Floor scrubber

Abstract

A scrubber comprises a main control module which comprises an automatic control module or a manual control module; and the driving module is electrically connected with the main control module, the main control module is used for sending a control signal to the driving module, and the driving module is used for controlling the working state of the scrubber body according to the control signal. According to the ground washing machine provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the walking safety of the ground washing machine can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of floor washing machines, in particular to a floor washing machine. Background Art

[0002] With the progress of technology and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, highly automated cleaning equipment such as floor washing machines can effectively save labor costs and time, and are more and more widely used in shopping malls, supermarkets, airports, railway stations, hospitals, restaurants and other places. Commercial floor washing machines usually have two types: push-type and ride-on type. If there are human operation errors or accidental touches of switches, throttles, etc. during the driving process of the floor washing machine, safety problems are likely to occur, and in severe cases, it will endanger personal safety.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a floor washing machine that can improve the safety of the driving system of the floor washing machine and ensure the personal safety of the operator. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The technical problem solved by the utility model is to provide a floor washing machine that can improve the driving safety of the floor washing machine.

[0005] To solve the above technical problem, an embodiment of the utility model provides a floor washing machine, including: a main control module, the main control module includes an automatic control module or a manual control module; a driving module, the driving module is electrically connected to the main control module, the main control module is used to send a control signal to the driving module, and the driving module is used to control the working state of the floor washing machine body according to the control signal.

[0006] Optionally, it further includes a switch module, the switch module is electrically connected to the main control module, and the switch module is used to send an opening and closing signal to the main control module according to the user's operation.

[0007] Optionally, the automatic control module includes a sensor module and a first control unit, the sensor module is electrically connected to the first control unit, the sensor module is used to obtain data information of the floor washing machine body, and the first control unit is used to receive the data information and send a control signal to the driving module according to the data information.

[0008] Optionally, the first control unit is electrically connected to the switch module, and the first control unit is used to send a detection signal to the sensor module after receiving the opening signal sent by the switch module.

[0009] Optionally, the floor washing machine body includes a driver's seat, the sensor module includes a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor is arranged on the driver's seat, and the pressure sensor is used to detect the pressure borne by the driver's seat.

[0010] Optionally, when the pressure borne by the driver's seat is greater than a preset pressure, the pressure sensor is configured to send a first pressure signal to the first control unit; when the pressure borne by the driver's seat is less than or equal to the preset pressure, the pressure sensor is configured to send a second pressure signal to the first control unit.

[0011] Optionally, the preset pressure is 10 kg.

[0012] Optionally, the first control unit is configured to send an unlocking signal to the drive module after receiving the first pressure signal, and the drive module is configured to control the unlocking of the drive wheels of the floor washer body according to the unlocking signal; the first control unit is configured to send a stop signal to the drive module after receiving the second pressure signal, and the drive module is configured to control the stopping of the drive wheels according to the stop signal.

[0013] Optionally, the floor washer body includes an accelerator pedal, the accelerator pedal includes a rotating shaft, and the sensor module further includes an angle sensor configured to detect the rotation angle of the rotating shaft and send a rotation signal to the first control unit.

[0014] Optionally, the first control unit is configured to control the magnitude of the current of the power supply module according to the rotation signal, and the drive module is configured to control the traveling speed of the drive wheels according to the magnitude of the current.

[0015] Optionally, it further includes: an emergency stop switch, the emergency stop switch is electrically connected to the first control unit, and the emergency stop switch is configured to control the rapid stop of the floor washer body.

[0016] Optionally, the manual control module includes a control handle and a second control unit, the control handle is electrically connected to the second control unit, the control handle sends a on / off signal to the second control unit according to the user's operation, and the second control unit sends a control signal to the drive module according to the on / off signal.

[0017] Optionally, the second control unit is configured to send an unlocking signal to the drive module after receiving the enabling signal sent by the switch module and the connection signal sent by the control handle, and the drive module is configured to control the unlocking of the drive wheels of the floor washer body according to the unlocking signal.

