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

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application relates to a kind of sweeping robot base station, sweeping robot system and cleaning equipment, and the sweeping robot base station specifically includes base station main body, the base station main body has the cleaning cavity for cleaning mop on the sweeping robot;Drainage hole for at least the discharge of cleaning liquid for cleaning the mop is opened in the cleaning cavity, and the drainage hole is communicated with the outside world;The lowest place of the bottom wall of the cleaning cavity is located in the drainage hole, and filter structure is arranged at the drainage hole, so that the cleaning liquid in the cleaning cavity can be discharged in time, and the discharge rate of cleaning liquid in the cleaning cavity is higher.

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. Robotic vacuum cleaners are equipped with a mop, which allows them to clean dirt and grime from the floor as they move across it.

[0003] Robotic vacuum cleaners are typically equipped with a base station. After completing their cleaning tasks, the robot returns to the base station to perform tasks such as cleaning the mop. However, existing base stations cannot promptly drain the cleaning solution after cleaning the mop. Summary of the Invention

[0004] 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.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a base station for a sweeping robot, including a base station body, the base station body having a cleaning chamber for cleaning the mopping parts on the sweeping robot;

[0006] The cleaning chamber is provided with a drain hole for discharging cleaning fluid for cleaning the mop, and the drain hole is connected to the outside. The drain hole is located at the lowest point of the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber, and a filter structure is provided at the drain hole.

[0007] The robotic vacuum cleaner base station provided in this invention features a cleaning chamber within its main body for cleaning the mopping components of the robotic vacuum cleaner. A drain hole is located on the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber, connecting it to the outside environment. This allows the cleaning fluid for cleaning the mopping components to drain out of the cleaning chamber through the drain hole. Since the drain hole is located at the lowest point of the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber, it facilitates timely drainage of the cleaning fluid, resulting in a high drainage rate and smooth flow. This helps to prevent the cleaning fluid from accumulating in the cleaning chamber for extended periods, thus avoiding the formation of odors that could affect the cleaning effect of the mopping components. Furthermore, this design also helps to prevent dirt and other contaminants mixed in the cleaning fluid from re-adhering to the mopping components, thus preventing secondary pollution and improving the user experience. Simultaneously, a filter structure is installed at the drain hole to filter the cleaning fluid within the cleaning chamber, preventing hair, debris, and other impurities from clogging the drain hole and further improving the smoothness of the cleaning fluid drainage.

[0008] Optionally, the filtration structure includes a filter screen disposed at the drain hole.

[0009] Optionally, the wall of the cleaning chamber is formed by injection molding, and the drain hole and the filter screen are integrally formed on the wall of the cleaning chamber during injection molding.

[0010] Optionally, the filter structure can be detachably connected to the drain hole.

[0011] Optionally, the cleaning chamber is further provided with an overflow hole for the overflow of cleaning fluid for cleaning the mop, and the overflow hole is connected to the outside.

[0012] Optionally, the edge of the overflow hole also has an overflow baffle; the overflow baffle is arranged circumferentially around the overflow hole and extends in a direction away from the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber.

[0013] Optionally, the top surface of the overflow baffle is set at unequal heights.

[0014] Optionally, the top surface height of the side of the overflow baffle closest to the direction in which the sweeping robot enters the cleaning chamber is higher than the top surface height of other locations of the overflow baffle.

[0015] And / or, the cleaning chamber is provided with a protrusion protruding away from the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber, and the protrusion is provided with ventilation holes, which are respectively connected to the cleaning chamber and the outside. The height of the top of the ventilation hole is higher than the height of the lowest point of the overflow baffle.

[0016] Optionally, the cleaning chamber is further provided with ventilation holes, which are connected to the cleaning chamber and the outside.

[0017] Optionally, the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber is provided with a boss protruding in a direction away from the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber, and the ventilation hole is formed on the boss.

[0018] Optionally, the boss is formed by bending and protruding part of the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber upward, and an air inlet cavity is formed at the position below the boss on the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber. The ventilation hole is opened on the top of the boss, and the air inlet cavity is connected to the ventilation hole and the outside.

