Cleaning apparatus, cleaning device, and cleaning control method

Abstract

The application provides a cleaning device, a cleaning device and a cleaning control method. The cleaning device comprises a device body (110), a steam storage assembly (120) and a floor brush assembly (130), the steam storage assembly (120) comprises a box body (121) and a heating body (122), the box body (121) and the floor brush assembly (130) are both located on the device body (110), and the heating body (122) is located on the box body (121). The liquid in the box body (121) is in a superheated state, and the pressure of the box body (121) is controlled. The cleaning device provided by the application is convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of cleaning products, and in particular to a cleaning device, a cleaning apparatus and a cleaning control method. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, the demand for floor cleaning is becoming more and more widespread. Floor cleaning equipment, which can relieve manual labor, is becoming more and more widely used. Currently, various cleaning equipment has been developed on the market to meet various user needs, such as sweeping robots, mopping machines, and other intelligent products.

[0003] Existing cleaning equipment has a steam module that can generate high-temperature steam to sterilize and disinfect the floor.

[0004] However, this cleaning device is wired and inconvenient to use. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present application provides a cleaning device, a cleaning apparatus and a cleaning control method, which are easy to use.

[0006] In the first aspect, the present application provides a cleaning device, comprising: a device body, a steam storage assembly and a floor brush assembly. The steam storage assembly comprises a box body and a heating body. The box body and the floor brush assembly are both located on the device body. The heating body is located on the box body. When the liquid in the box body is in an overheated state, the box body is controlled to release pressure.

[0007] The pressure inside the box increases, raising the boiling point of the liquid and causing the liquid to be superheated. When the cleaning equipment needs to use the steam mode, the box pressure relief can be controlled to reduce the pressure inside the box. In this way, the overheated liquid in the box can boil again to generate water vapor, realizing the high-temperature steam cleaning function in a wireless state.

[0008] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning device provided in the present application has a valve on the box body. When the liquid in the box body is in an overheated state, the valve is controlled to open to relieve the pressure of the box body.

[0009] The pressure in the box is controlled by setting a valve, which is safe, reliable and easy to operate.

[0010] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning device provided in the present application further includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the valve. The controller is used to control the valve to open when the liquid in the box is in an overheated state.

[0011] In this way, the automatic control of the valve can be achieved, the automatic pressure relief of the box can be achieved, and the automation level of the cleaning equipment can be improved.

[0012] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning device provided in the present application has a holding cavity for holding liquid in the box body, a first steam outlet connected to the holding cavity is provided on the box body, the first end of the valve is connected to the holding cavity, and the second end of the valve is connected to the first steam outlet, and the valve is used to open or close the first steam outlet.

[0013] By setting a first steam outlet and using a valve to open or close the first steam outlet, water vapor can be ejected from the first steam outlet while the box is depressurized, thereby reaching the floor brush assembly for cleaning the floor.

[0014] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning device provided in the present application further includes a first pipe, the floor brush assembly is connected to the device body, the floor brush assembly has a second steam outlet, and the second steam outlet is connected to the first steam outlet through the first pipe.

[0015] In this way, the utilization rate of water vapor can be improved.

[0016] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning device provided in the present application further includes a first liquid storage tank, which is connected to the accommodating chamber.

[0017] The first liquid storage tank can supply water to the floor brush assembly to achieve wet mopping of the floor, thereby improving the floor cleaning effect. The first liquid storage tank can also transport liquid into the accommodating cavity for generating water vapor.

[0018] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning equipment provided in the present application also includes a liquid pump and a second pipeline. The liquid pump is located on the second pipeline. The box body has a first liquid outlet connected to the accommodating cavity. The first liquid storage tank has a second liquid outlet. The first liquid outlet and the second liquid outlet are connected through the second pipeline.

[0019] In this way, the relative position requirements of the box body and the first liquid storage tank are low, and there is no need to rely on gravity to achieve the flow of liquid.

[0020] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning device provided in the present application has a device body including a shell, a first liquid storage tank and a steam storage assembly located inside the shell, and the steam storage assembly located between the first liquid storage tank and the floor brush assembly.

[0021] The first liquid storage tank and the steam storage assembly are located within the housing, thereby protecting the first liquid storage tank and the steam storage assembly. The steam storage assembly is located between the first liquid storage tank and the floor brush assembly, thereby reducing the length of the first and second pipes and making the device structure more lightweight.

[0022] In a second aspect, the present application provides a cleaning device, comprising a cleaning base station and the cleaning equipment provided in the first aspect above. When the cleaning equipment is docked on the cleaning base station, the cleaning base station supplies power to a heating body of the cleaning equipment.

