Cleaning robot base station and cleaning device

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of cleaning equipment, and particularly relates to a cleaning robot base station and cleaning equipment. The cleaning robot base station comprises a shell, the shell is formed with an inner cavity, and the bottom end of the shell is provided with an opening for the cleaning robot to enter and exit the inner cavity; a base is installed at the bottom of the inner cavity; a water storage tray is detachably installed on the base, and the water storage tray is provided with a water storage groove; a cleaning piece is placed in the water storage groove, and the cleaning piece is used for contacting a wiping piece of the cleaning robot entering the inner cavity; and a detection terminal is installed at one end of the base, and the other end of the detection terminal extends into the water storage groove, and the detection terminal is used for detecting whether the water in the water storage groove reaches a predetermined liquid level. The technical scheme of the embodiment of the application solves the problem that the user finds it difficult to clean and clean garbage of the cleaning groove base of the existing cleaning robot base station.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of cleaning equipment technology, and more specifically, relates to a cleaning robot base station and cleaning equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the structure of a cleaning robot base station for cleaning the robot's wiping components consists of a cleaning tank base at the bottom, and a detachable cleaning tank on top. A detection terminal for checking if the tank is full is located on the side wall of the cleaning tank base. In this structure, although the upper cleaning tank can filter out some large debris from the wastewater during the cleaning process, a considerable amount of debris still settles into the cleaning tank base with the water. Over time, this excessive accumulation of debris clogs the drain nozzle of the cleaning tank base. Since the cleaning tank base cannot be removed, cleaning and removing debris from it becomes difficult for users. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a cleaning robot base station and cleaning equipment, which aims to solve the problem that the cleaning tank base of the existing cleaning robot base station is difficult to clean and remove garbage because it cannot be disassembled.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application embodiment is: a cleaning robot base station, comprising: The outer shell has an inner cavity, and the bottom end of the outer shell has an opening for the cleaning robot to enter and exit the inner cavity; A base, which is installed at the bottom of the inner cavity; A water storage tray, which is detachably installed on the base, and the water storage tray is provided with a water storage trough; A cleaning component, which is placed in the water tank, is used to contact the wiping component of the cleaning robot that enters the inner cavity; The detection terminal has one end mounted on the base and the other end extending into the water tank. The detection terminal is used to detect whether the water in the water tank has reached a predetermined liquid level.

[0005] In one embodiment, the wall of the water storage tank has a mounting hole, and a sealing element is installed in the mounting hole. When the water storage tray is installed on the base, the detection terminal passes through the sealing element, and the sealing element is used to seal the gap between the detection terminal and the wall of the mounting hole.

[0006] In one embodiment, the sealing element includes a main body, a first limiting rib, and a second limiting rib. Both the first limiting rib and the second limiting rib are disposed on the main body. The main body passes through the mounting hole. The first limiting rib abuts against the outer wall of the water storage tank, and the second limiting rib abuts against the inner wall of the water storage tank. The main body has an insertion hole for the detection terminal to pass through. The port of the insertion hole facing the water storage tank is configured to deform and close when the detection terminal is pulled out of the insertion hole.

[0007] In one embodiment, the cleaning robot base station further includes a water outlet pipe, the first end of which is installed at the bottom of the water storage tank, and the second end of which extends to the outside of the water storage tank.

[0008] In one embodiment, the cleaning robot base station further includes a filter element installed at the bottom of the water storage tank or the cleaning element, with the first end of the water outlet pipe extending into the filter element, and the filter element used to filter out impurities in the water stored in the water storage tank.

[0009] In one embodiment, the cleaning component includes a carrier plate and a scraping step disposed on the carrier plate for contact with the wiping component of the cleaning robot, the carrier plate having multiple perforations for water leakage.

[0010] In one embodiment, the cleaning robot base station further includes a clean water tank and a wastewater tank, both of which are installed in the inner cavity. A water inlet is installed on the base, with the inlet end of the water inlet connected to the clean water tank. A water trough is provided on the carrier plate, with the outlet end of the water inlet located above the water trough, discharging water into the water trough. The second end of the water outlet pipe is connected to the wastewater tank to transport the water stored in the water storage tank into the wastewater tank.

