Base station and cleaning system

Abstract

The application provides a base station and a cleaning system, the base station comprising: a base station body and two installation cabins, each of the installation cabins defining an installation cavity, a detachable water tank being arranged in the installation cavity, the installation cabin being arranged on a side of the base station body, each of the installation cabins being independently rotatable, each of the installation cabins having a closed position for hiding the water tank and an open position for exposing the water tank. According to the base station of the application, the two independent installation cabins are rotatably connected with the base station body, so that each of the installation cabins can be rotated outwardly or inwardly around a connecting shaft connected with the base station body, compared with synchronous rotation of the two water tanks, the influence on the overall gravity center of the base station can be reduced, thereby reducing the risk of shaking or toppling.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of base stations, in particular to a base station and a cleaning system. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the technical field of floor cleaning robots, floor cleaning robots have been widely used in daily life. With the continuous development of technology, floor cleaning robots will be more frequently involved in household chores. The supporting base station of the floor cleaning robot can collect dust and clean the mop, and even can dry the cleaned mop and other series of operations. In addition to the automatic water supply and drainage base station, the water tank version base station needs the user to manually change the water. Manual water change requires opening and closing the water tank cover and taking out the clean and dirty water tanks. The current mainstream design needs to be operated from the top of the base station, which requires enough space above the base station. However, due to the flat design of the top of the base station, it is often used as a storage platform by users. When household items occupy the top space, it will be difficult to take out the water tank, affecting the user experience.

[0003] Some base stations install the water storage tank and the dirty water tank in a side-by-side manner on the side of the main body. These water tanks are usually fixed by the same cabin frame. When the water tank needs to be replaced, cleaned or repaired, the cabin frame often can only be flipped synchronously, and the independent operation of a single water tank cannot be realized, resulting in the need to move the entire frame when only one water tank needs to be maintained. Not only is the operation flexibility poor, but also the risk of tilting or dumping of the base station may be increased due to the concentration of the overall weight when the entire frame is flipped synchronously. At the same time, this linkage structure also limits the space for taking out and placing a single water tank, which further reduces the maintenance efficiency and increases the operation difficulty.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new type of base station. SUMMARY

[0005] Therefore, the embodiments of the present application are committed to providing a base station and a cleaning system to solve the problem that the side-mounted water tank in the base station cannot be independently flipped in the prior art.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present application provides a base station, comprising: a base station main body and two installation cabins, each of the installation cabins defines an installation cavity, a detachable water tank is arranged in the installation cavity, the installation cabin is arranged on the side surface of the base station main body, each of the installation cabins can be independently rotated, and each of the installation cabins has a closed position for hiding the water tank and an open position for exposing the water tank.

[0007] According to the base station of the present application, the two installation cabins are arranged side by side on the front side surface of the base station main body, or the two installation cabins are respectively and symmetrically arranged on the left side surface and the right side surface of the base station main body.

[0008] Optionally, the rotation axis of the installation cabin is perpendicular to the height direction of the base station body, and the installation cabin is provided with an installation opening, and when the installation cabin is in the closed position, the installation opening is at the top of the installation cabin, and the water tank can enter or exit the installation cabin through the installation opening.

[0009] Optionally, the rotation axis of the installation cabin is parallel to the height direction of the base station body, and the side surface of the installation cabin is provided with an installation opening, and the water tank can enter or exit the installation cabin through the installation opening.

[0010] According to the base station of the present application, the base station body is provided with a first limiting piece, the installation cabin is provided with a second limiting piece, the first limiting piece is arranged on the rotation path of the second limiting piece, and when the installation cabin rotates to the open position, the first limiting piece and the second limiting piece cooperate to limit the continuous rotation of the installation cabin.

[0011] According to the base station of the present application, the base station further comprises a locking assembly, the locking assembly comprises a locking driving piece, a locking tongue and a locking hole, one of the installation cabin and the base station body is provided with the locking tongue, and the other is provided with the locking hole, and when the installation cabin is in the closed position, the locking driving piece can drive the locking tongue to be clamped into or out of the locking hole.

[0012] Optionally, the base station further comprises:

[0013] At least one limiting switch arranged on the inner side wall of the base station body;

[0014] A prompt module;

[0015] A control module, the limiting switch, the locking driving piece and the prompt module are in communication connection with the control module, the limiting switch is used to send a first position signal representing the position of the installation cabin to the control module,

[0016] The control module is configured to: before executing a preset operation program, determine whether the installation cabin is in the closed position according to the first position signal; if it is in the closed position, control the locking driving piece to lock the installation cabin, and then start the preset operation program, if the installation cabin is not in the closed position, trigger a prompt state through the prompt module, and after the first position signal indicates that the installation cabin is in the closed position, control the locking driving piece to lock the installation cabin again and then start the preset operation program.

[0017] Optionally, the water tank is provided with a first connection port, the installation cabin is provided with a second connection port, the first connection port and the second connection port are detachably connected, the second connection port is in communication with a liquid guide pipeline in the base station body, and the base station further comprises:

[0018] a switch valve, which is connected to the liquid guide pipeline and controls the opening or closing of the liquid guide pipeline;

[0019] a position detection assembly, which is arranged in the installation cabin and is configured to send a second position signal to the control module, the second position signal indicating the communication state between the first connection port and the second connection port;

[0020] The control module is configured to:

[0021] determine in real time whether the installation cabin is in the closed position when executing the preset operation program,

[0022] if the installation cabin is not in the closed position, determine whether the first connection port and the second connection port are in communication according to the second position signal,

[0023] if the first connection port and the second connection port are in communication, control the prompt module to trigger a prompt state, and if the first connection port and the second connection port are not in communication, control the switch valve to close the liquid guide pipeline and control the prompt module to trigger a prompt state.

[0024] Optionally, the control module is configured to, after the switch valve closes the liquid guide pipeline, acquire the second position signal in real time to recheck the communication state between the first connection port and the second connection port when it is determined that the installation cabin returns to the closed position.

[0025] if it is confirmed that the first connection port and the second connection port are in communication, control the switch valve to restore the opening of the liquid guide pipeline.

[0026] Optionally, a liquid level detection assembly is arranged in the water tank, the liquid level detection assembly is configured to send a water level signal to the control module, the water level signal indicating the liquid level in the water tank, and the control module is configured to:

[0027] acquire the water level signal in real time when executing the preset operation program, determine the liquid level in the water tank according to the water level signal, and when the liquid level is lower than a preset water level threshold, control the prompt module to trigger a prompt state and maintain the execution of the preset operation program when the first connection port and the second connection port are in communication in response to the second position signal until the liquid level reaches or is lower than a minimum liquid level threshold; and when the first connection port and the second connection port are not in communication, control the switch valve to close the liquid guide pipeline and control the prompt module to trigger a prompt state.

[0028] According to the base station, the base station body is further provided with a driving assembly, the driving assembly comprises a driving motor and a jacking rod in transmission connection, one end of the jacking rod away from the driving motor is hinged to the mounting cabin, and the driving motor drives the jacking rod to extend or retract to drive the mounting cabin to rotate between the closed position and the open position.

[0029] Optionally, the base station further comprises an obstacle detection assembly arranged on the mounting cabin or the base station body, the obstacle detection assembly is configured to send an obstacle detection signal representing an obstacle distance to the control module, and the control module is configured to: receive the obstacle detection signal in real time during the driving motor driving the mounting cabin to rotate between the closed position and the open position, and control the driving motor to drive the mounting cabin to reverse rotate by a preset angle to release the obstacle and control the prompting module to trigger a prompt state if the obstacle distance is detected to be less than or equal to a preset safety distance threshold.

[0030] When the obstacle distance is detected to be greater than the preset safety distance threshold, the driving motor is controlled to continue to execute the original rotation instruction until the mounting cabin rotates to a target position.

[0031] Optionally, the jacking rod is provided with an elastic clamping piece, and an inner wall of the base station body is provided with a positioning groove, the elastic clamping piece is clamped in the positioning groove when the mounting cabin rotates to the open position.

[0032] According to the base station, the top of the base station body is provided with a detachable storage object.

[0033] In a second aspect, the application provides a cleaning system comprising a cleaning device and the base station, and the base station has a bearing part on the front side, and the bearing part is used for bearing the cleaning device.

[0034] Compared with the prior art, the above technical scheme provided by the embodiments of the application has the following advantages:

[0035] The base station provided by the application, two independent installation cabins are respectively rotatably connected with the base station body, so that each installation cabin can rotate outward or inward around the connecting shaft connected with the base station body. When only one water tank needs to be operated, the corresponding installation cabin can be controlled to rotate. At the same time, the independent rotation of the two installation cabins can change the local weight distribution when a single installation cabin rotates, which can reduce the influence on the overall center of gravity of the base station compared with the synchronous rotation of the two water tanks, thereby reducing the risk of shaking or dumping. In addition, the installation cabin is arranged on the side of the base station body, avoiding the top area of the base station body, and the water tank is detachably connected with the installation cabin, so that the water tank can be exposed only by rotating, which can simplify the steps when the water tank needs to be operated, and finally improve the operation efficiency and the user's experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0036] Figure 1 Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of the base station according to some embodiments of the application.

