A water surface cleaning robot with solar charging function

By setting solar panels on the storage body of the water surface cleaning robot and realizing the design of taking out garbage from above, the problem of inconvenient waste recycling of water surface cleaning robots in the prior art is solved, the working efficiency and solar energy conversion efficiency are improved, and the risk of environmental pollution is reduced.

CN222728214UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-08JIYAN ZHIZAO (DONGGUAN) TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421654842.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-13
Publication Date
2025-04-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-13

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Technical Problem

The existing water surface cleaning robot has the solar panels arranged on the top, which makes the storage body unable to be set as a structure to be taken out from the top, causing inconvenient garbage recycling and affecting work efficiency.

Method used

A water surface cleaning robot with solar charging function is designed. The storage body can be taken out from above and the solar panel is arranged at the upper end of the storage body to achieve electrical connection through a conductive plug and a socket.

Benefits of technology

Through the design of taking out garbage from above, the intuitiveness and convenience of the cleaning process are improved, the risk of secondary pollution to the surrounding environment is reduced, and the amount of garbage storage is increased. At the same time, the high-level configuration of solar panels reduces shading, improves solar energy conversion efficiency, and extends service life.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of water surface cleaning, and in particular to a water surface cleaning robot with a solar charging function, comprising a floating body and a storage body detachably arranged on the floating body, a mounting opening penetrating through the lower end of the floating body, the storage body being positioned and assembled on the mounting opening, the storage body comprising a storage basket and a cover body covering the storage basket, a storage opening being arranged at the front end of the storage basket, a power impeller assembly corresponding to the storage opening being arranged at the front part of the floating body, a double-power propeller for generating walking power being arranged at the rear part of the floating body, an induction identification module being further arranged on the floating body, a main control circuit and a battery electrically connected to the main control circuit being arranged inside the floating body; a conductive plug and a conductive socket structure matching the conductive plug are adopted, so that the storage body can be electrically connected synchronously after being assembled on the floating body, and the overall structural setting will be more modularized, which is helpful for later maintenance and replacement.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water surface cleaning, in particular to a water surface cleaning robot with a solar energy charging function. Background Art

[0002] A surface cleaning robot with solar charging function is a surface cleaning device that uses solar energy as energy. It is usually equipped with solar panels that can convert solar energy into electrical energy to power the operation of the robot.

[0003] The water surface robot mainly includes a running body and a storage body configured on the running body. The running body can walk on the water surface, and is configured with a camera or sensor that senses the surrounding environment, so that it can adapt to the water surface environment. When encountering obstacles or walls, it can turn, switch paths and other operations in time, so that there is no need for human operation, and fully automatic water surface cleaning operation can be achieved. The water surface cleaning robot will face energy problems during continuous work. After working for a period of time, it will be in standby mode due to insufficient power. Therefore, some water surface cleaning robots will be configured with solar charging function; the water surface cleaning robot with solar charging function is a water surface cleaning equipment that uses solar energy as energy. It is usually equipped with solar panels that can convert solar energy into electrical energy to provide power for the operation of the robot.

[0004] The solar panels are basically arranged on the top of the water surface cleaning robot, so that the storage body of the water surface cleaning robot for storing garbage cannot be set to a structure that can be taken out from the top. As a result, when the water surface cleaning robot cleans the garbage in the storage body, it is necessary to move the entire water surface cleaning robot from the water surface to the ground for operation, which will cause inconvenience in garbage recycling. Therefore, it is necessary to propose an improved technical solution to solve the above problem. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings and provide a technical solution that can solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0006] A water surface cleaning robot with a solar charging function comprises a floating body and a storage body detachably arranged on the floating body, a mounting opening penetrating through the lower end of the floating body is provided on the floating body, the storage body is positioned and assembled on the mounting opening, the storage body comprises a storage basket and a cover body covering the storage basket, a storage opening is provided at the front end of the storage basket, a power impeller assembly corresponding to the storage opening is provided at the front part of the floating body, a dual-power propeller for generating walking power is provided at the rear part of the floating body, an induction recognition module is further provided on the floating body, a main control circuit and a battery electrically connected to the main control circuit are provided inside the floating body, and the induction recognition module, the power impeller assembly and the dual-power propeller are electrically connected to the main control circuit respectively;

[0007] A solar panel is arranged on the cover body, and a covering surface is provided between the cover body and the floating body, a conductive socket is arranged on the covering surface of the floating body, and a conductive plug corresponding to the conductive socket is arranged on the covering surface of the cover body. The conductive plug is electrically connected to the solar panel, and the conductive socket is electrically connected to the battery.

