Base station

Abstract

The base station comprises a machine shell and an electrode mounting base, the machine shell is provided with an electric appliance assembling inner cavity, and a charging window penetrating through the electric appliance assembling inner cavity is formed in the side wall of the machine shell; the electrode mounting seat is used for mounting an electrode element, a first connecting part and a second connecting part are arranged on the electrode mounting seat, the inner wall of the machine shell is provided with a first position and a second position, the first connecting part of the electrode mounting seat is rotationally assembled at the first position of the machine shell, and the second connecting part of the electrode mounting seat is elastically connected with the second position of the machine shell; and the electrode mounting seat can swing and stretch towards the outside of the charging window. The electrode mounting seat is movably assembled with the casing based on rotary assembly and elastic assembly, so that the whole electrode mounting seat is in a swinging state relative to the casing, and meanwhile, the position of the electrode element in the charging window is adjustable and is not completely fixed, so that a charging head of a host is helped to form accurate contact with a charging position constructed by the electrode element, and the charging efficiency is improved. And the docking accuracy is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a base station. Background Art

[0002] Cleaning robots can help with daily cleaning at home and reduce the labor burden, so they are gradually becoming popular among families. Cleaning robots usually include a base station and a host. The base station is in a fixed position and can be used to charge the host. After the host completes the cleaning work, the host can automatically return to the base station according to a predetermined program. When the host returns to the base station, the charging head of the host can form an electrical contact with the charging position set in the base station, thereby charging the host through the base station.

[0003] The charging positions set in the base station are generally fixed. When the host returns to the base station, the alignment technology between the charging head and the charging position may not meet expectations, resulting in position or angle deviations of the host after entering the base station, causing deviations in the charging docking between the charging head and the charging position. Once the deviation is formed, it is impossible to fine-tune the alignment between the charging head and the charging position, affecting the charging effect of the host.

[0004] In order to reduce the deviation caused by docking, some base stations provide telescopic electrodes, which use the telescopic function of the electrodes to achieve fine-tuning of the alignment between the charging head and the charging position. However, if the existing telescopic electrodes are subjected to uneven force during the telescopic process, the electrodes will tilt to one side and interfere with the charging window, causing a jamming problem. The jamming problem will affect the stable contact between the charging head and the charging position, and affect the host's return to the base station for charging.

[0005] In addition, due to the ordinary telescopic method, the installation position of the electrode is opposite to the charging window. If the cleaning robot malfunctions when entering the base station and hits the electrode, if the electrode is not telescoped enough, it will be damaged. Summary of the invention

[0006] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a base station for the above-mentioned technical problems, in which an electrode mounting seat for mounting electrodes can be swingably and telescopically arranged at the charging window, which can reduce the probability of electrode jamming.

[0007] The present application provides a base station, which includes a casing and an electrode mounting seat, the casing having an electrical appliance assembly inner cavity, and a charging window penetrating the electrical appliance assembly inner cavity is provided on a side wall of the casing; the electrode mounting seat is used to mount an electrode element, a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion are arranged on the electrode mounting seat, the inner wall of the casing has a first position and a second position, the first connecting portion of the electrode mounting seat is rotatably mounted at the first position of the casing, and the second connecting portion of the electrode mounting seat is elastically connected to the second position of the casing so that the electrode mounting seat can be swung and retracted toward the outside of the charging window.

[0008] In one embodiment, a rotating shaft is disposed at the first position of the housing, and the first connecting portion is assembled with the rotating shaft for fixed-axis rotation; and / or,

[0009] A guide shaft is arranged at the second position of the housing, and the second connecting portion is slidably assembled along the guide shaft; and / or,

[0010] A first elastic element is disposed between the second connecting portion and the housing.

[0011] In one embodiment, a first connecting element is disposed on the electrode mounting seat, one end of the first connecting element is connected to the electrode mounting seat, and the first connecting portion is located at the other end of the first connecting element; and / or,

[0012] A second connecting element is disposed on the electrode mounting seat, one end of the second connecting element is connected to the electrode mounting seat, and the second connecting portion is located at the other end of the second connecting element.