[0011] In one embodiment, the base is provided with an adapter, which is detachably connected to and communicates with the sewage tank, and the second end of the outlet pipe is inserted into the adapter when the water storage pan is installed on the base.

[0012] In one embodiment, the detection terminal includes a positive terminal and a negative terminal, which are installed at a distance from each other on the base. When the water in the water tank reaches a predetermined level, both the positive terminal and the negative terminal come into contact with the water to conduct to each other.

[0013] According to another aspect of the embodiments of this application, a cleaning device is provided, comprising: Cleaning robots; and As described above, in the cleaning robot base station, the cleaning robot is able to enter the inner cavity of the cleaning robot base station to clean the cleaning robot's wiping components.

[0014] The embodiments of this application have at least the following beneficial effects: The cleaning robot base station provided in this embodiment works in conjunction with a cleaning robot. When the cleaning robot's wiping components need cleaning, the cleaning robot enters the inner cavity and automatically cleans the wiping components using its cleaning components. During the cleaning process, the water level in the water tank is monitored through detection terminals to ensure that the water level remains below a predetermined level, preventing overflow. Compared to existing cleaning robot base stations, this embodiment adds a water storage tray, which is detachably installed in the base. This allows users to easily remove the water tray from the base and remove it from the inner cavity when water accumulates, facilitating cleaning and preventing foul odors caused by accumulated waste, thus improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the cleaning robot base station according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the base, water tray, cleaning components, sealing components, and detection terminals in the cleaning robot base station according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the base, water tray, cleaning components, sealing components, and detection terminals in the cleaning robot base station according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the base and detection terminal of the cleaning robot base station according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the water storage tray and water outlet pipe of the cleaning robot base station according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning component of the cleaning robot base station according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the filter element of the cleaning robot base station according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the filter element of the cleaning robot base station according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing component of the cleaning robot base station according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing component of the cleaning robot base station according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0017] The following are the labeling elements in the figure: 10. Outer shell; 11. Inner cavity; 12. Opening; 13. Cover plate; 20. Base; 21. Adapter; 30. Water tray; 31. Water trough; 32. Mounting hole; 33. Sealing element; 331. Main body; 332. First limiting rib; 333. Second limiting rib; 334. Through hole; 40. Cleaning component; 41. Carrier plate; 42. Scraping step; 43. Perforation; 44. Water tank; 50. Detection terminal; 51. Positive terminal; 52. Negative terminal; 61. Water outlet pipe; 62. Filter element; 621. Main body plate; 622. Filter bristles; 63. Clean water tank; 64. Waste water tank; 65. Water inlet. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the embodiments of this application, and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this application.

[0019] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0020] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0021] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0022] This invention provides a cleaning robot base station for use with a cleaning robot, enabling the cleaning robot to perform cleaning work on the area to be cleaned in a more automated and intelligent manner. In particular, the cleaning robot base station provided by this invention can more effectively clean the wiping parts of the cleaning robot.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the cleaning robot base station includes a housing 10, a base 20, a water tray 30, a cleaning component 40, and a detection terminal 50. The housing 10 forms an inner cavity 11, and the bottom end of the housing 10 has an opening 12 for the cleaning robot to enter and exit the inner cavity 11. The base 20 is installed at the bottom of the inner cavity 11, and the water tray 30 is detachably installed on the base 20. The water tray 30 has a water tank 31, and the cleaning component 40 is placed in the water tank 31. Thus, when the cleaning robot enters the inner cavity 11 through the opening 12, the cleaning component 40 comes into contact with the wiping component of the cleaning robot that has entered the inner cavity 11. Then, clean water is injected into the cleaning component 40 located in the water tank 31, and the wiping component of the cleaning robot rotates. The cleaning component 40 and the wiping component continuously contact and rub against each other, thereby cleaning the wiping component. One end of the detection terminal 50 of the cleaning robot base station is installed on the base 20, and the other end of the detection terminal 50 extends into the water tank 31. During the process of injecting clean water, the water level in the water tank 31 continuously rises. When the water level rises to a predetermined liquid level height, the detection terminal 50 can detect that the water in the water tank 31 has reached the predetermined liquid level height, and then stop injecting water into the water tank 31. In other words, the control module electrically connected to the detection terminal 50 can stop injecting water into the water tank 31, thereby controlling the water level in the water tank 31 to be lower than the predetermined liquid level height.

