Garbage recycling system

Abstract

The utility model provides a garbage collection system. When the automatic cleaning device for the water pool carries out cleaning operation underwater for a long time, garbage in a garbage basket is more and more, and at the moment, a user needs to manually clean away the garbage in the garbage basket. According to the automatic cleaning device, the garbage recycling device is arranged on the pool wall of the water pool, and when garbage in the garbage basket of the automatic cleaning device is too much and needs to be cleaned, the automatic cleaning device can automatically find the garbage recycling device located beside the pool and is in butt joint with the garbage recycling device, so that garbage recycling is achieved. However, due to the fact that the garbage recycling channel is narrow and complex in structure, when the garbage is sucked, the garbage is prone to being blocked in the garbage recycling channel or the garbage recycling channel of the automatic pool cleaning device. And even if the suction force is increased, the garbage is difficult to suck into the recovery device from the garbage basket. By controlling the suction direction of the suction device, reverse force is applied to blocked garbage, so that a blocked channel is dredged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automated pool cleaning, and more particularly to a waste collection system for pool cleaning robots. Background Technology

[0002] When an automatic pool cleaning device operates underwater for extended periods, the trash can accumulates, requiring manual emptying by the user. This application incorporates a trash collection device on the pool wall. When the automatic cleaning device's trash can becomes clogged, it automatically locates and engages with the collection device at the pool's edge to recycle the trash. However, due to the narrow and complex structure of the trash collection channel, especially when the trash is large, it's difficult to establish a smooth water flow path with the suction channel. This leads to trash easily clogging the suction channel or the trash collection channel of the automatic pool cleaning device. Utility Model Content

[0003] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, a waste recycling system is provided, including a waste collection device, a base station, a suction device, and a controller. The waste collection device includes a waste collection box and a suction pipe. One end of the suction pipe includes a discharge port connected to the waste collection box, and the other end includes a water inlet. The base station includes a holding section for an automatic water cleaning device. When the automatic water cleaning device is located in the holding section, the controller can control the suction device to perform a first suction, thereby sucking the waste in the automatic water cleaning device into the waste collection box via the water inlet and the suction pipe. When the suction pipe becomes blocked or when the first suction has been performed for a preset duration, the suction device or the automatic water cleaning device performs a second suction, the suction direction of which is opposite to the suction direction of the first suction.

[0004] According to some other embodiments of this application, the base station is connected to the other end of the suction pipe, and when the automatic water cleaning device is located in the holding section, the water inlet is opposite to at least a portion of the automatic water cleaning device.

[0005] According to some other embodiments of this application, the automatic pool cleaning device includes a trash basket, the trash basket including a suction port, and when the automatic pool cleaning device is performing a cleaning operation, water flows into the trash basket through the suction port; when the automatic pool cleaning device is located in the holding part, the suction port can be opposite to at least a portion of the suction port.

[0006] According to other embodiments of this application, the waste collection device further includes a discharge pipe for discharging water flowing from the waste collection box; the waste collection box includes a filter layer.

[0007] According to other embodiments of this application, the blockage status of the suction pipe is obtained based on the power of the suction device when performing the first suction, or based on the water pressure sensor or flow meter on the suction pipe, or based on the water pressure sensor or flow meter on the garbage collection box, or based on the water pressure sensor or flow meter on the discharge pipe.

[0008] According to some other embodiments of this application, the water pump on the automatic pool cleaning device is reversed to perform the second suction, and the water pump on the automatic pool cleaning device is forward-rotated to enable the automatic pool cleaning device to perform cleaning operations in the pool.

[0009] According to some other embodiments of this application, the suction device includes a water pump that rotates forward to perform a first suction action and the water pump rotates in reverse to perform a second suction action.

[0010] According to some other embodiments of this application, the preset duration is between 5 seconds and 60 seconds.

[0011] According to other embodiments of this application, the controller is located on the waste collection device or on the base station.

[0012] The suction device is located on the waste collection device, on the suction pipe, or on the discharge pipe.

[0013] According to some other embodiments of this application, the suction device is connected to an external water source, which is used to provide water flow to the suction device when the suction device performs a second suction.

[0014] According to some other embodiments of this application, the waste collection device or the suction pipe is provided with a water inlet, and water flows in from the water inlet when the suction device performs a second suction.

[0015] The embodiments described in this application have the following beneficial effects:

[0016] A waste collection device is installed on the wall of the pool. When the waste basket of the automatic cleaning device is full and needs to be emptied, the automatic cleaning device can automatically locate the waste collection device located at the edge of the pool and dock with it to collect the waste. However, due to the narrow and complex structure of the waste collection channel, waste easily gets stuck in the suction channel or the waste outflow channel of the automatic cleaning device's waste basket during suction. Even with increased suction force, it is difficult to suck the waste from the waste basket into the collection device. This application eliminates the blockage by controlling the water pump of the suction device to reverse, giving the blocked waste a reverse thrust. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. The accompanying drawings described below are merely exemplary embodiments of this application.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a waste recycling system according to an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic water tank cleaning device according to an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0021] It is understood that the automatic pool cleaning device is capable of cleaning the pool. The pool is, for example, a pool-shaped structure. The pool-shaped structure can be a swimming pool, a water storage tank, a spa pool, a water tank, a water reservoir, etc. The automatic pool cleaning device can be a device such as an automatic cleaning device or a pool cleaning robot, capable of cleaning the pool-shaped structure. This application does not limit the specific presentation of the automatic pool cleaning device or the pool-shaped structure, as long as the principle of this application is achieved. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, a robot will be used as an example of the automatic pool cleaning device, and a swimming pool will be used as an example of a pool or pool-shaped structure; the terms "pool bottom," "pool bottom surface," and "pool base" all refer to the bottom surface of the swimming pool.

