A cleaning apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a cleaning device, which comprises a device body and a cover plate, the cover plate is arranged on the device body, a screen module is arranged on the cover plate, and the device body can supply power to the screen module. In this way, the screen module can be used to realize intelligent display, interconnection with other home appliances and other functions, which is beneficial to enrich the functions of the cleaning device and effectively improve the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of household appliances, and more particularly to a cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous advancement of technology, cleaning equipment such as robotic vacuum cleaners is becoming increasingly popular. Currently, these cleaning devices only have the function of cleaning floors, which is relatively limited and affects the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the problems existing in the related technologies, this disclosure provides a cleaning device.

[0004] This disclosure provides a cleaning device, which includes a device body and a cover plate disposed on the device body. A screen module is disposed on the cover plate, and the device body is capable of supplying power to the screen module.

[0005] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the screen module constitutes the cover plate; or, the cover plate further includes a decorative cover plate, which is fixedly connected to the screen module.

[0006] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the decorative cover is disposed around the screen module.

[0007] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the cover plate is detachably disposed on the device body, wherein the device body supplies power to the screen module when the cover plate is in the installed position.

[0008] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the cover plate includes a first surface and a second surface facing away from each other. The first surface constitutes the display surface of the screen module. When the cover plate is in the mounting position, the second surface faces the device body. A first mounting part is provided on the second surface. A second mounting part is provided on the device body corresponding to the position of the first mounting part. The first mounting part can cooperate with the second mounting part to fix the cover plate on the device body.

[0009] In some embodiments of this disclosure, both the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion include magnetic suction elements.

[0010] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the cover plate further includes a connection terminal electrically connected to the screen module, and the device body is provided with a power supply terminal. When the cover plate is in the installation position, the connection terminal is connected to the power supply terminal so that the device body supplies power to the screen module.

[0011] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the connection terminal is disposed on the second surface of the cover plate, and the power supply terminal is disposed on the device body at the position corresponding to the connection terminal.

[0012] In some embodiments of this disclosure, a battery module is provided inside the screen module, and the connection terminal is electrically connected to the battery module. When the cover plate is in the installation position, the connection terminal is connected to the power supply terminal so that the device body supplies power to the battery module.

[0013] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the screen module includes a touch display screen.

[0014] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure may include the following beneficial effects:

[0015] The cleaning device disclosed herein features a screen module mounted on its cover. Power is supplied to the screen module via the main body of the device, ensuring its normal operation. This design allows the screen module to achieve intelligent display and interconnection with other home appliances, enriching the functionality of the cleaning device and effectively enhancing the user experience.

[0016] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning device according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate from a first perspective, according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate according to another exemplary embodiment;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate from a second perspective, according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the main body of the device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0024] In the picture:

[0025] 1-Cleaning equipment; 11-Equipment body; 12-Cover plate; 121-Screen module; 122-Decorative cover plate; 123-First surface; 124-Second surface; 13-First mounting part; 14-Second mounting part. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0027] With the continuous advancement of technology, cleaning equipment such as robotic vacuum cleaners is becoming increasingly popular. Currently, cleaning equipment in this technology only has the function of cleaning floors, resulting in a relatively limited functionality and impacting the user experience. For example, cleaning equipment in this technology includes a main body and a cover plate on top of the main body. The main body is used for cleaning floors, while the cover plate only serves a decorative purpose, improving the overall aesthetics of the main body but hindering the further expansion of the cleaning equipment's functions, thus leading to a relatively limited functionality.

[0028] To address the aforementioned technical issues, this disclosure provides a cleaning device with a screen module mounted on a cover plate. Power is supplied to the screen module via the main body of the device, ensuring its normal operation. This design allows the screen module to achieve intelligent display and interconnectivity with other home appliances, enriching the cleaning device's functionality and effectively enhancing the user experience.

[0029] An exemplary embodiment of this disclosure provides a cleaning device, such as a robotic vacuum cleaner. Figure 1 As shown, the cleaning device 1 includes a device body 11 and a cover plate 12. Exemplarily, the device body 11 includes structures such as a mop and a vacuum nozzle, thereby enabling cleaning of the floor. The cover plate 12 is disposed on the device body 11. Exemplarily, the cover plate 12 is disposed on the top of the device body 11. It should be noted that the top of the device body 11 refers to the surface facing away from the ground when the device body 11 is in the working state.

