Sweeper base station and cleaning device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a sweeper base station and a cleaning device, the sweeper base station comprises a main body, a cleaning disc, a dirt suction channel and a shaking mechanism, the cleaning disc, the dirt suction channel and the shaking mechanism are arranged in the main body, the dirt suction channel is communicated with the cleaning disc, and the shaking mechanism is connected with the cleaning disc to shake the cleaning disc. According to the sweeper base station, the shaking mechanism is arranged in the sweeper base station to shake the cleaning disc, so that water in the cleaning disc can be stirred, silt can flow along with water flow, the silt can be conveniently sucked into the dirt suction channel, the cleaning degree of the cleaning disc is guaranteed, the cleaning disc does not need to be manually cleaned, and the automation degree of the sweeper base station is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of sweeping machines, and in particular to a sweeping machine base station and a cleaning device. Background Art

[0002] After cleaning, the robot vacuum cleaner can return to the base station and automatically clean the rag in the cleaning tray of the base station, freeing your hands. However, the dirt and sand after cleaning will be deposited in the cleaning tray and dispersed widely, making it difficult to completely suck it away through the suction port, resulting in the sand and sand remaining in the cleaning tray, which still requires manual intervention to clean.

[0003] In the related art, in order to clean the silt, the cleaning plate is made into a concave shape to form a drainage effect. However, the silt removal effect of this drainage method is not good, and the silt will still be retained at the bottom of the cleaning plate. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the problems existing in the related art, the present disclosure provides a sweeper base station and a cleaning device.

[0005] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a sweeper base station is provided, comprising a main body and a cleaning disc, a sewage suction channel and a shaking mechanism arranged in the main body, wherein the sewage suction channel is connected to the cleaning disc, and the shaking mechanism is connected to the cleaning disc to shake the cleaning disc.

[0006] Optionally, the driving force of the shaking mechanism is configured to provide the cleaning tray with a component of movement in a horizontal direction and / or a vertical direction.

[0007] Optionally, the shaking mechanism is configured to drive the cleaning plate to reciprocate horizontally.

[0008] Optionally, the shaking mechanism includes a linear motor, a guide rail of the linear motor is installed on the main body, and a slide seat of the linear motor is connected to the cleaning disc.

[0009] Optionally, the shaking mechanism includes a support member disposed between the main body and the cleaning tray, for supporting the cleaning tray when the shaking mechanism drives the cleaning tray to move.

[0010] Optionally, the support member includes a slide rail and a slider matched with the slide rail, the slide rail is mounted on the main body, and the slider is connected to the cleaning tray.

[0011] Optionally, there are multiple support members, the shaking mechanism includes a driving part, the driving part is located in the central area of ​​the cleaning tray, and the multiple support members are evenly distributed in the circumferential direction of the driving part.

[0012] Optionally, the shaking mechanism is arranged below the cleaning tray.

[0013] Optionally, the bottom of the cleaning tray is configured to be inclined, and the dirt suction channel leads to the lowest point of the cleaning tray.

[0014] Optionally, an elastic member is connected between the main body and the cleaning tray.

[0015] Optionally, the cleaning tray is spaced apart from the main body, a shielding member is provided on the top edge of the cleaning tray, and the shielding member extends to the main body to shield the space between the cleaning tray and the main body.

[0016] Optionally, a soft rubber member is connected between the top of the cleaning tray and the main body, and the soft rubber member is configured to cover the space between the cleaning tray and the main body.

[0017] Optionally, a cleaning rib is provided in the cleaning plate, and a plurality of protrusions are formed on the cleaning rib.

[0018] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a cleaning device is provided, including a sweeping robot and a sweeping machine base station provided by the present disclosure.

[0019] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may include the following beneficial effects: a shaking mechanism is provided in the sweeper base station to shake the cleaning disc, so that the water in the cleaning disc can be stirred, and the silt can flow along with the water flow, thereby facilitating the silt to be sucked into the sewage suction channel, ensuring the cleanliness of the cleaning disc, eliminating the need to manually clean the cleaning disc, and improving the automation level of the sweeper base station. Moreover, the shaking mechanism directly drives the cleaning disc, which, compared with directly stirring the water, facilitates the reasonable layout of the structure on the one hand, without the need to arrange the structure into the water, and on the other hand, can use the wall of the cleaning disc to play a role in impacting the water flow, thereby increasing the stirring effect and allowing the silt to be fully shaken and floated.

[0020] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 1 The figure is a schematic diagram of a sweeping machine base station according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0023] Figure 2 It is a partial structural diagram of a sweeper base station according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0024] Figure 3According to an exemplary embodiment Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of .

