Modular trash chutes and cleaning devices

Abstract

This invention provides a detachable and modular waste guiding channel and cleaning device. The detachable and modular waste guiding channel includes a housing, a shovel, and a detachable fixing assembly. The shovel includes a shovel bracket and a shovel body. The shovel bracket provides support for the shovel body. The detachable fixing assembly fixes the shovel bracket to the housing of the cleaning device. The detachable fixing assembly includes double-sided guide strips. Partial surfaces of the shovel body and the detachable fixing assembly form a complete waste guiding arc surface. The waste guiding channel has two or more arc surfaces with different friction forces, which facilitates rapid flow of waste within the channel. The modular waste guiding channel has a simple and reliable structure and is easy to disassemble. This invention also provides a cleaning device, including a cleaning head. The cleaning head has a housing, a cleaning roller disposed on the housing, and a cleaning brush for cleaning the surface of the cleaning roller. The cleaning device also includes the detachable and modular waste guiding channel.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of Chinese Patent Application No. 202210595349.9 entitled "Demountable and Assembleable Garbage Guiding Channel and Cleaning Device for Cleaning Appliances", the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to the field of cleaning equipment technology, and in particular to a detachable and combinable garbage guiding channel and cleaning device. Background Technology

[0003] Existing floor cleaners are generally categorized into two branches: air-jet cleaning (represented by vacuum cleaners) and water-jet cleaning (represented by roller scrubbers). However, due to the limitations of their working principle, vacuum cleaners cannot clean some stubborn debris and stains that are firmly attached to the floor. Water-jet scrubbers, on the other hand, use a motor to drive a cleaning drum that typically uses a sponge-like structure. The floor cleaner also includes a water supply system and a water tank to clean the cleaning drum, thus achieving a perfect cleaning of the floor. To clean the cleaning drum, a closed cleaning space connected to the water supply system is usually set up to clean specific sections of the drum, providing clean water for rinsing the drum before the wastewater is pumped away.

[0004] This type of floor cleaner typically features an integrated dust collector strip behind the cleaning roller, with one end contacting the ground and the other end wrapping around the cleaning roller. This facilitates the transport of debris to the dustbin under the action of the cleaning roller. The advantage of this integrated dust collector strip is that it reduces debris retention on the shovel, preventing localized debris accumulation. Currently, the integrated dust collector strips on the market are usually fixed to the housing with glue or formed into a single structure using a secondary molding technique, then forming a debris guiding channel together with the corresponding curved surface of the cleaning roller. However, because this type of integrated dust collector strip is made of a single material, the friction force experienced by fine particles in the debris guiding channel remains relatively constant, making it easy for debris to accumulate in the channel and difficult to be guided into the dustbin. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main technical problem solved by this invention is to provide a detachable and combinable garbage guide channel for cleaning appliances, which has two or more arc surfaces with different friction forces in the garbage guide channel. The section with higher friction force is more conducive to the accumulation of fine particles into medium particles, while the section with lower friction force is more conducive to the rapid flow of medium particles in the garbage channel by taking advantage of the inertia of the cleaning roller.

[0006] To address the aforementioned problems, in a first aspect, the present invention provides a detachable and combinable waste guiding channel for cleaning appliances, comprising a housing, a shovel, and a detachable fixing component;

[0007] The blade includes a blade support and a blade body;

[0008] The detachable fixing assembly secures the spatula bracket to the cleaning appliance housing. The detachable fixing assembly includes a fixing member, a pressure plate, and a double-sided guide strip. The pressure plate is fixedly connected to the fixing member, and the fixing member and the double-sided guide strip can slide together.

[0009] The shovel support enables a movable connection between itself and the pressure plate, and provides support for the shovel body. The surfaces of the shovel body and the detachable fixing components form a complete waste guiding arc surface.

[0010] In one or more alternative embodiments, the waste guiding arc surface includes at least two arc surfaces, wherein,

[0011] The friction section on the surface of the shovel blade forms a waste-guiding arc surface;

[0012] The sliding section on the surface of the detachable fixing component forms a waste guiding arc surface.

[0013] In one or more alternative embodiments, the surface of the removable fixing component further includes a throwing section that forms a waste guiding arc surface.

[0014] In one or more alternative embodiments, the double-sided guide strip includes a double-sided guide strip body and a double-sided guide strip bracket. The double-sided guide strip body covers the surface of the double-sided guide strip bracket. The surfaces of the shovel body, the detachable fixing component facing the cleaning roller, and the surfaces of the double-sided guide strip body facing the cleaning roller together form a complete waste guide arc surface.

[0015] In one or more alternative embodiments, the double-sided guide strip bracket is slidably connected to the groove on the top surface of the fixing member.

[0016] In one or more alternative embodiments, the supporting ramp of the double-sided guide strip bracket and the limiting ramp on the side of the fixing member can slide and abut against each other.

[0017] In one or more alternative embodiments, the fastener is provided with a threaded hole, and the pressure plate is provided with a corresponding chamfered through hole. During assembly, the chamfered through hole of the pressure plate is aligned with the screw hole of the fastener, and then the bolt is passed through the through hole and locked with the threaded hole.

[0018] After locking, the design of the groove and limiting slope allows the fastener and the double-sided guide strip to slide together.

[0019] In one or more alternative embodiments, the downward-facing end of the double-sided guide strip body is provided with an abutment surface.

[0020] In one or more alternative embodiments, the shovel body covers the surface of the shovel support.

[0021] In one or more alternative embodiments, the upper part of the shovel body is provided with a shovel body contact surface perpendicular to the surface of the cleaning roller.

[0022] In one or more alternative embodiments, the contact surface and the contact surface of the shovel body are slidably contacted.

[0023] In one or more optional embodiments, the double-sided guide strip body and the end of the corresponding arc surface of the cleaning roller are further provided with a roller brush arc surface adapted to the roller brush assembly. The intersection of the arc surface of the double-sided guide strip body and the cleaning roller and the roller brush arc surface is a diversion tip. After medium-sized particles of waste pass the diversion tip under the action of the cleaning roller, they will be brushed into the roller brush arc surface by the oncoming roller brush assembly. Finally, under the action of the momentum provided by the roller brush assembly, they fall into the waste box in a parabolic shape along the roller brush arc surface.

[0024] In one or more alternative embodiments, the shovel bar bracket includes a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion respectively disposed on two opposite surfaces of the shovel bar bracket.

[0025] In one or more alternative embodiments, the first limiting part is right-angled, and a limiting step is provided on the pressure plate, wherein the first limiting part and the limiting step are matched and abutted.

[0026] In one or more alternative embodiments, the second limiting portion is obtuse-angled.

[0027] In one or more alternative embodiments, the pressure plate is provided with a limiting part and an abutting step, the shovel bar bracket is provided with a first fixing part and a second fixing part opposite to the first fixing part, the first fixing part is a right-angled protrusion that cooperates with the limiting part of the pressure plate, the second fixing part slidably abuts against the concave surface next to the abutting surface of the double-sided guide bar body, the lower part of the first fixing part is provided with a limiting notch, and the limiting notch cooperates with the abutting step of the pressure plate for fixation.

[0028] In one or more alternative embodiments, the lower shovel support of the limiting notch is further provided with an outwardly protruding first limiting protrusion, which is right-angled and cooperates with the right-angle groove of the recessed part of the abutment step of the pressure plate.

[0029] In one or more alternative embodiments, when both the double-sided guide strip and the pressure plate are connected to the fixing member, the end face formed by the multi-faceted combination of the lower end of the double-sided guide strip, the limiting part of the pressure plate, and the abutting step of the pressure plate together form a sliding groove that allows the shovel bar bracket to slide in both directions.

[0030] In one or more alternative embodiments, the pressure plate is provided with a slot, and the first limiting protrusion is inserted into the slot to realize the movable connection between the shovel bar and the pressure plate.

[0031] In one or more alternative embodiments, the shovel bar support is further provided with an extension to enhance the strength of the shovel bar body.

[0032] In one or more alternative embodiments, the shovel support is provided with a limiting notch, a first limiting part, and a second limiting part. Correspondingly, the pressure plate is provided with an abutting step that cooperates with the limiting notch, and a limiting inclined surface that cooperates with the third limiting part is provided at one extension end of the slide near the shovel. The pressure plate is also provided with a limiting step that cooperates with the first limiting part.

[0033] In one or more alternative embodiments, the first limiting part and the second limiting part are respectively disposed on two opposite surfaces of the shovel bar bracket, the first limiting part is configured as a right angle and the second limiting part is configured as an obtuse angle.

