Charging device and cleaning system
By linking the movable conductive component with the triggering mechanism, the problems of manual alignment and poor model compatibility of existing charging devices are solved, achieving a simple appearance and convenient charging adaptation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2020-12-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-07
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electronic products, in particular to a charging device and a cleaning system. BACKGROUND
[0002] The charging device on the market has the functions of charging and storing accessories. The charging function is mainly realized by connecting a conductive part with a certain stroke through a charging adapter. The conductive part is connected to the charging part of the machine body through a certain surface contact method (such as insertion, lapping, and pressing). The position of the conductive part is fixed, and the charging part of the machine body needs to be aligned with the conductive part, inserted, lapped, or contacted, to realize electrical connection, so as to provide charging power for the machine body through the conductive part. SUMMARY
[0003] The embodiments of the present application provide a charging device and a cleaning system different from the existing structure, so as to realize a movable conductive assembly, which can bring many design conveniences, such as hidden design of the conductive assembly, and more simple and beautiful appearance design.
[0004] In an embodiment of the present application, a charging device is provided. The charging device comprises:
[0005] a main body for connecting a connecting frame of a device to be charged;
[0006] a trigger mechanism arranged on the main body and used for being triggered to generate a trigger action during the process that the device to be charged is connected to the connecting frame;
[0007] a power supply element;
[0008] a conductive assembly electrically connected with the power supply element and mechanically connected with the trigger mechanism in linkage;
[0009] The trigger mechanism generates the trigger action to trigger the conductive assembly to switch from a storage state to an electrical connection state. In the storage state, the conductive assembly is stored on the main body. In the electrical connection state, the conductive assembly is electrically connected with a charging end of the device to be charged.
[0010] In another embodiment of the present application, a cleaning system is provided. The cleaning system comprises:
[0011] a cleaning device host having a charging battery and a charging end, wherein the charging end is electrically connected with the charging battery;
[0012] a charging device comprising a main body, a trigger mechanism, a power supply element, and a conductive assembly;
[0013] The main body has a connecting frame for connecting the cleaning device host; the trigger mechanism is arranged on the host and is triggered to generate a trigger action during the process of connecting the cleaning device host to the connecting frame; the conductive assembly is electrically connected with the power supply element and is mechanically connected with the trigger mechanism; the trigger mechanism generates a trigger action to trigger the conductive assembly to switch from a storage state to an electrical connection state; in the storage state, the conductive assembly is stored on the main body; in the electrical connection state, the conductive assembly is electrically connected with the charging end of the cleaning device host.
[0014] In the technical scheme provided by the embodiment of the application, the trigger mechanism is arranged on the main body, and the conductive assembly is mechanically connected with the trigger mechanism. The trigger mechanism can be triggered during the process of connecting the to-be-charged device (such as the cleaning device host) to the connecting frame of the main body. The trigger action generated by the triggered trigger mechanism can drive the conductive assembly to approach the to-be-charged device (such as the cleaning device host) until the charging end is electrically connected. The charging device can automatically approach the charging end of the to-be-charged device until the charging end is electrically connected during the process of connecting the connecting frame of the main body when the to-be-charged device needs to be charged. The movable design of the conductive assembly can bring many design conveniences, such as hidden design of the conductive assembly, more simple and beautiful appearance design, and adaptation to different models of devices. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiments of the application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment or the prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the application, and those skilled in the art can also obtain other drawings according to these drawings without creative labor.
[0016] Figure 1 The appearance structure schematic diagram of the charging device provided by an embodiment of the application is shown in the figure.
[0017] Figure 2 The setting mode schematic diagram of the trigger mechanism, the power supply unit and the conductive assembly in the charging device provided by an embodiment of the application is shown in the figure.
[0018] Figure 3 The charging device shown in the figure adopts the structure. Figure 2 The state schematic diagram of the charging device shown in the figure during the insertion process of the to-be-charged device is shown in the figure.
[0019] Figure 4 The schematic diagram of the conductive assembly and the charging end of the to-be-charged device in electrical connection of the charging device shown in the figure is shown in the figure. Figure 2
[0020] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a first implementation structure of the triggering mechanism provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 5 An exploded view of the assembly of the triggering mechanism shown in the diagram;
[0022] Figure 7 for Figure 5 An exploded view of the assembly of the triggering mechanism shown from another angle;
[0023] Figure 8a for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the rotating frame in the triggering mechanism shown;
[0024] Figure 8b for Figure 5 A schematic cross-sectional view of the rotating frame in the triggering mechanism shown;
[0025] Figure 9 and Figure 10a Schematic diagrams are shown for inserting different models (sizes) of devices to be charged into the connector holder;
[0026] Figure 10b for Figure 10a A magnified view of a portion of the image;
[0027] Figure 11 and Figure 12 The diagrams show two stages of the conductive component's avoidance process when the device to be charged interferes with the conductive component.
[0028] Figure 13 A schematic diagram is shown showing the conductive component returning to its initial position after crossing the interference segment and being electrically connected to the charging terminal of the device to be charged;
[0029] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of a second implementation structure of the triggering mechanism in a charging device according to another embodiment of this application is shown;
[0030] Figure 15 The device to be charged is shown inserted with a... Figure 16 A schematic diagram of the charging process of the trigger mechanism shown.
[0031] Figure 17 A schematic diagram of a second implementation structure of the triggering mechanism is shown;
[0032] Figure 16 It shows Figure 18a The diagram shows the structure of the actuator in the triggering mechanism.
[0033] Figure 14 The device to be charged is shown inserted with a... Figure 18b A schematic diagram of the charging process of the trigger mechanism shown.
[0034] Figure 19 、 Figure 20 and Figure 21 respectively show the schematic diagram of three stages of the insertion of the device to be charged into the trigger mechanism to trigger the gradually approaching of the conductive assembly and the electrical connection with the device to be charged;
[0035] Figure 22 、 Figure 23 and Figure 24 omit the device to be charged, and respectively show the schematic diagram of three stages of the trigger mechanism being triggered to make the conductive assembly gradually extend out;
[0036] Figure 25 show the schematic diagram of the folding state of the movable frame of the charging device;
[0037] Figure 26 show the schematic diagram of the structure of the charging device with the cleaning device, the main machine and the extension rod accommodated thereon;
[0038] Figure 1 Compared with Figure 2 the accommodation position is less. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0039] In order to enable personnel in the technical field to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application.
[0040] In some structures described in the specification, claims and drawings of the present application, the "first", "second" and the like are included for distinguishing different components, units, mechanisms and the like, and do not represent the order or limit the "first" and "second" to be different types.
[0041] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor are within the scope of protection of the present application.
[0042] Figure 3 、 Figure 14 and Figure 1A schematic diagram of a charging device according to an embodiment of this application is shown. As shown, the charging device may include: a main body 4, a triggering mechanism 6, a power supply unit 7, and a conductive component 2. The main body 4 includes a connecting frame 3 for connecting a device 8 to be charged. The triggering mechanism 6 is disposed on the main body 4 and is triggered to generate a triggering action during the process of connecting the device 8 to be charged to the connecting frame 3. The conductive component 2 is electrically connected to the power supply unit 7 and mechanically linked to the triggering mechanism 6. The triggering mechanism 6 generates a triggering action, triggering the conductive component 2 to switch its position from a position where it is at a distance from the device 8 to a position where it is electrically connected to the charging terminal of the device 8. Specifically, the conductive component 2 has at least two states, such as a stored state and an electrically connected state. After being triggered by the triggering action generated by the triggering mechanism 6, the conductive component 2 can switch from the stored state to the electrically connected state. In the stored state, the conductive component 2 is stored on the main body 4. In the electrically connected state, the conductive component 2 is electrically connected to the charging terminal of the device 8. When the conductive component 2 is in a stored state, it can be either a hidden stored state or an exposed stored state.
