A base station water tank, a base station and a floor mopping machine assembly

Abstract

The application provides a base station water tank, a base station and a floor mopping machine assembly. The base station water tank comprises a water storage tank body for storing and supplying water, and a liquid storage tank body mounted on the water storage tank body, the liquid storage tank body being used for storing and supplying cleaning liquid. The base station water tank is applied to the floor mopping machine assembly, the floor mopping machine is placed on the base station, water is added to a first water tank of the floor mopping machine through the water storage tank body, and cleaning liquid is added to the first water tank of the floor mopping machine through the liquid storage tank body, so that the user can add water and cleaning liquid into the first water tank without manually disassembling and assembling the first water tank, and the process of manually operating the floor mopping machine is simplified.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electrical equipment, specifically to a water tank for a base station, a base station, and a mopping robot assembly. Background Technology

[0002] The related technology provides a mopping robot component, including a mopping robot and a base station, with buttons on the handle of the mopping robot. After use, the mopping robot is placed on the base station, which charges the mopping robot. Pressing the button activates the mopping robot's cleaning device to perform self-cleaning on the base station (i.e., clean water from the mopping robot's clean water tank is sprayed onto the cleaning device's roller brush, and wastewater flowing down from the roller brush is then sucked into the mopping robot's wastewater tank). Summary of the Invention

[0003] The mopping robot components provided by the relevant technology require users to manually remove the wastewater tank and empty it after the cleaning device has finished cleaning, as well as manually remove the clean water tank and add clean water to it, which involves a lot of manual operation.

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a clean water tank for base stations, which can solve the problem of low automation level of mopping robot components and the existence of a large amount of manual operation.

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to also provide a base station and a floor cleaning robot component.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a clean water tank for a base station, comprising: a water tank body for holding and supplying clean water; and a liquid tank body installed on the water tank body, wherein the liquid tank body is used for holding and supplying cleaning liquid.

[0007] In an exemplary embodiment, the water tank is provided with a liquid passage, the inlet of which is connected to the outlet of the liquid tank, and the outlet of which is used to supply cleaning liquid to the outside.

[0008] In an exemplary embodiment, the outlet of the liquid passage is provided with a normally closed third switching valve.

[0009] In an exemplary embodiment, the outlet of the liquid tank is provided with a normally closed fourth switch valve, and the water tank is provided with a seat for cooperating with the fourth switch valve to open the fourth switch valve. The liquid passage and the liquid tank are connected through the fourth switch valve and the seat.

[0010] In one exemplary embodiment, the liquid-containing tank is provided with a handle, a liquid injection hole, and a plug for sealing the liquid injection hole.

[0011] In one exemplary embodiment, the bottom of the water tank is provided with a normally closed fifth switch valve.

[0012] In one exemplary embodiment, the liquid-containing tank is detachably snapped onto the water-containing tank.

[0013] In an exemplary embodiment, one of the liquid-containing tank and the water-containing tank is provided with a buckle, and the other is provided with a fastening position, wherein the buckle is engaged with the fastening position.

[0014] The base station proposed in this embodiment includes a liquid supply system and a clean water tank for the base station as described in any of the above embodiments. The inlet of the liquid supply system is connected to the liquid tank, and the outlet of the liquid supply system is used to supply cleaning liquid to the outside.

[0015] The floor cleaning robot component proposed in this embodiment includes a floor cleaning robot and a base station as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0016] The clean water tank for base stations provided in this embodiment of the invention is applied to a mopping machine assembly. The mopping machine is placed on the base station. Clean water is added to the first clean water tank of the mopping machine through the water tank body, and cleaning liquid is added to the first clean water tank of the mopping machine through the liquid tank body. Users can add water and cleaning liquid to the first clean water tank without manually disassembling and installing the first clean water tank, which simplifies the process of manually operating the mopping machine. Attached Figure Description

[0017] 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.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a mopping robot component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a floor cleaning machine;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a mid-base station from one perspective;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of a typical base station;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of another example of a base station;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a mid-base station from another perspective;

[0024] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the base station shown;

[0025] Figure 8 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a base station;

[0026] Figure 9 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the second clear water tank;

[0027] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A cross-sectional structural diagram of the Zhongsheng liquid tank;

[0028] Figure 11 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the second clear water tank from one perspective;

[0029] Figure 12 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the second clear water tank from another perspective;

[0030] Figure 13 This is a schematic block diagram of the structure of a mopping robot assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 14 A schematic block diagram showing the connection structure between the second clean water tank, the first clean water tank, and the first sewage tank;

