Cleaning robot system and base station
By using water supply components and sewage discharge components in the base station of the household cleaning robot system, the negative pressure generation unit generates positive pressure gas for self-cleaning, the water pressure and flow rate problems in the prior art and the difficulty of cleaning solid waste are solved, and the efficient water-saving self-cleaning effect is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202311648599.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-04
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-06
AI Technical Summary
During the self-cleaning process of existing household cleaning robot systems, if the water pressure and flow of the water pump are too large, the water consumption is large, and water needs to be added frequently; if it is too small, the cleaning rate is poor and the cleaning effect cannot be met. In addition, the residual solid waste needs to be cleaned manually after the base station is cleaned, which affects the convenience and intelligence level.
A cleaning robot system and base station are designed, using water supply components and sewage discharge components. The base station is equipped with a cleaning tank and a flushing port. The water supply components are connected to the flushing port. The sewage discharge components include a sewage tank and a negative pressure generation unit. The negative pressure generation unit generates positive pressure gas for cleaning or mixing with water to form a gas-liquid mixture to realize the self-cleaning function.
By using the negative pressure generation unit to generate positive pressure gas and directly or mixed with water for cleaning, the amount of flushing water is reduced, the frequency of water replenishment of the base station is reduced, space is saved, and the self-cleaning efficiency of the cleaning robot is improved.
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Technical Field
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of household cleaning robot systems, and in particular to a cleaning robot system and a base station. Background Art
[0002] For household cleaning robot systems, after the cleaning robot completes sweeping and mopping operations, it will return to the base station to automatically clean its roller brush and mop. In related technologies, water is generally pumped by a water pump and sprayed onto the roller brush and mop to achieve self-cleaning. This self-cleaning method has the following problems: if the water pressure and flow of the water pump are large, the water consumption is large and frequent manual water addition is required; if the water pressure and flow of the water pump are small, the cleaning rate is poor and the cleaning effect cannot be satisfied. In addition, after the base station cleans the roller brush and mop, the sewage is sucked away by the water pump, but solid garbage such as hair, particles, and dust will remain in the cleaning tank and need to be cleaned regularly by humans, and the convenience and intelligence are not high. Summary of the invention
[0003] In order to solve the problems existing in the prior art, the present disclosure provides a cleaning robot system and a base station.
[0004] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a cleaning robot system is provided, including a cleaning robot and a base station, wherein the base station includes:
[0005] A base, wherein the base is provided with a cleaning tank and a flushing port;
[0006] a water supply assembly, the water supply assembly being configured to be connected to the flushing port so as to deliver water for cleaning the cleaning robot to the flushing port;
[0007] A sewage discharge assembly, the sewage discharge assembly is arranged on the base, the sewage discharge assembly includes a sewage tank and a negative pressure generating unit, the negative pressure generating unit is constructed to have an air suction end for generating negative pressure and an air exhaust end for generating positive pressure; wherein,
[0008] The air suction end is configured to communicate with the sewage tank to form a negative pressure in the sewage tank;
[0009] The exhaust end is constructed to be connected to the flushing port, and the positive-pressure gas delivered by the exhaust end flows out from the flushing port, or the positive-pressure gas delivered by the exhaust end is mixed with the water delivered by the water supply component to form a gas-liquid mixture greater than the water supply pressure of the water supply component and then flows out from the flushing port.
[0010] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the water supply assembly includes a clean water tank, a first power pump and a first water supply pipeline, wherein the first water supply pipeline is configured to be connected to a water outlet of the first power pump, so that the first power pump pressurizes the water in the clean water tank to form positive pressure water and delivers it to the flushing port via the first water supply pipeline; wherein,
[0011] The exhaust end is configured to be connected to a first exhaust pipeline, the flushing port is configured to be connected to a first flushing pipeline, and the first water supply pipeline is configured to be connected to the first flushing pipeline in parallel with the first exhaust pipeline, so that the positive pressure water and the positive pressure gas are delivered to the flushing port.
[0012] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the base is also provided with a water replenishment port for replenishing water for the cleaning robot; the water supply assembly also includes a first control valve and a second water supply pipeline, the first control valve includes a first water inlet end, a first water outlet end and a second water outlet end, wherein the first water inlet end is configured to be connected to the water outlet end of the first power pump, the first water outlet end is configured to be connected to the flushing port through the first water supply pipeline, and the second water outlet end is configured to be connected to the water replenishment port through the second water supply pipeline.
[0013] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the base station further includes: a control unit, the control unit is electrically connected to the water supply component and the sewage discharge component, and is configured to control the working state of the water supply component and the sewage discharge component based on the pulse cycle; wherein,
[0014] A cycle includes a first time period and a second time period arranged in sequence;
[0015] In the first time period, a first control instruction is sent to the water supply component and the sewage discharge component to connect the first water supply pipeline and cut off the first exhaust pipeline, so that only positive pressure water is delivered to the first flushing pipeline;
[0016] In the first time period, a second control instruction is sent to the water supply component and the sewage discharge component to cut off the first water supply pipeline and connect the first exhaust pipeline, so that only positive pressure gas is delivered to the first flushing pipeline.
[0017] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the base station also includes: a control unit, which is electrically connected to the water supply component and the sewage discharge component, and is configured to send a third control instruction to the water supply component and the sewage discharge component within a predetermined time period, so that the first water supply pipeline and the first exhaust pipeline are simultaneously opened, and positive pressure water and positive pressure gas are simultaneously delivered to the first flushing pipeline for mixing.
[0018] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the exhaust end is constructed to be connected to a second exhaust pipe, the flushing port is constructed to be connected to a second flushing pipe, the water supply assembly includes a clean water tank, and the water outlet end of the clean water tank is constructed to be connected to a third water supply pipe; wherein the third water supply pipe is constructed to be connected to the second flushing pipe in parallel with the second exhaust pipe, so that the water in the clean water tank is sucked into the second flushing pipe under the action of siphon.
[0019] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the base station also includes: an ejector, which is configured to mix water vapor to form the gas-liquid mixture, the ejector includes a gas inlet end, a liquid inlet end and an outlet end, the second exhaust pipe is connected to the gas inlet end, the third water supply pipe is connected to the liquid inlet end, and the second flushing pipe is connected to the outlet end.
[0020] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the base is also provided with a water replenishment port for replenishing water for the cleaning robot; the water supply assembly also includes a second power pump and a second control valve, wherein the water outlet end of the clean water tank is constructed to be connected to a fourth water supply pipeline in parallel with the third water supply pipeline, and the clean water tank is connected to the second power pump, the second control valve and the water replenishment port in sequence through the fourth water supply pipeline.
