Cleaning tank structure and cleaning equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cleaning tank structure and cleaning equipment. The cleaning tank structure comprises a cleaning tank and a cleaning part, the cleaning part is located in the cleaning tank and comprises a scraping and washing part and a combing part, and the scraping and washing part and the combing part are arranged on the bottom face of the cleaning tank in a protruding mode. The cleaning tank structure is configured in the mode that under the condition that mop cloth is placed in the cleaning tank, the mop cloth is in direct contact with the scraping and washing part and the carding part, the carding part cards the mop cloth, and the scraping and washing part scrapes and washes the mop cloth. According to the cleaning tank structure, when the mop is cleaned in the cleaning tank, the mop is in contact with the scraping and washing part and the carding part, the mop is in direct contact with the scraping and washing part and the carding part, the carding part is used for carding the mop, and the scraping and washing part is used for scraping and washing the mop, so that the cleaning tank structure cleans the mop more thoroughly, and the cleaning efficiency is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cleaning equipment, in particular to a cleaning tank structure and cleaning equipment. Background Art

[0002] As a new type of cleaning appliance, sweeping robots are becoming more and more popular among users, especially the intelligent sweeping, washing and mopping robots. They are particularly favored by users because of their practical functions such as self-cleaning, automatic mop washing, mop drying, and automatic water supply to the main unit for battery life.

[0003] In the related art, the base station cleans the mop through a self-cleaning tray with a built-in cleaning mop. However, when the self-cleaning tray cleans the mop, solid dirt attached to the mop cannot be effectively cleaned, resulting in low cleaning efficiency and incomplete cleaning. Utility Model Content

[0004] The embodiments of the present utility model provide a cleaning tank structure and a cleaning device to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] A cleaning tank structure according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cleaning tank and a cleaning member, wherein the cleaning member is located in the cleaning tank and includes a scraping portion and a combing portion, wherein the scraping portion and the combing portion are convexly arranged on the bottom surface of the cleaning tank;

[0006] The cleaning tank structure is configured such that when a mop is placed in the cleaning tank, the mop directly contacts the scraping portion and the combing portion, so that the combing portion combs the mop and the scraping portion scrapes the mop.

[0007] With the above-mentioned cleaning tank structure, when the mop is cleaning in the cleaning tank, the mop is in direct contact with the scraping and combing parts. The combing part combs the mop and the scraping part scrapes and washes the mop, thereby making the cleaning tank structure clean the mop more thoroughly and with high cleaning efficiency.

[0008] In some embodiments, along the rotation direction of the mop, the scraping portion is arranged behind the combing portion.

[0009] In some embodiments, the scraping surface of the scraping portion for cleaning the mop faces in a direction opposite to a rotation direction of the mop.

[0010] In some embodiments, the cleaning member includes a first cleaning member and a second cleaning member, and the first cleaning member, the second cleaning member and the bottom surface of the cleaning tank form a guide channel, the height of the combing part of the first cleaning member is less than or equal to the height of the scraping part of the second cleaning member, and the height of the combing part of the second cleaning member is less than or equal to the height of the scraping part of the first cleaning member.

[0011] In some embodiments, the combing portion includes a plurality of protrusions, the scraping portion includes a scraping bar, the plurality of protrusions are arranged in two rows along a direction parallel to the length direction of the scraping bar, and the plurality of protrusions in the two rows are staggered.

[0012] In some embodiments, the protrusion is provided with a first water inlet hole.

[0013] In some embodiments, the cleaning trough structure includes a drainage channel and multiple cleaning parts, and the multiple cleaning parts and the bottom surface of the cleaning trough form a diversion channel. The cleaning trough structure includes a second water inlet and a water outlet, and the second water inlet is connected to the water outlet through the diversion channel and the drainage channel in sequence.

[0014] In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the drainage channel at a level close to the diversion channel is higher than the bottom surface of the drainage channel at a level close to the water outlet.

[0015] In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the diversion channel at a level close to the second water inlet is higher than the bottom surface of the diversion channel at a level close to the drainage channel.

[0016] In some embodiments, the cleaning tank structure includes a filter element, which is arranged around the periphery of the water outlet hole. The filter element has a through hole to connect the water outlet hole and the drainage channel.