[0034] In one or more alternative embodiments, the limiting notch is hook-shaped, with a first bevel cut out at the tip of the hook, and the root of the hook is a right angle. A second bevel is provided on the end face of the corresponding abutting step, and the root of the hook of the abutting step is a right angle.

[0035] When the limiting notch is fitted with the abutting step, the first inclined surface fits tightly with the second inclined surface, and the tightness of the fit between the two inclined surfaces is higher than that of the fit between two right angles.

[0036] In one or more alternative embodiments, a slide rail is formed between the pressure plate, the double-sided guide strip, and the shovel strip, extending counterclockwise from the recessed right-angle groove at the bottom of the abutting step to the abutting surface of the double-sided guide strip, allowing the shovel strip to slide in a pull-out manner.

[0037] 25. The detachable and combinable garbage guiding channel as described in claim 24, characterized in that the fixing member is provided with a threaded hole, and the pressure plate is provided with a corresponding chamfered through hole. During assembly, the chamfered through hole of the pressure plate is aligned with the screw hole of the fixing member, and then the bolt is passed through the through hole and locked with the threaded hole.

[0038] In one or more alternative embodiments, the slide extends along the length of the cleaning appliance;

[0039] The slide has an opening on the side of the cleaning appliance, or, after the fixing parts and pressure plate are connected and fixed, an opening is formed on each of the two sides in the length direction;

[0040] When assembling the shovel, slide the shovel bracket into the slide rail from the side opening of the cleaning tool to achieve a detachable sliding connection of the shovel.

[0041] In one or more alternative embodiments, a decorative panel is provided on the side of the cleaning appliance to cover the slide, the decorative panel only covering the installed shovel strip on the side surface of the cleaning appliance.

[0042] When replacing the blade, first remove the decorative panel, and then pull out the entire blade from the side.

[0043] In one or more alternative embodiments, a decorative panel that covers the slide is provided on the side of the cleaning appliance, and the decorative panel is fixedly connected to one end of the shovel bar;

[0044] When replacing the blade, you can simply pry off the decorative panel and pull the entire blade outwards.

[0045] In one or more alternative embodiments, the decorative panel simply covers the installed double-sided guide strip on the side surface of the cleaning appliance;

[0046] When replacing the double-sided guide strip, first remove the decorative panel, and then pull out the entire double-sided guide strip from the side.

[0047] In one or more alternative embodiments, the decorative panel is fixed to one end of the double-sided guide strip. When replacing the double-sided guide strip, the decorative panel can be pried out directly, and the entire double-sided guide strip can be pulled out by pulling it outwards.

[0048] In one or more alternative embodiments, the shovel bar bracket is made of a rigid material, while the shovel bar body, which serves as a waste guiding mechanism, is made of a soft material.

[0049] In one or more alternative embodiments, the second fixing part of the shovel support is further provided with an extension part, and the shovel body extends in the direction corresponding to the extension part to provide a shovel part. The shovel part is a clearance surface for the cleaning appliance sponge roller, and the curvature of the shovel part is adapted to the arc surface in the housing where the sponge roller is placed.

[0050] In one or more alternative embodiments, the end of the shovel bar bracket connected to the shovel bar body is further provided with a radial support surface and a tangential support surface, and the shovel bar is connected to the pressure plate and the double-sided guide bar in a multi-plane movable connection.

[0051] In one or more alternative embodiments, when large particles of waste enter the waste channel formed between the surface of the cleaning drum, the shovel bar, and the fixing member, the radial support surface can bear a greater supporting force on the shovel bar body in the radial direction of the cleaning drum; when large particles of waste have just been shoveled up and have not yet entered the waste channel formed between the surface of the cleaning drum, the shovel bar, and the fixing member, the tangential support surface can bear a greater supporting force on the shovel bar body in the tangential direction of the cleaning drum.

[0052] In one or more alternative embodiments, during the actual production and manufacturing process of the shovel bar, a shovel bar bracket is first injection molded from a hard material, and then the hard shovel bar bracket is placed into the mold cavity to continue injection molding of the shovel bar body from a soft material on the radial support surface and the tangential support surface of the shovel bar bracket. The shovel bar body and the shovel bar bracket are formed through secondary molding on the radial support surface and the tangential support surface.

[0053] In one or more alternative embodiments, the angle between each inclined plane and the horizontal plane is 30-60 degrees, and there is a multi-plane movable connection between the shovel bar and the pressure plate, as well as between the shovel bar and the double-sided guide bar.

[0054] In one or more alternative embodiments, a limiting groove and a locking groove are provided on the shovel support, and a protrusion corresponding to the limiting groove and a locking opening corresponding to the locking groove are provided in the slide rail.

[0055] 38. The detachable and combinable garbage guide channel as described in claim 37, characterized in that the number of limiting grooves on the shovel bar bracket and protrusions in the slide is multiple, the number of slots on the shovel bar bracket and slots in the slide is one each, and the limiting grooves slide past each protrusion in sequence during the process of the shovel bar sliding into the slide, until each limiting groove and the corresponding protrusion completely overlap, which can remind the user of the depth of the shovel bar entering the slide and also prevent the shovel bar from moving laterally in the slide during use.

[0056] In one or more alternative embodiments, after the shovel bar is slid into the slide, the slot on the shovel bar bracket corresponds perfectly to the slot in the slide, forming a through groove. A sliding button is provided at the outer end of the housing corresponding to the through groove. One end of the sliding button is located on the outer surface of the housing, and the other end passes through the through groove to lock the shovel bar in the slide. When the shovel bar is damaged and needs to be replaced, simply push the sliding button to make it exit the through groove, and slide the shovel bar out of the slide for replacement.

[0057] In one or more alternative embodiments, the first limiting portion is an acute angle and the lower edge of the first limiting portion is inclined downwards. The lower surface of the limiting notch is also inclined downwards and the degree of inclination is greater than the degree of inclination of the lower edge of the first limiting portion. The lower surface of the tip of the first limiting protrusion is provided with an arc-shaped chamfer, and the upper surface of the tip of the first limiting protrusion is provided with a slope.

[0058] In one or more alternative embodiments, during the process of pressing the shovel bracket into the slide from top to bottom, the arc-shaped chamfer on the lower surface of the tip of the first limiting protrusion slides down along the outwardly inclined surface of the abutting step and then the elasticity of the shovel bracket can be used to firmly lock the first limiting protrusion into the groove.

[0059] When the shovel bar is removed, the inclined surface of the tip of the first limiting protrusion slides on the inclined surface of the groove, and the elasticity of the shovel bar bracket can be used to slide the first limiting protrusion upward out of the groove.

[0060] In one or more alternative embodiments, while using the "non-sliding" method to "flip" out the spatula, the double-sided guide strip can also be removed by "flipping" simultaneously.

[0061] In one or more alternative embodiments, the intersection of the horizontal and vertical end faces of the pressure plate limiting step, the abutment step, and the limiting notch is set as an inclined plane, and the intersection of the corresponding horizontal and vertical end faces of the limiting notch is also set as an inclined plane.

[0062] In one or more alternative embodiments, the shovel can be pulled out laterally from an opening on the side of the cleaning appliance, or the shovel can be separated from the slide rail by applying upward force at the first limiting protrusion after the cleaning roller is disassembled, thereby removing the shovel.

[0063] In one or more alternative embodiments, the shovel bar has an arc surface, which is an arc surface formed on the outer surface of the shovel bar body. The arc surface of the shovel bar and the arc surface of the fixing member together form a complete arc surface. The waste guiding channel includes a friction section formed by the arc surface of the shovel bar and a sliding section formed by the arc surface of the fixing member.

[0064] In one or more alternative embodiments, fine particulate waste is first shoveled into the waste channel by the shovel bar, where it experiences greater friction. In the friction section of the waste guide channel, the fine particulate waste, after being shoveled from the ground, continuously accumulates and peels off on the surface of the friction section, forming medium-sized particulate waste. Under the action of the cleaning roller, it continues to roll upward along the waste guide channel on the surface of the shovel bar. After passing through the joint between the shovel bar and the fixing member, the friction on the surface of the fixing member is smaller. In the sliding section of the waste guide channel, the medium-sized particulate waste is simultaneously subjected to the dual action of the cleaning roller and gravity. The inertia of the medium-sized particulate waste is used to quickly throw it up in the sliding section to reduce the power consumption of the cleaning roller.

