Robots and cleaning equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a robot and a cleaning device, the robot comprising a shell and a detection component, the shell is provided with a storage space, an opening is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the shell, and the opening is connected to the storage space; the detection component is arranged in the storage space, and can emit at least one laser beam in the direction of the opening. The robot of the utility model is provided with a detection component, and the detection component is arranged in the storage space of the shell, and the detection component is protected by the shell, thereby reducing the risk of the detection component being easily bumped in the external environment, and the detection component can emit at least one laser beam in the direction of the opening of the storage space for robot navigation and obstacle avoidance. Therefore, the robot provided by the utility model has a stronger overall structure while ensuring that the robot meets the conditions of navigation and obstacle avoidance, and the shell of the robot itself can protect the detection component. The cleaning device of the utility model includes the above-mentioned robot.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cleaning equipment, and in particular to a robot and cleaning equipment. Background Art

[0002] This section merely provides background information related to the present disclosure and is not necessarily prior art.

[0003] With the development of smart cleaning technology, smart cleaning devices have entered more and more households, greatly reducing the labor of house cleaning. One of the most common and critical sensors of cleaning robots is radar.

[0004] Most sweeping robots use multiple laser radars for navigation and obstacle avoidance to adapt to the robot's work in complex scenarios. Multiple radars are installed above the robot, and a radome is installed on each radar for protection. The protruding radars and radomes are easily damaged by bumps in the external environment. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to at least solve the technical problem that the existing robot is easily bumped when multiple radars are set. This purpose is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A first aspect of the utility model provides a robot, the robot comprising:

[0007] A housing, wherein the housing is provided with a storage space, and an opening is provided on an outer peripheral wall of the housing, and the opening is connected with the storage space;

[0008] A detection component is arranged in the accommodating space and can emit at least one laser beam in the direction of the opening.

[0009] The robot of the utility model is provided with a detection component, which is arranged in the accommodating space of the shell. The detection component is protected by the shell, thereby reducing the risk of the detection component being easily bumped in the external environment. In addition, the detection component can emit at least one laser beam in the direction of the opening of the accommodating space for robot navigation and obstacle avoidance. Therefore, the robot provided by the utility model has a stronger overall structure while ensuring that the robot meets the conditions of navigation and obstacle avoidance, and the shell of the robot itself can protect the detection component.

[0010] In addition, the robot according to the utility model may also have the following additional technical features:

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the robot further includes a protective component, which is connected to the shell and covers the opening.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the protection component includes a transparent protection cover, which is connected to the shell and covers the opening of the accommodating space.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, part of the outer peripheral wall of the shell is recessed to form a groove, the groove faces the walking direction of the robot, and the groove forms the accommodating space.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, the detection assembly is provided with at least one laser element, and the laser element emits the laser beam in the direction of the opening.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, the laser element comprises a first laser element, the detection direction of the first laser element is tilted downward; and / or,

[0016] The laser element further includes a second laser element, and the detection direction of the second laser element is arranged parallel to the horizontal plane.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present invention, the detection end of the second laser element is located in the horizontal plane where the highest point of the shell is located.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present invention, the detection assembly further includes a first steering assembly, which is connected to the shell, and at least a portion of the first steering assembly is located in the accommodating space, and the first steering assembly is connected to the first laser element and / or the second laser element.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present invention, the detection assembly also includes a second steering assembly and a rotating mirror assembly, the second steering assembly is connected to the shell, and at least part of the second steering assembly is located in the accommodating space, and the rotating mirror assembly is arranged on the second steering assembly.

[0020] In some embodiments of the present invention, the rotating mirror assembly is provided with at least one reflecting surface, and the reflecting surface is arranged opposite to the laser element.

[0021] In some embodiments of the present invention, the robot further includes a cleaning component, the cleaning component is connected to the shell, and at least a portion of the cleaning component is disposed at the bottom of the shell.