[0023] In this way, the cleaning base station is used to power the heating body of the cleaning equipment, and the cleaning equipment does not need to be provided with a power supply device, which can reduce the weight of the cleaning equipment and make it more convenient for users to use.

[0024] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning device provided in the present application has a connection interface on the cleaning equipment, the connection interface is electrically connected to the heating body, and the cleaning base station has a power supply interface. When the cleaning equipment is docked on the cleaning base station, the power supply interface is electrically connected to the connection interface.

[0025] In this way, when the cleaning device is docked on the cleaning base station, the cleaning base station can automatically supply power to the heating body of the cleaning device, which has a simple structure and is easy to implement.

[0026] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning device provided in the present application, the cleaning base station includes a second liquid storage tank. When the cleaning equipment is docked on the cleaning base station, the second liquid storage tank is connected to the tank body of the cleaning equipment, and the second liquid storage tank is used to supply liquid to the tank body.

[0027] In this way, there is no need to connect an external water source to supply liquid to the box, and the cleaning device is more convenient to use.

[0028] In a third aspect, the present application provides a cleaning control method, comprising:

[0029] Heating the liquid in the cleaning equipment to superheated state;

[0030] When the cleaning device is in a wireless state, the liquid in the superheated state is controlled to release pressure so that the superheated liquid can boil again and form water vapor for cleaning.

[0031] This cleaning control method enables the cleaning equipment to perform high-temperature steam disinfection on the ground in a wireless state, and is easy to operate.

[0032] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning control method provided in the present application heats the liquid in the cleaning device to a superheated state, comprising:

[0033] Obtaining electrical energy;

[0034] The heating body of the cleaning device is controlled to utilize electric energy to heat the liquid in the cleaning device to a superheated state.

[0035] In this way, the liquid in the cleaning device is heated by the energized heating body, which is safe and reliable.

[0036] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning control method provided in the present application controls the heating element of the cleaning device to utilize electrical energy to heat the liquid in the cleaning device to an overheated state, including:

[0037] Injecting liquid into the box of the cleaning equipment, controlling the heating body to heat the liquid using electrical energy to expel air from the box;

[0038] The pressure in the box is maintained, and the heating body continues to heat the liquid in the box to heat the liquid in the box to a superheated state.

[0039] This heat storage method is easy to implement and has a good heat storage effect.

[0040] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning control method provided in the present application injects liquid into the box of the cleaning device, controls the heating body to heat the liquid using electrical energy to exhaust the air in the box, and includes:

[0041] The valve on the control box is opened to connect the box with the outside world;

[0042] Inject liquid into the box;

[0043] Controlling the heating body to use electrical energy to heat the liquid in the box to boiling;

[0044] The heating body is controlled to continue heating for a preset time threshold so that the boiling liquid continues to generate water vapor, and the water vapor discharges the air in the box body through the valve.

[0045] This method can increase the pressure in the box at a faster speed, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency.

[0046] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning control method provided in the present application maintains the pressure in the box, and the heating body continues to heat the liquid in the box to heat the liquid in the box to an overheated state, including:

[0047] Control valve closure to maintain pressure in the box;

[0048] Control the heating body to continue heating the liquid in the box;

[0049] When the temperature of the liquid in the box is greater than or equal to the first temperature threshold, the heating body is controlled to stop heating, so that the liquid in the box is in an overheated state.

[0050] By setting the first temperature threshold, it is possible to determine when the liquid in the box is in an overheated state with high accuracy and consistency, which can improve the user experience.

[0051] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning control method provided in the present application, for obtaining electrical energy, includes:

[0052] Check whether the cleaning base station and the cleaning equipment are successfully coupled;

[0053] If the cleaning base station is successfully coupled with the cleaning equipment, the cleaning base station transmits power to the cleaning equipment.

[0054] In this way, only after the cleaning base station is successfully coupled with the cleaning equipment can the cleaning base station transmit electrical energy to the cleaning equipment, which can improve the overall safety and reliability of the cleaning device and increase the service life of the cleaning device.

[0055] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning control method provided in the present application further includes:

[0056] The temperature of the liquid in the box is detected, and when the temperature of the liquid in the box is less than or equal to a second temperature threshold, electric energy is obtained again.

[0057] In this way, the user can be reminded in time that the steam mode of the current cleaning device cannot be used and needs to be charged, thereby improving the user experience.

