Cleaning equipment and control method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to cleaning equipment and a control method thereof.The cleaning equipment comprises a body, a power assisting device and a control device, the power assisting device comprises a power assisting wheel arranged on the body and a driving assembly driving the power assisting wheel to move, and the control device comprises a sliding key and a sliding sensor which are arranged on a handle of the body; the sliding sensor is used for detecting sliding signals of the sliding key. The control device controls the driving assembly to work based on the sliding signals of the sliding sensor. In the embodiment of the invention, the sliding key and the sliding sensor are used for interacting with the user to control the power assisting device, the response delay of the power assisting device during equipment motion state switching is reduced, the control effect of the power assisting device is improved, the triggering assembly is arranged on the handle, the user can accurately control the power assisting device without additional operation, and the user experience is improved. In addition, the movement speed of the power assisting device can be accurately regulated and controlled, and the power assisting effect and the cleaning efficiency of the cleaning equipment are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a cleaning device and a control method thereof. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of smart homes, smart cleaning equipment is increasingly entering people's lives. Among them, floor scrubbers have gradually become popular in households due to their convenience and water-saving advantages.

[0003] In the related art, in order to increase the convenience of using the floor scrubber, power-assisted wheels are often added to the floor scrubber. However, the power-assisted wheels of the floor scrubber in the related art are mostly non-driven, that is, the power-assisted wheels can only rotate passively when the user pushes the floor scrubber, and the power-assisted effect is very limited, making the floor scrubber more laborious to use. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to improve the control effect of the power-assisting device of a floor scrubber and accurately control the power-assisting wheel, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a cleaning device and a control method thereof.

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a cleaning device, comprising:

[0006] A body, comprising a floor brush assembly and a handle connected to the floor brush assembly;

[0007] a power-assisting device, provided on the main body, for outputting power assistance, wherein the power-assisting device comprises a power-assisting wheel and a driving component for driving the power-assisting wheel to move; and

[0008] The control device comprises a sliding key and a sliding sensor arranged on the handle, wherein the sliding sensor is used to detect a sliding signal of the sliding key, and the control device is configured to control the operation of the driving component based on the sliding signal of the sliding sensor.

[0009] In some embodiments, one end of the handle is movably connected to the floor brush assembly, and the other end is provided with a bent gripping portion, the gripping portion having a first area that contacts with a finger when held, and the sliding key is provided on the first area of ​​the gripping portion.

[0010] In some embodiments, an assembly groove is provided on the handle, a slide rail is provided on the side wall of the assembly groove, a slide groove adapted to the slide rail is provided on the slide key, and the slide key is slidably connected to the slide rail and the assembly groove through the slide groove, and slides back and forth along the sliding direction of the slide rail.

[0011] In some embodiments, the sliding sensor includes a sliding resistor, the free end of the sliding resistor is arranged on the sliding key, and the control device is configured to: determine the movement direction of the power-assisting device based on the sliding electrical signal of the sliding resistor, and control the driving assembly to drive the power-assisting wheel to move according to the movement direction.

[0012] In some embodiments, the control device is configured to determine the movement speed of the power-assisting device based on the sliding electrical signal of the sliding resistor, and control the driving assembly to drive the power-assisting wheel to move according to the movement speed.

[0013] In some embodiments, a first restoring member and a second restoring member are further included, wherein one end of the first restoring member abuts against one side end surface of the sliding key, and the other end abuts against the assembly groove; one end of the second restoring member abuts against the other side end surface of the sliding key, and the other end abuts against the assembly groove.

[0014] In some embodiments, the control device further includes a trigger device, which is disposed below the sliding key, and the control device is configured to control the power on / off and / or function switching of the cleaning device based on a trigger signal from the trigger device.

[0015] In some embodiments, the trigger device includes a trigger switch or a piezoelectric sensor.

[0016] In some embodiments, the contact surface of the sliding key protrudes from the surface of the first region, and a protruding structure is provided on the contact surface.

[0017] In some embodiments, the body further comprises a water tank, and the water tank is disposed on the handle;

[0018] The floor brush assembly comprises a shell, a roller brush arranged at the front end of the shell, and a negative pressure assembly arranged at the bottom of the shell.

[0019] In a second aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for controlling a cleaning device, comprising:

[0020] In response to detecting a sliding signal generated by sliding of a sliding key provided on the cleaning device, generating a control signal for a power assist device of the cleaning device based on the sliding signal;

[0021] The power assisting device is controlled to operate based on the control signal to provide power assisting to the cleaning device.

