Workstation and method of working thereof

Abstract

This application discloses a workstation and its operating method. The workstation includes: a workstation body with a receiving cavity at its lower part, and a cleaning tank formed at the bottom of the receiving cavity; a first liquid storage tank and a second liquid storage tank are located above the receiving cavity; the first liquid storage tank is connected to a first water outlet pipe, which extends into the cleaning tank and connects to a second water outlet pipe arranged along the side wall of the cleaning tank. The second water outlet pipe has multiple water outlets that can discharge water towards the bottom of the cleaning tank to deliver liquid from the first liquid storage tank into the cleaning tank; the second liquid storage tank is connected to a pumping pipe, which extends into the cleaning tank to pump liquid from the cleaning tank into the second liquid storage tank. The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this application can effectively clean the bottom of the cleaning tank, freeing the user's hands and improving cleaning efficiency and user experience.

Description

[0001] This case is a divisional application of the patent application with application number 2021109329029, application date August 13, 2021, and patent title "Workstation and its working method". Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the field of intelligent cleaning robots, and more particularly to a workstation and its working method. Background Technology

[0003] To meet people's demand for cleaning robots, existing technologies include cleaning robots that integrate multiple functions, such as cleaning robots that combine mopping and sweeping functions (referred to as sweeping and mopping robots).

[0004] After a robot vacuum and mop finishes mopping and returns to the workstation, the wiping components are cleaned in the cleaning tank, which can make the tank dirty. Users then need to manually clean the cleaning tank with a brush, which is inefficient. Furthermore, if users forget to clean the cleaning tank, it can affect the cleaning effectiveness of the subsequent wiping components, impacting the robot's performance and reducing the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address or improve the problems existing in the prior art, the embodiments of this application provide a workstation and its working method to achieve the self-cleaning function of the cleaning tank, ensure the cleaning effect of the subsequent wiping components, and improve the user experience.

[0006] In one embodiment of this application, a workstation is provided. The workstation includes: a workstation body, a receiving cavity at the lower part of the workstation body, a cleaning tank formed at the bottom of the receiving cavity; and a first liquid storage tank and a second liquid storage tank above the receiving cavity.

[0007] The first liquid storage tank is connected to the first water outlet pipe, which extends to the cleaning tank and is connected to the second water outlet pipe installed along the side wall of the cleaning tank. The second water outlet pipe has multiple water outlets that can discharge water toward the bottom of the cleaning tank to deliver the liquid in the first liquid storage tank into the cleaning tank.

[0008] The second storage tank is connected to a water pumping line that extends into the cleaning tank to draw liquid from the cleaning tank into the second storage tank.

[0009] In another embodiment of this application, a method for operating a workstation is also provided. The workstation includes a cleaning tank, and a second water outlet pipe is provided along the side wall of the cleaning tank. The second water outlet pipe has multiple water outlets that can discharge water toward the bottom of the cleaning tank. The method includes:

[0010] After the self-moving equipment completes the cleaning task, the first and second liquid storage tanks on the control workstation are used to alternately perform water discharge and water pumping operations on the cleaning tank according to the first cleaning parameters in order to perform the cleaning task on the cleaning tank.

[0011] The water discharge operation controls the cleaning liquid in the first storage tank to be sprayed to the bottom of the cleaning tank through multiple outlets on the second water discharge pipeline; the water pumping operation controls the water pumping pipeline connected to the second storage tank to pump the liquid in the cleaning tank into the second storage tank.

[0012] In another embodiment of this application, a workstation is also provided, the workstation including: a workstation body, a memory and a processor on the workstation body, a first liquid storage tank and a second liquid storage tank, and a second water outlet pipe is provided on the workstation along the side wall of the cleaning tank, the second water outlet pipe having a plurality of water outlets that can discharge water toward the bottom of the cleaning tank.

[0013] Memory is used to store computer programs; the processor is coupled to memory and executes the computer programs stored in memory for the purpose of:

[0014] After the self-moving equipment completes the cleaning task, the first and second liquid storage tanks on the control workstation are used to alternately perform water discharge and water pumping operations on the cleaning tank according to the first cleaning parameters in order to perform the cleaning task on the cleaning tank.

[0015] The water discharge operation controls the cleaning liquid in the first storage tank to be sprayed to the bottom of the cleaning tank through multiple outlets on the second water discharge pipeline; the water pumping operation controls the water pumping pipeline connected to the second storage tank to pump the liquid in the cleaning tank into the second storage tank.

[0016] In the technical solutions provided in the various embodiments of this application, a second water outlet pipe is provided in the cleaning tank of the workstation, and multiple water outlets are opened on the second water outlet pipe that can spray water toward the bottom of the cleaning tank. During the process of liquid in the first storage tank being transported to the second water outlet pipe through the first water outlet pipe and then to the cleaning tank through the multiple water outlets on the second water outlet pipe, the effect of multiple water outlets spraying liquid toward the bottom of the cleaning tank can be achieved, thereby cleaning the bottom of the cleaning tank. On the one hand, it can free users from the cleaning task of the cleaning tank and improve the user experience; on the other hand, it can also improve the cleaning efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a self-cleaning system provided in an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0019] Figure 2 A bottom view schematic diagram of a self-moving device according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0020] Figure 3 This invention provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a workstation base according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 4 This illustration shows a side view of a workstation base according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Figure 5 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a workstation provided in an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0023] Figure 6 This invention provides a schematic diagram of the structure of another workstation base according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 7 A flowchart illustrating a working method of a workstation according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0025] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of another workstation provided in one embodiment of this application is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0026] This application provides the following embodiments to solve or partially solve the problems existing in the above-described solutions. To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solutions of this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] In some processes described in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application, multiple operations appearing in a specific order are included. These operations may be executed out of order or in parallel. Operation numbers such as 101, 102, etc., are merely used to distinguish different operations and do not represent any execution order. Furthermore, these processes may include more or fewer operations, and these operations may be executed sequentially or in parallel. It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used herein are used to distinguish different messages, devices, modules, etc., and do not represent a sequential order, nor do they limit "first" and "second" to different types. Moreover, the embodiments described below are only a part of the embodiments of this application, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0028] This application provides a self-cleaning system, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the system includes: a self-moving device 200 and a workstation 100.

[0029] Among them, such as Figure 2 As shown, the self-moving device 200 includes at least: a device body 201, a wiping assembly 2011 disposed on the device body 201, and a traveling mechanism 2012. The traveling mechanism 2012 can be a drive wheel, a caster wheel, etc., mainly used to realize the autonomous movement of the device body. In addition to the above components, the device body 201 is also provided with a controller, a memory, and various sensors, etc., which are not shown in the figure. The controller can execute computer instructions stored in the memory to control the traveling mechanism and sensors to perform corresponding operations, and control the device body to perform corresponding functions, complete corresponding actions, or perform corresponding tasks in a defined environment. Sensors may include, but are not limited to: lidar (such as LDS, TOF, structured light modules, etc.), cameras, ultrasonic sensors, downward-looking sensors, side-looking sensors, mechanical impact plates, etc.

