Sweeping robot base station, sweeping robot system, and cleaning apparatus

Abstract

The embodiment of the application relates to a sweeping robot base station, a sweeping robot system and a cleaning device, and specifically relates to a sweeping robot base station, which comprises a base station main body, the base station main body is provided with a containing cavity for at least allowing a sweeping robot to enter; a fan is arranged on the base station main body, the containing cavity is provided with a ventilation hole with an opening upward, the ventilation hole is communicated with the containing cavity and the fan, so that gas enters into the containing cavity from bottom to top under the action of the fan, thereby avoiding the generation of peculiar smell and mildew of components on the sweeping robot to a certain extent, and improving the drying efficiency of a wiping piece on the sweeping robot.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a robot vacuum cleaner base station, a robot vacuum cleaner system, and cleaning equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology and the improvement of people's living standards, robotic vacuum cleaners have gradually become widely used. These robots are equipped with a mop, which they use to clean dirt and grime as they move across the floor. Robotic vacuum cleaners are usually paired with a base station, where they return to perform other tasks such as cleaning and charging after completing their cleaning duties. However, when robotic vacuum cleaners are located inside their base stations, they are prone to mold growth or unpleasant odors. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, or at least partially solve them, embodiments of the present invention provide a robot vacuum cleaner base station, a robot vacuum cleaner system, and a cleaning device.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a base station for a robotic vacuum cleaner, including a base station body, the base station body having a receiving cavity for at least a robotic vacuum cleaner to enter;

[0005] The base station body is equipped with a fan, and the receiving cavity has an upward-opening ventilation hole. The ventilation hole is connected to the receiving cavity and the fan, so that gas enters the receiving cavity from bottom to top under the action of the fan.

[0006] The robotic vacuum cleaner base station provided in this embodiment of the invention has a cavity for the robotic vacuum cleaner to enter. A fan is installed on the base station body, and upward-opening ventilation holes are formed in the cavity, connecting the ventilation holes to the cavity and the fan. This allows air to flow upwards into the cavity under the action of the fan, thus achieving airflow within the cavity and preventing odors. When the robotic vacuum cleaner is inside the cavity, this design also helps prevent odors and mold growth on its components. Furthermore, by opening the ventilation holes upwards, air can enter the cavity from bottom to top and blow directly onto the robotic vacuum cleaner, such as directly onto the mopping components at the bottom. This increases the airflow and volume directed at the mopping components, improving drying efficiency and preventing odors or mold growth on the mopping components. This ensures effective cleaning of the floor and provides a better user experience.

[0007] Optionally, the bottom wall of the receiving cavity includes a bottom surface and a boss protruding upward from the bottom surface, with at least some ventilation holes formed on the boss.

[0008] Optionally, the boss is formed by bending and protruding a portion of the bottom surface of the receiving cavity upwards, so as to form an air inlet cavity at a position below the boss on the bottom surface of the receiving cavity.

[0009] At least some of the ventilation holes are formed on the top of the boss, and the air inlet cavity is connected to the ventilation holes.

[0010] Optionally, the receiving cavity is provided with a wiping part, which is used to contact the mopping component on the sweeping robot to at least scrape off the cleaning liquid on the mopping component on the sweeping robot;

[0011] The at least part of the ventilation holes includes a first ventilation hole disposed on the boss, the first ventilation hole being located on one side of the wiper portion.

[0012] Optionally, the boss includes at least one first boss, and the wiper portion and the first ventilation hole are formed on the first boss;

[0013] The top of the wiper section is at a higher height than the top of the first vent.

[0014] Optionally, the receiving cavity is provided with a cleaning section, which can move relative to the mopping component on the sweeping robot to clean the mopping component;

[0015] The squeegee is located on one side of the cleaning section.

[0016] Optionally, the cleaning section is provided with a protrusion extending toward the bottom wall away from the receiving cavity. There are multiple protrusions, and the multiple protrusions are arranged at intervals on the cleaning section so that when the mopping component on the sweeping robot moves relative to the cleaning section, it contacts the mopping component.

[0017] Optionally, the cleaning section has a water-guiding slope located on one side of the wiping section, and the water-guiding slope extends downward in a direction away from the wiping section.

[0018] Optionally, the boss further includes at least one second boss, which is arranged at a distance from the first boss on the bottom wall of the receiving cavity;

[0019] The at least part of the ventilation holes includes a second ventilation hole formed on the second boss.

[0020] Optionally, there are at least two first protrusions, and the at least two first protrusions are arranged radially around a center; a second protrusion is provided between two adjacent first protrusions;

[0021] At least one flow channel for the cleaning fluid to flow is formed between adjacent first and second bosses.

[0022] Optionally, the first boss is a strip-shaped boss extending in a direction away from the center; the outer contour of the second boss is fan-shaped.

[0023] Optionally, there are multiple first ventilation holes, which are arranged at intervals on the top of the first boss.

[0024] There are multiple second ventilation holes, which are arranged at intervals on the top of the second boss.