[0022] In some embodiments, the sliding signal includes direction information and distance information of the sliding key; and generating a control signal for the power assist device of the cleaning device based on the sliding signal includes:

[0023] determining a movement direction of the power-assisting device according to the direction information included in the sliding signal, and determining a movement speed of the power-assisting device according to the distance information included in the sliding signal;

[0024] The control signal is generated based on the movement direction and the movement speed.

[0025] In some embodiments, the control method of the present disclosure further includes:

[0026] In response to detecting a first pressing signal generated by double-clicking the sliding key, the power on / off state of the cleaning device is switched based on the first pressing signal.

[0027] In some embodiments, the control method of the present disclosure further includes:

[0028] When the cleaning device is in a powered-on state, in response to detecting a second pressing signal generated by a single press of the sliding key, the working gear of the cleaning device is switched based on the second pressing signal.

[0029] The cleaning device of the disclosed embodiment includes a body, a power-assisting device and a control device. The power-assisting device includes a power-assisting wheel provided on the body and a driving component for driving the power-assisting wheel to move. The control device includes a sliding key and a sliding sensor provided on the handle of the body. The sliding sensor is used to detect the sliding signal of the sliding key. The control device controls the driving component to work based on the sliding signal of the sliding sensor. In the disclosed embodiment, the power-assisting device is controlled by interacting with the user by using the sliding key and the sliding sensor, so as to reduce the response delay of the power-assisting device when the motion state of the device is switched, and improve the control effect of the power-assisting device. Moreover, the trigger component is provided on the handle, so that the user can realize accurate control of the power-assisting device without additional operation, and can also accurately adjust the movement speed of the power-assisting device, so as to improve the power-assisting effect and cleaning efficiency of the cleaning device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present disclosure or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present disclosure. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0031] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a floor scrubber in the related art.

[0032] Figure 2 It is a structural block diagram of a cleaning device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0033] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a floor brush assembly according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 5 It is a partial enlarged view of the handle in some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0036] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the position of the sliding key in some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0037] Figure 7 is a flow chart of a control method according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The technical solution of the present disclosure will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described implementation is a part of the implementation of the present disclosure, rather than all the implementations. Based on the implementation in the present disclosure, all other implementations obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure. In addition, the technical features involved in the different implementations of the present disclosure described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0039] With the continuous development of smart home technology, smart cleaning equipment is increasingly entering people's lives, such as sweeping robots, sweeping and mopping robots, floor scrubbers, etc. Among them, hand-held wireless floor scrubbers have gradually become popular in households due to their convenience and water-saving advantages.

[0040] During the use of a floor scrubber, the user is required to push the machine back and forth to complete the washing and mopping of the floor. Since the floor scrubber itself has a large weight and the water tank needs to be filled with water during use, which further increases the weight, the user will feel more strenuous during the long cleaning process. In order to improve the convenience of the floor scrubber, power wheels are often added to the floor brush of the floor scrubber.

[0041] For example Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the structure of a floor scrubber is shown. When the user pushes the floor scrubber forward and backward to clean the floor, the power-assisted wheel can convert the sliding friction between the floor brush and the floor into rolling friction, thereby making the floor scrubber relatively easier to use.

[0042] In the related art, the power-assisted wheels of floor scrubbers are divided into two types: non-driven and motor-driven. The non-driven method means that the power-assisted wheels are not driven by a motor and can only passively rotate when the user pushes the floor scrubber. This method has limited power-assisted effect on the user when using the floor scrubber, and the user still feels more laborious during a long cleaning process.

[0043] The motor drive mode means that the power-assisted wheel has a driving motor, and the output power of the motor is used to drive the power-assisted wheel to rotate actively. Since the power-assisted wheel can autonomously generate traction in the forward and backward directions, it is easier for users to use. However, the autonomous control of the power-assisted wheel of the floor scrubber requires a complex algorithm. On the one hand, it is necessary to identify the user's movement trend of pushing forward or pulling backward, and on the other hand, the speed of the power-assisted wheel needs to adapt to the user's movement rhythm of pushing forward or pulling backward, resulting in poor power-assisted effect of the electric power-assisted wheel. For example, the floor scrubber cannot promptly identify the user's movement changes of pushing forward or pulling backward. During the user's pulling backward, the power-assisted wheel still outputs traction force to push forward, making it more difficult for the user to use.