[0030] In this embodiment, the self-moving device 200 can be any cleaning robot with a wiping component 2011, such as a cleaning robot that combines sweeping and mopping. Figure 2 The illustration uses a self-moving device 200, which is a sweeping and mopping robot, as an example. This robot includes a sweeping component for sweeping and a mopping component for mopping. Figure 2As shown, the sweeping assembly includes at least a roller brush assembly 2013 and a side brush assembly 2014; furthermore, the sweeping assembly may also include a fan assembly and a dust box (not shown), wherein the dust box is connected to the roller brush assembly 2013, and dust and other debris on the working surface are sucked into the dust box through the roller brush assembly 2013. Optionally, the dust box is located on the top of the device body 201, and a dust discharge port communicating with the dust box is opened on the side of the device body 201. In addition, a shield is provided on the dust discharge port. During non-dust collection periods, especially during the self-moving equipment performing cleaning tasks, the shield covers the dust discharge port so that dust and other debris are sucked into the dust box; during dust discharge, the shield is removed, for example, the shield can be moved upward, to the left, or to the right, at which time the dust discharge port is exposed so that the dust discharge port can connect with the dust collection port. Alternatively, the shielding part can also be implemented as an elastic telescopic member, which can block the dust discharge port when it is in the extended state, and expose the dust discharge port when it is in the retracted state. Further, as... Figure 2 As shown, the mopping assembly includes at least the wiping assembly 2011, as well as a water supply assembly (such as an electromagnetic pump, piping, check valve, etc.) and a water tank (not shown).

[0031] like Figure 5 As shown, the workstation 100 includes at least a workstation body 101 and a cleaning tank 1011. In this embodiment, the workstation 100 can be any workstation 100 with a cleaning tank 1011. The workstation body 101 is provided with a receiving cavity that is adapted to the shape of the self-moving device 200 body for accommodating the self-moving device 200. Further, as... Figure 5 As shown, a cleaning tank 1011 is formed at the bottom of the receiving cavity, and a first liquid storage tank 1012 and a second liquid storage tank 1013 are provided above the receiving cavity. Both the first liquid storage tank 1012 and the second liquid storage tank 1013 are connected to the cleaning tank 1011. The first liquid storage tank 1012 is used to provide cleaning liquid to the cleaning tank 1011, and the second liquid storage tank 1013 is used to hold the contaminated liquid recovered from the cleaning tank 1011. Based on the cleaning tank 1011 and the first and second liquid storage tanks 1012 and 1013, the workstation 100 can provide cleaning services to the self-moving device 200 to achieve self-cleaning of the self-moving device 200. The first liquid storage tank 1012 can be a cleaning liquid tank, and the second liquid storage tank 1013 can be a wastewater tank; alternatively, the second liquid storage tank 1013 can be a cleaning liquid tank, and the first liquid storage tank 1012 can be a wastewater tank. This embodiment does not limit this specific configuration. In this embodiment of the application, the first storage tank 1012 is used as a cleaning liquid tank and the second storage tank 1013 is used as a sewage tank for description.

[0032] As the mopping task progresses, the wiping assembly 2011 becomes increasingly dirty, necessitating its cleaning. Specifically, the mobile device 200 returns to the workstation 100 and docks with it. Once docked, the wiping assembly 2011 is located within the cleaning tank 1011 of the workstation 100. At this point, the first and second liquid storage tanks 1012 and 1013 work together to dispense and pump water from the cleaning tank 1011, cleaning the wiping assembly 2011 within it. However, the cleaning process inevitably soils the cleaning tank 1011, requiring its cleaning after the wiping assembly 2011 is cleaned.

[0033] Currently, the cleaning methods for the cleaning tank 1011 are either manual cleaning with a brush or the use of a self-moving device 200 to rotate the wiping component 2011 within the cleaning tank 1011. The wiping component 2011 is cleaned by friction with the scrubbing strip 1017, which also removes dirt from the cleaning tank 1011.

[0034] The above-mentioned method for cleaning the cleaning tank 1011 has the following main problems: 1. Manual cleaning alone is ineffective and provides a poor user experience. Forgetting to clean the cleaning tank 1011 will result in the wiping component 2011 not being cleaned properly next time, leading to poor mopping performance and affecting the performance of the self-moving device 200. 2. The workstation 100 only has one or two water outlets, resulting in insufficient water coverage and weak water pressure, which is insufficient for rinsing. Furthermore, the lack of a water outlet pipe allows water to easily splash into unwanted areas, potentially affecting the status of sensors inside the tank and causing malfunctions in the self-moving device 200 or the workstation 100.

[0035] In this embodiment, in order to solve the cleaning problem of the cleaning tank 1011, the function of the workstation 100 was expanded and a self-cleaning function of the cleaning tank 1011 was added to the workstation 100; accordingly, the structure of the workstation 100 was adapted and improved, that is, structural components adapted to the self-cleaning function of the cleaning tank 1011 were added.

[0036] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment, a second water outlet pipe 1014 is provided along the side wall of the cleaning tank 1011. This is equivalent to arranging water outlet pipes around the cleaning tank 1011, and the first liquid storage tank 1012 is connected to the first water outlet pipe (not shown in the figure). The first water outlet pipe extends to the cleaning tank 1011 and is connected to the second water outlet pipe 1014, so that the cleaning liquid in the first liquid storage tank 1012 can be transported to the cleaning tank 1011 through the first water outlet pipe and the second water outlet pipe 1014. Further, as... Figure 3 As shown, the second water outlet pipe 1014 is provided with multiple water outlets 1019 that can discharge water toward the bottom of the cleaning tank 1011, so that the liquid entering the second water outlet pipe 1014 can be sprayed into the cleaning tank 1011 through the multiple water outlets 1019. Correspondingly, the second liquid storage tank 1013 is connected to a water pumping pipe that extends into the cleaning tank 1011 to pump the liquid in the cleaning tank 1011 into the second liquid storage tank 1013.

[0037] Based on the above structure, the bottom of the cleaning tank 1011 can be cleaned using multiple water outlets 1019 on the second water outlet pipe 1014. Specifically, the liquid in the first storage tank 1012 can be controlled to be transported through the first water outlet pipe to the second water outlet pipe 1014, which is connected to the first water outlet pipe. Then, the cleaning liquid is transported into the cleaning tank 1011 through multiple water outlets 1019 on the second water outlet pipe 1014 that face the bottom of the cleaning tank 1011. In this way, the bottom of the cleaning tank 1011 will be rinsed, achieving an automatic cleaning effect. In addition, by adjusting the water pressure, the cleaning liquid can be sprayed from the multiple water outlets 1019 to the bottom of the cleaning tank 1011 under water pressure. In this way, the cleaning liquid sprayed from each water outlet 1019 can clean the bottom of the cleaning tank 1011, automatically washing away dirt. This eliminates the need for manual brush cleaning of the cleaning tank 1011, enhances the performance of the workstation 100, frees up the user's hands, and improves cleaning efficiency and user experience. Furthermore, the cleaned liquid is pumped to the second storage tank 1013 through a water pumping pipe extending to the cleaning tank 1011, thereby collecting the wastewater after cleaning and completing the cleaning task of the cleaning tank 1011.

[0038] Furthermore, such as Figure 5As shown, a charging unit 1016 for charging the self-moving device 200 is provided on the inner wall of the receiving cavity, providing charging functionality for the self-moving device 200. The workstation 100 is equipped with a signal transmitter, such as an infrared signal transmitter, for guiding the self-moving device 200 to return to the workstation for charging, and for transmitting a return-to-charge guidance signal. The self-moving device 200 is equipped with a signal receiver for receiving the return-to-charge guidance signal. Therefore, when the self-moving device 200 needs to return to the workstation 100 for charging, the workstation 100 can control the signal transmitter to transmit a return-to-charge guidance signal. Guided by the return-to-charge guidance signal transmitted by the workstation 100, the self-moving device 200 can move to the workstation 100 and complete the docking with the charging unit 1016 to charge its power storage device.

