Automatic cleaning equipment and automatic cleaning system

Abstract

The utility model provides automatic cleaning equipment and an automatic cleaning system.The automatic cleaning equipment comprises a shell and a lateral cleaning assembly, a containing groove is formed in the shell, the lateral cleaning assembly can be movably arranged on the shell, the moving path comprises a first position and a second position, the first position is located in the containing groove, and the second position is located outside the containing groove; according to the skirting line cleaning device, the lateral cleaning assembly is arranged, and the second position in the moving path of the lateral cleaning assembly is located outside the containing groove, so that the lateral cleaning assembly can clean the skirting line, and the cleaning requirement is met. According to the automatic cleaning equipment, the containing groove is formed in the shell, the first position in the moving path of the lateral cleaning assembly is located in the containing groove, the lateral cleaning assembly can move into the containing groove, the lateral cleaning assembly is prevented from protruding out of the shell of the automatic cleaning equipment, and then the obstacle avoidance function is achieved; therefore, the risk of movement blocking caused by collision with an obstacle during turning or escaping is effectively reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of cleaning equipment, and specifically relates to an automatic cleaning equipment and an automatic cleaning system. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of science and technology and the improvement of people's living standards, automatic cleaning equipment has gradually been integrated into people's daily lives. At the same time, the functions of automatic cleaning equipment are becoming more and more abundant.

[0003] To clean skirting boards, existing automatic cleaning devices have a rag attached to the side. The rag protrudes from the device's housing, allowing it to contact and clean the skirting boards. However, the rag exceeds the device's maximum size, making it prone to colliding with obstacles when turning or getting out of trouble, hindering movement. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present application is to provide an automatic cleaning device and an automatic cleaning system that can reduce the risk of movement being obstructed due to collision between the cleaning elements and obstacles when cleaning skirting boards.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the first aspect of the present application provides an automatic cleaning device, including a shell and a lateral cleaning component, the shell is provided with a receiving groove, the lateral cleaning component can be movably arranged on the shell, and the moving path includes a first position and a second position, the first position is located in the receiving groove, and the second position is located outside the receiving groove.

[0006] Optionally, the lateral cleaning assembly includes a driving portion and a cleaning portion, and the driving portion is connected to the cleaning portion to drive the cleaning portion to move toward the outer peripheral side of the shell to the second position and / or drive the cleaning portion to move to the first position in the accommodating groove.

[0007] Optionally, the driving portion includes a first driving member connected to the cleaning portion, and is used to apply a driving force to the cleaning portion to move from the first position to the second position, and to press the cleaning portion against the surface to be cleaned.

[0008] Optionally, the cleaning portion includes a cleaning element and a connecting member, the cleaning element is rotatably connected to the housing via the connecting member, and the first driving member is connected to the connecting member.

[0009] Optionally, the cleaning element is detachably connected to the connecting piece, and when the lateral cleaning assembly is in the second position, the outer side wall of the connecting piece matches the outer peripheral wall of the shell.

[0010] Optionally, when the lateral cleaning assembly is in the second position, the connecting member closes the notch of the accommodating groove.

[0011] Optionally, the cleaning portion further includes a connecting seat, the cleaning element is disposed on the connecting seat, and the connecting seat is detachably connected to the connecting member.

[0012] Optionally, the connecting seat is snap-connected to the connecting piece.

[0013] Optionally, when the cleaning portion is in the second position, the cross-section of the connecting seat decreases along the forward direction of the automatic cleaning device, so that the cleaning surface of the cleaning element on the connecting seat is parallel to the forward direction of the automatic cleaning device.

[0014] Optionally, the cleaning portion is located at the rear half of the automatic cleaning device, and when the cleaning portion is in the second position, the cleaning portion protrudes from the shell in a horizontal direction and perpendicular to the forward direction.

[0015] Optionally, the connecting member is rotatably connected to the shell via a rotating shaft, and the first driving member includes a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the rotating shaft and connected to the connecting member to apply an elastic force to the connecting member to move from the first position to the second position.

[0016] Optionally, a locking member is provided on the housing to lock the lateral cleaning assembly in the first position.