[0043] Specifically, the position switching of the conductive component 2 can begin from a hidden position and become exposed, then gradually approach the charging terminal of the device to be charged 8 until it is electrically connected to the charging terminal, such as... Figure 1 The embodiment shown. Alternatively, in both positions where the conductive component 2 is switched, the conductive component 2 is in an exposed state, such as... Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the conductive component 2 remains exposed throughout its movement from the initial position to the position where it is electrically connected to the device to be charged. The process by which the triggering mechanism 6 drives the conductive component 2 to electrically connect with the charging terminal will be described in detail below.
[0044] like Figure 4 and Figure 3 As shown, the main body 4 is provided with a receiving groove, and the conductive component 2 is housed in the receiving groove in the storage state. Figure 21 This illustrates the situation where the conductive component 2 moves from the receiving groove to an electrical connection state that is electrically connected to the charging terminal of the device to be charged. Figure 22 The intermediate state of conductive component 2 between the containment state and the electrical connection state is shown.
[0045] Figure 21 In the example shown, when the conductive component 2 is in the retracted state, it is in the hidden retracted state. Figure 20 This illustrates the conductive component 2 switching from a concealed, stored state to an electrically connected state. Because... Figure 21The structure of the device to be charged is hidden, so that the electrically-conductive assembly 2 and the charging end of the device to be charged are not shown. In essence, the electrically-conductive assembly 2 can be combined with the device to be charged in the manner shown in Figure 1 The electrically-conductive assembly 2 is in the exposed part shown in Figure 15 The electrically-conductive assembly 2 has been electrically connected to the charging end of the device to be charged.
[0046] Further, in the process of connecting the device to be charged 8 to the connecting frame 3, the trigger mechanism 6 is triggered by the device to be charged 8 being pressed in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the main body 4. For example, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 The connecting frame 3 is a column structure protruding from the surface of the main body 4, and the axis of the column structure is perpendicular to the surface of the main body 4. In the process of connecting the device to be charged 8 to the connecting frame 3, the device to be charged 8 is pressed in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the main body 4 to trigger the trigger mechanism 6 to generate a triggering action.
[0047] It should be noted that the structure of the connecting frame, the process of connecting the device to be charged 8 to the connecting frame, and the specific structure of the trigger mechanism corresponding to different connecting frame structures will be described in detail below.
[0048] The power supply element in this embodiment can include a power connector (DC connector), one end of which can be connected to the output end of a power adapter, and the other end of which is electrically connected to the electrically-conductive assembly through a wire. The power adapter is a power converter that has been subjected to voltage transformation, rectification, and voltage stabilization, and outputs direct current, which can be understood as a low-voltage stabilized power supply under the condition of meeting the power.
[0049] As shown in Figure 4 , Figure 4 and Figure 2 The electrically-conductive assembly 2 in this embodiment can include an elastic electrically-conductive piece, as shown in Figure 2 to Figure 7 When the elastic electrically-conductive piece is electrically connected to the charging end 81, it is in a deformed state to maintain pressure contact with the charging end 81. The pressure contact between the elastic electrically-conductive piece and the charging end 81 makes the electrical connection between the electrically-conductive assembly and the charging end more reliable, and does not cause a virtual connection of the circuit.
[0050] Specifically, as shown in Figure 2 The elastic electrically-conductive piece includes two electrically-conductive terminals 21 and two electrically-conductive springs 22. The two electrically-conductive terminals 21 are respectively electrically connected to the positive and negative poles of the power supply element 7. The two electrically-conductive springs 22 are respectively connected to the two electrically-conductive terminals 21. For example, the electrically-conductive spring is sleeved on the outside of the electrically-conductive terminal, or one end of the electrically-conductive spring abuts against one end of the electrically-conductive terminal. One end of the electrically-conductive spring 22 is connected to the corresponding electrically-conductive terminal to move with the electrically-conductive terminal and to be elastically deformed.
[0051] The trigger mechanism 6 in the embodiment can be implemented in various structures. Two implementable structures are exemplified herein, which will be described in detail below.
[0052] First implementation structure of the trigger mechanism
[0053] Referring to Figure 3 As shown, the trigger mechanism 6 comprises a rotating frame. The rotating frame has a rotating shaft 61, a trigger bracket 62 rotating around the rotating shaft 61, and a follower bracket 63 rotating around the rotating shaft 61. The trigger bracket 62 is configured to be triggered by the device to be charged. The trigger bracket 62 is triggered when subjected to a force applied by the device to be charged 8, and the force is in a tangential direction of the rotating direction of the trigger bracket. As Figure 4 、 Figure 2 to 7 and Figure 5 In the embodiment shown, the device to be charged 8 is connected to the connecting frame 3 in the downward direction shown in the figure, and a downward force is applied to the trigger bracket 62, i.e. the trigger bracket 62 is triggered to rotate around the rotating shaft 61. The follower bracket 63 is provided with the conductive assembly 2, which is configured to rotate around the rotating shaft 61 when the trigger bracket 62 is triggered to rotate around the rotating shaft 61, so as to gradually approach the charging end 81 of the device to be charged 8 until the conductive assembly 2 is electrically connected to the charging end 81.
[0054] In implementation, the trigger bracket 62 and the follower bracket 63 can be integrally formed. For example, the trigger bracket and the follower bracket are both made of plastic material, and the trigger bracket and the follower bracket can be prepared by one-time plastic forming process.
[0055] In the prior art, the charging device and the device to be charged have a one-to-one relationship, and the interchangeability with the device to be charged is poor. That is, the charging device needs to be designed in matching with the device to be charged of different appearance sizes and models. At present, products are updated and replaced very quickly, and the appearance of the product may change greatly every time it is updated and replaced. The position of the charging end on the body of the device to be charged cannot remain unchanged due to the limitation of the appearance, which causes the matching charging device to also need to be replaced and matched, resulting in the need for the charging device to be synchronized with the update of the product, which causes resources to be invested in the matching development of the charging device every time a new product is developed, and resources are also invested in the maintenance of the normal production of the new product charging device after mass production. In view of such problems, the charging device provided in the embodiment provides a conductive assembly 2 which has a degree of freedom in another direction in addition to the action of the trigger mechanism 6. Specifically, as Figure 6 shown, the conductive assembly 2 is slidingly connected to the follower bracket 63 to change the distance between the conductive assembly 2 and the rotating shaft 61 during the rotation of the conductive assembly 2 around the rotating shaft 61.