[0025] Optionally, a drain hole is provided on the bottom wall of the receiving cavity, and the height of the drain hole is lower than the height of the ventilation hole.

[0026] Optionally, the base station body includes a housing, the fan is disposed on the outside of the housing, and the air outlet of the fan is connected to the ventilation hole through a ventilation duct.

[0027] Optionally, one side of the housing has an opening for the robotic vacuum cleaner to enter and exit the receiving cavity, and the fan is disposed on the side of the housing away from the opening;

[0028] And / or, the ventilation duct is further provided with a heating device for heating the airflow within the ventilation duct.

[0029] Optionally, the base station body includes a base and a cleaning disc disposed on the base for cleaning the sweeping robot, wherein the inner cavity of the cleaning disc is formed as at least a portion of the receiving cavity;

[0030] At least a portion of the ventilation holes are formed on the bottom wall of the cleaning tray, and there is a gap between the bottom of the cleaning tray and the base. At least a portion of the gap forms a ventilation duct, which is connected to the ventilation holes and the outside.

[0031] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention provide a sweeping robot system, including a sweeping robot and a sweeping robot base station as described above.

[0032] The robotic vacuum cleaner system provided in this invention features a base station body with a cavity for the robotic vacuum cleaner to enter. A fan is mounted on the base station body, and upward-opening ventilation holes are formed in the cavity, connecting the ventilation holes to the cavity and the fan. This allows air to flow upwards into the cavity under the fan's influence, ensuring proper airflow and preventing odors. When the robotic vacuum cleaner is inside the cavity, this design also helps prevent odors and mold growth on its components. Furthermore, the upward-opening ventilation holes allow air to enter the cavity from below and directly blow onto the robotic vacuum cleaner, such as the mopping components at the bottom. This increases the airflow and drying efficiency of the mopping components, further preventing odors and mold growth on them and ensuring effective cleaning. This results in a better user experience.

[0033] Thirdly, embodiments of the present invention provide a cleaning device, including a clothing handling device and a sweeping robot system as described above, wherein the clothing handling device is located above the sweeping robot base station;

[0034] Alternatively, it may include a clothing handling device and a robotic vacuum cleaner base station as described above, with the clothing handling device located above the robotic vacuum cleaner base station.

[0035] The cleaning device provided in this invention features a base station body with a cavity for the robot vacuum to enter. A fan is mounted on the base station body, and upward-opening ventilation holes are formed in the cavity, connecting the ventilation holes to the cavity and the fan. This allows air to flow upwards into the cavity under the fan's influence, ensuring proper airflow and preventing odors. When the robot vacuum is inside the cavity, this design also helps prevent odors and mold growth on its components. Furthermore, the upward-opening ventilation holes allow air to enter the cavity from below and directly blow onto the robot vacuum, such as the mopping components at the bottom. This increases the airflow and drying efficiency, further improving the drying efficiency of the mopping components and preventing odors or mold growth. This ensures effective cleaning of the floor and provides a better user experience. Meanwhile, by installing a clothing handling device above the robot vacuum cleaner base station, the floor space occupied by the cleaning equipment is saved. Attached Figure Description

[0036] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the embodiments of the invention.

[0037] 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, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0038] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of the sweeping robot system described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the robot vacuum cleaner base station described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning disc in the robot vacuum cleaner base station according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point I;

[0042] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point P;

[0043] Figure 6 This is a top view of the main body of the base station in the robot vacuum cleaner base station described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Sectional view in the FF direction;

[0045] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the second protrusion position in the base station of the sweeping robot described in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] The components include: 1. Base station body; 11. Shell; 111. Opening; 12. Base support; 13. Cleaning tray; 131. Receiving cavity; 2. Fan; 3. Ventilation hole; 31. First ventilation hole; 32. Second ventilation hole; 4. Boss; 41. First boss; 42. Second boss; 421. Flow channel; 5. Squeegee; 6. Cleaning part; 61. Protrusion; 62. Water guiding slope; 7. Drain hole; 8. Heating device; 9. Ventilation duct; 10. Robot vacuum cleaner base station; 20. Robot vacuum cleaner. Detailed Implementation

[0047] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention, the solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be further described below. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments of the present invention and the features thereof can be combined with each other.

[0048] Numerous specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the invention, but the embodiments of the invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only some embodiments of the invention, and not all embodiments.

[0049] Example 1

[0050] Reference Figures 1 to 8 As shown, this embodiment provides a robot vacuum cleaner base station, which includes a base station body 1 and a receiving cavity 131 for at least a robot vacuum cleaner 20 to enter.

[0051] In practice, after cleaning is completed or when not in use, the robot vacuum cleaner 20 can return to the robot vacuum cleaner base station 10 to clean the mopping parts on the robot vacuum cleaner 20 or charge the robot vacuum cleaner 20 to continue its operation.

