Base station, sweeping machine and sweeping machine drying control method

Abstract

The present invention relates to a base station, a sweeping machine and a sweeping machine drying control method, comprising a base station body and a valve body assembly, wherein the base station body is provided with a storage space for accommodating a sweeping robot, and the base station body is provided with a plurality of drying holes connected to the storage space, each of the drying holes is used for passing wind for drying, and the plurality of drying holes are arranged at intervals, and each of the drying holes faces a different part of the mopping assembly of the sweeping robot. The valve body assembly is configured corresponding to the plurality of drying holes, and is used to selectively control the on and off of each drying hole. Based on the different humidity levels of different parts of the mopping assembly at different stages, a plurality of drying holes are provided, so that the valve body assembly is used to selectively control the on and off of each drying hole, and different drying holes are controlled to be turned on at different stages, thereby improving the drying efficiency and reducing the drying power consumption.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of sweeping machines, and in particular to a base station, a sweeping machine and a sweeping machine drying control method. Background Art

[0002] A sweeping machine mainly includes a base station and a sweeping robot. After sweeping the ground along the planned path, the sweeping robot can clean the mop and wipe parts by itself. After cleaning, water stains will remain on the mop and wipe parts. To prevent bacteria from growing, sweeping machines generally have a drying function. The drying function here refers to a function that can dry the mop and wipe parts after the sweeping robot cleans them so that they can dry as quickly as possible. However, the drying efficiency of the mop and wipe parts in general sweeping machines is low, and the drying power consumption is high. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of the problem of low drying efficiency, the present invention proposes a base station, a sweeper and a sweeper drying control method, which improves the drying efficiency and reduces the drying power consumption by selectively controlling the on and off of drying holes facing different parts of the mopping component.

[0004] A base station, comprising:

[0005] A base station body, wherein the base station body is provided with a storage space for accommodating the sweeping robot, and the base station body is provided with a plurality of drying holes connected with the storage space, each of the drying holes is used for passing drying wind, and the plurality of drying holes are arranged at intervals, and each of the drying holes is respectively directed to a different part of the mopping assembly of the sweeping robot;

[0006] A valve body assembly is configured corresponding to the plurality of drying holes and is used for selectively controlling the on and off of each drying hole.

[0007] The above scheme provides a base station. Based on the different humidity levels of different parts of the mopping component at different stages, multiple drying holes are set up, so that the valve body component is used to selectively control the on and off of each drying hole, and different drying holes are controlled to be turned on at different stages, thereby improving drying efficiency and reducing drying power consumption.

[0008] In one embodiment, the plurality of drying holes are arranged in sequence at intervals in the entry and exit direction of the sweeping robot when entering and exiting the accommodating space, each of the drying holes is a long hole, and the length direction of the drying hole intersects with the entry and exit direction.

[0009] In one embodiment, the base station further includes a fan, a first air duct, and a second air duct, the air inlet of the first air duct and the air inlet of the second air duct are both connected to the air supply outlet of the fan, the plurality of drying holes are divided into first drying holes and second drying holes, there are a plurality of second drying holes, and the second drying holes are arranged on both sides of the first drying hole, the air outlet of the first air duct is connected to all the first drying holes, and the air outlet of the second air duct is connected to all the second drying holes;

[0010] The valve body assembly is used to selectively control the opening and closing of the first air duct and the second air duct.

[0011] In one embodiment, the valve body assembly includes a multi-way valve, an inlet of the multi-way valve is connected to the air supply outlet of the fan, one outlet of the multi-way valve is connected to the air inlet of the first air duct, and another outlet of the multi-way valve is connected to the air inlet of the second air duct.

[0012] In one of the embodiments, the base station further includes a heating element, which is disposed in the fan and is used to heat the airflow passing through the fan.

[0013] A sweeping machine comprises a sweeping robot and the above-mentioned base station, wherein the sweeping robot can enter and exit the accommodation space of the base station, and when the sweeping robot is located in the accommodation space, each of the drying holes faces the mopping component of the sweeping robot.

[0014] The above scheme provides a sweeping robot, which adopts the base station described in any of the above embodiments. The mopping component of the sweeping robot can be dried in the base station after cleaning. During the specific drying process, the valve body component can selectively control the opening and closing of each drying hole, thereby improving the drying efficiency and reducing the drying power consumption.