[0017] Optionally, the locking member includes a stop block movably arranged on the shell, and when the lateral cleaning assembly is in the first position, the stop block can slide to the side of the lateral cleaning assembly away from the shell to abut against the lateral cleaning assembly to form a limit.

[0018] Optionally, the driving portion includes a second driving member, which is connected to the cleaning portion and is used to apply a driving force to the cleaning portion to move from the second position to the first position.

[0019] Optionally, the second driving member includes a motor, and the motor is connected to the cleaning portion;

[0020] The automatic cleaning device includes a detection part and a control part, and the control part is connected to the detection part and the motor respectively.

[0021] In a second aspect of the present application, an automatic cleaning system is provided, comprising a base station and the automatic cleaning device as described above, wherein the automatic cleaning device is suitable for docking on the base station.

[0022] Beneficial effects

[0023] The automatic cleaning device and automatic cleaning system provided in the embodiments of the present invention, by providing a lateral cleaning component and positioning the second position of the lateral cleaning component in its moving path outside the receiving groove, the lateral cleaning component protrudes from the shell on the circumferential side of the shell, thereby enabling cleaning of the lateral surface to be cleaned, such as cleaning the skirting, to meet cleaning requirements. By providing a receiving groove on the shell and positioning the first position of the lateral cleaning component in its moving path inside the receiving groove, the lateral cleaning component can be moved into the receiving groove, thereby preventing the lateral cleaning component from protruding from the shell of the automatic cleaning device, thereby achieving an obstacle avoidance function, thereby effectively reducing the risk of movement being blocked due to collision with obstacles when turning or getting out of trouble. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the housing and the side cleaning assembly from a first perspective of an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of the housing and the side cleaning assembly from a second perspective of an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0028] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of the housing and the side cleaning assembly from a third perspective of an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of the housing and connector of an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of the cleaning portion and the first driving member of an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic structural diagram of a connector according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 9 This is a schematic structural diagram of a cleaning element and a connecting seat according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 10 This is a schematic structural diagram of a connecting socket according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 11 This is a schematic structural diagram of a cleaning element according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0035] The reference numerals indicate:

[0036] 1. Shell; 11. Accommodating groove; 12. Rotating shaft; 2. Lateral cleaning assembly; 21. Cleaning part; 211. Cleaning element; 212. Connecting member; 213. Connecting seat; 22. First driving member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In the description of this application, 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" and the like to 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 invention 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 on the present invention.

[0038] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0039] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integral connection; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0040] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0041] See also Figures 1 to 11 As shown, according to the first aspect of an embodiment of the present application, an automatic cleaning device is provided, including a shell 1 and a lateral cleaning component 2, the shell 1 is provided with a receiving groove 11, the lateral cleaning component 2 can be movably arranged on the shell 1, and the moving path includes a first position and a second position, the first position is located in the receiving groove 11, and the second position is located outside the receiving groove 11.

[0042] By providing a lateral cleaning assembly 2 and positioning the second position of the lateral cleaning assembly 2 in its movement path outside the receiving slot 11, the lateral cleaning assembly 2 protrudes from the housing 1 on the circumferential side of the housing 1, thereby enabling cleaning of the lateral surface to be cleaned, such as a skirting board, to meet cleaning requirements. By providing the receiving slot 11 on the housing 1 and positioning the first position of the lateral cleaning assembly 2 in its movement path inside the receiving slot 11, the lateral cleaning assembly 2 can be moved into the receiving slot 11, thereby preventing the lateral cleaning assembly 2 from protruding from the housing 1 of the automatic cleaning device, thereby achieving an obstacle avoidance function, thereby effectively reducing the risk of movement being blocked due to collision with obstacles when turning or getting out of trouble.

[0043] As an embodiment, the lateral cleaning component 2 can actively move into the receiving groove 11 when it does not collide with an obstacle, actively reduce the overall size, achieve active obstacle avoidance, and reduce the risk of movement being obstructed due to collision with an obstacle when turning or getting out of trouble.

[0044] As another embodiment, the lateral cleaning component 2 can move into the receiving groove 11 after colliding with an obstacle, thereby achieving passive obstacle avoidance, avoiding damage to the lateral cleaning component 2 that may be caused by the collision and continuous obstruction to the movement of the equipment, and enhancing the self-protection capability of the equipment and the stability of the overall operation.

