Cleaning device and base station

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a cleaning device and a base station, and relates to the field of electrical equipment. The cleaning device comprises a dust collection fan, a plasma generator and an air outlet pipe. One end of the air outlet pipe is communicated with an air outlet of the dust collection fan, the other end of the air outlet pipe is used for being communicated with a dust box to be cleaned, the plasma generator is communicated with the air outlet pipe, and the plasma generator is configured to convey plasma into the air outlet pipe. When the integrated fan 1 blows gas into the dust box through the air outlet pipe, plasmas generated by the plasma generator can enter the air outlet pipe and enter the dust box through the air outlet pipe, so that pollutants attached to the inner wall of the dust box are cleaned, bacteria bred in the dust box are inhibited, and the cleaning effect on the dust box is improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Robotic vacuum cleaners can automatically clean floors and have become a common household appliance. They are equipped with a dustbin to collect small pieces of debris. After cleaning, the robot vacuum moves to a base station and emptys the debris from its dustbin, transferring it to the base station's dust collection box.

[0003] In related technologies, base stations are equipped with dust collection fans that are connected to a dustbin, blowing debris from the dustbin into the base station's dust collection box. However, during the cleaning process, the robot vacuum cleaner washes water from the floor into the dustbin, which can easily breed bacteria and cause unpleasant odors from the robot vacuum cleaner. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present disclosure provides a cleaning device and base station that can improve the cleaning effect on the dust box of a robotic vacuum cleaner.

[0005] Specifically, the following technical solutions are included:

[0006] A cleaning device is provided, including a dust collection fan, a plasma generator, and an air outlet duct;

[0007] One end of the air outlet duct is connected to the air outlet of the dust collection fan, and the other end of the air outlet duct is used to connect to the dust box to be cleaned. The ion generator is connected to the air outlet duct, and the plasma generator is configured to deliver plasma into the air outlet duct.

[0008] Optionally, the plasma generator includes a body, a first air inlet pipe, and a first air outlet pipe, wherein the two ends of the first air inlet pipe are respectively connected to the air outlet pipe and the body, and the two ends of the first air outlet pipe are respectively connected to the air outlet pipe and the body.

[0009] Optionally, the plasma generator further includes a valve and a second exhaust pipe, the valve being configured to allow plasma particles to flow out from either the first exhaust pipe or the second exhaust pipe, one end of the second exhaust pipe being connected to the machine body, and the other end of the second exhaust pipe being connected to the drying area of ​​the cloth tray.

[0010] Optionally, the cleaning device further includes a drying fan and a drying duct, one end of which is connected to the air outlet of the drying fan, and the other end of which is configured to be opposite to the drying area of ​​the cloth tray, and the second air outlet pipe is connected to the drying duct.

[0011] Optionally, the plasma generator further includes a second air inlet pipe, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the drying air duct and the machine body.

[0012] Optionally, the end of the air outlet pipe away from the dust collecting fan is opposite to the end of the air inlet pipe away from the dust collecting container, and the drying air duct is located between the air outlet pipe and the air inlet pipe.

[0013] Optionally, the plasma generator further includes a dust collection container, which has a first opening, and the air inlet of the dust collection fan is connected to the dust collection container through the first opening.

[0014] Optionally, the plasma generator further includes an air inlet pipe, the dust collection container is provided with a second opening, one end of the air inlet pipe is connected to the dust collection container through the second opening, and the other end of the air inlet pipe is used to connect to the dust box to be cleaned.

[0015] Optionally, the air inlet pipe is detachably connected to the dust collection container, and the dust collection fan is detachably connected to the dust collection container.

[0016] Optionally, the plasma generator further includes a support frame, and the dust collection fan is fixedly connected to the support frame.

[0017] Optionally, the plasma generator further includes a heating module located inside the air outlet duct and connected to the duct wall.

[0018] On the other hand, an embodiment of this disclosure provides a base station that includes any of the cleaning devices described above.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the technical solutions provided in this disclosure include at least the following:

[0020] In the cleaning device provided in this embodiment, the outlet of the dust collection fan is connected to the outlet duct, and the plasma generator is also connected to the outlet duct. When the integrated fan blows gas into the dust box through the outlet duct, the plasma generated by the plasma generator enters the dust box, thereby cleaning the pollutants attached to the inner wall of the dust box and inhibiting the bacteria growing inside the dust box, thus improving the cleaning effect of the dust box. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1A schematic diagram of the cleaning apparatus provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the cleaning apparatus provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the dust collection container of the cleaning apparatus provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of a plasma generator provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a cleaning apparatus provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0027] The reference numerals in the figure are respectively:

[0028] 1-Dust collection fan; 2-Plasma generator; 3-Outlet duct; 4-Heating module; 5-Dust collection container; 6-Inlet duct; 7-Support; 8-Drying fan; 9-Drying air duct;

[0029] 21-Body; 22-First air inlet pipe; 23-First air outlet pipe; 24-Second air inlet pipe; 25-Second air outlet pipe; 26-Valve; 27-Ion generator; 51-First opening; 52-Second opening; 53-Connector; 211-First pipeline; 212-Second pipeline.

