Base station, cleaning system and functional component replacement method

Abstract

The invention discloses a base station, a cleaning system and a functional component replacement method, and relates to the technical field of cleaning robos.The base station is used for being in butt joint with cleaning equipment, the cleaning equipment comprises a machine body and a functional component arranged on the machine body, and the base station comprises a base station body and a replacement device; the base station main body is provided with a first accommodating part and a second accommodating part, the first accommodating part is used for accommodating a machine body, the second accommodating part is used for accommodating a functional component, the replacement device comprises at least one transfer part, and the transfer part is movably arranged on the base station main body and is used for taking out the functional component in the machine body. And conveying the functional component in the second accommodating part to the machine body. According to the technical scheme provided by the invention, automatic replacement of the functional components is realized by arranging the replacement device, and the intelligence of the device is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of cleaning robot technology, and in particular to a method for replacing a base station, a cleaning system, and functional components. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of smart homes, automatic cleaning equipment such as robotic vacuum cleaners and floor scrubbers have been widely used in households. Before starting the next cleaning job or when switching function modes, robotic vacuum cleaners usually need to replace their internal functional components. In current technology, these replacements are usually done manually, resulting in a low level of intelligence. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to propose a method for replacing base stations, cleaning systems, and functional components, aiming to solve the problem of low intelligence in the replacement of functional modules of current sweeping robots.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention proposes a base station for interfacing with cleaning equipment. The cleaning equipment includes a body and functional components disposed within the body, including:

[0005] The base station body has a first receiving section and a second receiving section, the first receiving section for accommodating the main body, and the second receiving section for accommodating functional components; and... The replacement device includes at least one transfer unit movably disposed on the base station body for removing functional components from the body and transporting functional components in the second receiving section to the body.

[0006] In one embodiment, the transfer unit is configured as two units, namely a first transfer unit and a second transfer unit. The first transfer unit is used to remove the functional components from the body and transfer them to the second receiving unit. The second transfer unit is used to transport the functional components in the second receiving unit to the body.

[0007] In one embodiment, the transfer unit is configured as one; The base station body also has a third receiving section for accommodating functional components removed from the body.

[0008] In one embodiment, the transfer part is configured as an adsorption element, the adsorption element having a moving end and an adsorption end; or, The transfer unit is configured as a robotic arm.

[0009] In one embodiment, the base station further includes a cleaning device, the cleaning port of which is located in the second receiving section for cleaning functional components received from the main body; and / or, The base station further includes a water injection device, the water injection port of which is located in the second receiving section, for injecting water into the functional components received by the device; and / or, The base station also includes a sewage treatment device, the sewage outlet of which is located in the second receiving section for receiving sewage from the functional components.

[0010] The present invention also proposes a cleaning system, comprising: A cleaning device includes a body, a mopping section, and functional components. The body has a receiving section, and a first pipe and a second pipe communicating with the receiving section. The mopping section is disposed in the body and has a water inlet communicating with the first pipe and a water outlet communicating with the second pipe. The functional components are configured as a sweeping component or a water tank component. The sweeping component includes a sweeping part, and the water tank component includes a first clean water tank and a first wastewater tank. Either the sweeping component or the water tank component is selectively assembled in the receiving section, such that the cleaning device has a first assembled state and a second assembled state. In the first assembled state, the sweeping component is installed in the receiving section; in the second assembled state, the water tank component is installed in the receiving section. The first clean water tank is connected to the first pipe, and the first wastewater tank is connected to the second pipe. The aforementioned base station includes: The base station body has a first receiving section and a second receiving section, the first receiving section for accommodating the main body, and the second receiving section for accommodating the cleaning assembly or the water tank assembly; and... The replacement device includes at least one transfer unit movably disposed on the base station body for removing functional components from the body and transporting functional components in the second receiving section to the body.

[0011] In one embodiment, the receiving portion is exposed at the top of the body; The top of the receiving part has a mating surface, and the mating surface is provided with a first opening communicating with the first pipeline and a second opening communicating with the second pipeline; The first clean water tank has a first mating part on the side corresponding to the mating surface, which is used to mate with the first opening. The first sewage tank has a second mating part on the side corresponding to the mating surface, which is used to mate with the second opening.

