. The second structural member is exemplarily configured as a charging column 24, and the charging column 24 includes a third connecting portion. The second connecting portion and the third connecting portion are configured to cooperate with each other to detachably connect the base plate 22 and the charging column 24 together.

[0040] The specific structure of the second connecting part and the third connecting part has been fully disclosed in other patent applications submitted by the applicant of the present application (CN202010104901.0, CN202020189775.9, CN202020189820.0, hereinafter referred to as "referenced documents"). Typically, the second connecting part includes a mounting groove 2241 (the specific structure and function are disclosed by the second mounting groove 1113 and the protrusion 1114, the second mounting groove 1113A in the referenced document), and the third connecting part correspondingly includes a hook 2461 (the specific structure and function are disclosed by the hook 1213, the hook 1213A in the referenced document); the second connecting part also includes a first mounting groove 2242 (the specific structure and function are disclosed by the first mounting groove 1112 and the third mounting groove 1116, the first mounting groove 1112A and the third mounting groove 1116A in the referenced document), and the third connecting part The second connecting portion accordingly includes an extension portion 2462 (the specific structure and function of the extension portion 1211 and the rotating shaft 1212, and the extension portion 1211A and the rotating shaft 1212A in the cited document); the second connecting portion also includes a column 2244 (the specific structure and function of the column 113 in the cited document); and the third connecting portion accordingly includes a column receiving cavity 2464 (the specific structure and function of the main body receiving cavity 123 and the rear side wall 1231 in the cited document); and the second connecting portion also includes an elastic member 2245 (the specific structure and function of the elastic member 1115 in the cited document). Although the structures of the present application and the cited document are not exactly the same, these differences are minor for those skilled in the art. With the above structure, the user can easily remove the charging column 24 from the base plate 22. When the smart lawn mower is not used for a long time, the smart lawn mower and the charging column 24 can be stored indoors, leaving only the base plate 22, which is not easily damaged and inexpensive, on the lawn; when the smart lawn mower is needed again, the user can easily install the charging column 24 on the base plate 22.

[0041] The charging column 24 includes an inner cavity, and the docking station control assembly is accommodated in the inner cavity. Preferably, the docking station control assembly is enclosed in the inner cavity, and the "enclosed in the inner cavity" means that the docking station control assembly can be taken out of the inner cavity only after the structure enclosing the inner cavity is destroyed or non-destructively disassembled. Further preferably, the "enclosed in the inner cavity" means that the docking station control assembly can be touched by hand only after the structure enclosing the inner cavity is destroyed or non-destructively disassembled. With the above structure, when the user removes the charging column 24 from the base plate 22, the docking station control assembly is still enclosed in the inner cavity, preventing the docking station control assembly from being damaged by accidental touching.

[0042] In this embodiment, reference Figure 5The charging column 24 includes a first shell 242 and a second shell 244, which are detachably connected. In this embodiment, the first shell 242 and the second shell 244 are connected by a hook and slot. In other embodiments, the first shell 242 and the second shell 244 can also be connected by screws.

[0043] In this embodiment, the third connection portion is entirely constructed on the second housing 244. This allows the docking station control assembly to be repaired or replaced by simply removing the first housing 242 from the second housing 244. In other embodiments, the third connection portion may be entirely constructed on the first housing 242, or partially constructed on the first housing 242 and partially on the second housing 244. In this embodiment, the docking station control assembly is configured to connect to the second housing 244. In other embodiments, the docking station control assembly may also connect to the first housing 242.

[0044] In this embodiment, the docking station control assembly is configured as a control board 26. The control board 26 includes a charging circuit for controlling the charging of the smart lawn mower, illustratively including detecting whether the smart lawn mower is in a rechargeable position, controlling the charging current, controlling the charging voltage, and controlling the charging time. The charging post 24 also includes a mounting base 280, to which the control board 26 is fixed. The mounting base 280 is at least partially housed within the interior of the charging post 24 and connected to the charging post 24. In this embodiment, the docking station 20 also includes charging terminals 282, which are configured as metal contacts. One end of the charging terminal 282 is electrically connected to the charging circuit, and the other end extends outside the interior of the charging post 24 to mate with the charging terminal of the smart lawn mower to charge the smart lawn mower's battery. In other embodiments, the docking station 20 includes a wireless charging transmitter module, which is housed within the interior of the charging post 24 and electrically connected to the control board 26.

