Cleaning system

Abstract

The application discloses a cleaning system and a control method of the cleaning system, and the cleaning system comprises a base station and a sweeping robot. The base station comprises a casing and a dust extraction mechanism arranged on the casing. The sweeping robot comprises a machine body and a dust collection box arranged on the machine body. The dust collection box comprises a box body, a first cover member and a second cover member. A dust collection cavity is arranged in the box body. The box body is further provided with a dust collection port, an air inlet and a dust extraction port. The air inlet and the dust extraction port are arranged at opposite ends of the box body respectively. The dust extraction port is used for connecting the dust extraction mechanism. The first cover member is used for opening and covering the dust collection port. The second cover member is used for opening and covering the air inlet. The technical scheme of the application can improve the dust extraction effect of the base station on the sweeping robot.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of cleaning device technology, and in particular to a cleaning system. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, an increasing number of robotic vacuum cleaners are designed to use a base station for dust extraction, transferring debris from the robot's dustbin to the base station for temporary storage. However, these robotic vacuum cleaners typically still use the dust collection port on the dustbin as the airflow inlet for extraction. Due to the central location of the dust collection port, its orientation differs from the extraction port at one end. Consequently, when extracting dust through the extraction port, debris in the corners and edges of the dustbin furthest from the extraction port is difficult to clean, leading to dust accumulation. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to provide a cleaning system designed to improve the dust extraction effect of a base station on a robotic vacuum cleaner.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the cleaning system proposed in this invention includes:

[0005] The base station includes a housing and a dust extraction mechanism disposed within the housing; and

[0006] A robotic vacuum cleaner includes a body and a dust collection box disposed on the body. The dust collection box includes a box body, a first cover, and a second cover. The box body has a dust collection chamber inside. The box body also has a dust collection port, an air inlet, and a dust extraction port that communicate with the dust collection chamber. The air inlet and the dust extraction port are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the box body. The dust extraction port is used to communicate with a dust extraction mechanism. The first cover is used to open and close the dust collection port, and the second cover is used to open and close the air inlet.

[0007] Optionally, the cleaning system further includes a sensing module for detecting whether the robot vacuum cleaner and the base station are properly connected;

[0008] The sweeping robot includes a robot controller, which controls the first cover to open and close the dust collection port, and controls the second cover to open and close the air inlet. The sensing module is electrically connected to the robot controller.

[0009] Optionally, the sensing module includes:

[0010] A Hall sensor, wherein the Hall sensor is disposed in one of the housing and the body, and the Hall sensor is electrically connected to the robot controller; and

[0011] A magnet is disposed on one of the housing and the body, and is positioned opposite to the Hall sensor.

[0012] Optionally, when the Hall sensor is disposed in the housing, the base station further includes a base station controller, the Hall sensor is electrically connected to the base station controller, and the base station controller and the robot controller are electrically connected.

[0013] Optionally, the housing is provided with a docking cavity, and the side wall of the housing is also provided with an inlet and outlet that communicate with the docking cavity. The inlet and outlet are used for the sweeping robot to enter and exit, and the Hall sensor is located on the cavity wall of the docking cavity opposite to the inlet and outlet.

[0014] Optionally, the box body is defined to have a length direction and a width direction, the dust collection port is disposed on one cavity wall of the dust collection chamber in the width direction of the box body, and the air inlet and the dust extraction port are respectively disposed on two cavity walls of the dust collection chamber in the length direction of the box body;

[0015] And / or, the first sealing member is movably disposed on the box body, and the first sealing member is further provided with one of a magnetic body and an electromagnet, and the body is provided with the other of the magnetic body and the electromagnet, and the first sealing member opens and seals the dust collection port under the magnetic drive between the magnetic body and the electromagnet.

[0016] Optionally, the second cover is movably disposed on the box body, and the dust collection box further includes a drive mechanism for driving the second cover to move so that the second cover opens and seals the air inlet.

[0017] Optionally, the drive mechanism includes:

[0018] Rotary drive component;

[0019] A gear, the gear being connected to the rotary drive member and being driven to rotate by the rotary drive member; and

[0020] A rack meshes with the gear and is also connected to the second cover so that when the rack is rotatably driven by the gear, it can cause the second cover to slide.

[0021] The present invention also proposes a control method for a cleaning system, wherein the cleaning system is as described above, and the control method for the cleaning system includes the following steps:

[0022] The base station detects the docking signal between the robot vacuum cleaner and the base station and transmits it to the robot vacuum cleaner;

[0023] According to the docking signal, the sweeping robot controls the first cover to seal the dust collection port and the second cover to open the dust extraction port.

[0024] Optionally, after the step of the sweeping robot controlling the first cover to seal the dust collection port and the second cover to open the dust extraction port according to the docking signal, the control method of the cleaning system further includes the following steps:

[0025] The base station detects whether the time when the sweeping robot is in docking position has reached the preset docking position time.

[0026] If so, the base station will initiate a dust extraction operation for the sweeping robot.

[0027] Optionally, if so, after the base station initiates the dust extraction operation of the sweeping robot, the control method of the cleaning system further includes the following steps:

[0028] The base station detects whether the dust extraction operation has reached the preset dust extraction time;

[0029] If so, the base station will stop the vacuuming operation of the sweeping robot.

[0030] Optionally, if so, after the base station stops the vacuuming operation of the sweeping robot, the control method of the cleaning system further includes the following steps:

[0031] The base station sends a dust extraction completion command to the sweeping robot.

[0032] According to the instruction that the dust extraction work is completed, the sweeping robot controls the first cover to open the dust collection port and the second cover to close the dust extraction port.

