Cleaning base station and cleaning equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a cleaning base station and cleaning equipment. The cleaning base station comprises a clean water tank, a water tank support and a two-way water pump. The clear water tank is detachably assembled on the water tank support, and the bidirectional water pump is arranged on the water tank support. A clear water pipe is arranged in the clear water tank, and when the clear water tank is assembled on the water tank support, the clear water pipe is connected with the two-way water pump. The two-way water pump has a first working state and a second working state. In the first working state, the two-way water pump rotates in the first direction. And in the second working state, the two-way water pump rotates in the second direction, and the second direction is opposite to the first direction. In this way, water stain residues on the water tank support can be effectively reduced or eliminated, and the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of smart home, in particular to a cleaning base station and a cleaning device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Cleaning device is a common cleaning tool in modern family, office and the like. The main functions of the cleaning device can include but are not limited to sweeping, dusting, mopping and the like. Some cleaning base stations of the cleaning device have a clean water tank. When the water in the clean water tank is used up, the clean water tank needs to be lifted for water filling. Water stains will be left on the water tank support after the clean water tank is lifted, which results in poor user experience. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] The present disclosure provides a cleaning base station and a cleaning device, which can effectively reduce or eliminate the residual water stains on the water tank support, and improve the user experience.

[0004] The present disclosure provides a cleaning base station, which comprises a clean water tank, a water tank support and a bidirectional water pump. The clean water tank is detachably assembled on the water tank support, and the bidirectional water pump is arranged on the water tank support.

[0005] The clean water tank is provided with a clean water pipe. When the clean water tank is assembled on the water tank support, the clean water pipe is connected with the bidirectional water pump. The bidirectional water pump comprises a first working state and a second working state. In the first working state, the bidirectional water pump rotates in a first direction. In the second working state, the bidirectional water pump rotates in a second direction, which is opposite to the first direction.

[0006] Further, a water inlet is formed in the side wall of the clean water tank, and the clean water pipe is in communication with the water inlet.

[0007] Further, a protruding portion is formed in the inner wall of the clean water tank, and the protruding portion is provided with the water inlet. The clean water pipe is detachably sleeved on the protruding portion at a position corresponding to the water inlet.

[0008] Further, the water tank support comprises a shell, the shell is provided with a joint, and the bidirectional water pump is assembled on one end of the joint. When the clean water tank is assembled on the water tank support, the joint is in communication with the water inlet.

[0009] Further, a supporting portion is formed in the inner wall of the clean water tank, and the top surface of the supporting portion is arc-shaped. The clean water pipe extends upward from the bottom of the clean water tank, and is bent along the outer contour of the supporting portion at the top of the clean water tank, and then is in communication with the water inlet. The bent section of the clean water pipe is located above the bidirectional water pump.

[0010] Further, the clean water tank comprises a main body part and a lap joint part, the lap joint part is connected to the main body part; when the clean water tank is assembled to the water tank support, the lap joint part is arranged above the water tank support, and the main body part is arranged at the side of the water tank support.

[0011] Further, one of the bottom surface of the lap joint part and the top surface of the water tank support is formed with a groove part, and the other is formed with a butt joint part matched with the groove part; when the clean water tank is assembled to the water tank support, the butt joint part is inserted into the groove part.

[0012] Further, the cross section of the groove part is trapezoidal, and the width of the groove part gradually decreases from the opening of the groove part to the bottom surface of the groove part; and / or

[0013] The outer side of the butt joint part is sleeved with an elastic structure, the outer side wall of the elastic structure is provided with a plurality of sealing protrusions arranged in the vertical direction, and the sealing protrusions extend along the circumferential direction of the elastic structure; when the butt joint part is inserted into the groove part, the sealing protrusions abut against the inner side wall of the groove part.

[0014] Further, the bidirectional water pump comprises a peristaltic pump.

[0015] The present disclosure provides a cleaning device, which comprises a cleaning robot and a cleaning base station as described in any of the above embodiments, and the cleaning base station cooperates with the cleaning robot.

[0016] The cleaning base station provided by the present disclosure comprises a clean water tank, a water tank support and a bidirectional water pump. The clean water tank is provided with a clean water pipe. When the clean water tank is assembled to the water tank support, the clean water pipe is connected to the bidirectional water pump. In this way, the bidirectional water pump can realize discharging water in the clean water tank through the clean water pipe, and the bidirectional water pump can also realize discharging water in the clean water pipe back to the clean water tank, so that when the clean water tank is disassembled from the water tank support, no water will flow out of the clean water pipe, thereby effectively reducing or eliminating the residual water stains on the water tank support, and improving the user experience.