[0058] The structure of the present application and its other application objectives and beneficial effects will be more clearly understood through the description of the preferred embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0059] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, a brief introduction will be given below to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0060] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0061] Figure 2 An exploded view of a cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0062] Figure 3 An exploded view of a steam storage assembly in a cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0063] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of the first liquid storage tank in the cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0064] Figure 5 An exploded view of a steam storage assembly housing in a cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0065] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of a cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0066] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of a cleaning base station in a cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0067] Figure 8 for Figure 2 A local enlarged view of the middle A;

[0068] Figure 9 An internal structure schematic view of the cleaning base station in the cleaning device provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0069] Figure 10 A flow chart of the cleaning control method provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0070] Explanation of reference signs:

[0071] 100 - cleaning device;

[0072] 110 - device body; 111 - shell; 112 - handheld part; 120 - steam storage assembly; 121 - box body; 1211 - valve; 1212 - first steam outlet; 1213 - first liquid outlet; 1214 - support part; 122 - heating body; 130 - floor brush assembly; 131 - second steam outlet; 140 - first pipeline; 150 - first liquid storage tank; 151 - second liquid outlet; 160 - liquid pump; 170 - second pipeline; 180 - connecting interface; 190 - steam storage assembly shell; 191 - first shell; 1911 - first connecting part; 192 - second shell; 1921 - first mounting part; 1922 - second connecting part; 1923 - hanging part;

[0073] 200 - cleaning base station;

[0074] 210 - power supply interface; 220 - second liquid storage tank. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0075] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms “mounting”, “connection”, “connecting” should be understood in a broad sense, for example, can be fixed connection, can be indirect connection through an intermediate medium, can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0076] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms “upper”, “lower”, “front”, “back”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, “top”, “bottom”, “inner”, “outer” and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only used to facilitate the description of the present application and simplify the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0077] The terms "first," "second," and "third" (if any) in the specification and claims of this application and the accompanying drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a particular order or sequence. It should be understood that the terms used in this manner are interchangeable where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the application described herein can, for example, be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0078] In addition, the terms "comprises" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or service tool that includes a series of steps or elements is not necessarily limited to those steps or elements expressly listed but may include other steps or elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, product or service tool.

[0079] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0080] With the improvement of people's living standards, the demand for floor cleaning is becoming more and more widespread. Floor cleaning equipment, which can relieve manual labor, is becoming more and more widely used. Currently, various cleaning equipment has been developed on the market to meet various user needs, such as sweeping robots, mopping machines, and other intelligent products.

[0081] Most cleaning equipment on the market does not have a sterilization function. A few cleaning equipment are equipped with additional sterilization liquids such as silver ion disinfectant on the basis of existing products, but this type of cleaning equipment has the problem of residual sterilization liquid. Some cleaning equipment has a steam module that can generate high-temperature steam to sterilize and disinfect the floor. Specifically, the steam module includes a steam generator, a water tank, and a power connection line for electrically connecting to an external power source. After the water in the water tank enters the steam generator, it is heated by the steam generator to generate water vapor. However, the working power of this steam generator is greater than 800W, while the power supply power of the cleaning equipment's own battery is less than or equal to 550W, so the steam generator needs to be powered by an external power supply via a power connection line to generate water vapor. Therefore, this type of cleaning equipment is wired and less convenient to use.

[0082] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a cleaning device, a cleaning apparatus and a cleaning control method. The cleaning device is provided with a steam storage component, which includes a box body and a heating body. On the cleaning base station, the electric energy of the cleaning base station is used to power the heating body in the cleaning device, and the heating body heats the liquid in the box body to an overheated state to achieve heat storage. When the cleaning device is used wirelessly, the pressure in the box body is reduced by adjusting the pressure in the box body, thereby achieving re-boiling of the liquid in the box body and generating high-temperature steam. In this way, the wireless use of the cleaning device is achieved.

[0083] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cleaning device provided in the embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the cleaning device provided in the embodiment of the present application. Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a steam storage assembly in a cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0084] See also Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the cleaning device provided in the present application includes: an equipment body 110, a steam storage component 120 and a floor brush component 130. The steam storage component 120 includes a box body 121 and a heating body 122. The box body 121 and the floor brush assembly 130 are both located on the equipment body 110, and the heating body 122 is located on the box body 121. When the liquid in the box body 121 is in an overheated state, the box body 121 is controlled to release pressure so that the overheated liquid in the box body 121 can boil again and form water vapor for cleaning.

[0085] In the present application, the floor brush assembly 130 is used for floor cleaning. The floor brush assembly 130 can be a circular cleaning disc assembly or a crawler-type mop assembly.

[0086] Specifically, the heating element 122 may be in contact with the housing 121 or located within the housing 121 to heat the liquid within the housing. The heating element 122 may be an electric heating tube or a PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heating plate.

[0087] In a specific implementation, an exhaust structure can be provided on the housing 121 to relieve pressure from the housing 121. The exhaust structure can include an exhaust pipe, a sealing block, and a driver. The exhaust pipe is connected to the housing 121, and the sealing block is connected to the exhaust pipe to seal the exhaust hole in the exhaust pipe. The driver drives the sealing block to move relative to the exhaust pipe to open or close the exhaust hole. The exhaust structure can also be a hydraulic valve.