[0021] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a check valve for controlling the flow direction of gas is provided on the exhaust pipeline between the exhaust end and the flushing port.
[0022] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the cleaning tank includes a flushing area and a sewage area, the flushing port is arranged in the flushing area, the sewage area is provided with a sewage outlet, and the cleaning tank is constructed so that sewage can flow from the flushing area into the sewage area under the action of gravity.
[0023] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the base station further includes: a nozzle assembly, the nozzle assembly is arranged in the flushing area, and the flushing port is connected to the nozzle assembly, and the nozzle assembly is constructed to spray fluid from the side where the flushing area is located to the side where the sewage area is located.
[0024] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the nozzle assembly includes at least one row of spray holes, and each row of spray holes is constructed so that the spray holes are arranged in sequence along a predetermined straight line; and / or, the nozzle assembly includes at least one straight-line spray port, and the straight-line spray port is constructed to extend along a predetermined straight line direction.
[0025] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a base station is provided, comprising:
[0026] A base, wherein the base is provided with a cleaning tank and a flushing port;
[0027] a water supply assembly, the water supply assembly being configured to be connected to the flushing port so as to deliver water for cleaning the cleaning robot to the flushing port;
[0028] A sewage discharge assembly, the sewage discharge assembly is arranged on the base, the sewage discharge assembly includes a sewage tank and a negative pressure generating unit, the negative pressure generating unit is constructed to have an air suction end for generating negative pressure and an air exhaust end for generating positive pressure; wherein,
[0029] The air suction end is configured to communicate with the sewage tank to form a negative pressure in the sewage tank;
[0030] The exhaust end is constructed to be connected to the flushing port, and the positive-pressure gas delivered by the exhaust end flows out from the flushing port, or the positive-pressure gas delivered by the exhaust end is mixed with the water delivered by the water supply component to form a gas-liquid mixture greater than the water supply pressure of the water supply component and then flows out from the flushing port.
[0031] One beneficial effect of the present disclosure is that in the cleaning robot system and base station provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, the base station includes a base, a water supply component and a sewage discharge component, the base is provided with a cleaning tank and a flushing port, the water supply component is configured to be connected to the flushing port to deliver water for cleaning the cleaning robot to the flushing port, the sewage discharge component includes a sewage tank and a negative pressure generating unit, the negative pressure generating unit is constructed so that the suction end can suck air to generate negative pressure, and the exhaust end can blow air to generate positive pressure, wherein the suction end is constructed to be connected to the sewage tank, so that when the negative pressure generating unit is started, a negative pressure can be formed in the sewage tank, so that dirt is sucked into the sewage tank; and the exhaust end of the negative pressure generating unit is connected to the flushing port, so that the positive pressure gas blown by the exhaust end can be delivered to the flushing port, so that the positive pressure gas delivered by the exhaust end can flow out directly from the flushing port, or the positive pressure gas delivered by the exhaust end is mixed with the water delivered by the water supply component to form a gas-liquid mixture greater than the water supply pressure of the water supply component, and then flows out from the flushing port to clean the cleaning robot and / or the cleaning tank.
[0032] The cleaning robot system and base station provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure can directly utilize the negative pressure generating unit in the sewage discharge component to generate positive pressure gas, and utilize the positive pressure gas to directly clean the cleaning robot, or utilize the positive pressure gas to mix with the water delivered by the water supply component to form a gas-liquid mixture to clean the cleaning robot, thereby reducing the amount of water used for flushing, reducing the frequency of water addition to the base station, and saving base station space.
[0033] Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0034] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0035] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the appearance structure of a base station provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0036] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a cleaning tank in a base station provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure from one perspective;
[0037] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a cleaning tank in a base station provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure from another perspective;
[0038] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a base station provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0039] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a base station in the illustrated embodiment;
[0040] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a base station provided by another embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0041] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a base station in the illustrated embodiment;
[0042] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ejector;
[0043] Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a base station provided by another embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0044] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a base station in the illustrated embodiment;
[0045] Fig.11 It is a structural front view of a nozzle assembly in a base station provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0046] Fig.12 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a nozzle assembly in a base station provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0047] Fig.13 is a structural front view of a nozzle assembly in a base station provided by another embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0048] Fig.14 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a nozzle assembly in a base station provided by another embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0049] Fig.15is a structural front view of a nozzle assembly in a base station provided by another embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0050] Fig.16 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a nozzle assembly in a base station provided in another embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0051] Figures 1 to 16 The one-to-one correspondence between the component names and the reference numerals is as follows:
[0052] 10. Base station; 11. Base; 12. Drain assembly; 13. Nozzle assembly; 15. First flushing pipeline; 16. Tee; 17. Second flushing pipeline; 18. Ejector; 19. Check valve; 20. Third flushing pipeline; 111. Cleaning tank; 11A. Drain port; 11B. Drain port; 11C. Water replenishment port; 120. Drain pipe; 121. Sewage tank; 121', air intake pipe; 122. Negative pressure generating unit; 122A. Air extraction end; 122B. Exhaust end; 123. First exhaust pipeline; 124. Second exhaust pipeline; 125. Third exhaust pipeline; 13 0, injection hole; 131, straight injection port; 14A, heating element; 140, fifth water supply pipeline; 141, clean water tank; 142, first power pump; 142', water outlet pipe; 143, first water supply pipeline; 144, second water supply pipeline; 145, first control valve; 146, third water supply pipeline; 147, second power pump; 148, second control valve; 149, fourth water supply pipeline; 151, third power pump; 152, third control valve; S1, flushing area; S2, sewage area; 18A, gas inlet end; 18B, liquid inlet end; 18C, outlet end. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0053] Various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the relative arrangement of components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present disclosure unless otherwise specifically stated.
[0054] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the present disclosure, its application, or uses.
[0055] Technologies, methods, and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods, and equipment should be considered as part of the specification.
[0056] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters refer to similar items in the following figures, and therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.
[0057] The specific embodiments of the present disclosure are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0058] In this document, “upper”, “lower”, “front”, “back”, “left”, “right”, etc. are only used to indicate the relative position relationship between related parts, rather than to limit the absolute positions of these related parts.
[0059] In this article, "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish each other, and do not indicate the importance and order, or the premise of each other's existence.
[0060] In this document, “equal”, “same”, etc. are not strictly limited in mathematical and / or geometric senses, but also include errors that can be understood by those skilled in the art and allowed by manufacturing or use.
