A collection device, base station and recycling system

By combining a detachable cover with a worm gear transmission mechanism, the problem of inconvenient cleaning of the wastewater tank of the floor scrubber is solved, enabling fast and convenient cleaning of the wastewater tank.

CN116407036BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03DREAM INNOVATION TECH (SUZHOU) CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2021-12-30
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

The wastewater tanks of existing floor scrubbers are not easy to clean and require frequent cleaning.

Method used

A collection device was designed, including a detachable cover and a drive unit. The drive unit drives the cover to rotate and open. Combined with a worm gear transmission mechanism and a base station, the sewage tank can be cleaned quickly.

Benefits of technology

The drive unit rotates the cover, simplifying the cleaning process of the sewage tank, reducing the frequency of cleaning, and improving the user experience.

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Abstract

This invention discloses a collection device, a base station, and a recycling system. The recycling system includes a collection device and a base station. A driving unit of the base station drives a driven unit of the collection device to open the cover of the collection device, thereby connecting a first receiving space of the collection device with a second receiving space of the base station. The capacity of the second receiving space is greater than the capacity of the first receiving space. Through this method, the collection device of this application can significantly reduce the frequency of cleaning the collection device and is more convenient to use.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of clean technology, specifically relating to a collection device, a base station, and a recycling system. Background Technology

[0002] A floor scrubber includes a floor brush for cleaning floors, which mainly consists of a roller brush for cleaning the floor, a roller brush motor for controlling the roller brush, and a spraying device. The floor scrubber also includes a main body, which mainly includes a clean water tank (to supply clean water to the roller brush), a wastewater tank (to collect wastewater), and a suction motor for extraction. During operation, the spraying device is activated, spraying liquid onto the roller brush; the roller brush motor is activated, causing the roller brush to rotate; and the suction motor is activated, drawing the liquid (wastewater) flowing through the roller brush into the wastewater tank.

[0003] It can be seen that floor scrubbers have strong cleaning capabilities, which is why they have been widely favored by the public since their introduction.

[0004] Existing floor scrubber waste tanks require frequent cleaning, but cleaning them is not convenient. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a collection device, base station and recycling system that is easier to clean.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a collection device, including a box forming a first receiving space. The collection device also includes an inlet and an outlet communicating with the first receiving space. The collection device also includes a cover detachably connected to the box. A driven part is provided on the side of the cover away from the first receiving space. The driven part can be driven to make the cover rotate relative to the box.

[0007] Optionally, in the above-described collecting device, the driven part is in the shape of a groove, and the cross-section of the groove is in the shape of a regular polygonal star; an extending inclined surface is provided at the opening of the groove.

[0008] Optionally, in the above-described collection device, the collection device includes an inlet pipe connecting the inlet and the first receiving space, the inlet pipe extending along the tangential direction of the box body.

[0009] Optionally, in the above-described collection device, the collection device further includes an adjusting plate connected to the inner wall of the inlet pipe. The adjusting plate switches between two positions. In the first position, the adjusting plate is in contact with the inner wall of the inlet pipe, and the inlet cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet pipe is approximately the same. In the second position, a portion of the adjusting plate is away from the inner wall of the inlet pipe, and the inlet cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet pipe gradually decreases in the direction away from the inlet.

[0010] Optionally, in the above-described collection device, the end of the adjusting plate near the inlet is pivotally connected to the inner wall of the inlet pipe.

[0011] Optionally, in the above-described collection device, the inlet pipe is provided with a through groove, and the collection device further includes an adjustment switch, which passes through the through groove and is connected to the adjustment plate, thereby controlling the adjustment plate to switch between the first position and the second position.

[0012] Optionally, in the above-mentioned collecting device, the through groove includes a first positioning groove, an intermediate groove, and a second positioning groove that are connected to each other. The first positioning groove and the second positioning groove are arc-shaped, the intermediate groove extends longitudinally, the diameters of the first positioning groove and the second positioning groove are approximately equal, and the diameter of the first positioning groove is slightly larger than the width of the intermediate groove.

[0013] Optionally, in the above-described collection device, the adjusting switch includes a sliding guide portion, and the collection device further includes a support plate and a cover plate. The support plate and the cover plate are arranged sequentially away from the inlet pipe, and the support plate and the cover plate form a sliding guide groove for the sliding guide portion to slide in; the sliding guide portion covers the through groove.

