Base station cleaning structure

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of sweepers, in particular to a base station cleaning structure which comprises a cleaning area, the cleaning area is used for containing a to-be-cleaned component, a cleaning water outlet part is arranged in the cleaning area and comprises a water inlet and a flow guide groove, and the flow guide groove is of a groove structure and is of a strip-shaped structure; the water inlet is formed in one end in the flow guide groove, and the water outlet direction of the water inlet faces the other end of the flow guide groove; and a plurality of cleaning convex nails are arranged in the flow guide groove. The multiple cleaning convex nails are arranged in the flow guide groove, cleaning water enters the flow guide groove through the water inlet, the mop is wetted through the flow guide groove, and the problems of single wetting point, non-uniform mop cleaning and low wetting efficiency caused by sprayed water are solved; and the cleaning water entering the diversion trench is dispersed, so that the cleaning water can be distributed in the diversion trench in a larger area.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The application relates to the field of floor cleaning robots, and in particular to a base station cleaning structure. BACKGROUND

[0002] A floor cleaning robot, also known as an automatic cleaning machine, an intelligent dust collector, or a robot vacuum cleaner, is a kind of intelligent household appliance that can automatically clean the floor in a room by means of artificial intelligence. Generally, it uses brushing and vacuuming to absorb the dirt on the floor into its own garbage storage box, thereby completing the floor cleaning function. In general, robots that can complete cleaning, dusting, and mopping are also collectively referred to as floor cleaning robots.

[0003] Some floor cleaning robots on the market mainly spray cleaning water, and the wetting point of the mop is relatively single, which causes uneven cleaning of the mop and low efficiency of wetting the mop.

[0004] Therefore, the prior art has defects and needs to be improved. SUMMARY

[0005] The application provides a base station cleaning structure to solve the problem that some floor cleaning robots on the market mainly spray cleaning water, the wetting point of the mop is relatively single, and the mop is unevenly cleaned and has low efficiency in wetting.

[0006] In a first aspect, the application provides a base station cleaning structure, which comprises a cleaning area for accommodating a component to be cleaned, a cleaning water outlet is arranged in the cleaning area, the cleaning water outlet comprises a water inlet and a flow guide groove, the flow guide groove has a groove structure, and the flow guide groove has a strip structure; the water inlet is arranged at one end of the flow guide groove, and the water outlet direction of the water inlet is towards the other end of the flow guide groove; a plurality of cleaning studs are arranged in the flow guide groove.

[0007] Preferably, a water outlet is formed at the edge of the flow guide groove, and the water flow of the water outlet is less than the water outlet of the water inlet, so that the water level in the flow guide groove can be gradually lifted to the edge of the flow guide groove.

[0008] Optionally, the height of the cleaning stud is consistent with the depth of the flow guide groove.

[0009] Optionally, the height of the cleaning stud protrudes from the flow guide groove.

[0010] Optionally, the height of the cleaning stud is less than the depth of the flow guide groove.

[0011] Optionally, the radial dimension of the flow guide groove gradually decreases in the direction from the water inlet to the water outlet.

[0012] Optionally, the plurality of cleaning studs are arranged in an array.

[0013] Optionally, a scraper and a sewage collection groove are further included,

[0014] The scraper is arranged between the cleaning water outlet and the sewage collection groove,

[0015] The component to be cleaned is located in the cleaning area and abuts against the scraper,

[0016] The component to be cleaned rotates, the cleaning water outlet provides cleaning water to the component to be cleaned, and the scraper scrapes the water stains on the component to be cleaned into the sewage collection groove.

[0017] Optionally, at least one cleaning boss is further arranged in the cleaning area, a plurality of convex points are arranged on the cleaning boss, and the convex points abut against the component to be cleaned.

[0018] Optionally, two cleaning water outlets are arranged, and the two cleaning water outlets are arranged at two ends of the sewage collection groove.