[0061] The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a cleaning robot system, which includes a cleaning robot and a base station. The base station includes a base, a water supply component and a sewage discharge component. The base is provided with a cleaning tank and a flushing port, and the water supply component is configured to be connected to the flushing port to deliver water for cleaning the cleaning robot to the flushing port; the sewage discharge component is arranged on the base, and the sewage discharge component includes a sewage tank and a negative pressure generating unit, and the negative pressure generating unit is constructed to have an air suction end and an exhaust end, and the air suction end can pump air to generate negative pressure, and the exhaust end can blow air to generate positive pressure. The air suction end is configured to be connected to the sewage tank to form a negative pressure in the sewage tank; the exhaust end is configured to be connected to the flushing port, and the positive pressure gas delivered by the exhaust end flows out of the flushing port, or the positive pressure gas delivered by the exhaust port is mixed with the water delivered by the water supply component to form a gas-liquid mixture greater than the water supply pressure of the water supply component, and then flows out of the flushing port.
[0062] In this way, when the mop and roller brush of the cleaning robot are placed in the cleaning tank, the negative pressure generating unit is started, and the air is sucked out at the exhaust end to form a negative pressure in the sewage tank, so that the dirt is sucked into the sewage tank; and the positive pressure gas blown from the exhaust end can be delivered to the flushing port, so that the positive pressure gas can be used to flow out directly from the flushing port to clean the cleaning robot, or, the positive pressure gas and the water delivered to the flushing port by the water supply component to the flushing port form a gas-liquid mixture with a pressure greater than the water supply pressure of the water supply component, and then flow out from the flushing port to clean the mop and roller brush of the cleaning robot, and / or the cleaning tank, thereby realizing the self-cleaning function of the cleaning robot.
[0063] It can be seen that the cleaning robot system provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can directly utilize the negative pressure generating unit in the sewage discharge component to generate positive pressure gas, and utilize the positive pressure gas to directly clean the cleaning robot, or utilize the positive pressure gas to mix with the water delivered by the water supply component to form a gas-liquid mixture to clean the cleaning robot, which can reduce the amount of water used for flushing, reduce the frequency of adding water to the base station, and save base station space.
[0064] For ease of understanding, refer to Figures 1 to 16 , the specific structure and working principle of the cleaning robot system and base station disclosed in the present invention are explained in detail in combination with an embodiment.
[0065] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a cleaning robot system, which includes a cleaning robot and a base station.
[0066] The cleaning robot may be a handheld cleaning robot, such as a handheld cleaning machine, a handheld vacuum cleaner, a handheld floor scrubber, or other handheld cleaning robots known to those skilled in the art. It may also be a sweeping robot, a mopping robot, a sweeping and mopping robot, or other self-propelled cleaning robot used to clean work surfaces that need to be cleaned, such as floors, sofas, and carpets. The cleaning robot may include an actuator for performing a cleaning action on the surface to be cleaned, and the actuator may include at least one of a roller brush and a mop. The roller brush and the mop may come into contact with the surface to be cleaned, and clean the surface to be cleaned by contact.
[0067] Please combine Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the base station 10 may include a base 11, a water supply component and a sewage discharge component 12. The base 11 is provided with a cleaning tank and a flushing port 11A. The water supply component is configured to be connected to the flushing port 11A to deliver water for cleaning the cleaning robot to the flushing port 11A; the sewage discharge component 12 is arranged on the base 11, and the sewage discharge component 12 includes a sewage tank 121 and a negative pressure generating unit 122. The negative pressure generating unit 122 is constructed to have an exhaust end 122A and an exhaust end 122B. The exhaust end 122A can exhaust air to generate negative pressure, and the exhaust end 122B can blow air to generate positive pressure. The air suction end 122A is constructed to be connected to the sewage tank 121 through the air inlet pipe 121' to form a negative pressure in the sewage tank 121; the air exhaust end 122B is constructed to be connected to the flushing port 11A, and the positive-pressure gas delivered by the air exhaust end 122B flows out from the flushing port 11A, or the positive-pressure gas delivered by the air exhaust end 122B is mixed with the water delivered by the water supply component to form a gas-liquid mixture greater than the water supply pressure of the water supply component, and then flows out from the flushing port 11A.
[0068] In this way, when the mop and roller brush of the cleaning robot are placed in the cleaning tank, the negative pressure generating unit 122 is started, and the exhaust end 122A exhausts air, which can form a negative pressure in the sewage tank 121, so that the dirt is sucked into the sewage tank 121; and the positive pressure gas blown by the exhaust end 122B can be delivered to the flushing port 11A, so that the cleaning robot can be directly cleaned with the positive pressure gas, or the positive pressure gas and the water delivered to the flushing port 11A by the water supply component can be used to form a gas-liquid mixture with a pressure greater than the water supply pressure of the water supply component, and then flow out from the flushing port 11A to clean the mop and roller brush of the cleaning robot, and / or the cleaning tank, thereby realizing the self-cleaning function of the cleaning robot.
[0069] It can be seen that the cleaning robot system provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can directly utilize the negative pressure generating unit in the sewage discharge component to generate positive pressure gas, so as to utilize the positive pressure gas to directly clean the cleaning robot, or utilize the positive pressure gas to mix with the water delivered by the water supply component to form a gas-liquid mixture to clean the cleaning robot, thereby reducing the amount of water used for flushing, reducing the frequency of water addition to the base station, and saving base station space.
[0070] It should be noted that in the prior art, a vacuum air pump or the like is usually provided on the base station 10 of the cleaning robot system to generate negative pressure to suck out sewage. In the cleaning robot system provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure, a vacuum air pump or the like is directly utilized, which can not only utilize the negative pressure generated by its suction end 122A to suck out dirt, but also utilize the positive pressure generated by its exhaust end 122B to provide flushing pressure.
[0071] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a cleaning tank 111 is provided on the base 11, and the cleaning tank 111 includes a flushing area S1 and a sewage area S2. A flushing port 11A is provided in the flushing area S1, and a sewage area S2 is provided with a sewage outlet 11B, which is used to discharge dirt generated by the cleaning robot after cleaning.
[0072] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the cleaning tank 111 is configured so that sewage can flow from the flushing area S1 into the sewage area S2 under the action of gravity. Specifically, the cleaning tank 111 can be configured to have a slope, and the height of the flushing area S1 is higher than the height of the sewage area S2. The sewage tank 121 can be configured to be connected to the sewage outlet 11B through the sewage pipe 120. In this way, when a negative pressure is formed in the sewage tank 121, the dirt is sucked into the sewage tank 121 through the sewage outlet 11B. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the sewage outlet 11B can be provided with a filter screen to filter out large particles of garbage to avoid clogging the sewage pipe 120.
