Storage device of sweeping robot, cabinet and control method

Abstract

The invention discloses a storage device of a sweeping robot, a cabinet and a control method.The storage device of the sweeping robot comprises a device body, the device body is hollow and is provided with an inlet and an outlet in a communicating mode, a transmission drawer, a transmission mechanism and a driving mechanism are arranged in the device body, and the transmission drawer stores a sweeper; the transmission drawer is in sliding connection with the device body and enters and exits the access port; a turning plate is hinged to the bottom of the transmission drawer; the output end of the transmission mechanism reciprocates in the horizontal direction and is connected with the transmission drawer. The output end of the driving mechanism is connected with the turning plate to drive the turning plate to rotate relative to the transmission drawer. The control method is applied to a storage device of the sweeping robot and comprises the following steps that a sweeping instruction of a user is received, a transmission mechanism is controlled to be started, and a transmission drawer slides out of a device body; after the transmission drawer slides and stretches out in place, the control driving mechanism is started, and the turning plate rotates downwards to make the other end abut against the ground. The problems that the floor sweeping robot occupies the room space and is inconvenient to store can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of sweeping robots, and in particular relates to a storage device, a cabinet and a control method of the sweeping robot. Background Art

[0002] A sweeping robot, also known as an automatic cleaning machine, smart vacuum cleaner, robot vacuum cleaner, etc., is a type of smart home appliance that can rely on artificial intelligence to automatically complete floor cleaning in the room, freeing consumers from housework.

[0003] However, at present, sweeping robots are generally stored in the entrance hall or living room, which easily causes the sweeping robots to be exposed to people's field of vision and takes up space in the house for storage. If they are placed in a cabinet, people need to take and put the sweeping robots in the cabinet before and after each cleaning, which makes the use of the sweeping robots more inconvenient. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a storage device, a cabinet and a control method for a sweeping robot, so as to solve the technical problem in the prior art that the sweeping robot occupies house space and is inconvenient to use.

[0005] The technical solutions adopted to solve the above technical problems are: The present invention discloses a storage device for a sweeping robot, comprising a device body, wherein the device body is hollow and has an inlet and outlet, and the device body is provided with: A transmission drawer, the transmission drawer is used to store the sweeper, the transmission drawer is slidably connected to the device body and enters and exits the inlet and outlet, and a flap is hinged at the bottom of the transmission drawer; A transmission mechanism, the output end of which reciprocates in a horizontal direction and is connected to the transmission drawer; A driving mechanism, wherein an output end of the driving mechanism is connected to the flap and drives the flap to rotate relative to the transmission drawer.

[0006] The present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the sweeper is stored in the transmission drawer, and when the sweeper needs to be taken out, the transmission mechanism drives the transmission drawer to move horizontally, so that the transmission drawer and the sweeper thereon pass through the inlet and outlet and extend out of the device body. A flap is hinged at the bottom of the transmission drawer, that is, the sweeper is located on the flap, and the driving mechanism drives the flap and the sweeper thereon to rotate relative to the transmission drawer, so that one end of the flap can move downward. At this time, the sweeper can move along the inclined flap to the ground to perform cleaning work, without the need for people to manually take out the sweeper, making the use of the sweeper more intelligent and simple.

[0007] Similarly, when the sweeper needs to be stored, the sweeper can move from the ground to the flap along the inclined flap, the driving mechanism is started, driving the flap to move upward relative to the transmission drawer, so that the sweeper is located between the flap and the transmission drawer, and the output end of the transmission mechanism drives the transmission drawer and the flap and the sweeper thereon into the device body, automatically realizing the storage of the sweeper and reducing the space occupied by the sweeper.

[0008] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the flap is provided with a pressure sensor for sensing the sweeping machine, and the bottom of the flap is also provided with a wireless communication system for automatically returning the sweeping machine.

[0009] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the device body is provided with a clean water tank for injecting clean water into the sweeper and a sewage pan for collecting sewage from the sweeper. The clean water tank, the transmission drawer and the sewage pan are arranged in sequence from top to bottom.

[0010] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the clean water tank is provided with a water inlet connected to the tap water pipe, the clean water tank is provided with a discharge port connected to the sweeper, the water inlet and the discharge port are both provided with valves, the top and bottom ends of the clean water tank are respectively provided with water level sensors, the signals of the two water level sensors are both connected to the valves of the water inlet, and a heating mechanism and a temperature sensor are provided in the clean water tank; And / or, the sewage tray is provided with a drain outlet connected to a sewer.

[0011] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the transmission mechanism includes a dual-axis motor, two steering gears and two lead screws. The two output ends of the dual-axis motor are respectively connected to the two steering gears for transmission, the other end of the steering gear is connected to the lead screw for transmission, and the other end of the lead screw is threaded through the transmission drawer.