[0014] Optionally, in the above-described collection device, the regulating switch further includes an operating part, which is connected to the approximate middle position of the sliding guide and extends in a direction away from the inlet pipe. The cover plate is provided with a clearance groove to allow the operating part to pass, and the sliding guide is provided with prompting parts on both sides of the operating part.

[0015] Optionally, in the above-described collection device, the collection device includes a first cleaner connected to the cover, the first cleaner including a first cleaning part extending spirally in the direction toward the cover, the first cleaning part contacting the inner wall of the box.

[0016] Optionally, in the above-mentioned collection device, the collection device includes a water-air separator disposed near the outlet, and the collection device includes a second cleaner connected to the cover, the second cleaner having a second cleaning part disposed on the end face near the water-air separator, the second cleaning part being in contact with the outer surface of the water-air separator.

[0017] The present invention also provides a base station, including a driving unit and a transmission mechanism for driving the driving unit. The transmission mechanism is used to connect with the driven unit when the collecting device is docked with the base station, and to transmit the driving force of the driving unit; wherein the collecting device is the collecting device as described above.

[0018] Optionally, in the above-mentioned base station, the driving part is protruding, and the cross-section of the protrusion is a regular polygonal star shape.

[0019] Optionally, in the above-mentioned base station, the transmission mechanism is a worm gear transmission mechanism; the driving unit is integrally formed with the distal end of the worm of the worm gear transmission mechanism.

[0020] The present invention also provides a recycling system, the recycling system including any of the above-described collection devices and any of the above-described base stations, wherein the driving unit drives the driven unit to open the cover, so that the first receiving space is connected to the second receiving space, and the capacity of the second receiving space is greater than the capacity of the first receiving space.

[0021] Optionally, in the above-described recycling system, the cover is threadedly connected to the box, and the transmission mechanism is a worm gear transmission mechanism, wherein the pitch of the worm is equal to the pitch of the cover.

[0022] The technical solution provided by this invention has the following advantages:

[0023] The collection device provided by the present invention has a driven part on the side of the cover away from the first receiving space. Therefore, the cover can be driven and easily opened, making it easier to clean the collection device.

[0024] The base station provided by the present invention is equipped with a driving unit, which can drive the driven part of the collection device, thereby making the cover easy to open.

[0025] The recycling system provided by the present invention includes a base station and a collection device. The driving part of the base station can open the driven part of the collection device, so that the first receiving space and the second receiving space are connected. The capacity of the second receiving space is greater than that of the first receiving space, which greatly reduces the frequency of cleaning the collection device and makes it more convenient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the recycling system provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the recycling system.

[0029] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional exploded view of the part of the recycling system where the collection device and the base station work together.

[0030] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a portion of the collection device in the recycling system shown.

[0031] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic cross-sectional view of the inlet pipe of the collection device shown.

[0032] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A top view of the inlet pipe of the collection device shown;

[0033] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the first cleaner of the collection device in the recycling system shown;

[0034] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the water-air separator in the collection device of the recycling system shown;

[0035] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second cleaner of the collection device in the recycling system shown.

[0036] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0037] 100-Collection device; 20-Box; 22-First receiving space; 24-Inlet; 26-Outlet; 28-Cover; 30-Driven part; 32-Extending ramp; 34-Seal; 36-Inlet pipe; 38-Adjusting plate; 39-Pivot shaft; 40-Through groove; 42-Adjusting switch; 44-First positioning groove; 46-Intermediate groove; 48-Second positioning groove; 50-Sliding guide part; 52-Support plate; 54-Cover plate; 56-Sliding guide groove; 58- Operating section; 60 - Opening slot; 62 - First cleaner; 64 - First cleaning section; 66 - Water-air separator; 65 - Upper side; 63 - Middle section; 61 - Lower side; 68 - Second cleaner; 69 - First end face; 71 - Second end face; 73 - Columnar connecting section; 72 - Suction motor; 74 - Limiting section; 200 - Base station; 280 - Base body; 282 - Second receiving space; 284 - Drive section; 286 - Worm gear transmission mechanism; 300 - Recycling system. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0039] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and drawings of this invention are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0040] In this invention, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "top," and "bottom" are generally used in relation to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or in relation to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction of the component itself; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not intended to limit this invention.

[0041] Example 1

[0042] Please combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment provides a collection device 100 for a floor scrubber. The collection device 100 includes a housing 20, which forms a first receiving space 22. The collection device 100 also includes an inlet 24 and an outlet 26 communicating with the first receiving space 22. Specifically, the collection device 100 is a wastewater tank for the floor scrubber, the inlet 24 is a wastewater inlet 24, and the outlet 26 is an air outlet 26.

