Box components and cleaning robots

Abstract

The present application relates to the field of cleaning equipment and provides a box assembly and a cleaning robot. The box assembly includes a box body, a connector and an unlocking member. The box body has a first cavity, a first hole and a second hole. The connector is installed in the first cavity and has a connecting portion arranged corresponding to the first hole. The connector can move back and forth along a first direction so that the connecting portion can be extended and retracted in the first hole. When the connecting portion extends out of the first hole, it can be used to connect to the main unit of the cleaning robot, and when it is retracted in the first hole, it can release the connection with the main unit. The unlocking member includes a force-applying part and an executive part. The force-applying part is rotatably installed in the first cavity and exposed in the second hole. The executive part is connected to the side of the force-applying part facing the connector and is connected to the connector. The force-applying part can rotate around the first axis under the action of an external force, and causes the executive part to drive the connector to move in a direction away from the first hole. Based on the above structure, the box assembly can be removed from the main unit conveniently, quickly, easily and labor-savingly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of cleaning equipment, and in particular relates to a box assembly and a cleaning robot. Background Art

[0002] Household or commercial cleaning robots with mopping functions, such as sweepers and sweep-and-mops, typically feature a housing assembly. This housing assembly can be either a dust container or a water tank. The housing assembly is typically detachably connected to the main unit of the cleaning robot. However, currently, removing the housing assembly from the main unit is laborious. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The embodiments of the present application provide a box assembly and a cleaning robot, which aim to solve the problem that it is laborious to disassemble the box assembly from the host.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solutions adopted in the embodiments of the present application are:

[0005] In a first aspect, a box assembly is provided, comprising:

[0006] A housing having a first cavity, and a first hole and a second hole connecting the first cavity to the outside of the housing;

[0007] a connecting member installed in the first cavity and having a connecting portion corresponding to the first hole, the connecting member being capable of reciprocating along a first direction so that the connecting portion is retracted in the first hole, the connecting portion being capable of being connected to a main unit of the cleaning robot when extended in the first hole and being disconnected from the main unit when retracted in the first hole;

[0008] An unlocking member includes a force-applying portion and an execution portion, wherein the force-applying portion is rotatably mounted in the first cavity and exposed in the second hole, and the execution portion is connected to the side of the force-applying portion facing the connecting member and is connected to the connecting member. The force-applying portion can rotate around a first axis under the action of an external force, and the execution portion drives the connecting member to move in a direction away from the first hole, and the first axis intersects with the first direction.

[0009] In some embodiments, the force-applying portion has a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end is relatively close to the first hole; and the first axis is located at the second end.

[0010] In some embodiments, the execution portion is disposed between the first end and the second end.

[0011] In some embodiments, there are multiple execution parts, and the multiple execution parts are spaced apart along a second direction, and the second direction is parallel to the first axis.

[0012] In some embodiments, the box assembly further includes an elastic member for providing a restoring elastic force to drive the connecting member to move in a direction close to the first hole.

[0013] In some embodiments, the elastic member extends along the first direction, and the elastic member elastically abuts between the connecting member and a first wall, which is a wall provided outside the connecting member and opposite to the connecting portion along the first direction.

[0014] In some embodiments, the connecting member is provided with a second cavity, the second cavity is connected to the outside of the connecting member at a side away from the connecting portion, and a part of the elastic member is provided in the second cavity.

[0015] In some embodiments, the connecting member is provided with a guide rod, the guide rod is connected to the inner wall of the second cavity close to the connecting portion, the guide rod is extended along the first direction, and the elastic member is sleeved on the outside of the guide rod.

[0016] In some embodiments, the connecting member is provided with a second cavity, abutment platform is provided in the second cavity, a first opening is provided on the side of the second cavity facing the execution part, the first opening connects the second cavity to the outside of the connecting member, the abutment platform and the first opening are both arranged corresponding to the execution part, and the execution part is passed through the corresponding first opening and abuts against the corresponding abutment platform.

[0017] In some embodiments, the box assembly further includes a bracket, the bracket being positionally mounted in the first cavity, a slideway being provided on a side of the bracket facing the first hole, the slideway extending along the first direction; the connector being slidably connected to the slideway;

[0018] A second opening is provided on a side of the bracket facing the execution part. The second opening is provided corresponding to the execution part and connects the slideway to the outside of the bracket. The execution part is passed through the corresponding second opening and connected to the connecting member.

[0019] In some embodiments, the force applying portion is rotatably connected to the bracket.

[0020] In some embodiments, at least one convex strip is provided on the peripheral side of the connecting member, and the convex strip extends along the first direction.

[0021] In a second aspect, a cleaning robot is provided, comprising a main body and a box assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application, wherein the box assembly is detachably connected to the main body.