[0012] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, a first limit switch for bringing the transmission drawer into position is provided in the device body; The device body is also provided with a second limit switch for extending the transmission drawer to a certain position, and the second limit switch and the first limit switch are respectively connected to the transmission mechanism signal; The drawer body is provided with a third limit switch for causing the flap to flip upward to a fixed position, and the third limit switch is connected to the drive mechanism by signal.

[0013] The present invention discloses a cabinet, comprising the storage device of the sweeping robot described in any one of the above items.

[0014] The present invention has at least the beneficial effect that the storage device of the sweeping robot is hidden and installed in the cabinet, making the storage of the sweeping robot more beautiful and avoiding the storage device of the sweeping robot being abruptly arranged in the room and affecting the decoration style of the room.

[0015] The present invention discloses a control method, which is applied to a storage device of a sweeping robot as described in any one of the above, and comprises the following steps: Receiving a cleaning instruction from a user, controlling the transmission mechanism to start, and causing the transmission drawer to slide out of the device body; After the transmission drawer slides out to its proper position, the driving mechanism is controlled to start, and the flap is rotated downward so that the other end thereof abuts against the ground.

[0016] The present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: automatically starting the storage device of the sweeping robot, so that the transmission mechanism and the drive mechanism are started in sequence, and the sweeping machine can automatically move from the storage device of the sweeping robot to the ground to perform cleaning work, without people having to manually take the sweeping machine out to the ground, thereby improving the intelligence and convenience of the storage device of the sweeping robot.

[0017] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the flap is provided with a pressure sensor for sensing the sweeper, and the bottom of the flap is also provided with a wireless communication system for automatically returning the sweeper, and the control method further includes the following steps: When the sweeping machine completes the cleaning instruction or its power is lower than the set power, the sweeping machine sends a return signal to the wireless communication system, and the wireless communication system sends a return signal to the sweeping machine after receiving the return signal, and the sweeping machine automatically moves to the flap according to the received return signal; When the pressure sensor detects the sweeper, the driving mechanism is controlled to start, and the flap is rotated upward; The transmission mechanism is controlled to start, and the transmission drawer moves into the device body.

[0018] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, a clean water tank for injecting clean water into the sweeper is provided in the device body, and the clean water tank is provided with a water inlet and a heating mechanism. The control method further includes the following steps: When the water level in the clean water tank is lower than the water filling level, the water inlet is controlled to communicate with the clean water tank until the water level in the clean water tank is higher than or equal to the water stop level; And / or, when the water temperature of the clean water tank is lower than the heating temperature, the heating mechanism is controlled to heat the water in the clean water tank until the water temperature is equal to or greater than the stop temperature. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments; Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a cabinet provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is a top view of a sectional view of a storage device of a sweeping robot provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 is a flow chart of step S100 and step S200 in the control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 is a flow chart of step S300, step S400 and step S500 in the control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 is a flow chart of step S600 in the control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 is a flow chart of step S700 in the control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 It is a flow chart of step S800 in the control method provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] The following are marked in the accompanying drawings: 100. Device body; 110. Storage chamber; 200, transmission drawer; 210, sweeper; 221, second limit switch; 222, third limit switch; 310, dual-axis motor; 320, steering gear; 330, screw rod; 410, single-axis motor; 420, rotating shaft; 500, flap; 510, pressure sensor; 520, wireless communication system; 600, clean water tank; 611, high water level sensor; 612, low water level sensor; 620, temperature sensor; 700, sewage pan; 800. Cabinet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present invention. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the accompanying drawings is to supplement the description of the text part of the specification with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present invention, but it cannot be understood as a limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientations, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., and orientations or positional relationships indicated are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention 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 should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0023] In the description of the present invention, if there are words such as "several", it means one or more, "more" means two or more, "greater than", "less than", "exceed" etc. are understood as not including the number itself, and "above", "below", "within" etc. are understood as including the number itself. If there are descriptions of first, second, and third, they are only used to distinguish technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0024] It should be noted that in the drawings, the X direction is from the rear side of the storage device of the sweeping robot to the front side; the Y direction is from the left side of the storage device of the sweeping robot to the right side; and the Z direction is from the bottom side of the storage device of the sweeping robot to the top side.

[0025] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0026] Reference Figures 1 to 7 , several embodiments of the storage device, cabinet and control method of the sweeping robot of the present invention are given below.

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the storage device of the sweeping robot according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a device body 100 , which is hollow to form a storage cavity 110 . The storage cavity 110 extends in a horizontal direction and has an inlet and outlet, which are arranged on the side of the device body 100 .

[0028] It is understandable that the device body 100 is provided with a transmission drawer 200. Figure 1 and Figure 2 Specifically, the transmission drawer 200 opens upward and is used to store the sweeper 210. The transmission drawer 200 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the device body 100. The transmission drawer 200 includes an extended state and a stored state. When the transmission drawer 200 is in the extended state, the transmission drawer 200 slides out of the storage cavity 110 through the inlet and outlet. Figure 1 and Figure 2When the transmission drawer 200 is in the storage state, the transmission drawer 200 slides into the storage cavity 110 through the entrance and exit.

