Intelligent dirty hamper, intelligent household appliance linkage control system and control method

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of smart dirty hamper, smart household appliance linkage control system and control method, wherein, smart dirty hamper, including: storage frame, the storage frame bottom is equipped with bearing base, for with robot vacuum cleaner opposite interface;Weighing module, for the clothes stored in the storage frame is weighed and generates weighing early warning signal;Communication module;Control module is responded to the weighing early warning signal to send transport signal to robot vacuum cleaner by the communication module, to call robot vacuum cleaner moves to the storage frame and the bearing base opposite interface;Locking module is used to control the bearing base and robot vacuum cleaner locking or unlocking, and generates locking signal or unlocking signal;The robot vacuum cleaner is configured as: when receiving the locking signal, according to first predetermined path, storage frame is sent to washing machine place. The application realizes the intelligent linkage of dirty hamper, robot vacuum cleaner and washing machine, and improves the intelligent degree.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of smart home appliance technology, and in particular to a smart laundry basket, a smart home appliance linkage control system, and a control method. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of intelligent technology, smart home appliances have entered thousands of households, and people's requirements for the level of intelligence of smart home appliances are also getting higher and higher. Laundry baskets are generally used to store clothes waiting to be washed. When washing, users carry the laundry basket to the washing machine. They do not have intelligent functions and cannot meet users' growing demand for intelligent products. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent laundry basket, an intelligent home appliance linkage control system and control method, which has the advantages of realizing intelligent linkage and improving intelligence.

[0004] The objective of this invention is achieved through the following technical solution: According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a smart laundry basket is provided, comprising: A clothes storage frame, the bottom of which is provided with a support base for connecting with a robot vacuum cleaner; The weighing module is used to weigh the clothes stored in the storage box and generate a weighing warning signal when the weighing value reaches a predetermined weighing threshold. The communication module is used for communication connection with the robot vacuum cleaner; The control module, in response to the weighing warning signal, sends a transport signal to the sweeping robot via the communication module to call the sweeping robot to move to the clothes storage frame and connect with the support base; The locking module is used to control the locking or unlocking of the support base with the sweeping robot, and to generate a locking signal or unlocking signal; The robotic vacuum cleaner is configured to: when it receives the locking signal, move the clothes storage basket to the washing machine according to a first predetermined path, and generate a positioning signal after moving it to the position so that the control module can receive and control the locking module to unlock; when it receives the unlocking signal, move to the charging dock according to a second predetermined path.

[0005] To achieve the above technical solution, during use, the weighing module weighs the clothes in the storage basket in real time and compares the weight value with a predetermined weight threshold. When the weight value reaches the predetermined weight threshold, it indicates that the clothes in the storage basket have reached the washing capacity. At this time, a weighing warning signal is generated and sent to the robot vacuum cleaner via the communication module. According to the pre-configured control program, after receiving the weighing warning signal, the robot vacuum cleaner moves to the storage basket and docks with the designated position on the support base. Once the robot vacuum cleaner is in position, the locking module locks the support base to the robot vacuum cleaner and generates a locking signal, which is then sent to the robot vacuum cleaner. Subsequently, the robot vacuum cleaner moves the intelligent laundry basket synchronously to the washing machine for washing operations. Once the robot vacuum cleaner is in position, an arrival signal is generated and sent to the control module via the communication module. Upon receiving the arrival signal, the control module controls the locking module to unlock and generates an unlock signal, which is sent to the robot vacuum cleaner. The robot vacuum cleaner can then return to the charging dock for charging. This achieves intelligent linkage between the laundry basket, the robot vacuum cleaner, and the washing machine, improving the level of intelligence.

[0006] In some exemplary embodiments, the bottom of the support base is provided with a receiving slot for the sweeping robot to enter and dock. The receiving slot is provided with a position calibration module for calibrating the position of the sweeping robot and generating a calibration signal after calibration. The control module responds to the calibration signal to control the locking module to lock with the sweeping robot.

[0007] To achieve the above technical solution, the position calibration module can calibrate the relative position of the sweeping robot and the laundry basket, so that the sweeping robot can correspond to the locking module after entering the receiving slot, and the locking module can accurately lock with the sweeping robot after it is activated.

[0008] In some exemplary embodiments, the locking module includes: a locking part that is slidably mounted on the support base and can extend into the receiving groove to engage with the robot vacuum cleaner; and a driving part for driving the locking part to move to achieve locking or unlocking.

[0009] To achieve the above technical solution, the locking part is driven by the drive unit to move back and forth to lock or unlock the sweeping robot. When the locking part extends into the receiving groove, it can be interlocked with the sweeping robot to form a locked state.

[0010] In some exemplary embodiments, the locking part includes a locking pin, and the robot vacuum cleaner has slots on both sides that cooperate with the locking pin.

[0011] To achieve the above technical solution, the locking pin can be inserted into the receiving slot when it is inserted into the receiving slot, thus locking the robot vacuum cleaner.

[0012] In some exemplary embodiments, the locking portion includes an arc-shaped locking plate adapted to the side of the robotic vacuum cleaner.

[0013] To achieve the above technical solution, when the arc-shaped card plate extends into the receiving groove, it abuts against both sides of the sweeping robot. Since the sweeping robot is usually round, the arc-shaped card plate can cooperate with the sides of the sweeping robot to form a locking state with the sweeping robot.

[0014] In some exemplary embodiments, the drive unit is selected individually or in combination from the following structures: an electromagnet assembly, a cam mechanism, a rack and pinion mechanism, or a miniature electric cylinder.