[0022] The beneficial effects of the box assembly provided by this application are:

[0023] The box assembly provided in the embodiment of the present application can move the connecting member relative to the first cavity along the first direction, especially in the direction close to the first hole, so as to cause the connecting portion to extend out of the first hole. Based on this, it is convenient to establish a connection with the main unit of the cleaning robot via the portion of the connecting member extending out of the first hole, and the connection is convenient, fast and reliable, thereby ensuring and improving the convenience and reliability of the connection between the box assembly and the main unit. On this basis, the force-applying portion of the unlocking member can be rotatably installed in the first cavity, and the executive portion can be connected to the side of the force-applying portion facing the connecting member, and the executive portion can be connected to the connecting member, so that the unlocking member can use the rotation point of the force-applying portion as a fulcrum, the position where the user applies force to the force-applying portion as a force application point, and the connection between the executive portion and the connecting member as a force receiving point to form a lever structure. Based on this, the user can easily apply a smaller force to the force-applying part, so as to enable the force-applying part to drive the executive part to rotate synchronously around the first axis, and enable the executive part to drive the connecting part to move along the first direction, especially away from the first hole, so as to enable the connecting part to shrink in the first hole and release the connection with the main unit, so that the box assembly can be removed from the main unit conveniently, quickly, easily and labor-savingly, and the convenience of removing the box assembly from the main unit can be improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or descriptions of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a box assembly provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A top view of the box assembly is provided;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view along AA is provided;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 1 An exploded schematic diagram of the box assembly is provided;

[0029] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the unlocking piece provided;

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view along BB is provided.

[0031] Among them, the reference numerals in the figures are:

[0032] 10-box, 11-first cavity, 111-first hole, 112-second hole, 12-first shell, 13-second shell, 14-third shell, 15-limiting structure; 20-connecting member, 21-connecting part, 22-second cavity, 221-first opening, 23-guide rod, 24-abutment platform, 25-convex strip; 30-unlocking member, 31-force-applying part, 311-first end, 312-second end, 313-rotating shaft, 32-executing part; 40-elastic member; 50-first wall; 60-bracket, 61-slide, 62-second opening, 63-rotating hole; a-first direction, L-first axis, b-second direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clear and understandable, the present application is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0034] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application.

[0035] 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 being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0036] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "mounted," "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components or interactions between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0037] Household or commercial cleaning robots with cleaning functions, such as sweepers, sweepers and mops, scrubbers, and floor washers, are usually equipped with a box assembly. The box assembly can be a dust box assembly for collecting and storing garbage such as dust, sundries and debris. The box assembly can also be a water tank assembly for storing cleaning liquids such as clean water and detergents. The box assembly is usually detachably connected to the main unit of the cleaning robot, so that the box assembly can be removed from the main unit to clean the garbage in the box assembly, or to inject cleaning liquid into the box assembly. However, the current method of disassembling the box assembly from the main unit is usually to press hard on the buckle of the box assembly connected to the main unit, forcing the buckle to disengage from the buckle, thereby achieving the removal of the box assembly from the main unit. As a result, the current method of disassembling the box assembly from the main unit is relatively laborious.

[0038] Therefore, the embodiment of the present application provides a box assembly that can be detachably connected to the main unit of the cleaning robot, and the disassembly is convenient, fast, trouble-free and labor-saving.

[0039] The following describes the specific implementation of this application in detail with reference to specific embodiments:

[0040] See also Figure 1 Some embodiments of the present application provide a box assembly suitable for household or commercial cleaning robots with cleaning functions, such as sweepers, sweeper-moppers, floor scrubbers, and floor washers. The box assembly may be a dust box assembly for collecting and storing garbage such as dust, debris, and crumbs. The box assembly may also be a water tank assembly for storing cleaning liquid. The cleaning liquid may be one of clean water, detergent, fragrance, and disinfectant, or a mixture of two or more of these, so that the cleaning liquid has the desired cleaning, disinfecting, and / or deodorizing effects.

[0041] See also Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4The box assembly includes a box body 10, a connector 20 and an unlocking member 30. The box body 10 has a first cavity 11, and a first hole 111 and a second hole 112 that connect the first cavity 11 to the outside of the box body 10. The connector 20 is installed in the first cavity 11 and has a connecting portion 21 arranged corresponding to the first hole 111. The connector 20 can move back and forth along the first direction a, so that the connecting portion 21 can be retracted in the first hole 111. The connecting portion 21 can be used to connect to the main unit of the cleaning robot when it extends out of the first hole 111, and can be disconnected from the main unit when it is retracted in the first hole 111. The unlocking member 30 includes a force-applying portion 31 and an execution portion 32. The force-applying portion 31 is rotatably installed in the first cavity 11 and exposed in the second hole 112. The execution portion 32 is connected to the side of the force-applying portion 31 facing the connector 20 and is connected to the connector 20. The force applying portion 31 can rotate around the first axis L under the action of an external force, and enables the execution portion 32 to drive the connecting member 20 to move in a direction away from the first hole 111. The first axis L intersects with the first direction a.

[0042] It should be noted that the box body 10 is a shell component that can be used to enclose a storage space and a first cavity 11. The storage space can be used to store garbage or cleaning fluids, etc. The first cavity 11 can be used to install the connecting member 20 and the unlocking member 30.

[0043] The box body 10 may adopt various structures. In some embodiments, the box body 10 may include a first shell 12 , a second shell 13 , and a third shell 14 connected in sequence, wherein the first shell 12 , the second shell 13 , and the third shell 14 together enclose a storage space and a first cavity 11 .