[0044] Based on the defects of the above-mentioned related technologies, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a cleaning device and a control method thereof, aiming to provide an efficient control method for the power-assisting wheel of a floor scrubber, accurately control the power-assisting device, make the user use the floor scrubber more labor-saving, and improve the user experience.

[0045] It should be noted that the cleaning equipment in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include any equipment suitable for providing an assisting device, such as a hand-held floor scrubber, a sweeper, a vacuum cleaner, etc. In the following embodiments of the present disclosure, the cleaning equipment will be described using a floor scrubber as an example, but those skilled in the art will understand that the cleaning equipment provided by the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0046] In some embodiments, the cleaning device provided by the present disclosure includes a body, a power assist device, and a control device.

[0047] The body refers to the main structure of the cleaning device, including the shell structure and the corresponding electrical structure. For example, in some embodiments of the present disclosure, the cleaning device is a floor scrubber, and the body of the floor scrubber may include hardware structures such as a floor brush assembly, a handle, and a water tank, and may also include electrical structures such as a motor, a water pump, and a circuit board. Those skilled in the art can understand this, and the present disclosure will not elaborate on it.

[0048] The power-assisting device refers to a structural component that assists the movement of the cleaning device. For example, in some embodiments, the power-assisting device is disposed on the main body of the cleaning device, and includes a power-assisting wheel and a driving component that drives the power-assisting wheel to move.

[0049] The power-assisting wheel can be arranged on the main body, and its function is to convert the sliding friction between the cleaning device and the ground into rolling friction when the cleaning device moves relative to the ground, thereby reducing the friction between the cleaning device and the ground, making the force applied by the user smaller and more labor-saving.

[0050] The driving assembly is connected to the power-assisted wheel, and its function is to drive the power-assisted wheel to rotate. In some embodiments, the driving assembly may include a motor and a transmission mechanism, and the transmission mechanism is connected to the output shaft of the motor, so that the rotation of the output shaft of the motor can be applied to the power-assisted wheel through the transmission mechanism, thereby driving the power-assisted wheel to rotate.

[0051] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the drive assembly can drive the power-assisted wheel to rotate forward or reverse, thereby providing forward or backward traction for the cleaning device. This is explained below in the present disclosure and will not be described in detail here.

[0052] The control device refers to the relevant structure and functional modules used to control the movement of the power-assisting device. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the control device includes a sliding key and a sliding sensor arranged on the handle of the cleaning device. The sliding sensor can detect the sliding signal when the sliding key slides, so that the control device can control the operation of the driving component according to the sliding signal, and the driving component can drive the power-assisting wheel to move.

[0053] Figure 2 The structural block diagram of the cleaning device in some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown below. Figure 2 Provide explanation.

[0054] like Figure 2 As shown, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the control device includes a processor 601 , a memory 602 , a sliding key 603 and a sliding sensor 610 , wherein the processor 601 , the memory 602 and the sliding sensor 610 establish a communicative connection between any two of them through a bus 604 .

[0055] The processor 601 may be any type of processor having one or more processing cores, and may perform single-thread or multi-thread operations, and may be used to parse instructions to perform operations such as acquiring data, performing logical operations, and issuing operation processing results.

[0056] The memory 602 may include volatile and / or non-volatile computer-readable storage media, such as at least one disk storage device, flash memory device, etc. The memory 602 may have a program storage area for storing non-volatile software programs, non-volatile computer executable programs, and modules for the processor 601 to call so that the processor 601 executes corresponding method steps to implement the relevant functions described below in the present disclosure. The memory 602 may also include a volatile random storage medium, or a storage part such as a hard disk, as a data storage area, for storing the operation processing results and data output by the processor 601.

[0057] The sliding key 603 and the sliding sensor 610 can be arranged on the handle of the cleaning device. When the user operates to trigger the sliding key 603, the sliding sensor 610 can detect the sliding signal generated by the operation of the sliding key 603. The sliding signal can be sent to the processor 601 through the bus 604, so that the processor 601 can control the operation of the driving component 605 according to the sliding signal. It can be understood that when the driving component 605 is working, it can drive the power-assisted wheel 606 to move, so as to provide traction for the cleaning device to move forward or backward.

