Water tank assembly, sweeper base station and sweeping robot system

Abstract

The utility model relates to a water tank assembly, a sweeper base station and a sweeping robot system. The water tank assembly comprises a water tank body; the filtering structure is located in the water tank body; and the water softening module is positioned in the water tank body and / or the filtering structure and is configured to soften the clear water in the water tank body and / or the clear water flowing through the filtering structure. Therefore, on one hand, scale formed in the water tank body and / or the filtering structure can be reduced, so that the service life of the water tank body and / or the filtering structure is prolonged, meanwhile, pipeline blockage of the filtering structure is avoided, and the water outlet efficiency of the filtering structure is guaranteed; on the other hand, soft water obtained through at least one time of softening treatment can fully dissolve the washing liquid, so that the cleaning efficiency of the cleaning assembly is improved, the use cost is reduced, and the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of intelligent cleaning, and in particular to a water tank assembly, a sweeping robot base station, and a sweeping robot system. Background Art

[0002] With the development of sweeping robots, users have put forward higher requirements on the cleaning ability and intelligence of sweeping robots.

[0003] The water source used by sweeping robots for cleaning is usually household tap water, which contains some hard water components such as calcium ions and magnesium ions. After the sweeping robot base station has been pumping water for a period of time, scale will appear in the water tank components of the sweeping robot base station, which is difficult to remove, thus affecting the user experience.

[0004] In addition, since household tap water contains hard water components, its solvent performance is poor, so household tap water cannot dissolve cleaning liquid and detergent well. When the sweeping robot is cleaning, the amount of detergent needs to be increased, which reduces the cleaning efficiency of the sweeping robot and increases the cost of use. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the problems existing in the related art, the present disclosure provides a water tank assembly, a sweeping machine base station and a sweeping robot system. On the one hand, it can reduce the scale formed in the water tank body and / or the filter structure, thereby helping to extend the service life of the water tank body and / or the filter structure, while avoiding blockage of the pipeline of the filter structure and ensuring the water output efficiency of the filter structure; on the other hand, the soft water obtained after at least one softening treatment can fully dissolve the detergent, thereby helping to improve the cleaning efficiency of the cleaning assembly, reduce the use cost, and enhance the user experience.

[0006] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a water tank assembly, comprising:

[0007] Water tank body;

[0008] A filter structure, wherein the water inlet end of the filter structure is arranged in the water tank body;

[0009] The soft water module is located in the water tank body and / or the filter structure, and is configured to soften the clean water in the water tank body and / or the clean water flowing through the filter structure.

[0010] In some embodiments, the filtering structure comprises:

[0011] A filter body is located in the water tank body;

[0012] a first pipe, wherein a water inlet end of the first pipe is connected to the filter body;

[0013] The soft water module is located in the first pipeline.

[0014] In some embodiments, the filtering structure comprises:

[0015] a first accommodating chamber having a first opening and a second opening, wherein the water outlet end of the first pipe is connected to the first accommodating chamber through the first opening;

[0016] The soft water module is located in the first accommodating chamber;

[0017] The clean water in the water tank body passes through the first pipe and the first accommodating cavity and flows out from the second opening.

[0018] In some embodiments, the filtering structure comprises:

[0019] a cover having a third opening, the cover being detachably connected to the second opening and configured to cover the second opening;

[0020] a second pipe, wherein a water inlet end of the second pipe is connected to the first accommodating cavity through the third opening;

[0021] The clean water in the water tank body passes through the first pipe, the first accommodating cavity and the second pipe, and flows out from the water outlet end of the second pipe.

[0022] In some embodiments, the soft water module comprises:

[0023] Water softening materials;

[0024] a shell, wherein the water softening material is located in the shell;

[0025] a first through hole formed on a first surface of the housing, aligned with a water outlet end of the first pipe, and configured to guide clean water flowing through the first pipe into the housing;

[0026] A second through hole is formed on the second surface of the shell, aligned with the water inlet end of the second pipe, and configured to guide the clean water in the shell after the softening treatment into the second pipe.

[0027] In some embodiments, the water tank assembly includes:

[0028] a first sealing structure surrounding the first through hole and configured to fill a gap between a portion of the housing located at an edge of the first through hole and a portion of the first accommodating cavity located at an edge of the first opening when the first through hole is aligned with the first opening;

[0029] The second sealing structure surrounds the second through hole and is configured to fill a gap between a portion of the housing located at an edge of the second through hole and a portion of the cover located at an edge of the third opening when the second through hole is aligned with the third opening.

[0030] In some embodiments, the filtering structure comprises:

[0031] A second accommodating chamber is formed by extending the wall of the first pipe;

[0032] The soft water module is located in the second accommodating chamber.

[0033] In some embodiments, the water tank assembly includes:

[0034] The detection module is located in the water tank body and / or the filter structure, and is configured to detect the hardness of the clean water in the water tank body and / or the hardness of the clean water flowing through the filter structure.

