Cleaning module and cleaning equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cleaning module and cleaning equipment. The cleaning module is used for the cleaning equipment, and the cleaning module comprises a cleaning piece arranged at the top of the cleaning equipment; and the connecting assembly is configured to connect the cleaning piece to the cleaning equipment. The cleaning part is located at the top of the cleaning equipment, the top area, such as a bed bottom plate, a sofa bottom plate and a cabinet bottom plate, corresponding to the surface to be cleaned in a low space can be cleaned through the cleaning part, the cleaning range of the cleaning equipment is effectively expanded, additional manual cleaning by a user is not needed, and the higher use requirement of the user is met; according to the cleaning device, the cleaning part is detachably connected with the cleaning device through the connecting assembly, the cleaning part can be conveniently taken down from the cleaning device, the weight of the cleaning device is reduced, then energy consumption of the cleaning device can be reduced, and the service life of the cleaning device is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cleaning equipment technology, and more particularly to a cleaning module and cleaning equipment. Background Technology

[0002] As cleaning equipment becomes increasingly feature-rich and performance improves, its cleaning capabilities become more powerful, leading to higher requirements for cleaning range and performance.

[0003] The cleaning equipment in the relevant technologies mainly cleans dirt on the ground and cannot clean the top area in low spaces, such as the bottom of beds, sofas, and cabinets. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related technologies.

[0005] In view of this, this application provides a cleaning module and a cleaning device, wherein the cleaning module, through a cleaning component disposed on the top of the cleaning device, is able to clean the top area in a low space, thereby expanding the cleaning range of the cleaning device.

[0006] Specifically, the following technical solutions are included:

[0007] An embodiment of the first aspect of this application provides a cleaning module for cleaning equipment, the cleaning module comprising:

[0008] A cleaning component is disposed on top of the cleaning equipment;

[0009] A connection component configured to connect the cleaning element to the cleaning device.

[0010] Optionally, the connecting component is at least one of a magnetic component, a screw component, a plug-in component, and a snap-fit ​​component.

[0011] Optionally, when the connecting component is the magnetic suction member, the magnetic suction member is disposed inside the cleaning device, and the cleaning component is detachably disposed on the top of the cleaning device via the magnetic suction member;

[0012] When the connecting component is the screw-in member, the connecting component and the cleaning component respectively include a bolt and a screw hole;

[0013] When the connecting component is a plug-in component, the connecting component and the cleaning component respectively include a slot and a plug;

[0014] When the connecting component is the snap-fit ​​component, the connecting component and the cleaning component respectively include a snap-fit ​​opening and a snap-fit ​​body.

[0015] Optionally, the cleaning device includes a ranging module, at least a portion of which is located on top of the cleaning device. The ranging module includes a rotating mechanism, and the connecting assembly includes:

[0016] The connecting body is located on top of the rotating mechanism, and the cleaning component is connected to the ranging module through the connecting body.

[0017] Optionally, the connecting body includes at least one of a magnetic suction component, a screw-in component, a plug-in component, and a snap-fit ​​component.

[0018] Optionally, the connecting assembly further includes a bracket, which is sleeved outside the rotating mechanism.

[0019] Optionally, the bracket includes: a first annular support portion and a second annular support portion, the first annular support portion and the second annular support portion being connected by a connecting post, the first annular support portion, the second annular support portion and the connecting post being sleeved outside the rotating mechanism, the rotating mechanism being exposed from the upper second annular support portion, and the second annular support portion forming an engagement inlet close to the cleaning component.

[0020] Optionally, the cleaning module includes at least one cleaning component.

[0021] Optionally, the cleaning component is at least one of a circle, a rectangle, and a square; or

[0022] The cleaning component is a combination of at least two shapes selected from circles, rectangles, and squares.

[0023] Optionally, the cleaning component is at least one of a brush, a silicone brush, and a cleaning cloth.

[0024] A second aspect of this application provides a cleaning device, the cleaning device comprising:

[0025] The housing and the traveling part disposed at the bottom of the housing; and

[0026] The cleaning module as described above is disposed on the top of the housing.

[0027] The cleaning module and cleaning equipment provided in this application embodiment include a cleaning component. The cleaning module is used in the cleaning equipment and includes a cleaning component disposed on the top of the cleaning equipment. By disposing of the cleaning component, while cleaning the surface to be cleaned, it can also clean the top area corresponding to the surface to be cleaned in low spaces, such as the bottom of a bed, sofa, and cabinet, effectively expanding the cleaning range of the cleaning equipment. This eliminates the need for additional manual cleaning by the user and meets higher user needs. The cleaning component is connected to the cleaning equipment through a connecting component, ensuring the stability of the cleaning component during cleaning. At the same time, when cleaning spaces without a top or when cleaning the top is not required, the connecting component allows the cleaning component to be easily removed from the cleaning equipment, reducing the weight of the cleaning equipment, thereby reducing energy consumption and extending the service life of the cleaning equipment.