[0065] In one or more optional embodiments, the end of the corresponding arc surface of the fixing member and the cleaning roller is further provided with an arc surface adapted to the roller brush assembly. The intersection of the arc surface of the fixing member and the cleaning roller and the arc surface adapted to the roller brush assembly is the diversion tip. After medium-sized particles of waste pass the diversion tip under the action of the cleaning roller, they will be brushed into the arc surface of the roller brush by the oncoming roller brush assembly. Finally, under the action of the momentum provided by the roller brush assembly, they fall into the waste box in a parabolic shape along the arc surface of the roller brush.

[0066] In one or more alternative embodiments, the pressure plate is fixedly connected to the fixing member and a slide is formed between them for the shovel bar to slide in a push-pull manner;

[0067] In order to achieve a push-pull sliding connection between the shovel bar, the fixing component, and the pressure plate, the shovel bar bracket is also provided with a third limiting part, and the fixing component is provided with a sliding groove that cooperates with the third limiting part.

[0068] In one or more alternative embodiments, the third limiting portion is stepped, and the corresponding limiting inclined surface is also stepped.

[0069] In one or more alternative embodiments, a double-sided guide strip is movably connected to the top surface of the fixing member. The arc surface of the shovel strip, the arc surface of the fixing member, the arc surface of the double-sided guide strip that fits with the cleaning roller, and the corresponding arc surface of the cleaning roller form a complete waste guiding channel.

[0070] In one or more alternative embodiments, the arc surface of the shovel bar is an arc surface formed on the outer surface of the shovel bar body. The arc surface of the shovel bar, the arc surface of the fixing member, and the arc surface of the double-sided guide bar together form a complete arc surface. The waste guiding channel includes a friction section formed by the arc surface of the shovel bar, a sliding section formed by the arc surface of the fixing member, and a throwing section formed by the arc surface of the guide bar adhering to the cleaning roller.

[0071] In one or more alternative embodiments, fine particulate waste is first shoveled into the waste channel by the shovel bar. The friction force on the surface of the shovel bar in the friction section is relatively large. Under the action of the cleaning roller, it continues to roll upward along the waste guide channel on the surface of the shovel bar. After the fine particulate waste passes through the joint between the shovel bar and the fixing member, the friction force on the surface of the fixing member in the sliding section is relatively small. Under the action of the cleaning roller, it continues to slide upward on the arc surface of the fixing member.

[0072] The double-sided guide strip can be removed and cleaned separately.

[0073] In one or more optional embodiments, the top surface of the fastener may also be provided with multiple limiting guide grooves, through which a double-sided guide strip bracket can be movably connected to the top surface of the fastener. The double-sided guide strip bracket is provided with multiple limiting ribs that engage with the limiting guide grooves on the top surface of the fastener.

[0074] When subjected to an external force along the extension direction of the limiting guide groove, the double-sided guide strip can slide along the limiting guide groove. When subjected to an external force perpendicular to the top surface of the fixing part and upward, the double-sided guide strip can be taken out upward.

[0075] In one or more alternative embodiments, since the double-sided guide strip bracket needs to achieve a fixed connection with the fixing member and provide a certain supporting force for the double-sided guide strip body, the double-sided guide strip bracket is made of rigid material and the double-sided guide strip body is made of soft material.

[0076] In one or more optional embodiments, the double-sided guide strip body and the end of the corresponding arc surface of the cleaning roller are further provided with an arc surface adapted to the roller brush assembly. The intersection of the arc surface of the double-sided guide strip body and the corresponding arc surface of the cleaning roller and the arc surface adapted to the roller brush assembly is a diversion tip. Medium-sized particles of debris will be brushed into the roller brush arc surface by the oncoming roller brush assembly after passing the diversion tip under the action of the cleaning roller.

[0077] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a cleaning device, including a cleaning head, the cleaning head having a housing and a cleaning roller disposed in the housing, and a cleaning brush for cleaning the surface of the cleaning roller, characterized in that the cleaning device further has a detachable and combinable garbage guiding channel as described in the first aspect.

[0078] In a first aspect, the present invention discloses a detachable and modular waste guiding channel for cleaning appliances, comprising a shovel structure consisting of a shovel support and a shovel body connected to the shovel support, and a detachable fixing component for fixing the shovel support to the housing of the cleaning appliance. Partial surfaces of the shovel body and the detachable fixing component form a complete waste guiding arc surface. The waste guiding channel has two or more arc surfaces with different friction forces. The section with higher friction force is more conducive to the accumulation of fine particles into medium particles, while the section with lower friction force is more conducive to the rapid flow of medium particles in the waste channel by utilizing the inertia of the cleaning roller. The modular waste guiding channel has a simple, reliable, and easy-to-disassemble structure.

[0079] Secondly, the present invention provides a cleaning device, including a cleaning head, which has a housing, a cleaning roller disposed on the housing, and a cleaning brush for cleaning the surface of the cleaning roller. The cleaning device is characterized in that it further includes a detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in the first aspect. The waste guiding channel has two or more arc surfaces with different frictional forces. The section with higher friction is more conducive to the accumulation of fine particles into medium-sized particles, while the section with lower friction is more conducive to the rapid flow of medium-sized particles in the waste channel by utilizing the inertia of the cleaning roller. The combinable waste guiding channel has a simple, reliable, and easily disassembled structure.

[0080] The specific technical solution of the present invention and its beneficial effects will be described in detail in the following specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0081] 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.

[0082] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning device of the present invention.

[0083] Figure 2 Example 1 Figure 1 Sectional view along the AA direction.

[0084] Figure 3 Example 1 Figure 2 Enlarged view of the structure of section B.

[0085] Figure 4 Example 1 Figure 3 Structural breakdown diagram.

[0086] Figure 5 This is a structural decomposition diagram of Example 2.

[0087] Figure 6 This is a structural decomposition diagram of another structure in Example 2.

[0088] Figure 7 Example 3 Figure 1 Sectional view along the AA direction.

[0089] Figure 8 Example 3 Figure 7 Enlarged view of the structure of section C.

[0090] Figure 9 Example 3 Figure 8 Structural breakdown diagram.

[0091] Figure 10 Example 4 Figure 1 Sectional view along the AA direction.

[0092] Figure 11 Example 4 Figure 10 Enlarged view of the structure of section D in the middle.

[0093] Figure 12 Example 3 Figure 11 Structural breakdown diagram.

[0094] Figure label:

[0095] 1. Housing; 2. Shovel; 3. Fixing component; 4. Pressure plate; 5. Bolt; 6. Double-sided guide strip; 7. Auxiliary wheel; 8. Double-sided guide strip; 9. Slide rail; 22. First fixing part; 23. Second fixing part; 25. Decorative panel; 26. Decorative panel; 31. Slide groove; 32. Limiting slope; 33. Diverting tip; 34. Abutting surface; 35. Transverse slide groove; 36. Limiting slide groove; 41. Limiting step; 42. Abutting step; 43. Groove; 83. Guide part.

[0096] The shovel bar body 20, the shovel bar part 201, the shovel bar body contact surface 202;

[0097] 21. Shovel support bracket, first limiting part 211, second limiting part 212, third limiting part 213, extension part 215, limiting notch 216, first limiting protrusion 217, radial support surface 218, radial support surface 219.

[0098] Double-sided guide strip body 60, diverter tip 601, contact surface 602;

[0099] Double-sided guide strip bracket 61, support tip 611, sliding protrusion 612, support slope 613;

[0100] Double-sided guide strip body 80, diverter tip 801;

[0101] Double-sided guide strip bracket 81, double-sided guide strip bracket support 811;

[0102] 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

[0103] 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.

[0104] It should be understood that, in the description of the embodiments of the present invention, all directional indicating terms, such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," and "back," indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation and positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product is in use. These terms are merely for the purpose of simplifying the description of the present invention and do not explicitly or implicitly suggest that the device, element, or component referred to must have a specific orientation or specific orientational structure, and should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention. They are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between the components shown in the accompanying drawings. When this specific orientation changes, the directional indication may also change accordingly.

[0105] Furthermore, in this invention, ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" are used for distinguishing purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, the features referred to as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those technical features. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, i.e., two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined; "at least one" means one or more.

