Base station and cleaning system

By setting up a drying port directly facing the cleaning actuator and an inclined air duct drain on the base station, the problems of low drying efficiency and sewage corrosion in the base station were solved, and rapid and efficient drying of the cleaning actuator was achieved.

CN224070367UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03ECOVACS HOME SERVICE ROBOTICS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-20
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing base stations have low drying efficiency and excessively long drying time when drying clean components, which cannot meet the needs of rapid drying. In addition, wastewater can easily enter the drying air duct and corrode electrical components.

Method used

The drying port on the base station is located directly opposite the cleaning actuator in the work area. The drying airflow blows directly onto the cleaning actuator. Combined with the inclined drying air duct and sewage discharge tank, it achieves rapid sewage discharge and efficient drying.

Benefits of technology

It improves drying efficiency and speed, shortens the drying time of cleaning components, and prevents wastewater accumulation and corrosion of electrical components through its tilted design.

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Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a base station and a cleaning system, and the base station comprises a base which is provided with an operation area, and the operation area is provided with a drying port; the drying air duct is arranged on the base, one end of the drying air duct communicates with the drying opening, and the other end of the drying air duct is connected with the drying device; the blowdown device is arranged on the base; wherein the blowdown device is communicated with the drying air duct, and when the cleaning equipment on the base station is in a self-cleaning state, the blowdown device discharges blowdown through the drying opening. According to the technical scheme, the drying opening is formed in the position, right opposite to the cleaning execution part, of the operation area, the drying efficiency of the drying airflow blown from the drying opening on the cleaning execution part is higher, and the drying speed is higher. In addition, in the self-cleaning stage of the cleaning execution part, the drying opening can serve as a sewage draining opening at the same time, the sewage draining efficiency is higher, rapid dehydration of the cleaning execution part is facilitated, and the whole drying time consumption of the cleaning execution part is shortened.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electrical equipment, and more particularly to a base station and cleaning system. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of cleaning technology, in order to completely free users' hands, the cleaning equipment also performs self-cleaning in the base station after completing the cleaning task. After the self-cleaning is completed, the base station can also dry the cleaning components on the cleaning equipment to avoid the growth of bacteria.

[0003] Base stations are typically equipped with drying devices that blow drying airflow onto the clean actuators through air outlets to dry them. However, existing base stations suffer from low drying efficiency and excessively long drying times when drying clean actuators, failing to meet the need for rapid drying of clean actuators. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above problems, this application is made to provide a base station and cleaning system that solves or at least partially solves the above problems.

[0005] In one embodiment of this application, a base station is provided, comprising:

[0006] A base having a working area and a drying port thereon;

[0007] A drying air duct is provided on the base, the drying port is an air outlet of the drying air duct, and the air inlet of the drying air duct is connected to the drying device.

[0008] A sewage discharge trough is provided on the base; the sewage discharge trough is connected to the drying air duct, and when the cleaning equipment on the base station is in self-cleaning mode, the sewage entering the drying port is collected in the sewage discharge trough.

[0009] Optionally, it also includes a sewage discharge device, which includes at least one suction port located in the sewage discharge trough.

[0010] Optionally, the base includes at least an upper region and a lower region, the working area is located in the upper region, the drying duct is inclined in the lower region, the drying port is located at the high position of the inclined slope of the drying duct, and the sewage discharge trough is located in the lower region and is connected to the low position of the inclined slope of the drying duct.

[0011] Optionally, along the length of the base, the base has a front side and a rear side, the working area is located on the front side of the base, and the suction port and the drain trough are located on the rear side of the base;

[0012] Optionally, the base is also provided with a sludge collection tank, and the working area is also provided with a cleaning tank. One end of the sludge collection tank is connected to the cleaning tank, and the other end is connected to the sewage discharge tank.

[0013] Optionally, the drying port is located on one side of the cleaning tank, and the cleaning tank is provided with cleaning ribs;

[0014] The upper region of the base is provided with a connecting hole that connects the upper region of the base and the lower region of the base, and the sludge collection tank is connected to the sludge discharge tank through the connecting hole.

[0015] Optionally, the drying port includes a plurality of branch ports, which are staggered on the ridge along the length of the ridge.

