Swing mechanism and sweeper

Abstract

The utility model provides a swing mechanism and a sweeper. The swing mechanism comprises a base, a driving assembly, a swing assembly and a cleaning assembly. The drive assembly is fixed to the base. The cleaning assembly and the base are slidably installed. The swing assembly comprises an input part, an output part and an elastic piece connected with the input part and the output part. The driving assembly is connected with the input part to drive the output part to move so as to drive the cleaning assembly to move along a preset track between a withdrawing position at least partially located in the base and an outer placing position at least partially located outside the base. When the cleaning assembly is extruded at the outer swing position, the elastic piece is compressed, so that the cleaning assembly retracts to any position in the preset track from the outer swing position. And under the action of the elastic piece, the cleaning assembly has a retraction allowance when being extruded, so that the cleaning assembly is prevented from forcibly colliding with an obstacle, and the risk that the swing mechanism is damaged is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of cleaning equipment, and in particular to a swing mechanism and a sweeper. Background Art

[0002] Vacuum cleaners, a new type of household cleaning device, are becoming increasingly popular. Mainstream vacuum cleaners are round in shape, which makes it difficult to clean areas like walls. With the advancement of vacuum cleaner technology, oscillating components are increasingly being incorporated into these devices. These oscillating components can swing the cleaning component outward, extending it beyond the machine's reach and expanding its cleaning range. Currently, when the cleaning component is impacted while in its outward position, it risks damage, resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present disclosure provides a swing mechanism and a sweeper to solve related technical problems.

[0004] The present disclosure provides a swing mechanism, comprising a base, a driving assembly, a swing assembly, and a cleaning assembly, wherein the driving assembly is fixed to the base, and the cleaning assembly is slidably mounted on the base;

[0005] The swing assembly includes an input portion, an output portion, and an elastic member connecting the input portion and the output portion; the drive assembly is connected to the input portion to drive the output portion to move, thereby driving the cleaning assembly to move along a preset trajectory between a retracted position where at least a portion is located inside the base and an outward swing position where at least a portion is located outside the base;

[0006] When the cleaning component is squeezed in the outward swing position, the elastic member is compressed to retract the cleaning component from the outward swing position to any position in the preset trajectory.

[0007] Furthermore, an accommodating space is provided in the swing assembly, an installation shaft is provided in the accommodating space, and the elastic member includes a torsion spring sleeved on the installation shaft.

[0008] Furthermore, the output portion includes a first output member in a box shape, the input portion includes a cover body, and the accommodating space is formed by the first output member and the cover body.

[0009] Furthermore, the first output member is provided with a plate body, and the plate body is provided with a slot; the input part further includes a stopper extending from the cover body into the accommodating space;

[0010] One end of the elastic member is assembled into the slot, and the other end of the elastic member abuts against the stop block.

[0011] Furthermore, the output portion includes a first output member connected to the elastic member and a second output member connected to the cleaning assembly, and the first output member and the second output member are rotatably mounted.

[0012] Furthermore, the first output member includes a connecting portion and a pushing portion, the connecting portion is disc-shaped, the pushing portion is semicircular, the second output member is rod-shaped, and the second output member and the pushing portion are arranged on the same end surface of the connecting portion.

[0013] Furthermore, the second output member includes a pair of contact surfaces arranged opposite to each other; when the cleaning component is located in the outward swing position, the pushing portion abuts against one of the pair of contact surfaces; when the cleaning component is located in the retracted position, the pushing portion abuts against the other of the pair of contact surfaces.

[0014] Furthermore, one of the pushing portion and the contact surface is provided with a protrusion, and the other is provided with a groove that cooperates and abuts with the protrusion.

[0015] Furthermore, the base is provided with a first light-interruption sensor and a second light-interruption sensor electrically connected to the driving component; when the cleaning component is in the outward swing position, the first light-interruption sensor is blocked; when the cleaning component is in the retracted position, the second light-interruption sensor is blocked.

[0016] The present disclosure also provides a sweeping machine, comprising the above-mentioned swing mechanism.

[0017] The technical solution provided by this disclosure achieves at least the following beneficial effects: Due to the provision of the elastic member, the cleaning assembly has room to retract when squeezed. The elastic member absorbs the squeezing force and generates compression, preventing the cleaning assembly from forcibly colliding with obstacles and reducing the risk of damage to the swing mechanism. Furthermore, after the collision, the elastic force generated by the elastic member can drive the cleaning assembly back to the outward swing position, improving the user experience.

[0018] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the specification and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the specification.