[0015] In one embodiment, the sweeping robot is provided with a humidity detection component for detecting the humidity of different parts of the mopping component. The humidity detection component is electrically connected to the valve body component. The valve body component can selectively control the opening and closing of each drying hole according to the humidity information detected by the humidity detection component.

[0016] A method for drying a sweeping machine, wherein the sweeping machine is the sweeping machine described above, and the drying method comprises the following steps:

[0017] Initial drying stage: controlling the drying hole in the middle of the drying holes to be in a closed state, and the other drying holes to be in a conducting state, and the air outlet temperature of the drying holes in the conducting state is the first temperature;

[0018] After the initial drying stage lasts for a first preset time, the mixed drying stage is entered;

[0019] Mixed drying stage: controlling all the drying holes to be in a conducting state, and the air outlet temperature of each drying hole is a second temperature, and the second temperature is greater than the first temperature;

[0020] After the mixed drying stage lasts for a second preset time, the final drying stage is entered;

[0021] Final drying stage: control the central drying hole among the drying holes to be in an on state, and other drying components to be in an off state, and the air outlet temperature of the drying hole in the on state is a third temperature, and the third temperature is greater than the first temperature.

[0022] The above scheme provides a method for drying a sweeping machine. In the initial drying stage, since there is a lot of water accumulated on the mopping and wiping assembly, the drying holes on both sides are first used to blow the mopping and wiping assembly intensively, so that the accumulated water on the mopping and wiping assembly can be blown to the middle part. At this time, a lower first temperature can be used. After the accumulated water is gathered in the middle part of the mopping and wiping assembly, the mixed drying stage is entered, and the drying holes are all turned on, and the air outlet temperature is a higher second temperature, so that all parts of the mopping and wiping assembly can be quickly dried. Finally, when the drying of both sides of the mopping and wiping assembly is completed, since there is a lot of water accumulated in the middle part before, only the drying hole in the middle is turned on, and the third temperature with a higher air outlet temperature is used to continue drying the middle part of the mopping and wiping assembly. Finally, the effect of quickly drying all parts of the mopping and wiping assembly is achieved, the drying efficiency is improved, and the drying power consumption is reduced.

[0023] In one embodiment, the drying method further comprises the following steps:

[0024] Obtaining humidity values ​​P1 of the edges on both sides of the mopping component;

[0025] When the humidity value P1 is less than the first preset humidity, the final drying stage is entered.

[0026] In one embodiment, the drying method further comprises the following steps:

[0027] Obtaining the starting time T1 of the mixing and drying stage;

[0028] When the time difference between the starting time T1 and the electricity consumption valley period is greater than the first preset difference and less than twice the first preset difference, the first preset duration is increased.

[0029] In one embodiment, the third temperature is equal to the second temperature. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] The drawings constituting a part of this application are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute improper limitations on the present invention.

[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0032] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base station described in this embodiment;

[0033] Figure 2 is an exploded diagram of the base station described in this embodiment;

[0034] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the base station described in this embodiment;

[0035] Figure 4 is a bottom view of the base station described in this embodiment;

[0036] Figure 5 Flow chart of the drying method described in this embodiment.

[0037] Description of reference numerals:

[0038] 10. Base station; 11. Base station body; 111. Drying hole; 1111. First drying hole; 1112. Second drying hole; 112. Air guide channel; 12. First air duct; 13. Second air duct; 14. Fan; 15. Multi-way valve; 16. Heating element. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the present invention, so the present invention is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments of the present application, a base station 10 is provided, comprising a base station body 11 and a valve body assembly.

[0041] The base station body 11 is provided with a storage space for accommodating the sweeping robot, and the base station body 11 is provided with a plurality of drying holes 111 connected to the storage space, each of the drying holes 111 is used for passing drying wind, and the plurality of drying holes 111 are arranged at intervals, and each of the drying holes 111 faces a different part of the mopping component of the sweeping robot. The valve body assembly is configured corresponding to the plurality of drying holes 111, and is used to selectively control the opening and closing of each drying hole 111.

[0042] Based on the different humidity levels of different parts of the mop assembly at different stages, the valve body assembly is used to selectively control the opening and closing of each drying hole 111, and different parts of the mop assembly are dried at different stages, ultimately achieving the purpose of efficiently drying the mop assembly, thereby improving drying efficiency and reducing drying power consumption.