[0015] In some exemplary embodiments, the driving unit adopts an electromagnet assembly, which includes: a first magnetic attractor fixed to the support base and a second magnetic attractor connected to the locking part. The first magnetic attractor is connected to the control module to generate magnetic attraction force to attract the second magnetic attractor when energized or to release the second magnetic attractor when de-energized. The support base is slidably mounted with a mounting base, the locking part is connected to one side of the mounting base, the second magnetic member is fixed to the mounting base, and a first reset elastic member is provided between the mounting base and the support base to reset the locking part.

[0016] To achieve the above technical solution, when the locking module performs the locking action, the control module controls the first magnetic suction component to be energized to generate magnetic force. At this time, the first magnetic suction component attracts the second magnetic suction component, causing the mounting base to shift and the locking part to extend into the receiving groove, thereby locking with the sweeping robot. When the control module de-energizes the first magnetic suction component, it loses its magnetic force and releases the second magnetic suction component. Under the action of the first reset elastic component, the mounting base and the locking part can be reset, thereby unlocking with the sweeping robot.

[0017] In some exemplary embodiments, the drive unit adopts a cam mechanism, which includes: a first drive motor fixed to the support base, and a cam fixed to the power output shaft of the first drive motor, wherein the first drive motor is communicatively connected to the control module; The locking part is connected to an abutting block for abutting against the cam. The abutting block is slidably mounted on the bearing base, and a second reset elastic element is provided between the abutting block and the bearing base.

[0018] To achieve the above technical solution, when the locking module performs the locking action, the control module controls the first drive motor to rotate half a turn, which simultaneously drives the cam to rotate half a turn, thereby pushing the abutment block to slide and causing the locking part to extend into the receiving groove, thus locking with the sweeping robot; while the control module controls the first drive motor to rotate half a turn again, during the rotation, the abutment block, under the action of the second reset elastic element, can drive the locking part to reset, thus unlocking with the sweeping robot.

[0019] In some exemplary embodiments, the drive unit adopts a gear and rack mechanism, which includes: a second drive motor fixed to the support base, a drive gear fixed to the power output end of the second drive motor, and a drive rack slidably mounted on the support base and meshing with the drive gear. The drive rack is connected to the locking part, and the second drive motor is communicatively connected to the control module.

[0020] To achieve the above technical solution, when the locking module performs the locking action, the control module controls the second drive motor to rotate, which in turn drives the drive gear to rotate, thereby engaging the drive rack and sliding it, causing the locking part to extend into the receiving groove, thus locking with the sweeping robot; when the control module controls the second drive motor to rotate in the opposite direction, the locking part can be reset under the engagement of the drive gear and drive rack, thus unlocking with the sweeping robot.

[0021] In some exemplary embodiments, the drive unit is a miniature electric cylinder, which is fixed to the support base, and the locking part is connected to the power output end of the miniature electric cylinder.

[0022] To achieve the above technical solution, when the locking module performs the locking action, the control module controls the micro electric cylinder to rotate in the forward direction, and the power output shaft of the micro electric cylinder extends outward, thereby driving the locking part to extend into the receiving groove to achieve locking with the sweeping robot; when the control module controls the micro electric cylinder to rotate in the reverse direction, its power output shaft can be retracted, driving the locking part to reset, thereby achieving unlocking with the sweeping robot.

[0023] In some exemplary embodiments, the position calibration module includes one or more of a position sensor, an infrared sensor, and a photoelectric sensor.

[0024] In some exemplary embodiments, the clothing storage frame includes an outer frame and an inner frame, the inner frame being fitted inside the outer frame, and the weighing module being located between the inner frame and the outer frame to perform a weighing action.

[0025] To achieve the above technical solution, the outer frame serves as the installation base, while the inner frame is used to store clothing. In this case, the weight of the inner frame and the clothing inside will be fully applied to the weighing module, thus improving the accuracy of weighing.

[0026] In some exemplary embodiments, the clothes storage frame is also provided with a visual recognition module, which is connected to the control module and is used to identify surrounding environmental information during movement and transmit it to the sweeping robot through the communication module to adjust the movement path.

[0027] To achieve the above technical solution, since the laundry basket has a certain height and volume, relying solely on the robot vacuum to automatically find its way may result in the laundry basket colliding with surrounding obstacles during its movement. However, by using a visual recognition module to capture and identify information about the surrounding environment, the robot vacuum can determine whether there are obstacles in the path of the laundry basket and transmit this information to the robot vacuum via a communication module, allowing the robot vacuum to adjust its movement path in advance to avoid them.

[0028] In some exemplary embodiments, the visual detection module is also used to take pictures of the clothes in the storage box to generate identification data to determine the type or material of the clothes, and send them to the washing machine through the communication module. The washing machine pre-sets a washing program based on the identification data.

[0029] Implementing the above technical solutions can further improve the intelligence level of smart home appliances.

[0030] In some exemplary embodiments, the clothes storage frame is also provided with an odor recognition module, which is connected to the control module. When the odor recognition module detects that the odor concentration reaches a predetermined concentration threshold, it generates an odor warning signal. In response to the odor warning signal, the control module sends a transport signal to the robot vacuum cleaner through the communication module to call the robot vacuum cleaner to move to the clothes storage frame and connect with the support base.

[0031] To achieve the above technical solution, the odor recognition module detects the odor concentration of the clothes. When the odor concentration is too high, it means that the clothes need to be washed urgently. At this time, the robot vacuum cleaner is controlled to transport the dirty clothes basket to the washing machine to improve the timeliness of washing.

[0032] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a smart home appliance linkage control system is provided, comprising: The smart laundry basket, as described in the first aspect, is used to store clothes that need to be washed. A robotic vacuum cleaner is used to engage with the smart laundry basket to move the smart laundry basket. The smart laundry basket can lock with the robotic vacuum cleaner to generate a locking signal or unlock to generate an unlocking signal. The robotic vacuum cleaner is configured to: when it receives the locking signal, move the clothes storage basket to the washing machine according to a first predetermined path, and generate a positioning signal after moving it to the position so that the control module can receive and control the locking module to unlock; when it receives the unlocking signal, move to the charging dock according to a second predetermined path.