[0016] Optionally, the drying device includes a fan, a heater, and an air outlet duct, wherein the fan is connected to the air inlet side of the heater, and the air outlet duct is connected to the air outlet side of the heater;

[0017] The air outlet is connected to the air inlet of the drying air duct;

[0018] The air inlet is located at a position between the high point and the low point of the slope of the drying air duct.

[0019] In another embodiment of this application, a cleaning system is also provided, including cleaning equipment and the aforementioned base station;

[0020] After the cleaning equipment is located at the base station, the cleaning actuators on the cleaning equipment are located in the work area of ​​the base station;

[0021] The cleaning actuator has a gap with the work area, and at least a portion of the hot air from the drying port on the base station flows through the gap to the cleaning actuator to dry the cleaning actuator.

[0022] In another embodiment of this application, a cleaning system is also provided, including cleaning equipment and a base station;

[0023] After the cleaning equipment is located at the base station, the cleaning actuator on the cleaning equipment is located in the working area of ​​the base station, and the cleaning actuator has a first working position and a second working position;

[0024] When the cleaning actuator is in the self-cleaning state, the cleaning actuator is in the first working position and the cleaning actuator is in contact with the work area;

[0025] When the cleaning actuator is in the drying state, the cleaning actuator is in the second working position, and there is a gap between the cleaning actuator and the working area. At least a portion of the hot air from the drying port of the base station flows to the cleaning actuator through the gap.

[0026] In the technical solution of this application embodiment, the drying port is located directly opposite the cleaning actuator in the work area. The drying airflow blown from the drying port can directly blow onto the cleaning actuator, resulting in higher drying efficiency and faster drying speed. Furthermore, during the self-cleaning stage of the cleaning actuator, the drying port can also serve as a drain outlet, resulting in higher drain efficiency and facilitating rapid dehydration of the cleaning actuator, thus shortening the overall drying time. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a base station provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a base station provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a base station and a cleaning roller provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 4 A partial cross-sectional view of a base station provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a base station provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] The embodiments described in this application are merely some embodiments, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application. The term "comprising" as used throughout the specification and claims is an open-ended term and should be interpreted as "including but not limited to". "Approximately" means that within an acceptable error range, those skilled in the art can solve the technical problem and substantially achieve the technical effect within a certain error range. Furthermore, in the embodiments of this application, "multiple" refers to two or more. Those skilled in the art can combine and integrate different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction. The descriptions such as "first" and "second" used herein are used to distinguish different directions, structures, components, etc., and do not represent a sequential order. Furthermore, the embodiments described below are merely some embodiments, not all embodiments.

[0035] After the cleaning equipment completes its operation, it can be installed on a corresponding base station. The base station can maintain the cleaning components on the equipment, such as performing self-cleaning, sterilization, and drying. After self-cleaning, the cleaning components are dried by a drying device, which effectively prevents bacteria growth and odors from developing.

[0036] Existing base station drying devices primarily dry clean components by blowing drying airflow through the device's outlet. However, to prevent wastewater from entering the outlet during self-cleaning, the outlet is typically located far from the component. This reduces drying efficiency and increases drying time, failing to meet the need for rapid drying. Furthermore, if wastewater falls into the outlet and cannot drain for an extended period, the accumulated wastewater can easily corrode or erode electrical components in the drying duct connected to the outlet.

[0037] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a base station and a cleaning system. Specifically, the drying port on the base station is located directly opposite the cleaning actuator in the work area. The drying airflow blown from the drying port can directly act on the cleaning actuator, resulting in high drying efficiency and faster drying speed.

[0038] The technical solution of this application will be described in detail below through several embodiments.

[0039] See Figures 1 to 3In one embodiment of this application, a base station is provided, which includes: a base 1, a drying air duct 3, and a sewage discharge tank 11. The base 1 has a working area 10, and the working area 10 is provided with a drying port 2; when the cleaning equipment is docked to the base station, the cleaning actuator of the cleaning equipment is located on the working area 10, and the cleaning actuator can perform self-cleaning, dehydration, drying and other operations on the working area 10.

