Cleaning robot

Abstract

The present application belongs to the field of machinery, electronics and optoelectronics. The present application is a robot with the main function of cleaning, which can realize visual cleaning and has comprehensive functions. The robot is provided with a height adjusting mechanism and a position adjusting mechanism, and can realize cleaning of a large plane in a high space with high efficiency. By replacing accessories, more functions can be realized, such as being suitable for explorers to work, etc. The auxiliary accessories can also be used alone to complete the cleaning work of rooms, kitchens and the like quickly and efficiently.

Description

I. Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the fields of mechanics, electronics, and optoelectronics. II. Background Technology

[0002] This invention can be achieved using simple mechanical, electronic, and optoelectronic technologies. III. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention is a robot primarily designed for cleaning, enabling visualized cleaning with comprehensive functionality. It features both height and position adjustment mechanisms, allowing for efficient cleaning of large, high-ceilinged surfaces. Changing accessories can unlock additional functions, making it suitable for use by exploration personnel, among other applications.

[0004] The auxiliary accessories can also be used independently to complete quick and efficient cleaning of living rooms, kitchens, and other spaces.

[0005] This invention is a cleaning robot, including a main unit, a signal transmission and prompting device, and auxiliary accessories. The auxiliary accessories mainly consist of a cleaning robotic arm, a visual cleaning accessory, a vacuum adsorption accessory, and a duster-like accessory.

[0006] 1 host

[0007] The main unit consists of an outer casing, a robotic arm storage compartment, a power module, a driving device, a communication and remote control module, and other storage spaces.

[0008] (1) Outer casing

[0009] 1) Processing method

[0010] It can be assembled or molded in one piece.

[0011] 2) Materials

[0012] It can be plastic, metal, or any suitable material.

[0013] 3) Shape

[0014] ① It can be any shape that can be used. For example, the base can be circular or polygonal, and the side profile can be regular or irregular. It can even be a sculpture or a cartoon character, etc.

[0015] ② The space or shape for placing other work items can be designed.

[0016] (2) Robotic arm storage compartment

[0017] 1) Location

[0018] The location can be arranged in any suitable position according to the shape of the outer casing; generally, one can be placed on the top and one on each of the left and right sides.

[0019] 2) Quantity

[0020] Determined based on the size of the location, the number of robotic arms to be deployed, and the placement requirements of the robotic arms.

[0021] 3) Shape

[0022] It can be any shape that is applicable.

[0023] 4) Storage compartment cover

[0024] Configuration can be set as needed or not.

[0025] (3) Power Module

[0026] The power source for this invention can be human power, mechanical energy, or chemical energy, and can be transmitted using mechanical, electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic methods. The design must meet corresponding safety standards; for example, when used by children, purely manual adjustment should be used as much as possible. The power and transmission device can be designed as follows:

[0027] 1) Power supply

[0028] The location of the power supply can be arranged according to usage requirements; the power supply can be...

[0029] ① Using industrial or residential electricity via transformers and plugs

[0030] ② Ordinary batteries

[0031] ③ Rechargeable batteries

[0032] 2) It can have mechanical transmission chains and pedals arranged according to usage requirements.

[0033] 3) Various electric motors and transmission devices can be arranged according to usage requirements.

[0034] 4) It can accommodate various internal combustion engines and transmission devices arranged according to usage requirements.

[0035] 5) The transmission device arranged according to the usage requirements can be mechanical, electric, pneumatic or hydraulic.

[0036] (4) Driving device

[0037] 1) This device may or may not be equipped with a driving device, depending on the usage requirements.

[0038] 2) The transmission mechanism terminal of the traveling device can be designed according to usage requirements.

[0039] ① Wheeled

[0040] ② Stepping type, such as mechanical legs

[0041] ③ Tracked

[0042] ④ Track type

[0043] ⑤ Jet

[0044] ⑥ Magnetic levitation

[0045] ⑦ Any other means that can achieve vertical or horizontal or vertical and horizontal displacement, such as wheeled vehicles with lifting mechanisms.

[0046] 3) The method by which the driving device controls the direction can be...

[0047] ① Manual driving, such as holding the handle, walking and pushing, or standing and using the steering wheel to drive, or pedal control and motor drive.

