Control method, cleaning system and computer readable storage medium

Abstract

The invention provides a control method, a cleaning system and a computer readable storage medium. The control method comprises the steps that when the cleaning equipment is in butt joint with the base station, the dust suction device is controlled to work for a first duration, so that at least part of garbage in the machine body is sucked into a dust cup; and controlling the dust extraction device to work for a second duration, so that at least part of the garbage in the dust cup is extracted into the dust collection container. After the cleaning equipment is in butt joint with the base station, the dust suction device is controlled to work, so that garbage originally retained in the machine body can be actively sucked into the dust cup by the dust suction device, then the garbage in the dust cup is thoroughly transferred into the dust collection container through negative pressure generated by the dust suction device, and therefore it is guaranteed that the residual garbage in the machine body can be effectively emptied; the cleanliness of the whole machine is improved, and user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of cleaning equipment technology, and in particular to a control method, a cleaning system, and a computer-readable storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, a base station typically includes a cleaning device and a base station. The cleaning device is handheld and equipped with a floor brush roller. This roller rolls and taps the surface of the ground or objects, sucking up debris such as hair and dust into a dust cup inside the device. The base station integrates modules for dust removal, charging management, and waste collection. After use, the user can return the cleaning device to the base station, which then removes the waste from the dust cup to clean it. However, the base station's cleaning effect on the cleaning device is often ineffective, negatively impacting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This disclosure aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art by proposing a control method, a cleaning system, and a computer-readable storage medium, which aims to solve the technical problem that the cleaning effect of the base station on the cleaning equipment is poor and affects the user experience.

[0004] The first aspect of this application provides a control method for a cleaning system. The cleaning system includes cleaning equipment and a base station. The base station is used at least for maintaining the cleaning equipment. The base station includes a base station body, a dust collection port disposed on the base station body, and a dust extraction device and a dust collection container disposed within the base station body. The dust extraction device is connected to the dust collection container. The cleaning equipment includes a main body and a dust cup assembly and a dust extraction device disposed on the main body. The dust cup assembly includes a dust cup and a filter screen disposed within the dust cup. The dust extraction device is connected to the dust cup. When the cleaning equipment is docked to the base station, the dust cup is docked with the dust collection port and connected to the dust collection container through the dust collection port. The control method includes: when the cleaning equipment is docked to the base station, controlling the dust extraction device to operate for a first duration so that at least a portion of the debris in the main body is extracted into the dust cup; and controlling the dust extraction device to operate for a second duration so that at least a portion of the debris in the dust cup is extracted into the dust collection container.

[0005] In some embodiments, the cleaning device further includes a floor brush assembly disposed on the main body of the device, the floor brush assembly including a floor brush rotatably disposed relative to the main body of the device and a floor brush drive member for driving the floor brush to rotate; the control method further includes: during the working time period of the vacuuming device, controlling the floor brush drive member to work for a third duration to drive the floor brush to rotate in a preset direction, wherein the third duration is less than or equal to the first duration.

[0006] In some embodiments, the movement direction of the floor brush driver includes opposite first and second directions. When the floor brush driver moves in the first direction, it drives the floor brush to rotate in the first rotation direction; when the floor brush driver moves in the second direction, it drives the floor brush to rotate in the second rotation direction. The first rotation direction is opposite to the second rotation direction. Controlling the floor brush driver to operate for a third duration to drive the floor brush to rotate in a preset direction includes any of the following: controlling the floor brush driver to move in the first direction for a third duration to drive the floor brush to rotate in the first rotation direction; or controlling the floor brush driver to move in the second direction for a third duration to drive the floor brush to rotate in the second rotation direction; or controlling the floor brush driver to move in the first direction... The floor brush can be driven to rotate alternately in the first and second rotation directions, with the total duration of the alternating operation being the third duration; or, the floor brush drive can be controlled to first move in the first direction and then switch to move in the second direction, so that the floor brush rotates first in the first rotation direction and then in the second rotation direction, with the total duration of the first and second rotation directions being the third duration; or, the floor brush drive can be controlled to first move in the second direction and then switch to move in the first direction, so that the floor brush rotates first in the second rotation direction and then in the first rotation direction, with the total duration of the second and first rotation directions being the third duration.

[0007] In some embodiments, the control brush drive moves alternately in a first direction and a second direction, including any of the following: the number of times the first direction moves and the number of times the second direction moves are the same, and the first direction moves first; or, the number of times the first direction moves and the number of times the second direction moves are the same, and the second direction moves first; or, the number of times the first direction moves and the number of times the second direction moves are different, and the first direction moves first; or, the number of times the first direction moves and the number of times the second direction moves are different, and the second direction moves first.

[0008] In some embodiments, the start and end times of the floor brush drive are a first time and a second time, respectively, and the start and end times of the vacuum cleaner are a third time and a fourth time, respectively; the first time is earlier than or equal to the third time, and the second time is earlier than or equal to the fourth time; or, the first time is later than the third time, and the second time is earlier than or equal to the fourth time.

[0009] In some embodiments, the base station further includes a dust scraping drive device, and the cleaning device further includes a scraping assembly. The scraping assembly includes a scraping member sleeved on the outer periphery of the filter screen and a toggle member connected to the scraping member. The toggle member is throttle-connected to the dust scraping drive device. The control method further includes controlling the dust scraping drive device to operate for a fourth duration, so that the dust scraping drive device drives the toggle member to move, thereby causing the scraping member to perform reciprocating motion to scrape off at least a portion of the debris on the filter screen. The reciprocating motion includes the scraping member moving from a first position to a second position and from the second position to the first position along the central axis direction of the dust cup.

[0010] In some embodiments, the fourth duration is less than or equal to the second duration.

[0011] In some embodiments, the dust extraction device starts and stops working at the fifth and sixth times, respectively, and the dust scraping drive device starts and stops working at the seventh and eighth times, respectively; the fifth time is earlier than or equal to the seventh time, and the sixth time is later than or equal to the eighth time.

[0012] In some embodiments, prior to the step of controlling the operation of the vacuuming device, the control method further includes: confirming that the cleaning device is connected to the base station and then waiting for a fifth duration.

[0013] In some embodiments, the fifth duration is less than or equal to the first duration and less than or equal to the second duration.

[0014] A second aspect of this application provides a cleaning system, including cleaning equipment and a base station, wherein the base station is used at least for maintaining the cleaning equipment, characterized in that the cleaning system is used to implement the control method of the cleaning system provided in the first aspect.

[0015] A third aspect of this application provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, wherein the computer program, when executed by a processor, implements the control method of the cleaning system provided in the first aspect.