[0044] The box body 10 is provided with a first hole 111 and a second hole 112 . The first hole 111 and the second hole 112 are respectively provided on two adjacent sides of the first cavity 11 and both connect the first cavity 11 to the outside of the box body 10 .

[0045] It should also be noted that the connector 20 is installed within the first cavity 11. A connecting portion 21 is provided on the side of the connector 20 facing the first hole 111, and the connecting portion 21 is positioned corresponding to the first hole 111. Under the action of other components (such as the unlocking member 30, the elastic member 40 described below, a driver, or other components), the connector 20 can reciprocate along a first direction a within the first cavity 11, allowing the connecting portion 21 to extend and retract within the first hole 111. The first direction a generally corresponds to the through-direction of the first hole 111.

[0046] Based on this, when the connecting portion 21 extends from the first hole 111, a reliable connection can be established with the main body of the cleaning robot through the portion of the connecting portion 21 extending from the first hole 111. Conversely, when the connecting portion 21 is retracted from the first hole 111, the connection between the connecting portion 21 and the main body can be released, allowing the box assembly to be separated from the main body (i.e., the box assembly is removed from the main body). The connecting portion 21 can be, but is not limited to, a hook, a buckle, a snap, etc.

[0047] It should also be noted that the unlocking member 30 is installed in the first cavity 11 , and the unlocking member 30 includes a force-applying portion 31 and at least one execution portion 32 .

[0048] The force-applying portion 31 is rotatably mounted on the first cavity 11 and is arranged at a position corresponding to the second hole 112. With such an arrangement, the force-applying portion 31 can be exposed through the second hole 112 (i.e., exposed), so that the user can apply force to the force-applying portion 31 through the second hole 112, so that the force-applying portion 31 can rotate around the first axis L under the action of an external force. In addition, the second hole 112 can also provide a certain degree of movement space for the rotation of the force-applying portion 31. The force-applying portion 31 can be rotatably mounted on the wall of the first cavity 11, or by being rotatably mounted on a component such as a bracket 60 arranged in the first cavity 11, so as to be rotatably mounted in the first cavity 11. The first axis L intersects with the first direction a. For example, the first axis L can be perpendicular to the first direction a.

[0049] The actuator 32 is connected to the side of the force-applying portion 31 facing the connector 20. The connection between the actuator 32 and the force-applying portion 31 may be, but is not limited to, integral connection, welding, or bonding. The end of the actuator 32 away from the force-applying portion 31 is connected to the connector 20. The connection between the actuator 32 and the connector 20 may be, but is not limited to, abutment or plug-in connection.

[0050] Based on this, when the force-applying portion 31 is subjected to an external force, the force-applying portion 31 can drive the actuator 32 to rotate synchronously about the first axis L, causing the actuator 32 to drive the connector 20 to move in the first direction a, particularly away from the first hole 111, thereby causing the connector 21 to retract into the first hole 111 and release the connection with the host. In particular, the unlocking member 30 can form a lever structure with the rotation point of the force-applying portion 31 (i.e., the location of the first axis L) as a fulcrum, the position where the user applies force to the force-applying portion 31 as the force application point, and the connection between the actuator 32 and the connector 20 as the force receiving point. Based on this, the user can easily apply a small force to the force-applying portion 31, thereby driving the connector 20 to move in a direction away from the first hole 111, causing the connector 21 to retract into the first hole 111 and release the connection with the host, thereby completing the operation of removing the box assembly from the host with minimal effort.

[0051] In summary, the box assembly provided in the embodiment of the present application can move the connecting member 20 relative to the first cavity 11 along the first direction a, especially in the direction close to the first hole 111, so as to cause the connecting portion 21 to extend out of the first hole 111. Based on this, it is convenient to establish a connection with the main unit of the cleaning robot via the portion of the connecting portion 21 extending out of the first hole 111, and the connection is convenient, fast and reliable, thereby ensuring and improving the convenience and reliability of the connection between the box assembly and the main unit. On this basis, the force-applying portion 31 of the unlocking member 30 can be rotatably installed in the first cavity 11, and the execution portion 32 is connected to the side of the force-applying portion 31 facing the connecting member 20, and the execution portion 32 is connected to the connecting member 20, so that the unlocking member 30 can use the rotation point of the force-applying portion 31 as the fulcrum, the position where the user applies force to the force-applying portion 31 as the force application point, and the connection between the execution portion 32 and the connecting member 20 as the force receiving point to form a lever structure. Based on this, the user can easily apply a smaller force to the force-applying part 31, so as to enable the force-applying part 31 to drive the executive part 32 to rotate synchronously around the first axis L, and enable the executive part 32 to drive the connecting part 20 to move along the first direction a, especially away from the first hole 111, so as to enable the connecting part 21 to shrink in the first hole 111 and release the connection with the main unit, so that the box assembly can be removed from the main unit conveniently, quickly, easily and labor-savingly, thereby improving the convenience of removing the box assembly from the main unit.

[0052] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 In some embodiments of the present application, the force applying portion 31 has a first end 311 and a second end 312 opposite to each other, and the first end 311 is relatively close to the first hole 111 . The first axis L is disposed at the second end 312 .