[0035] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a sweeper base station is provided, including:

[0036] The water tank assembly as described in the first aspect above;

[0037] The processing module is connected to the detection module and is configured to output an early warning prompt based on the hardness of the clean water in the water tank body and / or the hardness of the clean water flowing through the filter structure, wherein the early warning prompt is used to prompt the replacement of the soft water module.

[0038] According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a sweeping robot is provided, comprising the sweeping robot base station as described in the second aspect above.

[0039] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may have the following beneficial effects:

[0040] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the water tank assembly includes a water tank body, a filter structure and a softening water module, wherein the filter structure is located in the water tank body; the softening water module is located in the water tank body and / or the filter structure, so that the softening water module can soften the clean water in the water tank body and / or the clean water flowing through the filter structure.

[0041] In this way, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, a softening module is set in the water tank body and / or the filter structure to ensure that the clean water extracted from the water tank body is softened water obtained through at least one softening treatment. On the one hand, it can reduce the scale formed in the water tank body and / or the filter structure, thereby helping to extend the service life of the water tank body and / or the filter structure, while avoiding blockage of the pipes of the filter structure and ensuring the water output efficiency of the filter structure; on the other hand, the soft water obtained through at least one softening treatment can fully dissolve the detergent, thereby helping to improve the cleaning efficiency of the cleaning component, reduce the use cost, and enhance the user experience.

[0042] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0043] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0044] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a water tank assembly according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 .

[0045] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a water tank assembly according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 2 .

[0046] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a water tank assembly according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 3 .

[0047] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a water tank assembly according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 4 .

[0048] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of a water tank assembly according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 5 .

[0049] Figure 6 The figure is a structural block diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0050] Description of reference numerals:

[0051] 10, water tank assembly; 101, water tank body; 102, filter structure; 103, soft water module; 104, filter body; 105, first pipe; 106, first accommodating chamber; 107, second pipe; 108, cover body; 109, second accommodating chamber. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0052] 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 possible implementations consistent with the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of structures consistent with certain aspects of the present disclosure, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0053] In the description of the present disclosure, 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", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation to the present disclosure.

[0054] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this disclosure based on the specific circumstances.

[0055] The technical solutions provided by various embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0056] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a water tank assembly according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 ,like Figure 1 As shown, the water tank assembly 10 includes:

[0057] Water tank body 101;

[0058] The filtering structure 102 is located in the water tank body 101;

[0059] The softening module 103 is located in the water tank body 101 and / or the filter structure 102 , and is configured to soften the clean water in the water tank body 101 and / or the clean water flowing through the filter structure 102 .

[0060] It should be noted that the water tank assembly proposed in the present disclosure can be applied to the field of intelligent cleaning, such as sweeper base stations, air purification devices, etc.

[0061] In some embodiments, the sweeping robot base station is used for the sweeping robot to automatically return to its position for charging, cleaning the mop, and other operations. In order to complete the cleaning of the mop, the sweeping robot base station will be equipped with a water tank assembly, for example, a water tank body and a sewage tank. The water tank body is used to provide clean water to the sweeping robot for replenishing water and cleaning the mop, and the sewage tank is used to collect the sewage generated when the sweeping robot cleans the mop. At the same time, the water tank assembly will be equipped with a clean water filtration structure, a sewage filtration structure, and a water pump. After the sweeping robot returns to the tray of the sweeping robot base station, the water inlet end of the water tank body is connected to the drainage end of the water tank body.

[0062] It is understandable that the water tank body is used to store clean water, which may contain hard water components such as calcium ions and magnesium ions. Storing clean water with hard water components for a long time may cause scale to form in the water tank body, which is difficult to remove, thus affecting the user experience.

[0063] At the same time, in the present disclosure, the water inlet end of the filter structure is located within the water tank body and is used to extract clean water from the water tank body for use by other components, such as some cleaning components. Because clean water contains hard water components such as calcium ions and magnesium ions, when the filter structure extracts clean water from the water tank body, the clean water will fully contact the inner wall of the filter structure. Over time, scale will form in the filter structure, causing the filter structure to become clogged, thereby affecting the smooth flow of the filter structure and affecting the water output efficiency of the filter structure.

[0064] Here, the clean water stored in the water tank body and the clean water flowing through the filter structure can be household tap water, or can be clean water obtained by filtering the sewage in the sewage tank, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0065] In addition to the aforementioned scaling within the water tank and filtration structure, there are other impacts. In some embodiments, when clean water (i.e., hard water containing calcium and magnesium ions) within the water tank body is directed from the filtration structure to other cleaning components, scale may form within the cleaning components (e.g., the nozzle of a robot vacuum). Over time, this may reduce the cleaning performance of the cleaning components and may even damage them.

[0066] In other embodiments, since clean water contains calcium ions and magnesium ions and has poor solvent performance, clean water that has not been softened cannot dissolve cleaning liquid and detergent well. Therefore, when the sweeping robot performs cleaning work, the amount of detergent needs to be increased, thereby increasing the cost of use.

