Sweeping robot base station, sweeping robot system and cleaning equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention relates to a floor mopping robot base station, a floor mopping robot system and cleaning equipment. The floor mopping robot base station comprises a shell, and the shell is provided with a dust collecting cavity communicating with a dust discharging opening of a floor mopping robot; a crushing structure for crushing garbage entering the dust collection cavity is arranged in the dust collection cavity; the shell is provided with a sewage draining exit, and the sewage draining exit is communicated with the dust collecting cavity and the outside so that garbage in the dust collecting cavity can be discharged through the sewage draining exit, and therefore the sweeping robot base station meets the requirements of users.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a robot vacuum cleaner base station, a robot vacuum cleaner system, and cleaning equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology and the improvement of people's living standards, robotic vacuum cleaners have gradually become widely used. Robotic vacuum cleaners are usually equipped with a base station, and the vacuum cleaner itself has a dust collection box. The dust collection box is used to collect debris generated during cleaning. After the vacuum cleaner returns to the base station, the debris in the dust collection box is sucked into the base station's dust collection chamber. However, the existing robotic vacuum cleaner base station technology cannot meet users' requirements. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, or at least partially solve them, embodiments of the present invention provide a robot vacuum cleaner base station, a robot vacuum cleaner system, and a cleaning device.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a base station for a sweeping robot, including a housing, the housing having a dust collection chamber communicating with the dust exhaust port of the sweeping robot;

[0005] The dust collection chamber is equipped with a crushing structure for crushing the waste entering the dust collection chamber; the shell has a drain port, which is connected to the dust collection chamber and the outside, so that the waste in the dust collection chamber can be discharged from the drain port.

[0006] The robotic vacuum cleaner base station provided in this invention features a pulverizing structure within the dust collection chamber to crush incoming debris. A drain outlet on the casing connects the dust collection chamber to the outside, allowing debris to be discharged. In other words, when debris enters the dust collection chamber, it is pulverized by the pulverizing structure and then discharged through the drain outlet. This achieves debris collection and cleaning without opening the dust collection chamber, providing convenience and meeting user needs. This design eliminates the need for users to place disposable dust bags or other consumables in the dust collection chamber, improving the convenience of the debris collection and cleaning process. Furthermore, this design reduces the cost of purchasing disposable dust bags and other consumables, thus saving on debris collection costs.

[0007] In some embodiments, the pulverizing structure includes a drive member and a pulverizing element connected to the drive member;

[0008] The driving component is used to drive the pulverizing component to move, so as to pulverize the garbage in the dust collection chamber.

[0009] In some embodiments, the driving component includes a drive motor; the crushing component includes crushing blades connected to the output shaft of the drive motor to rotate under the drive of the drive motor to crush the waste.

[0010] In some embodiments, a partition is provided inside the dust collection chamber, and an isolation cavity is defined between the partition and the cavity wall of the dust collection chamber. At least a portion of the driving member is located inside the isolation cavity, and the partition has clearance holes for connecting the driving member and the crushing member.

[0011] In some embodiments, the dust collection chamber is provided with a receiving hopper for collecting the waste in the dust collection chamber, and the receiving hopper is connected to the sewage outlet;

[0012] The crushing component and the driving component are detachably connected, and the crushing component is connected to the receiving hopper. The dust collection chamber has an opening, and the receiving hopper can be moved out of the dust collection chamber or into the dust collection chamber through the opening.

[0013] In some embodiments, the housing is provided with a water inlet, which is connected to the dust collection chamber to inject water into the dust collection chamber.

[0014] In some embodiments, the housing has a dust inlet, which is connected to the dust outlet of the sweeping robot via a dust collection pipe;

[0015] The water inlet is located on the wall of the dust collection pipe, and the water inlet faces the dust inlet.

[0016] In some embodiments, the dust inlet is located on the top wall of the housing.

[0017] In some embodiments, the housing has a dust inlet, which is connected to the dust outlet of the sweeping robot and the dust collection chamber, respectively.

[0018] The dust collection chamber is equipped with a receiving hopper, which is located below the dust inlet to collect the garbage entering through the dust inlet; the receiving hopper is connected to the sewage outlet.

[0019] In some embodiments, the crushing structure is located above the receiving hopper.

[0020] In some embodiments, the receiving hopper includes a receiving bottom wall opposite to the dust inlet, one end of the receiving bottom wall is disposed toward the drain outlet and communicates with the drain outlet; the receiving bottom wall is disposed downwardly in the direction close to the drain outlet.

[0021] In some embodiments, the receiving hopper is provided with a drain nozzle that extends into the drain outlet; the drain nozzle and the drain outlet are sealed together by a sealing element.

[0022] In some embodiments, the receiving hopper is provided with a screen for screening waste on the side facing the dust inlet, and the crushing structure is located above the screen.