[0022] The water tank cleaning device of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a waste recycling system according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 As shown, the waste collection system of the automatic pool cleaning device 7 includes a waste collection device 1, a base station 2, a suction device 6, and a controller. The waste collection device 1 can be placed horizontally on the pool bank and includes a waste collection box 5 and a suction pipe 3. The waste collection box 5 can be pulled out of the waste collection device for easy emptying by the user. The base station 2 can be placed against the pool wall and is connected to the waste collection device 1 via the suction pipe 3, or via a separate connecting device.

[0023] The automatic water tank cleaning device 7 can locate the base station 2 using its own sensors, and climb up the pool wall to the base station 2 until it docks with the holding part on the base station 2, at which point it stops climbing. The holding part may include a locking part or a magnetic part for fixing the automatic water tank cleaning device 7.

[0024] The upper end of the suction pipe 3 includes a discharge port, which is connected to the garbage collection box 5. The lower end includes a water inlet 3'. When the automatic water cleaning device 7 is located in the holding section, the controller can control the water pump of the suction device 6 to start rotating forward and perform the first suction operation, thereby sucking the garbage in the garbage basket of the automatic water cleaning device 7 into the garbage collection box 5 through the water inlet 3' and the discharge port of the suction pipe 3. When the suction pipe 3 becomes blocked or after the first suction operation has lasted for a preset time, the water pump of the suction device reverses or the water pump of the automatic water cleaning device rotates forward to perform a second suction operation. The suction direction of the second suction operation is opposite to that of the first suction operation. When the water pump of the automatic water cleaning device rotates forward, the cleaning device can perform cleaning operations in the water tank. A positioning detection sensor is provided on the base station to detect whether the water cleaning device is located in the holding section. The preset time is between 5 and 60 seconds. The duration of the second suction operation can be set to 3 to 5 seconds.

[0025] The blockage status of the suction pipe is obtained based on the power of the suction device 6 when performing the first suction, or based on the water pressure sensor or flow meter on the suction pipe 3, or based on the water pressure sensor or flow meter on the garbage collection box 5, or based on the water pressure sensor or flow meter on the discharge pipe 4.

[0026] In addition, when the automatic water cleaning device 7 is located in the holding section, the water inlet 3' is connected to at least a part of the garbage basket of the automatic water cleaning device 7, so that the garbage in the garbage basket 8 can enter the suction pipe 3 through the water inlet 3'.

[0027] In addition, such as Figure 2 As shown, the trash basket 8 of the automatic sink cleaning device 7 includes a suction port. When the automatic sink cleaning device 7 is performing a cleaning operation, water flows into the trash basket 8 through the suction port, passes through the filter layer of the trash basket, and is discharged from the drain port of the automatic sink cleaning device 7. When the suction device 6 is activated, its water pump rotates forward, and the water flow direction at the suction port is opposite to the water flow direction during normal cleaning operations, as shown by the arrow in the figure. When the second suction operation is performed, the trash blocking the suction port or the suction pipe 3 is pushed into the trash basket by the counter-force of the suction device, or deformed due to the counter-force, reducing the degree of blockage.

[0028] In addition, the waste collection device 1 also includes a discharge pipe 4, which is used to discharge water flowing out of the waste collection box 5; the waste collection box 5 includes a filter layer for filtering the waste discharged into the collection box.

[0029] It should be noted that when the garbage collection system is working normally, the base station should ideally be at least partially located below the waterline to ensure that the suction port 3' is underwater. This allows the suction device to smoothly draw garbage from the garbage basket 8 into the garbage collection box 5 via the water flow. If the suction device draws in air, it will result in insufficient suction. The suction device includes a water pump, located on the garbage collection device 1 or the suction pipe 3. The water pump of the suction device needs to be underwater when it is working. If it is above the water surface, the suction device needs to include a water inlet, and its water pump is connected to the water inlet. The water inlet is used to provide water flow to the suction device 6 when it performs the second suction. The user can add water to the water inlet. The water inlet can also be connected to an automatically switched water source. When the suction device needs to start working, the automatically switched water source opens to fill the water pump. The suction pipe 3 is equipped with an electrically controlled valve. When water flows into the water inlet, the electrically controlled valve closes to prevent the injected water from flowing into the robot through the suction pipe and ultimately into the water tank. Once the pump of the suction device is filled with water, the suction device begins its first suction operation, and the electrically controlled valve opens simultaneously. When the pump of the suction device is operating underwater, no water inlet is required; an inlet (not shown) can be provided on the suction pipe 3. The pump of the suction device is located below the inlet, and water flows in through the inlet when the suction device performs the second suction operation. In addition to providing an inlet on the suction pipe 3, a drain pipe 4 can also be used as the water inlet for the second suction operation. In this case, the end of the drain pipe must be submerged below the water surface, and there should be no air leakage between the drain pipe and the suction pipe.

