Panel assembly, base station and cleaning equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model relates to the technical field of cleaning systems, in particular to a panel assembly, a base station and cleaning equipment. Wherein the panel assembly comprises a panel and a dust collection rubber sleeve, the panel comprises a mounting structure, a through hole is formed in the panel, and the mounting structure is arranged around the through hole. The dust collection rubber sleeve penetrates through the through hole, is provided with a dust collection channel and comprises a matching structure, and the matching structure is connected with the installation structure in a matched mode so that the dust collection rubber sleeve can be fixed to the panel. The matching structure on the dust collection rubber sleeve is directly matched and connected with the mounting structure on the panel, so that the dust collection rubber sleeve is directly fixed on the panel, the mode that a large notch needs to be formed in the panel and then is indirectly fixed by other parts in the base station in the related technology is replaced, the structure is more compact and stable, positioning is more accurate, and the service life is prolonged. A large gap influencing the appearance does not need to be formed in the panel, and the overall appearance of the product is improved. Meanwhile, accumulated tolerance caused by indirect installation is reduced through direct fixation, accurate butt joint and sealing with a cleaning robot or a base station dust collection channel are facilitated, and the connection reliability is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cleaning system technology, and more particularly to panel assemblies, base stations, and cleaning equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the dust collection base stations that come with cleaning robots generally use a structure with notches in the panel and flexible dust collection rubber to connect the dust path.

[0003] In existing technologies, dust collection sleeves are typically installed indirectly via a base component after passing directly through a panel notch. This installation method has significant drawbacks. First, the panel notch requires allowance for the dust collection sleeve to move, resulting in an excessively large opening size that severely affects the overall appearance of the product. Second, the dust collection sleeve lacks a direct positioning structure with the panel, relying solely on the base component for end fixation. This can easily lead to axial misalignment due to accumulated assembly tolerances, causing coaxiality deviation with the cleaning robot's dust exhaust port and affecting the sealing effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] One objective of this application is to provide a panel assembly, base station, and cleaning equipment to solve the technical problem in the related art where the dust collection sleeve installed on the base station base component results in poor overall appearance and affects the sealing effect with the cleaning robot.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a panel assembly applied to a base station of a cleaning device, comprising:

[0006] A panel, including a mounting structure, wherein the panel has a through hole and the mounting structure is disposed around the through hole;

[0007] A dust collection sleeve is inserted through the through hole and has a dust collection channel. The dust collection sleeve includes a mating structure that is connected to the mounting structure to fix the dust collection sleeve to the panel.

[0008] Optionally, the inlet of the dust collection sleeve is located on the front of the panel, and the outlet of the dust collection sleeve, the mounting structure, and the mating structure are located on the back of the panel. When the dust collection sleeve passes through the through hole from the back of the panel to the front, the mating structure is fixed and limited by the mounting structure.

[0009] Optionally, the mounting structure includes an undercut, which is circumferentially arranged around the through hole and extends along the depth direction of the through hole;

[0010] The mating structure is provided with a slot, which is circumferentially disposed on the dust collection sleeve and extends along the length of the dust collection sleeve. The slot engages with the snap fastener.

[0011] Optionally, the undercut includes:

[0012] A support portion extends along the depth direction of the through hole, with one end of the support portion disposed at the edge of the through hole;

[0013] An inner flange is circumferentially disposed at the other end of the support portion;

[0014] The card slot has a first slot and a second slot that are connected to each other. The first slot extends along the length of the dust collection sleeve, and the second slot is located at the bottom of the card slot and extends laterally inward. The support part is received in the first slot, and the inner flange part is engaged and received in the second slot.

[0015] Optionally, the mounting structure is provided with a recessed groove, which is arranged around the through hole and extends along the depth direction of the through hole;

[0016] The mating structure includes a plug-in part, which is circumferentially disposed on the dust collection sleeve and is plugged into the sink.

[0017] Optionally, the dust collection sleeve further includes a pleated band, which is disposed at the inlet of the dust collection sleeve. The pleated band can generate elastic compression when an external force squeezes the inlet of the dust collection sleeve along the length direction of the dust collection sleeve, and return to its natural state after the external force is released.

[0018] Optionally, the pleated band includes a loop with a V-shaped cross-section, and the circumferential profile at the middle of the loop is larger than the circumferential profile at the end.