[0052] The base station body 1 is equipped with a fan 2, and the receiving cavity 131 has an upward-facing ventilation hole 3. The ventilation hole 3 is connected to the receiving cavity 131 and the fan 2, so that gas enters the receiving cavity 131 from bottom to top under the action of the fan 2. The gas here can be the gas in the external environment of the robot vacuum cleaner base station 10, or the gas inside the robot vacuum cleaner base station 10, so as to realize the internal circulation of the gas inside the robot vacuum cleaner base station 10.

[0053] This design allows for efficient airflow. For example, when the robotic vacuum cleaner 20 is inside the receiving cavity 131, the fan 2 can be turned on, allowing air to enter the cavity 131 and facilitating ventilation. This prevents odors from developing in the cavity and also helps prevent mold growth on the robotic vacuum cleaner 20's components. For instance, this design can dry the mopping parts at the bottom of the robotic vacuum cleaner 20, further reducing the possibility of mold or odors and ensuring effective cleaning, resulting in a better user experience.

[0054] By making the opening of the ventilation hole 3 face upward, the air can be blown directly from bottom to top through the ventilation hole 3 onto the sweeping robot 20 located in the receiving cavity 131, such as directly onto the mopping component at the bottom of the sweeping robot 20. This increases the air force and air volume blown onto the mopping component to a certain extent, thereby improving the drying efficiency of the mopping component on the sweeping robot 20. It also avoids, to a certain extent, the occurrence of odors or mold on the mopping component on the sweeping robot 20, ensuring the subsequent cleaning effect of the mopping component on the floor.

[0055] Specifically, the receiving cavity 131 has a bottom wall and side walls extending upward from the bottom wall. In one implementation, the ventilation hole 3 can be directly formed on the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 131, so that gas can enter the receiving cavity 131 from bottom to top under the action of the fan 2. In another possible implementation, for example, a ventilation opening can be provided on the side wall of the receiving cavity 131, and a hollow guide arm can be provided on the side wall of the receiving cavity 131. The guide arm is integrally formed with the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 131, and the inner cavity of the hollow guide arm forms an airflow channel. The inlet of the airflow channel is connected to the ventilation opening, and the outlet of the airflow channel is set upward, so that gas can enter the receiving cavity 131 from bottom to top through the airflow channel under the action of the fan 2.

[0056] Among them, mopping components can be flat fabric parts such as mops or various parts such as sponges that can mop the floor.

[0057] The sweeping robot in this embodiment can be a sweeping robot, a mopping robot, or a sweeping and mopping robot, or other robots used for floor cleaning.

[0058] The robotic vacuum cleaner base station provided in this embodiment has a receiving cavity 131 for at least the robotic vacuum cleaner 20 to enter by the base station body 1. By setting a fan 2 on the base station body 1 and opening an upward-facing ventilation hole 3 on the receiving cavity 131, the ventilation hole 3 is connected to the receiving cavity 131 and the fan 2, so that gas enters the receiving cavity 131 from bottom to top under the action of the fan 2, thereby realizing the airflow in the receiving cavity 131, avoiding the generation of odors in the receiving cavity 131, and when the robotic vacuum cleaner 20 is located in the receiving cavity 131, this setting can, to a certain extent, prevent the components on the robotic vacuum cleaner 20 from developing odors, mold, etc. Meanwhile, by making the opening of the ventilation hole 3 face upward, the gas can enter the receiving cavity 131 from bottom to top and be blown directly onto the sweeping robot 20, such as directly onto the mopping component at the bottom of the sweeping robot 20. This increases the air force and air volume blown onto the mopping component to a certain extent, thereby improving the drying efficiency of the mopping component on the sweeping robot. It also avoids, to a certain extent, the occurrence of odors or mold on the mopping component on the sweeping robot 20, ensuring the subsequent cleaning effect of the mopping component on the floor and providing a good user experience.

[0059] Reference Figures 2 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 131 specifically includes the bottom surface of the receiving cavity 131 and a boss 4 protruding upward from the bottom surface of the receiving cavity 131, and at least some ventilation holes 3 are formed on the boss 4.

[0060] This design can, to some extent, increase the height of the ventilation hole 3, thus preventing the water and other cleaning fluids in the receiving cavity 131 from being discharged through the ventilation hole 3 and affecting the ventilation effect inside the receiving cavity 131. It also further prevents odors from occurring inside the receiving cavity 131, or the sweeping robot located in the receiving cavity 131 from becoming moldy or producing odors. In addition, it improves the drying efficiency of the mopping parts.

[0061] In some embodiments, the boss 4 is formed by bending and protruding upwards a portion of the bottom surface of the receiving cavity 131 to form an air inlet cavity below the corresponding boss 4 on the bottom surface of the receiving cavity 131. At least a portion of the ventilation holes 3 are formed on the top of the boss 4, and the air inlet cavity communicates with the ventilation holes 3.

