Clothes processing equipment and cleaning system

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of cleaning equipment, and provides clothes treating equipment and a cleaning system.The clothes treating equipment comprises a clothes treating machine, a base, a connecting piece and a fixing piece, the clothes treating machine comprises a box body, the base is provided with a sweeper cavity and located below the clothes treating machine, and the connecting piece is connected with the box body; the connecting piece comprises a second connecting plate located on the peripheral side of the base, and the fixing piece penetrates through the second connecting plate and the base from the peripheral side of the base. Due to the fact that the second connecting plate is located on the peripheral side of the base, the peripheral side of the base is an open space, the box body and the base cannot interfere with assembling of the fixing piece, and an operator can conveniently install the fixing piece to the second connecting plate and the base from the peripheral side of the base through tools.

Description

[0001] Case Analysis This application is a divisional application of Chinese Patent Application No. 202210772780.6, filed on June 30, 2022, entitled "A Clothing Processing Device and Cleaning System". Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the field of cleaning equipment technology, and more particularly to a garment processing device and cleaning system. Background Technology

[0003] In related technologies, a base is installed below the garment processor; however, the base is usually only used to support the garment processor and has a single function. Because the garment processor and base are stacked vertically, installation is inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, embodiments of this application aim to provide a garment processing device and a cleaning system that facilitates the assembly of a garment processing machine and a base.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, one aspect of this application provides a garment processing device, comprising: Clothing processing machine, including the housing; The base has a sweeper cavity and is located below the clothing processor; A connector, which is connected to the housing, the connector including a second connecting plate located on the outer periphery of the base; A fastener extends from the outer periphery of the base to the second connecting plate and the base.

[0006] In some embodiments, the garment processing machine includes a positioning member disposed on the bottom surface of the housing, and the connecting member includes a first connecting plate forming a limiting hole, the first connecting plate being located between the housing and the base, the positioning member being inserted into the limiting hole, and the first connecting plate being connected to the housing.

[0007] In some embodiments, the limiting hole is an oblong hole extending in the front-back direction.

[0008] In some embodiments, the garment processing device includes fasteners that pass through the first connecting plate and the housing, with a portion of the fastener located on the bottom side of the first connecting plate. A positioning hole is formed on the top surface of the base, and the fastener is inserted into the positioning hole.

[0009] In some embodiments, the garment processing machine includes a reinforcing plate disposed at the bottom of the housing, the reinforcing plate being located above the first connecting plate, and the fasteners securing the first connecting plate to the reinforcing plate.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first connecting plate is formed with a pressure groove extending along its length.

[0011] In some embodiments, the end face of the second connecting plate away from the base is formed with a groove, and the fastener passes through the groove wall and the base.

[0012] In some embodiments, a portion of the second connecting plate protrudes toward the base to form the groove, and a portion of the base located at the groove protrudes inward to form a clearance groove, the groove being located within the clearance groove.

[0013] In some embodiments, the fastener does not protrude beyond the depth of the groove.

[0014] In some embodiments, the number of connectors is two, the base includes a frame, the frame includes two support frames and two crossbeams, the two support frames are arranged at intervals in the front-to-back direction, the two crossbeams are arranged at intervals in the left-to-right direction, the two ends of the crossbeams in the front-to-back direction are respectively connected to the top of the two support frames, the second connecting plate is located on the outer periphery of the support frame, and the second connecting plates of the two connectors are respectively connected to the two support frames. In some embodiments, the front side of the base has an inlet and outlet communicating with the sweeper cavity, and the clothing handling device includes a housing that is open on both the top and bottom sides. The front side of the housing has a pick-up and drop-off port, and the housing surrounds the outer periphery of the base. The pick-up and drop-off port communicates with the inlet and outlet.

[0015] This application also provides a cleaning system, including: The garment processing equipment described in any of the above items; A sweeper, wherein the sweeper is disposed in the sweeper cavity.