[0018] Optionally, the manual control module further includes a speed control knob, the speed control knob is electrically connected to the second control unit, the second control unit controls the magnitude of the current of the power supply module according to the rotation amplitude of the speed control knob, and the drive module is configured to control the traveling speed of the drive wheels according to the magnitude of the current.

[0019] Optionally, the floor washing machine body further includes an anti - tipping bracket, and the anti - tipping bracket is installed under the chassis of the floor washing machine body.

[0020] Optionally, the anti - tipping bracket includes a collision - proof rod and a fixing bracket, and the collision - proof rod is installed under the chassis of the floor washing machine body through the fixing bracket.

[0021] Optionally, the anti - tipping bracket further includes collision - proof wheels, and the collision - proof wheels are arranged at both ends of the collision - proof rod.

[0022] Optionally, the anti - tipping bracket further includes support wheels, and the support wheels are symmetrically arranged on the collision - proof rod

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of the embodiment of the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] For the floor washing machine provided by this technical solution, the main control module includes an automatic control module or a manual control module, and can control the operation of the drive module in an automatic control mode or a manual control mode. The drive module controls the operation of the floor washing machine body according to the control signal of the main control module, improving the reliability of the drive module's operation and the safety of the floor washing machine body.

[0025] Furthermore, the automatic control module includes a sensor module and a first control unit. The sensor module is electrically connected to the first control unit. The sensor module is used to obtain the data information of the floor washing machine body, and the first control unit is used to receive the data information and send a control signal to the drive module according to the data information. In the automatic control mode, the control system needs to first determine the information of the floor washing machine and control the state of the floor washing machine body according to the data information of the floor washing machine. In the case of human operation errors or accidental touches, the floor washing machine will not get out of control, improving the safety of the floor washing machine working system. Further, the first control unit is used to send an unlocking signal to the drive module after receiving the first pressure signal, and the drive module is used to unlock the drive wheels of the floor washing machine body according to the unlocking signal; the first control unit is used to send a stop signal to the drive module after receiving the second pressure signal, and the drive module is used to stop the drive wheels according to the stop signal. The first control unit will only send an unlocking signal to the drive module after receiving the first pressure signal. After detecting the weight of a person on the driver's seat, that is, after the driver is normally seated, the drive wheels can be unlocked, preventing the situation that the floor washing machine runs away due to the driver not being seated and accidentally stepping on the accelerator pedal; the control system sends a stop signal after receiving the second pressure signal, that is, the floor washing machine will stop immediately after the driver leaves the driver's seat, preventing accidents and improving the safety of the driver. Description of the Drawings

[0026] Figure 1 It is a block diagram of the floor washer in the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the floor washer body in the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the anti - tipping bracket in the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 It is a block diagram of the floor washer in the second embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the floor washer body in the second embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed implementation manners

[0031] As described in the background art, during the driving process of current large - scale commercial floor washers, when a person accidentally touches the accelerator pedal or in case of an emergency and there is no time to react, safety problems are likely to occur, and in severe cases, it will affect the personal safety of the floor washer operator.

[0032] To solve the above problems, the embodiments of the present utility model provide a floor washer, including a floor washer body, a main control module, and a driving module. The main control module includes an automatic control module or a manual control module. The main control module is used to send a control signal to the driving module, and the driving module is used to control the actions of the floor washer body according to the driving signal sent by the main control module. By controlling the driving module through the main control module, the driving and parking of the floor washer body can be controlled, which can improve the driving reliability of the floor washer body, thus being beneficial to improving the safety of using the floor washer and ensuring personal safety.

[0033] To make the above - mentioned objects, features, and beneficial effects of the present utility model more obvious and understandable, the following will describe the specific embodiments of the present utility model in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0034] Figure 1 It is a block diagram of the floor washer in the first embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the floor washer body in the first embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the anti - tipping bracket in the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0035] First embodiment

[0036] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2, the floor washer includes: a floor washer body 10; a main control module, the main control module includes an automatic control module 20; a drive module 40, the drive module 40 is electrically connected to the main control module, the main control module is used to send a control signal to the drive module 40, and the drive module 40 is used to control the working state of the floor washer body 10 according to the control signal.