[0039] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the workstation 100 has a base tray 102 at its bottom, on which components such as the cleaning tank 1011 and the second water outlet pipe 1014 are mounted. The base tray 102 also includes a ramp that connects to the cleaning tank 1011, allowing the self-moving device 200 to climb up the ramp into the receiving cavity. Optionally, the ramp can be integrally formed with the cleaning tank 1011. During its return to the workstation 100, the self-moving device 200 can climb up the ramp of the base tray 102 into the receiving cavity, passing over the side wall of the cleaning tank 1011 to enter the receiving cavity and complete docking with the charging unit 1016. To facilitate docking between the self-moving device 200 and the charging unit 1016 and reduce the obstruction caused by the second water outlet pipe 1014 to the self-moving device 200, in some optional embodiments of this application, the sidewall of the cleaning tank 1011 is divided into two parts, namely a first sidewall section and a second sidewall section, with the charging unit 1016 as the reference. The second water outlet pipe 1014 is located inside the second sidewall section. The first sidewall section refers to the sidewall section located below the charging unit 1016, and the second sidewall section refers to the remaining sidewall sections excluding the first sidewall section. Because the second water outlet pipe 1014 is not added to the sidewall section below the charging unit 1016, it is convenient for the self-moving device 200 to dock with the charging unit 1016.

[0040] When recharging or when self-cleaning is required, the self-moving device needs to move along the ramp on the base tray 102 of the workstation (e.g., Figure 3As shown, the device climbs until it enters the receiving cavity. In order not to increase the climbing height of the self-moving device during this process, in some optional embodiments of this application, the second water outlet pipe 1014 is arranged along the side wall of the cleaning tank 1011 on the inner side of the side wall, and the height of the second water outlet pipe 1014 does not exceed the height of the side wall. On the one hand, this avoids liquid from spraying outside the cleaning tank 1011. On the other hand, since the side wall height is not increased due to the setting of the second water outlet pipe 1014, the climbing burden of the self-moving device 200 when entering the receiving cavity will not be increased, so as to be compatible with the existing climbing or obstacle crossing capabilities of the self-moving device 200.

[0041] In this embodiment, to facilitate cleaning of the wiping assembly 2011, such as... Figure 3 As shown, multiple scrubbing strips 1017 are provided at the bottom of the cleaning tank 1011. When cleaning the wiping assembly 2011, the self-moving device 200 drives the wiping assembly 2011 to rotate. During rotation, the wiping assembly 2011 rubs against the scrubbing strips 1017, thus cleaning the wiping assembly 2011. In this embodiment, the arrangement of the second water outlet pipe 1014 and the scrubbing strips 1017 is not limited; for example, but not limited to the following two:

[0042] Method 1: The second water outlet pipe 1014 comes into contact with the scrubbing strip 1017. In this case, to avoid friction between the second water outlet pipe and the scrubbing strip 1017, which could damage the second water outlet pipe, the scrubbing strip 1017 is fixed. Correspondingly, when cleaning the wiping assembly 2011, the self-moving device 200 drives the wiping assembly 2011 to move, generating friction with the fixed scrubbing strip 1017, thereby achieving the cleaning of the wiping assembly 2011.

[0043] Method 2: A gap is left between the second water outlet pipe 1014 and the scrubbing strip 1017. The size of the gap is not limited, but it is preferable to leave a gap so that the second water outlet pipe 1014 does not extend beyond the side wall. In this case, the scrubbing strip is installed as follows: Figure 3 As shown, the scrubbing strip 1017 can be fixed in place; or, the scrubbing strip 1017 can rotate; or, a brush disc 10110 is installed in the cleaning tank 1011, in which case the scrubbing strip is installed as follows: Figure 6As shown, the scrubbing strip 1017 is fixedly mounted on the brush disc 10110, and rotates as the brush disc 10110 rotates. In an optional embodiment, if the scrubbing strip 1017 can rotate, when it rubs against the wiping assembly 2011, the wiping assembly 2011 can remain stationary, and the workstation 100 can drive the scrubbing strip 1017 to rotate in a certain direction to achieve the purpose of cleaning the wiping assembly 2011. In yet another optional embodiment, if the scrubbing strip 1017 can rotate, when it rubs against the brush disc 10110, the workstation 100 drives the brush disc 10110 to rotate in a first direction, and the self-moving device 200 simultaneously drives the wiping assembly 2011 to rotate in a second direction. The first and second directions are opposite or opposite to each other. The simultaneous rotation of the wiping assembly 2011 and the brush disc 10110 in opposite or opposite directions increases the mutual friction between them, which is beneficial for improving cleaning efficiency.

[0044] Optionally, when the brush disc 10110 rotates, the cleaning parameters may further include the rotational speed and rotation duration of the brush disc 10110 in each cleaning cycle. In this case, the self-moving device 200 may also determine the rotational speed of the wiping component 2011, which is adapted to the rotational speed of the brush disc 10110, for each cleaning cycle, and drive the wiping component 2011 to rotate in the second direction according to the determined rotational speed. Optionally, the rotational speed of the wiping component 2011 used in each cleaning cycle is the same as the rotational speed of the brush disc 10110, and correspondingly, the rotational time of the brush disc 10110 is less than or equal to the rotational duration of the wiping component 2011. Optionally, the rotational speed of the wiping component 2011 may also be an integer multiple of the rotational speed of the brush disc 10110.

[0045] Based on the above embodiment where the wiping assembly 2011 and the brush disk 10110 rub against each other for cleaning, the rotation direction of the wiping assembly 2011 and the brush disk 10110 can be changed alternately in the forward and reverse directions according to a certain pattern. The pattern can be that the rotation direction of the wiping assembly 2011 and the brush disk 10110 can be changed periodically (changing the rotation direction once every one rotation cycle), or changed according to the number of rotations (changing the rotation direction once every N rotations), or changed according to the number of cleaning cycles (changing the rotation direction once every cleaning cycle). This rotation method can clean the wiping assembly 2011 more thoroughly and achieve higher cleaning efficiency. For example, when mutual friction occurs, in the first cycle, the workstation 100 drives the brush disk 10110 to rotate in the first direction, and the self-moving device 200 simultaneously drives the wiping assembly 2011 to rotate in the second direction, the first direction and the second direction being opposite or opposite to each other; in the second cycle, the workstation 100 drives the brush disk 10110 to change its rotation direction and rotate in the opposite direction of the first direction, and the self-moving device 200 simultaneously drives the wiping assembly 2011 to change its direction and rotate in the opposite direction of the second direction; in the next cycle, the brush disk 10110 and the wiping assembly 2011 change their rotation direction again, and so on. Alternatively, when friction is generated, the workstation 100 drives the brush disk 10110 to rotate N times in the first direction, and the self-moving device 200 simultaneously drives the wiping assembly 2011 to rotate N times in the second direction, the first direction and the second direction being opposite or opposite to each other; then, the workstation 100 drives the brush disk 10110 to change its rotation direction and rotate N times in the opposite direction of the first direction, and the self-moving device 200 simultaneously drives the wiping assembly 2011 to change its direction and rotate N times in the opposite direction of the second direction; then the brush disk 10110 and the wiping assembly 2011 change their rotation direction again, and so on. Alternatively, during the first cleaning cycle, when friction occurs, the workstation 100 drives the brush 10110 to rotate in a first direction, while the self-moving device 200 simultaneously drives the wiping assembly 2011 to rotate in a second direction, with the first and second directions being opposite or opposite to each other. During the second cleaning cycle, the workstation 100 drives the brush 10110 to change its rotation direction and rotate N times in the opposite direction of the first direction, while the self-moving device 200 simultaneously drives the wiping assembly 2011 to change its direction and rotate N times in the opposite direction of the second direction. Subsequently, the brush 10110 and the wiping assembly 2011 change their rotation directions again, and so on.