[0040] See also Figure 5 The drying air duct 3 is located on the base 1, and the drying port 2 is an outlet of the drying air duct 3. The air inlet 44 of the drying air duct 3 is connected to the drying device 4. The drying device 4 can be located on the base 1 or on other components of the base station other than the base 1, such as the base station housing. The drying device 4 can output a drying airflow, which is then blown out from the drying port 2 through the drying air duct 3 to dry the cleaning actuators above the work area 10.

[0041] A drain trough 11 is installed on the base 1 and is connected to the drying duct 3. When the cleaning equipment on the base station is in self-cleaning mode, water leaking into the drying duct 3 from the drying port 2 can flow into the drain trough 11. Since the drying port 2 is located on the work area 10, when the cleaning actuator is in self-cleaning or dehydration mode, sewage can easily enter the drying duct 3 through the drying port 2. To avoid water accumulation in the drying duct 3 for a long time, the drain trough 11 is connected to the drying duct 3, and the sewage entering the drying duct 3 will be discharged through the drain trough 11.

[0042] In addition, since the sewage discharge trough 11 is connected to the drying air duct 3, the drying port 2 can also serve as a drain when the cleaning actuator is self-cleaning or dehydrating, which is conducive to the rapid drainage of sewage on the work area 10 and the rapid dehydration of the cleaning actuator. The entire drying time of the cleaning actuator will also be reduced at the same time.

[0043] In the technical solution of this application, the cleaning equipment can be a cleaning robot or a floor scrubber. When the cleaning equipment is a cleaning robot, the cleaning actuators include, but are not limited to, mops, wiping discs, tracked mops, cylindrical or tracked cleaning rollers 100, etc. When the cleaning equipment is a floor scrubber, the cleaning actuators include, but are not limited to, cleaning rollers 100, tracked mops, etc. The following detailed description uses a cleaning robot as the cleaning equipment and a cleaning roller 100 as the cleaning actuator.

[0044] See Figure 2In one embodiment provided in this application, the base station further includes a sewage discharge device 5, which includes at least one suction port 51 disposed in the sewage discharge trough 11. When the cleaning roller 100 is performing self-cleaning or dehydration operations, the sewage entering the drying air duct 3 from the drying port 2 can automatically flow into the sewage discharge trough 11 and then be sucked away by the suction port 51 of the sewage discharge device 5, so as to clean the sewage entering the drying air duct 3.

[0045] The other suction ports 51 of the sewage discharge device 5 can be used for sewage discharge in other locations, such as the cleaning tank 7 in the work area. The cleaning roller 100 generates a large amount of sewage during self-cleaning, which can be collected by the cleaning tank 7 and then sucked away by another suction port 51 of the sewage discharge device 5. It should be noted that the cleaning tank 7 and the sewage discharge tank 11 can be separate or integrated.

[0046] Of course, the cleaning tank 7 and the drying air duct 3 can be respectively connected to the sewage discharge tank 11. The sewage discharge tank 11 can be a low-lying position of the base 1, and then the sewage collected in the sewage discharge tank 11 can be uniformly sucked away by a sewage suction port 51 of the sewage discharge device 5.

[0047] In one embodiment provided in this application, the drying duct 3 is inclined and positioned below the working area 10. This not only improves the space utilization of the base 1 but also facilitates the concentration of wastewater flowing into the drying duct 3. Specifically, the drying port 2 is located at the higher part of the inclined slope of the drying duct 3, for example... Figure 2 At point M, in one specific implementation, the drying duct 3 at point M is 6 mm above the ground; the drain trough 11 is connected to the lower part of the inclined slope of the drying duct 3, which can be considered as the downstream position of the drying duct 3. When wastewater flows into the drying duct 3 from the drying port 2, the wastewater can flow into the drain trough 11 in the inclined direction of the drying duct 3.

[0048] The suction port 51 is located in the drain trough 11, or the suction port 51 is located at the lower part of the inclined slope of the drain trough 11, for example... Figure 2 The location is near point N. In one specific embodiment, the drying duct 3 at point N is 2 mm above the ground. It can be considered that the drying duct 3 is inclined on the base 1 relative to the horizontal ground, and the position of the drying port 2 on the drying duct 3 is relatively high, while the position of the suction port 51 on the drying duct 3 is relatively low. This facilitates the flow of sewage entering the drying duct 3 from the drying port 2 to the suction port 51, making it convenient for the suction port 51 to suck away the sewage.

