Robot communication system and cleaning robot

Abstract

The utility model provides a robot communication system and a cleaning robot, the robot communication system comprises a first communication module arranged on a cleaning robot body, a second communication module arranged on remote control equipment and a third communication module arranged on mobile water supply equipment, the first communication module comprises a first short-range communication circuit, and the second communication module comprises a second short-range communication circuit; the second communication module comprises a second short-range communication circuit and a remote communication circuit, and the third communication module comprises a third short-range communication circuit; the second short-range communication circuit is used for realizing short-range communication connection between the remote control equipment and the cleaning robot body through short-range wireless connection with the first short-range communication circuit, and realizing short-range communication connection between the remote control equipment and the mobile water supply equipment through short-range wireless connection with the third short-range communication circuit; and the remote communication circuit is used for realizing remote communication connection between the remote control equipment and the remote server. And the short-range communication module and the remote communication module are combined for use, so that energy consumption is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of cleaning robots, and particularly to a robot communication system and a cleaning robot. Background Art

[0002] As an important clean energy conversion device, the efficiency of a solar panel is affected by surface contaminants such as dust. To maintain the power generation efficiency, regular cleaning is required. However, traditional manual cleaning methods are not only inefficient but also labor-intensive, making it difficult to meet the large-scale cleaning requirements.

[0003] With the development of automation technology, cleaning robots have been introduced to improve cleaning efficiency. Existing cleaning robots usually integrate the water supply device and its control module on the robot body. This design is prone to damage the control part circuit of the water supply device in a harsh working environment. Once a failure occurs, the entire robot needs to be disassembled and repaired, which not only increases the maintenance cost but also reduces the usage efficiency. Therefore, the robot body and the mobile water supply device can be separated. However, in this case, the remote communication connection between the robot body and the remote server consumes a relatively large amount of energy; while connecting the robot body and the mobile water supply device with cables affects the movement of the robot body and the cleaning range of the solar panel.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a new robot communication system and cleaning robot suitable for the above application scenarios to meet the actual application requirements. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide a robot communication system and a cleaning robot to solve the above technical problems.

[0006] The purpose of this application is achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0007] In a first aspect, this application provides a robot communication system for a cleaning robot. The cleaning robot includes a robot body, a remote control device, and a mobile water supply device that are separately arranged. The robot communication system includes:

[0008] A first communication module disposed within the cleaning robot body, a second communication module disposed within the remote control device, and a third communication module disposed within the mobile water supply device. The first communication module includes a first short-range communication circuit. The second communication module includes a second short-range communication circuit and a remote communication circuit. The third communication module includes a third short-range communication circuit. The second short-range communication circuit is used to achieve short-range communication connection between the remote control device and the cleaning robot body through short-range wireless connection with the first short-range communication circuit, and is used to achieve short-range communication connection between the remote control device and the mobile water supply device through short-range wireless connection with the third short-range communication circuit. The remote communication circuit is used to achieve remote communication connection between the remote control device and the remote server.

[0009] The beneficial effects of this technical solution are as follows: Through the robot communication system provided in this embodiment, the combined use of the short-range communication module and the remote communication module, especially the communication method between the robot body and the remote control device is the short-range communication method. Compared with long-distance wireless communication, short-range communication technology usually has lower energy consumption, which can reduce energy consumption, extend the service time of the device, and improve the battery life of the robot body. There is no need for cable connection between the robot body and the mobile water supply device, which improves the operation flexibility, the traveling range of the robot body, and the cleaning range of the solar panels. Since the water supply device and the robot body are separated, when there is a problem with the control part of the water supply device, there is no need to disassemble the entire robot, and only the water supply device needs to be maintained, thus reducing the maintenance cost. Through the remote communication circuit, the operator can monitor the working status of the cleaning robot on the remote server, improving the efficiency.