[0053] It should be noted that the reciprocating range of the connecting member 20 along the first direction a is limited due to the first cavity 11. Correspondingly, the rotation range of the force applying portion 31 around the first axis L is also limited due to the connection between the actuator 32 and the connecting member 20.

[0054] The force applying portion 31 has a first end 311 and a second end 312 opposite to each other. Within the rotation range of the force applying portion 31 , the first end 311 is relatively close to the first hole 111 , while the second end 312 is relatively far from the first hole 111 .

[0055] Based on this, the first axis L can be set at the second end 312, and correspondingly, the first end 311 can be used for being pressed by the user.

[0056] By adopting the above solution, the unlocking member 30 positions the rotation axis of the force-applying portion 31, i.e., the first axis L, at the second end 312 of the force-applying portion 31, which is relatively far from the first hole 111. This facilitates the user's ability to apply force to the force-applying portion 31 by pressing the first end 311, which is relatively close to the first hole 111, thereby causing the force-applying portion 31 to drive the actuator 32 to rotate about the first axis L. This makes operation of the unlocking member 30 direct, simple, and smooth, thereby improving the ease of operation of the unlocking member 30. Furthermore, the power arm (i.e., the distance from the line of action of the force applied by the user to the force-applying portion 31 to the fulcrum) can be lengthened accordingly. Based on the principle of leverage, this reduces the amount of force the user needs to apply to the force-applying portion 31. This allows the force-applying portion 31 to drive the actuator 32 to rotate synchronously about the first axis L with minimal effort, enabling effortless removal of the case assembly from the main unit, thereby improving ease of removal.

[0057] Of course, in other embodiments, the first axis L can be located at the first end 311, and correspondingly, the second end 312 can be used for user pulling. With this arrangement, the user can pull the second end 312 to apply force to the force-applying portion 31, prompting the force-applying portion 31 to drive the actuator 32 to rotate about the first axis L of the first end 311. This simplifies operation, but is relatively awkward. Furthermore, placing the first axis L at the first end 311 also lengthens the power arm, reducing the amount of force the user needs to apply to the force-applying portion 31, thus saving effort.

[0058] Of course, in other embodiments, the first axis L may be provided between the first end 311 and the second end 312. The user may apply force to the force-applying portion 31 by pressing the first end 311 and / or pulling the second end 312, thereby prompting the force-applying portion 31 to drive the executive portion 32 to rotate around the first axis L of the first end 311.

[0059] See also Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present application, the execution portion 32 is disposed between the first end 311 and the second end 312 . That is, the execution portion 32 is disposed in the middle of the first end 311 and the second end 312 .

[0060] By adopting the above solution, by arranging the actuator 32 between the first end 311 and the second end 312, the actuator 32 can be balanced by the force application point (i.e., the position where the user applies force to the force application part 31) and the fulcrum (i.e., the position where the first axis L is located) during the period when the force application part 31 rotates under the action of an external force, thereby enabling the actuator 32 to rotate smoothly with the force application part 31 and obtain an appropriate rotation range. Based on this, the actuator 32 can reliably, effectively, and smoothly drive the connecting member 20 to move along the first direction a, especially in the direction away from the first hole 111, thereby improving the structural reliability and practical reliability of the actuator 32.

[0061] Of course, in other embodiments, the execution portion 32 may be disposed close to the first end 311 or the second end 312 , that is, the execution portion 32 may be disposed close to the force application point or the fulcrum.

[0062] See also Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present application, a plurality of execution parts 32 are provided, and the plurality of execution parts 32 are arranged at intervals along the second direction b, and the second direction b is parallel to the first axis L.

[0063] It should be noted that the force-applying portion 31 has multiple actuators 32 on the side facing the connector 20. The actuators 32 are arranged side by side and spaced apart along the second direction b. The actuators 32 are collectively connected to the connector 20 and are used to drive the connector 20 to move along the first direction a, particularly away from the first hole 111. The second direction b is parallel to the first axis L.

[0064] For example, Figure 3 、 Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, there are two executing parts 32, and the two executing parts 32 are arranged side by side and spaced apart along the second direction b. The two executing parts 32 are commonly connected to the connecting member 20 and are commonly used to drive the connecting member 20 to move in a direction away from the first hole 111.

[0065] By adopting the above solution, by providing multiple actuators 32 on the side of the force-applying portion 31 facing the connector 20, and by spacing the actuators 32 along a second direction b parallel to the first axis L, each actuator 32 can be caused to rotate synchronously about the first axis L with the same amplitude during rotation of the force-applying portion 31 under the action of an external force. This facilitates coordinated connection with the connector 20 via the actuators 32, and facilitates the coordinated operation of the actuators 32 to reliably drive the connector 20 in the first direction a, particularly away from the first hole 111, thereby improving the structural and functional reliability of the actuators 32. Furthermore, the provision of multiple actuators 32 facilitates achieving a greater output force with a relatively small input force, thereby reducing the amount of force a user must apply to the force-applying portion 31. This allows each actuator 32 to drive the connector 20 in the first direction a, particularly away from the first hole 111, with minimal effort, allowing for the case assembly to be removed from the main unit with minimal effort.