[0020] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of a sweeping machine in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, with the cleaning component in a retracted position;

[0021] Figure 2This is a structural diagram of a sweeper in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the cleaning component is located in an external position;

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A top view of the sweeper;

[0023] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of a swing assembly in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Structural diagram of the middle swing component when the cleaning component is in the outer swing position;

[0025] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 a cross-sectional view of the middle swing assembly;

[0026] Figure 7 yes Figure 4 Structural diagram of the middle swing assembly when the cleaning assembly is in the retracted position;

[0027] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Cross-sectional view of the swing assembly.

[0028] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: base, 10; trough body, 11; driving assembly, 20; swing assembly, 30; accommodating space, 300; mounting shaft, 301; input part, 31; cover body, 311; block, 312; output part, 32; first output member, 321; connecting part, 3211; pushing part, 3212; protrusion, 3213; plate body, 3214; slot, 3215; second output member, 322; contact surface, 3221; groove, 3222; boss, 3223; elastic member, 33; cleaning assembly, 40; first light-blocking device, 50; second light-blocking device, 60. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, with examples illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, identical numerals in different figures represent identical or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all embodiments consistent with this specification. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of this specification, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0030] The terms used in this disclosure are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the disclosure. Unless otherwise defined, technical or scientific terms used in this specification should have the same ordinary meaning as those understood by persons of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this specification and the claims do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but are simply used to distinguish one component from another. Similarly, terms such as "a" or "an" do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather indicate the presence of one. "Multiple" or "several" means two or more. Unless otherwise indicated, terms such as "front," "rear," "lower," and / or "upper" are used for convenience only and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure to a specific location or spatial orientation. Terms such as "include" or "comprising" mean that the elements or objects listed before "include" or "comprising" include the elements or objects listed after "include" or "comprising" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. Terms such as "connected" or "connected" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections and can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect.

[0031] The terms used in this specification are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," "the," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0032] Next, the embodiments of this specification are described in detail.

[0033] Currently, some sweepers have a swing assembly that drives the cleaning assembly to swing outward, allowing the cleaning assembly to extend outside the sweeper. When the cleaning assembly is in the outward swing position and is struck, there is a significant risk of damage. The present disclosure provides a swing assembly and a sweeper to address this issue.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the present disclosure provides a swing assembly, including a base 10, a drive assembly 20, a swing assembly 30, and a cleaning assembly 40. The drive assembly 20 is fixed to the base 10, and the cleaning assembly 40 is slidably mounted on the base 10. A slide groove 11 is provided on the base 10, and the slide groove 11 is slidably engaged with the cleaning assembly 40.

[0035] The swing assembly 30 includes an input portion 31, an output portion 32, and an elastic member 33. The elastic member 33 connects the input portion 31 and the output portion 32. The drive assembly 20 is connected to the input portion 31 to drive the output portion 32 to move, thereby causing the cleaning assembly 40 to move along a predetermined trajectory between a retracted position, at least partially within the base 10, and an outward swing position, at least partially outside the base 10. The drive assembly 20 of the present disclosure can be a motor.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, when in the retracted position, at least a portion of the cleaning assembly 40 is located within the base 10. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, when in the outward swing position, at least a portion of the cleaning component 40 is located outside the base 10. The specific form of the preset trajectory is not limited. In one embodiment, the preset trajectory can be an arc, and the movement process of the cleaning component 40 is relatively smooth, which can reduce the impact force when the cleaning component 40 is hit.

[0037] When the cleaning assembly 40 is squeezed in the outward swing position, the elastic member 33 compresses, allowing the cleaning assembly 40 to retract from the outward swing position to any position within the preset trajectory. The elastic member 33 allows for flexible retraction of the cleaning assembly 40. When squeezed, the elastic member 33 absorbs the squeezing force and compresses, preventing the cleaning assembly 40 from forcibly colliding with obstacles and reducing the risk of damage to the swing mechanism. Furthermore, after the collision, the elastic force generated by the elastic member 33 can also pull the cleaning assembly 40 back to the outward swing position, improving the user experience.

[0038] The present disclosure also provides a sweeper including the aforementioned swing mechanism. The sweeper of the present disclosure exhibits high stability and a superior user experience. The cleaning assembly 40 can flexibly retract, and the elastic member 33 can absorb the squeezing force, thereby preventing the cleaning assembly 40 from forcibly colliding with obstacles and reducing the risk of damage to the sweeper. After the collision, the elastic member 33 can also drive the cleaning assembly 40 back to its outward swing position.