[0024] The cleaning robot base station provided in this embodiment of the invention works in conjunction with the cleaning robot. When the wiping component of the cleaning robot needs cleaning, the cleaning robot enters the inner cavity 11, and the cleaning component 40 automatically cleans the wiping component. During the cleaning process, the water level in the water tank 31 is monitored through the detection terminal 50, thereby controlling the water level in the water tank 31 to be lower than a predetermined liquid level, ensuring that the water in the water tank 31 does not overflow. Compared with the existing cleaning robot base station, the cleaning robot base station of this embodiment of the invention adds a water storage tray 30, and the water storage tray 30 is detachably installed in the base 20. In this way, when water accumulates in the water tank 31 of the water storage tray 30, the user can remove the water storage tray 30 from the base 20 and remove it from the inner cavity 11, and then clean and wash the water storage tray 30. This facilitates the user's cleaning and washing of the water storage tray 30, prevents garbage accumulation and odor, and improves the user experience.

[0025] like Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, the water storage tank 31 has a mounting hole 32 in its wall, and a sealing element 33 is installed in the mounting hole 32. That is, the sealing element 33 is removed from the base 20 along with the water storage tray 30. When the cleaned water storage tray 30 is installed on the base 20, the detection terminal 50 passes through the sealing element 33. At this time, the sealing element 33 is used to seal the gap between the detection terminal 50 and the wall of the mounting hole 32, so that the water stored in the water storage tank 31 will not leak into the base 20 from the gap between the detection terminal 50 and the wall of the mounting hole 32.

[0026] Specifically, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the sealing element 33 includes a main body 331, a first limiting rib 332, and a second limiting rib 333. Both the first limiting rib 332 and the second limiting rib 333 are disposed on the main body 331, and are spaced apart. When the sealing element 33 is assembled into the mounting hole 32, the main body 331 passes through the mounting hole 32, and the first limiting rib 332 abuts against the wall of the water storage tank 31. The second limiting rib 333 abuts against the inner wall of the water tank 31. Since the sealing element 33 is made of a flexible material, such as flexible rubber, during assembly, the first limiting rib 332 first elastically deforms to pass through the mounting hole 32, allowing the main body 331 to enter the mounting hole 32. Then, the first limiting rib 332 elastically recovers and abuts against the outer wall of the water tank 31, and the remaining second limiting rib 333 abuts against the inner wall of the water tank 31. Figure 11 As shown, the main body 331 has an insertion hole 334 for the detection terminal 50 to pass through, and as... Figure 10 As shown, the port of the insertion hole 334 facing the water tank 31 is configured to deform and close when the detection terminal 50 is withdrawn from the insertion hole 334. That is, when the sealing member 33 is assembled into the base 20 together with the water tank 30, the detection terminal 50 passes through the insertion hole 334 and opens the port of the insertion hole 334 facing the water tank 31. When the sealing member 33 is removed from the base 20 together with the water tank 30, the detection terminal 50 is withdrawn from the insertion hole 334, and the port of the insertion hole 334 facing the water tank 31 can be elastically deformed and automatically closed, so that water in the water tank 31 will not leak from the insertion hole 334 into the base 20.

[0027] like Figure 6As shown, the cleaning robot base station also includes a water outlet pipe 61. The first end of the water outlet pipe 61 is installed at the bottom of the water storage tank 31, and the second end of the water outlet pipe 61 extends to the outside of the water storage tank 31. Thus, during the cleaning process of the cleaning robot's wiping components, clean water is continuously injected. The wiping components of the cleaning robot are soaked in clean water and rub against the cleaning components 40, thereby achieving the cleaning process and continuously generating wastewater. This wastewater drips into the water storage tank 31 of the water storage tray 30, and then is continuously discharged from the outside of the water storage tank 31 through the water outlet pipe 61.