[0019] Optionally, the dust collection sleeve further includes:

[0020] A first sealing ring, disposed at the inlet of the dust collection sleeve, is used to connect to the end face of the robot's dust exhaust port and seal the gap between the robot's dust exhaust port and the inlet of the dust collection sleeve. The end face contour of the first sealing ring is adapted to the end face contour of the robot's dust exhaust port; and / or

[0021] The second sealing ring is disposed at the outlet of the dust collection sleeve and is used to cooperate with the base dust suction port of the base station base and seal the gap between the base dust suction port and the outlet of the dust collection sleeve. The end face of the second sealing ring is at a preset angle to the horizontal plane perpendicular to the length direction of the dust collection sleeve. When the second sealing ring is connected to the base station base, it is tilted downwards and disposed on the base station base.

[0022] In a second aspect, embodiments of this application provide a base station, comprising:

[0023] Base station body;

[0024] The base station base is detachably connected to the base station body, and the base station base is provided with a base dust suction port;

[0025] The panel assembly as described in any of the above claims is detachably connected to the base station body and the base station base, and the outlet of the dust collection sleeve of the panel assembly is connected to the dust suction port of the base.

[0026] In a third aspect, this embodiment of the social situation provides a cleaning device, including:

[0027] The cleaning robot is equipped with a dust exhaust port.

[0028] The base station described above can be connected to the cleaning robot, and the inlet of the dust collection sleeve of the base station is used to communicate with the dust discharge port of the robot when the base station is connected to the cleaning robot.

[0029] The embodiments of this application achieve the following technical effects: The panel assembly includes a panel with a through hole and a mounting structure surrounding the through hole, and a dust collection sleeve with a dust collection channel and a mating structure inserted through the through hole. The mating structure on the dust collection sleeve directly engages with the mounting structure on the panel, achieving direct fixation of the dust collection sleeve to the panel. This replaces the method in related technologies that requires a large notch in the panel for indirect fixation by other components inside the base station. The structure is more compact and stable, the positioning is more precise, and there is no need to create a large notch in the panel that affects aesthetics, thus improving the overall appearance of the product. At the same time, direct fixation reduces the cumulative tolerances caused by indirect installation, which is beneficial for precise docking and sealing with cleaning robots or base station dust collection channels, improving connection reliability. Attached Figure Description

[0030] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings do not constitute a limitation on scale.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a first structural schematic diagram of a panel assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a second structure of a panel assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a cross-sectional structure of a panel assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 5 A schematic cross-sectional view of a panel of a panel assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 6 A schematic cross-sectional view of a dust collection sleeve for a panel assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a dust collection sleeve for a panel assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a panel assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A magnified view of detail A in the middle;

[0040] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a first equipment structure for a base station provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a second equipment structure for a base station provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of a third equipment structure for a base station provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the fourth equipment structure of a base station provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0044] Label Explanation:

[0045] 1000 Cleaning equipment; 100 Cleaning robot; 101 Robot dust outlet; 102 Power receiving electrode; 200 Base station; 201 Base station body; 202 Base station base; 2021 Base suction port; 203 Panel assembly; 10 Panel; 11 Mounting structure; 111 Inverted buckle; 1111 Support part; 1112 Inner flange part; 112 Sink; 12 Through hole; 20 Dust collection sleeve; 21 Dust collection channel; 22 Mating structure; 221 Slot; 2211 First slot; 2212 Second slot; 222 Insertion part; 2221 Outer wall surface; 23 Pleated strip; 231 Folded ring; 24 First sealing ring; 25 Second sealing ring; 30 Power feeding electrode. Detailed Implementation

[0046] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as "connected" to another element, it can be directly on the other element, or one or more intermediate elements can exist between them. The terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "upper end," "lower end," "top," and "bottom," etc., used in this specification indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0047] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0048] Currently, cleaning equipment is becoming increasingly common, with many devices equipped with cleaning robots and base stations that dock with the cleaning robots to reduce the frequency of users emptying the dustbins. The cleaning robot performs cleaning tasks within a designated environment and returns to the base station when it completes the cleaning task, or when its battery level falls below a preset threshold or the amount of dust collected exceeds a preset threshold. The robot can then dock at the base station to recharge or remove dust.