[0017] In some embodiments, the cleaning tank structure includes a barrier bar, which surrounds at least a portion of the drainage channel to isolate the cleaning tank from at least a portion of the drainage channel.

[0018] A cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the cleaning tank structure according to any of the above embodiments.

[0019] In the above-mentioned cleaning equipment, when the mop is cleaning in the cleaning tank, the mop is in direct contact with the scraping and combing parts. The combing part combs the mop and the scraping and cleaning part scrapes the mop, so that the cleaning tank structure cleans the mop more thoroughly and the cleaning efficiency is high.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and will become apparent from the following description or learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments with reference to the following drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the cleaning tank structure of the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 It is a top view of the cleaning tank structure of the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the cleaning tank structure along the AA direction;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of a base station according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of an exploded view of a base station according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Description of main component symbols:

[0028] Cleaning tank structure 10, cleaning tank 12, cleaning member 14, first cleaning member 14a, second cleaning member 14b, scraping portion 16, combing portion 18, scraping surface 20, protrusion 22, scraping bar 24, drainage channel 26, diversion channel 28, second water inlet 30, water outlet 32, water inlet channel 34, filter member 36, through hole 38, baffle 40, liquid level detection device 42, mounting seat 44, accommodating groove 46, handle 48, avoidance groove 50, housing 52, accommodating space 54, climbing plate 56;

[0029] Base station 100. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0031] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended only to facilitate the description of the present invention and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operate in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention. In the description of the present invention, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, removable connections, or integral connections. They may refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections. They may refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediary, and they may refer to internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0034] The disclosure herein provides many different embodiments or examples for realizing different structures of the present invention. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present invention, the components and settings of specific examples are described herein. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the present invention may repeat reference numbers and / or reference letters in different examples, and such repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not in itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the present invention provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but a person of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0035] Cleaning equipment consists of a cleaning robot and a base station. The cleaning robot is designed to navigate the area being cleaned and perform cleaning tasks, returning to the base station for mopping, cleaning, and recharging. Intelligent sweeping, washing, and mopping robots are particularly popular with users due to their practical features, including self-cleaning, automatic mop washing and drying, and automatic water refilling for battery life.

[0036] In related technologies, base stations use a self-cleaning tray with a built-in cleaning mop to clean the mop. However, when cleaning the mop, the self-cleaning tray often uses water to rinse the mop, or controls the mop to rotate to match the water flow. This prevents the mop from effectively cleaning solid dirt, resulting in low cleaning efficiency and incomplete cleaning.

[0037] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 A cleaning tank structure 10 provided in an embodiment of the present invention includes a cleaning tank 12 and a cleaning member 14. The cleaning member 14 is located in the cleaning tank 12. The cleaning member 14 includes a scraping portion 16 and a combing portion 18. The scraping portion 16 and the combing portion 18 are protruded from the bottom surface of the cleaning tank 12.

[0038] The cleaning tank structure 10 is configured such that when a mop is placed in the cleaning tank 12 , the mop directly contacts the scraping portion 16 and the combing portion 18 , so that the combing portion 18 combs the mop and the scraping portion 16 scrapes the mop.

[0039] In the above-mentioned cleaning tank structure 10, when the mop is cleaning in the cleaning tank 12, the mop is in direct contact with the scraping part 16 and the combing part 18. The combing part 18 combs the mop and the scraping part 16 scrapes the mop, so that the cleaning tank structure 10 cleans the mop more thoroughly and with high cleaning efficiency.

[0040] Specifically, the cleaning tank structure 10 is provided at the base station 100 and is used to clean the mop of the cleaning robot.

[0041] The cleaning robot includes a body and a mop. The mop is installed at the bottom of the body. When the mop in this embodiment rotates, its rotation axis is substantially perpendicular to the bottom of the body.

[0042] exist Figure 2In the embodiment, the cleaning tank 12 is similar in shape to a circle and can be adapted to a circular mop, thereby allowing the mop to be cleaned in the cleaning tank 12. A cleaning tank 12 similar in shape to a circle can also be adapted to a triangular mop. It will be understood that in one embodiment, when the mop's center of rotation remains unchanged, the cleaning tank 12 can be configured to be similar in shape to a circle to match the mop, regardless of whether the mop's shape is triangular, quadrilateral, or other polygonal. In another embodiment, when the mop's center of rotation changes, the cleaning tank 12 can be an irregular shape, but the cleaning tank 12 can still be adapted to the mop, allowing the mop to be cleaned in the cleaning tank 12.