[0032] Figure 15 This is a flowchart illustrating the method for controlling a self-cleaning system to clean a floor mop according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] in, Figures 1 to 14 The correspondence between the reference numerals and component names in the attached drawings is as follows:

[0034] 100 Mopping robot, 110 First clean water supply system, 111 First clean water tank, 112 First inlet, 120 Wastewater suction system, 121 First wastewater tank, 122 Second outlet, 130 Cleaning device, 200 Base station, 210 Second clean water supply system, 211 Water pump, 212 Second clean water tank, 213 First switch valve, 214 Water tank, 2141 Fifth switch valve, 2142 Base, 215 Liquid tank, 2151 Fourth switch valve, 216 Through Liquid passage, 2161 third switch valve, 217 peristaltic pump, 218 tee, 219 handle, 2191 injection port, 2192 plug, 220 sewage system, 221 air pump, 222 dirt detection device, 223 second switch valve, 224 second sewage tank, 230 self-cleaning flushing system, 240 roller brush placement area, 250 reversing valve, 260 roller brush dewatering system, 261 fan, 262 air duct, 310 float, 311 magnet, 320 Hall plate.

[0035] 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

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] Furthermore, in this invention, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., are 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. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0039] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. "Connection" 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.

[0040] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other, but only if they are feasible for those skilled in the art. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

[0041] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a mopping robot component according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a floor cleaning machine; Figure 3 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a mid-base station from one perspective;

[0042] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of a typical base station; Figure 5 for Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of another example of a base station; Figure 6 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a mid-base station from another perspective; Figure 7 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the base station shown; Figure 8 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a base station; Figure 9 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the second clear water tank; Figure 10 for Figure 9 A cross-sectional structural diagram of the Zhongsheng liquid tank; Figure 11 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the second clear water tank from one perspective; Figure 12 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the second clear water tank from another perspective; Figure 13 This is a schematic block diagram of the structure of a mopping robot assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 14 This is a schematic block diagram showing the connection structure between the second clean water tank, the first clean water tank, and the first wastewater tank. The second clean water tank is the clean water tank used in the base station.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 14As shown in the figure, this embodiment of the invention proposes a mopping robot assembly, including a mopping robot 100 and a base station 200. The mopping robot 100 includes a first clean water supply system 110, a wastewater suction system 120, and a cleaning device 130. The first clean water supply system 110, the wastewater suction system 120, and the cleaning device 130 work together. The first clean water supply system 110 is used to spray clean water onto the floor brush of the cleaning device 130. The wastewater suction system 120 is used to remove and collect the wastewater generated when rinsing the floor brush. The first clean water supply system 110 is equipped with a first clean water tank 111, which has a first inlet 112. The wastewater suction system 120 is equipped with a first wastewater tank 121, in which the wastewater removed by the wastewater suction system 120 is collected. The first wastewater tank 121 has a second outlet 122. The base station 200 is equipped with a second clean water supply system 210 and a wastewater discharge system 220. The floor cleaning machine 100 is placed on the base station 200. The second clean water supply system 210 is connected to the first inlet 112 of the first clean water tank 111. Clean water is added to the first clean water tank 111 through the first inlet 112 via the second clean water supply system 210. The sewage discharge system 220 is connected to the second outlet 122 of the first sewage tank 121. Sewage in the first sewage tank 121 is discharged through the second outlet 122 via the sewage discharge system 220.

[0044] The floor cleaning machine assembly includes a floor cleaning machine 100 placed on a base station 200. A second clean water supply system 210 is connected to the first inlet 112 of the first clean water tank 111, adding clean water to the first clean water tank 111. A wastewater discharge system 220 is connected to the second outlet 122 of the first wastewater tank 121, discharging wastewater from the first wastewater tank 121. Users do not need to manually disassemble and install the first clean water tank or the first wastewater tank, nor do they need to manually empty the wastewater or add clean water, simplifying the manual operation of the floor cleaning machine assembly and making it more convenient to use.

[0045] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the mopping robot 100 is placed on the base station 200, and the mopping robot 100 is electrically connected to the base station 200 to realize signal transmission between the mopping robot 100 and the base station 200, and also to enable the base station 200 to charge the mopping robot 100.