[0049] In related technologies, to achieve dust collection docking between the base station and the robot host, a dust collection port is typically set on the base station, and connected to the dust exhaust port on the cleaning robot via a flexible dust collection sleeve, forming a sealed dust collection channel. A common practice is to create a notch in the base station panel, allowing the flexible dust collection sleeve to pass through, and then cover the notch with components such as the base station base. This flexible dust collection sleeve usually needs to pass through the front panel of the base station. Because the panel notch needs to allow for the flexible dust collection sleeve to move, the opening size is too large, seriously affecting the overall appearance of the product. Secondly, the dust collection sleeve lacks a direct positioning structure with the panel, relying solely on the base component for end fixation. Accumulated assembly tolerances can easily lead to axial misalignment, causing coaxiality deviation with the cleaning robot's dust exhaust port, affecting the docking and sealing effect.

[0050] To resolve the aforementioned technical issues, in the first aspect, please also refer to... Figures 1 to 3 This application provides a panel assembly 203 applied to a cleaning device 1000, which includes a cleaning robot 100 and a base station 200. The panel assembly 203 is specifically applied to the base station 200 of the cleaning device 1000.

[0051] In some embodiments, the panel assembly 203 includes a panel 10 and a dust collection sleeve 20. The panel 10 includes a mounting structure 11 and a through hole 12. The mounting structure 11 is disposed around the through hole 12. The dust collection sleeve 20 passes through the through hole 12 and has a dust collection channel 21. The dust collection sleeve 20 includes a mating structure 22, which is mated and connected to the mounting structure 11 to fix the dust collection sleeve 20 to the panel 10.

[0052] The structural principle of the panel assembly 203 in this embodiment is as follows: The panel assembly 203 includes a panel 10 with a through hole 12 and a mounting structure 11 arranged around the through hole 12, and a dust collection sleeve 20 passing through the through hole 12, having a dust collection channel 21 and a mating structure 22. The mating structure 22 on the dust collection sleeve 20 is directly mated and connected to the mounting structure 11 on the panel 10, realizing the direct fixation of the dust collection sleeve 20 on the panel 10, replacing the method in related technologies that requires a large notch to be made in the panel and then indirectly fixed by other components inside the base station.

[0053] Understandably, the dust collection sleeve 20 is directly fixed to the panel 10, resulting in a more compact and stable structure, more precise positioning, and eliminating the need for large, unsightly notches on the panel, thus improving the overall appearance of the product. At the same time, direct fixing reduces the accumulated tolerances caused by indirect installation, facilitating precise docking and sealing with the dust collection channels of the cleaning robot 100 or the base station 200, thereby improving connection reliability.

[0054] In some embodiments, the panel 10 includes a light-transmitting portion, which is fully transparent or semi-transparent, and is configured to align with optical components within the base station 200. The optical components within the base station 200 can connect with the cleaning robot 100 via the light-transmitting portion using optical signals. For example, the optical components within the base station 200 can send a recharge signal to the outside, causing the cleaning robot 100 to receive the recharge signal, return to the base station 200, and recharge. Exemplarily, the light-transmitting portion is a detachable lens on the panel 10; or, the light-transmitting portion is a light-transmitting area on the panel 10.

[0055] In other embodiments, the panel 10 is a dark, semi-transparent lens structure. When the panel 10 is installed on the base station 200, it can hide the internal structure of the base station 200, maintain the consistency of the overall appearance of the base station 200, and at the same time ensure the transmission of optical signals between the internal optical components of the base station 200 and the cleaning robot 100.

[0056] Please see Figure 3In some embodiments, the inlet of the dust collection sleeve 20 is located on the front of the panel 10, and the outlet of the dust collection sleeve 20, the mounting structure 11 and the mating structure 22 are located on the back of the panel 10. When the dust collection sleeve 20 is inserted into the through hole 12 from the back of the panel 10 to the front, the mating structure 22 is fixed and limited by the mounting structure 11.

[0057] Understandably, the inlet of the dust collection sleeve 20 is located on the front of the panel 10 (on the side where it docks with the cleaning robot 100), while its outlet, mounting structure 11, and mating structure 22 are all located on the back of the panel 10 (on the inside of the base station 200). The dust collection sleeve 20 needs to be installed by passing through the through hole 12 from the back of the panel 10 towards the front. After installation, its mating structure 22 will be locked and its position restricted by the mounting structure 11 on the back of the panel 10, making the overall structure of the panel assembly 203 more stable.

