Mop and cleaning robot

Abstract

The utility model discloses mop cloth and a cleaning robot. The mop cloth comprises a soft rubber layer. The cleaning layer is arranged on one side of the soft rubber layer, the cleaning layer comprises a first cleaning part and a second cleaning part, the cleaning layer is used for acting on the cleaning face in the cleaning direction, the first cleaning part and the second cleaning part are made of different materials, and the first cleaning part is a cleaning brush; when the mop cloth is assembled on the mop cloth support, the mop cloth is cylindrical. Due to the fact that the mop is provided with the cleaning brush and the second cleaning part, when a cleaning face is cleaned, the cleaning brush can scrape, brush and cut dirt, then the second cleaning part adsorbs the scraped, brushed and cut dirt, and therefore a better cleaning effect is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household cleaning robot technology, and in particular to a mop and cleaning robot. Background Technology

[0002] Robotic vacuum cleaners are a type of household cleaning robot. They can automatically clean the floor in a room using a certain amount of artificial intelligence, but their cleaning effect on some stains is still not satisfactory. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on this, the present invention provides a mop and cleaning robot that can improve the stain cleaning effect.

[0004] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a mop, comprising:

[0005] Soft rubber layer;

[0006] A cleaning layer on one side of the plastic soft rubber layer, the cleaning layer includes a first cleaning part and a second cleaning part, the cleaning layer is used to clean the cleaning surface along the cleaning direction, wherein the first cleaning part and the second cleaning part are made of different materials, the first cleaning part is a cleaning brush;

[0007] When the mop is assembled onto the mop holder, the mop is in a tubular shape.

[0008] Optionally, the cleaning layer on the mop may be distributed in at least one of the following ways:

[0009] The cleaning layers of the mop are symmetrically distributed along the centerline of the cleaning direction;

[0010] The cleaning layers of the mop are symmetrically distributed along the centerline perpendicular to the cleaning direction;

[0011] When the mop is assembled onto the mop holder, and the mop is cylindrical, the first and second cleaning sections on the cleaning layer are spirally distributed.

[0012] Along the cleaning direction, the first cleaning part and the second cleaning part are distributed adjacent to each other, and the first cleaning part and the second cleaning part can contact the cleaning surface individually;

[0013] On a cross section perpendicular to the cleaning direction, the cleaning layer simultaneously has a first cleaning section and a second cleaning section;

[0014] The cleaning layer has multiple first cleaning sections and second cleaning sections, which are spaced apart along the cleaning direction.

[0015] Optionally, the height of the second cleaning section is greater than or equal to the height of the first cleaning section, or the height of the second cleaning section is less than or equal to the height of the first cleaning section.

[0016] Optionally, the cleaning layer may also include a third cleaning section, with the first to third cleaning sections made of different materials.

[0017] Optionally, the material of the second cleaning section can be one of cotton, polyester, microfiber or PU.

[0018] Or / and, the side of the soft rubber layer that is different from the cleaning layer has protrusions and / or pits.

[0019] Optionally, the mop is a one-piece molded and deformable cylindrical shape, with a soft rubber layer on the inner side of the cylindrical shape and a first cleaning section and a second cleaning section on the outer side of the cylindrical shape;

[0020] When the mop is attached to the mop holder, the soft rubber layer contacts and covers the mop holder, and the mop is shaped to match the shape of the mop holder.

[0021] Optionally, the mop has an openable shape and a cylindrical shape, and the mop also includes connectors fixed to the soft rubber layer and / or cleaning layer, the connectors being fixed to opposite sides of the mop;

[0022] When the connector is closed, the two sides of the mop come into contact and are fixed, forming a cylindrical shape;

[0023] When the connector is opened, the two sides of the mop separate, forming an open / closed shape.

[0024] Secondly, the cleaning robot provided by this utility model includes:

[0025] The mop described above;

[0026] Mop holder, used to assemble mops;

[0027] Mop drive, used to drive the mop holder so that the mop acts on the cleaning surface.

[0028] Optionally, the cleaning robot also includes a scraper, with a first and a second cleaning section on the mop always in contact with the scraper.