[0030] A screen module 121 is mounted on the cover plate 12. The main body of the device 11 can supply power to the screen module 121, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the screen module 121. For example, when the main body of the device 11 supplies power to the screen module 121, the screen module 121 can operate normally, and when the main body of the device 11 is powered off, the screen module 121 stops operating; alternatively, the main body of the device 11 can supply power to the battery module of the screen module 121 to ensure sufficient power in the battery module within the screen module 121, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the screen module 121. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this aspect.

[0031] With this design, the cleaning device 1 can utilize the screen module 121 to achieve functions such as intelligent display and intelligent interconnection with other home appliances. For example, the screen module 121 can display the working status and device information of the cleaning device 1 in real time; it can also be combined with a speaker to achieve functions such as music playback and voice interaction; it can also be combined with a communication module to achieve functions such as searching for and displaying information such as maps and weather on the screen module 121; and it can also be interconnected with home appliances to achieve real-time display of surveillance footage, peephole cameras, etc. By setting up the screen module 121, it is easy to further expand the functions of the cleaning device 1, which helps to enrich the functions of the cleaning device 1 and thus improve the user experience.

[0032] Placing the screen module 121 on the cover plate 12 serves two purposes. First, it allows the cover plate 12 to function decoratively, effectively enhancing the overall aesthetics of the cleaning device 1. Second, by mounting the screen module 121 on the cover plate 12, users can display information such as lighting effects and colors according to their needs, increasing the fun and human-computer interaction of the cleaning device 1 and enriching the user experience. Third, by placing the screen module 121 on the cover plate 12, without affecting the normal arrangement of other structural components on the cleaning device 1, it rationally utilizes the panel layout of the cleaning device 1, reducing the increase in the size of the cleaning device 1 and the occupation of its internal space. This facilitates the miniaturization of the cleaning device 1, makes it easier to move, and ultimately ensures the cleaning effect of the cleaning device 1.

[0033] Combination Figure 2 In one embodiment, the screen module 121 forms a cover plate 12. This arrangement expands the display area of ​​the screen module 121, thereby effectively improving the user's visual experience, facilitating viewing and operation, and further enhancing the user experience.

[0034] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4In another embodiment, the cover plate 12 further includes a decorative cover plate 122, which is fixedly connected to the screen module 121. Exemplarily, the decorative cover plate 122 can be fixedly connected to the screen module 121 by means of adhesive bonding, snap-fitting, etc., in combination with... Figure 3 The decorative cover 122 may, for example, be disposed on the side edge of the screen module 121, in conjunction with... Figure 4 For example, the area of ​​the cover plate 12 can be divided into multiple parts by the decorative cover plate 122, and each part is provided with a screen module 121. In this embodiment, no specific limitation is made.

[0035] By providing the decorative cover 122, the screen module 121 can be decorated, thereby enhancing the overall aesthetics of the cleaning device 1. Furthermore, it can provide some protection for the screen module 121, effectively improving its reliability, and consequently, the reliability of the cleaning device 1. Additionally, by designing different configurations of the decorative cover 122, such as different shapes, sizes, colors, materials, and connection methods with the screen module 121, the cleaning device 1 can have a wider range of appearances, thus meeting the diverse aesthetic needs of different users.

[0036] Combination Figure 3 In one embodiment, a decorative cover 122 is disposed around the screen module 121. This arrangement not only improves the protection of the screen module 121, thereby enhancing its reliability, but also effectively avoids the decorative cover 122 occupying the display area of ​​the screen module 121. While facilitating screen viewing for the user, it also expands the display area of ​​the screen module 121, further enhancing the user's visual experience. Simultaneously, by surrounding the screen module 121 with the decorative cover 122, the integrity of the enclosure is improved, thus enhancing the overall aesthetics of the cleaning device 1.

[0037] In addition, compared to the arrangement of dividing the screen into multiple parts by the decorative cover plate 122 and then setting multiple screen modules 121, the decorative cover plate 122 is arranged around the screen module 121, which makes the structure of the cover plate 12 simple, facilitates production and processing, and improves the assembly efficiency of the cleaning equipment 1.

[0038] In one embodiment, the cover plate 12 is detachably mounted on the device body 11. For example, the cover plate 12 may have a buckle, and the device body 11 may have a corresponding slot, allowing the cover plate 12 to be detachably connected to the device body 11 by engaging the buckle with the slot. Alternatively, the cover plate 12 may have a slide rail, and the device body 11 may have a corresponding groove, allowing the cover plate 12 to be detachably connected to the device body 11 by sliding along the slide rail. Another option is to have a magnet on the cover plate 12 and another magnet on the device body 11, allowing the two magnets to attract each other and thus achieve a detachable connection. Any method that allows the cover plate 12 to be detachably mounted on the device body 11 is acceptable; this embodiment does not specifically limit the detachable connection method.