[0028] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this application. In order to better understand the technical means of this application and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this application more obvious and understandable, the following are specific embodiments of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a cleaning module according to an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of a cleaning module according to an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a cleaning module for removing a support according to another embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of a cleaning module according to another embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a bracket according to one embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a cleaning component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of a cleaning component according to another embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a cleaning component according to another embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a cleaning device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0039] in, Figures 1 to 9 The correspondence between the reference numerals and component names in the attached drawings is as follows:

[0040] 100 Cleaning module, 110 Cleaning component, 120 Connecting assembly, 121 Bracket, 1211 First annular support, 1212 Second annular support, 1213 Connecting column, 122 Connecting body, 200 Cleaning device, 210 Housing, 220 Module, 221 Rotating mechanism, 222 Drive unit, 223 Gearbox, 230 Forward part, 240 Rearward part. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0042] Before providing a further detailed description of the embodiments of this application, the directional terms used in the embodiments of this application, such as "upper part", "lower part" and "side part", do not have the meaning of limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0043] To make the technical solutions and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a cleaning device according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 9 As shown, the cleaning device 200 can be a vacuum cleaning robot, a mopping / brushing robot, a window climbing robot, or a handheld washer-extractor (not shown). The cleaning device 200 can include a mobile platform, a sensing system, a control system, a drive system, a cleaning system, an energy system, a human-machine interaction system, and a cleaning module.

[0045] The mobile platform includes a housing and a walking mechanism. The sensing system includes a position determination device located on the mobile platform, a collision sensor mounted on the forward-facing structure of the forward portion 230 of the mobile platform, a proximity sensor located on the side of the mobile platform, a cliff sensor located beneath the mobile platform, and sensors such as a magnetometer, accelerometer, gyroscope, and odometer located inside the mobile platform. These sensors provide the controller with various position and motion status information of the cleaning equipment 200. Furthermore, the position determination device can also determine obstacle information, such as the height and width of obstacles, to determine whether the cleaning equipment 200 can cross them. The control system is located on a circuit board within the mobile platform and includes a computing processor that communicates with non-transitory memory, such as a hard disk, flash memory, or random access memory, to create a real-time map of the environment in which the cleaning equipment 200 is located. The drive system can manipulate the mobile platform to traverse the ground based on drive commands with distance and angle information. The cleaning system may include a dry cleaning system and / or a wet cleaning system, and is located on the same side as the walking mechanism. The dry cleaning system may include a roller brush, dustbin, fan, and air outlet, which ultimately collects dust and debris from the floor into the dustbin. The wet cleaning system may include a wet cleaning component, lifting unit, water delivery mechanism, and liquid tank; the wet cleaning component cleans surfaces by evenly applying cleaning fluid. The energy system includes rechargeable batteries, such as nickel-metal hydride and lithium batteries, to power the cleaning equipment. The human-machine interface module includes buttons on the main control panel for user function selection; it may also include a display screen and / or indicator lights and / or a speaker, which display the current machine mode or available function; and it may include a mobile client application.

[0046] The mobile platform is configured to automatically move along a target direction on the surface to be cleaned. In some embodiments, the cleaning device 200 may be a floor-mopping robot, in which case the cleaning device 200 works on the ground, and the ground is the surface to be cleaned; the cleaning device 200 may also be a window-cleaning robot, in which case the cleaning device 200 works on the glass surface, and the glass is the surface to be cleaned; the cleaning device 200 may also be a pipe-cleaning robot, in which case the cleaning device 200 works on the inner surface of the pipe, and the pipe surface is the surface to be cleaned. The following description in this application uses a floor-mopping robot as an example.

[0047] In the cleaning device 200, the cleaning device 200 includes a housing and a walking part set at the bottom of the housing. Usually, the cleaning system on the same side as the walking part cleans the surface to be cleaned. However, when the cleaning device 200 enters low spaces such as beds, sofas and cabinets, it can only clean the floor under the bed, sofa and cabinet. It cannot clean the bottom of the bed, sofa and cabinet, and the user needs to manually clean the top of the low space, which is time-consuming and laborious.

[0048] The solution proposed in this application can solve the problem of cleaning the ceiling area in low-ceilinged spaces.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, one embodiment of this application provides a cleaning module 100 for cleaning equipment 200, the cleaning module 100 comprising:

[0050] Cleaning component 110 is installed on top of cleaning device 200;

[0051] Connection component 120 is configured to connect cleaning component 110 to cleaning equipment 200.