[0048] ②Automatic guidance, such as electromagnetic guidance

[0049] ③ Manual on-site remote control, such as using a remote control, voice control, or other actions other than manual control.

[0050] ④ Remote control, such as remote control via network signal.

[0051] ⑤ Any other usable method

[0052] (5) Communication and remote control module

[0053] The main function of the communication and remote control module is to control the movement of the main body and various cleaning components.

[0054] The technologies used include

[0055] 1) Uses Bluetooth technology

[0056] 2) Employing WAP communication technology

[0057] 3) Employing local area communication technology

[0058] 4) Adopts drive-by-wire technology

[0059] 5) Adopt other available technologies

[0060] (6) Other storage spaces can be designed, such as water storage devices.

[0061] 2. Signal transmission and prompting device

[0062] The main function of the signal transmission and prompting device is to transmit the sensed signals.

[0063] (1) The signal transmission and prompting device can be

[0064] 1) Any suitable medium and device that uses audio to represent information

[0065] 2) Any applicable medium and device that uses text to represent information.

[0066] 3) Any applicable medium and device that uses vibration to represent information.

[0067] 4) Any applicable medium and device that uses pictures to represent information.

[0068] 5) Any suitable medium and device that uses images to represent information, such as a camera.

[0069] 6) Any signal, medium, or device that can represent the required information

[0070] (2) When designing signal transmission and prompting devices, the usage requirements should be considered.

[0071] 1) No design is required, for example, no camera design is needed.

[0072] 2) Reserved interface, the user decides whether to install it.

[0073] 3) Design and install one or more devices according to the usage scenario, such as installing one or more cameras in different working directions.

[0074] 3 accessories

[0075] (1) Accessories can be

[0076] 1) Single use or multiple use

[0077] 2) The number of accessories can be designed and implemented according to requirements.

[0078] (2) The accessories can be designed as

[0079] 1) Used in conjunction with the host computer

[0080] 2) Used alone

[0081] 3) It can be used in conjunction with a host computer or independently.

[0082] (3) Materials

[0083] It can be plastic, metal, or any suitable material; lightweight materials are preferred.

[0084] (4) Shape

[0085] It can be any shape that is applicable.

[0086] (5) Processing method

[0087] The components can be assembled or molded in one piece.

[0088] (6) The power of the accessories can be

[0089] Common manual or micro motor drives can be designed as follows:

[0090] 1) The location of the power supply can be arranged according to usage requirements. The power supply can be...

[0091] ④ Using industrial or residential electricity via transformers and plugs

[0092] ⑤ Ordinary batteries

[0093] ⑥ Rechargeable batteries

[0094] 2) It can have mechanical transmission chains and pedals arranged according to usage requirements.

[0095] 3) Various electric motors and transmission devices can be arranged according to usage requirements.

[0096] 4) It can accommodate various internal combustion engines and transmission devices arranged according to usage requirements.

[0097] 5) The transmission device arranged according to the usage requirements can be mechanical, electric, pneumatic or hydraulic.

[0098] (7) Control mechanism of accessories

[0099] This control mechanism primarily functions to adjust the cleaning range.

[0100] 1) An extension rod that only serves to adjust the height can be installed.

[0101] 2) An extension rod that can be installed for lateral range adjustment.

[0102] 3) Power sources such as motors can be installed to enable automatic control of position adjustment or cleaning range adjustment.

[0103] (8) Cleaning brush

[0104] The cleaning brush can have replaceable brush heads or cleaning fibers and can be any suitable shape. It can also be designed to integrate other functions according to functional requirements. For example, the motor movement direction can be adjusted to downward, and a hollow cylindrical shape with visual accessories can achieve visible water dispensing or small-volume sampling.

[0105] (9) Cleaning fibers

[0106] Cleaning fibers can achieve localized cleaning, and any method can be used, for example...

[0107] 1) Adsorption: Adsorption can be caused by the inherent properties of the material or by using certain methods to induce adsorption.

[0108] 2) Mechanical motion, which can be rotation, linear reciprocating motion, etc.

[0109] 3) Cleaned by a chemical reaction, for example, the fibers themselves contain chemical agents that combat stubborn stains.