[0010] In some alternative embodiments, the remote communication circuit is a 4G communication circuit. The beneficial effects of this technical solution are as follows: The 4G communication technology provides a longer communication distance than traditional short-range wireless communication, enabling the remote control device to act as a relay device.

[0011] In some alternative embodiments, the first short-range communication circuit, the second short-range communication circuit, and the third short-range communication circuit are Bluetooth communication circuits or ZigBee communication circuits.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this technical solution are as follows: Both Bluetooth and ZigBee are low-power technologies, suitable for devices running for a long time, which helps to extend the battery life of the cleaning robot.

[0013] In some alternative embodiments, the robot body includes a first control module, a driving device, and a water spraying device, the remote control device includes a second control module and buttons, and the mobile water supply device includes a third control module and a water pump; the second short-range communication circuit is electrically connected to the second control module, the second short-range communication circuit is electrically connected to the first control module, and the third short-range communication circuit is electrically connected to the third control module; the buttons include physical buttons and / or virtual buttons.

[0014] The beneficial effect of this technical solution is that, through the above devices, the use of short-range communication technology reduces energy consumption and extends the usage time and battery life of the cleaning robot.

[0015] In some alternative embodiments, the remote control device is any one of the following: a mobile phone, a remote control with physical buttons, and a tablet computer.

[0016] The beneficial effect of this technical solution is that it provides multiple remote control device options, meets the operating habits of different users, and improves user-friendliness. Mobile phones, remote controls, and tablet computers are all devices familiar to users, allowing them to get started quickly without additional learning costs. Users can choose the most suitable remote control device according to the actual usage scenario and can operate flexibly both indoors and outdoors.

[0017] In some alternative embodiments, a water pump driving module is further included between the third control module and the water pump, and the third communication module is electrically connected to the water pump driving module through the third control module.

[0018] The beneficial effect of this technical solution is that the water pump driving module can protect the water pump from adverse conditions such as overload or overheating, and extend the service life of the water pump. The operator can control the start and stop of the water pump without physical contact, improving the convenience and safety of operation.

[0019] In some alternative embodiments, a display screen electrically connected to both is provided between the first control module and the first communication module, and a display screen electrically connected to both is provided between the third control module and the third communication module.

[0020] The beneficial effect of this technical solution is that the display screen provides intuitive status information, enabling the operator to quickly understand the working status of the robot body and the water supply device. The display screen can display fault information and warnings, facilitating quick problem location and repair.

[0021] In some alternative embodiments, the remote control device is a remote control with physical buttons and a display screen, and the second control module is electrically connected to the display screen.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this technical solution are as follows: The physical buttons provide an intuitive physical operation interface, allowing users to quickly perform control operations. The display screen can be used to display the operation results and system status in real time, enabling users to promptly understand the current cleaning progress and equipment status. Combining the physical buttons and the display screen provides a rich user interaction experience, making user operations more convenient and comfortable.

[0023] In a second aspect, the present application provides a collector, which includes the control circuit of the collector described in any one of the above, and further includes a robot body, a remote control device, and a mobile water supply device that are separately arranged. The remote control device is used to receive user operations and control the cleaning path of the robot body and the water supply of the mobile water supply device to the robot body.

[0024] In some alternative embodiments, the robot body includes a first control module, a driving device, and a water spraying device, and further includes a battery compartment for placing a storage battery. The storage battery is electrically connected to the first control module, the driving device, and the water spraying device to provide electrical energy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The present application will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments.