[0049] Furthermore, the base 1 can be a multi-layered structure, comprising at least an upper and a lower area. The working area 10 is located in the upper area, and the drying duct 3 is inclinedly positioned in the lower area. The drain trough 11 is also located in the lower area, and it is positioned at the lower end of the inclined slope of the drying duct 3, allowing wastewater entering the drying duct 3 to easily flow and converge into the drain trough 11. In addition, this arrangement not only effectively improves the space utilization of the base 1, but also, during drying, the lower area heats up under the continuous heating of the hot airflow, indirectly drying the upper area of ​​the base 1, thus achieving simultaneous drying of the entire base 1 while drying the cleaning roller 100.

[0050] In one embodiment of this application, along the length direction of the base 1 (e.g.) Figure 1 (In the direction indicated by the middle arrow X), the base 1 has a front and a rear side. The working area 10 is located on the front side of the base 1, while the suction port 51 and the drain trough 11 are located on the rear side of the base 1. The drying duct 3 extends from the front to the rear side. Placing the working area 10 on the front side of the base 1 facilitates the accurate positioning of the cleaning robot. After the cleaning robot climbs onto the base 1, the cleaning roller 100 can easily and accurately enter the working area 10. Placing the suction port 51 on the rear side of the base 1 facilitates the arrangement of the drain device 5. In addition, it also facilitates the thinning design of the front side of the base 1, making it easier for the cleaning robot to climb onto the base 1. The extension of the drying duct 3 from the front to the rear side allows the drying duct 3 to cover a larger area of ​​the lower layer of the base 1, resulting in higher drying efficiency for the base 1.

[0051] The cleaning roller 100 generates a large amount of wastewater during self-cleaning. If this wastewater is not discharged in time, it will not only affect the self-cleaning effect of the cleaning roller 100, but the wastewater will also easily overflow from the base 1.

[0052] To facilitate the rapid removal of wastewater from work area 10. See [link / reference] Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment provided in this application, the base 1 is further provided with a sludge collection tank 6, and the working area 10 is further provided with a cleaning tank 7. One end of the sludge collection tank 6 is connected to the cleaning tank 7, and the other end is connected to the drain tank 11. The sewage in the cleaning tank 7 can flow to the drain tank 11 through the sludge collection tank 6, thereby facilitating the suction port 51 located in the drain tank 11 to suck away the sewage that has gathered in the drain tank 11.

[0053] Furthermore, the cleaning tank 7 is oriented in the same direction as the length of the working area 10. When the cleaning roller 100 is self-cleaning or dehydrating, the cleaning roller 100 is located above the cleaning tank 7. The wastewater generated during the self-cleaning and dehydration of the cleaning roller 100 can flow into the cleaning tank 7, and then flow along the collection tank 6 to the discharge tank 11, and then be discharged by the discharge device 5. To accelerate the discharge efficiency of wastewater, the collection tank 6 is inclinedly set on the upper area of ​​the base 1, and the discharge tank 11 is connected to the downstream area of ​​the collection tank 6.

[0054] As mentioned above, the wastewater entering the drying duct 3 is also discharged by the sewage discharge device 5. See [link / reference]. Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment provided in this application, the upper region of the base 1 is provided with a connecting hole 9 that connects to the lower region. The connecting hole 9 can also connect the sludge collection tank 6 and the sludge discharge tank 11. The suction port 51 of the sludge discharge device 5 is located at the lowest position of the sludge discharge tank 11 corresponding to the connecting hole 9. In this way, the sewage in the drying air duct 3 can flow and collect into the sludge discharge tank 11 at the lowest position. The sewage in the sludge collection tank 6 can flow through the connecting hole 9 to the sludge discharge tank 11 in the lower region, and finally be sucked away by the suction port 51 of the sludge discharge device 5.