[0016] The garment processing equipment provided in this application, on the one hand, allows for the following advantages during the assembly of the garment processor and base: the connector can be first connected to the housing to form a whole, the whole assembly can be placed on the base, and then the fixing component can be inserted from the outer periphery of the base to the second connecting plate and the base. Since the second connecting plate is located on the outer periphery of the base, which is an open space, neither the housing nor the base interferes with the assembly of the fixing component, making it easy for operators to install the fixing component onto the second connecting plate and the base from the outer periphery of the base using tools. This reduces the assembly difficulty between the housing and the base, facilitating assembly work for operators. Fixing the housing and the base together with the connector also increases the connection strength. On the other hand, by utilizing the space below the garment processor to set up the base, the base does not occupy additional floor space. The base not only provides support for the garment processor but also provides space for a sweeping machine, achieving a multi-purpose purpose. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device according to one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is an assembly diagram of the housing and connectors in one embodiment of this application; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective; Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Cross-sectional view along the AA direction; Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point B in the middle; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector in one embodiment of this application; Figure 8 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective; Figure 9 This is an assembly diagram of the frame and base plate in one embodiment of this application; Figure 10 for Figure 9 An exploded view of the structure shown; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure in one embodiment of this application; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the base and the sweeper in one embodiment of this application.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 11. Housing; 12. Positioning components; 13. Reinforcing plate; 2. Base; 2a. Sweeper cavity; 2b. Positioning hole; 2c. Clearance groove; 2d. Inlet / outlet; 2e. Settlement trough; 2f. Settlement platform; 21. Frame; 211. Support frame; 2111. Clearance section; 2112. Longitudinal section; 2112a. Cavity; 2113. Support section; 212. Crossbeam; 2121. Top plate; 2122. Side plate; 22. Top plate; 23. Bottom plate; 24. Base; 3. Connector; 31. Second connecting plate; 31a. Groove; 32. First connecting plate; 32a. Limiting hole; 32b. Pressing groove; 4. Fasteners; 5. Fasteners; 6. Outer casing; 6a. Insertion / removal port; 7. Foot; 100. Sweeping robot. Detailed Implementation

[0019] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and technical features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other, and the detailed descriptions in the specific implementation should be understood as explanations of the purpose of this application and should not be regarded as undue limitations on this application.

[0020] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the directional or positional relationships of "up", "down", "top", "bottom", "front", "back", "left", and "right" are as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 9 As shown, it should be understood that these directional terms are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0021] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 12 This application provides a clothing processing device, which includes a clothing processor, a base 2, a connector 3, and a fixing member 4. The clothing processor includes a housing 11, and the base 2 has a sweeping machine cavity 2a located below the clothing processor. Specifically, the sweeping machine cavity 2a is used to accommodate a sweeping machine 100. That is, the sweeping machine cavity 2a can provide storage space for the sweeping machine 100.

[0022] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The connector 3 is connected to the housing 11. The connector 3 includes a second connecting plate 31 located on the outer periphery of the base 2. The fastener 4 passes through the outer periphery of the base 2 to the second connecting plate 31 and the base 2. In this way, the housing 11 is fixed to the base 2 by the connector 3.

[0023] Since both the housing 11 and the base 2 are relatively large, and the housing 11 is stacked on top of the base 2, the housing 11 and the base 2 will interfere with the installation work of the operators, making it difficult for the operators to fix the housing 11 to the base 2.

[0024] The clothing processing equipment provided in this application, on the one hand, allows for the following advantages during the assembly of the clothing processor and the base 2: the connector 3 can be first connected to the housing 11 to form a whole, the whole assembly can be placed on the base 2, and then the fixing member 4 can be inserted from the outer periphery of the base 2 to the second connecting plate 31 and the base 2. Since the second connecting plate 31 is located on the outer periphery of the base 2, and the outer periphery of the base 2 is an open space, neither the housing 11 nor the base 2 will interfere with the assembly of the fixing member 4, making it convenient for operators to install the fixing member 4 onto the second connecting plate 31 and the base 2 from the outer periphery of the base 2 using tools. This reduces the assembly difficulty between the housing 11 and the base 2, facilitates the assembly work of operators, and the connection strength can be increased by fixing the housing 11 and the base 2 together with the connector 3. On the other hand, by utilizing the space below the clothing processor to set up the base 2, the base 2 does not occupy additional ground area. The base 2 can not only provide support for the clothing processor but also provide placement space for the sweeper 100, achieving the purpose of multiple uses.

[0025] The fastener 4 includes, but is not limited to, screws, bolts, or rivets. Taking a screw as an example, the fastener 4 can be tightened to the second connecting plate 31 and the base 2 from the outer periphery of the base 2. In this way, the nut of the fastener 4 is located on the outer side of the second connecting plate 31, which makes it convenient for the operator to operate the nut of the fastener 4 with tools to tighten the fastener 4.

[0026] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The garment processing machine includes a positioning member 12 disposed on the bottom surface of the housing 11, and a connecting member 3 including a first connecting plate 32 forming a limiting hole 32a. The first connecting plate 32 is located between the housing 11 and the base 2. The positioning member 12 is inserted into the limiting hole 32a, and the first connecting plate 32 is connected to the housing 11. The positioning member 12 is inserted into the limiting hole 32a, and the hole wall of the limiting hole 32a is used to position and limit the positioning member 12, so that the first connecting plate 32 and the housing 11 are aligned, avoiding the first connecting plate 32 from shifting or misaligning. The operator can easily fix the first connecting plate 32 to the set position of the housing 11.