[0067] Based on this, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, a soft water module is set in the water tank body or the filter structure to ensure that the clean water extracted from the water tank body is soft water obtained through softening treatment. On the one hand, it can improve the scaling phenomenon in the water tank and the filter structure, and on the other hand, it can reduce damage to the cleaning components, improve cleaning efficiency, and reduce usage costs.

[0068] Here, the soft water module is a functional module in the water tank assembly, which can remove hardness components such as calcium ions and magnesium ions in clean water through specific materials or technologies, thereby reducing the hardness of the clean water and converting the clean water into soft water.

[0069] It can be understood that after the softening module is set in the water tank body, the softening module can soften the clean water in the water tank body and remove hard water components such as calcium ions and magnesium ions in the clean water. On the one hand, it can reduce the generation of scale in the water tank body. On the other hand, the clean water extracted from the water tank body by the filter structure is soft water obtained through softening treatment, so as to reduce the scale formed in the filter structure, which is conducive to ensuring the smooth flow of the filter structure and ensuring that the filter structure guides the softened clean water to the area that needs to be cleaned, thereby improving the overall cleaning efficiency.

[0070] When a water softening module is installed within the filter structure, it softens the clean water within the filter structure, ensuring that the clean water drawn by the cleaning component is softened water. This reduces scale buildup within the cleaning component, protecting it from damage and extending its lifespan. Furthermore, soft water effectively dissolves detergent, reducing detergent usage and lowering operating costs.

[0071] It should be noted that the softening module only needs to be located inside the water tank body or the filter structure. The embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit the connection method between the softening module and the water tank body and the placement position of the softening module in the water tank body; nor does it limit the connection method between the softening module and the filter structure and the placement position of the softening module in the filter structure.

[0072] At the same time, the shape and size of the water softening module can be set arbitrarily according to needs, and the number of water softening modules can also be set arbitrarily according to needs, and the embodiments of the present disclosure do not limit this.

[0073] Here, the water softening material can also be set arbitrarily according to needs. For example, the material of the water softening module can be resin, nano-titanium oxide or phosphate, etc., and the embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0074] In some embodiments, water softening modules composed of different water softening materials can perform different softening treatments on fresh water. For example, when the softening material of the water softening module is resin, calcium and magnesium ions in the fresh water can be exchanged for sodium ions on the resin through ion exchange, thereby converting the fresh water into soft water. Conversely, when the softening material of the water softening module is nano-titanium oxide, the adsorption capacity of the nano-titanium oxide can be used to remove calcium and magnesium ions from the fresh water, thereby converting the fresh water into soft water.

[0075] It needs to be explained that, considering that only softening the clean water in the water tank body once may result in the softening effect of the clean water being not obvious, therefore, in addition to setting a soft water module in the water tank body, a soft water module can also be set in the filter structure, that is, soft water modules are set in both the water tank body and the filter structure, so that the clean water extracted from the water tank body is soft water obtained through at least two softening treatments, which is beneficial to reduce the hardness of the clean water.

[0076] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the water tank assembly includes a water tank body, a filter structure and a softening water module, wherein the filter structure is located in the water tank body; the softening water module is located in the water tank body and / or the filter structure, so that the softening water module can soften the clean water in the water tank body and / or the clean water flowing through the filter structure.

[0077] In this way, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, a softening module is set in the water tank body and / or the filter structure to ensure that the clean water extracted from the water tank body is softened water obtained through at least one softening treatment. On the one hand, it can reduce the scale formed in the water tank body and / or the filter structure, thereby helping to extend the service life of the water tank body and / or the filter structure, while avoiding blockage of the pipes of the filter structure and ensuring the water output efficiency of the filter structure; on the other hand, the soft water obtained through at least one softening treatment can fully dissolve the detergent, thereby helping to improve the cleaning efficiency of the cleaning component, reduce the use cost, and enhance the user experience.

[0078] In some embodiments, the filtering structure 102 includes:

[0079] The filter body is located in the water tank body;

[0080] a first pipe, wherein a water inlet end of the first pipe is connected to the filter body;

[0081] The soft water module 103 is located in the first pipeline.

[0082] It is understandable that, considering that the clean water in the water tank body may contain impurities, the filter structure includes a filter body and is located in the water tank body to adsorb or block impurities in the clean water, so that the clean water flowing through the filter structure from the water tank body is clearer.

[0083] Here, the filter body only needs to be located inside the water tank body. The embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit the connection method between the filter body and the water tank body and the placement position of the filter body inside the water tank body.

[0084] At the same time, the shape and size of the filter body can be set arbitrarily according to needs, and the number of filter bodies can also be set arbitrarily according to needs, and the embodiments of the present disclosure do not limit this.