[0058] Please refer to the following: Figures 3 to 5 In some embodiments, the mounting structure 11 includes an undercut 111, which is circumferentially arranged around the through hole 12 and extends along the depth direction of the through hole 12. The mating structure 22 is provided with a slot 221, which is circumferentially arranged on the dust collecting sleeve 20 and extends along the length direction of the dust collecting sleeve 20. The slot 221 engages with the undercut 111.

[0059] Understandably, the mounting structure 11 on the panel 10 includes a buckle 111 that is circumferentially arranged around the through hole 12 and extends along the depth direction of the through hole 12; the mating structure 22 on the dust collection sleeve 20 is a slot 221 that extends along the length direction of the sleeve body, and is fixed by the snap-fit ​​between the buckle 111 and the slot 221. During installation, the dust collection sleeve 20 passes through the through hole 12, and its slot 221 is aligned with the buckle 111 on the panel 10 and pushed in. The buckle 111 is configured with a specific shape, usually with a locking point or protrusion. The buckle 111 will snap into the slot 221, forming a mechanical interlock, which can effectively prevent the dust collection sleeve 20 from axially dislodging from the panel 10 or rotating, ensuring the stability of the position of the dust collection sleeve 20 relative to the panel 10, and providing a guarantee for precise docking.

[0060] Please refer to the following: Figures 4 to 6 In some embodiments, the undercut 111 includes a support portion 1111 and an inner flange portion 1112. The support portion 1111 extends along the depth direction of the through hole 12, and one end of the support portion 1111 is disposed at the edge of the through hole 12. The inner flange portion 1112 is circumferentially disposed at the other end of the support portion 1111.

[0061] The card slot 221 is provided with a first slot 2211 and a second slot 2212 that are connected. The first slot 2211 extends along the length of the dust collection sleeve 20. The second slot 2212 is located at the bottom of the card slot 221 and extends laterally inward. The support part 1111 is received in the first slot 2211, and the inner flange part 1112 is engaged and received in the second slot 2212.

[0062] Understandably, the inverted buckle 111 includes a support portion 1111 extending along the depth direction of the through hole 12, one end of which is located at the edge of the through hole 12, and also includes a circumferential inner flange portion 1112 disposed at the other end of the support portion 1111. Both the support portion 1111 and the inner flange portion 1112 are annular structures surrounding the through hole 12. The slot 221 includes a first slot 2211 and a second slot 2212 that are interconnected. The first slot 2211 extends along the length direction of the dust collection sleeve 20, and the second slot 2212 is disposed at the bottom of the slot 221 and extends laterally inward. For example, the extension direction of the first slot 2211 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the second slot 2212. During installation, the support portion 1111 and the inner flange portion 1112 of the inverted clip 111 are first accommodated in the first groove 2211 of the slot 221, serving as a guide and initial positioning. After being pushed in further, the inner flange portion 1112 of the inverted clip 111 directly engages in the laterally extending second groove 2212, while the support portion 1111 is accommodated in the first groove 2211. The engagement between the first groove 2211 and the support portion 1111 provides effective support for the dust collection sleeve 20, while the engagement between the second groove 2212 and the inner flange portion 1112 prevents the dust collection sleeve 20 from axially disengaging.

[0063] Please refer to the following: Figures 5 to 9 In some embodiments, the mounting structure 11 is provided with a recess 112, which surrounds the through hole 12 and extends along the depth direction of the through hole 12. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 6 The mating structure 22 includes a plug-in part 222, which is circumferentially disposed on the dust collection sleeve 20 and plugs into the sink 112.

[0064] Understandably, the mounting structure 11 on the panel 10 is provided with a recess 112 surrounding the through hole 12 and extending along the depth direction of the through hole 12; the mating structure 22 on the dust collection sleeve 20 includes a circumferentially arranged insertion portion 222. The insertion portion 222 of the dust collection sleeve 20 is inserted into and accommodated in the recess 112 of the panel 10, and positioning is achieved through the shape fit between the two.

[0065] In some embodiments, the recess 112 and the insertion part 222 are clearance-fitted to position each other, while in other embodiments, the recess 112 and the insertion part 222 are overfitted or interference-fitted to fix each other.

[0066] In some embodiments, the recess 112 is circumferentially arranged around the buckle 111 of the above embodiment, and the insertion part 222 is circumferentially arranged around the slot 221 of the above embodiment, with one side of the outer wall surface 2221 of the insertion part 222 being one side of the inner wall surface of the slot 221. When the insertion part 222 is inserted into the recess 112, the slot 221 surrounding the insertion part 222 engages with the buckle 111 surrounding the recess 112. The structure of the recess 112 provides an installation reference surface and accommodating space for the dust collection sleeve 20, which helps to ensure the coaxiality and fit of the installation, and can provide a certain positioning and fixing ability even when relying solely on the engagement of the insertion part 222 with the recess 112.