[0033] In the cleaning system of this invention, during use, when the robotic vacuum cleaner is cleaning the floor, the dust collection port on the main body can be opened by the first cover, and the air inlet can be closed by the second cover. This allows external debris to enter the dust collection chamber solely through the dust collection port, following the airflow, thus completing the cleaning and collection of debris from the floor. Subsequently, when the base station is needed to vacuum the robotic vacuum cleaner, the dust collection port can be closed by the first cover, and the air inlet can be opened by the second cover. The vacuum outlet can then be used to connect with the vacuuming mechanism of the base station. This allows external airflow to enter the dust collection chamber solely through the air inlet, forming an airflow path from the air inlet to the base station, thereby carrying debris from the dust collection chamber into the base station, thus transferring the debris from the dust collection box to the base station for temporary storage and collection. Furthermore, because the air inlet and dust extraction outlet of the robotic vacuum cleaner are located at opposite ends of the main body, the airflow during dust extraction flows from one end of the main body towards the opposite end. This allows the airflow to effectively cover all areas within the dustbin, ensuring that debris in both the end near and away from the extraction outlet comes into contact with the airflow and is carried away, thus improving the vacuuming efficiency of the robotic vacuum cleaner. Attached Figure Description

[0034] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention 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 only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the cleaning system of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram from an exploded view of the base station and the sweeping robot of the cleaning system.

[0037] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Another perspective view of the exploded structure of the base station and the sweeping robot of the cleaning system;

[0038] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the sweeping robot of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of a robotic vacuum cleaner from one perspective;

[0040] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Another perspective view of a partial structure of a robotic vacuum cleaner;

[0041] Figure 7 for Figure 6 An exploded structural diagram of the body and dust collection box of a robotic vacuum cleaner;

[0042] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the dust collection box of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Another structural diagram of the central dust collection box;

[0044] Figure 10 for Figure 8 Another structural schematic diagram of the central dust collection box;

[0045] Figure 11 for Figure 8 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the dust collection box;

[0046] Figure 12 for Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first sealing component;

[0047] Figure 13 for Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle box body;

[0048] Figure 14 for Figure 13 A structural schematic diagram of the middle box body from another perspective;

[0049] Figure 15 This is a flowchart illustrating the first embodiment of the control method for the cleaning system of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 16 This is a flowchart illustrating a second embodiment of the control method for the cleaning system of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 17 This is a flowchart illustrating a third embodiment of the control method for the cleaning system of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 18 This is a flowchart illustrating the fourth embodiment of the control method for the cleaning system of the present invention;

[0053] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0054] label name label name 1000 Cleaning system 318 Guide groove 100 robot vacuum 318a Through 10 body 319 Limit plate 11 Dust extraction channel 33 First sealing piece 13 Protrusion 331 Magnetic body 15 Electromagnet 333 hook up 30 Dust collection box 35 Second cover 31 Box body 37 Drive mechanism 310 Dust collection chamber 371 Rotary drive 311 Dust collection port 373 gear 312 exhaust vent 375 rack 313 air inlet 300 base station 314 Dust extraction port 301 chassis 315 First cavity wall 302 docking cavity 316 Second cavity wall 303 import and export 316a First section 500 Sensing module 316b Second wall section 501 Hall sensor 317 Guide column 503 magnet 317a Stop section

[0055] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0056] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0057] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0058] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0059] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this invention is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the word "and / or" throughout the text means including three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of a person skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0060] A robotic vacuum cleaner, also known as a floor cleaning robot, is a common name for a robot used to clean floors. Due to their limited size, the dustbin inside a robotic vacuum cleaner has a relatively small capacity. Therefore, to temporarily store the debris in the dustbin for later, more convenient emptying, more advanced cleaning methods are employed. Increasingly, robotic vacuum cleaner manufacturers are equipping their products with base stations. These base stations control the vacuum cleaner's suction function, transferring debris from the dustbin to the base station for temporary storage and collection.

[0061] However, when these types of robotic vacuum cleaners perform dust extraction, they typically use the dust collection port on the dustbin as the airflow inlet. In this case, because the robotic vacuum cleaner needs to clean the floor evenly, the dust collection port must be located in the center of the dustbin. The suction port, on the other hand, is usually located at one end of the dustbin due to other structural features. For example, to ensure effective dust collection, the suction port is positioned opposite the dust collection port, and the dust collection mechanism that generates the airflow is also positioned opposite the suction port. This results in a significant difference in orientation between the central dust collection port and the suction port at one end. Consequently, when extracting dust through the suction port, debris in the corners and edges of the dustbin furthest from the suction port is difficult to clean, leading to dust accumulation.

[0062] Based on the above considerations, and to address the current problem of incomplete cleaning of the dustbin by robotic vacuum cleaners during dust extraction, this application proposes a novel cleaning system. This innovative system features a new air inlet at the end of the dustbin body furthest from the dust extraction port. It also includes a first cover for opening and closing the dust extraction port, and a second cover for opening and closing the air inlet. This ensures that the air inlet can be closed while the robotic vacuum cleaner is cleaning, allowing for normal cleaning operations. When the base station is extracting dust from the robotic vacuum cleaner, the dust extraction port can be closed, with the newly created air inlet serving as the airflow entrance. In this case, the airflow flows from one end of the dustbin to the opposite end, increasing the area covered within the dustbin and thus improving the dust extraction effect on the robotic vacuum cleaner.

[0063] The specific structure of the cleaning system proposed in this application will be explained below with reference to specific embodiments. Figures 1 to 11In one embodiment of this application, the cleaning system 1000 proposed in this application includes a base station 300 and a sweeping robot 100. The base station 300 includes a housing 301 and a dust extraction mechanism disposed on the housing 301; the sweeping robot 100 includes a body 10 and a dust collection box 30 disposed on the body 10. The dust collection box 30 includes a box body 31, a first cover 33 and a second cover 35. The box body 31 is provided with a dust collection chamber 310. The box body 31 is also provided with a dust collection port 311, an air inlet 313 and a dust extraction port 314 communicating with the dust collection chamber 310. The air inlet 313 and the dust extraction port 314 are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the box body 31. The dust extraction port 314 is used to communicate with the dust extraction mechanism. The first cover 33 is used to open and close the dust collection port 311, and the second cover 35 is used to open and close the air inlet 313.