[0030] The accompanying drawings have illustrated specific embodiments of this disclosure, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concepts of this disclosure to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure. Based on the embodiments of this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0032] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a cleaning apparatus provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 1 As shown, the cleaning device includes a dust collection fan 1, a plasma generator 2, and an air outlet duct 3. One end of the air outlet duct 3 is connected to the air outlet of the dust collection fan 1, and the other end of the air outlet duct 3 is used to connect to the dust box to be cleaned. The plasma generator 3 is connected to the air outlet duct 3, and the plasma generator 2 is configured to deliver plasma into the air outlet duct 3.

[0033] In the cleaning device provided in this embodiment, the air outlet of the dust collecting fan 1 is connected to the air outlet pipe 3, and the plasma generator 2 is also connected to the air outlet pipe 3. When the integrated fan 1 blows gas into the dust box through the air outlet pipe 3, the plasma generated by the plasma generator 2 enters the air outlet pipe 3 and then enters the dust box, thereby cleaning the pollutants attached to the inner wall of the dust box and inhibiting the bacteria growing inside the dust box, which helps to improve the cleaning effect of the dust box.

[0034] To make the technical solutions and advantages of this disclosure clearer, the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, the cleaning device provided in this embodiment includes a dust-collecting fan 1, a plasma generator 2, and an air outlet duct 3. This cleaning device is suitable for placement in the base station of a robotic vacuum cleaner. One end of the air outlet duct 3 is connected to the air outlet of the dust-collecting fan 1, and the other end of the air outlet duct 3 is connected to the dustbin of the robotic vacuum cleaner. The air outlet duct 3 can blow the airflow generated by the dust-collecting fan 1 into the dustbin. Since the plasma generator 2 is connected to the air outlet duct 3, the plasma generated by the plasma generator 2 can enter the air outlet duct 3 and enter the dustbin with the airflow in the air outlet duct 3, thereby cleaning the dust, bacteria, etc. in the dustbin, which is beneficial to improving the cleaning effect on the dustbin of the robotic vacuum cleaner.

[0036] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a cleaning apparatus provided for embodiments of this disclosure. In some embodiments of this disclosure, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the plasma generator 2 includes a body 21, a first air inlet pipe 22, and a first air outlet pipe 23. The two ends of the first air inlet pipe 22 are connected to the air outlet pipe 3 and the body 21, respectively, and the two ends of the first air outlet pipe 23 are also connected to the air outlet pipe 3 and the body 21, respectively. Specifically, the connection point between the first air inlet pipe 22 and the air outlet pipe 3 is close to the dust collector fan 1, while the connection point between the first air outlet pipe 23 and the air outlet pipe 3 is far from the dust collector fan 1. When the plasma generator 2 and the dust collector fan 1 are running, the airflow in the air outlet pipe 3 can circulate between the first air inlet pipe 22, the body 21, and the first air outlet pipe 23, thereby carrying the plasma generated by the body 21 into the air outlet pipe 3.

[0037] In some embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 2As shown, the cleaning equipment also includes a heating module 4, which is located inside the air outlet duct 3 and connected to the wall of the air outlet duct 3. Optionally, the heating module 4 includes a mesh heater. The heating module 4 is connected to the wall of the air outlet duct 3 and is located between the connection between the first air inlet pipe 22 and the air outlet duct 3 and the dust collection fan 1. The heating module is electrically connected to the controller of the base station. The heating module 4 can heat the airflow passing through the air outlet duct 3, thereby drying the water accumulated in the dust box more quickly, keeping the dust box dry, and preventing the growth of bacteria inside the dust box.

[0038] In some embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 1 As shown, the cleaning equipment also includes a dust collection container 5. Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the dust collection container 5 of the cleaning equipment provided in this embodiment of the disclosure. See also Figure 3 The dust collection container 5 is provided with a first opening 51, through which the air inlet of the dust collection fan 1 communicates with the dust collection container 5. One side of the dust collection fan 1 is connected to the outer wall of the dust collection container 5, and the air inlet of the dust collection fan 1 is opposite to the first opening 51. For example, the dust collection container 5 is a right prism shape, and a connector 53 is provided on the shell of the dust collection container 5. The dust collection fan 1 is connected to the dust collection container 5 through the connector 53, and the first opening 51 is aligned with the air inlet of the dust collection fan 1.