[0019] Optionally, the cleaning chamber is further provided with at least one cleaning protrusion for cleaning the mop, the cleaning protrusion protruding in a direction away from the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber;

[0020] The cleaning protrusion is located beside the protrusion, and a flow channel is formed between the cleaning protrusion and the protrusion, and the flow channel is connected to the drain hole.

[0021] Optionally, the base station body includes a base and a cleaning tray disposed on the base, wherein the inner cavity of the cleaning tray is formed as the cleaning cavity;

[0022] A drainage gap is provided between the bottom of the cleaning tray and the base, and the drainage gap is connected to the drainage hole and the outside.

[0023] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention provide a sweeping robot system, including a sweeping robot and a sweeping robot base station as described above.

[0024] The robotic vacuum cleaner system provided in this invention features a cleaning chamber within its base station body for cleaning the mopping components. A drain hole is located on the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber, connecting it to the outside environment. This allows the cleaning fluid for cleaning the mopping components to drain out of the cleaning chamber. Since the drain hole is located at the lowest point of the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber, it facilitates timely drainage of the cleaning fluid, resulting in a high drainage rate and smooth flow. This helps prevent the cleaning fluid from accumulating in the cleaning chamber for extended periods, thus avoiding odors that could affect the cleaning performance of the mopping components. Furthermore, this design also prevents dirt and other contaminants from re-adhering to the mopping components, thus preventing secondary pollution and improving the user experience. Simultaneously, a filter structure at the drain hole filters the cleaning fluid, preventing hair, debris, and other impurities from clogging the drain hole and further improving the smoothness of the cleaning fluid drainage.

[0025] 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 disposed above the sweeping robot base station;

[0026] 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.

[0027] The cleaning device provided in this invention features a cleaning chamber within the base station body of the robotic vacuum cleaner for cleaning the mopping components. A drain hole is located on the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber, connecting it to the outside environment. This allows the cleaning fluid for cleaning the mopping components to drain out of the cleaning chamber. Since the drain hole is located at the lowest point of the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber, it facilitates timely drainage of the cleaning fluid, resulting in a high drainage rate and smooth flow. This helps prevent the cleaning fluid from accumulating in the cleaning chamber for extended periods, thus avoiding odors that could affect the cleaning effect of the mopping components. Furthermore, this design also helps prevent dirt and other contaminants in the cleaning fluid from re-adhering to the mopping components, thus preventing secondary pollution and improving the user experience. Simultaneously, a filter structure at the drain hole filters the cleaning fluid, preventing hair, debris, and other impurities from clogging the drain hole and further improving the smoothness of the cleaning fluid drainage. Finally, a clothing handling device is installed above the robotic vacuum cleaner base station, saving floor space. Attached Figure Description

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sweeping robot system described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main body of the sweeping robot base station (without a filter structure installed at the drain hole) in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning disc (without a filter structure installed at the drain hole) in the base station of the sweeping robot according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point I;

[0034] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point P;

[0035] 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;

[0036] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of a portion of the main structure of a mid-base station in the FF direction;

[0037] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged structural diagram at point Q;

[0038] Figure 9 This is a partial structural diagram of the sweeping robot located on the sweeping robot base station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] The components include: 1. Base station body; 11. Base support; 12. Cleaning tray; 121. Cleaning chamber; 122. Drainage gap; 123. Protrusion; 124. Flow channel; 120. Cleaning boss; 2. Drainage hole; 3. Filter structure; 4. Overflow hole; 41. Overflow baffle; 5. Boss; 51. Ventilation hole; 6. Frame; 7. Inlet and outlet; 8. Drainage pipe; 10. Sweeping robot base station; 20. Sweeping robot. Detailed Implementation

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] Example 1

[0043] Reference Figures 1 to 9 As shown, this embodiment provides a base station for a sweeping robot. The base station includes a base station body 1, which has a cleaning chamber 121 for cleaning the mopping parts on the sweeping robot 20.

