An automated amphibious cleaning machine

Abstract

The application discloses an automatic amphibious cleaning machine, which comprises a mother ship shell, a sea collecting mechanism and a land collecting mechanism arranged on the mother ship shell, the mother ship shell is provided with an inflatable tire, and a visual sensor is arranged on the mother ship shell; the sea collecting mechanism comprises a pair of fan blades, a spiral pipe and a sea driving mechanism, the rotation axis of the spiral pipe is located in the middle of the connecting line of the pair of fan blades, the spiral pipe is installed at the bottom of the mother ship shell, and the sea driving mechanism drives the spiral pipe to rotate; the land collecting mechanism comprises a pair of brushes, a suction device and a suction mechanism, the pair of brushes are arranged at the front end of the mother ship shell, the suction device is arranged below the mother ship shell, the inlet of the suction device is located at the front end of the mother ship shell and between the pair of brushes, and the suction mechanism provides suction force for the suction device. The application has the advantages that the consumption of manpower is greatly reduced, the machine has high automation degree, and higher efficiency can be achieved with lower manpower consumption.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an automated amphibious cleaning machine. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, with population growth and improved living standards, tourism has become an essential activity, and the seaside has become the most popular destination. However, the increase in tourists has also led to a dramatic increase in the amount of trash, some of which drifts into the sea and some remains on the beach. Traditional cleaning methods involve manual labor on the beach, simple collection near the sea surface, or the use of large, manually operated machines. However, these methods are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and not very effective at cleaning, while remaining ineffective for cleaning areas further out to sea. Traditional cleaning machines only clean either the sea surface or the land, failing to provide a comprehensive cleanup solution.

[0003] In response to the above situation, we have researched and designed an automated amphibious cleaning machine that ensures cleanliness while having a higher level of machine participation, saving manpower, material resources and financial resources, and being more efficient. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated amphibious cleaning machine that can effectively solve the problems of cumbersome manual cleaning, high labor costs for cleaning the sea surface, low level of mechanization and automation, and the inability to clean the sea and land simultaneously.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention is achieved through the following technical solution: An automated amphibious cleanup machine includes a mother ship hull, a marine collection mechanism and a land collection mechanism mounted on the mother ship hull, wherein the mother ship hull is equipped with inflatable tires and a vision sensor. The marine collection mechanism includes a pair of fan blades, a spiral tube, and a marine drive mechanism. The pair of fan blades are located at the front end of the mother ship hull, the rotation axis of the spiral tube is located in the middle of the connecting line of the pair of fan blades, the spiral tube is installed at the bottom of the mother ship hull, and the marine drive mechanism is fixed on the mother ship hull and drives the spiral tube to rotate. The land-based collection mechanism includes a pair of brushes, a suction nozzle, and an absorption mechanism. The pair of brushes are located at the front end of the mother ship's hull, and the suction nozzle is located below the mother ship's hull. The inlet of the suction nozzle is located at the front end of the mother ship's hull and between the pair of brushes. The absorption mechanism is fixed to the mother ship's hull and provides suction to the suction nozzle.

[0006] Preferably, the front end of the mother ship hull is provided with a forward-extending bracket, the bracket is provided with a lead screw perpendicular to the forward direction of the mother ship hull, the bracket is provided with a lead screw motor for driving the lead screw to rotate, the lead screw is provided with a pair of extension seats with opposite directions of movement, one end of the extension seat is threaded to the lead screw, the other end of the extension seat extends forward, and each extension seat is provided with a fan blade and a brush.

[0007] Preferably, the fan blade is rotatably connected to the top surface of the extension base, and the extension base is also provided with a fan blade motor for driving the fan blade to rotate.

[0008] Preferably, the brush is rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the extension seat, and the extension seat is provided with a brush motor for driving the brush to rotate.

[0009] Preferably, the marine drive mechanism includes a marine drive motor, a large pulley, a small pulley, and a belt. The marine drive motor is fixed to the hull of the mother ship, drives the small pulley to rotate, the large pulley is fixedly connected to the spiral tube, and the small pulley drives the large pulley to rotate through the belt.

[0010] Preferably, the absorption mechanism includes a suction housing, a turbine, and a turbine motor. The suction housing is fixed to the stern of the mother ship hull and communicates with the stern of the suction nozzle. The turbine is connected to the upper part inside the suction housing, and the turbine motor drives the turbine to rotate.

[0011] Preferably, the automated amphibious cleanup machine further includes a sub-boat, which includes a sub-boat hull and a garbage-containing cavity inside the sub-boat hull. The sub-boat is detachably connected to the hull of the mother ship.

