Base, base assembly and clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a base, a base assembly and clothes processing equipment. The base comprises a bottom plate assembly and a structure supporting assembly. The bottom plate assembly comprises a base, and a containing space used for containing the cleaning robot is defined by the structure supporting assembly above the bottom plate assembly; the bottom plate assembly comprises a plurality of folded edge sets and a plurality of connecting folded edges. Each folded edge set comprises a second folded edge, the two second folded edges located on the same side are connected through a connecting folded edge, and the height of the connecting folded edge is smaller than that of the second folded edge. According to the embodiment of the invention, the bottom plate assembly has better structural strength and rigidity; the clothes treating equipment can utilize the space below the clothes treating machine to store the cleaning robot; and water can be conveniently fed into and discharged from the base assembly through the existing water feeding and discharging convenience of the washing machine.

Description

[0001] Case Analysis This application is a divisional application of Chinese Patent Application No. 202211268933.X, filed on October 17, 2022, entitled "A base, a base assembly, and a clothing processing device". Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the field of cleaning technology, and in particular to a base, a base assembly, and a garment processing device. Background Technology

[0003] In related technologies, cleaning robots are equipped with base stations, each with a tall support column at the rear, housing a dust removal system. These base stations enable functions such as dust removal, charging, and storage of the cleaning robots. However, these base stations are relatively large and require significant indoor space. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application aims to provide a base, base assembly, and clothing processing device that are easy to integrate with a clothing processing machine.

[0005] This application provides a base, including: a base plate assembly and a structural support assembly disposed above the base plate assembly; The base plate assembly includes a base; the structural support assembly encloses a receiving space for accommodating a cleaning robot above the base, and the receiving space has an entrance / exit at the front. The base plate assembly includes multiple folded edge groups and multiple connecting folded edges; Each of the folded edge groups includes a second folded edge, and two second folded edges located on the same side are connected by a connecting folded edge, the height of which is lower than the height of the second folded edges.

[0006] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the substrate is recessed downwards to form a sunken bearing area, and multiple folded edge groups are bent upwards from the edges of the non-recessed area.

[0007] In some implementations, each of the folded edge groups includes a first folded edge, and two of the first folded edges located on the rear side are connected by another connecting folded edge.

[0008] In some implementations, the height of the second folded edge is not less than 1 / 4 of the height of the support column; and / or, the height of the second folded edge does not exceed 2 / 3 of the height of the support column.

[0009] In some implementations, the height of the connecting fold does not exceed 1 / 2 of the height of the second fold.

[0010] In some embodiments, the structural support assembly includes multiple support columns, the outer side of the support columns in the left-right direction being attached to and fixedly connected to at least a portion of the second folded edge, and the outer side of the support columns in the front-back direction being attached to and fixedly connected to at least a portion of the first folded edge.

[0011] In some embodiments, a portion of the second folded edge is recessed toward the receiving space to form an installation clearance area, which fits against the support column, and a fastener passes through the installation clearance area and the support column in sequence.

[0012] In some implementations, the bottom end of each of the support columns is supported on a non-recessed area of ​​the substrate.

[0013] In some embodiments, the structural support assembly includes multiple crossbeams, each crossbeam being connected to the top of a respective support column.

[0014] In some implementations, the two support columns on the same side and the crossbeam between them are constructed as a sheet metal frame made from the same piece of metal sheet through multiple bending processes.

[0015] In some implementations, the front edge of the sunken bearing area is folded upward to form a flange, a portion of which along its length is a clearance section, and the area above the clearance section is used to install a ramp.

[0016] In some embodiments, the height of the clearance section is lower than the non-recessed area of ​​the substrate; and / or, the clearance section is recessed rearward to form an inwardly recessed front.

[0017] In some embodiments, the base includes a cover plate disposed on the top side of the structural support assembly and covering the receiving space.

[0018] In some implementations, the base plate assembly is a one-piece sheet metal part.

[0019] The connection method of the base, base plate assembly and support column in this embodiment enhances the lateral stiffness of the support column, reduces or avoids stress concentration at the bottom edge of the support column, and improves the connection reliability between the support column and the base plate assembly. Since the height of the connecting fold is lower than the height of the second fold, the upper area of ​​the connecting fold has a larger operating space, which makes it easier for the operator's hands or tools to enter and exit the receiving space from the upper area of ​​the connecting fold.

[0020] This application provides a base assembly, including: The base has a receiving cavity for accommodating the cleaning robot; And the base described in any embodiment of this application, wherein the base is disposed within the receiving space.

[0021] This application provides a garment processing device, including: Clothing processing machine; And the base assembly described in any embodiment of this application, wherein the garment processing machine is supported on the structural support assembly.