[0066] Of course, in other embodiments, only one execution portion 32 may be provided on the side of the force-applying portion 31 facing the connecting member 20 .

[0067] See also Figure 2 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 6 In some embodiments of the present application, the box assembly further includes an elastic member 40 for providing a reset elastic force to drive the connecting member 20 to move in a direction close to the first hole 111 .

[0068] It should be noted that the elastic member 40 is an element with elastic properties and may be, but is not limited to, a spring, a torsion spring, or the like. The elastic member 40 may be directly connected to the connector 20 to directly provide a restoring force to the connector 20, thereby causing the connector 20 to move toward the first hole 111 when the user releases the force applied to the force-applying portion 31. Alternatively, the elastic member 40 may be indirectly connected to the connector 20 to provide a restoring force to the directly connected component and indirectly provide a force to the connector 20, thereby causing the connector 20 to move toward the first hole 111 when the user releases the force applied to the force-applying portion 31.

[0069] By adopting the above solution, when the user releases the force applied to the force-applying portion 31, the restoring elastic force provided by the elastic member 40 can cause the connecting member 20 to move in a direction close to the first hole 111, and can cause the connecting member 21 to automatically return to a state extending out of the first hole 111. Based on this, it is convenient to establish a connection with the main body of the cleaning robot via the portion of the connecting member 21 extending out of the first hole 111, and the elastic member 40 can stabilize the state of the connecting member 21 extending out of the first hole 111 when no external force is applied to the force-applying portion 31, thereby improving the convenience and reliability of the connection between the box assembly and the main body.

[0070] Conversely, when the user applies force to the force-applying portion 31, causing the force-applying portion 31 to drive the actuator 32 to rotate synchronously about the first axis L, the connector 20, driven by the actuator 32, overcomes the elastic force of the elastic member 40 and moves away from the first hole 111, until the connector 21 is retracted into the first hole 111 and the connection with the main unit is released. Therefore, the provision of the elastic member 40 has a minimal negative impact on the ease of assembly and disassembly between the case assembly and the main unit.

[0071] Of course, in other embodiments, a driver can be used to drive the connecting member 20 to move in a direction closer to the first hole 111 when the user releases the force on the force-applying portion 31. Alternatively, the repulsive force of the magnet can be used to drive the connecting member 20 to move in a direction closer to the first hole 111 when the user releases the force on the force-applying portion 31. And so on.

[0072] See also Figure 2 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 6 In some embodiments of the present application, the elastic member 40 is extended along the first direction a, and the elastic member 40 is elastically supported between the connecting member 20 and the first wall 50. The first wall 50 is a wall arranged outside the connecting member 20 and opposite to the connecting portion 21 along the first direction a.

[0073] It should be noted that the elastic member 40 is a spring extending along the first direction a. The elastic member 40 elastically abuts between the connector 20 and the first wall 50. The first wall 50 is a wall provided outside the connector 20 and opposite to the connecting portion 21 along the first direction a. In other words, the connector 20 can reciprocate relative to the first wall 50 along the first direction a. In the case where the connector 20 is slidably mounted in the first cavity 11, the first wall 50 can be attributed to the first cavity 11. In the case where the connector 20 is slidably mounted on other components (such as the bracket 60 described below), the first wall 50 can be attributed to that component.

[0074] By adopting the above solution, by directly positioning the elastic member 40, which extends along the first direction a, between the connector 20 and the first wall 50 that opposes the connector 20 along the first direction a, when the user releases the force applied to the force-applying portion 31, the elastic member 40 directly applies a restoring force to the connector 20, thereby causing the connector 20 to move relative to the first wall 50 in a direction approaching the first hole 111. This allows the connector 21 to be conveniently and quickly automatically reset to a position extending out of the first hole 111, facilitating connection between the portion of the connector 21 extending out of the first hole 111 and the main unit of the cleaning robot, thereby improving the ease of connection between the box assembly and the main unit. Furthermore, the elastic support provided by the elastic member 40 on the connector 20 helps stabilize the position of the connector 21 extending out of the first hole 111, stabilizing the connection between the connector 21 and the main unit, thereby improving the reliability of the connection between the box assembly and the main unit.

[0075] Of course, in other embodiments, the elastic member 40 may be a torsion spring, which may be installed at the rotation point of the force-applying portion 31. With this arrangement, when the user releases the force-applying portion 31, the elastic member 40 applies a restoring force to the force-applying portion 31, thereby causing the force-applying portion 31 to drive the actuator 32 to return to its original position and rotate about the first axis L. This causes the connector 20, driven by the actuator 32, to move in a direction closer to the first hole 111 until the connector 21 is protruded from the first hole 111.

[0076] See also Figure 2 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 6 In some embodiments of the present application, the connector 20 is provided with a second cavity 22 , the side of the second cavity 22 away from the connecting portion 21 is connected to the outside of the connector 20 , and a portion of the elastic member 40 is provided in the second cavity 22 .

[0077] It should be noted that the connector 20 has a second cavity 22, and a cavity opening is provided on a side of the second cavity 22 away from the connecting portion 21 to communicate with the outside of the connector 20. The elastic member 40 is partially disposed in the second cavity 22 and elastically abuts against the inner wall of the second cavity 22 near the connecting portion 21.