[0056] Specifically, referring to Figure 7 , Figure 6 and Figure 6 , the follower bracket 63 is provided with a slide rail 64 extending in a direction perpendicular to the rotation shaft 61. As Figure 6 indicated, the slide rail 64 can be a slide groove track. Of course, in addition to this slide groove track, it can also be other forms of protruding strip tracks and the like, and the present embodiment does not make specific limitations thereon. When the slide rail 64 is the slide groove track as indicated in the figure, the conductive assembly needs to be provided with a sliding block 23 (as Figure 7 indicated) that is adapted to the slide groove track. The sliding block 23 can be embedded in the slide groove track and slide in the slide groove track. The conductive assembly 2 is connected with the follower bracket 63 through the slide rail 64, and between the conductive assembly 2 and the follower bracket 63 in the extension direction of the slide rail 64, a supporting spring 9 is arranged. Among them, the supporting spring 9 can be one or more, and the present embodiment does not make specific limitations thereon.
[0057] Further, as Figure 6 and Figure 6 indicated, the follower bracket 63 has two mounting cavities; one of which, a first mounting cavity 631 close to the rotation shaft 61, is used to mount the power supply element 7, and the other, a second mounting cavity 632 away from the rotation shaft 61, is used to mount the conductive assembly 2, and the cavity wall of the second mounting cavity 632 is provided with the slide rail 64. As Figure 7 indicated, in addition to the slide rail 64, the follower bracket 63 can also be provided with a limiting rib 65. The limiting rib 65 limits the conductive assembly 2 in the space defined thereby, so as to limit the freedom of the conductive assembly 2 in other directions in addition to the direction along the slide rail 64.
[0058] The opening directions of the two mounting cavities 631 and 632 can be opposite. As Figure 6 and Figure 6 indicated, the first mounting cavity 631 has two directions of opening. The second mounting cavity 632 also has two directions of opening. More specifically, the first mounting cavity 631 has an opening in the direction of a in Figure 6 , and an opening in the direction of b in Figure 7 . The second mounting cavity 632 has an opening in the direction of a' in Figure 6 and Figure 7 , and an opening in the direction of b' as indicated in Figure 8a and Figure 8b . Among them, the direction of a is opposite to the direction of a', and the direction of b is opposite to the direction of b'.
[0059] A specific implementation structure, as Figure 8b and 8bAs shown, the follower bracket 63 includes a first sidewall 633, a second sidewall 634, and a bent arm 635. The first sidewall 633 and the second sidewall 634 are disposed opposite each other. The bent arm 635 is disposed between the first sidewall 633 and the second sidewall 634. The bent arm 635 has a partition wall 6351, a first bottom wall 6352, and a second bottom wall 6353; the first bottom wall 6352 and the second bottom wall 6353 are located at opposite ends of the partition wall 6351 and extend in opposite directions. The first sidewall 633, the second sidewall 634, the partition wall 634, and the first bottom wall 6352 constitute the first mounting cavity 631; the first sidewall 633, the second sidewall 634, the partition wall 634, and the second bottom wall 6353 constitute the second mounting cavity 632. In specific implementations, the first sidewall 633, the second sidewall 634, and the bent arm 635 can be an integrally formed structure. Since a power supply unit 7 is installed in the first mounting cavity 631 and a conductive component 2 is installed in the second mounting cavity 632, the power supply unit 7 and the conductive component 2 are connected by wires. Correspondingly, a wire hole can be provided on the partition wall 6351, and the wire can be connected to the power supply unit 7 and the conductive component 2 through the wire hole.
[0060] The slide rail 64 mentioned above can be disposed on the first side wall 633, or the second side wall 634, or both the first side wall 633 and the second side wall 634. At least one of the first side wall 633, the second side wall 634, and the second bottom wall 6353 is provided with the limiting rib 65 mentioned above. The partition wall 6351 located on the wall surface of the second mounting cavity 632 may be provided with a spring seat 91 for mounting the support spring 9. The trigger bracket 62 may be disposed on the wall surface of the first bottom wall 6352 facing away from the first mounting cavity 631.
[0061] To prevent impurities from entering the first mounting cavity 631 and affecting the electrical connection, such as... Figure 6 As shown, a first cover plate 67 is provided at the opening of the first mounting cavity 631 to seal the first mounting cavity 631, making it a closed cavity. Figure 7 As shown, the outer wall of the first cover plate 67 is flush with the second bottom wall 6353 of the second mounting cavity 632. In a specific implementation, the first cover plate 67 can be connected to the follower bracket 63 by a snap-fit structure or screws.
[0062] See also Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the conductive component provided in this embodiment can be implemented using the following structure. Specifically, the conductive component 2 may include: a component housing 10 and an elastic conductive element. The elastic conductive element includes two conductive terminals 21 and two conductive springs 22. Combined with... Figure 6 , 6As shown in Figure 7, the two conductive springs 22 are respectively connected to the two conductive terminals 21. Specifically, one end of the conductive spring 22 and one end of the conductive terminal 21 are assembled together through an assembly process. The component housing 10 is disposed within the second mounting cavity 632 via the slide rail 64. The component housing 10 has a receiving cavity and a through hole 103. The elastic conductive element is at least partially housed within the receiving cavity and can extend out of the component housing 10 through the through hole 103 for electrical connection with the charging terminal. In the direction of the slide rail extension, the support spring 9 is provided between the component housing 10 and the cavity partition (i.e., the partition wall 6351 mentioned above) between the cavity partition (i.e., the partition wall 6351 mentioned above).
[0063] Furthermore, the component housing 10 includes a first housing 101 and a second housing 102. The first housing 101 and the second housing 102 can be connected using various methods, such as a snap-fit structure or a structure connected by connectors (e.g., a threaded hole and screw structure). The first housing 101 is provided with the through hole 103; the second housing 102 is provided with a structure for stabilizing the conductive spring 22, such as... Figure 6 The cross-shaped protrusion shown serves as a spring base for stabilizing the conductive spring 22. In addition, the second housing 102 may also have a positioning hole 103, and the first housing 101 may have a positioning post 104 that mates with the positioning hole 103. When assembling the first housing 101 and the second housing 102, positioning can be achieved first using the positioning post 104 and the positioning hole 103, followed by assembly and connection (e.g., snap-fit). After the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 are connected, one end of the conductive spring 22 abuts against the inner wall of the first housing 101, and the other end abuts against the conductive terminal 21.
[0064] Additionally, while the limiting rib 65 was mentioned above, its function was not explained. Here, the function of the limiting rib 65 will be explained in conjunction with the component housing 10. The limiting rib 65 extends along the length of the slide rail 64. It adopts... Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, the distance between the two limiting ribs 65 provided on the second bottom wall of the second mounting cavity 632 is equal to the width of the second housing 102, thereby restricting the degree of freedom of the second housing 102 of the component housing 10 in the width direction. Two limiting ribs 65 extending along the length direction of the slide rail 64 are provided on the wall surfaces of the first sidewall 633 and the second sidewall 634 located within the second mounting cavity 632. The distance between these two limiting ribs 65 is equal to the thickness of the first housing 101, thereby restricting the degree of freedom of the first housing 101 of the component housing 10 in its own thickness direction. See also... Figure 7As shown, the width of the second housing 102, i.e. the size of the second housing 102 in the cc' direction. Wherein the cc' direction is perpendicular to the bb' direction, and perpendicular to the aa' direction. The thickness of the first housing 101, i.e. the size of the first housing 101 in the bb' direction.
