Ramp plate of base station, base station and cleaning equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a ramp plate of a base station, the base station and cleaning equipment. The ramp plate is used for assisting the sweeper in returning to a station and comprises a bottom plate part and a friction part arranged on the bottom plate part. The friction part comprises convex ribs and convex points. The combination of the convex ribs and the convex points increases the friction force when the driving wheel of the sweeper climbs the slope and grabs the ground, the problem that the sweeper slides on the slope can be solved, and therefore the station returning success rate is increased.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of cleaning equipment, in particular to a slope plate of a base station, a base station and a cleaning equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] The base station of the sweeping robot is an important component for the sweeping robot to realize dust collection, mop cleaning, charging and other functions. The success rate and effect of the sweeping robot returning to the base station affect the product reputation and user experience. Improving the success rate of returning to the base station and improving the alignment effect of returning to the base station are related to many factors, and the structural design of the slope plate of the base station is an important part. The existing design of the slope plate is prone to slope sliding during the process of the sweeping robot returning to the base station and climbing the slope, which seriously affects the success rate of the sweeping robot returning to the base station due to insufficient ground friction of the driving wheel of the sweeping robot. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] The present application provides a slope plate of a base station capable of preventing the sweeping robot from sliding down the slope, a base station and a cleaning equipment.

[0004] The present application provides a slope plate of a base station for assisting the sweeping robot to return to the base station, the slope plate comprising a bottom plate part and a friction part arranged on the bottom plate part, the friction part comprising a convex rib and a convex point.

[0005] Further, the convex point comprises a plurality of first convex point groups arranged along the slope direction of the slope plate, and the plurality of first convex point groups comprise a plurality of first convex points arranged in a row along the width direction of the slope plate.

[0006] Further, the convex rib comprises a plurality of first convex ribs arranged along the slope direction of the slope plate, and the plurality of first convex ribs are arranged at intervals with the plurality of first convex point groups.

[0007] Further, two driving tracks are arranged on the slope plate, and two rows of first convex point groups and first convex ribs arranged at intervals are arranged in one driving track, and the first convex ribs in one row and the first convex point groups in another row are arranged in a row along the width direction of the slope plate.

[0008] Further, along the slope direction of the slope plate, the distance between the first convex rib and the adjacent first convex point group is less than the width of two tread patterns of the driving wheel of the sweeping robot.

[0009] Further, the ramp plate is provided with two running tracks, one of the running tracks is provided with the first group of convex points and the first convex rib, and the other of the running tracks is provided with the second convex rib and a plurality of second groups of convex points arranged along the ramp direction of the ramp plate, the second convex rib extends along the width direction of the ramp plate, and the second group of convex points comprises a plurality of second convex points arranged in a row along the width direction of the ramp plate, the first convex rib and the second group of convex points are arranged in a row along the width direction of the ramp plate, and the first group of convex points and the second convex rib are arranged in a row.

[0010] Further, the ramp plate comprises a first parking portion arranged on the bottom plate portion, and the first parking portion is located above the friction portion along the ramp direction of the ramp plate, so as to resist the driving wheel of the sweeper, thereby preventing the sweeper from sliding downhill.

[0011] Further, the first parking portion comprises a top surface in contact with the driving wheel, and the top surface is inclined upward in the direction of the friction portion and is concave in an arc shape.

[0012] Further, the ramp plate is provided with two running tracks, the two running tracks are arranged along the width direction of the ramp plate, the friction portion is arranged on the two running tracks, the first parking portion is arranged in a pair, the two first parking portions are respectively located above the two running tracks along the ramp direction of the ramp plate, so as to resist a pair of driving wheels of the sweeper, and the ramp plate further comprises a second parking portion located between the two running tracks, so as to resist the universal wheel of the sweeper.

[0013] Further, the included angle between the bottom plate portion and the horizontal plane is greater than or equal to 4 degrees and less than or equal to 5 degrees.

[0014] The embodiment of the present application further provides a base station comprising the ramp plate.

[0015] Further, the base station comprises a bottom plate, and the ramp plate is detachably connected with the bottom plate; or,

[0016] The ramp plate is a part of the bottom plate; or,

[0017] The ramp plate is connected with the bottom plate, and the ramp plate can be folded relative to the bottom plate.

[0018] The embodiment of the present application further provides a cleaning device comprising a sweeper and the base station.

[0019] The friction portion of the ramp plate of the embodiment of the present application comprises a convex rib and a convex point, the combination of the convex rib and the convex point increases the climbing and gripping friction effect of the driving wheel of the sweeper, solves the problem of the sweeper sliding downhill, and improves the success rate of returning to the station. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning equipment according to an embodiment of this application after the sweeper returns to the station, wherein only a part of the base station is shown;

[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the assembly of the base plate and ramp slab.