[0044] The cleaning chamber 121 has a drain hole 2 for discharging cleaning fluid for cleaning at least the mop parts, and the drain hole 2 is connected to the outside. At the same time, the drain hole 2 is located at the lowest point of the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber 121, and a filter structure 3 is provided at the drain hole 2.

[0045] The cleaning fluid can be, for example, water, or a mixture of water and cleaning fluid (e.g., detergent). In this embodiment, "external environment" specifically refers to the surrounding space outside the robot vacuum cleaner base station 10.

[0046] By opening a drain hole 2 inside the cleaning chamber 121, the cleaning fluid used for cleaning the mop can be drained out of the cleaning chamber 121 in a timely manner. This design, on the one hand, can prevent the cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber 121 from accumulating for a long time and generating odors that would affect the cleaning effect of the mop; on the other hand, it can also drain the stains and other dirt that are shed after cleaning the mop along with the cleaning fluid in a timely manner, which can prevent the stains mixed in the cleaning fluid from adhering to the cleaned mop and causing secondary pollution. This ensures the cleanliness of the mop and provides a good user experience.

[0047] At the same time, refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figures 6 to 8 As shown, the drain hole 2 is located at the lowest point of the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber 121. With this setting, the discharge rate of the cleaning liquid in the cleaning chamber 121 is high and the drainage is smooth, which further improves the cleaning effect of the robot vacuum base station 10 on the mopping parts of the robot vacuum 20 and provides a better user experience.

[0048] In addition, by setting a filter structure 3 at the drain hole 2 to filter the cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber 121, it is possible to prevent hair, debris and other impurities in the cleaning chamber 121 from clogging the drain hole 2 to a certain extent, thereby further improving the smoothness of the cleaning fluid discharge in the cleaning chamber 121.

[0049] For example, the mopping component can be a flat fabric component such as a mop or a sponge, or any other component capable of mopping the floor. The base station body 1 can be made of any suitable material such as plastic or metal.

[0050] 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.

[0051] The robotic vacuum cleaner base station provided in this embodiment has a cleaning chamber 121 inside the base station body 1 for cleaning the mopping parts on the robotic vacuum cleaner 20. A drain hole 2 is opened on the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber 121 to connect with the outside, so that the cleaning fluid for cleaning the mopping parts can be discharged from the cleaning chamber 121 through the drain hole 2. Since the drain hole 2 is located at the lowest point of the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber 121, it is convenient to drain the cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber 121 in a timely manner, and the drainage rate of the cleaning fluid is relatively high and the drainage is relatively smooth. This can, to a certain extent, prevent the cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber 121 from accumulating for a long time and generating odors, which would affect the cleaning effect of the mopping parts. In addition, this can also, to a certain extent, prevent the stains mixed in the cleaning fluid from re-adhering to the mopping parts and causing secondary pollution, resulting in a good user experience. Meanwhile, by setting a filter structure 3 at the drain hole 2, the cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber 121 is filtered at least, which can prevent hair, debris and other impurities in the cleaning chamber 121 from clogging the drain hole 2 to a certain extent, thereby further improving the smoothness of the cleaning fluid discharge in the cleaning chamber 121.

[0052] Furthermore, if a filter structure is not present, and the drainage hole needs to be filtration-compliant to prevent clogging and disruption of drainage, the drainage hole would need to be made smaller. However, making the drainage hole smaller increases manufacturing complexity. Therefore, by installing a filter structure 3 at the drainage hole 2, the drainage hole 2 can be filtered. This satisfies both drainage and filtration requirements while reducing the size requirements for the drainage hole 2 itself, thus lowering the difficulty of creating the drainage hole to some extent.

[0053] In some embodiments, the filter structure 3 includes a filter screen disposed at the drain hole 2. This configuration results in a simple and easy-to-install filter structure 3, and provides good filtration of the cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber 121. The pore size of the filter screen can be set according to actual needs.