[0078] By adopting the above-mentioned scheme, by providing the connecting member 20 with a second cavity 22, the connecting member 20 can be made into a hollow structure, which can help reduce the weight of the connecting member 20, thereby helping to improve the flexibility of the connecting member 20 in reciprocating movement along the first direction a, and can help to reduce the strength of the force used to drive the connecting member 20 to reciprocate along the first direction a, which can help to save effort in disassembling and assembling the box assembly to the host.

[0079] By adopting the above solution, by partially positioning the elastic member 40 within the second cavity 22, the elastic member 40 and the connector 20 can share space, thereby improving space utilization and reducing space waste. Furthermore, the connector 20 can protect the elastic member 40, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the elastic member 40 from external components or the environment, thereby extending the service life of the elastic member 40. Furthermore, the connector 20 can protect the elastic deformation of the elastic member 40, thereby reducing the risk of elastic deformation and jamming of the elastic member 40 due to obstruction by external components, thereby ensuring the performance of the elastic member 40.

[0080] Of course, in other embodiments, the elastic member 40 may elastically abut against an end of the connecting member 20 close to the first wall 50 .

[0081] See also Figure 2 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 6 In some embodiments of the present application, the connecting member 20 is provided with a guide rod 23, which is connected to the inner wall of the second cavity 22 near the connecting portion 21, and the guide rod 23 extends along the first direction a, and the elastic member 40 is sleeved on the outside of the guide rod 23.

[0082] It should be noted that the connector 20 is provided with a guide rod 23, which may be, but is not limited to, a circular rod. The guide rod 23 extends along the first direction a. One end of the guide rod 23 is connected to the inner wall of the second cavity 22 near the connecting portion 21. The connection method may be, but is not limited to, integral connection, welding, or adhesive bonding. The guide rod 23 is provided corresponding to the elastic member 40. The portion of the elastic member 40 located in the second cavity 22 is sleeved onto the exterior of the guide rod 23.

[0083] By adopting the above solution, by sleeve-mounting the elastic member 40 on the exterior of the guide rod 23, on the one hand, the guide rod 23 can constrain the installation position of the elastic member 40, so that the planar position of the elastic member 40 relative to the connecting member 20 is fixed, thereby facilitating rapid and accurate assembly of the elastic member 40. On the other hand, the guide rod 23 can guide and constrain the elastic deformation direction of the elastic member 40, thereby concentrating the area of ​​action of the elastic force of the elastic member 40 on the peripheral area of ​​the guide rod 23, thereby facilitating improving the elastic support effect of the elastic member 40 on the corresponding area of ​​the connecting member 20.

[0084] See also Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4In some embodiments of the present application, the connecting member 20 is provided with a second cavity 22, and a contact platform 24 is provided in the second cavity 22. A first opening 221 is provided on the side of the second cavity 22 facing the execution part 32. The first opening 221 connects the second cavity 22 to the outside of the connecting member 20. The contact platform 24 and the first opening 221 are both arranged corresponding to the execution part 32. The execution part 32 is passed through the corresponding first opening 221 and abuts against the corresponding contact platform 24.

[0085] It should be noted that the connector 20 has a second cavity 22, within which is an abutment platform 24. The abutment platform 24 is disposed in equal and corresponding fashion to the actuator 32. The abutment platform 24 is connected to at least one wall of the second cavity 22 to stabilize and secure its position and state. The abutment platform 24 is configured to accommodate the corresponding actuator 32.

[0086] Correspondingly, a first opening 221 is provided on the side of the second cavity 22 facing the actuator 32. The first opening 221 connects the second cavity 22 to the exterior of the connector 20. The first opening 221 may be, but is not limited to, a rectangular hole. The first opening 221 is provided in equal and corresponding fashion to the abutment platform 24 and is also provided in equal and corresponding fashion to the actuator 32. The first opening 221 is configured to allow the corresponding actuator 32 to pass through and to restrict the range of motion of the corresponding actuator 32.

[0087] By adopting the above-mentioned scheme, by providing the connecting member 20 with a second cavity 22, the connecting member 20 can be made into a hollow structure, which can help reduce the weight of the connecting member 20, thereby helping to improve the flexibility of the connecting member 20 in reciprocating movement along the first direction a, and can help to reduce the strength of the force used to drive the connecting member 20 to reciprocate along the first direction a, which can help to save effort in disassembling and assembling the box assembly to the host.

[0088] By adopting the above solution, by providing the abutment platform 24 and the first opening 221 corresponding to the actuator 32 in the second cavity 22, the actuator 32 can be easily inserted into the corresponding first opening 221 and abutted against the corresponding abutment platform 24. Based on this, the connection convenience between the connecting member 20 and the actuator 32 can be improved. In addition, when the user applies force to the force-applying portion 31, so that the force-applying portion 31 drives the actuator 32 to rotate synchronously about the first axis L, the actuator 32 can be guided and constrained by the first opening 221 to stably and reliably drive the connecting member 20 in a direction away from the first hole 111, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the movement of the connecting member 20 driven by the actuator 32.