[0073] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, please combine Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the base station 10 further includes: a nozzle assembly 13, the nozzle assembly 13 is arranged in the flushing area S1, and the flushing port 11A is connected to the nozzle assembly 13, and the nozzle assembly 13 is configured to spray fluid from the side where the flushing area S1 is located to the side where the sewage area S2 is located. In this way, the fluid discharged from the flushing port 11A to the nozzle assembly 13 can be sprayed from the side of the flushing area S1 to the side of the sewage area S2, flushing the dirt to the position where the sewage outlet 11B is located.
[0074] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the base 11 may also be provided with a sewage docking port for docking with the cleaning robot, and the sewage docking port may be connected to the sewage tank 121 through a sewage pipe 120. Specifically, another sewage tank may be provided in the cleaning robot, and the sewage tank in the cleaning robot may be connected to the sewage docking port, so that when negative pressure is formed in the sewage tank 121, the dirt in the sewage tank in the cleaning robot may be sucked into the sewage tank 121 of the base station 10.
[0075] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the negative pressure generating unit 122 can be implemented by any suitable component such as a vacuum air pump.
[0076] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the water supply assembly includes a clean water tank 141 , and the clean water tank 141 is configured to be connected to the flushing port 11A to deliver water to the flushing port 11A.
[0077] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the clean water tank 141 can be used to deliver water to the flushing port 11A, and the negative pressure generating unit 122 can be used to deliver positive pressure gas to the flushing port 11A to form a gas-liquid mixture; or only one of the positive pressure gas and water can be selectively used to clean the roller brush or mop and other actuator components, and / or clean the cleaning tank.
[0078] According to different types of dirt, appropriate methods such as air blowing, water flushing or water-gas mixture flushing can be selected to clean the roller brush or mop and / or clean the cleaning tank. For example, the roller brush and mop can be cleaned by water flushing, and the generated sewage is sucked into the sewage tank 121, while solid garbage such as hair, particles, dust, etc. may remain in the cleaning tank 111. At this time, the solid garbage can be blown to the sewage outlet 11B by combining air blowing or water-gas mixture flushing, so as to clean the dirt in time and avoid the accumulation of dirt in the cleaning tank 111.
[0079] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, please combine Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the water supply component also includes a first power pump 142 and a first water supply pipeline 143. The first power pump 142 is connected to the water outlet of the clean water tank 141 through the water inlet pipe 141', and the first water supply pipeline 143 is constructed to be connected to the water outlet of the first power pump 142, so that the first power pump 142 pressurizes the water in the clean water tank 141 to form positive-pressure water and transports it to the flushing port 11A through the first water supply pipeline 143; wherein, the exhaust end 122B is constructed to be connected to the first exhaust pipeline 123, the flushing port 11A is constructed to be connected to the first flushing pipeline 15, and the first water supply pipeline 143 is constructed to be connected to the first flushing pipeline 15 in parallel with the first exhaust pipeline 123, that is, the first water supply pipeline 143 is constructed so that the water inside it can merge with the positive-pressure gas inside the first exhaust pipeline 123 in the first flushing pipeline 15, so that the positive-pressure water and the positive-pressure gas are transported to the flushing port 11A. The first power pump 142 may be any suitable component such as a diaphragm pump.
[0080] In the above scheme, the first power pump 142 can pressurize the water in the clean water tank 141 to form high-pressure water and deliver it to the first water supply pipeline 143; the negative pressure generating unit 122 can deliver the positive pressure gas to the first exhaust pipeline 123, see Figure 4 As shown, the first exhaust pipeline 123, the first water supply pipeline 143 and the first flushing pipeline 15 can be connected to each other through the tee 16. In this way, one or both of the high-pressure water in the first exhaust pipeline 123 and the positive-pressure gas in the first exhaust pipeline 123 can be transported to the flushing port 11A through the first flushing pipeline 15.
[0081] In this embodiment, if Figure 6 As shown, the base 11 is also provided with a water replenishment port 11C, which is used to replenish water for the cleaning robot. The water supply assembly also includes a first control valve 145 and a second water supply pipeline 144, and the first control valve 145 includes a first water inlet end, a first water outlet end, and a second water outlet end; wherein the first water inlet end is configured to be connected to the water outlet end of the first power pump 142 through a water outlet pipe 142', the first water outlet end is configured to be connected to the flushing port 11A through a first water supply pipeline 143, and the second water outlet end is configured to be connected to the water replenishment port 11C through a second water supply pipeline 144. Among them, the first control valve 145 can be a solenoid valve or the like.
[0082] In the above scheme, by controlling the opening and closing state of the first control valve 145, the water in the clean water tank 141 can be delivered not only to the flushing port 11A to deliver high-pressure water, but also to the water replenishment port 11C. In other words, the first power pump 142, the clean water tank 141 and the first control valve 145 in the water supply assembly for supplying water to the flushing port 11A are reused as the water supply assembly of the water replenishment port 11C. In this way, the structure is more compact and the cost is lower. Of course, it can be understood that in other embodiments, a power pump and a control valve connected to the clean water tank 141 can also be separately provided to deliver water to the water replenishment port 11C.
[0083] In addition, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the base station 10 also includes: a control unit (not shown in the figure), the control unit is electrically connected to the water supply component and the sewage discharge component 12, and the control unit is configured to control the working state of the water supply component and the sewage discharge component 12 based on a pulse cycle; wherein a cycle includes a first time period and a second time period arranged in sequence; in the first time period, a first control instruction is sent to the water supply component and the sewage discharge component 12 to connect the first water supply pipeline 143 and the first exhaust pipeline 123, and only positive pressure water is delivered to the first flushing pipeline 15; in the first time period, a second control instruction is sent to the water supply component and the sewage discharge component 12 to cut off the first water supply pipeline 143 and the first exhaust pipeline 123, and only positive pressure gas is delivered to the first flushing pipeline 15.