[0085] In some embodiments, the filter body can be a filter cartridge, in which a filter element is installed. The top plate of the filter cartridge has a filter outlet, the bottom plate of the filter cartridge has a filter inlet, and the filter element is located between the filter outlet and the filter inlet. If the filter function of the filter cartridge fails, the user can simply replace the filter element in the filter cartridge without having to replace the entire filter cartridge.

[0086] Here, the filtering structure also includes a first pipe. In order to facilitate the filtering structure to extract clean water from the water tank body, the water inlet end of the first pipe can be set in the water tank body, and in order to reduce the formation of scale on the wall of the first pipe, the soft water module can be set in the first pipe.

[0087] Here, the soft water module can be located at any position in the first pipe, for example, near the water inlet end of the first pipe, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0088] In some embodiments, the soft water module can be set to a strip shape. In order to improve the softening effect of clean water, multiple soft water modules can be attached to different positions in the first pipe, so that the clean water introduced from the water inlet end of the first pipe can fully contact the soft water module to reduce the hard water components such as calcium ions and magnesium ions in the clean water.

[0089] In other embodiments, the soft water module can be set to a ring shape, and the ring has a shell and a soft water material filled in the shell. The soft water module can be clamped and fixed to the inner wall of the first pipe, so that the clean water introduced from the water inlet end of the first pipe can fully contact the soft water module to reduce hard water components such as calcium ions and magnesium ions in the clean water.

[0090] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the filter structure includes a filter body and a first pipe. The filter body is located in the water tank body, so that the filter body can make the clean water flowing through the first pipe clearer. The softening module is located in the first pipe, so that the softening module can soften the clean water flowing through the first pipe, thereby reducing scaling in the first pipe and ensuring the water output efficiency of the first pipe; at the same time, the clean water flowing out of the water outlet end of the first pipe can be soft water obtained through softening treatment, which is beneficial to ensure the cleaning efficiency of some cleaning components and enhance the user experience.

[0091] Figure 2This is a structural diagram of a water tank assembly according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 2 ,like Figure 2 As shown, the filtering structure 102 includes:

[0092] The filter body 104 is located in the water tank body 101;

[0093] A first pipe 105, wherein the water inlet end of the first pipe 105 is connected to the filter body 104;

[0094] The first accommodating chamber 106 has a first opening and a second opening, and the water outlet end of the first pipe 105 is connected to the first accommodating chamber 106 through the first opening;

[0095] The soft water module 103 is located in the first accommodating chamber 106;

[0096] The clean water in the water tank body 101 passes through the first pipe 105 and the first accommodating chamber 106 and flows out from the second opening.

[0097] It is understandable that when the water softening module is located within the first pipe, it may become dislodged from the first pipe due to the prolonged impact of clean water on the module, rendering the clean water in the first pipe unsoftened. Therefore, in the disclosed embodiment, a first accommodating chamber is provided within the filter structure for accommodating the water softening module, thereby alleviating the problem of the module falling out of the filter structure.

[0098] Here, the size of the first accommodating chamber can be set arbitrarily according to needs, as long as it is larger than the size of the soft water module, and the embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0099] It should be noted that the water inlet end of the first pipe is located within the water tank body, allowing the first pipe to draw clean water from the water tank body. The water softening module located within the first accommodating chamber softens the clean water flowing through the first pipe. Therefore, the first accommodating chamber has a first opening, which is connected to the water outlet end of the first pipe to guide the clean water in the first pipe into the first accommodating chamber, where it fully contacts the water softening module, thereby converting the clean water in the first pipe into soft water.

[0100] Here, in order to ensure the efficiency of extracting clean water and the effect of guiding clean water, the shape and size of the first opening should be adapted to the shape and size of the first pipe.

[0101] It can be understood that the softened clean water is guided from the filter structure to other components in the water tank assembly, and the first accommodating chamber can be provided with a second opening to facilitate guiding the clean water in the water tank body through the first pipe and the first accommodating chamber and out of the second opening.

[0102] Here, the first opening and the second opening are spaced apart. The shape of the first opening can be the same as or different from the shape of the second opening. The size of the first opening can be the same as or different from the size of the second opening. This is not limited in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0103] In the disclosed embodiment, the filtration structure includes a first pipe and a first accommodating chamber for accommodating a water softening module. The first accommodating chamber has a first opening and a second opening. Clean water in the water tank body passes through the first pipe and the first accommodating chamber and flows out through the second opening. The provision of the first accommodating chamber protects the water softening module, preventing it from falling out of the filtration structure. Furthermore, the softening module can fully soften the clean water drawn from the water tank body through the first pipe, reducing scaling within the filtration structure and ensuring smooth flow.

[0104] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a water tank assembly according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 3 , Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a water tank assembly according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 4 ,like Figure 3-4 As shown, the filtering structure 102 includes:

[0105] a cover 108 having a third opening, the cover being detachably connected to the second opening and configured to cover the second opening;

[0106] a second pipe 107, wherein the water inlet end of the second pipe 107 is connected to the first accommodating chamber 106 through the third opening;

[0107] The clean water in the water tank body 101 passes through the first pipe 105 , the first accommodating chamber 106 and the second pipe 107 , and flows out from the water outlet end of the second pipe 107 .