[0037] Figure 2 Fig. 2 shows a front view of the base station according to some embodiments of the application. Figure 1

[0038] Fig. 3 shows a top view of the base station according to some embodiments of the application. Figure 3 Figure 1 Fig. 4 shows a side view of the base station according to some embodiments of the application.

[0039] Figure 4 Figure 1 Fig. 5 shows a perspective view of the base station according to other embodiments of the application.

[0040] Figure 5 Fig. 6 shows a front view of the base station according to other embodiments of the application.

[0041] Figure 6 Fig. 7 shows a side view of the base station according to other embodiments of the application. Figure 5

[0042] Fig. 8 shows a top view of the base station according to other embodiments of the application. Figure 7 Figure 5

[0043] Reference signs:

[0044] Base station body 10, installation cabin 20, installation port 21, dust collection cabin door 30, bearing part 40, storage object 50, water tank 60. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] ​​​​With reference to the drawings of the embodiments of the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all the other embodiments obtained by a person of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort belong to the scope of the present application.

[0046] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments, or examples, for implementing different structures of the present application. For the purpose of simplification, the components and arrangements of the specific examples are described in the following. Of course, they are only examples and are not intended to limit the present application. In addition, the present application can repeatedly refer to the reference numerals and / or letters in different examples. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity, and does not indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed.

[0047] For the purpose of description, spatial relative terms can be used in the description to describe the relative position relationship or movement of one element or feature with respect to another element or feature as shown in the drawings, such as "inner", "outer", "inboard", "outboard", "under", "below", "on", "above", "front", "back", etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the drawings. For example, if the device in the drawings is flipped over or the posture is changed or the movement state is changed, the directional indications will also change accordingly, for example: the element described as "under" or "below" another element or feature will be oriented as "above" or "above" another element or feature. Therefore, the example term "below" can include both the up and down positions. The device can be additionally oriented (rotated 90 degrees or in other directions) and the spatial relative relationship descriptors used in the description are interpreted accordingly.

[0048] The base station is usually provided with water supply, drainage, circuit and other functional modules.

[0049] As shown in Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 , the base station according to the embodiments of the present application comprises a base station body 10 and two installation cabins 20, each installation cabin 20 defines an installation cavity, a detachable water tank 60 is arranged in the installation cavity, the installation cabin 20 is arranged on the side surface of the base station body 10, each installation cabin 20 can be independently rotated, and each installation cabin 20 has a closed position for hiding the water tank 60 and an open position for exposing the water tank 60.

[0050] The base station body 10 is usually in the shape of a vertical box, and its interior is usually equipped with a mop cleaning mechanism and a drying device.

[0051] In this application, the side surface of the base station body 10 refers to the side surface perpendicular to the bottom surface, excluding the top and bottom, of the base station body 10 when it is placed upright. This side surface is typically perpendicular or nearly perpendicular to the bottom surface of the base station body 10. For example, when the base station body 10 is a cuboid, the side surface includes a front side surface, a rear side surface opposite the front side surface, and a left side surface and a right side surface located between the front side surface and the rear side surface. These sides together constitute the vertical side surface portion surrounding the base station body 10. The front side surface typically houses an operation panel, indicator lights, or a structure for docking with a sweeping robot.

[0052] The mounting compartment 20 serves as a rotating carrier for the water tank 60, providing installation space for the water tank 60. When the mounting compartment 20 rotates, it causes the water tank 60 to rotate synchronously. Two mounting compartments 20 can be located on the same side of the base station body 10, or on different sides of the base station body 10. When two mounting compartments 20 are located on the same side of the base station body 10, they can be arranged side-by-side horizontally or vertically. When two mounting compartments 20 are located on different sides of the base station body 10, they can be located on the left and right sides of the base station body 10 respectively; one mounting compartment 20 can be located on the left or right side of the base station body 10, and the other on the front side; or one mounting compartment 20 can be located on the left or right side of the base station body 10, and the other on the rear side.

[0053] For example, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the base station body 10 has a dust collection chamber door 30 and a support part 40 on its front side. The support part 40 is used to support cleaning equipment. Two installation chambers 20 are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the base station body 10, respectively.

[0054] The dust collection compartment door 30 is provided on the front and side of the base station body 10, which can improve the convenience of dust collection. At the same time, the installation compartment 20 is symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the base station body 10, which can balance the overall center of gravity of the base station body 10 and reduce the risk of tilting caused by unilateral load on the base station body 10.

[0055] Of course, when the base station body 10 is in other shapes of a cube, such as a square, a five-prism, a six-prism, etc., the side surface thereof is also perpendicular or approximately perpendicular to the side surface of the bottom surface, except for the top and the bottom. The side surface of these different shapes of the cube has differences in the number or specific form, but all belong to the side surface that surrounds the circumference of the base station body 10 and is perpendicular or approximately perpendicular to the ground, and can all be used as the mounting position of the mounting cabin 20, and the specific side surface can be determined according to the actual use requirement, which is not limited in the present application.

[0056] The mounting cabin 20 is provided with a mounting port 21 and a cavity, the mounting port 21 and the cavity are communicated, and the water tank 60 is detachably mounted in the mounting cabin 20. When the water tank 60 needs to be disassembled, it can be taken in and out of the mounting cabin 20 through the mounting port 21. That is, the water tank 60 is detachably mounted in the cavity, and when the user needs to take it down for water filling, water pouring or cleaning, the mounting cabin 20 can be rotated to make the mounting cabin 20 rotate from the closed position to the open position, so that the mounting port 21 of the mounting cabin 20 is exposed and avoids the obstruction of the base station body 10, thereby performing the operation of water filling, water pouring or cleaning on the water tank 60, and the water tank 60 can also be linked with the mounting cabin 20 in the mounted state.

[0057] The top or side of the mounting cabin 20 is provided with a mounting port 21. The top of the mounting cabin 20 refers to the upper side thereof in the vertical direction, which corresponds to the height direction of the base station body 10. For example, when the mounting cabin 20 is in the closed position, the upward side is the top. The side refers to the peripheral vertical surface of the mounting cabin 20 in the horizontal direction, such as the side close to the base station body 10, the side away from the base station body 10, or the side adjacent to other mounting cabins 20, etc. These vertical surfaces are in the direction perpendicular to the top and the bottom. For example, when the top of the mounting cabin 20 is provided with the mounting port 21, the water tank 60 can be inserted from top to bottom when put into the mounting cabin 20. When the side of the mounting cabin 20 is provided with the mounting port 21, the water tank 60 can be pulled out in the horizontal direction.

[0058] Exemplarily, the mounting cabin 20 is provided with a mounting port 21, and when the mounting cabin 20 is in the closed position, the mounting port 21 is at the top of the mounting cabin 20, and the water tank 60 can be taken in and out of the mounting cabin 20 through the mounting port 21.

[0059] It should be noted that the water tank 60 is detachably mounted in the mounting cabin 20, which can be detachable connection through the interface between the water tank 60 and the mounting cabin 20, and at this time, the mounting cabin 20 does not need to be additionally provided with fixing structures such as buckles and sliding rails in the cavity, and the side wall of the cavity plays a role in circumferential limiting and guiding to avoid the left and right or front and back shaking of the water tank 60. Alternatively, the inner wall of the mounting cabin 20 is provided with a buckle or a sliding rail structure, thereby realizing the detachable assembly with the water tank 60, which is not limited in the present application and can be set as required.

[0060] When the installation cabin 20 rotates outwardly relative to the base station body 10, the installation cabin 20 drives the water tank 60 to rotate outwardly synchronously relative to the base station body 10 to expose the installation opening 21 and expose the water tank 60. When the installation cabin 20 rotates inwardly relative to the base station body 10, the installation cabin 20 drives the water tank 60 to rotate inwardly synchronously relative to the base station body 10, the installation opening 21 is shielded by the base station body 10, and the water tank 60 is hidden in the base station body 10, which can avoid external collision or dust pollution of the water tank 60 and maintain the regularity of the overall appearance of the base station.

[0061] The rotation mode of the installation cabin 20 can be divided into automatic rotation and manual operation. When the installation cabin 20 can rotate automatically, a driving assembly is arranged in the connecting part of the installation cabin 20 and the base station body 10. The driving assembly is in communication connection with a control module. The driving assembly can provide driving force for the automatic rotation of the installation cabin 20. The control module in the base station body 10 can control the driving assembly to drive the corresponding installation cabin 20 to rotate outwardly to a preset angle and remain stable. After the user completes the operation of the water tank 60 in the installation cabin 20, the driving assembly can drive the installation cabin 20 to rotate inwardly to reset by pressing the installation cabin 20 or operating the operation panel on the base station body 10.