[0046] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 7 , Figure 13 and Figure 14As shown, the first clean water tank 111 is also provided with a first outlet, and the first sewage tank 121 is also provided with a second inlet. The first clean water supply system 110 is provided with a spray nozzle connected to the first outlet, with the spray nozzle facing the roller brush. The first clean water supply system 110 sprays clean water onto the roller brush from the spray nozzle. The sewage suction system 120 is provided with a suction port connected to the second inlet, with the suction port facing the roller brush. The sewage suction system 120 removes the sewage generated during rinsing the roller brush from the suction port. The base station 200 is also provided with a self-cleaning rinsing system 230 and a roller brush placement area 240. The roller brush placement area 240 corresponds to the roller brush of the cleaning device 130, that is, the roller brush is placed in the roller brush placement area 240. The inlet of the self-cleaning rinsing system 230 is connected to the second clean water supply system 210, and the outlet of the self-cleaning rinsing system 230 is located in the roller brush placement area 240 and is configured to face the roller brush. Water is supplied to the self-cleaning flushing system 230 via the second clean water supply system 210, which then flushes the roller brush to achieve cleaning. The second clean water supply system 210 can be connected to a tap water source. Compared to the first clean water supply system 110 of the mop 100, which cleans the floor brush, the second system provides a more abundant water supply, simplifies the multiple cleaning process, and makes it easier to achieve deep cleaning. Wastewater generated during the cleaning process can be directly discharged through the wastewater suction system 120 and the wastewater discharge system 220, eliminating the need for manual wastewater emptying. During multiple brush cleaning cycles, the wastewater generated in the final cleaning cycle contains less dirt. This wastewater also flushes the first wastewater tank 121, the wastewater suction system 120, and the wastewater discharge system 220, reducing dirt adhering to these systems.

[0047] In one example, such as Figure 14 As shown, the base station 200 also includes a reversing valve 250, which has an inlet port, a first outlet port, and a second outlet port. The inlet port is selectively connected to either the first or second outlet port. Specifically, the inlet port of the reversing valve 250 is connected to the second clean water supply system 210, the first outlet port is connected to the inlet of the self-cleaning flushing system 230, and the second outlet port is connected to the first inlet port 112. When the inlet port of the reversing valve 250 is connected to the first outlet port, clean water supplied by the second clean water supply system 210 flows in through the inlet port and out through the first outlet port. When the inlet port of the reversing valve 250 is connected to the second outlet port, clean water supplied by the second clean water supply system 210 flows in through the inlet port and out through the second outlet port.

[0048] It can be that the directional valve 250 is a two-position three-way solenoid directional valve 250; or it can be that the directional valve 250 is a three-position three-way solenoid directional valve 250, etc.; all of the above can serve the purpose of this application, and their purpose has not deviated from the design concept of this application, so they will not be elaborated here, and all should fall within the protection scope of this application.

[0049] In one example, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the base station 200 is also equipped with a roller brush water removal system 260, which is used to remove water from the roller brush during the washing process.

[0050] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the roller brush dewatering system 260 includes a fan 261 and an air duct 262. The air duct 262 is located on one side of the fan 261, with its inlet connected to the outlet of the fan 261. The outlet of the air duct 262 is located in the roller brush placement area 240 and is positioned facing the roller brush. During the rinsing and cleaning process of the roller brush, the fan 261 is turned on, and the airflow generated by the fan 261 passes through the air duct 262, is blown out from the outlet of the air duct 262, and blown towards the roller brush, thereby achieving dewatering of the roller brush during the rinsing and cleaning process.

[0051] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 As shown, the second clean water supply system 210 includes a water pump 211, and the mopping robot assembly also includes a control system and a first liquid level detection device (not shown in the figure, but can be combined with) for detecting the liquid level in the first clean water tank 111. Figure 13 and Figure 14 (For illustrative purposes only), both the water pump 211 and the first liquid level detection device are electrically connected to the control system. The control system receives the liquid level signal detected by the first liquid level detection device and also controls the opening and closing of the water pump 211. The outlet of the water pump 211 is connected to the inlet of the reversing valve 250, and water is supplied through the water pump 211.

[0052] In one example, such as Figures 3 to 6 , Figure 13As shown, the second clean water supply system 210 also includes a second clean water tank 212, a first switching valve 213, and a second liquid level detection device for detecting the liquid level in the second clean water tank 212. Both the first switching valve 213 and the second liquid level detection device are electrically connected to the control system. The control system receives the liquid level signal detected by the second liquid level detection device and also controls the opening and closing of the first switching valve 213. The second clean water tank 212 has a third inlet and a third outlet. The first switching valve 213 is located at the third inlet and is configured to connect to a tap water source. The inlet of the water pump 211 is connected to the third outlet. When the second liquid level detection device detects that the liquid level in the second clean water tank 212 has reached a second set liquid level, the control system controls the first switching valve 213 to open, supplying water to the second clean water tank 212 through the tap water source. When the second liquid level detection device detects that the liquid level in the second clean water tank 212 has reached a third set liquid level, the control system controls the first switching valve 213 to close, stopping the supply of water to the second water tank. The third set liquid level is higher than the second set liquid level.