[0054] Of course, in other embodiments, the filter structure 3 can also be non-woven fabric, filter sponge, etc.

[0055] In some embodiments, the cavity wall of the cleaning chamber 121 is formed by injection molding. For example, the base station body 1 includes a base 11 and a cleaning tray 12 disposed on the base 11. The inner cavity of the cleaning tray 12 is formed as the aforementioned cleaning chamber 121, and the cleaning tray 12 is formed by injection molding. The drain hole 2 and the filter screen are integrally formed on the cavity wall of the cleaning chamber 121 during injection molding (e.g., when the cleaning tray 12 is formed). This configuration ensures good integrity between the filter screen and the cleaning chamber 121, facilitating subsequent assembly. Simultaneously, the connection strength between the filter screen and the cavity wall of the cleaning chamber 121 is high, thereby ensuring, to a certain extent, good filtration of the cleaning fluid within the cleaning chamber 121 by the filter screen.

[0056] Understandably, the above setup allows the filter screen to be manufactured separately, which reduces the requirement for the size of the drain hole 2 while still satisfying drainage and filtration needs.

[0057] In some embodiments, the filter structure 3 can be detachably connected to the drain hole 2. This arrangement allows the filter structure 3 (e.g., a filter screen) to be manufactured separately, reducing the requirement for the size of the drain hole 2 while still satisfying drainage and filtration needs. Moreover, if either component is damaged, only the damaged part needs to be replaced, avoiding the scrapping of the filter structure 3 and the base station body 1 as a whole, thus saving manufacturing or maintenance costs.

[0058] In one feasible implementation, the filter structure 3 can be snapped into the drain hole 2. For example, the filter structure 3 has a snap-fit ​​hole, and the base station body 1 has a buckle that can extend into the snap-fit ​​hole and match and snap into it, so that the filter structure 3 can be assembled into the drain hole 2 of the cleaning chamber 121, which is convenient and reliable.

[0059] Alternatively, a first mounting hole can be provided on the filter structure 3, and a second mounting hole can be provided on the base station body 1 at the corresponding position of the first mounting hole. The filter structure 3 is connected to the drain hole 2 of the cleaning chamber 121 by fasteners passing through the first and second mounting holes. The fasteners can be, for example, bolts or screws.

[0060] Reference Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the cleaning chamber 121 is further provided with an overflow hole 4 for the overflow of cleaning fluid for cleaning the mop, and the overflow hole 4 is connected to the outside.

[0061] This design has two advantages. First, if the user forgets to clean the filter structure 3 for a long time or if the filter structure 3 is blocked by foreign objects, the cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber 121 can still overflow through the overflow hole 4, thus ensuring the normal discharge of the cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber 121. Second, if there is a lot of cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber 121, the cleaning fluid can be discharged through both the drain hole 2 and the overflow hole 4 at the same time, which can further improve the discharge rate of the cleaning fluid and thus make the cleaning effect of the mop better.

[0062] Reference Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the edge of the overflow hole 4 also has an overflow baffle 41. The overflow baffle 41 is arranged circumferentially around the overflow hole 4 and extends in a direction away from the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber 121.

[0063] By surrounding the overflow hole 4 with an overflow baffle 41, hair, dander and other debris in the cleaning fluid can be blocked to a certain extent, thereby reducing the probability that hair, dander and other debris will enter the overflow hole 4 along with the cleaning fluid, and thus avoiding blockage at the overflow hole 4 to a certain extent.

[0064] Reference Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the top surface of the overflow baffle 41 is set at unequal heights. This arrangement allows as much of the cleaning fluid passing through the overflow baffle 41 as possible to enter the overflow hole 4 from the lower part of the overflow baffle 41, while the higher overflow baffle 41 can, for example, stop hair, dander, and other debris in the cleaning fluid, further reducing the probability of hair and other debris entering the overflow hole 4 along with the cleaning fluid, and improving the stopping effect on hair and other debris in the cleaning fluid.