[0088] The following is an introduction to the steam mode of cleaning equipment.

[0089] First, the cleaning device is placed on the cleaning base station, and an electrical connection is established between the two. A certain amount of liquid is then injected into tank 121. The cleaning base station powers on heater 122 and begins heating until the liquid in tank 121 boils. The heating is then continued for a period of time until the liquid in tank 121 is superheated (i.e., the temperature in the water tank reaches a set value). Heater 122 is then de-energized, completing heat storage. This means that at this point, the pressure in tank 121 is greater than standard atmospheric pressure, and the liquid temperature is above 100°C.

[0090] Remove the cleaning equipment from the cleaning base station and use it for floor cleaning. For areas that require deep cleaning and sterilization, control the pressure relief of box 121, reduce the pressure inside box 121, and allow the overheated liquid in box 121 to boil again to generate water vapor, thereby realizing the high-temperature steam cleaning function in a wireless state.

[0091] Since the liquid in the box 121 absorbs heat by boiling, the temperature in the box 121 gradually decreases. When the liquid drops to 100°C, steam can no longer be generated. At this time, the cleaning equipment needs to be placed on the cleaning base station to complete the reheat storage.

[0092] In a specific implementation, the liquid can be clean water, or a mixture of clean water and a detergent.

[0093] The cleaning device provided in the embodiment of the present application is provided with a device body 110 and a steam storage assembly 120. The steam storage assembly 120 includes a box 121 and a heater 122. The box 121 is located on the device body 110, and the heater 122 is located inside the box 121. The heater 122 is used to heat the liquid in the box 121. The pressure in the box 121 increases, which increases the boiling point of the liquid and causes the liquid to be superheated. When the cleaning device is in the wireless state and the steam mode is used, the box 121 can be controlled to release pressure to reduce the pressure in the box 121. In this way, the overheated liquid in the box 121 can be boiled again to produce water vapor, realizing the high-temperature steam cleaning function in the wireless state.

[0094] As an optional embodiment, the box body 121 is provided with a valve 1211 . When the liquid in the box body 121 is in an overheated state, the valve 1211 is controlled to open to relieve the pressure of the box body 121 .

[0095] It should be noted that the valve 1211 is in the open state, the heating body 122 is powered on and starts heating until the liquid in the tank 12 boils. After a certain period of time, the valve 1211 is closed, and the heating body 122 continues to heat the liquid for a period of time, so that the liquid in the tank 121 is in an overheated state (that is, the temperature in the water tank is raised to the set value).

[0096] It can be understood that by setting the valve 1211 to control the pressure in the box body 121, it is safe, reliable and easy to operate.

[0097] In some embodiments, the cleaning device further includes a controller (not shown), which is electrically connected to valve 1211. The controller is configured to control valve 1211 to open when the liquid in tank 121 is overheated. In this way, automatic control of valve 1211 can be achieved, automatic pressure relief of tank 121 can be achieved, and the degree of automation of the cleaning device can be improved.

[0098] The controller can be a jog switch, and the device body 110 has a handheld portion 112, on which the controller is located. This makes it easier for users to operate.

[0099] In this embodiment, the box body 121 has a accommodating cavity for accommodating liquid, and the box body 121 has a first steam outlet 1212 connected to the accommodating cavity. The first end of the valve 1211 is connected to the accommodating cavity, and the second end of the valve 1211 is connected to the first steam outlet 1212. The valve 1211 is used to open or close the first steam outlet 1212.

[0100] During use, after the valve 1211 is opened, the pressure in the accommodating chamber of the box body 121 decreases, and the superheated liquid in the accommodating chamber boils to generate water vapor, which is ejected from the accommodating chamber through the first steam outlet 1212 .

[0101] It can be understood that by setting the first steam outlet 1212 and using the valve 1211 to open or close the first steam outlet 1212, when the box 121 is depressurized, water vapor can be ejected from the first steam outlet 1212 to reach the floor brush assembly 130 for cleaning the floor.

[0102] In a specific implementation, the cleaning device further includes a first pipe 140 , the floor brush assembly 130 is connected to the device body 110 , the floor brush assembly 130 has a second steam outlet 131 , and the second steam outlet 131 is connected to the first steam outlet 1212 through the first pipe 140 .

[0103] In areas where stains are difficult to handle or areas that require sterilization and disinfection, high-temperature steam is transported to the floor brush assembly 130 through the first pipe 140, and the high-temperature steam is sprayed onto the floor through the second steam outlet 131. Then the floor brush assembly 130 cleans the floor, thereby improving the floor cleaning effect and sterilizing the floor.