[0026] Figure 1 FIG. 15 is a schematic structural diagram of a robot communication system provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 2 FIG. 19 is a schematic circuit diagram of a first communication module provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 3 FIG. 23 is a schematic circuit diagram of a second communication module provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 4 FIG. 27 is a schematic circuit diagram of a third communication module provided by an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0030] Next, in combination with the drawings and specific embodiments, the present application will be further described. It should be noted that, on the premise of no conflict, the following-described embodiments or technical features can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0031] Referring to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 , an embodiment of the present application provides a robot communication system for a cleaning robot. The cleaning robot includes a robot body, a remote control device, and a mobile water supply device that are separately arranged. The robot communication system includes:

[0032] A first communication module disposed within the cleaning robot body, a second communication module disposed within the remote control device, and a third communication module disposed within the mobile water supply device. The first communication module includes a first short-range communication circuit, the second communication module includes a second short-range communication circuit and a remote communication circuit, and the third communication module includes a third short-range communication circuit;

[0033] The second short-range communication circuit is used to achieve short-range communication connection between the remote control device and the cleaning robot body through short-range wireless connection with the first short-range communication circuit, and is used to achieve short-range communication connection between the remote control device and the mobile water supply device through short-range wireless connection with the third short-range communication circuit; the remote communication circuit is used to achieve remote communication connection between the remote control device and the remote server.

[0034] Among them, the robot body is used for spraying water and cleaning the solar panel, the remote control device is used to receive user operations, and the mobile water supply device is used to supply water to the robot body according to the user's operations on the remote control device. The first communication module is installed on the cleaning robot body and includes a first short-range communication circuit, which is responsible for short-range wireless communication with the remote control device and the mobile water supply device. The second communication module is installed on the remote control device and includes a second short-range communication circuit and a remote communication circuit. The second short-range communication circuit is used for short-range communication with the cleaning robot body and the mobile water supply device, while the remote communication circuit is used to establish a connection with the remote server. The third communication module is installed on the mobile water supply device and includes a third short-range communication circuit, which communicates with the second short-range communication circuit of the remote control device. The second short-range communication circuit establishes connections with the first and third short-range communication circuits through short-range wireless technologies (such as Bluetooth, ZigBee, Wi-Fi, etc.) to achieve communication between the remote control device and the cleaning robot body and the mobile water supply device. The remote communication circuit allows the remote control device to establish a connection with the remote server through the Internet or other remote communication technologies to achieve remote transmission and reception of data.

[0035] Thus, through the robot communication system provided by this embodiment, the combined use of the short-range communication module and the long-range communication module, especially the communication method between the robot body and the remote control device is the short-range communication method. Compared with long-distance wireless communication, the short-range communication technology usually has lower energy consumption, which can reduce energy consumption, extend the service time of the device, and improve the battery life of the robot body. The robot body and the mobile water supply device no longer need to be connected by cables, which improves the operation flexibility, the moving range of the robot body, and the cleaning range of the solar panels. Since the water supply device and the robot body are separated, when there is a problem with the control part of the water supply device, it is not necessary to disassemble the entire robot, and only the water supply device needs to be maintained, thus reducing the maintenance cost. Through the long-range communication circuit, the operator can monitor the working status of the cleaning robot on the remote server, which improves the efficiency.

[0036] In a specific application, the long-range communication circuit is a 4G communication circuit. The design of the 4G communication circuit takes into account the compatibility with the existing communication infrastructure, ensuring the practicality and rapid deployment of the technology.

[0037] Thus, the 4G communication technology provides a longer communication distance than traditional short-range wireless communication, enabling the remote control device to act as a relay device.

[0038] In a specific application, the first short-range communication circuit, the second short-range communication circuit, and the third short-range communication circuit are Bluetooth communication circuits or ZigBee communication circuits.

[0039] The robot body, the remote control device, and the mobile water supply device are all equipped with corresponding short-range communication modules, such as Bluetooth or ZigBee, which can be selected according to actual application requirements.

[0040] Thus, both Bluetooth and ZigBee are low-power technologies, suitable for devices that run for a long time, which helps to extend the battery life of the cleaning robot.

[0041] In a specific application, the robot body includes a first control module, a driving device, and a water spraying device, the remote control device includes a second control module and a key, and the mobile water supply device includes a third control module and a water pump; the second short-range communication circuit is electrically connected to the second control module, the second short-range communication circuit is electrically connected to the first control module, and the third short-range communication circuit is electrically connected to the third control module; the key includes a physical key and / or a virtual key.