[0065] Reference Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the overflow baffle 41 is located on the side closer to the direction in which the robot vacuum cleaner 20 enters the cleaning chamber 121 (i.e., Figure 4 The top surface height of the S-side (in the overflow baffle 41) is higher than the top surface height of other locations on the overflow baffle 41. Specifically, the direction in which the aforementioned robotic vacuum cleaner 20 enters the cleaning chamber 121 refers to... Figure 2 and Figure 3 The direction of the one-way arrow A shown in the diagram.

[0066] When the cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber 121 is Figure 2 When the flow is directed in the direction of the unidirectional arrow A, by making the side of the overflow baffle 41 closer to the direction in which the sweeping robot 20 enters the cleaning chamber 121 higher, it is possible to avoid the situation where the cleaning liquid is discharged directly through the overflow baffle 41 and the overflow hole 4 without cleaning the mopping parts.

[0067] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, a ventilation hole 51 is also provided in the cleaning chamber 121, and the ventilation hole 51 is connected to the cleaning chamber 121 and the outside.

[0068] This design allows for airflow between the cleaning chamber 121 and the outside environment, which to some extent prevents odors from developing inside the cleaning chamber 121, ensures the cleaning effect of the mop on the floor, and provides a good user experience.

[0069] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, a boss 5 protruding in a direction away from the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber 121 is provided on the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber 121, and a ventilation hole 51 is formed on the boss 5.

[0070] This design can increase the height of the ventilation hole 51 to a certain extent, and to a certain extent prevent the water in the cleaning chamber 121 from being discharged through the ventilation hole 51 without passing through the filter structure 3, thereby further ensuring the filtration effect of the cleaning liquid in the cleaning chamber 121 and ensuring smooth discharge of the cleaning liquid in the cleaning chamber 121.

[0071] Continue to refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the top of the vent 51 is at a height higher than the lowest point of the overflow baffle 41.

[0072] This design can, to some extent, prevent the cleaning fluid from being discharged from the vent 51 without passing through the overflow hole 4, thus ensuring the smooth discharge of the cleaning fluid from the cleaning chamber 121.

[0073] In some embodiments, the boss 5 is formed by bending and protruding part of the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber 121 upward, and an air inlet cavity is formed below the corresponding boss 5 on the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber 121. The ventilation hole 51 is opened on the top of the boss 5, and the air inlet cavity is connected to the ventilation hole 51 and the outside.

[0074] This design facilitates the forming and fabrication of the protrusion 5 inside the cleaning chamber 121. Furthermore, by forming an air inlet recess at the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber 121 and placing the ventilation hole 51 at the top of the protrusion 5, the external airflow can gather at the air inlet recess before entering the cleaning chamber 121, thereby increasing the air volume and velocity entering the cleaning chamber 121 to a certain extent and further improving the ventilation effect inside the cleaning chamber 121.

[0075] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the cleaning chamber 121 is further provided with at least a cleaning boss 120 for cleaning the mop, and the cleaning boss 120 protrudes in a direction away from the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber 121.

[0076] By setting the cleaning protrusion 120, the mop can be cleaned effectively, resulting in a good cleaning effect. Simultaneously, because the cleaning protrusion 120 extends away from the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber 121, the cleaning fluid collected after cleaning by the protrusion 120 can accumulate at the bottom of the cleaning chamber 121 under its own gravity. The relatively clean cleaning fluid, due to the action of the cleaning protrusion 120, is at a certain height compared to the cleaning fluid containing dirt at the bottom of the cleaning chamber 121, thus ensuring a better cleaning effect on the mop.

[0077] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3and Figure 6 As shown, the cleaning boss 120 has multiple protrusions 123 extending toward the bottom wall away from the cleaning chamber 121. These protrusions 123 are spaced apart on the cleaning boss 120. The protrusions 123 are used to contact the mopping component to clean it as the mopping component moves relative to the cleaning boss 120.