[0062] When the installation cabin 20 needs to be manually operated, the installation cabin 20 is connected to the base station body 10 through a connecting shaft. The user can directly exert a pushing force on the installation cabin 20 or exert a pulling force on the holding position of the installation cabin 20 to make the installation cabin 20 rotate around the connecting shaft to a preset angle, or exert a pushing force on the installation cabin 20 to rotate the installation cabin 20 to a hidden position after the operation is completed.

[0063] Generally, different installation cabins 20 are provided with water tanks 60 with different functions. For example, the water tank 60 provided in one installation cabin 20 is a water storage tank 60 for storing clean water, and the water tank 60 provided in another installation cabin 20 is a sewage tank 60 for storing sewage. There can also be a special water tank 60 for a specific cleaning scene in one installation cabin 20, such as storing water added with cleaning agent to adapt to deep cleaning mode, and another installation cabin 20 is provided with a standby clean water tank 60 which can quickly supplement when the main clean water tank 60 is insufficient to ensure that the base station continuously supplies water to the cleaning equipment. Of course, the water storage tank 60 and the sewage tank 60 can also be halved in volume and placed in one installation cabin 20, and another set is placed in another installation slot.

[0064] According to the base station provided in the embodiments of the present application, two independent installation cabins 20 are respectively rotatably connected with the base station body 10, so that each installation cabin 20 can be rotated outwardly or inwardly around the connecting shaft connected with the base station body 10. When only one water tank 60 needs to be operated, the corresponding installation cabin 20 can be controlled to rotate. Meanwhile, the independent rotation of the two installation cabins 20 can change the local weight distribution when a single installation cabin 20 rotates, which can reduce the influence on the overall gravity center of the base station compared with the synchronous rotation of the two water tanks 60, thereby reducing the risk of shaking or toppling. In addition, the installation cabin 20 is arranged on the side of the base station body 10, avoiding the top area of the base station body 10, and the water tank 60 is detachably connected with the installation cabin 20, so that the water tank 60 can be exposed only by rotating, which can also simplify the steps when the water tank 60 needs to be operated, and finally improve the operation efficiency and user experience.

[0065] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 5 According to the base station provided in the embodiments of the present application, the rotation axis of the installation cabin 20 is perpendicular to the height direction of the base station body 10.

[0066] The rotation axis of the installation cabin 20 refers to the axis around which the installation cabin 20 rotates during rotation, which is usually defined by the connecting structure such as the connecting shaft between the installation cabin 20 and the base station body 10. The rotation axis of the installation cabin 20 is perpendicular to the height direction of the base station body 10. Here, the perpendicular does not mean the absolute perpendicular in the strict sense of the rotation axis, but the overall trend is perpendicular to the height direction of the base station body 10, allowing a small angle deviation. Usually, the deviation angle is within a small range, for example, within ±5°. The height direction of the base station body 10 is the vertical direction from the bottom to the top when it is placed vertically, and the approximately perpendicular means that the rotation axis is generally horizontal or close to horizontal. When the installation cabin 20 rotates, it will be flipped outwardly or inwardly around the approximately horizontal rotation axis. The opening of the installation cabin 20 is arranged on the top, so that the installation opening 21 is exposed from the hidden state to the outside or the oblique outside of the side of the base station body 10, which is convenient for the user to operate the water tank 60 and avoids bumping with the ground or the top structure of the base station during rotation.

[0067] According to the base station provided in the embodiments of the present application, the rotation axis of the installation cabin 20 is parallel to the height direction of the base station body 10.

[0068] The parallelism here does not mean absolute parallelism in the strict sense of the rotation axis, but rather a parallel relationship in the overall trend with the height direction of the base station body 10, allowing for a small angular deviation, usually within a small range, for example, within ±5°. The rotation axis is approximately parallel to the height direction of the base station body 10, meaning that the rotation axis is vertical or nearly vertical, consistent with the trend of the height extension of the base station body 10 from the bottom to the top, and rotates out or rotates in to the side or oblique side of the base station body 10 when rotating. The mounting port 21 of the mounting cabin 20 is provided on the side, for example, the mounting cabin 20 can be rotated like a side-hinged door, and when opened, the mounting port 21 faces the outside of the base station body 10, so that the user can directly see and touch the water tank 60 without having to adjust the operation posture greatly; when closed, it is rotated inward along the vertical axis, adhering to the side of the base station body 10, maintaining the overall regularity.

[0069] In some embodiments, the mounting cabin 20 and the base station body 10 are connected by a connecting shaft, one end of which can be fixedly connected with the mounting cabin 20, and the other end is rotatably connected with the base station body 10; or one end of the connecting shaft is fixedly connected with the base station body 10, and the other end is rotatably connected with the mounting cabin 20. The central axis of the connecting shaft coincides with the rotation axis of the mounting cabin 20.

[0070] When the mounting cabin 20 is rotated to the open position, the mounting port 21 on the top or side of the mounting cabin 20 is completely exposed by being disengaged from the shielding of the base station body 10, and at this time the water tank 60 can be inserted into the mounting cabin 20 along the horizontal or inclined direction through the mounting port 21, and the interface between the water tank 60 and the mounting cabin 20 is automatically aligned and fixed during the insertion process. The mounting cabin 20 is then rotated inward to reset, hiding the water tank 60 in the base station body 10. When removing the water tank 60, the mounting cabin 20 is first rotated outward to expose the mounting port 21, and after the connection between the water tank 60 and the interface in the mounting cabin 20 is released, the water tank 60 can be directly pulled out through the mounting port 21. The movement trajectory of the mounting cabin 20 when rotating can be adapted to different space layouts to avoid interference with surrounding objects.

[0071] It should also be noted that in the above embodiments, the top of the mounting cabin 20 refers to the top when the mounting cabin 20 is in the closed position, and when the mounting cabin 20 needs to be rotated by nearly 90° from the closed position to the open position, the top of the mounting cabin 20 gradually changes from the upward state to the outward side of the base station with rotation, and the original side of the mounting cabin 20 gradually turns outward with rotation, still on the side of the mounting cabin 20.

[0072] According to the base station of the embodiment of this application, the matching of the setting position of the mounting port 21 with the rotation direction of the mounting compartment 20 improves the ease of operation of taking out and placing the water tank 60, which is especially suitable for scenarios with ample top or side space (space for taking out and placing). The rotation axis of the mounting compartment 20 extends in the horizontal direction, making the rotation process of the mounting compartment 20 more stable and reducing the impact on the overall center of gravity of the base station body 10. The method of directly connecting the water tank 60 to the interface inside the mounting compartment 20 through the mounting port 21 further simplifies the installation process, taking into account both operational efficiency and structural stability.

[0073] like Figures 5-7 As shown, in the base station according to an embodiment of this application, two mounting compartments 20 are arranged side by side on the front side of the base station body 10.

[0074] The front and side of the base station body 10 define a cavity, and two mounting compartments 20 are arranged side by side in the cavity.

[0075] The accommodating cavity is located on the front side of the base station body 10, and its extension direction is perpendicular to the front side and faces the interior of the base station body 10. The accommodating cavity is cuboid in shape, and the side walls on the left and right sides of the accommodating cavity are distributed in parallel.

[0076] The cavity is provided with a laterally extending support shaft, with both ends of the support shaft fixed to the two side walls of the cavity. Each installation compartment 20 is provided with a bushing, and the support shaft passes through the bushing.

[0077] The support shaft typically extends laterally along the base station body 10, that is, it extends horizontally from the left side wall of the accommodating cavity to the right side wall. The shaft of the support shaft is cylindrical, and both ends are fixed in the grooves on the left and right side walls of the accommodating cavity by means of bolt fastening or snap-fit. The support shaft is perpendicular to the left and right side walls of the accommodating cavity.

[0078] The support shaft can be hollow to reduce weight. An annular groove can also be formed on the shaft body to facilitate the insertion of damping components, thereby increasing the stability of the bushing rotation.

[0079] The bushing is installed along the extension direction of the support shaft, fitted onto the outside of the support shaft, and integrally formed with the mounting compartment 20 body or fixedly connected by welding or screws. The diameter of the inner hole of the bushing is slightly larger than the diameter of the support shaft to ensure that the two can rotate relative to each other. A rubber damping ring may also be provided on the inner wall of the bushing, forming a clearance fit with the support shaft. When each mounting compartment 20 rotates, the damping ring can generate frictional resistance to ensure that the mounting compartment 20 can stop at the angle rotated.

[0080] According to the base station provided by the embodiment of the present application, the accommodating cavity on the front side of the base station main body 10 can provide installation space for the installation cabin 20, and the two installation cabins 20 are arranged side by side in the accommodating cavity, so that the user can complete the taking and placing of the two water tanks 60 from the front side of the base station, and the operation is convenient. The support shaft extending transversely in the accommodating cavity on the front side of the base station main body 10 supports the two installation cabins 20, the support shaft is arranged in the shaft sleeve, so that the installation cabin 20 can rotate independently around the central axis of the support shaft, and thus the common support shaft can simplify the structure design and reduce the number of parts, and the consistency of the rotation axes of the two installation cabins 20 is ensured through the same support shaft, and the shaking and deviation of the installation cabin 20 are avoided.