[0045] The receiving groove 11 is provided on the housing 1 and is recessed into the housing 1 , and the lateral cleaning assembly 2 can enter into the receiving groove 11 recessed into the housing 1 .

[0046] Specifically, the receiving groove 11 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the housing 1, and the receiving groove 11 is recessed horizontally into the housing 1. The automatic cleaning device may be substantially circular, and the receiving groove 11 is provided along the radial direction of the automatic cleaning device.

[0047] The shape of the accommodating groove 11 is adapted to the shape of the lateral cleaning assembly 2 , and the accommodating groove 11 is slightly larger than the lateral cleaning assembly 2 so that the lateral cleaning assembly 2 can smoothly enter the accommodating groove 11 .

[0048] The first position and the second position can be the two end points of the path of movement of the side cleaning assembly 2 on the housing 1, or can be the midpoint between the two end points. In this embodiment, the first position is the extreme position of movement of the side cleaning assembly 2 into the receiving groove 11, and the second position is the extreme position of movement of the side cleaning assembly 2 out of the receiving groove 11.

[0049] Specifically, the first position may become a recovery position, and the second position may become a cleaning position.

[0050] The lateral cleaning assembly 2 includes a driving portion and a cleaning portion 21 . The driving portion is connected to the cleaning portion 21 to drive the cleaning portion 21 to move toward the outer periphery of the shell 1 to the second position and / or drive the cleaning portion 21 to move to the first position in the accommodating groove 11 .

[0051] By providing a driving part and a cleaning part 21, and connecting the driving part to the cleaning part 21, it is possible to drive the cleaning part 21 to move toward the outer peripheral side of the shell 1 to the second position and / or drive the cleaning part 21 to move to the first position in the accommodating groove 11. According to actual cleaning needs, the driving part can accurately move the cleaning part 21 to the corresponding position, thereby achieving cleaning and obstacle avoidance.

[0052] Among them, the driving part can be used only to drive the cleaning part 21 to move to the second position toward the outer peripheral side of the shell 1, that is, it can only drive the cleaning part 21 to move outside the receiving groove 11. When encountering an obstacle, the cleaning part 21 can rely on the squeezing force of the obstacle on the cleaning part 21 to move into the receiving groove 11, or the cleaning part 21 can be moved into the receiving groove 11 manually.

[0053] The driving unit may also be used only to drive the cleaning unit 21 to the first position within the receiving slot 11, that is, it can only drive the cleaning unit 21 to move into the receiving slot 11. When it encounters an obstacle or detects an obstacle in its path, it drives the cleaning unit 21 to move into the receiving slot 11 to avoid the obstacle. When the skirting needs to be cleaned, the cleaning unit 21 can be manually moved out of the receiving slot 11.

[0054] The drive unit can move the cleaning unit 21 toward the outer periphery of the housing 1 to the second position, or it can move the cleaning unit 21 to the first position within the receiving slot 11, allowing the automatic cleaning device to adapt to different working environments and cleaning tasks. For example, in a complex home environment, when encountering narrow passages or numerous obstacles, the drive unit can promptly retract the cleaning unit 21 to the first position within the receiving slot 11 to prevent the cleaning unit 21 from colliding with obstacles. In areas where skirting boards need to be cleaned, the drive unit can accurately move the cleaning unit 21 to the second position outside the receiving slot 11, ensuring the cleaning effect of the skirting boards, thereby improving the practicality of the automatic cleaning device and user satisfaction.

[0055] Specifically, the driving unit can drive the cleaning unit 21 to move to the second position toward the outer periphery of the housing 1 and to the first position within the receiving groove 11 through a single driving member, such as a motor capable of forward and reverse rotation. The driving unit can respectively drive the cleaning unit 21 to move to the second position toward the outer periphery of the housing 1 and to the first position within the receiving groove 11 through two driving members, such as a spring and a motor, respectively.

[0056] The driving portion includes a first driving member 22 connected to the cleaning portion 21 for applying a driving force to the cleaning portion 21 to move from the first position to the second position and to press the cleaning portion 21 against the surface to be cleaned.

