Base station and cleaning system

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of electrical equipment, and particularly relates to a base station and a cleaning system. The base station comprises a main body, a heating piece and a non-return piece, a water supplementing part and a cleaning part are arranged on the surface of the main body, the heating piece is arranged in the main body, the input end of the heating piece is communicated with the water supplementing part, the output end of the heating piece is communicated with the cleaning part, and the non-return piece is arranged between the input end of the heating piece and the water supplementing part so as to prevent water from flowing back to the water supplementing part. According to the base station provided by the invention, the water flowing to the water heater can be prevented from flowing back to the water replenishing part, so that the phenomenon that water overflows at the water replenishing part on the main body of the base station when the cleaning equipment is taken away from the base station is avoided, the idea of water leakage of a machine is avoided for a user, and the user can also be prevented from wiping the water overflowed on the base station, so that the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of electrical equipment technology, specifically relating to a base station and a cleaning system. Background Technology

[0002] A base station is a device used to clean and charge the working parts of cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers, mops, and robot vacuums. After the cleaning equipment is placed on the base station, hot water is sprayed from the base station to clean the working parts of the equipment.

[0003] In related technologies, when the cleaning equipment is removed from the base station after the cleaning work is completed, water may overflow from the water inlet on the base station, which may make users think that the machine is leaking, or users may need to wipe the water that has overflowed on the base station, affecting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a base station and a cleaning system, which aims to at least partially solve the problem of water overflowing from the water inlet of the base station when the cleaning equipment is removed from the base station, thereby improving the user experience.

[0005] In a first aspect of this application, a base station is provided, the base station comprising: a main body having a water replenishment section and a cleaning section disposed on its surface; a heating element disposed within the main body, wherein the input end of the heating element is connected to the water replenishment section and the output end of the heating element is connected to the cleaning section; and a check valve disposed between the input end of the heating element and the water replenishment section to prevent water from flowing back to the water replenishment section.

[0006] The base station provided in this application, when the cleaning equipment is placed on the base station, has its water outlet connected to the water supply section on the main body. Water from the cleaning equipment can enter the heating element through the water supply section, be heated by the heating element to generate hot water, and then flow to the cleaning section to clean the working parts of the cleaning equipment. Because a check valve is located between the input end of the heating element and the water supply section, it prevents water flowing to the water heater from flowing back to the water supply section, thus avoiding water overflow from the water supply section on the main body of the base station when the cleaning equipment is removed. This prevents users from suspecting a leak and avoids the need to wipe away any water spilled on the base station, improving the user experience.

[0007] In some implementations, the check valve is a one-way valve, the input of which is connected to the water supply section, and the output of which is connected to the input of the heating element.

[0008] In some implementations, the base station further includes: a water supply connector, the top end of which extends into a receiving groove disposed on the top of the main body to serve as the water supply part, and the bottom end passes through the bottom of the receiving groove and enters the main body.

[0009] In some implementations, the top of the water supply connector is elastic to make flexible contact with the water outlet of the cleaning equipment, thereby improving the sealing effect between the two and preventing water leakage from the connection between them.

[0010] In some implementations, the bottom end of the water supply connector is connected to the input end of the one-way valve via a water inlet pipe, and the end of the water inlet pipe near the water supply connector is tied to the connecting post inside the main body by a flexible component to prevent the water inlet pipe from deforming and loosening during use, thereby improving the reliability of the connection between the water inlet pipe and the water supply connector.

[0011] In some implementations, the output end of the one-way valve is connected to the inlet end of the heating element via an outlet pipe; multiple limiting posts are provided inside the main body, with the inlet and outlet pipes wound around one side of the multiple limiting posts, and the other side of the multiple limiting posts and the inner wall of the main body forming an assembly space for installing the heating element and the cleaning part. The multiple limiting posts allow the inlet and outlet pipes to be laid along a predetermined path inside the main body, improving the cleanliness of the interior.

[0012] In some embodiments, the base station further includes: a cleaning housing, partially disposed within the main body to communicate with the output end of the heating element, and another portion disposed on the top of the main body, the other portion of the housing having a cleaning port for spraying heated water; and a flushing element rotatably disposed within the cleaning housing to serve as the cleaning section for cleaning the working part of the cleaning equipment.