[0016] By utilizing the control method, cleaning system, and computer-readable storage medium provided in this disclosure, after the cleaning equipment is connected to the base station, the dust collection device can be actively sucked into the dust cup by controlling the operation of the dust collection device. Subsequently, the negative pressure generated by the dust collection device completely transfers the dust in the dust cup to the dust collection container, thereby ensuring that the dust remaining in the main body of the machine can be effectively emptied, improving the overall cleanliness of the machine and enhancing the user experience. At the same time, by having the dust collection device and the dust extraction device operate at different times, the overall noise level is reduced. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this disclosure will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a base station according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a cleaning system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a base station module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a cleaning device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 7 This is a partial schematic diagram of the docking cavity of a base station according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a filter screen and a scraping assembly according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the dust cup and the scraping assembly according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the driving device and the scraping assembly according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 11 This is a first flowchart of a base station control method according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 12 This is a second flowchart of a base station control method according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 13 This is a third flowchart of a base station control method according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 14 This is a fourth flowchart of a base station control method according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 15 This is a timing diagram of the operation of a vacuuming device, a floor brush drive, a dust extraction device, and a dust scraper drive according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of a first control device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of a second control device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure label: 10. Base station; 11. Parking spot; 20. Cleaning equipment; 30. Cleaning system; 100. Base station body; 101. Dust collection port; 102. Docking cavity; 1021. Through hole; 106. First port assembly; 1061. First communication terminal; 1062. First charging terminal; 118. Dust scraping detection device; 1181. First micro switch; 1182. Second micro switch; 200. First control device; 201. First memory; 202. First processor; 300. Scraping drive device; 301. Scraping drive component; 302. Pushing component; 303. Second transmission mechanism; 3031. Second rotating component; 3032. Second moving component; 400. Dust extraction device; 500. Dust collection container; 600. Main body; 601. Second port assembly; 6011. Second communication terminal; 6012. Second charging terminal; 602. Floor brush assembly; 6021. Floor brush; 6022. Floor brush driver; 603. Dust extraction port; 604. Pipeline; 700. Dust cup assembly; 701. Dust cup; 702. Filter; 800. Scraping assembly; 801. Scraping component; 802. Actuating component; 803. First transmission mechanism; 8031. First moving component; 8032. First rotating component; 804. Reset component; 805. Guide shaft; 806. Transmission rope; 900. Vacuum cleaning device; 1000, Second control device; 1001, Second memory; 1002, Second processor. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention more apparent, exemplary embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments of the present invention. It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described herein. Based on the embodiments of the present invention described herein, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0020] Current cleaning systems include a base station and cleaning equipment. The cleaning equipment is handheld and used by the user. After use, the user can place the cleaning equipment on the base station, which then removes any debris or dirt stored inside. In related technologies, the cleaning equipment has a floor brush at its lower end, along with a fan and a dust cup. The floor brush is connected to the dust cup via a pipe. The base station has a suction motor and a dust collection container. When the user uses the cleaning equipment to clean the object, the floor brush rolls and taps the ground or the surface of the object. The fan uses negative pressure to draw hair, dust, and other debris from the floor brush through the pipe into the dust cup. After use, the user can return the cleaning equipment to the base station, where the suction motor draws the debris from the dust cup into the dust collection container, thus performing a self-cleaning process.

[0021] However, during the cleaning process of the cleaning equipment, the base station can only remove the debris from the dust cup. Some debris remaining in the pipes of the cleaning equipment is difficult for the base station to remove, resulting in incomplete cleaning. Furthermore, the rollers of the floor brush of the cleaning equipment often get tangled with hair, which the base station cannot clean. As the frequency of use increases, the hair becomes more abundant and tightly tangled, making manual cleaning laborious and unhygienic, thus affecting the user experience.

[0022] On the other hand, to ensure the cleaning effect of the base station, the suction motor of the base station is usually run at maximum power and for the longest time. This results in a large demand on battery power for the entire automatic cleaning process. A lot of power must be reserved for automatic cleaning, or if no power is reserved, a long charging time is required before the automatic cleaning function can be used. Furthermore, when the suction motor runs at maximum power for a long time, it can easily cause significant noise when combined with other fan components, affecting the user experience.

[0023] Based on this, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a control method, a cleaning system, and a computer-readable storage medium. When the cleaning equipment is placed on a base station for cleaning, the cleaning process is broken down into multiple cleaning actions, and the running sequence and duration of each cleaning action are optimized. This not only improves the cleaning effect of the cleaning equipment, but also reduces power consumption and noise pollution, and enhances the user experience.

[0024] like Figure 1As shown, the control method provided in this embodiment is applied to a cleaning system 30, which includes a cleaning device 20 and a base station 10. The base station 10 is used to maintain the cleaning device 20, and the maintenance types include, but are not limited to, dust collection, charging, cleaning of cleaning components, wastewater discharge, and adding clean water. For example, the base station 10 has a docking position 11 for the cleaning device 20 to dock. After use, the cleaning device 20 can be placed on the docking position 11. The cleaning device 20 can move to the docking position 11 by itself, or it can be manually placed on the docking position 11 by the user, which facilitates the daily storage, support, and maintenance of the cleaning device 20. Maintenance includes, but is not limited to: dust collection (collecting the garbage in the dust cup 701 into the cleaning base station 200), charging (charging the battery pack of the cleaning device 20), dust scraping (such as scraping off the dust attached to the filter or inner wall of the dust cup 701), cleaning the floor brush assembly 602 (such as the floor brush 6021 of the cleaning floor brush assembly 602), and housing accessories (such as cleaning mechanisms for other functions of the vacuum cleaner, spare battery pack, etc.). For example, the cleaning device 20 is a vacuum cleaner. The user can place the bottom of the vacuum cleaner's dust cup 701 on the docking position (i.e., the dust collection port 101) of the base station 10 and push the floor brush assembly 602 into the storage compartment located at the bottom of the base station 10. By using the aforementioned cleaning device 20 and the aforementioned cleaning base station 10, the dust collection operation can be simplified and the user experience improved.

[0025] The cleaning equipment 20 can be a handheld vacuum cleaner, a handheld floor scrubber, a mite remover, a cleaning robot, etc. The following description uses a handheld vacuum cleaner as an example.

[0026] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The base station 10 includes a base station body 100, a dust collection port 101, a dust extraction device 400, a dust collection container 500, and a first control device 200. The dust collection port 101 is located on the base station body 100. Both the dust extraction device 400 and the dust collection container 500 are located within the base station body 100. The dust extraction device 400 is connected to the dust collection container 500. For example, the dust collection port 101 is located near the top of the base station body 100 and is open to provide a docking position for the cleaning device 20. The dust extraction device 400 is electrically connected to the first control device 200.

[0027] Please refer to the following: Figure 3 and Figure 6The cleaning equipment 20 includes a main body 600, a dust cup assembly 700, a vacuuming device 900, and a second control device 1000. Both the dust cup assembly 700 and the vacuuming device 900 are mounted on the main body 600. The dust cup assembly 700 includes a dust cup 701 and a filter 702, with the filter 702 located inside the dust cup 701. The dust cup 701 is connected to the vacuuming device 900. A dust extraction port 603 is located at the lower end of the main body 600, and a pipe 604 is installed inside the main body 600. The dust extraction port 603 is connected to the dust cup 701 via the pipe 604. The vacuuming device 900 is electrically connected to the second control device 1000.

[0028] The vacuum cleaner 900 can be used to perform cleaning tasks or self-cleaning on the cleaning equipment 20. Specifically, when performing a cleaning task, that is, when the cleaning equipment 20 is cleaning the object to be cleaned, by controlling the operation of the vacuum cleaner 900, the garbage on the surface of the object to be cleaned can be sucked into the dust cup 701 through the pipe 604; during self-cleaning, by controlling the operation of the vacuum cleaner 900, some of the garbage remaining in the pipe 604 can be sucked into the dust cup 701.

[0029] When the cleaning device 20 is connected to the base station 10, the dust cup 701 is connected to the dust collection port 101 and connected to the dust collection container 500 through the dust collection port 101. In this state, the base station 10 can clean the cleaning device 20 and transfer at least part of the waste in the dust cup 701 to the dust collection container 500.

[0030] In this embodiment, the process of the base station 10 cleaning the cleaning device 20 can be as follows: when the cleaning device 20 is connected to the base station 10, the vacuuming device 900 is controlled to work for a first duration so that at least part of the garbage in the main body 600 is sucked into the dust cup 701; the vacuuming device 400 is controlled to work for a second duration so that at least part of the garbage in the dust cup 701 is sucked into the dust collection container 500.