[0053] Of course, it is also possible to remove the water tank and supply water directly through the tap water source in conjunction with the first switch valve 213, which can also achieve the purpose of this application. The purpose of this application does not deviate from the design concept of this application, and will not be elaborated here. All of them should fall within the protection scope of this application.

[0054] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 13 As shown, the wastewater discharge system 220 includes a wastewater pumping mechanism and a dirt detection device 222 used in conjunction with the pumping mechanism. The pumping mechanism is connected to the second outlet 122 and is used to discharge wastewater from the first wastewater tank 121. The dirt detection device 222 is used to detect the dirt data of the wastewater pumped out by the pumping mechanism, which serves as a reference for determining whether the cleaning roller brush process has ended. Both the dirt detection device 222 and the pumping mechanism are electrically connected to the control system. The control system receives the dirt data detected by the dirt detection device 222 and also controls the opening and closing of the pumping mechanism.

[0055] In one example, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 13As shown, the sewage pumping mechanism includes an air pump 221, and the sewage discharge system 220 also includes a second sewage tank 224, a second switching valve 223, and a third liquid level detection device for detecting the liquid level in the second sewage tank 224. The second switching valve 223 and the third liquid level detection device are both electrically connected to the control system. The control system receives the liquid level signal detected by the third liquid level detection device and also controls the opening and closing of the second switching valve 223. The second sewage tank 224 has a fourth inlet and a fourth outlet. The second switching valve 223 is located at the fourth outlet. Opening the second switching valve 223 allows sewage to be discharged from the second sewage tank 224 under gravity. The fourth inlet is connected to the second outlet 122 via a pipeline. The dirt detection device 222 is located on the pipeline. The air inlet of the air pump 221 is connected to the interior of the second sewage tank 224, and its outlet is connected to the outside. When the air pump 221 is turned on and the second switch valve 223 is turned off, the sewage in the first sewage tank 121 is sucked into the second sewage tank 224 through the pipeline; when the air pump 221 is turned off, the sewage in the first sewage tank 121 remains stored in the first sewage tank 121. By reasonably designing the volumes of the first sewage tank 121 and the second sewage tank 224, it can be ensured that during the sewage discharge process of the second sewage tank 224, the interior of the second sewage tank 224 remains connected to the outside through the sewage discharge system 220 and the first sewage tank 121 (i.e., air can pass through normally), avoiding the problem that the sewage inside the second sewage tank 224 cannot be discharged by gravity due to the decrease in internal pressure. Specifically, the first sewage tank 121 can be provided with a sewage discharge channel extending from bottom to top, with the lower end of the sewage discharge channel connected to the bottom of the first sewage tank 121 and the upper end of the sewage discharge channel connected to the second outlet 122.

[0056] Alternatively, the sewage pumping mechanism could include a water pump, which would draw sewage from the first sewage tank 121 into the second sewage tank 224. However, due to issues such as dry pumping and dirt accumulation during the pumping process, the water pump is not as effective as the air pump 221.

[0057] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the first liquid level detection device, the second liquid level detection device and the third liquid level detection device all include a float 310 with a magnet 311 and a Hall plate 320. When the magnet 311 is facing the Hall plate 320, the magnet 311 triggers the Hall plate 320.

[0058] Of course, the first and third liquid level detection devices can also use sensors with other structures, such as probe sensors, to achieve the purpose of this application. Their purpose has not deviated from the design concept of this application, and will not be elaborated here. They should also fall within the protection scope of this application.

[0059] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figures 8 to 12 As shown, the second clean water tank 212 includes: a water-holding tank 214 for holding and supplying clean water to the first clean water tank 111; a third inlet and a third outlet are both located on the water-holding tank 214; and a fifth switch valve 2141 is provided at the third outlet, which is opened after the second clean water tank 212 is installed on the base station 200; and a liquid-holding tank 215 for holding and supplying cleaning liquid to the first clean water tank 111. Figure 14 As shown, the base station 200 is also equipped with a liquid supply system. The inlet of the liquid supply system is connected to the liquid holding tank 215, and the outlet of the liquid supply system is connected to the first inlet 112. The liquid supply system is used to supply cleaning liquid from the liquid holding tank 215 to the first clean water tank 111 through the first inlet 112.