[0065] Further, as Figure 5 and Figure 8b shown, the assembly shell is further provided with an extension plate 1011 extending to the first mounting cavity; in the vertical direction of the extension direction of the slide rail 64, as Figure 6 shown, the extension plate 1011 covers the upper part of the support spring 9 and can be above the first bottom wall 6352 of the first mounting cavity 631 when the assembly shell 10 slides along the slide rail 64. The extension plate 1011 can avoid the exposure of the support spring 9, and can also avoid the entry of large impurities into the space where the support spring 9 is located, thereby affecting the work of the support spring 9.
[0066] Referring to Figure 6 shown, in the vertical direction of the extension direction of the slide rail (i.e. the aa' direction shown in Figure 8b ), the rotation shaft 61 is above the first mounting cavity 631. The trigger bracket 62 and the follow-up bracket 63 (more specifically, the second bottom wall 6353 in Figure 8b ) form an obtuse angle. As Figure 5 to Figure 8b shown, the obtuse angle θ between the trigger bracket 62 and the follow-up bracket 63 can be 100-150 degrees. In actual implementation, the structure parameters of the connecting frame on the main body 4 and the like need to be determined. Figure 2
[0067] The charging device provided by the embodiment can gradually approach the charging end of the device to be charged until electrically connected with the charging end during the connection of the device to be charged with the connecting frame. The working process of the charging device with the trigger mechanism will be described below in combination with specific drawings. Figure 1
[0068] For example, the connecting frame 3 in the embodiment includes an insertion slot as shown. Referring to Figure 2 shown, in the non-working state (i.e. without the insertion of the device to be charged), the conductive assembly 2 is located in a recessed groove of the main body 4. When the device to be charged is inserted into the insertion slot, referring to Figure 3 Figure 4 As shown, after the device 8 to be charged is inserted into the insertion slot, it first contacts the trigger bracket 62 of the trigger mechanism 6. As the device 8 continues to be inserted downwards, it continuously presses down on the trigger bracket 62, causing the trigger bracket 62 to rotate clockwise relative to the rotation axis 61. The follower bracket 63 then rotates clockwise around the rotation axis 61, thereby driving the conductive component 2 mounted on the follower bracket 63 to rotate clockwise. This results in the conductive component 2 automatically popping out of the recessed slot and gradually approaching the device 8 to be charged. Figure 2 to Figure 4 This diagram shows the state of the conductive component 2 when it approaches a certain position during the process. Figure 9 The diagram illustrates the electrical connection between the conductive component 2 and the charging terminal of the device 8 to be charged. At this point, the device 8 is inserted deep into the insertion slot of the connecting frame 3, establishing a stable connection. The trigger bracket 62 of the trigger mechanism 6 is also pressed down to its lowest position. With a stable connection between the device 8 and the connecting frame 3, the electrical connection between the conductive component 2 and the charging terminal of the device 8 is also stable. It is important to note that after the device 8 is inserted deep into the insertion slot of the connecting frame 3 and a stable connection is established, the elastic conductive element of the conductive component 2 must be kept in a deformable state to maintain pressurized electrical contact with the charging terminal.
[0069] from Figure 10a As shown in the process, it can be seen that after the device to be charged 8 is inserted directly into the deep part of the insertion slot from the opening of the insertion slot and completes a stable connection with the connecting bracket 3, the conductive component 2 (i.e., the follower bracket 63) rotates 90 degrees or approximately 90 degrees.
[0070] The charging device provided in this embodiment can automatically eject the conductive component 2, and the conductive component 2 can gradually move closer to the charging end of the device to be charged as the device 8 is inserted into the insertion slot. In addition, the charging device provided in this embodiment can also be used for the charging needs of at least two models of devices (provided that there are differences in size and / or structure between the different models). See also Figure 9 As shown, the device to be charged 8 will not interfere with the rotating conductive component 2 during the downward insertion process. See also Figure 10a The charging device 8 shown has an insertion part 82 with a charging end. Figure 10a The charging device has a larger internal component. This makes... Figure 11 Interference may occur at point 83 in the central circle area with the conductive component. However, in the charging device provided in this embodiment, the conductive component 2 can slide relative to the follower bracket, thus solving the interference problem. The following section combines... Figure 10b , 11 Sections 12 and 13 describe the operation of the conductive components. Among them, Figure 10a , 12And 13 in order to make the conductive assembly display more clearly, the device to be charged 8 is omitted, only a part of the device to be charged 8 is displayed.
[0071] Here, the structure of the assembly shell 10 in the conductive assembly 2 of the charging device provided by the above embodiment needs to be further limited. The corner of the assembly shell 10 away from the follower bracket 63 has a chamfer surface 24. In other words, the corner of the assembly shell 10 away from the follower bracket 63 is provided with an inclined surface (i.e. Figure 13 at label 24). The chamfer surface 24 or the inclined surface plays a guiding role when the conductive assembly 2 interferes with the external structure, avoiding damage caused by sharp corner collision. More specifically, the chamfer surface 24 or the inclined surface is provided on the first shell body 101 of the assembly shell 10.
[0072] Referring to Figure 10a , 11 , 12 and Figure 11 , the process of inserting the device to be charged 8 into the insertion slot of the connecting frame 3 triggers the trigger bracket 62 to be pressed and rotated clockwise around the rotation shaft, and the follower bracket 63 rotates clockwise with the trigger bracket 62, driving the conductive assembly 2 to rotate from the state shown in Figure 11 to the state shown in Figure 12 . At this time, due to the structural problem of the device to be charged, interference occurs between the device to be charged and the conductive assembly 2. The interference part of the device to be charged 8 will apply an external force to the conductive assembly 2 due to the existence of the pressing force, causing the conductive assembly 2 to move relative to the follower bracket 63 in the direction of the arrow in Figure 13 . Specifically, the conductive assembly 2 moves along the slide rail on the follower bracket 63 to avoid hard collision with the device to be charged 8. The support spring 9 between the conductive assembly 2 and the follower bracket 63 will be compressed. The device to be charged 8 continues to move downward, as shown in Figure 12 , the conductive assembly 2 continues to move relative to the follower bracket 63 under force, and the support spring 9 continues to be compressed. Referring to Figure 13 , after the device to be charged 8 continues to move downward to complete stable connection with the connecting frame 3, the trigger bracket 62 is pressed to the lowest position, and the conductive assembly 2 moves from the position shown in Figure 13 to the position shown in Figure 14 . If there is space (as shown in Figure 14 ), the conductive assembly 2 can return to the initial position under the elastic restoring force of the support spring 9. As shown in Figure 15As shown, the state of the conductive assembly 2 at this time is that the conductive terminal of the conductive assembly 2 is in contact with the charging end of the device to be charged 8, the conductive terminal receives the reaction force of the charging end, pushes the conductive terminal to move into the assembly shell, and the conductive terminal maintains a certain pressure with the charging end under the action of the reaction force of the conductive spring, so as to realize the pressure electric connection (or called abutting electric contact) of the conductive terminal and the charging end. When the power supply element (such as a power adapter) in the second mounting cavity of the follow-up support 63 is powered on, the power adapter charges the device to be charged through the wires, the conductive spring and the conductive terminal.