[0108] It needs to be explained that the softening function of the softening module may fail. If the failed softening module is not replaced in time, the clean water flowing out of the filter structure will still contain hard water components such as calcium ions and magnesium ions, and the problem of scale formation in the filter structure will still occur.

[0109] At the same time, since there are many types of soft water modules, such as nano-titanium oxide soft water modules and resin soft water modules, different users have different requirements for soft water modules. If the soft water module in the first accommodating chamber cannot be replaced, it is not conducive to meeting the user's usage needs.

[0110] Therefore, in order to further improve the user experience, the water tank assembly also includes a cover body, which is detachably connected to the second opening of the first accommodating chamber and covers the second opening, so that the user can remove the cover body to replace the soft water module in the first accommodating chamber.

[0111] It can be understood that in order to guide the clean water after softening from the filter structure to other components in the water tank assembly, the filter structure also includes a second pipe, and a third opening should be provided on the cover body so that the clean water in the water tank body passes through the first pipe, the first accommodating chamber and the second pipe, and flows out from the water outlet end of the second pipe.

[0112] Here, in order to achieve the effect of guiding clean water, the shape and size of the third opening should be adapted to the shape and size of the second pipe.

[0113] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the water tank assembly includes a cover body, which is detachably connected to the second opening of the first accommodating chamber, so that the user can remove the cover body. On the one hand, the user can replace the failed soft water module in the first accommodating chamber, thereby ensuring that the clean water flowing through the second pipe is soft water obtained after softening treatment by the soft water module. On the other hand, the user can select the soft water module according to needs to enhance the user experience.

[0114] In some embodiments, the soft water module 103 includes:

[0115] Water softening materials;

[0116] a shell, wherein the water softening material is located within the shell;

[0117] a first through hole formed on a first surface of the housing, aligned with a water outlet end of the first pipe, and configured to guide clean water flowing through the first pipe into the housing;

[0118] The second through hole is formed on the second surface of the shell and is aligned with the water inlet end of the second pipe. It is configured to guide the softened clean water in the shell into the second pipe.

[0119] It is understandable that in order to avoid excessive loss of the softening water module and extend the service life of the softening water module, the softening water module may include a shell and a softening water material filled inside the shell, and a first through hole is provided on the first surface of the shell, so that the clean water in the first pipe can be guided by the first through hole and guided to contact the soft water material in the softening water module shell, so that the softening water module can soften the clean water.

[0120] Here, the arrangement position of the first through hole on the first surface of the shell can be aligned with the water outlet end of the first pipe, so that the clean water in the first pipe can flow into the shell to achieve a better softening effect.

[0121] In some embodiments, the water softening material can be arbitrarily set according to needs, for example, it can be resin, nano-titanium oxide or phosphate, etc., which is not limited in this disclosure.

[0122] It should be noted that after the soft water material softens the clean water in the first through hole, the softened clean water needs to be guided out of the first accommodating chamber. Therefore, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, a second through hole is provided on the second surface of the shell, and the second through hole is connected to the first through hole, so that the clean water is guided from the first through hole to the second through hole and flows out of the first accommodating chamber.

[0123] It is understandable that the second through hole can be positioned on the second surface of the shell to align with the water inlet end of the second pipe, so that the softened clean water in the second through hole can flow into the second pipe to achieve better water outlet effect.

[0124] Here, the first surface of the housing and the second surface of the housing may be two surfaces spaced apart from each other.

[0125] In some embodiments, the first surface is adjacent to the second surface, and the clean water flowing through the first pipe can be guided into the shell through the first through hole, and this part of the clean water can flow in the gap between the shell and the soft water material, so that the soft water material in the shell can fully contact the clean water once to obtain clean water that has been softened once; and then the clean water that has been softened once is guided into the second pipe through the second through hole.

[0126] In other embodiments, the first surface is opposite to the second surface. When the first through hole guides the clean water flowing through the first pipe into the shell, the soft water material can fully contact the clean water once to obtain clean water that has been softened once; and when the second through hole guides the clean water in the shell that has been softened once to the second pipe, the soft water material can contact the clean water that has been softened once to obtain clean water that has been softened twice, which is beneficial to improving the softening effect of the clean water.

[0127] In the disclosed embodiment, the water softening module comprises a housing and a water softening material filled within the housing. The housing has a first through-hole aligned with the water outlet of a first pipe and a second through-hole aligned with the water inlet of a second pipe. This allows clean water flowing through the first pipe to be guided into the housing through the first through-hole, where it is softened by the water softening material within the housing. The softened water is then guided into the second pipe through the second through-hole. This prevents excessive loss of the water softening material, thereby extending the service life of the water softening module and reducing its operating costs.