[0084] In the above scheme, when the cleaning robot system needs to self-clean, the control unit sends a control instruction to control the working state of the water supply component and the sewage discharge component 12 to realize the pulse flushing method. Specifically, the self-cleaning process of the cleaning robot system can be as follows: in a pulse cycle, in the first time period, the control unit sends a first control instruction to the water supply component and the sewage discharge component 12, the first power pump 142 is started (the first water outlet end of the control valve is opened), and the negative pressure generating unit 122 is closed. At this time, the first water supply pipeline 143 delivers positive pressure water, and the exhaust pipeline is cut off, and at least part of the positive pressure water fills the flushing pipeline; in the second time period, the control unit sends a second control instruction to the water supply component and the sewage discharge component 12, controls the first power pump to be closed, and the negative pressure generating unit 122 is started, so that the exhaust pipeline delivers positive pressure gas, and the first water supply pipeline 143 is cut off. At this time, the positive pressure of the positive pressure gas is used to spray the water in the flushing pipeline, and the negative pressure of the negative pressure generating unit 122 is used to suck the dirt into the sewage tank 121. Repeatedly, the pulse flushing process is realized to improve the cleaning effect.
[0085] In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the base station 10 also includes: a control unit, which is electrically connected to the water supply component and the sewage discharge component 12, and the control unit is configured to send a third control instruction to the water supply component and the sewage discharge component 12 within a predetermined time period, so that the first water supply pipeline 143 and the first exhaust pipeline 123 are simultaneously opened, and the positive pressure water and the positive pressure gas are simultaneously delivered to the first flushing pipeline 15 for mixing.
[0086] In the above scheme, when the cleaning robot system needs to self-clean, the control unit sends a control instruction to control the working state of the water supply component and the sewage discharge component 12 to realize the high-pressure gas-liquid mixture flushing method. Specifically, the self-cleaning process of the cleaning robot system can be as follows: the control unit sends a third control instruction, the negative pressure generating unit 122 and the first power pump 142 are started at the same time, the first power pump 142 draws water from the clean water tank 141 and delivers it to the first liquid supply pipeline, and at the same time the negative pressure generating unit 122 delivers the positive pressure gas to the exhaust pipeline. Since the exhaust pipeline is connected in parallel with the first liquid supply pipeline and is connected to the flushing pipeline through the three-way piece 16. Therefore, the positive pressure gas and high-pressure water will mix at the position of the three-way piece 16 to form a high-pressure gas-liquid mixture (water mist), and the high-pressure gas-liquid high-pressure gas-liquid mixture will then reach the flushing port 11A through the flushing pipe. The hair, floating dust, oil and other dirt remaining in the cleaning tank 111 can be blown to the drain port 11B of the cleaning tank 111 under the pressure of the high-pressure gas-liquid mixture, and be sucked out and emptied under the negative pressure, thereby realizing the self-cleaning function of the cleaning robot system. This method of high-pressure flushing using a high-pressure gas-liquid mixture can be applied to flushing roller brushes, mops and the cleaning tank 111, which can improve the cleaning effect.
[0087] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, filters may be installed at the water inlet end of the first power pump 142 and the air inlet end of the negative pressure generating unit 122 to prevent foreign matter from entering the system and causing blockage of the pipeline or components in the pipeline.
[0088] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first water supply pipeline 143, the first exhaust pipeline 123 and the first flushing pipeline 15 are connected to each other through a three-way piece 16, and the three-way piece 16 can be a three-way joint or an ejector. The ejector is also called a water ejector, a venturi tube, etc., which can mix gas with liquid, or liquid with liquid to form a high-pressure water-gas mixture (i.e., high-pressure water mist). When the first water supply pipeline 143, the exhaust pipeline and the flushing pipeline are connected to each other through the ejector, the ejector can include a gas inlet end, a liquid inlet end and an outlet end, the first exhaust pipeline 123 is connected to the gas inlet end, the first water supply pipeline 143 is connected to the liquid inlet end, and the first flushing pipeline 15 is connected to the outlet end.
[0089] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the working flow rate (liquid flow rate) of the first power pump 142 may be 0.3L to 3L / min, and the working flow rate (gas flow rate) of the negative pressure generating unit 122 may be 1 to 30L / min.
[0090] It should be noted that, in order to achieve an ideal flushing effect, if the gas flow rate is large, the water consumption can be small; if the gas flow rate is small, the water flow rate needs to be increased accordingly. In an exemplary embodiment, the water flow rate can be 0.5L / min and the gas flow rate can be 30L / min.
[0091] In another embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the exhaust end 122B is constructed to be connected to the second exhaust pipeline 124, the flushing port 11A is constructed to be connected to the second flushing pipeline 17, and the water outlet end of the clean water tank 141 is constructed to be connected to the third water supply pipeline 146; wherein the third water supply pipeline 146 is constructed to be connected to the second flushing pipeline 17 in parallel with the second exhaust pipeline 124, so that the water in the clean water tank 141 is sucked into the second flushing pipeline 17 under the action of siphon.
[0092] In the above scheme, the third water supply pipeline 146 and the second exhaust pipeline 124 are connected in parallel to the second flushing pipeline 17, so that the water outlet of the clean water tank 141 is directly siphoned into the third water supply pipeline 146 under the action of the positive pressure gas transported in the second exhaust pipeline 124, and mixed with the positive pressure gas to form a high-pressure gas-liquid mixture, and transported to the flushing port 11A through the second flushing pipeline 17. In this way, due to the siphon effect, liquid molecules of 5-10 μm can be generated. Compared with the embodiment shown in the above figure, the amount of water used for flushing can be smaller, and the space of the base station 10 and the frequency of water addition are saved, and the flushing effect of common stains such as floating dust and animal hair is better.
[0093] In this embodiment, please combine Figures 6 to 8 The base station 10 also includes: an ejector 18, which is constructed to mix water vapor to form water mist. The ejector 18 includes a gas inlet port 18A, a liquid inlet port 18B and an outlet port 18C. The second exhaust pipeline 124 is connected to the gas inlet port 18A, the third water supply pipeline 146 is connected to the liquid inlet port 18B, and the second flushing pipeline 17 is connected to the outlet port 18C.
[0094] In the above scheme, the negative pressure generated by the high-speed flowing gas is used to siphon the water in the clean water tank 141, and the ejector 18 can be used to mix the water and the gas to form a high-pressure water mist to achieve flushing. In this embodiment, the base station 10 also includes a control unit, which is connected to the negative pressure generating unit 122, and the control unit is configured to control the working state of the negative pressure generating unit 122 to achieve self-cleaning.
[0095] In the above scheme, when the cleaning robot system needs to self-clean, the control unit sends a control instruction to control the working state of the sewage discharge component 12 to achieve a high-pressure gas-liquid mixture flushing method.