[0058] Combination Figure 1 It can be seen from the application scenarios of floor scrubbers that when users use floor scrubbers to clean the floor, they often need to push and pull the floor scrubber repeatedly, that is, the floor scrubber needs to move forward and backward repeatedly. Relying on sensors to autonomously identify movement trends often has obvious lags, so the self-driven power-assisted wheel control algorithm is very complex and has poor accuracy. For example, when the user uses the floor scrubber to switch from the forward state to the backward state, the control algorithm is relatively lagging and often cannot switch the power-assisted wheel from the forward motion to the backward motion in time, resulting in the continued output of traction in the forward direction. The user needs to provide greater pulling force to pull the floor scrubber, making the cleaning process more laborious.

[0059] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, by setting a sliding key and a sliding sensor on the handle of the cleaning device, the user can manually control the power-assisting device through the sliding key, and the response speed of the power-assisting wheel motion state switching is faster, and there is almost no lag delay, which can be well adapted to the user's cleaning rhythm and is more labor-saving to use. Moreover, since the sliding key and the sliding sensor are set on the handle, the interactive operation of the sliding key is completely in line with the use habits of the floor scrubber, and the user can achieve precise control of the power-assisting device without additional operation, thereby improving the control effect. In addition, the movement speed of the power-assisting device can also be adjusted through the sliding control method, further enriching the control method for the power-assisting device and improving the power-assisting effect of the cleaning equipment.

[0060] From the above, it can be seen that in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the power-assisting device is controlled by interacting with the user using a sliding key and a sliding sensor, thereby reducing the response delay of the power-assisting device when the motion state of the equipment is switched, and improving the control effect of the power-assisting device. Moreover, the trigger component is set on the handle, so that the user can achieve precise control of the power-assisting device without additional operation, and can also accurately adjust the movement speed of the power-assisting device, thereby improving the power-assisting effect and cleaning efficiency of the cleaning equipment.

[0061] Figures 3 to 6 The schematic diagram of the structure of the cleaning device in some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown below. Figures 3 to 6 A cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described.

[0062] like Figure 3As shown, in this example, the cleaning device takes a floor scrubber as an example. The main body of the cleaning device includes a handle 1 and a floor brush assembly 2. The handle 1 is movably connected to the floor brush assembly 2. The movable connection can be, for example, hinged. When the user pushes and pulls the floor scrubber, the user only needs to provide forward or forward and backward force to easily push or pull back the floor brush through the hinge between the handle 1 and the floor brush assembly 2.

[0063] like Figure 4 As shown, the active connection position between the floor brush assembly 2 and the handle 1 is provided with a booster wheel 606, which is provided on the left and right sides of the floor brush assembly 2. It is worth noting that Figure 4 In the example, a power-assisting wheel 606 is provided on each of the left and right sides of the floor brush assembly 2. In other embodiments, a power-assisting wheel group may be provided on each of the left and right sides of the floor brush assembly 2, and each power-assisting wheel group includes one or more power-assisting wheels 606.

[0064] For example, in one example, two power-assisting wheels 606 may be provided on the left and right sides of the floor brush assembly 2, that is, the floor brush assembly 2 includes a total of four power-assisting wheels. Of course, those skilled in the art can understand that the power-assisting wheel set may also include a larger number of power-assisting wheels, which will not be described in detail in this disclosure.

[0065] Of course, it can be understood that the floor brush assembly 2 is also provided with other corresponding hardware structures or functional modules, for example, see Figure 2 As shown, the front end of the floor brush assembly 2 is also provided with a roller brush assembly 609. After the floor scrubber is turned on, the roller brush assembly 609 continuously rotates and rubs against the ground to remove the stains attached to the ground. A negative pressure assembly 608 is also provided at the bottom of the floor brush assembly 2. The negative pressure assembly 608 may include a negative pressure fan to provide negative pressure suction to suck the stains removed by the roller brush assembly 609 into the garbage bin inside the floor brush assembly 2. A water pump assembly 607 is also provided inside the floor brush assembly 2. The water pump assembly 607 can absorb water from the water tank on the handle 1 to achieve mopping of the floor through the roller brush assembly 609.

[0066] As for the structure and related principles of each functional module of the floor scrubber, those skilled in the art can undoubtedly understand and fully implement them by referring to the relevant technologies, and the present disclosure will not elaborate on them.