[0042] It can be considered that the robot body consists of a first control module, a driving device, and a water spraying device. The first control module is responsible for coordinating the operations of the robot body. The driving device enables the robot to move. The water spraying device is used to clean the solar panels. The remote control device consists of a second control module and buttons. The second control module is responsible for processing the logic of instructions from the operator and sending them to the robot body and the mobile water supply device. The buttons include physical buttons and / or virtual buttons, allowing the operator to perform intuitive control and generate instructions transmitted to the second control module. The mobile water supply device consists of a third control module and a water pump. The third control module manages the operation of the water pump to ensure that the water supply is synchronized with the needs of the cleaning robot.

[0043] Thus, through the above settings, the use of short-range communication technology reduces energy consumption and extends the usage time and battery life of the cleaning robot.

[0044] In a specific application, a water pump driving module may also be included between the third control module and the water pump. The third communication module is electrically connected through the third control module and the water pump driving module. The application transmits the water pump control instructions passed by the second communication module to the water pump driving module, and uses the water pump driving module to start the water pump to supply water to the robot body.

[0045] A water pump driving module is added between the third control module and the water pump to control the operation of the water pump. The third control module receives instructions to start, stop, or adjust the working state of the water pump from the second communication module. The third communication module is electrically connected to the third control module to ensure that the control instructions can be smoothly transmitted from the remote control device to the mobile water supply device. After receiving the control instructions, the water pump driving module will correspondingly start or adjust the operation of the water pump to provide the required amount of water to the robot body.

[0046] Thus, the water pump driving module can protect the water pump from adverse conditions such as overload or overheating, and extend the service life of the water pump. The operator can control the start and stop of the water pump without physical contact, improving the convenience and safety of operation.

[0047] In a specific application, the remote control device is any one of the following: a mobile phone, a remote control with physical buttons, a tablet computer.

[0048] The remote control device can be a mobile phone, a remote control with physical buttons, or a tablet computer to adapt to the operating habits and preferences of different users. Whether it is a mobile phone, a remote control or a tablet computer, a second control module is integrated to process the instructions input by the user and convert these instructions into electrical signals, which are sent to the robot body and the mobile water supply device through the second short-range communication circuit. Among them, mobile phones and tablet computers have touch screens and can provide virtual buttons or more complex graphical user interfaces (GUIs), while traditional remote controls provide physical buttons, and different operation options allow users to intuitively control according to personal preferences. The user generates operation instructions through the physical buttons or virtual buttons on the remote control device, and the instructions are received and processed by the second control module, and then transmitted to the robot body and the mobile water supply device through the second short-range communication circuit.

[0049] Therefore, a variety of remote control device options are provided to meet the operating habits of different users and improve user friendliness. Mobile phones, remote controls and tablets are all familiar devices for users, and users can quickly get started without additional learning costs. Users can choose the most suitable remote control device according to the actual usage scenario, and can operate flexibly whether indoors or outdoors.

[0050] Through the above remote control device, users can operate at a short distance visible to the human eye, which is safer and reduces costs. As an example, the Bluetooth version is 5.0, which can achieve stable short-range communication within 70 meters, and perform short-range control in places visible to the human eye. The cleaning path of the cleaning robot can be controlled by the remote control device, which is safer. When dealing with local areas that need to be cleaned, it can be very convenient to cooperate with the user to complete the cleaning work. At the same time, during operation, the remote control device can be used as a repeater to transmit the status of the cleaning robot to the remote server through the 4G signal of the remote control device.

[0051] In a specific application, a display screen electrically connected to the first control module and the first communication module is provided between the first control module and the first communication module, and a display screen electrically connected to the third control module and the third communication module is provided between the third control module and the third communication module.