[0029] It is understandable that a transmission mechanism is provided in the device body 100. Specifically, the output end of the transmission mechanism reciprocates along the extension direction of the storage cavity 110, and the output end of the transmission mechanism is connected to the transmission drawer 200. When the transmission mechanism is started, the output end of the transmission mechanism can drive the transmission drawer 200 to automatically slide into or out of the storage cavity 110, without the need for people to manually open and close the transmission drawer 200.

[0030] It can be understood that a flap 500 is provided at the bottom of the transmission drawer 200, and the flap 500 is hinged to the transmission drawer 200, that is, the flap 500 can rotate relative to the transmission drawer 200, and the sweeper 210 is stored on the flap 500. Figure 1 and Figure 2 When the transmission drawer 200 is in the extended state, the flap 500 can rotate downward or upward relative to the transmission drawer 200 .

[0031] It is understandable that the flap 500 has an inclined state and a horizontal state. When the flap 500 is completely rotated downward, the flap 500 is in an inclined state and one end thereof abuts against the ground, and is supported by the ground. At this time, the sweeper 210 can move out of or into the flap 500 along the abutting end of the flap 500 and the ground. Figure 1 and Figure 2 When the sweeper 210 is moved onto the flap 500 and the flap 500 is rotated upward, the flap 500 is in a horizontal state. At this time, the sweeper 210 on the flap 500 is also placed horizontally, which is convenient for the subsequent stable addition of water to the sweeper 210.

[0032] It is understandable that a driving mechanism is provided in the device body 100. Specifically, the output end of the driving mechanism performs a rotational motion, and the output end of the driving mechanism is connected to the flap 500, which automatically drives the flap 500 to rotate upward or downward relative to the sliding transmission drawer 200, without the need for people to manually adjust the tilt state or horizontal state of the flap 500.

[0033] With such a configuration, the sweeper 210 can be stored in the device body 100. When the sweeper 210 is needed for cleaning, the output end of the transmission mechanism drives the transmission drawer 200 to move horizontally and extend out of the inlet and outlet, and the output end of the driving mechanism drives the flap 500 to rotate downward and abut against the ground. The sweeper 210 on the flap 500 can move along the inclined flap 500 to the ground to clean the ground. When the sweeper 210 finishes cleaning, the sweeper 210 automatically returns to the inclined flap 500, and the output end of the driving mechanism drives the flap 500 to rotate upward, so that the flap 500 and the sweeper 210 thereon are in a horizontal state. The output end of the transmission mechanism drives the transmission drawer 200 to move horizontally and slide into the storage chamber 110, completing the automatic cleaning and storage of the sweeper 210, without the need for people to manually take the sweeper 210 out of the transmission drawer 200.

[0034] In this embodiment, the inlet and outlet are arranged on the right side of the device body 100, the transmission drawer 200 slides out of the device body 100 to the right, and the transmission device slides into the storage cavity 110 to the left, and the left end of the flap 500 is hinged to the left end of the transmission drawer 200.

[0035] In this embodiment, the transmission mechanism includes a dual-axis motor 310, two steering devices 320 and two screw rods 330. Figure 2 Specifically, the dual-axis motor 310 is a forward and reverse motor, and the two output ends of the dual-axis motor 310 are symmetrically arranged front and back and are respectively connected to the two steering gears 320 in a transmission manner, the steering gear 320 is connected to the inner side of the device body 100, the screw rod 330 extends in the left and right direction, one end of the screw rod 330 is connected to the steering gear 320 in a transmission manner, and the other end of the screw rod 330 is threaded through the transmission drawer 200. When the dual-axis motor 310 is started, the screw rod 330 rotating around its own axis forces the transmission drawer 200 to move linearly in the left and right direction.

[0036] In this embodiment, the driving mechanism includes a single-axis motor 410 and a rotating shaft 420. Figure 2 Specifically, the single-axis motor 410 is fixedly connected to the transmission drawer 200, the output end of the single-axis motor 410 is transmission-connected to the rotating shaft 420, the rotating shaft 420 is connected to the flap 500, and the rotating shaft 420 is rotationally connected to the transmission drawer 200 at both ends along the front-back direction.

[0037] Furthermore, a plurality of limit switches are disposed in the device body 100 .

[0038] It can be understood that the limit switch includes a first limit switch and a second limit switch 221, which are respectively arranged between the storage chamber 110 and the transmission drawer 200. The transmission drawer 200 in the storage state is connected to the first limit switch, so that the transmission drawer 200 enters the position. The transmission drawer 200 in the extended state is connected to the second limit switch 221, so that the transmission drawer 200 is extended to the position to limit the sliding switch position of the transmission drawer 200.

