Charging station

Abstract

The utility model provides a charging station, the charging station is fixedly connected with the ground, and the charging station comprises a bottom plate for a self-moving device to stop; each ground fixing piece is provided with a fixing surface with a preset area; the fixing face of the ground fixing piece is connected with the ground, and at least one non-fixing face of the ground fixing piece is connected with the bottom plate. The charging station provided by the utility model is provided with the ground fixing piece which is in lossless connection with the ground, if a user needs to replace the position of the charging station, the surface of the original position of the charging station is easy to clean and has no irreversible damage, and the problem of unattractive ground caused by replacement of the position of the charging station can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of robotics, and in particular, to a charging station. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology, self-mobile devices are widely used in people's work and life, such as intelligent lawn mowers, intelligent vacuum cleaners or intelligent robots. They move and walk in a preset working area in a preset manner to perform work.

[0003] When a self-mobile robot needs to be charged, it needs to return to the charging station for charging. The charging station is often set in the working area. Taking an intelligent lawn mower as an example, a user often fixes the charging station to the ground with nails. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a self-mobile device and a light supplementing component, which have high stability and reliability when working in an environment with low brightness.

[0005] To achieve one of the above-mentioned disclosure objects, the present disclosure provides a charging station, which is fixedly connected to the ground. The charging station includes: a bottom plate for a self-mobile device to dock; at least one ground fixing member, each ground fixing member being configured to have a fixing surface with a preset area; the fixing surface of the ground fixing member is connected to the ground, and at least one non-fixing surface of the ground fixing member is connected to the bottom plate.

[0006] In some embodiments, the ground fixing member is detachably connected to the bottom plate.

[0007] In some embodiments, the ground fixing member is bolted to the bottom plate.

[0008] In some embodiments, the ground fixing member is fixedly connected to the bottom plate.

[0009] In some embodiments, the fixing surface is a circular section.

[0010] In some embodiments, the surface of the fixing surface is smooth or has a preset texture.

[0011] In some embodiments, the charging station further includes: a magnetic strip configured to have a first end and a second end; wherein, the first end is configured to be on the bottom plate, and the second end is configured not to be on the bottom plate.

[0012] In some embodiments, the charging station further includes: a magnetic strip protection device configured to cover at least part of the magnetic strip including the second end.

[0013] In some embodiments, at least one ground fixing member is configured to be arranged circumferentially along the bottom plate.

[0014] The charging station provided by the present disclosure has a ground fixing member that is non-destructively connected to the ground. When a user needs to change the location of the charging station, the surface of the original location of the charging station is easy to clean and there is no irreversible damage, which can avoid the problem of the ground looking unsightly caused by the change of the charging station location. Description of the Drawings

[0015] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the second side of the charging station bottom plate provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0016] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the first side of the charging station bottom plate provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0017] Figure 3 For Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the self-mobile device within the working area;

[0018] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the connection method between the bottom plate and the ground fixing member provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0019] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the installation form of the magnetic strip and the magnetic strip protection device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the magnetic strip protection device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the magnetic strip protection device provided by a specific embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Embodiments

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present disclosure more clear and understandable, the following further describes the present disclosure in detail in conjunction with specific embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] It should be noted that, unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in the embodiments of the present disclosure should have the ordinary meanings understood by those with ordinary skills in the field to which the present disclosure belongs. The terms "first", "second" and similar terms used in the embodiments of the present disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. The terms such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the elements or objects appearing before this word cover the elements or objects listed after this word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. The terms such as "connected" or "coupled" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. The terms such as "upper", "lower", "left" and "right" are only used to represent relative position relationships. When the absolute position of the object to be described changes, the relative position relationship may also change accordingly.

[0024] With the development of digital image technology and automation technology, vision components are often installed on self-moving devices to obtain information about the working environment in real time, store and analyze this environmental information, so as to control the movement and work of the self-moving devices.

[0025] With the development of automation technology, self-moving devices are widely used in people's work and life, such as intelligent lawn mowers, intelligent vacuum cleaners or intelligent robots. They move and walk in a preset working area in a set manner to perform work. When the self-moving device needs to be charged, it can return to the charging station for charging, or the self-moving device can return to the charging station after completing the work task in the working area.

[0026] The charging station is often set in the working area. Taking an intelligent lawn mower as an example, the charging station is often set in the lawn, and users often fix the charging station to the lawn in the working area with nails. Since the soil is mobile, even if the user changes the position of the charging station, the lawn surface can be easily restored to be flat due to the damage left by the nails.