[0013] In some embodiments, the cleaning port is strip-shaped, and the flushing member is disposed within the cleaning port along its length.

[0014] In some embodiments, the working part of the cleaning device enters the cleaning port to contact the flushing element.

[0015] In some implementations, the base station further includes a seal disposed on another part of the cleaning housing, the seal surrounding the cleaning port. When the cleaning device is placed in the main body, the seal can cover the working part of the cleaning device to form a roughly sealed space to prevent the overflow of cleaning water from the cleaning port, thereby facilitating user cleaning and improving user experience.

[0016] In some embodiments, another portion of the cleaning housing is provided with a supporting ramp, and the cleaning port is disposed on the supporting ramp. The supporting ramp can shorten the distance between the cleaning port and the working part of the cleaning device, allowing the hot water sprayed from the cleaning port to travel at a faster speed, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency of the working part of the cleaning device.

[0017] In some embodiments, the base station further includes: a first seal disposed on the top and both sides of the supporting ramp, the two ends of the first seal extending from the two sides of the supporting ramp toward the top of the main body; and a second seal disposed on the top of the main body and connected to the two ends of the first seal to form a closed clean area on the top of the main body.

[0018] In some embodiments, the first seal and / or the second seal are resilient.

[0019] In a second aspect, this application provides a cleaning system comprising: the aforementioned base station; and cleaning equipment detachably disposed on the base station.

[0020] The cleaning system provided in this application, when the cleaning equipment is placed on the base station, connects the water outlet of the cleaning equipment to the water supply section on the main body. Water from the cleaning equipment can enter the heating element through the water supply section, be heated by the heating element to generate hot water, and then flow to the cleaning section to clean the working parts of the cleaning equipment. Because a check valve is located between the input end of the heating element and the water supply section, it prevents water flowing to the water heater from flowing back to the water supply section, thus avoiding water overflow from the water supply section on the main body of the base station when the cleaning equipment is removed. This prevents users from suspecting a leak and avoids the need to wipe away any water spilled on the base station, improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, 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 the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the base station structure in one or more embodiments of this application is shown;

[0023] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 An internal diagram of a base station.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] Main body-1, receiving tank-101, receiving block-102, receiving tank-103, water replenishment section-104, cleaning section-105;

[0026] Heating element-2,

[0027] Anti-reverse component -3;

[0028] Water supply connector-4;

[0029] Water inlet pipe -5,

[0030] Flexible component - 6;

[0031] Water outlet pipe -7;

[0032] Connecting pipe -8;

[0033] Cleaning housing -9, water inlet -901, support slope -902, cleaning port -903;

[0034] Flushing parts -10;

[0035] Seal-11, first seal 1101, second seal-1102. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To enable those skilled in the art to more clearly understand this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0037] A base station is a device used to clean and charge the working parts of cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers, mops, and robot vacuums. After the cleaning equipment is placed on the base station, hot water is sprayed from the base station to clean the working parts of the cleaning equipment.

[0038] In related technologies, cleaning equipment such as floor cleaning machines typically use roller brushes as the cleaning part of the equipment. After the equipment has been working for a period of time, the working part of the cleaning equipment becomes dirty and needs to be cleaned and recharged. After the cleaning equipment is put back on the base station, the base station provides hot water to clean the working part of the cleaning equipment.

[0039] However, during actual use, the applicant discovered that after water is injected into the base station through the cleaning device's outlet, a negative pressure is created when the device is lifted, causing water to overflow from the base station's water inlet. After repeated use, a significant amount of water remains at the base station's water inlet, potentially leading users to believe the device is leaking, or requiring them to wipe away the overflowing water. Furthermore, when the base station is tilted and lifted, water rapidly overflows from the water inlet, negatively impacting the user experience.

[0040] Based on the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a base station and a cleaning system, which aims to at least partially solve the problem of water overflowing from the water inlet of the base station when the cleaning equipment is removed from the base station, so as to improve the user experience.