[0055] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 In one specific implementation, the drying air duct 3 and the sewage discharge trough 11 are located on the lower area of ​​the base 1, while the cleaning trough 7 and the sewage collection trough 6 are located on the upper area of ​​the base 1. The sewage collection trough 6 and the sewage discharge trough 11 are connected through the connecting hole 9, and the sewage collected in the sewage collection trough 6 can flow to the sewage discharge trough 11 below through the connecting hole 9.

[0056] To ensure that the cleaning roller 100 has both good self-cleaning properties and better drying performance during the drying process, see [link / reference]. Figure 2 and Figure 4 In one embodiment provided in this application, the drying port 2 is located on one side of the cleaning tank 7, which allows the drying port 2 to be as close as possible to the cleaning roller 100, and the drying airflow blown by the drying port 2 can be concentrated to dry the cleaning roller 100. In addition, in order to prevent a large amount of wastewater from entering the drying air duct 3 during the self-cleaning and dehydration process of the cleaning roller 100, the cleaning tank 7 is provided with cleaning ribs 8. The cleaning ribs 8 can effectively block most of the wastewater, so that most of the wastewater enters the cleaning tank 7 and is then discharged by the wastewater collection tank 6. In addition, the cleaning ribs 8 can also scrape and wash the cleaning roller 100, thereby facilitating the cleaning roller 100 to be quickly cleaned and dehydrated.

[0057] Further, see Figure 3 and Figure 4The working area 10 is provided with a ridge 21, and the drying port 2 is located on a slope of the ridge 21. Specifically, the ridge 21 has an inner slope 212 and an outer slope 211. The outer slope 211 faces the front side of the base 1, and the inner slope 212 faces the rear side of the base 1, that is, the side facing the washing tank 7. The drying port 2 is located on the inner slope 212 and faces upward on the inner slope 212.

[0058] In the technical solution of this application, the drying port 2 is located on the inner slope 212 of the ridge 21, which provides a certain degree of protection for the drying port 2. Imagine that after cleaning, the cleaning roller 100 will inevitably be covered with a lot of dirt. However, since the drying port 2 is located at the front of the cleaning tank 7, when the cleaning roller 100 enters the cleaning tank 7 for self-cleaning, it will inevitably pass through the drying port 2. This easily carries dirt to the drying port 2, and over time, the drying port 2 will easily become clogged. See [link / reference] Figure 4 The drying port 2 is located on the inner slope 212 of the ridge 21. When the cleaning roller 100 moves toward the cleaning tank 7, the cleaning roller 100 will be blocked by the top of the ridge 21 and will not be able to directly contact the drying port 2. Therefore, there is no problem of clogging the drying port 2.

[0059] Further, see Figures 1 to 3 The drying inlet 2 includes multiple branch outlets 22, which are staggered along the length of the ridge 21. The shapes of the branch outlets 22 include, but are not limited to, square, circular, and elongated shapes. The staggered arrangement of the multiple branch outlets 22 not only avoids reducing the structural strength of the ridge 21, but also facilitates a more uniform distribution of the drying airflow.

[0060] The drying process of the cleaning drum 100 can be done at room temperature or by using heated airflow. Of course, using heated airflow will achieve better drying results, and the heated airflow can also have a certain sterilization effect.

[0061] See Figure 1 and Figure 5 In one embodiment provided in this application, the drying device 4 includes a fan 41, a heater 42, and an air outlet 43. The fan 41 is connected to the air inlet side of the heater 42, and the air outlet 43 is connected to the air outlet side of the heater 42; the air outlet 43 is connected to the air inlet 44 of the drying air duct 3. Figure 4 As shown by the dashed arrow, the fan 41 draws air into the heater 42, where it is heated and then blown into the drying air duct 3 through the air outlet 43, and finally blown onto the cleaning drum 100 through the drying port 2.

[0062] As mentioned above, the drying duct 3 is inclined, which facilitates the discharge of wastewater from the drying duct 3. To prevent water from the drying duct 3 from entering the air inlet 44, the air inlet 44 is located at any position between the high and low points of the inclined slope of the drying duct 3. The air outlet duct 43 is also inclined, and the lowest point of the air outlet duct 43 is where it connects to the drying duct 3.