[0096] Specifically, the self-cleaning process of the cleaning robot system can be as follows:
[0097] When the cleaning system needs to self-clean, the control unit sends a control instruction to control the negative pressure generating unit 122 to start. At this time, the air suction end 122A sucks air to form a negative pressure in the sewage tank 121 to suck the dirt from the sewage outlet 11B. The exhaust end 122B delivers the sucked air to the ejector 18. The air flow in the ejector 18 changes drastically to generate negative pressure, thereby siphoning the water in the clean water tank 141, so that the water vapor merges to form a high-pressure water mist, which is delivered to the flushing port 11A through the second flushing pipeline 17. The hair, floating dust, etc. remaining in the cleaning tank 111 can be blown to the sewage outlet 11B under the action of the water mist pressure, and sucked into the sewage tank 121 through the sewage outlet 11B, thereby realizing the self-cleaning function. In this embodiment, filters can be installed at the third water supply pipeline 146 and the air suction end 122A of the negative pressure generating unit 122 to prevent foreign matter from entering the pipeline and the components in the pipeline and causing blockage.
[0098] In this embodiment, please combine Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the base 11 is also provided with a water replenishment port 11C for replenishing water for the cleaning robot; the water supply assembly also includes a second power pump 147 and a second control valve 148, and the water outlet of the clean water tank 141 is configured to be connected to a fourth water supply pipeline 149 connected in parallel with the third water supply pipeline 146, and the clean water tank 141 is sequentially connected to the second power pump 147, the second control valve 148 and the water replenishment port 11C through the fourth water supply pipeline 149. Among them, the water outlet of the clean water tank 141 is connected to the second power pump 147 through the water inlet pipe 141', the water outlet of the second power pump 147 is connected to the inlet end of the second control valve 148 through the water outlet pipe 142', and the outlet end of the second control valve 148 is connected to the water replenishment port 11C.
[0099] In the above scheme, the clean water tank 141 can not only provide water for flushing, but also supply water for the cleaning robot. In other words, the clean water tank 141 for supplying water to the cleaning robot is directly used as the clean water tank 141 for flushing, and the structure can be more compact.
[0100] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a check valve for controlling the flow direction of gas is provided on the exhaust pipe between the exhaust port 122B and the flushing port 11A. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a check valve 19 is provided on the first exhaust line 123 .
[0101] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 5 As shown, the water supply assembly may further include a heating element 14A, which is configured to heat the water delivered to the flushing port 11A to improve the cleaning ability. Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment, the heating element 14A may be disposed between the first control valve 145 and the first power pump 142 .
[0102] It should be noted that the above are only several exemplary embodiments, and other embodiments not illustrated in the present disclosure may also be a combination of one or several of the above embodiments, thus providing more options for the self-cleaning method of the cleaning robot system.
[0103] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 11 to Figure 12 , Figure 15 to Figure 16 As shown, the nozzle assembly 13 includes at least one row of spray holes 130, and each row of spray holes 130 is configured such that the spray holes 130 are sequentially arranged along a predetermined straight line. The spray holes 130 can be configured as round holes, and their apertures can be between 0.2 and 0.6 mm. This type of spray hole 130 has a high water pressure and is suitable for flushing distant garbage and stubborn stains. The predetermined straight line direction can be parallel to the axial direction of the roller brush.
[0104] In another embodiment of the present disclosure, Fig.13 and Fig.14 As shown, the nozzle assembly 13 includes at least one straight-line jet port 131, which is configured to extend along a predetermined straight line direction. The width of the straight-line jet port 131 may be 0.1 to 0.5 mm. The water outlet of the jet hole 130 in this form has a wide coverage range and is suitable for washing nearby garbage, dust, hair, etc. The predetermined straight line direction may be parallel to the axial direction of the roller brush.
[0105] It should be understood that in actual applications, the spray holes 130 can be arranged and combined according to the use conditions. For example, the nozzle assembly 13 can be distributed with a single row of circular holes, a double row of circular holes, or a combination of a single row of circular holes and a straight-line spray port 131.
[0106] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a cleaning robot system is provided. Fig.10 As shown, the cleaning robot system includes a cleaning robot and a base station 10, and the base station 10 includes:
[0107] A base 11, the base 11 is provided with a cleaning tank and a flushing port 11A;
[0108] a water supply assembly, the water supply assembly being configured to be connected to the flushing port 11A so as to deliver water for cleaning the cleaning robot to the flushing port 11A;
[0109] The sewage discharge component 12 is arranged on the base 11. The sewage discharge component 12 includes a sewage tank 121 and a negative pressure generating unit 122. The negative pressure generating unit 122 is constructed to have an air suction end 122A for generating negative pressure and an air exhaust end 122B for generating positive pressure; wherein,
[0110] The air suction end 122A is configured to be connected to the sewage tank 121 to form a negative pressure in the sewage tank 121; the air exhaust end 122B is configured to be connected to the flushing port 11A to deliver positive pressure gas to the flushing port 11A.
[0111] In the above scheme, the air suction end 122A in the sewage discharge component 12 is constructed to be connected to the sewage tank 121 through the air inlet pipe 121' to form a negative pressure in the sewage tank 121; the exhaust end 122B is constructed to be connected to the flushing port 11A to deliver positive pressure gas to the flushing port 11A.
[0112] When the mop and roller brush of the cleaning robot are placed in the cleaning tank, the negative pressure generating unit 122 is started, and the exhaust end 122A exhausts air, which can form a negative pressure in the sewage tank 121, so that the dirt is sucked into the sewage tank 121; and the positive pressure gas blown by the exhaust end 122B can be delivered to the flushing port 11A, so that the positive pressure gas can be used to blow the mop and roller brush, and / or the cleaning tank of the cleaning robot, for example, the mop and roller brush, and / or the cleaning tank of the cleaning robot can be dried, or foreign matter can be blown into the cleaning tank, etc.
[0113] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the base station 10 further includes a control unit, which is configured to control the water supply assembly to supply water to the flushing port 11A; or control the negative pressure generating unit 122 to form a negative pressure in the sewage tank 121 while delivering positive pressure gas to the flushing port 11A. Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, the exhaust end 122B is directly connected to the flushing port 11A through the third exhaust pipeline 125, the base 11 also includes a water replenishment port 11C, and the base station 10 also includes a water supply assembly, which is configured to supply water to the water replenishment port 11C through a water supply pipeline (recorded as the fifth water supply pipeline 140). The third exhaust pipeline 125 and the water supply pipeline in the water supply assembly are independent of each other. In this way, a separate air blowing flushing method or a separate water supply flushing method can be selected for self-cleaning in combination with the type of dirt in the actual application scenario.