[0008] Preferably, the cover body includes an upper cover plate and a lower cover plate fixedly matched with each other, an accommodating space is formed between the upper cover plate and the lower cover plate, a handle that can extend into the accommodating space is movably connected to the upper cover plate, the solar panel is mounted on the upper cover plate, and the middle part of the solar panel is hollowed out to cooperate with the handle.

[0009] Preferably, an extension portion extends from the periphery of the upper cover plate, the covering surface corresponds to the extension portion, a fixing seat corresponding to below the extension portion extends from the rear end of the lower cover plate, and the conductive plug is installed at the lower end of the fixing seat.

[0010] Preferably, two fixing seats, two conductive plugs and two conductive sockets are provided, the two conductive plugs and the two conductive sockets are used as positive and negative poles, and the two fixing seats are symmetrically arranged at the rear end of the lower cover plate.

[0011] Preferably, an axis connecting seat is provided at the position between the two fixed seats at the lower end of the upper cover plate, and a rotating shaft rotating around the axis connecting seat is provided at the rear end of the storage basket; a lock for docking with the storage basket is also provided at the front end of the cover body, and the cover body and the storage basket are flipped together through the cooperation of the rotating shaft and the axis connecting seat, and the cover body and the storage basket are closed and fixed by the lock.

[0012] Preferably, the handle includes a gripping portion, a limiting plate and a connecting rod, at least one connecting rod is provided, and the connecting rod is connected between the gripping portion and the limiting plate, a through hole is provided on the upper cover plate, the limiting rod extends along the through hole between the upper cover plate and the lower cover plate, and the limiting plate is placed between the upper cover plate and the lower cover plate.

[0013] Preferably, the floating body includes an upper shell and a lower shell, the installation port passes through the upper shell and the lower shell, and a cavity structure protrudes downward at the left and right positions of the lower shell, and the cavity structure is filled with floating objects. A fluid groove is formed between the two cavity structures, and the storage basket, the power impeller assembly and the dual-power propeller are all arranged in the fluid groove.

[0014] Preferably, a charging interface is also installed on the cover surface of the floating body, and a guide groove capable of guiding water into the installation opening is arranged around the periphery of the charging interface, and the charging interface is electrically connected to the control circuit.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0016] The garbage collection body of the water surface cleaning robot is set to be able to be taken out from above, and the solar panel is set at the upper end of the storage body. The design of taking out the garbage from above makes the cleaning process more intuitive and convenient. The operator can directly handle the collected garbage without complicated operations, which improves work efficiency. It avoids side leakage or bottom residue that may occur when taking out the garbage, and reduces the risk of secondary pollution to the surrounding environment. And the method of taking out from above can better utilize the space inside the storage body and increase the garbage storage capacity.

[0017] The solar panel is arranged at the upper end of the storage body. Its high location can reduce the obstruction of surrounding objects, receive more sufficient and direct sunlight, and improve the solar energy conversion efficiency; it can also protect the solar panel, reduce the collision and wear when working on the water surface, and extend the service life of the solar panel. In addition, it also helps to lower the center of gravity of the robot, enhance the stability when driving on the water surface, and reduce the risk of overturning; the use of a conductive plug and a conductive socket structure matching the conductive plug allows the storage body to be electrically connected synchronously after being assembled on the floating body, and the overall structural setting will be more modular, which is conducive to later maintenance and replacement.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model in a disassembled state;

[0022] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 The structural diagram at A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage body in the utility model when it is covered;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage body in the utility model when it is in an open state;

[0025] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of an explosion structure of the cover body in the utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 It is another schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the cover body in the utility model;

[0027] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the floating main body in the utility model;

[0028] Fig. 9 It is a block diagram of the circuit connection module of the utility model.