[0033] In some exemplary embodiments, the smart laundry basket weighs the clothes stored in the storage box and generates a weighing warning signal when the weighing value reaches a predetermined weighing threshold, or identifies the odor concentration and generates an odor warning signal when the identified odor concentration reaches a predetermined concentration threshold. The sweeping robot moves to the smart laundry basket and connects with it in response to the weighing warning signal or the odor warning signal.

[0034] In some exemplary embodiments, a smart washing machine is also included, wherein the smart laundry basket also takes pictures of the clothes in the storage box to generate identification data to determine the type or material of the clothes, and the smart washing machine pre-sets a washing program based on the identification data.

[0035] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a smart home appliance linkage control method is provided, implemented based on the control system described in the second aspect, comprising: The system acquires the weight of the clothes in the smart laundry basket and generates a weighing warning signal when the weight reaches a predetermined weighing threshold. Send the weighing warning signal to the robot vacuum cleaner to move it to the smart laundry basket. After the intelligent laundry basket locks with the robot vacuum and generates a locking signal, the robot vacuum receives the locking signal and moves the laundry basket to the washing machine according to a first predetermined path. Once the robot vacuum cleaner has moved into position, it receives a positioning signal to unlock the smart laundry basket and generates an unlock signal. The robot vacuum cleaner receives the unlock signal and moves to the charging dock along a second predetermined path.

[0036] In some exemplary embodiments, it also includes: The system acquires the odor concentration of clothes in the smart laundry basket and generates an odor warning signal when the odor concentration reaches a predetermined concentration threshold. Send the odor warning signal to the robot vacuum cleaner to move it to the smart laundry basket.

[0037] In some exemplary embodiments, it also includes: Acquire recognition data generated after photographing clothes in a smart laundry basket to determine the type or material of the clothes; The identification data is sent to the smart washing machine so that the smart washing machine can preset the washing program based on the identification data.

[0038] In summary, compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: This invention provides an intelligent laundry basket, an intelligent home appliance linkage control system, and a control method. During use, the weighing module weighs the clothes in the storage basket in real time and compares the weight value with a predetermined weighing threshold. When the weight value reaches the predetermined threshold, it indicates that the clothes in the storage basket have reached the washing capacity. At this time, a weighing warning signal is generated and sent to the robot vacuum cleaner via the communication module. According to the pre-configured control program, after receiving the weighing warning signal, the robot vacuum cleaner moves to the storage basket and docks with the designated position of the support base. After the robot vacuum cleaner moves into position, the locking module locks the support base to the robot vacuum cleaner and generates a locking signal, which is sent to the robot vacuum cleaner. Subsequently, the robot vacuum cleaner moves the intelligent laundry basket synchronously to the washing machine for washing operations. After the robot vacuum cleaner moves into position, it generates an arrival signal and sends it to the control module via the communication module. After receiving the arrival signal, the control module controls the locking module to unlock and generates an unlock signal, which is sent to the robot vacuum cleaner. The robot vacuum cleaner can then return to the charging dock for charging, thereby realizing the intelligent linkage of the laundry basket, robot vacuum cleaner, and washing machine, and improving the level of intelligence. Attached Figure Description

[0039] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 3 This is a state diagram of the sweeping robot carrying the dirty laundry basket according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the locking module in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 5 This is a control principle diagram of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the locking module in Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the locking module in Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the locking module in Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the locking module in Embodiment 5 of the present invention.

[0048] The numbers and letters in the diagram represent the names of the corresponding components: 10. Clothing storage frame; 11. Support base; 111. Receiving slot; 112. Position calibration module; 113. Outer frame; 114. Inner frame; 20. Weighing module; 30. Communication module; 40. Control module; 50. Locking module; 51. Locking part; 511. Locking pin; 512. Arc-shaped locking plate; 513. Mounting base; 514. First reset elastic element; 515. Abutment block; 516. Second reset elastic element; 52. Drive Moving part; 521, electromagnet assembly; 5211, first magnetic suction component; 5212, second magnetic suction component; 522, cam mechanism; 5221, first drive motor; 5222, cam; 523, gear and rack mechanism; 5231, second drive motor; 5232, drive gear; 5233, drive rack; 524, miniature electric cylinder; 60, visual recognition module; 70, odor recognition module; 80, sweeping robot; 81, card slot. Detailed Implementation

[0049] 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 some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0050] Example 1 like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides an intelligent laundry basket, comprising: a storage frame 10, with a support base 11 at the bottom for connection with a robotic vacuum cleaner 80; a weighing module 20 for weighing the clothes stored in the storage frame 10 and generating a weighing warning signal when the weighing value reaches a predetermined weighing threshold; a communication module 30 for communicating with the robotic vacuum cleaner 80; a control module 40 for sending a transport signal to the robotic vacuum cleaner 80 via the communication module 30 in response to the weighing warning signal, thereby invoking the robotic vacuum cleaner 80 to move to the storage frame 10 and connect with the support base 11; and a locking module 50 for controlling the locking or unlocking of the support base 11 and the robotic vacuum cleaner 80, and generating a locking signal or unlocking signal.

[0051] The robotic vacuum cleaner 80 is configured to: when it receives a locking signal, move the clothes storage basket 10 to the washing machine according to a first predetermined path, and generate a positioning signal after moving it to the position so that the control module 40 can receive and control the locking module 50 to unlock; when it receives an unlocking signal, move to the charging dock according to a second predetermined path; of course, in some embodiments, the robotic vacuum cleaner 80 can also be configured to move the empty clothes basket to its original position and then generate a positioning signal to unlock.