[0062] This design facilitates the forming and fabrication of the protrusion 4 within the receiving cavity 131. Furthermore, by forming an air inlet recess at the bottom surface of the receiving cavity 131 and placing at least a portion of the ventilation holes 3 on the top of the protrusion 4, air can accumulate in the air inlet recess before entering the receiving cavity 131. This increases the airflow and velocity entering the receiving cavity 131 to a certain extent, further improving the ventilation effect within the receiving cavity 131. By placing at least a portion of the ventilation holes 3 on the top of the protrusion 4, the height of the ventilation holes 3 is further increased, thereby further preventing the cleaning fluid in the receiving cavity 131 from being discharged through the ventilation holes 3.

[0063] Reference Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, a wiping section 5 is provided in the receiving cavity 131. The wiping section 5 is used to contact the mopping component on the sweeping robot 20 to at least scrape off the cleaning liquid on the mopping component. At least a portion of the ventilation holes 3 include a first ventilation hole 31 disposed on the boss 4, the first ventilation hole 31 being located on one side of the wiping section 5. For example, see... Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, the first ventilation hole 51 is specifically located on the downstream side of the wiper part 5 in the direction of relative movement with the mopping member.

[0064] By setting up the squeegee 5, when the mopping component and the squeegee 5 move relative to each other, the squeegee 5 can squeeze and scrape off the cleaning liquid absorbed on the mopping component, and the cleaning liquid on the mopping component can be scraped off with dirt, thereby achieving the purpose of dehydrating and cleaning the mopping component to a certain extent, and thus improving the efficiency of subsequent ventilation treatment of the mopping component on the sweeping robot 20.

[0065] By positioning the first ventilation hole 31 on one side of the wiping section 5, for example, the mop is first dehydrated and cleaned by the wiping section 5 before passing through the first ventilation hole 31, the probability of cleaning fluid on the mop directly entering the first ventilation hole 31 during the relative movement between the wiping section 5 and the mop can be reduced to a certain extent. This ensures good ventilation within the receiving cavity 131 and improves the efficiency of ventilation treatment of the mop, further preventing the mop from becoming moldy or producing odors due to poor air circulation. Moreover, this arrangement achieves the effect of wiping and dehydrating before ventilation, thereby further improving the cleaning effect of the mop, further preventing odors or mold growth, and improving the drying efficiency of the mop.

[0066] The relative movement between the mopping component and the wiping unit 5 can be, for example, the wiping unit 5 remaining stationary while the mopping component rotates or moves linearly relative to the wiping unit 5; this embodiment is not limited to this. For example, the cleaning fluid can be water, or a mixture of water and cleaning fluid (e.g., detergent).

[0067] Reference Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the boss 4 includes at least one first boss 41, and a wiper portion 5 and a first ventilation hole 31 are formed on the first boss 41. The top of the wiper portion 5 is at a higher height than the top of the first ventilation hole 31.

[0068] By positioning the top of the wiper 5 at a height higher than the top of the first ventilation hole 31, the wiper 5 achieves better dehydration and cleaning of the mop, thereby further preventing the cleaning fluid on the mop from entering the first ventilation hole 31 when the mop moves relative to the wiper 5. This ensures the ventilation effect of the first ventilation hole 31 on the mop and other components in the receiving cavity 131, and thus guarantees the drying effect of the mop.

[0069] Reference Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, a cleaning section 6 is provided in the receiving cavity 131. The cleaning section 6 can move relative to the mopping component on the sweeping robot 20 to clean the mopping component. The squeegee 5 is located on one side of the cleaning section 6.

[0070] With this setup, when the robot vacuum 20 returns to the robot vacuum base station 10 after cleaning, the cleaning unit 6 and the wiping unit 5 can clean and dehydrate the mopping parts of the robot vacuum 20 to ensure the cleanliness of the mopping parts, thereby improving the subsequent cleaning effect of the robot vacuum 20 on the floor to a certain extent.

[0071] In addition, the design of the wiping section 5 can also guide and stop the flow of the washing liquid on the cleaning section 6, allowing the washing liquid to flow towards the mop on the cleaning section 6, so that the mop comes into more full contact with the washing liquid and the wetting effect is better, thereby further improving the cleaning effect of the mop.

[0072] In practice, for example, the robot vacuum cleaner 20 can enter the receiving cavity 131 and first clean and dehydrate the mop parts through the cleaning section 6 and the squeegee section 5. After cleaning, the mop parts can be ventilated by the fan 2 and the ventilation hole 3. This will improve the cleaning effect of the mop parts and further reduce the occurrence of mold or odor on the mop parts.

[0073] For example, in a specific implementation, when the mopping component on the robot vacuum is adapted to move along a first direction, the wiping section 5 is located downstream of the cleaning section 6 along the first direction. When the cleaning section is adapted to move along a second direction, the wiping section 5 is located upstream of the cleaning section 6 along the second direction.

[0074] Reference Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the cleaning section 6 is provided with a protrusion 61 extending toward the bottom wall away from the receiving cavity 131. There are multiple protrusions 61, and the multiple protrusions 61 are arranged at intervals on the cleaning section 6 so as to contact the mopping component when the mopping component on the sweeping robot 20 moves relative to the cleaning section 6.