[0012] In one embodiment, the cleaning device further includes a second clean water tank, which is integrally formed with the cleaning unit to create the cleaning assembly. When the cleaning assembly is installed in the receiving part, the second clean water tank is connected to the first pipeline; or, The cleaning equipment also includes a second clean water tank, which is located in the body of the machine and connected to the first pipeline.

[0013] In one embodiment, the cleaning equipment further includes a second wastewater tank, which is integrally formed with the cleaning unit to create the cleaning assembly. When the cleaning assembly is installed in the receiving part, the second wastewater tank is connected to the second pipeline; or, The cleaning equipment also includes a second wastewater tank, which is located in the machine body and connected to the second pipeline.

[0014] The present invention also proposes a method for replacing functional components, applied to the aforementioned cleaning system, the cleaning system comprising: A cleaning device includes a body, a mopping section, and functional components. The body has a receiving section, and a first pipe and a second pipe communicating with the receiving section. The mopping section is disposed in the body and has a water inlet communicating with the first pipe and a water outlet communicating with the second pipe. The functional components are configured as a sweeping component or a water tank component. The sweeping component includes a sweeping part, and the water tank component includes a first clean water tank and a first wastewater tank. Either the sweeping component or the water tank component is selectively assembled in the receiving section, such that the cleaning device has a first assembled state and a second assembled state. In the first assembled state, the sweeping component is installed in the receiving section; in the second assembled state, the water tank component is installed in the receiving section. The first clean water tank is connected to the first pipe, and the first wastewater tank is connected to the second pipe. The aforementioned base station includes: The base station body has a first receiving section and a second receiving section, the first receiving section for accommodating the main body, and the second receiving section for accommodating the cleaning assembly or the water tank assembly; and... The replacement device includes at least one transfer unit, which is movably disposed on the base station body for removing functional components from the body and transporting functional components in the second receiving section to the body. The transfer unit is configured as two parts, namely a first transfer unit and a second transfer unit. The first transfer unit is used to remove the functional components from the machine body and transfer them to the second receiving unit. The second transfer unit is used to transport the functional components in the second receiving unit to the machine body. The method for replacing the functional components includes the following steps: Control the first transfer unit to acquire functional components in the machine body; Control the second transfer unit to acquire functional components in the second containment unit; The second transfer unit is controlled to install the acquired functional components onto the machine body; The first transfer unit is controlled to install the acquired functional components into the second containment unit.

[0015] The technical solution of this invention provides a basis for subsequent automatic replacement by providing a first receiving section for housing the machine body and a second receiving section for housing functional components. Furthermore, by providing at least one transfer section for removing functional components from the machine body and transporting functional components from the second receiving section to the machine body, the replacement of functional components is achieved in a simple manner, increasing the application scenarios of the cleaning equipment and meeting more usage needs. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the cleaning device provided by the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the medium-sized organism from a single perspective; Figure 3 for Figure 1 A structural diagram of the medium-sized organism from another perspective; Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cleaning component from a single perspective; Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cleaning component from another perspective; Figure 6 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the intermediate water tank assembly; Figure 7 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of a cleaning equipment equipped with a cleaning module; Figure 8 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of a cleaning equipment with a water tank assembly installed; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a base station according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 for Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of a base station from another perspective.

[0018] Explanation of icon numbers: 100. Cleaning equipment; 1. Body; 11. Receptacle; 111. First opening; 112. Sweeping port; 113. Cleaning port; 12. First pipeline; 13. Second pipeline; 14. Third pipeline; 15. Wastewater chamber; 151. Opening; 2. Sweeping assembly; 21. Second clean water tank; 22. Sweeping section; 221. Roller brush; 222. Fan; 223. Dust box; 2231. Dust outlet; 3. Water tank assembly; 31. First clean water tank; 311. Air vent; 32. First wastewater tank; 321. Drain outlet; 4. Mopping section; 41. Roller; 42. Second wastewater tank; 5. Cover; 6. Wheel set; 200. Base station; 7. Base station main body; 71. First containment section; 72. Second containment section; 73. First workstation; 74. Second workstation; 75. Third workstation; 76. Fourth workstation; 77. Fifth workstation; 78. Sixth workstation; 8. First transfer section; 9. Second transfer section.