[0029] Optionally, the first and second cleaning sections on the mop are always symmetrically in contact with the scraper.

[0030] The aforementioned mop and cleaning robot include a mop with a soft rubber layer and a cleaning layer with plastic on one side of the soft rubber layer. The cleaning layer includes a first cleaning part and a second cleaning part, which act on the cleaning surface along the cleaning direction. The first and second cleaning parts are made of different materials; the first cleaning part is a cleaning brush. When the mop is assembled onto the mop holder, it is cylindrical. Because the mop has a cleaning brush and a second cleaning part, when cleaning the surface, the cleaning brush can scrape and cut away dirt, and then the second cleaning part absorbs the scraped and cut dirt, thereby achieving a better cleaning effect. Attached Figure Description

[0031] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0032] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the first type of mop provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first type of mop and mop holder provided in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second type of mop and mop holder provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 4 Provided for embodiments of this utility model Figure 1 A plan view of the mop shown;

[0036] Figure 5 A plan view of a second type of mop is provided for embodiments of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 6 A plan view of a third type of mop is provided for embodiments of this utility model;

[0038] Figure 7 A plan view of a fourth type of mop is provided for embodiments of this utility model;

[0039] Figure 8 A plan view of a fifth type of mop is provided for embodiments of this utility model;

[0040] Figure 9 A plan view of a sixth type of mop is provided for embodiments of this utility model;

[0041] Figure 10 A three-dimensional structural diagram illustrating the interference between the mop and the scraper is provided for an embodiment of this utility model.

[0042] Detailed Implementation

[0043] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0045] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0046] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0047] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "initial," "connected," "linked," and "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0048] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0049] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0050] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0051] This utility model embodiment provides a mop 100, please see Figure 1 The mop 100 includes a soft rubber layer 190 and a cleaning layer with plastic on one side of the soft rubber layer 190. The cleaning layer includes an integrally formed first cleaning part 110 and a second cleaning part 120. The cleaning layer is used to act on the cleaning surface along the cleaning direction. The first cleaning part 110 and the second cleaning part 120 are made of different materials, and the first cleaning part 110 is a cleaning brush. When the mop 100 is assembled onto the mop holder 200, the mop 100 is cylindrical. The cleaning brush can be made of bristles or rubber.

[0052] This embodiment provides a mop holder corresponding to the mop, which can be a roller mop or a tracked mop. When the mop is assembled onto the mop holder, the mop forms a cylindrical shape, such as a cylinder (e.g., ...). Figure 1 It can also be a cylindrical shape, such as a tracked one (e.g.) Figure 2 In this embodiment, the mop is typically driven to roll by a mop holder, thereby cleaning the cleaning surface. Therefore, the cleaning direction of the mop is the rolling direction of its mop holder. Figure 1 The arrow (pointing to) indicates a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the mop holder, which can be a first direction and a second direction with opposite directions. Figure 3 Taking a cylindrical mop as an example, the cleaning direction of the mop is perpendicular to the axis of the cylindrical mop.

[0053] Regarding the form of the mop, this embodiment provides two types of mops: the first is a one-piece molded cylindrical mop that can deform, and the second is a mop that can be opened and closed.

[0054] For the first type—a one-piece molded, deformable cylindrical mop 100—the inner side of the cylindrical mop 100 is a soft rubber layer 190, and the outer side of the cylindrical shape is a cleaning layer composed of a first cleaning section 110 and a second cleaning section 120, used to act on the cleaning surface along the cleaning direction. When the mop 100 is assembled onto the mop holder 200, the soft rubber layer 190 contacts and covers the mop holder 200, and the mop 100 deforms into a shape that matches the mop holder 200, which can be cylindrical or a track-like cylindrical shape. Figure 3 As shown, the mop 100 can be directly fitted onto the cylindrical mop holder 200.