[0075] By providing multiple protrusions 61 on the cleaning section 6 and arranging the multiple protrusions 61 at intervals on the cleaning section 6, when the mop comes into contact with the multiple protrusions 61, the multiple protrusions 61 act like a comb to fluff up the mop and reach deep into the interior of the mop.

[0076] This design serves two purposes. First, it improves ventilation for the mop, preventing mold growth or odors and ensuring effective drying. Second, as the mop moves relative to the cleaning unit 6, the protrusions 61 effectively scrape and squeeze the cleaning fluid or dirt (such as hair) from the mop, promoting the separation of dirt from the mop and achieving deep cleaning, thus improving the cleaning effect. Third, this design allows the cleaning fluid on the cleaning unit 6 to be dispersed into fine streams by the protrusions 61 and quickly absorbed by the fluffy mop, achieving a certain degree of deep cleaning and better washing results within a limited time, further preventing odors or mold growth.

[0077] Meanwhile, by providing multiple protrusions 61 at intervals on the cleaning section 6, the water outlet area on the cleaning section 6 can be reduced to a certain extent, thereby slowing down the water outlet speed on the cleaning section 6 to a certain extent, making the mop easier to be wetted, improving the degree of wetting of the mop, and thus improving the cleaning effect on the mop.

[0078] Reference Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the cleaning section 6 has a water guiding slope 62 located on one side of the wiping section 5, and the water guiding slope 62 extends downward at an angle in a direction away from the wiping section 5.

[0079] This design allows the water-guiding slope 62 to quickly remove the mixture of dirt and cleaning fluid scraped off the mop by the squeegee 5, thus preventing secondary contamination of the mop and ensuring good cleaning. It also helps prevent the mop from developing odors or mold.

[0080] For example, refer to Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, when the wiping member is adapted to move in the first direction, the water guiding slope 62 can be specifically provided on the upstream side of the wiping section 5. When the cleaning section 6 is adapted to move in the second direction, the water guiding slope 62 can be specifically provided on the downstream side of the wiping section 5.

[0081] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the boss 4 further includes at least one second boss 42, which is arranged at a distance from the first boss 41 on the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 131. At least a portion of the ventilation holes 3 include second ventilation holes 32 formed on the second boss 42.

[0082] By including at least part of the ventilation hole 3 as a second ventilation hole 32, the ventilation effect of the robot vacuum cleaner 20 in the housing cavity 131 can be further improved, so that the mopping parts are less likely to get moldy or produce odors.

[0083] Reference Figures 2 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, there are at least two first protrusions 41, and the at least two first protrusions 41 are arranged radially around a center; a second protrusion 42 is provided between two adjacent first protrusions 41.

[0084] By arranging multiple first protrusions 41 radially around a central point and setting a second protrusion 42 between two first protrusions 41, the space between adjacent first protrusions 41 is effectively utilized. Without increasing the overall volume of the receiving cavity 131, the space of the receiving cavity 131 is effectively utilized, the area of ​​the second protrusion 42 is increased, and the number of second ventilation holes 32 can be increased, thereby increasing the ventilation area, further improving ventilation efficiency, and thus improving drying efficiency.

[0085] Furthermore, a flow channel 421 for the cleaning fluid can be formed between adjacent first protrusions 41 and second protrusions 42. This arrangement can effectively guide the cleaning fluid within the receiving cavity 131, and can to some extent prevent the cleaning fluid from entering the ventilation hole 3. For example, a drain hole 7 is provided on the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 131, and the flow channel 421 communicates with the drain hole 7, so that the cleaning fluid after cleaning can be quickly discharged from the drain hole 7, improving cleaning efficiency and avoiding secondary pollution.

[0086] Reference Figures 2 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the first boss 41 is a strip-shaped boss, and the second boss 42 is a fan-shaped boss.

[0087] For example, the mopping component on a robotic vacuum cleaner is circular, with multiple first protrusions 41 arranged radially around a center (which can be the center of a circle or the center of an eccentric circle or other similar circular structure). Second protrusions 42 are located between two adjacent first protrusions 41. This arrangement makes the overall shape of the first protrusions 41 and the second protrusions 42 roughly match the shape of the mopping component, thereby improving the drying efficiency and effect of the mopping component.

[0088] For example, the adjacent sidewalls of the first protrusion 41 and the second protrusion 42 are parallel (which can be understood as absolutely parallel or approximately parallel), and the aforementioned flow channel is formed between the adjacent sidewalls, which can better guide the cleaning fluid.

[0089] In addition, the mopping parts on the robot vacuum cleaner can also be oval or other shapes. Specifically, the shape formed by all the first protrusions 41 and the second protrusions 42 can be roughly matched with the shape of the mopping parts, thereby improving the ventilation effect of the mopping parts.