[0045] In this embodiment, the mounting base 280 also includes a boundary line interface 284, and the control board 26 also includes a signal generating circuit. The boundary of the autonomous operation system is formed by a wire forming a closed loop. The boundary line interface 284 is electrically connected to the signal generating circuit. The ends of the wire are detachably connected to the boundary line interface 284. With this structure, when the charging column 24 needs to be retracted, the ends of the wire can be removed from the boundary line interface 284, and then the charging column 24 can be removed from the base plate 22.

[0046] The docking station 20, employing the above-described structure, can selectively assume three states. In the first state, the base plate 22 is fixed to the lawn, the charging post 24 is connected to the base plate 22, and the wire is connected to the boundary line interface 284. The smart lawn mower can now move and mow within the working area enclosed by the wire. When the smart lawn mower meets a preset condition, such as when the battery pack is low on power, it can return to the docking station 20 for charging. Specifically, the smart lawn mower's movement mechanism is supported by the base plate 22, and the charging terminal of the smart lawn mower is connected to the charging terminal of the docking station 20. In the second state, the base plate 22 is fixed to the lawn, the charging post 24 is separated from the base plate 22, and the user can retract the charging post 24 into the indoor storage. In the third state, the base plate 22 is fixed to the lawn, the second housing 244 is connected to the base plate 22, and the first housing 242 is separated from the second housing 244 and / or the base plate 22. In this state, the control panel 26 is exposed, facilitating maintenance or replacement.

[0047] This embodiment also provides a method for using the autonomous operating system 100, which includes a use mode and a storage mode. Typically, during seasons when the temperature and humidity are suitable for rapid lawn growth, such as spring and summer, the autonomous operating system 100 is in the use mode. At this time, the docking station 20 is fixed to the work area and is in the first state, connected to the power supply and boundary wires. The lawn mower robot operates within the area defined by the energized boundary wires, or docks and / or charges at the docking station 20. During seasons when the temperature and humidity are not suitable for lawn growth, such as autumn and winter, the autonomous operating system 100 is in the storage mode. At this time, the docking station 20 is in the second state, and neither the docking station 20 nor the lawn mower robot is typically powered. A storage area is typically present, exemplarily configured to provide a relatively stable environment to avoid adverse environmental influences such as rain and snow. A typical storage area is indoors, such as a fully or semi-enclosed warehouse, basement, living room, etc.

[0048] When the autonomous operating system 100 needs to be converted from its use configuration to a storage configuration, the robotic lawn mower is moved to a storage area, and the second structural component is removed from the first structural component and then transferred to the storage area. The transfer of the robotic lawn mower and the removal of the second structural component can be performed sequentially, in any order; the transfer of the robotic lawn mower and the second structural component can be performed sequentially, in any order, or simultaneously. Specifically, the robotic lawn mower can be transferred first, followed by the removal of the second structural component, and then the transfer of the second structural component; the second structural component can also be removed first, followed by the transfer of the second structural component, and then the transfer of the robotic lawn mower; or the second structural component can be removed first, followed by the transfer of the second structural component and then the transfer of the robotic lawn mower simultaneously. This method ensures that the electronic equipment of the autonomous operating system 100 is transferred to a relatively stable environment when in storage, fully guaranteeing the stability and service life of the product. When the autonomous operating system 100 needs to be converted from its storage configuration to its use configuration, the robotic lawn mower is transferred to the work area, and the second structural component is transferred to the work area and installed on the first structural component. The transfer of the mowing robot and the second structural component can be performed sequentially or simultaneously, regardless of the order. The transfer of the mowing robot and the installation of the second structural component can also be performed sequentially, regardless of the order. Specifically, the mowing robot can be transferred first, followed by the transfer of the second structural component, and then the installation of the second structural component. Alternatively, the second structural component can be transferred first, then the installation of the second structural component, and then the mowing robot. Alternatively, the second structural component and the mowing robot can be transferred simultaneously, followed by the removal of the second structural component.