[0027] The type of positioning component 12 is not limited. For example, positioning components 12 include, but are not limited to, screws or rivets. It is understood that the screws or other structures on the bottom surface of the existing garment processing machine's housing 11 can be used as positioning components 12, minimizing modifications to the mold of the housing 11. For example, in manufacturing the garment processing equipment of this application, the original housing 11 design is still used. The positioning component 12 on the bottom surface of the original housing 11 cooperates with the limiting hole 32a, and the base 2 of this application is assembled at the bottom of the original housing 11, minimizing modifications to the mold of the housing 11, facilitating the upgrading of the garment processing equipment, and reducing production costs. It also avoids interference of the positioning component 12 with the base 2, allowing the garment processing machine to be more stably mounted on the base 2.

[0028] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 8 The limiting hole 32a is an oblong hole extending in the front-to-back direction. In this way, without significantly increasing the area of ​​the limiting hole 32a, the base 2 can accommodate different models of housing 11, facilitating the smooth insertion of the positioning member 12 into the limiting hole 32a. For example, in the front-to-back direction, the original positioning member 12 of different models of housing 11 is at a different distance from the bottom edge of the housing 11, and the long side of the oblong hole extends in the front-to-back direction so that positioning members 12 at different positions can be inserted into the oblong hole.

[0029] It should be noted that "up" refers to the direction of the ceiling, and "down" is the opposite of "up"; "front" refers to the direction facing the user, and "back" is the opposite of "front"; "left" refers to the direction of the user's left side, and "right" is the opposite of "left". The up-down, front-back, and left-right directions form a mutually perpendicular three-dimensional vertical coordinate system.

[0030] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 11 The base 2 includes a frame 21, which comprises two support frames 211 and two crossbeams 212. The two support frames 211 are spaced apart in the front-to-back direction, and the two crossbeams 212 are spaced apart in the left-to-right direction. The two ends of the crossbeams 212 in the front-to-back direction are connected to the tops of the two support frames 211 respectively. The second connecting plate 31 is located on the outer periphery of the support frames 211, and the second connecting plate 31 of the two connectors 3 is connected to the two support frames 211 respectively. Here, the two support frames 211 and the two crossbeams 212 together form a hollow frame 21, which can provide support and has a relatively light weight. The central space of the frame 21 is used to form the sweeper cavity 2a. The two support frames 211 are connected to the housing 11 by the two connectors 3. The force on each connector 3 is smaller and more balanced, and the clothes processor can be placed more stably on the base 2, avoiding the displacement of the housing 11 caused by vibration during the operation of the clothes processor.

[0031] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 2 to 6 The garment processing equipment includes fasteners 5, which pass through the first connecting plate 32 and the housing 11. A portion of the fastener 5 is located on the bottom side of the first connecting plate 32. A positioning hole 2b is formed on the top surface of the base 2, and the fastener 5 is inserted into the positioning hole 2b. For example, during the assembly of the garment processing machine and the base 2, the housing 11 and the connecting piece 3 can be first fixed together as a whole using the fasteners 5. Then, the whole assembly is placed on the base 2, and the fastener 5 is inserted into the positioning hole 2b. The wall of the positioning hole 2b positions and limits the fastener 5, enabling coarse positioning of the whole assembly and the base 2, preventing misalignment and ensuring proper alignment between the second connecting plate 31 and the base 2. This allows the operator to easily fix the second connecting plate 31 to the set position on the base 2.

[0032] It should be noted that "top" and "up" are in the same direction, and "bottom" and "down" are in the same direction.

[0033] Fasteners 5 include, but are not limited to, screws, bolts, or rivets.

[0034] The shape of the positioning hole 2b is not limited. For example, the shape of the positioning hole 2b includes, but is not limited to, a circle, an ellipse, or a polygon.

[0035] Fastener 5 can be inserted through the bottom side of housing 11 to the first connecting plate 32 and housing 11. For example, in one embodiment, the operating surface of fastener 5 can be located on the bottom side of housing 11. Thus, during the assembly of housing 11 and connector 3, the operator can manipulate the operating surface of fastener 5 from the bottom side using tools to insert fastener 5 into the first connecting plate 32 and housing 11. The bottom side of housing 11 is an open space, facilitating operation.

[0036] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The base 2 has a recessed groove 2e, which is located below and communicates with the positioning hole 2b. The bottom end of the fastener 5 passes through the positioning hole 2b and is accommodated in the recessed groove 2e. The recessed groove 2e can increase the accommodating space below the positioning hole 2b, further avoiding the fastener 5 and preventing the fastener 5 from increasing the distance between the housing 11 and the base 2, so that the overall height of the clothing processing equipment can be smaller.