[0106] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "setting," "connection," "fixing," and "screw-in" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a relatively fixed positional relationship between components, or a physically fixed connection between components; they can be detachable connections or integral structures; they can be mechanical connections or electrical signal connections; they can be direct connections or indirect connections through intermediate media or components; they can refer to the internal communication of two elements or the interaction between two elements. Unless otherwise explicitly limited in the specification, other interpretations will not achieve the corresponding functions or effects. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0107] If the controllers or control circuits involved in this invention are conventional control technologies or units for those skilled in the art, such as the control circuits of the controllers, they can be implemented by those skilled in the art using existing methods, such as simple programming. Regarding software or programs that work with hardware to achieve control results, unless the description provides a detailed explanation of the control process of the software or programs involved, this pertains to the use of existing technology or conventional techniques for those skilled in the art. The power supply also employs existing technology in the art. Furthermore, since the main inventive aspect of this invention lies in the improvement of the mechanical device, this invention will not provide a detailed explanation of the specific circuit control relationships and circuit connections.

[0108] This invention discloses many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of the invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described herein. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0109] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0110] This invention provides a detachable and modular waste guiding channel for cleaning appliances. The waste guiding channel has two or more arc surfaces with different friction forces. The section with higher friction force is more conducive to the accumulation of fine particles into medium particles, while the section with lower friction force is more conducive to the rapid flow of medium particles in the waste channel by utilizing the inertia of the cleaning roller. The modular waste guiding channel has a simple, fixed, and reliable structure, and is also easy to disassemble.

[0111] Example 1:

[0112] like Figures 1-4 As shown, a detachable and modular waste guiding channel for a cleaning appliance includes a housing 1, a shovel 2, and a detachable fixing assembly. The shovel 2 includes a shovel bracket 21 and a shovel body 20. The detachable fixing assembly fixes the shovel bracket to the housing of the cleaning appliance. The detachable fixing assembly includes a fixing member 3, a pressure plate 4, a bolt 5, and a double-sided guide strip 6. The double-sided guide strip includes a double-sided guide strip body 60 and a double-sided guide strip bracket 61. The surfaces of the shovel body and the double-sided guide strip body facing the cleaning roller together form a complete waste guiding arc surface.

[0113] like Figures 3-4 As shown, the double-sided guide strip body 60 covers the surface of the double-sided guide strip bracket 61. The double-sided guide strip bracket 61 is slidably connected to the groove 31 on the top surface of the fixing member 3. The supporting inclined surface 613 of the double-sided guide strip bracket 61 and the limiting inclined surface 32 on the side of the fixing member 3 can slide and abut against each other. To achieve a fixed connection between the pressure plate 4 and the fixing member 3, the fixing member 3 is provided with a threaded hole, and the pressure plate 4 is provided with a corresponding chamfered through hole. During assembly, the chamfered through hole of the pressure plate 4 is aligned with the screw hole of the fixing member 3, and then the bolt 5 is passed through the above-mentioned through hole and locked with the threaded hole. After locking, due to the design of the groove 31 and the limiting inclined surface 32, the fixing member 3 and the double-sided guide strip 6 can slide together. The double-sided guide strip body 60 has a downward-facing abutment surface 602 at one end. The shovel body 20 covers the surface of the shovel support 21. The upper part of the shovel body has a shovel body abutment surface 202 perpendicular to the surface of the cleaning roller. The abutment surface 602 and the shovel body abutment surface 202 can slide together. The end of the double-sided guide strip body 60 corresponding to the arc surface of the cleaning roller also has an arc surface adapted to the roller brush assembly. The intersection of the arc surface of the double-sided guide strip body 60 corresponding to the cleaning roller and the arc surface adapted to the roller brush assembly is the diversion tip 601. Medium-sized particles of waste, after passing the diversion tip 601 under the action of the cleaning roller, will be brushed into the arc surface of the roller brush by the oncoming roller brush assembly. Finally, under the action of the momentum provided by the roller brush assembly, they fall into the waste box in a parabolic shape along the arc surface of the roller brush.

[0114] The shovel bar bracket 21 has a first fixing part 211 and a second fixing part 212 opposite to the first fixing part. The first fixing part 211 is a right-angled protrusion that cooperates with the limiting part 41 of the pressure plate 4. The second fixing part 212 slidably abuts against the concave surface next to the contact surface 602 of the double-sided guide bar body. The lower part of the first fixing part 211 has a limiting notch 216, which cooperates with the contact step 42 of the pressure plate 4 for fixation. The shovel bar bracket below the limiting notch 216 also has an outwardly protruding first limiting protrusion 217, which is right-angled and cooperates with the right-angled groove of the concave part of the contact step 42 of the pressure plate 4. When both the double-sided guide bar and the pressure plate are connected to the fixing member, the end face formed by the multi-faceted combination of the lower end of the double-sided guide bar, the limiting part 41 of the pressure plate 4, and the contact step 42 of the pressure plate 4 together form a sliding groove that allows the shovel bar bracket to slide in both directions.

[0115] In this embodiment, no screw hole is provided on the first limiting protrusion 217, but a slot can be provided on the pressure plate. The first limiting protrusion 217 is inserted into the slot to realize the movable connection between the shovel bar and the pressure plate.

[0116] If necessary, the shovel bar bracket is also provided with an extension 215, which can enhance the strength of the shovel bar body 20.

[0117] like Figure 4 As shown, in order to achieve a push-pull sliding connection between the shovel bar 2, the double-sided guide bar 6, and the pressure plate 4, the shovel bar bracket 21 is provided with a limiting notch 216, a first limiting part 211, and a second limiting part 212. Correspondingly, the pressure plate 4 is provided with an abutting step 42 that cooperates with the limiting notch 216. The sliding groove 31 is provided with a limiting inclined surface 32 that cooperates with the third limiting part 213 at one of its extended ends near the shovel bar 2. The pressure plate 4 is provided with a limiting step 41 that cooperates with the first limiting part 211. The pressure plate 4 is also provided with an abutting step 42 that cooperates with the limiting notch 216. The first limiting part 211 and the second limiting part 212 are respectively provided on two opposite surfaces of the shovel bar support 21. The first limiting part 211 is set in a right angle shape, and the second limiting part is set in an obtuse angle shape. When the arc surface of the shovel bar body 20 is impacted by large particles of garbage, the obtuse angle design of the second limiting part makes it easier to absorb the impact force and smoothly transmit it to the shovel bar support 21. The right angle design of the first limiting part 211 makes it easier to directly transmit the impact force transmitted from the shovel bar body to the pressure plate 4. Since both the shovel bar support 21 and the pressure plate 4 are made of hard materials, the right angle design can withstand greater impact force.

[0118] In this embodiment, to better coordinate the shovel 2 and the pressure plate 4 for a tighter fit, the limiting notch 216 is hook-shaped, with a first inclined surface cut out at the tip of the hook and a right angle at the root. The corresponding end face of the abutting step 42 also has a second inclined surface, with the root of the hook of the abutting step 42 also being a right angle. When the limiting notch 216 and the abutting step 42 are fitted together, the first inclined surface fits tightly with the second inclined surface. When the inclined surfaces fit together, the fit is tighter than that of two right angles. The above design of the limiting structures of the shovel makes the fit between the shovel and the pressure plate tighter. While enabling the shovel to be detachable, the curved surfaces that come into contact between the shovel and the pressure plate are more conducive to absorbing the impact when the curved side of the shovel is impacted, by utilizing the support of the small areas in the curved surfaces that come into contact.

[0119] To achieve a sliding track (not shown in the figure) formed between the pressure plate 4, the double-sided guide strip 6, and the shovel strip 2, extending counterclockwise from the recessed right-angle groove at the bottom of the abutting step 42 to the abutting surface 602 of the double-sided guide strip 6 along the outer surface of the pressure plate 4 and the double-sided guide strip 6, allowing the shovel strip 2 to slide in a pull-out manner, the fixing member 3 is provided with a threaded hole, and the pressure plate 4 is provided with a corresponding chamfered through hole. During assembly, the chamfered through hole of the pressure plate 4 is aligned with the screw hole of the fixing member 3, and then the bolt 5 is passed through the above-mentioned through hole and locked with the threaded hole.