[0057] By enabling the first driving member 22 to apply a driving force to the cleaning portion 21 to move it from the first position to the second position, the cleaning portion 21 is ensured to be outside the housing 1, thereby allowing the cleaning portion 21 to contact the skirting board. The first driving member 22 can press the cleaning portion 21 against the surface to be cleaned, such as the skirting board, ensuring that the cleaning portion 21 is in close contact with the skirting board surface when cleaning the skirting board, thereby improving the cleaning effect. The close contact allows the cleaning element 211 to better remove dust and stains on the skirting board, avoiding incomplete cleaning due to loose contact.

[0058] The first driving member 22 can be arranged on the housing 1, specifically in the receiving groove 11, so that the first driving member 22 can be tightly connected to the cleaning portion 21 and is not exposed outside the housing 1, thereby improving the aesthetics.

[0059] The cleaning portion 21 includes a cleaning element 211 and a connecting member 212 . The cleaning element 211 is rotatably connected to the housing 1 via the connecting member 212 . The first driving member 22 is connected to the connecting member 212 .

[0060] By providing the cleaning element 211 and the connecting member 212, the driving force can be more effectively transmitted from the first driving member 22 to the cleaning portion 21. When the first driving member 22 applies a driving force, the connecting member 212 can directly receive and transmit the force, thereby driving the cleaning element 211 to move from the first position to the second position. The position and posture of the cleaning element 211 can be precisely controlled to ensure smooth cleaning.

[0061] The connecting member 212 is hinged on the housing 1 , so that the connecting member 212 can swing on the housing 1 , thereby driving the cleaning element 211 to swing.

[0062] Specifically, the connecting member 212 can be in the shape of an elongated strip, with one end of the connecting member 212 hingedly connected to the receiving slot 11, and the other end of the connecting member 212 connected to the cleaning element 211. The connecting member 212 can swing outward from the receiving slot 11 to move the cleaning element 211 to the second position. The connecting member 212 can also swing inward from the receiving slot 11 to move the cleaning element 211 to the first position.

[0063] The connecting member 212 rotates in a horizontal plane, and the cleaning element 211 moves in and out of the receiving groove 11 in the horizontal plane.

[0064] like Figure 6As shown, the cleaning element 211 is detachably connected to the connecting member 212 . When the lateral cleaning assembly 2 is in the second position, the outer side wall of the connecting member 212 matches the outer peripheral wall of the shell 1 .

[0065] By detachably connecting the cleaning element 211 to the connector 212, the cleaning element 211 can be easily replaced or maintained after a period of use. When the cleaning element 211 is worn or dirty and seriously affects the cleaning effect, the user can easily remove it for cleaning or replace it with a new cleaning element 211 without having to perform complicated operations on the entire cleaning component, thereby reducing maintenance costs and difficulty and extending the service life of the equipment. When the lateral cleaning component 2 is in the second position, the outer wall of the connector 212 matches the outer peripheral wall of the housing 1. After the cleaning element 211 is removed, the integrity and coordination of the appearance of the device in the cleaning mode are maintained, giving the user a good visual experience, and also preventing the connector 212 from colliding with obstacles, resulting in restricted movement.

[0066] The outer wall of the connector 212 matches the outer peripheral wall of the housing 1, that is, the outer wall of the connector 212 is adapted in shape to the outer peripheral wall of the housing 1. For example, if the outer peripheral wall of the housing 1 is circular, then when the lateral cleaning assembly 2 is in the second position, the outer wall of the connector 212 presents a circular contour that fits the outer peripheral wall of the housing 1. If the outer peripheral wall of the housing 1 is square or other shapes, the outer wall of the connector 212 will also have corresponding shape features to match it. From the appearance, the connector 212 and the housing 1 form a single unit, with no protruding parts, that is, no parts protruding from the outer peripheral side of the housing 1.

[0067] The cleaning element 211 and the connector 212 can be connected by a detachable connection method such as snap connection, Velcro adhesion, etc.