[0043] For example, in some embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the plurality of drying holes 111 are arranged in sequence and spaced apart in the entry and exit direction of the sweeping robot when entering and exiting the accommodating space. Each drying hole 111 is a long hole, and the length direction of the drying hole 111 intersects with the entry and exit direction.

[0044] For a sweeping robot whose mopping component is a drum, the axial direction of the drum is generally perpendicular to the direction in which the sweeping robot enters and exits the accommodation space. After the sweeping robot enters the accommodation space, the central drying hole 111 among the multiple drying holes 111 is opposite to the middle part of the drum, and the drying holes 111 located on both sides of the multiple drying holes 111 are opposite to the side of the drum. Different drying holes 111 can be controlled to be turned on at different drying periods to focus on drying different parts of the drum, ultimately achieving the purpose of quickly drying the drum.

[0045] For example, in the initial drying stage, the drying hole 111 in the center is closed, and the drying holes 111 on both sides are turned on, and the water accumulated on the upper side of the drum is concentrated in the middle of the drum by using the normal temperature wind; after a period of time, the drying hole 111 in the center is turned on again, and at this time, all the drying holes 111 blow out air at the same time, and the air outlet temperature is higher than the normal temperature of the air. The heating element 16 can be used to provide heat so that the air temperature blown out from each drying hole 111 is higher than the normal temperature. Finally, after both sides of the drum are dried, the drying holes 111 on both sides of the multiple drying holes 111 can be closed, and only the drying hole 111 in the center is kept turned on to continue blowing air to the middle of the drum until the middle of the drum is dried.

[0046] like Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, the plurality of drying holes 111 are divided into two categories: a first drying hole 1111 and a second drying hole 1112. There are a plurality of second drying holes 1112, and both sides of the first drying hole 1111 are provided with the second drying holes 1112. In some embodiments, the first drying hole 1111 is opposite to the middle of the drum, and the plurality of second drying holes 1112 are opposite to the side of the drum.

[0047] In some embodiments, the valve body assembly includes a plurality of switch valves, and each drying hole 111 is equipped with a switch valve for controlling the on / off of the drying hole 111 .

[0048] Or in other embodiments, the valve body assembly includes a multi-way valve 15, each outlet of the multi-way valve 15 is connected to each drying hole 111, and is used to control the different drying holes 111 to be connected to the inlet of the multi-way valve 15. The inlet of the multi-way valve 15 can introduce air for drying. The multi-way valve 15 has multiple working modes, mode one: some outlets of the multi-way valve 15 are connected to the inlet, and some outlets are cut off from the inlet; mode two: all outlets of the multi-way valve 15 are connected to the inlet; mode three: all outlets of the multi-way valve 15 are cut off from the inlet. One outlet of the multi-way valve 15 is connected to the first drying hole 1111, and the other outlet of the multi-way valve 15 is connected to multiple second drying holes 1112.

[0049] Furthermore, if Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the base station 10 further includes a fan 14, and the fan 14 is used to provide drying air to each drying hole 111. The inlet of the multi-way valve 15 is connected to the air supply outlet of the fan 14.

[0050] Furthermore, if Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the base station 10 further includes a first air duct 12 and a second air duct 13, and the air inlet of the first air duct 12 and the air inlet of the second air duct 13 are both connected to the air outlet of the fan 14. The air outlet of the first air duct 12 is connected to all the first drying holes 1111, and the air outlet of the second air duct 13 is connected to all the second drying holes 1112;

[0051] The valve body assembly is used to selectively control the opening and closing of the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13 .

[0052] The valve body assembly controls the selective opening and closing of the first air duct 12 and the second air duct 13, thereby indirectly controlling the selective opening and closing of the first drying hole 1111 and the second drying hole 1112.

[0053] In some embodiments, Figure 3As shown, the inlet of the multi-way valve 15 is connected to the air supply outlet of the fan 14 , one outlet of the multi-way valve 15 is connected to the air inlet of the first air duct 12 , and the other outlet of the multi-way valve 15 is connected to the air inlet of the second air duct 13 .

[0054] In the initial drying stage, the multi-way valve 15 is switched to a state where its inlet is connected to the outlet connected to the second air duct 13, and the inlet of the multi-way valve 15 is disconnected from the outlet connected to the first air duct 12, so that the wind provided by the fan 14 enters the second air duct 13 and the wind is discharged from each second drying hole 1112. In this stage, the wind blown out of the second drying holes 1112 can blow the accumulated water on the side of the drum to the middle of the drum, so that the accumulated water is gathered together.