[0029] The reference numerals and names in the figures are as follows:

[0030] The floating body 10, the upper shell 101, the lower shell 102, the cavity structure 103, the floating object 104, the installation port 11, the power impeller assembly 12, the dual-power propeller 13, the induction recognition module 14, the main control circuit 15, the battery 16, the conductive socket 17, the charging interface 18, the guide groove 19, the storage body 20, the storage basket 21, the storage port 211, the rotating shaft 212, the cover body 22, the upper cover plate 221, the lower cover plate 222, the extension part 223, the fixing seat 224, the shaft connecting seat 225, the solar panel 23, the conductive plug 24, the handle 25, the gripping part 251, the limit plate 252, the connecting rod 253, and the lock 26. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are described clearly and completely below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] See also Figure 1-9In an embodiment of the utility model, a water surface cleaning robot with a solar charging function is proposed, comprising a floating body 10 and a storage body 20 detachably arranged on the floating body 10, the floating body 10 is provided with an installation opening 11 penetrating through the lower end, the storage body 20 is positioned and assembled on the installation opening 11, the storage body 20 comprises a storage basket 21 and a cover body 22 covering the storage basket 21, a storage opening 211 is provided at the front end of the storage basket 21, a power impeller assembly 12 corresponding to the storage opening 211 is provided at the front part of the floating body 10, a dual-power propeller 13 for generating walking power is provided at the rear part of the floating body 10, and an induction recognition module 14 is also provided on the floating body 10, the induction recognition module 14 generally includes a sensor, a camera, etc., a main control circuit 15 and a battery 16 electrically connected to the main control circuit 15 are provided inside the floating body 10, and the induction recognition module 14, the power impeller assembly 12 and the dual-power propeller 13 are electrically connected to the main control circuit 15 respectively;

[0033] A solar panel 23 is arranged on the cover body 22, and a covering surface is provided between the cover body 22 and the floating body 10. A conductive socket 17 is provided on the covering surface of the floating body 10, and a conductive plug 24 corresponding to the conductive socket 17 is provided on the covering surface of the cover body 22. The conductive plug 24 is electrically connected to the solar panel 23, and the conductive socket 17 is electrically connected to the battery 16.

[0034] In the above technical solution, the water surface cleaning robot mainly includes two parts: a floating body 10 and a storage body 20. The floating body 10 can float on the water surface. By adding a sensing recognition module 14 and a dual-power propeller 13, it is powered and controlled by a battery 16 and a main control circuit 15, so that it can walk on the water surface. The sensing recognition module 14 identifies whether there are obstacles on the water surface, so as to adjust the walking direction in time to ensure the normal operation of the floating body 10; the storage body 20 is configured to be detachable from the floating body 10, and generally adopts a step-type structure or some clamping structures to restrict the storage body 20 to a certain extent after being installed on the floating body 10 and will not be separated. The storage body 20 is provided with a storage basket 21 with a storage port 211, and a power impeller assembly 12 is provided on the floating body 10 to correspond to the storage port 211. The power impeller assembly 12 can roll the garbage on the water surface into the storage basket 21, so as to achieve the cleaning of the water surface.

[0035] On this basis, the storage body 20 for storing garbage of the water surface cleaning robot is set to be able to be taken out from above, and the solar panel 23 is set at the upper end of the storage body 20. The design of taking out garbage from above makes the cleaning process more intuitive and convenient. The operator can directly handle the collected garbage without complicated operations, which improves work efficiency. It avoids side leakage or bottom residue that may occur when taking out garbage, and reduces the risk of secondary pollution to the surrounding environment. And the way of taking out from above can make better use of the space inside the storage body 20 and increase the garbage storage capacity.

[0036] The solar panel 23 is arranged at the upper end of the storage body 20. Its high location can reduce the obstruction of surrounding objects, receive more sufficient and direct sunlight, and improve the solar energy conversion efficiency; it can also protect the solar panel 23, reduce the collision and wear when working on the water surface, and extend the service life of the solar panel 23. In addition, it also helps to lower the center of gravity of the robot, enhance the stability when driving on the water surface, and reduce the risk of overturning; the conductive plug 24 and the conductive socket 17 structure matched with the conductive plug 24 are adopted, so that the storage body 20 can be electrically connected synchronously after being assembled on the floating body 10, and the overall structural setting will be more modular, which is conducive to later maintenance and replacement.

[0037] In actual applications, a water surface cleaning robot adopting this design saves operators a lot of time when cleaning garbage due to the convenient removal of the garbage storage body 20, and the cleaning area that can be processed every day is significantly increased. At the same time, the solar panel 23 provides the robot with more lasting power due to good lighting, allowing it to continue to work in larger waters without frequent charging.