[0023] In some embodiments, the pulverizing structure is located on the upper side of the screen; the screen has a guide ramp that extends downward in a direction toward the pulverizing structure.

[0024] In some embodiments, the screen is detachably connected to the receiving hopper.

[0025] In some embodiments, the pulverizing structure includes a drive member and a pulverizing member, the pulverizing member being connected to the drive member, the drive member being used to drive the pulverizing member to move, so as to pulverize the waste in the dust collection chamber;

[0026] The receiving hopper has a mounting plate, the screen and the driving component are respectively disposed on both sides of the mounting plate, and the crushing component is mounted on the mounting plate;

[0027] The mounting plate is provided with a support platform, and the side of the screen closest to the crushing component overlaps the support platform.

[0028] In some embodiments, the dust collection chamber has an opening on one side, and an openable and closable hatch is provided at the opening. The receiving hopper is detachably disposed in the dust collection chamber and can be moved out of the dust collection chamber or into the dust collection chamber through the opening.

[0029] In some embodiments, the pulverizing structure includes a drive member and a pulverizing member, the pulverizing member being connected to the drive member, the drive member being used to drive the pulverizing member to rotate, so as to pulverize the waste in the dust collection chamber; the pulverizing member is disposed on the receiving hopper, and the drive member is disposed on the side of the dust collection chamber away from the opening;

[0030] The crushing component has a first coupling on the side facing the driving component, and the driving component has a second coupling that cooperates with the first coupling, and the first coupling and the second coupling are plugged into each other.

[0031] In some embodiments, when the hatch is closed over the opening, at least a portion of the receiving hopper abuts against the hatch.

[0032] In some embodiments, the receiving hopper is provided with a drain nozzle that extends into the drain outlet; the drain outlet is positioned opposite to the opening.

[0033] In some embodiments, one end of the hatch is rotatably connected to the housing, and the other end of the hatch is detachably connected to the housing.

[0034] In some embodiments, the robot vacuum base station further includes a vacuum pump, and the housing has ventilation holes that are connected to the pump chamber of the vacuum pump and the dust collection chamber, respectively. A filter is provided at the ventilation holes.

[0035] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention provide a sweeping robot system, including a sweeping robot and a sweeping robot base station as described above.

[0036] The robotic vacuum cleaner system provided in this invention features a pulverizing structure within its dust collection chamber to crush incoming debris. A drain outlet on the casing connects the dust collection chamber to the outside, allowing debris to be discharged. In other words, when debris enters the dust collection chamber, it is pulverized by the pulverizing structure and then discharged through the drain outlet. This achieves debris collection and cleaning without opening the dust collection chamber, providing convenience and meeting user needs. This design eliminates the need for users to place disposable dust bags or other consumables in the dust collection chamber, improving the convenience of the process and reducing the cost of purchasing disposable dust bags, thus saving on cleaning costs.

[0037] Thirdly, embodiments of the present invention provide a cleaning device, including a clothing handling device and a robotic vacuum cleaner base station as described above, wherein the clothing handling device is located above the robotic vacuum cleaner base station;

[0038] Alternatively, it may include a clothing handling device and a robotic vacuum cleaner system as described above, wherein the clothing handling device is located above the robotic vacuum cleaner base station.

[0039] The cleaning equipment provided in this invention features a pulverizing structure within the dust collection chamber of its robotic vacuum cleaner base station to crush waste entering the chamber. A drain outlet is located on the casing, connecting the dust collection chamber to the outside environment, allowing waste to be discharged from the chamber. In other words, when waste enters the dust collection chamber, it is pulverized by the pulverizing structure and then discharged through the drain outlet. This achieves waste collection and cleaning without opening the dust collection chamber, providing convenience and meeting user needs. This design eliminates the need for users to place disposable dust bags or other consumables in the dust collection chamber, improving the convenience of the waste collection process. Furthermore, this design reduces the cost of purchasing disposable dust bags and other consumables, thus saving on waste disposal costs. Additionally, the inclusion of a clothing handling device above the robotic vacuum cleaner base station saves on the equipment's floor space. Attached Figure Description

[0040] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the embodiments of the invention.

[0041] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0042] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of the robot vacuum cleaner base station described in an embodiment of the present invention from a first-view perspective;

[0043] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point I in the middle;

[0044] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the robot vacuum cleaner base station described in an embodiment of the present invention from a second perspective.

[0045] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0046] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the receiving container described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the receiving container after it has been removed from the shell, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 7This is a partial structural diagram of the hatch when it is opened, as described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0050] The components include: 1. Shell; 11. Dust collection chamber; 111. Opening; 12. Drain outlet; 13. Partition; 131. Isolation chamber; 14. Water inlet; 15. Dust collection pipe; 151. Dust inlet; 16. Ventilation hole; 17. Lock hole; 2. Crushing structure; 21. Drive component; 211. Second coupling; 22. Crushing component; 221. First coupling; 3. Container hopper; 31. Container bottom wall; 32. Drain nozzle; 33. Seal; 34. Mounting plate; 341. Support platform; 35. Container side wall; 4. Screen; 41. Guide slope; 42. Flanged edge; 5. Door; 51. Lock; 6. Vacuum pump; 7. Filter component; 8. Door sealing ring; 9. Spray pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0051] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention, the solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be further described below. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments of the present invention and the features thereof can be combined with each other.