[0052] Specifically, the clothing storage frame 10 includes an outer frame 113 and an inner frame 114. The inner frame 114 is fitted inside the outer frame 113. The weighing module 20 is located between the inner frame 114 and the outer frame 113 to perform the weighing action. The inner frame 114 is completely supported by the weighing module 20. The inner frame 114 can be placed directly inside the outer frame 113 and is separable from the outer frame 113, or it can be connected to the outer frame 113 through a flexible film. The outer frame 113 serves as the installation base, and the inner frame 114 is used to store clothing. At this time, the weight of the inner frame 114 and the clothing therein will be fully applied to the weighing module 20, improving the accuracy of weighing. In some embodiments, to facilitate the movement of the clothing storage frame 10, a set of rollers can also be provided at the bottom of the supporting base 11.

[0053] The control module 40 may include, for example, a microcontroller unit (MCU), a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a digital signal processor (DSP), a programmable controller, a programmable logic device (PLD), or other similar devices or combinations thereof, and the present invention is not limited thereto. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the functions of the control module 40 may be implemented by multiple coded programs stored in a storage medium, and these coded programs are executed by the control module 40. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the functions of the control module 40 may be implemented by one or more circuits, and the present invention is not limited to implementing the functions of the control module 40 in software or hardware.

[0054] In this embodiment, the control module 40 adopts a microcontroller unit, which is integrated with the communication module 30 on a PCB board. The support base 11 has an installation space inside, and the control module 40 is installed in the installation space. The communication module 30 adopts a wireless communication method, such as a Bluetooth module, LoRa module, WiFi module, ZigBee module, 5G / 4G / 3G module, etc. It can be understood that a power module such as a lithium battery can also be set in the installation space to provide power to the power-consuming units such as the control module 40.

[0055] The bottom of the support base 11 is provided with a receiving slot 111 for the sweeping robot 80 to enter and dock. The receiving slot 111 is provided with a position calibration module 112 for calibrating the position of the sweeping robot 80 and generating a calibration signal after calibration. The control module 40 responds to the calibration signal to control the locking module 50 to lock with the sweeping robot 80.

[0056] The position calibration module 112 includes one or more of a position sensor, an infrared sensor, and a photoelectric sensor. It is understood that the position calibration module 112 is disposed on the side wall of the receiving groove 111, and the sweeping robot 80 is provided with detection heads corresponding to the position calibration module 112 on both sides. The position calibration module 112 realizes the position calibration of the sweeping robot 80 by identifying the position of the detection heads. For example, if the position calibration module 112 uses a position sensor, the position sensor can be disposed on the side wall of the receiving groove 111, and detection heads can be disposed on both sides of the sweeping robot 80. The position of the detection heads can be identified by the position sensor, thereby realizing the position calibration of the sweeping robot 80.

[0057] The position calibration module 112 can calibrate the relative position of the robot vacuum cleaner 80 and the laundry basket, so that the robot vacuum cleaner 80 can correspond to the locking module 50 after entering the receiving slot 111, and the locking module 50 can accurately lock with the robot vacuum cleaner 80 after it is activated.

[0058] Locking modules 50 are typically symmetrically arranged on the support base 11. Since the placement direction of the laundry basket is arbitrary, the robot vacuum cleaner 80 may enter from different directions into the receiving slot 111. Therefore, two sets of locking modules 50 are also symmetrically arranged on the same side of the support base 11. Figure 3 As shown, the locking module 50 includes: a locking part 51 that is slidably mounted on the support base 11 and can extend into the receiving groove 111 to engage with the sweeping robot 80; and a driving part 52 for driving the locking part 51 to move to achieve locking or unlocking. The locking part 51 is driven to reciprocate by the driving part 52 to achieve locking or unlocking of the sweeping robot 80. When the locking part 51 extends into the receiving groove 111, it can engage with the sweeping robot 80 to form a locked state.

[0059] In this embodiment, the locking part 51 includes a locking pin 511. The two sides of the sweeping robot 80 are provided with slots 81 that cooperate with the locking pin 511. When the locking pin 511 is inserted into the receiving groove 111, it can be locked into the slot 81 and form a locked state with the sweeping robot 80. It can be understood that an opening is provided on the side of the supporting base 11 corresponding to the locking pin 511, allowing the locking pin 511 to move back and forth.

[0060] The drive unit 52 can be selected individually or in combination from the following structures: electromagnet group 521, cam mechanism 522, gear and rack mechanism 523 or miniature electric cylinder 524. It is understood that the drive unit 52 only needs to be able to drive the locking part 51 to reciprocate, and is not limited to the above structural forms. For example, it can also use crank connecting rod mechanism, lead screw slider mechanism, etc., which can be selected according to the form of the designed support base 11.

[0061] In this embodiment, the driving unit 52 adopts an electromagnet assembly 521, which includes a first magnetic attractor 5211 fixed to the support base 11 and a second magnetic attractor 5212 connected to the locking part 51. The first magnetic attractor 5211 is connected to the control module 40 to generate magnetic attraction force to attract the second magnetic attractor 5212 when energized or to release the second magnetic attractor 5212 when de-energized. A mounting base 513 is slidably mounted on the support base 11. The locking part 51 is connected to one side of the mounting base 513. The second magnetic attractor 5212 is fixed to the mounting base 513. A first reset elastic member 514 is provided between the mounting base 513 and the support base 11 to reset the locking part 51. The first reset elastic member 514 is a spring.