[0019] The above technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present application have the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0020] The plurality of cleaning bosses are arranged in the guide groove, the cleaning water enters the guide groove through the water inlet, and the guide groove is used to wet the mop, so as to avoid the problem of single wetting point, uneven mop cleaning, and low wetting efficiency caused by water spraying. The plurality of cleaning bosses are arranged to spread the cleaning water in the guide groove, so that the cleaning water can be distributed in a larger area in the guide groove, and the water flow is blocked to a certain extent, so that the rapid loss of cleaning water can be avoided. At the same time, when the mop rotates, the cleaning boss can loosen the fibers of the mop, so that the cleaning water can contact different positions of the mop, and the wetting efficiency is higher at the same time. The water inlet is arranged at one end of the guide groove away from the water outlet, the flowing water can flush out the dirt in the guide groove, and the self-cleaning of the guide groove is realized. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] The drawings incorporated into the specification and forming a part thereof illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the application.

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description will be briefly introduced as follows. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained without creative labor based on these drawings.

[0023] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example in the drawings hereof, which are not intended to limit the embodiments to the common features illustrated and described. Wherever possible, common reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings / Employment(s) and this written description to refer to same or like parts. In the drawings:

[0024] Figure 1 A perspective view of a base station cleaning structure is provided for the embodiments of the present application.

[0025] Figure 2 A perspective view of a sweeper is provided for the embodiments of the present application.

[0026] Figure 3 A perspective view of a base station is provided for the embodiments of the present application.

[0027] Figure 4 A perspective view of a main body part is provided for the embodiments of the present application. Figure 3

[0028] Figure 5 A perspective view of a main body part is provided for the embodiments of the present application.

[0029] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0030] 1. Base station; 2. Sweeper; 3. Mop; 4. Base; 5. Cleaning area; 6. Cleaning water outlet; 7. Scraper; 8. Sewage collection tank; 9. Main body part; 10. Cleaning water supply structure; 11. Clean water tank; 12. Water supply pump; 13. Solenoid valve; 14. Water inlet; 15. Flow guide groove; 16. Sewage recovery structure; 17. Sewage tank; 18. Vacuum pump; 19. Cleaning boss; 20. Bump; 21. Sewage collection filter cover; 22. Water leakage mesh; 23. Sewage discharge groove; 61. Water outlet; 62. Cleaning stud. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by a person of ordinary skill in the art without creative work fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0032] ​The following disclosure provides many different embodiments, or examples, for implementing different structures of the present application. For purposes of explanation and ease of understanding, specific examples of components and arrangements are described herein. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present application. Also, the present application can use reference numbers and / or letters in different examples. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed.

[0033] For ease of description, spatial relative terms can be used herein to describe the relative position relationship or movement condition of one element or feature with respect to another element or feature as shown in the drawings, such as "inner", "outer", "inboard", "outboard", "under", "below", "on", "above", "front", "back", etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the drawings. For example, if the device in the drawings is flipped over or the posture is changed or the movement state is changed, then the directional indications will also change accordingly, for example: the element described as "under" or "below" another element or feature will then be oriented as "above" or "above" another element or feature. Therefore, the example term "below" can include both up and down positions. The device can be additionally oriented (rotated 90 degrees or in other directions) and the spatial relative relationship descriptors used herein are interpreted accordingly.

[0034] To solve the technical problems in the prior art, the application provides a base station cleaning structure, which can realize the following effects by arranging a plurality of cleaning protrusions in the guide groove, cleaning water enters the guide groove through the water inlet, and the mop is wetted by the guide groove, thereby avoiding the problems of single wetting point caused by water spraying, uneven mop cleaning, and low wetting efficiency.