[0019] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0022] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this invention involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0023] With the development of smart homes, automatic cleaning equipment such as robotic vacuum cleaners and floor scrubbers have been widely used in households. Before starting the next cleaning job or when switching function modes, robotic vacuum cleaners usually need to replace their internal functional components. In current technology, these replacements are usually done manually, resulting in a low level of intelligence.

[0024] The main objective of this invention is to propose a method for replacing base stations, cleaning systems, and functional components, aiming to solve the problem of low intelligence in the replacement of functional modules of current sweeping robots.

[0025] To achieve the above objectives, please refer to Figures 9 to 10 This invention proposes a base station 200 for docking with a cleaning device 100. The cleaning device 100 includes a body 1 and functional components disposed on the body 1, including a base station main body 7 and a replacement device. The base station main body 7 has a first receiving part 71 and a second receiving part 72. The first receiving part 71 is used to accommodate the body 1, and the second receiving part 72 is used to accommodate the functional components. The replacement device includes at least one transfer part, which is movably disposed on the base station main body 7 for removing the functional components from the body 1 and transporting the functional components in the second receiving part 72 to the body 1.

[0026] The technical solution of this invention provides a basis for subsequent automatic replacement by providing a first receiving part 71 for housing the machine body 1 and a second receiving part 72 for housing functional components. Furthermore, by providing at least one transfer part for removing functional components from the machine body 1 and transporting functional components from the second receiving part 72 to the machine body 1, the replacement of functional components is achieved in a simple manner, and cleaning efficiency is improved.

[0027] It is worth mentioning that the functional component is either the water tank component 3 or the cleaning component. In this solution, the replacement of the functional component specifically refers to replacing the water tank component 3 with the cleaning component, or replacing the cleaning component with the water tank component 3.

[0028] It should be noted that this solution does not limit the implementation form of the transfer unit. In one embodiment of the present invention, the transfer unit is configured as two units, namely a first transfer unit 8 and a second transfer unit 9. The first transfer unit 8 is used to remove the functional components from the body 1 and transfer them to the second receiving part 72. The second transfer unit 9 is used to transport the functional components in the second receiving part 72 to the body 1. With this configuration, while the first transfer unit 8 is removing the functional components, the second transfer unit 9 can be controlled to move the functional components in the second receiving part 72 toward the body 1, resulting in higher replacement efficiency.

[0029] In another embodiment of the invention, the transfer unit is configured as a single unit; the base station body 7 also has a third receiving unit for accommodating functional components removed from the body 1. This configuration is simpler, less expensive, and frees up space for other functional components on the base station body 7.

[0030] It should also be noted that this solution does not limit the implementation of the transfer unit. In a preferred embodiment of this solution, the transfer unit is configured as an adsorption element, which has a moving end and an adsorption end. It is understood that the adsorption element integrates a control device for controlling the adsorption or release of the adsorption element. This configuration results in a simpler structure, eliminating the need for additional mating structures on the functional components to achieve the gripping and placement of the functional components. In another embodiment of this solution, the transfer unit is configured as a robotic arm. This configuration allows for adaptation to different types of functional components and provides strong versatility.

[0031] In one embodiment of this solution, the base station 200 further includes a cleaning device, the cleaning port of which is located in the second receiving portion 72, for cleaning the functional components received from the body 1. In another embodiment of this solution, the base station 200 further includes a water injection device, the water injection port of which is located in the second receiving portion 72, for injecting water into the functional components received from the body 1. In yet another embodiment of this solution, the base station 200 further includes a sewage treatment device, the sewage outlet of which is located in the second receiving portion 72, for receiving sewage from the functional components. It is understood that the above three solutions can be selectively configured according to needs, and this invention does not impose specific limitations. By reasonably configuring the cleaning device, the water injection device, and the sewage treatment device, the functional components recovered from the body 1 to the second receiving portion 72 can be updated, preparing for the next replacement, further improving the integration of this device.