[0067] Please refer to the following: Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the dust collection sleeve 20 also includes a pleated band 23, which is disposed at the entrance of the dust collection sleeve 20. The pleated band 23 can generate elastic compression when an external force squeezes the entrance of the dust collection sleeve 20 along the length direction of the dust collection sleeve 20, and return to its natural state after the external force is released.

[0068] Understandably, the pleated band 23 is composed of annular pleats. Under the action of external force (such as the squeezing force generated when the cleaning robot 100 docks) along the length of the dust collection sleeve 20, the pleated band 23 can undergo elastic compression deformation, absorbing part of the docking stroke or compensating for docking errors. When the external force is removed, it returns to its natural state by relying on the elasticity of the material itself. By setting the pleated band 23, the inlet end of the dust collection sleeve 20 has a certain degree of flexibility and buffering capacity, which can effectively compensate for the alignment deviation and distance fluctuation that may exist when the cleaning robot 100 docks with the base station 200. This ensures that even in a non-ideal docking state, the inlet end of the dust collection sleeve 20 can maintain effective contact with the robot dust outlet 101 of the cleaning robot 100 and generate appropriate sealing pressure, thereby improving the success rate of docking and the reliability of sealing.

[0069] In some embodiments, the pleated band 23 includes a loop 231, the cross-section of which is V-shaped, and the circumferential profile of the middle portion of the loop 231 is larger than the circumferential profile of the end portion.

[0070] In one embodiment, the number of folding rings 231 is a single one, with one end of the folding ring 231 disposed at the inlet of the dust collection sleeve 20 and the other end of the folding ring 231 disposed at the mating structure 22.

[0071] In another embodiment, there are at least two folding rings 231, which are connected sequentially along the length of the dust collection sleeve 20. The first folding ring 231 is located at the entrance of the dust collection sleeve 20, and the last folding ring 231 is located at the mating structure 22.

[0072] Understandably, the pleated belt 23 is composed of one or more V-shaped folds 231, with the central circumferential profile of the fold 231 being larger than its end circumferential profile. When at least two folds 231 are present, they are connected sequentially along the length of the dust collection sleeve 20, with the starting fold 231 located at the sleeve inlet and the ending fold 231 positioned at the mating structure 22. The V-shaped cross-section of the folds 231 provides good axial compressive elasticity and recovery capability, while the outwardly expanding profile in the middle increases the deformation space and flexibility. A single fold 231 connecting the inlet and the mating structure 22 results in a simple structure. Multiple folds 231 connected in series can provide a larger compression stroke or a more compliant compression characteristic. This embodiment of the application improves the elastic performance of the pleated belt 23 by setting folds 231, making its compression and rebound more effective and its adaptability wider.

[0073] In some embodiments, the slope length of the fold 231 from the middle to the end near the mating structure 22 is greater than the slope length from the middle to the end away from the mating structure 22. The slope of the fold 231 from the middle to the end near the mating structure 22 has an outward flared structure, which can better support the other end of the fold 231 and the structure connected to it.

[0074] Please refer to the following: Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the dust collection sleeve 20 further includes a first sealing ring 24 and / or a second sealing ring 25. The first sealing ring 24 is disposed at the inlet of the dust collection sleeve 20 for connecting the end face of the robot dust discharge port 101 of the cleaning robot 100 and sealing the gap between the robot dust discharge port 101 and the inlet of the dust collection sleeve 20. The end face contour of the first sealing ring 24 is adapted to the end face contour of the robot dust discharge port 101.

[0075] The second sealing ring 25 is located at the outlet of the dust collection sleeve 20, and is used to cooperate with the base dust suction port 2021 of the base station base 202, and to seal the gap between the base dust suction port 2021 and the outlet of the dust collection sleeve 20. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 6 The end face of the second sealing ring 25 is at a preset angle α with the plane perpendicular to the length direction of the dust collection sleeve 20. When the second sealing ring 25 is connected to the base station base 202, it is tilted downward and set to face the base station base 202.