[0064] The base station 300 is a device used in conjunction with the robotic vacuum cleaner 100. Specifically, the housing 301 of the base station 300 provides a docking point for the robotic vacuum cleaner 100, and the dust extraction mechanism, connected to the dust extraction port 314 of the robotic vacuum cleaner 100, performs suction to transfer debris from the dust collection box 30 of the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 to the base station 300, thereby achieving dust extraction from the robotic vacuum cleaner 100. The housing 301 can be square to facilitate its regular shape and manufacturing, or it can be circular or other shapes; this application does not limit this. The dust extraction mechanism may include a fan and a duct. The fan is used for suction, and the duct connects to the fan and is connected to the dust extraction port 314 on the robotic vacuum cleaner 100. The dust extraction mechanism can be located inside the housing 301, which provides isolation and protection. In addition, it should be noted that the base station 300 is not limited to only performing dust extraction for the robot vacuum cleaner 100, but can also further perform functions such as charging or filling the robot vacuum cleaner 100 with water.

[0065] As described above, the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 is a device capable of cleaning floors. The body 10 of the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 serves to mount and support the dust collection box 30 and other components of the robotic vacuum cleaner 100, allowing these components to be assembled into a single unit. The body 10 can be circular, so that when the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 encounters obstacles during cleaning, its circular sides can guide it to change direction and bypass the obstacles, reducing the possibility of collisions. The box body 31 serves as the main structure of the dust collection box 30, forming the dust collection chamber 310 and housing the first and second sealing covers 33 and 35, etc. The box body 31 can be cuboid or cubic, making its shape relatively regular and facilitating installation on the body 10 of the robotic vacuum cleaner 100. Of course, in other embodiments, the box body 31 can also have other shapes; this application does not limit the specific shape of the box body 31. The dust collection chamber 310 provides space to hold the debris collected by the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 during cleaning. The shape of the dust collection chamber 310 can be adapted to roughly follow the shape of the box body 31. The dust collection port 311 serves as the entry point for debris and can be located in the middle of one side of the box body 31 to allow the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 to clean the floor evenly. The dust collection port 311 can be rectangular or square to ensure a relatively regular shape and a large area. Of course, in other embodiments, the dust collection port 311 can also have other shapes. To enable the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 to clean the floor, it typically includes a dust collection mechanism that forms a dust-collecting airflow, which may include a fan. The box body 31 also has an exhaust port 312 that connects to the dust collection chamber 310 and is opposite the dust collection port 311; this exhaust port 312 is connected to the dust collection mechanism. Thus, when the dust collection mechanism is activated, a dust-collecting airflow is formed, entering through the dust collection port 311, passing through the dust collection chamber 310 and the exhaust port 312, and finally reaching the dust collection mechanism. This allows external debris to be carried into the dust collection chamber 310 for collection through the dust collection port 311. The air inlet 313, unlike the dust collection port 311, is used for air intake during the vacuuming process of the robot vacuum 100 and is only used for airflow. The air inlet 313 can be rectangular or square to ensure a relatively regular shape and a large surface area. Of course, in other embodiments, the air inlet 313 can also have other shapes.The dust extraction port 314 can be used to connect with the dust extraction mechanism of the base station 300, so that after the dust extraction mechanism of the base station 300 is activated, a dust extraction airflow can be formed from the air inlet 313, through the dust collection port 311 and the dust extraction port 314 to the base station 300, thereby bringing the garbage in the dust collection box 30 into the base station 300 for collection and temporary storage. The dust extraction port 314 can be rectangular or square to make its shape relatively regular and have a large area. Of course, in other embodiments, the dust extraction port 314 can also be other shapes. Furthermore, the air inlet 313 and the dust extraction port 314 are respectively located at opposite ends of the box body 31, meaning that the air inlet 313 and the dust extraction port 314 can be arranged opposite each other or not opposite each other, as long as they are located at opposite ends of the box body 31. The first cover 33 can be used to cover and open the dust collection port 311. When the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 needs to perform cleaning work, the first cover 33 can open the dust collection port 311 to allow external debris to enter. However, to ensure that the airflow only enters through the dust collection port 311, the air inlet 313 needs to be sealed by the second cover 35. The suction port 314 is inherently closed and is only opened by the base station 300 when docking with it; therefore, the suction port 314 does not need to be sealed at this time. The first cover 33 can be rectangular or square, etc., and can be adapted to the shape of the dust collection port 311 to ensure a good seal. Furthermore, the opening and closing of the dust collection port 311 by the first cover 33 can be done automatically as described below, or it can be manually installed or removed by the user. The second cover 35 can be used to seal and open the air inlet 313. When the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 needs to perform dust extraction, the second cover 35 can open the air inlet 313 to allow external airflow to enter. However, to ensure that the extraction airflow only enters through the air inlet 313, the dust collection port 311 needs to be sealed by the first cover 33. The second cover 35 can be rectangular or square, and its specific design can be adapted to the shape of the air inlet 313 to ensure a good seal. Furthermore, the opening and closing of the dust collection port 311 by the second cover 35 can be done automatically as described below, or it can be manually installed or removed by the user.

[0066] In the cleaning system 1000 of this application, during use, when the sweeping robot 100 is cleaning the floor, the dust collection port 311 on the main body 31 can be opened by the first cover 33, and the air inlet 313 can be closed by the second cover 35. This allows external debris to enter the dust collection chamber 310 through the dust collection port 311 along with the airflow, thereby completing the cleaning and collection of debris on the floor by the sweeping robot 100. Subsequently, when it is necessary to vacuum the sweeping robot 100 via the base station 300, the dust collection port 311 can be closed by the first cover 33, the air inlet 313 can be opened by the second cover 35, and the vacuum port 314 can be used to communicate with the vacuuming mechanism of the base station 300. This allows external airflow to enter the dust collection chamber 310 solely through the air inlet 313, forming an airflow path from the air inlet 313 through the dust extraction port 314 to the base station 300. This airflow carries the debris from the dust collection chamber 310 into the base station 300, thus transferring the debris from the dust collection box 30 to the base station 300 for temporary storage. Furthermore, since the air inlet 313 and dust extraction port 314 on the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 are located at opposite ends of the main body 31, when the dust collection box 30 of the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 is being vacuumed, the suction airflow flows from one end of the main body 31 towards the opposite end. At this time, the suction airflow can cover all parts of the dust collection box 30 well, so that the garbage in the dust collection box 30, whether it is the end near the dust collection port 314 or the end away from the dust collection port 314, can come into contact with the suction airflow and be carried away, thereby improving the dust collection effect of the base station 300 on the sweeping robot 100.