[0012] Preferably, the sub-boat further includes an electromagnet and a sub-drive motor. The inflatable tire is also installed on the hull of the sub-boat and is driven to rotate by the sub-drive motor. A vision sensor is also installed on the hull of the sub-boat. The electromagnet is fixed to the stern end of the hull of the sub-boat to achieve a detachable connection with the hull of the mother boat.

[0013] Preferably, the tire includes an inflatable carcass and multiple slats evenly distributed on the carcass.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are: Using inflatable tires, it can move both on land and sea. With both marine and land collection mechanisms installed on the mother ship's hull, it can collect garbage from the sea and beaches. Garbage on the sea surface is guided by the wind power of the fan blades and then captured and cleaned through a spiral tube. Garbage on land is collected by brushes and then sucked up through a suction nozzle using the suction force generated by the absorption mechanism, greatly reducing manpower consumption. The machine has a high degree of automation, achieving higher efficiency with lower manpower. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a front view of an automated amphibious cleaning machine according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a left view of an automated amphibious cleaning machine according to the present invention; Figure 3 This is a top view of an automated amphibious cleaning machine according to the present invention; Figure 4 for Figure 1 Sectional view of AA; Figure 5 for Figure 3 Sectional view of BB; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fan blades and brushes in an automated amphibious cleaning machine according to the present invention; Figure 7 This is a top view of a sub-ship in an automated amphibious cleanup machine according to the present invention; Figure 8 This is a left view of a sub-ship in an automated amphibious cleaning machine according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0016] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0017] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0018] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0019] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0020] See Figures 1 to 5 This invention provides an embodiment of an automated amphibious cleanup machine. The automated amphibious cleanup machine includes a mother ship hull 1, a marine collection mechanism and a land collection mechanism mounted on the mother ship hull 1. The mother ship hull 1 is equipped with inflatable tires 2, each tire including an inflatable tire body 24 and multiple paddling blades 25 evenly distributed on the tire body 24, allowing the tires 2 to move both in water and on land. The mother ship hull 1 is equipped with a vision sensor 3, which can observe and assess nearby debris, guiding the cleanup machine to clean up the debris. The marine collection mechanism includes a pair of fan blades 4, a spiral tube 5, and a marine drive mechanism 6. The pair of fan blades 4 are located at the front end of the mother ship hull 1. The rotation axis of the spiral tube 5 is located in the middle of the connecting line between the pair of fan blades 4. The spiral tube 5 is installed at the bottom of the mother ship hull 1. The marine drive mechanism 6 is fixed to the mother ship hull 1 and drives the spiral tube 5 to rotate. The wind generated by the rotation of the fan blades 4 can blow the garbage on the sea surface towards the inlet of the spiral tube 5, and then the rotating spiral tube 5 will draw the garbage away from the sea surface. To better enable the spiral tube 5 to collect garbage, it can be fitted inside a pipe, allowing the spiral tube 5 to play the role of driving and lifting the garbage.

[0021] The land-based collection mechanism includes a pair of brushes 7, a suction nozzle 8, and an absorption mechanism 9. The pair of brushes 7 are located at the front end of the mother ship hull 1, and the suction nozzle 8 is located below the mother ship hull 1. The inlet of the suction nozzle 8 is located at the front end of the mother ship hull 1 and between the pair of brushes 7. The absorption mechanism 9 is fixed to the mother ship hull 1 and provides suction to the suction nozzle 8. The brushes 7 may also be equipped with independent drive motors to drive the brushes 7 to rotate, sweeping nearby garbage to the inlet of the suction nozzle 8 for easy suction. The negative pressure generated by the absorption mechanism 9 sucks the garbage from the inlet of the suction nozzle 8. The suction nozzle 8 can be made into a funnel shape or similar shape, with a larger front to facilitate garbage entry and a smaller rear to increase airflow and suck in the garbage.

[0022] Furthermore, the front end of the mother ship hull 1 is provided with a forward-extending bracket 10. The bracket 10 is provided with a lead screw 11 perpendicular to the forward direction of the mother ship hull 1, and the lead screw 11 is horizontally set. The bracket 10 is provided with a lead screw motor 12 that drives the lead screw 11 to rotate. The lead screw 11 is provided with a pair of extension seats 13 with opposite directions of movement. One end of the extension seat 13 is threaded to the lead screw 11, and the other end of the extension seat 13 extends forward. Each extension seat 13 is provided with a fan blade 4 and a brush 7. Through the forward-extending bracket 10, the fan blade 4 and brush 7 cover a larger area, better guiding nearby garbage to be captured. And according to the type of nearby garbage, the lead screw motor 12 can be used to drive the lead screw 11 to rotate, thereby controlling the distance between the pair of extension seats 13, which can move closer together or separate to accommodate more different types of garbage.