[0052] Display screens are integrated between the first control module and the first communication module, and between the third control module and the third communication module. The display screens can be used to display status information of the robot body and the mobile water supply device in real time, including but not limited to operation mode, working status, system warnings, fault information, etc. The electrical connection between the display screen and the control module and the communication module ensures real-time synchronization of information, so that the operator can understand the current status in a timely manner.

[0053] Thus, the display screen provides intuitive status information, enabling the operator to quickly understand the working status of the robot body and the water supply device. The display screen can display fault information and warnings, facilitating quick problem location and repair.

[0054] In a specific application, the remote control device is a remote controller with physical buttons and a display screen, and the second control module is electrically connected to the display screen.

[0055] The remote control device consists of a remote controller with physical buttons and a display screen, providing a physical interface for user interaction. The second control module is responsible for processing the instructions input by the user through the physical buttons and converting these instructions into electrical signals. The display screen is electrically connected to the second control module through electronic circuits, ensuring that the control module can send the information to be displayed to the display screen. After the user issues an instruction through the physical buttons, the second control module processes these instructions and can provide feedback information through the display screen, such as operation confirmation, system status, error information, etc. The user can understand the current operation status and system feedback by viewing the information on the display screen, and at the same time perform operations through the physical buttons to achieve interaction with the cleaning robot system.

[0056] Thus, the physical buttons provide an intuitive physical operation interface, allowing the user to quickly perform control operations. The display screen can be used to display the operation results and system status in real time, enabling the user to timely understand the current cleaning progress and equipment status. Combining the physical buttons and the display screen provides a rich user interaction experience, making the user operation more convenient and comfortable.

[0057] A net label is an electrical connection point, generally composed of letters, symbols, numbers, etc. Electrical connection lines, pins, and networks with the same net label are connected together, and those with different net labels are not connected. The embodiments of the present application do not limit the setting of net labels. Refer to Figure 2 、 3 、4, for example, including VCC1, VCC_TX1, GND_TX1, VCC2, VCC_TX2, GND_TX2, VCC3, VCC_TX3, GND_TX3, etc.

[0058] As an example, refer to Figure 2 , Figure 2 is a circuit schematic diagram of a first communication module provided by an embodiment of the present application. The first control module is electrically connected to the first communication module, and a display screen is also provided therebetween.

[0059] Refer to Figure 3 , Figure 3 is a circuit schematic diagram of a second communication module provided by an embodiment of the present application. The second control module is electrically connected to the second communication module, and the second control module is also connected to a display screen.

[0060] Figure 4 It is a circuit schematic diagram of a third communication module provided by an embodiment of the present application. The third control module is electrically connected to the third communication module, and a display screen is also provided therebetween.

[0061] The display screen mentioned in the present application can be an LED display screen composed of a light-emitting diode array, or an LCD display screen that uses liquid crystal materials to control the passage of light.

[0062] The embodiment of the present application also provides a cleaning robot. The cleaning robot includes the communication system of any of the above embodiments, and further includes a separately arranged robot body, a remote control device, and a mobile water supply device. The remote control device is used to receive the operations of the user and control the cleaning path of the robot body and the water supply of the mobile water supply device to the robot body. The cleaning robot has the same implementation manners and achieved technical effects as those described in the above communication system embodiments, and will not be elaborated herein.

[0063] In a specific application, the robot body includes a first control module, a driving device, and a water spraying device, and further includes a battery compartment for placing a storage battery. The storage battery is electrically connected to the first control module, the driving device, and the water spraying device and provides electrical energy.

[0064] The storage battery placed in the battery compartment provides necessary electrical energy for the robot body and supplies power to the first control module, the driving device, and the water spraying device through electrical connection. The first control module receives instructions from the remote control device (through the second communication module) and coordinates the work of the driving device and the water spraying device. According to the instructions of the first control module, the driving device controls the movement of the robot body so that it can reach the designated position of the solar panel. Similarly, according to the instructions of the control module, the water spraying device starts and adjusts the water flow or water mist to clean the solar panel. The communication system (including the first communication module) of the robot body exchanges data with the remote control device (the second communication module) to achieve control and status feedback.