[0063] In one embodiment of this application, a cleaning system is also provided, which includes a cleaning device and the aforementioned base station. The cleaning device can perform self-cleaning maintenance operations on the base station. When performing self-cleaning maintenance operations, the cleaning actuator of the cleaning device has at least a self-cleaning state and a drying state. When the cleaning device is connected to the base station, it can complete self-cleaning maintenance tasks such as self-cleaning, dehydration, and drying on the base station.

[0064] See Figure 4 When the cleaning actuator is in self-cleaning mode, the cleaning actuator on the cleaning device is located in the working area 10 of the base station, with a gap between the cleaning actuator and the working area 10. The drying port 2 on the base station faces the cleaning actuator to dry it. When drying the cleaning actuator, at least a portion of the hot air from the drying port on the base station flows through the gap to the cleaning actuator.

[0065] In addition, the cleaning actuator can also rise or fall relative to the work area 10; Figure 4 The dashed circular outline A indicates that the cleaning roller is in a descending state. Figure 4 The solid circle outline B indicates that the cleaning roller is in the upward state; in the self-cleaning state, the cleaning actuator is in the downward state relative to the working area 10, and the cleaning actuator is in contact with the cleaning rib 8 to scrape the surface of the cleaning actuator during cleaning, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency of the cleaning actuator.

[0066] If the cleaning actuator remains in contact with the cleaning ribs 8 for an extended period during drying, it will actually hinder the drying process. First, contact between the cleaning actuator and the cleaning ribs 8 will obstruct some of the drying airflow, affecting its direction. Second, prolonged contact between the cleaning actuator and the cleaning ribs 8 will prevent the drying airflow from penetrating the interior of the cleaning actuator, resulting in incomplete drying.

[0067] Therefore, in order to effectively improve the drying efficiency of the cleaning actuator, when the cleaning actuator is in the drying state, the cleaning actuator is raised relative to the base 1, the drying port 2 faces the cleaning actuator, and the drying device 4 outputs a drying airflow, which is blown onto the cleaning actuator through the drying port 2 to dry the cleaning actuator. While the cleaning actuator is drying, the cleaning actuator can also rotate simultaneously, for example, by alternating forward and reverse rotation, to accelerate the drying efficiency of the cleaning actuator and make the cleaning fibers of the cleaning actuator fluffier.

[0068] Furthermore, when the cleaning actuator is in the drying state, it can be continuously raised relative to the working area 10, or it can be raised intermittently, or it can be raised during part of the drying phase. For example, when the cleaning actuator is in the drying state, the cleaning actuator, after being raised relative to the working area 10, intermittently descends and comes into contact with the cleaning rib 8. This intermittent contact between the cleaning actuator and the cleaning rib 8 helps to loosen the bonded brush bristles, making it easier for the drying airflow to enter the interior of the cleaning actuator.

[0069] In another embodiment of this application, a cleaning system is also provided, which includes a cleaning device and the aforementioned base station. After the cleaning device is located behind the base station, a cleaning actuator on the cleaning device is located in a work area. The cleaning actuator can perform self-cleaning maintenance operations in the work area, such as self-cleaning, preliminary dehydration (spin-drying), and drying.

[0070] The cleaning actuator has a first working position that is lowered relative to the work area and a second working position that is raised relative to the work area, with the second working position located above the first working position. A lifting device on the cleaning equipment can drive the cleaning actuator to move between the first and second positions. During self-cleaning maintenance operations, the cleaning actuator has at least a self-cleaning state and a drying state.

[0071] When the cleaning actuator is in the self-cleaning state, the cleaning actuator is in the first working position; at this time, the cleaning actuator is closer to the cleaning tank 7 on the work area, or the cleaning actuator is in contact with the work area, so that when the cleaning actuator is self-cleaning, the surface of the cleaning actuator is scraped by the cleaning rib 8.

[0072] When the cleaning actuator is in the drying state, it is in the second working position. At this time, the cleaning actuator is raised relative to the working area, and there is a gap between the cleaning actuator and the working area. The cleaning actuator is located above the cleaning rib 8, and at least a portion of the hot air from the drying port 2 of the base station flows to the cleaning actuator through the gap.