[0128] In some embodiments, the water tank assembly 10 includes:

[0129] a first sealing structure surrounding the first through hole and configured to fill a gap between a portion of the housing located at an edge of the first through hole and a portion of the first accommodating cavity located at an edge of the first opening when the first through hole is aligned with the first opening;

[0130] The second sealing structure surrounds the second through hole and is configured to fill the gap between a portion of the shell located at an edge of the second through hole and a portion of the cover located at an edge of the third opening when the second through hole is aligned with the third opening.

[0131] It needs to be explained that when the soft water module is placed in the first accommodating chamber, there may be a gap between the portion of the edge of the first through hole and the portion of the first opening edge on the first accommodating chamber. At this time, the clean water in the first pipe flows into the shell of the soft water module, and the clean water may flow out from the gap, reducing the clean water guided into the shell through the first through hole, thereby reducing the user experience.

[0132] Therefore, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, a first sealing structure is provided around the first through hole, so as to fill the gap between a portion of the edge of the first through hole and a portion of the edge of the first opening with the first sealing structure.

[0133] Here, the first sealing structure may be a sealing ring or a sealing gasket, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0134] At the same time, the first sealing structure can be made of one or more materials such as rubber, plastic or silicone, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to this.

[0135] It can be understood that when the soft water module is placed in the first accommodating chamber and the second opening of the first accommodating chamber is covered with a cover, there is also a gap between the portion of the edge of the second through hole and the portion of the cover located at the edge of the third opening. At this time, the softened clean water in the shell flows into the second pipe, and the softened clean water will flow out from the gap, reducing the amount of clean water guided into the second pipe through the second through hole, thereby reducing the water output efficiency of the filtering structure.

[0136] Therefore, the second sealing structure is provided around the second through hole, so as to fill the gap between the edge of the second through hole and the edge of the third opening with the second sealing structure.

[0137] Here, the first sealing structure and the second sealing structure can be the same, for example, both are rubber sealing rings; or they can be different, for example, the first sealing structure is a plastic sealing ring and the second sealing structure is a rubber sealing pad. This embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0138] In some embodiments, a first sealing structure is arranged around the first through hole, and a second sealing structure is arranged around the second through hole. Therefore, when the soft water module is placed in the first accommodating chamber, the first sealing structure abuts against the first opening, and when the cover body covers the first accommodating chamber, the second sealing structure abuts against the third opening, so that the soft water module is fixed to the first accommodating chamber, thereby preventing the soft water module from moving in the first accommodating chamber.

[0139] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, by setting a first sealing structure around the first through hole, the gap between the portion of the edge of the first through hole and the portion of the first opening edge on the first accommodating chamber can be filled, thereby avoiding the problem of a reduction in the amount of clean water guided into the shell by the first through hole; by setting a second sealing structure around the second through hole, the gap between the portion of the edge of the second through hole and the portion of the third opening edge on the cover body can be filled, thereby avoiding the problem of a reduction in the amount of clean water guided into the second pipe by the second through hole, which is beneficial to ensuring the stability of the water output of the filtering structure and improving the user experience.

[0140] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of a water tank assembly according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 5 ,like Figure 5 As shown, the filtering structure includes:

[0141] The second accommodating chamber 109 is formed by extending the wall of the first pipe 105;

[0142] The soft water module 103 is located in the second accommodating chamber 109 .

[0143] It is understandable that when the water softening module is located in the first pipe, it may become detached from the first pipe due to the long-term impact of clean water on the water softening module, resulting in the water in the first pipe not being softened. Therefore, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the wall of the first pipe is extended to form a second accommodating cavity for accommodating the water softening module, thereby alleviating the problem of the water softening module falling out of the first pipe.

[0144] Here, the second accommodating chamber is formed by extending the wall of the first pipe, so the second accommodating chamber and the first pipe can be an integrally formed structure.

[0145] At the same time, the size of the second accommodating chamber can be set arbitrarily according to needs, as long as it is larger than the size of the soft water module, and the embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0146] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the filtering structure includes a second accommodating chamber formed by extending from the pipe wall of the first pipe, so that the soft water module can be placed in the second accommodating chamber, thereby protecting the soft water module and preventing the soft water module from falling off from the first pipe and causing scale to form in the first pipe.

[0147] In some embodiments, the water tank assembly 10 includes:

[0148] The detection module is located in the water tank body and / or the filter structure, and is configured to detect the hardness of the clean water in the water tank body and / or the hardness of the clean water flowing through the filter structure.

[0149] It should be noted that in order to improve the intelligence of the water tank assembly, a detection module can be set in the water tank body and / or the filter structure to detect the hardness of the clean water in the water tank body and / or the hardness of the clean water flowing through the filter structure, thereby monitoring the softening function of the soft water module in the water tank body and / or the filter structure.

[0150] Here, detecting the hardness of the clean water in the water tank body and / or the hardness of the clean water flowing through the filter structure can be understood as detecting the content of magnesium ions and calcium ions in the clean water in the water tank body and / or the content of magnesium ions and calcium ions in the clean water flowing through the filter structure.