[0041] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the base station structure in one or more embodiments of this application is shown. Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 The internal diagram of the base station in the image, combined with Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 The base station includes a main body 1, a heating element 2, and a backflow preventer 3. The main body 1 has a water supply part 104 and a cleaning part 105 on its surface. The heating element 2 is disposed inside the main body 1. The input end of the heating element 2 is connected to the water supply part 104, and the output end of the heating element 2 is connected to the cleaning part 105. The backflow preventer 3 is disposed between the input end of the heating element 2 and the water supply part 104 to prevent water from flowing back to the water supply part 104.

[0042] In the base station provided in this application, when the cleaning equipment is placed on the base station, the water outlet of the cleaning equipment is connected to the water supply part 104 on the main body 1. Water in the cleaning equipment can enter the heating element 2 through the water supply part 104 on the main body 1. After being heated by the heating element 2, hot water is generated and flows to the cleaning part 105 to clean the working part of the cleaning equipment. Since the anti-reverse component 3 is set between the input end of the heating element 2 and the water supply part 104, it can prevent the water flowing to the water heater from flowing back to the water supply part 104. This avoids water overflow at the water supply part 104 on the main body 1 of the base station when the cleaning equipment is removed from the base station, thus preventing users from thinking that the machine is leaking and avoiding the need for users to wipe the water overflowing on the base station, thereby improving the user experience.

[0043] Combination Figure 1 The main body 1 has a receiving groove 101 at its top to accommodate the bottom of the cleaning equipment. A receiving block 102 with a receiving groove 103 is provided at the bottom of the receiving groove 101 for connecting with the water outlet portion of the cleaning equipment. The water replenishment part 104 of the main body 1 is located at the bottom of the receiving groove 103. When the cleaning equipment is placed in the receiving groove 101 on the main body 1, the water outlet of the cleaning equipment connects with the water replenishment part 104 of the main body 1 to introduce water from the cleaning equipment into the base station for use.

[0044] Combination Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 The base station may also include a water supply connector 4, the top end of which extends out into the receiving groove 103 on the top of the main body 1 to serve as a water supply part 104, and the bottom end of the water supply connector 4 passes through the bottom of the receiving groove 103 and enters the main body 1.

[0045] In some embodiments, the top of the water supply connector 4 is elastic, for example, it can be injection molded from an elastic material. The elastic portion at the top of the water supply connector 4 can flexibly contact the water outlet of the cleaning device, for example, by wrapping around the water outlet of the cleaning device, which can improve the sealing effect between the two and prevent water from leaking from the connection between them.

[0046] Combination Figure 2 The check valve 3 can be a one-way valve. The input end of the one-way valve is connected to the water supply section 104, and the output end of the one-way valve is connected to the input end of the heating element 2. The function of the one-way valve is to prevent water from flowing back into the water supply section 104. When the base station is replenished with water, the one-way valve opens. When the base station is not replenished with water, the internal valve of the one-way valve closes, so that the water inlet 901 of the cleaning equipment and the water supply inlet of the base station are sealed. Although there is a negative pressure when the cleaning equipment leaves the base station, the one-way valve can prevent water from overflowing from the water supply section 104. It can also prevent water from rapidly overflowing from the water supply section 104 of the base station when the user tilts and picks up the base station. It has good practicality.

[0047] Combination Figure 2 The bottom end of the water supply connector 4 is connected to the input end of the one-way valve through the water inlet pipe 5. The end of the water inlet pipe 5 near the water supply connector 4 is tied to the connecting column inside the main body 1 by the flexible part 6 to prevent the water inlet pipe 5 from deforming and loosening during use, thereby improving the reliability of the connection between the water inlet pipe 5 and the water supply connector 4.

[0048] Combination Figure 2 The output end of the one-way valve is connected to the inlet end of the heating element 2 via the outlet pipe 7. Multiple limiting posts are provided inside the main body 1. Both the inlet pipe 5 and the outlet pipe 7 can be flexible, and they are wound around one side of the limiting posts. The other side of the limiting posts and the inner wall of the main body 1 form an assembly space for installing the heating element 2 and the cleaning part 105. The multiple limiting posts allow the inlet pipe 5 and the outlet pipe 7 to be laid within the main body 1 according to a set trajectory, improving the cleanliness of the interior of the main body 1. In specific implementation, since the ends of the inlet pipe 5 and the outlet pipe 7 are used for connection and are prone to deformation, limiting posts can be provided on the same side at both ends of the inlet pipe 5 and the outlet pipe 7 to prevent deformation of the ends and ensure the stability of the assembly.