[0110] 4) Any available method

[0111] (10) Cleaning robot

[0112] A cleaning robot consists of a motion mechanism, a control mechanism, and cleaning brushes, and can be designed into any usable shape. It typically uses a rod and a rectangular cleaning brush; the rod can be a flat, rounded, hollow rectangular column.

[0113] 1) When using the robotic arm:

[0114] ① Can be used alone

[0115] ② Can be used in conjunction with machines

[0116] 2) Sports organization

[0117] ① Its main function is to be a motor-driven motion mechanism that moves the cleaning brush along the rod or guide rail. Guide rails in suitable directions can be designed according to requirements.

[0118] ② Its main function is as a motion mechanism for changing the position of the robotic arm when used alone. It can be used in various ways depending on the needs, such as by installing pulleys for direct ground travel.

[0119] (11) Visual cleaning accessories

[0120] This cleaning accessory can be used alone or directly attached to other parts such as a cleaning brush for use in conjunction with it.

[0121] This cleaning accessory is designed to transmit real-time video signals of the cleaning location. It consists of an image sensor with an LED, cleaning fiber material, signal transmission lines, a protective tubular lightweight material, supporting and movable components, and a display device.

[0122] 1) This cleaning accessory can be used alone or directly attached to other parts such as a cleaning brush for use.

[0123] 2) The front end can generally be designed as an ellipsoid, or any other suitable shape.

[0124] 3) Signal transmission lines and protective components can generally be made of lightweight plastic or metal hollow tubes, with built-in optical fibers or the required transmission lines.

[0125] 4) The supporting moving parts can be designed according to functional requirements.

[0126] ① Only serves a supporting function

[0127] ② It can meet all applicable devices that require support and movement, such as support and vertical lifting, support and ground walking, etc.

[0128] ③ This component may be omitted or only an interface may be provided.

[0129] 5) Implementation of walking function

[0130] ① The walking function can consist of a position sensor and mechanical moving parts, where the length of the mechanical moving parts can be adjusted to achieve the adjustment of the walking span.

[0131] ② The walking function can be achieved in any way, such as mechanical legs, rollers, guide rails, or a combination of several methods.

[0132] 6) Quantity

[0133] The quantities of the robot's components, such as cleaning fibers, mechanical legs, and cameras, can be determined according to requirements.

[0134] (12) Other accessories

[0135] Supporting moving parts can be configured according to usage requirements.

[0136] 1) Vacuum adsorption accessories

[0137] Vacuum suction accessories can use vacuum to absorb dust or pick up items that need cleaning, and can be designed into any size and shape to meet specific needs.

[0138] 2) Dusty accessories

[0139] The duster-like accessory, connected to the motor of the cleaning brush or a similar motor located elsewhere, can move in a specific direction to clean inner or outer surfaces or specific items, such as plates and bowls. It can be designed in any desired size and shape to meet specific usage needs.

[0140] 3) Accessories that can be used to obtain water or other substances.

[0141] 4 can be added

[0142] 1) Module with locking function

[0143] 2) Communication module

[0144] 3) Alarm module

[0145] 4) Automatic identification module

[0146] 5) Other modules that can be used for identification. IV. Description of the attached drawings

[0147] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of cleaning robot 1, showing that the robot can perform visible cleaning in three directions.

[0148] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the front end of a visual component. This component can perform localized cleaning and video signal acquisition.

[0149] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of cleaning robot 2. This robot consists of a visible component at the front end and mechanical legs that serve either only a supporting function or, in addition to support, also have a walking function.

[0150] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of mechanical leg

[0151] Figure 5 The diagram shows the accessories. The four accessories are a vacuum adsorption accessory, a duster accessory, a cleaning brush, and an accessory that can be used to collect water or other substances. If the cleaning brush is installed on the water collection accessory, it can be used to clean the floor. V. Detailed Implementation Methods

[0152] 1. Host unit used alone

[0153] 2 Cleaning accessories for individual use

[0154] 3. Main unit and various cleaning accessories are used together.

[0155] 4. How to use

[0156] (1) Handheld use

[0157] (2) Used in conjunction with lifting devices, lateral movement devices, and other position adjustment devices.

[0158] 5. Simultaneously, communication and network technologies can be used to achieve remote management.