[0081] According to the base station provided by the embodiment of the present application, the first limiting piece is arranged on the base station main body 10, and the second limiting piece is arranged on the installation cabin 20, and when the installation cabin 20 is rotated to the open position, the first limiting piece and the second limiting piece cooperate to limit the continuous rotation of the installation cabin 20.

[0082] The first limiting piece is arranged on the base station main body 10 and is arranged on the rotation path of the second limiting piece, and the extending direction of the first limiting piece can be tangent to the rotation track of the second limiting piece or extend in other ways. The first limiting piece can also extend from the side wall or the top of the installation cavity of the base station main body 10 towards the installation cabin 20. The first limiting piece and the second limiting piece can cooperate to limit the position through clamping, magnetic attraction and the like, so that when the installation cabin 20 is rotated to the open position, the position of the installation cabin 20 is stabilized, thereby improving the convenience of user operation.

[0083] Exemplarily, one of the first limiting piece and the second limiting piece is a protrusion which can be in the shape of a triangular prism or a hemisphere, and the other is a groove which can be arranged on the side wall surface of the installation cabin 20 close to the side wall of the installation cavity. The groove is matched with the protrusion, and when the installation cabin 20 is rotated to the open position, the protrusion is clamped into the groove to achieve limiting.

[0084] Exemplarily, one of the first limiting piece and the second limiting piece is a metal sheet which can be magnetically attracted, and the metal sheet is in the shape of a sheet, and the other is a magnetic block made of a permanent magnet and embedded in the installation cabin 20 from the side of the outer surface of the installation cabin 20. When the installation cabin 20 is in the open position, the second limiting piece and the first limiting piece are in contact and are limited by magnetic attraction.

[0085] Exemplarily, one of the first limiting piece and the second limiting piece is a protrusion, and a magnetic sheet is arranged around the protrusion, and the other is a groove, and a permanent magnet is arranged around the groove, so that the first limiting piece can be clamped and magnetically attracted to achieve limiting.

[0086] According to the base station provided in the embodiments of the present application, through cooperation of the first limiting member and the second limiting member, the installation cabin 20 is prevented from being accidentally rotated due to external force such as touching or vibration when in the open position, and the stability of the water tank 60 when exposed is ensured. Meanwhile, cooperation of the first limiting member and the second limiting member can also provide clear feedback to the user, so that the user can intuitively determine whether the installation cabin 20 is in place, and the certainty of operation is improved. In addition, the cooperation mode of the first limiting member and the second limiting member does not require a complex driving assembly, and the complexity of the structure and the failure rate can be reduced, while the limiting precision is also ensured, so that the installation cabin 20 can be in a unified position each time it is opened, and the consistency of the water tank 60 in taking and placing is facilitated.

[0087] According to the base station provided in the embodiments of the present application, the base station further comprises a locking assembly, the locking assembly comprising a locking driving member, a locking tongue and a locking hole, one of the installation cabin 20 and the base station main body 10 is provided with the locking tongue, and the other is provided with the locking hole, and when the installation cabin 20 is in the closed position, the locking driving member can drive the locking tongue to be clamped into or out of the locking hole.

[0088] Specifically, the locking tongue and the locking hole are respectively installed on the installation cabin 20 and the base station main body 10. In some embodiments, the locking tongue is arranged on the base station main body 10, and the locking hole is arranged on the installation cabin 20. In some embodiments, the locking tongue is arranged on the installation cabin 20, and the locking hole is arranged on the base station main body 10. When the installation cabin 20 is rotated to the closed position, the positions of the locking tongue and the locking hole are just aligned. The locking driving member will receive the instruction of the control module, drive the locking tongue to move towards the locking hole, until the locking tongue is completely clamped into the locking hole. When the installation cabin needs to be opened, the locking driving member will act in reverse, drive the locking tongue to be out of the locking hole, and release the fixing relationship between the two, so that the installation cabin can be smoothly rotated to the open position, and the user can take and place the water tank conveniently.

[0089] When the installation cabin 20 rotates around the axis perpendicular to the height direction of the base station main body, the locking tongue is arranged on the side surface of the installation cabin 20 close to the rotation axis, and the locking hole is arranged on the inner side wall of the base station main body 10, and the central axes of the locking tongue and the locking hole are perpendicular to the height direction of the base station main body.

[0090] When the installation cabin 20 rotates around the axis parallel to the height direction of the base station main body 10, the locking tongue can be arranged on the top or bottom edge of the installation cabin 20 (in the closed position), and the locking hole is arranged on the corresponding position of the base station main body 10, and the central axes of the locking tongue and the locking hole are parallel to the height direction of the base station main body.

[0091] The locking tongue can be in a columnar shape and extend along a straight line, and the cross-sectional shape thereof can be circular, elliptical, rectangular or polygonal, which is not limited in the present application, and the shape of the locking hole is matched with the shape of the locking tongue.

[0092] The locking driving member can be a direct current electromagnetic push rod or a micro motor. When the locking driving member is a push rod, the end of the push rod is rigidly connected with the lock tongue. When the push rod is powered on, the push rod extends. When the push rod is powered off, the push rod is reset by the built-in spring.

[0093] When the locking driving member is a micro motor, the locking driving member can be indirectly connected with the lock tongue through a transmission assembly. The transmission assembly includes a gear reduction mechanism. When the motor rotates forward, the gear reduction mechanism drives the lock tongue to move linearly to be clamped into the lock hole. When the motor rotates reversely, the gear reduction mechanism drives the lock tongue to move reversely to be unclamped from the lock hole.

[0094] When the mounting cabin 20 rotates around the rotation axis to the closed position, the mounting cabin 20 causes the lock tongue and the lock hole to be in a preset matching position. At this time, the locking driving member is started after receiving a control signal. The locking driving member drives the lock tongue to move to the lock hole through the transmission structure of the lock tongue until the lock tongue is completely clamped into the lock hole to limit the rotation freedom of the mounting cabin. When it is needed to release the locking, the locking driving member reversely acts to drive the lock tongue to be unclamped from the lock hole, so that the fixing between the lock tongue and the lock hole is released. The mounting cabin 20 can rotate to the open position under the action of an external force or a driving assembly, so that the water tank 60 is disassembled, water is supplied or sewage is discharged.

[0095] The preset operation program can be a cleaning device water supply program, a mop cleaning program, a sewage recovery program, a drying program and the like.

[0096] According to the base station provided in the embodiments of the present application, when the base station executes a preset program such as water supply of the water tank 60, docking of the cleaning device or internal circulation, accidental opening of the mounting cabin 20 can cause the water tank 60 to be displaced, the connecting port to be separated or liquid to be leaked, and then the program is interrupted. The mechanical locking of the locking assembly through the cooperation of the lock tongue and the lock hole can reliably limit the opening of the mounting cabin during the operation of the preset operation program, so that the mounting cabin 20 is kept in the closed state. Meanwhile, when the base station is provided with a control module, the control module confirms that the mounting cabin 20 has been reliably locked through detection of the action feedback of the locking driving member or the lock tongue position signal, and then allows the program to be started. If the locking is invalid (for example, the lock tongue is unclamped) during the operation, the prompt module can be triggered to alarm and the program can be paused immediately, so that the fault is avoided from being expanded.

[0097] According to the base station provided in the embodiments of the present application, the base station main body 10 is provided with a driving assembly. The driving assembly includes a driving motor and a jacking rod which are in transmission connection. The jacking rod is hingedly connected with the mounting cabin 20 at the end away from the driving motor. The driving motor drives the jacking rod to be extended or retracted to drive the mounting cabin 20 to rotate between the closed position and the open position.

[0098] The base station main body 10 is provided with a mounting cavity. In this embodiment, the mounting cavity is used to accommodate a single mounting cabin 20 or two mounting cabins 20.

[0099] The driving motor is a power source and is fixed inside the base station body 10 near one side of the installation cavity. The output shaft of the driving motor can extend along the depth direction of the base station body 10, that is, the horizontal direction perpendicular to the side surface of the base station body 10, and is rigidly connected with the inner wall of the base station body 10 through bolts or buckles, so as to ensure that the base station body 10 does not shake when the driving motor operates. The driving motor can be drivingly connected with the top rod through a gear reduction mechanism or through a ball screw.

[0100] When the base station has a control module, when the driving motor receives an opening instruction sent by the control module, the driving motor drives the top rod to move outward along the depth direction, and the other end of the top rod pushes the installation cabin 20 to rotate outward around the rotation axis of the installation cabin 20 through the hinged shaft connected with the installation cabin, until the top rod reaches the maximum stroke, and the installation cabin 20 is rotated to the opening position.

[0101] When the driving motor receives a closing instruction sent by the control module, the driving motor drives the top rod to retract inward, and pulls the installation cabin 20 to rotate inward around the rotation axis through the hinged shaft, until the installation cabin 20 returns to the closing position.