[0043] Please combine Figure 2 and Figure 3 The collection device 100 also includes a cover 28 detachably connected to the housing 20, and a driven part 30 is provided on the side of the cover 28 away from the first receiving space 22. Specifically, the cover 28 is the bottom cover of the collection device 100, and the bottom cover is provided with the driven part 30, so the bottom cover can be opened by rotating relative to the cover 28 through the driven part 30. The driven part 30 is located on the side of the cover 28 away from the first receiving space 22, making the driving structure simpler and more direct.

[0044] The driven part 30 is grooved, and the cross-section of the groove is a regular polygonal star. Because it is a regular polygonal star, the driven part 30 and the driving part 284 that drives it are relatively fixed in the circumferential direction. That is, the driving part 284 can drive the driven part 30 to rotate synchronously with it. Except for manufacturing errors, there is basically no relative rotation between the two. The driving part 284 can drive the driven part 30 more reliably.

[0045] The driven part 30 is grooved, and an extending inclined surface 32 is provided at the opening of the driven part 30. Therefore, when the driving part 284 is inserted into the driven part 30, even if the driving part 284 and the driven part 30 are misaligned, the driving part 284 and the driven part 30 can be smoothly engaged with only a slight rotation, making operation more convenient.

[0046] The cover 28 is threadedly connected to the housing 20, and a seal 34 is provided at the connection between the cover 28 and the housing 20. The seal 34 ensures a better seal between the cover 28 and the housing 20, especially when the collection device 100 is a sewage tank. The seal 34 prevents leakage, thus avoiding other problems caused by leakage, such as preventing sewage from soiling other components or damaging electrical components. Specifically, the seal 34 is an EVA sealing ring, which has a simple structure, is easy to mold, and has low manufacturing cost.

[0047] Please combine Figures 4 to 6 The collection device 100 includes an inlet pipe 36 connecting the inlet 24 and the first receiving space 22, extending tangentially along the housing 20. The inner wall of the housing 20 is cylindrical. Thus, guided by the tangentially extending inlet pipe 36, the wastewater rotates along the inner wall of the housing 20 within the first receiving space 22. This rotation of the wastewater along the inner wall of the housing 20 cleans the inner wall, thereby utilizing the wastewater itself to clean the inner wall of the housing 20. The structural design is ingenious.

[0048] To better utilize the wastewater itself for cleaning the inner wall of the tank 20, the collection device 100 also includes an adjusting plate 38 connected to the inner wall of the inlet pipe 36. The adjusting plate 38 switches between two positions. In the first position, the adjusting plate 38 is flush with the inner wall of the inlet pipe 36, and the inlet cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet pipe 36 is approximately the same. In the second position, part of the adjusting plate 38 is away from the inner wall of the inlet pipe 36, and the inlet cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet pipe 36 gradually decreases in the direction away from the inlet 24. It should be noted that "inlet cross-section" refers to the cross-section that allows wastewater to flow in. Thus, the gradually decreasing inlet cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet pipe 36 can further increase the rotation speed of the wastewater, thereby further improving the cleaning effect of the wastewater on the inner wall of the tank 20.

[0049] Specifically, the end of the regulating plate 38 near the inlet 24 is pivotally connected to the inner wall of the inlet pipe 36 via a pivot shaft 39. In the first position, the end of the regulating plate 38 away from the inlet 24 is close to the inner wall of the first inlet pipe 36; in the second position, the end of the regulating plate 38 away from the inlet 24 is spaced a certain distance from the inner wall of the inlet 24, so that in the first position, the water inlet cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet pipe 36 is approximately the same, and in the second position, the water inlet cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet pipe 36 gradually decreases in the direction away from the inlet 24.

[0050] The shape of the adjusting plate 38 matches the shape of the inlet pipe 36. More specifically, in this embodiment, the inlet pipe 36 has a rectangular cross-section and is a rectangular tube. The adjusting plate 38 is a rectangular plate. The adjusting plate 38 is pivotally connected to the upper and lower side walls of the rectangular inlet pipe 36. In the first position, the rectangular adjusting plate 38 is in contact with the left inner wall of the rectangular tube. In the second position, the end of the rectangular adjusting plate 38 away from the inlet 24 is set at a certain distance from the left inner wall of the rectangular tube. The structure is simple to achieve the required function, and the design is ingenious.