[0039] It is understandable that the first limit switch and the second limit switch 221 are both connected to the transmission mechanism signal. When the transmission drawer 200 is driven by the transmission mechanism and connects with one of the limit switches, the transmission mechanism is closed. At this time, the transmission drawer 200 is in an extended state or a retracted state.

[0040] In this embodiment, the first limit switch is located at the left end of the storage chamber 110, and the second limit switch 221 is located at the right end of the storage chamber 110. Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown.

[0041] It can be understood that the limit switch includes a third limit switch 222, and the third limit switch 222 is connected to the transmission drawer 200. Figure 2 As shown, when the flap 500 is driven by the driving mechanism to rotate upward and is in a horizontal state, the flap 500 is connected to the third limit switch 222 to limit the rotation position of the flap 500.

[0042] It is understandable that the third limit switch 222 is connected to the drive mechanism signal. When the flap 500 is driven by the drive mechanism and rotates upward to connect with the third limit switch 222, the drive mechanism is closed. At this time, the flap 500 is in a horizontal state.

[0043] It is understandable that the storage device of the sweeping robot is provided with a controller. The controller is electrically connected to the transmission mechanism and the drive mechanism respectively to control the opening and closing of the transmission mechanism and the drive mechanism respectively. The controller is respectively connected to the first limit switch, the second limit switch 221 and the third limit switch 222 by signal. Taking the first limit switch as an example, when the transmission drawer 200 slides to the left and connects with the first limit switch, the first limit switch sends a signal to the controller, and the controller closes the transmission mechanism after receiving the signal.

[0044] It is understandable that the controller can be a single chip microcomputer or a PCL controller, which can simply realize the control of the transmission mechanism and the driving mechanism.

[0045] It is understandable that the flap 500 is provided with a pressure sensor 510, such as Figure 1As shown, the pressure sensor 510 is used to sense whether there is a sweeper 210 on the flap 500. The pressure sensor 510 is electrically connected to the controller. When the sweeper 210 moves onto the flap 500, the pressure sensor 510 senses that the sweeper 210 has moved onto the flap 500 through the weight of the sweeper 210, and the pressure sensor 510 sends a signal to the controller. After receiving the signal, the controller controls the driving mechanism to start, so that the flap 500 is switched from an inclined state to a horizontal state.

[0046] With such arrangement, when the sweeper 210 moves back onto the flap 500 , the controller can automatically and timely control the drive mechanism to start, so that the flap 500 automatically rotates upward relative to the transmission drawer 200 , driving the sweeper 210 to rotate back into the transmission drawer 200 .

[0047] In this embodiment, the pressure sensor 510 is disposed on the lower end surface of the flap 500. Figure 1 shown.

[0048] It is understandable that the flap 500 is also provided with a wireless communication system 520, such as Figure 1 As shown, the wireless communication system 520 is used to automatically return the sweeping machine 210. Specifically, the wireless communication system 520 on the flap 500 can send a signal, and the sweeping machine 210 automatically moves and returns to the flap 500 according to the received signal.

[0049] In some embodiments, the sweeper 210 returns to the warehouse via the wireless communication system 520 after completing cleaning.

[0050] In other embodiments, when the power of the sweeping machine 210 is low and needs to be charged, the sweeping machine 210 returns to the warehouse to charge via the wireless communication system 520 .

[0051] It is understandable that the wireless communication system 520 may continue to send wireless signals while the sweeper 210 is cleaning, until the sweeper 210 needs to return to the warehouse and directly obtains the wireless signal with the return information. The wireless communication system 520 may also send the wireless signal with the return information after receiving the request to return to the warehouse information sent by the sweeper 210 when the sweeper 210 needs to return to the warehouse.

[0052] In some embodiments, the wireless communication system 520 is an infrared sensor, which can realize the automatic return of the sweeping machine 210 to the warehouse by sending infrared signals.

[0053] In other embodiments, the wireless communication system 520 is an ultrasonic generator, which transmits ultrasonic signals to realize the automatic return of the sweeping machine 210 to the warehouse.

[0054] In this embodiment, the wireless communication system 520 is disposed on the lower end surface of the flap 500 and is located between the pressure sensor 510 and the hinged end of the flap 500 and the transmission drawer 200. Figure 1 shown.

[0055] It is understandable that the device body 100 is provided with a clean water tank 600. Figure 1 As shown, the clean water tank 600 is used to inject clean water into the sweeper 210. The clean water tank 600 is located above the transmission drawer 200, and the clean water in the clean water tank 600 can directly flow downward into the sweeper 210 in the transmission drawer 200 by gravity, without people manually adding water to the sweeper 210.

[0056] It is understandable that the clean water tank 600 is provided with a water inlet and a discharge port. Specifically, the water inlet is connected to the water pipe, and the discharge port is connected to the sweeper 210. Both the water inlet and the discharge port are provided with valves. The valve of the water inlet is used to control whether the clean water from the water pipe flows into the clean water tank 600 and the flow rate. The valve of the discharge port is used to control whether the clean water in the clean water tank 600 flows into the sweeper 210 and the flow rate.