[0068] like Figure 6 As shown, when the lateral cleaning assembly 2 is in the second position, the connector 212 seals the slot of the receiving tank 11, effectively preventing dust, hair, small particles of debris, and the like from entering the receiving tank 11. In a clean environment, if these debris enter the receiving tank 11, they may accumulate therein, affecting the normal movement of the cleaning unit 21 within the receiving tank 11 and even causing the cleaning unit 21 to become stuck. By sealing the slot, the interior of the receiving tank 11 is kept clean, ensuring smooth movement of the cleaning unit 21 and the normal operation of the device.

[0069] By closing the notch of the receiving groove 11, the appearance of the automatic cleaning device can be made neater and more beautiful, without any open notch exposed to the outside, thereby improving the overall appearance quality of the device and enhancing the user's visual favorability of the device.

[0070] The dimensions of the connector 212 match those of the slot opening of the receiving slot 11. The outer wall of the connector 212 does not protrude beyond the outer wall of the housing 1, nor does it leave an excessive gap with the outer wall of the housing 1. For example, the outer wall of the connector 212 is approximately the same size as the outer wall of the housing 1, thereby achieving a compact and coordinated appearance.

[0071] like Figure 7 、 Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the cleaning portion 21 further includes a connecting seat 213 , and the cleaning element 211 is disposed on the connecting seat 213 . The connecting seat 213 is detachably connected to the connecting member 212 .

[0072] By arranging the cleaning element 211 on the connecting seat 213, and the connecting seat 213 being detachably connected to the connecting piece 212, the maintenance and replacement of the cleaning element 211 can be facilitated. When the cleaning element 211 is worn or needs to be cleaned, the connecting seat 213 only needs to be removed from the connecting piece 212, and the cleaning element 211 can be easily handled without the need to perform complicated operations on the entire cleaning unit 21, thereby reducing maintenance costs and difficulty. The detachable connection method increases the flexibility of assembling the cleaning unit 21. During the production process, the cleaning element 211 can be first installed on the connecting seat 213, and then the connecting seat 213 can be connected to the connecting piece 212, which facilitates the separate processing and assembly of each component and improves production efficiency. At the same time, if the cleaning element 211 is damaged, it can also be replaced more conveniently without affecting the normal use of the automatic cleaning device.

[0073] The side wall of the connecting seat 213 away from the housing 1 is connected to the cleaning element 211 , and the side wall of the connecting seat 213 close to the housing 1 is connected to the connecting piece 212 .

[0074] Specifically, the shape and size of the side wall of the connecting seat 213 away from the housing 1 match the cleaning element 211 , providing a good installation position for the cleaning element 211 .

[0075] The connection base 213 can be connected to the connector 212 by snapping, magnetism or other detachable connection methods.

[0076] In this embodiment, the connecting seat 213 and the connecting member 212 are snap-fitted to facilitate assembly or disassembly of the connecting seat 213 and the connecting member 212 .

[0077] The connecting member 212 is provided with a mounting groove on a side wall away from the housing 1, a buckle is provided on the edge of the mounting groove, and a slot adapted to the buckle is provided on the connecting seat 213, thereby enabling the connecting seat 213 to be detachably engaged with the connecting member 212. A buckle may also be provided on the connecting seat 213, and a matching slot may be provided on the mounting groove, thereby also enabling the connecting seat 213 to be detachably engaged with the connecting member 212.

[0078] Specifically, the connecting seat 213 and the mounting slot can both be rectangular, for example, a rectangle, and the clips can be set at both ends in the length direction. The connecting seat 213 is correspondingly provided with slots at both ends in the length direction. The clips are correspondingly engaged with the slots to achieve a fixed connection between the connecting seat 213 and the mounting slot.

[0079] like Figure 8 As shown, when the cleaning portion 21 is in the second position, the cross-section of the connecting seat 213 decreases along the forward direction of the automatic cleaning device, so that the cleaning surface of the cleaning element 211 on the connecting seat 213 is parallel to the forward direction of the automatic cleaning device, which can ensure that the cleaning element 211 can contact the surface of the skirting board with the largest contact area when cleaning the skirting board, avoiding cleaning dead corners, thereby improving the cleaning effect.

[0080] Among them, Figure 11 As shown, the cleaning element 211 is a rectangular parallelepiped structure.