[0028] During the cleaning process where the wiping component and the cleaning component 40 of the cleaning robot continuously rub against each other, the generated wastewater contains debris and impurities that have fallen off from the wiping component. To prevent these debris and impurities from clogging the first end of the water outlet pipe 61, therefore... Figures 7 to 9 As shown, the cleaning robot base station also includes a filter element 62, which is installed at the bottom of the water storage tank 30 or the cleaning component 40. The first end of the water outlet pipe 61 extends into the filter element 62, and the filter element 62 is used to filter out impurities in the water stored in the water storage tank 31. Specifically, the filter element 62 consists of a main body plate 621 and filter bristles 622. The main body plate 621 is detachably installed on the side of the carrier plate 41 facing the water storage tank 30, and the filter bristles 622 surround the second end port of the water outlet pipe 61.

[0029] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, the cleaning component 40 includes a carrier plate 41 and a scraping step 42 disposed on the carrier plate 41 for contact with the wiping component of the cleaning robot. The wiping component of the cleaning robot rotates in the inner cavity 11 and rubs against the scraping step 42, thereby scraping and cleaning the wiping component soaked in clean water, and generating wastewater. Since the carrier plate 41 has multiple perforations 43 for water leakage, the wastewater generated is scraped out of the wiping component by the scraping step 42 and falls into the water storage tank 31 through the multiple perforations 43. Some of the garbage and impurities (larger garbage and impurities) in the wastewater are filtered by the multiple perforations 43 and remain on the carrier plate 41, while the remaining garbage and impurities enter the water storage tank 31 through the multiple perforations 43 and are then filtered out by the filter component 62, thereby preventing garbage and impurities from clogging the port of the water outlet pipe 61.

[0030] Furthermore, the cleaning robot base station also includes a clean water tank 63 and a wastewater tank 64, both of which are installed in the inner cavity 11 and are covered by a cover plate 13. Figure 5As shown, a water inlet 65 is installed on the base 20. The water inlet of the water inlet 65 is connected to the clean water tank 63. A water inlet 44 is provided on the carrier plate 41. The water outlet of the water inlet 65 is located above the water inlet 44. Water is discharged from the water outlet into the water inlet 44. The wiping piece is then soaked in clean water and rotated to rub against the scraping step 42. The resulting sewage flows into the water storage tank 31. Then, the second end of the water outlet pipe 61 is connected to the sewage tank 64 to transport the water stored in the water storage tank 31 into the sewage tank 64.

[0031] like Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the base 20 is provided with an adapter 21, which is detachably connected to and communicates with the sewage tank 64. The second end of the outlet pipe 61 is inserted into the adapter 21 when the water storage tray 30 is installed on the base 20. Furthermore, the adapter 21 is formed of an elastically deformable material, ensuring a good seal when the second end of the outlet pipe 61 is inserted into the adapter 21, thus preventing leakage when the sewage well outlet pipe 61 flows into the sewage tank 64.

[0032] like Figure 2 As shown, the detection terminal 50 includes a positive terminal 51 and a negative terminal 52, which are installed at a distance from each other on the base 20. Both the positive terminal 51 and the negative terminal 52 contact the water in the water tank 31 when the water reaches a predetermined level, thus establishing communication between them. Specifically, during the cleaning process of the cleaning robot's wiping components, as more and more debris accumulates in the water tank 31, it obstructs the filter bristles 622 of the filter element 62, causing wastewater to accumulate in the water tank 31. The water level in the tank 31 then rises continuously. When the water level rises to the point where it contacts both the positive and negative terminals 51 and 52, they become connected, thus detecting that the water level has reached the predetermined level. Then, the cleaning robot base station controls the water nozzle 65 to stop adding water to the water tank 44. Then, the user removes the water tray 30 and the cleaning component 40 from the base 20 for cleaning. After cleaning, the water tray 30 and the cleaning component 40 are reassembled onto the base 20 for continued use.

[0033] According to another aspect of the present invention, a cleaning device is provided. Specifically, the cleaning device includes a cleaning robot (not shown) and a cleaning robot base station as described above, wherein the cleaning robot is capable of entering the inner cavity 11 of the cleaning robot base station to clean the wiping components of the cleaning robot.