[0043] When the cleaning tank structure 10 is provided with a single cleaning tank 12, it can be used in conjunction with a cleaning robot with a single mop. The single mop can rotate in the cleaning tank 12 in a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction. The present invention does not make any specific limitation on this.

[0044] When the cleaning tank structure 10 is provided with two cleaning tanks 12, it can be used in conjunction with a cleaning robot having two mops. The two mops placed in the two cleaning tanks 12 can rotate in the same or different directions during cleaning. In one embodiment, the mop placed in the left cleaning tank 12 can rotate in a clockwise direction, and the mop placed in the right cleaning tank 12 can rotate in a clockwise direction. In another embodiment, the mop placed in the left cleaning tank 12 can rotate in a counterclockwise direction, and the mop placed in the right cleaning tank 12 can rotate in a clockwise direction. This is not specifically limited in the present invention.

[0045] When the robot's mop needs cleaning, it enters base station 100 to begin the cleaning process. When the mop is placed in the cleaning tank 12, it comes into direct contact with the scraping and cleaning section 16 and the combing section 18. The robot rotates the mop, and the cleaning surface of the mop passes through the combing section 18 and the scraping and cleaning section 16 within the cleaning tank 12. The combing section 18, in contact with the mop, combs the fluff on the mop's surface, fluffing it up. The fluff then passes through the scraping and cleaning section 16, which comes into contact with the mop's surface to remove any solid debris.

[0046] In some embodiments, the scraping portion 16 is disposed behind the combing portion 18 along the rotation direction of the mop.

[0047] In this way, the mop first passes through the combing portion 18 and then passes through the scraping portion 16, which can improve the cleaning effect and drying efficiency of the mop.

[0048] Specifically, along the rotation direction of the mop, the scraping portion 16 is arranged behind the combing portion 18 to ensure that when the mop rotates in the cleaning tank 12, the fluff of the mop first contacts the combing portion 18 and then passes through the scraping portion 16.

[0049] The combing section 18 combs the mop, loosening the fluff and removing any solid debris trapped within the fluff. The mop then passes through the scraping section 16, which scrapes and cleans the fluff. This ensures a more thorough cleaning of the mop by the scraping section 16. Furthermore, after the mop is cleaned, the fluff combed by the combing section 18 becomes more fluffy, making it easier to dry during the drying process. This improves both the cleaning effect and drying efficiency of the mop.

[0050] In one embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, the cleaning tank structure 10 includes two cleaning tanks 12. The rotation direction of the two mops in the two cleaning tanks 12 during cleaning is related to the setting position of the scraping part and the combing part. For example, Figure 2 The mop placed in the left cleaning tank 12 rotates counterclockwise, and the mop placed in the right cleaning tank 12 rotates clockwise. In this way, along the rotation direction of the mop, it can be ensured that when the mop rotates in the cleaning tank 12, the fluff of the mop first contacts the combing part 18 and then passes through the scraping part 16.

[0051] Take the left cleaning tank 12 as an example. Figure 2 As shown, the left cleaning tank 12 includes a first cleaning member 14a and a second cleaning member 14b. The combing portion 18 of the first cleaning member 14a and the scraping portion 16 of the second cleaning member 14b are arranged opposite each other. In the rotation direction of the mop (direction R2 in the figure), the combing portion 18 of the first cleaning member 14a is arranged in front of the scraping portion 16 of the second cleaning member 14b. The combing portion 18 of the second cleaning member 14b is arranged in front of the scraping portion 16 of the first cleaning member 14a.

[0052] In other embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, along the rotation direction of the mop (direction R2 in the figure), the combing portion 18 of the first cleaning member 14a is located in front of the scraping portion 16 of the first cleaning member 14a, and the combing portion 18 of the second cleaning member 14b is located in front of the scraping portion 16 of the second cleaning member 14b. In this way, when the mop rotates in the cleaning tank 12, the fluff of the mop first contacts the combing portion 18 and then passes through the scraping portion 16.