[0062] When the locking module 50 performs the locking action, the control module 40 controls the first magnetic suction member 5211 to be energized and generate magnetic force. At this time, the first magnetic suction member 5211 attracts the second magnetic suction member 5212, causing the mounting base 513 to be displaced, which drives the locking part 51 to extend into the receiving groove 111, thereby locking with the sweeping robot 80. When the control module 40 de-energizes the first magnetic suction member 5211, it loses its magnetic force and releases the second magnetic suction member 5212. Under the action of the first reset elastic member 514, the mounting base 513 and the locking part 51 can be reset, thereby unlocking with the sweeping robot 80.

[0063] Furthermore, the storage frame 10 is also equipped with a visual recognition module 60, which is connected to the control module 40. It is used to identify the surrounding environment information during movement and transmit it to the sweeping robot 80 through the communication module 30 to adjust the movement path. The visual detection module can be, for example, a miniature camera. The visual detection module can be set on two opposite sides of the outer frame 113, or multiple modules can be evenly set around the outer frame 113.

[0064] Because the laundry basket has a certain height and volume, relying solely on the robot vacuum cleaner 80 to automatically find its way could lead to collisions with surrounding obstacles during its movement. However, the visual recognition module 60 can capture and identify information about the surrounding environment to determine whether there are obstacles in the laundry basket's path. This information is then transmitted to the robot vacuum cleaner 80 via the communication module 30, allowing the robot vacuum cleaner 80 to adjust its path in advance to avoid obstacles.

[0065] In some implementations, the visual detection module can also be used to photograph and record the clothes in the storage basket 10 to generate identification data to determine the type or material of the clothes, and send the data to the washing machine via the communication module 30. The washing machine then presets a washing program based on the identification data to further improve the intelligence of the smart home appliance. Of course, in some application scenarios, a housekeeping robot can also be configured. This robot can open the washing machine door, place clothes, and close the washing machine door. Once the washing machine has set a washing program and received a door-closing signal, it can control the start of the washing program.

[0066] Furthermore, an odor recognition module 70 is also provided on the clothing storage frame 10. The odor recognition module 70 is connected to the control module 40. The inner frame 114 can be set as a hollow mesh so that the odor of the clothes can be more easily transmitted to the odor recognition module 70. When the odor recognition module 70 detects that the odor concentration reaches a predetermined concentration threshold, it generates an odor warning signal. In response to the odor warning signal, the control module 40 sends a transport signal to the sweeping robot 80 through the communication module 30 to call the sweeping robot 80 to move to the clothing storage frame 10 and connect with the support base 11.

[0067] The odor recognition module 70 detects the gases emitted from the dirty clothes in the storage basket 10. The gases in the storage basket 10 mainly come from the evaporation of sweat from the clothes and the reaction between stains and bacteria, including typical gases such as volatile organic compounds or ammonia. The odor recognition module 70 detects the odor concentration of the clothes. When the odor concentration is too high, it means that the clothes need to be washed urgently. At this time, the robot vacuum cleaner 80 is controlled to transport the dirty clothes basket to the washing machine to improve the timeliness of washing and avoid the situation where clothes are left in the storage basket 10 for too long and are missed, or where clothes are pushed around for a long time and develop odors or mold.

[0068] During use, the weighing module 20 weighs the clothes in the storage basket 10 in real time and compares the weight value with a predetermined weight threshold. When the weight value reaches the predetermined weight threshold, it means that the clothes in the storage basket 10 have reached the washing limit. At this time, a weighing warning signal is generated and sent to the robot vacuum cleaner 80 through the communication module 30. According to the pre-configured control program, after receiving the weighing warning signal, the robot vacuum cleaner 80 moves to the storage basket 10 and docks with the designated position of the support base 11. After the robot vacuum cleaner 80 moves into place, the locking module 50 locks the support base 11 and the robot vacuum cleaner in place. The robot vacuum 80 locks itself to the washing machine and generates a locking signal, which is then sent to the robot vacuum 80. The robot vacuum 80 then moves synchronously with the smart laundry basket to the washing machine for washing. Once the robot vacuum 80 is in position, it generates a positioning signal and sends it to the control module 40 via the communication module 30. Upon receiving the positioning signal, the control module 40 controls the locking module 50 to unlock and generates an unlock signal, which is then sent to the robot vacuum 80. The robot vacuum 80 can then return to the charging dock to recharge. This achieves intelligent linkage between the laundry basket, the robot vacuum 80, and the washing machine, improving the overall level of intelligence.

[0069] Example 2 The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that: in this embodiment, as... Figure 6 As shown, the locking part 51 includes an arc-shaped locking plate 512 that is adapted to the side of the robot vacuum cleaner 80. The arc-shaped locking plate 512 is fixed to the mounting base 513 by a connecting rod. When the arc-shaped locking plate 512 extends into the receiving groove 111, it abuts against both sides of the robot vacuum cleaner 80. Since the robot vacuum cleaner 80 is usually round, the arc-shaped locking plate 512 can cooperate with the side of the robot vacuum cleaner 80 to form a locking state with the robot vacuum cleaner 80.

[0070] Example 3 The difference between this embodiment and other embodiments is that: in this embodiment, as Figure 7 As shown, the drive unit 52 adopts a cam mechanism 522, which includes: a first drive motor 5221 fixed to the support base 11, and a cam 5222 fixed to the power output shaft of the first drive motor 5221. The first drive motor 5221 is communicatively connected to the control module 40 and is a servo motor. The locking part 51 is connected to an abutment block 515 for abutting against the cam 5222. The abutment block 515 is slidably mounted on the support base 11, and a second reset elastic member 516 is provided between the abutment block 515 and the support base 11. The abutment block 515 is slidably connected by a slide rail provided in the support base 11, and the second reset elastic member 516 is a spring.