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the ramp slab shown;

[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A three-dimensional view of the base plate shown;

[0024] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A top view of the assembly diagram shown;

[0025] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 The diagram shows the interaction between the ramp's running track and the tire tread of the drive wheel.

[0026] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the ramp slab at point AA along the ramp.

[0027] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 An enlarged view of the circled portion at point A in the cross-sectional schematic diagram shown;

[0028] Figure 9 yes Figure 5 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the ramp slab at point BB.

[0029] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 An enlarged view of the circled portion at point B in the cross-sectional schematic diagram shown;

[0030] Figure 11 yes Figure 7 An enlarged view of the circled portion at point C in the cross-sectional schematic diagram shown;

[0031] Figure 12 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of another embodiment of the ramp slab shown. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of this application will be clearly and completely described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0033] If the application embodiments involve the terms of direction indication or position relationship (for example, up, down, left, right, front, back, inner, outer, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative position relationship, motion condition, etc. between components in a certain posture (as shown in the drawings); if the specific posture changes, the direction indication or position relationship will also change accordingly. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. in the application embodiments are only used for convenience of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0034] Referring to Figures 1-2 The cleaning device 300 provided by the application embodiment comprises a sweeper 200 and a base station 100. The base station 100 comprises a bottom plate 1 and a ramp plate 2 fixed to the bottom plate 1. The ramp plate 2 is used to assist the sweeper 200 to return to the station.

[0035] In some embodiments, the ramp plate 2 and the bottom plate 1 are detachably connected, so as to facilitate transportation and storage, and also facilitate replacement of the ramp plate 2.

[0036] In some embodiments, the ramp plate 2 is a part of the bottom plate 1, which facilitates molding and saves processing cost.

[0037] In some embodiments, the ramp plate 2 is connected to the bottom plate 1, and the ramp plate 2 can be folded relative to the bottom plate 1, so as to facilitate transportation and storage.

[0038] Referring to Figures 3-8 The ramp plate 2 comprises a bottom plate part 21, a first side wall 22 extending downward from the bottom plate part 21, a second side wall 23 and a third side wall 24. The first side wall 22, the second side wall 23 and the third side wall 24 all extend along the width direction of the ramp plate 2. The second side wall 23 is connected to the first side wall 22. The third side wall 24 is connected to the second side wall 23 and forms a first receiving cavity 231 together with the second side wall 23. The first side wall 22 is provided with a first buckle 221.

[0039] The bottom of the bottom plate part 21 is also provided with a plurality of intersecting reinforcing ribs 20, so as to increase the strength of the ramp plate 2.

[0040] The bottom plate 1 comprises a main body part 11 and a positioning part 12 extending from the main body part 11. The main body part 11 is provided with a second buckle 13. The positioning part 12 is provided with a second receiving cavity 121.

[0041] The first buckle 221 and the second buckle 13 are buckled and fixed after the ramp plate 2 is assembled with the bottom plate 1, so as to facilitate assembly and disassembly of the bottom plate 1 and the ramp plate 2; the end portion 122 of the positioning portion 12 is located below the ramp plate 2 and accommodated in the first accommodation cavity 231, and the first side wall 22 and the third side wall 24 are accommodated in the second accommodation cavity 121, so as to increase the stability of the fixed ramp plate 2 and the bottom plate 1.

[0042] In some embodiments, the ramp plate 2 and the bottom plate 1 can also be detachably connected by screw fixation or the like.

[0043] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 5 , the ramp plate 2 comprises a friction portion 25 arranged on the bottom plate portion 21. The friction portion 25 comprises a convex rib (not shown) and a convex point (not shown). The combination of the convex rib and the convex point increases the friction force when the driving wheel 201 of the sweeper 200 climbs a slope, and can solve the problem of slope sliding of the sweeper 200, thereby improving the success rate of returning to the station.

[0044] In some embodiments, the convex point comprises a plurality of first convex point groups 252 arranged along the ramp direction of the ramp plate 2. The plurality of first convex point groups 252 comprise a plurality of first convex points (not shown) arranged in a row along the width direction of the ramp plate 2.

[0045] The ramp direction of the ramp plate 2 refers to the direction of the arrow X1, and the width direction of the ramp plate 2 refers to the direction of the arrow X2. Figure 2 Figure 2 The ramp direction of the ramp plate 2 refers to the direction of the arrow X1, and the width direction of the ramp plate 2 refers to the direction of the arrow X2.