[0052] The cleaning module 100 is used in the cleaning device 200. The cleaning module 100 includes a cleaning component 110, which is set on the top of the cleaning device 200. The cleaning component 110 can clean the top area of ​​the surface to be cleaned in low spaces, such as the bottom of the bed, sofa, and cabinet, while cleaning the surface to be cleaned. This effectively expands the cleaning range of the cleaning device 200, eliminating the need for manual cleaning by the user and meeting higher user needs. The cleaning component 110 is connected to the cleaning device 200 through the connecting component 120, ensuring the stability of the cleaning component 110 during cleaning. At the same time, when cleaning spaces without a top or when cleaning the top is not required, the connecting component 120 can easily remove the cleaning component 110 from the housing 210, reducing the weight of the cleaning device 200, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the cleaning device 200 and extending the service life of the cleaning device 200.

[0053] It should be noted that the cleaning device 200 includes a housing and a traveling part disposed at the bottom of the housing, that is, the traveling part is disposed opposite to the cleaning component 110. The side of the cleaning component 110 facing the housing 210 is the connecting section, and the side of the cleaning component 110 away from the housing 210 is the cleaning section, which is made of a flexible material. When the cleaning device 200 carrying the cleaning module 100 enters a low-ceilinged space, there is an interference distance between the cleaning section and the top of the low-ceilinged space. Due to the flexible material of the cleaning section, the top of the low-ceilinged space exerts a squeezing force on the cleaning section. Driven by the traveling part, the squeezing force and the movement of the cleaning component 110 achieve cleaning of the top area, improving the cleaning effect. It can be understood that the cleaning component 110 is at least one of a brush, a silicone brush, and a cleaning cloth. Once the top area is cleaned and the cleaning device 200 leaves the low space, the cleaning component 110 can be detached from the connecting assembly 120, separating the cleaning component 110 from the cleaning device 200. This allows the cleaning component 110 to be cleaned separately. On the one hand, cleaning the cleaning component 110 separately reduces the weight during cleaning and allows for direct cleaning with water, improving cleaning efficiency. On the other hand, it facilitates the reuse of the cleaning component 110 next time.

[0054] For example, the cleaning module 100 can be configured with cleaning components 110 of various heights to accommodate cleaning the top area of ​​spaces with different low ceiling heights. The cleaning components 110 can also be made telescopic to adapt to low ceilings of varying heights. This telescopic design can involve incorporating an electric telescopic rod and a rechargeable battery within the connecting section of the cleaning component 110 to change its overall height; or it can utilize a mechanical lifting mechanism using connecting holes and connecting blocks to change the height of the cleaning component 110. Specifically, connecting holes of different heights can be provided on the connecting section, and telescopic connecting blocks can be provided on the outer wall of the cleaning section. These connecting blocks are elastically connected to the connecting section, allowing movement on the connecting section through retraction and engagement with connecting holes of different heights through expansion, thus adjusting the height of the cleaning component 110.

[0055] In one possible implementation, the connecting component 120 is at least one of a magnetic component, a screw component, a plug-in component, and a snap-fit ​​component.

[0056] The cleaning component 110 is attracted by a magnetic component, improving the disassembly efficiency of the cleaning component 110. To ensure the stability and reliability of the magnetic component, when the magnetic component is a common magnet, the magnetic force should reach 20 to 60 catties to prevent the pressure from the top area of ​​the low space from scraping off the cleaning component 110. When the magnetic component is an electromagnet, the electromagnet is energized when the cleaning component 110 is working, and the electromagnet is de-energized when the cleaning component 110 needs to be removed, thus enabling quick assembly and disassembly of the cleaning component 110. When the cleaning component 110 is connected to the cleaning equipment 200 through screw components, plug-in components, and snap-fit ​​components, the connection stability of the cleaning component 110 is improved, preventing the cleaning component 110 from falling off the cleaning equipment 200 when the pressure is too high or the electromagnet is abnormally de-energized.

[0057] In one feasible implementation, when the connecting component 120 is a magnetic component, the magnetic component is disposed inside the cleaning device 200, and the cleaning component 110 is detachably disposed on the top of the cleaning device 200 via the magnetic component;

[0058] When the connecting component 120 is a screw-connected component, the connecting component 120 and the cleaning component 110 respectively include a bolt and a screw hole;

[0059] When the connecting component 120 is a plug-in component, the connecting component 120 and the cleaning component 110 respectively include a slot and a plug;

[0060] When the connecting component 120 is a snap-fit ​​component, the connecting component 120 and the cleaning component 110 respectively include a snap-fit ​​opening and a snap-fit ​​body.