[0046] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when cleaning the wiping assembly 2011, cleaning liquid needs to be supplied to the cleaning tank 1011. To prevent excessive liquid overflow during the cleaning process, a closed-type liquid level sensor is installed on the side wall of the cleaning tank 1011. The detection end of the closed-type liquid level sensor is exposed inside the cleaning tank 1011 to detect the liquid level. When the detected liquid level reaches a set height, the workstation 100 can issue an alarm, or control the first storage tank 1012 to stop supplying liquid to the cleaning tank 1011, or control the suction system to pump some or a small amount of liquid from the cleaning tank 1011 into the second storage tank 1013 to prevent liquid overflow. In this embodiment, a closed-type liquid level sensor is used to solve the problem of false triggering of the sensor caused by liquid splashing onto the inner wall when supplying cleaning liquid to the cleaning tank 1011. Because a closed-type liquid level sensor is used, the probability of false triggering caused by liquid splashing onto the inner wall is greatly reduced.

[0047] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the bottom of the cleaning tank 1011 is a slope, with the lower end of the slope close to the water inlet of the water pumping pipe (not shown in the figure), such as... Figure 3 As shown, a mounting hole 1018 is provided on the side wall of the cleaning tank 1011, near but avoiding the water inlet. The opening of the mounting hole 1018 communicates with the cleaning tank 1011. A closed-type liquid level sensor is installed inside the mounting hole 1018 with its detection end facing the opening of the mounting hole 1018. Installing the liquid level sensor on the mounting hole 1018, which communicates with the cleaning tank 1011, can further prevent liquid from splashing onto the liquid level sensor when it flows into the cleaning tank 1011 from the multiple water outlets 1019 at a certain pressure, thus avoiding false reactions by the liquid level sensor. For example, when releasing liquid into the cleaning tank 1011, if the liquid level has not yet reached the preset position and liquid splashes onto the liquid level sensor, the liquid level sensor will falsely react and generate an alarm signal. After receiving the alarm signal, the controller will control the first liquid storage tank 1012 to stop releasing liquid into the cleaning tank 1011. In this case, the wiping assembly 2011 and the cleaning tank 1011 may not be cleaned properly due to insufficient liquid volume, thereby reducing the cleaning effect of the self-cleaning system.

[0048] Furthermore, to meet the requirement of detecting the liquid level in the cleaning tank 1011, the mounting hole 1018 can be positioned at the highest liquid level in the cleaning tank 1011, allowing the liquid level sensor to detect any liquid level within the range of the maximum liquid capacity that the cleaning tank 1011 can hold. Further, optionally, in this embodiment, there can be multiple mounting holes 1018, such as... Figure 3As shown, each side is provided with two mounting holes 1018, and a closed liquid level detection sensor can be installed in each mounting hole 1018. At the same time, the use of multiple closed liquid level detection sensors is conducive to more accurate and timely detection of the liquid level in the cleaning tank 1011.

[0049] In the embodiments described above or below in this application, a second water outlet pipe 1014 is provided around the cleaning tank 1011, and multiple water outlets 1019 are opened on the second water outlet pipe 1014. By utilizing the force of the liquid sprayed onto the bottom of the cleaning tank 1011 through the multiple water outlets 1019, the bottom of the cleaning tank 1011 can be rinsed. The higher the water pressure at the water outlets 1019, the better the cleaning or rinsing effect. To flexibly adjust the spray force of the water outlets 1019, in this embodiment, an electromagnetic pump (not shown in the figure) is installed on the water outlet path of the first liquid storage tank 1012 to adjust the water pressure of the first liquid storage tank 1012. The electromagnetic pump can be installed at the outlet position of the first liquid storage tank 1012; or, the electromagnetic pump can be installed on the first water outlet pipe; or, the electromagnetic pump can be installed at the interface 1015 between the first water outlet pipe and the second water outlet pipe 1014 (e.g., ...). Figure 3 As shown in the figure, this embodiment does not limit this. Accordingly, a diaphragm pump can also be installed on the pumping path to adjust the pumping force. Under the action of the diaphragm pump, the liquid in the cleaning tank 1011 can be drawn into the second storage tank 1013.

[0050] In this embodiment, when the workstation 100 is used for the first time after leaving the factory, there may be impurities in the cleaning tank 1011. In order to ensure the cleaning effect of the cleaning tank 1011 on the wiping component 2011 during the first use of the workstation 100, it is necessary to clean the cleaning tank 1011 during the first use. The workstation 100 can collect the degree of dirt in the cleaning tank 1011 through a dirt detection sensor installed inside the cleaning tank 1011; the controller of the workstation 100 generates a third cleaning parameter based on the degree of dirt in the cleaning tank 1011; accordingly, the controller of the workstation 100 is also used to: when the workstation 100 is started for the first time, control the first liquid storage tank 1012 and the second liquid storage tank 1013 to alternately perform water discharge and water pumping operations on the cleaning tank 1011 according to the third cleaning parameter, so as to perform the cleaning task on the cleaning tank 1011.

[0051] In this embodiment, the source of the first cleaning parameter used by the workstation 100 to perform the cleaning tank cleaning task is not limited. The first cleaning parameter may be a default parameter pre-built into the workstation 100, which is used when performing the cleaning task; or, the user may reset the cleaning parameter through the APP, and the reset cleaning parameter is used when performing the cleaning task.

[0052] Specifically, the third cleaning parameters may include the third number of cleaning cycles, the third cleaning time, and the third water pressure used in each cleaning cycle. The third cleaning time can be the total cleaning time or the cleaning time used for each cleaning cycle. When there are multiple cleaning cycles, the cleaning time and the third water pressure used for each cleaning cycle can be the same or different. In an optional embodiment, when there are multiple cleaning cycles, since the cleaning tank 1011 has the highest degree of contamination, the corresponding cleaning time can be relatively long, and the third water pressure used for each cleaning cycle can also be relatively high to improve the cleaning power of the initial cleaning. As the number of cleaning cycles increases, the degree of contamination in the cleaning tank 1011 gradually decreases, and the corresponding cleaning time and the third water pressure used for each cleaning cycle can be reduced accordingly to alleviate the burden on the workstation 100, save electricity and water resources, and improve overall cleaning efficiency. In another optional embodiment, during the first cleaning, the cleaning tank 1011 has the highest level of dirt, so the first cleaning time is the longest, and the third water pressure used in each cleaning is also the highest, in order to improve the cleaning power of the first cleaning. As the number of cleanings increases, the dirt level in the cleaning tank 1011 gradually decreases, and the corresponding cleaning time and the third water pressure used in each cleaning decrease accordingly. During the last cleaning, the dirt level in the cleaning tank 1011 is the lowest, so the corresponding cleaning time and the third water pressure used in each cleaning are the lowest. Except for the first and last cleanings, the corresponding cleaning time and the third water pressure used in each cleaning are the same, in order to reduce the burden on the workstation 100, save electricity and water resources, and improve the overall cleaning efficiency. Of course, the cleaning time or the third water pressure used in each cleaning can be fixed, depending on the cleaning parameters set by the workstation 100.

