A pool cleaning machine and its floating signal relay bin

Abstract

The application provides a pool cleaning machine and a floating signal relay bin thereof, comprising: a pool machine body used for performing a cleaning operation in a pool; a floating signal relay bin floating on the water surface, wherein a signal module is arranged in the floating signal relay bin; the floating signal relay bin and the pool machine body have a wired communication mode and a wireless communication mode; in the wired communication mode, the floating signal relay bin and the pool machine body are connected through an optical transmission cable, and a control signal is transmitted in the form of an optical signal in the optical transmission cable; in the wireless communication mode, the floating signal relay bin and the pool machine body perform wireless communication through a sound wave signal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of small household cleaning appliances, and specifically relates to a swimming pool cleaner and its floating signal relay chamber. Background Technology

[0002] As people's demands for quality of life increase, the daily cleaning and maintenance of swimming pools are receiving more and more attention. As an automated cleaning device, pool cleaning machines can replace manual labor in cleaning debris from the bottom and surface of the pool.

[0003] In existing technologies, some pool cleaning machines are equipped with a floating signal relay chamber (or float). The floating signal relay chamber floats on the water surface and is connected to the pool machine body operating underwater via a connecting cable. The floating signal relay chamber usually contains a signal transmission module, which is used to receive external control signals and transmit them to the pool machine body via the connecting cable to achieve remote control of the pool machine.

[0004] However, existing pool cleaning machines with floating signal relay chambers have at least the following shortcomings:

[0005] First, the signal transmission method is limited. In existing products, the signal transmission between the floating signal relay tank and the pool machine body mainly relies on wired cables. Once the cable is damaged, the signal transmission is interrupted, and the pool machine loses control.

[0006] Second, the cables have a single function. Existing cables are only used for signal transmission or power supply and do not have other auxiliary functions.

[0007] Third, nighttime location is difficult. When pool cleaning machines are operating underwater, users have difficulty determining their exact location, especially at night, making them even more difficult to locate and retrieve. Summary of the Invention

[0008] Purpose of the invention: The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0009] Technical Solution: This invention provides a swimming pool cleaning machine and its floating signal relay chamber, comprising: a swimming pool machine body for performing cleaning operations in a pool; a floating signal relay chamber that floats on the water surface and contains a signal module; the floating signal relay chamber and the swimming pool machine body have a wired communication mode and a wireless communication mode; in the wired communication mode, the floating signal relay chamber and the swimming pool machine body are connected via an optical transmission cable, and control signals are transmitted in the form of optical signals in the optical transmission cable; in the wireless communication mode, the floating signal relay chamber and the swimming pool machine body communicate wirelessly via sound wave signals.

[0010] Preferably, the optical transmission cable is an optical fiber cable.

[0011] Preferably, a section of the optical transmission cable is exposed from the pool machine body, and a light source is provided inside the pool machine body. The light emitted by the light source is led out through the exposed section of the optical transmission cable to form a nighttime position indicator light.

[0012] Preferably, in the wireless communication mode, the pool machine body is provided with a pluggable short fiber optic cable, and the pool machine body is provided with a light source. The light emitted by the light source is led out through the short fiber optic cable to form a nighttime position indicator light.

[0013] Preferably, the floating signal relay compartment is equipped with a sound wave transmitting module, and the swimming pool machine body is equipped with a sound wave receiving module. The sound wave transmitting module and the sound wave receiving module communicate wirelessly via sound wave signals.

[0014] Preferably, the sound wave signal is an audible sound wave signal or an ultrasonic signal.

[0015] Preferably, the floating signal relay compartment is equipped with a signal processing module; in the wired communication mode, the signal processing module is used to process the optical signal; in the wireless communication mode, the signal processing module is used to process the acoustic signal.

[0016] Preferably, the optical transmission cable is a zero-buoyancy optical cable.

[0017] Preferably, the pool machine body is provided with a connector that mates with the end of the optical transmission cable, and the connector is provided with a transparent window, through which the optical signal enters and exits the pool machine body.

[0018] Preferably, the control commands carried by the acoustic signal include at least one of starting cleaning, stopping cleaning, changing the direction of movement, and floating to the surface of the water.

[0019] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] It offers both wired (fiber optic) and wireless (acoustic) communication modes, allowing users to choose flexibly according to their usage scenarios. Even if one communication method fails, the other can serve as a backup, improving the reliability of communication.

[0021] Optical signals are transmitted via optical fiber, which has less signal attenuation and stronger anti-interference ability compared to traditional cables for transmitting electrical signals, making it suitable for underwater transmission.

[0022] While transmitting signals, fiber optic cables can also use their light-guiding properties to guide light from the source, serving as a nighttime location indicator light. This dual-purpose device makes it easy for users to locate swimming pool machines at night.

[0023] Acoustic communication requires no cables, making it suitable for scenarios where cables are damaged or wiring is inconvenient, thus improving system redundancy and reliability. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pool cleaning machine and its floating signal relay chamber according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] In the diagram: 1-Pool machine body; 2-Floating signal relay chamber; 3-Optical transmission cable. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and should not be regarded as limiting the present invention.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, this invention provides a swimming pool cleaning machine and its floating signal relay chamber, comprising a pool machine body 1 and a floating signal relay chamber 2. The pool machine body 1 is used to perform cleaning operations at the bottom of the pool or in the water. The floating signal relay chamber 2 has a sealed hollow structure and a density less than that of water, enabling it to float on the water surface. The floating signal relay chamber 2 contains a signal module and a battery assembly, used to receive external control signals and transmit the signals to the pool machine body 1. The signal module can be a wireless communication module such as a Bluetooth module or a WiFi module, or it can be a signal processing chip or a microcontroller (MCU).