[0090] Reference Figures 2 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, there are multiple first ventilation holes 31, which are arranged at intervals on the top of the first boss 41. There are also multiple second ventilation holes 32, which are arranged at intervals on the top of the second boss 42.

[0091] By setting multiple first ventilation holes 31 and second ventilation holes 32, the ventilation effect of the first ventilation holes 31 and second ventilation holes 32 on the sweeping robot 20 in the receiving cavity 131 is better, and the probability of the mopping parts on the sweeping robot 20 getting moldy or producing odors is lower.

[0092] Reference Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, a drain hole 7 is provided on the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 131, and the height of the drain hole 7 is lower than the height of the ventilation hole 3.

[0093] By positioning the drain hole 7 on the bottom wall of the cleaning fluid, the water in the receiving cavity 131 is drained at a high rate and drains smoothly. This design helps to prevent the water and other cleaning fluid in the receiving cavity 131 from accumulating for a long time and producing odors that could affect the cleaning effect of the mop. On the other hand, it also allows dirt and other debris detached from the mop after cleaning to be discharged in a timely manner along with the cleaning fluid. This helps to prevent dirt and other debris mixed in the cleaning fluid from adhering to the cleaned mop and causing secondary pollution, thus ensuring the cleanliness of the mop and providing a good user experience.

[0094] Meanwhile, by making the height of the drain hole 7 lower than that of the ventilation hole 3, it is possible to avoid the situation where water in the receiving cavity 131 flows out through the ventilation hole 3 without passing through the drain hole 7 when it is discharged. This ensures the ventilation effect of the ventilation hole 3 on the wiping component in the receiving cavity 131, while also ensuring the smoothness of water discharge in the receiving cavity 131.

[0095] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the base station body 1 includes a housing 11, a fan 2 is disposed on the outside of the housing 11, and the air outlet of the fan 2 is connected to the ventilation hole 3 through the ventilation duct 9.

[0096] This configuration allows the fan 2 to make reasonable use of the space outside the robot vacuum cleaner base station 10 without occupying the space inside the cavity 131, and will not affect the configuration of the cavity 131.

[0097] Meanwhile, by setting up the ventilation duct 9, the airflow entering the ventilation hole 3 from the air outlet of the fan 2 can be guided to a certain extent, reducing the dissipation of the airflow at the air outlet of the fan 2 and improving the efficiency of ventilation treatment of the sweeping robot 20 and other components in the housing cavity 131 by the fan 2.

[0098] Reference Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, one side of the housing 11 has an opening 111 for the robotic vacuum cleaner 20 to enter and exit the receiving cavity 131, and the fan 2 is located on the side of the housing 11 away from the opening 111. This can reduce the vertical (i.e., Figure 2 The space occupied in the YY direction (as shown) makes the height of the robot vacuum base station 10 relatively small.

[0099] Reference Figure 2 as well as Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the ventilation duct 9 is further provided with a heating device 8 for heating the airflow within the ventilation duct 9. For example, the heating device 8 may be a PTC heater, a PTC heating element, etc.

[0100] By setting up the heating device 8, the temperature of the airflow entering the receiving cavity 131 at the air outlet of the fan 2 can be increased, thereby accelerating the evaporation rate of moisture in the receiving cavity 131, and further improving the efficiency of ventilation and drying of the sweeping robot 20, such as the mopping parts on the sweeping robot 20, resulting in a better user experience.

[0101] Reference Figure 2 as well as Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the base station body 1 includes a base 12 and a cleaning tray 13 disposed on the base 12 for cleaning the sweeping robot 20, the inner cavity of the cleaning tray 13 being formed as at least a partially receiving cavity 131.

[0102] At least some of the ventilation holes 3 are opened on the bottom wall of the cleaning tray 13. There is a gap between the bottom of the cleaning tray 13 and the base 12. At least a portion of the gap forms a ventilation duct. The ventilation duct 9 is connected to the ventilation holes 3 and the outside.

[0103] With this design, external air can enter the gap under the action of the fan 2, and then enter the receiving cavity 131 through the ventilation hole 3, thereby ventilating the sweeping robot 20 inside the receiving cavity 131. This makes the structure of the sweeping robot base station 10 simple and facilitates ventilation. At the same time, the existence of the gap can also serve as a buffer and air-gathering mechanism, thereby providing a continuous airflow into the receiving cavity 131, further preventing the mopping parts from developing odors or mold, and ensuring the drying effect of the mopping parts.

[0104] For example, the base tray 12 can be detachably connected to the cleaning tray 13, so that if either the base tray 12 or the cleaning tray 13 is damaged, only the damaged part needs to be replaced, avoiding the scrapping of the entire base station body 1, thereby saving maintenance costs of the base station body 1 to a certain extent. Of course, in one possible implementation, the base tray 12 and the cleaning tray 13 can also be integrally formed, resulting in good integrity, high connection strength, and convenient subsequent assembly.