[0073] Second implementation structure of the trigger mechanism
[0074] Referring to Figure 16 and Figure 16 As shown, the trigger mechanism includes an elastic component 11, an action component 12 and a pushing component 13. The elastic component 11 is used to deform after being triggered by the device to be charged 8. The action component 12 is connected with the elastic component 11 and generates corresponding action with the deformation of the elastic component 11. The pushing component 13 is connected with the action component 12 and the conductive assembly 2, and is used to generate pushing force when the action component 12 acts, so as to gradually push the conductive assembly 2 to approach the charging end of the device to be charged 8 until the electric connection with the charging end.
[0075] In specific implementation, the action of the action component 12 generated with the deformation of the elastic component 11 can be linear motion in the deformation direction of the elastic component 11. The linkage of the pushing component 13 and the action component 12 can be understood as that when the action component 12 acts, the pushing component 13 will make corresponding action. The action can include action mode (such as linear motion, rotary action, etc.) and action direction, etc. The action of the action component 12 and the action mode and action direction of the pushing component 13 can be the same (the action mode and the action direction are the same), or the action of the action component 12 and the action mode of the pushing component 13 are the same but the action directions are different, or the action of the action component 12 and the action mode and action direction of the pushing component 13 are all different. The linkage scheme of the action component 12 and the pushing component 13 exemplified above needs to be determined in combination with the structures of the conductive assembly 2, the connecting frame and the device to be charged 8.
[0076] Referring to Figure 16In the example shown, the elastic component 11 includes: a pressure plate 111, a pressure plate spring 112, a base plate spring 113, and a base plate 114. It should be noted that the elastic component 11 in this embodiment may not include the base plate 114; the base plate 114 can be the base plate of the main body. The pressure plate 111 is used to contact the device to be charged and receive the pressure applied by the device. One end of the pressure plate spring 112 is connected to the pressure plate 111, and the other end is connected to the actuating member 12. One end of the base plate spring 113 is connected to the actuating member 12, and the other end is connected to the base plate 114.
[0077] The action element 12 can be adopted Figure 17 The structure shown is implemented such that, specifically, the actuating element 12 includes a spring seat 121 and a sliding rod 122. The spring seat 121 connects the pressure plate spring 112 and the base plate spring 113. The sliding rod 122 is connected to the spring seat 121. The sliding rod 122 and the pushing element 13 are connected via an inclined surface, which converts the movement of the sliding rod 122 along a first direction into the movement of the pushing element 13 along a second direction. Specifically, as shown... Figure 17 As shown, the first direction y is parallel to the deformation direction of the pressure plate spring 112 and the bottom plate spring 113; the second direction y is perpendicular to the first direction x.
[0078] Optionally, the structure of the spring seat 121 is as follows: Figure 16 As shown, the spring seat 121 has two end faces. The first end face is provided with a spring spindle 1211 that extends into the pressure plate spring 112, and the second end face is provided with a spring seat groove 1212 that is adapted to the bottom plate spring 113. The bottom plate spring 113 can be stably located in the spring seat groove 1212. The spring seat 121 and the sliding rod 122 can be an integral structure.
[0079] like Figure 14 to 16 As shown, the actuating member 12 is roughly Z-shaped, with one end contacting the pressure plate spring 112 and the base plate spring 113, and the other end abutting against the pushing member 13. Figure 18a As shown, the pusher 13 has a slanted arm 131, which abuts against the sliding rod 122 of the actuator 12, and the pusher 13 is limited in the vertical direction with no room for movement. When the actuator 12 moves up and down, it applies a separation in the second direction y to the slanted arm 131, causing the pusher 13 to translate left and right, thereby driving the conductive component 2 to extend and connect electrically with the charging terminal of the device to be charged.
[0080] use Figure 18b The charging device of the trigger mechanism shown can hide the conductive component 2 when not in use, and automatically extend to electrically connect with the charging terminal of the external device when needed to charge it. See also Figure 18a, 18b As shown in 19 and 20, among which, Figure 19 , 19 And 20, to clearly show the structure of the charging device, the display of the device to be charged 8 is omitted. For example... Figure 14~20 and 18b The image shows the initial insertion state of the device 8 into the insertion slot of the connector 3. The pressure plate in the trigger mechanism 6 has not yet been pressed, and the conductive component 2 is still hidden. Figure 20 As shown, the device 8 to be charged continues to be inserted into the insertion slot of the connecting frame 3, applying pressure to the pressure plate in the trigger mechanism 6. At this time, the pressure plate spring is deformed by the pressure, causing the actuating member to move downward. The downward movement of the actuating member drives the pushing member to push the conductive component 2 to the right, so that the conductive component 2 moves to the right and extends. The device 8 to be charged continues to be inserted into the insertion slot of the connecting frame 3, and the pressure plate of the trigger mechanism 6 continues to be pressed, so that the actuating member continues to drive the pushing member to push the conductive component 2 to the right. The conductive component 2 is pushed out and electrically connected to the charging terminal of the device 8 to be charged.
[0081] The above process describes how the conductive component 2 in the charging device automatically extends and electrically connects to the charging terminal of the device 8 to be charged. In addition, Figure 16 The charging device embodiment shown can also be interchangeably matched with different devices to be charged. Assuming... Figure 20 The device 8 shown is a first-type device. Assume there is a second-type device to be charged, whose charging terminal is located at... Figure 20 height ratio in the y-direction Figure 21 to Figure 23 The charging end of the first-model device 8 shown is positioned high. That is, in... Figure 21 to 23 Based on the above, the second type of device to be charged needs to be inserted further downward into the connecting bracket 3, the pressure plate needs to continue to be stressed, and the pressure plate spring needs to continue to be compressed. In this stage, the downward displacement of the charging end of the second type of device to be charged is compensated by the compression of the pressure plate spring and the bottom plate spring until the conductive component 2 is electrically connected to the charging end of the second type of device to be charged.
[0082] Figure 16 The device to be charged 8 is removed, demonstrating the pressure of the pressure plate 111 of the trigger mechanism 6, and the operational relationship of the pressure plate spring 112, the base plate spring 113, the actuating component 12, the pushing component 13, and the conductive component 2.
[0083] See also Figure 21The charging device in this embodiment also includes a frame 14. The frame 14 is located on one side of the elastic member 11 and the actuating member 12. The pushing member 13 and the conductive component 2 are disposed within the frame 14. One end of the sliding rod 122 extends into the frame 14 and is connected to the pushing member 13. The frame 14 has a through hole at the position corresponding to the conductive component 5, and the conductive component 2 extends out of the through hole under the push of the pushing member 13 to be electrically connected to the charging terminal of the device to be charged.
[0084] Specifically, the frame 14 may include a middle frame 141 and a middle frame cover plate 142. The middle frame 141 and the middle frame cover plate 142 may be connected by fastening, screws or other means to form a frame 14 with a hollow inner cavity.