[0039] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, a sway assembly 30 is provided with a receiving space 300. A mounting shaft 301 is disposed within the receiving space 300, and an elastic member 33 is a torsion spring sleeved around the mounting shaft 301. By configuring the elastic member 33 as a torsion spring and installing the torsion spring within the receiving space 300, the sway mechanism becomes more compact, thereby improving its stability and further reducing the risk of damage. In other embodiments, the elastic member 33 can be of any type and can be a tension spring, a compression spring, or other similar material. Alternatively, the elastic member 33 can be a component made of an elastic material, such as a rubber strip.

[0040] like Figure 4As shown, the input portion 31 may include a cover 311 and a stopper 312. The output portion 32 may include a first output member 321 and a second output member 322, which are rotatably mounted. The first output member 321 is connected to the elastic member 33, and the second output member 322 is connected to the cleaning assembly 40. The first output member 321 and the second output member 322 form a connecting rod mechanism, which has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and can achieve high manufacturing precision. The second output member 322 may be provided with a boss 3223 to enhance the connection strength.

[0041] In one embodiment, the first output member 321 may be box-shaped, and the accommodation space 300 is formed by the first output member 321 and the cover 311. The accommodation space 300 comprises the power-transmitting portion of the swing assembly 30. The input portion 31 and the output portion 32 function both to transmit power and to form the accommodation space 300. This arrangement further enhances the structural compactness of the swing mechanism, thereby strengthening its stability and reducing the risk of damage. In other embodiments, the arrangement of the accommodation space 300 is not limited.

[0042] In one embodiment, if Figure 4 As shown, the first output member 321 may be provided with a plate 3214, and the plate 3214 may be provided with a slot 3215. The stopper 312 extends from the cover 311 into the accommodation space 300. One end of the elastic member 33 is assembled into the slot 3215, and the other end of the elastic member 33 abuts the stopper 312. One end of the elastic member 33 is assembled into the slot 3215, which facilitates assembly and can limit the elastic member 33, thereby improving the stability of the elastic member 33. Since the other end of the elastic member 33 is in abutment with the stopper 312, the cover 311 does not need to be positioned more precisely during installation. After the cover 311 and the first output member 321 are installed in conjunction, the cover 311 can be rotated to achieve abutment with the elastic member 33, thereby improving installation efficiency.

[0043] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in one embodiment, the first output member 321 may include a connecting portion 3211 and a pushing portion 3212. The connecting portion 3211 is disc-shaped, and the pushing portion 3212 is semicircular. The second output member 322 is rod-shaped. The second output member 322 and the pushing portion 3212 are disposed on the same end surface of the connecting portion 3211. This reduces the volume occupied by the output portion 32, thereby making the swing mechanism more compact and further improving its stability.

[0044] In one embodiment, the second output member 322 may include a pair of contact surfaces 3221 disposed opposite each other. When the cleaning assembly 40 is in the outward swing position, the push portion 3212 abuts against one of the pair of contact surfaces 3221. When the cleaning assembly 40 is in the retracted position, the push portion 3212 abuts against the other of the pair of contact surfaces 3221. The first output member 321 and the second output member 322 form a disc-link mechanism, which transmits force between the first output member 321 and the second output member 322 through surface contact, thereby improving the smoothness and stability of the swing assembly 30 during movement and further reducing the risk of damage to the swing mechanism.

[0045] Specifically, Figure 5 and Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the swing assembly 30 when the cleaning assembly 40 is in the outward swing position. During the outward swing process, the power of the driving assembly 20 is transmitted to the input part 31. Figure 6 From a perspective of , the input portion 31 rotates clockwise. The stopper 312 squeezes the elastic member 33, which transmits its deformation to the first output member 321 through the slot 3215 on the plate 3214. The first output member 321 also rotates clockwise, pushing the second output member 322 inward and causing the cleaning assembly 40 to swing outward. To reduce friction during the outward swing, a lifting structure can be provided on the cleaning assembly 40.

[0046] When the cleaning assembly 40 is impacted in the outward swing position, it retracts slightly. The second output member 322 drives the first output member 321 to rotate counterclockwise. Since the drive assembly 20 has stopped rotating, the input portion 31 is also stationary, causing the elastic member 33 to be squeezed and deformed. After the impact, the cleaning assembly 40, under the action of the elastic member 33, returns to the outward swing position.

[0047] Figure 7 and Figure 8 The structure diagram of the swing assembly 30 when the cleaning assembly 40 is in the retracted position. Figure 8 From a perspective of , the drive assembly 20 drives the input portion 31 to rotate counterclockwise. The stopper 312 stretches the elastic member 33, driving the first output member 321 to rotate counterclockwise. The stopper 312 can also directly abut the first output member 321, pushing it to rotate counterclockwise. The first output member 321 drives the second output member 322 to extend, causing the cleaning assembly 40 to retract.