[0055] For the first type—the closable mop—the mop has two forms: openable and cylindrical. Connectors are fixed to the soft rubber layer 190 and / or cleaning layer of the mop 100, and these connectors are fixed to opposite sides of the mop 100. When the connectors are closed, the two sides of the mop 100 are in contact and fixed, forming a cylindrical shape. If the mop 100 covers the mop holder 200, the mop 100 will follow the shape of the mop holder 200, appearing cylindrical or track-like. If the mop 100 is not attached to the mop holder 200, the mop 100 can be in a cylindrical state when the connectors are closed. Of course, the mop 100 can also be in other cylindrical shapes, depending on whether the mop 100 is under stress and the material of the mop 100. When the connectors are opened, the two sides of the mop 100 separate and can be unfolded, forming an openable shape. In some examples, the connectors can be one or more of zippers, snaps, and hooks. Figure 2 As shown, the mop 100 can be unfolded and removed directly from the mop holder 200.

[0056] The positional relationship between the first and second cleaning sections on the cleaning layer can exist in several ways. For ease of explanation, we will use an open (open / closed) mop as an example; a one-piece molded cylindrical mop can be considered as an open mop shape. The positional relationship can be categorized as follows:

[0057] The first method involves symmetrically distributing 100mm cleaning layers of the mop along the centerline of the cleaning direction. (See attached image.) Figure 4 The arrow points in the direction of the mop 100's cleaning direction. The first cleaning section 110 and the second cleaning section 120 are symmetrically distributed along the center line (dashed line) of this cleaning direction. Because the first cleaning section 110 and the second cleaning section 120 may deform, if the first cleaning section 110 and the second cleaning section 120 on the mop 100 always have symmetrical parts, even if the first cleaning section 110 and the second cleaning section 120 deform to different degrees, it will not cause the cleaning blade 300 to vibrate periodically when scraping the mop 100 due to uneven local heights during the operation of the mop 100.

[0058] The second method involves symmetrically distributing 100mm cleaning layers of the mop along a centerline perpendicular to the cleaning direction. (See attached image.) Figure 5 The arrow points in the direction of the mop 100's cleaning direction. The first cleaning section 110 and the second cleaning section 120 are symmetrically distributed along the center line (dashed line) of this cleaning direction. In some examples, both the first cleaning section 110 and the second cleaning section 120 extend through the cleaning direction of the mop 100, because in some examples, the cleaning of the mop 100 mainly relies on the scraper 300 to scrape away dirt. Please see [link / reference]. Figure 10 The first cleaning section 110 and the second cleaning section 120 may have different deformations, so both of them penetrate the mop 100 in the cleaning direction. This ensures that the first cleaning section 110 and the second cleaning section 120 on the mop 100 are always in contact with the scraper 300. This reduces the periodic vibration caused by the uneven height of the mop 100 and the scraper 300 during the operation of the mop 100.

[0059] Thirdly, when the mop 100 is assembled onto the mop holder 200 and the mop 100 is cylindrical, the first cleaning section 110 and the second cleaning section 120 on the cleaning layer are spirally distributed. Please see... Figure 4 Figure 5 and Figure 6 When the mop 100 is assembled onto the mop holder 200, the first cleaning portion 110 and the second cleaning portion 120 on the tubular cleaning layer of the mop 100 are spirally distributed on the tubular mop 100. Here, the spiral distribution is a circumferential winding distribution along the tubular mop 100.

[0060] Fourthly, the cleaning layer has multiple first cleaning portions 110 and second cleaning portions 120, which are spaced apart along the cleaning direction. For example... Figure 7 As shown, the first cleaning section 110 and the second cleaning section 120 are arranged at intervals along the cleaning direction.

[0061] Fifthly, the first cleaning part 110 and the second cleaning part 120 are distributed adjacent to each other along the cleaning direction, and the first cleaning part 110 and the second cleaning part 120 can contact the cleaning surface individually. For example... Figure 8 As shown, the first cleaning section 110 and the second cleaning section 120 on the mop 100 are adjacent to each other along the cleaning direction. After the mop 100 is assembled onto the tracked mop bracket 200, since only a portion of the mop 100 is in contact with the cleaning surface, it is possible for only the cleaning brush of the first cleaning section 110 to scrape the cleaning surface, or for only the second cleaning section 120 to wipe the cleaning surface. Of course, the first cleaning section 110 and the second cleaning section 120 are controlled to be positioned one in front of the other, acting simultaneously on the cleaning surface.