[0032] The present invention also proposes a cleaning system, including a cleaning device 100 and the aforementioned base station 200, please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 The cleaning device 100 includes a body 1, a mopping section 4, and functional components. The body 1 has a receiving section 11, and a first pipe 12 and a second pipe 13 communicating with the receiving section 11. The mopping section 4 is located on the body 1 and has a water inlet communicating with the first pipe 12 and a water outlet communicating with the second pipe 13. The functional components are configured as a sweeping component 2 or a water tank component 3. The sweeping component 2 includes a sweeping section 22, and the water tank component 3 includes a first clean water tank 31 and a first wastewater tank 32. The water tank assembly 3 is selectively installed in the receiving part 11, so that the cleaning device 100 has a first assembly state and a second assembly state. In the first assembly state, the cleaning assembly 2 is installed in the receiving part 11. In the second assembly state, the water tank assembly 3 is installed in the receiving part 11. The first clean water tank 31 is connected to the first pipeline 12, and the first wastewater tank 32 is connected to the second pipeline 13. The first receiving part 71 is used to receive the body 1, and the second receiving part 72 is used to receive the cleaning assembly 2 or the water tank assembly 3.

[0033] The technical solution of this invention achieves the mopping function of the cleaning device 100 by setting the mopping component. It also achieves the sweeping function by setting the sweeping component 2, which includes a sweeping section 22. Furthermore, by setting the water tank component 3, which includes a first clean water tank 31 and a first wastewater tank 32, it can hold more clean water and handle more wastewater. Further, by selectively installing the sweeping component 2 and the water tank component 3 in the receiving section 11, it not only achieves integrated sweeping and mopping, but also increases the supply of clean water during mopping by installing the water tank component 3, enabling mopping with a large amount of running water and improving cleaning efficiency. Finally, by setting the base station 200, it enables docking with the cleaning device 100 and allows for the automatic replacement of functional components by replacing the water tank component 3 and the cleaning component, further improving cleaning efficiency.

[0034] It should be noted that this solution does not limit the specific location of the receiving part 11 within the body 1. In a preferred embodiment, please refer to... Figure 2In one embodiment, the receiving portion 11 is exposed at the top of the body 1. This arrangement facilitates the assembly of the cleaning component 2 or the water tank component 3, improving assembly efficiency. In another embodiment, the receiving portion 11 is exposed at the bottom of the body 1, thus providing excellent concealment of the functional components and enhancing aesthetics. In yet another embodiment, the receiving portion 11 is exposed at the side of the body 1, allowing for assembly of the functional modules via a pull-out mechanism, balancing aesthetics and ease of assembly.

[0035] It is understood that both the cleaning component 2 and the water tank component 3 are provided with interfaces, so that after being installed in the receiving part 11, they can be connected to the first pipe 12 and the second pipe 13. Specifically, in a preferred embodiment of this solution, the top of the receiving part 11 has a mating surface, on which a first opening 111 communicating with the first pipe 12 and a second opening communicating with the second pipe 13 are provided; the first clean water tank 31 has a first docking part on the side corresponding to the mating surface, which is used to mate with the first opening 111; the first wastewater tank 32 has a second docking part on the side corresponding to the mating surface, which is used to mate with the second opening. With this configuration, after the water tank component 3 is placed into the receiving part 11 through the opening at the top of the body 1, the interface can be connected to the pipe, making assembly convenient.

[0036] Furthermore, the cleaning device 100 also includes a second clean water tank 21, which is used to meet the clean water needs for mopping a small area when the sweeping assembly 2 is in its first assembled state. It should be noted that this solution does not limit the specific installation position of the second clean water tank 21. In a preferred embodiment of this solution, the second clean water tank 21 and the sweeping part 22 are integrally formed to create the sweeping assembly 2. When the sweeping assembly 2 is installed in the receiving part 11, the second clean water tank 21 is connected to the first pipe 12. This arrangement facilitates the miniaturization of the body 1, freeing up space for other functional components on the body 1, and allows the first pipe 12 to be shared in the water supply path, thereby reducing the number of openings on the body 1 and facilitating the manufacturing of the body 1.

[0037] In another embodiment, the second clean water tank 21 is located in the body 1 and is connected to the first pipe 12. This arrangement increases the usable space of the cleaning unit 22, making it easier to integrate more functional components into the cleaning unit 22.

[0038] Furthermore, the cleaning equipment 100 also includes a second wastewater tank 42, which is used to meet the wastewater collection needs of mopping a small area when the cleaning component 2 is in the first assembled state.