[0051] To facilitate switching of the regulating plate 38 between the first and second positions, the inlet pipe 36 of the collecting device 100 is provided with a through groove 40. The collecting device 100 also includes a regulating switch 42, which passes through the through groove 40 and is connected to the regulating plate 38, thereby controlling the switching of the regulating plate 38 between the first and second positions. In other words, the regulating switch 42 passes through the through groove 40 and drives the regulating plate 38 to switch between the first and second positions, thus allowing the position of the regulating plate 38 to be controlled from outside the inlet pipe 36 via the regulating switch 42, making operation convenient.

[0052] The through slot 40 includes a first positioning slot 44, an intermediate slot 46, and a second positioning slot 48 that are connected to each other. The first positioning slot 44 and the second positioning slot 48 are arc-shaped, and the intermediate slot 46 extends longitudinally. The diameters of the first positioning slot 44 and the second positioning slot are approximately equal, with the diameter of the first positioning slot slightly larger than the width of the intermediate slot 46. Therefore, when the adjusting switch 42 engages with the first positioning slot 44, the adjusting plate 38 is in the first position; when the adjusting switch 42 engages with the second positioning slot 48, the adjusting plate 38 is in the second position. Since the diameters of the two positioning slots are slightly larger than the diameter of the intermediate slot 46, the adjusting switch 42 needs to overcome the pressure of the slightly narrower intermediate slot 46 during the switching process between engaging with the first positioning slot 44 and the second positioning slot 48. Thus, without external force, the adjusting switch 42 can be held in either the first positioning slot 44 or the second positioning slot 48, thereby keeping the adjusting plate 38 in either the first or second position and preventing accidental operation.

[0053] The regulating switch 42 includes a sliding guide portion 50, and the collection device 100 also includes a support plate 52 and a cover plate 54. The support plate 52 and the cover plate 54 are arranged sequentially away from the inlet pipe 36, forming a sliding guide groove 56 for the sliding guide portion 50 to slide in. The sliding guide portion 50 covers the through groove 40. The cooperation between the sliding guide groove 56 and the sliding guide portion 50 allows the regulating switch 42 to operate more smoothly. The sliding guide portion 50 covering the through groove 40 prevents sewage from flowing out of the through groove 40, which not only keeps the outer casing of the collection device 100 cleaner but also prevents damage to electrical components caused by sewage outflow.

[0054] The regulating switch 42 also includes an operating part 58, which is connected to the sliding guide part 50 and extends in a direction away from the inlet pipe 36. The cover plate 54 is provided with a clearance slot 60 to allow the operating part 58 to pass. The operating part 58 is connected to the sliding guide part 50 at approximately the middle position. The sliding guide part 50 is located on both sides of the operating part 58 and can be provided with prompts, such as stickers of different colors or different silkscreened text, so that the user can easily understand whether the regulating switch 42 has adjusted the regulating plate 38 to the first position or the second position through the prompts. The structure is reasonably designed and provides an excellent user experience.

[0055] Please combine Figure 2 and Figure 7 The collection device 100 includes a first cleaner 62 connected to the cover 28. The first cleaner 62 includes a first cleaning part 64 extending circumferentially, which can contact the inner wall of the box 20. During the connection or separation of the cover 28 and the box 20, the first cleaning part 64 can scrape the inner wall of the box 20, thereby cleaning the inner wall of the box 20. The structure is reasonably designed.

[0056] As mentioned above, the cover 28 is threadedly connected to the box 20, so the cover 28 can rotate and move relative to the box 20, thereby driving the first cleaner 62 extending in the circumferential direction to clean the inner wall of the box 20. The design is very ingenious.

[0057] The first cleaning section 64 extends spirally in the direction toward the cover 28. The spiral extension of the first cleaning section 64 results in a longer extension length, a larger cleaning range, and higher cleaning efficiency.

[0058] Please combine Figure 2 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 The collection device 100 includes a water vapor separator 66 disposed near the outlet 26. The collection device 100 includes a second cleaner 68 connected to the cover 28. The second cleaner 68 has a second cleaning part disposed near the end face of the water vapor separator 66. The second cleaning part contacts the outer surface of the water vapor separator 66 and the shape of the second cleaning part matches at least part of the outer surface of the water vapor separator 66.