[0052] Numerous specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the invention, but the embodiments of the invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only some embodiments of the invention, and not all embodiments.

[0053] Reference Figures 1 to 8 As shown, this embodiment provides a base station for a robotic vacuum cleaner. This base station is used in conjunction with a robotic vacuum cleaner. The robotic vacuum cleaner has a dust collection chamber with a dust outlet. For example, the robotic vacuum cleaner has a dustbin, the inner cavity of which forms the dust collection chamber, and the dust outlet is specifically located on the dustbin.

[0054] The robot vacuum cleaner base station includes a housing 1, which has a dust collection chamber 11 that communicates with the dust exhaust port of the robot vacuum cleaner.

[0055] For example, in a specific implementation, a dust inlet 151 can be provided on the housing 1, and the dust inlet 151 can be connected to the aforementioned dust outlet through a dust collection pipe 15. The robot vacuum base station also includes a vacuum pump 6, and a ventilation hole 16 is provided on the housing 1, which is connected to the pump chamber of the vacuum pump 6 and the dust collection chamber 11 respectively. The vacuum pump 6 is used to draw air from the dust collection chamber 11 to create a negative pressure in the dust collection chamber 11, so that the garbage in the dust box can be drawn into the dust collection chamber 11 through the dust collection pipe 15.

[0056] The dust collection chamber 11 is equipped with a pulverizing structure 2 for pulverizing the waste entering the dust collection chamber 11. The housing 1 has a drain port 12, which is connected to both the dust collection chamber 11 and the outside, so that the waste in the dust collection chamber 11 can be discharged through the drain port 12. Here, the outside refers to the external space of the housing 1 or the external space of the robot vacuum cleaner base station.

[0057] In other words, when the garbage enters the dust collection chamber 11, the crushing structure 2 will crush the garbage, and the processed garbage will be discharged from the drain port 12. This achieves the collection and cleaning of garbage without opening the dust collection chamber 11, which provides convenience to users and meets their needs to a certain extent.

[0058] In practical implementation, for example, the drain outlet 12 can be connected to the sewer, so that the garbage discharged from the drain outlet 12 can directly enter the sewer, thus eliminating the need for users to manually clean the garbage regularly, improving the user experience and convenience of garbage disposal. For example, when the garbage in the dust collection chamber accumulates to a certain amount, the garbage will be discharged from the drain outlet under the action of gravity.

[0059] The robotic vacuum cleaner base station provided in this embodiment features a pulverizing structure 2 within the dust collection chamber 11 for pulverizing waste entering the chamber. A drain outlet 12 is located on the housing 1, connecting the dust collection chamber 11 to the outside environment, allowing waste to be discharged from the chamber. In other words, when waste enters the dust collection chamber 11, it is pulverized by the pulverizing structure 2 and then discharged through the drain outlet 12. This achieves waste collection and cleaning without opening the dust collection chamber 11, providing convenience and meeting user needs. This design eliminates the need for users to place disposable dust bags or other consumables within the dust collection chamber 11, improving the convenience of waste collection and cleaning. Furthermore, this design reduces the cost of purchasing disposable dust bags and other consumables, thus saving on waste cleaning costs.

[0060] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 6 As shown, a filter element 7 is installed at the ventilation hole 16. This arrangement ensures that the vacuum pump 6 can properly draw air from the dust collection chamber 11, while also preventing debris from entering the pump chamber of the vacuum pump 6 and causing damage. This provides good protection for the vacuum pump 6, ensuring its normal operation and allowing debris to be smoothly drawn into the dust collection chamber 11.

[0061] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 7As shown, the crushing structure 2 includes a drive member 21 and a crushing member 22 connected to the drive member 21. The drive member 21 is used to drive the crushing member 22 to move, so as to crush the garbage in the dust collection chamber 11.

[0062] With this configuration, the drive component 21 drives the shredder 22 to move, thereby achieving the shredding of garbage. The garbage disposal process is simple and convenient, and the robot vacuum cleaner meets the user's requirements.

[0063] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the driving component 21 includes a drive motor. The crushing component 22 includes crushing blades, which are connected to the output shaft of the drive motor to rotate under the drive of the drive motor and crush the waste.

[0064] This design, with the drive motor rotating the shredder blades, shreds the waste, making waste disposal convenient and saving manpower. Furthermore, compared to the translational movement of the shredder components, the shredder blades rotate under the drive motor, resulting in a smaller movement space required during waste shredding. This reduces the size of the housing 1, facilitating the miniaturization of the robot vacuum cleaner's base station and making it more user-friendly.