[0039] It should be noted that this solution does not limit the configuration of the second clean water tank 21 and the second wastewater tank 42 on the cleaning assembly 2, nor does it limit the specific installation position of the second wastewater tank 42. In the first embodiment of this solution, the second wastewater tank 42 is disposed on the body 1, and the outlet is connected to the second pipeline 13 through the second wastewater tank 42. The second clean water tank 21 and the cleaning part 22 are integrally disposed to form the cleaning assembly 2. When the cleaning assembly 2 is installed on the receiving part 11, the second clean water tank 21 is connected to the first pipeline 12. This arrangement is beneficial to the miniaturization of the body 1, freeing up space for other functional components on the body 1, and allowing the first pipeline 12 to be shared in the water supply path, thereby reducing the openings on the body 1 and facilitating the manufacturing of the body 1. At the same time, it can also effectively receive the wastewater flowing out from the outlet, and does not affect the subsequent introduction of some overflowing wastewater into the first wastewater tank 32 when the water tank assembly 3 is installed, thereby indirectly increasing the capacity of the wastewater tank of this device.

[0040] In the second embodiment, the second wastewater tank 42 is disposed on the machine body 1, and the water outlet is connected to the second pipeline 13 through the second wastewater tank 42. The second clean water tank 21 is disposed on the machine body 1 and is connected to the first pipeline 12. This arrangement increases the usable space of the cleaning unit 22, making it easier to integrate more functional components into the cleaning unit 22.

[0041] In the third embodiment, the second wastewater tank 42 and the cleaning unit 22 are integrally formed to create the cleaning assembly 2. When the cleaning assembly 2 is installed in the receiving part 11, the second wastewater tank 42 is connected to the second pipeline 13, and the second clean water tank 21 is mounted on the body 1 and connected to the first pipeline 12. With this configuration, the cleaning assembly 2 can perform sweeping and mopping within a small area in the first assembly state, and can provide more clean water in the subsequent second assembly state, effectively increasing the capacity of the clean water tank.

[0042] In the fourth embodiment, the second clean water tank 21, the second wastewater tank 42, and the cleaning unit 22 are integrally formed to create the cleaning assembly 2. When the cleaning assembly 2 is installed in the receiving part 11, the second wastewater tank 42 is connected to the second pipe 13, and the second clean water tank 21 is connected to the first pipe 12. This arrangement facilitates the miniaturization of the machine body 1, freeing up space for other functional components on the machine body 1. Furthermore, the first pipe 12 can be shared in the water supply path, and the second pipe 13 can be shared in the water outlet path, thereby reducing the number of openings on the machine body 1 and facilitating its manufacturing.

[0043] In the fifth embodiment, the second sewage tank 42 is located on the body 1 and is connected to the second pipeline 13. This arrangement can effectively receive sewage flowing out of the outlet, and does not affect the subsequent diversion of some overflowing sewage into the first sewage tank 32 when the water tank assembly 3 is installed, thereby indirectly increasing the capacity of the sewage tank of this device.

[0044] For specific implementation details, please refer to [the relevant documentation / reference]. Figure 7 and Figure 8 The cleaning equipment 100 is first equipped with the sweeping component 2, which sweeps the ground through the sweeping part 22. Then, if the target cleaning area is small and the cleaning requirements are not high, the mopping part 4 is used directly for mopping. If the target cleaning area is large or the cleaning requirements are high, the sweeping component 2 is removed and the water tank component 3 is installed, so that the larger capacity first clean water tank 31 is used to mop the cleaning area with a large amount of fresh water, thereby improving cleaning efficiency.

[0045] In a preferred embodiment of this solution, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The bottom of the body 1 has a cleaning chamber, and the bottom of the cleaning chamber has a cleaning port 112. The cleaning unit 22 includes a roller brush 221, a fan 222, and a dust box 223. The roller brush 221 is rotatably mounted in the cleaning chamber and is at least partially exposed outside the cleaning port 112. The fan 222 has an air intake and an air exhaust, and the air intake is connected to the cleaning port 112. The dust box 223 is connected to the air exhaust. This configuration simultaneously achieves the functions of vacuuming and sweeping, improving cleaning efficiency. Of course, the cleaning unit 22 can also be configured in other forms, as long as it achieves the cleaning function, which will not be elaborated on here.

[0046] Furthermore, the dust box 223 is provided with a dust discharge port 2231 to facilitate the discharge of dust from the dust box 223. Preferably, the dust discharge port 2231 is located at the top of the dust box 223 to prevent dust leakage.