[0037] The floor washer in this embodiment is a ride-on floor washer.

[0038] Reference Figure 2 , the floor washer body 10 includes a drive wheel 11, the drive wheel 11 is electrically connected to the drive module 40, and the drive module 40 is used to control the working state of the drive wheel 11.

[0039] In this embodiment, the drive module 40 controls the unlocking, driving, and stopping of the drive wheel 11.

[0040] In this embodiment, the drive wheel 11 is arranged at the front side of the floor washer, and the floor washer body 10 further includes a driven wheel 15, and the driven wheel 15 is arranged at the rear side of the floor washer.

[0041] Continue to refer to Figure 1 , the floor washer further includes a power supply module 50, the power supply module 50 is used to provide power for the operation of the floor washer, and the power supply module 50 is electrically connected to the main control module.

[0042] In this embodiment, the power supply module 50 includes a battery installed in the floor washer body 10.

[0043] In this embodiment, the floor washer further includes a switch module 60, the switch module 60 is electrically connected to the main control module, and the switch module 60 is used to send an opening and closing signal to the main control module according to the user's operation.

[0044] In this embodiment, the switch module 60 is a key switch. When the user inserts the key, the switch module 60 sends an opening signal to the main control module; when the user pulls out the key, the switch module 60 sends a closing signal to the main control module.

[0045] Continue to refer to Figure 1 , the automatic control module 20 includes a sensor module 21 and a first control unit 22, the sensor module 21 is electrically connected to the first control unit 22, the sensor module 21 is used to obtain the data information of the floor washer body 10, and the first control unit 22 is used to receive the data information and send a control signal to the drive module 40 according to the data information.

[0046] In this embodiment, the first control unit 22 is electrically connected to the switch module 60 , and the first control unit 22 is used to send a detection signal to the sensor module 21 after receiving a start signal sent by the switch module 60 .

[0047] Combined with reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The floor scrubber body 10 includes a driving seat 12, and the sensor module 21 includes a pressure sensor 31. The pressure sensor 31 is disposed on the driving seat 12, and the pressure sensor 31 is used to detect the pressure on the driving seat.

[0048] In this embodiment, when the pressure sensor 31 detects that the pressure on the driver's seat 12 is greater than a preset pressure, the pressure sensor 31 is used to send a first pressure signal to the first control unit 22; when the pressure sensor 31 detects that the pressure on the driver's seat 12 is less than or equal to the preset pressure, the pressure sensor 31 is used to send a second pressure signal to the first control unit 22.

[0049] In this embodiment, the preset pressure is 10kg. The preset pressure is set to 10kg to avoid the situation where a child, other non-human creatures or non-living things are considered to be seated by the driver when they are on the seat, thereby improving the safety of the floor scrubber control system.

[0050] In this embodiment, when the pressure sensor 31 detects that the pressure on the driving seat 12 is greater than 10kg, it can be considered that the user is sitting on the driving seat 12, and a first pressure signal is sent to the first control unit 22; when the pressure sensor detects that the pressure on the driving seat 12 is less than or equal to 10kg, it is considered that no one is sitting on the driving seat 12, and a second pressure signal is sent to the first control unit 22.

[0051] In this embodiment, the first control unit 22 is used to send an unlocking signal to the driving module 40 after receiving the first pressure signal, and the driving module 40 is used to control the driving wheel 11 to unlock according to the unlocking signal.

[0052] In this embodiment, the driving module 40 also includes an electromagnetic brake (not shown). When the floor scrubber is in a stopped state, the driving wheel 11 is in a clamped state. After the driving module 40 receives the unlocking signal, it controls the release of the electromagnetic brake, thereby releasing the clamping of the driving wheel 11. The driving wheel 11 can roll and perform other actions under further instructions to ensure that the floor scrubber body 10 can be driven only after the driver is seated normally. Otherwise, the floor scrubber body 10 cannot be driven to move, thereby avoiding the situation where the driver is not in place but accidentally steps on the accelerator pedal, causing the floor scrubber body 10 to suddenly accelerate and start.