[0114] It should be noted that the fifth water supply pipeline 140 can also be configured to be connected to the flushing port 11A and be independent of the third exhaust pipeline 125, or can be configured to be disconnected from the flushing port 11A. The water supply assembly can include a clean water tank 141, a third power pump 151, and a third control valve 152, which are sequentially arranged on the fifth water supply pipeline 140 along the water delivery direction. The water outlet of the clean water tank 141 is connected to the water inlet of the third power pump 151 through the water inlet pipe 141', and the water outlet of the third power pump 151 is connected to the third control valve 152 through the water outlet pipe 142'.
[0115] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a base station is provided. Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the base station 10 includes: a base 11 and a sewage discharge assembly 12, and the base 11 is provided with a flushing port 11A.
[0116] The water supply component is configured to be connected to the flushing port 11A to deliver water for cleaning the cleaning robot to the flushing port 11A; the sewage discharge component 12 is arranged on the base 11, and the sewage discharge component 12 includes a sewage tank 121 and a negative pressure generating unit 122, and the negative pressure generating unit 122 is configured to have an air suction end 122A and an air exhaust end 122B, the air suction end 122A can extract air to generate negative pressure, and the air exhaust end 122B can blow air to generate positive pressure. The air suction end 122A is configured to be connected to the sewage tank 121 through the air inlet pipe 121' to form a negative pressure in the sewage tank 121; the air exhaust end 122B is configured to be connected to the flushing port 11A, and the positive pressure gas delivered by the air exhaust end 122B flows out of the flushing port 11A, or the positive pressure gas delivered by the air exhaust end 122B is mixed with the water delivered by the water supply component to form a gas-liquid mixture greater than the water supply pressure of the water supply component, and then flows out of the flushing port 11A.
[0117] In this way, when the mop and roller brush of the cleaning robot are placed in the cleaning tank, the negative pressure generating unit 122 is started, and the exhaust end 122A exhausts air, which can form a negative pressure in the sewage tank 121, so that the dirt is sucked into the sewage tank 121; and the positive-pressure gas blown by the exhaust end 122B can be delivered to the flushing port 11A, so as to use the positive-pressure gas to flow out from the flushing port 11A, or the positive-pressure gas delivered by the exhaust end 122B forms a gas-liquid mixture with the water delivered to the flushing port 11A by the water supply component, and then flows out from the flushing port 11A to clean the mop and roller brush of the cleaning robot, and / or the cleaning tank, thereby realizing the self-cleaning function of the cleaning robot.
[0118] It can be seen that the cleaning robot system provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can directly utilize the negative pressure generating unit in the sewage discharge component to generate positive pressure gas to directly clean the cleaning robot, or utilize the positive pressure gas mixed with the water delivered by the water supply component to form a gas-liquid mixture to clean the cleaning robot, which can reduce the amount of water used for flushing, reduce the frequency of adding water to the base station, and save base station space.
[0119] Application scenario 1
[0120] This application scenario provides a cleaning robot system, which includes a cleaning robot and a base station 10. Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the base station 10 includes a base 11, a water supply component and a sewage discharge component 12. The base 11 is provided with a flushing port 11A.
[0121] The water supply component is configured to be connected to the flushing port 11A to deliver water for cleaning the cleaning robot to the flushing port 11A; the sewage discharge component 12 is arranged on the base 11, and the sewage discharge component 12 includes a sewage tank 121 and a negative pressure generating unit 122, and the negative pressure generating unit 122 is configured to have an air suction end 122A and an air exhaust end 122B, the air suction end 122A can extract air to generate negative pressure, and the air exhaust end 122B can blow air to generate positive pressure. The air suction end 122A is configured to be connected to the sewage tank 121 through the air inlet pipe 121' to form a negative pressure in the sewage tank 121; the air exhaust end 122B is configured to be connected to the flushing port 11A, and the positive pressure gas delivered by the air exhaust end 122B flows out from the flushing port 11A, or the positive pressure gas delivered by the air exhaust end 122B is mixed with the water delivered by the water supply component to form a gas-liquid mixture greater than the water supply pressure of the water supply component, and flows out from the flushing port 11A.
[0122] When it is necessary to self-clean the execution components such as the roller brush and mop or the cleaning tank 111, the negative pressure generating unit 122 is started, and the exhaust end 122A exhausts air, which can form a negative pressure in the sewage tank 121, so that the dirt is sucked into the sewage tank 121; and the positive pressure gas blown by the exhaust end 122B can be delivered to the flushing port 11A, so that the cleaning robot can be directly cleaned by the positive pressure gas, or the positive pressure gas and the water delivered to the flushing port 11A by the water supply component form a gas-liquid mixture with a pressure greater than the water supply pressure of the water supply component, and then flows out from the flushing port 11A to clean the mop and roller brush of the cleaning robot, and / or the cleaning tank, thereby realizing the self-cleaning function of the cleaning robot.
[0123] The cleaning robot system provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can directly utilize the negative pressure generating unit in the sewage discharge component to generate positive pressure gas, so as to directly utilize the positive pressure gas to clean the cleaning robot, or utilize the positive pressure gas to mix with the water delivered by the water supply component to form a gas-liquid mixture to clean the cleaning robot, which can reduce the amount of water used for flushing, reduce the frequency of water addition in the base station, and save base station space.
[0124] The embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, and the above description is exemplary, not exhaustive, and is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and changes will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The choice of terms used herein is intended to best explain the principles of the embodiments, practical applications, or technical improvements in the marketplace, or to enable other persons of ordinary skill in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein. The scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A cleaning robot system, It is characterized in that The invention comprises a cleaning robot and a base station (10), wherein the base station (10) comprises: A base (11), wherein the base (11) is provided with a cleaning tank and a flushing port (11A); a water supply assembly, the water supply assembly being configured to be connected to the flushing port (11A) so as to deliver water for cleaning the cleaning robot to the flushing port (11A); A sewage discharge component (12), the sewage discharge component (12) being arranged on the base (11), the sewage discharge component (12) comprising a sewage tank (121) and a negative pressure generating unit (122), the negative pressure generating unit (122) being constructed to have an air suction end (122A) for generating negative pressure, and an air discharge end (122B) for generating positive pressure; wherein: The air extraction end (122A) is configured to communicate with the sewage tank (121) so as to form a negative pressure in the sewage tank (121); The exhaust end (122B) is constructed to be connected to the flushing port (11A), and the positive-pressure gas delivered by the exhaust end (122B) flows out of the flushing port (11A), or the positive-pressure gas delivered by the exhaust end (122B) is mixed with the water delivered by the water supply component to form a gas-liquid mixture greater than the water supply pressure of the water supply component and then flows out of the flushing port (11A).