[0105] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the housing 11 covers the periphery of the base 12, and the housing 11, the base 12, and the cleaning tray 13 together form a receiving cavity 131, with the opening 111 on one side of the receiving cavity 131. The cleaning tray 13 is located on the side of the base 12 away from the opening 111.

[0106] For example, after the robot vacuum cleaner 20 has finished cleaning the floor, it can enter the robot vacuum cleaner base station 10 through the opening 111. At this time, the fan 2 can be turned on to ventilate the robot vacuum cleaner 20.

[0107] Example 2

[0108] This embodiment provides a robotic vacuum cleaner system, including a robotic vacuum cleaner 20 and a robotic vacuum cleaner base station 10.

[0109] For example, in a specific implementation, after the sweeping robot 20 finishes cleaning the floor, the sweeping robot 20 can return to the sweeping robot base station 10 and ventilate the sweeping robot 20 in the receiving cavity 131 inside the base station body 1.

[0110] The robotic vacuum cleaner base station 10 in this embodiment has the same structure and implementation principle as the robotic vacuum cleaner base station 10 provided in the above embodiments, and can bring the same or similar technical effects. Please refer to the description of the above embodiments.

[0111] The robotic vacuum cleaner system provided in this embodiment has a base station body 1 in its base station 10 with a receiving cavity 131 for at least the robotic vacuum cleaner 20 to enter. By setting a fan 2 on the base station body 1 and opening an upward-facing ventilation hole 3 on the receiving cavity 131, the ventilation hole 3 is connected to the receiving cavity 131 and the fan 2, so that gas enters the receiving cavity 131 from bottom to top under the action of the fan 2, thereby realizing the airflow in the receiving cavity 131, avoiding the generation of odors in the receiving cavity 131, and when the robotic vacuum cleaner 20 is located in the receiving cavity 131, this setting can, to a certain extent, prevent the components on the robotic vacuum cleaner 20 from developing odors, mold, etc. Meanwhile, by making the opening of the ventilation hole 3 face upward, the gas can enter the receiving cavity 131 from bottom to top and be blown directly onto the sweeping robot 20, such as directly onto the mopping component at the bottom of the sweeping robot 20. This increases the air force and air volume blown onto the mopping component to a certain extent, thereby improving the drying efficiency of the mopping component on the sweeping robot. It also avoids, to a certain extent, the occurrence of odors or mold on the mopping component on the sweeping robot 20, ensuring the subsequent cleaning effect of the mopping component on the floor and providing a good user experience.

[0112] Other technical features are the same as those in Embodiment 1 and can bring the same or similar technical effects, and will not be described in detail here. For details, please refer to the description of the above embodiments.

[0113] Example 3

[0114] This embodiment provides a cleaning device, including a clothing handling device and a robotic vacuum cleaner system, with the clothing handling device located above the robotic vacuum cleaner base station 10. Alternatively, the cleaning device includes a clothing handling device and a robotic vacuum cleaner base station 10, with the clothing handling device located above the robotic vacuum cleaner base station 10.

[0115] By placing the clothing handling device above the robot vacuum cleaner base station 10, the floor space occupied by the cleaning equipment can be saved.

[0116] In a specific implementation, when the base 12 has the aforementioned housing 11 on its periphery, the clothing handling device can be positioned above the housing 11, for example. Exemplarily, the clothing handling device can be a washing machine, dryer, washer-dryer combo, or other clothing handling equipment.

[0117] The robotic vacuum cleaner system or robotic vacuum cleaner base station 10 in this embodiment has the same structure and implementation principle as the robotic vacuum cleaner system or robotic vacuum cleaner base station 10 provided in the above embodiments, and can bring the same or similar technical effects. Please refer to the description of the above embodiments.

[0118] The cleaning device provided in this embodiment has a base station body 1 in its robot vacuum base station 10 with a receiving cavity 131 for at least the robot vacuum 20 to enter. By setting a fan 2 on the base station body 1 and opening an upward-facing ventilation hole 3 on the receiving cavity 131, the ventilation hole 3 is connected to the receiving cavity 131 and the fan 2, so that gas enters the receiving cavity 131 from bottom to top under the action of the fan 2, thereby realizing the airflow in the receiving cavity 131, avoiding the generation of odors in the receiving cavity 131, and when the robot vacuum 20 is located in the receiving cavity 131, this setting can, to a certain extent, prevent the components on the robot vacuum 20 from developing odors, mold, etc. Meanwhile, by making the opening of the ventilation hole 3 face upwards, air can enter the receiving cavity 131 from bottom to top and be blown directly onto the sweeping robot 20, such as directly onto the mopping component at the bottom of the sweeping robot 20. This increases the airflow and volume directed at the mopping component, thereby improving the drying efficiency of the mopping component on the sweeping robot and, to some extent, preventing odors or mold growth on the mopping component of the sweeping robot 20. This ensures the subsequent cleaning effect of the mopping component on the floor, resulting in a better user experience. Furthermore, by installing a clothing handling device above the sweeping robot base station 10, the floor space occupied by the cleaning equipment is saved.