[0053] In this embodiment, the first control unit 22 is configured to send a stop signal to the drive module 40 after receiving the second pressure signal, and the drive module 40 is configured to control the drive wheel 11 to stop according to the stop signal.

[0054] In this embodiment, when the floor washer is in a traveling state, when the drive module 40 receives the stop signal sent by the first control unit 22, it controls the drive wheel 11 to stop and controls the floor washer body 10 to park and brake, ensuring that when the driver has an unexpected situation and does not sit normally on the driver's seat 12, the floor washer body 10 can be controlled to stop urgently in time to avoid danger and cause personal and property losses.

[0055] Continue to refer to Figure 2 , the floor washer body 10 further includes an accelerator pedal 13, the accelerator pedal 13 includes a rotating shaft 131, the sensor module 21 includes an angle sensor 32, and the angle sensor 32 is configured to detect the rotation angle of the rotating shaft 131 and send a rotation signal to the first control unit 22.

[0056] In this embodiment, the first control unit 22 is configured to control the magnitude of the current of the power supply module 50 according to the rotation signal, and the drive module 40 is configured to control the traveling speed of the drive wheel 11 according to the magnitude of the current.

[0057] In this embodiment, when the accelerator pedal 13 is depressed, the floor washer body 10 can travel, and when the accelerator pedal 13 is released, the floor washer decelerates and stops. When the accelerator pedal 13 is depressed, the rotating shaft 131 has different rotation angles, and the angle sensor 32 generates different rotation signals and sends them to the control module 30. The control module 30 controls the magnitude of the current of the power supply module 50 according to the control signal, so that the drive wheel 11 has different traveling speeds.

[0058] It should be noted that when the floor washer body 10 is in a stationary state, the first control unit 22 needs to first receive the first pressure signal and send an unlocking signal to the drive module 40. After the drive module 40 unlocks the drive wheel 11, then when the accelerator pedal 13 is depressed, the floor washer body 10 can travel normally; otherwise, when the drive wheel 11 is not unlocked, even if the accelerator pedal 13 is depressed, the floor washer body 10 cannot be driven to travel. Such a setting can prevent the floor washer body 10 from suddenly accelerating forward when someone accidentally touches the accelerator pedal 13, prevent the floor washer from running away, and improve driving safety.

[0059] In this embodiment, the floor washer further includes an emergency stop switch (not shown), which is electrically connected to the first control unit 22, and the emergency stop switch is used to control the rapid stop of the floor washer body 10.

[0060] In this embodiment, when an emergency occurs or the control system fails and releasing the accelerator pedal 13 cannot stop the floor washer, the user can press the emergency stop switch. After the control module 30 receives the signal that the emergency stop switch is turned on, it sends a stop signal to the drive module 40, and the drive module 40 controls the drive wheels 11 to stop running, realizing the rapid stop of the floor washer body 10.

[0061] Reference Figure 3 , the floor washer body 10 further includes an anti-tipping bracket 14, and the anti-tipping bracket 14 is installed under the chassis of the floor washer body 10.

[0062] In this embodiment, the anti-tipping bracket 14 includes a collision prevention bar 141 and a fixing bracket 142, and the collision prevention bar 141 is installed under the chassis of the floor washer body 10 through the fixing bracket 142.

[0063] In this embodiment, the collision prevention bar 141 is located in front of the drive wheels 11, and anti-collision wheels 143 are provided at both ends of the collision prevention bar 141.

[0064] The width between the anti-collision wheels 143 is greater than the width of the body of the floor washer body 10. When the floor washer passes through a relatively narrow area or hits an obstacle, the anti-collision wheels 143 can buffer the impact force first, avoiding a large impact on the body of the floor washer.

[0065] In this embodiment, the anti-tipping bracket 14 further includes support wheels 144, and the support wheels 144 are symmetrically arranged on the collision prevention bar 141.