[0022] A second aspect of the present invention provides a cleaning device, the cleaning device comprising the robot as described in any one of the above items, the cleaning device further comprising:

[0023] A cleaning base station, wherein the cleaning base station is provided with a receiving cavity, and the receiving cavity is used to receive the robot;

[0024] A cleaning tank is provided at the bottom of the cleaning base station and is located in the accommodating cavity, and the robot can be removably placed in the cleaning tank. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] By reading the detailed description of the preferred embodiment below, various other advantages and benefits will become clear to those of ordinary skill in the art. The accompanying drawings are only used for the purpose of illustrating the preferred embodiment and are not to be considered as limiting the present invention. Moreover, the same reference numerals are used throughout the accompanying drawings to represent the same components. In the accompanying drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 A simplified structural diagram of a robot according to an embodiment of the utility model, wherein a first laser and a second laser emitted by a detection component are shown;

[0027] Figure 2 The arrangement position of the detection component of the robot of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of a robot according to an embodiment of the utility model, wherein it shows that the detection assembly is arranged in the accommodation space of the shell;

[0029] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a robot from another perspective according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a robot according to another embodiment of the utility model, which shows that the detection end is arranged on the plane where the highest point of the shell is located.

[0031] The reference numerals are as follows:

[0032] 100. Robots;

[0033] 110, housing; 111, accommodating space; 112, groove; 113, opening;

[0034] 120. Detection component;

[0035] 130. protective component; 131. transparent protective cover;

[0036] 140, first laser;

[0037] 150, second laser;

[0038] 160, low obstacles;

[0039] 170. High obstacles;

[0040] 180, Steering assembly;

[0041] A. Walking direction;

[0042] α, the angle between the first laser and the horizontal plane. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided in order to enable a more thorough understanding of the present disclosure and to fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0044] It should be understood that the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific example embodiments and are not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "one", "an" and "said" as used herein may also be meant to include plural forms. The terms "include", "comprise", "contain", and "have" are inclusive, and therefore specify the existence of stated features, steps, operations, elements and / or parts, but do not exclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, parts, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not interpreted as necessarily requiring them to be performed in the specific order described or illustrated, unless the execution order is clearly indicated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0045] Although the terms first, second, third, etc. can be used in the text to describe multiple elements, components, regions, layers and / or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and / or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms can only be used to distinguish an element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Unless the context clearly indicates, terms such as "first", "second" and other numerical terms do not imply order or sequence when used in the text. Therefore, the first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below can be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teaching of the example embodiments.

[0046] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used herein to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to another element or feature as shown in the figure, such as "inside", "outside", "inner side", "outer side", "below", "below", "above", "above", etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure is turned over, then the elements described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" will subsequently be oriented as "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features". Therefore, the example term "below..." can include both upper and lower orientations. The device can be oriented otherwise (rotated 90 degrees or in other directions) and the spatial relative descriptors used in the text are interpreted accordingly.

[0047] The robot of the utility model, in order to enhance the integrity of the robot layout structure, arranges the detection component in the shell of the robot. Specifically, a accommodating space is arranged in the shell of the robot, and an opening is arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the shell, which is connected to the accommodating space. The opening can be arranged to face the walking direction of the robot. The detection component is arranged in the accommodating space, which can prevent obstacles in the external environment from damaging the detection component. Therefore, the robot of the utility model does not need to provide a separate protective cover for the detection component, and the accommodating space inside the shell is used to protect the detection component. From the external structure of the shell, there is no need to bulge out from the upper part of the shell to set multiple radar covers, and the shell of the robot has a stronger integrity.

[0048] The robot of the utility model can reduce the number of protective covers protruding above the shell, and can reduce the number of collisions between the robot and obstacles when the robot is walking or in a non-working state such as moving or transporting, thereby reducing the probability of the detection components in the shell being hit by external obstacles and protecting the detection components in the shell.

[0049] In order to reduce the number of radar settings and avoid arranging multiple radars on the shell to make the overall structure complicated, the robot provided by the utility model can set the detection component as a multi-line laser radar, and set the multi-line laser radar in the accommodating space of the shell. The multi-line laser radar is used for the navigation of the robot and also for the obstacle avoidance of the robot. The multi-line laser radar replaces multiple radars with different purposes, which is convenient for designers to arrange the overall structure of the robot, which is beneficial to reducing the difficulty of processing and manufacturing the robot and can also reduce the manufacturing cost of the robot.

[0050] The robot of the utility model is suitable for a cleaning robot, especially a sweeping robot. The cleaning robot has a large walking range and will encounter various obstacles during the cleaning process. The multi-line laser radar can not only identify obstacles so that the robot can clean within the set range, but also avoid collision with obstacles and reduce damage to the multi-line laser radar caused by obstacles.

[0051] When the robot of the utility model is applied to a sweeping robot, it can clean any corner within a set area on the ground and can reduce the probability of the sweeping robot being stuck by different obstacles. The multi-line laser radar is arranged in the shell, and the sweeping robot has an integral structure and can freely enter and exit different corners within the set space, thereby cleaning the dust and debris in each corner.