[0065] Of course, in other embodiments, the shredder 22 can also be moved horizontally within the dust collection chamber 11 under the drive of the drive member to shred the waste.

[0066] In other implementations, the crushing component 22 can be a grinding device such as a grinding disc, and the grinding device can be driven by the driving component 21 to grind and crush the waste. The driving component 21 can also be a structure such as a crank connecting rod that can drive the crushing component 22 to move.

[0067] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 7 As shown, a partition 13 is provided inside the dust collection chamber 11, and an isolation chamber 131 is defined between the partition 13 and the chamber wall of the dust collection chamber 11. At least part of the driving member 21 is located in the isolation chamber 131, and the partition 13 has a clearance hole for connecting the driving member 21 and the crushing member 22.

[0068] This configuration can isolate and protect the drive component 21 to a certain extent, thus preventing the garbage in the dust collection chamber 11 from affecting or damaging the drive component 21. This ensures that the drive component 21 can effectively drive the crushing component 22, and guarantees the smooth progress of the garbage crushing process.

[0069] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the housing 1 is provided with a water inlet 14, which is connected to the dust collection chamber 11 to inject water into the dust collection chamber 11.

[0070] With this configuration, the water injected into the dust collection chamber 11 will mix with the garbage in the dust collection chamber 11, such as the garbage crushed by the crushing structure 2, to dissolve the garbage to a certain extent and form a mixed liquid. The mixed liquid will be discharged to the outside through the drain outlet 12, thereby improving the smoothness of garbage discharge to a certain extent and realizing convenient cleaning of the garbage in the dust collection chamber 11.

[0071] Furthermore, when the mixed liquid is discharged from the dust collection chamber 11, it can also flush and clean the dust collection chamber 11 to a certain extent, thereby preventing the growth of bacteria or the generation of odors inside the dust collection chamber 11, improving the user experience and meeting user requirements. In practice, water can be added again after the garbage is cleaned to clean the dust collection chamber 11 and further prevent the generation of bacteria and odors.

[0072] In practice, for example, the drain outlet 12 can be connected to the sewer, allowing the mixed liquid to be directly discharged into the sewer, thus avoiding the need for users to manually clean up the mixed liquid to some extent. In other words, users do not need to manually clean up the garbage regularly, making garbage collection convenient, improving the user experience, and enhancing the ease of garbage collection.

[0073] For example, a drain pump can be installed at the drain outlet 12 to pump out the mixture in the dust collection chamber 11. Alternatively, the drain outlet 12 can be located on the bottom side of the housing 1 so that the mixture can be discharged naturally by gravity. For instance, when the mixture in the dust collection chamber 11 accumulates to a certain amount, the waste will be discharged from the drain outlet under gravity. Of course, a siphon structure such as a siphon tube can also be installed at the drain outlet 12 to discharge the mixture by siphon.

[0074] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the water inlet 14 is located on the wall of the dust collection pipe 15, and the water inlet 14 faces the dust inlet 151.

[0075] This design allows water to be injected into the dust collection chamber 11 while simultaneously flushing the dust collection pipe 15 and the dust inlet 151, ensuring the cleanliness of the dust collection pipe 15 and improving the smoothness of the dust entering the dust collection chamber 11 through the dust collection pipe 15. This ensures the smoothness of the entire dust collection process and improves the efficiency of dust collection.

[0076] For example, refer to Figures 1 to 7 As shown, for example, a spray pipe 9 can be installed at the water inlet 14 to inject water into the dust collection chamber 11. Specifically, the spray pipe 9 can be integrally formed with the dust collection pipe 15. There can be one or multiple spray pipes 9.

[0077] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the dust inlet 151 is located on the top wall of the housing 1. This arrangement facilitates the entry of garbage, water, etc. into the dust collection chamber 11. When water enters the dust collection chamber 11 through the water inlet 14 and then through the dust collection pipe 15 and the dust inlet 151, it has a good flushing effect on the dust collection pipe 15 and the dust inlet 151, thus improving the efficiency of garbage disposal.

[0078] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 6 As shown, a receiving hopper 3 for collecting garbage in the dust collection chamber 11 is provided inside the dust collection chamber 11, and the receiving hopper 3 is connected to the sewage outlet 12.

[0079] The waste in the dust collection chamber 11 is collected by the receiving hopper 3, which can improve the efficiency of waste collection in the dust collection chamber 11 to a certain extent, and the collected waste will be discharged through the drain outlet 12.

[0080] In some embodiments, the dust collection chamber 11 has an opening 111, through which the receiving hopper 3 can be moved out of the dust collection chamber 11 or into the dust collection chamber 11. This configuration allows the user to easily remove the receiving hopper 3 from the dust collection chamber 11 when maintenance, cleaning, or repair is needed, and to easily move the receiving hopper 3 back into the dust collection chamber 11 through the opening 111 when waste needs to be collected, making it more convenient to use.