[0017] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and cannot limit the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] The drawings incorporated into the specification and forming part of the specification, show embodiments consistent with the present disclosure, and together with the specification, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 1 Fig. 1 shows a top view of a cleaning base station according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 2 Fig. 2 shows a side view of the cleaning base station according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;Figure 1 The diagram shown is a 3D representation of the cleaning station after the sewage tank has been removed.

[0021] Figure 3 As shown Figure 1 The diagram shown is a 3D representation of the cleaning base station after removing the sewage tank and the clean water tank.

[0022] Figure 4 As shown Figure 1 The diagram shows a partial cross-section of the clean water tank at the clean base station. Detailed Implementation

[0023] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0024] To better understand the technical solutions of this disclosure, the clean base station and clean equipment of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the features in the following embodiments and implementations can be combined with each other.

[0025] This disclosure provides a cleaning device. The cleaning device can be a floor scrubber, sweeper, or similar type. The cleaning device includes a cleaning robot and a cleaning base station, which work in conjunction with the cleaning robot. The cleaning robot can enter the cleaning base station, allowing the base station to clean the robot. The cleaning robot can also leave the base station, enabling it to clean the environment. The functions of the cleaning robot include, but are not limited to, mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming.

[0026] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, this disclosure provides a clean water base station 10, which includes a clean water tank 11, a water tank support 12, and a bidirectional water pump 13 (e.g., ...). Figure 3 (As shown). A clean water tank 11 is used to store clean water. The clean water tank 11 is detachably assembled to the water tank bracket 12. The clean water tank 11 can be removed from the water tank bracket 12, allowing the user to add water and clean the clean water tank 11. The clean water tank 11 can also be assembled to the water tank bracket 12, allowing it to supply water to the structure to be cleaned, such as supplying water to a cleaning robot to enable cleaning by the robot. A bidirectional water pump 13 is disposed on the water tank bracket 12. In one embodiment, the bidirectional water pump 13 includes a peristaltic pump, which facilitates operation and enhances feasibility.

[0027] The clean water tank 11 is equipped with a clean water pipe 14 (such as...). Figure 3 (As shown). The clean water pipe 14 can be fixed to the inner wall of the clean water tank 11. When the clean water tank 11 is assembled with the water tank bracket 12, the clean water pipe 14 is connected to the bidirectional water pump 13. The bidirectional water pump 13 can provide power for water delivery. The bidirectional water pump 13 includes a first working state and a second working state. In the first working state, the bidirectional water pump 13 rotates in a first direction. The first direction can refer to the forward direction or the reverse direction of the bidirectional water pump 13. The bidirectional water pump 13 rotates in the first direction, so that the water in the clean water tank 11 can be discharged through the clean water pipe 14. After the water in the clean water tank 11 is discharged, it can be supplied to the equipment to be cleaned to achieve the cleaning of the equipment, such as the cleaning of the mop of the cleaning robot. In the second working state, the bidirectional water pump 13 rotates in a second direction, which is opposite to the first direction. The bidirectional water pump 13 rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction, allowing water in the clean water pipe 14 to be drained back into the clean water tank 11. This ensures that any residual water on the pipe wall of the clean water pipe 14 is drained back into the clean water tank 11. When the clean water tank 11 is removed from the water tank bracket 12, no water will flow out of the clean water pipe 14, effectively reducing or eliminating water residue on the water tank bracket 12 and improving the user experience. In this embodiment, the bidirectional water pump 13 can be in a first operating state when the cleaning base station 10 has finished cleaning the structure to be cleaned. After the cleaning of the base station 10 is completed, the bidirectional water pump 13 can switch from the first operating state to the second operating state.

[0028] In one embodiment, the duration of the bidirectional water pump 13 in the second operating state ranges from 2 seconds to 8 seconds. The duration can be 5 seconds. This further reduces water residue.

[0029] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the cleaning base station 10 further includes a sewage tank 28 for containing sewage. The sewage tank 28 can be detachably assembled onto the water tank bracket 12, allowing users to remove the sewage tank 28 for cleaning, making cleaning more convenient. The sewage tank 28 and the clean water tank 11 are located on opposite sides of the water tank bracket 12, resulting in a more rational layout. The sewage tank 28 and the clean water tank 11 can be arranged vertically or horizontally, without limitation by this disclosure. Figure 1In the illustrated embodiment, the wastewater tank 28 and the clean water tank 11 are positioned approximately opposite each other. The clean water tank 11 is assembled onto the water tank bracket 12, allowing it to supply water to the structure to be cleaned, such as to a cleaning robot, to clean the robot's mop. Wastewater generated during the cleaning process can be pumped into the wastewater tank 28, which facilitates wastewater storage. The wastewater in the wastewater tank 28 can flow directly out through a wastewater pipe, or the user can disassemble the wastewater tank 28 to empty the wastewater.