[0022] The clothing processing device of this application integrates the base assembly below the clothing processing machine. On the one hand, it can utilize the space below the clothing processing machine to house the cleaning robot, reducing the indoor space occupied by the cleaning robot. On the other hand, the clothing processing machine is placed near the faucet and floor drain, which facilitates water inlet and drainage. Thus, it is convenient to use the existing water inlet and drainage of the washing machine to inlet and drain the base assembly, solving the water inlet and drainage problem of the base assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the fit between the base and the connecting plate according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a partial structural representation of the base, omitting the cover plate. Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partially exploded diagram of the structure shown. Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective; Figure 5 For along Figure 4 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction; Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of a portion of point B in the middle; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a base plate assembly according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 8 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure from another perspective; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a connecting plate according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second crossbeam according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cover plate according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between the base assembly and the cleaning robot according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 13 for Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective; Figure 14 for Figure 12A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective; Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the fit between the housing and the connecting plate according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 16 for Figure 15 The structure shown is Figure 2 Assembly diagram of the structure shown; Figure 17 for Figure 16 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective; Figure 18 For along Figure 17 A cross-sectional view along the EE direction; Figure 19 for Figure 18 A magnified view of point F in the diagram.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures Base 10; Base plate assembly 1; Base 11; Recessed bearing area 111; Concave front edge 111a; Flanged edge 1111; Clearance section 11111; Heightening section 11112; First reinforcing rib 1112; Second reinforcing rib 1113; Non-recessed area 112; Folded edge assembly 113; Second folded edge 1131; Installation clearance area 1131a; First folded edge 1132; Connecting folded edge 114; Reception space 10a; Entrance / exit 10b; Support column 2; Foot 3; First crossbeam 41; Container 41a; second crossbeam 42; first sub-plate 421; sink 42a; positioning hole 42b; second sub-plate 422; cover plate 5; main body 51; first side part 52; second side part 53; base assembly 60; base 61; receiving cavity 61a; dust box 611; decorative shell 62; ramp plate 63; box body 70; cleaning robot 90; connecting plate 80; first connecting sub-plate 81; first recessed part 811; second connecting sub-plate 82; second recessed part 821. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this application, but should not be used to limit the scope of this application.

[0026] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0027] This application provides a base 10, which can be used in clothing processing equipment.

[0028] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The base 10 includes a base plate assembly 1 and a structural support assembly disposed above the base plate assembly 1. The base plate assembly 1 includes a base 11, and the structural support assembly encloses a receiving space 10a for receiving a cleaning robot 90 above the base 11. The receiving space 10a has an entrance 10b on its front side, that is, the cleaning robot 90 enters and exits the space inside the base 10 through the entrance 10b.

[0029] It should be noted that the base 11 can be a plate structure or a combination of plate and supporting beams. Exemplarily, in this embodiment, the base 11 is described using a plate structure as an example.

[0030] Please see Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 This application provides a base assembly 60, including a base 61 and a base 10 according to any embodiment of this application. The base 61 is disposed within a receiving space 10a. The base 61 has a receiving cavity 61a for accommodating a cleaning robot 90. The base 10 provides mounting space for the base 61.

[0031] This application provides a garment processing device, including a garment processing machine and a base assembly 60 according to any embodiment of this application. The base assembly 60 is located below the garment processing machine and provides structural support for the garment processing machine. Specifically, the garment processing machine is supported on a structural support assembly. That is, the structural support assembly is a load-bearing component capable of supporting the weight of the garment processing machine and its load.

[0032] Clothing handling machines can take many forms, such as washing machines, spin dryers, dryers, and washer-dryer combos. The specific application scenario of the clothing handling machine does not limit the structure of the base assembly 60 of this invention.

[0033] The clothing processing device of this application integrates the base assembly 60 below the clothing processing machine. On the one hand, it can utilize the space below the clothing processing machine to house the cleaning robot 90, reducing the indoor space occupied by the cleaning robot 90. On the other hand, the clothing processing machine is placed near the faucet and floor drain, which facilitates water inlet and drainage. Thus, the existing water inlet and drainage of the washing machine can be used to inlet and drain water from the base assembly 60, solving the water inlet and drainage problem of the base assembly 60.

[0034] The cleaning robot 90 can be used to automatically sweep dust and hair off the floor. When the cleaning robot 90 is equipped with a mop, it can mop the floor after sweeping.

[0035] The base assembly in this application embodiment has the function of at least one of charging, dust removal, cleaning, drying and disinfection of the cleaning robot 90.

[0036] For example, the cleaning robot 90 includes a first communication module, and the base assembly 60 includes a second communication module. The cleaning robot 90 and the base assembly 60 can communicate with each other through the first and second communication modules. For instance, when the cleaning robot 90 needs to remove dust or charge, it can wirelessly communicate with the first and second communication modules to return to the receiving cavity 61a on its own.

[0037] 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.

[0038] For example, the base assembly is used to perform at least one of the following operations on the cleaning robot 90, which is docked in the receiving cavity 61a: charging, dust removal, and mop cleaning.

[0039] Please see Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 The base 61 has a ramp 63 at the front end of its bottom wall. The ramp 63 is used to guide the cleaning robot 90 into and out of the storage space.

[0040] The rear end of the ramp 63 extends into the base 10, and the front end of the ramp 63 extends to the outside of the front of the base 10. The front edge of the ramp 63 is as close to the ground as possible so that the cleaning robot can smoothly climb the ramp 63.

[0041] Please see Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 The aforementioned base 61 is placed on the base 11. The base 11 supports the base 61 and the cleaning robot that is docked in the receiving cavity 61a.

[0042] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 7 The front edge of the base 11 has an upwardly folded flange 1111, which can enhance the structural strength and rigidity of the front edge of the base 11 and reduce the probability of cracking of the base 11.