[0073] To facilitate understanding of the technical solution of this application, specific application scenarios are given below to describe the technical solution of this application in detail.

[0074] Application Scenario 1

[0075] A self-moving cleaning robot equipped with a cleaning roller, after completing its floor washing task, moves to a base station for maintenance. First, upon entering the base station, the cleaning roller is positioned in the work area. After completing a self-cleaning step, the robot performs a dehydration step. Following dehydration, the cleaning roller is raised a certain distance relative to the work area, and then the drying device is activated. High-temperature drying airflow from the drying duct exits from the drying port directly opposite the cleaning roller. During the drying process, the cleaning roller rotates alternately in both directions to ensure even drying of the entire roller.

[0076] In summary, in the technical solution provided in this application, the drying port is positioned directly opposite the cleaning actuator in the work area. The drying airflow blown from the drying port can directly reach the cleaning actuator, resulting in higher drying efficiency and faster drying speed. Furthermore, during the self-cleaning phase of the cleaning actuator, the drying port can simultaneously serve as a drain outlet, improving drainage efficiency and facilitating rapid dehydration of the cleaning actuator, thus shortening the overall drying time. The drying duct is angled, with a suction port at its lowest point. Water accumulated in the drying duct can flow to the lowest point and then be sucked away through the suction port, without affecting the drying effect.

[0077] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A base station, characterized in that, include: A base having a working area and a drying port thereon; A drying air duct is provided on the base, the drying port is an air outlet of the drying air duct, and the air inlet of the drying air duct is connected to the drying device. A sewage discharge trough is provided on the base; the sewage discharge trough is connected to the drying air duct, and when the cleaning equipment on the base station is in self-cleaning mode, the sewage entering the drying port is collected in the sewage discharge trough.

2. The base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a sewage discharge device, which includes at least one suction port located in the sewage discharge trough.

3. The base station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base includes at least an upper area and a lower area. The working area is located in the upper area. The drying duct is inclined in the lower area. The drying port is located at the high point of the inclined slope of the drying duct. The sewage discharge trough is located in the lower area and is connected to the low point of the inclined slope of the drying duct.

4. The base station according to claim 3, characterized in that, Along the length of the base, the base has a front side and a rear side, the working area is located on the front side of the base, and the suction port and the drain trough are located on the rear side of the base.

5. The base station according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The base is also equipped with a sludge collection tank, and the work area is also equipped with a cleaning tank. One end of the sludge collection tank is connected to the cleaning tank, and the other end is connected to the sewage discharge tank.

6. The base station according to claim 5, characterized in that, The drying port is located on one side of the cleaning tank, and the cleaning tank is provided with cleaning ribs; The upper region of the base is provided with a connecting hole that connects the upper region of the base and the lower region of the base, and the sludge collection tank is connected to the sludge discharge tank through the connecting hole.

7. The base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The working area is provided with a ridge, and the drying port is located on a slope of the ridge.

8. The base station according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drying port includes multiple branch ports, which are staggered on the ridge along its length.

9. The base station according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drying device includes a fan, a heater, and an air outlet duct. The fan is connected to the air inlet side of the heater, and the air outlet duct is connected to the air outlet side of the heater. The air outlet is connected to the air inlet of the drying air duct.

10. A cleaning system, characterized in that, Includes cleaning equipment and the base station as described in any one of claims 1 to 9; After the cleaning equipment is located at the base station, the cleaning actuators on the cleaning equipment are located in the work area of ​​the base station; The cleaning actuator has a gap with the work area, and at least a portion of the hot air from the drying port on the base station flows through the gap to the cleaning actuator to dry the cleaning actuator.

11. A cleaning system, characterized in that, Including cleaning equipment and base stations; After the cleaning equipment is located at the base station, the cleaning actuator on the cleaning equipment is located in the working area of ​​the base station, and the cleaning actuator has a first working position and a second working position; When the cleaning actuator is in the self-cleaning state, the cleaning actuator is in the first working position and the cleaning actuator is in contact with the work area; When the cleaning actuator is in the drying state, the cleaning actuator is in the second working position, and there is a gap between the cleaning actuator and the working area. At least a portion of the hot air from the drying port of the base station flows to the cleaning actuator through the gap.