[0067] Please refer to the reference. Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment of this application, the cleaning system 1000 further includes a sensing module 500, which is used to detect whether the sweeping robot 100 and the base station 300 are properly connected; the sweeping robot 100 includes a robot controller, which is used to control the first cover 33 to open and cover the dust collection port 311, and to control the second cover 35 to open and cover the air inlet 313, and the sensing module 500 is electrically connected to the robot controller.

[0068] In this embodiment, after the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 docks at the base station 300, the sensing module 500 can detect the docking status between the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 and the base station 300. Upon detecting accurate docking, the module transmits a docking signal to the robotic vacuum cleaner 100's controller. The controller then controls the first cover 33 to cover the dust collection port 311 and the second cover 35 to open the air inlet 313. Therefore, the sensing module 500 automatically covers the dust collection port 311 and opens the air inlet 313, improving the automation level of the cleaning system 1000 and enhancing its ease of use. Furthermore, the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 only performs its vacuuming operation after accurate docking with the base station 300, ensuring the effectiveness of its vacuuming function. The electrical connection between the sensing module 500 and the robot controller can be a direct electrical connection, or it can be as described below, where the sensing module 500 is electrically connected to the base station 300 controller, and then the base station 300 controller establishes an indirect electrical connection with the robot controller of the sweeping robot 100. After the sweeping robot 100 completes its dust extraction, the robot controller can also control the first cover 33 to open the dust collection port 311 and the second cover 35 to close the air inlet 313, so that the sweeping robot 100 can then perform normal and stable cleaning work on the floor.

[0069] Please refer to the reference. Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment of this application, the sensing module 500 includes a Hall sensor 501 and a magnet 503. The Hall sensor 501 is disposed in one of the housing 301 and the body 10 and is electrically connected to the robot controller. The magnet 503 is disposed in the other of the housing 301 and the body 10 and is disposed opposite to the Hall sensor 501.

[0070] In this embodiment, the sensing module 500 includes a Hall sensor 501 and a magnet 503. The Hall sensor 501 has the advantages of high sensitivity and small size, which helps to improve the accuracy of the sensing module 500 in detecting the docking of the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 and the base station 300, and also improves the convenience of installing and setting up the sensing module 500. Specifically, when the sensing module 500 is directly electrically connected to the robot controller of the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 as described above, the Hall sensor 501 can be installed on the body 10 of the robotic vacuum cleaner 100, and the magnet 503 can be correspondingly installed on the housing 301 of the base station 300. When the sensing module 500 is indirectly electrically connected to the robot controller of the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 through the base station 300 controller as described above, the Hall sensor 501 can be installed on the housing 301 of the base station 300, and the magnet 503 can be correspondingly installed on the body 10 of the robotic vacuum cleaner 100. Furthermore, it should be noted that this application is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the sensing module 500 can also be a proximity switch, which can be triggered to activate the docking signal of the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 after it accurately docks on the base station 300. Alternatively, the sensing module 500 can also be a light transmitter and a light receiver, which can block or open the optical path between the light transmitter and the light receiver to trigger the docking signal of the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 after it accurately docks on the base station 300.

[0071] Please refer to the reference. Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment of this application, when the Hall sensor 501 is disposed on the housing 301, the base station 300 also includes a base station 300 controller, the Hall sensor 501 is electrically connected to the base station 300 controller, and the base station 300 controller and the robot controller are electrically connected.

[0072] In this embodiment, the Hall sensor 501 is mounted on the housing 301, so that the Hall sensor 501 is in a fixed position along with the base station 300. This avoids the possibility that the Hall sensor 501, being mounted on the housing 10, might accidentally trigger a docking signal by contacting a magnet on another object during its movement with the housing 10, thus improving the stability of the robot vacuum cleaner 100 in cleaning the floor.

[0073] Please refer to the reference. Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment of this application, a docking cavity is provided inside the housing 301, and an inlet and outlet 303 communicating with the docking cavity is also provided on the side wall of the housing 301. The inlet and outlet 303 is used for the sweeping robot 100 to enter and exit, and a Hall sensor 501 is provided on the cavity wall of the docking cavity directly opposite the inlet and outlet 303.

[0074] In this embodiment, the docking cavity provides space for the robotic vacuum cleaner 100, thereby improving the compactness of the structural distribution after docking and reducing space occupation. Furthermore, the Hall sensor 501 is positioned on the cavity wall directly opposite the air inlet 313, allowing the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 to align with the Hall sensor 501 after entering the docking cavity guided by radar or other detection modules. This facilitates the Hall sensor 501's detection of the magnet 503 on the robotic vacuum cleaner 100. It should also be noted that in other embodiments, the Hall sensor can be positioned on the bottom wall of the docking cavity or on the cavity wall adjacent to the inlet / outlet 303.

[0075] Please refer to the reference. Figures 8 to 11 ,as well as Figure 13 In one embodiment of this application, the box body 31 is defined to have a length direction and a width direction. The dust collection port 311 is provided on one cavity wall of the dust collection chamber 310 in the width direction of the box body 31. The air inlet 313 and the dust extraction port 314 are respectively provided on two cavity walls of the dust collection chamber 310 in the length direction of the box body 31.

[0076] The dust collection box 31 has a length direction and a width direction, which is defined when the dust collection box 30 is normally placed on the body 10 of the robot vacuum cleaner 100. At this time, the height direction of the dust collection box 31 is the vertical direction, while the length direction and width direction of the dust collection box 31 are two horizontal directions.