[0151] In some embodiments, a processing module is provided in the sweeping machine base station. When the water tank assembly is connected to the sweeping machine base station, the processing module is connected to the detection module. The processing module can issue an early warning based on the hardness of the clean water in the water tank body and / or the hardness of the clean water flowing through the filter structure to prompt the user to replace the soft water module.

[0152] For example, if a softening water module is installed in the water tank body, but the detection module detects that the magnesium ion and calcium ion content of the clean water in the water tank body is high, it can be determined that the softening function of the softening water module in the water tank body may have failed. The sweeping robot base station can issue an early warning to prompt the user to replace the softening water module.

[0153] As another example, if a water softening module is set in the filter structure, but the detection module detects that the content of magnesium ions and calcium ions in the clean water in the filter structure is high, it can be determined that the softening function of the water softening module in the filter structure may have failed. The sweeping robot base station can issue an early warning to prompt the user to replace the water softening module.

[0154] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the water tank assembly also includes a detection module, wherein the detection module is arranged in the water tank body and / or the filter structure, so that the detection module can detect the hardness of the clean water in the water tank body and / or the hardness of the clean water flowing through the filter structure, thereby determining whether the softening function of the softening module located in the water tank body and / or the filter structure has failed, laying the foundation for the user to replace the failed softening module.

[0155] The present disclosure also provides a sweeper base station, which includes:

[0156] The water tank assembly according to any one of the above embodiments;

[0157] The processing module is connected to the detection module and is configured to output an early warning prompt based on the hardness of the clean water in the water tank body and / or the hardness of the clean water flowing through the filter structure. The early warning prompt is used to prompt the replacement of the soft water module.

[0158] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the water tank assembly includes a water tank body, a filter structure and a softening water module, wherein the filter structure is located in the water tank body, so that the filter structure can extract clean water from the water tank body; the softening water module is located in the water tank body and / or the filter structure, so that the softening water module can soften the clean water in the water tank body and / or the clean water flowing through the filter structure.

[0159] In this way, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, a softening module is set in the water tank body and / or the filter structure to ensure that the clean water extracted from the water tank body is softened water obtained through at least one softening treatment. On the one hand, it can reduce the scale formed in the water tank body and / or the filter structure, thereby helping to extend the service life of the water tank body and / or the filter structure, while avoiding blockage of the pipes of the filter structure and ensuring the water output efficiency of the filter structure; on the other hand, the soft water obtained through at least one softening treatment can fully dissolve the detergent, thereby helping to improve the cleaning efficiency of the cleaning component, reduce the use cost, and enhance the user experience.

[0160] In addition, a processing module is provided in the sweeping robot base station, which can receive the detection results of the detection module on the hardness of the clean water in the water tank body and / or the hardness of the clean water flowing through the filter structure, and based on the detection results, output an early warning prompt to prompt the user to replace the softening module, which is conducive to improving the intelligence of the sweeping robot base station.

[0161] The disclosed embodiment further provides a sweeping robot, which is an electronic device including the sweeping robot base station described in the above embodiment.

[0162] Regarding the sweeping robot in the above embodiment, the specific manner in which each unit performs operations has been described in detail in the embodiment of the water tank assembly and will not be elaborated here.

[0163] Figure 6 6 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, the electronic device 600 may be a mobile phone, a computer, a digital broadcast terminal, a messaging device, a game console, a tablet device, a medical device, a fitness device, a personal digital assistant, etc.

[0164] Reference Figure 6 , the electronic device 600 may include one or more of the following components: a processing component 602 , a memory 604 , a power component 606 , a multimedia component 608 , an audio component 610 , an input / output (I / O) interface 612 , a sensor component 614 , and a communication component 616 .

[0165] The processing component 602 generally controls the overall operation of the electronic device 600, such as operations associated with display, phone calls, data communications, camera operation, and recording operations. The processing component 602 may include one or more processors 620 to execute instructions to perform all or part of the steps of the above-described method. In addition, the processing component 602 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between the processing component 602 and other components. For example, the processing component 602 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between the multimedia component 608 and the processing component 602.

[0166] The memory 604 is configured to store various types of data to support operations on the electronic device 600. Examples of such data include instructions for any application or method operating on the electronic device 600, contact data, phone book data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. The memory 604 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic memory, flash memory, magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0167] The power supply assembly 606 provides power to the various components of the electronic device 600. The power supply assembly 606 may include a power management system, one or more power supplies, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to the electronic device 600.

[0168] The multimedia component 608 includes a screen that provides an output interface between the electronic device 600 and the user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a touch panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touch screen to receive input signals from the user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touches, slides, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensor can not only sense the boundaries of the touch or slide action, but also detect the duration and pressure associated with the touch or slide operation. In some embodiments, the multimedia component 608 includes a front camera and / or a rear camera. When the electronic device 600 is in an operating mode, such as a shooting mode or a video mode, the front camera and / or the rear camera can receive external multimedia data. Each front camera and rear camera can be a fixed optical lens system or have a focal length and optical zoom capability.