[0013] In one embodiment, a first inclination angle is formed between the first connecting element and the electrode mounting seat, and the first inclination angle is between 60° and 90°; and / or,

[0014] There is a second inclination angle between the second connecting element and the electrode mounting seat, and the angle of the second inclination angle is between 90° and 120°

[0015] In one embodiment, the electrode mounting seat has an installation channel with two ends extending therethrough, and the installation channel is used to install the electrode element; and / or,

[0016] The first connecting portion is a rotating sleeve arranged on the first connecting element, a rotating shaft body is arranged at the first position of the housing, and the rotating sleeve is used for fixed-axis rotation assembly with the rotating shaft body; and / or,

[0017] The second connection portion is a sliding through hole provided in the second connection element. A guide shaft body is provided at the second position of the housing, and the sliding through hole is used for sliding assembly with the guide shaft body.

[0018] In one embodiment, the electrode mounting seat and the electrode element are sleeved together, and a second elastic element is provided between the electrode mounting seat and the electrode element.

[0019] In one embodiment, the electrode mounting seat has a mounting end that is sleeved with the electrode element, and there is a first sleeve gap of 1 mm to 2 mm between the axial direction of the mounting end and the electrode element, and there is a second sleeve gap of 1.5 to 2.5 mm between the end face of the mounting end and the electrode element.

[0020] In one embodiment, the electrode element includes an electrode terminal and a mounting cover, the electrode terminal is fixed on the mounting cover, the mounting cover is sleeved with the mounting end of the electrode mounting seat, a first sleeve gap is provided between the circumference of the mounting end and the mounting cover, and a second sleeve gap is provided between the end face of the mounting end and the inner side of the mounting cover.

[0021] In one of the embodiments, a fixing column is provided between the mounting cover and the electrode mounting seat, and a limiting member is provided between the other. The limiting member is provided with a through hole that movably cooperates with the fixing column. The end of the fixing column passes through the through hole from the first side of the limiting member and is limited on the second side of the limiting member. The second elastic element is sleeved on the fixing column, and one end of the second elastic element abuts against the first side of the limiting member.

[0022] In one of the embodiments, the electrode terminal is integrally formed with at least one conductive sheet, the mounting cover is provided with a plug hole, and the conductive sheet is plugged into and matched with the plug hole.

[0023] In one of the embodiments, the second connection portion of the electrode mounting seat is staggered with the charging window; or, the end of the electrode mounting seat facing the charging window is a free end.

[0024] In the above-mentioned base station, the electrode mounting seat forms an active assembly with the casing based on a rotating assembly and an elastic assembly, so that the electrode mounting seat as a whole can be in a swinging and retractable state relative to the casing, that is, the electrode mounting seat can be swung and retracted toward the outside of the charging window. The swinging retraction is different from the simple retraction. The electrode mounting seat retracts and retracts relative to the charging window during the swinging process, and can change its direction in real time during the retraction process. Even if the electrode is unevenly stressed, it will be adjusted during the swinging process, and will not interfere with the charging window, thereby reducing the probability of jamming.

[0025] In addition, by swinging and telescoping, the second connecting portion of the electrode mounting seat and the charging window can be staggered, or the portion of the electrode mounting seat facing the charging window is a free end, so that if the cleaning robot malfunctions and hits the electrode during docking, it will not directly hit the second connecting portion of the electrode mounting seat, reducing the risk of damage to the electrode mounting seat.

[0026] Moreover, a first elastic element is arranged between the second connection portion and the housing, and a second elastic element is arranged between the electrode mounting seat and the electrode element. The first elastic element is used to provide a swinging reset force so that the electrode element has a first moving stroke, and the second elastic element can provide a moving reset force between the electrode mounting seat and the electrode element so that the electrode element has a second moving stroke. The first elastic element combined with the second elastic element can make the electrode element have two telescopic strokes, so that the adjustable range of the electrode mounting seat is larger, and the probability of jamming is further reduced.

[0027] In addition, the electrode mounting seat has a mounting end that is sleeved with the electrode element, and there is a first sleeve gap between the axial direction of the mounting end and the electrode element, and a second sleeve gap between the end face of the mounting end and the electrode element. Combined with the construction of the first sleeve gap and the second sleeve gap, the electrode element can have 6 degrees of freedom of movement, which facilitates the adaptive adjustment of the electrode during the charging docking process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an assembly of an electrical assembly inner cavity of a housing provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0029] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the external assembly of a housing provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0030] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of the assembly of an electrode mounting base, a first connecting element, and a second connecting element provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0031] FIG. 4 is an assembly schematic diagram of the first elastic element as shown in FIG. 3 .