[0104] In this embodiment, the first pipe 140 is provided to transport the water vapor in the receiving chamber of the box 121 to the second steam outlet 131 on the floor brush assembly 130, thereby cleaning the floor. In this way, the utilization rate of the water vapor can be improved.

[0105] As an optional implementation, the cleaning device further comprises a first liquid storage tank 150, which is in communication with the accommodating cavity.

[0106] The first liquid storage tank 150 is used for storing liquid and can deliver liquid into the accommodating cavity. In use, before the heating body 122 is powered on to start heating, the first liquid storage tank 150 injects liquid into the accommodating cavity of the tank body 121. The first liquid storage tank 150 can supply water to the floor brush assembly 130 to realize wet mopping of the floor, thereby improving the floor cleaning effect. The first liquid storage tank 150 can also deliver liquid into the accommodating cavity for generating water vapor.

[0107] Figure 4 The first liquid storage tank in the cleaning device provided by the embodiments of the present application is shown in the structural schematic diagram. Referring to Figures 2 to 4 In the embodiments, the cleaning device further comprises a liquid pump 160 and a second pipeline 170, the liquid pump 160 is located on the second pipeline 170, the tank body 121 has a first liquid outlet 1213 in communication with the accommodating cavity, and the first liquid storage tank 150 has a second liquid outlet 151, the first liquid outlet 1213 and the second liquid outlet 151 are in communication through the second pipeline 170.

[0108] It can be understood that by setting the liquid pump 160 and the second pipeline 170, the liquid in the first liquid storage tank 150 can be injected into the accommodating cavity of the tank body 121, so that the relative position requirement of the tank body 121 and the first liquid storage tank 150 is low, and the liquid flow does not need to rely on gravity.

[0109] Referring to Figure 2 In some embodiments, the device body 110 comprises a shell 111, the first liquid storage tank 150 and the steam storage assembly 120 are located in the shell 111, and the steam storage assembly 120 is located between the first liquid storage tank 150 and the floor brush assembly 130.

[0110] It can be understood that by locating the first liquid storage tank 150 and the steam storage assembly 120 in the shell 111, the shell 111 can protect the first liquid storage tank 150 and the steam storage assembly 120 from damage due to collision. By locating the steam storage assembly 120 between the first liquid storage tank 150 and the floor brush assembly 130, the length of the first pipeline 140 and the second pipeline 170 can be reduced, and the structure of the device body 110 can be lightened.

[0111] Figure 5 The exploded view of the steam storage assembly shell in the cleaning device provided by the embodiments of the present application is shown in Figure 5As shown, in this embodiment, the cleaning device further includes a steam storage assembly housing 190, which includes a first housing 191 and a second housing 192. The first housing 191 and the second housing 192 are assembled together to form a receiving chamber, and the steam storage assembly 120 is located within the receiving chamber. In this way, the first housing 191 and the second housing 192 are arranged separately, which facilitates the installation of the steam storage assembly 120.

[0112] At least one of the first housing 191 and the second housing 192 has at least one first mounting portion 1921 detachably connected to the inner sidewall of the housing 111 , thereby facilitating installation and removal of the steam storage assembly housing 190 and the housing 111 .

[0113] One of the first shell 191 and the second shell 192 has at least two first connection parts 1911 on its outer wall, and the other has at least two second connection parts 1922 on its outer wall. The first connection parts 1911 and the second connection parts 1922 are connected in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0114] It is understood that the first housing 191 and the second housing 192 are provided separately, and the first connecting portion 1911 and the second connecting portion 1922 are provided on the outer side walls, which facilitates the installation and removal of the first housing 191 and the second housing 192. It also facilitates the installation and removal of the steam storage assembly 120 in the accommodating cavity, thereby facilitating the subsequent maintenance of the steam storage assembly 120.

[0115] In a specific implementation, the first connecting portion 1911 is a latching protrusion, and the second connecting portion 1922 is a latching groove that matches the latching protrusion. In this way, the installation reliability of the first shell 191 and the second shell 192 is high.

[0116] At least one hanging portion 1923 is formed on one of the first shell 191 and the second shell 192, and at least one supporting portion 1214 is formed on the outer wall of the box body 121 of the steam storage assembly 120. The supporting portions 1214 are hung on the hanging portion 1923 in a one-to-one correspondence. The hanging connection method is simple and efficient to install.

[0117] In some embodiments, the cleaning device further comprises a heat preservation component, which is coated on the outside of the steam storage component 120 or the outside of the steam storage component housing. The heat loss of the liquid in the box 121 of the steam storage component 120 can be reduced by providing the heat preservation component.