[0053] More specifically, when the controller of workstation 100 controls the first storage tank 1012 and the second storage tank 1013 to alternately perform water discharge and pumping operations on the cleaning tank 1011 according to the third cleaning parameters to perform the cleaning task on the cleaning tank 1011, it is specifically used as follows: if the cleaning parameters include the number of cleaning cycles, and the number of cleaning cycles is multiple, then when the number of cleaning cycles is not 0, the controller controls the first storage tank 1012 to add clean water to the cleaning tank 1011 to clean the cleaning tank 1011; during each cleaning process, the controller can also control the first storage tank 1012 to discharge water according to the third water pressure according to the cleaning time and the third water pressure included in the cleaning parameters, until the corresponding cleaning time ends, and then control the pumping system to suck away the sewage in the cleaning tank 1011; then, the number of cleaning cycles is decremented by 1, and it is determined whether the number of cleaning cycles after decrementing by 1 is 0; if it is 0, the cleaning operation ends; if it is not 0, the operation of controlling the first storage tank 1012 to add clean water to the cleaning tank 1011 and subsequent operations continue until the number of cleaning cycles is 0.

[0054] After the initial cleaning of the cleaning tank 1011 is completed, the workstation 100 is ready for use. In actual use, when the self-moving device 200 needs to clean the wiping assembly 2011, it can send a cleaning command to the controller of the workstation 100. Optionally, the self-moving device 200 can first dock with the workstation 100, and then send a cleaning command to the workstation 100 after successful docking; or it can send a cleaning command to the workstation 100 first, and then dock with the workstation 100. Regardless of the method, the controller of the workstation 100 is also used to: when the self-moving device 200 has docked with the workstation 100, according to the cleaning command issued by the self-moving device 200, control the first liquid storage tank 1012 and the second liquid storage tank 1013 to alternately perform water dispensing and pumping operations on the cleaning tank 1011 according to the second cleaning parameters, and coordinate with the rotation of the wiping assembly 2011 on the self-moving device 200 to perform the cleaning task on the wiping assembly 2011.

[0055] Similarly, in this embodiment, the source of the second cleaning parameters used by the workstation 100 to perform the cleaning task of the wiping component 2011 is not limited. In an optional embodiment, the second cleaning parameters may be default parameters pre-built into the self-moving device 200, and the same cleaning parameters are used for each cleaning task; or, the user may reset the cleaning parameters through the APP, but the same cleaning parameters are used for each cleaning task before the next setting operation.

[0056] Optionally, the second cleaning parameters include the second number of cleaning cycles and the second water pressure used for each cleaning cycle. When the controller performs a cleaning task on the wiping assembly 2011, it is specifically used to: control the first liquid storage tank 1012 and the second liquid storage tank 1013 to alternately perform water discharge and water pumping operations on the cleaning tank 1011 according to the second number of cleaning cycles. When the first liquid storage tank 1012 performs a water discharge operation on the cleaning tank 1011, the controller controls the first liquid storage tank 1012 to spray cleaning liquid at the second water pressure through the water outlet 1019 on the second water outlet pipe 1014 to the bottom of the cleaning tank 1011.

[0057] Specifically, the self-moving device 200 can collect the degree of contamination of the wiping component 2011; generate second cleaning parameters based on the degree of contamination of the wiping component 2011; and then send a cleaning command including the second cleaning parameters to the workstation 100. Alternatively, the workstation 100 can collect the degree of contamination of the wiping component 2011; and generate the second cleaning parameters itself based on the degree of contamination of the wiping component 2011. Regardless of how the second cleaning parameters are generated, after receiving the cleaning command, the controller of the workstation 100 controls the water delivery system to deliver cleaning liquid from the clean water tank in the workstation 100 to the cleaning tank 1011 according to the second cleaning parameters included in the cleaning command, in order to clean the wiping component 2011; after each cleaning, the controller controls the pumping system to send the dirty liquid in the cleaning tank 1011 into the wastewater tank in the workstation 100.

[0058] More specifically, the second cleaning parameters may include at least one of the following: the number of second cleaning cycles, the second cleaning time, the water consumption, the rotational speed of the brush disc 10110 (scrubbing strip 1017 or wiping assembly 2011) in the cleaning tank 1011, and the second water pressure used for each cleaning cycle. The second cleaning time can be the total cleaning time or the cleaning time used for each cleaning cycle. When there are multiple cleaning cycles, the cleaning time, water consumption, rotational speed of the brush disc 10110 (scrubbing strip 1017 or wiping assembly 2011), and the second water pressure used for each cleaning cycle may be the same or different. In an optional embodiment, when the number of cleaning cycles is multiple, since the wiping component 2011 is most soiled during the first cleaning, the corresponding cleaning time can be relatively long, the water consumption relatively large, the rotation speed of the brush disc 10110 (scrubbing strip 1017 or wiping component 2011) and the second water pressure used for each cleaning can also be relatively high, so as to improve the cleaning power of the first cleaning. As the number of cleaning cycles increases, the soiling of the wiping component 2011 gradually decreases, and the corresponding cleaning time, water consumption, rotation speed of the brush disc 10110 (scrubbing strip 1017 or wiping component 2011) and the second water pressure used for each cleaning can be reduced accordingly, so as to reduce the burden on the workstation 100, save electricity and water resources, and improve the overall cleaning efficiency. In another optional embodiment, when the cleaning is performed multiple times, the wiping component 2011 is dirtiest during the first cleaning, so the corresponding cleaning time is the longest, the water consumption is the largest, the rotation speed of the brush disc 10110 (scrubbing strip 1017 or wiping component 2011) is the largest, and the second water pressure used for each cleaning is also the largest, in order to improve the cleaning power of the first cleaning; the wiping component 2011 is dirtiest during the last cleaning, so the corresponding cleaning time is the shortest, the water consumption is the least, the rotation speed of the brush disc 10110 (scrubbing strip 1017 or wiping component 2011) is the smallest, and the second water pressure used for each cleaning is also the smallest; for the remaining cleanings other than the first and last cleanings, the corresponding cleaning time, water consumption, rotation speed of the brush disc 10110 (scrubbing strip 1017 or wiping component 2011) and the second water pressure used for each cleaning can be the same. Of course, the cleaning time can be fixed each time, or the water volume used for each cleaning can be fixed each time, or the rotation speed of the brush 10110 (scrubbing strip 1017 or wiping component 2011) used for each cleaning can be fixed each time, or the second water pressure used for each cleaning can also be fixed each time. The specific time can be determined according to the cleaning parameters set by the self-moving device 200.

[0059] After each cleaning of the wiping assembly 2011, the workstation controller can also perform a self-cleaning function on the cleaning tank to facilitate direct cleaning of the wiping assembly 2011 next time. The controller is also used to: after completing the cleaning task of the self-moving device, control the first liquid storage tank 1012 and the second liquid storage tank 1013 to alternately perform water discharge and pumping operations on the cleaning tank 1011 according to the first cleaning parameters, so as to perform the cleaning task on the cleaning tank 1011; wherein, the cleaning liquid in the first liquid storage tank 1012 is sprayed to the bottom of the cleaning tank 1011 through multiple water outlets 1019 on the second water outlet pipe 1014, which can flush away dirt at the bottom of the cleaning tank during this process.

[0060] Similarly, the source of the second cleaning parameters used by workstation 100 to perform the cleaning task of wiping component 2011 is not limited. In an optional embodiment, the second cleaning parameters may be default parameters pre-built into self-moving device 200, with the same cleaning parameters used for each cleaning task; or, the user may reset the cleaning parameters via APP, but the same cleaning parameters will be used for each cleaning task until the next setting operation. Workstation 100 can collect the degree of dirt at the bottom of cleaning tank 1011 through a dirt detection sensor installed inside cleaning tank 1011; the controller of workstation 100 generates first cleaning parameters based on the degree of dirt at the bottom of cleaning tank 1011.