[0067] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, see Figure 3 , Figure 5 As shown, the lower end of the handle 1 is movably connected to the floor brush assembly 2, and the upper end of the handle 1 is bent to form a gripping portion 110, and the gripping portion 110 serves to facilitate user gripping.

[0068] See also Figure 5As shown, combined with the actual scenario of users using the floor scrubber, it can be known that when the user holds the gripping portion 110 of the handle 1, the user often holds the gripping portion 110 with the palm. At this time, the thumb can be naturally placed on the area A outside the gripping portion 110, which is most in line with the user's natural force state.

[0069] Therefore, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, when the user naturally holds the gripping portion 110 of the handle 1, the area A that the thumb contacts can be defined as the first area A. The position of the first area A can be as follows: Figure 5 The positions indicated in are used as reference.

[0070] In the example disclosed herein, the sliding key 603 is disposed on the first area A, that is, the sliding key 603 is disposed in the area where the grip portion 110 contacts the user's thumb. In the embodiment disclosed herein, the sliding key 603 is disposed in the first area A, which can perfectly fit the operation scenario when the user uses the floor scrubber, and is combined with the control method to achieve precise control of the power assist device, which is described in detail below.

[0071] The sliding sensor is arranged below the sliding key 603, which is not shown in the drawings. In some embodiments, the sliding sensor can be, for example, a sliding resistor. The sliding resistor is a resistor device whose resistance value can be changed by sliding the free end. Therefore, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the free end of the sliding resistor can be arranged on the sliding key 603. In this way, as the sliding key 603 slides, the resistance value of the sliding resistor can change, and a corresponding sliding electrical signal can be generated according to the change in resistance value.

[0072] In order to clearly show the structure of the sliding key 603, Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the handle of the sliding key 603 is shown below. Figure 6 This is explained.

[0073] like Figure 6 As shown, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, a mounting groove is provided on the first area A of the handle gripping portion 110. The mounting groove is a long strip-shaped groove, and the length direction of the mounting groove is the sliding direction of the sliding key 603. Slide rails 111 are provided on the two side walls of the mounting groove. The slide rails 111 are along the length direction of the mounting groove. Correspondingly, a slide groove is provided on the side wall of the sliding key 603. The size of the slide groove is adapted to the slide rail 111. Therefore, when the sliding key 603 is provided in the mounting groove, the slide groove on the sliding key 603 and the slide rail 111 are mutually engaged, and the sliding key 603 can slide back and forth along the slide rail 111.

[0074] The control device further includes a first reset member 41 and a second reset member 42. The first reset member 41 and the second reset member 42 are used to reset the sliding key 603 through elastic force. Figure 6In the example, the first return member 41 and the second return member 42 are return springs, one end of the first return member 41 abuts against one side end surface of the slide key 603, and the other end abuts against the first side wall of the assembly groove, one end of the second return member 42 abuts against the other side end surface of the slide key 603, and the other end abuts against the second side wall of the assembly groove, and the first side wall and the second side wall of the assembly groove are two opposite side walls in the length direction.

[0075] like Figure 6 As shown, through the elastic force of the first reset member 41 and the second reset member 42, the slide key 603 can be kept in the middle position when the slide key 603 is not subjected to any external force. In this example, the sliding sensor can be a sliding resistor, and the free end of the sliding resistor is arranged on the slide key 603, so that when the slide key 603 slides back and forth, the resistance value of the sliding resistor changes, and a corresponding sliding signal can be generated according to the change in resistance value. The sliding resistor is electrically connected to the controller of the control device, so that the controller can obtain the sliding signal of the sliding resistor and control the movement of the drive component according to the sliding signal.

[0076] In an example scenario, when the user does not apply any external force to the sliding key 603, the sliding key 603 is maintained in the middle position by the elastic force of the reset members on both sides. The controller controls the driving assembly to not work, so that the power-assisted wheel does not rotate.

[0077] When the user pushes the sliding key 603 forward with his thumb, the force exerted by the user on the sliding key 603 will drive the sliding key 603 to slide forward, so that the sliding sensor can detect the sliding signal and send the sliding signal to the controller. The controller determines that the movement direction of the power assist device is "forward" according to the sliding signal of the sliding sensor, so that the controller can control the driving component to drive the power assist wheel 606 to rotate forward, thereby generating traction to drive the scrubber to move forward.