[0102] Of course, when the installation cabin 20 has a semi-open position, that is, between the closing position and the opening position,

[0103] The top rod is a long and rigid rod body, and the cross section of the top rod can be circular, square or polygonal. The end of the top rod near the driving motor can be connected with the top rod through a gear transmission, a screw nut or a linkage mechanism, and the rotary motion of the driving motor is converted into the linear motion of the top rod along the depth direction of the base station body 10 through the transmission mechanism. The end of the top rod away from the driving motor is hinged with the installation cabin 20 through a pin shaft or a hinge. The hinge point is located on the side wall of the installation cabin 20 near the inner side of the base station body 10, such as the middle or lower position of the side wall of the installation cabin 20.

[0104] The top rod can be a solid rod body or a hollow pipe, and a cable for connecting a sensor in the installation cabin 20 or a conveying pipeline can be arranged in the inside of the top rod.

[0105] The driving motor can drive the ejector rod to move linearly to eject or retract, and the ejector rod moves in the horizontal plane along the depth direction of the base station body 10. When the ejector rod is ejected, it can drive the installation cabin 20 to turn out of the base station body 10, and when the ejector rod is retracted, it can drive the installation cabin 20 to turn back into the base station body 10.

[0106] Specifically, when the driving motor is forward running, the transmission structure drives the ejector rod to eject outward along the depth direction, and the ejector rod applies a pushing force to the installation cabin 20 through the hinge point, forcing the installation cabin 20 to rotate outward along the connecting shaft (which can be a support shaft) of the base station body 10 to the opening position of the water tank 60, and when the driving motor is reverse running, the transmission structure drives the ejector rod to retract inward along the depth direction, and the ejector rod applies a pulling force to the installation cabin 20 through the hinge point, causing the installation cabin 20 to rotate inward along the rotating shaft to the closing position of the hidden water tank 60. The depth direction is the horizontal direction perpendicular to the side surface. The stroke of the ejector rod corresponds to the rotation angle of the installation cabin 20. A guide groove can also be provided in the base station body 10, which cooperates with the ejector rod, or an annular guide sleeve can be provided on the inner wall of the base station body 10, and the ejector rod is arranged in the guide sleeve.

[0107] According to the base station of the embodiments of the present application, the driving motor and the ejector rod are cooperated to realize the automatic operation of the installation cabin 20, without manual force, so that the installation cabin 20 can be automatically opened and closed. Meanwhile, the rigid support performance of the ejector rod can also provide stable support for the installation cabin 20 in the opening position, avoiding the installation cabin 20 from falling back due to the weight of the water tank 60.

[0108] In some embodiments, the ejector rod is provided with an elastic clamping piece, and the inner wall of the base station body 10 is provided with a positioning groove. When the installation cabin 20 is in the opening position, the elastic clamping piece is clamped in the positioning groove.

[0109] The elastic clamping piece can be extended from the side surface of the ejector rod away from the driving motor, and in the natural state, the elastic clamping piece is convex. For example, the elastic clamping piece is an elastic sheet, which is curved as a whole, and can be made of spring steel or high-elastic plastic. In the natural state, the free end of the elastic sheet maintains a certain distance from the side surface of the ejector rod.

[0110] The positioning groove can be provided on the inner wall of the base station body 10 corresponding to the opening position of the installation groove, and is in the form of a pit. The depth of the positioning groove can be slightly greater than the convex height of the elastic clamping piece. The positioning groove can be a rectangular groove, and the two sides of the positioning groove can be provided with outwardly inclined guide slopes. The groove bottom of the positioning groove can also be provided with a silica gel layer, which can reduce the friction noise when the elastic clamping piece is clamped. The positioning groove can also be provided with a limiting protrusion, and the top of the elastic clamping piece can be correspondingly provided with a limiting pit. When the elastic clamping piece is clamped into the positioning groove, the limiting protrusion can cooperate with the limiting pit.

[0111] When the driving motor drives the ejector rod to move out along the depth direction of the base station body 10, the ejector rod drives the installation cabin 20 to rotate outward around the connecting shaft. As the ejector rod gradually extends, the elastic clamping piece moves synchronously with the ejector rod. When the installation cabin 20 rotates to the open position, the elastic clamping piece moves to the preset stroke end point, at which time the elastic clamping piece is aligned with the positioning groove and clamped into the positioning groove. When it is necessary to close the installation cabin 20, the driving motor drives the ejector rod to retract, the ejector rod applies a reverse pulling force to the elastic clamping piece, the elastic clamping piece slides along the edge of the positioning groove and is disengaged from the positioning groove, and as the ejector rod retracts, the installation cabin 20 is driven to rotate inward to the closed position.

[0112] According to the base station of the embodiments of the present application, the cooperation of the elastic clamping piece and the positioning groove assists the rigid support of the ejector rod when the installation cabin 20 reaches the open position, further strengthens the fixation, avoids the possible slipping or displacement of the ejector rod when only relying on the driving motor to lock the ejector rod, enhances the stability when the installation slot is opened, prevents the accidental rotation of the installation cabin 20 when the user takes or places the water tank 60, and at the same time, the cooperation of the elastic clamping piece and the groove can assist the ejector rod to calibrate the opening angle of the installation cabin 20, ensure that the installation cabin 20 can stay at the open position every time it is opened, and improve the consistency of operation and user experience.

[0113] In some embodiments, the base station further comprises a control module, at least one limit switch, a prompt module, a locking driving element and the control module are arranged on the inner side wall of the base station body 10. The limit switch is arranged on the inner side wall of the base station body 10, and is used to send a first position signal representing the position of the installation cabin to the control module. The limit switch, the locking driving element and the prompt module are in communication connection with the control module. The control module is configured to: before executing a preset running program, determine whether the installation cabin 20 is in the closed position according to the first position signal; if it is in the closed position, control the locking driving element to lock the installation cabin 20, and then start the preset running program; if the installation cabin 20 is not in the closed position, trigger a prompt state through the prompt module, and after the first position signal indicates that the installation cabin 20 is in the closed position, control the locking driving element to lock the installation cabin 20 and then start the preset running program.

[0114] The control module is in communication connection with the limit switch, which can be wired connection through wires or wireless connection such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc. The control module is in communication connection with the prompt module, which can be wired connection through wires or wireless connection such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc. The control module is in communication connection with the locking driving element through wired connection through wires or wireless connection such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc. When the driving motor is arranged in the base station body 10, the driving motor is in communication connection with the control module, which can be wired connection through wires or wireless connection such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.

[0115] The number of limit switches is at least one, that is, the number of limit switches can be set as needed, and can be one or more. If the number of limit switches is one, it usually corresponds to the closed position of the installation cabin 20. When the installation cabin 20 rotates to the closed position, the installation cabin 20 triggers the limit switch, and the limit switch sends a first position signal that the installation cabin 20 has been closed to the control module.

[0116] If two or more limit switches are set, they can correspond to the closed position and the open position of the installation cabin 20, respectively. When the installation cabin 20 rotates to the open position, the limit switch is triggered, and a first position signal that the installation cabin 20 has been opened is sent to the control module. At this time, the control module controls the driving motor to stop according to the first position signal, so as to avoid excessive rotation of the installation cabin 20, and at the same time, the prompt module can be linked to inform the user that the current state is operable.

[0117] The prompt module includes at least one of an indicator light, a buzzer, a voice broadcaster, or a display screen.

[0118] When the indicator light triggers the prompt state, different colors such as red, green, and yellow or color combinations with flashing frequencies can be used to feedback the state of the installation cabin 20 to the user. For example, when the installation cabin 20 is not in the closed position, the indicator light is lit in red and runs in a fast flashing mode, prompting the user to close the installation cabin 20. Of course, after the installation cabin 20 is in the closed position and the locking driving part locks the installation cabin 20, the indicator light can also be controlled to trigger the prompt state, and the indicator light is switched to green constant, feeding back to the user that the locking is successful and preparing to start the preset running program. In addition, when the installation cabin 20 is in the closed position but the locking driving part does not lock the installation cabin 20, the prompt module can also be controlled to trigger the prompt state, and the indicator light becomes yellow and runs in a slow flashing mode, prompting the user that the locking is abnormal. It should be noted that the fast flashing and slow flashing in the above embodiments are different from the flashing interval time, for example, the flashing interval time is 5s for slow flashing, and the flashing interval time is 1s or 2s for fast flashing.

[0119] When the buzzer triggers the prompt state, it can emit different frequency prompt sounds, and short sounds indicate that the locking is successful, and continuous intermittent sounds indicate that the installation cabin 20 is not normally closed, which reminds the user through sound signals.

[0120] When the voice broadcaster triggers the prompt state, it can play a preset voice to prompt the user through language.

[0121] When the display screen triggers the prompt state, it can display text information to feedback the current state to the user, such as that the installation cabin 20 is not closed, or that the locking is successful. The above-mentioned prompt methods can be used alone or in combination.