[0081] The crushing component 22 and the driving component 21 can be detachably connected, with the crushing component 22 connected to the receiving hopper 3. This configuration allows the crushing component 22 to separate from the driving component 21 when the receiving hopper 3 is removed from the dust collection chamber 11, and the crushing component 22 will move out of the dust collection chamber 11 along with the receiving hopper 3. This facilitates the user's maintenance, cleaning, or repair of the crushing component 22, such as the crushing blades, ensuring the crushing component 22 can properly crush waste.

[0082] For example, when the receiving hopper 3 moves into the dust collection chamber 11 through the opening 111, the crushing component 22 can be matched and connected with the driving component 21. At this time, the driving component 21 can drive the crushing component 22 to crush and clean the garbage, making garbage cleaning convenient.

[0083] For example, the crushing component 22 can be detachably connected to the receiving hopper 3. In this way, if the crushing component 22, such as the crushing blade, is damaged, the crushing component 22 can be removed from the dust collection chamber 11 along with the receiving hopper 3 so that the crushing blade and other crushing components 22 can be replaced.

[0084] For example, the receiving hopper 3 is specifically located below the dust inlet 151 to receive the waste entering through the dust inlet 151. The receiving hopper 3 is connected to the sewage outlet 12.

[0085] By placing the collecting hopper 3 below the dust inlet 151, as much of the garbage entering the dust collection chamber 11 as possible from the dust inlet 151 directly enters the collecting hopper 3, ensuring timely collection of garbage by the collecting hopper 3.

[0086] In some embodiments, the crushing structure 2 is located above the receiving hopper 3, thereby ensuring the efficiency of waste crushing to a certain extent.

[0087] For example, the garbage in the dustbin of the sweeping robot can be sequentially sent into the receiving hopper 3 through the dust discharge port, dust collection pipe 15 and dust inlet 151 of the sweeping robot. At the same time, at least part of the garbage will be crushed by the crushing structure 2, and the crushed garbage will be discharged through the drain port 12.

[0088] When a water inlet 14 is opened on the wall of the dust collection pipe 15, water is injected into the collecting hopper 3 through the water inlet 14. After the water and garbage are mixed to form a mixed liquid, the mixed liquid is finally discharged from the collecting hopper 3 through the drain outlet 12, thus cleaning up the garbage. It is convenient to use.

[0089] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the receiving hopper 3 includes a receiving bottom wall 31 opposite to the dust inlet 151. One end of the receiving bottom wall 31 faces and communicates with the drain outlet 12. The receiving bottom wall 31 is inclined downwards along the direction near the drain outlet 12. Specifically, along the direction near the drain outlet 12... Figure 5 The direction of the one-way arrow C is shown.

[0090] This configuration, through the guide ramp 41, can improve the efficiency of waste (such as a mixture of water and waste) moving towards the drain outlet 12, which is beneficial to improving the efficiency of waste discharge.

[0091] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the collecting hopper 3 is equipped with a drain nozzle 32, which extends into the drain outlet 12. This arrangement allows the drain nozzle 32 to be limited and positioned to a certain extent by the drain outlet 12, ensuring the stability and reliability of the collecting hopper 3 within the dust collection chamber 11, thereby improving the efficiency of waste cleaning to a certain extent.

[0092] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the drain nozzle 32 and the drain outlet 12 are sealed together by a sealing element 33. This arrangement can improve the stability of the collecting hopper 3 in the dust collection chamber 11, and can also improve the sealing performance of the drain nozzle 32 and the drain outlet 12 to a certain extent. When the housing 1 is provided with a water inlet 14, this arrangement can also prevent water leakage from the housing 1 to a certain extent.

[0093] For example, the seal 33 can be a sealing ring, sealing cotton, etc.

[0094] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 6 As shown, a screen 4 for screening waste is provided on the side of the receiving hopper 3 facing the dust inlet 151, and the crushing structure 2 is located above the screen 4.

[0095] By setting up the screen 4, the garbage entering the receiving hopper 3 can be screened to a certain extent. For example, when the particle size of the garbage is smaller than the aperture of the screen 4, it can fall directly through the screen 4 to the bottom of the inner cavity of the receiving hopper 3. When the particle size of the garbage is larger than the aperture of the screen 4, the garbage will be crushed by the crushing structure 2 to reduce its particle size. After the garbage is crushed, it will fall through the screen 4 to the bottom of the inner cavity of the receiving hopper 3.

[0096] In other words, the screen 4 can sort and screen the garbage entering the receiving hopper 3, and specifically crush the garbage with larger particle size, thereby controlling the amount of garbage processed by the crushing structure 2 to a certain extent, and thus improving the processing efficiency of the crushing structure 2 and the efficiency of garbage cleaning and discharge in the dust collection chamber 11 to a certain extent.