[0060] In one example, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the liquid-containing tank 215 is detachably snapped onto the water-containing tank 214, facilitating the disassembly and installation of the water-containing tank 214 and the liquid-containing tank 215. Alternatively, the water-containing tank 214 may have a buckle, and the liquid-containing tank 215 may have a locking position, with the buckle engaging the locking position; or the water-containing tank 214 may have a locking position, and the liquid-containing tank 215 may have a buckle, with the buckle engaging the locking position. Both of these configurations achieve the purpose of this application, and their intent remains consistent with the design concept of this application. Therefore, they will not be elaborated further and should all fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0061] In one embodiment, such as Figure 9 As shown, the buckles and latches include two sets evenly distributed around the perimeter, which ensures that the liquid tank 215 is more firmly fixed to the water tank 214.

[0062] In one example, such as Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, the water tank 214 is provided with a liquid passage 216. The inlet of the liquid passage 216 is connected to the outlet of the liquid tank 215. To prevent the cleaning liquid in the liquid tank 215 from leaking from the outlet of the liquid tank 215 when the liquid tank 215 and the water tank 214 are separated, a fourth switch valve 2151 is provided at the outlet of the liquid tank 215. The water tank 214 is provided with a seat 2142 for cooperating with the fourth switch valve 2151 to open the fourth switch valve 2151. When the seat 2142 is connected to the fourth switch valve 2151, the seat 2142 pushes open the fourth switch valve 2151. The inlet of the liquid passage 216 is connected to the seat 2142. The liquid passage 216 and the liquid tank 215 are connected through the fourth switch valve 2151 and the seat 2142. The outlet of the liquid passage 216 is located on the liquid tank 215 and at the lower part of the side wall of the liquid tank 215. The outlet of the liquid passage 216 is equipped with a normally closed third switch valve 2161. After the second clean water tank 212 is installed on the base station 200, the third switch valve 2161 is opened, connecting the inlet of the liquid supply system to the outlet of the liquid passage 216. The cleaning fluid in the liquid tank 215 reaches the liquid supply system through the liquid passage 216 under gravity. Operating the liquid supply system allows the cleaning fluid to be supplied from the first inlet 112 into the first clean water tank 111. In one embodiment, the third switch valve 2161, the fourth switch valve, and the fifth switch valve 2141 are all spring valves, which are simple in structure and easy to manufacture.

[0063] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 14 As shown, the liquid supply system includes a peristaltic pump 217. The inlet of the peristaltic pump 217 is connected to the outlet of the liquid passage 216. The outlet of the peristaltic pump 217 is connected to the second water outlet of the reversing valve 250 through a tee 218. The first inlet 112 is connected to the tee 218. That is, the first inlet 112, the outlet of the peristaltic pump 217 and the second water outlet of the reversing valve 250 are connected through the tee 218.

[0064] In one example, such as Figures 8 to 11 As shown, the liquid tank 215 is equipped with a handle 219, a liquid inlet 2191, and a plug 2192, etc. The plug 2192 is sealed and installed at the liquid inlet 2191. The cleaning fluid is supplied into the liquid tank 215 through the liquid inlet 2191.

[0065] This invention also proposes a control method for a mopping robot assembly (not shown in the figure), which is applied to the mopping robot assembly described in any of the above embodiments; the control method includes: in response to the mopping robot 100 being placed in position on the base station 200, controlling the second clean water supply system 210 to add clean water into the first clean water tank 111 from the first inlet 112, and controlling the sewage discharge system 220 to discharge sewage from the first sewage tank 121 from the second outlet 122.

[0066] The control method of this mopping robot component is as follows: when the mopping robot 100 is placed on the base station 200, the second clean water supply system 210 is controlled to add clean water into the first clean water tank 111 from the first inlet 112, and the sewage discharge system 220 is controlled to discharge the sewage in the first sewage tank 121 from the second outlet 122. The user does not need to manually disassemble and install the first clean water tank, nor does the user need to manually dispose of sewage or add clean water, which simplifies the process of manually operating the mopping robot component and makes the mopping robot component easier to use.

[0067] In an exemplary embodiment, the step of controlling the second clean water supply system 210 to add clean water to the first clean water tank 111 from the first inlet 112 includes: connecting the inlet and outlet of the reversing valve 250, turning on the water pump 211, and turning off the water pump 211 based on the detection of the first liquid level detection device that the liquid level in the first clean water tank 111 has reached the first set liquid level.

[0068] Connect the inlet and outlet ports of the reversing valve 250, turn on the water pump 211, and the second clean water supply system 210 adds clean water to the first clean water tank 111. When the first liquid level detection device detects that the liquid level in the first clean water tank 111 has reached the first set liquid level, turn off the water pump 211 and the second clean water supply system 210 stops adding clean water to the first clean water tank 111.