[0122] The control module is usually a circuit board in a flat rectangular shape, which can be fixed inside the base station body 10 by screws. The control module can receive detection signals from the limit switch and output instructions to control the driving motor.

[0123] The limit switch can be a micro switch, in which case the trigger lever extends transversely towards the installation cabin 20. When the installation cabin 20 is turned to the open position, the outer wall of the installation cabin 20 will press the trigger lever, and the contacts inside the limit switch will close. The limit switch can also be of an infrared beam structure, i.e. the limit switch includes a transmitter and a receiver, which are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the base station body 10. For example, when the installation cabin 20 is arranged on the front side, the transmitter and the receiver are arranged on the left side and the right side of the installation cabin 20, respectively.

[0124] The limit switch is arranged on the inner side wall of the base station body 10 corresponding to the open position of the installation cabin 20. When the installation cabin 20 is turned to the open position, the installation cabin 20 blocks the infrared light beam or presses the trigger lever, at which time the limit switch sends a signal to the control module that the installation cabin 20 is in place, and the control module can control the driving motor to stop running.

[0125] The limit switch can also be arranged on the inner side wall of the base station body 10 corresponding to the open position and the closed position of the installation cabin 20, respectively. In addition, a limit switch can also be arranged between the open position and the closed position of the installation cabin 20, so that the control module can control the installation cabin 20 to stay in the half-open position according to the control instructions.

[0126] Of course, the limit switch can also be a magnetic control switch, i.e. a magnet is embedded in the inner side of the base station body 10, and a reed switch is embedded in the corresponding position of the installation cabin 20.

[0127] The driving motor can be a DC speed reduction motor, which is fixed inside the base station body 10 by a metal support. The output shaft of the driving motor can extend along the depth direction of the base station body 10 and be connected to the top rod through a gear set or a screw nut structure.

[0128] When the installation cabin 20 needs to be opened, the control module drives the driving motor to start after receiving the control instructions, drives the top rod to move out along the depth direction of the base station through the transmission structure, and then pushes the installation cabin 20 to rotate outwardly towards the base station body 10. When the installation cabin 20 is turned to the preset open position, the edge of the installation cabin 20 triggers the limit switch at the open position, and the limit switch transmits the detection signal to the control module. The control module immediately issues a stop instruction, and the driving motor stops running. The installation cabin 20 is stably stopped at the open position. When the installation cabin 20 needs to be closed, the control module drives the driving motor in reverse, drives the top rod to retract, and the installation cabin 20 rotates inwardly towards the base station body 10 until the limit switch at the closed position is triggered. The control module again issues a stop instruction, and the driving motor stops rotating. The installation cabin 20 returns to the closed position hidden in the water tank 60.

[0129] In the embodiment, the control instruction is issued by the main control board of the base station. The main control board can receive external input signals, including physical buttons, APP remote control, etc. After the control module receives the external input signals, corresponding motor control instructions are generated, or internal detection signals, such as position detection signals of limit switches. After the control module makes logical judgments, corresponding motor control instructions are generated, and then transmitted to the driving motor through a communication connection to ensure that the installation cabin 20 is accurately moved to the required position.

[0130] The operation principle of the base station is as follows:

[0131] When the base station receives an instruction to start a preset operation program, the control module first acquires a first position signal in real time through a limit switch. The control module determines whether the installation cabin triggers the limit switch corresponding to the closed position of the installation cabin 20 according to the first position signal. If the first position signal shows that the installation cabin 20 has triggered the limit switch corresponding to the closed position of the installation cabin 20, the control module immediately sends a locking instruction to the locking driving part to lock the installation cabin 20. After the locking driving part feeds back the in-place signal, the control module confirms that the installation cabin has been stably locked, and then starts the preset operation program.

[0132] If the first position signal shows that the installation cabin 20 does not trigger the limit switch at the closed position, the control module triggers the prompt state through the prompt module. At the same time, the first position signal of the limit switch is continuously monitored in real time until the installation cabin is manually or automatically closed and triggers the limit switch. After the control module receives the first position signal indicating that the installation cabin 20 has been closed, the above-mentioned process of locking the installation cabin 20 is repeated. After determining that the locking is in place, the preset operation program is started, and the prompt module is controlled to terminate the prompt state and switch to normal feedback.

[0133] When the base station is provided with two or more limit switches, the control module can also determine whether the installation cabin 20 is excessively rotated during the opening of the installation cabin 20 through the first position signal. After the installation cabin 20 reaches the corresponding position, the control module controls the driving motor to stop rotating according to the feedback first position signal.

[0134] When the control module sends a locking instruction to the locking driving part, the locking driving part drives the lock tongue to move linearly until the engagement section of the lock tongue is completely embedded in the lock hole. A position feedback mechanism can be provided in the locking driving part, such as a travel switch of an electromagnetic push rod or an encoder of a micro motor. When the lock tongue reaches the preset locking position, the feedback mechanism sends an in-place signal to the control module. After the control module receives the in-place signal, it is confirmed that the installation cabin has been stably locked. At this time, the preset operation program is started.

[0135] According to the base station provided in the embodiment of the present application, the rotation of the installation cabin 20 can be automatically controlled, and the opening and closing can be completed through the control instruction received by the control module, without manual pushing and pulling, thereby improving the convenience of operation. Meanwhile, through the accurate detection of the limit switch and the instant response of the control module, the over-rotation of the driving motor can be avoided, the mechanical structure is protected, and the installation cabin 20 can be ensured to stop at the open position each time, thereby ensuring the stability of the water tank 60 in the taking, placing or hiding.

[0136] According to the base station provided in the embodiment of the present application, the water tank 60 is provided with a first connecting port, the installation cabin 20 is provided with a second connecting port, the first connecting port and the second connecting port are detachably connected, and the second connecting port is in communication with the liquid guide pipeline in the base station main body 10. The base station further comprises a switch valve and a position detection assembly.

[0137] The water tank 60 is a liquid storage component, which stores clean water, cleaning liquid or recycled sewage, etc. The first connecting port and the second connecting port are detachably connected, so that the water tank 60 can be accurately docked and connected after being correctly installed in the installation cabin 20, thereby ensuring the transmission of liquid between the liquid guide pipeline and the water tank 60, and the separation when the water tank 60 is taken out of the installation cabin 20. The switch valve can be an electromagnetic valve or an electric ball valve, which can be connected in series to the liquid guide pipeline and in communication connection with the control module, and controlled by the control module.

[0138] Specifically, the switch valve is connected to the liquid guide pipeline and controls the opening or closing of the liquid guide pipeline; the position detection assembly is arranged in the installation cabin 20, and the position detection assembly is configured to send a second position signal representing the communication state of the first connecting port and the second connecting port to the control module; the control module is configured to: when executing a preset operation program, determine whether the installation cabin 20 is in the closed position in real time, when the installation cabin 20 is not in the closed position, judge whether the first connecting port and the second connecting port are in communication according to the second position signal, if the first connecting port and the second connecting port are in communication, control the prompt module to trigger a prompt state, and if the first connecting port and the second connecting port are not in communication, control the switch valve to close the liquid guide pipeline and control the prompt module to trigger a prompt state.

[0139] In some embodiments, the position detection assembly generates the second position signal by detecting the relationship between the first connecting port and the second connecting port, such as whether they are in contact, whether they form a sealed passage, etc. The position detection assembly can be an infrared sensor, a contact probe, a pressure sensor, etc. Since the installation cabin 20 is fixed in the base station main body 10, the position of the second connecting port is stable, and therefore the core detection part of the position detection assembly is usually fixed in the installation cabin 20, on the outer periphery or end surface of the second connecting port. For example, a travel switch, a Hall sensor, an infrared emitter, or an infrared receiver can be fixed to the inner wall of the installation cabin 20 by a bracket, and the detection end of the position detection assembly is aligned with the edge or end surface of the second connecting port to ensure that the first connecting port can trigger detection when it is installed. The pressure sensor and the conductive spring sheet need to be embedded in the sealed end surface or the inside of the second connecting port to directly contact the corresponding structure of the first connecting port.

[0140] In some embodiments, the position detection assembly can further include a position sensor for detecting whether the water tank 60 is installed at the correct position, thereby indirectly determining the communication state of the first connecting port and the second connecting port. The position sensor can be a photoelectric sensor, a Hall sensor, etc.

[0141] When the base station executes a preset operation program, the control module monitors in real time whether the installation cabin 20 is in the closed position through the first position signal sent by the limit switch in real time. When it is detected that the installation cabin 20 is not in the closed position, the control module determines whether the first connecting port of the water tank 60 and the second connecting port of the installation cabin 20 are in communication through the second position signal sent by the position detection assembly. If they are in communication, the control module only controls the prompt module to trigger the prompt state to inform the user that the installation cabin 20 is not closed abnormally. If they are not in communication, the control module controls the on-off valve to close the liquid guide pipeline to cut off the liquid transmission and controls the prompt module to trigger the prompt state, thereby achieving differential control of different connection states.