[0031] Thus, the cleaning device 20 can achieve self-cleaning by operating the vacuuming device 900, sucking the garbage remaining in the main body 600 into the dust cup 701, and then the dust extraction device 400 sucks the garbage in the dust cup 701 into the dust collection container 500. In this way, the garbage in the dust cup 701 and the garbage remaining in the main body 600 are sucked together into the dust collection container 500, reducing the garbage residue inside the main body 600 and improving the cleaning effect.

[0032] In some embodiments, the cleaning device 20 further includes a floor brush assembly 602 disposed on the main body 600. The floor brush assembly 602 includes a floor brush 6021 rotatably disposed relative to the main body 600 and a floor brush drive member 6022 for driving the floor brush 6021 to rotate. The floor brush drive member 6022 is electrically connected to the second control device 1000. For example, the floor brush 6021 is rotatably disposed at the dust extraction port 603 of the main body 600, and the floor brush drive member 6022 is a motor.

[0033] When performing a cleaning task, that is, when the cleaning equipment 20 is cleaning the object to be cleaned, during the working period of the vacuuming device 900, the floor brush 6021 is driven to rotate by the floor brush drive 6022, so that the floor brush 6021 rolls and beats the surface of the object to be cleaned. The beating and impact causes the attached particles to detach from the surface of the object to be cleaned, thereby improving the vacuuming and cleaning effect.

[0034] Specifically, the process by which the base station 10 can clean the cleaning equipment 20 also includes: during the working time of the vacuum cleaner 900, controlling the ground brush drive 6022 to work for a third time to drive the ground brush 6021 to rotate in a preset direction.

[0035] Thus, during the self-cleaning process of the cleaning device 20, by driving the floor brush 6021 to rotate, the centrifugal force and shearing force of the rotation loosen the hair wrapped around the floor brush 6021. With the suction of the vacuuming device 900, the loosened hair is peeled off from the floor brush 6021 and sucked into the dust cup 701, thereby achieving cleaning of the floor brush 6021. The cleaning is more comprehensive and avoids the inconvenience caused by manual cleaning by the user, improving the user experience.

[0036] Please refer to the following: Figure 7 In some embodiments, the base station 10 further includes a scraping drive device 300, which is electrically connected to the first control device 200.

[0037] Please refer to the following: Figure 8 The cleaning equipment 20 also includes a scraping assembly 800, which includes a scraping component 801 sleeved on the outer periphery of the filter screen 702 and a toggle component 802 connected to the scraping component 801. The toggle component 802 is connected to the dust removal drive device 300.

[0038] When the cleaning equipment 20 is connected to the base station 10, the actuating member 802 is connected to the scraper drive device 300. In this state, by controlling the operation of the scraper drive device 300, the scraper drive device 300 can drive the actuating member 802 to move, thereby driving the scraper member 801 to perform reciprocating motion to scrape off at least part of the debris on the filter screen 702.

[0039] Specifically, the process of cleaning the cleaning equipment 20 by the base station 10 also includes: controlling the scraper drive device 300 to work for a fourth time so that the scraper drive device 300 drives the actuating member 802 to move, thereby driving the scraper member 801 to perform reciprocating motion to scrape off at least part of the garbage on the filter screen 702.

[0040] Thus, during the suction action of the dust cup 701 in the base station 10, the scraper 801 reciprocates to scrape the filter screen 702, so that the garbage scraped off the filter screen 702 can be effectively sucked into the dust collection container 500, reducing the amount of garbage remaining on the filter screen 702 and making the cleaning effect more thorough.

[0041] For example, the reciprocating motion of the scraper 801 includes the scraper 801 moving from a first position to a second position and from the second position to the first position along the central axis of the dust cup 701. Figure 7 The X direction shown is the direction of the central axis of the dust cup 701. In actual working scenarios, the X direction can be the vertical direction.

[0042] The part of the filter screen 702 used for filtering garbage is located between the first position and the second position. Each time the scraper 801 performs a reciprocating motion, it can pass through the main part of the filter screen 702 where garbage is attached twice and scrape it. That is, the forward movement of the scraper 801 from the first position to the second position can perform one scraping, and then the reverse movement of the scraper 801 from the second position to the first position can perform a second scraping. In this way, not only can the garbage on the filter screen 702 be scraped off more effectively, but the movement of the scraper 801 can also be reset.

[0043] Please refer to the following: Figure 9 In some embodiments, the scraping assembly 800 further includes a first transmission mechanism 803, through which the scraping member 801 and the actuating member 802 are connected. Exemplarily, the first transmission mechanism 803 includes a first moving member 8031 ​​and a first rotating member 8032. The first moving member 8031 ​​is connected to the scraping member 801, and the first rotating member 8032 is connected to both the first moving member 8031 ​​and the actuating member 802. The first rotating member 8032 is a rotatable pulley, and the actuating member 802 and the first moving member 8031 ​​are connected by a transmission rope 806, which is wound around the outer periphery of the first rotating member 8032.

[0044] The first rotating member 8032 converts the movement of the actuating member 802 along the first direction into the movement of the first moving member 8031 ​​along the second direction, and converts the movement of the actuating member 802 along the second direction into the movement of the first moving member 8031 ​​along the first direction. Wherein, the first direction is... Figure 9 The F1 direction shown is the second direction. Figure 9As shown in the F2 direction, the first direction and the second direction are opposite, and both the first direction and the second direction are parallel to the central axis of the dust cup 701. The scraper 801 can move from the first position to the second position along the first direction, and the scraper 801 can move from the second position to the first position along the second direction.

[0045] The scraping assembly 800 also includes a reset member 804, which drives the first moving member 8031 ​​to move along a second direction, thereby causing the scraping member 801 to scrape the filter screen 702 along the second direction, realizing the reset of the scraping member 801 from the second position to the first position. The reset member 804 is a component with good elastic deformation, such as a spring; in this embodiment, a spring is used as an example. The scraping assembly 800 also includes a guide shaft 805. The first moving member 8031 ​​moves along the first and second directions under the guidance of the guide shaft 805. The reset member 804 is sleeved on the guide shaft 805, and its two ends abut against the main body 600 and the first moving member 8031.

[0046] It is understood that in this embodiment, the first transmission mechanism 803 achieves rotation through the cooperation of a fixed pulley. In other embodiments, the first transmission mechanism 803 may also adopt other transmission mechanisms, such as a gear and rack mechanism (the first rotating member 8032 may be a gear, and the first moving member 8031 ​​may be a rack). This disclosure does not limit this.

[0047] Please refer to the following: Figure 10 In some embodiments, the dust scraping drive device 300 includes a dust scraping drive component 301 and a pusher component 302 connected to the dust scraping drive component 301. The pusher component 302 can move to different position states under the drive of the dust scraping drive component 301, including a retracted state and an extended state. In the retracted state, the pusher component 302 does not extend beyond the base station body 100; in the extended state, the pusher component 302 extends beyond the base station body 100 and is connected to the toggle component 802. The direction of movement of the pusher component 302 is defined as the pushing direction, which is consistent with the central axis direction of the dust cup 701.

[0048] Exemplarily, the base station body 100 also includes a docking cavity 102, which is adapted to the dust cup 701 and is used for the insertion of the dust cup 701. The docking cavity 102 is located above the dust collection port 101, and forms an opening with the top surface of the base station body 100, which communicates with the dust collection port 101. The dust collection port 101 penetrates the middle of the bottom wall of the docking cavity 102, and a through hole 1021 is provided on the bottom wall of the docking cavity 102 near the opening, which is adapted to the pushing member 302. The dust scraping drive member 301 is disposed within the base station body 100, and the pushing member 302 is at least partially disposed within the base station body 100, with the pushing member 302 aligned with the through hole 1021 in the pushing direction. The pusher 302 in the retracted state is hidden below the through hole 1021, that is, located inside the base station body 100; the pusher 302 in the ejected state can extend through the through hole 1021, that is, located outside the base station body 100.