[0085] like Figure 21 As shown, in the first direction y (i.e., the deformation direction of the pressure plate spring and the bottom plate spring), the frame 14 has an upper part, a middle part, and a lower part. The conductive component 2 is located in the upper part; the power supply element 7 is disposed within the frame 14 and located in the lower part; the pusher 13 is located within the frame, and one end of the pusher is connected to the actuating element (more specifically, one end of the pusher 13 is connected to the sliding rod 122 in the middle of the frame 14) in the middle of the frame 14, and the other end of the pusher 13 is connected to the conductive component 2 in the upper part of the frame 14 to provide thrust to the conductive component 2. More specifically, the middle part of the frame 14 has a guide post 143, the axis of which is parallel to... Figure 6 The x-direction is parallel to the x-direction, which guides the pusher 13 to move in a direction parallel to the x-direction. Figure 21 The pusher 13 is provided with a through hole that mates with the guide post 143. In an embodiment where the frame 14 includes a middle frame 141 and a middle frame cover plate 142, the guide post 143 may be disposed on the middle frame cover plate 142. In addition to limiting the linear movement of the pusher 13 by using a guide post as described above, it can also be limited by a rib (similar to...). Figure 21 The linear movement of the pusher 13 can be limited by various means such as limiting ribs 65, sliding grooves, or sliding rails provided on the follower bracket 63. This embodiment does not make specific limitations on this.
[0086] In a specific implementation, the upper part of the frame 14 is provided with a semi-enclosed structure 144 that is adapted to the outer contour of the device to be charged. For example, if the outer contour of the device to be charged is a cylindrical contour, then the semi-enclosed structure 144 of the frame 14 can be a semi-circular enclosed structure adapted to the cylindrical contour.
[0087] The middle frame 141 of the frame 14 and the connecting frame 3 can be an integral structure. This integral structure of the middle frame and the connecting frame can be connected to the main body 4 through a snap-fit structure or screw holes. Similarly, the middle frame cover plate 142 can also be fixedly connected to the middle frame 141 through a snap-fit structure or screw holes. The conductive component 2 contacts the local features of the middle frame 142 through rib limiting or other limiting features, so that the conductive component 2 is parallel to the limiting direction (i.e., parallel to the limiting direction). Figure 14 to Figure 23 The conductive component 2 moves in the x-direction, and the conductive spring is under pressure. Under the action of the conductive spring, the conductive terminal in the conductive component 2 is always in pressurized contact with the charging terminal when it makes electrical contact with the charging terminal of the device to be charged.
[0088] Furthermore, the base plate 114 of the elastic component 11 of the triggering mechanism 6 mentioned above can be fixed to the main body 4 by means of a snap-fit structure or screw holes. More specifically, for example... Figure 1 In the embodiment shown, the base plate 114 can be fixed in the connecting frame 3 on the main body 4.
[0089] As can be seen from the above, Figure 1 The illustrated embodiment omits the rotating trigger bracket 62 and the rotating follower bracket 63. The charging device comprises a frame 14 formed by a fixedly mounted middle frame 141 and a middle frame cover plate 142. The frame 14 internally houses a power supply unit 7 (such as a DC connector), functioning the same as in the previous embodiment. The pressure plate 111 corresponds to the trigger bracket 62 in the previous embodiment, used to contact the device to be charged and await triggering by the device. Below the pressure plate 111 is a longitudinal pressure plate spring 112, one end of which abuts against the pressure plate 111, and the other end against the actuating member 12. Below the actuating member 12 is a bottom plate spring 113, thus there is one spring above and one below the actuating member 12. The actuating member 12 is approximately Z-shaped, with one end contacting the two springs above and below, and the other end abutting against the pushing member 13. The pushing member 13 has an inclined arm that abuts against the actuating member 12, and the pushing member 13 is limited in the vertical direction with no room for movement. When the pressure plate 111 drives the actuator 12 to move up and down, it applies a horizontal component force to the inclined arm, causing the pusher 13 to move left and right, thereby driving the conductive component 2 located at one end of the pusher 13 to extend out and connect electrically with the charging end of the device to be charged.
[0090] An implementable structure, such as Figure 1 As shown, the connecting frame 3 includes an insertion slot; the device to be charged is inserted into the connecting frame 3 through the insertion slot. A portion of the trigger mechanism 6 is located inside the insertion slot, and another portion is located outside the insertion slot.
[0091] Furthermore, such as Figure 2As shown, in order to adapt to the structure of the connecting end of the device to be charged, the insertion slot can have at least two slot spaces, respectively for inserting different structures of the device to be charged. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 2 and 2 As shown, the insertion slot has two slot spaces, respectively a first slot space 31 and a second slot space 32. As shown in Figure 3 As shown, the trigger mechanism 6 of the charging device is a structure comprising a rotating trigger bracket 62 and a rotating follower bracket 63, the trigger bracket 62 can be located in the second slot space 32, and the end of the trigger bracket 62 extends into the first slot space 31. In combination with Figure 4 , Figure 14 and Figure 18b As can be seen, the trigger bracket 62 of the trigger mechanism 6 is triggered by the first structure of the device to be charged 8 inserted into the first slot space 31, that is, the first structure of the device to be charged 8 inserted into the first slot space 31 presses the end of the trigger bracket 62 downward to drive the trigger bracket 62 to rotate.
[0092] As shown in Figure 1 When the trigger mechanism 6 of the charging device is a structure comprising: a resilient component 11 (a pressing plate, a pressing plate spring, a bottom plate), a moving piece 12 and a pushing piece 13, the resilient component 11 and the moving piece can be arranged in the second slot space 32, and a part of the moving piece 12 extends out of the second slot space 32 in a direction away from the first slot space 31. In combination with Figure 1 , 19 and 20, the resilient component of the trigger mechanism 6 is triggered by the second structure of the device to be charged 8 inserted into the second slot space 32, that is, the second structure of the device to be charged 8 inserted into the second slot space 32 presses the pressing plate of the resilient component 11 downward to drive the moving piece 12 and the pushing piece to act.
[0093] Further, the charging device provided by the embodiment has a storage function in addition to the charging function. Specifically, as shown in Figure 24 The main body 4 is further provided with at least one storage site 1 for storing at least one first component detachably connected with the device to be charged. The storage site 1 can be a protruding storage plug-in column or a recessed storage slot. When the storage site 1 is a storage slot, a storage piece can be arranged at the slot opening of the storage slot, and the storage piece is movably connected to the slot opening.
[0094] Further, as shown in Figure 24 The main body 4 further comprises a movable rack 5 which is rotatably arranged on the main body 4. As shown in Figure 25 One side end surface of the movable rack 5 is provided with a storage structure 51 for storing a second component detachably connected with the device to be charged. Specifically, as shown in Figure 26As shown, the storage structure 51 is a storage slot, and the second component to be stored can be inserted from the insertion port of the storage slot.
[0095] Figure 25 and Figure 26 In the example shown, the device to be charged is a vacuum cleaner, which has multiple detachable nozzles 81 and an extension rod 82. The main body 83 of the vacuum cleaner can be inserted into the connector of the charging device, the multiple nozzles 81 can be inserted into the storage slots for storage, and the extension rod 82 can be inserted into the storage slots of the movable frame 5 for storage. Figure 1 An example with multiple storage compartments is shown. Figure 24 An example with limited storage space is shown.
[0096] The mobile stand 5 is foldable, which reduces the overall size and height of the charging device. For example... Figure 24 The image shown is a diagram of the charging device when it is deployed. Figure 1 , 25 Figures 26 and 27 show the state diagram of the charging device's movable shelf 5 in a folded state, used for storing accessories.