[0032] FIG. 5 is an exploded view from a first perspective of the diagram shown in FIG. 3 .

[0033] FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the first elastic element and the second elastic element as shown in FIG. 5 from a first perspective.

[0034] FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the image shown in FIG. 3 from a second viewing angle.

[0035] Figure Number:

[0036] 1000, housing; 2000, electrode mounting seat; 3000, electrode element; 4000, first elastic element; 5000, second elastic element;

[0037] 1000a, electrical appliance assembly cavity; 1000b, charging window; 1000c, first position; 1000d, second position; 1000e, first inclination angle; 1000f, second inclination angle;

[0038] 1100, rotating shaft body; 1200, guiding shaft body;

[0039] 2000a1, first channel section; 2000a2, second channel section; 2000b, partition element; 2000b1, positioning hole; 2000b2, fixing hole;

[0040] 2100, first connecting element; 2200, second connecting element; 2100a, first connecting portion; 2200a, second connecting portion;

[0041] 2300, installation cover; 2300a, plug hole; 2300b, fixing column;

[0042] 3100, electrode terminal; 3200, conductive sheet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the present application, so the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0044] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that if the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated by these terms is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0045] In addition, if the terms "first" or "second" appear, these terms are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of this application, if the term "plurality" appears, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0046] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, if the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like appear, these terms should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, if there is a description that a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, etc., or similar descriptions appear, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "above" and "above" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below" and "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0048] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. If any, the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation method.

[0049] Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the present application provides a base station, which includes a housing 1000 and an electrode mounting seat 2000. The housing 1000 has an electrical assembly inner cavity 1000a, the housing 1000 shown in FIG. 1 is one side of the electrical assembly inner cavity 1000a, and the housing 1000 shown in FIG. 2 is the outer side of the housing 1000 relative to the electrical assembly inner cavity 1000a. The side wall of the housing 1000 is provided with a charging window 1000b that penetrates the electrical assembly inner cavity 1000a, so that the charging window 1000b can penetrate the electrical assembly inner cavity 1000a of the housing 1000 and the outer side of the housing 1000, so that the electrode mounting seat 2000 and the electrode element mounted in the electrical assembly inner cavity 1000a of the housing 1000 can pass through the charging window 1000b, and the electrode mounting seat can swing and retract toward the outside of the charging window, wherein the swinging and retracting can reduce the probability of electrode jamming compared with the ordinary retracting method. In the common telescopic method, if the electrode is subjected to uneven force during the telescopic process, the electrode will tilt to one side and interfere with the charging window, thus causing jamming. However, if the electrode is set to swing and telescopic, if the electrode encounters uneven force during the telescopic process, it will be adjusted during the swinging process to avoid interference with the charging window, thereby reducing the probability of electrode jamming. The swinging method of the electrode mounting seat can be achieved by a hinge plus a torsion spring or other feasible methods. Those skilled in the art can select a specific method according to actual needs, which is not limited here.

[0050] Referring to Figures 3 and 4, the electrode mounting seat 2000 can be used to install the electrode element 3000. The first connecting portion 2100a and the second connecting portion 2200a are arranged on the electrode mounting seat 2000. As shown in Figure 1, the inner wall of the housing 1000 has a first position 1000c and a second position 1000d, and the first position 1000c and the second position 1000d are located on opposite sides of the charging window 1000b. At this time, the first connecting portion 2100a of the electrode mounting seat 2000 is rotated and assembled at the first position 1000c of the housing 1000, and at the same time, the second connecting portion 2200a of the electrode mounting seat 2000 is elastically connected to the second position 1000d of the housing 1000. Through the mutual cooperation of the rotational assembly and the elastic assembly, the electrode mounting seat 2000 can be movably assembled in the charging window 1000b, and moves in the charging window 1000b according to preset rules, so as to realize the swingable extension of the electrode mounting seat toward the outside of the charging window.