[0043] Please see Figure 4 Along the width direction of the base 11, the flange 1111 includes a clearance section 11111 and a heightening section 11112 disposed on the right side of the clearance section 11111, the height of the heightening section 11112 being higher than the height of the clearance section 11111.

[0044] The statement that the height of the height-increasing section 11112 is higher than the height of the clearance section 11111 means that the height of the highest position of the top edge of the height-increasing section 11112 is higher than the height of the highest position of the top edge of the clearance section 11111.

[0045] The ramp 63 is positioned above the avoidance section 11111.

[0046] In this embodiment of the application, the height of the avoidance section 11111 of the base is relatively low, which facilitates the ramp plate 63 to avoid the avoidance section 11111 and facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the ramp plate 63. Since the heightening section 11112 does not need to avoid the cleaning robot 90 entering and exiting the receiving cavity 61a, the height of the heightening section 11112 can be relatively high to further enhance the structural strength of the base plate assembly 1.

[0047] For example, the base assembly includes a dust box 611 disposed on the right side of the receiving cavity 61a, that is, the receiving cavity 61a and the dust box 611 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction, so that the height of the base assembly can be reduced. The dust box 611 is disposed above the heightening section 11112.

[0048] For example, the height of the height-increasing segment 11112 gradually increases from left to right to increase the structural strength of the right end of the height-increasing segment 11112.

[0049] For example, the clearance section 11111 adopts a uniform height design, that is, the height of each part of the clearance section 11111 is the same in the left and right directions, which facilitates the installation of ramps.

[0050] For example, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 12The base 10 includes a plurality of feet 3 disposed below the base 11. The entire garment processing equipment is supported on the ground by the feet 3, meaning that each foot 3 needs to bear the weight of the entire garment processing equipment and its load.

[0051] The base 3 can be a fixed base or an adjustable base with adjustable support height; there are no restrictions here.

[0052] For example, there are four base feet 3. One base foot 3 is provided at each of the four corners of the base 11. The four base feet 3 are: the base foot at the front left, the base foot at the front right, the base foot at the rear left, and the base foot at the rear right.

[0053] For example, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 At least a portion of the base 11 is recessed downward to form a sunken bearing area 111 for supporting the base 61, which is placed in the sunken bearing area 111. That is, the base 11 supports the weight of the base 61 and the cleaning robot docked in the receiving cavity 61a through the sunken bearing area 111.

[0054] The front edge of the sunken bearing area 111 extends to the inlet / outlet 10b, and the sunken bearing area 111 extends to the front edge of the base 11. There is no non-recessed area 112 on the front side of the sunken bearing area 111.

[0055] In this embodiment, the recessed bearing area 111 of the base 10 enhances the structural strength and rigidity of the base 11. Furthermore, the ground clearance of the recessed bearing area 111 is less than that of the non-recessed area 112, reducing the installation height of the bottom wall of the base 61. This reduces the climbing height of the cleaning robot 90 when returning to the base 61, facilitating its return. With the inclination of the ramp 63 remaining constant, the length of the ramp 63 in the front-rear direction can be shortened. This ensures that the ramp 63 does not exceed the front side profile of the garment processing machine's housing 70. Specifically, in a horizontal projection from above to below the garment processing equipment, the ramp 63 does not exceed the projection range of the garment processing machine's housing 70.

[0056] It should be noted that the method of forming the sunken bearing area 111 is not limited. For example, the sunken bearing area 111 can be stamped out on a metal sheet using a stamping process. The non-recessed area 112 is the part of the metal sheet that has not been stamped or bent.

[0057] For example, please refer to Figure 7The front edge of the sunken bearing area 111 is folded upward to form a flange 1111. That is, the flange 1111 is provided at the front edge of the sunken bearing area 111. In this embodiment, while reducing the installation height of the base, the flange 1111 can also strengthen the structural strength at the front edge of the base 11.

[0058] Please see Figure 2 Each foot 3 is connected to the non-recessed area 112 of the base 11.

[0059] For example, please refer to Figure 4 The height of the avoidance section 11111 is lower than the non-recessed area 112 of the base 11, while the height of the height-increasing section 11112 is higher than the non-recessed area 112 of the base 11. In this way, it is still convenient for the ramp plate 63 to avoid the avoidance section 11111, and the structural strength of the base plate assembly 1 is improved by the height-increasing design of the height-increasing section 11112.

[0060] For example, please refer to Figure 8 The clearance section is recessed rearward to form a concave front edge 111a. It should be noted that the shape of the flange 1111 is the same as the shape of the front edge of the sunken bearing area 111. In a downward horizontal projection, the outlines of the flange 1111 and the front edge of the sunken bearing area 111 coincide.

[0061] The ramp 63 is positioned above the concave front edge 111a. That is, the ramp 63 needs to cross the concave front edge 111a from above.

[0062] In this embodiment, the concave leading edge 111a can enhance the structural strength of the substrate 11. In this embodiment, because the ramp plate 63 has a certain inclination, the slope height of the ramp plate 63 corresponding to the concave front edge 111a is higher, which is more conducive to the ramp plate 63 avoiding the concave front edge 111a in the height direction. This allows the ramp plate 63 to reduce its size in the front-to-back direction while meeting the ramp gradient requirements. Specifically, in the comparative embodiment where the front edge of the base 11 does not adopt a concave design, the ramp plate 63 needs to avoid the front edge of the base 11 that does not adopt a concave design. Therefore, when the height of the front edge of the base 11 is the same, the length of the ramp plate 63 in the front-to-back direction needs to be longer, and the front edge of the ramp plate 63 will extend a considerable distance beyond the front edge of the base 11 in order to meet the ramp gradient requirements.