[0077] In this embodiment, the body 31 is configured as a cuboid or approximately cuboid structure, allowing the dust collection box 30 to extend along a diameter of the robotic vacuum cleaner 100. This maximizes the volume of the dust collection chamber 310 while improving the ease of placement of the dust collection box 30 within the limited space of the robotic vacuum cleaner 100's body. Furthermore, the dust collection port 311 is located on one wall of the dust collection chamber 310 along the width direction of the body 31, ensuring it is positioned well in the center of the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 for even cleaning of the floor. The air inlet 313 and the dust extraction port 314 are respectively located on two walls along the length direction. This allows the airflow entering the dust collection chamber 310 from the air inlet 313 to reach the corners and edges of the dust collection chamber 310 after the limited width of the body 31. That is, this is beneficial for increasing the coverage area of ​​the dust collection chamber 310 by the suction airflow, thereby further improving the cleaning effect on the garbage in the dust collection box 30. Moreover, the two chamber walls in the length direction are arranged opposite to each other, which further improves the relativity of the air inlet 313 and the dust extraction port 314, reducing the possibility of large changes in airflow direction affecting the airflow flow and thus affecting the dust extraction efficiency. Of course, it should be noted that in other embodiments, only one of the air inlet 313 and the dust extraction port 314 may be arranged on the chamber wall in the length direction of the dust collection chamber 310, while the other may be arranged on the chamber wall in the width direction of the dust collection chamber 310. Alternatively, both the air inlet 313 and the dust extraction port 314 may be arranged on the chamber wall in the width direction of the dust collection chamber 310. This application does not limit the specific positions of the air inlet 313 and the dust extraction port 314, ensuring that they can be respectively arranged at opposite ends.

[0078] Please refer to Figure 11 In one embodiment of this application, the cavity wall with an air inlet 313 in the dust chamber is defined as the first cavity wall 315, and the cavity wall with a dust extraction port 314 is defined as the second cavity wall 316. The second cavity wall 316 includes a first wall segment 316a and a second wall segment 316b connected in sequence in the width direction of the box body 31. The first wall segment 316a and the first cavity wall 315 are arranged in parallel, and the second wall segment 316b and the first wall segment 316a form an obtuse angle facing the first cavity wall 315. The dust extraction port 314 is located on the second wall segment 316b.

[0079] Since the dust collection box 30 is installed on the body 10 of the robotic vacuum cleaner 100, the two ends of the box body 31 in the longitudinal direction are located between the protrusions 13 in the body 10 for mounting the rollers. Therefore, the dust extraction port 314 is positioned on the inclined second wall section 316b, so that the dust extraction channel 11 on the robotic vacuum cleaner 100, which connects the dust extraction port 314 and the dust extraction mechanism, can be aligned with the second wall section 316b, thereby reducing the possibility of interference between the dust extraction channel 11 and the protrusions 13 on the body 10. In other words, the inclined second wall section 316b provides a clearance position for the dust extraction channel 11, preventing it from interfering with objects at both ends of the box body 31 in the longitudinal direction of the body 10.

[0080] Please refer to the reference. Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 11 as well as Figure 12 In one embodiment of this application, the first cover 33 is movably disposed on the box body 31. The first cover 33 is also provided with one of a magnetic body 331 and an electromagnet 15. The body 10 is provided with the other of a magnetic body 331 and an electromagnet 15. The first cover 33 opens and closes the dust collection port 311 under the magnetic force driven between the magnetic body 331 and the electromagnet 15.

[0081] In this embodiment, when the first cover 33 is provided with a magnetic body 331 and the body 10 of the sweeping robot 100 is provided with an electromagnet 15, since the two are in a repulsive state, the repulsive force between them can drive the first cover 33 to move, thereby opening the dust collection port 311 so that the sweeping robot 100 can perform cleaning work. After the sweeping robot 100 finishes its work and needs to vacuum, it can energize the electromagnet 15, changing its polarity so that the magnetic body 331 and the electromagnet 15 are in a mutually attractive state. Therefore, the magnetic attraction between them can drive the first cover 33 to move, thereby sealing the dust collection port 311. Conversely, when the first cover 33 is provided with an electromagnet 15 and the body 10 is provided with a magnetic body 331, the same effect can be achieved. At this point, on the one hand, the opening of the first cover 33 and the automatic driving of the dust collection port 311 are realized, which helps to improve the intelligence level of the sweeping robot 100 and improve its ease of use. On the other hand, since the magnetic body 331 and the electromagnet 15 are relatively small in size, it is beneficial to greatly improve the convenience of setting up the first cover 33, the magnetic body 331 and the electromagnet 15 in the case of limited space on the body 10. In addition, when the base station 300 is equipped with the aforementioned Hall sensor 501 and the sweeping robot 100 is equipped with the aforementioned magnet 503, after the Hall sensor 501 senses that the sweeping robot 100 is accurately docked on the base station 300, it can transmit the docking signal of the sweeping robot 100 to the base station 300 controller. The base station 300 can then transmit the docking signal to the robot controller of the sweeping robot 100. The robot controller then controls the sweeping robot 100 to energize the electromagnet 15 based on this signal. This allows the electromagnet 15 to attract the magnetic body 331, and the magnetic force between them drives the first cover 33 to move and seal the dust collection port 311. In other words, the sweeping robot 100 will only automatically and promptly close the dust collection port 311 after the sensing module 500 detects that the sweeping robot 100 has accurately docked, thereby improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the sweeping robot 100's dust extraction work. Furthermore, it should be noted that in other embodiments, where space on the body 10 is limited, the drive mechanism 37 described below can also be used to drive the first cover 33.

[0082] Please refer to the reference. Figure 11 and Figure 12In one embodiment of this application, the dust collection chamber 310 has a guide post 317 on the wall of the chamber with a dust collection port 311. The guide post 317 extends along the center line of the dust collection port 311. The first cover 33 has a hook 333, which is slidably hung on the guide post 317 along the extension direction of the guide post 317.

[0083] In this embodiment, the first cover 33 is slidably hung on the guide post 317 via the hook 333. This guide post 317 guides the sliding of the first cover 33, ensuring that it accurately and effectively opens and closes the dust collection port 311, allowing the robot vacuum cleaner 100 to operate normally and stably. Furthermore, this design simplifies the installation of the first cover 33, allowing for direct hanging and installation, thus improving ease of installation. Additionally, the first cover 33 slides along the centerline of the dust collection port 311, enabling the opening and closing of the dust collection port 311 to be completed quickly and in one operation. Moreover, during the movement, the first sealing member 33 is driven to slide to fit against the box body 31 and to detach from the box body 31, thereby opening and closing the dust collection port 311. This allows the movement trajectory of the first sealing member 33 to be relatively small, so that it will not interfere with other objects due to a large movement trajectory. Of course, it should be noted that in other embodiments, the first sealing member 33 may also be rotatably disposed on the box body 31, and can open and close the dust collection port 311 during rotation.