[0055] In the mixed drying stage, the multi-way valve 15 switches to a state where all outlets are connected to the inlet, so that part of the wind provided by the fan 14 enters the first air duct 12, and the other part enters the second air duct 13, and the first drying hole 1111 and the second drying hole 1112 both discharge air.

[0056] In the final drying stage, the multi-way valve 15 switches to a state where its inlet is connected to the outlet connected to the first air duct 12, and the inlet of the multi-way valve 15 is disconnected from the outlet connected to the second air duct 13, and the wind provided by the fan 14 all enters the first air duct 12, and the first drying hole 1111 exhausts the wind. After the mixed drying stage, the side of the drum is dried, and the middle of the drum is dried emphatically in the final drying stage.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the base body 11 includes a base, which is used to be supported under the sweeping robot, and each drying hole 111 is formed on the base. A plurality of air guide channels 112 are also provided in the base, a portion of which is connected between the first drying hole 1111 and the air outlet of the first air duct 12, and another portion of which is connected between the second drying hole 1112 and the air outlet of the second air duct 13.

[0058] Furthermore, if Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the base station 10 further includes a heating element 16, which is disposed in the fan 14 and is used to heat the airflow passing through the fan 14. In the mixed drying stage and the final drying stage, the heating element 16 works so that the air blown out by the fan 14 is hot air. The air outlet temperature of each drying hole 111 can be controlled by the heating power of the heating element 16.

[0059] In some other embodiments, a sweeping machine is provided, including a sweeping robot and the above-mentioned base station 10, wherein the sweeping robot can enter and exit the accommodation space of the base station 10, and when the sweeping robot is located in the accommodation space, each of the drying holes 111 faces the mopping component of the sweeping robot.

[0060] The above scheme provides a sweeping machine, which adopts the base station 10 described in any of the above embodiments. The mopping component of the sweeping robot can be dried in the base station 10 after cleaning. During the specific drying process, the valve body component can selectively control the opening and closing of each drying hole 111, thereby improving the drying efficiency and reducing the drying power consumption.

[0061] In some embodiments, the sweeping robot is provided with a humidity detection component for detecting the humidity of different parts of the mopping component, and the humidity detection component is electrically connected to the valve body component, and the valve body component can selectively control the opening and closing of each drying hole 111 according to the humidity information detected by the humidity detection component. For example, in the mixed drying stage, when the humidity detection component detects that the humidity value P1 of the side of the drum is less than the first preset humidity, it proves that the side of the drum has been dried, and the final drying stage can be switched to close the second drying hole 1112.

[0062] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present application, a method for drying a sweeping machine is provided, wherein the sweeping machine is the sweeping machine described above, such as Figure 5 As shown, the drying method comprises the following steps:

[0063] Initial drying stage: controlling the central drying hole 111 among the drying holes 111 to be in a closed state, and the other drying holes 111 to be in a conducting state, and the air outlet temperature of the drying holes 111 in the conducting state is the first temperature;

[0064] After the initial drying stage lasts for a first preset time, the mixed drying stage is entered;

[0065] Mixed drying stage: controlling all the drying holes 111 to be in a conducting state, and the air outlet temperature of each drying hole 111 is a second temperature, and the second temperature is greater than the first temperature;

[0066] After the mixed drying stage lasts for a second preset time, the final drying stage is entered;

[0067] Final drying stage: control the central drying hole 111 among the drying holes 111 to be in an on state, and other drying components to be in an off state, and the air outlet temperature of the drying hole 111 in the on state is a third temperature, and the third temperature is greater than the first temperature.

[0068] In the initial drying stage, since there is a lot of water accumulated on the mop assembly, the drying holes 111 on both sides are first used to blow the mop assembly in a concentrated manner so that the water accumulated on the mop assembly can be blown to the middle part. At this time, the lower first temperature can be used. After the accumulated water is gathered in the middle of the mop assembly, the mixed drying stage is entered, and the drying holes 111 are all turned on, and the air outlet temperature is the higher second temperature, so that all parts of the mop assembly can be quickly dried. Since there was a lot of water accumulated in the middle part before, the middle part is not completely dried when the side of the drum is dried. Only the drying hole 111 in the middle is turned on and the third temperature with a higher air outlet temperature is used to continue drying the middle part of the mop assembly. Finally, the effect of quickly drying all parts of the mop assembly is achieved, the drying efficiency is improved and the drying power consumption is reduced.