[0038] See also Figure 6-7 In the embodiment of the utility model, the cover body 22 includes an upper cover plate 221 and a lower cover plate 222 which are fixedly matched with each other, and an accommodating space is formed between the upper cover plate 221 and the lower cover plate 222. A handle 25 which can be extended into the accommodating space is movably connected to the upper cover plate 221, and the solar panel 23 is mounted on the upper cover plate 221, and the middle part of the solar panel 23 is hollowed out to make way for the handle 25. By adopting this structure, the cover body 22 can set the handle 25 as a retractable structure based on the handle 25, so as to avoid blocking the sunlight due to the protrusion of the handle 25, thereby ensuring the efficiency of the solar panel 23 in absorbing sunlight.

[0039] See also Figure 6-7In the embodiment of the utility model, an extension portion 223 is extended from the periphery of the upper cover 221, and the covering surface corresponds to the extension portion 223. A fixing seat 224 corresponding to below the extension portion 223 is extended from the rear end of the lower cover 222. The conductive plug 24 is installed at the lower end of the fixing seat 224. The extension portion 223 of the upper cover 221 enables the upper cover 221 and the lower cover 222 to form a structure similar to a step after being combined, thereby achieving a closer fit with the mounting port 11; two fixing seats 224, two conductive plugs 24 and two conductive sockets 17 are each provided, and the two conductive plugs 24 and the two conductive sockets 17 are both used as positive and negative poles. The two fixing seats 224 are symmetrically arranged at the rear end of the lower cover 222. The symmetrical structure can ensure the stability of the overall operation of the water surface cleaning robot.

[0040] See also Figure 5-7 In the embodiment of the utility model, an axis connecting seat 225 is provided at the position between the two fixing seats 224 at the lower end of the upper cover plate 221, and a rotating shaft 212 rotating around the axis connecting seat 225 is provided at the rear end of the storage basket 21; a lock buckle 26 docking with the storage basket 21 is also provided at the front end of the cover body 22, and the cover body 22 and the storage basket 21 are flipped and matched through the cooperation of the rotating shaft 212 and the axis connecting seat 225, and the cover body 22 and the storage basket 21 are covered and fixed by the lock buckle 26; the clamshell structure is adopted to ensure that the cover body 22 and the storage basket 21 are an integral structure, avoiding the cumbersome assembly caused by a large number of parts, and the lock buckle 26 structure generally adopts a traditional buckle structure, and its main purpose is to lock the cover body 22 after it is closed, so as to ensure that the cover body 22 and the storage basket 21 maintain a fixed shape after they are closed.

[0041] See also Figure 6-7 In the embodiment of the utility model, the handle 25 includes a gripping portion 251, a limiting plate 252 and a connecting rod 253. At least one connecting rod 253 is provided, and the connecting rod 253 is connected between the gripping portion 251 and the limiting plate 252. A through hole is opened on the upper cover plate 221, and the limiting rod extends along the through hole between the upper cover plate 221 and the lower cover plate 222, and the limiting plate 252 is placed between the upper cover plate 221 and the lower cover plate 222. The structural design is simple, and it is also convenient for the handle 25 to be flexibly extended and retracted, so that the operator can quickly lift the storage body 20.

[0042] See also Figure 8In the embodiment of the utility model, the floating body 10 includes an upper shell 101 and a lower shell 102, and the installation port 11 runs through the upper shell 101 and the lower shell 102. A cavity structure 103 is extended downward at the left and right positions of the lower shell 102, and the cavity structure 103 is filled with floating objects 104. A fluid groove is formed between the two cavity structures 103, and the storage basket 21, the power impeller assembly 12 and the dual-power propeller 13 are all arranged in the fluid groove. The structure is simple to set up, which can ensure the stability of the overall operation of the floating body 10, and the two cavity structures 103 can have a drainage effect, guiding the surface garbage to converge into the fluid groove in the center, and introduced into the storage basket 21 under the support of the power impeller assembly 12, so as to achieve a fast and accurate garbage collection effect.

[0043] See also Figure 2-3 In the embodiment of the utility model, a charging interface 18 is also installed on the cover surface of the floating body 10. A guide groove 19 is arranged around the periphery of the charging interface 18 to guide water into the installation port 11. The charging interface 18 is electrically connected to the control circuit. The arrangement of this structure can protect the charging interface 18 and ensure that the charging interface 18 will not be invaded by water to the greatest extent, and will not be stained by water and accelerate corrosion.

[0044] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic features of the present invention. Therefore, no matter from which point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are included in the present invention.