[0084] Please refer to Figure 11 In one embodiment of this application, the end of the guide post 317 away from the dust collection port 311 is provided with a stop 317a to limit the sliding stroke of the first cover 33.

[0085] In this embodiment, the stop portion 317a can be provided to abut and limit the first cover 33, preventing the first cover 33 from detaching from the end of the guide post 317 due to excessive sliding stroke. The stop portion 317a can be a column structure, a block structure, or a plate structure. This application does not limit the specific structural form and shape of the stop portion 317a, as long as it ensures that the side of the first cover 33 away from the dust collection port 311 can be abutted and limited during the process of the first cover 33 being driven away from the dust collection port 311 to open the dust collection port 311.

[0086] Please refer to the reference. Figure 11 and Figure 12In one embodiment of this application, the number of guide posts 317 is at least two, and they are arranged sequentially along one edge of the dust collection port 311; the number of hooks 333 is at least two, two of which are arranged back to back, and each hook 333 is hung on one guide post 317.

[0087] In this embodiment, the number of guide posts 317 and hooks 333 can be at least two, so that the first cover 33 can be evenly stressed at both ends along the length of the box body 31, thereby improving the stability of the first cover 33 when it is hung on the box body 31. Furthermore, the two hooks 333 are arranged back-to-back, which also allows the first cover 33 to be constrained by the two guide posts 317 along the length of the box body 31, reducing the possibility of it wobbling along the length of the box body 31, thus further improving the stability of the first cover 33 during its sliding process.

[0088] Please refer to Figure 11 In one embodiment of this application, the guide post 317 and the first cover 33 are both located inside the dust collection chamber 310.

[0089] In this embodiment, the guide post 317 and the first cover 33 are disposed inside the dust collection chamber 310, which improves the compactness of their arrangement and avoids the possibility of interference with objects on the body 10 of the sweeping robot 100 during movement. Of course, it should be noted that this application is not limited to this; in other embodiments, the guide post 317 and the first cover 33 can also be disposed outside the box body 31.

[0090] Please refer to the reference. Figure 10 , Figure 13 as well as Figure 14 In one embodiment of this application, the second cover 35 is movably disposed on the box body 31, and the dust collection box 30 further includes a drive mechanism 37, which is used to drive the second cover 35 to move so that the second cover 35 opens and covers the air inlet 313.

[0091] In this embodiment, the second cover 35 is also movably mounted on the box body 31 and equipped with a drive mechanism 37 for driving it. This allows the second cover 35 to be automatically driven by the drive mechanism 37, thereby improving the intelligence level of the sweeping robot 100 and enhancing its ease of use. The drive mechanism 37 can be a combination of a rotary drive 371, a gear 373, and a rack 375, as described below. Alternatively, it can be a combination of a rotary drive 371, a drive wheel, a driven wheel, and a belt fitted onto the drive wheel and driven wheel, in which case the second cover 35 can be connected to the belt. Alternatively, the drive mechanism 37 can be a telescopic cylinder or a linear module, ensuring that it can move the second cover 35 to open and close the air inlet 313. Furthermore, when the base station 300 is equipped with the aforementioned Hall sensor 501 and the sweeping robot 100 is equipped with the aforementioned magnet 503, after the Hall sensor 501 detects that the sweeping robot 100 has accurately docked with the base station 300, it can transmit the docking signal of the sweeping robot 100 to the base station 300 controller. The base station 300 controller can then further transmit this docking signal to the robot controller of the sweeping robot 100, so that the robot controller can control the drive mechanism 37 to drive the second cover 35 to open the air inlet 313 based on the docking signal. That is, the sweeping robot 100 will only be triggered to automatically and promptly control the second cover 35 to open the air inlet 313 after the sensing module 500 detects that the sweeping robot 100 has accurately docked, thereby improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the sweeping robot 100's dust extraction work.

[0092] Please refer to Figure 10 In one embodiment of this application, the drive mechanism 37 includes a rotary drive 371, a gear 373, and a rack 375. The gear 373 is connected to the rotary drive 371 and can be driven to rotate by the rotary drive 371. The rack 375 meshes with the gear 373 and is also connected to the second cover 35 so that when the rack 375 is driven by the rotating gear 373, it can drive the second cover 35 to slide.

[0093] In this embodiment, the rotary drive 371 provides rotational driving force to rotate the gear 373. The rotating gear 373 drives the meshing rack 375 to slide, which in turn drives the connected second cover 35 to slide. Since the gear 373 and rack 375 have the advantage of stable transmission, this improves the stability and effectiveness of the drive mechanism 37 in driving the second cover 35. Furthermore, the compact distribution of the gear 373 and rack 375 helps reduce the overall size of the drive mechanism 37, improving its ease of placement within the limited space of the box body 31. The rotary drive 371 can be a motor or a rotary cylinder, ensuring that it can provide rotational driving force.

[0094] Please combine Figure 10 and Figure 14 In one embodiment of this application, the dust collection chamber 310 has a guide groove 318 on the chamber wall with an air inlet 313. The guide groove 318 extends along the sliding direction of the second cover 35, and a portion of the second cover 35 is inserted into the guide groove 318.