[0057] Furthermore, the two valves are connected to the controller signal, and the switches of the two valves are controlled by the controller.

[0058] It is understandable that two water level sensors are provided in the clean water tank 600, and the two water level sensors are spaced apart along the vertical direction of the clean water tank 600. Specifically, the water level sensor includes a high water level sensor 611 and a low water level sensor 612. The high water level sensor 611 is provided at the top of the clean water tank 600 and is connected to the valve signal of the water inlet. When the high water level sensor 611 detects the water level of the clean water tank 600, the valve at the water inlet is automatically closed to prevent the clean water tank 600 from being overfilled with clean water. The low water level sensor 612 is provided at the bottom of the clean water tank 600 and is connected to the valve signal of the water inlet. When the low water level sensor 612 detects the water level of the clean water tank 600, the valve at the water inlet is automatically opened, so that the clean water tank 600 can be automatically filled with water when the clean water is insufficient.

[0059] Furthermore, the high water level sensor 611 and the low water level sensor 612 are both connected to the controller signal, and the controller receives information sent by the two water level sensors and sends switch information to the valve of the water inlet.

[0060] In this embodiment, the plurality of valves are all solenoid valves.

[0061] Furthermore, the clean water tank 600 and the device body 100 are detachably connected, which is convenient for the inspection and maintenance of the clean water tank 600. Specifically, the water inlet and the tap water pipe are connected through a flexible tube such as a telescopic tube, and the device body 100 is provided with a layer plate for supporting the clean water tank 600, and the layer plate is provided with through holes corresponding to the discharge port and the water inlet of the sweeper 210, so that the clean water in the clean water tank 600 can flow into the sweeper 210. The device body 100 is hinged with a door panel, and people can take out the clean water tank 600 through the opened door panel, and the door panel can be hinged to the front end face or the right end face of the device body 100.

[0062] It is understandable that the signal connection includes electrical connection, Bluetooth connection, WIFI (wireless communication technology) connection, etc.

[0063] It is understandable that a heating mechanism and a temperature sensor 620 are provided in the clean water tank 600. The temperature sensor 620 is used to detect the clean water temperature in the clean water tank 600. The heating mechanism is used to heat the clean water in the clean water tank 600, so that the sweeping machine 210 uses hot water to clean the mop when automatically cleaning the mop, so that the cleaning effect of the mop is better, the cleaning is more thorough, and the secondary growth of bacteria is reduced.

[0064] In some embodiments, the heating mechanism is connected to the temperature sensor 620. When the temperature sensor 620 detects that the temperature of the clean water tank 600 is low, the heating mechanism heats the clean water in the clean water tank 600.

[0065] In this embodiment, the heating mechanism and the temperature sensor 620 are respectively connected to the controller signal. Specifically, the controller is provided with a heating temperature, and the temperature of the clean water tank 600 detected by the temperature sensor 620 is sent to the controller. When the temperature is lower than the heating temperature, the controller starts the heating mechanism to heat the clean water in the clean water tank 600.

[0066] It is understandable that the controller is also provided with a stop temperature. When the temperature of the clean water tank 600 received by the controller is equal to or higher than the stop temperature, the controller controls the heating mechanism to turn off, realizes the automatic switching of the heating mechanism, and intelligently maintains the high temperature of the clean water in the clean water tank 600.

[0067] In this embodiment, the heating mechanism is an electric heating wire, which is arranged around the clean water tank 600 to uniformly heat the clean water in the clean water tank 600. The temperature sensor 620 is arranged at the bottom end of the clean water tank 600. Figure 1 As shown, it is ensured that when the water level in the clean water tank 600 is low, the temperature sensor 620 can still detect the temperature of the clean water.

[0068] In this embodiment, the heating temperature is 90 degrees Celsius and the stop temperature is 60 degrees Celsius.

[0069] It is understandable that a sewage tray 700 is provided in the device body 100. Figure 1 As shown, the sewage tray 700 is used to receive the sewage after the sweeper 210 automatically cleans the mop. The sewage tray 700 is located below the transmission drawer 200, and the sewage generated by the sweeper 210 after cleaning can directly flow downward into the sewage tray 700 by gravity, without people manually pouring out the sewage of the sweeper 210.

[0070] In some embodiments, the sewage tray 700 is connected to a sewage tank for collecting sewage from the sweeper 210 , but people are required to clean the sewage in the sewage tank regularly.

[0071] In this embodiment, the sewage tray 700 is provided with a drain port connected to the sewer, and the flap 500 is provided with a through hole corresponding to the sewage discharge of the sweeper 210, and the sewage generated by the sweeper 210 flows into the sewer through the through hole and the sewage tray 700. Specifically, a hose such as a telescopic pipe is provided between the drain port and the sewer to facilitate the connection between the drain port and the sewer.