[0061] For example, when the connecting component 120 is a magnetic component, it is usually located inside the cleaning device 200 and does not occupy additional external space. In other words, it can prevent the magnetic component from encountering metal objects and generating attraction, thus avoiding affecting the normal movement of the cleaning device 200. The cleaning component 110 has a metal block on the side facing the housing 210 of the cleaning device 200. The magnetic component generates attraction on the metal block, thereby enabling the cleaning component 110 to be stably installed on the housing 210 of the cleaning device 200, achieving cleaning of the top area in low-ceilinged spaces.

[0062] For example, when the connecting component 120 is a screw-on member, at least one bolt can be provided on the housing 210 of the cleaning device 200. In this case, a screw hole is provided at a corresponding position on the cleaning component 110. After the bolt passes through the screw hole, it is tightened and fixed by a nut, thereby realizing the connection between the cleaning component 110 and the cleaning device 200. When only one bolt is provided on the housing 210, the connection between the bolt and the screw hole can be realized by rotating the cleaning component 110. It is understood that a screw hole can also be provided on the housing 210, and a bolt can be provided on the cleaning component 110 accordingly, both of which can realize the detachable connection between the cleaning device 200 and the cleaning component 110.

[0063] For example, when the connecting component 120 is a plug-in member, a plug can be provided on the housing 210 of the cleaning device 200, and a corresponding slot can be provided on the cleaning component 110; or a slot can be provided on the housing 210 of the cleaning device 200, and a corresponding plug can be provided on the cleaning component 110, both of which can achieve a detachable connection between the housing 210 and the cleaning component 110. It is understood that at least one set of slots and plugs can be provided to achieve a detachable connection between the housing 210 and the cleaning component 110.

[0064] For example, when the connecting component 120 is a snap-fit ​​component, a snap-fit ​​body can be provided on the housing 210 of the cleaning device 200, and a corresponding bayonet can be provided on the cleaning component 110; or a bayonet can be provided on the housing 210 of the cleaning device 200, and a corresponding snap-fit ​​body can be provided on the cleaning component 110. The detachable connection between the cleaning component 110 and the cleaning device 200 is achieved through the cooperation of the bayonet and the snap-fit ​​body. It is understood that at least one set of snap-fit ​​bodies and bayonet can be provided to achieve the detachable connection between the housing 210 and the cleaning component 110.

[0065] It should be noted that the connection component 120 in this embodiment is only an exemplary illustration. Any detachable connection method that can set the cleaning component 110 on the housing 210 is within the protection scope of this application.

[0066] In one feasible embodiment, the cleaning device 200 includes a ranging module 220, at least a portion of which is located on top of the cleaning device 200. The ranging module 220 includes a rotating mechanism 221, and the connecting assembly 120 includes:

[0067] The connecting body 122 is located on top of the rotating mechanism 221, and the cleaning component 110 is connected to the ranging module 220 through the connecting body 122.

[0068] The cleaning equipment 200 includes a ranging module 220, also known as a laser ranging module. This module enables effective obstacle avoidance and ensures the reliability of the cleaning path planning. The ranging module 220 includes a drive unit 222 and a gear set. The gear set is located within a gearbox 223. The drive unit 222 is positioned at one end of the gearbox 223, and its output shaft is fixedly connected to the gears within the gearbox 223. A rotating mechanism 221 is located at the other end of the gearbox 223 and is fixedly connected to the gears within the gearbox 223 via a connecting shaft. The rotational force of the drive unit 222 is transmitted to the connecting shaft through the gear set, and the rotation of the connecting shaft enables the rotation of the rotating mechanism 221. The rotating mechanism 221 is located outside the housing 210 of the cleaning equipment 200, while the drive unit 222 and the gearbox 223 are located inside the housing 210.

[0069] Specifically, the cleaning component 110 is positioned on top of the rotating mechanism 221 via the connecting body 122. The rotation of the rotating mechanism 221 drives the cleaning component 110 to rotate, thereby improving the cleanliness of the ceiling of low-ceilinged spaces. In other words, at the same location on the ceiling of a low-ceilinged space, the rotation of the cleaning component 110 allows for multiple cleanings of the ceiling, thus improving the cleanliness.

[0070] It should be noted that when the cleaning component 110 is not mounted on the rotating mechanism 221, the cleaning component 110 and the connecting assembly 120 are positioned away from the ranging module 220, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the ranging module 220 is typically located in the front portion 230 of the cleaning device 200. To avoid affecting the normal operation of the ranging module 220, the cleaning component 110 and the connecting assembly 120 are located in the rear portion of the cleaning device 200. The rotation and linear motion of the cleaning device 200 drive the cleaning module 100 on the cleaning device 200 to move and scrape the top area of ​​the low space, removing dust and dirt from the top area, thus cleaning the top area of ​​the low space. It can be understood that the dust and dirt remain on the cleaning component 110, or fall onto the housing 210 of the cleaning device 200, or fall onto the ground to be cleaned in the low space. When dust and dirt remain on the cleaning unit 110 or fall onto the housing, the cleaning device 200 moves to remove the dust and dirt from the low space, and then the cleaning unit 110 and the housing 210 can be cleaned. When dust and dirt fall onto the floor to be cleaned in the low space, the floor can be cleaned by the cleaning system on the cleaning device 200 before it is moved out of the low space.