[0120] like Figure 1 As shown, the slide (not shown in the figure) extends along the length of the cleaning appliance. The slide has an opening on the side of the cleaning appliance, or an opening is formed on each of the two sides along its length after the fixing member 3 and the pressure plate 4 are connected and fixed. When assembling the scraper 2, the scraper bracket 21 is slid into the slide from the opening on the side of the cleaning appliance, thus achieving a detachable sliding connection of the scraper 2. For aesthetic purposes, a decorative panel 25 is provided on the side of the cleaning appliance to cover the slide. Optionally, the decorative panel 25 is fixedly connected to one end of the scraper 2. When replacing the scraper 2, the decorative panel 25 can be directly pried out, and the entire scraper 2 can be pulled out by pulling it outwards. Optionally, the decorative panel 25 only covers the installed scraper 2 on the side surface of the cleaning appliance. When replacing the scraper 2, the decorative panel 25 is first removed, and then the entire scraper 2 is pulled out from the side. Optionally, the decorative panel 25 is fixed to one end of the double-sided guide strip 6. When replacing the double-sided guide strip 6, the decorative panel 25 can be pried off directly, and the entire double-sided guide strip 6 can be pulled out by pulling it outwards. Optionally, the decorative panel 25 only covers the side surface of the installed double-sided guide strip 6 on the cleaning appliance. When replacing the double-sided guide strip 6, first remove the decorative panel 25, and then pull out the entire double-sided guide strip 6 from the side.

[0121] In this embodiment, the shovel body 20, the double-sided guide strip body 60, the two arc surfaces opposite to the cleaning roller, and the corresponding surface of the cleaning roller together form a complete garbage guiding channel. The shovel 2 includes two parts: the shovel support 21 and the shovel body 20. Since the shovel support 21 needs to achieve a movable connection with the pressure plate 4 and provide a certain support force for the shovel body 20, the shovel support 21 is designed to be made of rigid material. The shovel body 20, as a garbage guiding mechanism, directly contacts the ground to remove garbage. In order to improve its friction with the ground and achieve a better cleaning effect, the shovel body 20 is designed to be made of soft material, such as silicone.

[0122] like Figure 4 As shown, the second fixing part 23 of the shovel support 21 is also provided with an extension part 215. The shovel body extends in the direction corresponding to the extension part 215 and is provided with a shovel part 201. The shovel part is designed as a clearance surface for the cleaning appliance sponge roller, and the curvature of the shovel part is adapted to the arc surface of the sponge roller placed in the housing 1.

[0123] In this embodiment, the end of the shovel support 21 connected to the shovel body 20 is further provided with a radial support surface 218 and a tangential support surface 219. When the user uses the cleaner, when large particles of waste enter the waste channel formed between the surface of the cleaning drum, the shovel 2, and the fixing member 3, the radial support surface 218 can provide greater support to the shovel body 20 in the radial direction of the cleaning drum; when large particles of waste have just been shoveled up and have not yet entered the waste channel formed between the surface of the cleaning drum, the shovel 2, and the fixing member 3, the tangential support surface 219 can provide greater support to the shovel body 20 in the tangential direction of the cleaning drum.

[0124] In the actual production process of the spade 2, a hard material spade bracket 21 is first injection molded. Then, the hard spade bracket 21 is placed into the mold cavity, and the soft material spade body 20 is injection molded on the radial support surface 218 and tangential support surface 219 of the spade bracket 21. Due to the stability issues of process parameters such as mold cavity temperature control and mold cavity pressure maintenance on the injection molding equipment, the spade body 20 often "overflows" the radial support surface 218 and tangential support surface 219 of the spade bracket 21 during mass production. As long as the "overflowing" spade body 20 does not extend to the first limiting part 211 and the third limiting part 213 of the spade bracket 21, it will not affect the fit between the spade bracket 21, the fixing part 3, and the pressure plate 4. This secondary molding design of the spade body 20 and the spade bracket 21 on the radial support surface 218 and the tangential support surface 219 can reduce the process precision requirements of the corresponding manufacturing mold and injection molding equipment, and improve the compatibility and manufacturability of the spade 2.

[0125] In this embodiment, the angle between each inclined plane and the horizontal plane is designed to be 30-60 degrees. The shovel bar 2 and the pressure plate 4, as well as the shovel bar 2 and the double-sided guide bar 6, are connected by multiple planes, which makes it easier to transmit force in the horizontal and vertical directions when the shovel bar 2 is under force, making the shovel bar more secure.

[0126] To prevent the shovel blade 2 from falling out of the slide, a limiting groove and a locking groove (not shown in the figure) are provided on the shovel blade bracket 21. Correspondingly, a protrusion (not shown in the figure) corresponding to the limiting groove and a locking slot (not shown in the figure) corresponding to the locking groove are provided in the slide. There are multiple limiting grooves on the shovel blade bracket 21 and multiple protrusions in the slide. There is one locking groove on the shovel blade bracket 21 and one locking slot in the slide. During the process of the shovel blade 2 sliding into the slide, the limiting groove slides past each protrusion in turn until each limiting groove and the corresponding protrusion completely overlap. This can remind the user of the depth of the shovel blade entering the slide and can also prevent the shovel blade 2 from moving laterally in the slide during use. After the shovel bar 2 is slid into the slide, the slot on the shovel bar bracket 21 corresponds perfectly to the position of the slot in the slide, forming a through groove (not shown in the figure). At this time, a sliding button (not shown in the figure) is provided at the position of the through groove on the outer end of the housing 1. One end of the sliding button is located on the outer surface of the housing 1, and the other end passes through the through groove to lock the shovel bar 2 in the slide. When the shovel bar is damaged and needs to be replaced, simply push the sliding button to make the sliding button exit the through groove, and slide the shovel bar 2 out of the slide for replacement.

[0127] In this embodiment, the surfaces of the shovel body and the double-sided guide bar body facing the cleaning roller together form a complete garbage guide arc surface. The garbage guide channel has two or more arc surfaces with different friction forces. The section with greater friction is more conducive to the accumulation of fine particles into medium particles, while the section with less friction is more conducive to the rapid flow of medium particles in the garbage channel by taking advantage of the inertia of the cleaning roller. The combined garbage guide channel structure is simple, fixed, reliable, and easy to disassemble.

[0128] Example 2:

[0129] like Figure 5As shown, in this embodiment, the first limiting part 211, the limiting notch 216, and the first limiting protrusion 217 in Embodiment 1 can also be appropriately deformed. Unlike Embodiment 1, the first limiting part 211 is an acute angle and the lower edge of the first limiting part 211 is inclined downward. The lower surface of the limiting notch 216 is also inclined downward, and the degree of inclination is greater than that of the lower edge of the first limiting part 211. The lower surface of the tip of the first limiting protrusion 217 is provided with an arc-shaped chamfer, and the upper surface of the tip of the first limiting protrusion 217 is provided with a slope. This makes it convenient to press the shovel bracket 21 into the slide from top to bottom. During the pressing process, the arc-shaped chamfer of the lower surface of the tip of the first limiting protrusion 217 slides down along the outwardly inclined surface of the abutting step 42 and then uses the elasticity of the shovel bracket 21 to firmly lock the first limiting protrusion 217 into the groove 43. When the shovel bar 2 is removed, the inclined surface of the upper surface of the tip of the first limiting protrusion 217 slides on the inclined upper surface of the groove 43. The elasticity of the shovel bar bracket 21 can be used to slide the first limiting protrusion 217 upward out of the groove 43. Of course, while removing the shovel bar 2 in this "non-sliding" manner, the double-sided guide bar 6 can also be removed in the same way.

[0130] To achieve a tight and secure fit between the shovel support bracket, the pressure plate, and the fastener, the intersection of the horizontal and vertical end faces of the pressure plate limiting step 41, the abutment step 42, and the limiting notch 216 is designed as an inclined plane, and the intersection of the horizontal and vertical end faces of the corresponding limiting notch 216 is also designed as an inclined plane.

[0131] In this embodiment, the shovel 2 can be pulled out laterally from an opening on the side of the cleaning appliance, or it can be removed by applying upward force to the first limiting protrusion 217 after the cleaning roller is disassembled, thereby separating the shovel 2 from the slide.

[0132] like Figure 6 As shown, in a modified design of this embodiment, the limiting notch 216 and the first limiting protrusion 217 are directly omitted from the shovel bar bracket 21. Thus, the shovel bar bracket 21 and the pressure plate 4 are only connected by the first fixing part 211 and the chamfered abutment step 42. The connection between the double-sided guide bar 6 and the fixing member 3 is enhanced by a horizontally positioned transverse groove 35. After sliding off the double-sided guide bar 6, the shovel bar 2 can also be removed by "pulling".