[0097] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the crushing structure 2 is located on the upper side of the screen 4. The screen 4 has a guide slope 41, which extends downwards in the direction toward the crushing structure 2. Specifically, the direction toward the crushing structure 2 refers to... Figure 5 The direction of the one-way arrow C is shown.

[0098] This configuration, through the guide ramp 41, can improve the efficiency of the waste moving towards the crushing structure 2, which is beneficial to improving the efficiency of the crushing structure 2 in crushing the waste, thereby improving the efficiency of waste collection and discharge.

[0099] In some embodiments, the screen 4 and the receiving bucket 3 are detachably connected. This arrangement facilitates the connection between the screen 4 and the receiving bucket 3, and if either the screen 4 or the receiving bucket 3 is damaged, only the damaged part needs to be replaced, thereby avoiding damage to the screen 4 and the receiving bucket 3 as a whole to a certain extent, and reducing the maintenance cost of the robot vacuum cleaner base station.

[0100] For example, refer to Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the receiving hopper 3 has a receiving side wall 35 facing the crushing structure 2, and the top of the screen 4 has a flange 42, which overlaps the top of the receiving side wall 35 to realize the connection between the receiving hopper 3 and the screen 4.

[0101] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the receiving hopper 3 has a mounting plate 34, with the screen 4 and the aforementioned drive component 21 respectively disposed on both sides of the mounting plate 34, and the crushing component 22 mounted on the mounting plate 34. A support platform 341 is provided on the mounting plate 34. Specifically, the side of the screen 4 closest to the crushing component 22 can be placed on the support platform 341.

[0102] By placing the screen 4 and the drive component 21 on opposite sides of the mounting plate 34, the drive component 21 can be isolated and protected to a certain extent by the mounting plate 34. This avoids the situation where the garbage on the side of the screen 4 in the receiving hopper 3 affects the drive component 21, ensuring that the drive component 21 drives the crushing component 22 normally, thereby improving the garbage cleaning efficiency to a certain extent.

[0103] Meanwhile, by setting a support platform 341 on the mounting plate 34, and allowing the screen 4 to overlap on the support platform 341, the screen 4 is positioned and supported, ensuring the stability of the screen 4. The overlapping portion of the screen 4 on the support platform 341 on the side closest to the crushing component 22 is not shown in the figure.

[0104] Furthermore, the aforementioned arrangement, combined with the overlap of the flange 42 at the top of the receiving side wall 35, further enhances the stability of the screen 4, ensuring its stability and reliability when screening waste, thus improving waste disposal efficiency. Simultaneously, the screen 4 is fixed to the receiving hopper 3 without requiring additional fixing structures, making the fixing of the screen 4 simple and efficient.

[0105] In practice, for example, other overlapping plates can be set at any position of the receiving hopper 3 for the screen 4 to overlap and position the screen 4 to a certain extent.

[0106] Of course, in other embodiments, the screen 4 and the receiving hopper 3 can also be connected together in a detachable manner such as by a snap fastener.

[0107] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the dust collection chamber 11 has an opening 111 on one side, and an openable and closable door 5 is provided at the opening 111. The receiving hopper 3 is detachably disposed in the dust collection chamber 11 and can be moved out of the dust collection chamber 11 through the opening 111 or moved into the dust collection chamber 11.

[0108] This design allows users to easily open the opening 111 and remove the collecting hopper 3 from the dust collection chamber 11 for maintenance, cleaning, or repair of the collecting hopper 3 or other structures within the dust collection chamber 11. It is convenient to use. Furthermore, if either the housing 1 or the collecting hopper 3 is damaged, only the damaged part needs to be replaced, avoiding the need to scrap the entire housing 1 and collecting hopper 3, thus saving on the maintenance and operating costs of the dust collection device to some extent.

[0109] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the crushing component 22 is specifically disposed on the receiving hopper 3, and the driving component 21 is disposed on the side of the dust collection chamber 11 away from the opening 111. The side of the crushing component 22 facing the driving component 21 has a first coupling 221, and the driving component 21 has a second coupling 211 that cooperates with the first coupling 221, and the first coupling 221 and the second coupling 211 are plugged into each other.

[0110] With this configuration, when garbage cleaning is required, the first coupling 221 and the second coupling 211 are matched and plugged in, so that when the drive component 21 is working, it drives the first coupling 221 and the second coupling 211 to rotate synchronously, and causes the crushing component 22 to rotate to crush the garbage, which improves the stability of the overall structure and ensures the efficiency of garbage crushing. Moreover, when it is necessary to remove the receiving hopper 3, after opening the hatch 5, the receiving hopper 3 is moved away from the dust collection chamber 11. At this time, the first coupling 221 and the second coupling 211 are disengaged, realizing the separation between the receiving hopper 3, the crushing component 22, the first coupling 221 and the second coupling 211 and the drive component 21, which is convenient to use.