[0071] In one feasible implementation, when the cleaning component 110 is disposed on the rotating mechanism 221 via the connecting body 122, the connecting body 122 includes at least one of a magnetic component, a screw component, a plug-in component, and a snap-fit ​​component.

[0072] The cleaning component 110 is attracted by a magnetic component, improving the disassembly efficiency. To ensure the stability and reliability of the attraction, when the magnetic component is a common magnet, the magnetic force should reach 20 to 60 catties to prevent the squeezing force on the top area of ​​low-ceilinged spaces from scraping off the cleaning component 110. When the magnetic component is an electromagnet, the electromagnet is energized when the cleaning component 110 is working and de-energized when the cleaning component 110 is not working, thus enabling quick assembly and disassembly of the cleaning component 110. For example, the magnetic component is usually set on the rotating mechanism 221 of the ranging module 220. A groove can be set on the end of the rotating mechanism 221 away from the housing 210 to accommodate the connecting body 122 without occupying additional external space. In other words, it can prevent the magnetic component from encountering metal objects and generating attraction when exposed to the outside, thus avoiding affecting the normal movement of the cleaning device 200. The cleaning component 110 has a metal block on the side facing the rotating mechanism 221. The magnetic component generates an attraction force on the metal block, so that the cleaning component 110 can be stably installed on the rotating mechanism 221 and can rotate together with the rotating mechanism 221, thereby realizing the rotational cleaning of the top area in low space and improving cleaning efficiency and cleaning effect.

[0073] For example, when the connecting body 122 is a screw connection, a bolt can be provided on the rotating mechanism 221, and the cleaning component 110 is provided with a screw hole; or a screw hole can be provided on the rotating mechanism 221, and a bolt can be provided on the cleaning component, with the bolt and screw hole corresponding to each other, so as to realize the detachable connection between the rotating structure 221 and the cleaning component 110.

[0074] For example, when the connecting component 120 is a plug-in member, a plug can be provided on the rotating mechanism 221, and a corresponding slot can be provided on the cleaning component 110; or a slot can be provided on the rotating mechanism 221, and a corresponding plug can be provided on the cleaning component 110, both of which can achieve a detachable connection between the rotating mechanism 221 and the cleaning component 110. It is understood that at least one set of slots and plugs can be provided to achieve a detachable connection between the rotating mechanism 221 and the cleaning component 110.

[0075] For example, when the connecting component 120 is a snap-fit ​​component, a snap-fit ​​body can be provided on the rotating mechanism 221, and a corresponding latch can be provided on the cleaning component 110; or a latch can be provided on the rotating mechanism 221, and a corresponding snap-fit ​​body can be provided on the cleaning component 110. The detachable connection between the cleaning component 110 and the rotating mechanism 221 is achieved through the cooperation of the latch and the snap-fit ​​body. It is understood that at least one set of snap-fit ​​bodies and latches can be provided to achieve the detachable connection between the rotating mechanism 221 and the cleaning component 110.

[0076] In one possible implementation, the connecting assembly 120 further includes a bracket 121, which is sleeved around the rotating mechanism 221.

[0077] The bracket 121 protects the rotating mechanism 221 located outside the housing 210, preventing other objects from impacting the rotating mechanism 221 and affecting the reliability of the ranging module 220 when the cleaning equipment 200 moves. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a connecting body 122 is provided inside the rotating mechanism 221. The cleaning component 110 is mounted on the end of the rotating mechanism 221 away from the housing 210 via the connecting body 122, thus connecting the cleaning component 110 to the cleaning device 200. At this time, the cleaning component 110 rotates together with the rotating mechanism head 221 of the ranging module 220. When the cleaning device 200 is in a fixed position, the rotation of the rotating mechanism 221 enables the cleaning component 110 to perform concentrated rotational cleaning of a specific area on the top of a low-ceilinged space, improving the cleaning effect of that area. When the cleaning device 200 rotates and moves, the cleaning component 110 also rotates with the rotating mechanism 221, achieving rotational cleaning of the top area and removing stubborn dust and dirt, thus achieving efficient cleaning of the top area.