[0049] Combination Figure 1 as well as Figure 2The base station may also include a cleaning housing 9 and a flushing component 10. A portion of the cleaning housing 9 is disposed within the main body 1 to communicate with the output end of the heating element 2. Another portion of the cleaning housing 9 is disposed on the top of the main body 1, and this other portion has a cleaning port 903 for spraying heated water. The flushing component 10 is rotatably disposed within the cleaning housing 9 as a cleaning part 105 for cleaning the working part of the cleaning equipment. In a specific implementation, the cleaning port 903 is generally strip-shaped, and the flushing component 10 can be disposed within the cleaning port 903 along its length. The working part of the cleaning equipment can enter the cleaning port 903 to contact the flushing component 10.

[0050] Combination Figure 2 The bottom of the cleaning housing 9 may be provided with a water inlet 901, which is connected to the output end of the heating element 2 via a connecting pipe 8. The connecting pipe 8 may be made of a rigid material and is located at the edge inside the main body 1.

[0051] Combination Figure 1 The base station may also include a seal 11, which is disposed on another part of the cleaning housing 9 and surrounds the cleaning port 903. With the cleaning device placed on the main body 1, the first seal 11 can cover the working part of the cleaning device to form a roughly sealed space, preventing cleaning water from overflowing from the cleaning port, thus facilitating user cleaning and improving user experience. When the fan on the cleaning device is activated, a negative pressure is created in the wastewater tank inside the cleaning device, drawing the water stored in the sealed space into the wastewater tank. This also avoids the need to wipe the sealed space after the cleaning device is removed from the base station, further improving user experience.

[0052] Combination Figure 1 Another part of the cleaning housing 9 is provided with a support slope 902, and the cleaning port is provided on the support slope 902. The support slope 902 can shorten the distance between the cleaning port 903 and the working part of the cleaning equipment, so that the hot water sprayed by the cleaning port 903 can be faster, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency of the working part of the cleaning equipment.

[0053] Combination Figure 1 The base station may also include a first sealing member 11 and a second sealing member 12. The first sealing member 11 is generally U-shaped. The middle part of the first sealing member 11 is located at the top of the supporting inclined surface 902, and the two sides of the first sealing member 11 are located at the two sides of the supporting inclined surface 902. The two ends of the first sealing member 11 extend from the two sides of the supporting inclined surface 902 toward the top of the cleaning device. The second sealing member 12 can be arranged at the top of the main body 1 along the length direction of the cleaning port. The two ends of the second sealing member 12 can be connected to the two ends of the first sealing member 11 to construct a closed cleaning area at the top of the main body 1.

[0054] In some embodiments, both the first seal 11 and the second seal 12 are elastic, can be integrally molded together, and can be injection molded onto the body 1 using an elastic material. The elastic first seal 11 and the second seal 12 can adapt to the size of the working part of the cleaning device to improve the sealing effect of the cleaning area and the working part of the cleaning device. In other embodiments, one of the first seal 11 and the second seal 12 is elastic; for example, the first seal 11 may be elastic, and the second seal 12 may be made of a rigid material to position the cleaning device when it is placed on the base station.

[0055] Based on the aforementioned base station, this application also provides a cleaning system, which includes the aforementioned base station and cleaning equipment, wherein the cleaning equipment is detachably mounted on the base station.

[0056] The cleaning system provided in this application, when the cleaning equipment is placed on the base station, connects the water outlet of the cleaning equipment to the water supply section on the main body. Water from the cleaning equipment can enter the heating element through the water supply section, be heated by the heating element to generate hot water, and then flow to the cleaning section to clean the working parts of the cleaning equipment. Because a check valve is located between the input end of the heating element and the water supply section, it prevents water flowing to the water heater from flowing back to the water supply section, thus avoiding water overflow from the water supply section on the main body of the base station when the cleaning equipment is removed. This prevents users from suspecting a leak and avoids the need to wipe away any water spilled on the base station, improving the user experience.