[0051] The electrode mounting seat 2000 forms a movable assembly with the housing 1000 based on the rotational assembly and the elastic assembly. The first connecting portion 2100a of the electrode mounting seat 2000 can be rotated relative to the housing 1000 by means of the rotational assembly, so that the electrode mounting seat 2000 as a whole is in a swinging and retracting state relative to the housing 1000, that is, the electrode mounting seat 2000 can be swung and retracted toward the outside of the charging window 1000b. The swinging retraction is different from the simple retraction. The electrode mounting seat 2000 can retract and retract relative to the charging window 1000b during the swinging process, and can change its direction in real time during the retraction process, so as to avoid interference with the charging window 1000b in movement and avoid jamming.

[0052] Among them, the first connecting part 2100a can present a universal rotation relative to the first position 1000c of the housing 1000, such as a hinge, or the first connecting part 2100a can also present a fixed-axis rotation relative to the first position 1000c of the housing 1000, and the fixed-axis rotation can be roughly parallel to the charging window 1000b, so that the electrode mounting seat 2000 can move within the charging window 1000b when it swings relative to the housing 1000.

[0053] At the same time, on the basis of rotational assembly, the second connecting portion 2200a of the electrode mounting seat 2000 is elastically assembled relative to the housing 1000, and an elastic force can be applied between the electrode mounting seat 2000 and the housing 1000. The elastic force can be pre-set to prompt the electrode mounting seat 2000 to penetrate into the charging window 1000b, and extend from the electrical assembly cavity 1000a of the housing 1000 toward the outside of the housing 1000. The purpose of the extension is to ensure that more structure is exposed to the outside of the housing 1000 for contact with the host. Therefore, after the electrode element 3000 is set on the electrode mounting seat 2000, the electrode element 3000 can be made to protrude from the outside of the housing 1000 as much as possible, waiting for charging contact with the host.

[0054] When the electrode element 3000 is arranged on the electrode mounting seat 2000, the movement of the electrode mounting seat 2000 relative to the housing 1000, that is, the movement of the electrode mounting seat 2000 in the charging window 1000b, can make the electrode element 3000 also be carried by the electrode mounting seat 2000 to move, that is, to form movement relative to the housing 1000 and the charging window 1000b, so that the electrode element 3000 is not in a completely fixed position assembly form. This non-fixed assembly form can meet the position adjustment of the electrode element 3000. When the host returns to the base station, even if the charging head of the host and the charging position constructed by the electrode element 3000 do not meet expectations due to the alignment technology, resulting in the position or angle deviation of the host relative to the electrode element 3000 after entering the base station, the position adjustment function of the electrode element 3000 can be used to help the charging head of the host and the electrode element 3000 align.

[0055] For example, when the electrode element 3000 can swing with the electrode mounting seat 2000 in the charging window 1000b, the elastic assembly of the electrode mounting seat 2000 relative to the housing 1000 can keep the electrode element 3000 as elastically exposed as possible through the charging window 1000b. At this time, the host returns to the base, and the charging head of the host will contact the electrode mounting seat 2000. The relative contact between the two will apply a force to the electrode mounting seat 2000 to overcome the elastic force of the elastic assembly of the electrode mounting seat 2000. In the process of relative force contact between the two, the host can push the electrode element 3000 and the electrode mounting seat 2000 to move in the charging window 1000b, so that the position of the electrode element 3000 is fine-tuned until the charging head of the host and the electrode element 3000 have an electrical contact level that meets the charging requirements. The host can recognize through the controller that it is currently charged, so the host can stop moving and stop at the current position for charging.

[0056] It can be seen from this that the above-mentioned assembly method allows the position of the electrode element 3000 in the charging window 1000b to be adjustable, and it is not a completely fixed position assembly form. Therefore, it can form fine-tuning of the position with the host, helping the charging head of the host to form precise contact with the charging position constructed by the electrode element 3000, thereby improving the docking accuracy.

[0057] Regarding the rotational assembly and elastic assembly of the electrode mounting seat 2000 on the housing 1000, in one embodiment, the first position 1000c of the housing 1000 can be provided with a rotation shaft 1100, the first connecting portion 2100a can be a rotating sleeve, and the first connecting portion 2100a can be assembled with the rotation shaft 1100. The second position 1000d of the housing 1000 can be provided with a guide shaft 1200, the second connecting portion 2200a can be a sliding through hole, and the sliding through hole is used for sliding assembly with the guide shaft 1200, and a first elastic element 4000 is provided between the second connecting portion 2200a and the housing 1000, and the first elastic element 4000 is used to apply an elastic force between the second connecting portion 2200a and the housing 1000, and the electrode mounting seat 2000 can be elastically driven to move toward the outside of the charging window 1000b by means of the elastic force. In addition, those skilled in the art may also implement rotational assembly and elastic assembly of the electrode mounting seat 2000 on the housing 1000 in other ways, which are not limited here.