[0053] In some embodiments, the scraping surface 20 of the scraping portion 16 for cleaning the mop faces in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the mop.

[0054] In this way, when the mop rotates, it contacts the scraping surface 20 of the scraping portion 16 for cleaning, and the cleaning effect is good.

[0055] Specifically, the scraping portion 16 has a scraping surface 20 for contacting and scraping with the mop. Figure 3As shown, the scraping surface 20 of the scraping portion 16 for cleaning the mop faces in the opposite direction to the rotation direction of the mop, that is, the mop can be in contact with the top of the scraping surface 20 when rotating. The top of the scraping surface 20 has a greater friction when in contact with the mop, thereby achieving a better cleaning effect.

[0056] In some embodiments, the cleaning member 14 includes a first cleaning member 14a and a second cleaning member 14b, and the first cleaning member 14a, the second cleaning member 14b and the bottom surface of the cleaning tank 12 form a guide channel 28, and the height of the combing portion 18 of the first cleaning member 14a is less than or equal to the height of the scraping portion 16 of the second cleaning member 14b, and the height of the combing portion 18 of the second cleaning member 14b is less than or equal to the height of the scraping portion 16 of the first cleaning member 14a.

[0057] In this way, when the mop is scraping in the washing tank 12 , the scraping portion 16 can clean the mop in the diameter direction of the mop.

[0058] Specifically, the first cleaning member 14a, the second cleaning member 14b, and the bottom surface of the cleaning tank 12 form a guide channel 28. The combing portion 18 of the first cleaning member 14a and the scraping portion 16 of the second cleaning member 14b are arranged opposite each other, and along the rotation direction of the mop, the combing portion 18 of the first cleaning member 14a is arranged in front of the scraping portion 16 of the second cleaning member 14b. The combing portion 18 of the second cleaning member 14b is arranged in front of the scraping portion 16 of the first cleaning member 14a.

[0059] The height of the combing portion 18 of the first cleaning member 14a is less than or equal to the height of the scraping portion 16 of the second cleaning member 14b, and the height of the combing portion 18 of the second cleaning member 14b is less than or equal to the height of the scraping portion 16 of the first cleaning member 14a. This allows the mop to simultaneously contact the scraping portion 16 of the first cleaning member 14a and the scraping portion 16 of the second cleaning member 14b when rotating in the cleaning tank 12.

[0060] Thus, taking a circular mop as an example, when the mop rotates half a circle in the cleaning tank 12, the scraping portion 16 of the first cleaning member 14a can clean half of the mop, and the scraping portion 16 of the second cleaning member 14b can clean the other half of the mop. The scraping portions 16 of the first cleaning member 14a and the second cleaning member 14b can clean the mop in the radial direction of the mop at the same time. This can improve the cleaning efficiency of the mop.

[0061] In one embodiment, the combing portion 18 includes a plurality of protrusions 22 , and an average height of the plurality of protrusions 22 is less than or equal to a height of the scraping portion 16 opposite thereto.

[0062] Furthermore, the fluff of the mop first contacts the combing portion 18 and then passes through the scraping portion 16 , so that the scraped water can flow directly into the guide channel 28 formed by the cleaning member 14 and the bottom surface of the cleaning tank 12 .

[0063] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the combing portion 18 includes a plurality of protrusions 22, and the scraping portion 16 includes a scraping bar 24. The plurality of protrusions 22 are arranged in two rows parallel to the length of the scraping bar 24, and the two rows of the plurality of protrusions 22 are staggered.

[0064] In this way, the combing portion 18 is used to comb the fluff of the mop and clean the inside of the fluff, and the multiple protrusions 22 arranged in a staggered manner can achieve better combing and cleaning effects.

[0065] Specifically, the combing portion 18 includes a plurality of protrusions 22. When the plurality of protrusions 22 contact the mop, the mop hair can be combed and cleaned. The shapes of the protrusions 22 include but are not limited to elongated, cylindrical, conical, prism-shaped or pyramid-shaped.

[0066] The scraping portion 16 includes a scraping bar 24. When the scraping bar 24 contacts the mop, the dirt and sewage on the mop can be scraped off, thereby achieving the purpose of cleaning the mop.