[0066] In this embodiment, the support wheels 144 are arranged on both sides of the drive wheels 11, and the support wheels 144 are installed on the collision prevention bar 141 through the fixing bracket 142.

[0067] The support wheels 144 are used to support the floor washer body 10 when the floor washer tips over. Support wheels 144 are provided on both sides of the drive wheels 11, and there are support wheels 144 to support when the floor washer tips over in different directions.

[0068] The floor washer provided in this embodiment obtains the data information of the floor washer body 10 through the sensor module 21. Then, the first control unit 22 sends a control signal to the drive module 40 according to the data information. The drive module 40 controls the working state of the floor washer body 10 according to different control signals. In addition to manual operation, the control of the system itself is further increased. In the case of human misoperation, the control system can independently judge the state of the floor washer and control the driving or stopping according to the state of the floor washer, improving the driving safety of the floor washer.

[0069] Second Embodiment

[0070] Figure 4 is the module block diagram of the floor washer in the second embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 5 is the structural schematic diagram of the floor washer body in the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0071] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown in, the floor washer includes: a floor washer body 100; a main control module, the main control module includes a manual control module 200; a drive module 400, the drive module 400 is electrically connected to the main control module, the main control module is used to send a control signal to the drive module 400, and the drive module 400 is used to control the working state of the floor washer body 100 according to the control signal.

[0072] The floor washer in this embodiment is a push-type floor washer.

[0073] Reference Figure 5 As shown in, the floor washer body 100 includes a drive wheel 110, the drive wheel 110 is electrically connected to the drive module 400, and the drive module 400 is used to control the working state of the drive wheel 110.

[0074] In this embodiment, the drive module 400 controls the unlocking, driving and stopping of the drive wheel 110.

[0075] Continuing to refer to Figure 3 As shown in, the floor washer further includes a power supply module 500, the power supply module 500 is used to provide power for the operation of the floor washer, and the power supply module 500 is electrically connected to the main control module.

[0076] In this embodiment, the power supply module 500 includes a battery installed in the floor washer body 100.

[0077] In this embodiment, the floor washer further includes a switch module 600, the switch module 600 is electrically connected to the main control module, and the switch module 600 is used to send an opening and closing signal to the main control module according to the operation of the user.

[0078] In this embodiment, the switch module 600 is a key switch. When the user inserts the key, the switch module 600 sends an enabling signal to the main control module; when the user removes the key, the switch module 600 sends a disabling signal to the main control module.

[0079] In this embodiment, the manual control module 200 includes a control handle 210 and a second control unit 220. The control handle 210 is electrically connected to the second control unit 220. The control handle 210 sends an on / off signal to the second control unit 220 according to the user's operation, and the second control unit 220 sends a control signal to the drive module 400 according to the on / off signal.

[0080] In this embodiment, the control handle 210 is installed on the floor washing machine body 100, and the user sends a connection signal or a disconnection signal to the second control unit 220 by operating the control handle 210.

[0081] In this embodiment, the second control unit 220 is configured to send an unlocking signal to the drive module 400 after receiving the enabling signal sent by the switch module 600 and the connection signal sent by the control handle 210. The drive module 400 is configured to unlock the drive wheel 110 of the floor washing machine body 100 according to the unlocking signal.

[0082] In this embodiment, the manual control module 200 further includes a speed control knob 230. The speed control knob 230 is electrically connected to the second control unit 220. The second control unit 220 controls the magnitude of the current of the power supply module 500 according to the rotation amplitude of the speed control knob 230, and the drive module 400 controls the traveling speed of the drive wheel 110 according to the magnitude of the current.

[0083] In this embodiment, the floor washing machine can control the drive wheel 110 of the floor washing machine body 100 to unlock only after the second control unit 220 receives the enabling signal sent by the switch module 600 and the connection signal sent by the control handle 210, which can prevent the floor washing machine from slipping when no one is operating the floor washing machine and improve the safety of the floor washing machine and the surrounding environment and personnel.