[0078] When the user pulls the sliding key 603 backward with the thumb, the force exerted by the user on the sliding key 603 will drive the sliding key 603 to slide backward, so that the sliding sensor can detect the sliding signal and send the sliding signal to the controller. The controller determines that the movement direction of the power-assisting device is "backward" according to the sliding signal of the sliding sensor, so that the controller can control the driving component to drive the power-assisting wheel 606 to rotate backward, thereby generating traction to drive the floor scrubber to move backward.

[0079] When the user no longer applies force to the sliding key 603, the sliding key 603 returns to the middle position under the action of the reset member, and the controller can control the driving component to stop working, so that the power-assisted wheel stops rotating and no power assistance is generated in any direction.

[0080] From the above, it can be seen that in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the actual operating scenario when the user uses the floor scrubber is fully considered, and the sliding key is set on the first area. The user does not need any additional control operation, and can control the forward or backward movement of the floor scrubber assisting device only according to the natural force scenario. Compared with the self-driven assisting device, it is more in line with the user's operating habits, has a faster response speed, and a better assisting effect. The user can save more effort and have higher operating efficiency when using the floor scrubber.

[0081] In the above implementation example, the sliding key 603 can be used to control the forward and backward movement of the power-assisted wheel. Furthermore, in other implementations, the speed of the power-assisted wheel can also be controlled by the sliding key 603 and the sliding sensor, which is explained below.

[0082] In the aforementioned implementation example, the sliding sensor includes a sliding resistor, and the resistance value of the sliding resistor changes linearly, so that the sliding signal generated also changes linearly. Therefore, in some implementations of the present disclosure, the output power of the drive component can be controlled according to the size of the sliding signal. For example, the size of the sliding signal is proportional to the output power of the drive component. The larger the sliding signal, the greater the distance the user pushes the sliding key 603 to slide. At this time, the output power of the drive component can be controlled to be greater, so that the speed at which the drive component drives the power-assisted wheel to rotate is higher. On the contrary, if the sliding signal is smaller, it means that the distance the user pushes the sliding key 603 to slide is smaller. At this time, the output power of the drive component can be controlled to be reduced, so that the speed at which the drive component drives the power-assisted wheel to rotate is lower.

[0083] Through the above process, it can be known that by utilizing the control device of the embodiment of the present disclosure, not only the forward and backward control of the power-assisting device can be realized, but also the speed control of the power-assisting device can be realized, which greatly improves the convenience of users when using the floor scrubber. Users can independently control the direction and speed of the power-assisting device according to their needs, thereby improving user experience and cleaning efficiency.

[0084] In some embodiments, the control device may further include a trigger device, which is disposed below the aforementioned sliding key 603. The trigger device may be, for example, a trigger switch, a piezoelectric sensor, etc. The function of the trigger device is to detect the user's pressing operation on the sliding key 603. For example, the trigger device takes a trigger switch as an example. The trigger switch may be disposed below the sliding key 603. When the user presses the sliding key 603 downward, the trigger switch is triggered, so that the controller may control the cleaning device to turn on according to the trigger signal of the trigger switch. When the user presses the sliding key 603 downward again, the trigger switch is triggered again, so that the controller may control the cleaning device to turn off according to the trigger signal of the trigger switch, thereby realizing the on / off control of the cleaning device.

[0085] In other embodiments, the sliding key 603 and the trigger device can also be used to switch the functions of the cleaning device. For example, in one example, when the user presses the sliding key 603 downward, the trigger switch is triggered, so that the controller can control the cleaning device to switch to the "standard" cleaning gear according to the trigger signal of the trigger switch. When the user presses the sliding key 603 downward again, the trigger switch is triggered again, so that the controller can control the cleaning device to switch from the "standard" cleaning gear to the "strong" cleaning gear according to the trigger signal of the trigger switch, and so on. The cyclic switching of multiple functions of the cleaning device can be realized through the trigger device.

[0086] In some embodiments, see Figure 6 As shown, a convex structure 43 is provided on the contact surface of the sliding key 603 and the user's thumb. The convex structure 43 may be, for example, a stripe structure. The function of the convex structure 43 is to increase the friction force, thereby facilitating the user to operate the sliding key 603. Figure 6 In the example, the upper surface of the slide key 603 is a contact surface, which protrudes from the surface of the first area A of the gripping portion 110. By providing a raised structure 43 on the contact surface, when the user's finger contacts the raised structure 43, there can be greater friction between the slide key 603 and the user's finger, thereby facilitating user operation.