[0052] The robot of the utility model sets a multi-line laser radar inside a shell, and there is no need to set a separate protective device, thereby reducing the outer dimensions of the shell and improving the integrity of the shell. The shell can be set as an integrated structure, which is beneficial to optimizing the outer shape of the shell, such as avoiding sharp edges or large-angle corners. The outer shape of the shell can also be set to be streamlined, so that it can freely enter and exit the corners of obstacles of different shapes, thereby improving the applicability of the robot of the utility model in working in complex scenes.

[0053] The robot of the present invention is explained in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the accompanying drawings are only used to illustrate different embodiments and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0054] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a robot according to an embodiment of the present utility model, wherein a first laser 140 and a second laser 150 emitted by a detection component 120 are shown. Figure 1 As shown, the robot 100 includes a housing 110 , in which a detection assembly 120 is disposed. The detection assembly 120 includes a laser element, which can emit at least one laser beam.

[0055] The laser element may include a first laser element and a second laser element. Figure 1 As shown, the detection component 120 is along the walking direction A of the robot 100, and the first laser element emits a first laser 140 and the second laser element emits a second laser 150.

[0056] The direction of the first laser 140 is tilted downward, and the angle between the direction of the first laser 140 and the horizontal plane is α, 0<α<90°, so that the first laser 140 can identify the low obstacle 160 when the robot 100 is walking; the direction of the first laser 140 can be set to any angle with the horizontal plane, so that the low obstacle 160 closer to the robot 100 and the obstacle farther away from the robot 100 can be identified by adjusting the angle between the first laser 140 and the horizontal plane.

[0057] The direction of the second laser 150 is set parallel to the horizontal plane. By using the second laser 150, the robot 100 can identify high obstacles 170 during walking.

[0058] It should be noted that the high obstacles 170 and low obstacles 160 recognized by the robot of the utility model are intended to avoid collision with the high obstacles 170 and the low obstacles 160 within a set range relative to the outer dimensions of the robot 100, so that the robot can move freely within the set range and complete the designated work.

[0059] The detection components in the robot of this embodiment, such as the multi-line laser radar, can emit multiple lasers in different directions, so that the robot 100 can identify obstacles in more directions. For example, the detection component 120 can emit the second laser 150 in the horizontal direction along the walking direction A of the robot 100. At the same time, multiple lasers that are angled with the second laser 150 can also be emitted in the horizontal plane, wherein some lasers are offset to the right of the second laser 150, and some lasers are offset to the left of the second laser 150.

[0060] Similarly, the detection component 120 can emit a first laser 140 along the walking direction A of the robot 100, and the first laser 140 is tilted downward. In any plane where the first laser 140 is located, the detection component 120 can also emit multiple lasers, some of which are offset toward the right side of the first laser 140, and some of which are offset toward the left side of the first laser 140.

[0061] The detection component 120 of the robot 100 emits multiple lasers, which is helpful for the robot 100 to identify more obstacles during walking, and is also helpful for the detection component 120 to build a map within a set range.

[0062] The robot of this embodiment can also set the detection component 120 on the steering component 180. Under the action of the steering component 180, the laser emitted by the detection component 120 can be adjusted in direction, so that the detection component 120 can identify obstacles in a larger range. For example, when the first laser element of the detection component 120 emits a first laser 140, when the detection component 120 is under the action of the steering component 180, the first laser 140 can be adjusted to different directions in a downwardly inclined plane, thereby expanding the detection area of ​​the detection component 120 in the downwardly inclined plane, and can identify low obstacles 160 in multiple directions.

[0063] Similarly, when the second laser element of the detection component 120 emits the second laser 150, the second laser 150 is in the horizontal direction. Under the action of the steering component 180, the second laser 150 of the detection component 120 can be directed to multiple different directions in the horizontal plane, so that the detection component 120 can identify high obstacles 170 within a larger range in the horizontal plane.

[0064] The utility model Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 2 and 3 show a steering assembly 180 that enables the detection assembly 120 to rotate.

[0065] In other embodiments of the utility model, the steering assembly 180 can drive the detection assembly 120 to rotate in a horizontal plane, or in a vertical plane, or in any other plane, so that the designer can adjust the detection range and detection area of ​​the robot 100 according to actual needs, identify more high obstacles 170 and low obstacles 160, and ensure that the robot 100 can move freely within the set range without collision.