[0027] However, since it is difficult to lay power supply equipment in some working areas, the charging station may also be set on the ground far from the working area, such as asphalt pavement, tile floor, brick floor, etc. If the charging station is fixed to the above positions by nails, it will cause irreparable damage to the ground, and will cause the problem of unbeautiful ground in the case where the user may change the position of the charging station.

[0028] Based on the above problems, the present disclosure provides a charging station, which is fixedly connected to the ground. The charging station includes: a bottom plate for the self-moving device to dock; at least one ground fixing member, each ground fixing member being configured to have a fixing surface with a preset area; the fixing surface of the ground fixing member is connected to the ground, and at least one non-fixing surface of the ground fixing member is connected to the bottom plate.

[0029] In some embodiments of the present embodiment, each ground fixing member includes a fixing surface.

[0030] In the present embodiment, the bottom plate includes a first surface and a second surface corresponding to the first surface, wherein the first surface of the bottom plate is in contact with the ground.

[0031] In some embodiments of the present embodiment, as Figure 1 shown is a top view of the first surface of the bottom plate on which a plurality of ground fixing members are installed. As Figure 2 shown is a top view of the second surface of the bottom plate on which a plurality of ground fixing members are installed. The ground fixing member includes a fixing surface that can be at least partially connected to the above-mentioned first surface or second surface.

[0032] In some other embodiments of the present embodiment, if the ground fixing member includes at least two fixing surfaces, at least one fixing surface of the ground fixing member is connected to the ground, and at least one fixing surface is connected to the above-mentioned first surface or second surface.

[0033] In the present embodiment, each fixing surface is independent of each other.

[0034] In some embodiments of the present embodiment, the areas of each fixing surface are independent of each other. For example, they can also be configured to have different areas and / or different shapes.

[0035] In some embodiments of the present embodiment, the structures of each ground fixing member can be the same or can have different structures based on the connection requirements with the bottom plate, wherein the connection requirements with the bottom plate depend on the connection position with the bottom plate. In a specific embodiment, the bottom plate is rectangular, and the structures of the ground fixing members connected to the edge / corner points of the four corners / any position away from the edge of the bottom plate of the bottom plate can be different.

[0036] In the present embodiment, the self - moving device can be an automatic vacuum cleaner, a smart lawn mower, an automatic trimmer, etc. In the present disclosure, a smart lawn mower is taken as an example for specific introduction. As Figure 3 shown, the smart lawn mower 100 moves and / or works within the working area A enclosed by the virtual boundary S or the physical boundary S. If the power of the smart lawn mower 100 is lower than the preset power threshold, the smart lawn mower 100 can move to the charging station 200 for energy replenishment in a pre - set manner. If the smart lawn mower 100 has completed the work in the working area A, it can stop in place or move to the charging station 200 for energy replenishment in a pre - set manner.

[0037] In some embodiments of the present embodiment, the smart lawn mower can plan a return path according to the positioning and navigation data, and the smart lawn mower moves to the charging station according to the return path.

[0038] In some other embodiments of the present embodiment, the intelligent lawn mower may include an image acquisition device and an image recognition module. The image acquisition device acquires images near the intelligent lawn mower, and the image recognition module performs image recognition on the images acquired by the image acquisition device to determine whether there is a charging station in the acquired images. If there is a charging station in the acquired images, the control module of the intelligent lawn mower determines the relative direction and relative distance between the charging station and the intelligent lawn mower based on the acquired images, and controls the intelligent lawn mower to move to the charging station based on the relative direction and relative distance. In this embodiment, the installation position and shooting angle of the image acquisition device on the intelligent lawn mower are not limited, and it can effectively capture images around the intelligent lawn mower. For example, it can capture images in front of the lawn mower, or images on the side and / or rear of the lawn mower, etc.

[0039] In a specific embodiment, the image acquisition device is arranged in front of the main body of the intelligent lawn mower, with a downward oblique shooting angle, and acquires images of a predetermined area in the moving direction of the intelligent lawn mower. The image recognition module can recognize the target information in the images to perform corresponding actions based on the target information. The target information may include all non-lawn information in the working area to help the intelligent lawn mower take correct countermeasures when encountering non-working objects.

[0040] In some embodiments, the ground fixing member is detachably connected to the bottom plate.

[0041] In the present embodiment, the detachable connection manner between the ground fixing member and the bottom plate may include, but is not limited to: threaded connection, plug-in connection, snap connection, magnetic connection, clamping connection, fitting connection, hook connection, etc.

[0042] In some embodiments of the present embodiment, as Figure 4 shown, the ground fixing member is threadedly connected to the bottom plate.