[0072] Furthermore, the sewage pan 700 is provided with a filter screen, which can divide the sewage pan 700 into a drainage area and a garbage area. The sewage generated by the sweeper 210 after cleaning the mop flows to the drainage port after passing through the filter screen, and the solid garbage in the sewage is filtered out through the filter screen. The sewage pan 700 is slidably connected to the device body 100, and the sewage pan 700 can slide rightward or forward to be pulled out of the device body 100, so that people can clean the solid garbage on the sewage pan 700.

[0073] In some embodiments, the device body 100 is cabinet-shaped, and the upper end surface of the device body 100 can directly receive the cabinet surface of the balcony cabinet or the kitchen countertop.

[0074] In this embodiment, the device body 100 is installed in a balcony cabinet or a kitchen cabinet.

[0075] like Figure 1 As shown, the cabinet 800 of the embodiment of the present invention includes a storage device for a sweeping robot. Specifically, the cabinet 800 is hollow to form an installation cavity, the right end of the installation cavity is connected to the right end surface of the cabinet 800, and the storage device of the sweeping robot is embedded in the installation cavity, that is, the device body 100 is embedded in the installation cavity.

[0076] It is understandable that the cabinet 800 can be a balcony cabinet or a kitchen cabinet, etc., so that the storage device of the sweeping robot can be installed under the countertop of the balcony cabinet or under the kitchen countertop.

[0077] like Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the control method of the embodiment of the present invention is applied to the storage device of a sweeping robot.

[0078] It is understandable that if Figure 3 As shown, the control method includes the following steps: S100, receiving a cleaning instruction from a user, controlling the transmission mechanism to start, and the transmission drawer 200 slides out of the device body 100; S200, after the transmission drawer 200 slides out to the right position, the control driving mechanism is started, and the flap 500 rotates downward so that the other end thereof contacts the ground.

[0079] It is understandable that the user can send a cleaning instruction to the controller by touching or pressing a button on the central control screen or the software program of the electronic device. After receiving the instruction, the controller starts the dual-axis motor 310 of the transmission mechanism, thereby driving the transmission drawer 200 to move to the right through the entrance and exit.

[0080] It is understandable that until the transmission drawer 200 is connected to the second limit switch 221, the controller turns off the dual-axis motor 310, at which time the transmission drawer 200 is in the extended state. Then, the controller starts the single-axis motor 410 of the driving mechanism, and the output end of the single-axis motor 410 drives the flap 500 to rotate downward, so that the flap 500 rotates from the horizontal state to the inclined state, that is, the flap 500 is inclined and its right end abuts the ground.

[0081] It is understandable that the cleaning command sent by the user is also sent to the sweeping machine 210. When the flap 500 is turned into an inclined state, the sweeping machine 210 starts, moves along the inclined flap 500 to the ground, and cleans the ground.

[0082] Furthermore, the user can set a scheduled cleaning command to allow the sweeper 210 and the storage device of the sweeping robot to automatically clean the floor at a scheduled time.

[0083] It is understandable that if Figure 4 As shown, the control method also includes the following steps: S300, when the sweeping machine 210 completes the cleaning instruction or its power is lower than the set power, the sweeping machine 210 sends a return signal to the wireless communication system 520, and the wireless communication system 520 sends a return signal to the sweeping machine 210 after receiving the return signal, and the sweeping machine 210 automatically moves to the flap 500 according to the received return signal; S400, when the pressure sensor 510 detects the sweeper 210, the control driving mechanism is started, and the flap 500 rotates upward; S500, the transmission mechanism is controlled to start, and the transmission drawer 200 moves into the device body 100.

[0084] It is understandable that after the sweeping machine 210 completes the cleaning instruction, the sweeping machine 210 needs to be moved back into the storage device of the sweeping robot for storage.

[0085] It is understandable that when the power of the sweeping machine 210 is lower than the set power, the sweeping machine 210 needs to be moved back into the storage device of the sweeping robot for charging to avoid the sweeping machine 210 running out of power and stopping on the ground, causing obstacles on people's normal walking routes, and in serious cases may cause people to fall.

[0086] In some embodiments, the set power of the sweeping robot 210 can be set according to the longest route length from the cleaning position of the sweeping robot 210 to the storage device of the sweeping robot, ensuring that the sweeping robot 210 can return to the storage device of the sweeping robot for charging before the power is exhausted.

[0087] In other embodiments, the set power of the sweeping machine 210 can be set according to the minimum power of the battery of the sweeping machine 210 to avoid the battery power of the sweeping machine 210 being lower than the minimum power. If the battery power of the sweeping machine 210 is too low, it will increase the workload of the battery, shorten the battery life, and affect the battery endurance.