[0066] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a robot according to an embodiment of the present utility model, wherein the detection assembly 120 is arranged in the accommodation space 111 of the housing 110, as shown in FIG. Figure 3 As shown, a housing 110 of the robot 100 is provided with a receiving space 111 , and an opening 113 is provided on an outer peripheral wall of the housing 111 , and the opening 113 is communicated with the receiving space 111 .

[0067] Among them, the opening 113 faces the walking direction A of the robot 100, and the detection component 120 is set in the accommodating space 111 of the shell 110. The detection component 120 emits at least one laser beam through the opening 113; the detection component 120 can be used for navigation and obstacle avoidance of the robot 100. The detection component 120 is set in the shell 110, and there is no need to set a separate protective cover to protect the detection component 120.

[0068] The robot 100 of the present embodiment utilizes the space within the shell 110, which not only enhances the structural integrity of the robot 100 and makes its structure simpler, but also a detection component 120 can simultaneously meet the navigation and obstacle avoidance needs of the robot 100, eliminating the need to set up multiple radars for different purposes, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the robot 100.

[0069] The accommodating space 111 for accommodating the detection assembly 120 can be arranged at different positions of the housing 110. Figure 2 The arrangement position of the detection assembly 120 of the robot 100 of the embodiment of the utility model is as follows: Figure 2 As shown, a accommodating space 111 can be set in front of the shell 110, or on the right side of the shell 110, or on the left side of the shell 110, all of which can achieve the purpose of setting the detection component 120 in the shell 110. The opening 113 of the accommodating space 111 should face the walking direction A of the robot 100, so that the detection component 120 in the accommodating space 111 can emit at least one laser beam roughly in the walking direction A of the robot 100 to identify obstacles in the walking direction A.

[0070] In one embodiment of the utility model, the detection component only emits one laser beam, wherein, when the detection component is a mechanical laser radar, the mechanical laser radar is set on the steering component 180, and the steering component 180 can drive the mechanical laser radar to rotate in the horizontal plane, or in the vertical plane, and can also rotate in any other plane; when the detection component is a solid-state laser radar, a mirror or a polyhedron prism can be set on the steering component 180, and the steering component drives the mirror or the polyhedron prism to rotate in the horizontal plane, or in the vertical plane, and can also rotate in any other plane to complete the scanning of the solid-state laser radar.

[0071] It should be noted that the detection component can be configured to include a mechanical laser radar or a solid-state laser radar. The mechanical laser radar includes a transmitter and a receiver, and the transmitter and the receiver require precise optical alignment, assembly and calibration; the solid-state laser radar controls the direction of the laser beam by rotating a mirror or a polyhedron prism to complete the scanning.

[0072] In one embodiment of the utility model, the steering assembly of the detection assembly includes a first steering assembly, the first steering assembly is connected to the shell, and at least part of the first steering assembly is located in the accommodation space, the first steering assembly is connected to the first laser element, and the robot in this embodiment, the first laser element rotates driven by the first steering assembly, and emits a first laser outward within a certain range of the opening connected to the accommodation space of the shell to detect obstacles during the robot's walking process.

[0073] Among them, a second laser element can also be arranged on the first steering component. The second laser element rotates under the drive of the first steering component, and emits a second laser to the outside of the shell at the opening connected to the accommodating space to detect obstacles during the robot's walking process.

[0074] The first laser element and the second laser element in this embodiment can emit laser beams in different directions to detect obstacles in different directions. The robot in this embodiment is more suitable for mechanical laser radar.

[0075] In one embodiment of the utility model, the steering assembly of the detection assembly includes a second steering assembly and a rotating mirror assembly. The second steering assembly is connected to the shell, and at least part of the second steering assembly is located in the accommodating space. The rotating mirror assembly is arranged on the second steering assembly. The robot in this embodiment drives the rotating mirror assembly to rotate through the second steering assembly to complete the scanning point cloud of the detection assembly, which is more suitable for solid-state laser radar.

[0076] In one embodiment of the present invention, the rotating mirror assembly is provided with at least one reflecting surface, which is arranged opposite to the laser element, wherein the reflecting surface is used to reflect the laser beam emitted by the laser element.

[0077] The rotating mirror assembly can be provided with a first reflecting surface, and the first reflecting surface is arranged opposite to the first laser element. In the robot in this embodiment, the rotating mirror assembly rotates under the drive of the second steering assembly, and the first reflecting surface of the rotating mirror assembly is arranged opposite to the first laser element. When the first reflecting surface rotates, the first laser emitted by the first laser element can be reflected to a larger range, thereby increasing the detection range of the robot during walking.