[0081] Among them, the horizontal cross-section of the connecting seat 213 can be roughly triangular, so that the cross-section of the connecting seat 213 decreases along the forward direction of the automatic cleaning equipment, that is, the thickness of the front side of the connecting seat 213 along the forward direction is less than the thickness of the rear side along the forward direction, and the connecting seat 213 gradually thickens from front to back.

[0082] Specifically, since the outer wall of the connector 212 matches the outer peripheral wall of the housing 1, and the housing 1 of the automatic cleaning device is circular, the outer wall of the connector 212 is an arc. The connecting seat 213 is configured to have a decreasing cross-section along the forward direction of the automatic cleaning device, and an appropriate thickness is set according to actual conditions. When the inner side wall of the connecting seat 213 is connected to the outer wall of the connector 212, the outer wall of the connecting seat 213 can be parallel to the forward direction of the automatic cleaning device, thereby making the cleaning surface of the cleaning element 211 on the connecting seat 213 parallel to the forward direction of the automatic cleaning device.

[0083] It should be noted that the actual thickness and thickness change rate of the connecting seat 213 depend on the actual curvature of the shell 1, so that the outer wall of the connecting seat 213 away from the shell 1 and the cleaning surface of the cleaning element 211 thereon are parallel to the forward direction of the automatic cleaning device.

[0084] Among them, the forward direction of the automatic cleaning device refers to the moving direction of the automatic cleaning device when it is normally cleaning the skirting board. For example, the rotation or reverse direction when encountering an obstacle or escaping from trouble does not belong to the forward direction.

[0085] The cleaning portion 21 is located at the rear half of the automatic cleaning device. When the cleaning portion 21 is in the second position, the cleaning portion 21 protrudes from the housing 1 in a horizontal direction that is perpendicular to the forward direction.

[0086] Positioning the cleaning unit 21 at the rear of the device and protruding in a specific direction prevents interference with the forward movement of the device. During the forward movement of the automated cleaning device, the forward path needs to remain clear to better detect the environment and avoid obstacles. The rear protrusion of the cleaning unit 21 does not affect the forward field of view and movement path of the device, allowing the device to move more flexibly within the cleaning area while simultaneously completing the baseboard cleaning task.

[0087] The front end of the cleaning element 211 may be located in the middle of the front-to-back direction of the automatic cleaning device, and the cleaning element 211 may be located slightly closer to the rear half.

[0088] The direction that is horizontal and perpendicular to the forward direction can also be understood as the width direction of the automatic cleaning device, that is, the left and right direction.

[0089] The connecting member 212 is rotatably connected to the housing 1 via the rotating shaft 12 . The first driving member 22 includes a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the rotating shaft 12 and connected to the connecting member 212 to apply an elastic force to the connecting member 212 to move from the first position to the second position.

[0090] The torsion spring provides a stable and continuous elastic force, ensuring that the cleaning portion 21 can smoothly move from a first position within the receiving groove 11 to a second position outside the receiving groove 11, ensuring the normal operation of the cleaning operation. The use of a torsion spring as a driving element has a relatively simple structure and is relatively easy to install and maintain, reducing the manufacturing cost and maintenance difficulty of the device while also improving the reliability and stability of the device.

[0091] Among them, after the connecting member 212 moves to the second position, the torsion spring is still in a compressed state, and the torsion spring still applies an elastic force to the connecting member 212 to move toward the second position, thereby pressing the cleaning part 21 against the skirting board.

[0092] The torsion spring is coaxially sleeved on the rotating shaft 12. One end of the torsion spring abuts against the connecting member 212, and the other end abuts against the groove wall of the accommodating groove 11, thereby applying elastic force to the connecting member 212 to move from the first position to the second position.

[0093] The housing 1 is provided with a locking member to lock the side cleaning assembly 2 in the first position.

[0094] By providing a locking member on the housing 1 and thereby locking the side cleaning assembly 2 in the first position, it is possible to ensure that the side cleaning assembly 2 remains stably in the first position within the receiving slot 11 when the baseboard cleaning work is not required. This can prevent the side cleaning assembly 2 from accidentally moving out of the receiving slot 11 due to shaking, vibration, or accidental collision of the equipment, thereby affecting the normal movement and overall stability of the equipment. When the side cleaning assembly 2 is locked in the receiving slot 11, the side cleaning assembly 2 will not experience unnecessary friction or collision with the surrounding environment, reducing wear on the side cleaning assembly 2 and also avoiding possible damage to the internal structure of the receiving slot 11, thereby extending the service life of the side cleaning assembly 2 and the equipment.