2. The cleaning robot system according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The water supply assembly comprises a clean water tank (141), a first power pump (142) and a first water supply pipeline (143); the first water supply pipeline (143) is configured to be connected to a water outlet of the first power pump (142), so that the first power pump (142) pressurizes the water in the clean water tank (141) to form positive pressure water and transports the water to the flushing port (11A) via the first water supply pipeline (143); The exhaust end (122B) is configured to be connected to a first exhaust pipeline (123), the flushing port (11A) is configured to be connected to a first flushing pipeline (15), and the first water supply pipeline (143) is configured to be connected to the first flushing pipeline (15) in parallel with the first exhaust pipeline (123), so that the positive-pressure water and the positive-pressure gas are transported to the flushing port (11A).
3. The cleaning robot system according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The base (11) is also provided with a water replenishment port (11C) for replenishing water for the cleaning robot; the water supply assembly also includes a first control valve (145) and a second water supply pipeline (144), the first control valve (145) includes a first water inlet end, a first water outlet end and a second water outlet end, wherein the first water inlet end is configured to be connected to the water outlet end of the first power pump (142), the first water outlet end is configured to be connected to the flushing port (11A) through the first water supply pipeline (143), and the second water outlet end is configured to be connected to the water replenishment port (11C) through the second water supply pipeline (144).
4. The cleaning robot system according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The base station (10) further comprises: a control unit, the control unit being electrically connected to the water supply component and the sewage discharge component (12), and being configured to control the working state of the water supply component and the sewage discharge component (12) based on a pulse cycle; wherein: A cycle includes a first time period and a second time period arranged in sequence; In the first time period, a first control instruction is sent to the water supply component and the sewage discharge component (12) so that the first water supply pipeline (143) is turned on and the first exhaust pipeline (123) is turned off, and only positive pressure water is delivered to the first flushing pipeline (15); In the first time period, a second control instruction is sent to the water supply component and the sewage discharge component (12) so that the first water supply pipeline (143) is cut off and the first exhaust pipeline (123) is connected, and only positive pressure gas is delivered to the first flushing pipeline (15).
5. The cleaning robot system according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The base station (10) further comprises: a control unit, the control unit being electrically connected to the water supply component and the sewage discharge component (12), and being configured to send a third control instruction to the water supply component and the sewage discharge component (12) within a predetermined time period, so that the first water supply pipeline (143) and the first exhaust pipeline (123) are simultaneously connected, and positive pressure water and positive pressure gas are simultaneously delivered to the first flushing pipeline (15) for mixing.
6. The cleaning robot system according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The exhaust end (122B) is configured to be connected to a second exhaust pipeline (124), the flushing port (11A) is configured to be connected to a second flushing pipeline (17), and the water supply assembly comprises a clean water tank (141), the water outlet end of the clean water tank (141) is configured to be connected to a third water supply pipeline (146); wherein the third water supply pipeline (146) is configured to be connected to the second flushing pipeline (17) in parallel with the second exhaust pipeline (124), so that the water in the clean water tank (141) is sucked into the second flushing pipeline (17) under the action of a siphon.
7. The cleaning robot system according to claim 6, It is characterized in that The base station (10) further comprises: an ejector (18), wherein the ejector (18) is configured to mix water and gas to form the gas-liquid mixture, wherein the ejector (18) comprises a gas inlet end (18A), a liquid inlet end (18B) and an outlet end (18C), wherein the second exhaust pipe (124) is connected to the gas inlet end (18A), the third water supply pipe (146) is connected to the liquid inlet end (18B), and the second flushing pipe (17) is connected to the outlet end (18C).
8. The cleaning robot system according to claim 6, It is characterized in that The base (11) is also provided with a water supply port (11C) for supplying water to the cleaning robot; the water supply assembly also includes a second power pump (147) and a second control valve (148), wherein the water outlet end of the clean water tank (141) is constructed to be connected to a fourth water supply pipeline (149) connected in parallel with the third water supply pipeline (146), and the clean water tank (141) is connected to the second power pump (147), the second control valve (148) and the water supply port (11C) in sequence through the fourth water supply pipeline (149).
9. The cleaning robot system according to claim 1, It is characterized in that A check valve (19) for controlling the flow direction of gas is provided on the exhaust pipeline between the exhaust end (122B) and the flushing port (11A).
10. The cleaning robot system according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The cleaning tank (111) comprises a flushing area (S1) and a sewage area (S2); the flushing port (11A) is provided in the flushing area (S1); the sewage area (S2) is provided with a sewage outlet (11B); and the cleaning tank (111) is constructed so that sewage can flow from the flushing area (S1) into the sewage area (S2) under the action of gravity.
11. The cleaning robot system according to claim 10, It is characterized in that The base station (10) further comprises: a nozzle assembly (13), the nozzle assembly (13) being arranged in the flushing area (S1), the flushing port (11A) being connected to the nozzle assembly (13), and the nozzle assembly (13) being configured to spray fluid from a side where the flushing area (S1) is located to a side where the sewage area (S2) is located.
12. The cleaning robot system according to claim 11, It is characterized in that The nozzle assembly (13) comprises at least one row of spray holes (130), each row of spray holes (130) being configured such that the spray holes (130) are sequentially spaced apart along a predetermined straight line; and / or the nozzle assembly (13) comprises at least one straight-line spray port (131), the straight-line spray port (131) being configured to extend along a predetermined straight line direction.
13. A base station, It is characterized in that include: A base (11), wherein the base (11) is provided with a cleaning tank and a flushing port (11A); a water supply assembly, the water supply assembly being configured to be connected to the flushing port (11A) so as to deliver water for cleaning the cleaning robot to the flushing port (11A); A sewage discharge component (12), the sewage discharge component (12) being arranged on the base (11), the sewage discharge component (12) comprising a sewage tank (121) and a negative pressure generating unit (122), the negative pressure generating unit (122) being constructed to have an air suction end (122A) for generating negative pressure, and an air discharge end (122B) for generating positive pressure; wherein: The air extraction end (122A) is configured to communicate with the sewage tank (121) so as to form a negative pressure in the sewage tank (121); The exhaust end (122B) is constructed to be connected to the flushing port (11A), and the positive-pressure gas delivered by the exhaust end (122B) flows out from the flushing port (11A), or the positive-pressure gas delivered by the exhaust end (122B) is mixed with the water delivered by the water supply component to form a gas-liquid mixture with a pressure greater than the water supply pressure of the water supply component and then flows out from the flushing port (11A).
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