[0159] 6. Add a locking module or identification module for security management.

Claims

1. The invention claimed is as described in the specification and its equivalents, specifically including: 1 host The main unit consists of an outer casing, a robotic arm storage compartment, a power module, a driving mechanism, a communication and remote control module, and other storage spaces. (1) Outer casing 1) Processing method It can be assembled or molded in one piece. 2) Materials It can be plastic, metal, or any suitable material. 3) Shape ① It can be any shape that can be used. For example, the base can be circular or polygonal, and the side profile can be regular or irregular. It can even be a sculpture or a cartoon character, etc. ② The space or shape for placing other work items can be designed. (2) Robotic arm storage compartment 1) Location The location can be arranged in any suitable position according to the shape of the outer casing; generally, one can be placed on the top and one on each of the left and right sides. 2) Quantity Determined based on the size of the location, the number of robotic arms to be deployed, and the placement requirements of the robotic arms. 3) Shape It can be any shape that is applicable. 4) Storage compartment outer cover Configuration can be set as needed or not. (3) Power Module The power source for this invention can be human power, mechanical energy, or chemical energy, and can be transmitted using mechanical, electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic methods. The design must meet corresponding safety standards; for example, when used by children, purely manual adjustment should be used as much as possible. The power and transmission device can be designed as follows: 1) Power supply The location of the power supply can be arranged according to usage requirements; the power supply can be... ① Using industrial or residential electricity via transformers and plugs ② Ordinary batteries ③ Rechargeable batteries 2) It can have mechanical transmission chains and pedals arranged according to usage requirements. 3) Various electric motors and transmission devices can be arranged according to usage requirements. 4) It can accommodate various internal combustion engines and transmission devices arranged according to usage requirements. 5) The transmission device arranged according to the usage requirements can be mechanical, electric, pneumatic or hydraulic. (4) Travel device 1) This device may or may not be equipped with a driving device, depending on the usage requirements. 2) The transmission mechanism terminal of the traveling device can be designed according to usage requirements. ① Wheeled ② Stepping type, such as mechanical legs ③ Tracked ④ Track type ⑤ Jet ⑥ Magnetic levitation ⑦ Any other means that can achieve vertical or horizontal or vertical and horizontal displacement, such as wheeled vehicles with lifting mechanisms. 3) The method by which the driving device controls the direction can be... ① Manual driving, such as holding the handle, walking and pushing, or standing and using the steering wheel to drive, or pedal control and motor drive. ②Automatic guidance, such as electromagnetic guidance ③ Manual on-site remote control, such as using a remote control, voice control, or other actions other than manual control. ④ Remote control, such as remote control via network signal. ⑤ Any other usable method (5) Communication and remote control module The main function of the communication and remote control module is to control the movement of the main body and various cleaning components. The technologies that can be used include... 1) Uses Bluetooth technology 2) Employing WAP communication technology 3) Employing local area communication technology 4) Adopts drive-by-wire technology 5) Adopt other available technologies (6) Other storage spaces can be designed, such as water storage devices.