[0111] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, when the hatch 5 is closed over the opening 111, at least a portion of the receiving container 3 abuts against the hatch 5.

[0112] This configuration allows the receiving hopper 3 to be positioned to a certain extent through the hatch 5, which improves the stability of the receiving hopper 3 in the dust collection chamber 11 to a certain extent. This results in good stability of the crushing structure 2 when processing waste and high reliability when discharging the mixed liquid.

[0113] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 7 As shown, when the receiving hopper 3 is equipped with a drain nozzle 32, and the drain nozzle 32 extends into the drain outlet 12, the drain outlet 12 is positioned opposite to the opening 111.

[0114] This design makes the structural layout more reasonable. For example, when the collecting hopper 3 is placed into the dust collection chamber 11, the collecting hopper 3 is pushed in directly, so that the drain nozzle 32 extends into the drain outlet 12, which plays a certain guiding and positioning role in the placement of the collecting hopper 3.

[0115] Furthermore, the contact and cooperation between the hatch 5 and the collecting hopper 3, as well as the insertion and cooperation between the drain nozzle 32 and the drain outlet 12, can further improve the stability and reliability of the collecting hopper 3 in the dust collection chamber 11, thereby improving the efficiency and stability of garbage collection and cleaning.

[0116] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 7 As shown, one end of the hatch 5 is rotatably connected to the shell 1, and the other end of the hatch 5 is detachably connected to the shell 1.

[0117] This allows the hatch 5 to remain connected to the shell 1 at all times, improving the ease of installation and removal of the hatch 5 and the shell 1. Moreover, the rotatable connection between the shell 1 and the hatch 5 can also pre-position the connection between the other end of the hatch 5 and the shell 1 to a certain extent. For example, when the hatch 5 moves towards the direction close to the shell 1 to the opening 111, the hatch 5 and the shell 1 are perfectly matched and connected, making it more convenient to use.

[0118] For example, a latch 51 can be provided on the hatch 5, and a lock hole 17 can be provided on the housing 1 for the latch 51 to extend into and lock, so as to realize a detachable connection between the hatch 5 and the housing 1. For example, the lock hole 17 can also be provided on the hatch 5 and the housing 1. Alternatively, the hatch 5 and the housing 1 can be detachably connected by screws or other means.

[0119] For example, refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, for example, a door sealing ring 8 and a door sealing cotton can be set between the hatch 5 and the shell 1, which can improve the sealing performance between the hatch 5 and the shell 1 to a certain extent, thereby improving the sealing performance of the entire dust collection chamber 11 to a certain extent. This is conducive to the suction of the dust collection chamber 11 to generate negative pressure and smoothly suck the garbage into the dust collection chamber 11. Moreover, the above-mentioned settings can also avoid water leakage in the dust collection chamber 11 to a certain extent.

[0120] This embodiment also provides a robot vacuum cleaner base station, including a robot vacuum cleaner and a robot vacuum cleaner base station. The robot vacuum cleaner base station in this embodiment has the same structure and implementation principle as the robot vacuum cleaner base station provided in the above embodiments, and can bring the same or similar technical effects. Please refer to the description of the above embodiments.

[0121] This embodiment also provides a cleaning device, including a clothing handling device and a robot vacuum cleaner base station, with the clothing handling device located above the robot vacuum cleaner base station; or, the cleaning device includes a clothing handling device and a robot vacuum cleaner system, with the clothing handling device located above the robot vacuum cleaner base station.

[0122] By installing a clothing handling device above the robot vacuum cleaner's base station, the floor space occupied by the cleaning equipment is saved.

[0123] The robotic vacuum cleaner system and base station in this embodiment have the same structure and implementation principle as the robotic vacuum cleaner system and base station provided in the above embodiments, and can bring the same or similar technical effects. Please refer to the description of the above embodiments.

[0124] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0125] The above description is merely a specific implementation of the embodiments of the present invention, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement the embodiments of the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the embodiments of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments of the present invention are not to be limited to the embodiments described herein, but are to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A sweeping robot base station, characterized in that: The housing comprises a dust collecting chamber connected to a dust discharge port of the sweeping robot; The dust collecting chamber is provided with a crushing structure for crushing the garbage entering the dust collecting chamber; the shell is provided with a sewage outlet, which is connected to the dust collecting chamber and the outside respectively, so that the garbage in the dust collecting chamber can be discharged from the sewage outlet.

2. The cleaning robot base station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pulverizing structure includes a driving member and a pulverizing member connected to the driving member; The driving member is used to drive the crushing member to move so as to crush the garbage in the dust collecting chamber.

3. The cleaning robot base station according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving member includes a driving motor; the crushing member includes a crushing blade, and the crushing blade is connected to the output shaft of the driving motor to rotate under the drive of the driving motor to crush the garbage.