[0061] Furthermore, regardless of the method used to obtain the first cleaning parameters, the first cleaning parameters may include the first number of cleaning cycles and the first water pressure used for each cleaning cycle. Based on this, when the controller performs the cleaning task on the cleaning tank 1011 according to the first cleaning parameters, it is specifically used to: control the first liquid storage tank 1012 and the second liquid storage tank 1013 to alternately perform water discharge and water pumping operations on the cleaning tank 1011 according to the first number of cleaning cycles; and when controlling the first liquid storage tank 1012 to perform water discharge operation on the cleaning tank 1011 each time, control the first liquid storage tank 1012 to spray cleaning liquid at the first water pressure through the water outlet 1019 on the second water outlet pipe 1014 to the bottom of the cleaning tank 1011.

[0062] Specifically, the first cleaning parameters may include the first number of cleaning cycles, the cleaning time, and the first water pressure used in each cleaning cycle. The first cleaning time can be the total cleaning time or the cleaning time used for each individual cleaning cycle. When there are multiple cleaning cycles, the cleaning time and the first water pressure used for each cleaning cycle can be the same or different. In an optional embodiment, when there are multiple cleaning cycles, since the cleaning tank 1011 has the highest degree of contamination, the corresponding cleaning time can be relatively long, and the first water pressure used for each cleaning cycle can also be relatively high to improve the cleaning power of the initial cleaning. As the number of cleaning cycles increases, the degree of contamination in the cleaning tank 1011 gradually decreases, and the corresponding cleaning time and the first water pressure used for each cleaning cycle can be reduced accordingly to alleviate the burden on the workstation 100, save electricity and water resources, and improve overall cleaning efficiency. In another optional embodiment, when multiple cleaning cycles are performed, the cleaning tank 1011 is dirtiest during the first cleaning, so the corresponding cleaning time can be the longest, the initial water pressure used is the highest, and the water flow from the outlet 1019 is the strongest, resulting in the greatest rinsing effect. More dirt or stains can be washed away, thus improving the cleaning power of the first cleaning. Conversely, the cleaning tank 1011 is dirtiest during the last cleaning, so the corresponding cleaning time can be the shortest, and the initial water pressure used is the lowest. For the remaining cleaning cycles (excluding the first and last), the corresponding cleaning time and the initial water pressure are the same each time, reducing the burden on the workstation 100, saving electricity and water resources, and improving overall cleaning efficiency. Of course, the cleaning time and the initial water pressure used each time can be fixed, depending on the cleaning parameters set by the workstation 100.

[0063] More specifically, when the controller controls the first storage tank 1012 and the second storage tank 1013 to alternately perform water discharge and pumping operations on the cleaning tank 1011 according to the first cleaning parameters to perform the cleaning task on the cleaning tank 1011, it is specifically used as follows: if the cleaning parameters include the number of cleaning cycles, and the number of cleaning cycles is multiple, then when the number of cleaning cycles is not 0, the controller controls the first storage tank 1012 to add clean water to the cleaning tank 1011 to clean the cleaning tank 1011; during each cleaning process, the controller can also control the first storage tank 1012 to discharge water according to the first water pressure according to the cleaning time and the first water pressure included in the cleaning parameters, until the corresponding cleaning time ends, and then control the pumping system to suck away the sewage in the cleaning tank 1011; then, the number of cleaning cycles is decremented by 1, and it is determined whether the number of cleaning cycles after decrementing by 1 is 0; if it is 0, the cleaning operation ends; if it is not 0, the controller continues to execute the operation of controlling the first storage tank 1012 to add clean water to the cleaning tank 1011 and subsequent operations, until the number of cleaning cycles is 0.

[0064] It should be noted that since the cleaning tank 1011 is relatively easy to clean during its first use, the third cleaning cycle is less frequent, and the third water pressure is also lower. However, since the cleaning tank 1011 is quite dirty after cleaning the wiping component 2011, it needs to be cleaned several times, requiring a higher initial water pressure. Therefore, the third cleaning cycle is less than the first cleaning cycle, and the third water pressure can be lower than the first water pressure. Because cleaning the wiping component 2011 mainly relies on friction between the wiping component 2011 and the scrubbing strip 1017, a high water pressure is not necessary. Therefore, the second water pressure can be lower than the first water pressure. This embodiment adjusts the cleaning cycle and water pressure according to different operating modes to save cleaning liquid and energy.

[0065] The workstation 100 provided in this embodiment can operate in various physical environments, including both normal temperature (above zero degrees Celsius, non-freezing) and high-temperature environments, as well as environments below zero degrees Celsius. Considering that in some low-temperature environments, the liquid in the first liquid storage tank 1012 and the second liquid storage tank 1013 may freeze, leading to a decrease in the cleaning function of the workstation 100 or its inability to function properly, and even the first liquid storage tank 1012 and the second liquid storage tank 1013 may crack due to internal liquid freezing, this embodiment, to prevent damage to the workstation 100 in low-temperature environments, includes a temperature sensor (not shown in the figure) to measure the ambient temperature of the workstation 100 in real time and report it to the workstation 100. The temperature sensor can be installed externally to the workstation body 101; or internally to the workstation body 101; or on any component of the workstation 100 that can carry the temperature sensor; this embodiment does not limit this.

[0066] Alternatively, when the temperature sensor detects that the ambient temperature is lower than a preset temperature, the workstation 100 may issue an alarm signal to remind the user to drain the residual liquid in the first water outlet pipe, the second water outlet pipe, and the pumping pipe, as well as to drain the liquid in the first liquid storage tank 1012 and the second liquid storage tank 1013, so as to protect the water outlet pipe, the pumping pipe, and the liquid storage tank.

[0067] or,

[0068] Optionally, the workstation 100 can also generate antifreeze drainage parameters when the temperature sensor detects that the ambient temperature is lower than a set temperature; and control the first storage tank 1012 to perform antifreeze water discharge operation according to the antifreeze drainage parameters, so as to completely drain the liquid from the first water outlet pipe, the second water outlet pipe, and the first storage tank 1012, avoiding damage to the water outlet pipe and the first storage tank 1012 caused by liquid freezing, thereby improving the service life of the workstation 100. Correspondingly, the workstation 100 can also generate antifreeze pumping parameters when the temperature sensor detects that the ambient temperature is lower than a preset temperature, and control the second storage tank 1013 to perform antifreeze pumping operation according to the antifreeze pumping parameters, so as to pump the cleaning tank 1011 and the liquid remaining in the pumping pipe back to the second storage tank 1013, avoiding damage to the cleaning tank 1011 and the water outlet pipe caused by liquid freezing. Furthermore, the liquid in the second storage tank 1013 can be manually emptied by the user.

[0069] In this embodiment, the source of the antifreeze drainage parameters and antifreeze pumping parameters used by the workstation 100 to control the first liquid storage tank 1012 and the second liquid storage tank 1013 to perform antifreeze drainage and antifreeze pumping operations when the environment where the workstation 100 is located is not limited to a preset temperature. In an optional embodiment, the antifreeze drainage parameters and antifreeze pumping parameters can be default parameters pre-built into the workstation 100; or, the user can reset the antifreeze drainage parameters and antifreeze pumping parameters through an APP, but before the next setting operation, the same antifreeze drainage parameters and antifreeze pumping parameters are used for each task.