[0067] The plurality of protrusions 22 are arranged in two rows parallel to the length of the scraping portion 16. That is, the combing portion 18 and the scraping portion 16 can be located in a straight line or in parallel. The two rows of protrusions 22 are staggered to enhance the combing effect of the protrusions 22.

[0068] In one embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, the protrusion 22 is conical, and the top of the protrusion 22 is processed into a hemispherical shape, so that the protrusion 22 can better clean the inside of the mop fluff and prevent the protrusion 22 from scratching the mop.

[0069] Optionally, the scraper bar 24 and the protrusion 22 in the cleaning tank 12 can be integrally formed with the cleaning tank 12. Optionally, the scraper bar 24 and the protrusion 22 can be arranged in the cleaning tank 12 by welding, gluing or other connection methods.

[0070] In some embodiments, the protrusion 22 is provided with a first water inlet hole.

[0071] In this way, when the mop passes through the combing portion 18, the mop can be wetted and combed at the same time.

[0072] Specifically, the combing portion 18 includes a plurality of protrusions 22, each of which is provided with a first water inlet hole, through which clean water can enter the cleaning tank 12. Furthermore, as the mop is cleaning in the cleaning tank 12, it first passes through the combing portion 18 and then through the scraping portion 16. When the mop comes into contact with the plurality of protrusions 22 of the combing portion 18, water flows out of the first water inlet hole, wetting the mop. Simultaneously, the plurality of protrusions 22 comb the fluff of the mop, thereby improving cleaning efficiency.

[0073] Optionally, the first water inlet holes are provided on the tops of the plurality of protrusions 22 , or the first water inlet holes are provided on the sides of the plurality of protrusions 22 .

[0074] In one embodiment, the cleaning tank structure 10 is installed on the base station 100, and a receiving tank 46 for accommodating the cleaning tank structure 10 is provided on the mounting seat 44 of the base station 100. The water inlet pipe is provided between the cleaning tank structure 10 and the receiving tank 46. The water inlet pipe is connected to an external clean water source and communicated with the first water inlet hole, so as to supply water to the first water inlet hole.

[0075] Furthermore, a booster pump is provided on the water inlet pipe to increase the water pressure of the water outlet from the first water inlet hole, thereby better wetting the mop.

[0076] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the cleaning tank structure 10 includes a drainage channel 26 and multiple cleaning members 14. The multiple cleaning members 14 and the bottom surface of the cleaning tank 12 form a guide channel 28. The cleaning tank structure 10 includes a second water inlet 30 and a water outlet 32. The second water inlet 30 is connected to the water outlet 32 through the guide channel 28 and the drainage channel 26 in sequence.

[0077] In this way, the cleaning member 14 forms a guide channel 28 to guide the sewage in the cleaning tank 12 to flow toward the drainage channel 26 and out of the drainage channel 26 , thereby preventing the sewage from accumulating in the cleaning tank 12 .

[0078] Specifically, the cleaning tank structure 10 includes a plurality of cleaning members 14. The plurality of cleaning members 14 and the bottom surface of the cleaning tank 12 form a diversion channel 28. The diversion channel 28 is connected to the drainage channel 26. A second water inlet 30 is provided on one side of the diversion channel 28, and the other side of the diversion channel 28 is connected to the drainage channel 26. The water outlet 32 is also connected to the drainage channel 26.

[0079] Clean water flows from the second water inlet 30 into the guide channel 28, and the mop is soaked in the clean water above the cleaning member 14. The mop rotates and comes into direct contact with the cleaning member 14, so that the cleaning member 14 cleans the mop. The scraping portion 16 scrapes off the dirt and sewage on the mop. Most of the sewage flows into the guide channel 28 and is then discharged from the water outlet 32 through the drainage channel 26. This can prevent sewage from remaining in the cleaning tank 12 and contaminating the mop, thereby achieving a better cleaning effect.

[0080] Furthermore, the scraping surface 20 of the scraping portion 16 for cleaning the mop faces in the opposite direction of the rotation direction of the mop, so that the scraping surface 20 faces the diversion channel 28. After the scraping bar 24 scrapes the dirty water on the mop, the dirty water can directly flow into the diversion channel 28.