[0078] It should be noted that after the cleaning component 110 is disassembled, a cover plate needs to be installed on the end of the bracket 121 away from the housing 210 to prevent the connecting body 122 from being exposed, thus ensuring the integrity of the exterior of the cleaning device 200 and improving its aesthetics. Understandably, the cover plate also prevents the connecting body 122 from being magnetically attached, thus avoiding attraction to external metal and affecting the movement of the cleaning device 200; and prevents bolts, plugs, and clips from being exposed, potentially scraping against other areas or getting tangled in linear debris, thus affecting the subsequent installation and use of the cleaning component 110. It also prevents screw holes, slots, and clips from being exposed, which could lead to the accumulation of dust and impurities inside, affecting the reconnection of the cleaning component 110.

[0079] In one feasible implementation, such as Figure 5 As shown, the bracket 121 includes a first annular support portion 1211 and a second annular support portion 1212. The first annular support portion 1211 and the second annular support portion 1212 are connected by a connecting post 1213. The first annular support portion 1211, the second annular support portion 1212 and the connecting post 1213 are sleeved outside the rotating mechanism 221. The rotating mechanism 221 is exposed from the upper second annular support portion 1212. The second annular support portion 1212 forms a connection inlet close to the cleaning component 110.

[0080] The bracket 121 protects the rotating mechanism 221 of the ranging module 220 from being exposed, preventing the rotating mechanism 221 from colliding with obstacles when the cleaning equipment 200 moves and rotates. The impact force of the obstacle on the rotating mechanism 221 is increased by the rotational force and forward momentum. Therefore, the bracket 121, which is placed over the rotating mechanism 221, can prevent obstacles from directly colliding with the rotating mechanism 221, ensuring the safety and reliability of the working environment of the rotating mechanism 221.

[0081] It should be noted that, in order to install the ranging module 220, a through hole needs to be provided in the front part 230 of the housing 210 to facilitate the passage of the rotating mechanism 221. The through hole and the rotating mechanism 221 are clearance-fitted. The bracket 121 includes a first annular support part 1211 and a second annular support part 1212 arranged in parallel. The first annular support part 1211 is disposed inside the housing 210 and is snapped onto the annular hole. That is, the outer diameter of the first annular support part 1211 is larger than the diameter of the through hole, and the inner diameter of the first annular support part 1211 is clearance-fitted with the rotating mechanism 221 to avoid interference when the rotating mechanism 221 rotates and to ensure the reliability of the rotation of the rotating mechanism 221. The second annular support 1212 is connected to the first annular support 1211 via a connecting post 1213, forming a perforated hole. This perforation exposes the side of the rotating mechanism 221, ensuring the normal operation of its ranging function. Typically, two or three connecting posts 1213 can be used. Two connecting posts reduce obstruction during the rotation of the rotating mechanism 221, while three connecting posts ensure the strength of the support 121; the choice depends on the specific needs. The side of the rotating mechanism 221 facing away from the housing 210, i.e., the top of the rotating mechanism 221, is exposed from the second annular support 1212, facilitating the connection between the rotating mechanism 221 and the cleaning component 110. This makes the second annular support 1212 the entry point for the connection between the rotating mechanism 221 and the cleaning component 110, while also protecting the connecting body 122.

[0082] For example, when the cleaning component 110 is connected to the rotating mechanism 221 of the ranging module 220, the area and shape of the cleaning component 110 can match the area and shape of the rotating mechanism 221, and the cleaning component 110 can also cover the entire upper surface area of ​​the housing 210, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency of the top area in low-ceilinged spaces.

[0083] In one possible implementation, the cleaning module 100 includes at least one cleaning component 110.

[0084] As can be seen from the above embodiments, the cleaning component 110 can be fixedly mounted on the housing 210, or the cleaning component 110 can be fixedly connected to the ranging module 220 and rotate with the ranging module 220. The cleaning device 200 can be equipped with either type of cleaning component 110, or both types of cleaning components 110 can be mounted simultaneously.

[0085] For example, when the cleaning device 200 is equipped with two types of cleaning components 110 simultaneously, when the cleaning device 200 moves in the forward portion 230 direction, the cleaning component 110 connected to the rotating mechanism 221 is the main cleaning component, performing preliminary cleaning of the top area in the low-ceilinged space. The cleaning component 110 located in the rear portion 240 and directly fixedly connected to the housing 210 is the auxiliary cleaning component, performing secondary cleaning of the top area after the initial cleaning, thus improving the cleaning effect. When the cleaning device 200 moves in the rear portion 240 direction, the cleaning component 110 located in the rear portion 240 and directly fixedly connected to the housing 210 is the main cleaning component, performing preliminary cleaning of the top area in the low-ceilinged space. The cleaning component 110 located in the forward portion 230 and connected to the rotating mechanism 221 is the auxiliary cleaning component, performing secondary cleaning of the top area after the initial cleaning. This achieves multiple cleaning of the top area in the low-ceilinged space, improving the cleaning effect and enhancing the user experience.