[0087] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in the floor scrubber of the example disclosed in the present invention, the main body also includes a water tank, which can be arranged on the handle 1, and the floor brush assembly includes a shell, a roller brush is arranged at the front end of the shell, and a negative pressure assembly is arranged at the bottom of the shell, etc. Those skilled in the art can realize it by referring to the relevant technology, and the present disclosure will not elaborate on this.

[0088] From the above, it can be seen that in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the power-assisting device is controlled by interacting with the user using a sliding key and a sliding sensor, thereby reducing the response delay of the power-assisting device when the motion state of the equipment is switched, and improving the control effect of the power-assisting device. Moreover, the trigger component is set on the handle, so that the user can achieve precise control of the power-assisting device without additional operation, and can also accurately adjust the movement speed of the power-assisting device, thereby improving the power-assisting effect and cleaning efficiency of the cleaning equipment.

[0089] On the basis of the above-mentioned embodiments, the present disclosure provides a control method for a cleaning device. The method can be applied to the cleaning device of any of the above-mentioned embodiments, and the processing is executed by the processor of the cleaning device to realize the control of the power assisting device of the cleaning device.

[0090] like Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the control method of the cleaning device of the present disclosure example includes:

[0091] S710: In response to detecting a sliding signal generated by sliding of a sliding key provided on the cleaning device, generating a control signal for a power assisting device of the cleaning device based on the sliding signal.

[0092] S720: Control the power assist device to operate based on the control signal to provide power assist to the cleaning device.

[0093] In combination with the above, it can be known that during the operation of the cleaning device by the user, when the user does not apply any external force to the sliding key 603, the sliding key 603 is maintained in the middle position by the elastic force of the reset parts on both sides. At this time, the controller controls the driving component not to work, so that the power-assisted wheel does not rotate.

[0094] When the user applies force to push the sliding key 603 to slide forward and backward, the sliding sensor can detect and obtain a sliding signal.

[0095] In some embodiments, the sliding signal may include direction information and distance information of the sliding key, the direction information indicates the direction of the sliding key, such as "forward" or "backward", etc., and the distance information indicates the distance of the sliding key.

[0096] For example, in one example, when the user pushes the sliding key 603 forward with his thumb, the force exerted by the user on the sliding key 603 will drive the sliding key 603 to slide forward, so that the sliding sensor can detect the sliding signal and send the sliding signal to the controller.

[0097] The controller determines the direction of movement of the power-assist device as "forward" according to the direction information included in the sliding signal, and determines the movement speed of the power-assist device according to the distance information included in the sliding signal. Thus, the controller can control the driving assembly according to the movement direction and movement speed, drive the power-assist wheel 606 to rotate forward, and generate traction to drive the scrubber to move forward.

[0098] For example, in another example, when the user pulls the sliding key 603 backward with his thumb, the force exerted by the user on the sliding key 603 will drive the sliding key 603 to slide backward, so that the sliding sensor can detect the sliding signal and send the sliding signal to the controller.

[0099] The controller determines that the direction of movement of the power-assisting device is "backward" according to the direction information included in the sliding signal, and determines the movement speed of the power-assisting device according to the distance information included in the sliding signal. Thus, the controller can control the driving assembly according to the movement direction and movement speed, drive the power-assisting wheel 606 to rotate backward, and generate traction to drive the scrubber to move backward.

[0100] When the user no longer applies force to the sliding key 603, the sliding key 603 returns to the middle position under the action of the reset member, and the controller can control the driving component to stop working, so that the power-assisted wheel stops rotating and no power assistance is generated in any direction.

[0101] In some embodiments, the control method of the present disclosure further includes:

[0102] In response to detecting a first pressing signal generated by double pressing the sliding key, the switch state of the cleaning device is switched based on the first pressing signal.

[0103] In combination with the foregoing, it can be known that a trigger device can be provided below the slide key 603 . The trigger device can be, for example, a trigger switch, a piezoelectric sensor, etc., so as to provide a pressing operation function for the slide key 603 .

[0104] For example, in one example, when the cleaning device is in the off state, the user can quickly double-click the sliding key 603, so that the trigger device can detect the first pressing signal of the sliding key 603 being double-clicked, thereby controlling the cleaning device to turn on. Conversely, when the cleaning device is in the on state, the user can quickly double-click the sliding key 603, so that the trigger device can detect the first pressing signal of the sliding key 603 being double-clicked, thereby controlling the cleaning device to turn off.