[0025] Figure 4 It is a partial cross-sectional view of a sweeping machine base station according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0026] Description of Reference Numerals

[0027] 1-main body, 2-cleaning plate, 21-cleaning rib, 31-sewage suction channel, 32-water inlet channel, 4-shaking mechanism, 41-linear motor, 411-guide rail, 412-slide seat, 42-support part, 421-slide rail, 422-slider, 5-soft rubber part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0029] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise stated, the directional words used, such as "inside" and "outside", are defined with respect to the contours of the corresponding components themselves, and "front" and "back" are defined according to the direction of the sweeping robot entering and exiting the base station, with the direction of exiting the base station being front and the direction of entering the base station being back.

[0030] Reference Figure 1 The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a sweeping machine base station for supporting and accommodating a sweeping robot. The base station includes a main body 1 and a cleaning tray 2, a sewage suction channel 31 and a shaking mechanism 4 arranged in the main body 1. The sewage suction channel 31 is connected to the cleaning tray 2, and the shaking mechanism 4 is connected to the cleaning tray 2 to shake the cleaning tray 2.

[0031] Among them, combined Figures 1 to 4It should be noted that the main body 1 has a storage space for accommodating a sweeping robot, and an opening is formed on the main body 1 for the sweeping robot to enter and exit the storage space. The cleaning tray 2 can be arranged at the bottom of the storage space so that the rag can be cleaned under the sweeping robot after the sweeping robot enters the storage space. Since the sewage tank is usually arranged at a position slightly above the base station, the sewage suction channel 31 can be arranged above the cleaning tray 2 and as close to the bottom of the cleaning tray 2 as possible to ensure the absorption of the bottom mud and sand, but will not press on the bottom to affect the water absorption effect. There can be one or more sewage suction channels 31, which are not limited here. Similarly, in one embodiment, the sweeping machine base station can also have an automatic entry function, and the water inlet channel 32 can also be arranged above the cleaning tray 2 for passing clean water into the cleaning tray 2. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the shaking mechanism 4 is arranged in the main body 1, which can be connected to the main body 1, or can be fixed by a specific structural design to ensure its stability.

[0032] Through the above technical solution, a shaking mechanism 4 is set in the sweeper base station to shake the cleaning disc 2, so that the water in the cleaning disc 2 can be stirred, and the mud and sand can flow with the water flow, so that the mud and sand are easily sucked into the sewage suction channel 31, ensuring the cleanliness of the cleaning disc 2, without the need to manually clean the cleaning disc 2, and improving the automation level of the sweeper base station. In addition, the shaking mechanism 4 directly drives the cleaning disc 2. Compared with directly stirring the water, on the one hand, it is convenient for the reasonable layout of the structure, and there is no need to arrange the structure in the water. On the other hand, the wall of the cleaning disc 2 can be used to hit the water flow, thereby increasing the stirring effect and making the mud and sand fully vibrate and float.

[0033] To ensure the cleaning effect, a cleaning rib 21 may be provided in the cleaning disc 2. A plurality of convex points are formed on the cleaning rib 21. When the cleaning robot rotates the rag, the rag is cleaned by the friction between the rag and the convex points.

[0034] In the disclosed embodiment, the shaking mechanism 4 can be implemented in many ways, and the driving force of the shaking mechanism 4 can be configured to provide the cleaning tray 2 with a component of movement in the horizontal direction and / or the vertical direction, that is, the shaking mechanism 4 can drive the cleaning tray 2 to move only in the horizontal direction, or the shaking mechanism 4 can drive the cleaning tray 2 to move only in the vertical direction, or it can also drive the cleaning tray 2 to move in both the horizontal direction and the vertical direction (including but not limited to horizontal and vertical movements being independent or horizontal and vertical movements being combined to synthesize an inclined motion force). The method of combining the horizontal and vertical motion components to produce irregular motion can, for example, adopt a vibration method similar to that in a fat-shaking machine, or a high-frequency vibration method similar to that of an electric toothbrush.

[0035] In one embodiment, the shaking mechanism 4 can be configured to drive the cleaning tray 2 to reciprocate horizontally. During the horizontal reciprocating motion, the wall of the cleaning tray 2 can be used to allow the water to impact and shake, and the motion process is horizontal, without involving up and down motion, so as to avoid a large amount of water splashing. In addition, the frequency of the reciprocating motion is lower than that of the high-frequency vibration, so energy consumption can be saved. The horizontal reciprocating motion can be perpendicular to Figure 4 The direction of the drawing (i.e. the lateral direction of the sweeper base station, i.e. Figure 1 The reciprocating motion of the X direction in the figure can also be Figure 4 The left and right directions of the figure (i.e. the direction in which the sweeping robot enters and exits the base station, i.e. Figure 1 The reciprocating motion in the Y direction of the present invention may include reciprocating motion in the two directions at the same time. Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the embodiment shown, the direction of the horizontal reciprocating motion is the lateral direction of the sweeper base station. Figure 4 The sweeping robot needs to be able to enter and exit in the left and right directions, which is inconvenient in terms of space arrangement. Therefore, it is more convenient to move the cleaning tray 2 in the lateral direction.