[0097] like Figure 24 In a specific example shown, the storage position 1 on the main body 4 is a storage slot, and a storage piece 1001 can be installed at the opening of this storage slot. When not storing, the storage piece 1001 can cover the storage slot, such as... Figure 1 As shown, when preparing to store, the storage piece 1001 can be rotated (as shown). Figure 3 to 13 Rotate the accessory 90 degrees as shown, then insert it into the storage slot for storage. Alternatively, storage clips can be installed on the storage slot to reduce extra steps for the user when storing the accessory.
[0098] like Figure 3 to 13 As shown, the connecting frame 3 on the main body 4 may have a ring-shaped support wall protruding from the main body 4, and the inside is hollow (i.e., an insertion slot), so that the main unit of the device to be charged can be vertically inserted along the support wall. Of course, the connecting frame 3 may not be a structure protruding from the main body, but rather an insertion slot hidden inside the main body 4. This embodiment does not specifically limit this.
[0099] Furthermore, to prevent the charging device from slipping on the surface it contacts (such as the ground), some soft rubber (such as EVA material) can be added to the bottom of the charging device to increase friction with the ground.
[0100] In summary, the embodiments provided in this application have the following beneficial effects:
[0101] 1. The charging device is lightweight and foldable. For example, the movable frame can rotate relative to the main body, reducing the overall volume and height of the charging device, saving space and facilitating transportation and storage.
[0102] 2. The conductive component of the charging device can automatically pop out to make electrical connection with the device being charged. The conductive component only extends in a certain way during charging, which increases safety and reduces the probability of damage to the conductive component.
[0103] 3. The charging device is interchangeable with different models and accessories for charging and storage. This reduces R&D investment during product development and the number of charging device types to be developed during production, thus reducing the types of parts required for production management.
[0104] The charging devices (also referred to as charging and storage devices) provided in the above embodiments can be devices within a product system, such as charging devices in a cleaning system. Specifically, this application also provides an embodiment of a cleaning system. This cleaning system includes: a cleaning equipment main unit and a charging device. Specifically:
[0105] The main unit of the cleaning equipment has a rechargeable battery and a charging terminal, wherein the charging terminal is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery;
[0106] The charging device includes a main body, a triggering mechanism, a power supply element, and conductive components;
[0107] The main body includes a connecting bracket for connecting the cleaning equipment host; a triggering mechanism is disposed on the host and is triggered to generate a triggering action during the process of the cleaning equipment host being connected to the connecting bracket; a conductive component is electrically connected to the power supply element and mechanically linked to the triggering mechanism; the triggering mechanism generates a triggering action, triggering the conductive component to switch from a stored state to an electrically connected state. In the stored state, the conductive component is stored on the main body; in the electrically connected state, the conductive component is electrically connected to the charging terminal of the cleaning equipment host.
[0108] It should be noted that the charging device in this embodiment can be directly implemented using the device provided in the above embodiments. That is, the structure of the charging device in this embodiment can be referred to the description above, and will not be described in detail in this embodiment.
[0109] In one feasible technical solution, see Figure 1 As shown, the triggering mechanism 6 can be implemented using the following structure. Specifically, the triggering mechanism includes a rotating frame. The rotating frame has a rotating shaft 61, a trigger bracket 62 that rotates around the rotating shaft 61, and a follower bracket 63 that rotates around the rotating shaft 61. The trigger bracket 62 is used by the cleaning equipment main unit (same as above) Figure 14 to 23The device to be charged (8) shown in the middle part of the figure is triggered. The follower bracket 63 is provided with the conductive component 2, which is used to generate rotation about the rotation axis 61 when the trigger bracket 62 is triggered to rotate, so as to drive the conductive component 2 to gradually approach the charging terminal of the cleaning device host until it is electrically connected to the charging terminal.
[0110] Furthermore, the conductive component 2 is slidably connected to the follower bracket 63 so as to change the distance between the conductive component 2 and the rotation axis 61 during the rotation of the conductive component 2 around the rotation axis 61.
[0111] like Figure 14 to 23 , 2 As shown in Figures 24, 25, and 26, the connecting frame 3 includes an insertion slot; the insertion slot has two slot spaces, respectively for inserting a first structure and a second structure of the cleaning equipment main unit 83. The first structure is used to connect to the extension rod 82; the second structure is used to be fixedly connected to the extension rod 82. The trigger bracket 62 extends from the second slot space 32 corresponding to the second structure into the first slot space 31 corresponding to the first structure, so as to be triggered by the first structure.
[0112] In another feasible solution, such as Figure 14 to 23 The structures shown include, in this case, a triggering mechanism 6 comprising: an elastic component 11, an actuating component 12, and a pushing component 13. The elastic component 11 is used to engage with the cleaning equipment main unit (same as...) Figure 1 The device 8 to be charged, as shown in the middle section of the diagram, deforms upon triggering. The actuating element 12 is connected to the elastic component 11 and deforms accordingly with the elastic component 11. The pushing element 13 is linked to the actuating element 12 and connected to the conductive component 2, and is used to generate a thrust when the actuating element 12 is activated, pushing the conductive component 2 gradually closer to the charging terminal of the cleaning device host until it is electrically connected to the charging terminal.
[0113] In the above Figure 25 Based on the triggering mechanism shown, see Figure 25 , 20 24, 25, and 26, the connecting frame 3 includes an insertion slot; the insertion slot has two slot spaces, respectively for inserting the first structure and the second structure of the cleaning equipment main unit. The first structure is used to connect the extension rod 82; the second structure is used to be fixedly connected to the extension rod 82. The elastic member 11 is disposed in the second slot space 32 corresponding to the second structure; the pushing member 13 is disposed in the first slot space 31 corresponding to the first structure, and the actuating member 12 extends from the second slot space 32 corresponding to the second structure to the first slot space 31 to connect with the pushing member 13.
[0114] Further, the cleaning system provided by the embodiment further comprises at least one cleaning device 81. As shown in Figure 25 and 26 The cleaning device comprised by the cleaning system can be a roller brush, a slit suction head, a mite suction head, etc. The cleaning device 81 is detachably connected with the cleaning device main body 83. The main body is provided with at least one receiving position 1 for receiving the at least one cleaning device 81.
[0115] Further, as shown in Figure 2 to 13 and 26 The cleaning system provided by the embodiment further comprises an extension rod 82. One end of the extension rod 82 is used for connecting the cleaning device main body 83, and the other end is used for connecting the cleaning device 81. The main body 4 further comprises a movable rack 5 which is rotatably arranged on the main body 4. The movable rack 5 is provided with a receiving structure on one side end face for receiving the extension rod 82.
[0116] The cleaning device in the embodiment can be a handheld vacuum cleaner, a handheld mop, a mop-washing integrated device, etc.
[0117] The scheme provided by the embodiment of the application will be described below in combination with specific application scenarios.
[0118] Scenario 1
[0119] A user purchases a cleaning system as shown in Figure 14 to 23 which comprises a vacuum cleaner and a charging device (which can also be referred to as a charging receiving device). The user places the charging device in a corner of the home and inserts the cleaning devices (such as a mite suction head, a slit suction head, etc.) that are not used into the receiving positions of the charging device. The main body of the vacuum cleaner can be inserted into the connecting rack on the main body of the charging device, which not only receives the main body of the vacuum cleaner but also charges the main body of the vacuum cleaner. The user can turn up the movable rack on the main body of the charging device to form a 90-degree angle with the main body, and then receive the extension rod of the vacuum cleaner in the receiving slot of the movable rack. When the user wants to use the vacuum cleaner, the user can pull out the main body of the vacuum cleaner from the connecting rack of the main body, take down the extension rod from the movable rack, and then connect the main body of the vacuum cleaner with one end of the extension rod, and the other end of the extension rod can be connected with a cleaning device (such as a floor brush, which can also be referred to as a roller brush) commonly used by the user. Then, the user can use the vacuum cleaner to clean the floor of the home.