[0089] Of course, in other embodiments, the execution portion 32 may be connected to other positions of the connection member 20 , or may be connected to the connection member 20 in other connection manners.

[0090] See also Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 6 In some embodiments of the present application, the box assembly further includes a bracket 60, which is positionally mounted in the first cavity 11. A slideway 61 is provided on the side of the bracket 60 facing the first hole 111, and the slideway 61 extends along the first direction a. The connector 20 is slidably connected to the slideway 61. A second opening 62 is provided on the side of the bracket 60 facing the actuator 32, and the second opening 62 is corresponding to the actuator 32 and connects the slideway 61 to the outside of the bracket 60. The actuator 32 is inserted into the corresponding second opening 62 and connected to the connector 20.

[0091] It should be noted that the bracket 60 can be installed in a limited position within the first cavity 11. In some embodiments, the first cavity 11 can be provided with a limiting structure 15 to limit the installation of the bracket 60. The limiting structure 15 can include multiple limiting plates that collectively enclose a limited installation space for the bracket 60; alternatively, the limiting structure 15 can be a limiting groove, etc.

[0092] The bracket 60 is provided with a slide 61 extending along the first direction a. One end of the slide 61 near the first hole 111 is connected to the outside of the bracket 60. The connector 20 is slidably connected to the slide 61, and in particular can reciprocate along the first direction a in the slide 61.

[0093] It should also be noted that a second opening 62 is provided on the side of the bracket 60 facing the actuator 32. This second opening 62 connects the slideway 61 to the exterior of the bracket 60. The second opening 62 may be, but is not limited to, a rectangular hole. The second opening 62 is provided in equal and corresponding locations with the actuator 32. The second opening 62 is used to allow the corresponding actuator 32 to pass through and to restrict the range of motion of the corresponding actuator 32.

[0094] By adopting the above solution, by providing the slideway 61 on the bracket 60 and slidably connecting the connector 20 to the slideway 61, on the one hand, the bracket 60 can provide the required support and circumferential limit for the connector 20, thereby enabling the connector 20 to move smoothly along the slideway 61 relative to the bracket 60. On the other hand, the slideway 61 extending along the first direction a can guide the movement of the connector 20, thereby accurately guiding the connector 20 to reciprocate along the slideway 61 along the first direction a, thereby improving the movement accuracy and stability of the connector 20.

[0095] By adopting the above-mentioned scheme, by providing a second opening 62 corresponding to the execution part 32 on the bracket 60, the execution part 32 can be easily passed through the corresponding second opening 62 and abutted against the connecting member 20. Based on this, the negative impact of the bracket 60 on the connection between the execution part 32 and the connecting member 20 can be eliminated. Moreover, when the user applies force to the force-applying part 31 so that the force-applying part 31 drives the execution part 32 to rotate synchronously around the first axis L, the execution part 32 can also be guided and constrained by the second opening 62 to stably and reliably drive the connecting member 20 to move along the first direction a, especially away from the first hole 111, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the connecting member 20 moving under the drive of the execution part 32.

[0096] Of course, in other embodiments, the bracket 60 may be omitted, and the connector 20 may be directly installed in the first cavity 11 .

[0097] See also Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present application, the force applying portion 31 is rotatably connected to the bracket 60 .

[0098] It should be noted that, when the bracket 60 is installed in a limited position in the first cavity 11 , the force applying portion 31 can be rotatably connected to the bracket 60 to achieve rotational installation in the first cavity 11 .

[0099] For example, Figure 4 、 Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, a rotating shaft 313 is protruded from opposite sides of the force-applying portion 31, with the central axes of the two rotating shafts 313 coinciding with the first axis L. The bracket 60 is correspondingly provided with two rotation holes 63, and the two rotating shafts 313 are installed one-to-one in the two rotation holes 63, so that the force-applying portion 31 is rotatably connected to the bracket 60. Of course, in other embodiments, the force-applying portion 31 can be provided with a hole position corresponding to the rotation hole 63 of the bracket 60, so that the hole position and the corresponding rotation hole 63 are connected via a separately formed rotating shaft 313. Alternatively, the rotating shaft 313 can be relocated to the bracket 60, and the rotation hole 63 can be relocated to the force-applying portion 31.

[0100] By adopting the above solution, when the bracket 60 is fixedly mounted in the first cavity 11, the force-applying portion 31 can be rotatably connected to the bracket 60, thereby achieving rotational installation in the first cavity 11. Based on this, the rotational installation of the force-applying portion 31 can be conveniently, quickly, and reliably achieved. Furthermore, based on the above structure, the unlocking member 30, bracket 60, connecting member 20, and elastic member 40 can be pre-assembled into a modular structure before being installed in the first cavity 11. This facilitates the mutual assembly and disassembly of the unlocking member 30, bracket 60, connecting member 20, and elastic member 40, and facilitates the debugging of the mutual cooperation between the unlocking member 30, bracket 60, connecting member 20, and elastic member 40, thereby improving the convenience of assembly and disassembly of the box assembly and improving the structural reliability of the box assembly.