[0063] For example, the width D1 of the concave front edge 111a is 0.6 to 0.8 of the overall width D2 of the base 11, that is, D1 = (0.6 to 0.8) * D2. The concave front edge 111a within this size range can meet the width requirements of the ramp plate 63 while also taking into account the structural strength of the base 11.

[0064] Exemplarily, the distance H1 between the left end of the concave front edge 111a and the left edge of the base is less than the distance H2 between the right end of the concave front edge 111a and the right edge of the base, that is, H1 < H2. That is to say, the concave front edge 111a is arranged to the left. In this way, the climbing plate 63 can be arranged closer to the left, which is convenient for arranging other structures on the right side of the climbing plate 63. For example, a dust box can be arranged.

[0065] It should be noted that the relative two ends of the flanging 1111 in the left - right direction are connected to the non - recessed area 112 or other parts, such as the following first folding edge. In this way, it is convenient for the flanging 1111 to strengthen the structural strength and stiffness at the front edge of the sunken bearing area 111.

[0066] Exemplarily, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 7 , the bottom plate assembly 1 includes two first folding edges 1132 that are folded upward from the front edges of the non - recessed areas 112 on the left and right sides of the sunken bearing area 111. The first folding edges 1132 are used to connect to the structural support assembly. The left end of the avoidance section 11111 is connected to one of the first folding edges 1132 on the left side, and the right end of the height - increasing section 11112 is connected to one of the first folding edges 1132 on the right side. In this way, the two ends of the flanging 111 are connected to the two first folding edges 1132 together, strengthening the structural strength of the base 11.

[0067] Exemplarily, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 7 , a part of the sunken bearing area 111 bulges upward to form a reinforcing rib. The reinforcing rib can strengthen the structural strength and stiffness of the sunken bearing area 111.

[0068] In addition, since the reinforcing rib is formed by a part of the sunken bearing area 111 bulging upward, the reinforcing rib does not affect the ground clearance of the sunken bearing area 111.

[0069] Exemplarily, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 , the reinforcing rib is arranged in the left - right direction. Since the cleaning robot 90 moves in the front - back direction when entering or leaving the station, arranging the reinforcing rib in the left - right direction can better strengthen the structural strength and stiffness. The number of the reinforcing ribs can be one or multiple.

[0070] Exemplarily, the number of the reinforcing ribs is multiple, and the multiple reinforcing ribs are arranged at intervals in the front - back direction.

[0071] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8Each of the reinforcing ribs includes at least one first reinforcing rib 1112 and at least one second reinforcing rib 1113. Each first reinforcing rib 1112 is disposed on the front side of each second reinforcing rib 1113, and the height of the first reinforcing rib 1112 is higher than the height of the second reinforcing rib 1113.

[0072] In other words, the first reinforcing rib 1112 adopts an increased height design. In this way, the first reinforcing rib 1112 can further improve the structural strength of the front end of the sunken load-bearing area 111.

[0073] In one specific embodiment, the total number of reinforcing ribs is six, of which two are located in the first reinforcing rib 1112 and four are located in the second reinforcing rib 1113.

[0074] For example, please refer to Figure 5 The height of the avoidance section 11111 is higher than the height of the second reinforcing rib 1113, but lower than the height of the first reinforcing rib 1112. This allows the ramp plate 63 to avoid the avoidance section 11111.

[0075] For example, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 8 The sunken bearing area 111 includes a first sub-area 111' and a second sub-area 111″ that are connected to each other. The second sub-area 111″ is located behind the first sub-area 111'. That is, the first sub-area 111' and the second sub-area 111″ are arranged side by side in the front-back direction.

[0076] For example, Figure 5 and Figure 8 In the middle, the parts of the sunken bearing area 111 located within the two dashed boxes are the first sub-area 111' and the second sub-area 111″, respectively.

[0077] Please see Figure 5 The depth of the depression in the first sub-region 111' is greater than the depth of the depression in the second sub-region 111″. In other words, the depth of the depression in the front part of the sunken bearing area 111 is greater than the depth of the depression in the rear part. This can enhance the structural strength and rigidity of the front end of the sunken bearing area 111.

[0078] For example, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 8 The first sub-region 111' protrudes upward to form a reinforcing rib. Specifically, the reinforcing rib of the first sub-region 111' is the first reinforcing rib 1112. The second sub-region 111″ protrudes upward to form another reinforcing rib. Specifically, the reinforcing rib of the second sub-region 111″ is the second reinforcing rib 1113.

[0079] Please see Figure 5The height of the reinforcing rib in the first sub-region 111' is higher than the height of the reinforcing rib in the second sub-region 111″. In other words, the reinforcing rib in the first sub-region 111' adopts an increased height design, which can further improve the structural strength and stiffness of the front end of the sunken load-bearing area 111.