[0119] Other technical features are the same as those in the above embodiments and can bring the same or similar technical effects, and will not be described in detail here. For details, please refer to the description of the above embodiments.

[0120] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0121] The above description is merely a specific implementation of the embodiments of the present invention, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement the embodiments of the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the embodiments of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments of the present invention are not to be limited to the embodiments described herein, but are to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A base station for a robotic vacuum cleaner, characterized in that, Includes a base station body, the base station body having a receiving cavity for at least a sweeping robot to enter; The base station body is equipped with a fan, and the receiving cavity has an upward-opening ventilation hole. The ventilation hole is connected to the receiving cavity and the fan, so that gas enters the receiving cavity from bottom to top under the action of the fan. The bottom wall of the receiving cavity includes a bottom surface and a boss protruding upward from the bottom surface, and at least some ventilation holes are formed on the boss; The receiving cavity is provided with a wiping part, which is used to contact the mopping component on the sweeping robot to at least scrape off the cleaning liquid on the mopping component on the sweeping robot; The at least part of the ventilation holes includes a first ventilation hole disposed on the boss, the first ventilation hole being located downstream of the wiper part in the relative movement direction with respect to the mopping member.

2. The robot vacuum cleaner base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The boss is formed by bending and protruding part of the bottom surface of the receiving cavity upward, so as to form an air inlet cavity at the position below the boss on the bottom surface of the receiving cavity. At least some of the ventilation holes are formed on the top of the boss, and the air inlet cavity is connected to the ventilation holes.

3. The robot vacuum cleaner base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The boss includes at least one first boss, and the wiper part and the first ventilation hole are formed on the first boss; The top of the wiper section is at a higher height than the top of the first vent.

4. The robot vacuum cleaner base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cavity is equipped with a cleaning section, which can move relative to the mopping component on the robot vacuum cleaner to clean the mopping component. The squeegee is located on one side of the cleaning section.

5. The robot vacuum cleaner base station according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cleaning section is provided with a protrusion extending toward the bottom wall away from the receiving cavity. There are multiple protrusions, and the multiple protrusions are arranged at intervals on the cleaning section so that when the mopping component on the sweeping robot moves relative to the cleaning section, it contacts the mopping component.

6. The robot vacuum cleaner base station according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cleaning section has a water guiding slope, which is located on one side of the wiping section and extends downward at an angle in a direction away from the wiping section.

7. The robot vacuum cleaner base station according to claim 3, characterized in that, The boss further includes at least one second boss, which is arranged at a distance from the first boss on the bottom wall of the receiving cavity; The at least part of the ventilation holes includes a second ventilation hole formed on the second boss.

8. The robot vacuum cleaner base station according to claim 7, characterized in that, There are at least two first protrusions, and the at least two first protrusions are arranged radially around a center; a second protrusion is provided between two adjacent first protrusions; At least one flow channel for the cleaning fluid to flow is formed between adjacent first and second bosses.

9. The robot vacuum cleaner base station according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first boss is a strip-shaped boss extending in a direction away from the center; the outer contour of the second boss is fan-shaped.

10. The robot vacuum cleaner base station according to claim 7, characterized in that, There are multiple first ventilation holes, which are arranged at intervals on the top of the first boss. There are multiple second ventilation holes, which are arranged at intervals on the top of the second boss.

11. The robotic vacuum cleaner base station according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the receiving cavity is provided with a drain hole, and the height of the drain hole is lower than the height of the ventilation hole.

12. The robotic vacuum cleaner base station according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The base station body includes a housing, the fan is disposed on the outside of the housing, and the air outlet of the fan is connected to the ventilation hole through a ventilation duct.

13. The robot vacuum cleaner base station according to claim 12, characterized in that, The housing has an opening on one side for the sweeping robot to enter and exit the receiving cavity, and the fan is located on the side of the housing away from the opening; And / or, the ventilation duct is further provided with a heating device for heating the airflow within the ventilation duct.

14. The robotic vacuum cleaner base station according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The base station body includes a base and a cleaning tray disposed on the base for cleaning the sweeping robot, wherein the inner cavity of the cleaning tray is formed as at least part of the receiving cavity; At least a portion of the ventilation holes are formed on the bottom wall of the cleaning tray, and there is a gap between the bottom of the cleaning tray and the base. At least a portion of the gap forms a ventilation duct, which is connected to the ventilation holes and the outside.

15. A robotic vacuum cleaner system, characterized in that, This includes a robotic vacuum cleaner and a robotic vacuum cleaner base station as described in any one of claims 1 to 14.

16. A cleaning device, characterized in that, Includes a clothing handling device and a robotic vacuum cleaner system as described in claim 15, wherein the clothing handling device is located above the robotic vacuum cleaner base station; Alternatively, it may include a clothing handling device and a robotic vacuum cleaner base station as described in any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the clothing handling device is located above the robotic vacuum cleaner base station.

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