[0030] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the clean water tank 11 includes a main body 15 and an overlapping portion 16, with the overlapping portion 16 connected to the main body 15. The overlapping portion 16 can be connected to the side of the main body 15 or to the top surface of the main body 15. The overlapping portion 16 can protrude from the main body 15. When the clean water tank 11 is assembled onto the water tank bracket 12, the overlapping portion 16 overlaps the top of the water tank bracket 12, and the main body 15 is located to the side of the water tank bracket 12. This arrangement makes the structure more compact and reduces the footprint of the clean water base station 10.

[0031] In one embodiment, a groove 17 is formed on the bottom surface of the overlapping portion 16 and the top surface of the water tank bracket 12, and a mating portion 18 is formed on the other side to fit the groove 17. Figure 3 In the embodiment shown, the bottom surface of the overlapping portion 16 has a groove 17, and the top surface of the water tank bracket 12 has a mating portion 18. The mating portion 18 can be a protrusion formed on the top surface of the water tank bracket 12, extending vertically. When the clean water tank 11 is assembled onto the water tank bracket 12, the mating portion 18 is inserted into the groove 17. This arrangement facilitates the assembly and positioning of the clean water tank 11.

[0032] In one embodiment, the water tank support 12 includes a receiving space 19 (e.g., Figure 2 As shown, a supporting structure 20 protrudes from the inner wall of the accommodating space 19. The clean water tank 11 is detachably assembled to the supporting structure 20. When the clean water tank 11 is assembled to the water tank bracket 12, the clean water tank 11 is located within the accommodating space 19. The supporting structure 20 provides support, and the location of the clean water tank 11 within the accommodating space 19 facilitates the positioning of the clean water tank and makes the overall appearance more aesthetically pleasing.

[0033] In one embodiment, the cross-section of the recess 17 is trapezoidal, and the width of the recess 17 gradually decreases from the opening of the recess 17 towards the bottom surface of the recess 17. When the clean water tank 11 is assembled onto the tank bracket 12, the mating part 18 can be inserted into the recess 17 through the opening of the recess 17 to achieve insertion of the mating part 18 into the recess 17. When the mating part 18 is inserted into the recess 17, the top surface of the mating part 18 abuts against the bottom surface of the recess 17. The trapezoidal cross-section of the recess 17 facilitates the insertion of the mating part 18 into the recess 17.

[0034] In one embodiment, an elastic structure 21 is fitted onto the outer side of the mating portion 18. The elastic structure 21 can be made of rubber. The outer wall of the elastic structure 21 has a plurality of sealing protrusions 22 arranged at intervals along the vertical direction, extending circumferentially along the elastic structure 21. Viewed vertically downwards, the sealing protrusions 22 can be circular, square, or other shapes. When the mating portion 18 is inserted into the recessed portion 17, the sealing protrusions 22 press against the inner wall of the recessed portion 17. The sealing protrusions 22 are elastic, thus providing a sealing and leak-proof function to prevent water from leaking out of the clean water tank 11.

[0035] See Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, a water inlet 23 is provided on the side wall of the clean water tank 11, and a clean water pipe 14 is connected to the water inlet 23. The clean water pipe 14 can discharge water from the clean water tank 11 through the water inlet 23. The side wall of the clean water tank 11 can refer to the side of the main body 15, the top surface of the overlapping part 16, or the side of the overlapping part 16.

[0036] In one embodiment, a protrusion 24 is formed on the inner wall of the clean water tank 11, and the protrusion 24 can extend vertically. The protrusion 24 can be cylindrical in shape. The protrusion 24 is provided with a water inlet 23. The water inlet 23 can extend vertically through the protrusion 24. The clean water pipe 14 is detachably sleeved on the protrusion 24 corresponding to the position of the water inlet 23. In this way, the clean water pipe 14 can be installed on the inner wall of the clean water tank 11, which is simple in structure and highly feasible.

[0037] In one embodiment, the water tank support 12 includes a housing 25, and the housing 25 is provided with a connector 26. The connector 26 may be a protrusion formed on the inner side of the housing 25, and the connector 26 may also be inserted and fixed to the housing 25. A bidirectional water pump 13 is assembled to one end of the connector 26. The bidirectional water pump 13 can be assembled to one end of the connector 26 via a pipeline. When the clean water tank 11 is assembled to the water tank support 12, the connector 26 is connected to the water inlet 23. The clean water pipe 14 can be connected to the bidirectional water pump 13 through the water inlet 23 and the connector 26, so that the water in the clean water tank 11 can be discharged through the clean water pipe 14 to clean the equipment to be cleaned.