[0088] It is understandable that since the sweeping machine 210 needs to send a return signal to the wireless communication system 520 and receive a return signal sent by the wireless communication system 520, a signal sensor for sending and receiving wireless signals is provided in the sweeping machine 210. Since the wireless communication system 520 is an infrared sensor or an ultrasonic generator, etc., the signal sensor is an infrared sensor or an ultrasonic generator corresponding to the wireless communication system 520, ensuring that the signal sensor can send and receive wireless signals corresponding to the wireless communication system 520.

[0089] In some embodiments, when the user issues a cleaning command, if the pressure sensor 510 detects that the gravity on the flap 500 is zero and sends it to the controller, the controller can control the drive mechanism and the transmission mechanism to start in sequence, so that the extended flap 500 and the transmission drawer 200 return to the storage chamber 110, thereby preventing the extended transmission drawer 200 and the flap 500 that is grounded to the ground from obstructing people's activities during the cleaning process of the sweeper 210.

[0090] With such a configuration, when the sweeper 210 sends a return signal to the wireless communication system 520, the wireless communication system 520 also sends a signal to the controller, causing the controller to start the transmission mechanism and the drive mechanism in turn, so that the flap 500 extends out of the device body 100 and is in a tilted state, ensuring that the sweeper 210 on its return journey can move onto the flap 500.

[0091] In other embodiments, when the user issues a cleaning command and the sweeping machine 210 moves to the ground, the transmission drawer 200 and the flap 500 remain extended and not retracted, and the wireless communication system 520 only needs to send a return signal to the sweeping machine 210 after receiving the return signal of the sweeping machine 210.

[0092] In step S400, when the sweeper 210 moves along the inclined flap 500 to the flap 500, the pressure sensor 510 provided on the flap 500 can detect the sweeper 210 and send a signal to the controller. After receiving the signal sent by the pressure sensor 510, the controller first starts the driving mechanism to rotate the flap 500 and switch it to a horizontal state. At this time, the sweeper 210 is located in the space formed by the flap 500 and the transmission drawer 200. When the upward rotating flap 500 is connected to the limit switch connected to the transmission drawer 200, the limit switch sends a signal to the controller, and the controller stops the driving mechanism and starts the transmission mechanism until the transmission drawer 200 moves to the left and connects with the limit switch located at the left end of the storage chamber 110. After receiving the signal sent by the limit switch, the controller closes the transmission mechanism to complete the automatic return of the sweeper 210.

[0093] It is understandable that if Figure 5 As shown, when a high water level sensor 611 and a low water level sensor 612 are provided in the clean water tank 600, the control method further includes the following steps: S600, when the water level in the clean water tank 600 is lower than the water filling level, the water inlet is controlled to be connected to the clean water tank 600 until the water level in the clean water tank 600 is higher than or equal to the water stop level.

[0094] It can be understood that the probe position of the low water level sensor 612 is the water adding level. When the water level in the clean water tank 600 is lower than the water adding level, the probe of the low water level sensor 612 cannot detect the clean water in the clean water tank 600. The low water level sensor 612 sends a water adding signal to the controller. The controller controls the valve at the water inlet to be energized and opened, so that the tap water pipe and the clean water tank 600 are connected through the water inlet, and water is automatically added to the clean water tank 600 when it is short of water.

[0095] It can be understood that the probe position of the high water level sensor 611 is the water stop level. When the water level in the clean water tank 600 is higher than or equal to the water stop level, the probe of the high water level sensor 611 detects clean water, and the high water level sensor 611 sends a water stop signal to the controller. The controller controls the valve at the water inlet to cut off the power and close, so that the water inlet is in a closed state, and water addition is automatically stopped.

[0096] Such an arrangement can make the storage device of the sweeping robot more intelligent and simple, and people do not need to manually add water to the clean water tank 600.

[0097] It is understandable that if Figure 6 As shown, when a heating mechanism and a temperature sensor 620 are provided in the clean water tank 600, the control method further includes the following steps: S700, when the water temperature of the clean water tank 600 is lower than the heating temperature, the heating mechanism is controlled to heat the water in the clean water tank 600 until the water temperature is equal to or greater than the stop temperature.

[0098] It can be understood that the temperature sensor 620 located at the bottom of the clean water tank 600 detects the clean water temperature of the clean water tank 600 and transmits the clean water temperature to the controller in real time. People can set the heating temperature and stop temperature on the controller through the software program of the central control screen or the electronic device, so that the controller can automatically start or shut down the heating mechanism.

[0099] It can be understood that since the heating temperature is 60 degrees Celsius and the stop temperature is 90 degrees Celsius, when the clean water temperature detected by the temperature sensor 620 is lower than 60 degrees Celsius, the controller starts the heating mechanism, and when the clean water temperature detected by the temperature sensor 620 is equal to or higher than 90 degrees Celsius, the controller turns off the heating mechanism.