[0029] The floating signal relay compartment 2 and the pool machine body 1 have both wired and wireless communication modes. In wired communication mode, the floating signal relay compartment 2 and the pool machine body 1 are connected via an optical transmission cable 3. One end of the optical transmission cable 3 is connected to the floating signal relay compartment 2, and the other end is connected to the pool machine body 1. Control signals are transmitted in the form of optical signals in the optical transmission cable 3. The optical transmission cable 3 is an optical fiber cable. The pool machine body 1 is equipped with a connector that mates with the end of the optical transmission cable 3. The connector has a transparent window through which the optical signal enters and exits the pool machine body 1.

[0030] Example 2

[0031] like Figure 1As shown, a section of the optical transmission cable 3 protrudes from the pool machine body 1. The pool machine body 1 contains a light source (preferably an LED light source), and the light emitted by the light source is guided through the exposed section of the optical transmission cable 3, forming a position indicator light at night. The communication optical signal and the indicator light transmitted in the optical transmission cable 3 are optical signals of different wavelengths, and they do not interfere with each other when transmitted in the same optical transmission cable 3. The communication optical signal is an infrared light signal, and the indicator light is a visible light signal; they coexist in the same optical fiber through wavelength division multiplexing.

[0032] In wireless communication mode, the pool machine body 1 is equipped with a pluggable short fiber optic cable. The light emitted by the light source inside the pool machine body 1 is exported through the short fiber optic cable, which can also form a position indicator light at night.

[0033] Example 3

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, in wireless communication mode, the floating signal relay tank 2 and the pool machine body 1 communicate wirelessly via acoustic signals. The floating signal relay tank 2 is equipped with an acoustic transmitting module (such as an acoustic transmitter or ultrasonic transducer), and the pool machine body 1 is equipped with an acoustic receiving module (such as a microphone or ultrasonic transducer). After receiving an external control signal, the floating signal relay tank 2 transmits an acoustic signal into the water through its acoustic transmitting module; the acoustic receiving module on the pool machine body 1 receives this acoustic signal, thus controlling the pool machine body 1. The acoustic signal can be an audible acoustic signal or an ultrasonic signal.

[0035] The floating signal relay module 2 is equipped with a signal processing module. In wired communication mode, the signal processing module processes optical signals; in wireless communication mode, the signal processing module processes acoustic signals. The signal processing module can be a microcontroller (MCU), a digital signal processor (DSP), or a dedicated signal processing chip.

[0036] The control commands carried by the acoustic signals include starting cleaning, stopping cleaning, changing the direction of movement, and rising to the surface. The controller of the pool machine body 1 executes the corresponding cleaning operations based on the received acoustic signals.

[0037] The optical transmission cable 3 can be a zero-buoyancy optical cable, whose density is close to that of water, so it will not put extra burden on the pool machine body 1 in the water.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A swimming pool cleaning machine and its floating signal relay chamber, characterized in that, include: Pool machine body (1), the pool machine body (1) is used to perform cleaning operations in a pool; A floating signal relay chamber (2) floats on the water surface and is equipped with a signal module. The floating signal relay chamber (2) and the pool machine body (1) have a wired communication mode and a wireless communication mode. In the wired communication mode, the floating signal relay chamber (2) and the pool machine body (1) are connected by an optical transmission cable (3), and the control signal is transmitted in the form of an optical signal in the optical transmission cable (3). In the wireless communication mode, the floating signal relay chamber (2) and the pool machine body (1) communicate wirelessly through an acoustic signal.

2. The swimming pool cleaning machine and its floating signal relay chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that: The optical transmission cable (3) is an optical fiber cable.

3. The swimming pool cleaning machine and its floating signal relay chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that: A section of the optical transmission cable (3) is exposed from the pool machine body (1). The pool machine body (1) is equipped with a light source. The light emitted by the light source is led out through the exposed section of the optical transmission cable (3) to form a night position indicator light.

4. The swimming pool cleaning machine and its floating signal relay chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the wireless communication mode, the pool machine body (1) is provided with a pluggable short fiber optic cable, and the pool machine body (1) is provided with a light source. The light emitted by the light source is exported through the short fiber optic cable to form a night position indicator light.

5. The swimming pool cleaning machine and its floating signal relay chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that: The floating signal relay compartment (2) is equipped with a sound wave transmitting module, and the swimming pool machine body (1) is equipped with a sound wave receiving module. The sound wave transmitting module and the sound wave receiving module communicate wirelessly through sound wave signals.

6. The swimming pool cleaning machine and its floating signal relay chamber according to claim 5, characterized in that: The sound wave signal is an audible sound wave signal or an ultrasonic signal.

7. The swimming pool cleaning machine and its floating signal relay chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that: The floating signal relay compartment (2) is equipped with a signal processing module; in the wired communication mode, the signal processing module is used to process the optical signal; in the wireless communication mode, the signal processing module is used to process the acoustic signal.

8. The swimming pool cleaning machine and its floating signal relay chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that: The optical transmission cable (3) is a zero-buoyancy optical cable.

9. The swimming pool cleaning machine and its floating signal relay chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pool machine body (1) is provided with a connector that mates with the end of the optical transmission cable (3). The connector is provided with a transparent window, through which the optical signal enters and exits the pool machine body (1).

10. The swimming pool cleaning machine and its floating signal relay chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control commands carried by the acoustic signal include at least one of starting cleaning, stopping cleaning, changing the direction of movement, and floating to the surface of the water.

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