[0071] When the locking module 50 performs the locking action, the control module 40 controls the first drive motor 5221 to rotate half a turn. At this time, the cam 5222 rotates half a turn simultaneously, thereby pushing the abutment block 515 to slide, causing the locking part 51 to extend into the receiving groove 111, thus locking with the sweeping robot 80. When the control module 40 controls the first drive motor 5221 to rotate half a turn again, during the rotation, the abutment block 515, under the action of the second reset elastic member 516, can drive the locking part 51 to reset, thus unlocking with the sweeping robot 80.

[0072] Example 4 The difference between this embodiment and other embodiments is that: in this embodiment, as Figure 8 As shown, the drive unit 52 adopts a gear and rack mechanism 523. The gear and rack mechanism 523 includes: a second drive motor 5231 fixed to the support base 11, a drive gear 5232 fixed to the power output end of the second drive motor 5231, and a drive rack 5233 slidably mounted on the support base 11 and meshing with the drive gear 5232. The drive rack 5233 is connected to the locking part 51. The second drive motor 5231 is communicatively connected to the control module 40. The second drive motor 5231 is also a servo motor. The drive rack 5233 is slidably connected by a slide rail set in the support base 11. The locking part 51 and one end of the drive rack 5233 are welded and fixed by a connecting block.

[0073] When the locking module 50 performs the locking action, the control module 40 controls the second drive motor 5231 to rotate, which in turn drives the drive gear 5232 to rotate, thereby engaging the drive rack 5233 to slide, causing the locking part 51 to extend into the receiving groove 111, thus locking with the sweeping robot 80; when the control module 40 controls the second drive motor 5231 to rotate in the opposite direction, the locking part 51 can be reset under the meshing action of the drive gear 5232 and the drive rack 5233, thus unlocking with the sweeping robot 80.

[0074] Example 5 The difference between this embodiment and other embodiments is that: in this embodiment, as Figure 9 As shown, the drive unit 52 adopts a miniature electric cylinder 524, which is fixed to the support base 11. The locking part 51 is connected to the power output end of the miniature electric cylinder 524 through a locking plate.

[0075] When the locking module 50 performs the locking action, the control module 40 controls the micro electric cylinder 524 to rotate in the forward direction. The power output shaft of the micro electric cylinder 524 extends outward, thereby driving the locking part 51 to extend into the receiving groove 111, thus locking with the sweeping robot 80. When the control module 40 controls the micro electric cylinder 524 to rotate in the reverse direction, its power output shaft retracts, driving the locking part 51 to reset, thus unlocking with the sweeping robot 80.

[0076] Example 6 This invention also provides an intelligent home appliance linkage control system, including: an intelligent laundry basket as described in any one of embodiments one to five, for storing clothes to be washed; a robotic vacuum cleaner 80, for engaging with the intelligent laundry basket to move the intelligent laundry basket, wherein the intelligent laundry basket can lock with the robotic vacuum cleaner 80 to generate a locking signal, or unlock to generate an unlocking signal.

[0077] The robot vacuum cleaner 80 is configured to: when it receives a locking signal, move the clothes storage basket 10 to the washing machine according to a first predetermined path, and generate an arrival signal after moving it to the position so that the control module 40 can receive and control the locking module 50 to unlock; when it receives an unlocking signal, move to the charging dock according to a second predetermined path; in some embodiments, the robot vacuum cleaner 80 can also be configured to move the empty clothes basket to its original position and then generate an arrival signal to unlock it. Whether there are clothes in the clothes basket can be determined by the weighing module 20, and the arrival signal is generated by the robot vacuum cleaner 80.

[0078] The smart laundry basket weighs the clothes stored in the storage box 10 and generates a weighing warning signal when the weighing value reaches a predetermined weighing threshold, or identifies the odor concentration and generates an odor warning signal when the identified odor concentration reaches a predetermined concentration threshold. The sweeping robot 80 responds to the weighing warning signal or the odor warning signal by moving to the smart laundry basket and connecting with it.

[0079] By detecting the weight of the clothes in the storage basket 10, when the weight reaches the predetermined weight threshold, it indicates that the clothes in the storage basket 10 have reached the washing capacity. At this time, a weight warning signal is generated and sent to the robot vacuum cleaner 80 through the communication module 30. After receiving the weight warning signal, the robot vacuum cleaner 80 moves to the storage basket 10 according to the pre-configured control program and docks with the designated position of the support base 11. After the robot vacuum cleaner 80 moves into place, the locking module 50 locks the support base 11 to the robot vacuum cleaner 80 and generates a locking signal to send to the robot vacuum cleaner 80. Then, the robot vacuum cleaner 80 moves the smart laundry basket synchronously to the washing machine for washing operation, so as to achieve the purpose of timely washing.

[0080] By detecting the odor concentration of the clothes, when the odor concentration is too high, it means that the clothes need to be washed urgently. At this time, the robot vacuum cleaner 80 is controlled to transport the dirty clothes basket to the washing machine to improve the timeliness of washing and avoid the situation where clothes are left in the storage basket 10 for too long and are missed, or where clothes are pushed and rubbed for a long time and develop odors or mold.

[0081] Furthermore, the smart home appliance linkage control system also includes a smart washing machine. The smart laundry basket takes pictures of the clothes in the storage box 10 to generate identification data to determine the type or material of the clothes. The smart washing machine presets the washing program based on the identification data, which further improves the intelligence level of the smart home appliances.

[0082] The system in this embodiment can adopt, for example... Figure 5 The control principle shown is that the smart laundry basket can communicate wirelessly with the robot vacuum cleaner 80 and the smart washing machine directly through the communication module 30, or it can be connected through a router. That is, after various signals are relayed and uploaded to the router, the router will configure and transmit them to the corresponding smart home appliances, thus facilitating intelligent linkage with other smart home appliances.