[0070] Specifically, when the workstation 100 controls the first liquid storage tank 1012 to perform the water discharge operation according to the antifreeze drainage parameters, it specifically controls the first liquid storage tank 1012 to deliver cleaning liquid to the cleaning tank 1011 until all the cleaning liquid is drained; at the same time, it controls the pumping system to pump the liquid in the cleaning tank 1011 into the sewage tank in the workstation 100 according to the antifreeze pumping parameters.

[0071] More specifically, the antifreeze drainage parameters may include water discharge time, water pressure, etc. This embodiment does not limit the values ​​of these parameters, but they must ensure that all residual liquid in the first storage tank 1012 and the two water outlet pipes is completely drained. For example, the water discharge time must be longer than the time required to drain the liquid from the first storage tank 1012. Correspondingly, the antifreeze pumping parameters may include pumping time and pumping pressure, etc. This embodiment does not limit the values ​​of these parameters, but they must ensure that the residual liquid in the cleaning tank 1011 and the pumping pipes is fully pumped into the second storage tank 1013.

[0072] Optionally, the user can configure whether the workstation 100 enables the temperature sensor working mode on the terminal device bound to the workstation 100. When the temperature sensor working mode is enabled, the workstation can receive temperature data collected by the temperature sensor, determine whether the current ambient temperature is lower than the set temperature, and trigger anti-freeze drainage and anti-freeze pumping operations if the current ambient temperature is lower than the set temperature. Furthermore, the aforementioned set temperature can be flexibly set and adjusted according to the climate conditions of different regions.

[0073] This application provides a method for operating a workstation. The workstation includes a cleaning tank, and a second water outlet pipe is provided along the side wall of the cleaning tank. The second water outlet pipe has multiple water outlets that allow water to exit towards the bottom of the cleaning tank. Figure 7 As shown, the method includes:

[0074] 701. Perform a cleaning task on the self-moving equipment;

[0075] 702. After completing the cleaning task on the self-moving equipment, the first and second liquid storage tanks on the control workstation are alternately used to perform water discharge and water pumping operations on the cleaning tank according to the first cleaning parameters, so as to perform the cleaning task on the cleaning tank; wherein, the water discharge operation is used to control the cleaning liquid in the first liquid storage tank to be sprayed to the bottom of the cleaning tank through multiple water outlets on the second water outlet pipe; the water pumping operation is used to control the water pumping pipe connected to the second liquid storage tank to draw the liquid in the cleaning tank into the second liquid storage tank.

[0076] Furthermore, the above method also includes: according to the cleaning instruction issued by the self-moving device, controlling the first liquid storage tank and the second liquid storage tank to alternately perform water discharge and water pumping operations on the cleaning tank according to the second cleaning parameters, and coordinating with the rotation of the wiping component on the self-moving device to perform the cleaning task on the wiping component.

[0077] Furthermore, the first cleaning parameters include the first number of cleaning cycles and the first water pressure used during each cleaning cycle; an electromagnetic pump is installed on the water outlet path of the first storage tank to adjust the water outlet pressure of the first storage tank; the steps for performing the cleaning task on the cleaning tank include: controlling the first storage tank and the second storage tank to alternately perform water outlet and pumping operations on the cleaning tank according to the first number of cleaning cycles, and controlling the first storage tank to spray cleaning liquid at the first water pressure through the outlet on the second water outlet pipe to the bottom of the cleaning tank each time the first storage tank is controlled to perform water outlet operation on the cleaning tank.

[0078] Furthermore, the second cleaning parameters include the second number of cleaning cycles and the second water pressure used for each cleaning cycle; the steps for performing the cleaning task on the wiping assembly include: controlling the first and second liquid storage tanks to alternately perform water discharge and pumping operations on the cleaning tank according to the second number of cleaning cycles, and controlling the first liquid storage tank to spray cleaning liquid at the second water pressure through the outlet on the second water outlet pipe to the bottom of the cleaning tank each time the first liquid storage tank is controlled to perform water discharge operation on the cleaning tank; wherein, the second water pressure is less than the first water pressure.

[0079] Furthermore, the above method also includes: when the workstation is started for the first time, controlling the first and second liquid storage tanks to alternately perform water discharge and water pumping operations on the cleaning tank according to the third cleaning parameters, so as to perform the cleaning task on the cleaning tank.

[0080] For detailed implementation methods of the above steps in the embodiments of this application, please refer to the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0081] This application also provides a workstation, such as... Figure 8 As shown, the workstation 100 includes: a workstation body 101, on which a memory 10111 and a processor 10112 are provided, as well as a first liquid storage tank and a second liquid storage tank. A second water outlet pipe is provided on the workstation along the side wall of the cleaning tank, and the second water outlet pipe has multiple water outlets that can discharge water toward the bottom of the cleaning tank. Further, as... Figure 8 As shown, the workstation body 101 also includes a sensor assembly 10113, a power supply assembly 10114, a drive assembly 10115, and a communication assembly (WiFi, infrared, Bluetooth, etc. modules) 10116. For a detailed structural description of the workstation 100, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 1-6 The embodiments shown are not described in detail here.

[0082] The memory 10111 is used to store computer programs; the processor 10112 is coupled to the memory 10111 and is used to execute the computer programs stored in the memory 10111 for:

[0083] After the self-moving equipment completes the cleaning task, the first and second liquid storage tanks on the control workstation 100 are alternately used to perform water discharge and water pumping operations on the cleaning tank according to the first cleaning parameters, so as to perform the cleaning task on the cleaning tank. The water discharge operation is used to control the cleaning liquid in the first liquid storage tank to be sprayed to the bottom of the cleaning tank through multiple water outlets on the second water outlet pipe; the water pumping operation is used to control the water pumping pipe connected to the second liquid storage tank to draw the liquid in the cleaning tank into the second liquid storage tank.

[0084] In an optional embodiment, the processor 10112 is further configured to: control the first liquid storage tank and the second liquid storage tank to alternately perform water discharge and water pumping operations on the cleaning tank according to the cleaning command issued by the self-moving device and the second cleaning parameters, and perform cleaning tasks on the wiping component in coordination with the rotation of the wiping component on the self-moving device.

[0085] Optionally, the first cleaning parameters include a first number of cleaning cycles and a first water pressure used during each cleaning cycle; an electromagnetic pump is installed on the water outlet path of the first storage tank to adjust the water outlet pressure of the first storage tank; when performing a cleaning task on the cleaning tank, the processor 10112 is also used to: control the first storage tank and the second storage tank to alternately perform water outlet and water pumping operations on the cleaning tank according to the first number of cleaning cycles, and when controlling the first storage tank to perform a water outlet operation on the cleaning tank each time, control the first storage tank to spray cleaning liquid at the first water pressure through the outlet on the second water outlet pipe to the bottom of the cleaning tank.

[0086] Optionally, the second cleaning parameters include the second number of cleaning cycles and the second water pressure used for each cleaning cycle. When performing a cleaning task on the wiping assembly, the processor 10112 is also configured to: control the first and second liquid storage tanks to alternately perform water discharge and pumping operations on the cleaning tank according to the second number of cleaning cycles, and when controlling the first liquid storage tank to perform a water discharge operation on the cleaning tank, control the first liquid storage tank to spray cleaning liquid at the second water pressure through the outlet on the second water outlet pipe to the bottom of the cleaning tank via an electromagnetic pump; wherein the second water pressure is less than the first water pressure.

[0087] In an optional embodiment, the processor 10112 is further configured to: when the workstation 100 is first started, control the first and second liquid storage tanks to alternately perform water discharge and water pumping operations on the cleaning tank according to the third cleaning parameters, so as to perform the cleaning task on the cleaning tank.

[0088] For detailed implementation methods of the above steps in the embodiments of this application, please refer to the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0089] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement this without any creative effort.