[0086] In one feasible implementation, such as Figures 6 to 8 As shown, the cleaning component 110 is at least one of a circle, a rectangle, and a square; or

[0087] The cleaning component 110 is a combination of at least two shapes among circles, rectangles, and squares.

[0088] For example, when the cleaning component 110 is directly fixed to the housing 210, the shape of the cleaning component 110 is not specifically limited; it can be circular, rectangular, or square, as long as it avoids the rotation path of the rotating mechanism 221. In other words, the position of the cleaning component 110 does not obstruct the movement of the rotating mechanism 221. The cleaning component 110 can also be a non-single shape, but a combination of shapes, i.e., a combination of at least two shapes among circles, rectangles, and squares, such as... Figure 8 The cleaning component 110 shown is a combination of a circle and a rectangle. It is understood that as long as the position of the cleaning component 110 does not obstruct the movement of the rotating mechanism 221, and the cleaning component 110 does not protrude beyond the outer edge of the housing 210, it is acceptable to avoid the cleaning component 110 snagging on any thread-like debris. It should be noted that the edge of the cleaning component 110 is as close as possible to the edge of the housing 210 to facilitate effective cleaning of the top area against the wall. Avoiding a gap between the edge of the housing 210 and the cleaning component 110 would prevent the top area at the corners from being cleaned, thus affecting the cleaning effect.

[0089] For example, when the cleaning component 110 is fixedly connected to the rotating mechanism 221, the cleaning component 110 can rotate together with the rotating mechanism 221, improving the cleaning efficiency. In this case, the cleaning component 110 can be circular, such as... Figure 6As shown, the size of the cleaning component 110 matches the size of the rotating mechanism 221, and the rotation of the rotating mechanism 221 drives the cleaning component 110 to rotate. Alternatively, the size of the cleaning component 110 can be set to be the same as the area of ​​the upper surface of the housing 210, which can improve the cleaning efficiency of the top area during the movement of the cleaning device 200. At the same time, the size of the large-area cleaning component 110 is larger than the area of ​​the cleaning system of the cleaning device 200, so the top area will be cleaned repeatedly, thereby improving the cleaning effect. In another embodiment, the cleaning component 110 can also be a square, rectangle, or other regular or irregular shape, as long as the cleaning component 110 is fixedly connected to the ranging module 220 and rotates with the ranging module 200. Simultaneously, it must be ensured that during rotation, the outer edge of the cleaning component 110 does not exceed the outer edge of the housing 210, and the outer edge of the cleaning component 110 is as close as possible to the outer edge of the housing 210. This alignment of the outer edge of the cleaning component 110 with the outer edge of the housing 210 facilitates effective cleaning of the top area near the wall, avoiding any gap between the edge of the housing 210 and the cleaning component 110, which could prevent cleaning of the top area at the corners and affect the cleaning effect. It is understood that the shape of the cleaning component 110 in this form can also be a combination of at least two shapes, such as... Figure 8 The cleaning component 110 shown is a combination of a circle and a rectangle. As long as the outer edge of the cleaning component 110 does not exceed the outer edge of the housing 210 when rotating, it is acceptable.

[0090] It should be noted that when the cleaning component 110 is fixedly connected to the rotating mechanism 221, and the area of ​​the cleaning component 110 is the same as the area of ​​the upper surface of the housing 210, since the rotating mechanism 221 protrudes from the upper surface of the housing 210, there is a gap between the cleaning component 110 and the housing 210 at positions other than the rotating mechanism 221. This can easily cause instability in the operation of the cleaning component 110. In this case, a track can be provided on the side of the housing 210 facing the cleaning component 110, and a slider can be provided on the side of the cleaning component 110 facing the housing 210; or a slider can be provided on the side of the housing 210 facing the cleaning component 110, and a track can be provided on the side of the cleaning component 110 facing the housing 210. The slider and track are matched, the track is a circular track, and the length of the track is adapted to the rotation path of the rotating mechanism 221. Through the mutual support between the slider and the track, the large area of ​​the cleaning component 110 can be prevented from tilting at the gap, affecting the normal operation of the cleaning component 110 and ensuring the reliability of the cleaning component's operation.

[0091] In one feasible implementation, the cleaning component 110 is at least one of a brush, a silicone brush, and a cleaning cloth. That is, the cleaning component 110 is made of a flexible material, so that when the cleaning component 110 enters a low space, there is an interference distance between the cleaning component 110 and the top of the low space. Due to the flexible material of the cleaning component 110, the top of the low space exerts a squeezing force on the cleaning component 110. Driven by the cleaning device 200, the top area is cleaned through the squeezing force and the movement of the cleaning component 110, thereby improving the cleaning effect.