[0059] Specifically, the water-air separator 66 includes an upper part 65, a middle part 63, and a lower part 61 connected in sequence. The lower surface of the upper part 65 is approximately annular, the outer surface of the middle part 63 is approximately cylindrical, and the lower part 61 is approximately funnel-shaped with a flange. The second cleaner 68 includes a first end face 69 and a second end face 71 spaced apart. The first end face 69 is annular and is used to clean the lower surface of the upper part 65 of the water-air separator 66; the second end face 71 is funnel-shaped with a flange and is used to clean the surface of the lower part 61 of the water-air separator 66. The first end face 69 and the second end face 71 are connected by a plurality of columnar connecting parts 73, which surround the middle part 63 of the water-air separator 66.

[0060] A suction motor 72 is provided downstream of the outlet 26 of the collection device 100. When the collection device 100 is in use, the suction motor 72 is started to suck away the air in the first receiving space 22, forming a negative pressure in the first receiving space 22. Under the action of the negative pressure, sewage enters the first receiving space 22 from the inlet 24. During the use of the collection device 100, the suction motor 72 continuously sucks away the air in the first receiving space 22, so that sewage continuously enters the first receiving space 22 from the inlet 24. A water-air separator 66 is provided upstream of the outlet 26, which can only suck away the air and avoid water vapor being sucked into the suction motor 72, which would damage the motor.

[0061] Since the collection device 100 collects sewage, the inside of the collection device 100 is prone to getting dirty, and the water-air separator 66 is also easily covered by dirt, which affects the water-air separation effect. After the second cleaning part is set, the process of installing the cover 28 into the box 20 can be used to make the cover 28 drive the second cleaner 68 to scrape the water-air separator 66 and thus clean the water-air separator 66. The design is very ingenious.

[0062] In this embodiment, both the first cleaning part 64 and the second cleaning part are flocked parts, which have a simple structure and are highly efficient in cleaning.

[0063] Please see Figure 4 A circumferentially extending limiting part 74 is provided on the outer wall of the housing 20 near the cover 28. The circumferentially extending limiting part 74 can limit the collection device 100 when it is engaged with the base station 200, thereby allowing the collection device 100 to be installed more reliably on the base station 200.

[0064] Example 2

[0065] Please combine Figures 1 to 3 This embodiment provides a base station 200, including a base 280, the base 280 forming a second receiving space 282, and the base station 200 including a driving part 284 and a transmission mechanism for driving the driving part 284.

[0066] Therefore, the collection device 100 can be installed on the base station 200. The transmission mechanism of the base station 200 drives the driven part 30 on the bottom cover of the collection device 100 through the drive part 284, so that the bottom cover of the collection device 100 is opened, the first receiving space 22 and the second receiving space 282 are connected, and the sewage in the first receiving space 22 can be transferred to the second receiving space 282. Cleaning the base station 200 once is equivalent to cleaning the collection device 100 multiple times, reducing the number of cleaning times and improving the user experience.

[0067] The drive unit 284 is protruding, and its cross-section is a regular polygonal star. The polygonal star-shaped drive unit 284 matches the polygonal star-shaped driven unit 30 perfectly, making the drive more reliable. The transmission mechanism is a worm gear transmission mechanism 286, which has a simple structure and can make the cover 28 rotate and translate simultaneously. This not only facilitates opening or closing the cover but also allows the first cleaner 62 and the second cleaner 68 to clean the inner wall of the housing 20 and the water-air separator 66, respectively. The structural design is very ingenious. The drive unit 284 is located at the end of the transmission mechanism. Preferably, the drive unit 284 is integrated with the drive mechanism. Specifically, the drive unit 284 is integrated with the distal end of the worm of the worm gear transmission mechanism 286, eliminating the need for installation and simplifying the structure. The base station 200 also includes a motor that drives the transmission mechanism. Under the drive of the motor, opening and closing the cover 28 is time-saving and labor-saving.

[0068] Example 3

[0069] Please see Figures 1 to 3 This embodiment provides a recycling system 300, including a collection device 100 of Embodiment 1 and a base station 200 of Embodiment 2. A driving unit 284 drives a driven unit 30 to open a cover 28, making a first receiving space 22 connected to a second receiving space 282. The capacity of the second receiving space 282 is greater than that of the first receiving space 22. Since the first receiving space 22 and the second receiving space 282 are connected, wastewater in the first receiving space 22 can be transferred to the second receiving space 282. The space of the second receiving space 282 is greater than that of the first receiving space 22, so the second receiving space 282 can hold the wastewater of multiple first receiving spaces 22. Cleaning the base station 200 once is equivalent to cleaning the collection device 100 multiple times, reducing the number of cleanings and improving the user experience.