[0046] In some embodiments, the convex rib comprises a plurality of first convex ribs 251 arranged at intervals along the ramp direction of the ramp plate 2. The plurality of first convex ribs 251 and the plurality of first convex point groups 252 are arranged at intervals. The friction force when the driving wheel 201 climbs a slope is better, and the slope sliding prevention effect is better.

[0047] In some embodiments, two travel tracks are arranged on the ramp plate 2. Two rows of first convex point groups 252 and first convex ribs 251 are arranged at intervals in one travel track. Along the width direction of the ramp plate 2, the first convex ribs 251 in one row and the first convex point groups 252 in the other row are arranged in a row. The friction force when the driving wheel 201 climbs a slope is better, and the slope sliding prevention effect is better.

[0048] ​In some embodiments, the length of the first convex rib 251 and the first convex point group 252 in a row along the width direction of the ramp plate 2 is greater than or equal to the length of the tread 400 of the driving wheel 201 of the robot cleaner 200, so as to ensure the gripping friction effect.

[0049] In some embodiments, the angle between the bottom plate part 21 and the horizontal plane is greater than or equal to 4 degrees and less than or equal to 5 degrees. If the angle is too small, the ramp is too long, and if the angle is too large, it is difficult to climb the ramp.

[0050] In some embodiments, the angle between the bottom plate part 21 and the horizontal plane is greater than or equal to 4 degrees and less than or equal to 5 degrees.

[0051] In some embodiments, the angle between the bottom plate part 21 and the horizontal plane is 4.6 degrees.

[0052] In some embodiments, only the first convex rib 251 is arranged in a row along the width direction of the ramp plate 2, or only the first convex point is arranged, or the first convex rib 251 and the first convex point are arranged in a mixed manner.

[0053] When only the first convex rib 251 is arranged, the extension length of the first convex rib 251 along the width direction of the ramp plate 2 is greater than or equal to the length of the tread 400 of the driving wheel 201 of the robot cleaner 200.

[0054] When only the first convex point is arranged, the extension length of the first convex point group 252 along the width direction of the ramp plate 2 is greater than or equal to the length of the tread 400 of the driving wheel 201 of the robot cleaner 200.

[0055] In some embodiments, two driving tracks are arranged on the ramp plate, the first convex point group 252 and the first convex rib 251 are arranged in one of the driving tracks, and the second convex rib 253 and a plurality of second convex point groups 254 are arranged in the other driving track, the second convex rib 253 extends along the width direction of the ramp plate 2, the plurality of second convex point groups 254 include a plurality of second convex points arranged in a row along the width direction of the ramp plate 2, the first convex rib 251 and the second convex point group 254 are arranged in a row along the width direction of the ramp plate 2, and the first convex point group 252 and the second convex rib 253 are arranged in a row.

[0056] In some embodiments, two columns of the second convex point group 254 and the second convex rib 253 are arranged in a driving track, and the second convex rib 253 in one column and the second convex point group 254 in the other column are arranged in a row along the width direction of the ramp plate 2.

[0057] In some embodiments, along the width direction of the ramp plate 2, the length of the second convex rib 253 and the second convex point group 254 in the row is greater than or equal to the length of the tread 400 of the driving wheel 201 of the robot cleaner 200, so as to ensure the friction effect.

[0058] In some embodiments, the ramp plate 2 comprises a first parking portion 26 arranged on the bottom plate portion 21, and the first parking portion 26 is located above the friction portion 25 along the ramp direction of the ramp plate 2, so as to resist the driving wheel 201 of the robot cleaner 200 and prevent the robot cleaner 200 from sliding down the ramp, and the problem of the robot cleaner 200 failing to return to the original position or failing to return can be solved, the product reputation and user experience are improved.

[0059] Referring to Figure 6 In some embodiments, along the ramp direction of the ramp plate 2, the distance between the first convex rib 251 and the adjacent first convex point group 252 is less than the width of the two treads 400 of the driving wheel 201 of the robot cleaner 200, so as to ensure that the treads 400 of the driving wheel 201 contact at least one of the first convex rib 251 and the first convex point group 252, prevent the driving wheel 201 from slipping due to the lack of contact between the treads 400 and the first convex rib 251 and the first convex point group 252, and ensure the friction effect of the driving wheel 201.

[0060] Referring to Figure 1 and Figures 9-10 In some embodiments, the first parking portion 26 comprises a top surface 261 in contact with the driving wheel 201, and the top surface 261 is inclined upward in the direction of the friction portion 25 and forms a concave arc shape.