[0049] When the cleaning device 20 is docked to the base station 10, the dust cup 701 is inserted into the docking cavity 102 so that at least a portion of the dust cup assembly 700 enters the docking cavity 102, and the actuating member 802 is aligned with the through hole 1021 in the pushing direction. At this time, the dust scraping drive member 301 can drive the push member 302 to switch between a retracted state and an ejected state, and drive the scraping member 801 to perform a reciprocating scraping action.

[0050] In some embodiments, the scraping drive device 300 further includes a second transmission mechanism 303, through which the pushing member 302 and the scraping drive member 301 are connected, so that the scraping drive member 301 drives the pushing member 302 to move. Exemplarily, the scraping drive member 301 is a drive motor. The second transmission mechanism 303 includes a second rotating member 3031 and a second moving member 3032, which are connected. The second rotating member 3031 is connected to the scraping drive member 301 and rotates under the drive of the scraping drive member 301. The second moving member 3032 is connected to the pushing member 302 and drives the pushing member 302 to move in the pushing direction.

[0051] When scraping dust off the filter screen 702, the scraping drive 301 drives the second rotating member 3031 to rotate. The second rotating member 3031 converts the rotational motion into a forward linear motion of the second moving member 3032 along the pushing direction, causing the pushing member 302 to move from the retracted state to the ejected state, and pushing the actuating member 802 from the first position to the second position. Subsequently, the scraping drive 301 can drive the second rotating member 3031 to rotate in the opposite direction. The second rotating member 3031 converts the rotational motion into a reverse linear motion of the second moving member 3032 along the pushing direction, causing the pushing member 302 to move from the ejected state to the retracted state, allowing the actuating member 802 to reset from the first position to the second position.

[0052] For example, the second transmission mechanism 303 can be a lead screw transmission mechanism, that is, the second rotating member 3031 is a lead screw, the second moving member 3032 is a slider, and the lead screw and slider are threadedly connected. The threaded connection between the slider and the lead screw allows for a change in the motion pattern, converting the rotational motion of the scraping drive member 301 into linear motion of the slider along the length of the lead screw. This enables the scraping drive member 301 to drive the scraping assembly 800 to complete the automatic scraping cleaning operation via the second transmission mechanism 303. The lead screw and slider have a simple structure, reliable operation, and ensure safety during the automatic scraping cleaning operation of the cleaning system 30. Furthermore, they are easy to manufacture, which helps reduce production costs.

[0053] Of course, the structure of the second rotating member 3031 and the second moving member 3032 is not limited to lead screw and slider. For example, the second rotating member 3031 and the second moving member 3032 can also form a gear and rack mechanism, etc. Any structural form that can convert rotational motion into moving motion is within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0054] In some embodiments, the base station 10 further includes a dust removal detection device 118, which is electrically connected to the first control device 200. The dust removal detection device 118 is disposed within the base station body 100 and is used to detect the position state of the pusher 302. Exemplarily, the dust removal detection device 118 includes a first microswitch 1181 and a second microswitch 1182, which are respectively located at the extreme positions of the movement range of the second moving member 3032. When the pusher 302 is in the retracted state, the second moving member 3032 presses the trigger terminal of the first microswitch 1181, causing the internal circuit of the first microswitch 1181 to conduct, thereby sending a trigger signal. Simultaneously, the second moving member 3032 separates from the second microswitch 1182. When the pusher 302 is in the ejected state, the second moving member 3032 presses the trigger end of the second micro switch 1182, causing the internal circuit of the second micro switch 1182 to be turned on, thereby sending a trigger signal. At the same time, the second moving member 3032 is separated from the first micro switch 1181.

[0055] It is understood that when the first microswitch 1181 sends a trigger signal, it can be confirmed that the pusher 302 is in the retracted state. When the second microswitch 1182 sends a trigger signal, it can be confirmed that the pusher 302 is in the extended state. When neither the first microswitch 1181 nor the second microswitch 1182 sends a trigger signal, it can generally be considered that the pusher 302 is between the retracted state and the extended state. Thus, the first control device 200 obtains the position state of the pusher 302 through the trigger signal of the dust scraping detection device 118, so as to confirm the moving distance of the pusher 302 or whether the pusher 302 has become stuck, ensuring that the dust scraping action is performed normally. In other embodiments, the dust scraping detection device 118 can also be a non-contact photoelectric switch or a proximity switch, as long as it can achieve the effect of positioning the pusher 302.

[0056] In some embodiments, the base station 10 further includes a first port component 106, and the cleaning device 20 includes a second port component 601. When the cleaning device 20 is docked to the base station 10, the positions of the first port component 106 and the second port component 601 are opposite each other, and the first port component 106 and the second port component 601 are in contact to establish an electrical connection between the cleaning device 20 and the base station 10, which can enable the base station 10 to charge the cleaning device 20 or enable communication between the base station 10 and the cleaning device 20.

[0057] Specifically, the first port component 106 includes a first communication terminal 1061, which is disposed on the base station body 100 and electrically connected to the first control device 200. The second port component 601 includes a second communication terminal 6011, which is disposed on the body 600 and electrically connected to the second control device 1000. For example, the first communication terminal 1061 is a first terminal contact, disposed on the outer surface of the base station body 100 and located in front of the docking cavity 102. When the cleaning device 20 docks with the base station 10, the positions of the first communication terminal 1061 and the second communication terminal 6011 are opposite each other. The first communication terminal 1061 and the second communication terminal 6011 are connected and a communication link is established. The first control device 200 can interact with the second control device 1000 and can also control the dust collection mode of the cleaning device 20.

[0058] Specifically, the first port assembly 106 further includes a first charging terminal 1062, which is disposed on the base station body 100 and electrically connected to the first control device 200. The second port assembly 601 includes a second charging terminal 6012, which is disposed on the body 600 and electrically connected to the battery built into the body 600. For example, the first charging terminal 1062 includes a first positive contact and a first negative contact, both disposed on the outer surface of the base station body 100 and located in front of the docking cavity 102. For example, the first positive contact, the first negative contact, and the first terminal contact are arranged side-by-side. When the cleaning device 20 docks to the base station 10, the positions of the first charging terminal 1062 and the second charging terminal 6012 are opposite each other, and the first charging terminal 1062 and the second charging terminal 6012 are connected to establish a current path, allowing the base station 10 to charge the battery built into the cleaning device 20. For example, base station 10 can obtain power from mains power and charge the battery built into cleaning device 20.

[0059] The control method for the cleaning system 30 provided in this disclosure is described below. Please refer to the following: Figure 11 The control method includes the following steps.

[0060] S01. When the cleaning device 20 is connected to the base station 10, the vacuuming device 900 is controlled to work for a first duration so that at least part of the garbage in the main body 600 is sucked into the dust cup 701.

[0061] When the cleaning device 20 is connected to the base station 10, the vacuum cleaner 900 is controlled to work. The vacuum cleaner 900 uses negative pressure airflow to suck light garbage (such as dust and debris) remaining in the pipes 604 and other parts of the main body 600 into the dust cup 701, thereby realizing the self-cleaning of the cleaning device 20.

[0062] The first duration is the duration of a single vacuuming operation performed by the vacuuming device 900 during the self-cleaning process of the cleaning device 20. The first duration can be preset based on demand indicators or empirical data, or it can be dynamically configured according to the working conditions of other devices. For example, the first duration can be set according to the required cleanliness of the suction inside the main body 600, such as 5 seconds, 8 seconds, 10 seconds, etc.

[0063] Specifically, step S01 can be: when the cleaning device 20 is connected to the base station 10, the second control device 1000 sends a control signal to the vacuuming device 900 to control the vacuuming device 900 to work for a first duration.