[0142] According to the base station of the embodiments of the present application, when the installation cabin 20 is not closed, the first connecting port and the second connecting port are in communication, and the user is only prompted to handle through the prompt module, without being disconnected, which does not affect the normal program operation. When the first connecting port and the second connecting port are disconnected, the liquid guide pipeline is closed in time to prevent liquid leakage, effectively ensuring the safety of the base station operation. Through targeted control, unnecessary downtime or misoperation is effectively reduced, and the reliability of the base station operation and the user experience are improved.

[0143] According to the base station of the embodiments of the present application, the control module is configured to, after the on-off valve closes the liquid guide pipeline, acquire the second position signal in real time to recheck the communication state of the first connecting port and the second connecting port when it is determined that the installation cabin 20 returns to the closed position. If it is confirmed that the first connecting port and the second connecting port are in communication, the control module controls the on-off valve to restore the conduction of the liquid guide pipeline.

[0144] The determination that the installation cabin 20 returns to the closed position is monitored by a first position signal sent by a limit switch. When the installation cabin 20 is operated from the open state to the closed position, the limit switch is triggered and sends a first position signal to the control module indicating that the installation cabin 20 has reached the closed position. After receiving the first position signal, the control module immediately initiates a review of the first connection port and the second connection port. The position detection assembly generates a second position signal by detecting the relationship between the first connection port and the second connection port, and feeds the second position signal to the control module in real time. The control module analyzes the second position signal. If the first connection port and the second connection port are connected, the control module sends a signal to the switch valve to control the switch valve to open the liquid guide pipeline.

[0145] According to the base station of the embodiment of the application, the review can automatically return to the normal working state after the exception is excluded, and continue to execute the interrupted preset running program without manual intervention, thereby improving the continuity of the base station operation and the convenience of user use.

[0146] According to the base station of the embodiment of the application, the water tank 60 is provided with a liquid level detection assembly, which is configured to send a water level signal indicating the liquid level in the water tank 60 to the control module. The control module is configured to: when executing the preset running program, acquire the water level signal in real time, determine the liquid level in the water tank 60 according to the water level signal, and when the liquid level is lower than a preset water level threshold, control the prompt module to trigger a prompt state and maintain the preset running program running when the first connection port and the second connection port are connected, until the liquid level reaches or is lower than a minimum liquid level threshold; and when the first connection port and the second connection port are not connected, control the switch valve to close the liquid guide pipeline and control the prompt module to trigger the prompt state.

[0147] The liquid level detection assembly can be a float ball liquid level sensor, an ultrasonic liquid level meter, or a capacitive liquid level sensor, etc. The liquid level detection assembly is configured to monitor the liquid height in the water tank 60 in real time, and send a water level signal indicating the liquid level in the water tank 60 to the control module. The preset running program can be water replenishment for the cleaning device, recovery of dirty water after cleaning the cleaning cloth, etc. When the base station executes the preset running program, the control module continuously receives the water level signal, compares the liquid level of the water tank 60 with the preset water level threshold, and determines whether the liquid level is in a low position.

[0148] The preset water level threshold is the liquid amount when the liquid in the water tank 60 is at a low liquid level. When the liquid level reaches the preset water level threshold, it indicates that the liquid level in the water tank 60 has been low, and water needs to be replenished in time, otherwise the base station may not be able to continue running or run the entire program completely in a period of time.

[0149] The minimum liquid level threshold is the minimum liquid amount that the liquid in the water tank 60 of the base station can allow. When the liquid level is at the minimum liquid level threshold, it means that the liquid in the water tank 60 cannot meet the continuous operation of the base station. The minimum liquid level threshold can be set as needed, for example, 100 ml, 150 ml, etc.

[0150] When the liquid level is lower than the preset water level threshold, the control module calls the second position signal for secondary judgment. If the second position signal shows that the first connection port and the second connection port are in a connected state, the control module controls the prompt module to trigger the prompt state, feeds back to the user that the water tank 60 is currently in a low liquid level state, and at the same time maintains the preset running program to continue to be executed until the liquid level detection assembly feeds back that the liquid level reaches or is lower than the minimum liquid level threshold, so as to avoid damage to the base station.

[0151] If the second position signal shows that the first connection port and the second connection port are not connected, the control module controls the switch valve to close the liquid guide pipeline, and at the same time controls the prompt module to trigger the prompt state, feeds back to the user that the conduction is abnormal, and prompts the user to supplement the liquid and re-adjust the position of the water tank 60.

[0152] According to the base station of the embodiment of the present application, when the first connection port and the second connection port are connected, the preset running program is maintained to run until the liquid level reaches or is lower than the minimum liquid level threshold, which avoids work interruption caused by early shutdown and guarantees the continuity of work tasks. At the same time, the prompt module timely warns and ensures timely reminding the user. When the first connection port and the second connection port are not connected, the liquid guide pipeline is timely closed, and at the same time, the prompt module timely warns and ensures timely reminding the user. In this way, through real-time monitoring of the liquid level detection assembly, the base station can adapt to different application scenarios.

[0153] According to the base station of the embodiment of the present application, the base station further comprises an obstacle detection assembly arranged on the mounting cabin 20 or the base station main body 10. The obstacle detection assembly is used to send an obstacle detection signal representing an obstacle distance to the control module. The control module is configured to: in the process of driving the motor to drive the mounting cabin 20 to rotate between the closed position and the open position, the control module receives the obstacle detection signal in real time. If it is detected that the obstacle distance is less than or equal to a preset safety distance threshold, the control module controls the drive motor to drive the mounting cabin 20 to reverse rotate by a preset angle to release the obstacle, and controls the prompt module to trigger the prompt state. When it is detected that the obstacle distance is greater than the preset safety distance threshold, the control module controls the drive motor to continue to execute the original rotation instruction until the mounting cabin 20 rotates to the target position.

[0154] The obstacle detection assembly is used to monitor the obstacles around the installation cabin 20 in real time during the rotation process, such as the hands of the user, furniture, and sundries. The obstacle detection assembly includes but is not limited to an infrared distance sensor or an ultrasonic sensor, which can be installed at the corresponding position of the outer wall of the installation cabin 20 or the main body 10 of the base station. When the driving motor drives the installation cabin 20 to rotate between the closed position and the open position, the obstacle detection assembly emits detection signals at a preset frequency and receives reflected signals to calculate the real-time distance between the obstacle and the installation cabin 20, and generates an obstacle detection signal continuously sent to the control module. After receiving the obstacle detection signal, the control module compares the real-time distance with the preset safety distance threshold. If the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset safety distance threshold, it means that the obstacle may be squeezed or blocked by the installation cabin 20, and the control module sends a reverse driving instruction to the driving motor to control the installation cabin 20 to rotate by a preset angle in the opposite direction of the original rotation direction, and at the same time controls the prompt module to trigger the prompt state to timely remind the user. If the real-time distance is greater than the preset safety distance threshold, it means that the rotation path is safe, and the control module controls the driving motor to continue to rotate until the installation cabin 20 reaches the target position. The target position can be the closed position or the open position.

[0155] In the above embodiment, the preset angle can be 5-15°, which can be set as needed. The preset safety distance threshold can also be set as needed, for example, 5 cm.

[0156] According to the base station of the embodiments of the present application, by setting the obstacle detection assembly, when an obstacle enters the rotation path, reversing by a preset angle can release the obstacle, which can improve the operation safety and avoid squeezing damage or obstacle damage, especially for children or pets, which effectively reduces the safety hidden danger in the home scene. At the same time, the prompt module can clearly inform the user of the existence of the obstacle, guide the user to remove the obstacle, and reduce the secondary risk caused by unawareness.

[0157] According to the base station of the embodiments of the present application, the top of the base station main body 10 is provided with a detachable storage object 50.

[0158] The top of the base station main body 10 is a flat horizontal surface or a slightly inwardly recessed platform, and the top can reserve a mounting position suitable for the storage object 50. The storage object 50 can be a rectangular flat plate structure, at this time, the storage object 50 can be magnetically attracted or clamped with the top of the base station main body 10, for example, the edges of the mounting position can be provided with several evenly distributed clamping pieces, the clamping pieces can be vertically upwardly protruded along the edges of the top of the base station main body 10, and the distal ends are horizontally bent inwardly to form L-shaped clamping grooves, thereby clamping the storage object 50.

[0159] The storage object 50 can also be a hook-shaped structure. When the storage object 50 is clamped with the base station body 10, the top of the base station body 10 can be provided with a hanging rod or a mounting hole to fix the storage object 50. Of course, the top of the base station body 10 can also be provided with a magnetic attraction member to fix the hook-shaped storage object 50. The body of the storage object 50 can be L-shaped or U-shaped, and the horizontal hook arm and the vertical connecting column are integrally formed. The material of the storage object 50 can be plastic or metal.

[0160] When the installation cabin 20 is located on the front side of the base station body 10, the hook-shaped storage object 50 can be arranged on the left side or the right side of the base station body 10. The hook-shaped storage object 50 can be multiple, and can be arranged at the same height or at different heights. When the installation cabin 20 is located on the left side or the right side of the base station body 10, the hook-shaped storage object 50 can be arranged on the top edge of the front side of the base station body 10, and located above the dust collection cabin door 30.