[0039] In some embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 1 As shown, the cleaning equipment also includes an air inlet duct 6. See also Figure 3 The dust collection container 5 is provided with a second opening 52. One end of the air inlet pipe 6 is connected to the dust collection container 5 through the second opening 52, and the other end of the air inlet pipe 6 is used to connect to the dust box to be cleaned. The dust collection container 5, the dust collection fan 1, the air inlet pipe 6, the dust box, the air outlet pipe 3, and the dust collection container 5 are connected in sequence to form a circulation path. The dust collection fan 1 is used to drive the airflow to circulate in the dust collection fan 1, the air inlet pipe 6, the dust box, the air outlet pipe 3, and the dust collection container 5, thereby collecting small pieces of garbage in the dust box into the dust collection container 5 and cleaning the dust box at the same time.

[0040] Optionally, the air inlet duct 6 is detachably connected to the dust collection container 5, and the dust collection fan 1 is detachably connected to the dust collection container 5. The air inlet duct 6 is connected to the second opening 52 of the dust collection container 5 by a snap-fit, and the dust collection fan 1 is connected to the first opening 51 of the dust collection container 5 by a connector 53. After the dust collection container 5 is full, the dust collection container 5 can be separated from the dust collection fan 1 and the air inlet duct 6 to facilitate the cleaning of the waste collected in the dust collection container 5.

[0041] In some embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 1As shown, the cleaning equipment also includes a bracket 7, to which the dust collection fan 1 is fixedly connected. The bracket 7 and the dust collection fan 1 are located on the same side of the dust collection container 5, and the bracket 7 is located between the air inlet pipe 6 and the air outlet pipe 3. The bracket 7 is used to connect to the housing of the base station, thereby fixing the dust collection fan 1 inside the base station.

[0042] Optionally, see Figure 1 The cleaning equipment provided in this embodiment further includes a drying fan 8 and a drying duct 9. The drying fan 8 is fixedly connected to the bracket 7. One end of the drying duct 9 is connected to the air outlet of the drying fan 8, and the other end of the drying duct 9 is configured to face the cloth tray. The drying fan 8 is equipped with a heating module, which enables the drying duct 9 to discharge a high-temperature airflow, thereby drying the wet cloth tray and preventing bacteria from growing on the wet cloth tray.

[0043] In some embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 2 As shown, the plasma generator 2 also includes a valve and a second exhaust pipe 25. The valve is configured to allow plasma particles to flow out from either the first exhaust pipe or the second exhaust pipe. One end of the second exhaust pipe 25 is connected to the body 21, and the other end is connected to the drying area of ​​the cloth tray. For example, the second exhaust pipe 25 is directly connected to the drying area of ​​the cloth tray. The valve can control the connection between the first air inlet pipe 22 and the second exhaust pipe 25, allowing airflow in the exhaust pipe 3 to enter the body 21 from the first air inlet pipe 22 and exit from the second exhaust pipe 25 to the drying area of ​​the cloth tray, thereby cleaning the cloth tray.

[0044] Optionally, see Figure 2 The plasma generator 2 also includes a second air inlet pipe 24, with both ends connected to the drying duct 9 and the body 21, respectively. Similarly, both ends of a second air outlet pipe 25 are also connected to the drying duct 9 and the body 21. Specifically, the connection point between the second air inlet pipe 24 and the drying duct 9 is relatively close to the drying fan 8, while the connection point between the second air outlet pipe 25 and the drying duct 9 is relatively far from the drying fan 8. During operation of the plasma generator 2 and the drying fan 8, the airflow in the drying duct 9 can circulate between the second air inlet pipe 24, the body 21, and the second air outlet pipe 25, thereby bringing the plasma generated by the body 21 into the drying duct 9. In some embodiments, see... Figure 2 The drying air duct 9 extends in a direction roughly parallel to the extension direction of the air outlet duct 3. The plasma generator 2 is located between the drying air duct 9 and the air outlet duct 3. The first air inlet pipe 22 and the first air outlet pipe 23 are located on one side of the body 21, and the second air inlet pipe 24 and the second air outlet pipe 25 are located on the other side of the body 21.

[0045] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of an ion generator provided for an embodiment of this disclosure. In some embodiments of this disclosure, such as... Figure 4As shown, the machine body 21 is equipped with a valve 26, an ion generator 27, a first pipe 211, and a second pipe 212. The ion generator 27 is connected to the first pipe 211 and the second pipe 212 via the valve 26. The two ends of the first pipe 211 are connected to the first air inlet pipe 22 and the second air inlet pipe 23, respectively. The two ends of the second pipe 212 are connected to the second air inlet pipe 24 and the second air outlet pipe 25, respectively. The valve 26 is configured to allow plasma to flow out from either the first air outlet pipe 23 or the second air outlet pipe 25. To reduce the power consumption of the cleaning equipment, the drying fan 8 and the dust collection fan 1 are usually not operated simultaneously. When either the drying fan 8 or the dust collection fan 1 is running alone, the valve in the machine body 21 can switch the plasma discharge channel to either the first air outlet pipe 23 or the second air outlet pipe 25, thereby ensuring that all plasma can enter the channel where the fan is running, thus improving the cleaning efficiency of the wiping tray or dust box. For example, this valve is a two-position three-way solenoid valve.