[0105] In some embodiments, the control method of the present disclosure further includes:

[0106] When the cleaning device is in a powered-on state, in response to detecting a second pressing signal generated by a single press of the sliding key, the working gear of the cleaning device is switched based on the second pressing signal.

[0107] Similar to the above, when the cleaning device is turned on, the user can click and press the sliding key 603, so that the trigger device can detect the second pressing signal of the sliding key 603 being pressed by a single click, thereby switching the working gear of the cleaning device. For example, in one example, the cleaning device defaults to the "standard" cleaning gear when it is turned on. When the user presses the sliding key 603 downward once, the trigger device detects the second pressing signal, so that the controller can control the cleaning device to switch from the "standard" cleaning gear to the "strong" cleaning gear according to the second pressing signal.

[0108] From the above, it can be seen that in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the power-assisting device is controlled by interacting with the user using a sliding key and a sliding sensor, thereby reducing the response delay of the power-assisting device when the motion state of the equipment is switched, and improving the control effect of the power-assisting device. Moreover, the trigger component is set on the handle, so that the user can achieve precise control of the power-assisting device without additional operation, and can also accurately adjust the movement speed of the power-assisting device, thereby improving the power-assisting effect and cleaning efficiency of the cleaning equipment.

[0109] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for the purpose of clear explanation, and are not intended to limit the embodiments. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the embodiments here. The obvious changes or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cleaning device, characterized in that: include: A body, comprising a floor brush assembly and a handle connected to the floor brush assembly; A power-assisting device, provided on the main body, for outputting power assistance; wherein the power-assisting device comprises a power-assisting wheel and a driving component for driving the power-assisting wheel to move; as well as The control device comprises a sliding key and a sliding sensor arranged on the handle, wherein the sliding sensor is used to detect a sliding signal of the sliding key, and the control device is configured to control the operation of the driving component based on the sliding signal.

2. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that One end of the handle is movably connected to the floor brush assembly, and the other end is provided with a bent gripping portion, wherein the gripping portion has a first area that contacts with fingers when being gripped, and the sliding key is provided on the first area of ​​the gripping portion.

3. The cleaning device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The handle is provided with an assembly groove, the side wall of the assembly groove is provided with a slide rail, the slide key is provided with a slide groove adapted to the slide rail, the slide key is slidably connected with the slide rail and the assembly groove through the slide groove, and slides back and forth along the sliding direction of the slide rail.

4. The cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sliding sensor includes a sliding resistor, the free end of which is arranged on the sliding key, and the control device is configured to: determine the movement direction of the power-assisting device based on the sliding signal of the sliding resistor, and control the driving component to drive the power-assisting wheel to move according to the movement direction.

5. The cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that The control device is configured to determine the movement speed of the power-assisting device based on the slip signal of the slip resistor, and control the driving component to drive the power-assisting wheel to move according to the movement speed.

6. The cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a first restoring member and a second restoring member, wherein one end of the first restoring member abuts against one side end surface of the sliding key, and the other end abuts against the assembly groove; one end of the second restoring member abuts against the other side end surface of the sliding key, and the other end abuts against the assembly groove.

7. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that The control device further comprises a trigger device, wherein the trigger device is arranged below the sliding key, and the control device is configured to control the power on / off and / or function switching of the cleaning device based on a trigger signal of the trigger device.

8. A method for controlling a cleaning device, characterized in that: include: In response to detecting a sliding signal generated by sliding of a sliding key provided on the cleaning device, generating a control signal for a power assist device of the cleaning device based on the sliding signal; The power assisting device is controlled to operate based on the control signal to provide power assisting to the cleaning device.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that The sliding signal includes the direction information and distance information of the sliding key; and the control signal for the power assist device of the cleaning device generated based on the sliding signal includes: Determine the movement direction of the power-assisting device according to the direction information included in the sliding signal, and determine the movement speed of the power-assisting device according to the distance information included in the sliding signal; The control signal is generated based on the movement direction and the movement speed.

10. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that Also includes: In response to detecting a first pressing signal generated by double-clicking the sliding key, switching the power on / off state of the cleaning device based on the first pressing signal; and / or, When the cleaning device is in a powered-on state, in response to detecting a second pressing signal generated by a single press of the sliding key, the working gear of the cleaning device is switched based on the second pressing signal.

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