[0043] In a specific embodiment, a gasket can be added between the ground fixing member and the bottom plate to match bolts of different sizes.

[0044] In some other embodiments of the present embodiment, the materials of the ground fixing member and the bottom plate may be different. For example, the ground fixing member can be made of a metal material, and the bottom plate can be made of a plastic material. When the materials of the ground fixing member and the bottom plate are inconsistent, a gasket can be added between the ground fixing member and the bottom plate, which can reduce wear between different materials and extend the service life of the bottom plate and the ground fixing member.

[0045] In some embodiments, the ground fixing member is fixedly connected to the bottom plate.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present embodiment, the ground fixing member and the bottom plate are an integral whole and are not detachable.

[0047] In some other embodiments of the present embodiment, the ground fixing member is adhesively connected to the bottom plate.

[0048] In a specific embodiment, the ground fixing member may be a specific structure on the bottom plate. For example, as Figure 1-2 shown, the bottom plate includes a plurality of first grid bars and a plurality of second grid bars that intersect the first grid bars. The intersection of the plurality of first grid bars and the plurality of second grid bars forms a plurality of grass-growing holes that allow grass to grow. Then, the ground fixing member may be at least part of the first grid bars and / or at least part of the second grid bars. The fixing surface of the ground fixing member is the surface of the above-mentioned grid bars that contacts the ground. Preferably, the ground fixing member may be the grid bars circumferentially arranged on the bottom plate, and the fixing surface of the ground fixing member is the surface of the above-mentioned grid bars that contacts the ground. In some embodiments of the present embodiment, as the grid bars serving as the ground fixing member satisfy at least one of the following conditions: the width of the grid bars is greater than or equal to a preset width, and the area of the grid bars in contact with the ground is greater than or equal to a preset area.

[0049] In some embodiments, the fixing surface is a circular section.

[0050] By setting the fixing surface to a circle without sharp parts, mechanical injuries can be effectively avoided.

[0051] In some embodiments, the surface of the fixing surface is smooth or has a preset texture.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present embodiment, the fixing surface may be adhesively connected to the ground. By setting the surface of the fixing surface to be smooth, the contact area with the ground can be increased, and the adhesion can be increased.

[0053] In some other embodiments of the present embodiment, different connection methods may be selected based on the material of the ground. For example, if the ground is a ceramic tile floor, connection methods such as adhesive bonding and vacuum adsorption can be used to connect the ground fixing member to the ground. If the ground is an asphalt road surface, adhesive bonding can be used to connect the ground fixing member to the ground. Through the above connection methods, when the user needs to change the position of the charging station, the surface of the original position of the charging station is easy to clean and there is no irreversible damage, and the problem of the ground being unsightly caused by the change of the charging station position can be avoided.

[0054] In some other embodiments of the present embodiment, the surface of the fixing surface is configured to have a preset texture, which can increase the friction with the ground or the floor and prevent detachment.

[0055] In some embodiments, the charging station further includes: a magnetic strip configured to have a first end and a second end; wherein, the first end is configured to be on the bottom plate, and the second end is configured not to be on the bottom plate.

[0056] In the present embodiment, the self-moving device is configured to perform a preset docking action based on the magnetic strip.

[0057] In some embodiments of the present embodiment, the magnetic strips are arranged in a straight line.

[0058] In a specific embodiment, the intelligent lawn mower moves along the magnetic strip to dock with the charging station.

[0059] In some embodiments, the charging station further includes: a magnetic strip protection device configured to cover at least a part of the magnetic strip including the second end.

[0060] In the present embodiment, as Figure 5 shown, the magnetic strip protection device includes a receiving cavity that matches the magnetic strip. By matching the magnetic strip with the magnetic strip protection device, damage to the magnetic strip caused by the outdoor environment (such as exposure to the sun) can be reduced.

[0061] In some embodiments of the present embodiment, as Figure 6 shown, the magnetic strip protection device may include: a receiving member and a magnetic strip fixing member. As Figure 7 shown, the magnetic strip fixing member matches the magnetic strip and the receiving cavity of the receiving member, and is used to fix the magnetic strip in the receiving cavity to prevent the magnetic strip from moving in the receiving cavity.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present embodiment, the magnetic strip protection device includes a protection device fixing surface that is connected to the ground. Wherein, at least a part of the protection device fixing surface is in contact with the ground. In a specific embodiment, as Figure 7 shown, the receiving member of the magnetic strip protection device has a first contact surface in contact with the ground, and this contact surface can be used as the protection device fixing surface. In another specific embodiment, the magnetic strip fixing member of the magnetic strip protection device has a second contact surface in contact with the ground, and this contact surface can be used as the protection device fixing surface. In another specific embodiment, the receiving member of the magnetic strip protection device has a first contact surface in contact with the ground, and the magnetic strip fixing member has a second contact surface in contact with the ground. The first contact surface and / or the second contact surface can be used as the magnetic strip protection device fixing surface.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present embodiment, the first part of the magnetic strip is configured to be on the bottom plate, and the second part of the magnetic strip is configured not to be on the bottom plate. Wherein, the first part includes the first end, and the second part includes the second end. In this embodiment, the magnetic strip protection device is configured to cover the second part of the magnetic strip.