[0048] like Figure 7As shown, one of the pushing portion 3212 and the contact surface 3221 is provided with a protrusion 3213, and the other is provided with a groove 3222 that cooperates and abuts with the protrusion 3213. The cooperation and fixation of the protrusion 3213 and the groove 3222 facilitates the fit between the contact surface 3221 and the pushing portion 3212, improves the transmission of the acting force, and further enhances the stability of the swing mechanism.

[0049] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the base 10 may be provided with a first light-interruption sensor 50 and a second light-interruption sensor 60 electrically connected to the drive assembly 20. When the cleaning assembly 40 is in the extended position, the first light-interruption sensor 50 is blocked. When the cleaning assembly 40 is in the retracted position, the second light-interruption sensor 60 is blocked.

[0050] When the cleaning component 40 moves, the first light-interrupting sensor 50 can sense that the cleaning component 40 has reached the outward swing position, and the second light-interrupting sensor 60 can sense that the cleaning component 40 has reached the retracted position. When the light-interrupting sensor detects that the cleaning component 40 has reached the corresponding position, the driving component 20 stops working. Using the light-interrupting sensor to monitor the outward swing position and the retracted position of the cleaning component 40 can ensure that the cleaning component 40 stops accurately at the outward swing position or the retracted position, further improving the user experience. In other embodiments, an angle sensor can be provided, and when the cleaning component 40 rotates to a certain angle, the driving component 20 stops moving.

[0051] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure and does not limit the present disclosure in any form. Moreover, the above embodiments can complement each other in the absence of conflict. Although the present disclosure has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not intended to limit the present disclosure. Any technician familiar with this profession can make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments of the above-disclosed technical content without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present disclosure. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present disclosure without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present disclosure are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A swing mechanism, characterized in that: include: A base (10), a driving assembly (20), a swinging assembly (30) and a cleaning assembly (40), wherein the driving assembly (20) is fixed to the base (10), and the cleaning assembly (40) is slidably mounted on the base (10); The swing assembly (30) comprises an input portion (31), an output portion (32), and an elastic member (33) connecting the input portion (31) and the output portion (32); the drive assembly (20) is connected to the input portion (31) to drive the output portion (32) to move so as to drive the cleaning assembly (40) to move along a preset trajectory between a retracted position in which at least a portion is located inside the base (10) and an outward swing position in which at least a portion is located outside the base (10); When the cleaning component (40) is squeezed in the outward swing position, the elastic member (33) is compressed to allow the cleaning component (40) to retract from the outward swing position to any position in the preset trajectory.

2. The swing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The swing assembly (30) is provided with an accommodation space (300), the accommodation space (300) is provided with an installation shaft (301), and the elastic member (33) includes a torsion spring sleeved on the installation shaft (301).

3. The swing mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The output part (32) includes a first output member (321) in a box shape, the input part (31) includes a cover body (311), and the accommodating space (300) is formed by the first output member (321) and the cover body (311).

4. The swing mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plate (3214) is provided in the first output member (321), and a slot (3215) is provided on the plate (3214); the input portion (31) further comprises a stopper (312) extending from the cover (311) into the accommodating space (300); One end of the elastic member (33) is assembled into the slot (3215), and the other end of the elastic member (33) abuts against the stop block (312).

5. The swing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output portion (32) comprises a first output member (321) connected to the elastic member (33) and a second output member (322) connected to the cleaning assembly (40), wherein the first output member (321) and the second output member (322) are rotatably mounted.

6. The swing mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first output member (321) comprises a connecting portion (3211) and a pushing portion (3212), wherein the connecting portion (3211) is disc-shaped and the pushing portion (3212) is semicircular; the second output member (322) is rod-shaped; and the second output member (322) and the pushing portion (3212) are arranged on the same end surface of the connecting portion (3211).

7. The swing mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second output member (322) includes a pair of contact surfaces (3221) arranged opposite to each other; When the cleaning component (40) is located in the outward swing position, the pushing portion (3212) abuts against one of the pair of contact surfaces (3221); when the cleaning component (40) is located in the retracted position, the pushing portion (3212) abuts against the other of the pair of contact surfaces (3221).

8. The swing mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: One of the pushing portion (3212) and the contact surface (3221) is provided with a protrusion (3213), and the other is provided with a groove (3222) that cooperates and abuts against the protrusion (3213).

9. The swing mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The base (10) is provided with a first light-interrupting sensor (50) and a second light-interrupting sensor (60) electrically connected to the driving component (20); when the cleaning component (40) is in the outward swing position, the first light-interrupting sensor (50) is blocked; when the cleaning component (40) is in the retracted position, the second light-interrupting sensor (60) is blocked.

10. A sweeping machine, characterized in that: include: The swing mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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