[0076] Understandably, in this embodiment of the application, a first sealing ring 24 is provided at the inlet of the dust collection sleeve 20, the end face contour of which is adapted to the end face contour of the robot dust discharge port 101, and a second sealing ring 25 is provided at the outlet of the dust collection sleeve 20 to cooperate with the dust suction port 2021 of the base station base 202. Its end face is at a preset angle α with the plane perpendicular to the length direction of the sleeve, and is tilted downward to face the base station base 202 when connected to the base station base 202.

[0077] The first sealing ring 24, with its adaptable contour, fits tightly against the end face of the robot's dust exhaust port 101, forming an airtight seal. The second sealing ring 25, with its inclined end face, can form a reliable surface or line contact seal with the upper surface of the base station base 202's dust suction port 2021 during assembly. Preferably, the second sealing ring 25 is interference-fitted with the base station base's dust suction port 2021 to prevent dust leakage into the base station 200. Please refer to the following: Figure 12 and Figure 13 The end face of the second sealing ring 25 is inclined, which facilitates the direct docking of the outlet of the dust collection sleeve 20 and the dust suction port 2021 of the base in the length direction, and the lateral docking of the dust collection sleeve 2021 of the base with the dust collection sleeve 20 in the direction perpendicular to the dust collection sleeve 20.

[0078] In some embodiments, the preset angle α can be configured to be from 5° to 20°, preferably 15°. The second sealing ring 25 is interference-fitted with the dust suction port 2021 of the base, and the interference fit extension of the second sealing ring 25 can be configured to be from 0 to 3 mm, preferably 1 mm.

[0079] In some embodiments, either the panel 10 or the dust collection sleeve 20 is a one-piece molded structure, the mounting structure 11 is a part of the one-piece molded panel 10, and any one of the mating structure 22, the corrugated strip 23, the first sealing ring 24, and the second sealing ring 25 is a part of the one-piece molded dust collection sleeve 20. For example, the panel 10 is a plastic part, and the dust collection sleeve 20 is a silicone part or a rubber part, etc.

[0080] Please refer to the following: Figures 10 to 13 In a second aspect, embodiments of this application provide a base station 200, including a base station body 201, a base station base 202, and a panel assembly 203 as described in the above embodiments. The base station base 202 is detachably connected to the base station body 201, and the base station base 202 is provided with a base dust suction port 2021. The panel assembly 203 is detachably connected to both the base station body 201 and the base station base 202, and the outlet of the dust collection sleeve 20 of the panel assembly 203 is connected to the base dust suction port 2021.

[0081] Understandably, the panel assembly 203 is detachably connected to the base station body 201 and the base station base 202 respectively. For example, the panel assembly 203 is first installed on the base station body 201, and then the base station base 202 is connected to the base station body 201 and the panel assembly 203. The outlet of the dust collection sleeve 20 in the panel assembly 203 is connected to the dust suction port 2021 of the base station base 202 through the second sealing ring 25, forming a complete dust collection path from the cleaning robot 100 to the inside of the base station 200.

[0082] This application uses the panel assembly 203 described in the above embodiment and applies it to the base station 200, realizing a modular design for the base station 200, which facilitates production, assembly, maintenance, and replacement. Simultaneously, it ensures that the dust collection channel passing through the panel assembly 203 can reliably seal and connect with the base dust suction port 2021 of the base station base 202, guaranteeing that the dust collection function of the entire base station 200 is normal, efficient, and has low leakage.

[0083] Please see Figure 1 In a third aspect, this application also provides a cleaning device 1000, including a cleaning robot 100 and a base station 200 as described in the above embodiments. The cleaning robot 100 is provided with a robot dust exhaust port 101. The base station 200 can be connected to the cleaning robot 100, and the inlet of the dust collection sleeve 20 of the base station 200 is used to communicate with the robot dust exhaust port 101 when the base station 200 is connected to the cleaning robot 100.

[0084] Understandably, when the cleaning robot 100 returns to dock with the base station 200, the inlet of the dust collection sleeve 20 on the base station 200 can be aligned with the robot's dust outlet 101 through the first sealing ring 24 and the pleated strip 23 to form a sealed connection, thereby realizing the automatic dust collection function. This embodiment utilizes the panel assembly 203 of the base station 200 to ensure the reliability, sealing, and convenience of the dust collection docking between the cleaning robot 100 and the base station 200, improving user experience and cleaning efficiency, solving the problems of inaccurate docking and poor sealing in the prior art, and improving the appearance of the base station 200.