[0035] Figures 1-5The utility model provides a kind of base station cleaning structure provided for the embodiment of the application, for the cleaning of the component to be cleaned of sweeper 2 that is returned to base station 1, the component to be cleaned in the utility model is mop 3, including but not limited to this, it can also be for sweeping structure etc., it includes above-mentioned base station 1 and sweeper 2, base station 1 includes base 4, cleaning area 5 is provided at one end of base 4, cleaning area 5 is used to accommodate mop 3, at least the mop 3 part of sweeper 2 is located in cleaning area 5, wherein the structure in cleaning area 5 is washed to mop 3.Specifically, cleaning outlet 6, scraper 7 and sewage collection tank 8 are provided in cleaning area 5, scraper 7 is arranged in the middle of cleaning outlet 6 and sewage collection tank 8, mop 3 is abutted with scraper 7.Base station 1 is signal connected with sweeper 2, specifically can be wireless connection or electrical connection, base station 1 controls mop 3 rotation, controls cleaning outlet 6 to provide cleaning water to mop 3, when mop 3 rotates through scraper 7, scraper 7 scrapes water stain, stain on mop 3 to sewage collection tank 8.It can be understood that, since mop 3 is flexible structure, when sweeper 2 is controlled to make mop 3 rotate, the strength generated by rotation is greater than the friction between mop 3 and scraper 7, so that mop 3 moves relative to scraper 7, specifically can be achieved by setting the length of mop 3 protruding scraper 7 and the power of mop 3 rotation etc.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 2 , base station 1 further includes main body part 9, and the main body part 9 is connected with base 4, and a containing space for accommodating sweeper 2 is formed between the main body part 9 and the base 4.

[0037] Further, cleaning water supply structure 10 is provided inside main body part 9, and the cleaning water supply structure 10 is communicated with cleaning outlet 6, and the cleaning water supply structure 10 provides cleaning water to cleaning outlet 6 when working.As a specific embodiment, the cleaning water supply structure 10 includes clean water tank 11, water supply pump 12, solenoid valve 13, the water supply pump 12 is communicated with clean water tank 11 and solenoid valve 13 pipeline respectively, and the cleaning outlet 6 is communicated with the solenoid valve 13.The water supply pump 12 is extracted to cleaning outlet 6 when working from clean water tank 11, and the solenoid valve 13 is in the on state at this time.In the utility model, the water supply pump 12 is a peristaltic pump.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 4The cleaning outlet 6 comprises a water inlet 14 and a guide groove 15, the guide groove 15 has a groove structure, the water inlet 14 is arranged at one end of the guide groove 15 and the water outlet direction thereof is towards the other end of the guide groove 15, so that the water inlet 14 can supply water to the guide groove 15, and meanwhile, the problem of low wetting efficiency caused by single wetting point, uneven mop cleaning and the like can be avoided. The water inlet 14 supplies water to the mop 3, and the water not absorbed by the mop 3 falls on the groove structure of the guide groove 15, and during the rotation, the stretched mop 3 can also contact the water in the groove structure, thereby improving the utilization rate of the cleaning water and the cleaning degree of the mop 3. The water inlet 14 is communicated with the electromagnetic valve 13.

[0039] Further, the guide groove 15 has a strip structure, an outlet 61 is formed at an edge of the guide groove 15 away from the water inlet 14, and a plurality of cleaning protrusions 62 are arranged in the guide groove 15. The plurality of cleaning protrusions 62 can scatter the cleaning water in the guide groove 15, so that the cleaning water can be distributed in a larger area in the guide groove 15, and the water flow is blocked to a certain extent, so that the rapid loss of the cleaning water can be avoided. Meanwhile, during the rotation of the mop, the cleaning protrusions 62 can loosen the fibers of the mop, so that the cleaning water can contact different positions of the mop, and the wetting efficiency is higher at the same time. The water inlet 14 is arranged at an end of the guide groove 15 away from the outlet 61, and the water flowing out can flush the dirt in the guide groove 15, so that the guide groove 15 is self-cleaning. Preferably, the cleaning protrusions 62 are arranged in an array, which is beneficial to uniformly loosen the mop and improve the wetting efficiency. The water flow of the outlet 61 is smaller than the water outlet of the water inlet 14, so that the water level in the guide groove 15 can gradually rise to the edge of the guide groove 15, so that the cleaning water is accumulated in the guide groove 15, which is beneficial to increase the contact area between the cleaning water and the mop, and thereby improve the wetting efficiency and the cleaning uniformity of the mop.