[0034] The cleaning robot base station provided in this embodiment of the invention works in conjunction with the cleaning robot. When the wiping component of the cleaning robot needs cleaning, the cleaning robot enters the inner cavity 11, and the cleaning component 40 automatically cleans the wiping component. During the cleaning process, the water level in the water tank 31 is monitored through the detection terminal 50, thereby controlling the water level in the water tank 31 to be lower than a predetermined liquid level, ensuring that the water in the water tank 31 does not overflow. Compared with the existing cleaning robot base station, the cleaning robot base station of this embodiment of the invention adds a water storage tray 30, and the water storage tray 30 is detachably installed in the base 20. In this way, when water accumulates in the water tank 31 of the water storage tray 30, the user can remove the water storage tray 30 from the base 20 and remove it from the inner cavity 11, and then clean and wash the water storage tray 30. This facilitates the user's cleaning and washing of the water storage tray 30, prevents garbage accumulation and odor, and improves the user experience.

[0035] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the embodiments of the present application should be included within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A cleaning robot base station, characterized in that, include: The outer shell has an inner cavity formed therein, and the bottom end of the outer shell has an opening for the cleaning robot to enter and exit the inner cavity; A base, which is installed at the bottom of the inner cavity; A water storage tray, which is detachably installed on the base, and the water storage tray is provided with a water storage trough; A cleaning component is disposed in the water tank and is used to contact the wiping component of the cleaning robot that enters the inner cavity; A detection terminal, one end of which is mounted on the base and the other end of which extends into the water tank, is used to detect whether the water in the water tank has reached a predetermined liquid level. The water storage tank has mounting holes in its walls, and a sealing element is installed in the mounting holes. The detection terminal passes through the sealing element when the water storage tray is installed on the base. The sealing element is used to seal the gap between the detection terminal and the wall of the mounting hole. The sealing element includes a main body, a first limiting rib, and a second limiting rib. The first limiting rib and the second limiting rib are both disposed on the main body. The main body passes through the mounting hole. The first limiting rib abuts against the outer wall of the water storage tank, and the second limiting rib abuts against the inner wall of the water storage tank. The main body has an insertion hole for the detection terminal to pass through. When the sealing element is assembled to the base together with the water storage tray, the detection terminal passes through the insertion hole. The port of the insertion hole facing the water storage tank is configured to deform and close when the detection terminal is pulled out of the insertion hole.

2. The cleaning robot base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning robot base station also includes a water outlet pipe, the first end of which is installed at the bottom of the water storage tank, and the second end of which extends to the outside of the water storage tank.

3. The cleaning robot base station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cleaning robot base station also includes a filter element, which is installed at the bottom of the water storage tank or the cleaning component. The first end of the water outlet pipe extends into the filter element, which is used to filter out impurities in the water stored in the water storage tank.

4. The cleaning robot base station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cleaning component includes a carrier plate and a scraping step disposed on the carrier plate for contact with the wiping component of the cleaning robot. The carrier plate has multiple perforations for water leakage.

5. The cleaning robot base station according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cleaning robot base station also includes a clean water tank and a wastewater tank, both of which are installed in the inner cavity. A water inlet is installed on the base, with the inlet end of the water inlet connected to the clean water tank. A water trough is provided on the carrier plate, with the outlet end of the water inlet located above the water trough, and water is discharged from the outlet end into the water trough. The second end of the water outlet pipe is connected to the wastewater tank.

6. The cleaning robot base station according to claim 5, characterized in that, The base is provided with an adapter, which is detachably connected to and communicates with the sewage tank, and the second end of the outlet pipe is inserted into the adapter.

7. The cleaning robot base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection terminal includes a positive terminal and a negative terminal, which are installed at a distance from each other on the base. When the water in the water tank reaches a predetermined level, both the positive terminal and the negative terminal come into contact with the water to conduct to each other.

8. A cleaning device comprising a cleaning robot with wiping components, characterized in that, The cleaning equipment further includes a cleaning robot base station as described in any one of claims 1-7, wherein the cleaning robot is capable of entering the inner cavity of the cleaning robot base station to clean the wiping component.

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