[0023] Furthermore, the fan blade 4 is rotatably connected to the top surface of the extension base 13, which is also equipped with a fan blade motor to drive the fan blade 4 to rotate. Since the fan blade 4 gathers the debris using wind power, placing it on the top surface of the extension base 13 allows it to function more effectively. The brush 7 gathers the debris through direct contact, therefore it is rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the extension base 13, which is equipped with a brush motor to drive the brush 7 to rotate.

[0024] Regarding how to drive the rotation of the spiral tube 5 of the marine collection mechanism, the marine drive mechanism 6 can be designed to include a marine drive motor 14, a large pulley 15, a small pulley 16, and a belt 17. The marine drive motor 14 is fixed on the hull 1 of the mother ship and drives the small pulley 16 to rotate. The large pulley 15 is fixedly connected to the spiral tube 5, and the small pulley 16 drives the large pulley 15 to rotate through the belt 17. The transmission ratio can be easily adjusted through the large and small belts 17, and the marine drive motor 14 can be protected from burning out when the spiral tube 5 is jammed.

[0025] To provide suction for the suction nozzle 8, an absorption mechanism 9 with the following structure can be used, including a suction housing 18, a turbine 19, and a turbine motor 20. The suction housing 18 is fixed to the stern of the mother ship hull 1 and communicates with the stern of the suction nozzle 8. The turbine 19 is connected to the upper part inside the suction housing 18, and the turbine motor 20 drives the turbine 19 to rotate. By driving the turbine 19 to rotate, a negative pressure is generated inside the suction housing 18, allowing the suction nozzle 8 connected to the suction housing 18 to suck in the garbage.

[0026] like Figures 6 to 8 As shown, in order to further increase the amount of garbage carried per trip, the automated amphibious cleaning machine also includes a sub-boat, which includes a sub-boat hull 21 and a garbage-containing cavity 22 inside the sub-boat hull 21. The sub-boat is detachably connected to the mother ship hull 1, so that the mother ship hull 1 can connect to the sub-boat, thereby improving the garbage-carrying capacity.

[0027] Furthermore, the sub-boat also includes an electromagnet 23 and a sub-drive motor. Inflatable tires 2 are also installed on the sub-boat's hull 21 and driven to rotate by the sub-drive motor. A vision sensor 3 is also installed on the sub-boat's hull 21. The electromagnet 23 is fixed to the stern of the sub-boat's hull 21 for detachable connection to the mother ship's hull 1. After the sub-boat is filled with garbage, it can return to a designated location to unload the garbage using the vision sensor 3. The sub-boat also has a sub-drive motor, giving it its own power and enabling it to move independently detached from the mother ship.

[0028] When used on the sea, two vision sensors 3 on the hull of the mother ship detect the garbage, the motor runs, and the tires 2 rotate through the coupling and flange, causing the hull of the mother ship to move to the target object. The fan motor starts the fan blades 4 to rotate and form a vortex to move the garbage to the center. As the hull of the mother ship moves, the marine drive motor 14 drives the small pulley 16 through two belts 17 to drive the large pulley 15. The large pulley 15 rotates and drives the spiral tube 5 to gradually transport the garbage to the end and finally to the sub-ship. When the weight sensor of the sub-ship senses that the garbage has reached a certain amount, it automatically detaches from the hull of the mother ship. The sub-ship uses the cross positioning method to accurately dock and detach the positioning magnet on the hull of the mother ship and the positioning electromagnet 23 of the sub-ship. When one sub-ship detaches, other sub-ships will accurately dock. After the sub-ships detach, they will go to the fixed garbage collection position, dump the garbage, and then return to work. When used for land-based cleaning, this automated amphibious cleaning machine also uses visual sensors to detect trash. Then, the turbine 19 creates a vacuum in the suction housing 18, and uses atmospheric pressure and the rotation of the brush 7 to transport the trash to the suction nozzle 8, then back to the suction housing 18, and finally to the sub-boat. Whether the trash is full is also detected by a weight sensor. When the weight sensor of the sub-boat senses that the trash has reached a certain amount, it automatically detaches from the outer shell of the mother ship. The sub-boat uses a cross-positioning method to accurately dock and detach the positioning magnet on the outer shell of the mother ship and the positioning electromagnet 23 of the sub-boat. When one sub-boat detaches, other sub-boats will accurately dock. After the sub-boats detach, they will go to the fixed position for trash collection, empty the trash, and then return to work.