[0101] Of course, in other embodiments, the force applying portion 31 may be rotatably mounted in the first cavity 11 by being rotatably connected to the wall of the first cavity 11 .

[0102] See also Figure 4 In some embodiments of the present application, at least one ridge 25 is provided on the peripheral side of the connecting member 20, and the ridge 25 extends along the first direction a.

[0103] It should be noted that at least one ridge 25 is provided on at least one side of the connector 20 along the circumferential direction. For example, in some embodiments, each of the oppositely disposed connectors 20 is provided with a ridge 25. Each ridge 25 extends along the first direction a.

[0104] By adopting the above solution, when the connector 20 is slidably connected to the slideway 61, the connector 20 can contact the wall of the slideway 61 via the protrusions 25 provided on its circumferential side and extending along the first direction a. Based on this, on the one hand, the protrusions 25 can reduce the direct contact area between the connector 20 and the slideway 61, thereby reducing friction, improving the smoothness and efficiency of the connector 20 sliding in the slideway 61, reducing mutual wear between the connector 20 and the slideway 61, and extending the service life of the connector 20 and the slideway 61. On the other hand, the contact between the protrusions 25 and the slideway 61 can stabilize the limiting effect of the slideway 61 on the connector 20, thereby improving the stability of the connector 20 sliding in the slideway 61 and reducing the risk of the connector 20 shaking or becoming unstable during the sliding process.

[0105] See also Figure 1 Some embodiments of the present application provide a cleaning robot, including a host and a box assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application, wherein the box assembly is detachably connected to the host.

[0106] It should be noted that the cleaning robot can be a household or commercial cleaning robot with cleaning functions, such as a sweeper, sweeper and mop, scrubber, or floor washer. The cleaning robot includes a main unit and a box assembly, the box assembly being the box assembly provided in the embodiment of the present application, and the box assembly is detachably connected to the main unit.

[0107] By adopting the above solution, the cleaning robot can improve the convenience of disassembly and assembly of the box assembly and the main body by applying the box assembly provided in the embodiment of the present application, thereby improving the performance of use.

[0108] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A box assembly, characterized in that: include: A housing having a first cavity, and a first hole and a second hole connecting the first cavity to the outside of the housing; a connecting member installed in the first cavity and having a connecting portion corresponding to the first hole, the connecting member being capable of reciprocating along a first direction so that the connecting portion is retracted in the first hole, the connecting portion being capable of being connected to a main unit of the cleaning robot when extended in the first hole and being disconnected from the main unit when retracted in the first hole; An unlocking member includes a force-applying portion and an execution portion, wherein the force-applying portion is rotatably mounted in the first cavity and exposed in the second hole, and the execution portion is connected to the side of the force-applying portion facing the connecting member and is connected to the connecting member. The force-applying portion can rotate around a first axis under the action of an external force, and enables the execution portion to drive the connecting member to move in a direction away from the first hole, and the first axis intersects with the first direction; the force-applying portion has a first end and a second end relative to each other, and the first end is relatively close to the first hole; the first axis is arranged at the second end.

2. The box assembly according to claim 1, wherein The execution portion is disposed between the first end and the second end.

3. The box assembly according to claim 1, wherein: There are multiple execution parts, and the multiple execution parts are arranged at intervals along the second direction, and the second direction is parallel to the first axis.

4. The box assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The box assembly further includes an elastic member for providing a restoring elastic force to drive the connecting member to move in a direction close to the first hole.

5. The box assembly according to claim 4, wherein: The elastic member extends along the first direction and elastically abuts between the connecting member and a first wall. The first wall is a wall provided outside the connecting member and opposite to the connecting portion along the first direction.

6. The tank assembly according to claim 5, wherein: The connecting member is provided with a second cavity, a side of the second cavity away from the connecting portion is communicated with the outside of the connecting member, and a part of the elastic member is provided in the second cavity.

7. The tank assembly according to claim 6, wherein: The connecting member is provided with a guide rod, the guide rod is connected to the inner wall of the second cavity close to the connecting portion, the guide rod is extended along the first direction, and the elastic member is sleeved on the outside of the guide rod.

8. The tank assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: The connecting piece is provided with a second cavity, an abutment platform is provided in the second cavity, a first opening is provided on the side of the second cavity facing the execution part, the first opening connects the second cavity to the outside of the connecting piece, the abutment platform and the first opening are both provided corresponding to the execution part, and the execution part is passed through the corresponding first opening and abuts against the corresponding abutment platform.

9. The tank assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: The box assembly further includes a bracket, the bracket being positionally mounted in the first cavity, a slideway being provided on a side of the bracket facing the first hole, the slideway extending along the first direction; the connecting member being slidably connected to the slideway; A second opening is provided on a side of the bracket facing the execution part. The second opening is provided corresponding to the execution part and connects the slideway to the outside of the bracket. The execution part is passed through the corresponding second opening and connected to the connecting member.

10. The tank assembly according to claim 9, wherein The force applying portion is rotatably connected to the bracket; And / or, at least one convex strip is provided on a circumferential side of the connecting member, and the convex strip extends along the first direction.

11. A cleaning robot, characterized in that: The device comprises a host and a box assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the box assembly is detachably connected to the host.

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