[0065] Thus, in combination with the robot communication system of the above embodiments, the built-in battery compartment enables the robot body to operate independently of an external power source, improving the autonomy and flexibility of the operation. The modular battery compartment design facilitates the quick replacement or charging of the storage battery, reducing the maintenance time and cost.

[0066] The terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth", "fifth", "sixth", "seventh", "eighth", "ninth", etc. (if any) in the description, claims and the above-mentioned drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and do not necessarily describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "comprising" and "corresponding to" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or device comprising a series of steps or units need not be limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0067] This application is described from the viewpoints of purpose of use, efficacy, progress and novelty, etc., and has met the functional enhancement and use requirements emphasized by the patent law. The above-mentioned description and the accompanying drawings of this application are only preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit this application thereto. Therefore, all those that are similar or identical to the structure, device, features, etc. of this application, that is, all equivalent substitutions or modifications made according to the scope of the patent application of this application, shall fall within the scope of the patent application protection of this application.

Claims

1. A robot communication system, characterized in that: The robot communication system is used for a cleaning robot, wherein the cleaning robot comprises a robot body, a remote control device and a mobile water supply device which are separately arranged, and the robot communication system comprises: A first communication module is arranged in the cleaning robot body, a second communication module is arranged in the remote control device and a third communication module is arranged in the mobile water supply device, the first communication module includes a first short-range communication circuit, the second communication module includes a second short-range communication circuit and a long-range communication circuit, and the third communication module includes a third short-range communication circuit; the second short-range communication circuit is used to realize the short-range communication connection between the remote control device and the cleaning robot body through a short-range wireless connection with the first short-range communication circuit, and is used to realize the short-range communication connection between the remote control device and the mobile water supply device through a short-range wireless connection with the third short-range communication circuit; the long-range communication circuit is used to realize the long-range communication connection between the remote control device and the remote server.

2. The robot communication system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The remote communication circuit is a 4G communication circuit.

3. The robot communication system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first short-range communication circuit, the second short-range communication circuit and the third short-range communication circuit are Bluetooth communication circuits or Zigbee communication circuits.

4. The robot communication system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The robot body includes a first control module, a driving device and a water spraying device, the remote control device includes a second control module and a button, and the mobile water supply device includes a third control module and a water pump; the second short-range communication circuit is electrically connected to the second control module, the second short-range communication circuit is electrically connected to the first control module, and the third short-range communication circuit is electrically connected to the third control module; the button includes a physical button and / or a virtual button.

5. The robot communication system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The remote control device is any one of the following: a mobile phone, a remote control with physical buttons, or a tablet computer.

6. The robot communication system according to claim 4, characterized in that: A water pump driving module is also included between the third control module and the water pump, and the third communication module is electrically connected to the water pump driving module through the third control module.

7. The robot communication system according to claim 4, characterized in that: A display screen electrically connected to the first control module and the first communication module is provided between the first control module and the first communication module, and a display screen electrically connected to the third control module and the third communication module is provided between the third control module and the third communication module.

8. The robot communication system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The remote control device is a remote controller with physical buttons and a display screen, and the second control module is electrically connected to the display screen.

9. A cleaning robot, characterized in that: The robot communication system comprises the robot body, a remote control device and a mobile water supply device which are separately arranged, wherein the remote control device is used to receive user operations, control the cleaning path of the robot body and the water supply of the mobile water supply device to the robot body.

10. The cleaning robot according to claim 9, characterized in that: The robot body includes a first control module, a driving device and a water spraying device, and also includes a battery compartment. The battery compartment is used to place batteries. The batteries are electrically connected to the first control module, the driving device and the water spraying device and provide electrical energy.

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