[0118] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cleaning device provided in the embodiment of the present application. Figure 6As shown in the figure, the embodiment of the present application also provides a cleaning device, which comprises the cleaning base station 200 and the cleaning equipment 100 provided by the above embodiment. When the cleaning equipment 100 is parked on the cleaning base station 200, the cleaning base station 200 supplies power to the heating body 122 of the cleaning equipment 100.

[0119] In the above embodiment, the structure and principle of the cleaning equipment 100 have been described in detail, and thus will not be repeated here.

[0120] It can be understood that the cleaning base station 200 is used to supply power to the heating body 122 of the cleaning equipment 100, so that the cleaning equipment 100 does not need to be provided with a power supply device, the weight of the cleaning equipment 100 can be reduced, and the user can use it more conveniently.

[0121] Figure 7 The structure diagram of the cleaning base station in the cleaning device provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure, Figure 8 The structure diagram of the cleaning base station in the cleaning device provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure, Figure 2 The enlarged view of part A in the figure.

[0122] As shown in the figure, Figure 7 And Figure 8 As an optional embodiment, the cleaning equipment 100 is provided with a connecting interface 180, the connecting interface 180 is electrically connected with the heating body 122, the cleaning base station 200 is provided with a power supply interface 210, and the power supply interface 210 is electrically connected with the connecting interface 180 when the cleaning equipment 100 is parked on the cleaning base station 200. In this way, when the cleaning equipment 100 is parked on the cleaning base station 200, the cleaning base station 200 can automatically supply power to the heating body 122 of the cleaning equipment 100, which is simple in structure and easy to implement.

[0123] Figure 9 The internal structure diagram of the cleaning base station in the cleaning device provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure. Figure 9 As shown in the figure, in the embodiment, the cleaning base station 200 comprises a second liquid storage tank 220, which is in communication with the box body 121 of the cleaning equipment 100 when the cleaning equipment 100 is parked on the cleaning base station 200, and is used to supply liquid to the box body 121.

[0124] It can be understood that the cleaning base station 200 comprises the second liquid storage tank 220, which is used to supply liquid to the box body 121, so that the external water source is not needed to supply liquid to the box body 121, and the cleaning device is more convenient to use.

[0125] In a specific implementation, the cleaning base station 200 may further include a water pump and a third pipe. The water pump is located on the third pipe. The second liquid storage tank 220 has a third liquid outlet. The cleaning base station 200 has a liquid supply port. The third liquid outlet and the liquid supply port are connected via a third pipe. The liquid supply port is used to connect to the first liquid outlet 1213 of the box body 121, thereby supplying liquid to the box body 121.

[0126] The cleaning base station 200 can also be used to clean the floor brush assembly 130 . The cleaning base station 200 includes a base having a cleaning tank thereon. The cleaning tank is used to contain liquid provided by the second liquid storage tank 220 to clean the floor brush assembly 130 .

[0127] Figure 10 This is a flow chart of the cleaning control method provided in the embodiment of the present application. Figure 10 As shown, the present application also provides a cleaning control method, comprising:

[0128] S01. Heating the liquid in the cleaning device 100 to an overheated state.

[0129] The superheated state means that the boiling point of the liquid is greater than 100°C and the temperature of the liquid is greater than 100°C.

[0130] S02. When the cleaning device 100 is in a wireless state, the liquid in the overheated state is controlled to release pressure so that the overheated liquid boils again and forms water vapor for cleaning.

[0131] After the pressure is released, the boiling point of the liquid drops to the boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure (100°C), so the superheated liquid will boil again to produce water vapor.

[0132] It can be understood that this cleaning control method can enable the cleaning device 100 to perform high-temperature steam disinfection on the ground in a wireless state, and the operation is convenient.

[0133] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning control method provided in the present application heats the liquid in the cleaning device 100 to an overheated state, including:

[0134] Obtain electrical energy.

[0135] Specifically, the cleaning device 100 obtains electrical energy from the cleaning base station 200 .

[0136] The cleaning base station 200 may include a power connection line electrically connected to an external power source so that the external power source obtains electrical energy, or the cleaning base station 200 may include a battery assembly that provides electrical energy for the cleaning device 100 .

[0137] The heating body 122 of the cleaning device 100 is controlled to utilize electrical energy to heat the liquid in the cleaning device 100 to a superheated state.

[0138] In this embodiment, the liquid in the cleaning device 100 is heated by the energized heating body 122 , which is safe and reliable.

[0139] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning control method provided in the present application controls the heating body 122 of the cleaning device 100 to use electrical energy to heat the liquid in the cleaning device 100 to an overheated state, including:

[0140] Liquid is injected into the housing 121 of the cleaning device 100, and the heating body 122 is controlled to heat the liquid using electrical energy to discharge the air in the housing 121. At this time, the pressure in the housing 121 is greater than the atmospheric pressure, and the boiling point of the liquid increases.