[0092] like Figure 9 As shown, one embodiment of this application provides a cleaning device 200, which includes:

[0093] Housing 210 and a traveling part disposed at the bottom of housing 210; and

[0094] As described above, the cleaning module 100 is disposed on the top of the housing 210.

[0095] The cleaning device 200 is driven to rotate and move linearly by a walking unit. A cleaning system located on the same side as the walking unit cleans the surface to be cleaned. A cleaning module 100 is located on the side of the housing 210 opposite the walking unit. As the cleaning device 200 moves, the cleaning module 100 effectively cleans the ceiling area in low-ceilinged spaces. This expands the usability of the cleaning device 200 and improves the user experience.

[0096] The cleaning module 100 is used in the cleaning device 200, which includes a housing 210 and a walking part located at the bottom of the housing 210. The cleaning module 100 includes a cleaning component 110, which is disposed on the side of the housing 210 away from the walking part. By cleaning the surface to be cleaned on the same side as the walking part, the cleaning component 110 can also clean the top area corresponding to the surface to be cleaned in low spaces, such as the bottom of a bed, sofa, and cabinet, effectively expanding the cleaning range of the cleaning device 200. This eliminates the need for manual cleaning by the user and meets higher user needs. The cleaning component 110 is connected to the cleaning device 200 through the connecting component 120, ensuring the stability of the cleaning component 110 during cleaning. At the same time, when cleaning spaces without a top or when cleaning the top is not required, the connecting component 120 can easily remove the cleaning component 110 from the housing 210, reducing the weight of the cleaning device 200, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the cleaning device 200 and extending its service life.

[0097] It should be noted that since the cleaning device 200 includes the cleaning module 100 of the above embodiment, the cleaning device 200 also has all the advantages of the cleaning module 100, which will not be repeated here.

[0098] In this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The term "multiple" refers to two or more unless otherwise expressly defined.

[0099] Other embodiments of this application will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the application disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this application that follow the general principles of this application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only.

[0100] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A cleaning module for cleaning equipment, characterized in that, The cleaning module comprises: a cleaning piece arranged on the top of the cleaning device; a connecting assembly configured to connect the cleaning piece to the cleaning device.

2. The cleaning module of claim 1, wherein, The connecting assembly is at least one of a magnetic member, a screwing member, a plug-in member and a buckling member.

3. The cleaning module of claim 2, wherein, When the connecting assembly is the magnetic member, the magnetic member is arranged inside the cleaning device, and the cleaning piece is detachably arranged on the top of the cleaning device through the magnetic member. When the connecting assembly is the screwing member, the connecting assembly and the cleaning piece respectively comprise a bolt and a screw hole. When the connecting assembly is the plug-in member, the connecting assembly and the cleaning piece respectively comprise a slot and a plug rod. When the connecting assembly is the buckling member, the connecting assembly and the cleaning piece respectively comprise a bayonet and a buckling body.

4. The cleaning module of claim 1, wherein, The cleaning device comprises a distance measuring module, at least part of which is arranged on the top of the cleaning device, and the distance measuring module comprises a rotating mechanism, and the connecting assembly comprises: a connecting body arranged on the top of the rotating mechanism, and the cleaning piece is connected to the distance measuring module through the connecting body.

5. The cleaning module of claim 4, wherein, The connecting body comprises at least one of a magnetic member, a screwing member, a plug-in member and a buckling member.

6. The cleaning module of claim 4, wherein, The connecting assembly further comprises a bracket, which is sleeved outside the rotating mechanism.

7. The cleaning module of claim 6, wherein, The bracket comprises a first annular support part and a second annular support part, and the first annular support part and the second annular support part are connected through a connecting column, the first annular support part, the second annular support part and the connecting column are sleeved outside the rotating mechanism, the rotating mechanism is exposed from the second annular support part from above, and the second annular support part forms an engagement entrance close to the cleaning piece.

8. The cleaning module of claim 1, wherein, The cleaning module comprises at least one cleaning piece.

9. The cleaning module according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The cleaning piece is at least one of a circle, a rectangle and a square; or The cleaning piece is a combination of at least two shapes of a circle, a rectangle and a square.

10. The cleaning module according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The cleaning piece is at least one of a brush, a silica gel brush and a cleaning cloth.

11. A cleaning apparatus, characterized by The cleaning device comprises: a shell and a walking part arranged on the bottom of the shell; and The cleaning module according to any one of claims 1 to 10 is arranged on the top of the shell.

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