[0069] In the step of controlling the second water supply system 210 to add clean water to the first clean water tank 111 from the first inlet 112, the peristaltic pump 217 is also controlled to add a set amount of cleaning fluid to the first clean water tank 111 from the first inlet 112.

[0070] In an exemplary embodiment, the step of controlling the sewage system 220 to discharge sewage from the first sewage tank 121 from the second outlet 122 includes: turning on the air pump 221, closing the second switch valve 223, and turning off the air pump 221 based on the air pump 221 running time reaching a first set time.

[0071] When air pump 221 is turned on and second switch valve 223 is turned off, air inside the second sewage tank 224 is pumped out by air pump 221, creating negative pressure inside the second sewage tank 224. Under the action of negative pressure, sewage in the first sewage tank 121 is drawn into the second sewage tank 224. When the air pump 221 has been running for a first set time, air pump 221 is turned off, and all sewage in the first sewage tank 121 is discharged into the second sewage tank 224. The first set time can be set to 5s to 10s.

[0072] In one exemplary embodiment, the control method further includes:

[0073] Based on the second liquid level detection device detecting that the liquid level in the second clean water tank 212 has reached the second set liquid level, the first switch valve 213 is opened;

[0074] Based on the second liquid level detection device detecting that the liquid level in the second clean water tank 212 has reached the third set liquid level, the first switch valve 213 is closed;

[0075] The third set liquid level is higher than the second set liquid level.

[0076] When the third set liquid level is higher than the second set liquid level, and the second liquid level detection device detects that the liquid level in the second clean water tank 212 has reached the second set liquid level, the first switch valve 213 is opened, and the tap water source adds water to the second clean water tank 212; when the second liquid level detection device detects that the liquid level in the second clean water tank 212 has reached the third set liquid level, the first switch valve 213 is closed, and the tap water source stops adding water to the second clean water tank 212, at which point the second clean water tank 212 is full.

[0077] In an exemplary embodiment, after controlling the wastewater discharge system 220 to discharge wastewater from the first wastewater tank 121 through the second outlet 122, the control method further includes controlling the self-cleaning system to clean the mop 100.

[0078] In one example, the self-cleaning system includes a second clean water supply system 210, a wastewater suction system 120, and a wastewater discharge system 220.

[0079] Figure 15 This is a flowchart illustrating the method for controlling a self-cleaning system to clean a floor mop according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0080] like Figure 15 As shown, the steps by which the self-cleaning system cleans the mop 100 include:

[0081] Step 102: Connect the inlet and outlet of the reversing valve 250, turn on the water pump 211, turn on the sewage suction system 120, control the cleaning device 130 to rotate the roller brush, and stop the water pump 211 when the water pump 211 has been running for a second set time, and stop the sewage suction system 120 when the sewage suction system 120 has been running for a fifth set time.

[0082] Step 104: Turn on the air pump 221 and close the second switch valve 223. Based on the third set time when the air pump 221 has been running for a certain period of time, turn off the air pump 221.

[0083] Step 1082: Based on the fact that the dirt data detected by the dirt detection device 222 is not greater than the set threshold, control the second switch valve 223 to open for a fourth set time.

[0084] Step 1084: Based on the fact that the dirt data detected by the dirt detection device 222 is not greater than the set threshold, the self-cleaning step of the roller brush is performed again.

[0085] For step 102, the inlet and outlet ports of the reversing valve 250 are connected, the water pump 211 is turned on, the sewage suction system 120 is started, and the cleaning device 130 is controlled to rotate the roller brush. The roller brush is rinsed by the second clean water supply system 210. During the rinsing process, the sewage generated is sucked into the first sewage tank 121 by the sewage suction system 120. When the water pump 211 has been running for a second set time, the water pump 211 is stopped, and the second clean water supply system 210 stops rinsing the roller brush. When the sewage suction system 120 has been running for a fifth set time, the sewage suction system 120 is stopped. The second set time can be set to 15s to 20s. The fifth set time can also be set to 15s to 20s.

[0086] In step 104, the air pump 221 is turned on and the second switch valve 223 is closed. Air inside the second sewage tank 224 is pumped out by the air pump 221, creating a negative pressure inside the second sewage tank 224. Under this negative pressure, sewage from the first sewage tank 121 is drawn into the second sewage tank 224. When the air pump 221 has been running for a third set time, it is turned off. At this point, all the sewage from the first sewage tank 121 is discharged into the second sewage tank 224. The third set time can be set to 5 seconds to 10 seconds.