2. Signal transmission and prompting device The main function of the signal transmission and prompting device is to transmit the sensed signals. (1) The signal transmission and prompting device can be 1) Any suitable medium and device that uses audio to represent information 2) Any applicable medium and device that uses text to represent information. 3) Any applicable medium and device that uses vibration to represent information. 4) Any applicable medium and device that uses pictures to represent information. 5) Any suitable medium and device that uses images to represent information, such as a camera. 6) Any signal, medium, or device that can represent the required information (2) When designing signal transmission and prompting devices, the usage requirements should be considered. 1) No design is required, for example, no camera design is needed. 2) Reserved interface, the user decides whether to install it. 3) Design and install one or more devices according to the usage scenario, such as installing one or more cameras in different working directions. 3 accessories (1) Accessories can be 1) Single use or multiple use 2) The number of accessories can be designed and implemented according to requirements. (2) The accessories can be designed as 1) Used in conjunction with the host computer 2) Used alone 3) It can be used in conjunction with a host computer or independently. (3) Materials It can be plastic or metal or any suitable material, preferably a lightweight material (4) shape It can be any shape that is applicable. (5) Processing method The components can be assembled or molded in one piece. (6) The power unit of the accessory can be Common manual or micro motor drives can be designed as follows: 1) Power supply The location of the power supply can be arranged according to usage requirements; the power supply can be... ① Using industrial or residential electricity via transformers and plugs ② Ordinary batteries ③ Rechargeable batteries 2) It can have mechanical transmission chains and pedals arranged according to usage requirements. 3) Various electric motors and transmission devices can be arranged according to usage requirements. 4) It can accommodate various internal combustion engines and transmission devices arranged according to usage requirements. 5) The transmission device arranged according to the usage requirements can be mechanical, electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic. (7) Control mechanism of accessories This control mechanism primarily functions to adjust the cleaning range. 1) An extension rod that only serves to adjust the height can be installed. 2) An extension rod that can be installed for lateral range adjustment. 3) Power sources such as motors can be installed to achieve automatic control of position adjustment or cleaning range adjustment (8) Cleaning brush The cleaning brush can have replaceable brush heads or cleaning fibers and can be any suitable shape. It can also be designed to integrate other functions according to functional requirements. For example, the motor movement direction can be adjusted to downward, and a hollow cylindrical shape with visual accessories can achieve visible water dispensing or small-volume sampling. (9) Cleaning fibers Cleaning fibers can achieve localized cleaning, and any method can be used, for example... 1) Adsorption: Adsorption can be caused by the inherent properties of the material or by using certain methods to induce adsorption. 2) Mechanical motion, which can be rotation, linear reciprocating motion, etc. 3) Cleaned by a chemical reaction, for example, the fibers themselves contain chemical agents that combat stubborn stains. 4) Any available method (10) Cleaning robot A cleaning robot consists of a motion mechanism, a control mechanism, and cleaning brushes, and can be designed into any usable shape. It typically uses a rod and a rectangular cleaning brush; the rod can be a flat, rounded, hollow rectangular column. 1) When using the robotic arm: ① Can be used alone ② Can be used in conjunction with machines 2) Sports organization ① Its main function is to be a motor-driven motion mechanism that moves the cleaning brush along the rod or guide rail. Guide rails in suitable directions can be designed according to requirements. ② Its main function is as a motion mechanism for changing the position of the robotic arm when used alone. It can be used in various ways depending on the needs, such as by installing pulleys for direct ground travel. (11) Visual cleaning accessories This cleaning accessory is designed to transmit real-time video signals of the cleaning position. It consists of an illuminated image sensor, cleaning fiber material, signal transmission lines, a protective tubular lightweight material, supporting and motion-enabled components, and a display device. 1) This cleaning accessory can be used alone or directly attached to other parts such as a cleaning brush for use. 2) The front end can generally be designed as an ellipsoid, or any other suitable shape. 3) Signal transmission lines and protective components can generally be made of lightweight plastic or metal hollow tubes, with built-in optical fibers or the required transmission lines. 4) The supporting moving parts can be designed according to functional requirements. ① Only serves a supporting function ② It can meet all applicable devices that require support and movement, such as support and vertical lifting, support and ground walking, etc. ③ This component may be omitted or only an interface may be provided. 5) Implementation of walking function ① The walking function can consist of a position sensor and mechanical moving parts, where the length of the mechanical moving parts can be adjusted to achieve the adjustment of the walking span. ② The walking function can be achieved in any way, such as mechanical legs, rollers, guide rails, or a combination of several methods. 6) Quantity The quantities of the robot's components, such as cleaning fibers, mechanical legs, and cameras, can be determined according to requirements. (12) Other accessories Supporting moving parts can be configured according to usage requirements. 1) Vacuum adsorption accessories Vacuum suction accessories can use vacuum to absorb dust or pick up items that need cleaning, and can be designed into any size and shape to meet specific needs. 2) Dusty accessories The duster-like accessory, connected to the motor of the cleaning brush or a similar motor located elsewhere, can move in a specific direction to clean inner or outer surfaces or specific items, such as plates and bowls. It can be designed in any desired size and shape to meet specific usage needs. 3) Accessories that can be used to obtain water or other substances. 4 can be added 1) Module with locking function 2) Communication module 3) Alarm module 4) Automatic identification module 5) Other modules that can be used for identification.

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