[0047] In a preferred embodiment of this solution, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3The bottom of the body 1 has an installation cavity, and the bottom of the installation cavity has a cleaning port 113. The mopping part 4 includes a rolling cleaning part, a squeegee, and a spraying part. The rolling cleaning part is installed in the installation cavity and at least partially exposed in the cleaning port 113. The squeegee is located in the installation cavity and is used to abut against the periphery of the rolling cleaning part and guide the wastewater to the outlet. The water inlet is located in the spraying part, and the spray nozzle of the spraying part faces the rolling cleaning part. This configuration achieves the function of wet mopping while maintaining a simple structure and facilitating assembly. Of course, the mopping part 4 can also be configured in other forms, as long as it achieves the mopping function, which will not be elaborated further here.

[0048] It should be noted that this solution does not limit the specific implementation of the rolling cleaning part. In a preferred embodiment of this solution, the rolling cleaning part is configured as a roller 41, which is rotatably mounted in the mounting cavity. This configuration allows the roller 41 to both mop the floor and guide the cleaning device 100 as a wheel assembly, reducing running resistance. In another embodiment, the rolling cleaning part is equipped with tracks, thus eliminating the need for a wheel assembly in the cleaning device 100 and freeing up space for other components.

[0049] Further, please refer to Figure 6 The first clean water tank 31 is provided with an air hole 311. By providing the air hole 311, the air pressure in the first clean water tank 31 can be balanced, which makes it easier for the water spraying component to spray the water in the tank through the first pipe 12 and ensures a stable water flow.

[0050] Further, please refer to Figure 6 The body 1 also has a third pipe 14 communicating with the receiving part 11, so that when the water tank assembly 3 is installed in the receiving part 11, the third pipe 14 is connected to the first sewage tank 32; the cleaning device 100 also includes an air pump, which is located in the body 1 and communicates with the third pipe 14. This configuration allows sewage from the outlet to be discharged into the first sewage tank 32 via an air pump, resulting in a simple structure and easy control. Of course, this solution does not limit the specific implementation of the air pump; it only needs to provide power to guide the sewage from the outlet into the first sewage tank 32.

[0051] Furthermore, a drain outlet 321 is provided at the bottom of the first sewage tank 32 to facilitate the discharge of sewage from the first sewage tank 32. Preferably, the drain outlet 321 is located below the first sewage tank 32, which is conducive to the complete discharge of sewage.

[0052] To facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the second sewage tank 42, in one embodiment provided by the present invention, please refer to... Figure 2 and Figure 3The body 1 also includes a wastewater chamber 15, which is connected to the receiving portion 11 via the second pipe 13. The wastewater chamber 15 has an opening 151 that communicates with the outside. The cleaning device 100 further includes a second wastewater tank 42, which is detachably installed in the wastewater chamber 15 from the opening 151. By directly installing the second wastewater tank 42 on the outside of the body 1, quick installation and removal of the second wastewater tank 42 can be achieved, which can significantly improve cleaning efficiency, especially when cleaning small areas and without the need for a large-capacity water tank.

[0053] Furthermore, the cleaning device 100 also includes a cover 5, which covers the first opening 111. This arrangement improves the stability of the device structure.

[0054] Furthermore, the cleaning device 100 also includes a wheel set 6 and a drive assembly. The wheel set 6 is located at the bottom of the body 1, and the drive assembly is located on the body 1 and is drivenly connected to the wheel set 6. This configuration improves the automation level of the device. By rationally setting the control structure, the cleaning device 100 can achieve fully automatic cleaning, thereby improving cleaning efficiency.

[0055] The present invention also proposes a method for replacing functional components, using the aforementioned cleaning system. The method comprises two transfer units: a first transfer unit 8 and a second transfer unit 9. The first transfer unit 8 is used to remove the functional components from the body 1 and transfer them to the second receiving part 72. The second transfer unit 9 is used to transport the functional components from the second receiving part 72 to the body 1. The method for replacing the functional components includes the following steps: Control the first transfer unit 8 to acquire the functional components in the body 1; Control the second transfer unit 9 to acquire the functional components in the second containment unit 72; The second transfer unit 9 is controlled to install the acquired functional components onto the body 1; The first transfer unit 8 is controlled to install the acquired functional components into the second containment unit 72.