[0038] In one embodiment, a support portion 27 is formed on the inner wall of the clean water tank 11, and the top surface of the support portion 27 is arc-shaped. The support portion 27 can limit and support the clean water pipe 14, and the arc-shaped top surface of the support portion 27 facilitates the bending of the clean water pipe 14. The clean water pipe 14 extends upward from the bottom of the clean water tank 11 and bends along the outer contour of the support portion 27 at the top of the clean water tank 11 before connecting to the water inlet 23. The bent section of the clean water pipe 14 is located above the bidirectional water pump 13. This facilitates the discharge of water through the clean water pipe 14.

[0039] In this embodiment, the cleaning robot of the cleaning equipment described herein can clean the environment, and the cleaning robot can also perform cleaning at the cleaning base station 10. The clean water tank 11 of the cleaning base station 10 can be assembled onto the water tank bracket 12. When the clean water tank 11 is assembled onto the water tank bracket 12, the clean water pipe 14 is connected to the bidirectional water pump 13. After the cleaning robot enters the cleaning base station, when the cleaning base station 10 cleans the cleaning robot, the bidirectional water pump 13 is in a first working state. In the first working state, the bidirectional water pump 13 rotates in a first direction, and the water in the clean water tank 11 can be discharged through the clean water pipe 14, so that the water in the clean water tank 11 can be provided to the cleaning robot, which can realize the automatic cleaning of the cleaning robot's mop. The wastewater generated during the cleaning process can be pumped into the wastewater tank 28.

[0040] When the cleaning base station 10 finishes cleaning the cleaning robot, the bidirectional water pump 13 can switch from the first working state to the second working state. In the second working state, the bidirectional water pump 13 rotates in the second direction, and the water in the clean water pipe 14 can be discharged back into the clean water tank 11. In this way, the water remaining on the pipe wall of the clean water pipe 14 can be discharged back into the clean water tank 11, so that when the clean water tank 11 is removed from the water tank bracket 12, no water will flow out of the clean water pipe 14. The cleaning robot can leave the cleaning base station 10 when or after the bidirectional water pump 13 switches to the second working state.

[0041] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A clean base station, characterized in that, It includes a clean water tank, a water tank support, and a bidirectional water pump; the clean water tank is detachably assembled to the water tank support, and the bidirectional water pump is located on the water tank support; The clean water tank is equipped with a clean water pipe. When the clean water tank is assembled on the water tank bracket, the clean water pipe is connected to the bidirectional water pump. The bidirectional water pump includes a first working state and a second working state. In the first working state, the bidirectional water pump rotates in a first direction. In the second working state, the bidirectional water pump rotates in a second direction, which is opposite to the first direction.

2. The clean base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the clean water tank is provided with a water inlet, and the clean water pipe is connected to the water inlet.

3. The clean base station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner wall of the clean water tank has a protrusion, and the protrusion is provided with the water inlet. The clean water pipe is detachably sleeved on the protrusion corresponding to the position of the water inlet.

4. The clean base station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water tank support includes a housing, the housing is provided with a connector, and the bidirectional water pump is assembled at one end of the connector; when the clean water tank is assembled on the water tank support, the connector is connected to the water inlet.

5. The clean base station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner wall of the clean water tank has a support portion, and the top surface of the support portion is arc-shaped; the clean water pipe extends upward from the bottom of the clean water tank and bends along the outer contour of the support portion at the top of the clean water tank before connecting to the water inlet; wherein, the bent section of the clean water pipe is located above the bidirectional water pump.

6. The clean base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clean water tank includes a main body and an overlapping part, the overlapping part being connected to the main body; when the clean water tank is assembled on the water tank bracket, the overlapping part is positioned above the water tank bracket, and the main body is located to the side of the water tank bracket.

7. The clean base station according to claim 6, characterized in that, One of the bottom surface of the overlapping part and the top surface of the water tank bracket has a groove, and the other has a mating part that matches the groove; when the clean water tank is assembled on the water tank bracket, the mating part is inserted into the groove.

8. The clean base station according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cross-section of the groove is trapezoidal, and the width of the groove gradually decreases from the opening of the groove towards the bottom surface of the groove; and / or An elastic structure is fitted onto the outer side of the docking part. The outer wall of the elastic structure is provided with a plurality of sealing protrusions arranged at intervals in the vertical direction. The sealing protrusions extend circumferentially along the elastic structure. When the docking part is inserted into the groove, the sealing protrusions press against the inner side wall of the groove.

9. The clean base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bidirectional water pump includes a peristaltic pump.

10. A cleaning device, characterized in that, The cleaning base station, as described in any one of claims 1-9, includes a cleaning robot and cooperates with the cleaning robot.

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