[0084] Although the present invention is disclosed as above, the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be subject to the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A floor washer, characterized in that, Including: A floor washing machine body; A main control module, which includes an automatic control module or a manual control module; A driving module, the driving module is electrically connected to the main control module, the main control module is used to send a control signal to the driving module, and the driving module is used to control the working state of the floor washing machine body according to the control signal.

2. The floor washer according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a switch module, the switch module is electrically connected to the main control module, and the switch module is used to send an opening and closing signal to the main control module according to the user's operation.

3. The floor washer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The automatic control module includes a sensor module and a first control unit. The sensor module is electrically connected to the first control unit. The sensor module is used to obtain the data information of the floor washing machine body, and the first control unit is used to receive the data information and send a control signal to the driving module according to the data information.

4. The floor washer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first control unit is electrically connected to the switch module. The first control unit is used to send a detection signal to the sensor module after receiving the opening signal sent by the switch module.

5. The floor washer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The floor washing machine body includes a driver's seat. The sensor module includes a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor is arranged on the driver's seat, and the pressure sensor is used to detect the pressure borne by the driver's seat.

6. The floor washer according to claim 5, wherein, When the pressure borne by the driver's seat is greater than the preset pressure, the pressure sensor is used to send a first pressure signal to the first control unit; when the pressure borne by the driver's seat is less than or equal to the preset pressure, the pressure sensor is used to send a second pressure signal to the first control unit.

7. The floor washer according to claim 6, wherein The preset pressure is 10 kg.

8. The floor washer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first control unit is used to send an unlocking signal to the driving module after receiving the first pressure signal, and the driving module is used to control the unlocking of the driving wheels of the floor washing machine body according to the unlocking signal; the first control unit is used to send a stop signal to the driving module after receiving the second pressure signal, and the driving module is used to control the driving wheels to stop according to the stop signal.

9. The floor washer according to claim 8, characterized in that, The floor washing machine body includes an accelerator pedal. The accelerator pedal includes a rotating shaft. The sensor module also includes an angle sensor. The angle sensor is used to detect the rotation angle of the rotating shaft and send a rotation signal to the first control unit.

10. The floor washer according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first control unit is used to control the magnitude of the current of the power supply module according to the rotation signal, and the driving module is used to control the driving speed of the driving wheels according to the magnitude of the current.

11. The floor washer according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes: An emergency stop switch, the emergency stop switch is electrically connected to the first control unit, and the emergency stop switch is used to control the rapid stop of the floor washing machine body.

12. The floor washer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The manual control module includes a control handle and a second control unit. The control handle is electrically connected to the second control unit. The control handle sends a on / off signal to the second control unit according to the user's operation, and the second control unit sends a control signal to the driving module according to the on / off signal.

13. The floor washer according to claim 12, characterized in that, The second control unit is configured to send an unlocking signal to the driving module after receiving the opening signal sent by the switch module and the connection signal sent by the control handle, and the driving module is configured to control the unlocking of the driving wheels of the floor washer body according to the unlocking signal.

14. The floor washer according to claim 13, characterized in that, The manual control module further includes a speed control knob, the speed control knob is electrically connected to the second control unit, the second control unit controls the magnitude of the current of the power supply module according to the rotation amplitude of the speed control knob, and the driving module is configured to control the traveling speed of the driving wheels according to the magnitude of the current.

15. The floor washer according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, The floor washer body further includes an anti-tipping bracket, and the anti-tipping bracket is installed under the chassis of the floor washer body.

16. The floor washer according to claim 15, wherein, The anti-tipping bracket includes a collision avoidance rod and a fixing bracket, and the collision avoidance rod is installed under the chassis of the floor washer body through the fixing bracket.

17. The floor washer according to claim 16, wherein, The anti-tipping bracket further includes collision avoidance wheels, and the collision avoidance wheels are arranged at both ends of the collision avoidance rod.

18. The floor washer according to claim 16, wherein, The anti-tipping bracket further includes support wheels, and the support wheels are symmetrically arranged on the collision avoidance rod.

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