[0069] Specifically, in some embodiments, the initial drying stage implementation steps specifically include the following steps: controlling the first drying hole 1111 to be in a closed state, the second drying hole 1112 to be in a conducting state, and the air outlet temperature of the second drying hole 1112 to be a first temperature.

[0070] The implementation steps of the mixed drying stage specifically include the following steps: controlling the first drying hole 1111 and the second drying hole 1112 to be in a conducting state, and the air outlet temperature of each drying hole 111 is a second temperature, and the second temperature is greater than the first temperature.

[0071] The implementation steps of the final drying stage specifically include the following steps: controlling the first drying hole 1111 to be in an on state, the second drying hole 1112 to be in a closed state, the high air outlet temperature of the first drying hole 1111 to be a third temperature, and the third temperature is greater than the first temperature.

[0072] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the drying method further comprises the following steps:

[0073] Obtaining humidity values ​​P1 of the edges on both sides of the mopping component;

[0074] When the humidity value P1 is less than the first preset humidity, it indicates that the side of the mopping assembly has been dried and can enter the final drying stage.

[0075] In some other embodiments, the drying method further comprises the following steps:

[0076] Obtaining the starting time T1 of the mixing and drying stage;

[0077] When the time difference between the starting time T1 and the electricity consumption valley period is greater than the first preset difference and less than twice the first preset difference, the first preset duration is increased.

[0078] The starting time T1 of the mixed drying stage is the ending time of the initial drying stage. Since both the mixed drying stage and the final drying stage require heating by the heating element 16 so that the air temperature is higher than the normal temperature, the electricity cost per unit time of the mixed drying stage and the final drying stage is higher than the electricity cost per unit time of the initial drying stage. Since the electricity price is lower during the low electricity consumption period, in order to minimize the overall electricity cost, when it is learned that the starting time T1 of the mixed drying stage is far from the low electricity consumption period, it can be considered to appropriately extend the duration of the initial drying stage and move the starting time T1 backward, thereby extending the first preset duration so that the subsequent mixed drying stage and the final drying stage can be implemented as much as possible during the low electricity consumption period. Moreover, after the duration of the initial drying stage is increased, the duration of the subsequent mixed drying stage and the final drying stage will be reduced.

[0079] Specifically, in some embodiments, the third temperature is equal to the second temperature, in other words, in the mixed drying stage and the final drying stage, the air outlet temperatures of the drying holes 111 for air outlet are equal. Optionally, in other embodiments, the third temperature may also be higher than the second temperature.

[0080] Furthermore, some embodiments of the present application provide a sweeping machine control device, including:

[0081] An initial drying module, used for controlling the drying hole 111 in the middle of the drying holes 111 to be in a closed state, and the other drying holes 111 to be in a conducting state, and the air outlet temperature of the drying holes 111 in the conducting state is a first temperature;

[0082] A first switching module, used for controlling the mixed drying module to start and the initial drying module to shut down when the initial drying module is in the running state for a first preset time;

[0083] A mixed drying module, used to control all the drying holes 111 to be in a conducting state, and the air outlet temperature of each drying hole 111 is a second temperature, and the second temperature is greater than the first temperature;

[0084] A second switching module is used to control the final drying module to start and the mixing and drying module to shut down when the mixing and drying module is in the running state for a second preset time.

[0085] The final drying module is used to control the central drying hole 111 among the drying holes 111 to be in an on state, and other drying components to be in an off state. The air outlet temperature of the drying hole 111 in the on state is a third temperature, and the third temperature is greater than the first temperature.

[0086] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the initial drying module is used to control the first drying hole 1111 to be in a closed state, the second drying hole 1112 to be in a conducting state, and the air outlet temperature of the second drying hole 1112 to be the first temperature.

[0087] The mixed drying module is used to control the first drying hole 1111 and the second drying hole 1112 to be in a conducting state, and the air outlet temperature of each drying hole 111 is a second temperature, which is greater than the first temperature.

[0088] The final drying module is used to control the first drying hole 1111 to be in an on state and the second drying hole 1112 to be in a closed state, and the high air outlet temperature of the first drying hole 1111 is a third temperature, and the third temperature is greater than the first temperature.