[0081] See also Figure 2 In one embodiment, the cleaning tank structure 10 further includes a water inlet channel 34, which is connected to the second water inlet hole 30 and the diversion channel 28. The water inlet channel 34 is used to guide the clean water flowing out of the second water inlet hole 30 into the cleaning tank 12. The structure of the water inlet channel 34 can be configured according to the spatial layout of the base station 100 and the cleaning tank structure 10, so that the cleaning tank structure 10 can be adapted to base stations 100 of different sizes and designs.

[0082] In one embodiment, the drainage channel 26 includes a drain pipe, one end of which is connected to the diversion channel 28 and the other end is connected to the outlet hole 32. Sewage flows from the diversion channel 28 into the drain pipe, which collects the wastewater and directs it to the outlet hole 32. This allows for better collection of sewage and prevents a large amount of sewage from accumulating in the drainage channel 26 and flowing back into the cleaning tank 12.

[0083] In some embodiments, a level h1 of the bottom surface of the drainage channel 26 on the side close to the diversion channel 28 is higher than a level h2 of the bottom surface of the drainage channel 26 on the side close to the water outlet 32 .

[0084] In this way, the drainage channel 26 has a good diversion effect.

[0085] Specifically, the drainage channel 26 gradually descends along the direction from the guide channel 28 to the water outlet 32, which is conducive to the water flow approaching the side of the water outlet 32 under gravity operation. In this way, the drainage channel 26 can have a drainage effect on the sewage, which is conducive to guiding the sewage to the water outlet 32.

[0086] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the drainage channel 26 is V-shaped or U-shaped, and the horizontal height of the middle position of the bottom surface of the drainage channel 26 is lower than the horizontal height of the two side positions of the bottom surface of the drainage channel 26, so that the drainage channel 26 can better drain the sewage.

[0087] See also Figure 3In some embodiments, a horizontal height h3 of the bottom surface of the diversion channel 28 on the side close to the second water inlet 30 is higher than a horizontal height h4 of the bottom surface of the diversion channel 28 on the side close to the drainage channel 26 .

[0088] In this way, the diversion channel 28 is arranged at an angle, which is conducive to guiding the water flow to the drainage channel 26 and the water outlet 32.

[0089] Specifically, after the clean water flows into the cleaning tank 12 from the second water inlet 30, most of the clean water is absorbed by the mop in the cleaning tank 12, and a small amount of clean water flows into the drainage channel 26. During the cleaning process of the mop, the clean water becomes dirty water after contacting the dirt on the mop. The clean water is scraped off the mop by the scraping unit 16 and flows into the diversion channel 28.

[0090] Since the bottom surface of the diversion channel 28 at a level h3 near the second water inlet 30 is higher than the level h4 near the drainage channel 26 , the sewage can flow spontaneously to the drainage channel 26 by gravity, preventing the sewage from accumulating in the cleaning tank 12 and contaminating the mop.

[0091] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the cleaning tank structure 10 includes a filter element 36 , which is disposed around the periphery of the water outlet 32 . The filter element 36 has a through hole 38 to connect the water outlet 32 and the drainage channel 26 .

[0092] In this way, the filter element 36 can filter solid dirt and prevent the water outlet 32 from being blocked.

[0093] Specifically, filter element 36 is disposed around the periphery of outlet hole 32 to filter sewage flowing into outlet hole 32. Sewage may contain hair and solid debris. Filter element 36 defines a through hole 38 connecting outlet hole 32 with drain channel 26, allowing sewage and small solid debris to pass through through hole 38 and be discharged from outlet hole 32. Larger solid debris is intercepted by filter element 36 outside outlet hole 32, preventing the accumulation of larger solid debris and clogging outlet hole 32. This would cause sewage to accumulate in outlet hole 32 and drain channel 26, preventing the sewage from overflowing from washing tank 12 due to the inability to drain.

[0094] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the cleaning tank structure 10 includes a barrier bar 40 , which surrounds at least a portion of the drainage channel 26 to isolate the cleaning tank 12 from at least a portion of the drainage channel 26 .

[0095] In this way, the barrier bar 40 can isolate the sewage from the cleaning tank 12 to prevent the sewage from flowing back into the cleaning tank 12 .