[0095] Among them, the locking piece is movably arranged on the shell 1. When the lateral cleaning component 2 needs to be locked, the locking piece moves to the side of the lateral cleaning component 2 close to the second position, that is, moves to the outside of the lateral cleaning component 2, thereby forming a stop for the lateral cleaning component 2 to achieve locking limit.

[0096] In this embodiment, the locking member includes a stop block movably arranged on the shell 1. When the lateral cleaning component 2 is in the first position, the stop block can slide to the side of the lateral cleaning component 2 away from the shell 1 to abut against the lateral cleaning component 2 to form a limit.

[0097] The stop block may be arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the housing 1 .

[0098] When there is no need to lock the lateral cleaning assembly 2 , the stop block moves out of the moving path of the lateral cleaning assembly 2 to avoid it.

[0099] The stop block can be rotated manually or automatically rotated and locked by a motor.

[0100] The driving portion includes a second driving member connected to the cleaning portion 21 for applying a driving force to the cleaning portion 21 to move from the second position to the first position.

[0101] By flexibly controlling the position of the cleaning unit 21 through the second driving member, the device can better adapt to different working environments and cleaning tasks. For example, in a complex home environment, when encountering narrow passages or many obstacles, the second driving member can retract the cleaning unit 21 to the first position in time to prevent the cleaning unit 21 from colliding with obstacles. The cleaning unit 21 retracts to the first position in time when it is not needed to work, which can reduce the contact and friction between the cleaning unit 21 and the external environment when it is not working. This prevents the cleaning unit 21 from being eroded by dust and debris due to long-term exposure to the outside, or from being damaged by accidental collisions, thereby extending the service life of the cleaning unit 21 and extending the maintenance cost of the equipment.

[0102] The second driving member is connected to the housing 1 to ensure stable fixation. Specifically, the second driving member can be arranged in the housing 1 and located near the rotating shaft 12, so as to be connected to the cleaning part 21 and drive the cleaning part 21 to rotate.

[0103] The driving portion applies a driving force to the cleaning portion 21 to move from the second position to the first position, thereby driving the cleaning portion 21 to move to the first position in the receiving groove 11 .

[0104] The second driving member includes a motor, which is connected to the cleaning unit 21. The automatic cleaning device includes a detection unit and a control unit, which are respectively connected to the detection unit and the motor.

[0105] The second drive element includes a motor connected to the cleaning unit 21. The automatic cleaning device includes a detection unit and a control unit, each connected to the detection unit and the motor, respectively, enabling automated control of the device. The detection unit senses the surrounding environment. For example, if it detects a narrow passage ahead or an area where baseboard cleaning is not required, it transmits a signal to the control unit, which then controls the motor to retract the cleaning unit 21 from the second position to the first position, thereby improving the device's automation and operating efficiency.

[0106] Through the detection unit's perception of the environment and the control unit's control of the motor, the device can better adapt to complex and changing environments. Different home environments may have various obstacles, different cleaning needs, and different spatial layouts. The automatic cleaning device can promptly adjust the position of the cleaning unit 21 based on the detected environmental information to prevent the cleaning unit 21 from colliding with obstacles, while also meeting the cleaning needs of different areas. For example, it can clean areas with skirting boards and retract the cleaning unit 21 in narrow passages, improving the automatic cleaning device's adaptability and practicality to the environment.

[0107] Through the detection part's perception of the environment and the control part's control of the motor, when an obstacle is detected in front, the cleaning part 21 can be driven to move to the first position in the accommodating groove 11, thereby achieving active obstacle avoidance, reducing the overall size, and reducing the risk of movement being obstructed due to collision with obstacles when turning or getting out of trouble.

[0108] The motor shaft of the motor is connected to the rotating shaft 12 , and the connecting member 212 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 12 , so that the motor drives the connecting member 212 to rotate through the rotating shaft 12 .