[0078] By providing multiple protrusions 123 at intervals on the cleaning boss 120, when the mopping component on the robot vacuum cleaner moves relative to the cleaning boss 120, the protrusions 123 can contact the mopping component. Since there are multiple protrusions 123, and these protrusions 123 are arranged at intervals on the cleaning boss 120, when the mopping component contacts the multiple protrusions 123, the multiple protrusions 123 act like a comb to fluff up the mopping component and penetrate deep into its interior. Thus, when the mopping component moves relative to the cleaning boss 120, the multiple protrusions 123 can effectively scrape off and squeeze the cleaning liquid or dirt (such as hair) on the mopping component, promoting the separation of dirt from the mopping component and achieving deep cleaning of the mopping component, thereby improving the cleaning effect.

[0079] Meanwhile, this design allows the cleaning fluid on the cleaning boss 120 to be dispersed into fine streams by the multiple protrusions 123, and quickly absorbed by the fluffy mop parts, thus achieving a certain degree of deep cleaning of the mop parts and obtaining better washing results within a limited time. Furthermore, by spaced out multiple protrusions 123 on the cleaning boss 120, the water outlet area on the cleaning boss 120 can be reduced to some extent, thereby slowing down the water outlet speed and making it easier for the mop parts to be wetted, improving the degree of wetting and thus enhancing the cleaning effect on the mop parts.

[0080] The relative movement between the wiping component and the cleaning boss 120 refers to: the cleaning boss 120 moving while the wiping component remains stationary; or the cleaning boss 120 remaining stationary while the wiping component moves; or the cleaning boss 120 and the wiping component moving at different speeds or in different directions. For example, the cleaning boss 120 may rotate while the wiping component remains stationary or rotates in the opposite direction; or the cleaning boss 120 may remain stationary while the wiping component rotates or moves in a straight line; this embodiment does not limit this.

[0081] Furthermore, the cleaning boss 120 can be located beside the boss 5, and a flow channel 124 can be formed between the cleaning boss 120 and the boss 5, with the flow channel 124 communicating with the drain hole 2. This arrangement can effectively guide the cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber 121, allowing the cleaning fluid to be quickly discharged from the drain hole 2 after cleaning, improving cleaning efficiency and avoiding secondary pollution.

[0082] Reference Figure 2 and Figures 6 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the base station body 1 includes a base 11 and a cleaning tray 12 disposed on the base 11, the inner cavity of the cleaning tray 12 being formed as a cleaning chamber 121. A drainage gap 122 is also provided between the bottom of the cleaning tray 12 and the base 11, the drainage gap 122 communicating with the drainage hole 2 and the outside.

[0083] With this configuration, the cleaning fluid in the cleaning tray 12 can be discharged from the drain hole 2 at the bottom of the cleaning tray 12 and flow into the drain gap 122, and then flow out to the outside through the drain gap 122, thereby realizing the discharge of the cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber 121. The structure of the base station body 1 is simple and the drainage is convenient. At the same time, the drain gap 122 can slow down the flow and further ensure the smoothness of drainage.

[0084] For example, in a specific implementation, the base station body 1 has a drainage pipe 8. The inlet end of the drainage pipe 8 is connected to the drainage gap 122, and the outlet end of the drainage pipe 8 is connected to the outside. Specifically, a water pump can be installed at the outlet end of the drainage pipe 8. The inlet end of the water pump is connected to the outlet end of the drainage pipe 8, and the outlet end of the water pump can be connected to a sewer, for example, to pump out the cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber 121. See details for further information. Figure 7 The direction of the unidirectional arrow indicates the discharge direction of the cleaning fluid in the cleaning pan 12.

[0085] In some embodiments, a filter structure may be provided in the drain pipe 8, such as a filter screen at one end of the drain pipe 8 located in the drain gap 122, to further filter the cleaning fluid flowing into the water pump, thereby filtering the cleaning fluid entering the water pump to prevent hair and other impurities from clogging the water pump inlet and affecting the normal discharge of the cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber 121.