[0120] Scenario 2
[0121] When the vacuum cleaner is used up or the power display shows low power, the user receives the vacuum cleaner on the charging device. The user can detach the main body of the vacuum cleaner and insert it into the connecting rack of the main body. As shown in As shown in the diagram, when the user inserts the vacuum cleaner main unit into the connecting bracket, the main unit presses down on the rotating bracket of the charging device, causing it to rotate. This causes the follower bracket to rotate, gradually bringing the conductive components closer to the charging terminal of the main unit until they are electrically connected. Once the main unit is inserted to the bottom of the connecting bracket, for example, when the user hears a "click," it indicates that the main unit is securely connected to the connecting bracket, and the conductive components are electrically connected to the charging terminal of the main unit.
[0122] After using a vacuum cleaner for one or two years, a user discovers a new model is available. When purchasing the new vacuum, it's noted that a separate charging device is not required. Assume the new vacuum's dimensions have changed, but the charging port's position on the main unit remains the same. After the user buys the new vacuum, as the user inserts the charging device's connector and the conductive component rotates and approaches the main unit, interference occurs between the new vacuum's casing and the conductive component. The conductive component, under pressure, moves relative to the support bracket to avoid the new vacuum's casing. After passing the interference point, the conductive component returns to its initial position under elastic restoring force and becomes electrically connected to the charging port on the new vacuum's main unit.
[0123] Scene 3
[0124] When the vacuum cleaner is finished using or the battery indicator shows low power, the user should store it in the charging dock. The user can detach the vacuum cleaner's main unit and insert it into the connecting bracket on the main body. As shown in the diagram, when the user inserts the vacuum cleaner main unit into the connecting bracket, the main unit presses down on the elastic component of the charging device. This elastic component deforms, causing the actuating component to move downwards. The actuating component and the pushing component are connected via an inclined plane. The downward movement of the actuating component is converted into a horizontal rightward movement of the pushing component by the inclined plane. The conductive component gradually extends under the push of the pushing component, approaching the vacuum cleaner main unit. Once the main unit is inserted to the bottom of the connecting bracket, for example, when the user hears a "click," it indicates that the main unit is securely connected to the connecting bracket, and the conductive component is in contact with the charging terminal of the main unit, maintaining a state of pressure.
[0125] After the user uses the vacuum cleaner for one or two years, he finds that a new model of vacuum cleaner is sold. When the user buys the new model of vacuum cleaner, he finds that the charging device which is matched with the new model of vacuum cleaner does not need to be bought. Assuming that the length of the structure for connecting with the connecting frame of the new model of vacuum cleaner is greater than that of the previous model, or the height of the charging end is higher than that of the previous model. After the user buys the new model of vacuum cleaner, when the new model of vacuum cleaner is inserted into the connecting frame of the charging device, the conductive assembly gradually approaches the main machine of the vacuum cleaner in the process of rotation, and after the new model of vacuum cleaner is inserted into the connecting frame to a certain depth, the conductive assembly has contacted the main machine of the vacuum cleaner, but has not contacted the charging end; the user needs to continue to insert downward, and the part of the continued insertion of the user is compensated by the elastic deformation of the elastic component until the main machine is inserted into the bottom of the connecting frame, for example, after the user hears a "click" sound, it indicates that the main machine is stably connected to the connecting frame, and at this time, the conductive assembly is electrically connected with the charging end of the main machine of the vacuum cleaner.
[0126] Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, and not to limit them; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that: it can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacement for part of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.
Claims
1. A charging device, characterized in that, include: The main body includes a connector for connecting the device to be charged; A triggering mechanism, disposed on the main body, is used to trigger a triggering action when the device to be charged is connected to the connecting frame. Power supply components; A conductive component is electrically connected to the power supply element and mechanically linked to the triggering mechanism. The triggering mechanism generates a triggering action to switch the conductive component from a stored state to an electrically connected state; in the stored state, the conductive component is stored on the main body; in the electrically connected state, the conductive component is electrically connected to the charging terminal of the device to be charged. The triggering mechanism includes a rotating shaft and a trigger bracket and a follower bracket that rotate around the rotating shaft; the conductive component is disposed on the follower bracket and is slidably connected to the follower bracket so as to change the distance between the conductive component and the rotating shaft during the rotation of the conductive component around the rotating shaft.
2. The charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, During the process of connecting the device to be charged to the connecting frame, the triggering mechanism is triggered by the device to be charged being pressed down in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the main body.
3. The charging device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The trigger bracket is disposed close to the connecting frame. When the device to be charged moves on the connecting frame, the trigger bracket is triggered, and the triggering direction is perpendicular to the direction of the rotation axis. The follower bracket is positioned away from the connecting bracket and is provided with the conductive component, which is used to generate a rotation around the rotating axis when the trigger bracket is triggered to rotate around the rotating axis, thereby driving the conductive component to approach and electrically connect to the device to be charged.
4. The charging device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The follower bracket is provided with a slide rail extending in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis; The conductive component is connected to the follower bracket via the slide rail, and a support spring is provided between the conductive component and the follower bracket in the extension direction of the slide rail.
5. The charging device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The follower bracket has two mounting cavities; the first mounting cavity is close to the rotating shaft and is used to mount the power supply component; the second mounting cavity is away from the rotating shaft and has the slide rail on its wall.
6. The charging device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The two mounting cavities have openings facing opposite directions.
7. The charging device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first mounting cavity is provided with a first cover plate at its opening, which is used to seal the first mounting cavity to make it a closed cavity; The outer wall of the first cover plate is flush with the outer wall of the second mounting cavity.
8. The charging device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The conductive component includes: The component housing is disposed in the second mounting cavity via the slide rail. The component housing has a receiving cavity and a through hole. An elastic conductive element is at least partially housed within the accommodating cavity and can extend out of the component housing through the through-hole; Wherein, in the direction of the slide rail extension, the support spring is provided between the cavity partition between the component housing and the two mounting cavities.
9. The charging device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The component housing is also provided with a protruding plate extending into the first mounting cavity; In the direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the slide rail, the protruding plate covers the support spring and can slide along the slide rail with the component housing to the top of the first bottom wall of the first mounting cavity.
10. The charging device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The connecting frame includes an insertion slot; the device to be charged is inserted into the connecting frame through the insertion slot. One part of the triggering mechanism is located inside the insertion slot, and the other part is located outside the insertion slot.
11. The charging device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The main body is also provided with at least one storage compartment for storing at least one first component that is detachably connected to the device to be charged.
12. The charging device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The main body also includes a movable frame, which is rotatably mounted on the main body; The movable frame has a storage structure on one end face for storing a second component that is detachably connected to the device to be charged.
13. A cleaning system, characterized in that, include: The main unit of the cleaning equipment has a rechargeable battery and a charging terminal, wherein the charging terminal is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery; as well as The charging device according to any one of claims 1 to 12.
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