[0083] Example 7 This invention also provides a smart home appliance linkage control method, which is implemented based on the control system described in Embodiment Six, and includes: S100: Obtain the weight value of the clothes in the smart laundry basket and generate a weighing warning signal when the weight value reaches a predetermined weighing threshold. The weight value is obtained by the weighing module 20 in the smart laundry basket. The predetermined weighing threshold can be set according to actual needs. For example, it can be configured according to different regional climates, different seasons, and different ambient temperatures. In summer, the clothes are lighter, so the predetermined weighing threshold can be reduced. In winter, the clothes are heavier, so the predetermined weighing threshold can be increased.

[0084] S200: A weighing warning signal is sent to the sweeping robot 80 to call the sweeping robot 80 to move to the smart laundry basket. The sweeping robot 80 is called according to the pre-configured program. After being called, the sweeping robot 80 moves from its current position to the smart laundry basket according to the pre-configured path. Of course, the sweeping robot 80 can also obtain the location information of the smart laundry basket by continuously communicating with the communication module 30 and adjust the position of the sweeping robot 80.

[0085] S300: After the smart laundry basket locks with the robot vacuum cleaner 80 and generates a locking signal, the robot vacuum cleaner 80 receives the locking signal and moves the storage basket 10 to the washing machine according to the first predetermined path. The smart laundry basket locks with the robot vacuum cleaner 80 through the locking module 50 in the smart laundry basket. The movement path of the robot vacuum cleaner 80 can also be pre-configured. Since the position of the washing machine is fixed, the robot vacuum cleaner 80 can automatically identify the path and move the smart laundry basket to the washing machine.

[0086] S400: After the robot vacuum cleaner 80 moves into position, it receives the arrival signal generated to unlock the smart laundry basket and generates an unlock signal. The robot vacuum cleaner 80 receives the unlock signal and moves to the charging dock according to the second predetermined path. After the smart laundry basket is moved into position, it can wait for the user to perform the laundry operation. Since the waiting time is uncertain, in order to ensure that the robot vacuum cleaner 80 can have a long battery life, it controls the robot vacuum cleaner 80 to move to the charging dock to charge and wait for the next call.

[0087] In some embodiments, the robot vacuum cleaner 80 can also be configured to move the empty laundry basket back to its original position and then generate a positioning signal to unlock it. Whether there are clothes in the laundry basket can be determined by the weighing module 20, and the positioning signal is generated by the robot vacuum cleaner 80.

[0088] Furthermore, the method also includes: S101. Obtain the odor concentration of clothes in the smart laundry basket and generate an odor warning signal when the odor concentration reaches a predetermined concentration threshold. The odor concentration can be identified and judged by the odor recognition module 70 of the smart laundry basket. The predetermined concentration threshold can be set according to actual needs. For example, it can be configured according to the climate of different regions and different ambient temperatures. In summer, bacteria multiply faster and are more likely to produce odors, so the predetermined concentration threshold can be appropriately increased. In winter, bacteria multiply more and are less likely to produce odors, so the predetermined concentration threshold can be appropriately decreased.

[0089] S201. Send an odor warning signal to the robot vacuum cleaner 80 to move the robot vacuum cleaner 80 to the smart laundry basket. The calling method is the same as S200.

[0090] Furthermore, the method also includes: S500: Acquire recognition data generated after taking pictures of clothes in the smart laundry basket to determine the type or material of the clothes. The type and material of the clothes can be determined by comparing the captured picture with the preset picture. Since there are only a limited number of common types and materials of clothes, the comparison data is relatively small. When making a judgment, the information such as the texture of the clothes shown in the captured picture can be compared and judged.

[0091] S600 sends identification data to the smart washing machine so that the smart washing machine can pre-set the washing program based on the identification data. The washing program is usually pre-configured in the smart washing machine and can be directly called and selected according to the identification data.

[0092] By implementing the above methods, the intelligent laundry basket, the robot vacuum cleaner 80, and the washing machine are interconnected, improving the level of intelligence and enabling timely laundry.

[0093] The above embodiments merely illustrate several implementation methods of the present invention, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention. These are all equivalent modifications and improvements made to the above embodiments based on the essential technology of the present invention, and all of these fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart laundry basket, characterized in that, include: A clothes storage frame, the bottom of which is provided with a support base for connecting with a robot vacuum cleaner; The weighing module is used to weigh the clothes stored in the storage box and generate a weighing warning signal when the weighing value reaches a predetermined weighing threshold. The communication module is used for communication connection with the robot vacuum cleaner; The control module, in response to the weighing warning signal, sends a transport signal to the sweeping robot via the communication module to call the sweeping robot to move to the clothes storage frame and connect with the support base; The locking module is used to control the locking or unlocking of the support base with the sweeping robot, and to generate a locking signal or unlocking signal; The robotic vacuum cleaner is configured to: when it receives the locking signal, move the clothes storage basket to the washing machine according to a first predetermined path, and generate a positioning signal after moving it to the position so that the control module can receive and control the locking module to unlock; when it receives the unlocking signal, move to the charging dock according to a second predetermined path.

2. The intelligent laundry basket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the support base is provided with a receiving slot for the sweeping robot to enter and dock. The receiving slot is provided with a position calibration module for calibrating the position of the sweeping robot and generating a calibration signal after calibration. The control module responds to the calibration signal to control the locking module to lock with the sweeping robot.

3. The intelligent laundry basket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking module includes: a locking part that is slidably mounted on the support base and can extend into the receiving groove to engage with the sweeping robot; and a driving part for driving the locking part to move to lock or unlock.