[0100] Further, such as Figure 7 As shown, the control method also includes the following steps: S800, receiving a water use instruction from the sweeping machine 210, and controlling the discharge port to be connected to the sweeping machine 210 until the connection time reaches a preset time.

[0101] It is understandable that when the sweeping machine 210 needs water, the sweeping machine 210 sends a wireless signal to the controller, and the controller controls the valve of the discharge port to be powered on and opened, and hot water flows into the water tank of the sweeping machine 210 through the discharge port to add water to the water tank of the sweeping machine 210. When the valve opening time reaches the preset time, the controller controls the valve of the discharge port to be powered off and closed, completing the automatic addition of hot water.

[0102] It is understandable that the hot water in the clean water tank 600 flows downward into the sweeping machine 210 by gravity, and the flow rate of the hot water to the sweeping machine 210 is determined. People control the amount of water added to the sweeping machine 210 by setting a preset time to avoid too much or too little water.

[0103] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are specifically described above, but the invention is not limited to the embodiments. Those skilled in the art may make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without violating the spirit of the invention. These equivalent modifications or substitutions are all included in the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A storage device for a sweeping robot, characterized in that: The device comprises a device body, the device body is hollow and has an inlet and outlet, and the device body is provided with: A transmission drawer, the transmission drawer is used to store the sweeper, the transmission drawer is slidably connected to the device body and enters and exits the inlet and outlet, and a flap is hinged at the bottom of the transmission drawer; A transmission mechanism, the output end of which reciprocates in a horizontal direction and is connected to the transmission drawer; A driving mechanism, wherein an output end of the driving mechanism is connected to the flap and drives the flap to rotate relative to the transmission drawer.

2. The storage device for a sweeping robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flap is provided with a pressure sensor for sensing the sweeping machine, and the bottom of the flap is also provided with a wireless communication system for automatically returning the sweeping machine.

3. The storage device for a sweeping robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device body is provided with a clean water tank for injecting clean water into the sweeper and a sewage tray for receiving sewage from the sweeper. The clean water tank, the transmission drawer and the sewage tray are arranged in sequence from top to bottom.

4. The storage device for a sweeping robot according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clean water tank is provided with a water inlet connected to the tap water pipe, the clean water tank is provided with a discharge port connected to the sweeper, the water inlet and the discharge port are both provided with valves, the top and bottom ends of the clean water tank are respectively provided with water level sensors, the signals of the two water level sensors are both connected to the valves of the water inlet, and a heating mechanism and a temperature sensor are provided in the clean water tank; And / or, the sewage tray is provided with a drain outlet connected to a sewer.

5. The storage device for a sweeping robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism includes a dual-axis motor, two steering gears and two lead screws. The two output ends of the dual-axis motor are respectively connected to the two steering gears, the other end of the steering gear is connected to the lead screw, and the other end of the lead screw is threaded through the transmission drawer.

6. The storage device for a sweeping robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device body is provided with a first limit switch for enabling the transmission drawer to enter into position; The device body is also provided with a second limit switch for extending the transmission drawer to a certain position, and the second limit switch and the first limit switch are respectively connected to the transmission mechanism signal; The drawer body is provided with a third limit switch for causing the flap to flip upward to a fixed position, and the third limit switch is connected to the drive mechanism by signal.

7. A cabinet, characterized in that: A storage device for a sweeping robot is included as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. A control method, characterized in that: The storage device applied to the sweeping robot according to any one of claims 1 to 6 is characterized in that it comprises the following steps: Receiving a cleaning instruction from a user, controlling the transmission mechanism to start, and causing the transmission drawer to slide out of the device body; After the transmission drawer slides out to its proper position, the driving mechanism is controlled to start, and the flap is rotated downward so that the other end thereof abuts against the ground.

9. The control method according to claim 8, characterized in that: The flap is provided with a pressure sensor for sensing the sweeper, and the bottom of the flap is also provided with a wireless communication system for automatically returning the sweeper. The control method further includes the following steps: When the sweeping machine completes the cleaning instruction or its power is lower than the set power, the sweeping machine sends a return signal to the wireless communication system, and the wireless communication system sends a return signal to the sweeping machine after receiving the return signal, and the sweeping machine automatically moves to the flap according to the received return signal; When the pressure sensor detects the sweeper, the driving mechanism is controlled to start, and the flap is rotated upward; The transmission mechanism is controlled to start, and the transmission drawer moves into the device body.

10. The control method according to claim 8, characterized in that: The device body is provided with a clean water tank for injecting clean water into the sweeper, and the clean water tank is provided with a water inlet and a heating mechanism. The control method further comprises the following steps: When the water level in the clean water tank is lower than the water filling level, the water inlet is controlled to communicate with the clean water tank until the water level in the clean water tank is higher than or equal to the water stop level; And / or, when the water temperature of the clean water tank is lower than the heating temperature, the heating mechanism is controlled to heat the water in the clean water tank until the water temperature is equal to or greater than the stop temperature.

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