[0058] Regarding the setting of the first connecting portion 2100a and the second connecting portion 2200a on the electrode mounting seat 2000, the first connecting portion 2100a and the second connecting portion 2200a can be directly set at two relative positions of the electrode mounting seat 2000, or can be indirectly set relative to the electrode mounting seat 2000 through other elements. For example, in one embodiment, a first connecting element 2100 is set on the electrode mounting seat 2000, one end of the first connecting element 2100 is connected to the electrode mounting seat 2000, and the first connecting portion 2100a is located at the other end of the first connecting element 2100, thereby forming a certain distance between the first connecting portion 2100a and the electrode mounting seat 2000 through the first connecting element 2100. Similarly, a second connecting element 2200 may also be provided on the electrode mounting seat 2000, one end of the second connecting element 2200 is connected to the electrode mounting seat 2000, and the second connecting portion 2200a is located at the other end of the second connecting element 2200, thereby also forming a certain distance between the second connecting portion 2200a and the electrode mounting seat 2000 through the second connecting element 2200.

[0059] Therefore, in one embodiment, the first position 1000c of the housing 1000 can be provided with a rotating shaft body 1100, and the first connecting portion 2100a is a rotating sleeve provided on the first connecting element 2100, and the rotating sleeve is used for fixed-axis rotation assembly with the rotating shaft body 1100. The second position 1000d of the housing 1000 can be provided with a guide shaft body 1200, and the second connecting portion 2200a is a sliding through hole provided on the second connecting element 2200, and the sliding through hole is used for sliding assembly with the guide shaft body 1200. The first elastic element 4000 is a spring, and the spring is sleeved on the guide shaft body 1200, and the two ends of the spring are elastically in contact with the second connecting element 2200 and the housing 1000, respectively.

[0060] Continuing to refer to FIG. 3 , there may be a first inclination angle 1000e between the first connecting element 2100 and the electrode mounting seat 2000, and the angle of the first inclination angle 1000e is between 60° and 90°. There may be a second inclination angle 1000f between the second connecting element 2200 and the electrode mounting seat 2000, and the angle of the second inclination angle 1000f is between 90° and 120°. By setting the first inclination angle 1000e and the second inclination angle 1000f, when the electrode mounting seat 2000 is mounted on the housing 1000 through the first connecting element 2100 and the second connecting element 2200, the electrode mounting seat 2000 faces a preset direction in the charging window 1000b, for example, the electrode mounting seat 2000 faces upward, downward, etc., rather than facing vertically forward. Therefore, those skilled in the art may adjust the preset direction of the electrode mounting seat 2000 according to the assembly requirements to adapt to the docking of the host, which is not limited here.

[0061] The electrode mounting seat 2000 can be assembled with the electrode element 3000 by various methods such as snap-fitting and bonding. For example, in one embodiment, a mounting channel with two ends through can be constructed inside the electrode mounting seat 2000. In this case, the electrode mounting seat 2000 can form a cylindrical structure, such as a cylinder, a square cylinder or other cylinders of irregular shapes, which are not limited here. In this case, the mounting channel can be used to construct a space for mounting the electrode element 3000, so that the electrode element 3000 can be installed in the mounting channel of the electrode mounting seat 2000. At the same time, due to the structure of the electrode element 3000, the mounting channel can also match the shape and size of the electrode element 3000, so as to facilitate the stable installation of the electrode element 3000.

[0062] Referring to FIGS. 5 to 7 , in one embodiment, a partition element 2000b is provided in the installation channel of the electrode mounting seat 2000, and the partition element 2000b divides the installation channel into a first channel section 2000a1 and a second channel section 2000a2. The partition element 2000b is provided with a positioning hole 2000b1 connecting the first channel section 2000a1 and the second channel section 2000a2, and the positioning hole 2000b1 is used to position and plug the electrode element 3000. The electrode mounting seat 2000 may be provided with a mounting cover 2300, and the mounting cover 2300 covers the channel port of the first channel section 2000a1, and the electrode element 3000 is mounted on the mounting cover 2300.