[0064] For the part of the magnetic strip that is not on the bottom plate, through the magnetic strip protection device, damage to the magnetic strip caused by the passing of vehicles can be reduced.

[0065] In some embodiments, at least one ground fixing member is configured to be arranged circumferentially along the bottom plate.

[0066] In this embodiment, the charging station includes a charging bracket and a charging electrode plate mounted on the charging bracket. When the intelligent lawn mower is in the docking position for docking with the charging station, the charging electrode plate provides a charging voltage for the intelligent lawn mower.

[0067] In some implementation manners of this embodiment, the bottom plate includes a docking area, and the docking area covers the position where the charging bracket is located. In a specific implementation manner, the first end of the magnetic strip is disposed within the docking area of the bottom plate. In another specific implementation manner, there is a ground mounting member / removable ground mounting member above / below the docking area of the bottom plate.

[0068] In summary, the charging station provided by the present disclosure has a ground fixing member that is connected to the ground without damage. If the user needs to change the position of the charging station, the surface of the original position of the charging station is easy to clean and there is no irreversible damage, which can avoid the problem of unsightly ground caused by the change of the charging station position.

[0069] It should be noted that "a certain body" and "a certain part" can be a part of the corresponding "component", that is, "a certain body" and "a certain part" are integrally formed with other parts of the "component"; or they can be an independent component separable from "other parts of the component", that is, "a certain body" and "a certain part" can be independently manufactured and then combined with "other parts of the component" into a whole. The expressions of "a certain body" and "a certain part" in the present disclosure are only one implementation manner for the convenience of reading, rather than a limitation on the protection scope of the present disclosure. As long as the above features are included and the functions are the same, they should be understood as equivalent technical solutions of the present disclosure.

[0070] It should be noted that some implementation manners of the present disclosure have been described above. Other implementation manners are within the scope of the appended claims. In some cases, the actions or steps recited in the claims can be executed in a different order from that in the above implementation manners and still achieve the desired result. In addition, the processes depicted in the drawings do not necessarily require the specific order or continuous order shown to achieve the desired result.

[0071] Those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: the discussion of any of the above implementation manners is only exemplary and is not intended to imply that the scope of the present disclosure (including the claims) is limited to these examples; under the concept of the present disclosure, the technical features in the above implementation manners or different implementation manners can also be combined, the steps can be implemented in any order, and there are many other variations in different aspects of the implementation manners of the present disclosure as described above. For the sake of brevity, they are not provided in detail.

[0072] The embodiments of the present disclosure are intended to cover all such substitutions, modifications, and variations that fall within the broad scope of the appended claims. Therefore, any omissions, modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the embodiments of the present disclosure shall be included within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. Charging station, characterized in that, The charging station is fixedly connected to the ground, and the charging station includes: a bottom plate for a self - moving device to dock; at least one ground fixing member, each of the ground fixing members being configured to have a fixing surface with a preset area; the fixing surface of the ground fixing member is connected to the ground, and at least one non - fixing surface of the ground fixing member is connected to the bottom plate.

2. The charging station according to claim 1, wherein The ground fixing member is detachably connected to the bottom plate.

3. The charging station according to claim 2, wherein, The ground fixing member is bolt - connected to the bottom plate.

4. The charging station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ground fixing member is fixedly connected to the bottom plate.

5. The charging station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing surface is a circular cross - section.

6. The charging station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the fixing surface is smooth or has a preset texture.

7. The charging station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The charging station further includes: a magnetic strip configured to have a first end and a second end; wherein, the first end is configured to be on the bottom plate, and the second end is configured not to be on the bottom plate.

8. The charging station according to claim 7, characterized in that, The charging station further includes: a magnetic strip protection device configured to cover at least a part of the magnetic strip including the second end.

9. The charging station according to claim 1, wherein, the at least one ground fixing member is configured to be arranged circumferentially along the bottom plate.

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