[0161] Of course, the hook-shaped storage object 50 can also be arranged on the back side of the base station body 10, and can be used to hang some less frequently used items.

[0162] As shown in FIG. 1, Figures 4-7 In other embodiments, the storage object 50 can also include a bottom plate, and a fence is arranged around the bottom plate. The bottom plate and the fence together define a placement slot. The fence can be a solid structure or a grid shape. The bottom plate can be rectangular or square, and can be integrally formed with the fence or separately formed. The material of the storage object 50 can be plastic or metal. The spacing of the grid can be designed according to the size of the commonly used items, so that it can not only prevent small items placed on the top of the base station from falling off, but also maintain ventilation and air permeability.

[0163] During installation, the bottom of the bottom plate can be provided with a connecting structure corresponding to the installation position on the top of the base station. For example, an L-shaped buckle can be arranged on the bottom edge of the bottom plate to be clamped with the clamping groove on the top of the base station, or a magnet can be embedded in the center area of the top of the base station to be attracted by the magnetic attraction member on the bottom of the bottom plate.

[0164] The upper surface of the bottom plate away from the top of the base station can also be provided with an anti-slip texture, which can increase the friction between the bottom plate and the placed items, and avoid the shaking of the items caused by the vibration of the base station body 10 during operation.

[0165] According to the base station of the embodiment of the present application, the storage space on the top of the base station body 10 can be expanded by the storage object 50, the storage function of the base station is expanded, meanwhile, the original function of the base station is not affected, the commonly used objects can be placed on the storage object 50 on the top of the base station or hung on the storage object 50, the operation of bending or searching for the storage space is reduced, the ground is not occupied additionally, the detachable design allows the user to freely select whether to install the storage object 50 according to the actual needs, the storage object 50 can be installed again when the cleaning accessory needs to be stored in daily life. Meanwhile, when the storage object 50 needs to be cleaned, the storage object 50 can be conveniently removed for cleaning.

[0166] According to the cleaning system of the embodiment of the present application, the cleaning device and the base station are included, and the normal side of the base station is provided with the bearing part 40, and the bearing part 40 is used for bearing the cleaning device.

[0167] When the cleaning device completes the ground cleaning, the user places the cleaning device on the bearing part 40 or the cleaning device automatically moves back to the bearing part 40, the water stored in the water storage tank 60 can be used for cleaning and supplying liquid for the cleaning cloth or the roller brush of the cleaning device, and the sewage tank 60 can store the waste liquid after the cleaning cloth or the roller brush is cleaned. Of course, in some embodiments, the water storage tank 60 can also supplement the water tank 60 of the cleaning device.

[0168] According to the cleaning system of the embodiment of the present application, all the technical effects of the base station are possessed, which will not be described here.

[0169] It should be understood that the terms used herein are for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and are not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms "comprises", "comprising", "includes", "including" and "has" are inclusive and therefore specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance in the particular order in which they are described, unless specifically identified as an order dependent step. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps can be employed.

[0170] Although the terms first, second, third, etc. can be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and / or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and / or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms can be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms when used herein do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the example embodiments.

[0171] The above description is merely illustrative of the application and is not intended to limit the application. Any modification and changes which come within the spirit and principle of the application are intended to be included in the application. Accordingly, the scope of the application should be determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A base station, characterized in that, include: The base station body consists of a main body and two mounting compartments. Each mounting compartment defines a mounting cavity, and a removable water tank is installed inside the mounting cavity. The mounting compartments are located on the side of the base station body. Each mounting compartment can rotate independently and has a closed position that hides the water tank and an open position that exposes the water tank. A locking assembly, the locking assembly including a locking drive and a locking tongue; At least one limit switch is provided on the inner side wall of the base station body; Prompt module; The control module, the limit switch, the locking drive, and the prompting module are all communicatively connected to the control module. The limit switch is used to send a first position signal indicating the position of the installation compartment to the control module. The control module is configured to: determine whether the installation compartment is in the closed position based on the first position signal before executing the preset running program; if it is in the closed position, control the locking drive to lock the installation compartment, and then start the preset running program; if the installation compartment is not in the closed position, trigger a prompt state through the prompt module; after the first position signal indicates that the installation compartment is in the closed position, control the locking drive to lock the installation compartment again and then start the preset running program.

2. The base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two mounting compartments are arranged side by side on the front side of the base station body; or, the two mounting compartments are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the base station body, respectively.

3. The base station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotation axis of the mounting compartment is perpendicular to the height direction of the base station body. The mounting compartment is provided with an installation port. When the mounting compartment is in the closed position, the installation port is located at the top of the mounting compartment, and the water tank can enter and exit the mounting compartment through the installation port.

4. The base station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotation axis of the installation compartment is parallel to the height direction of the base station body. The side of the installation compartment is provided with an installation port, through which the water tank can enter and exit the installation compartment.

5. The base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base station body is provided with a first limiting member, and the installation compartment is provided with a second limiting member. The first limiting member is located on the rotation path of the second limiting member. When the installation compartment rotates to the open position, the first limiting member and the second limiting member cooperate to restrict the installation compartment from continuing to rotate.

6. The base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base station body is provided with the locking component, and the mounting compartment is provided with a lock hole. When the mounting compartment is in the closed position, the locking drive can drive the locking tongue to engage or disengage from the lock hole.

7. The base station according to claim 6, characterized in that, The water tank is provided with a first connection port, and the installation compartment is provided with a second connection port. The first connection port and the second connection port are detachably connected. The second connection port is connected to a liquid guiding pipeline in the base station body. The base station also includes: A switching valve is connected to the liquid guiding pipeline and controls the liquid guiding pipeline to be open or closed; A position detection component is disposed in the installation compartment and is used to send a second position signal to the control module, indicating the connection status between the first connection port and the second connection port. The control module is configured as follows: During the execution of the preset operating procedure, it is determined in real time whether the installation compartment is in the closed position. When the installation compartment is not in the closed position, the system determines whether the first connection port and the second connection port are connected based on the second position signal. If the first connection port and the second connection port are connected, the prompting module is controlled to trigger the prompting state. If the first connection port and the second connection port are not connected, the switching valve is controlled to close the liquid guiding pipeline and the prompting module is controlled to trigger the prompting state.

8. The base station according to claim 7, characterized in that, The control module is configured to: after the switching valve closes the liquid guiding pipeline, when it is determined that the installation chamber has returned to the closed position, acquire the second position signal in real time to check the connection status between the first connection port and the second connection port; If a recheck confirms that the first connection port and the second connection port are connected, then control the switching valve to restore the flow of the liquid guiding pipeline.

9. The base station according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that, The water tank is equipped with a liquid level detection component, which is used to send a water level signal indicating the liquid level in the water tank to the control module. The control module is configured to: When executing the preset operating program, the water level signal is acquired in real time, and the liquid level in the water tank is determined based on the water level signal. When the liquid level is lower than the preset water level threshold, in response to the second position signal, when the first connection port and the second connection port are connected, the prompting module is controlled to trigger the prompting state and the preset operating program is maintained until the liquid level reaches or falls below the minimum liquid level threshold. When the first connection port and the second connection port are not connected, the switching valve is controlled to close the liquid guiding pipeline and the prompting module is controlled to trigger the prompting state.

10. The base station according to claim 9, characterized in that, The base station body is also equipped with a drive assembly, which includes a drive motor and a push rod that are connected by transmission. The end of the push rod away from the drive motor is hinged to the mounting compartment. The drive motor drives the push rod to push out or retract so as to drive the mounting compartment to rotate between the closed position and the open position. The drive assembly is communicatively connected to the control module.

11. The base station according to claim 10, characterized in that, It also includes an obstacle detection component, which is disposed on the mounting compartment or the base station body. The obstacle detection component is used to send an obstacle detection signal indicating the distance of the obstacle to the control module. The control module is configured to: receive the obstacle detection signal in real time during the process of the drive motor driving the mounting compartment to rotate between the closed position and the open position; if the obstacle distance is detected to be less than or equal to a preset safe distance threshold, control the drive motor to drive the mounting compartment to rotate back a preset angle to release the obstacle, and control the prompting module to trigger a prompting state. When the distance to the obstacle is detected to be greater than the preset safe distance threshold, the drive motor is controlled to continue executing the original rotation command until the installation compartment rotates to the target position.

12. The base station according to claim 10, characterized in that, The top rod is provided with an elastic snap-fit ​​component, and the inner wall of the base station body is provided with a positioning groove. When the installation compartment is rotated to the open position, the elastic snap-fit ​​component is engaged in the positioning groove.

13. The base station according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The base station body has a detachable storage unit on its top.

14. A cleaning system, characterized in that, The system includes cleaning equipment and a base station as described in any one of claims 1-13, wherein the base station has a support portion on its front side for supporting the cleaning equipment.

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