[0133] Example 3:

[0134] like Figure 7 - Figure 9As shown, unlike Embodiments 1 and 2, in Embodiment 3, the arc surface of the shovel 2, the arc surface of the fixing member 3, and the corresponding arc surface of the cleaning roller form a complete waste guiding channel. The arc surface of the shovel 2 is the arc surface formed on the outer surface of the shovel body. The arc surface of the shovel 2 and the arc surface of the fixing member 3 together form a complete arc surface. The waste guiding channel includes a friction section formed by the arc surface of the shovel 2 and a sliding section formed by the arc surface of the fixing member 3. Fine particulate waste is first shoveled into the waste channel by the shovel 2. The friction force on the surface of the shovel 2 is relatively large. Under the action of the cleaning roller, it continues to roll upward along the waste guiding channel on the surface of the shovel. After the fine particulate waste passes through the joint between the shovel 2 and the fixing member 3, the friction force on the surface of the fixing member 3 is small. Under the action of the cleaning roller, it continues to slide upward on the arc surface of the fixing member 3. In the friction section of the waste guiding channel, it is even more necessary to continuously rub and peel off the fine particles of waste from the ground onto the surface of the friction section to form medium-sized particles of waste as much as possible. After passing through the joint between the shovel bar 2 and the fixing part 3, in the sliding section of the waste guiding channel, the medium-sized particles of waste are subjected to the dual action of the cleaning roller and gravity. It is even more necessary to take advantage of the inertia of the medium-sized particles of waste to be quickly thrown up in the sliding section to reduce the power consumption of the cleaning roller.

[0135] As shown in the figure Figure 9 As shown, the fixing member 3 has an abutment surface 34 at the starting end of the arc surface corresponding to the cleaning roller, and the abutment surface 34 and the abutment surface 202 of the shovel body can slide against each other. The fixing member 3 also has an arc surface that adapts to the direction of the roller brush assembly at the end of the arc surface corresponding to the cleaning roller. The intersection of the arc surface corresponding to the cleaning roller and the arc surface adapted to the direction of the roller brush assembly is the diversion tip 33. Medium-sized particles of waste will pass the diversion tip 33 under the action of the cleaning roller and will be brushed into the roller brush arc surface by the oncoming roller brush assembly. Finally, under the action of the momentum provided by the roller brush assembly, they will fall into the waste box in a parabolic shape along the roller brush arc surface.

[0136] like Figure 8 As shown, the pressure plate 4 is fixedly connected to the fixing member 3, and a slide 9 is formed between the two for the shovel bar 2 to slide in a push-pull manner.

[0137] like Figure 9As shown, in order to achieve a push-pull sliding connection between the shovel bar 2, the fixing member 3, and the pressure plate 4, the shovel bar bracket 21 is also provided with a third limiting part 213. Correspondingly, the fixing member 3 is provided with a sliding groove 31 that cooperates with the third limiting part 213. The third limiting part 213 has a stepped design, and the corresponding limiting inclined surface 32 also has a matching stepped structure. The cooperative design of the above limiting structures of the shovel bar makes the cooperation between the shovel bar, the fixing member, and the pressure plate more tight. While realizing the detachable setting of the shovel bar, its tight cooperation can also effectively collect garbage between the roller and the inner surface of the shovel bar, avoiding problems such as garbage entering the connection gap and accumulating due to loose connection, resulting in odor.

[0138] Example 4:

[0139] like Figures 10-12As shown, unlike Embodiments 1, 2, and 3, in Embodiment 4, a double-sided guide strip 8 is movably connected to the top surface of the fixing member 3. The double-sided guide strip 8 includes a double-sided guide strip bracket 81 and a double-sided guide strip body 80 covering the double-sided guide strip bracket 81. The arc surface of the shovel 2, the arc surface of the fixing member 3, the arc surface of the double-sided guide strip 8 that fits against the cleaning roller, and the corresponding arc surface of the cleaning roller form a complete waste guiding channel. The arc surface of the shovel 2 is the arc surface formed on the outer surface of the shovel body 20. The arc surface of the shovel 2, the arc surface of the fixing member 3, and the arc surface of the double-sided guide strip 8 together form a complete arc surface. The waste guiding channel includes a friction section formed by the arc surface of the shovel 2, a sliding section formed by the arc surface of the fixing member 3, and a throwing section formed by the arc surface of the guide strip 8 that fits against the cleaning roller. Fine-particle waste is first shoveled into the waste channel by the shovel bar 2. The friction on the surface of the shovel bar 2 is relatively high, and under the action of the cleaning roller, it continues to roll upwards along the waste guide channel. After passing the joint between the shovel bar 2 and the fixing member 3, the friction on the surface of the fixing member 3 is lower, and under the action of the cleaning roller, it continues to slide upwards on the curved surface of the fixing member 3. In the friction section of the waste guide channel, it is necessary to continuously rub and peel away the fine-particle waste from the ground, forming medium-sized particles as much as possible. After passing the joint between the shovel bar 2 and the fixing member 3, in the sliding section of the waste guide channel, the medium-sized particles are subjected to the combined action of the cleaning roller and gravity. It is necessary to utilize the inertia of the medium-sized particles to quickly throw them up in the sliding section to reduce the power consumption of the cleaning roller. In the throwing section of the waste guide channel, it's crucial to allow medium-sized particles of waste to roll again under the friction of the surface. This ensures they retain a rotating posture as they leave the channel, allowing them to travel further on their subsequent trajectory into the waste bin and preventing excessive accumulation in the throwing section. Furthermore, the double-sided guide strip 8 can be detached for cleaning, meaning the throwing section of the waste guide channel can be removed and cleaned independently. This significantly reduces the difficulty of cleaning fine particles deposited in the waste guide channel, facilitating more thorough and regular cleaning by the user.

[0140] As needed, such as Figure 12As shown, the top surface of the fixing member 3 can also be provided with multiple limiting guide grooves 36. The double-sided guide strip bracket 81 can be movably connected to the top surface of the fixing member 3 through the multiple limiting guide grooves 36. The double-sided guide strip bracket 81 is provided with multiple limiting ribs 812 that are engaged with the limiting guide grooves 36 on the top surface of the fixing member 3. When subjected to an external force along the extension direction of the limiting guide groove 36, the double-sided guide strip 8 can slide along the limiting guide groove 36. When subjected to an external force perpendicular to the top surface of the fixing member 3 and upward, the double-sided guide strip 8 can be taken out upward. The double-sided guide strip bracket 81 is covered with the double-sided guide strip body 80. Because the double-sided guide strip bracket 81 needs to achieve a fixed connection with the fixing member 3 and provide a certain supporting force for the double-sided guide strip body 80, the double-sided guide strip bracket 81 is designed to be made of a rigid material. One side of the double-sided guide strip body 80 is the very end of the waste guiding channel, and the other side is the starting part where the roller brush assembly brushes away fine particles of waste into the roller brush channel. Both sides of the double-sided guide strip body 80 are in direct contact with the waste. Under the action of the cleaning roller and the roller brush assembly, we hope to use the friction of the surface of the double-sided guide strip body 80 to make the fine particles of waste roll rather than slide on its surface. To improve the friction between it and the fine particles of waste and achieve a better cleaning effect, the double-sided guide strip body 80 is designed to be made of a soft material, such as silicone.

[0141] The double-sided guide strip body 80 has an arc surface at the end corresponding to the cleaning roller, which is also adapted to the roller brush assembly. The intersection of the arc surface corresponding to the cleaning roller and the arc surface adapted to the roller brush assembly is the diversion tip 801. Medium-sized particles of waste, after passing the diversion tip 801 under the action of the cleaning roller, will be brushed into the roller brush arc surface by the oncoming roller brush assembly, and finally fall into the waste box in a parabolic shape along the roller brush arc surface under the action of the momentum provided by the roller brush assembly.

[0142] The above embodiments further disclose in detail a detachable and modular waste guiding channel for cleaning appliances disclosed in this invention. It includes a shovel structure consisting of a shovel support and a shovel body connected to the shovel support, and a detachable fixing component that fixes the shovel support to the housing of the cleaning appliance. Partial surfaces of the shovel body and the detachable fixing component form a complete waste guiding arc surface. The waste guiding channel has two or more arc surfaces with different friction forces. The section with higher friction is more conducive to the accumulation of fine particles into medium particles, while the section with lower friction is more conducive to the rapid flow of medium particles in the waste channel by utilizing the inertia of the cleaning roller. The modular waste guiding channel has a simple, reliable, and easy-to-disassemble structure.

[0143] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions or combinations can be made to some structures (technical features) in one or more embodiments. Such modifications or substitutions or combinations do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention, unless the possibility of substituting or combining structures (technical features) in different embodiments is explicitly excluded in the embodiments, or such substitutions or combinations are contrary to the overall concept of the invention.

Claims

1. A detachable and combinable garbage guiding channel for cleaning equipment, characterized in that, include: case; The blade includes a blade support and a blade body, with the blade support providing support to the blade body. A detachable fixing assembly is provided to secure the spatula bracket to the cleaning appliance housing, including a double-sided guide strip; The surface of the shovel body and the detachable fixing component forms a complete waste guiding arc surface.

2. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The detachable fixing assembly also includes a fixing member and a pressure plate. The pressure plate is fixedly connected to the fixing member, the shovel bar bracket is movably connected to the pressure plate, the fixing member can slide with the double-sided guide bar, and the shovel bar can be pushed and pulled to slide with the double-sided guide bar and the pressure plate.

3. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 2, characterized in that, When both the double-sided guide strip and the pressure plate are connected to the fixing component, the end face formed by the multi-faceted combination at the lower end of the double-sided guide strip, the limiting part of the pressure plate, and the abutting step of the pressure plate together form a sliding groove that allows the shovel bar bracket to slide in both directions.

4. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The double-sided guide strip includes a double-sided guide strip body and a double-sided guide strip bracket. The double-sided guide strip body covers the surface of the double-sided guide strip bracket. The surfaces of the shovel body and the double-sided guide strip body facing the cleaning roller together form a complete garbage guide arc surface.

5. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The waste guiding arc surface includes at least two arc segments, wherein, The friction section on the surface of the shovel blade forms a waste-guiding arc surface; The sliding section on the surface of the detachable fixing component forms a waste guiding arc surface.

6. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The surface of the removable fixing component also includes a throwing section that forms a waste guiding arc surface.

7. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The surfaces of the shovel body, the detachable fixing components facing the cleaning roller, and the surfaces of the double-sided guide strip body facing the cleaning roller together form a complete garbage guide arc surface.

8. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The double-sided guide bar bracket can be pushed and pulled to slide onto the groove on the top surface of the fixing component.

9. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The supporting ramp of the double-sided guide strip bracket and the limiting ramp on the side of the fixing component can slide and abut against each other.

10. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The fastener has a threaded hole, and the pressure plate has a corresponding chamfered through hole. During assembly, align the chamfered through hole of the pressure plate with the screw hole of the fastener, and then pass the bolt through the through hole and lock it with the threaded hole. After locking, the design of the groove and limiting slope allows the fastener and the double-sided guide strip to slide together.

11. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The double-sided guide strip has an abutment surface at the downward-facing end.

12. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The blade body is covered on the surface of the blade support.

13. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The upper part of the shovel body has a shovel body contact surface that is perpendicular to the surface of the cleaning roller.

14. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 13, characterized in that, The contact surface and the contact surface of the shovel bar body can slide together.

15. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The double-sided guide strip body and the corresponding arc surface of the cleaning roller are also provided with a roller brush arc surface adapted to the roller brush assembly. The intersection of the arc surface of the double-sided guide strip body and the corresponding arc surface of the cleaning roller and the roller brush arc surface is the diversion tip. Medium-sized particles of waste will pass through the diversion tip under the action of the cleaning roller and will be brushed into the roller brush arc surface by the oncoming roller brush assembly. Finally, under the action of the momentum provided by the roller brush assembly, they will fall into the waste box in a parabolic shape along the roller brush arc surface.

16. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The shovel bar support includes a first limiting part and a second limiting part respectively disposed on two opposite surfaces of the shovel bar support.

17. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 16, characterized in that, The first limiting part is right-angled, and a limiting step is provided on the pressure plate. The first limiting part and the limiting step fit together and abut.

18. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 16, characterized in that, The second limiting part is obtuse-angled.

19. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The pressure plate is provided with a limiting part and an abutting step. The shovel bar bracket is provided with a first fixing part and a second fixing part opposite to the first fixing part. The first fixing part is a right-angled protrusion that cooperates with the limiting part of the pressure plate. The second fixing part slidably abuts against the concave surface next to the abutting surface of the double-sided guide bar body. The lower part of the first fixing part is provided with a limiting notch, which cooperates with the abutting step of the pressure plate for fixation.

20. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 19, characterized in that, The lower part of the shovel support of the limiting notch is also provided with a first limiting protrusion that protrudes outward. The first limiting protrusion is right-angled and cooperates with the right-angle groove of the recess at the lower part of the abutment step of the pressure plate.

21. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 20, characterized in that, When both the double-sided guide strip and the pressure plate are connected to the fixing component, the end face formed by the multi-faceted combination at the lower end of the double-sided guide strip, the limiting part of the pressure plate, and the abutting step of the pressure plate together form a sliding groove that allows the shovel bar bracket to slide in both directions.

22. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 20, characterized in that, A slot is provided on the pressure plate, and the first limiting protrusion is inserted into the slot to realize the movable connection between the shovel bar and the pressure plate.

23. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The blade support also has an extension to enhance the strength of the blade body.

24. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 20, characterized in that, The shovel support is provided with a limiting notch, a first limiting part, and a second limiting part. Correspondingly, the pressure plate is provided with an abutting step that cooperates with the limiting notch. The sliding groove is provided with a limiting inclined surface that cooperates with the third limiting part at one of its extended ends near the shovel. The pressure plate is also provided with a limiting step that cooperates with the first limiting part.

25. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 24, characterized in that, The first limiting part and the second limiting part are respectively set on two opposite surfaces of the shovel bar bracket. The first limiting part is set in a right angle shape, and the second limiting part is set in an obtuse angle shape.

26. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 24, characterized in that, The limiting notch is hook-shaped, with a first bevel cut out at the tip of the hook and a right angle at the root. The corresponding end face of the abutting step has a second bevel, and the root of the hook of the abutting step is a right angle. When the limiting notch is fitted with the abutting step, the first inclined surface fits tightly with the second inclined surface, and the tightness of the fit between the two inclined surfaces is higher than that of the fit between two right angles.

27. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 20, characterized in that, To achieve the formation of a slide rail that allows the shovel to slide in a pull-out manner, the slide rail is formed along the outer surface of the pressure plate and the double-sided guide strip in a counterclockwise direction from the recessed right-angle groove at the bottom of the abutting step to the abutting surface of the double-sided guide strip.

28. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 27, characterized in that, The fastener has a threaded hole, and the pressure plate has a corresponding chamfered through hole. During assembly, align the chamfered through hole of the pressure plate with the screw hole of the fastener, and then pass the bolt through the through hole and lock it with the threaded hole.

29. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 27, characterized in that, The chute extends along the length of the cleaning equipment; The slide has an opening on the side of the cleaning appliance, or, after the fixing parts and pressure plate are connected and fixed, an opening is formed on each of the two sides in the length direction; When assembling the shovel, slide the shovel bracket into the slide rail from the side opening of the cleaning tool to achieve a detachable sliding connection of the shovel.

30. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 29, characterized in that, A decorative panel is provided on the side of the cleaning appliance to cover the slide. The decorative panel only covers the installed shovel strip on the side surface of the cleaning appliance. When replacing the blade, first remove the decorative panel, and then pull out the entire blade from the side.

31. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 29, characterized in that, A decorative panel is provided on the side of the cleaning appliance to cover the slide, and the decorative panel is fixedly connected to one end of the shovel bar; When replacing the blade, you can simply pry off the decorative panel and pull the entire blade outwards.

32. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 29, characterized in that, The decorative panel simply covers the double-sided guide strip that is installed in place on the side surface of the cleaning appliance; When replacing the double-sided guide strip, first remove the decorative panel, and then pull out the entire double-sided guide strip from the side.

33. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 29, characterized in that, The decorative panel is fixed to one end of the double-sided guide strip. When replacing the double-sided guide strip, the decorative panel can be pried out directly, and the entire double-sided guide strip can be pulled out by pulling it outwards.

34. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The shovel support is made of rigid material, while the shovel body, which serves as a waste guiding mechanism, is made of soft material.

35. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 20, characterized in that, The second fixing part of the shovel support is also provided with an extension part. The shovel body extends in the direction of the corresponding extension part and is provided with a shovel part. The shovel part is a clearance surface for the cleaning appliance sponge roller, and the curvature of the shovel part is adapted to the arc surface in the housing where the sponge roller is placed.

36. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the shovel bar bracket connected to the shovel bar body is also provided with a radial support surface and a tangential support surface, and there are multi-plane movable connections between the shovel bar and the pressure plate, as well as between the shovel bar and the double-sided guide bar.

37. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 36, characterized in that, When large particles of waste enter the waste channel formed between the surface of the cleaning drum, the shovel bar, and the fixing components, the radial support surface can bear a greater supporting force on the shovel bar body in the radial direction of the cleaning drum; when large particles of waste have just been shoveled up and have not yet entered the waste channel formed between the surface of the cleaning drum, the shovel bar, and the fixing components, the tangential support surface can bear a greater supporting force on the shovel bar body in the tangential direction of the cleaning drum.

38. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 36, characterized in that, In the actual production process of the spade bar, a spade bar bracket is first injection molded from a hard material. Then, the hard spade bar bracket is placed into the mold cavity and the spade bar body, made of soft material, is injection molded on the radial support surface and the tangential support surface of the spade bar bracket. The spade bar body and the spade bar bracket are formed through secondary molding on the radial support surface and the tangential support surface.

39. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 24, characterized in that, Each inclined plane has an angle of 30-60 degrees with the horizontal plane, and there are multi-plane movable connections between the shovel bar and the pressure plate, as well as between the shovel bar and the double-sided guide bar.

40. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 36, characterized in that, Limiting grooves and locking slots are provided on the shovel bar bracket, and corresponding protrusions and locking slots are provided in the slide rail.

41. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 40, characterized in that, There are multiple limiting grooves on the shovel bar bracket and multiple protrusions in the slide rail. There is one locking groove on the shovel bar bracket and one locking slot in the slide rail. As the shovel bar slides into the slide rail, the limiting groove slides past each protrusion in sequence until each limiting groove and the corresponding protrusion completely overlap. This can remind the user of the depth of the shovel bar entering the slide rail and also prevent the shovel bar from moving laterally in the slide rail during use.

42. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 40, characterized in that, After the shovel bar is slid into the slide, the slot on the shovel bar bracket corresponds perfectly with the slot in the slide, forming a through groove. A sliding button is provided at the outer end of the housing corresponding to the through groove. One end of the sliding button is located on the outer surface of the housing, and the other end passes through the through groove to lock the shovel bar in the slide. When the shovel bar is damaged and needs to be replaced, simply push the sliding button to make it exit the through groove, and slide the shovel bar out of the slide for replacement.

43. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 27, characterized in that, The first limiting part is an acute angle and the lower edge of the first limiting part is inclined downward. The lower surface of the limiting notch is also inclined downward and the degree of inclination is greater than that of the lower edge of the first limiting part. The lower surface of the tip of the first limiting protrusion is provided with an arc-shaped chamfer, and the upper surface of the tip of the first limiting protrusion is provided with a slope.

44. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 43, characterized in that, When the shovel bracket is inserted into the slide, as it is pressed in from top to bottom, the arc-shaped chamfer on the lower surface of the tip of the first limiting protrusion slides down along the outwardly inclined surface of the abutting step and then the elasticity of the shovel bracket can firmly lock the first limiting protrusion into the groove. When the shovel bar is removed, the inclined surface of the tip of the first limiting protrusion slides on the inclined surface of the groove, and the elasticity of the shovel bar bracket can be used to slide the first limiting protrusion upward out of the groove.

45. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 44, characterized in that, While using this "non-sliding" method to remove the spatula strip, the double-sided guide strip can also be removed by "flipping" simultaneously.

46. ​​The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 21, characterized in that, The intersection of the horizontal and vertical end faces of the pressure plate limiting step, the abutment step, and the limiting notch is set as an inclined plane, and the intersection of the horizontal and vertical end faces of the corresponding limiting notch is also set as an inclined plane.

47. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 46, characterized in that, The shovel can be pulled out from the side of the cleaning appliance through an opening, or after the cleaning roller is disassembled, the shovel can be separated from the slide by applying upward force at the first limiting protrusion, thereby removing the shovel.

48. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The shovel bar has an arc surface, which is formed by the outer surface of the shovel bar body. The arc surface of the shovel bar and the arc surface of the fixing member together form a complete arc surface. The garbage guiding channel includes a friction section formed by the arc surface of the shovel bar and a sliding section formed by the arc surface of the fixing member.

49. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 48, characterized in that, Fine particles of waste are first shoveled into the waste channel by the shovel bar. The friction force on the surface of the shovel bar is relatively large. In the friction section of the waste guide channel, the fine particles of waste are continuously rubbed and accumulated on the surface of the friction section to form medium-sized particles of waste. Under the action of the cleaning roller, they continue to roll upward along the waste guide channel on the surface of the shovel bar. After passing through the joint between the shovel bar and the fixing component, the friction force on the surface of the fixing component is small. In the sliding section of the waste guide channel, the medium-sized particles of waste are simultaneously subjected to the dual action of the cleaning roller and gravity. The inertia of the medium-sized particles of waste is used to quickly throw them up in the sliding section to reduce the power consumption of the cleaning roller.

50. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 49, characterized in that, The end of the corresponding arc surface of the fixing component and the cleaning roller is also provided with an arc surface that adapts to the direction of the roller brush assembly. The intersection of the arc surface of the fixing component and the cleaning roller and the arc surface of the fixing component and the roller brush assembly is the diversion tip. After medium-sized particles of waste pass through the diversion tip under the action of the cleaning roller, they will be brushed into the arc surface of the roller brush by the oncoming roller brush assembly. Finally, under the action of the momentum provided by the roller brush assembly, they fall into the waste box in a parabolic shape along the arc surface of the roller brush.

51. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 50, characterized in that, To achieve a fixed connection between the pressure plate and the fixing component, and to form a slide between the two for the shovel bar to slide in a push-pull manner; In order to achieve a push-pull sliding connection between the shovel bar, the fixing component, and the pressure plate, the shovel bar bracket is also provided with a third limiting part, and the fixing component is provided with a sliding groove that cooperates with the third limiting part.

52. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 51, characterized in that, The third limiting part is stepped, and the corresponding limiting inclined surface is also stepped.

53. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 51, characterized in that, A double-sided guide strip is also movably connected to the top surface of the fixing component. The arc surface of the shovel strip, the arc surface of the fixing component, the arc surface of the double-sided guide strip that fits into the cleaning roller, and the corresponding arc surface of the cleaning roller form a complete garbage guiding channel.

54. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The arc surface of the shovel bar is the arc surface formed by the outer surface of the shovel bar body. The arc surface of the shovel bar, the arc surface of the fixing component, and the arc surface of the double-sided guide bar together form a complete arc surface. The garbage guiding channel includes a friction section formed by the arc surface of the shovel bar, a sliding section formed by the arc surface of the fixing component, and a throwing section formed by the arc surface of the guide bar adhering to the cleaning roller.

55. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 54, characterized in that, Fine particulate waste is first shoveled into the waste channel by the shovel bar. The friction force on the surface of the shovel bar in the friction section is relatively large. Under the action of the cleaning roller, it continues to roll upward along the waste guide channel on the surface of the shovel bar. After the fine particulate waste passes through the joint between the shovel bar and the fixing part, the friction force on the surface of the fixing part in the sliding section is relatively small. Under the action of the cleaning roller, it continues to slide upward on the arc surface of the fixing part. The double-sided guide strip can be removed and cleaned separately.

56. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 8, characterized in that, Multiple limiting guide grooves can also be provided on the top surface of the fastener. A double-sided guide strip bracket can be movably connected to the top surface of the fastener through the multiple limiting guide grooves. The double-sided guide strip bracket is provided with multiple limiting ribs that engage with the limiting guide grooves on the top surface of the fastener. When subjected to an external force along the extension direction of the limiting guide groove, the double-sided guide strip can slide along the limiting guide groove. When subjected to an external force perpendicular to the top surface of the fixing part and upward, the double-sided guide strip can be taken out upward.

57. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 56, characterized in that, Because the double-sided guide strip bracket needs to achieve a fixed connection with the fixing component and provide a certain support for the double-sided guide strip body, the double-sided guide strip bracket is made of rigid material, while the double-sided guide strip body is made of soft material.

58. The detachable and combinable waste guiding channel as described in claim 56, characterized in that, The double-sided guide strip body and the end of the corresponding arc surface of the cleaning roller are also provided with an arc surface that adapts to the direction of the roller brush assembly. The intersection of the arc surface of the double-sided guide strip body and the corresponding arc surface of the cleaning roller and the arc surface of the double-sided guide strip body and the roller brush assembly is the diversion tip. Medium-sized particles of debris will pass through the diversion tip under the action of the cleaning roller and will be brushed into the arc surface of the roller brush by the oncoming roller brush assembly.

59. A cleaning device comprising a cleaning head, the cleaning head having a housing and a cleaning roller disposed in the housing, and a cleaning brush for cleaning the surface of the cleaning roller, characterized in that, The cleaning device is also equipped with a detachable and combustible waste guiding channel as described in any one of claims 1-58.

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