[0096] Specifically, the barrier bar 40 surrounds the side of the drainage channel 26 near the outlet hole 32. As the sewage flows from the drainage channel 26 to the outlet hole 32, it can be buffered in the area surrounded by the barrier bar 40 and await filtration. This increases the sewage capacity of the drainage channel 26 and prevents sewage from flowing back into the cleaning tank 12 or overflowing from the cleaning tank 12.

[0097] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the cleaning tank structure 10 includes a liquid level detection device 42, which is disposed on the baffle 40. The liquid level detection device 42 is configured to issue an alarm message when the water level in the drainage channel 26 reaches a preset height.

[0098] In this way, the sewage in the drainage channel 26 is detected. When the sewage accumulates to a certain level, an alarm signal is triggered to prevent the sewage from overflowing.

[0099] Specifically, a barrier bar 40 surrounds the side of the drainage channel 26 near the outlet 32. As sewage flows from the drainage channel 26 toward the outlet 32, it is buffered within the area enclosed by the barrier bar 40. A liquid level detection device 42 is provided on the barrier bar 40 to issue an alarm when the water level in the drainage channel 26 reaches a preset height. When the outlet 32 is operating normally, the water level in the drainage channel 26 is below the preset height. Therefore, the water level in the drainage channel 26 can be used to detect whether the outlet 32 is clogged. If the water level in the drainage channel 26 reaches the preset height, it is considered that the outlet 32 is clogged.

[0100] In one embodiment, when the liquid level detection device 42 issues an alarm message, the base station 100 stops supplying water to the cleaning tank 12. This can avoid the situation where when the water outlet 32 is blocked, the water continues to flow into the cleaning tank 12, causing water to overflow from the cleaning tank 12 to the base station 100 and the ground.

[0101] In summary, when the mop is cleaning in the washing tank 12, it comes into direct contact with the scraping and combing sections 16 and 18, allowing the scraping and combing sections 16 and 18 to clean the mop. The flow path from the second water inlet 30 to the water outlet 32 in the washing tank structure 10 prevents wastewater from remaining in the washing tank 12 and contaminating the mop, achieving a better cleaning effect. Liquid level monitoring is also performed at the outlet. When wastewater accumulates to a certain level, an alarm signal is triggered to prevent overflow.

[0102] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5 A base station 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the cleaning tank structure 10 according to any of the above embodiments.

[0103] In the above-mentioned base station 100, when the mop is cleaning in the cleaning tank 12, the mop is in direct contact with the scraping part 16 and the combing part 18. The combing part 18 combs the mop and the scraping part 16 scrapes the mop, so that the cleaning tank structure 10 cleans the mop more thoroughly and the cleaning efficiency is high.

[0104] Alternatively, in one embodiment, the cleaning device may include a base station 100. In another embodiment, the cleaning device may include the base station 100 and a cleaning robot. The cleaning robot includes a dual-rotating-disc cleaning robot (with two mops) or a single-rotating-disc cleaning robot (with a single mop), wherein the rotation axis of the mop is perpendicular to the body of the cleaning robot.

[0105] In the figure, the base station 100 includes a housing 52, and a receiving space 54 can be opened near the bottom of the housing 52. The cleaning tank structure 10 can be installed in the receiving space 54, and the opening of the receiving space 54 can communicate with the external environment.

[0106] The base station 100 also includes a climbing plate 56, which can be connected to the edge of the accommodating space 54 near the bottom of the base station 100. The cleaning robot can use the climbing plate 56 to move the mop into the cleaning tank 12. It will be understood that the cleaning tank structure 10 can be installed not only in the base station 100, but also in other equipment for cleaning components of other equipment.

[0107] In the illustrated embodiment, the cleaning tank structure 10 can be used in conjunction with a dual-rotating disc cleaning robot. After cleaning, the cleaning robot returns to the base station 100 and places the mop in the cleaning tank 12 for cleaning. The base station 100 also charges the cleaning robot and collects dust. After the cleaning robot completes its mop cleaning or charging, it can leave the base station 100 to continue cleaning, or remain at the base station 100 until the next cleaning instruction is received.

[0108] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the base station 100 includes a mounting base 44 , and the cleaning tank structure 10 is detachably mounted on the mounting base 44 .

[0109] In this way, the cleaning tank structure 10 is detachable for easy cleaning.