[0046] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a cleaning device provided for an embodiment of this disclosure. In some embodiments of this disclosure, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the end of the exhaust pipe 3 furthest from the dust collection fan 1 is opposite to the end of the inlet pipe 6 furthest from the dust collection container 5. The drying duct 9 is located between the exhaust pipe 3 and the inlet pipe 6. The positions of the exhaust pipe 3 and the inlet pipe 6 are adapted to the position of the dust box of the sweeping robot, and the position of the drying duct 9 is adapted to the position of the mop tray. The opposite structure of the exhaust pipe 3 and the inlet pipe 6 facilitates the flow of air through the dust box, which is beneficial for cleaning the dust box.

[0047] Furthermore, this disclosure also provides a base station. The base station includes the cleaning equipment described in any of the above embodiments. In the base station provided in this disclosure, the base station is used to park a sweeping robot. When the sweeping robot is parked in the base station, the air outlet of the dust collecting fan 1 is connected to the air outlet pipe 3, and the plasma generator 2 is also connected to the air outlet pipe 3. The integrated fan 1 can blow gas into the dust box through the air outlet pipe 3, and the plasma generated by the plasma generator 2 enters the air outlet pipe 3 and then enters the dust box, thereby cleaning the pollutants attached to the inner wall of the dust box and inhibiting the bacteria growing inside the dust box, which is beneficial to improving the cleaning effect of the dust box.

[0048] It should be noted that in this article, "several" and "at least one" refer to one or more, while "multiple" and "at least two" refer to two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0049] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0050] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0051] In the description of this disclosure, 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," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure.

[0052] In the description of this specification, the references to the terms "certain embodiments", "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiments or examples that are included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure.

[0053] The above description is merely an embodiment of this disclosure and is not intended to limit this disclosure. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this disclosure should be included within the protection scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A cleaning device, characterized in that, Includes a dust collection fan (1), a plasma generator (2), and an air outlet duct (3); One end of the air outlet pipe (3) is connected to the air outlet of the dust collector (1), and the other end of the air outlet pipe (3) is used to connect to the dust box to be cleaned. The plasma generator (2) is connected to the air outlet pipe (3), and the plasma generator (2) is configured to deliver plasma into the air outlet pipe (3). The plasma generator (2) includes a valve, a body (21), a first air inlet pipe (22), a first air outlet pipe (23), and a second air outlet pipe (25). The two ends of the first air inlet pipe (22) are connected to the air outlet pipe (3) and the body (21), respectively. The two ends of the first air outlet pipe (23) are connected to the air outlet pipe (3) and the body (21), respectively. One end of the second air outlet pipe (25) is connected to the body (21), and the other end of the second air outlet pipe (25) is connected to the drying area of ​​the cloth tray. The valve is configured to allow plasma particles to flow out from the first air outlet pipe (23) or the second air outlet pipe (25).

2. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a drying fan (8) and a drying duct (9), one end of which is connected to the air outlet of the drying fan (8), and the other end of which is configured to be opposite to the drying area of ​​the cloth tray. The second air outlet pipe (25) is connected to the drying duct (9).

3. The cleaning device of claim 2, wherein, The plasma generator (2) also includes a second air inlet pipe (24), the two ends of which are connected to the drying air duct (9) and the machine body (21) respectively.

4. The cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a dust collection container (5), which has a first opening (51), and the air inlet of the dust collection fan (1) is connected to the dust collection container (5) through the first opening (51).

5. The cleaning device of claim 4, wherein, It also includes an air inlet pipe (6), the dust collection container (5) is provided with a second opening (52), one end of the air inlet pipe (6) is connected to the dust collection container (5) through the second opening (52), and the other end of the air inlet pipe (6) is used to connect to the dust box to be cleaned.

6. The cleaning device of claim 5, wherein, The end of the air outlet pipe (3) away from the dust collector fan (1) is opposite to the end of the air inlet pipe (6) away from the dust collector container (5), and the drying air duct (9) is located between the air outlet pipe (3) and the air inlet pipe (6).

7. The cleaning device of claim 5, wherein, The air inlet pipe (6) is detachably connected to the dust collection container (5), and the dust collection fan (1) is detachably connected to the dust collection container (5).

8. The cleaning device of claim 5, wherein, It also includes a bracket (7), and the dust collection fan (1) is fixedly connected to the bracket (7).

9. The cleaning device of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a heating module (4), which is located inside the air outlet pipe (3) and connected to the pipe wall of the air outlet pipe (3).

10. A base station, characterized by The cleaning device includes any one of claims 1 to 9.

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