[0064] S02. Control the dust extraction device 400 to operate for a second duration so that at least a portion of the garbage in the dust cup 701 is drawn into the dust collection container 500.

[0065] When the cleaning device 20 is connected to the base station 10, the dust extraction device 400 is controlled to work. The dust extraction device 400 uses negative pressure airflow to suck the garbage in the dust cup 701 into the dust collection container 500 to empty the garbage in the dust cup 701, thereby achieving the cleaning of the cleaning device 20 by the base station 10.

[0066] The second duration is the duration of a single dust extraction operation performed by the dust extraction device 400 when the base station 10 cleans the cleaning equipment 20. The second duration can be preset according to demand indicators or experience data, or it can be dynamically configured according to the working conditions of other devices. For example, the second duration can be set according to the suction cleanliness requirements inside the dust cup 701, or it can be configured according to the working duration of the dust scraping drive device 300. For example, the second duration can be 10 seconds, 26 seconds, 30 seconds, 36 seconds, etc.

[0067] Understandably, after the cleaning device 20 is connected to the base station 10, by controlling the operation of the vacuum cleaner 900, the garbage that was originally stuck in the main body 600 can be actively sucked into the dust cup 701 by the vacuum cleaner 900. Then, the negative pressure generated by the vacuum cleaner 400 completely transfers the garbage in the dust cup 701 to the dust collection container 500, thereby ensuring that the garbage remaining in the main body 600 can be effectively emptied, improving the overall cleanliness of the machine and enhancing the user experience.

[0068] In this embodiment, the dust extraction device 400 starts working after the vacuuming device 900 finishes. This staggers the working times of the dust extraction device 400 and the vacuuming device 900, reducing the noise superimposed when the dust extraction device 400 and the vacuuming device 900 work simultaneously, reducing noise pollution, and further improving the user experience.

[0069] Specifically, step S02 can be: when the cleaning device 20 is connected to the base station 10, the first control device 200 waits for the dust extraction device 400 to finish working and then sends a control signal to the dust extraction device 400 to control the dust extraction device 400 to work for a second duration.

[0070] Please refer to the following: Figure 12 In some embodiments, the control method further includes the following steps.

[0071] S03. During the working period of the vacuum cleaner 900, the floor brush drive 6022 is controlled to work for a third time to drive the floor brush 6021 to rotate in a preset direction.

[0072] The third duration is the total duration during which the floor brush drive unit 6022 drives the floor brush 6021 to rotate when the cleaning device 20 is self-cleaning.

[0073] Understandably, by driving the floor brush 6021 to rotate through the floor brush drive 6022, mechanical disturbance can be applied to the surface of the floor brush 6021 through centrifugal force and shear force, causing the hair that was originally attached to the floor brush 6021 due to static electricity or entanglement to loosen or shift. Combined with the airflow generated by the vacuum cleaner 900 that is running at this time, the loosened hair can be sucked into the dust cup 701 in time, thereby significantly reducing the residue on the floor brush 6021, avoiding the need for users to manually clean the roller brush, and improving the integrity of the automatic cleaning function.

[0074] In this embodiment, the third duration is less than or equal to the first duration. This ensures that the vacuuming device 900 can continuously vacuum while the floor brush 6021 is rotating, so that loose hair on the floor brush 6021 can be effectively sucked into the dust cup 701, reducing debris residue. The third duration can be preset according to demand indicators or empirical data, or it can be dynamically configured according to the working conditions of other devices. For example, the third duration can be configured according to the vacuuming cleanliness requirements of the floor brush 6021 and the working time of the vacuuming device 900. For example, the third duration can be 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 8 seconds, etc., and the first duration can be 5 seconds, 10 seconds, etc.

[0075] Specifically, step S03 can be: when the cleaning device 20 is connected to the base station 10, during the working time of the vacuuming device 900, the second control device 1000 sends a control signal to the floor brush drive 6022 to control the floor brush drive 6022 to work for a third duration.

[0076] For example, the third duration is equal to the first duration, that is, the vacuum cleaner 900 and the floor brush drive 6022 operate and stop synchronously. For instance, the second control device 1000 sends control signals to the vacuum cleaner 900 and the floor brush drive 6022 to control the vacuum cleaner 900 and the floor brush drive 6022 to start and stop simultaneously, thereby simplifying the control procedure.

[0077] In some embodiments, the movement direction of the floor brush drive 6022 includes opposite first and second directions. When the floor brush drive 6022 moves in the first direction, it drives the floor brush 6021 to rotate in the first rotation direction; when the floor brush drive 6022 moves in the second direction, it drives the floor brush 6021 to rotate in the second rotation direction, the first rotation direction being opposite to the second rotation direction. For example, the first direction is the rotation direction of the floor brush 6021 when performing a cleaning task. For ease of understanding, this document defines the rotation of the floor brush 6021 in the first rotation direction as forward rotation, and the rotation of the floor brush 6021 in the second rotation direction as reverse rotation. The actual rotation of the floor brush 6021 includes any of the following: continuous forward rotation, continuous reverse rotation, alternating forward and reverse rotation, or alternating forward and reverse rotation.

[0078] In the first embodiment of this disclosure, step S03 may specifically be: controlling the ground brush drive 6022 to move in a first direction for a third duration, so as to drive the ground brush 6021 to rotate in a first rotation direction.

[0079] Understandably, by continuously rotating the floor brush 6021 forward for three hours, lightweight debris (such as short hair and crumbs) attached to the floor brush 6021 is quickly loosened, making it suitable for use scenarios with minimal hair entanglement. Furthermore, the floor brush 6021 rotates in the same direction during self-cleaning as during cleaning tasks, simplifying the control logic.

[0080] In the second embodiment of this disclosure, step S03 may further be: controlling the ground brush drive 6022 to move in the second direction for a third duration, so as to drive the ground brush 6021 to rotate in the second rotation direction.

[0081] Understandably, by continuously reversing the direction of the brush 6021 for a third time, the reverse torque directly counteracts the spiral direction of the hair entanglement, causing the hair attached to the brush 6021 to loosen quickly. Furthermore, the brush drive 6022 operates continuously in one direction, with fewer start-stop cycles and strong energy control, making it suitable for use in scenarios with a large amount of hair and low energy consumption.

[0082] In the third embodiment of this disclosure, step S03 may further be: controlling the floor brush drive 6022 to move alternately in a first direction and a second direction, so as to drive the floor brush 6021 to rotate alternately in the first rotation direction and the second rotation direction, wherein the total duration of the alternating operation is the third duration. It should be understood that during the alternating movement, the time for each rotation of the floor brush 6021 in the first rotation direction can be exactly the same, partially the same, or completely different; the time for each rotation of the floor brush 6021 in the second rotation direction can be exactly the same, partially the same, or completely different; the time for the floor brush 6021 to rotate in the first rotation direction once and the time for the floor brush 6021 to rotate in the second rotation direction once can be the same or different, and short time intervals are allowed during the alternation period, and the total duration of the forward and reverse rotations is the third duration.

[0083] Specifically, the control brush driver 6022 moves alternately in a first direction and a second direction, including any of the following situations: the number of movements in the first direction and the second direction are the same, and the first direction moves first. Or, the number of movements in the first direction and the second direction are the same, and the second direction moves first. Or, the number of movements in the first direction and the second direction are different, and the first direction moves first. Or, the number of movements in the first direction and the second direction are different, and the second direction moves first. The number of movements in the first direction and the duration of each movement, the number of movements in the second direction and the duration of each movement, and the order of the movements in the first and second directions can all be set according to actual conditions, and this disclosure does not impose any restrictions on them.