[0037] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6Taking fastener 5 as an example (using a screw), the operating surface of fastener 5 is located on the nut. The size of the nut of fastener 5 is smaller than the size of the positioning hole 2b. Fastener 5 passes through the first connecting plate 32 from the bottom side of housing 11 and is threaded into housing 11. The nut of fastener 5 is located on the bottom side of the first connecting plate 32, and the screw portion of fastener 5 passes through the positioning hole 2b. The nut of the screw passes through the positioning hole 2b and is accommodated in the countersunk groove 2e. During the assembly of connector 3 and housing 11, the operator manipulates the nut of fastener 5 from the bottom side using tools to tighten fastener 5 onto the first connecting plate 32 and housing 11. In this way, the positioning hole 2b and the countersunk groove 2e can provide accommodating space, avoiding fastener 5, so that housing 11 can be more stably supported on base 2.

[0038] The specific structure of the crossbeam 212 is not limited; for example, in one embodiment, please refer to [reference needed]. Figures 9 to 11 The crossbeam 212 includes an upper plate 2121, with its two ends along the front-to-back direction located above two support frames 211. A first connecting plate 32, with its two ends along the left-to-right direction located above the upper plates 2121 of the two crossbeams 212, is also located above the upper plates 2121. Fasteners 5 are provided at both ends of the first connecting plate 32 along the left-to-right direction. Positioning holes 2b are formed on both upper plates 2121 corresponding to the fasteners 5. A countersunk groove 2e is formed on the top surface of the support frames 211. Specifically, the first connecting plate 32 is located above the support frames 211. The upper plate 2121 is generally a long strip extending along the front-to-back direction. The first connecting plate 32 is also generally a long strip extending along the left-to-right direction. The structures of the upper plate 2121 and the first connecting plate 32 are simple. The upper plate 2121 and the first connecting plate 32 are arranged perpendicularly to each other, which avoids excessive stacking of the upper plate 2121 and the first connecting plate 32 along the vertical direction, thus preventing excessive stress on the crossbeam 212.

[0039] The number of fasteners 5 and positioning holes 2b is unlimited, and there can be multiple fasteners 5 and positioning holes 2b. For example, there can be two, three or more fasteners 5 and positioning holes 2b.

[0040] It is understandable that "multiple" refers to a quantity including two or more.

[0041] As an example, in one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 10There are four fasteners 5 and four positioning holes 2b. Positioning holes 2b are formed at both ends of the two upper plates 2121 along the front-rear direction. The housing 11 has a hexahedral structure, and the bottom surface of the housing 11 is roughly quadrilateral. Fasteners 5 are provided at each of the four corners of the bottom surface of the housing 11, with each fastener 5 corresponding to a positioning hole 2b. Thus, the two connecting parts 3 can be securely fixed to the housing 11 using multiple fasteners 5. Furthermore, by placing fasteners 5 at the four corners of the bottom surface of the housing 11, and with all four fasteners 5 surrounding the outer periphery of the center of gravity of the housing 11, the force distribution between the fasteners 5 and the positioning holes 2b is more balanced.

[0042] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 9 to 11 The crossbeam 212 includes a side plate 2122 disposed on one side of the upper plate 2121 along the left-right direction. The two ends of the side plate 2122 along the front-back direction are respectively located on the outer periphery of the two support frames 211. Both ends of the upper plate 2121 and the side plate 2122 along the front-back direction are connected to the support frames 211. Specifically, the side plate 2122 is generally a long strip extending along the front-back direction. The included angle between the upper plate 2121 and the side plate 2122 is approximately a right angle. Taking a plane perpendicular to the front-back direction as the cross section, the cross section of the crossbeam 212 is L-shaped. The front-back ends of the upper plate 2121 and the front-back ends of the side plate 2122 are connected to the support frames 211 to enhance the connection strength between the crossbeam 212 and the support frames 211, thereby increasing the load-bearing capacity of the base 2.

[0043] The material of the crossbeam 212 is not limited; for example, the crossbeam 212 can be made of plastic or metal. For instance, the crossbeam 212 can be a sheet metal structure. The metal sheet is stamped to form positioning holes 2b, and then bent to form the upper plate 2121 and the side plate 2122.

[0044] The material of the support frame 211 is not limited; for example, the support frame 211 can be made of plastic or metal. For instance, the support frame 211 can be a sheet metal structure.

[0045] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 10 The base 2 includes a straight beam with two clearance sections 2111 spaced apart along its length. The two clearance sections 2111 divide the straight beam into a longitudinal section 2112 and two support sections 2113, with the longitudinal section 2112 located between the two clearance sections 2111. Specifically, the two support sections 2113 are located on either side of the two clearance sections 2111 away from the longitudinal section 2112.