4. The cleaning robot base station according to claim 2, characterized in that: A partition is arranged in the dust collecting chamber, and an isolation chamber is defined between the partition and the chamber wall of the dust collecting chamber. At least part of the driving member is located in the isolation chamber, and the partition has an avoidance hole for connecting the driving member and the crushing member.

5. The cleaning robot base station according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The dust collecting chamber is provided with a receiving bucket for receiving the garbage in the dust collecting chamber, and the receiving bucket is connected with the sewage outlet; The crushing member and the driving member are detachably connected, and the crushing member is connected to the receiving bucket. The dust collecting chamber has an opening, and the receiving bucket can be moved out of the dust collecting chamber or moved into the dust collecting chamber through the opening.

6. The cleaning robot base station according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The shell is provided with a water inlet, which is communicated with the dust collecting chamber so as to inject water into the dust collecting chamber.

7. The cleaning robot base station according to claim 6, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a dust inlet, and the dust inlet is connected to the dust outlet of the sweeping robot through a dust collecting pipe; The water inlet is provided on the tube wall of the dust collecting tube, and the water inlet faces the dust inlet; and / or the dust inlet is provided on the top wall of the shell.

8. The cleaning robot base station according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The shell is provided with a dust inlet, and the dust inlet is connected to the dust outlet of the sweeping robot and the dust collecting chamber respectively; A receiving bucket is arranged in the dust collecting chamber, and the receiving bucket is located below the dust inlet to receive the garbage entering from the dust inlet; the receiving bucket is communicated with the sewage outlet.

9. The cleaning robot base station according to claim 8, characterized in that: The crushing structure is located above the receiving bucket.

10. The cleaning robot base station according to claim 8, characterized in that: The receiving bucket comprises a receiving bottom wall opposite to the dust inlet, one end of the receiving bottom wall is arranged toward the sewage outlet and is connected to the sewage outlet; in the direction close to the sewage outlet, the receiving bottom wall is inclined downward; And / or, the receiving bucket is provided with a sewage discharge nozzle, and the sewage discharge nozzle extends into the sewage discharge port; the sewage discharge nozzle and the sewage discharge port are sealed by a sealing member.

11. The cleaning robot base station according to claim 8, characterized in that: A screen for sieving garbage is arranged on one side of the receiving bucket facing the dust inlet, and the crushing structure is located above the screen.

12. The cleaning robot base station according to claim 11, characterized in that: The crushing structure is located on one side above the screen; the screen has a guide slope, and the guide slope extends downward in a direction toward the crushing structure; And / or, the screen is detachably connected to the receiving bucket.

13. The cleaning robot base station according to claim 11, characterized in that: The crushing structure includes a driving member and a crushing member, wherein the crushing member is connected to the driving member, and the driving member is used to drive the crushing member to move so as to crush the garbage in the dust collecting chamber; The receiving bucket is provided with a mounting plate, the screen and the driving member are arranged on both sides of the mounting plate, and the crushing member is mounted on the mounting plate; The mounting plate is provided with a bearing platform, and a side of the screen close to the crushing piece is overlapped on the bearing platform.

14. The cleaning robot base station according to claim 8, characterized in that: One side of the dust collecting chamber is provided with an opening, and an openable and closable door is arranged at the opening. The receiving bucket is detachably arranged in the dust collecting chamber and can be moved out of the dust collecting chamber through the opening, or moved into the dust collecting chamber.

15. The cleaning robot base station according to claim 14, characterized in that: The crushing structure includes a driving member and a crushing member, wherein the crushing member is connected to the driving member, and the driving member is used to drive the crushing member to rotate so as to crush the garbage in the dust collecting chamber; the crushing member is arranged on the receiving bucket, and the driving member is arranged on a side of the dust collecting chamber away from the opening; The crushing member has a first coupling on one side facing the driving member, and the driving member has a second coupling matched with the first coupling, and the first coupling and the second coupling are plug-connected.

16. The cleaning robot base station according to claim 14, characterized in that: When the hatch cover is closed on the opening, at least a portion of the receiving bucket abuts against the hatch; And / or, the receiving bucket is provided with a sewage discharge nozzle, the sewage discharge nozzle extends into the sewage discharge port; the sewage discharge port is arranged opposite to the opening; And / or, one end of the hatch is rotatably connected to the shell, and the other end of the hatch is detachably connected to the shell.

17. The cleaning robot base station according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The cleaning robot base station also includes a vacuum pump. The shell is provided with ventilation holes, which are respectively connected to the pump chamber of the vacuum pump and the dust collecting chamber. A filter is arranged at the ventilation holes.

18. A sweeping robot system, characterized in that: It comprises a sweeping robot and a sweeping robot base station as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 17.

19. A cleaning device, characterized in that: It comprises a clothes processing device and a cleaning robot base station according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the clothes processing device is located above the cleaning robot base station; Alternatively, it comprises a clothes processing device and the cleaning robot system as claimed in claim 18, wherein the clothes processing device is located above the cleaning robot base station.

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