[0169] The audio component 610 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, the audio component 610 includes a microphone (MIC), which is configured to receive external audio signals when the electronic device 600 is in an operating mode, such as a call mode, a recording mode, and a voice recognition mode. The received audio signal can be further stored in the memory 604 or transmitted via the communication component 616. In some embodiments, the audio component 610 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0170] I / O interface 612 provides an interface between processing component 602 and peripheral interface modules, such as a keyboard, click wheel, buttons, etc. These buttons may include but are not limited to: a home button, volume buttons, a start button, and a lock button.

[0171] The sensor assembly 614 includes one or more sensors for providing various aspects of status assessment for the electronic device 600. For example, the sensor assembly 614 can detect the open / closed state of the device 600, the relative positioning of components, such as the display and keypad of the electronic device 600. The sensor assembly 614 can also detect changes in the position of the electronic device 600 or a component of the electronic device 600, the presence or absence of user contact with the electronic device 600, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of the electronic device 600, and temperature changes of the electronic device 600. The sensor assembly 614 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. The sensor assembly 614 may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, the sensor assembly 614 may also include an accelerometer, a gyroscope sensor, a magnetic sensor, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

[0172] The communication component 616 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between the electronic device 600 and other devices. The electronic device 600 can access a wireless network based on a communication standard, such as WiFi, 2G or 3G, or a combination thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, the communication component 616 receives a broadcast signal or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In an exemplary embodiment, the communication component 616 also includes a near field communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication. For example, the NFC module can be implemented based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, infrared data association (IrDA) technology, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology and other technologies.

[0173] In an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device 600 may be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, or other electronic components.

[0174] It should also be noted that the terms "comprises," "includes," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, commodity, or apparatus that includes a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or includes elements inherent to such process, method, commodity, or apparatus. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, commodity, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0175] Other embodiments of the present disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art after considering the specification and practicing the novel invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure being indicated by the following claims.

[0176] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A water tank assembly, characterized in that: The water tank assembly includes: Water tank body; A filtering structure is located in the water tank body; The soft water module is located in the water tank body and / or the filter structure, and is configured to soften the clean water in the water tank body and / or the clean water flowing through the filter structure.

2. The water tank assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The filtering structure comprises: A filter body is located in the water tank body; a first pipe, wherein a water inlet end of the first pipe is connected to the filter body; The soft water module is located in the first pipeline.

3. The water tank assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The filtering structure comprises: a first accommodating chamber having a first opening and a second opening, wherein the water outlet end of the first pipe is connected to the first accommodating chamber through the first opening; The soft water module is located in the first accommodating chamber; The clean water in the water tank body passes through the first pipe and the first accommodating cavity and flows out from the second opening.

4. The water tank assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that The filtering structure comprises: a cover having a third opening, wherein the cover is detachably connected to the second opening and configured to cover the second opening; a second pipe, wherein a water inlet end of the second pipe is connected to the first accommodating cavity through the third opening; The clean water in the water tank body passes through the first pipe, the first accommodating cavity and the second pipe, and flows out from the water outlet end of the second pipe.

5. The water tank assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The soft water module comprises: Water softening materials; a shell, wherein the water softening material is located in the shell; a first through hole formed on a first surface of the housing, aligned with a water outlet end of the first pipe, and configured to guide clean water flowing through the first pipe into the housing; A second through hole is formed on the second surface of the shell, aligned with the water inlet end of the second pipe, and configured to guide the clean water in the shell after the softening treatment into the second pipe.

6. The water tank assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water tank assembly includes: a first sealing structure surrounding the first through hole and configured to fill a gap between a portion of the housing located at an edge of the first through hole and a portion of the first accommodating cavity located at an edge of the first opening when the first through hole is aligned with the first opening; The second sealing structure surrounds the second through hole and is configured to fill a gap between a portion of the housing located at an edge of the second through hole and a portion of the cover located at an edge of the third opening when the second through hole is aligned with the third opening.

7. The water tank assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The filtering structure comprises: A second accommodating chamber is formed by extending the wall of the first pipe; The soft water module is located in the second accommodating chamber.

8. The water tank assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The water tank assembly includes: The detection module is located in the water tank body and / or the filter structure, and is configured to detect the hardness of the clean water in the water tank body and / or the hardness of the clean water flowing through the filter structure.

9. A sweeping machine base station, characterized in that: The sweeping machine base station includes: The water tank assembly according to claim 8; The processing module is connected to the detection module and is configured to output an early warning prompt based on the hardness of the clean water in the water tank body and / or the hardness of the clean water flowing through the filter structure, wherein the early warning prompt is used to prompt the replacement of the soft water module.

10. A sweeping robot system, characterized in that: The robot vacuum system includes the vacuum base station according to claim 9.

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