[0062] The sixth type, please see Figure 4 and Figure 5In a cross-section perpendicular to the cleaning direction, the cleaning layer simultaneously has a first cleaning portion 110 and a second cleaning portion 120. In some examples, the cleaning robot also includes a scraper 300 for cleaning the mop 100. The scraper 300 is used to scrape away stains from the cleaning layer of the mop 100. The first cleaning portion 110 and the second cleaning portion 120 on the mop 100 are always partially in contact with the scraper 300, thus reducing periodic vibrations caused by uneven local height of the mop 100 and the scraper 300 during the operation of the mop 100. Figure 4 As shown, the first cleaning section 110 and the second cleaning section 120 can always have two symmetrical parts in contact with the scraper 300.

[0063] Of course, the combination of the first cleaning section and the second cleaning section on the same mop can exist in many of the ways described above. For example, there can be multiple first cleaning sections and second cleaning sections arranged at intervals, and the first cleaning sections and second cleaning sections can also be spirally distributed on the tubular mop.

[0064] In some examples, the material of the second cleaning unit is one of cotton, polyester, microfiber, or PU. Cotton is highly absorbent, allowing it to wipe away stains on the floor during movement, dissolving in water to remove them. PU has strong water-locking properties, preventing water stains from getting onto blankets or other objects. Polyester is durable, abrasion-resistant, and tensile-resistant, with a long lifespan, suitable for frequent use. It dries quickly, is hydrophobic, and does not easily absorb water, allowing moisture to evaporate rapidly after wiping, reducing the risk of bacterial growth. Microfiber has super absorbency, effectively locking in moisture and removing stains. Its absorbency is 7-8 times that of ordinary fibers, quickly absorbing water stains and reducing residue. It is also soft and does not damage surfaces, and its dense structure inhibits bacterial growth and reduces odors.

[0065] It should be understood that in some cases, the cleaning layer may also include a third cleaning section 130, the first cleaning section 110 is a cleaning brush, and the second cleaning section 120 and the third cleaning section 130 are made of different materials, such as cotton, polyester, microfiber, or PU. The advantage of combining multiple cleaning materials in this way is that it can improve the cleaning effect of the mop – please see... Figure 9 For example, the first to third cleaning sections consist of a cleaning brush, polyester, and microfiber, respectively. The cleaning brush is used to scrape away stubborn dirt, the polyester continues to rub the remaining dirt, and the microfiber finally wipes away the dirt and moisture to improve the cleaning effect of the mop.

[0066] In some examples, the height of the second cleaning section is greater than or equal to the height of the first cleaning section. Since the material of the second cleaning section may be easily deformable, during the use of the mop, the second cleaning section will be compressed by the cleaning surface (such as the ground) and eventually become lower than or basically level with the surface of the first cleaning section (cleaning brush). At this time, since the hardness of the first cleaning section is relatively high, it will cut the dirt on the ground during the rotation of the mop. The dirt that is cut off is then absorbed and carried away by the second cleaning section, thereby achieving the cleaning effect of mopping and brushing in one.

[0067] In other examples, the height of the second cleaning section is less than or equal to the height of the second cleaning section. For example, when the first cleaning section is a bristle brush or a soft-bristled brush, the first cleaning section is more easily deformed and will be compressed by the cleaning surface (e.g., the ground), eventually becoming lower than or roughly level with the surface of the second cleaning section.

[0068] To facilitate the rotation of the mop head by the mop holder, the soft rubber layer of the mop head has protrusions and / or recesses on the side opposite to the cleaning layer. If it's a protrusion, when the mop head is attached to the mop holder, the protrusion on the soft rubber layer can engage with the recesses on the mop holder, or mesh with the protrusions on the mop holder. When the mop holder is driven, it can rotate the mop head to clean the surface. If it's a recess, the recess on the soft rubber layer can engage with the protrusions on the mop holder, thus rotating the mop head to clean the surface when the mop holder is driven.