[0080] For example, please refer to Figure 1 The base 10 includes a cover plate 5, which is disposed on the top side of the structural support assembly and covers the receiving space 10a. When the garment processing machine leaks or seeps water, the dripping water is blocked by the cover plate 5. The cover plate 5 provides waterproof protection for the various components on the base 61 and also strengthens the structural strength of the structural support assembly.

[0081] In some embodiments, a drain outlet is provided on the cover plate 5. The drain outlet is used to guide the water accumulated on the cover plate 5 to the drainage area of ​​the base assembly 60. The water can be discharged in a concentrated manner through the drainage channel of the base assembly 60, so as to drain the water accumulated on the cover plate 5 in a timely manner and prevent the water from spreading to the indoor floor due to excessive water on the cover plate 5.

[0082] For example, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The structural support assembly includes multiple support columns 2, with the bottom end of each support column 2 supported on the non-recessed area 112 of the base 11.

[0083] Each support column 2 shares the force, and the weight of the garment processing machine is transmitted to each support column 2. Each support column 2 then transmits the force it receives to the base 3.

[0084] For example, a foot 3 is provided below each support column 2, and the force directions of the support column 2 and the foot 3 are approximately on the same vertical line, so that no additional bending moment is generated between the support column 2 and the foot 3, so that the base 11 will not bear shear force due to bending moment. In this way, the stress conditions of the base 11 can be improved, and the requirements for the thickness and shear resistance of the base 11 can be reduced.

[0085] For example, in this embodiment of the application, there are four support columns 2 and four base feet 3. In a horizontal projection from above to below the garment processing device, the projected outline of the base 10 is approximately quadrilateral, with the base feet 3 and support columns 2 located at the corners of the projected outline of the base 10.

[0086] For example, the structural support assembly also includes multiple crossbeams, and the tops of each support column 2 are connected by the crossbeams. The crossbeams can improve the structural strength and stiffness of the tops of the support columns 2 and reduce the probability of the crossbeams swaying laterally.

[0087] Horizontal refers to any direction within the horizontal plane, such as left and right, front and back, etc.

[0088] The connection method between the crossbeam and the support column 2 is not limited.

[0089] For example, each beam connects to the top of each support column 2 to form a frame structure. In an embodiment with a cover plate 5, the cover plate 5 is arranged in the area enclosed by each beam and is connected to the beam.

[0090] For example, in an embodiment where there are four support columns 2, there are four crossbeams, which are connected sequentially to form a roughly quadrilateral structure.

[0091] For example, please refer to Figure 7 The base plate assembly 1 includes a plurality of folded edge groups 113 that bend upward from the edge of the non-recessed area 112, each folded edge group 113 including a second folded edge 1131 and a first folded edge 1132. Please refer to the reference. Figure 2 The outer side of the support column 2 along the left-right direction is attached to and fixedly connected with at least a portion of the second folded edge 1131, and the outer side of the support column 2 along the front-back direction is attached to and fixedly connected with at least a portion of the first folded edge 1132.

[0092] In this embodiment, the connection method between the folded edge group 113 and the support column 2 enhances the lateral stiffness of the support column 2, reduces or avoids stress concentration at the bottom edge of the support column 2, and improves the connection reliability between the support column 2 and the base plate assembly 1.

[0093] For example, in an embodiment where there are four support columns 2, there are four sets of folded edges, with each support column 2 connected to one set of folded edges.

[0094] Specifically, in each folded edge group 113, the plate surface of the second folded edge 1131 generally faces the left-right direction, and the plate surface of the first folded edge 1132 generally faces the front-back direction. The second folded edge 1131 and the first folded edge 1132 are arranged at approximately 90° to form a right angle facing the receiving space 10a. The four folded edge groups 113 generally define four right angles, and a support post 2 is installed at each right angle.

[0095] It is understood that the angles of the second fold 1131 and the first fold 1132 can be changed according to the shape of the support column 2. For example, the angle range of the second fold 1131 and the first fold 1132 can be 80° to 120°.

[0096] For example, please refer to Figure 7 The second fold 1131 is partially recessed on the side facing the receiving space 10a to form an installation clearance area 1131a. The installation clearance area 1131a fits against the support column 2, and the fastener passes through the installation clearance area 1131a and the support column 2 in sequence.

[0097] The fasteners can be screws or bolts.

[0098] After assembly, the fastener nut is located in the recessed space of the installation clearance area 1131a, so that the fastener nut does not protrude from the outer surface of the second fold 1131. Therefore, it is convenient to arrange the decorative shell 62 on the outside, and the fastener nut will not interfere with the decorative shell 62.

[0099] For example, please refer to Figure 7 The base plate assembly 1 includes a plurality of connecting flanges 114 that are bent upward from the edge of the non-recessed area 112. Two second flanges 1131 located on the same side are connected by connecting flanges 114, and two first flanges 1132 located on the rear side are connected by another connecting flange 114.

[0100] The connecting fold 114 can enhance the structural strength of the two second folds 1131 or the two first folds 1132 that it connects.

[0101] For example, the heights of both the second folded edge 1131 and the first folded edge 1132 are higher than the height of the connecting folded edge 114. This reduces material usage and lightens the weight of the base while still meeting structural strength requirements.

[0102] For example, the height of the second fold 1131 is not less than 1 / 4 of the height of the support column 2. In this way, the second fold 1131 has suitable dimensions to meet the connection reliability requirements.