[0036] In one embodiment, the horizontal reciprocating motion can be achieved by a linear drive mechanism. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The shaking mechanism 4 may include a linear motor 41, a guide rail 411 of the linear motor 41 may be installed on the main body 1, and a slide 412 of the linear motor 41 is connected to the cleaning tray 2. The driving method of the linear motor 41 is simple in structure and low in cost, and the guide rail 411 and the slide 412 may also play a supporting role, and the guide rail 411 and the slide 412 are slidably matched with each other, and the noise is relatively small. In the disclosed embodiment, reciprocating motion in one direction may be achieved by one or two linear motors 41. In other embodiments, it may also be driven by a cylinder drive method or a screw drive method.

[0037] In order to reduce the pressure of the cleaning plate 2 on the linear motor 41, thereby saving driving energy consumption, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The shaking mechanism 4 may include a support member 42 disposed between the main body 1 and the cleaning disk 2 for supporting the cleaning disk 2 when the shaking mechanism 4 drives the cleaning disk 2 to move, so that the support member 42 can bear the pressure applied by the cleaning disk 2.

[0038] Further, refer to Figure 3The support member 42 may include a slide rail 421 and a slider 422 matched with the slide rail 421, the slide rail 421 may be installed on the main body 1, and the slider 422 may be connected to the cleaning tray 2. When the above-mentioned linear motor 41 is included, the extension direction of the slide rail 421 is the same as the extension direction of the guide rail 411. Through the sliding support mode of the slide rail 421 and the slider 422, the friction force can be reduced and the driving resistance can be reduced to minimize the energy consumption, and the sliding noise is small to ensure the product quality. In other embodiments, the support member 42 may include a slide groove arranged on the main body 1 and a ball bearing arranged in the slide groove, so that the friction between the two is rolling friction, which can also play the effect of reducing noise, heat exchange and reducing resistance.

[0039] In order to ensure the support effect, combined Figure 3 and Figure 4 The number of the support members 42 may be multiple, and the shaking mechanism 4 may include a driving unit that provides a power source, for example, the driving unit may be the above-mentioned linear motor 41. The driving unit may be located in the central area of ​​the cleaning disc 2, and the multiple support members 42 may be evenly distributed in the circumferential direction of the driving unit to ensure that the linear driving unit can be evenly supported around the periphery to avoid movement obstruction caused by uneven force. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the number of the support members 42 may be four, and they may be symmetrically arranged on one or more sides of the cleaning disc 2.

[0040] In the disclosed embodiment, the shaking mechanism 4 can be arranged below the cleaning tray 2, so as to facilitate the internal structure layout of the sweeping machine base station, and the shaking mechanism 4 can be hidden at the bottom, which can not only make the structure beautiful, but also protect the shaking mechanism 4, and avoid damage to the structure, resulting in movement noise or increased energy consumption. In other embodiments, the shaking mechanism 4 can also be arranged at other positions of the cleaning tray 2 according to the structural space of the sweeping machine base station, such as being arranged laterally.

[0041] In the disclosed embodiment, the bottom of the cleaning tray 2 may be configured to be inclined to guide the water flow in the cleaning tray 2, and the sewage suction channel 31 may lead to the lowest point of the cleaning tray 2 to be able to suck out all the sewage as much as possible. Figures 1 to 3 When the sewage suction channel 31 is set in the middle position of the rear side of the cleaning tray 2, the bottom of the cleaning tray 2 can be constructed to be inclined toward the middle area of ​​the rear side, that is, the cleaning tray 2 is inclined from both sides to the middle and from the front end to the rear end, so as to guide the water on both sides to the position of the sewage suction channel 31.

[0042] During the shaking of the cleaning tray 2, the shaking force of the shaking mechanism 4 may cause the cleaning tray 2 to move quickly in one direction, causing the water in the cleaning tray 2 to splash. Therefore, in order to solve this problem, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, an elastic member may be connected between the main body 1 and the cleaning tray 2, and the elastic member may produce a buffering effect when the cleaning tray 2 shakes to prevent the shaking amplitude from being too large. The elastic member may be provided on one side or both sides of the shaking direction.