[0049] It should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each implementation method can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0050] The series of detailed descriptions listed above are only specific descriptions of feasible implementation methods of the present invention. They are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any equivalent implementation methods or changes that do not deviate from the technical spirit of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A docking station, comprising a first structural member, a second structural member and a docking station control assembly, wherein the first structural member can be fixed on a work surface, and wherein: The first structural member and the second structural member are detachably connected, the second structural member includes an inner cavity, and the docking station control assembly is accommodated in the inner cavity; the inner cavity is configured so that the docking station control assembly can only be removed from the inner cavity after the structure enclosing the inner cavity is destroyed or non-destructively disassembled; The stop also includes a first state and a second state, wherein: In a first state, the first structural member is fixable on a work surface, and the second structural member is connected to the first structural member; In the second state, the first structural member may be fixed on the work surface, and the second structural member is separated from the first structural member.

2. The stop according to claim 1, wherein: The first structural member includes a first connecting portion configured to fix the first structural member on the work surface.

3. The stop according to claim 1, wherein: The first structural member includes a second connecting portion, and the second structural member includes a third connecting portion. The second connecting portion and the third connecting portion are configured to cooperate with each other to detachably connect the first structural member and the second structural member together.

4. The stop according to claim 3, wherein: The second structural member includes a first shell and a second shell, and the first shell and the second shell are detachably connected; at least a portion of the first shell cooperates with at least a portion of the second shell to form the inner cavity.

5. The stop according to claim 4, wherein: The third connecting portion is constructed on the second shell; and the docking station control assembly is connected to the second shell.

6. The stop according to claim 1, wherein: The docking station control component includes a charging circuit, and the second structural member also includes a charging terminal, which is at least partially accommodated in the inner cavity, one end of the charging terminal is electrically connected to the charging circuit, and the other end of the charging terminal extends out of the inner cavity; or, the docking station control component includes a charging circuit, and the docking station also includes a wireless charging transmitter module, which is accommodated in the inner cavity and is typically connected to the charging circuit.

7. The stop according to claim 1, wherein: The second structural member further includes a boundary line interface, and the docking station control component further includes a signal generating circuit, and the boundary line interface is electrically connected to the signal generating circuit.

8. A docking station, comprising a first structural member, a second structural member and a docking station control assembly, characterized in that: The second structural member includes a first shell and a second shell, at least a portion of the first shell and at least a portion of the second shell cooperate to form an inner cavity of the second structural member, and the docking station control assembly is accommodated in the inner cavity; the inner cavity is configured so that the docking station control assembly can only be removed from the inner cavity after the structure enclosing the inner cavity is destroyed or non-destructively disassembled; The stops include: In a first state, the first structural member can be fixed on a work surface, and the second structural member is connected to the first structural member; In a second state, the first structural member can be fixed on the work surface, and the second structural member is separated from the first structural member; In the third state, the first structural member can be fixed on the working surface, the second shell is connected to the first structural member, and the first shell is separated from the first structural member and / or the second shell.

9. The bus stop according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein: The inner cavity is constructed so that the docking station control assembly can only be accessed manually after the structure enclosing the inner cavity is destroyed or non-destructively disassembled.

10. An autonomous operation system comprising autonomous operation equipment and a docking station according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. The autonomous operation system according to claim 10, characterized in that: The autonomous operating equipment is an intelligent lawn mower.

12. The autonomous operation system according to claim 10, wherein: The autonomous operation system includes a usage form and a storage form; when the autonomous operation system is in the usage form, the autonomous operation equipment is configured to operate or dock in the working area, and the docking station is configured to be fixedly installed in the working area; when the autonomous operation system is in the storage form, the autonomous operation equipment and the second structural member are configured to be stored in the storage area.

13. A method for using the autonomous operation system according to claim 12, characterized in that: The autonomous operation system includes a use state and a storage state, and the first structural member is fixedly installed in the working area; the method includes: When the autonomous operation system is converted from the use mode to the storage mode, the autonomous operation equipment is moved to the storage area, and the second structural member is removed from the first structural member and then moved to the storage area.

14. The method of use according to claim 13, wherein: The method further includes transferring the autonomous working device to the working area and transferring the second structure to the working area and installing it on the first structure when the autonomous working system is converted from the storage form to the use form.

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