[0084] Understandably, by alternating between forward and reverse rotation of the floor brush 6021, the direction of force on the hair can be changed, breaking the spiral entanglement between the hair and the floor brush 6021. This forces the stubborn hair that could not be released by unidirectional rotation to be untangled, resulting in a more thorough hair cleaning effect. It is suitable for use scenarios with a lot of hair and high cleaning requirements.

[0085] In the fourth embodiment of this disclosure, step S03 may further be: controlling the ground brush drive 6022 to move first in a first direction, and then switching to move in a second direction, so as to drive the ground brush 6021 to rotate first in a first rotation direction and then rotate in a second rotation direction, wherein the total duration of moving in the first direction and moving in the second direction is the third duration.

[0086] Understandably, by rotating the floor brush 6021 clockwise and then counterclockwise, lightweight debris (such as short hair and crumbs) adhering to the surface of the floor brush 6021 can be shaken off during the clockwise rotation and the focus can be placed on dealing with hair tangling during the counterclockwise rotation, thus avoiding the lightweight debris interfering with the hair untangling effect.

[0087] In the fifth embodiment of this disclosure, step S03 may further be: controlling the ground brush drive 6022 to move first in the second direction, and then switching to move in the first direction, so as to drive the ground brush 6021 to rotate first in the second rotation direction and then rotate in the first rotation direction, wherein the total duration of moving in the second direction and moving in the first direction is the third duration.

[0088] Understandably, by first reversing the direction of the floor brush 6021 and then turning it forward, the brush is used to deeply untangle the hair, allowing it to switch back to normal operation so that it can be started for the next external cleaning job.

[0089] Please refer to the following: Figure 13 In some embodiments, the control method further includes the following steps.

[0090] S04. Control the scraper drive device 300 to operate for a fourth time, so that the scraper drive device 300 drives the actuating member 802 to move, thereby driving the scraper member 801 to perform reciprocating motion to scrape off at least part of the garbage on the filter screen 702.

[0091] When the cleaning equipment 20 is connected to the base station 10, the scraper drive device 300 is controlled to work so that the scraper 801 scrapes off the garbage attached to the filter screen 702 and is sucked into the dust collection container 500 by the dust extraction device 400. This performs a deep cleaning of the filter screen 702, effectively reducing the garbage residue on the filter screen 702 and the dust cup 701, ensuring the suction stability of subsequent vacuuming operations, and extending the service life of the filter screen 702.

[0092] The fourth duration refers to the duration of a single scraping operation performed by the scraping drive device 300 when the base station 10 cleans the cleaning device 20. The fourth duration can be preset based on demand indicators or empirical data, or it can be dynamically configured according to the operating conditions of other devices. For example, the fourth duration can be set according to the cleanliness requirements of the filter screen 702, or it can be configured according to the operating duration of the dust extraction device 400. For instance, the fourth duration can be 5 seconds, 12 seconds, 16 seconds, 20 seconds, etc.

[0093] In the example disclosed herein, the fourth duration is less than or equal to the second duration. That is, the continuous operating duration of the dust scraping drive device 300 is shorter than the continuous operating duration of the dust extraction device 400, so that the dust extraction device 400 stops dust extraction only after the dust scraping drive device 300 has finished operating. This ensures that the dust extraction device 400 sucks away the debris scraped off from the filter screen 702, preventing the debris scraped off by the scraper 801 from remaining in the dust cup 701, thereby improving the cleaning effect.

[0094] Specifically, step S04 can be: when the cleaning equipment 20 is connected to the base station 10, the first control device 200 waits for the dust extraction device 400 to start working and then sends a control signal to the dust scraping drive device 300 to control the dust scraping drive device 300 to work for a fourth duration.

[0095] In a single operation of the dust removal drive device 300, the number of times the scraper component 801 performs reciprocating motion is defined as n, and the fourth duration is set based on n. For example, n≥2, meaning the scraper component 801 performs reciprocating motion at least twice. Thus, the first control device 200 can obtain the actual number of reciprocating motions performed by the scraper component 801, convert the number of motions into the movement time of the scraper component 801, and thereby determine the operating time of the dust removal drive device 300.

[0096] In the example disclosed herein, taking n=4 as an example, the dust removal detection device 118 includes a first micro switch 1181 and a second micro switch 1182. The first control device 200 receives trigger signals from the first micro switch 1181 and the second micro switch 1182 in real time, and determines the current position of the scraper 801 based on the trigger signals of the first micro switch 1181 and the second micro switch 1182, in order to calculate the number of times the scraper 801 has performed reciprocating motion. When the first control device 200 confirms that the scraper 801 has actually performed four reciprocating motions, it confirms that the dust removal drive device 300 has been working for four hours, sends a control signal to the dust removal drive device 300, and controls the dust removal drive device 300 to stop working.

[0097] It is understandable that by detecting whether the scraper 801 has moved to the first position or the second position through the scraper detection device 118, and controlling the working time of the scraper drive device 300 based on this, it can ensure that the scraper 801 performs large-area and thorough cleaning of the filter screen 702 through reciprocating movement, and also ensure that the scraper 801 can automatically return to the first position after completing a single scraping task, so as to avoid the scraper 801 being stuck between the first position and the second position and affecting the normal use of the filter screen 702.

[0098] Please refer to the following: Figure 14 In some embodiments, the control method further includes the following steps before step S01.

[0099] S05. After confirming that the cleaning equipment 20 is connected to the base station 10, wait for the fifth hour.

[0100] The fifth duration is the waiting time for the cleaning device 20 and the base station 10. During the fifth duration, which begins after the cleaning device 20 connects to the base station 10, the cleaning device 20 will not start the vacuum cleaner 900 or the floor brush drive 6022. Similarly, the base station 10 will not start the dust extraction device 400 or the dust scraping drive 300 until the fifth duration ends.

[0101] The fifth duration is less than or equal to the first time and less than or equal to the second time. By limiting the fifth duration, the impact of invalid waiting on overall efficiency is reduced, while avoiding excessive user waiting time that affects user experience. For example, the fifth duration can be set according to actual needs; for instance, the fifth duration can be 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 8 seconds, etc. The fifth duration is a brief, deterministic process used to ensure stable docking between the cleaning device 20 and the base station 10, and therefore can be set as short as possible.

[0102] By utilizing a delay mechanism that waits for five hours, the cleaning process can be effectively prevented from being interrupted due to the user not placing the device securely or removing it after a short period of time. This reduces the risk of air leakage inside the base station 10 or motor idling, improves the success rate and safety of automatic cleaning startup, and enhances the user experience.

[0103] Specifically, step S05 involves determining whether the cleaning device 20 is connected to the base station 10. If so, the process waits for five hours before executing step S01; otherwise, the process ends.

[0104] The conditions for confirming the connection between the cleaning device 20 and the base station 10 can be configured according to actual needs. For example, the conditions can be: the first communication terminal 1061 is connected to the second communication terminal 6011 and a communication link is established, and the first charging terminal 1062 is connected to the second charging terminal 6012 and a current path is established.

[0105] For example, the method for detecting whether a communication link has been formed can be as follows: the first control device 200 sends a handshake signal or a detection signal to the second control device 1000 through the first communication terminal 1061 and the second communication terminal 6011. If the second control device 1000 responds to the handshake signal and returns a response signal to the first control device 200, or the second control device 1000 changes the level state of the pins of the communication line in response to the detection signal, then the first communication terminal 1061 and the second communication terminal 6011 are considered to be connected; otherwise, the first communication terminal 1061 and the second communication terminal 6011 are considered not to be connected.

[0106] It is understood that the first charging terminal 1062 and the first communication terminal 1061 in this disclosure include three contacts arranged in parallel. Correspondingly, the second charging terminal 6012 and the second communication terminal 6011 also include three contacts arranged in parallel. By detecting whether a current loop and a communication link are simultaneously established between the three contacts on the base station 10 and the three contacts on the cleaning device 20, the accuracy of the docking detection of the cleaning device 20 can be improved and the false judgment rate can be reduced.