[0046] The longitudinal segment 2112 has a cavity 2112a inside. The two end faces of the clearance segment 2111 are concave along the width direction. The two support segments 2113 are bent in the same direction and the clearance segment 2111 is inserted into the cavity 2112a to form a support frame 211. A groove 2e is formed on the end face of the longitudinal segment 2112 away from the support segment 2113. That is to say, the outline shape of the support frame 211 is roughly U-shaped. The support frame 211 is made of metal. The straight beam is formed into the support frame 211 through sheet metal processing, which is simple and has low manufacturing cost.

[0047] To enhance the structural strength of the support frame 211, in one embodiment, a locking member is inserted through the longitudinal section 2112 and the clearance section 2111. The locking member strengthens the connection between the overlapping parts of the longitudinal section 2112 and the clearance section 2111, making the support frame 211 more stable.

[0048] For example, multiple locking elements are provided at the overlapping portion of the longitudinal section 2112 and the avoidance section 2111. This reduces the force on each individual locking element.

[0049] Locking components include, but are not limited to, screws, bolts, or rivets.

[0050] The shape of connector 3 is not limited; as an example, in one embodiment, please refer to [reference needed]. Figures 5 to 8 ,as well as Figure 11 The second connecting plate 31 is disposed on one side of the first connecting plate 32 along the front-rear direction. The second connecting plate 31 is located on the outer periphery of the support frame 211, and the fastener 4 fixes the second connecting plate 31 to the longitudinal section 2112 of the support frame 211. The second connecting plate 31 and the support frame 211 are connected by the fastener 4. The included angle between the first connecting plate 32 and the second connecting plate 31 is approximately a right angle. Taking a plane perpendicular to the left-right direction as the cross-section, the cross-sectional shape of the connecting member 3 is L-shaped, which has a simple structure and low cost.

[0051] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The garment processing machine includes a reinforcing plate 13 located at the bottom of the housing 11, above the first connecting plate 32. Fasteners 5 secure the first connecting plate 32 to the reinforcing plate 13. The reinforcing plate 13 increases the structural strength of the housing 11 and enhances the connection strength between the housing 11 and the first connecting plate 32.

[0052] Taking fastener 5 as an example, which is a screw, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 6 The reinforcing plate 13 has a threaded hole, and the first connecting plate 32 has a through hole. The fastener 5 passes through the through hole and engages with the threaded hole of the reinforcing plate 13. This facilitates quick installation and removal of the connecting piece 3.

[0053] The connection method between the reinforcing plate 13 and the housing 11 is not limited. For example, the reinforcing plate 13 and the housing 11 are fixed by riveting. In this way, the contact area between the reinforcing plate 13 and the housing 11 is large and the force is more evenly distributed, avoiding damage to the housing 11.

[0054] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 7 The first connecting plate 32 has a pressure groove 32b extending along its length. As a load-bearing structure, the pressure groove 32b strengthens the structural strength of the first connecting plate 32, preventing deformation and damage to the first connecting plate 32 and affecting the stability of the garment processing machine.

[0055] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 9 The first connecting plate 32 has a partial downward protrusion to form a pressure groove 32b. A countersunk groove 2e extends from one end of the top surface of the support frame 211 in a left-right direction to the other end, with the pressure groove 32b located above the countersunk groove 2e. In this way, the countersunk groove 2e can both accommodate the fastener 5 and strengthen the structural strength of the support frame 211. The countersunk groove 2e provides space for the pressure groove 32b, avoiding increasing the height of the base 2.

[0056] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 The end face of the second connecting plate 31 away from the base 2 has a groove 31a, and the fastener 4 passes through the groove wall of the groove 31a and the base 2. The groove 31a can provide a space for the fastener 4, preventing the fastener 4 from protruding excessively from the end face of the second connecting plate 31 away from the base 2, so that the outer shell 6 can be covered on the second connecting plate 31, improving the aesthetics of the base 2.

[0057] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The number of fasteners 4 can be multiple. The groove 31a extends along the length direction of the second connecting plate 31, and the fasteners 4 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the second connecting plate 31. In this way, the second connecting plate 31 is securely assembled to the base 2 by multiple fasteners 4.

[0058] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 6 to 10A portion of the second connecting plate 31 protrudes towards the base 2 to form a groove 31a. The portion of the base 2 located at the groove 31a protrudes inward to form a clearance groove 2c, with the groove 31a situated within the clearance groove 2c. For example, the end face of the longitudinal segment 2112 near the second connecting plate 31 protrudes inward to form the clearance groove 2c. The clearance groove 2c provides accommodating space for the groove 31a, thus avoiding obstruction of the groove 31a. In this way, both a portion of the second connecting plate 31 and a portion of the longitudinal segment 2112 protrude inward, effectively concealing the fastener 4 and preventing it from protruding from the end face of the second connecting plate 31 away from the base 2.