[0089] Furthermore, the sweeping machine control device further includes:

[0090] A forced switching module, used to obtain the humidity value P1 of the edges on both sides of the mopping component;

[0091] When the humidity value P1 is less than the first preset humidity, the final drying module is controlled to start and the mixed drying module is controlled to close.

[0092] Furthermore, the sweeping machine control device further includes:

[0093] A starting phase extension module, used to obtain the starting time T1 of the operation of the mixing and drying module;

[0094] When the time difference between the starting time T1 and the electricity consumption valley period is greater than the first preset difference and less than twice the first preset difference, the first preset duration is increased.

[0095] In some embodiments, the sweeping machine includes the sweeping machine control device described in any of the above embodiments.

[0096] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0097] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0098] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0099] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0100] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be the only implementation method.

[0101] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0102] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present invention, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be pointed out that, for ordinary technicians in this field, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present invention shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A method for drying a sweeping machine, applied to the sweeping machine, characterized in that: The sweeping machine comprises a sweeping robot and a base station; the base station comprises a base station body and a valve body assembly; The base station body is provided with a storage space for accommodating the sweeping robot, and the base station body is provided with a plurality of drying holes connected with the storage space, each of the drying holes is used for passing drying wind, the plurality of drying holes are arranged at intervals, and each of the drying holes faces a different part of the mopping assembly of the sweeping robot; the valve body assembly is configured corresponding to the plurality of drying holes, and is used for selectively controlling the on and off of each drying hole; The cleaning robot can enter and exit the accommodation space of the base station, and when the cleaning robot is located in the accommodation space, each of the drying holes faces the mopping assembly of the cleaning robot; The drying method comprises the following steps: Initial drying stage: controlling the drying hole in the middle of the drying holes to be in a closed state, and the other drying holes to be in a conducting state, and the air outlet temperature of the drying holes in the conducting state is the first temperature; After the initial drying stage lasts for a first preset time, the mixed drying stage is entered; Mixed drying stage: controlling all the drying holes to be in a conducting state, and the air outlet temperature of each drying hole is a second temperature, and the second temperature is greater than the first temperature; After the mixed drying stage lasts for a second preset time, the final drying stage is entered; Final drying stage: control the central drying hole among the drying holes to be in an on state, and other drying components to be in an off state, and the air outlet temperature of the drying hole in the on state is a third temperature, and the third temperature is greater than the first temperature.

2. The method for drying a sweeping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of drying holes are arranged in sequence and at intervals in the entry and exit direction of the sweeping robot when the sweeping robot enters and exits the accommodating space. Each drying hole is a long strip hole, and the length direction of the drying hole intersects with the entry and exit direction.

3. The method for drying a sweeping machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The base station further includes a fan, a first air duct, and a second air duct, the air inlet of the first air duct and the air inlet of the second air duct are both connected to the air supply outlet of the fan, the plurality of drying holes are divided into first drying holes and second drying holes, there are a plurality of second drying holes, and the second drying holes are arranged on both sides of the first drying holes, the air outlet of the first air duct is connected to all the first drying holes, and the air outlet of the second air duct is connected to all the second drying holes; The valve body assembly is used to selectively control the opening and closing of the first air duct and the second air duct.

4. The method for drying a sweeping machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The valve body assembly includes a multi-way valve, an inlet of the multi-way valve is connected to the air supply outlet of the fan, one outlet of the multi-way valve is connected to the air inlet of the first air duct, and another outlet of the multi-way valve is connected to the air inlet of the second air duct.

5. The method for drying a sweeping machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The base station further comprises a heating element, which is arranged in the fan and is used for heating the airflow passing through the fan.

6. The method for drying a sweeping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sweeping robot is provided with a humidity detection component for detecting the humidity of different parts of the mopping component. The humidity detection component is electrically connected to the valve body component. The valve body component can selectively control the opening and closing of each drying hole according to the humidity information detected by the humidity detection component.

7. The method for drying a sweeping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drying method further comprises the following steps: Obtaining humidity values ​​P1 of the edges on both sides of the mopping component; When the humidity value P1 is less than the first preset humidity, the final drying stage is entered.

8. The method for drying a sweeping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drying method further comprises the following steps: Obtaining the starting time T1 of the mixing and drying stage; When the time difference between the starting time T1 and the electricity consumption valley period is greater than the first preset difference and less than twice the first preset difference, the first preset duration is increased.

9. The method for drying a sweeping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third temperature is equal to the second temperature.

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