4. The intelligent laundry basket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The locking part includes a locking pin, and the two sides of the sweeping robot are provided with locking grooves that cooperate with the locking pin.

5. The intelligent laundry basket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The locking part includes an arc-shaped locking plate that fits the side of the sweeping robot.

6. The intelligent laundry basket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drive unit is selected individually or in combination from the following structures: an electromagnet assembly, a cam mechanism, a rack and pinion mechanism, or a miniature electric cylinder.

7. The intelligent laundry basket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drive unit adopts an electromagnet assembly, which includes: a first magnetic suction member fixed to the support base and a second magnetic suction member connected to the locking part. The first magnetic suction member is connected to the control module to generate magnetic attraction force to attract the second magnetic suction member when energized or to release the second magnetic suction member when de-energized. A mounting base is slidably mounted on the support base. The locking part is connected to one side of the mounting base. The second magnetic member is fixed to the mounting base. A first reset elastic member is provided between the mounting base and the support base to reset the locking part.

8. The intelligent laundry basket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drive unit adopts a cam mechanism, which includes: a first drive motor fixed to the support base, and a cam fixed to the power output shaft of the first drive motor. The first drive motor is communicatively connected to the control module. The locking part is connected to an abutting block for abutting against the cam. The abutting block is slidably mounted on the bearing base, and a second reset elastic element is provided between the abutting block and the bearing base.

9. The intelligent laundry basket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drive unit adopts a gear and rack mechanism, which includes: a second drive motor fixed to the support base, a drive gear fixed to the power output end of the second drive motor, and a drive rack slidably mounted on the support base and meshing with the drive gear. The drive rack is connected to the locking part, and the second drive motor is communicatively connected to the control module.

10. The intelligent laundry basket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drive unit is a miniature electric cylinder, which is fixed to the support base, and the locking part is connected to the power output end of the miniature electric cylinder.

11. The intelligent laundry basket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The position calibration module includes one or more of a position sensor, an infrared sensor, and a photoelectric sensor.

12. The intelligent laundry basket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clothing storage frame includes an outer frame and an inner frame, with the inner frame fitted inside the outer frame. The weighing module is located between the inner frame and the outer frame to perform the weighing action.

13. The intelligent laundry basket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clothes storage frame is also equipped with a visual recognition module, which is connected to the control module. It is used to identify the surrounding environment information during movement and transmit it to the sweeping robot through the communication module to adjust the movement path.

14. The intelligent laundry basket according to claim 13, characterized in that, The visual detection module is also used to take pictures of the clothes in the storage box to generate identification data to determine the type or material of the clothes, and send them to the washing machine through the communication module. The washing machine presets the washing program based on the identification data.

15. The intelligent laundry basket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clothes storage frame is also equipped with an odor recognition module, which is connected to the control module. When the odor recognition module detects that the odor concentration reaches a predetermined concentration threshold, it generates an odor warning signal. In response to the odor warning signal, the control module sends a transport signal to the robot vacuum cleaner through the communication module to call the robot vacuum cleaner to move to the clothes storage frame and connect with the support base.

16. A smart home appliance linkage control system, characterized in that, include: The smart laundry basket as described in any one of claims 1 to 15 is used to store clothes to be washed; A robotic vacuum cleaner is used to engage with the smart laundry basket to move the smart laundry basket. The smart laundry basket can lock with the robotic vacuum cleaner to generate a locking signal or unlock to generate an unlocking signal. The robotic vacuum cleaner is configured to: when it receives the locking signal, move the clothes storage basket to the washing machine according to a first predetermined path, and generate a positioning signal after moving it to the position so that the control module can receive and control the locking module to unlock; when it receives the unlocking signal, move to the charging dock according to a second predetermined path.

17. The intelligent home appliance linkage control system according to claim 16, characterized in that, The intelligent laundry basket weighs the clothes stored in the storage box and generates a weighing warning signal when the weighing value reaches a predetermined weighing threshold, or identifies the odor concentration and generates an odor warning signal when the identified odor concentration reaches a predetermined concentration threshold. The sweeping robot responds to the weighing warning signal or the odor warning signal by moving to the intelligent laundry basket and connecting with it.

18. The intelligent home appliance linkage control system according to claim 17, characterized in that, It also includes a smart washing machine. The smart laundry basket takes pictures of the clothes in the storage box to generate identification data to determine the type or material of the clothes. The smart washing machine presets the washing program based on the identification data.

19. A method for intelligent home appliance linkage control, characterized in that, Based on the control system as described in any one of claims 16 to 18, comprising: The system acquires the weight of the clothes in the smart laundry basket and generates a weighing warning signal when the weight reaches a predetermined weighing threshold. Send the weighing warning signal to the robot vacuum cleaner to move it to the smart laundry basket. After the intelligent laundry basket locks with the robot vacuum and generates a locking signal, the robot vacuum receives the locking signal and moves the laundry basket to the washing machine according to a first predetermined path. Once the robot vacuum cleaner has moved into position, it receives a positioning signal to unlock the smart laundry basket and generates an unlock signal. The robot vacuum cleaner receives the unlock signal and moves to the charging dock along a second predetermined path.

20. The intelligent home appliance linkage control method according to claim 19, characterized in that, Also includes: The system acquires the odor concentration of clothes in the smart laundry basket and generates an odor warning signal when the odor concentration reaches a predetermined concentration threshold. Send the odor warning signal to the robot vacuum cleaner to move it to the smart laundry basket.

21. The intelligent home appliance linkage control method according to claim 20, characterized in that, Also includes: Acquire recognition data generated after photographing clothes in a smart laundry basket to determine the type or material of the clothes; The identification data is sent to the smart washing machine so that the smart washing machine can preset the washing program based on the identification data.

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