[0057] The cleaning equipment can be a floor scrubber or other cleaning equipment with mopping function; there are no restrictions on this.

[0058] In summary, the base station and cleaning system provided in this application can prevent water from overflowing from the water replenishment part 104 when the cleaning equipment is separated from the base station, and can also prevent the overflow of cleaning water sprayed from the cleaning port of the base station, so as to facilitate user cleaning, improve user experience, and improve cleaning efficiency, and has good practicality.

[0059] In this application, 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 being 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 being 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.

[0060] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" 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 application.

[0061] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean 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 application according to the specific circumstances.

[0062] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this application is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0063] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A base station, characterized in that, The base station includes: The main body is equipped with a water replenishment section and a cleaning section; A heating element is disposed within the main body, with its input end connected to the water replenishment section and its output end connected to the cleaning section; Water enters the heating element through the water replenishment section, is heated by the heating element to generate hot water, and flows to the cleaning section to clean the working part of the cleaning equipment placed on the base station.

2. The base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base station also includes: The cleaning housing is connected to the output end of the heating element, and the cleaning housing is provided with a cleaning port to spray out heated water.

3. The base station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base station also includes a seal disposed on the cleaning housing and surrounding the cleaning port.

4. The base station according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The main body has a receiving block, and a receiving groove is provided on the receiving block. The water replenishment part is located at the bottom of the receiving groove.

5. The base station according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The water outlet of the cleaning device is connected to the water supply part of the main body to introduce water into the base station for use.

6. The base station according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a water supply connector, the top of which is located in the receiving groove, and the bottom of which passes through the bottom of the receiving groove and enters the main body.

7. The base station according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a backflow preventer, which is disposed between the input end of the heating element and the water supply section to prevent water from flowing back to the water supply section.

8. The base station according to claim 7, characterized in that, The check valve is a one-way valve, the input end of which is connected to the water supply section, and the output end of which is connected to the input end of the heating element.

9. The base station according to claim 8, characterized in that, The top of the water supply connector is elastic.

10. The base station according to claim 9, characterized in that, The bottom end of the water supply connector is connected to the input end of the one-way valve via a water inlet pipe, and the end of the water inlet pipe near the water supply connector is tied to the connecting column inside the main body via a flexible component.

11. The base station according to claim 10, characterized in that, The output end of the one-way valve is connected to the inlet end of the heating element via a water outlet pipe; The main body is provided with multiple limiting posts. The water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe are arranged around one side of the multiple limiting posts. The other side of the multiple limiting posts and the inner wall of the main body are configured to form an assembly space for installing the heating element and the cleaning part.

12. The base station according to any one of claims 2-3, characterized in that, The cleaning housing is located inside the main body and is connected to the output end of the heating element. Another part is located on the top of the main body, and the other part of the cleaning housing is provided with a cleaning port.

13. The base station according to claim 12, characterized in that, The base station further includes a flushing component, rotatably disposed on the cleaning housing, serving as the cleaning part for cleaning the working part of the cleaning equipment.

14. The base station according to claim 13, characterized in that, The cleaning port is strip-shaped, and the flushing component is disposed inside the cleaning port along the length of the cleaning port.

15. The base station according to claim 13, characterized in that, The working part of the cleaning device enters the cleaning port to contact the flushing component.

16. The base station according to claim 13, characterized in that, Another part of the cleaning housing is provided with a supporting slope, and the cleaning port is provided on the supporting slope.

17. The base station according to claim 16, characterized in that, The base station also includes: A first sealing element is disposed at the top of the supporting inclined surface and on both sides of the supporting inclined surface, and the two ends of the first sealing element extend from both sides of the supporting inclined surface toward the top of the main body. The second seal is disposed on the top of the body and connected to both ends of the first seal to form a closed cleaning area on the top of the body.

18. The base station according to claim 17, characterized in that, The first seal and / or the second seal are elastic.

19. The base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water outlet of the cleaning device is connected to the water supply part on the main body, and the water in the cleaning device enters the heating element through the water supply part on the main body.

20. A cleaning system, characterized in that, The cleaning system includes: The base station according to any one of claims 1-19; The cleaning equipment is detachably mounted on the base station.

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