[0110] Specifically, the mounting base 44 of the base station 100 is provided with a receiving groove 46 for accommodating the cleaning groove structure 10. The cleaning groove structure 10 is detachably mounted in the receiving groove 46. The user can remove the cleaning groove structure 10 from the base station 100 for cleaning, which makes cleaning the cleaning groove structure 10 more convenient and prevents dirt from accumulating in the cleaning groove structure 10 due to incomplete cleaning, thereby affecting the cleaning effect of the mop.

[0111] In one embodiment, Figure 4 As shown, the cleaning tank structure 10 includes a handle 48, and the mounting base 44 includes an escape groove 50. When the cleaning tank structure 10 is locked in the receiving groove 46, the handle 48 is located above the escape groove 50. When the user needs to remove the cleaning tank structure 10, they can grasp the handle 48 and apply upward force to remove the cleaning tank structure 10 from the base station 100. The escape groove 50 makes it easier for the user to grasp the handle 48.

[0112] A cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the cleaning tank structure 10 according to any one of the above embodiments.

[0113] In the above-mentioned cleaning equipment, when the mop is cleaning in the cleaning tank 12, the mop is in direct contact with the scraping part 16 and the combing part 18. The combing part 18 combs the mop and the scraping part 16 scrapes the mop, so that the cleaning tank structure 10 cleans the mop more thoroughly and the cleaning efficiency is high.

[0114] Specifically, the cleaning device may include the base station 100 , or the cleaning device may include the base station 100 and a cleaning robot.

[0115] It should be noted that the above explanation of the implementation and beneficial effects of the cleaning tank structure 10 is also applicable to the base station 100 and cleaning equipment of the embodiment of the present utility model. To avoid redundancy, it will not be expanded here in detail.

[0116] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with an embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative descriptions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0117] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above implementation methods within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cleaning tank structure, characterized in that: The cleaning device comprises a cleaning tank and a cleaning member, wherein the cleaning member is located in the cleaning tank and comprises a scraping portion and a combing portion, wherein the scraping portion and the combing portion are protruding from the bottom surface of the cleaning tank; The cleaning tank structure is configured such that when a mop is placed in the cleaning tank, the mop directly contacts the scraping portion and the combing portion, so that the combing portion combs the mop and the scraping portion scrapes the mop.

2. The cleaning tank structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Along the rotation direction of the mop, the scraping part is arranged behind the combing part.

3. The cleaning tank structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scraping surface of the scraping portion for cleaning the mop faces in a direction opposite to a rotation direction of the mop.

4. The cleaning tank structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning member includes a first cleaning member and a second cleaning member, and the first cleaning member, the second cleaning member and the bottom surface of the cleaning tank form a guide channel. The height of the combing part of the first cleaning member is less than or equal to the height of the scraping part of the second cleaning member, and the height of the combing part of the second cleaning member is less than or equal to the height of the scraping part of the first cleaning member.

5. The cleaning tank structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The combing portion includes a plurality of protrusions, and the scraping portion includes a scraping bar. The plurality of protrusions are arranged in two rows along a direction parallel to the length direction of the scraping bar, and the plurality of protrusions in the two rows are staggered.

6. The cleaning tank structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The protrusion is provided with a first water inlet hole.

7. The cleaning tank structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning trough structure includes a drainage channel and multiple cleaning parts, and the multiple cleaning parts and the bottom surface of the cleaning trough form a diversion channel. The cleaning trough structure includes a second water inlet and a water outlet, and the second water inlet is connected to the water outlet through the diversion channel and the drainage channel in sequence.

8. The cleaning tank structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the drainage channel at a level close to the guide channel is higher than the bottom surface of the drainage channel at a level close to the water outlet.

9. The cleaning tank structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the diversion channel at a level close to the second water inlet is higher than the bottom surface of the diversion channel at a level close to the drainage channel.

10. The cleaning tank structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cleaning tank structure includes a filter element, which is arranged around the periphery of the water outlet hole. The filter element is provided with a through hole to connect the water outlet hole and the drainage channel.

11. The cleaning tank structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cleaning tank structure includes a blocking bar, which surrounds at least a portion of the drainage channel to isolate the cleaning tank and at least a portion of the drainage channel.

12. A cleaning device, characterized in that: The cleaning tank structure comprises the cleaning tank structure according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

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