[0107] In some embodiments, the moment when the cleaning device 20 docks with the base station 10 is defined as moment zero. The start and end times of the brush drive 6022 are defined as moment one and moment two, respectively, with a third duration between moment one and moment two. The fifth duration is between moment zero and moment one.

[0108] The start and end times of the vacuum cleaner 900 are defined as the third time and the fourth time, respectively, and the time interval between the third time and the fourth time is the first duration.

[0109] In one embodiment, the first moment is earlier than or equal to the third moment, and the second moment is earlier than or equal to the fourth moment. That is, the floor brush drive 6022 starts working earlier than or simultaneously with the vacuum cleaner 900, and the floor brush drive 6022 ends working earlier than or simultaneously with the vacuum cleaner 900. In this way, before or simultaneously with the formation of suction power by the vacuum cleaner 900, the floor brush drive 6022 drives the floor brush 6021 to rotate, slightly loosening the hair, so that the loosened hair is quickly sucked into the dust cup 701 by suction power, resulting in a faster cleaning start-up speed. Furthermore, the vacuum cleaner 900 ends working after or simultaneously with the floor brush drive 6022, ensuring that the vacuum cleaner 900 thoroughly removes the loosened hair from the floor brush 6021, reducing hair residue on the floor brush 6021.

[0110] In another embodiment, the first moment is later than the third moment, and the second moment is earlier than or equal to the fourth moment. That is, the floor brush drive 6022 starts working later than the vacuum cleaner 900, and the floor brush drive 6022 finishes working earlier than or simultaneously with the vacuum cleaner 900. Thus, after the suction force of the vacuum cleaner 900 is fully formed, the floor brush drive 6022 begins to drive the floor brush 6021 to rotate, ensuring that the loosening action occurs in an effective airflow environment, so that once the hair is detached, it is sucked into the dust cup 701, improving the garbage collection rate.

[0111] The start and end times of the dust extraction device 400 are defined as the fifth and sixth times, respectively, and the time interval between the fifth and sixth times is the second duration.

[0112] The start and end times of the scraper drive device 300 are defined as the seventh and eighth times, respectively, with the fourth time interval between the seventh and eighth times.

[0113] Specifically, the fifth moment is earlier than or equal to the seventh moment, and the sixth moment is later than or equal to the eighth moment. That is, the dust extraction device 400 starts working earlier than or simultaneously with the dust scraping drive device 300, and the dust extraction device 400 ends working later than or simultaneously with the dust scraping drive device 300. The entire working period of the dust scraping drive device 300 is completely included within the working period of the dust extraction device 400, ensuring that the debris scraped off by the scraper 801 can be completely extracted during the dust scraping process.

[0114] Specifically, the fifth time point is earlier than the seventh time point, and the sixth time point is later than the eighth time point. That is, the dust extraction device 400 starts working earlier than the dust scraping drive device 300, and the dust extraction device 400 finishes working later than the dust scraping drive device 300. In this way, the dust extraction device 400 starts before the dust scraping drive device 300, establishing a stable negative pressure airflow channel before the dust scraping action begins. When the dust scraping drive device 300 drives the scraping component 801, the detached debris can be immediately transported to the dust collection container 500 under a stable negative pressure. The delayed shutdown of the dust extraction device 400 after the scraping action stops ensures that residual dust is also thoroughly extracted after the dust scraping is completed, improving cleanliness.

[0115] Please refer to the following: Figure 15 For ease of understanding, the cleaning process of the cleaning system 30 is described below using one example of this disclosure. In the figure, curve L1 indicates the working time of the vacuum cleaner 900, curve L2 indicates the working time of the floor brush drive 6022, curve L3 indicates the working time of the dust extraction device 400, and curve L4 indicates the working time of the dust scraper drive 300. Wherein, the first time t1 equals the third time t3, the second time t2 equals the fourth time t4, the second time t5 equals the fifth time t5, the time between the fifth time t5 and the seventh time t7 is the first delay duration, and the time between the sixth time t6 and the eighth time t8 is the second delay duration.

[0116] At time zero t0, the cleaning device 20 connects to the base station 10. At this time, the first control device 200 confirms that the cleaning device 20 is connected to the base station 10 and starts timing. The second control device 1000 also confirms that the cleaning device 20 is connected to the base station 10 and starts timing.

[0117] After the fifth duration T5, at the first time t1 (i.e., the third time t3), the second control device 1000 (or the first control device 200) sends a control signal to the vacuum cleaner 900 to control the vacuum cleaner 900 to operate at power P1 for the first duration T1. The second control device 1000 (or the first control device 200) sends a control signal to the floor brush drive 6022 to control the floor brush drive 6022 to operate at power P2 for the third duration T3.

[0118] For example, the fifth duration T5 is 3 seconds, the power P1 is 400W, and the power P2 is 20W. The operating mode of the floor brush driver 6022 is: moving in the second direction for a third duration T3. The first duration T1 is 5 seconds, and the third duration T3 is 5 seconds.

[0119] After the first duration T1, at the second time t2 (i.e., the fourth time t4 and the fifth time t5), the first control device 200 (or the second control device 1000) sends a control signal to the vacuum cleaner 900 to stop its operation. The first control device 200 (or the second control device 1000) also sends a control signal to the floor brush drive 6022 to stop its operation. At this time, the self-cleaning action of the cleaning device 20 is completed, and the cleaning action of the base station 10 on the cleaning device 20 begins. The second control device 1000 (or the first control device 200) sends a control signal to the dust extraction device 400 to control it to operate at power P3 for the second duration T2. ​​For example, the second duration T2 is 36 seconds.

[0120] After the first delay period, the second control device 1000 (or the first control device 200) sends a control signal to the scraper drive device 300, and the first control device 200 (or the second control device 1000) sends a control signal to the scraper drive device 300 to control the scraper drive device 300 to operate at power P4, driving the scraper component 801 to perform reciprocating motion n times. During this process, the second control device 1000 (or the first control device 200) detects the position and the number of reciprocating motions of the scraper component 801 through the scraper detection device 118. For example, the power P4 is 2W, n=4, the time for the scraper component 801 to perform a single reciprocating motion is approximately 4 seconds, and the fourth duration T4 is approximately 16 seconds.

[0121] After a fourth time period T4, at the seventh time t7, the second control device 1000 (or the first control device 200) detects that the actual number of reciprocating movements of the scraper 801 has reached n times, which is considered as the scraper drive device 300 having worked for a fourth time period T4. The second control device 1000 (or the first control device 200) sends a control signal to the scraper drive device 300 to stop the scraper 801 from moving.

[0122] After the second delay period, the dust extraction device 400 has been working for the second duration T2. ​​At the eighth moment t8, the second control device 1000 (or the first control device 200) sends a control signal to the dust extraction device 400 to control the dust extraction device 400 to stop working.

[0123] At this point, the self-cleaning action of the cleaning device 20 and the cleaning action of the base station 10 on the cleaning device 20 have both been completed, achieving comprehensive cleaning of the cleaning device 20. During the above process, by optimizing the working logic between the dust extraction device 400, the floor brush drive 6022, the vacuuming device 900, and the dust scraper drive 300, the working time of the dust extraction device 400 / floor brush drive 6022 and the vacuuming device 900 / dust scraper drive 300 is staggered while ensuring cleaning effectiveness. This reduces noise pollution caused by simultaneous operation of the fan motors and also reduces the power consumption required for the entire cleaning process, minimizing the risk of the user being unable to start automatic cleaning due to insufficient remaining power after using the cleaning device 20, thus improving the user experience.