[0078] The rotating mirror assembly can also be provided with a second reflecting surface, and the second reflecting surface is arranged opposite to the first laser element, so that when the second rotating assembly drives the rotating mirror assembly to rotate, the second reflecting surface and the first reflecting surface jointly reflect the first laser emitted by the first laser element to a larger range, thereby increasing the detection range of the detection assembly.

[0079] When the robot of this embodiment uses a solid-state laser radar, the first laser element can be stationary relative to the housing, and the rotating mirror assembly rotates under the drive of the second rotating assembly, relying on the first reflection surface and the second reflection surface of the rotating mirror assembly to reflect the first laser, and adjust the detection direction of the first laser to complete the scanning. It can be understood that the first laser element in the above embodiment can be replaced by a second laser element, and the detection range of the robot's detection assembly can be further adjusted by adjusting the direction of the second laser emitted by the second laser element.

[0080] According to the utility model Figure 2A position in the shell 110 where the accommodating space 111 can be arranged is provided, and the designer can arrange the detection component 120 at a suitable position of the shell 110 based on actual conditions to meet the navigation and obstacle avoidance requirements of the robot 100, so that the robot 100 can move freely within the set range and try not to collide with obstacles.

[0081] like Figure 3 As shown, the robot 100 further includes a protection component 130 , which is connected to the housing 110 . The protection component 130 can be disposed close to the opening 113 , or can be configured to cover the opening 113 .

[0082] The protective component 130 can enhance the ability of the shell 110 to resist impact, and can reduce deformation during the collision between the shell 110 and an obstacle, thereby reducing damage to the detection component 120 in the accommodating space 111; the protective component 130 is arranged close to the opening 113 of the accommodating space 111, with the purpose of reducing warping or deformation of the accommodating space 111 of the shell 110 during long-term use.

[0083] Among them, the protection component 130 can be provided with a transparent protective cover 131, which is connected to the shell 110 and covers the opening 113 of the accommodating space 111. The transparent protective cover 131 can prevent obstacles from the external environment from entering the accommodating space 111, and can also prevent dust from the external environment from entering the accommodating environment, so that the detection component 120 in the accommodating space 111 can operate for a long time without being disturbed by the external environment.

[0084] All openings 113 on the housing 110 of the robot 100 in this embodiment are covered by a transparent protective cover 131 , which can protect the detection assembly 120 in the housing 110 from being corroded by external dust and a humid environment.

[0085] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the robot from another perspective of an embodiment of the utility model, combined with Figure 4 Part of the outer peripheral wall of the shell 110 of the robot 100 is recessed to form a groove 112 , and the groove 112 faces the walking direction A of the robot 100 , and the groove 112 forms the accommodating space 111 .

[0086] The groove 112 is extended along the side wall of the housing 110 and can be extended in different directions.

[0087] The groove 112 may also be formed by utilizing the space between the protruding structures on the housing 110 , and the detection assembly 120 is placed in the groove 112 , thereby saving the limited space in the housing 110 .

[0088] Figure 5FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a robot according to another embodiment of the present utility model, wherein the detection end is arranged on the plane where the highest point of the shell is located. Figure 5 As shown, the detection end of the second laser element of the detection component 120 is located in the horizontal plane where the highest point of the shell 110 is located, so that the detection component 120 can identify obstacles in the horizontal plane where the highest point of the shell 110 of the robot 100 is located. During the walking process of the robot 100, it can avoid the shell 110 of the robot 100 from being stuck at the bottom of different obstacles, ensuring that the robot 100 can walk freely within the set range.

[0089] In combination with the above-mentioned different embodiments of the utility model, the robot of the utility model improves the ability of the robot 100 to work under complex working conditions by setting a detection component 120 in the shell 110. By setting a detection component 120, the robot can have both navigation capability and obstacle avoidance capability.

[0090] In one embodiment of the present invention, the robot 100 also includes a cleaning component, which is connected to the shell 110, and at least part of the cleaning component is arranged at the bottom of the shell 110. The robot 100 in this embodiment can clean a large space area such as the floor and the desktop.

[0091] Among them, the cleaning component includes a sweeping module and a mopping module. The sweeping module can be set as a mechanical device that can collect debris such as shredded paper, and the mopping module can be set to clean the floor or table by wiping the floor or table multiple times with a wet mop.