[0090] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that each embodiment can be implemented by means of a necessary general-purpose hardware platform, or by a combination of hardware and software. Based on this understanding, the above technical solutions, in essence or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a computer product. This application can take the form of a computer program product implemented on one or more computer-usable storage media (including but not limited to disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) containing computer-usable program code.

[0091] This application is described with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of this application. It will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable coordinate determining device to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable coordinate determining device, generate instructions for implementing the flowchart... Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A device that provides the functions specified in one or more boxes.

[0092] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that can direct a computer or other programmable coordinate determining device to operate in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable storage medium produce an article of manufacture including instruction means, which are implemented in a process Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The function specified in one or more boxes.

[0093] These computer program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable coordinate determining device, causing a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable device to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable device for implementing the process. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The steps of the function specified in one or more boxes.

[0094] In a typical configuration, a computing device includes one or more processors (CPU), input / output interfaces, network interfaces, and memory.

[0095] Memory may include non-persistent storage in computer-readable media, such as random access memory (RAM) and / or non-volatile memory, such as read-only memory (ROM) or flash RAM. Memory is an example of computer-readable media.

[0096] Computer-readable media includes both permanent and non-permanent, removable and non-removable media that can store information using any method or technology. Information can be computer-readable instructions, data structures, modules of programs, or other data. Examples of computer storage media include, but are not limited to, phase-change memory (PRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), other types of random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other memory technologies, CD-ROM, digital versatile optical disc (DVD) or other optical storage, magnetic tape, magnetic magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other non-transferable medium that can be used to store information accessible by a computing device. As defined herein, computer-readable media does not include transient computer-readable media, such as modulated data signals and carrier waves.

[0097] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A self-cleaning system, characterized in that, include: The self-moving device and the workstation; the self-moving device is equipped with a wiping component, and the workstation includes a workstation body, on which a first liquid storage tank, a second liquid storage tank and a cleaning tank are provided; when the self-moving device is docked with the workstation, the wiping component is located in the cleaning tank so as to complete the cleaning task of the wiping component in the cleaning tank; The first liquid storage tank is connected to the first water outlet pipe, which extends to the cleaning tank and connects to the second water outlet pipe arranged along the side wall of the cleaning tank. The second water outlet pipe has multiple water outlets that can discharge water toward the bottom of the cleaning tank. The workstation is used to clean the wiping assembly and spray water to clean the bottom of the cleaning tank through the multiple water outlets on the second water outlet pipe. The second liquid storage tank is connected to a water pumping pipe that extends into the cleaning tank to draw liquid from the cleaning tank into the second liquid storage tank for cleaning the wiping assembly or the cleaning tank.

2. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second water outlet pipe is arranged along the side wall of the cleaning tank and is at least partially arranged on the entry path of the self-moving device entering the cleaning tank; wherein, when the self-moving device enters the cleaning tank, it passes over at least part of the second water outlet pipe arranged on the entry path.

3. The system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The height of the second water outlet pipe does not exceed the height of the side wall.

4. The system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sidewall of the cleaning tank includes a first sidewall section and a second sidewall section, and the second water outlet pipe is located inside the second sidewall section of the cleaning tank.

5. The system according to claim 4, characterized in that, Multiple water outlets on the second water outlet pipe are arranged in a circle along the inner side of the second side wall section.

6. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the cleaning tank is provided with multiple scrubbing strips, and the water outlet on the second water outlet pipe faces the scrubbing strips.

7. The system according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, A closed-type liquid level sensor is installed on the side wall of the cleaning tank. The detection end of the closed-type liquid level sensor is exposed inside the cleaning tank and is used to detect the liquid level in the cleaning tank.

8. The system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bottom of the cleaning tank is a slope, with the lower end of the slope close to the water inlet of the water pumping pipe. An installation hole is provided on the side wall of the cleaning tank, close to but avoiding the water inlet. The opening of the installation hole is connected to the cleaning tank. The closed liquid level sensor is installed in the installation hole with its detection end facing the opening of the installation hole.

9. A workstation, characterized in that, include: The workstation body has a receiving cavity at its lower part, and a cleaning tank is formed at the bottom of the receiving cavity; a first liquid storage tank and a second liquid storage tank are provided above the receiving cavity; a base tray is provided at the bottom of the workstation, and the cleaning tank is disposed on the base tray. The first liquid storage tank is connected to the first water outlet pipe, which extends to the cleaning tank and is connected to the second water outlet pipe arranged along the side wall of the cleaning tank. The second water outlet pipe is provided with multiple water outlets that can spray water toward the bottom of the cleaning tank to spray the liquid in the first liquid storage tank to the bottom of the cleaning tank for cleaning the bottom of the cleaning tank. The second liquid storage tank is connected to a water pumping pipe that extends into the cleaning tank to pump the liquid in the cleaning tank into the second liquid storage tank.

10. The workstation according to claim 9, characterized in that, The second water outlet pipe is arranged along the side wall of the cleaning tank, and is at least partially arranged on the entry path of the self-moving device into the cleaning tank.

11. The workstation according to claim 10, characterized in that, The height of the second water outlet pipe does not exceed the height of the side wall.

12. The workstation according to any one of claims 9-11, characterized in that, The sidewall of the cleaning tank includes a first sidewall section and a second sidewall section, and the second water outlet pipe is located inside the second sidewall section of the cleaning tank.

13. A control method for a workstation, characterized in that, The workstation includes a workstation body, on which a first liquid storage tank, a second liquid storage tank, and a cleaning tank are disposed. A second water outlet pipe is disposed on the side wall of the cleaning tank. The first liquid storage tank is connected to the second water outlet pipe via the first water outlet pipe. The second water outlet pipe has multiple water outlets that allow water to exit towards the bottom of the cleaning tank. The workstation is used to clean the wiping components of a self-moving device and to spray water towards the bottom of the cleaning tank through the multiple water outlets on the second water outlet pipe. The second liquid storage tank is connected to a pumping pipe that extends into the cleaning tank to draw liquid from the cleaning tank into the second liquid storage tank. The method includes: During at least one cleaning of the wiping component of the self-moving device through the cleaning tank of the workstation, the brush disk in the cleaning tank is controlled to rotate in a first direction according to the first rotation speed and the first rotation duration in each cleaning. Determine a second rotation speed and a second rotation duration that are respectively adapted to the first rotation speed and the first rotation duration; The self-moving device is controlled to drive the wiping assembly to rotate in the second direction according to the second rotation speed and the second rotation duration, so as to clean the wiping assembly through the brush plate; Wherein, the first direction and the second direction are opposite or relative.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The first rotational speed is the same as or an integer multiple of the second rotational speed, and the second rotational duration is greater than the first rotational duration.

15. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The rotation directions in the first direction and the second direction change alternately.

16. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The rotation directions of the first and second directions change once for each rotation cycle; or, the rotation directions of the first and second directions change once for every N rotations; N is a positive integer.

17. A cleaning tank, characterized in that, include: A second water outlet pipe is provided on the side wall of the cleaning tank. The second water outlet pipe has multiple water outlets that can spray water toward the bottom of the cleaning tank to spray the liquid in the first storage tank to the bottom of the cleaning tank for cleaning. The first storage tank is connected to the second water outlet pipe via the first water outlet pipe. The cleaning tank is located at the bottom of the receiving cavity in the lower part of the workstation body. The first storage tank and the second storage tank are provided above the receiving cavity. The second storage tank is connected to a water pumping pipe that extends into the cleaning tank to draw the liquid in the cleaning tank into the second storage tank.

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