[0087] In step 1082, if the dirt detection device 222 detects dirt data that is not greater than a set threshold, it indicates that the roller brush and the front of the first wastewater tank 121 have been cleaned. The second switch valve 223 is then opened for a fourth set time, and all wastewater in the second wastewater tank 224 is discharged outwards through the second switch valve 223. The fourth set time can be set to 15s to 30s.

[0088] For step 1084, if the dirt data detected by the dirt detection device 222 is not greater than the set threshold, it indicates that the roller brush and the first sewage tank 121 have not been completely cleaned. The first sewage tank 121 has also been cleaned. The roller brush self-cleaning step is executed again to continue cleaning the roller brush and the first sewage tank 121.

[0089] like Figure 15 As shown, in step 102, during the process of starting the water pump 211, the blower 261 is also turned on. The air jet generated by the blower 261 passes through the air duct 262 and blows from the outlet of the air duct 262 to the roller brush to remove water from the roller brush. When the blower 261 has been running for a ninth set time, the blower 261 is turned off, and the water removal from the roller brush is stopped. The ninth set time can be set to 15s to 20s.

[0090] In one embodiment, such as Figure 15 As shown, the steps for controlling the self-cleaning system to clean the mop 100 also include: step 106, connecting the water inlet and the first water outlet of the reversing valve 250, turning on the water pump 211, turning on the sewage suction system 120, turning on the air pump 221, turning off the second switch valve 223, controlling the cleaning device 130 to rotate the roller brush, stopping the water pump 211 when the water pump 211 has been running for a sixth set time, stopping the sewage suction system 120 when the sewage suction system has been running for a seventh set time, and turning off the air pump 221 when the air pump 221 has been running for an eighth set time.

[0091] For step 106, connect the inlet and outlet ports of the reversing valve 250, turn on the water pump 211, turn on the sewage suction system 120, turn on the air pump 221, turn off the second switch valve 223, and control the cleaning device 130 to rotate the roller brush. While rinsing the roller brush and the first sewage tank 121, sewage is discharged from the first sewage tank 121. During this process, a splashing rinsing effect is formed inside the first sewage tank 121, and the inside of the first sewage tank 121 can be cleaned more thoroughly. When the water pump 211 runs for a sixth set time, the water pump 211 is stopped, that is, the rinsing of the roller brush is stopped. When the sewage suction system 120 runs for a seventh set time, the sewage suction system 120 is stopped, that is, the sewage suction system 120 stops pumping sewage. When the air pump 221 runs for an eighth set time, the air pump 221 is turned off, and all the sewage in the first sewage tank 121 is discharged into the second sewage tank 224. The sixth setting time can be set to 15-20 seconds, the seventh setting time can also be set to 15-20 seconds, and the eighth setting time can also be set to 15-20 seconds.

[0092] like Figure 15As shown, in step 106, during the process of starting the water pump 211, the blower 261 is also turned on. The air jet generated by the blower 261 passes through the air duct 262 and blows from the outlet of the air duct 262 to the roller brush to remove water from the roller brush. Based on the tenth set time of the blower 261 running time, the blower 261 is turned off to stop removing water from the roller brush. The tenth set time can be set to 15s to 20s.

[0093] In one embodiment, during the cleaning process of the self-cleaning system on the mop 100, if the third liquid level detection device detects that the liquid level in the second wastewater tank 224 has reached a third set liquid level, the cleaning process is paused. After the second switch valve 223 is opened for a fourth set time (i.e., after the second switch valve 223 is opened for the fourth set time, it is then closed, and all the wastewater in the second wastewater tank 224 will be discharged from the second switch valve 223 within the fourth set time), the cleaning process resumes. The fourth set time can be 15s to 30s.

[0094] Of course, the cleaning of the roller brush and the first sewage tank 121 can also be carried out using the clean water in the first clean water tank 111 in conjunction with the first clean water supply system 110, the sewage suction system 120, the sewage discharge system 220 and the roller brush water removal system 260. The second clean water supply system 210 can be set to replenish clean water to the first clean water tank 111, which can also achieve the purpose of this application. Its purpose has not deviated from the design concept of this application, and will not be elaborated here. All of them should fall within the protection scope of this application.

[0095] The control method for the mopping machine component provided in this embodiment of the invention is simple to operate and highly automated, greatly simplifying the process of manually operating the mopping machine component and making the mopping machine component easier to use.

[0096] like Figure 15 As shown, a step of controlling a self-cleaning system to clean a mop 100 includes:

[0097] Step 102: Connect the inlet and outlet ports of the reversing valve 250, start the water pump 211, start the sewage suction system 120, start the blower 261, control the cleaning device 130 to rotate the roller brush, stop the water pump 211 when the water pump 211 has been running for a second set time, stop the sewage suction system 120 when the sewage suction system 120 has been running for a fifth set time, and turn off the blower 261 when the blower 261 has been running for a ninth set time.