[0086] For example, the base tray 11 can be detachably connected to the cleaning tray 12, so that if either the base tray 11 or the cleaning tray 12 is damaged, only the damaged part needs to be replaced, avoiding the scrapping of the entire base station body 1, thereby saving the maintenance cost of the base station body 1 to a certain extent.

[0087] Of course, in one feasible way, the base 11 can also be integrally formed with the cleaning tray 12, so that the base 11 and the cleaning tray 12 have good integrity, high connection strength, and are convenient for subsequent assembly.

[0088] Reference Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the base 11 is surrounded by a frame 6, and the frame 6, the base 11, and the cleaning tray 12 together form a receiving cavity. One side of the receiving cavity has an inlet 7 for the sweeping robot 20 to enter and exit the receiving cavity. The cleaning tray 12 is located on the side of the base 11 away from the inlet 7.

[0089] For example, after the robotic vacuum cleaner 20 finishes cleaning the floor, it can enter the robotic vacuum cleaner base station 10 through the inlet / outlet 7. Once the robotic vacuum cleaner 20 is in position with the base station 10, the mopping components on the robotic vacuum cleaner 20, such as the mop, align with the cleaning section in the cleaning chamber 121 to clean the mop. After the mop is cleaned, the cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber 121 is drained through the drain hole 2 and the filter structure 3.

[0090] Example 2

[0091] Continue to refer to Figures 1 to 9 As shown, this embodiment also provides a robotic vacuum cleaner system, including a robotic vacuum cleaner 20 and a robotic vacuum cleaner base station 10.

[0092] Specifically, the robotic vacuum cleaner 20 enters or exits the receiving cavity of the robotic vacuum cleaner base station 10 through the inlet / outlet 7 on the aforementioned frame 6. In practice, for example, after the robotic vacuum cleaner 20 completes the cleaning work on the floor, it returns to the robotic vacuum cleaner base station 10 to perform cleaning, charging, and other operations.

[0093] 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.

[0094] The robotic vacuum cleaner system provided in this embodiment has a cleaning chamber 121 for cleaning the mopping parts on the robotic vacuum cleaner 20 within the base station body 1 of its base station 10. A drain hole 2 is provided on the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber 121, which is connected to the outside. This allows the cleaning fluid for cleaning the mopping parts to be discharged from the cleaning chamber 121 through the drain hole 2. Since the drain hole 2 is located at the lowest point of the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber 121, it is convenient to discharge the cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber 121 in a timely manner. The discharge rate of the cleaning fluid is high, and the drainage is smooth. This can, to a certain extent, prevent the cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber 121 from accumulating for a long time and generating odors, which would affect the cleaning effect of the mopping parts. In addition, this can also, to a certain extent, prevent the stains mixed in the cleaning fluid from re-adhering to the mopping parts and causing secondary pollution, resulting in a good user experience. Meanwhile, by setting a filter structure 3 at the drain hole 2, the cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber 121 is filtered at least, which can prevent hair, debris and other impurities in the cleaning chamber 121 from clogging the drain hole 2 to a certain extent, thereby further improving the smoothness of the cleaning fluid discharge in the cleaning chamber 121.

[0095] 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.

[0096] Example 3

[0097] This embodiment also provides a cleaning device, including a clothing handling device and a robotic vacuum cleaner system, wherein the clothing handling device is disposed 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, wherein the clothing handling device is located above the robotic vacuum cleaner base station 10.

[0098] 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.

[0099] In a specific implementation, when the base 11 has the aforementioned frame 6 on its periphery, the clothing handling device can be positioned above the frame 6, for example. Exemplarily, the clothing handling device can be a washing machine, dryer, washer-dryer combo, or other clothing handling equipment.

[0100] 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.