[0124] It is worth noting that the control method in this disclosure can be executed cyclically. For example, after the cleaning device has completed a complete cleaning action, the cleaning device 20 can re-execute the self-cleaning action, and the base station 10 will then re-execute the cleaning action on the cleaning device 20. As another example, after the cleaning device has completed a complete cleaning action, the base station 10 can repeatedly execute the cleaning action on the cleaning device 20 until the number of cycles is reached. The number of cycles can be configured according to the cleanliness requirements of the cleaning device 20 in the usage environment, and this disclosure does not limit it.

[0125] According to another aspect of the embodiments of this application, a cleaning system 30 is provided. The cleaning system 30 includes a cleaning device 20 and a base station 10. The base station 10 is used at least for maintaining the cleaning device 20, and the cleaning system 30 is used to implement the control method described above. The control method described above can be executed by a first control device 200 of the base station 10. Figure 16 As shown, the first control device 200 includes a first memory 201 and a first processor 202, wherein the first memory 201 is used to store program instructions. The first processor 202 is used to read and execute the program instructions stored in the first memory 201. When the program instructions are executed by the first processor 202, the first control device 200 performs the control method described above.

[0126] In another embodiment, the above-described control method can also be executed by the second control device 1000 of the cleaning equipment 20. For example... Figure 17 As shown, the second control device 1000 includes a second memory 1001 and a second processor 1002. The second memory 1001 is used to store program instructions. The second processor 1002 is used to read and execute the program instructions stored in the second memory 1001. When the program instructions are executed by the second processor 1002, the second control device 1000 performs the control method described above.

[0127] In other embodiments, the control method described above may also be jointly executed by the first control device 200 of the base station 10 and the second control device 1000 of the cleaning device 20.

[0128] According to another aspect of the embodiments of this application, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored, which, when executed by a processor, implements the control method described above.

[0129] Computer-readable storage media may include, for example, read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), USB memory, or any combination of the above computer-readable storage media. A computer-readable storage medium may be any combination of one or more computer-readable storage media.

[0130] Those skilled in the art can easily understand the working principle and beneficial effects of the cleaning system 30 and the computer-readable storage medium by reading the control method of the cleaning system 30 described above. For the sake of brevity, further details are omitted here.

[0131] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "some embodiments," "examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0132] Any process or method description in the flowchart or otherwise herein can be understood as representing a module, segment, or portion of code comprising one or more executable instructions for implementing a particular logical function or process, and the scope of preferred embodiments of this disclosure includes additional implementations in which functions may be performed not in the order shown or discussed, including substantially simultaneously or in reverse order depending on the function involved, as will be understood by those skilled in the art to which embodiments of this disclosure pertain.

[0133] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A control method for a cleaning system, the cleaning system comprising cleaning equipment and a base station, the base station being used at least for maintaining the cleaning equipment, characterized in that, The base station includes a base station body, a dust collection port disposed on the base station body, and a dust extraction device and a dust collection container disposed inside the base station body, wherein the dust extraction device is connected to the dust collection container; The cleaning equipment includes a main body and a dust cup assembly and a dust suction device disposed on the main body. The dust cup assembly includes a dust cup and a filter screen disposed inside the dust cup. The dust suction device is connected to the dust cup. When the cleaning equipment is connected to the base station, the dust cup is connected to the dust collection port and is connected to the dust collection container through the dust collection port. The control method includes: When the cleaning equipment is connected to the base station, the vacuuming device is controlled to work for a first duration so that at least a portion of the debris in the main body of the device is sucked into the dust cup. The dust extraction device is controlled to operate for a second duration so that at least a portion of the debris in the dust cup is drawn into the dust collection container.

2. The control method for the cleaning system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning equipment also includes a floor brush assembly disposed on the main body of the machine body, the floor brush assembly including a floor brush rotatably disposed relative to the main body of the machine body and a floor brush drive component for driving the floor brush to rotate; The control method further includes: During the working time of the vacuuming device, the floor brush drive is controlled to work for a third duration to drive the floor brush to rotate in a preset direction, wherein the third duration is less than or equal to the first duration.

3. The control method for the cleaning system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The movement direction of the floor brush driver includes a first direction and a second direction that are opposite to each other. When the floor brush driver moves in the first direction, it drives the floor brush to rotate in a first rotation direction. When the floor brush driver moves in the second direction, it drives the floor brush to rotate in a second rotation direction. The first rotation direction is opposite to the second rotation direction. The control of the floor brush drive to operate for a third duration to drive the floor brush to rotate in a preset direction includes any of the following: Controlling the floor brush drive to move in the first direction for the third duration, thereby driving the floor brush to rotate in the first rotation direction; or, The floor brush drive is controlled to move in the second direction for the third duration, so as to drive the floor brush to rotate in the second rotation direction; or, The floor brush drive is controlled to move alternately in the first direction and the second direction, thereby driving the floor brush to rotate alternately in the first rotation direction and the second rotation direction, wherein the total duration of the alternating operation is the third duration; or, The floor brush drive is controlled to first move in the first direction, and then switch to move in the second direction, so as to drive the floor brush to rotate first in the first rotation direction and then in the second rotation direction, wherein the total duration of the movement in the first direction and the movement in the second direction is the third duration; or, The floor brush drive is controlled to first move in the second direction, and then switch to move in the first direction, so as to drive the floor brush to rotate first in the second rotation direction and then rotate in the first rotation direction, wherein the total duration of moving in the second direction and moving in the first direction is the third duration.

4. The control method for the cleaning system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control of the floor brush drive to move alternately in the first direction and the second direction includes any of the following: The number of movements in the first direction and the number of movements in the second direction are the same, and the movement begins in the first direction; or, The number of movements in the first direction and the second direction are the same, and the movement begins in the second direction; or, The number of movements in the first direction and the number of movements in the second direction are different, and the movement begins in the first direction; or, The number of movements in the first direction and the second direction are different, and the movement is in the second direction first.

5. The control method for the cleaning system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The start and end times of the floor brush drive are the first and second times, respectively, and the start and end times of the vacuuming device are the third and fourth times, respectively; the first time is earlier than or equal to the third time, and the second time is earlier than or equal to the fourth time; or, the first time is later than the third time, and the second time is earlier than or equal to the fourth time.

6. The control method for the cleaning system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The base station also includes a dust scraping drive device, and the cleaning equipment also includes a scraping assembly. The scraping assembly includes a scraping component sleeved on the outer periphery of the filter screen and a toggle component connected to the scraping component. The toggle component is drivenly connected to the dust scraping drive device. The control method further includes: The dust scraping drive device is controlled to operate for a fourth duration, so that the dust scraping drive device drives the actuating member to move, thereby driving the scraping member to perform reciprocating motion to scrape off at least a portion of the debris on the filter screen; wherein, the reciprocating motion includes the scraping member moving from a first position to a second position and from the second position to the first position along the central axis direction of the dust cup.

7. The control method for the cleaning system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fourth duration is less than or equal to the second duration.

8. The control method for the cleaning system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The dust extraction device starts and stops working at the fifth and sixth times, respectively, and the dust scraping drive device starts and stops working at the seventh and eighth times, respectively; the fifth time is earlier than or equal to the seventh time, and the sixth time is later than or equal to the eighth time.

9. The control method for the cleaning system according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before the step of controlling the operation of the vacuuming device, the control method further includes: confirming that the cleaning equipment is connected to the base station and then waiting for a fifth time period.

10. The control method for the cleaning system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The fifth duration is less than or equal to the first duration and less than or equal to the second duration.

11. A cleaning system comprising cleaning equipment and a base station, wherein the base station is at least used for maintaining the cleaning equipment, characterized in that, The cleaning system is used to implement the control method of the cleaning system according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the control method of the cleaning system according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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