[0056] The technical solution provided by the present invention provides two transfer units, specifically a first transfer unit 8 and a second transfer unit 9. The first transfer unit 8 is used to remove the functional components from the body 1 and transfer them to the second receiving part 72. The second transfer unit 9 is used to transport the functional components in the second receiving part 72 to the body 1, thereby realizing the replacement of functional components in a simple structure, which is easy to operate and control.

[0057] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A base station for interfacing with cleaning equipment, the cleaning equipment comprising a body and functional components disposed within the body, characterized in that, include: The base station body has a first receiving section and a second receiving section, the first receiving section for accommodating the main body, and the second receiving section for accommodating functional components; and... The replacement device includes at least one transfer unit movably disposed on the base station body for removing functional components from the body and transporting functional components in the second receiving section to the body.

2. The base station as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer unit is configured as two, namely a first transfer unit and a second transfer unit. The first transfer unit is used to remove the functional components from the body and transfer them to the second receiving unit. The second transfer unit is used to transport the functional components in the second receiving unit to the body.

3. The base station as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer unit is configured as one; The base station body also has a third receiving section for accommodating functional components removed from the body.

4. The base station as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer unit is configured as an adsorption element, which has a moving end and an adsorption end; or... The transfer unit is configured as a robotic arm.

5. The base station as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The base station further includes a cleaning device, the cleaning port of which is located in the second receiving section, for cleaning functional components received from the main body; and / or, The base station further includes a water injection device, the water injection port of which is located in the second receiving section, for injecting water into the functional components received by the device; and / or, The base station also includes a sewage treatment device, the sewage outlet of which is located in the second receiving section for receiving sewage from the functional components.

6. A cleaning system, characterized in that, include: A cleaning device includes a body, a mopping section, and functional components. The body has a receiving section, and a first pipe and a second pipe communicating with the receiving section. The mopping section is located on the body and has a water inlet communicating with the first pipe and a water outlet communicating with the second pipe. The functional components are configured as a sweeping component or a water tank component. The sweeping component includes a sweeping section, and the water tank component includes a first clean water tank and a first wastewater tank. The sweeping component and the water tank component are selectively assembled in the receiving section, so that the cleaning device has a first assembly state and a second assembly state. In the first assembly state, the sweeping component is installed in the receiving section, and in the second assembly state, the water tank component is installed in the receiving section. The first clean water tank is connected to the first pipe, and the first wastewater tank is connected to the second pipe. as well as, The base station according to any one of claims 1-5, wherein the first receiving part is used to accommodate the body, and the second receiving part is used to accommodate the cleaning assembly or the water tank assembly.

7. The cleaning system as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The receiving portion is exposed at the top of the body; The top of the receiving part has a mating surface, and the mating surface is provided with a first opening communicating with the first pipeline and a second opening communicating with the second pipeline; The first clean water tank has a first mating part on the side corresponding to the mating surface, which is used to mate with the first opening. The first sewage tank has a second mating part on the side corresponding to the mating surface, which is used to mate with the second opening.

8. The cleaning system as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The cleaning equipment further includes a second clean water tank, which is integrally formed with the cleaning unit to create the cleaning assembly. When the cleaning assembly is installed in the receiving part, the second clean water tank is connected to the first pipeline; or... The cleaning equipment also includes a second clean water tank, which is located in the body of the machine and connected to the first pipeline.

9. The cleaning system as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The cleaning equipment further includes a second wastewater tank, which is integrally formed with the cleaning unit to create the cleaning assembly. When the cleaning assembly is installed in the receiving part, the second wastewater tank is connected to the second pipeline; or... The cleaning equipment also includes a second wastewater tank, which is located in the machine body and connected to the second pipeline.

10. A method for replacing a functional component, applied to the cleaning system according to any one of claims 6-9, characterized in that, The transfer unit is configured as two parts, namely a first transfer unit and a second transfer unit. The first transfer unit is used to remove the functional components from the machine body and transfer them to the second receiving unit. The second transfer unit is used to transport the functional components in the second receiving unit to the machine body. The method for replacing the functional components includes the following steps: Control the first transfer unit to acquire functional components in the machine body; Control the second transfer unit to acquire functional components in the second containment unit; The second transfer unit is controlled to install the acquired functional components onto the machine body; The first transfer unit is controlled to install the acquired functional components into the second containment unit.

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