[0141] The pressure in the box 121 is maintained, and the heating body 122 continues to heat the liquid in the box 121 to heat the liquid in the box to a superheated state. At this time, the temperature of the liquid in the box 121 is greater than 100°C.

[0142] It is understood that by heating the liquid through the heater 122 and discharging the air in the box 121, the pressure in the box 121 can be increased, thereby raising the boiling point of the liquid in the box 121. The pressure in the box 121 is maintained, and the heater 122 continues to heat the liquid in the box 121, heating the liquid in the box to a superheated state, thereby achieving heat storage. This heat storage method is easy to implement and has a good heat storage effect.

[0143] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning control method provided in the present application injects liquid into the housing 121 of the cleaning device 100, controls the heating body 122 to heat the liquid using electrical energy to exhaust the air in the housing 121, and includes:

[0144] The valve 1211 on the control box 121 is opened to connect the box 121 with the outside world. At this time, the pressure in the box 121 is equal to the atmospheric pressure.

[0145] Liquid is injected into the box body 121 .

[0146] The heating element 122 is controlled to use electric energy to heat the liquid in the box 121 to boiling. At this time, the liquid temperature is 100°C.

[0147] The heating body 122 is controlled to continue heating for a preset time threshold so that the boiling liquid continues to generate water vapor, and the water vapor discharges the air in the box body 121 through the valve 1211. The pressure in the box body 121 increases and the boiling point of the liquid increases.

[0148] It can be understood that by using this method to increase the pressure in the box 121, the speed is relatively fast, which can improve the cleaning efficiency.

[0149] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning control method provided in the present application maintains the pressure in the box 121, and the heating body 122 continues to heat the liquid in the box 121 to heat the liquid in the box 121 to an overheated state, including:

[0150] The control valve 1211 is closed to maintain the pressure in the box 121. At this time, the pressure in the box 121 is greater than the atmospheric pressure, and the boiling point of the liquid is increased.

[0151] The heating body 122 is controlled to continue heating the liquid in the box body 121 .

[0152] When the temperature of the liquid in the tank 121 is greater than or equal to the first temperature threshold, the heating body 122 is controlled to stop heating, so that the liquid in the tank 121 is in an overheated state.

[0153] In this embodiment, by setting the first temperature threshold, it is possible to determine whether the liquid in the box 121 is in an overheated state, with high accuracy and consistency, which can improve user experience.

[0154] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning control method provided in the present application, for obtaining electrical energy, includes:

[0155] Detect whether the cleaning base station 200 and the cleaning device 100 are coupled successfully.

[0156] If the cleaning base station 200 is successfully coupled with the cleaning device 100 , the cleaning base station 200 transmits power to the cleaning device 100 .

[0157] It can be understood that by detecting whether the cleaning base station 200 and the cleaning equipment 100 are successfully coupled, if the cleaning base station 200 and the cleaning equipment 100 are successfully coupled, the cleaning base station 200 can transmit power to the cleaning equipment 100, which can improve the overall safety and reliability of the cleaning device and increase the service life of the cleaning device.

[0158] As an optional embodiment, the cleaning control method provided in the present application further includes:

[0159] The temperature of the liquid in the box 121 is detected, and when the temperature of the liquid in the box 121 is less than or equal to the second temperature threshold, power is obtained again. In this way, the user can be reminded in time that the steam mode of the current cleaning device 100 cannot be used and needs to be charged, thereby improving the user experience.

[0160] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A cleaning device, which is used in a wireless usage scenario after a cleaning base station powers the cleaning device, characterized in that: include: The invention relates to a device body (110), a steam storage assembly (120) and a floor brush assembly (130), wherein the steam storage assembly (120) comprises a box (121) and a heating body (122), wherein the box (121) is provided with a valve (1211), wherein the box (121) and the floor brush assembly (130) are both located on the device body (110), and the heating body (122) is located on the box (121). When the liquid in the box (121) is in an overheated state, the valve (1211) is controlled to open, so that the box (121) is depressurized, so that the overheated liquid in the box (121) boils again and forms water vapor for cleaning.

2. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that The invention also includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the valve (1211). The controller is used to control the valve (1211) to open when the liquid in the box (121) is in an overheated state.

3. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that The box body (121) has a receiving cavity for receiving liquid, and the box body (121) has a first steam outlet (1212) in communication with the receiving cavity. The first end of the valve (1211) is in communication with the receiving cavity, and the second end of the valve (1211) is in communication with the first steam outlet (1212). The valve (1211) is used to open or close the first steam outlet (1212).