[0095] In this embodiment, the guide groove 318 provides conductivity for the sliding of the second cover 35, thereby improving the accuracy and effectiveness of the second cover 35 in opening and closing the air inlet 313, ensuring the robot vacuum cleaner 100 operates normally and stably. The guide groove 318 is located on the wall of the dust collection chamber 310 where the air inlet 313 is located, allowing the guide groove 318 and the second cover 35 to be very compactly distributed for easy insertion and installation. The guide groove 318 can be located on the outer side of the wall of the dust collection chamber 310 where the air inlet 313 is located, so that the second cover 35, the rotary drive 371, the gear 373, and the rack 375 can all be installed on the outer side of the box body 31. The outer side of the box body 31 has relatively large space and a simple structure, thus improving the ease of installation of the second cover 35 and the drive mechanism 37. Meanwhile, this arrangement also ensures that this part of the structure does not occupy the space within the dust collection chamber 310, thus helping to maintain the volume of the dust collection chamber 310. Of course, in other embodiments, when there is a large space within the dust collection chamber 310, it is also possible to place the second sealing member 35 and the driving mechanism 37 within the dust collection chamber 310. In addition, the sliding direction of the second sealing member 35 and the extending direction of the guide groove 318 can be parallel to the height direction of the box body 31, or the direction can be parallel to the width direction of the box body 31.

[0096] Please refer to the reference. Figure 10 and Figure 14In one embodiment of this application, the guide groove 318 has a through opening 318a at one end of the second cover 35 in the sliding direction, and the box body 31 has a limiting plate 319. The limiting plate 319 and the through opening 318a are arranged opposite to each other. The second cover 35 and the rack 375 are both made of deformable material so that one end of the second cover 35 and the rack 375 can extend from the through opening 318a and be bent and attached to the side of the limiting plate 319 facing the through opening 318a. The gear 373 and the rack 375 attached to the limiting plate 319 mesh with each other.

[0097] In this embodiment, both the second cover 35 and the rack 375 are made of deformable material. A through-hole 318a is provided at one end of the guide groove 318, and a limiting plate 319 is disposed at that end. This allows both the second cover 35 and the rack 375 to be bent, thus preventing them from sliding excessively only in the extension direction of the guide groove 318 due to their sliding stroke. For example, if the guide groove 318 extends along the height direction of the box body 31, the limiting plate 319 can be disposed at the upper end of the guide groove 318. This allows the movement of the second cover 35 and the rack 375 to be distributed in both the height and horizontal directions. Since the height of the robot vacuum cleaner 100's body 10 is limited in the height direction, interference between the second cover 35 and the rack 375 and the robot vacuum cleaner 100's body 10 due to movement only in the height direction can be effectively avoided. The second cover 35 and the rack 375 can be made of silicone or rubber, ensuring they possess sufficient rigidity and elasticity to deform and transmit power. The rack 375 can be directly attached to the limiting plate 319, in which case it can be arranged side-by-side with the second cover 35. Alternatively, the rack can be indirectly attached to the limiting plate 319, in which case it can be positioned on the surface of the second cover 35 facing away from the air inlet 313. Furthermore, the rack 375 and the second cover 35 can be an integral structure to improve the overall strength and ease of manufacturing.

[0098] This application also proposes a control method for a cleaning system. The specific structure of the cleaning system 1000 can be referred to the structure of the cleaning system 1000 in the above embodiments. In one embodiment of this application, please refer to... Figure 15 The control method for the cleaning system includes the following steps:

[0099] In step S10, the base station 300 detects the docking signal between the robot vacuum cleaner 100 and the base station 300 and transmits it to the robot vacuum cleaner 100.

[0100] In step S20, the sweeping robot 100 controls the first sealing member 33 to cover the dust collection port 311 and the second sealing member 35 to open the dust extraction port 314 according to the docking signal.

[0101] In this embodiment, after the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 docks at the base station 300, the base station 300 can detect the docking status between the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 and the base station 300. Upon detecting accurate docking, the base station 300 transmits a docking signal to the robotic vacuum cleaner 100's controller. The controller then controls the first cover 33 to cover the dust collection port 311 and the second cover 35 to open the air inlet 313. This automatic sealing of the dust collection port 311 and opening of the air inlet 313 by the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 improves the automation level of the cleaning system 1000, further enhancing its ease of use. Furthermore, the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 only performs its dust extraction operation after accurate docking with the base station 300, ensuring the effectiveness of its dust extraction function. The detection of the docking status between the base station 300 and the sweeping robot 100 can be performed by the aforementioned sensing module 500.

[0102] Furthermore, based on the above-described control method for the cleaning system, in one embodiment of this application, please refer to... Figure 16 After the robotic vacuum cleaner 100 controls the first cover 33 to cover the dust collection port 311 and the second cover 35 to open the dust extraction port 314 according to the docking signal, the control method of the cleaning system also includes the following steps:

[0103] Step S30: Base station 300 detects whether the time when the sweeping robot 100 is in docking position has reached the preset docking position time;

[0104] Step S40: If yes, the base station 300 starts the vacuuming operation of the sweeping robot 100.

[0105] In this embodiment, after the base station 300 detects that the sweeping robot 100 has accurately docked with the base station 300 through the aforementioned sensing module 500, it can then perform timing detection. When the sweeping robot 100 remains in the docked state for a certain period of time, that is, when the preset docking time is reached, it means that the sweeping robot 100 has completed the aforementioned actions of controlling the first cover 33 to cover the dust collection port 311 and the second cover 35 to open the dust extraction port 314. Therefore, the base station 300 can then start the dust extraction operation of the sweeping robot 100, which can improve the effectiveness and timeliness of dust extraction. The preset docking time can be 30 seconds, 40 seconds, 50 seconds, or 60 seconds, etc., and can be adaptively set according to actual needs to ensure that the base station 300 only starts the dust extraction mechanism to perform dust extraction on the sweeping robot 100 after the sweeping robot 100 has completed the aforementioned actions of controlling the first cover 33 to cover the dust collection port 311 and the second cover 35 to open the dust extraction port 314.

[0106] Furthermore, based on the above-described control method for the cleaning system, in one embodiment of this application, please refer to... Figure 17 If so, after the base station 300 initiates the dust extraction operation of the sweeping robot 100, the control method of the cleaning system further includes the following steps:

[0107] Step S50: Base station 300 detects whether the dust extraction operation has reached the preset dust extraction time;

[0108] In step S60, if yes, the base station 300 stops the vacuuming operation of the sweeping robot 100.