[0061] In some embodiments, the ramp plate 2 is provided with two running tracks arranged along the width direction of the ramp plate 2, and the friction portion 25 is arranged on the two running tracks. The first parking portion 26 is arranged in pairs, and one pair of the first parking portion 26 is located above the two running tracks along the ramp direction of the ramp plate 2, so as to resist a pair of driving wheels 201 of the robot cleaner 200.

[0062] Referring to Figure 1 , Figures 5-6 and Figure 11 The ramp plate 2 further comprises a second parking portion 27 located between the two running tracks, so as to resist the universal wheel 202 of the robot cleaner 200 and prevent the robot cleaner 200 from sliding down the ramp, and the problem of the robot cleaner 200 failing to return to the original position or failing to return can be solved, the product reputation and user experience are improved.

[0063] The second parking portion 27 is arc-shaped and protrudes upward, and comprises a first inclined portion 271 and a second inclined portion 272, so as to facilitate the universal wheel 202 to pass over the second parking portion 27, and to ensure the smoothness of the back and out.

[0064] Referring to Figure 12 In some embodiments, the protruding points and the protruding ribs can be arranged on only one track, and the other track can be provided with protruding ribs or protruding points.

[0065] It should be noted that the technical solutions or technical features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of the present application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A ramp plate of a base station for assisting a robot cleaner to return to a station, the ramp plate comprising: The ramp plate comprises a bottom plate part and a friction part arranged on the bottom plate part, the friction part comprises convex ribs and convex points.

2. The ramp board of a base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The convex points comprise a plurality of first convex point groups arranged along the ramp direction of the ramp plate, and the plurality of first convex point groups comprise a plurality of first convex points arranged in a row along the width direction of the ramp plate.

3. The ramp board of a base station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The convex ribs comprise a plurality of first convex ribs arranged along the ramp direction of the ramp plate, and the plurality of first convex ribs are arranged at intervals with the plurality of first convex point groups.

4. The ramp board of a base station according to claim 3, wherein Two running tracks are arranged on the ramp plate, and two rows of first convex point groups and first convex ribs are arranged at intervals in one running track, and the first convex ribs in one row and the first convex point groups in another row are arranged in a row along the width direction of the ramp plate.

5. The ramp board of a base station according to claim 3, wherein The distance between the first convex ribs and the adjacent first convex point groups along the ramp direction of the ramp plate is less than the width of two treads of the driving wheel of the robot.

6. The ramp board of a base station according to claim 3, wherein Two running tracks are arranged on the ramp plate, and the first convex point groups and the first convex ribs are arranged in one running track, and second convex ribs and a plurality of second convex point groups are arranged at intervals along the ramp direction of the ramp plate in the other running track, the second convex ribs extend along the width direction of the ramp plate, the plurality of second convex point groups comprise a plurality of second convex points arranged in a row along the width direction of the ramp plate, the first convex ribs and the second convex point groups are arranged in a row along the width direction of the ramp plate, and the first convex point groups and the second convex ribs are arranged in a row.

7. The ramp board of a base station according to claim 1, wherein The ramp plate comprises a first parking part arranged on the bottom plate part, and the first parking part is located above the friction part along the ramp direction of the ramp plate, and is used for resisting the driving wheel of the robot to prevent the robot from sliding down the slope.

8. The ramp board of a base station according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first parking part comprises a top surface in contact with the driving wheel, and the top surface is inclined upward in the direction of the friction part and forms a concave arc shape.

9. The ramp board of a base station according to claim 7, wherein, Two running tracks are arranged on the ramp plate, and the two running tracks are arranged along the width direction of the ramp plate, the friction part is arranged on the two running tracks, and the first parking part is arranged in pairs, and the first parking parts in the pair are respectively located above the two running tracks along the ramp direction of the ramp plate, and are used for resisting a pair of driving wheels of the robot, and the ramp plate further comprises a second parking part located between the two running tracks and used for resisting the universal wheel of the robot.

10. The ramp plate of a base station according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The included angle between the bottom plate part and the horizontal plane is greater than or equal to 4 degrees and less than or equal to 5 degrees.

11. A base station, characterized by The base station comprises a bottom plate, and the ramp plate is detachably connected with the bottom plate; or, 12. The base station of claim 11, characterized in that, The ramp plate is a part of the bottom plate; Or, The ramp plate is connected with the bottom plate, and the ramp plate can be folded relative to the bottom plate. The base station comprises a robot and a ramp plate as claimed in claim 11 or 12.

13. A cleaning apparatus, characterized by ​

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