[0059] The connector 3 can be made of metal and has a sheet metal structure. This gives the connector 3 good structural strength and simplifies manufacturing. For example, the groove 32b and the recess 31a can be formed by stamping, and the first connecting plate 32 and the second connecting plate 31 can be formed by bending.

[0060] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 The fastener 4 does not protrude beyond the depth of the groove 31a. In other words, the fastener 4 can be completely hidden in the groove 31a, which ensures that the fastener 4 will not scratch the outer shell 6, such as the front shell, mounted on the base 2.

[0061] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 9 to 12 The base 2 has an inlet / outlet 2d on its front side that communicates with the sweeper cavity 2a. The garment handling device includes a shell 6 that is open on both the top and bottom sides. A loading / unloading port 6a is formed on the front side of the shell 6. The shell 6 surrounds the outer periphery of the base 2, and the loading / unloading port 6a communicates with the inlet / outlet 2d. The sweeper 100 enters the sweeper cavity 2a through the loading / unloading port 6a and the inlet / outlet 2d. The rear side of the garment handling device is usually close to a wall, while the front side has a relatively open space, facilitating the entry and exit of the sweeper 100. The shell 6 not only enhances the aesthetics of the garment handling device but also prevents other objects from entering the frame 21.

[0062] The material of the outer casing 6 is not limited; for example, the outer casing 6 can be made of plastic. This not only reduces the overall weight of the garment processing equipment but also improves the appearance of the base 2 and enhances its aesthetics, depending on design requirements.

[0063] In one exemplary embodiment, the outer shell 6 includes a front shell, two side shells, and a rear shell. The front shell has an opening 6a, and the other three circumferential openings of the frame 21 are covered by the two side shells and the rear shell. The front shell covers the front support frame 211 and the second connecting plate 31, the rear shell covers the rear support frame 211 and the second connecting plate 31, and the two side shells cover the two crossbeams 212 respectively. By using the clearance groove 2c and the recess 31a to accommodate the fastener 4, the front shell does not need to have a structure to accommodate the fastener 4, and the entire front surface of the front shell facing the user can be relatively flat, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0064] For example, in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 The base 2 has feet 7 at its bottom for supporting the clothing processing equipment. For example, there are four feet 7, which are respectively located at the four corners of the bottom surface of the base 2. The feet 7 prevent the bottom of the base 2 from touching the ground.

[0065] For example, the frame 21 formed by the support frame 211 and the crossbeam 212 has openings on all six sides. It is understood that in some embodiments of this application, the space enclosed by the support frame 211 on the front side is an entrance / exit 2d. In one embodiment, please refer to... Figure 11 The base 2 may also include a top plate 22 and a bottom plate 23. The top plate 22 covers the top opening formed by two support frames 211 and two crossbeams 212, and the bottom plate 23 covers the bottom opening formed by the two support frames 211 and two crossbeams 212. The bottom plate 23 can be used to support structural components and parts such as the sweeper 100 in the base 2. The top plate 22 can prevent water from the clothes handler from entering the base 2 through the top opening, and the top plate 22 and the bottom plate 23 can also strengthen the structural strength of the frame 21.

[0066] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 9 to 11 The bottom surface of the base 2 is partially lowered to form a recessed platform 2f. The recessed platform 2f is located at the inlet / outlet 2d, and its dimension in the left-right direction is not less than that of the inlet / outlet 2d. Since the inlet / outlet 2d is used for the robot vacuum 100 to enter and exit the robot vacuum cavity 2a, it is difficult to add reinforcing ribs at the location of the inlet / outlet 2d, resulting in a weak structure. The recessed platform 2f not only strengthens the structural strength at the inlet / outlet 2d but also reduces the height of the bottom surface at the inlet / outlet 2d, facilitating the robot's entry and exit from the robot vacuum cavity 2a.

[0067] For example, please refer to Figure 9 The base plate 23 is partially sunk to form a sunken platform 2f.

[0068] Both the top plate 22 and the bottom plate 23 can be made of metal; for example, both the top plate 22 and the bottom plate 23 can be sheet metal structures.

[0069] This application also provides a cleaning system; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 and Figure 12 The cleaning system includes the clothing handling device and the sweeper 100 in any embodiment of this application. The sweeper 100 is disposed in the sweeper cavity 2a.

[0070] The cleaning system provided in this application embodiment includes a clothes handler that can be used to process clothes, such as washing clothes, and a sweeper 100 that can be used to clean the floor. The base 2 provides space for the sweeper 100, so it no longer occupies additional floor space, saving space and providing a good user experience.