[0103] For example, the height of the second fold 1131 does not exceed 2 / 3 of the height of the support column 2. In this way, while meeting the connection reliability requirements, the material used for the second fold 1131 can be saved, reducing costs.

[0104] For example, the height of the connecting fold 1132 does not exceed half the height of the second fold 1131. In this way, while ensuring that the connecting fold 1132 plays a role in strengthening the structural strength of the second fold 1131, the height of the connecting fold 1132 can be relatively small.

[0105] For example, the base plate assembly 1 is a one-piece sheet metal part. That is, it is a structure formed from a single piece of metal through a cold working process. For example, it is a structure obtained after processes such as punching, stamping, and bending. In this way, the structural strength and rigidity of the base plate assembly 1 can be improved.

[0106] In some specific embodiments, the same metal sheet is cut into the required shape by a stamping process; stamping is performed on the cut sheet to stamp out the recessed bearing area 111; then the edge of the sheet is bent to form the second folded edge 1131, the first folded edge 1132 and the connecting folded edge 114, wherein the part of the sheet that has not been stamped and bent is the non-recessed area 112, that is, the non-recessed area 112 is equivalent to the reference benchmark for the sheet to be stamped, bent and other processes.

[0107] The specific shape of the support column 2 is not limited. For example, please refer to [link to example]. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The horizontal cross-sectional shape of the support column 2 is approximately "U" shaped, and the opening of the "U" shape faces the receiving space 10a in the left-right direction. For example, the "U" shaped openings of the two support columns 2 on the right face to the left, and the "U" shaped openings of the two support columns 2 on the left face to the right.

[0108] For example, the two support columns 2 located on the same side and the crossbeam between them are constructed as a sheet metal frame made from the same piece of metal sheet through multiple bending processes. The sheet metal frame has an overall "U" shape, with the opening of the "U" facing the same direction. Here, "same side" refers to the same side along the left-right or front-back direction. In this way, the structural strength and load-bearing capacity of the structural support components can be improved.

[0109] For example, in some embodiments, the two support columns 2 located on the same side in the left-right direction and the crossbeam between them are sheet metal frames formed by bending the same piece of metal sheet multiple times. Specifically, one support column 2 on the left front side, one support column 2 on the left rear side, and one crossbeam on the left side are formed by bending a piece of metal sheet multiple times to form one sheet metal frame. One support column 2 on the right front side, one support column 2 on the right rear side, and one crossbeam on the right side are formed by bending another piece of metal sheet multiple times to form another sheet metal frame. The rear crossbeam connects to the rear ends of the two sheet metal frames, and the front crossbeam connects to the front ends of the two sheet metal frames.

[0110] In other embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The two support columns 2 located on the same side in the front-rear direction and the crossbeam between them are sheet metal frames formed by bending the same piece of metal multiple times. Specifically, one support column 2 on the left front side, one support column 2 on the right front side, and one crossbeam on the front side are formed by bending a single piece of metal multiple times to create one sheet metal frame. One support column 2 on the right rear side, one support column 2 on the left rear side, and one crossbeam on the rear side are formed by bending a different piece of metal multiple times to create another sheet metal frame. A crossbeam on the left side connects to the left end of the two sheet metal frames, and a crossbeam on the right side connects to the right end of the two sheet metal frames.

[0111] For ease of description, the beam used to form the sheet metal frame is referred to as the first beam 41, and the beam used to connect the two sheet metal frames is referred to as the second beam 42. That is, the structural support assembly of this application embodiment includes at least two first beams 41 and at least two second beams 42.

[0112] The cross-sectional shape of the first crossbeam 41 is roughly "U".

[0113] For example, please refer to Figure 10 The second crossbeam 42 includes a first sub-plate 421 and a second sub-plate 422 disposed on the bottom edge of the first sub-plate 421.

[0114] The angle between the first sub-plate 421 and the second sub-plate 422 is approximately a right angle, meaning that the shape of the cross section of the second beam 42 perpendicular to its length direction is approximately "L".

[0115] The first sub-plate 421 rests on the upper surface of the second crossbeam 42 at its opposite ends along the length direction, and the second sub-plate 422 is attached to the side of the upper end of the support column 2.

[0116] For example, please refer to Figure 10 The first sub-plate 421 of the second crossbeam 42 is partially recessed downward to form a groove 42a, which extends along the length of the first sub-plate 421. Positioning holes 42b are provided at opposite ends of the second crossbeam 42 along its length, and the groove 42a is located between the two positioning holes 42b.

[0117] For example, please refer to Figure 11 The cover plate 5 includes a main body 51, a first side portion 52 disposed on opposite sides of the main body 51 near the second crossbeam 42, and a second side portion 53 disposed on opposite sides of the main body 51 near the first crossbeam 41.

[0118] The main body 51 covers the receiving space 10a. Both the first side portion 52 and the second side portion 53 are recessed from the edge of the main body 51. That is, the height of both the first side portion 52 and the second side portion 53 is lower than that of the main body 51. The recessed first side portion 52 makes the first side portion 52 and the main body 51 not on the same plane, which can enhance the structural strength of the cover plate 5.

[0119] Please see Figure 6 The first side portion 52 is accommodated in the settling tank 42a. Screws pass through the first side portion 52 and the second crossbeam 42 from top to bottom to fix the cover plate 5 to the second crossbeam 42.