[0109] In this embodiment, when the base station 300 detects that the dust extraction time has reached the preset dust extraction time, it controls the dust extraction mechanism to stop the dust extraction work on the sweeping robot 100. This improves the intelligence level of the cleaning system 1000, thereby further enhancing the ease of use of the cleaning system 1000. The preset dust extraction time can be 60 seconds, 70 seconds, 80 seconds, or 90 seconds, etc., and can be adaptively set according to actual needs.

[0110] Furthermore, based on the above-described control method for the cleaning system, in one embodiment of this application, please refer to... Figure 18 If so, after the base station 300 stops the vacuuming operation of the sweeping robot 100, the control method of the cleaning system further includes the following steps:

[0111] In step S70, the base station 300 sends a dust extraction completion command to the sweeping robot 100;

[0112] In step S80, the sweeping robot 100 controls the first cover 33 to open the dust collection port 311 and the second cover 35 to cover the dust extraction port 314 according to the dust extraction completion instruction.

[0113] In this embodiment, after the base station 300 completes the dust extraction work of the sweeping robot 100, the base station 300 sends a dust extraction completion command to the sweeping robot 100, so that the sweeping robot 100 can promptly control the first cover 33 to open the dust collection port 311 and the second cover 35 to cover the dust extraction port 314, so that it can perform normal and stable cleaning work on the ground after leaving the base station 300.

[0114] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the scope of the patent application. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the inventive concept of this application and the contents of the specification and drawings of this application, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the scope of patent protection of this application.

Claims

1. A cleaning system, characterized in that, include: A base station, the base station including a housing and a dust extraction mechanism disposed in the housing; and A robotic vacuum cleaner includes a body and a dust collection box disposed on the body. The dust collection box includes a box body, a first cover, and a second cover. The box body has a dust collection chamber. The box body also has a dust collection port, an exhaust port, an air inlet, and a dust extraction port that communicate with the dust collection chamber. The dust collection port is located at the middle of one side of the box body. The exhaust port is disposed opposite to the dust collection port and is used to communicate with a dust collection mechanism. The air inlet and the dust extraction port are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the box body and are used to communicate with the dust extraction mechanism. The first cover is used to open and close the dust collection port, and the second cover is used to open and close the air inlet. When the sweeping robot is cleaning the floor, the dust collection port is opened by the first cover and the air inlet is covered by the second cover, so that external garbage follows the airflow from the dust collection port into the dust collection chamber; When it is necessary to perform dust extraction on the robot through the base station, the dust collection port is sealed by the first cover and the air inlet is opened by the second cover. The dust extraction port is connected to the dust extraction mechanism, so that the external airflow enters the dust collection chamber from the air inlet, forming an airflow path that enters from the air inlet and passes through the dust extraction port to the base station, thus carrying the garbage in the dust collection chamber into the base station with the airflow.

2. The cleaning system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning system also includes a sensing module, which is used to detect whether the robot vacuum cleaner and the base station are properly connected; The sweeping robot includes a robot controller, which controls the first cover to open and close the dust collection port, and controls the second cover to open and close the air inlet. The sensing module is electrically connected to the robot controller.

3. The cleaning system as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The sensing module includes: A Hall sensor, wherein the Hall sensor is disposed in one of the housing and the body, and the Hall sensor is electrically connected to the robot controller; and A magnet is disposed on one of the housing and the body, and is positioned opposite to the Hall sensor.

4. The cleaning system as described in claim 3, characterized in that, When the Hall sensor is located in the housing, the base station also includes a base station controller, the Hall sensor is electrically connected to the base station controller, and the base station controller and the robot controller are electrically connected.

5. The cleaning system as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The housing has a docking cavity, and the side wall of the housing has an inlet and outlet that communicate with the docking cavity. The inlet and outlet are used for the robot vacuum to enter and exit. The Hall sensor is located on the cavity wall of the docking cavity, directly opposite the inlet and outlet.

6. The cleaning system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The box body is defined to have a length direction and a width direction. The dust collection port is located on one cavity wall of the dust collection chamber in the width direction of the box body. The air inlet and the dust extraction port are respectively located on two cavity walls of the dust collection chamber in the length direction of the box body. And / or, the first sealing member is movably disposed on the box body, and the first sealing member is further provided with one of a magnetic body and an electromagnet, and the body is provided with the other of the magnetic body and the electromagnet, and the first sealing member opens and seals the dust collection port under the magnetic drive between the magnetic body and the electromagnet.

7. The cleaning system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The second cover is movably disposed on the box body. The dust collection box also includes a drive mechanism for driving the second cover to move so that the second cover opens and seals the air inlet.

8. The cleaning system as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The drive mechanism includes: Rotary drive component; A gear, the gear being connected to the rotary drive member and being driven to rotate by the rotary drive member; and A rack meshes with the gear and is also connected to the second cover so that when the rack is rotatably driven by the gear, it can cause the second cover to slide.

9. A control method for a cleaning system, characterized in that, The cleaning system is the cleaning system as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, and the control method of the cleaning system includes the following steps: The base station detects the docking signal between the robot vacuum cleaner and the base station and transmits it to the robot vacuum cleaner; According to the docking signal, the sweeping robot controls the first cover to seal the dust collection port and the second cover to open the dust extraction port.

10. The control method for the cleaning system as described in claim 9, characterized in that, After the step of the sweeping robot controlling the first sealing member to seal the dust collection port and the second sealing member to open the dust extraction port according to the docking signal, the control method of the cleaning system further includes the following steps: The base station detects whether the time when the sweeping robot is in docking position has reached the preset docking position time. If so, the base station will initiate a dust extraction operation for the sweeping robot.

11. The control method for the cleaning system as described in claim 10, characterized in that, If so, after the base station initiates the dust extraction operation of the sweeping robot, the control method of the cleaning system further includes the following steps: The base station detects whether the dust extraction operation has reached the preset dust extraction time; If so, the base station will stop the vacuuming operation of the sweeping robot.

12. The control method for the cleaning system as described in claim 11, characterized in that, If so, after the base station stops the vacuuming operation of the sweeping robot, the control method of the cleaning system further includes the following steps: The base station sends a dust extraction completion command to the sweeping robot. According to the instruction that the dust extraction work is completed, the sweeping robot controls the first cover to open the dust collection port and the second cover to close the dust extraction port.

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