[0071] The sweeper 100 is an intelligent sweeper 100, meaning that the sweeper 100 includes a control unit and a walking structure. The control unit can control the walking structure to move autonomously and the cleaning components to operate autonomously. Taking the walking structure as a roller as an example, the control unit controls the roller to roll, thereby driving the sweeper 100 to move. During the movement of the sweeper 100, the cleaning components can clean the floor.

[0072] Cleaning components are used to contact surfaces to be cleaned, such as the ground, to clean them. The cleaning components can roll, rotate, or slide relative to the ground, etc., so that the cleaning components rub against the surface to be cleaned, thus achieving the purpose of cleaning through friction.

[0073] For example, the cleaning components of the sweeper 100 include, but are not limited to, roller brushes and / or mops, etc.

[0074] In one embodiment, the sweeper 100 includes a first communication module, and the clothing handling device includes a second communication module. The sweeper 100 and the clothing handling device can communicate with each other through the first and second communication modules. For example, wireless communication can be performed through the first and second communication modules, and the sweeper 100 can automatically return to the sweeper cavity 2a.

[0075] For example, the first communication module and the second communication module may be one or more of the following wireless data communication modules, including but not limited to Bluetooth module, Wireless Fidelity (WIFI) module, fourth generation or fifth generation (4G / 5G) communication module or infrared module.

[0076] The base 2 can also be used to provide functions such as cleaning, charging and / or drying for the robot vacuum 100.

[0077] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12 The base 2 includes a base 24 located within the frame 21. The base 24 forms a sweeper cavity 2a and a cleaning tank, which is used to clean the cleaning components of the sweeper 100. On one hand, the cleaning components are cleaned using water in the cleaning tank, resulting in cleaner components that do not require manual cleaning by the user, thus improving the user experience. On the other hand, other structural components can be installed outside the base 24 to prevent them from coming into contact with the water and / or interfering with the sweeper 100.

[0078] In one embodiment, the base 2 includes a water inlet valve and a water inlet path. The water inlet path is connected to the washing tank, and the water inlet valve is located on the water inlet path. The water inlet path is used to supply water to the washing tank. The water inlet valve is used to open or close the water inlet path. In this way, the opening and closing of the water inlet valve can be controlled by the controller to achieve automatic water intake of the washing tank. The water flow in the washing tank can be independently controlled by the water inlet valve, and is not affected by the water used by the clothes handler. It is only necessary to power on the water inlet valve. Thus, even if the clothes handler is not powered on or not working, the water inlet valve can work independently. Similarly, the water flow in the clothes handler can be independently controlled, and is not affected by the water used by the base 2.

[0079] In one embodiment, the water inlet is connected to a tap water pipe. This allows the tap water pipe to continuously supply water to the cleaning tank, saving on the use of structures such as water tanks for supplying water to the cleaning tank.

[0080] In one embodiment, the base 2 includes a sewage discharge path and a drain pump. The sewage discharge path connects the cleaning tank and a floor drain, and the drain pump is installed on the sewage discharge path to pump sewage from the cleaning tank to the floor drain. This allows the drain pump to be started and stopped by a controller, enabling automatic sewage discharge from the cleaning tank.

[0081] For example, the wastewater drain and the drain pipe of the clothes processor can be connected by a T-junction to share a floor drain. That is, the washing water from the clothes processor and the rinsing water from the washing tank can both be discharged into the sewer through the same floor drain, eliminating the need for separate floor drains for washing water and rinsing water, thus saving structural components.

[0082] In one embodiment, the base 2 includes a detergent bottle communicating with the cleaning tank, the detergent bottle being located within the frame 21. The detergent bottle is used to add detergent to the cleaning tank, enabling better cleaning of the items.

[0083] In some embodiments, the detergent bottle can be a single-use device; once the detergent in the bottle is used up, the bottle can be removed and replaced with a new one. In other embodiments, the user can refill the detergent bottle with detergent, and the bottle can be reused, which is energy-saving and environmentally friendly.

[0084] In one embodiment, the base 2 includes a dispensing pump located in the frame 21, which pumps detergent from the detergent bottle into the cleaning tank. Using a dispensing pump to deliver detergent enables autonomous, quantitative, and precise dispensing, thereby improving the level of automation.

[0085] In one embodiment, the base 2 includes a charging terminal and a power module electrically connected to the charging terminal. The charging terminal is disposed on the peripheral side of the base 24, and the power module is located above the base 24. When the sweeper 100 is located in the sweeper cavity 2a, the sweeper 100 can be electrically connected to the charging terminal to achieve charging. The power module is used to convert AC mains power into DC power, and the charging terminal uses DC power to charge the sweeper 100.