Claims

1. A water surface cleaning robot with a solar charging function, comprising a floating body (10) and a storage body (20) detachably mounted on the floating body (10), wherein the floating body (10) is provided with a mounting opening (11) penetrating the lower end, and the storage body (20) is positioned and assembled on the mounting opening (11), characterized in that: The storage body (20) comprises a storage basket (21) and a cover body (22) covering the storage basket (21); a storage opening (211) is provided at the front end of the storage basket (21); a power impeller assembly (12) corresponding to the storage opening (211) is provided at the front of the floating body (10); a dual-power propeller (13) for generating walking power is provided at the rear of the floating body (10); a sensing identification module (14) is also provided on the floating body (10); a main control circuit (15) and a battery (16) electrically connected to the main control circuit (15) are provided inside the floating body (10); and the sensing identification module (14), the power impeller assembly (12) and the dual-power propeller (13) are electrically connected to the main control circuit (15), respectively; A solar panel (23) is arranged on the cover body (22), and a covering surface is provided between the cover body (22) and the floating body (10); a conductive socket (17) is arranged on the covering surface of the floating body (10); a conductive plug (24) corresponding to the conductive socket (17) is arranged on the covering surface of the cover body (22); the conductive plug (24) is electrically connected to the solar panel (23), and the conductive socket (17) is electrically connected to the battery (16).

2. A water surface cleaning robot with solar charging function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover body (22) comprises an upper cover plate (221) and a lower cover plate (222) which are fixedly matched with each other, an accommodation space is formed between the upper cover plate (221) and the lower cover plate (222), a handle (25) which can be extended into the accommodation space is movably connected to the upper cover plate (221), and the solar panel (23) is mounted on the upper cover plate (221), and the middle part of the solar panel (23) is hollowed out to make way for the handle (25).

3. The water surface cleaning robot with solar charging function according to claim 2, characterized in that: An extension portion (223) extends from the periphery of the upper cover plate (221), the covering surface corresponds to the extension portion (223), a fixing seat (224) corresponding to below the extension portion (223) extends from the rear end of the lower cover plate (222), and the conductive plug (24) is mounted at the lower end of the fixing seat (224).

4. The water surface cleaning robot with solar charging function according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two fixing seats (224), two conductive plugs (24) and two conductive sockets (17) are each provided, and the two conductive plugs (24) and two conductive sockets (17) are both used as positive and negative electrodes. The two fixing seats (224) are symmetrically arranged at the rear end of the lower cover plate (222).

5. The water surface cleaning robot with solar charging function according to claim 4, characterized in that: An axis connection seat (225) is provided at the lower end of the upper cover plate (221) at a position corresponding to the position between the two fixing seats (224), and a rotating shaft (212) rotating around the axis connection seat (225) is provided at the rear end of the storage basket (21); a lock buckle (26) for docking with the storage basket (21) is also provided at the front end of the cover body (22); the cover body (22) and the storage basket (21) are turned over and matched by the cooperation of the rotating shaft (212) and the axis connection seat (225), and the cover body (22) and the storage basket (21) are covered and fixed by the lock buckle (26).

6. The water surface cleaning robot with solar charging function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The handle (25) comprises a gripping portion (251), a limiting plate (252) and a connecting rod (253), at least one connecting rod (253) is provided, and the connecting rod (253) is connected between the gripping portion (251) and the limiting plate (252), a through hole is provided on the upper cover plate (221), the limiting rod extends along the through hole into between the upper cover plate (221) and the lower cover plate (222), and the limiting plate (252) is placed between the upper cover plate (221) and the lower cover plate (222).

7. The water surface cleaning robot with solar charging function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The floating body (10) comprises an upper shell (101) and a lower shell (102); a mounting opening (11) penetrates the upper shell (101) and the lower shell (102); a cavity structure (103) protrudes downwardly from both left and right positions of the lower shell (102); the cavity structure (103) is filled with a floating object (104); a fluid channel is formed between the two cavity structures (103); and a storage basket (21), a power impeller assembly (12) and a dual-power propeller (13) are all arranged in the fluid channel.

8. The water surface cleaning robot with solar charging function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A charging interface (18) is also installed on the cover surface of the floating body (10), and a guide groove (19) capable of guiding water into the installation opening (11) is arranged around the periphery of the charging interface (18), and the charging interface (18) is electrically connected to the control circuit.