[0030] The controller is located on the waste collection device 1 or on the base station 2.

[0031] In addition, the controller also includes a timing device to control the operating time of the suction device 6.

[0032] The top of the waste collection device 1 can also be equipped with a solar panel to power the suction device or controller. The base station 2 is also equipped with charging electrodes, so that the base station 2 can charge the automatic water cleaning device when it enters the holding section.

[0033] Using the waste recycling device described in this application, waste can be efficiently sucked into the waste collection device on the shore.

[0034] Embodiments of this application also provide a control method for implementing any of the above embodiments and a computer storage medium for implementing the control method, wherein the storage medium stores a computer program, and the computer program is executed by a processor using the control method of the above embodiments.

[0035] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute capabilities, such as a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationship of the hardware circuit. The logical relationship of the hardware circuit is fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented by an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA.

[0036] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement this without any creative effort.

[0037] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that each embodiment can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms, and of course, it can also be implemented by hardware. Based on this understanding, the above technical solutions, in essence or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk, etc., and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in the various embodiments or some parts of the embodiments.

[0038] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "for example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of those different embodiments or examples.

[0039] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various variations or substitutions within the technical scope described in this application, and these should all be included within the scope of protection of this application. The scope of protection of this application shall be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A waste recycling system, comprising a waste collection device (1), a base station (2), a suction device (6), and a controller, wherein, The waste collection device (1) includes a waste collection box (5) and a suction pipe (3); One end of the suction pipe (3) includes a drain outlet, which is connected to the garbage collection box (5), and the other end includes a water inlet (3'). The base station (2) includes a holding part of an automatic water tank cleaning device (7). When the automatic water tank cleaning device (7) is located in the holding part, the controller can control the suction device (6) to perform a first suction, thereby sucking the garbage in the automatic water tank cleaning device (7) into the garbage collection box (5) through the water inlet (3'). When the suction pipe (3) becomes blocked or when the first suction is performed for a preset duration, the suction device (6) or the automatic cleaning device for the pool performs a second suction, and the suction direction of the second suction action is opposite to the suction direction of the first suction action.

2. The waste recycling system according to claim 1, wherein, The base station (2) is connected to the other end of the suction pipe (3), and when the automatic water cleaning device (7) is located in the holding part, the water inlet (3') is opposite to at least a part of the automatic water cleaning device (7).

3. The waste recycling system according to claim 2, wherein, The automatic water tank cleaning device (7) includes a garbage basket, which includes a suction port. When the automatic water tank cleaning device (7) is performing a cleaning operation, water flows into the garbage basket through the suction port. When the automatic water tank cleaning device (7) is located in the holding section, the suction port (3') can communicate with at least a part of the suction port.

4. The waste recycling system according to claim 1, wherein, The waste collection device (1) further includes a discharge pipe (4) for discharging water flowing from the waste collection box (5); the waste collection box (5) includes a filter layer.

5. The waste recycling system according to claim 4, wherein, The blockage status of the suction pipe is obtained based on the power of the suction device (6) when performing the first suction, or based on the water pressure sensor or flow meter on the suction pipe (3), or based on the water pressure sensor or flow meter on the garbage collection box (5), or based on the water pressure sensor or flow meter on the discharge pipe (4).

6. The waste recycling system according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein, The water pump on the automatic pool cleaning device reverses to perform the second suction, and the water pump on the automatic pool cleaning device rotates forward to enable the automatic pool cleaning device to perform cleaning operations in the pool.

7. The waste recycling system according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein, The suction device (6) includes a water pump that rotates forward to perform a first suction action and rotates in reverse to perform a second suction action.

8. The waste recycling system according to claim 1, wherein, The preset duration is between 5 and 60 seconds.

9. The waste recycling system according to any one of claims 4 or 5, wherein, The controller is located on the garbage collection device (1) or on the base station (2); the suction device is located on the garbage collection device (1), on the suction pipe (3), or on the discharge pipe (4).

10. The waste recycling system according to claim 9, wherein, The suction device (6) is connected to the water inlet. The water inlet is used to provide water flow to the suction device (6) when the suction device (6) performs the second suction. The suction pipe (3) is equipped with an electric control valve. When water flows into the water inlet, the electric control valve is closed. When the suction device performs the first suction, the electric control valve is opened.

11. The waste recycling system according to claim 9, wherein, The suction pipe (3) is provided with a water inlet. When the suction device performs the second suction, it is located below the water inlet, and the water flows in from the water inlet.

12. The waste recycling system according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein, The base station (2) can be placed close to the wall of the pool, and the garbage collection device (1) can be placed on the bank of the pool.

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