[0086] In one embodiment, the base 2 includes a controller disposed above the base 24. The controller is used for the electrical control of electrical components that cooperate with the sweeper 100, such as a water inlet valve and a dispensing pump. On the one hand, the electrical components that cooperate with the sweeper 100 can be controlled independently, unaffected by the clothing handling components; only the controller needs to be connected to a power source. Thus, even if the clothing handling components are not powered on or working, the electrical components that cooperate with the sweeper 100 can still operate independently. On the other hand, the controller being disposed on the top surface of the base 24 allows for full utilization of the space above the base 24.

[0087] The specific placement of the detergent bottle, power module, and water inlet valve within the frame 21 is not limited. For example, in one embodiment, the detergent bottle and power module are spaced apart in the left-right direction, and the water inlet valve is located behind the detergent bottle. The rear of the frame 21 is typically close to a wall, while the detergent bottle is positioned closer to the front, allowing the user to access the bottle from the front of the frame 21. The water inlet valve's location behind the detergent bottle facilitates connection to a water pipe on the wall, shortening the piping distance between the valve and the water pipe.

[0088] In one embodiment, the garment processing equipment may further include a fan and a drying duct disposed on the base 24, the drying duct connecting the fan and the sweeper chamber 2a. The fan ventilates the sweeper chamber 2a through the drying duct to quickly dry the cleaning parts of the sweeper 100.

[0089] The functions of a clothes handler are not limited. For example, a clothes handler may have washing and / or drying functions. That is to say, a clothes handler can be a washing machine, a dryer, and / or a washer-dryer combo, etc.

[0090] In some embodiments, the garment processor includes a rotatable garment processing drum located within the housing 11. The axis of rotation of the garment processing drum can be vertical, inclined, or horizontal. That is, the garment processor can be a pulsator-type garment processor or a drum-type garment processor, etc. The garment processing drum is used to hold and process garments, for example, for washing and / or drying garments, etc.

[0091] In one embodiment, the garment processing machine includes a control device disposed in the housing 11. The control device is used to control the electrical components of the garment processing machine, such as the garment processing drum. The electrical components of the garment processing machine can be controlled independently and are not affected by the electrical components of the base 2. Even if the electrical components of the base 2 are not powered on or not working, the electrical components of the garment processing machine can still work independently.

[0092] The various embodiments / implementations provided in this application can be combined with each other without creating contradictions.

[0093] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Clothing processing machine, including the housing; The base has a sweeper cavity and is located below the clothing processor; A connector, which is connected to the housing, the connector including a second connecting plate located on the outer periphery of the base; A fastener extends from the outer periphery of the base to the second connecting plate and the base.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garment processing machine includes a positioning member disposed on the bottom surface of the box body, and the connecting member includes a first connecting plate forming a limiting hole. The first connecting plate is located between the box body and the base, the positioning member is inserted into the limiting hole, and the first connecting plate is connected to the box body.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting hole is an oblong hole extending in the front-to-back direction.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes fasteners that pass through the first connecting plate and the housing. A portion of the fastener is located on the bottom side of the first connecting plate. A positioning hole is formed on the top surface of the base, and the fastener is inserted into the positioning hole.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The garment processing machine includes a reinforcing plate disposed at the bottom of the housing, the reinforcing plate being located above the first connecting plate, and the fasteners fixing the first connecting plate to the reinforcing plate.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first connecting plate has a pressure groove extending along its length.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second connecting plate has a groove formed on the end face away from the base, and the fixing member passes through the groove wall and the base.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, A portion of the second connecting plate protrudes toward the base to form the groove, and the portion of the base located at the groove protrudes inward to form a clearance groove, with the groove situated within the clearance groove.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The fastener does not protrude beyond the depth of the groove.

10. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The number of connectors is two. The base includes a frame, which includes two support frames and two crossbeams. The two support frames are arranged at intervals in the front-to-back direction, and the two crossbeams are arranged at intervals in the left-to-right direction. The two ends of the crossbeams in the front-to-back direction are respectively connected to the top of the two support frames. The second connecting plate is located on the outer periphery of the support frame, and the second connecting plates of the two connectors are respectively connected to the two support frames.

11. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The base has an inlet / outlet communicating with the sweeper cavity on its front side. The clothing handling device includes an outer shell that is open on both the top and bottom sides. The outer shell has a pick-up / placement opening on its front side. The outer shell surrounds the outer periphery of the base. The pick-up / placement opening communicates with the inlet / outlet.

12. A cleaning system, characterized in that, include: The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11; A sweeper, wherein the sweeper is disposed in the sweeper cavity.

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