[0092] In another aspect of the present invention, a cleaning device is provided. The cleaning device includes the robot 100 in any of the above embodiments. The cleaning device also includes a cleaning base station and a cleaning tank.

[0093] Among them, the cleaning base station is provided with a accommodating chamber, and the accommodating chamber is used to accommodate the robot 100. When the robot 100 is in a non-working state, the robot 100 can be accommodated in the accommodating chamber. The accommodating chamber can be set at the bottom of the cleaning base station to facilitate the robot 100 to return to the accommodating chamber of the cleaning base station through the walking mechanism; the accommodating chamber can also be set to an open state and a closed state. When in a closed state, it can reduce external dust from entering the robot 100 and the accommodating chamber.

[0094] The cleaning tank of the cleaning equipment is arranged at the bottom of the cleaning base station and is located in the accommodating cavity, and is used for cleaning the robot 100. The cleaning components of the robot 100 can be cleaned in the cleaning tank.

[0095] An automatic water supply and drainage device can also be provided in the cleaning equipment to clean the cleaning components of the robot 100 by conveying cleaning water into the cleaning tank, and to pump the sewage in the cleaning tank into a sewage pool for centralized discharge. By providing a device with automatic water supply and drainage functions, it is helpful to improve the automation capability of the cleaning equipment.

[0096] In summary, the robot provided by the utility model improves the ability of the robot 100 to work in complex scenes by setting a detection component 120 in the accommodation space 111 in the shell 110, reduces the number of radars, and can complete navigation or obstacle avoidance work with one detection component 120. It can also make the structural design of the robot 100 simpler, without the need to arrange more radars and radar covers, and reduce the manufacturing cost and difficulty of the robot 100. The robot 100 of the utility model is applied to cleaning equipment, such as a sweeping robot, to prevent the sweeping robot 100 from being stuck on suspended objects such as sofas, and reduce the obstacles to the sweeping robot caused by the radar being arranged above the shell 110.

[0097] The sweeping robot no longer needs to have a radar cover protruding above the shell 110, which is conducive to the sweeping robot moving freely within a set range and cleaning different corners within the set range.

[0098] The above is only a preferred specific implementation of the utility model, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A robot, characterized in that: The robot comprises: A housing, wherein the housing is provided with a storage space, and an opening is provided on an outer peripheral wall of the housing, and the opening is connected with the storage space; a detection assembly, the detection assembly being disposed in the accommodation space and capable of emitting at least one laser beam in the direction of the opening; The detection assembly is provided with at least one laser element, and the laser element emits the laser beam in the direction of the opening; The laser element comprises a first laser element, the detection direction of the first laser element is tilted downward; and / or, The laser element further includes a second laser element, and the detection direction of the second laser element is arranged parallel to the horizontal plane.

2. The robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The robot further comprises a protection component, which is connected to the shell and covers the opening.

3. The robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The protection component includes a transparent protection cover, which is connected to the shell and covers the opening of the accommodating space.

4. The robot according to claim 3, characterized in that: Part of the outer peripheral wall of the shell is recessed to form a groove, the groove faces the walking direction of the robot, and the groove forms the accommodating space.

5. The robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection end of the second laser element is located in the horizontal plane where the highest point of the shell is located.

6. The robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection assembly further includes a first steering assembly, which is connected to the housing, and at least a portion of the first steering assembly is located in the accommodating space, and the first steering assembly is connected to the first laser element and / or the second laser element.

7. The robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection assembly further includes a second steering assembly and a rotating mirror assembly. The second steering assembly is connected to the shell, and at least a portion of the second steering assembly is located in the accommodating space. The rotating mirror assembly is arranged on the second steering assembly.

8. The robot according to claim 7, characterized in that: The rotating mirror assembly is provided with at least one reflecting surface, and the reflecting surface is arranged opposite to the laser element.

9. The robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The robot further comprises a cleaning component, wherein the cleaning component is connected to the shell, and at least a part of the cleaning component is arranged at the bottom of the shell.

10. A cleaning device, characterized in that: The cleaning device comprises the robot according to any one of claims 1 to 9, and the cleaning device further comprises: A cleaning base station, wherein the cleaning base station is provided with a receiving cavity, and the receiving cavity is used to receive the robot; A cleaning tank is provided at the bottom of the cleaning base station and is located in the accommodating cavity, and the robot can be removably placed in the cleaning tank.

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