[0098] Step 104: Turn on the air pump 221 and close the second switch valve 223. Based on the third set time when the air pump 221 has been running for a certain period of time, turn off the air pump 221.

[0099] Step 106: Connect the water inlet interface and the first water outlet interface of the reversing valve 250, start the water pump 211, start the sewage suction system 120, start the air pump 221, start the fan 261, close the second switching valve 223, control the cleaning device 130 to rotate the roller brush. Based on the running time of the water pump 211 reaching the sixth set time, stop the water pump 211. Based on the running time of the sewage suction system 120 reaching the seventh set time, stop the sewage suction system 120. Based on the running time of the air pump 221 reaching the eighth set time, close the air pump 221; based on the running time of the fan 261 reaching the tenth set time, close the fan 261;

[0100] Step 1082: Based on the dirt data detected by the dirt detection device 222 being no greater than the set threshold, control the second switching valve 223 to open for the fourth set time;

[0101] Step 1084: Based on the absence of dirt data detected by the dirt detection device 222 being no greater than the set threshold, execute the step of self-cleaning the roller brush again.

[0102] In summary, for the floor mopping machine component provided by the embodiment of the present invention, the floor mopping machine is placed on the base station. The second clean water supply system is connected and communicated with the first inlet of the first clean water tank, and clean water is added into the first clean water tank through the second clean water supply system. The sewage drainage system is connected and communicated with the second outlet of the first sewage tank, and the sewage in the first sewage tank is discharged through the sewage drainage system. The user does not need to manually disassemble and install the first clean water tank, nor manually disassemble and install the first sewage tank, nor manually pour sewage and add clean water, which simplifies the process of manually operating the floor mopping machine component, and makes the floor mopping machine component more convenient to use.

[0103] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "one side", "the other side", "one end", "the other end", "edge", "opposite", "four corners", "perimeter", "the structure of the character 'kou'" etc. is the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the structure referred to has a specific orientation, is constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the present invention.

[0104] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "direct connection," "indirect connection," "fixed connection," "installation," and "assembly" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. The terms "installation," "connection," and "fixed connection" can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0105] While the embodiments disclosed in this invention are as described above, the content is merely for the purpose of facilitating understanding of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Any person skilled in the art to which this invention pertains may make any modifications and changes to the form and details of the implementation without departing from the spirit and scope disclosed herein; however, the scope of patent protection of this invention shall still be defined by the appended claims.

[0106] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made under the concept of the present invention using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A clean water tank for a base station, characterized in that, include: A water tank for holding and supplying clean water; and A liquid holding tank is detachably installed on the upper part of the water holding tank, and the liquid holding tank is used to hold and supply cleaning liquid; The water tank is provided with a liquid passage. The inlet of the liquid passage is located inside the water tank and is connected to the outlet of the water tank. The outlet of the liquid passage is located on the water tank and at the lower part of the side wall of the water tank, and is used to supply cleaning liquid to the outside. The water tank is provided with a third outlet, and a normally closed fifth switch valve is provided at the third outlet. The fifth switch valve is opened in response to the water tank being installed in place on the base station to supply clean water. The outlet of the liquid-containing tank is equipped with a normally closed fourth switch valve. The interior of the water-containing tank is equipped with a seat for cooperating with the fourth switch valve to open the fourth switch valve. The liquid passage and the liquid-containing tank are connected through the fourth switch valve and the seat.

2. The clean water tank for a base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outlet of the liquid passage is equipped with a normally closed third switching valve.

3. The clean water tank for a base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid container is equipped with a handle, a liquid injection hole, and a plug for sealing the liquid injection hole.

4. The clean water tank for a base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fifth switch valve is located at the bottom of the water tank.

5. The clean water tank for a base station according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The liquid-containing tank is detachably mounted on the water-containing tank.

6. The clean water tank for a base station according to claim 5, characterized in that, One of the liquid-containing tank and the water-containing tank is provided with a buckle, and the other is provided with a fastening position. The buckle is engaged with the fastening position.

7. A base station, characterized in that, It includes a liquid supply system and a clean water tank for a base station as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the inlet of the liquid supply system is connected to the liquid tank body, and the outlet of the liquid supply system is used to supply cleaning liquid to the outside.

8. A floor cleaning robot assembly, characterized in that, Includes a floor cleaning robot and a base station as described in claim 7.

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