[0063] The electrode mounting seat 2000 and the electrode element 3000 are sleeved and matched, and a second elastic element 5000 is provided between the electrode mounting seat 2000 and the electrode element 3000. The first elastic element 4000 is used to provide a restoring force for swinging, so that the electrode element 3000 has a first moving stroke. At this time, the second elastic element 5000 can provide a restoring force for movement between the electrode mounting seat 2000 and the electrode element 3000, so that the electrode element 3000 has a second moving stroke. The first elastic element 4000 combined with the second elastic element 5000 can enable the electrode element 3000 to have two telescopic strokes.

[0064] In one embodiment, the electrode mounting seat 2000 has a mounting end that is sleeved with the electrode element 3000, and there is a first sleeve gap of 1mm to 2mm between the axial direction of the mounting end and the electrode element 3000, and the first sleeve gap can be set to 1mm, 1.1mm, 1.2mm, 1.3mm, 1.4mm, 1.5mm, 1.6mm, 1.7mm, 1.8mm, 1.9mm or 2mm. There is a second sleeve gap of 1.5 to 2.5mm between the end surface of the mounting end and the electrode element 3000, and the second sleeve gap can be set to 1.5mm, 1.6mm, 1.7mm, 1.8mm, 1.9mm, 2mm, 2.1mm, 2.2mm, 2.3mm, 2.4mm or 2.5mm. Those skilled in the art can set the size of the first sleeve gap or the second sleeve gap according to actual needs, which is not limited here.

[0065] Regarding the construction of the first sleeve gap or the second sleeve gap, in one embodiment, the electrode element 3000 may include an electrode terminal and a mounting cover 2300, the electrode terminal is fixed on the mounting cover 2300, the mounting cover 2300 is sleeved with the mounting end of the electrode mounting seat 2000, a first sleeve gap is provided between the circumference of the mounting end and the mounting cover 2300, and a second sleeve gap is provided between the end surface of the mounting end and the inner side of the mounting cover 2300. Based on the construction of the first sleeve gap and the second sleeve gap, the electrode element 3000 can have 6 degrees of freedom of movement.

[0066] In addition, one of the mounting cover 2300 and the electrode mounting seat 2000 may be provided with a fixing column 2300b, and the other may be provided with a stopper, the stopper is provided with a through hole that movably cooperates with the fixing column 2300b, the end of the fixing column 2300b passes through the through hole from the first side of the stopper, and is limited on the second side of the stopper, the fixing column 2300b is sleeved with a second elastic element 5000, and one end of the second elastic element 5000 abuts against the first side of the stopper. The electrode terminal is integrally formed with at least one conductive sheet 3200, the mounting cover 2300 is provided with a plug hole, and the conductive sheet 3200 is plugged and matched with the plug hole.

[0067] In one embodiment, there is a movable gap between the inner wall of the installation cover 2300 and the first channel section 2000a1, allowing the installation cover 2300 to deflect in any direction along the side relative to the electrode mounting seat 2000. Therefore, after the electrode element 3000 is installed on the installation cover 2300, the installation cover 2300 can carry the electrode element 3000 and deflect in any direction relative to the electrode mounting seat 2000 by means of the movable gap constructed between the installation cover 2300 and the first channel section 2000a1, which can also achieve fine adjustment of the direction of the electrode element 3000, further improving the accuracy of charging docking with the host.

[0068] Continuing to refer to FIGS. 5 to 7, in one embodiment, a fixing hole 2000b2 is provided on the partition element 2000b, and a fixing column 2300b is provided on the installation cover 2300. The electrode installation is plugged and matched with the partition element 2000b through the fixing column 2300b and the fixing hole 2000b2. The installation cover 2300 is provided with a plug hole 2300a, and the electrode element 3000 is plugged into the plug hole 2300a. The electrode element 3000 may include an electrode terminal 3100 and at least one conductive sheet 3200 connected to the electrode terminal 3100, and the conductive sheet 3200 is plugged and matched with the plug hole 2300a.

[0069] In one embodiment, the second connection portion 2200a of the electrode mounting seat 2000 is staggered with the charging window 1000b; or, the end of the electrode mounting seat 2000 directly facing the charging window 1000b is a free end. If the cleaning robot malfunctions and hits the electrode during docking, it will not directly hit the second connection portion 2200a of the electrode mounting seat 2000, reducing the risk of damage to the electrode mounting seat.