[0085] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the cleaning robot 100 is equipped with a receiving electrode 102, and the base station 200 is equipped with a feeding electrode 30. When the cleaning robot 100 docks at the base station 200, the receiving electrode 102 can be aligned with and electrically connected to the feeding electrode 30, so that the cleaning robot 100 can be charged through the base station 200.

[0086] Please see Figure 1 In some embodiments, the cleaning robot 100 has two electrodes 102 that are spaced apart, and the robot dust outlet 101 is located between the two electrodes 102. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 Correspondingly, the base station 200 has two feed electrodes 30, which are spaced apart. Specifically, the panel 10 is provided with a clearance hole to avoid the feed electrodes 30, and the dust collection sleeve 20 of the base station 200 is located between the two feed electrodes 30.

[0087] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it; under the concept of this utility model, the technical features of the above embodiments or different embodiments can also be combined, the steps can be implemented in any order, and there are many other variations of different aspects of this utility model as described above. For the sake of brevity, they are not provided in detail; although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A panel assembly for use in a base station of a cleaning device, characterized in that, include: A panel, including a mounting structure, wherein the panel has a through hole and the mounting structure is disposed around the through hole; A dust collection sleeve is inserted through the through hole and has a dust collection channel. The dust collection sleeve includes a mating structure that is connected to the mounting structure to fix the dust collection sleeve to the panel.

2. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inlet of the dust collection sleeve is located on the front of the panel, and the outlet of the dust collection sleeve, the mounting structure, and the mating structure are located on the back of the panel. When the dust collection sleeve passes through the through hole from the back of the panel to the front, the mating structure is fixed and limited by the mounting structure.

3. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting structure includes an undercut, which is arranged circumferentially around the through hole and extends along the depth direction of the through hole; The mating structure is provided with a slot, which is circumferentially disposed on the dust collection sleeve and extends along the length of the dust collection sleeve. The slot engages with the snap fastener.

4. The panel assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The undercut includes: A support portion extends along the depth direction of the through hole, with one end of the support portion disposed at the edge of the through hole; An inner flange is circumferentially disposed at the other end of the support portion; The card slot has a first slot and a second slot that are connected to each other. The first slot extends along the length of the dust collection sleeve, and the second slot is located at the bottom of the card slot and extends laterally inward. The support part is received in the first slot, and the inner flange part is engaged and received in the second slot.

5. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting structure is provided with a recessed groove, which is arranged around the through hole and extends along the depth direction of the through hole; The mating structure includes a plug-in part, which is circumferentially disposed on the dust collection sleeve and is plugged into the sink.

6. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dust collection sleeve also includes a pleated band, which is disposed at the entrance of the dust collection sleeve. The pleated band can generate elastic compression when an external force squeezes the entrance of the dust collection sleeve along the length direction of the dust collection sleeve, and return to its natural state after the external force is released.

7. The panel assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The pleated band includes a folded ring with a V-shaped cross-section, and the circumferential profile of the middle part of the folded ring is larger than the circumferential profile of the end part.

8. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dust collection sleeve also includes: A first sealing ring, disposed at the inlet of the dust collection sleeve, is used to connect to the end face of the robot's dust exhaust port and seal the gap between the robot's dust exhaust port and the inlet of the dust collection sleeve. The end face contour of the first sealing ring is adapted to the end face contour of the robot's dust exhaust port; and / or The second sealing ring is disposed at the outlet of the dust collection sleeve and is used to cooperate with the base dust suction port of the base station base and seal the gap between the base dust suction port and the outlet of the dust collection sleeve. The end face of the second sealing ring is at a preset angle to the plane perpendicular to the length direction of the dust collection sleeve. When the second sealing ring is connected to the base station base, it is tilted downwards and disposed on the base station base.

9. A base station, characterized in that, include: Base station body; The base station base is detachably connected to the base station body, and the base station base is provided with a base dust suction port; The panel assembly as described in any one of claims 1-8 is detachably connected to the base station body and the base station base, respectively, and the outlet of the dust collection sleeve of the panel assembly is connected to the dust suction port of the base.

10. A cleaning device, characterized in that, include: The cleaning robot is equipped with a dust exhaust port. The base station as described in claim 9 is capable of connecting to the cleaning robot, wherein the inlet of the dust collection sleeve of the base station is used to communicate with the dust exhaust port of the robot when the base station is connected to the cleaning robot.

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