[0120] The recess 42a provides a receiving cavity 61a for the first side portion 52 and the screw nut, preventing the first side portion 52 and the fastener nut from protruding from the upper surface of the first sub-plate 421 of the second crossbeam 42.

[0121] The second side portion 53 has a greater depth than the first side portion 52; that is, the height of the second side portion 53 is lower than that of the first side portion 52. (See also...) Figure 1 The second side 53 rests against the inner side of the top surface of the second crossbeam 42. In this way, all four sides of the cover plate 5 can be supported, resulting in better stress conditions.

[0122] Please see Figure 15 The garment processing machine includes a housing 70 and a connecting plate 80 disposed below the housing 70. A screw 100B (screw or bolt) passes through the connecting plate 80 and the bottom wall of the housing 70 from bottom to top to secure the connecting plate 80 to the bottom of the housing 70.

[0123] The garment processing machine is connected to the base 10 via a connecting plate 80.

[0124] For example, the bottom end of the screw connector 100B passes through the positioning hole 42b, and the two opposite ends of the connecting plate 80 along the length direction are connected to the support column 2.

[0125] The shape of the positioning hole 42b is not limited. For example, the shape of the positioning hole 42b includes, but is not limited to, a circle, an ellipse, or a polygon.

[0126] Please see Figure 2 The top wall of the first crossbeam 41 is partially recessed downwards to form a receiving groove 41a. The receiving groove 41a extends along the length of the first crossbeam 41 and extends below the positioning hole 42b. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 18 and Figure 19 The nut of the screw connector is located in the receiving groove 41a.

[0127] On the one hand, the receiving groove 41a can enhance the structural strength of the second crossbeam 42 and also avoid the nut of the screw connector, thus preventing the nut of the screw connector from increasing the gap between the housing 70 and the base 10, so that the connecting plate 80 can fit against the upper surface of the first crossbeam 41, and the overall height of the clothing processing equipment can be smaller, so that the housing 70 can be more stably supported on the base 10.

[0128] For example, please refer to Figure 9 The connecting plate 80 includes a first connecting sub-plate 81 and a second connecting sub-plate 82. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 6 , Figure 18 and Figure 19 The first connecting plate 81 is attached to the bottom wall of the housing 70, and the second connecting plate 82 is bent downward from the edge of the first connecting plate 81.

[0129] The angle between the first connecting sub-plate 81 and the second connecting sub-plate 82 is approximately a right angle. The connecting plate 80 has an "L" shaped cross-section perpendicular to its length direction, which is simple in structure and low in cost.

[0130] The connecting plate 80 can be made of metal and has a sheet metal structure. This gives the connecting plate 80 good structural strength and simplifies its processing and manufacturing.

[0131] Please see Figure 6 The second connecting plate 82 is located on the outer side of the first crossbeam 41. Both ends of the second connecting plate 82 are located on the outer side of the support column 2. Screws pass through the second connecting plate 82, the first crossbeam 41 and the support column 2 to fix the second connecting plate 82 to the support column 2.

[0132] During the assembly of the garment processing machine and the base 10, a screw connector passes through the first connecting plate 81 and the bottom wall of the housing 70 from the bottom side of the housing 70, connecting the connecting plate 80 and the housing 70 into a whole. The nut of the screw connector is located on the bottom side of the housing 70.

[0133] Then place the entire assembly onto the base 10, insert the bottom end of the screw connector into the positioning hole 42b and the receiving groove 41a, so that the entire assembly and the base 10 are roughly positioned to avoid the entire assembly from shifting or misaligning. Then, the second connecting subplate 82 and the support column 2 are fastened together.

[0134] For example, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 9 A portion of the first connecting sub-plate 81 is recessed downwards to form a first recessed portion 811, which extends along the length of the first connecting sub-plate 81. The first recessed portion 811 extends into the aforementioned receiving groove 41a. The receiving groove 41a serves to avoid the first recessed portion 811. The nested fit between the first recessed portion 811 and the receiving groove 41a restricts the lateral sliding of the first connecting sub-plate 81 along the direction perpendicular to its length, thus serving a limiting function.

[0135] For example, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 9 ,and Figure 19 A portion of the second connecting sub-plate 82 is recessed inward to form a second recessed portion 821, which extends along the length of the second connecting sub-plate 82. A screw 100A passes through the second recessed portion 821 and connects to the support post 2. The outer surface of the second recessed portion 821 serves to accommodate the nut of the screw 100A, preventing the nut from protruding from the outer surface of the second connecting sub-plate 82.

[0136] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 19 The upper end of the support column 2 is partially recessed inward, and the outer transverse wall of the first crossbeam 41 is recessed inward to form a recessed edge 41b. The recessed edge 41b provides clearance space for the second recessed part 821.

[0137] In one embodiment, the bottom wall of the base 61 is provided with a cleaning tank for cleaning the cleaning components of the cleaning robot, such as a mop. The cleaning components are cleaned using water in the cleaning tank, resulting in cleaner components that eliminate the need for manual cleaning by the user, thus improving the user experience.