[0040] In the utility model, preferably, the height of the cleaning protrusion 62 is consistent with the depth of the guide groove 15, that is, the cleaning protrusion 62 is flush with the opening of the guide groove 15, so that the cleaning protrusion 62 neither protrudes from the guide groove 15 to interfere with the rotation of the mop nor is recessed in the guide groove 15 to affect the loosening effect on the mop. However, the cleaning protrusion 62 can also protrude from the guide groove 15 to effectively increase the loosening effect on the mop, or the height of the cleaning protrusion 62 is smaller than the depth of the guide groove 15, which can be set according to actual needs. Preferably, the cleaning protrusion 62 is arranged in 4-12, and the specific number can be determined according to the size of the guide groove 15 and the cleaning protrusion 62.

[0041] Further, the radial dimension of the guide groove 15 gradually decreases from the water inlet 14 to the outlet 61, which is beneficial to reduce the water flow speed, so that more mops can be wetted during the cleaning process, and the utilization rate of the cleaning water is improved.

[0042] Further, a sewage recovery structure 16 is arranged inside the main body 9, which is communicated with the sewage collecting groove 8, and recovers the sewage in the sewage collecting groove 8 in working to avoid the generation of the situation that the sewage collecting groove 8 is full of water in the case of the user cleaning by spilling. As a specific embodiment, the sewage recovery structure 16 comprises a sewage tank 17 and a vacuum pump 18, the sewage tank 17 is communicated with the vacuum pump 18 and the sewage collecting groove 8 respectively, and the vacuum pump 18 extracts the air in the sewage tank 17 to form a pressure difference with the outside in working, and the sewage tank 17 in vacuum state extracts the sewage in the sewage collecting groove 8 communicated therewith to realize sewage discharge.

[0043] Further, at least one cleaning boss 19 is arranged in the cleaning area 5, a plurality of convex points 20 are arranged on the cleaning boss 19, and the convex points 20 are in abutment with the mop 3. The convex points 20 are arranged to increase the friction between the mop 3, achieve the effect of scrubbing, and the gaps between the convex points 20 also facilitate the realization of the hydrophobic effect, and the convex points 20 can also realize the support of the mop 3 together with the scraper 7, so as to avoid the situation that the rotating structure driving the mop 3 is deviated due to the long-term effect of a single reaction force, and then affects the mopping effect of the mop 3. The strength generated by controlling the rotation of the mop 3 can be greater than the friction between the mop 3 and the scraper 7 and the convex points 20, so that the mop 3 moves relative to the scraper 7 and the convex points 20.

[0044] In the utility model, two cleaning water outlets 6 are arranged, and the two cleaning water outlets 6 are arranged at two ends of the sewage collecting groove 8, which are used for satisfying the cleaning operation of the mop 3 of the sweeper 2 with two groups of mops 3, but not limited to this, and the number of the cleaning water outlets 6 can be determined according to the number of the mops 3 and the cleaning degree required for the mops 3; at this time, the scraper 7 is provided with two, which are used for scraping the sewage of the two groups of mops 3 respectively, and the number of the scraper 7 can be determined according to the number of the mops 3 and the cleaning degree required for the mops 3.