[0070] The cover 28 is threadedly connected to the box 20. The transmission mechanism is a worm gear transmission mechanism. The pitch of the worm is equal to the pitch of the cover 28, thus achieving synchronous transmission. This is an ingenious design.

[0071] Obviously, the embodiments described above are merely some, not all, embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications without creative effort, and all such variations or modifications should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A collection device, characterized in that: The device includes a housing forming a first receiving space. The collection device further includes an inlet and an outlet communicating with the first receiving space. The collection device also includes a cover detachably connected to the housing. A driven portion is provided on the side of the cover away from the first receiving space, and the driven portion can be driven to allow the cover to rotate relative to the housing. The collection device includes an inlet pipe communicating with the inlet and the first receiving space, the inlet pipe extending tangentially along the housing. The collection device also includes an adjusting plate connected to the inner wall of the inlet pipe, the adjusting plate being configured to adjust the size of the inlet cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet pipe. The collection device includes a first cleaner connected to the cover, the first cleaner including a first cleaning part that can contact the inner wall of the box.

2. The collecting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The driven part is in the shape of a groove, and the cross-section of the groove is in the shape of a regular polygonal star; an extending inclined surface is provided at the opening of the groove.

3. The collection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting plate switches between two positions. In the first position, the adjusting plate is in contact with the inner wall of the inlet pipe, and the inlet pipe has a roughly the same cross-sectional area for water intake. In the second position, a portion of the adjusting plate is away from the inner wall of the inlet pipe, and the inlet pipe's cross-sectional area for water intake gradually decreases in the direction away from the inlet.

4. The collection device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The end of the regulating plate near the inlet is pivotally connected to the inner wall of the inlet pipe.

5. The collecting device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The inlet pipe is provided with a through groove, and the collection device also includes an adjustment switch. The adjustment switch passes through the through groove and is connected to the adjustment plate, thereby controlling the adjustment plate to switch between the first position and the second position.

6. The collecting device as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The through groove includes a first positioning groove, a middle groove, and a second positioning groove that are connected to each other. The first positioning groove and the second positioning groove are arc-shaped, and the middle groove extends longitudinally. The diameters of the first positioning groove and the second positioning groove are approximately equal, and the diameter of the first positioning groove is slightly larger than the width of the middle groove.

7. The collecting device as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The regulating switch includes a sliding guide portion, and the collecting device further includes a support plate and a cover plate. The support plate and the cover plate are arranged sequentially away from the inlet pipe, and the support plate and the cover plate form a sliding guide groove for the sliding guide portion to slide in; the sliding guide portion covers the through groove.

8. The collecting device as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The regulating switch also includes an operating part, which is connected to the approximately middle position of the sliding guide and extends in a direction away from the inlet pipe. The cover plate is provided with a clearance groove to allow the operating part to pass, and the sliding guide is provided with prompting parts on both sides of the operating part.

9. The collecting device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The first cleaning section extends spirally in the direction toward the cover.

10. The collecting device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The collection device includes a water-air separator located near the outlet. The collection device also includes a second cleaner connected to the cover. The second cleaner has a second cleaning part located on the end face of the water-air separator, and the second cleaning part is in contact with the outer surface of the water-air separator.

11. A base station comprising a substrate adapted to a collection device, the substrate forming a second receiving space, characterized in that: The base station includes a drive unit and a transmission mechanism for driving the drive unit. The transmission mechanism is used to connect with the driven part of the collection device when the collection device is docked with the base station, and to transmit the driving force of the drive unit. The collecting device is the collecting device according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. The base station as described in claim 11, characterized in that: The drive unit is protruding, and the cross-section of the protrusion is a regular polygonal star shape.

13. The base station as described in claim 11, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism is a worm gear transmission mechanism; the drive unit is integrally formed with the distal end of the worm in the worm gear transmission mechanism.

14. A recycling system, characterized in that: The recycling system includes a collection device according to any one of claims 1 to 10 and a base station according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein the driving unit drives the driven unit to open the cover, thereby connecting the first receiving space with the second receiving space, and the capacity of the second receiving space is greater than the capacity of the first receiving space.

15. The recycling system as described in claim 14, characterized in that: The cover is threadedly connected to the box body, and the transmission mechanism is a worm gear transmission mechanism, wherein the pitch of the worm is equal to the pitch of the cover.

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