[0138] In one embodiment, the base assembly includes a water inlet valve and a water inlet passage. The water inlet passage is connected to the washing tank, and the water inlet valve is located on the water inlet passage. The water inlet passage is used to supply water to the washing tank. The water inlet valve is used to open or close the water inlet passage. Thus, the opening and closing of the water inlet valve can be controlled by a controller to achieve automatic water intake into the washing tank. The water flow in the washing tank can be independently controlled by the water inlet valve, unaffected by the water usage of the clothes handler; only energizing the water inlet valve is required. Therefore, even if the clothes handler is not powered on or operating, the water inlet valve can still operate independently. Similarly, the water flow in the clothes handler can be independently controlled, unaffected by water usage on the base.

[0139] 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.

[0140] In one embodiment, the base assembly includes a drainage channel and a drainage pump. The drainage channel connects the cleaning tank and a floor drain, and the drainage pump is mounted on the drainage channel to pump wastewater from the cleaning tank to the floor drain. This allows the drainage pump to be started and stopped by a controller, enabling automatic drainage of the cleaning tank.

[0141] For example, the drainage channel 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.

[0142] In one embodiment, the base assembly includes a detergent bottle communicating with a cleaning tank, the detergent bottle being disposed on the base. The detergent bottle is used to add detergent to the cleaning tank, enabling better cleaning of the cleaning components.

[0143] 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.

[0144] In one embodiment, the base assembly includes a dispensing pump mounted on a base, which pumps detergent from a detergent bottle into a cleaning tank. Using a dispensing pump to deliver detergent enables autonomous, quantitative, and precise dispensing, thereby improving the level of automation.

[0145] In one embodiment, the base assembly includes a charging terminal and a power module electrically connected to the charging terminal, which is disposed on the peripheral side of the receiving cavity 61a. When the cleaning robot is positioned in the receiving cavity 61a, it can be electrically connected to the charging terminal for charging. The power module converts AC mains power into DC power, and the charging terminal uses DC power to charge the cleaning robot.

[0146] In one embodiment, the base assembly includes a controller disposed on the base. The controller is used for the electrical control of electrical components that work with the cleaning robot, such as water inlet valves and dispensing pumps. In this way, the electrical components that work with the cleaning robot 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 not in operation, the electrical components that work with the cleaning robot can still operate independently.

[0147] In one embodiment, the base assembly may include a fan and a drying duct disposed on the base, the drying duct connecting the fan and the receiving cavity 61a. The fan ventilates the receiving cavity 61a through the drying duct to quickly dry the cleaning parts of the cleaning robot.

[0148] In the description of this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this application, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine different embodiments or examples described in this application, as well as features of different embodiments or examples.

[0149] 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 base, characterized in that, include: A base plate assembly and a structural support assembly disposed above the base plate assembly; The base plate assembly includes a base; the structural support assembly encloses a receiving space for accommodating a cleaning robot above the base, and the receiving space has an entrance / exit at the front. The base plate assembly includes multiple folded edge groups and multiple connecting folded edges; Each of the folded edge groups includes a second folded edge, and two second folded edges located on the same side are connected by the connecting folded edge. The height of the connecting fold is lower than the height of the second fold.

2. The base according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least a portion of the base is recessed downwards to form a sunken bearing area, and multiple folded edge groups are bent upwards from the edge of the non-recessed area.

3. The base according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the said folded edge groups includes a first folded edge, and the two first folded edges located on the rear side are connected by another said connecting folded edge.

4. The base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height of the second folded edge is not less than 1 / 4 of the height of the support column; and / or the height of the second folded edge does not exceed 2 / 3 of the height of the support column.

5. The base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height of the connecting fold does not exceed 1 / 2 of the height of the second fold.

6. The base according to claim 3, characterized in that, The structural support assembly includes multiple support columns, the outer side of the support columns along the left-right direction is attached to and fixedly connected to at least a portion of the second folded edge, and the outer side of the support columns along the front-back direction is attached to and fixedly connected to at least a portion of the first folded edge.

7. The base according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second folded edge is partially recessed towards the receiving space to form an installation clearance area, which is fitted with the support column, and the fastener passes through the installation clearance area and the support column in sequence.

8. The base according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom end of each of the support columns is supported on the non-recessed area of ​​the substrate.

9. The base according to claim 6, characterized in that, The structural support assembly includes multiple crossbeams, each crossbeam being connected to the top of a respective support column.

10. The base according to claim 9, characterized in that, The two support columns located on the same side and the crossbeam between them are constructed as a sheet metal frame made from the same piece of metal sheet through multiple bending processes.

11. The base according to claim 10, characterized in that, The front edge of the sinking bearing area is folded upward to form a flange, and a portion of the flange along its length is a clearance section. The upper part of the clearance section is used to install a ramp plate.

12. The base according to claim 11, characterized in that, The height of the clearance section is lower than the non-recessed area of ​​the base; and / or, the clearance section is recessed and forms an inwardly recessed front.

13. The base according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, The base includes a cover plate disposed on the top side of the structural support assembly and covering the receiving space.

14. The base according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, The base plate assembly is a one-piece sheet metal part.

15. A base assembly, characterized in that, include: The base has a receiving cavity for accommodating the cleaning robot; And the base according to any one of claims 1-14, wherein the base is disposed within the receiving space.

16. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Clothing processing machine; And the base assembly of claim 15, wherein the garment processing machine is supported on the structural support assembly.

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