[0070] As a cleaning robot, the cleaning robot includes a host and the above-mentioned base station. The cleaning robot can be a mopping robot, a floor washing robot, etc., which is not limited here. Since the specific structure, functional principle and technical effect of the base station are described in detail in the previous article, they will not be repeated here. Any technical content related to the base station can refer to the previous record.

[0071] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0072] The above-described embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be pointed out that, for a person of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent application shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A base station, comprising a housing and an electrode mounting seat, wherein the housing has an electrical assembly inner cavity, and a charging window penetrating the electrical assembly inner cavity is provided on a side wall of the housing; the electrode mounting seat is used to mount an electrode element, and is characterized in that: The electrode mounting seat is provided with a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, the inner wall of the housing has a first position and a second position, the first connecting portion of the electrode mounting seat is rotatably assembled at the first position of the housing, and the second connecting portion of the electrode mounting seat is elastically connected to the second position of the housing so that the electrode mounting seat can be swung and extended toward the outside of the charging window.

2. The base station according to claim 1, characterized in that A rotating shaft is arranged at a first position of the housing, and the first connecting portion is assembled with the rotating shaft for fixed-axis rotation; and / or, A guide shaft is arranged at the second position of the housing, and the second connecting portion is slidably assembled along the guide shaft; and / or, A first elastic element is disposed between the second connecting portion and the housing.

3. The base station according to claim 1, characterized in that A first connecting element is disposed on the electrode mounting seat, one end of the first connecting element is connected to the electrode mounting seat, and the first connecting portion is located at the other end of the first connecting element; and / or, A second connecting element is disposed on the electrode mounting seat, one end of the second connecting element is connected to the electrode mounting seat, and the second connecting portion is located at the other end of the second connecting element.

4. The base station according to claim 3, characterized in that There is a first inclination angle between the first connecting element and the electrode mounting seat, and the angle of the first inclination angle is between 60° and 90°; and / or, A second inclination angle is formed between the second connecting element and the electrode mounting seat, and the second inclination angle is between 90° and 120°.

5. The base station according to claim 3, characterized in that: The electrode mounting seat has an installation channel with two ends extending therethrough, and the installation channel is used to install the electrode element; and / or, The first connecting portion is a rotating sleeve arranged on the first connecting element, a rotating shaft body is arranged at the first position of the housing, and the rotating sleeve is used for fixed-axis rotation assembly with the rotating shaft body; and / or, The second connection portion is a sliding through hole provided in the second connection element. A guide shaft body is provided at the second position of the housing, and the sliding through hole is used for sliding assembly with the guide shaft body.

6. The base station according to claim 1, characterized in that The electrode mounting seat and the electrode element are sleeved and matched, and a second elastic element is arranged between the electrode mounting seat and the electrode element.

7. The base station according to claim 6, characterized in that The electrode mounting seat has a mounting end that is sleeved with the electrode element, a first sleeve gap of 1mm to 2mm is provided between the axial direction of the mounting end and the electrode element, and a second sleeve gap of 1.5 to 2.5mm is provided between the end surface of the mounting end and the electrode element.

8. The base station according to claim 6, characterized in that The electrode element includes an electrode terminal and a mounting cover, wherein the electrode terminal is fixed on the mounting cover, and the mounting cover is sleeved with the mounting end of the electrode mounting seat, and a first sleeve gap is provided between the circumference of the mounting end and the mounting cover, and a second sleeve gap is provided between the end surface of the mounting end and the inner side of the mounting cover.

9. The base station according to claim 8, characterized in that A fixing column is disposed between the mounting cover and the electrode mounting seat, and a limiting member is disposed between the mounting cover and the electrode mounting seat. The limiting member is provided with a through hole movably matched with the fixing column. An end of the fixing column passes through the through hole from a first side of the limiting member and is limited on a second side of the limiting member. The fixing column is sleeved with the second elastic element, and one end of the second elastic element abuts against the first side of the limiting member; and / or, The electrode terminal is integrally formed with at least one conductive sheet, the mounting cover is provided with a plug-in hole, and the conductive sheet is plug-fitted with the plug-in hole.

10. The base station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second connection portion of the electrode mounting seat is staggered with the charging window; or, the end of the electrode mounting seat facing the charging window is a free end.

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