[0109] After the motor drives the cleaning portion 21 to move to the first position, the cleaning portion 21 can be locked by the above-mentioned locking member, or the cleaning portion 21 can be locked in the first position by the self-locking of the motor.

[0110] In a second aspect of this embodiment, an automatic cleaning system is provided, including a base station and the automatic cleaning device as described above, wherein the automatic cleaning device is suitable for docking on the base station.

[0111] It is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that, under the premise of no conflict, the above-mentioned advantageous methods can be freely combined and superimposed.

[0112] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included within the scope of protection of the present application. The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art may make various improvements and variations without departing from the technical principles of the present application, and such improvements and variations shall also be considered within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. An automatic cleaning device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a shell (1) and a lateral cleaning assembly (2), wherein the shell (1) is provided with a receiving groove (11), and the lateral cleaning assembly (2) is movably arranged on the shell (1), and the moving path comprises a first position and a second position, wherein the first position is located inside the receiving groove (11), and the second position is located outside the receiving groove (11).

2. The automatic cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that The lateral cleaning assembly (2) comprises a driving portion and a cleaning portion (21), wherein the driving portion is connected to the cleaning portion (21) to drive the cleaning portion (21) to move toward the outer peripheral side of the housing (1) to the second position and / or to drive the cleaning portion (21) to move to the first position within the accommodating groove (11).

3. The automatic cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving portion comprises a first driving member (22), which is connected to the cleaning portion (21) and is used to apply a driving force to the cleaning portion (21) to move from the first position to the second position, and to press the cleaning portion (21) against the surface to be cleaned.

4. The automatic cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cleaning portion (21) comprises a cleaning element (211) and a connecting member (212); the cleaning element (211) is rotatably connected to the housing (1) via the connecting member (212); and the first driving member (22) is connected to the connecting member (212).

5. The automatic cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cleaning element (211) is detachably connected to the connecting piece (212); when the lateral cleaning assembly (2) is in the second position, the outer side wall of the connecting piece (212) matches the outer peripheral wall of the shell (1).

6. The automatic cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the lateral cleaning assembly (2) is in the second position, the connecting member (212) closes the notch of the accommodating groove (11).

7. The automatic cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cleaning portion (21) further comprises a connecting seat (213), the cleaning element (211) is arranged on the connecting seat (213), and the connecting seat (213) is detachably connected to the connecting member (212).

8. The automatic cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The connecting seat (213) is snap-connected with the connecting piece (212).

9. The automatic cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that: When the cleaning portion (21) is in the second position, the cross-section of the connecting seat (213) decreases along the forward direction of the automatic cleaning device, so that the cleaning surface of the cleaning element (211) on the connecting seat (213) is parallel to the forward direction of the automatic cleaning device.

10. The automatic cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cleaning portion (21) is located at the rear half of the automatic cleaning device. When the cleaning portion (21) is in the second position, the cleaning portion (21) protrudes from the housing (1) in a horizontal direction and perpendicular to the forward direction.

11. The automatic cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting member (212) is rotatably connected to the housing (1) via a rotating shaft (12); the first driving member (22) comprises a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the rotating shaft (12) and connected to the connecting member (212) to apply an elastic force to the connecting member (212) to move it from the first position to the second position.

12. The automatic cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that The housing (1) is provided with a locking member to lock the lateral cleaning assembly (2) in the first position.

13. The automatic cleaning device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The locking member comprises a stop block movably arranged on the housing (1); when the lateral cleaning assembly (2) is in the first position, the stop block can slide to the side of the lateral cleaning assembly (2) away from the housing (1) to abut against the lateral cleaning assembly (2) to form a limit.

14. The automatic cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that The driving portion comprises a second driving member, which is connected to the cleaning portion (21) and is used to apply a driving force to the cleaning portion (21) to move from the second position to the first position.

15. The automatic cleaning device according to claim 14, characterized in that The second driving member comprises a motor, and the motor is connected to the cleaning portion (21); The automatic cleaning device includes a detection part and a control part, and the control part is connected to the detection part and the motor respectively.

16. An automatic cleaning system, characterized in that: The automatic cleaning device comprises a base station and the automatic cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the automatic cleaning device is suitable for docking on the base station.

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