[0045] Please continue to refer to Figure 4A sewage collection tank 8 is detachably connected to the sewage collection tank 8, and a plurality of water leakage mesh holes 22 are formed in the sewage collection tank 8. The sewage collection tank 8 is provided to support large particle waste residues and avoid blocking the pipeline. The sewage passes through the water leakage mesh holes 22 and is collected in the sewage collection tank 8, and then is collected by the sewage recovery structure 16. It can be understood that the size of the water leakage mesh holes 22 is not limited; the sewage collection tank 8 has a certain gap with the bottom of the sewage collection tank 8, which is convenient for the flow of sewage. In the present application, the scraper 7 is arranged at both ends of the sewage collection tank 8, but is not limited thereto, and can also be arranged at one end of the sewage collection tank 8. The number of scrapers 7 can be determined according to the number of scrapers 7. In the present application, the sewage collection tank 8 and the sewage collection tank 8 are detachably connected by a buckle connection, which is convenient to disassemble, clean and replace. However, the detachable connection can also be achieved by a threaded connection, which can be set according to actual needs.

[0046] Please continue to read Figure 4 A sewage discharge groove 23 is formed in the sewage collection tank 8, which is located at one end of the scraper 7 away from the clean water outlet 6 and is connected with the scraper 7. The sewage discharge groove 23 is arranged to quickly fall into the sewage collection tank 8, so that the water stains and stains scraped by the scraper 7 can be quickly collected in the sewage collection tank 8, avoiding the accumulation of stains on one side of the scraper 7 affecting the subsequent scraping operation.

[0047] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own emphasis, and the parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment can be referred to the related description of other embodiments.

[0048] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only used for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0049] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0050] In the present application, unless specifically defined otherwise, the terms "mount", "connected", "connecting", "fixed", "linking", and the like should be construed broadly and can include various forms of connections, such as connection and detachable connection, or integral connection; mechanical connection, or electrical connection; direct connection, or indirect connection via an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements, or interaction between two elements. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood by those skilled in the art according to the specific circumstances.

[0051] In the present application, unless specifically defined otherwise, "on" or "under" of a first feature to a second feature can include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, "on", "above" and "over" of a first feature to a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. "Under", "below" and "under" of a first feature to a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0052] In the description of the present application, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" and the like means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present application, the illustrative description of the above terms should not be understood as necessarily referring to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in the present application.

[0053] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the present application without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. Thus, any modifications and variations of the present application within the scope of the claims of the present application and their equivalents are intended to be included in the present application.

[0054] The above is a specific embodiment of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto, and any skilled person in the art can easily think of various equivalent modifications or replacements within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, and these modifications or replacements should be included in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A base station cleaning structure, characterized in that: It includes a cleaning area for accommodating components to be cleaned, and a cleaning water outlet is provided in the cleaning area. The cleaning water outlet includes a water inlet and a guide channel. The guide channel has a channel structure and is strip-shaped. The water inlet is located at one end of the guide channel, and the water outlet of the water inlet faces the other end of the guide channel. Multiple cleaning protrusions are provided inside the flow channel.

2. The base station cleaning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An outlet is provided at the edge of the guide channel, and the water flow rate at the outlet is less than the water flow rate at the inlet, so that the water level in the guide channel can gradually rise to the edge of the guide channel.

3. The base station cleaning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height of the cleaning protrusion is the same as the depth of the guide groove.

4. The base station cleaning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height of the cleaning protrusions extends beyond the guide groove.

5. The base station cleaning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height of the cleaning protrusion is less than the depth of the guide groove.

6. The base station cleaning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The radial dimension of the guide channel gradually decreases from the inlet to the outlet.

7. The base station cleaning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multiple cleaning protrusions are arranged in an array.

8. The base station cleaning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes scrapers and sewage collection tanks. The scraper is positioned between the clean water outlet and the sewage collection tank. The part to be cleaned is located within the cleaning area and abuts against the scraper. The component to be cleaned rotates, the cleaning water outlet provides cleaning water to the component to be cleaned, and the scraper scrapes the water stains on the component to be cleaned into the sewage collection tank.

9. The base station cleaning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one cleaning protrusion is provided in the cleaning area, and multiple protrusions are provided on the cleaning protrusion, which abut against the parts to be cleaned.

10. The base station cleaning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two cleaning water outlets, which are located at both ends of the sewage collection tank.

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