[0069] This utility model also provides a cleaning robot, which includes any of the mop 100, mop bracket 200, and mop drive described above. The mop bracket 200 is used to assemble the mop 100 to spread the mop 100, and the mop drive is used to drive the mop bracket 200 to rotate so that the mop 100 acts on the cleaning surface.

[0070] In some examples, the cleaning robot also includes a scraper 300 for cleaning the mop 100. The scraper 300 is used to scrape away dirt from the cleaning layer of the mop 100, and the first cleaning section 110 and the second cleaning section 120 on the mop 100 are always partially in contact with the scraper 300 (see [link to documentation]). Figure 5 This reduces periodic vibrations caused by uneven height of the mop 100 and the scraper 300 during operation. In some examples, the first cleaning section 110 and the second cleaning section 120 on the mop 100 always have two symmetrical parts in contact with the scraper 300, see [link to example]. Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 10The second cleaning section 120, the first cleaning section 110 (rubber brush), and the soft rubber layer 190 of the mop 100 are finally formed into a spiral shape. During operation, the second cleaning section 120 and the first cleaning section 110 (rubber brush) always have two symmetrical parts in contact with the scraper 300. This can reduce the periodic vibration caused by the uneven height of the mop 100 and the scraper 300 during the operation of the mop 100.

[0071] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0072] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A mop, characterized in that, The mop includes: Soft rubber layer; The plastic has a cleaning layer on one side of the soft rubber layer. The cleaning layer includes a first cleaning part and a second cleaning part. The cleaning layer is used to clean the cleaning surface along the cleaning direction. The first cleaning part and the second cleaning part are made of different materials. The first cleaning part is a cleaning brush. When the mop is assembled onto the mop holder, the mop is in a cylindrical shape.

2. The mop as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The distribution of the cleaning layer on the mop includes at least one of the following: The cleaning layers of the mop are symmetrically distributed along the centerline of the cleaning direction; The cleaning layers of the mop are symmetrically distributed along a centerline perpendicular to the cleaning direction; When the mop is assembled onto the mop holder and the mop is cylindrical, the first and second cleaning sections on the cleaning layer are spirally distributed. Along the cleaning direction, the first cleaning part and the second cleaning part are distributed adjacent to each other, and the first cleaning part and the second cleaning part can contact the cleaning surface individually; On a cross section perpendicular to the cleaning direction, the cleaning layer simultaneously has a first cleaning portion and a second cleaning portion; The cleaning layer has a plurality of first cleaning sections and second cleaning sections, which are spaced apart along the cleaning direction.

3. The mop as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The height of the second cleaning part is greater than or equal to the height of the first cleaning part, or the height of the second cleaning part is less than or equal to the height of the first cleaning part.

4. The mop as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The cleaning layer also includes a third cleaning section, and the first to third cleaning sections are made of different materials.

5. The mop as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The material of the second cleaning section is one of cotton, polyester, microfiber or PU; Or / and, the soft rubber layer has protrusions and / or pits on the side different from the cleaning layer.

6. The mop as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The mop is a one-piece molded and deformable cylindrical shape, with a soft rubber layer on the inner side of the cylindrical shape and the first cleaning part and the second cleaning part on the outer side of the cylindrical shape. When the mop is assembled onto the mop holder, the soft rubber layer contacts and covers the mop holder, and the mop is shaped to match the shape of the mop holder.

7. The mop as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The mop has an openable shape and a cylindrical shape, and the mop also includes connectors fixed to the soft rubber layer and / or cleaning layer, the connectors being fixed to opposite sides of the mop; When the connector is closed, the two sides of the mop are in contact and fixed, forming a cylindrical shape; When the connector is opened, the two sides of the mop separate, forming an open / closed shape.

8. A cleaning robot, characterized in that, The cleaning robot include: The mop as described in any one of claims 1 to 7; A mop holder for assembling the mop; A mop drive is used to drive the mop holder so that the mop acts on the cleaning surface.

9. The cleaning robot as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The cleaning robot also includes a scraper, and the first and second cleaning sections on the mop are always in contact with the scraper.

10. The cleaning robot as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The first and second cleaning sections on the mop are always symmetrically in contact with the scraper.

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