[0043] In order to reserve shaking space for the cleaning tray 2, a gap needs to be set between the cleaning tray 2 and the main body 1. During the shaking process, it is inevitable that water will splash, and the splashed water may fall into the gap. The water that falls into the gap is troublesome to clean up, and it is easy to cause water leakage in the base station, affecting the user experience. In the disclosed embodiment, a shielding member can be provided at the top edge of the cleaning tray 2, and the shielding member can extend to the main body 1 to block the gap between the cleaning tray 2 and the main body 1. The shielding member can be connected to the main body 1 or not, as long as it can cover the range of possible splashing. Among them, the shielding member can be constructed in an inclined shape so that the water splashed to the shielding member can be guided back into the cleaning tray 2.

[0044] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to Figure 1 A soft rubber part 5 can be connected between the top of the cleaning tray 2 and the main body 1, and the soft rubber part 5 is configured to block the gap between the cleaning tray 2 and the main body 1. Due to its own elastic characteristics, the soft rubber part 5 can play the role of the above-mentioned elastic part and the role of the above-mentioned shielding part. The same structure can achieve two functions, simplifying the structure and saving costs. And using the soft rubber part 5 as an elastic part can reduce noise compared to rigid elastic parts (such as springs). Using the soft rubber part 5 as a shielding part, compared with rigid materials (such as plastics), the soft rubber part 5 can be connected to the main body 1 to ensure the shielding effect. In the case of rigid materials as shielding parts, it is necessary to reserve movement space for the cleaning tray 2 and it cannot be connected to the main body 1, resulting in a gap between the main body 1 and the reliable shielding effect cannot be guaranteed.

[0045] In the disclosed embodiment, the elastic member may be other flexible elastic members, such as resin materials, in addition to the soft rubber member 5. The shielding member may be other flexible shielding members, such as polymer films, in addition to the soft rubber member 5. When such a non-deformable flexible shielding member is used, the shielding member between the main body 1 and the cleaning tray 2 may be set to be long enough to reserve a stretch margin to accommodate the movement of the cleaning tray 2.

[0046] In a second aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a cleaning device is provided, comprising a sweeper and the sweeper base station described above. The cleaning device has all the beneficial effects of the sweeper base station described above, which will not be described in detail here.

[0047] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present disclosure after considering the specification and practicing the present disclosure. The present disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art that are not disclosed in the present disclosure. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0048] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A sweeping machine base station, characterized in that: The cleaning device comprises a main body, a cleaning disc, a dirt suction channel and a shaking mechanism arranged in the main body, wherein the dirt suction channel is communicated with the cleaning disc, and the shaking mechanism is connected with the cleaning disc to shake the cleaning disc.

2. The sweeper base station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving force of the shaking mechanism is configured to provide the cleaning tray with a component of movement in a horizontal direction and / or a vertical direction.

3. The sweeper base station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shaking mechanism is configured to drive the cleaning disk to move horizontally back and forth.

4. The sweeper base station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shaking mechanism comprises a linear motor, a guide rail of the linear motor is installed on the main body, and a slide seat of the linear motor is connected to the cleaning disc.

5. The sweeper base station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shaking mechanism includes a support member disposed between the main body and the cleaning tray, and is used to support the cleaning tray when the shaking mechanism drives the cleaning tray to move.

6. The sweeping machine base station according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support member comprises a slide rail and a slider matched with the slide rail, the slide rail is installed on the main body, and the slider is connected to the cleaning tray.

7. The sweeping machine base station according to claim 5, characterized in that: There are multiple supporting members, and the shaking mechanism includes a driving part, which is located in the central area of ​​the cleaning disk, and the multiple supporting members are evenly distributed in the circumferential direction of the driving part.

8. The sweeping machine base station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shaking mechanism is arranged below the cleaning tray.

9. The sweeping machine base station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the cleaning tray is constructed in an inclined shape, and the dirt suction channel leads to the lowest point of the cleaning tray.

10. The sweeping machine base station according to claim 1, characterized in that: An elastic member is connected between the main body and the cleaning tray.

11. The sweeping machine base station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning tray is spaced apart from the main body, a shielding member is provided on the top edge of the cleaning tray, and the shielding member extends to the main body to shield the space between the cleaning tray and the main body.

12. The sweeping machine base station according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that: A soft rubber part is connected between the top of the cleaning tray and the main body, and the soft rubber part is configured to cover the interval between the cleaning tray and the main body.

13. The sweeping machine base station according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cleaning rib is arranged in the cleaning plate, and a plurality of convex points are formed on the cleaning rib.

14. A cleaning device, characterized in that: It comprises a sweeping robot and a sweeping machine base station according to any one of claims 1-13.

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