[0029] After adopting this machine, the variety of cleaning methods greatly increases the cleaning range, and it is no longer limited to special terrains. At the same time, it greatly reduces the waste of human resources. The alternating cooperation of one mother ship and multiple daughter ships, as well as the power provided by its own energy and solar energy, allows the machine to work non-stop all day long, thereby greatly improving cleaning efficiency. Equipped with an intelligent system and visual sensors, it can accurately collect garbage and avoid missing garbage and incomplete cleaning.

[0030] The above description is only a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the technical features of the present invention are not limited thereto. Any changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present invention are covered by the patent scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automated amphibious cleaning machine, characterized in that: Includes a mother ship hull (1), a marine collection mechanism and a land collection mechanism installed on the mother ship hull (1), the mother ship hull (1) is equipped with an inflatable tire (2), and the mother ship hull (1) is equipped with a visual sensor (3). The marine collection mechanism includes a pair of fan blades (4), a spiral tube (5), and a marine drive mechanism (6). The pair of fan blades (4) are located at the front end of the mother ship hull (1). The rotation axis of the spiral tube (5) is located in the middle of the connecting line of the pair of fan blades (4). The spiral tube (5) is installed at the bottom of the mother ship hull (1). The marine drive mechanism (6) is fixed on the mother ship hull (1) and drives the spiral tube (5) to rotate. The land-based collection mechanism includes a pair of brushes (7), a suction nozzle (8), and an absorption mechanism (9). The pair of brushes (7) are located at the front end of the mother ship hull (1), and the suction nozzle (8) is located below the mother ship hull (1). The inlet of the suction nozzle (8) is located at the front end of the mother ship hull (1) and between the pair of brushes (7). The absorption mechanism (9) is fixed on the mother ship hull (1) and provides suction to the suction nozzle (8). The front end of the mother ship hull (1) is provided with a forward-extending bracket (10). The bracket (10) is provided with a lead screw (11) perpendicular to the forward direction of the mother ship hull (1). The bracket (10) is provided with a lead screw motor (12) that drives the lead screw (11) to rotate. The lead screw (11) is provided with a pair of extension seats (13) with opposite directions of movement. One end of the extension seat (13) is threaded to the lead screw (11), and the other end of the extension seat (13) extends forward. Each extension seat (13) is provided with a fan blade (4) and a brush (7). The fan blade (4) is rotatably connected to the top surface of the extension seat (13), and the extension seat (13) is also provided with a fan blade motor that drives the fan blade (4) to rotate. The brush (7) is rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the extension seat (13), and the extension seat (13) is provided with a brush motor that drives the brush (7) to rotate. The automated amphibious cleaning machine also includes a sub-boat, which includes a sub-boat hull (21) and a garbage-containing cavity (22) inside the sub-boat hull (21). The sub-boat is detachably connected to the hull (1) of the mother ship. The sub-boat also includes an electromagnet (23) and a sub-drive motor. The inflatable tire (2) is also installed on the sub-boat hull (21) and is driven to rotate by the sub-drive motor. A vision sensor (3) is also installed on the sub-boat hull (21). The electromagnet (23) is fixed to the tail end of the sub-boat hull (21) to achieve a detachable connection with the mother ship hull (1).

2. The automated amphibious cleanup machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The marine drive mechanism (6) includes a marine drive motor (14), a large pulley (15), a small pulley (16), and a belt (17). The marine drive motor (14) is fixed on the hull of the mother ship (1). The marine drive motor (14) drives the small pulley (16) to rotate. The large pulley (15) is fixedly connected to the spiral tube (5). The small pulley (16) drives the large pulley (15) to rotate through the belt (17).

3. The automated amphibious cleanup machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The absorption mechanism (9) includes a suction housing (18), a turbine (19) and a turbine motor (20). The suction housing (18) is fixed to the tail of the mother ship hull (1) and communicates with the tail of the suction nozzle (8). The turbine (19) is connected to the upper part inside the suction housing (18), and the turbine motor (20) drives the turbine (19) to rotate.

4. An automated amphibious cleanup machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The tire (2) includes an inflatable carcass (24) and multiple slats (25) evenly distributed on the carcass (24).

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