4. The cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that It also includes a first pipe (140), the floor brush assembly (130) is connected to the device body (110), the floor brush assembly (130) has a second steam outlet (131), and the second steam outlet (131) is connected to the first steam outlet (1212) through the first pipe (140).

5. The cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that It also includes a first liquid storage tank (150), wherein the first liquid storage tank (150) is in communication with the accommodating cavity.

6. The cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that The invention also includes a liquid pump (160) and a second pipeline (170), wherein the liquid pump (160) is located on the second pipeline (170), the box body (121) has a first liquid outlet (1213) connected to the accommodating cavity, and the first liquid storage tank (150) has a second liquid outlet (151), and the first liquid outlet (1213) and the second liquid outlet (151) are connected through the second pipeline (170).

7. The cleaning device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that The device body (110) comprises a housing (111), the first liquid storage tank (150) and the steam storage assembly (120) are located in the housing (111), and the steam storage assembly (120) is located between the first liquid storage tank (150) and the floor brush assembly (130).

8. A cleaning device, characterized in that: The cleaning device (100) comprises a cleaning base station (200) and the cleaning device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein when the cleaning device (100) is docked on the cleaning base station (200), the cleaning base station (200) supplies power to a heating body (122) of the cleaning device (100).

9. The cleaning device according to claim 8, characterized in that The cleaning device (100) has a connection interface (180), and the connection interface (180) is electrically connected to the heating body (122). The cleaning base station (200) has a power supply interface (210), and when the cleaning device (100) is docked on the cleaning base station (200), the power supply interface (210) is electrically connected to the connection interface (180).

10. The cleaning device according to claim 8, characterized in that The cleaning base station (200) comprises a second liquid storage tank (220); when the cleaning device (100) is docked on the cleaning base station (200), the second liquid storage tank (220) is in communication with the box body (121) of the cleaning device (100); the second liquid storage tank (220) is used to supply liquid to the box body (121).

11. A cleaning control method, applied to a wireless usage scenario after a cleaning base station supplies power to the cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: include: heating the liquid in the cleaning device (100) to a superheated state; When the cleaning device (100) is in a wireless state, the valve (1211) on the box (121) is controlled to open, so that the liquid in the overheated state is depressurized, so that the overheated liquid boils again and forms water vapor for cleaning.

12. The cleaning control method according to claim 11, characterized in that: The step of heating the liquid in the cleaning device (100) to a superheated state comprises: Obtaining electrical energy; The heating body (122) of the cleaning device (100) is controlled to utilize the electrical energy to heat the liquid in the cleaning device (100) to an overheated state.

13. The cleaning control method according to claim 12, characterized in that: The controlling the heating body (122) of the cleaning device (100) to utilize the electrical energy to heat the liquid in the cleaning device (100) to an overheated state comprises: injecting liquid into the box (121) of the cleaning device (100), and controlling the heating body (122) to heat the liquid using the electrical energy to discharge the air in the box (121); The pressure in the box (121) is maintained, and the heating body (122) continues to heat the liquid in the box (121) to heat the liquid in the box to an overheated state.

14. The cleaning control method according to claim 13, characterized in that: The step of injecting liquid into the box (121) of the cleaning device (100) and controlling the heating body (122) to heat the liquid using the electrical energy to discharge the air in the box (121) comprises: Controlling the valve (1211) on the box (121) to open so that the box (121) is in communication with the outside world; injecting liquid into the box (121); controlling the heating body (122) to utilize the electrical energy to heat the liquid in the box (121) to boiling; The heating body (122) is controlled to continue heating for a preset time threshold, so that the boiled liquid continues to generate water vapor, and the water vapor discharges the air in the box (121) out of the box (121) through the valve (1211).

15. The cleaning control method according to claim 14, characterized in that: The pressure in the box (121) is maintained, and the heating body (122) continues to heat the liquid in the box (121) to heat the liquid in the box (121) to an overheated state, comprising: Controlling the valve (1211) to close to maintain the pressure in the box (121); controlling the heating body (122) to continue heating the liquid in the box (121); When the temperature of the liquid in the box (121) is greater than or equal to a first temperature threshold, the heating body (122) is controlled to stop heating, so that the liquid in the box (121) is in an overheated state.

16. The cleaning control method according to claim 13, characterized in that: The obtaining of electric energy comprises: Detecting whether the cleaning base station (200) and the cleaning device (100) are successfully coupled; If the cleaning base station (200) is successfully coupled to the cleaning device (100), the cleaning base station (200) transmits electric energy to the cleaning device (100).

17. The cleaning control method according to claim 16, characterized in that: Also includes: The temperature of the liquid in the box (121) is detected, and when the temperature of the liquid in the box (121) is less than or equal to a second temperature threshold, electric energy is recovered.

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