[0101] The cleaning device provided in this embodiment has a cleaning chamber 121 for cleaning the mopping parts on the sweeping robot 20 within the base station body 1 of its sweeping robot base station 10. A drain hole 2 is opened on the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber 121, which is connected to the outside. This allows the cleaning fluid for cleaning the mopping parts to be discharged from the cleaning chamber 121 through the drain hole 2. Since the drain hole 2 is located at the lowest point of the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber 121, it is convenient to discharge the cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber 121 in a timely manner. The discharge rate of the cleaning fluid is high and the drainage is smooth. This can, to a certain extent, prevent the cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber 121 from accumulating for a long time and generating odors, which would affect the cleaning effect of the mopping parts. In addition, this can also, to a certain extent, prevent the stains mixed in the cleaning fluid from re-adhering to the mopping parts and causing secondary pollution. The user experience is good. Meanwhile, by setting a filter structure 3 at the drain hole 2, the cleaning fluid in the cleaning chamber 121 is filtered to a certain extent, thereby preventing hair, debris, and other impurities from clogging the drain hole 2 and further improving the smoothness of the cleaning fluid discharge from the cleaning chamber 121. Additionally, by setting a clothing handling device above the robot vacuum base station 10, the floor space occupied by the cleaning equipment is saved.

[0102] 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.

[0103] 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.

[0104] 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, The system includes a base station body, which has a cleaning chamber for cleaning the mopping parts on a robot vacuum cleaner. The base station body includes a base and a cleaning disc disposed on the base, with the inner cavity of the cleaning disc forming the cleaning chamber. The cleaning chamber is provided with a drain hole for discharging cleaning fluid for cleaning the mop, and the drain hole is in communication with the outside. The drain hole is located at the lowest point of the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber, and a filter structure is provided at the drain hole. The cleaning chamber is also provided with an overflow hole for the overflow of cleaning fluid for cleaning the mop, and the overflow hole is connected to the outside. The edge of the overflow hole also has an overflow baffle; the overflow baffle is arranged around the circumference of the overflow hole and extends in a direction away from the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber.

2. The robot vacuum cleaner base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filtration structure includes a filter screen disposed at the drain hole.

3. The robot vacuum cleaner base station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The wall of the cleaning chamber is formed by injection molding, and the drain hole and the filter screen are integrally formed on the wall of the cleaning chamber during injection molding.

4. The robot vacuum cleaner base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filter structure is detachably connected to the drain hole.

5. The robotic vacuum cleaner base station according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The top surface of the overflow baffle is set at an unequal height.

6. The robot vacuum cleaner base station according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top surface of the overflow baffle on the side closest to the direction in which the sweeping robot enters the cleaning chamber is higher than the top surface of the overflow baffle at other locations. And / or, the cleaning chamber is provided with a protrusion protruding away from the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber, and the protrusion is provided with ventilation holes, which are respectively connected to the cleaning chamber and the outside. The height of the top of the ventilation hole is higher than the height of the lowest point of the overflow baffle.

7. The robotic vacuum cleaner base station according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The cleaning chamber is also provided with ventilation holes, which are connected to the cleaning chamber and the outside.

8. The robot vacuum cleaner base station according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the cleaning chamber is provided with a boss that protrudes away from the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber, and the ventilation hole is opened on the boss.

9. The robot vacuum cleaner base station according to claim 8, characterized in that, The boss is formed by bending and protruding part of the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber upwards, and an air inlet cavity is formed below the boss on the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber. The ventilation hole is opened on the top of the boss, and the air inlet cavity is connected to the ventilation hole and the outside.

10. The robot vacuum cleaner base station according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cleaning chamber is also provided with at least one cleaning protrusion for cleaning the mop, and the cleaning protrusion protrudes in a direction away from the bottom wall of the cleaning chamber. The cleaning protrusion is located beside the protrusion, and a flow channel is formed between the cleaning protrusion and the protrusion, and the flow channel is connected to the drain hole.

11. The robotic vacuum cleaner base station according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, A drainage gap is provided between the bottom of the cleaning tray and the base, and the drainage gap is connected to the drainage hole and the outside.

12. 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 11.

13. A cleaning device, characterized in that, Includes a clothing handling device and a robotic vacuum cleaner system as described in claim 12, 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 11, wherein the clothing handling device is located above the robotic vacuum cleaner base station.

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