[0039] When the cover plate 12 is in the installation position, the device body 11 supplies power to the screen module 121, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the screen module 121. For example, as mentioned above, when the device body 11 supplies power to the screen module 121, the screen module 121 can operate normally, and when the device body 11 is powered off, the screen module 121 stops operating; alternatively, the device body 11 can supply power to the battery module of the screen module 121 to ensure sufficient power in the battery module, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the screen module 121. It is understood that "the cover plate 12 is in the installation position" means that the cover plate 12 is detachably installed behind the device body 11.

[0040] When the cover plate 12 is removed from the main body 11, the main body 11 is powered off. For example, the main body 11 can clean the ground when the cover plate 12 is in the installed position, or it can clean the ground only after the cover plate 12 is removed from the main body 11.

[0041] In this embodiment, when the screen module 121 constitutes the cover plate 12, removing the cover plate 12 from the device body 11 means removing the screen module 121 from the device body 11. When the cover plate 12 is composed of the screen module 121 and the decorative cover plate 122, removing the cover plate 12 from the device body 11 means removing the screen module 121 and the decorative cover plate 122 together from the device body 11.

[0042] By detachably mounting the cover plate 12 onto the main body 11 of the equipment, the structure of the cleaning equipment 1 is simplified, facilitating production and processing, and also making subsequent maintenance of the screen module 121 easier. Furthermore, it allows for the independent use of the screen module 121. When a user needs to use the screen module 121 alone, the detachable connection between the cover plate 12 and the main body 11 effectively improves the user's convenience, meets different user needs, and further enhances the user experience. Additionally, it facilitates the cleaning of structural components such as the dust collection box on the cleaning equipment 1.

[0043] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 5 In one embodiment, the cover plate 12 includes a first surface 123 and a second surface 124 facing away from each other. The first surface 123 forms the display surface of the screen module 121, and when the cover plate 12 is in the installation position, the second surface 124 faces the device body 11.

[0044] Combination Figure 5 and Figure 6 A first mounting portion 13 is provided on the second surface 124, and a second mounting portion 14 is provided on the device body 11 corresponding to the position of the first mounting portion 13. The first mounting portion 13 can cooperate with the second mounting portion 14 to fix the cover plate 12 to the device body 11. For example, one of the first mounting portion 13 and the second mounting portion 14 can be a buckle, and the other of the first mounting portion 13 and the second mounting portion 14 can be a slot, so that the cover plate 12 is fixed to the device body 11 by the buckle engaging with the slot; one of the first mounting portion 13 and the second mounting portion 14 can also be a magnet, and the other of the first mounting portion 13 and the second mounting portion 14 can be another magnet, so that the cover plate 12 is fixed to the device body 11 by the magnetic attraction of the two magnets.

[0045] This arrangement simplifies the way the cover plate 12 is fixed to the main body 11, resulting in a simpler structure for the cleaning equipment 1. This facilitates manufacturing and reduces the added weight, contributing to a lightweight design. Furthermore, by placing the first mounting part 13 on the second surface 124 of the cover plate 12, it is concealed. This not only enhances the aesthetics of the cleaning equipment 1 but also protects the connection between the first mounting part 13 and the second mounting part 14. This improves the stability of the connection between the cover plate 12 and the main body 11, preventing the cover plate 12 from detaching due to external forces and further enhancing the reliability of the cleaning equipment 1.

[0046] In one embodiment, both the first mounting portion 13 and the second mounting portion 14 include magnetic components, such as magnets. The cover plate 12 is fixed to the device body 11 by the magnetic attraction between the two magnetic components. This design ensures the stability of the connection between the cover plate 12 and the device body 11 while simplifying the connection between the first mounting portion 13 and the second mounting portion 14. This not only facilitates user operation and improves the convenience of assembling and disassembling the cover plate 12, but also simplifies the structure of the cleaning device 1, making it easier to manufacture.

[0047] In one embodiment, the cover plate 12 has a circular structure. Along the circumference of the cover plate 12, a plurality of first mounting portions 13 are spaced apart on the second surface 124 of the cover plate 12. Correspondingly, a plurality of second mounting portions 14 are provided on the device body 11. Each first mounting portion 13 cooperates with its corresponding second mounting portion 14 to fix the cover plate 12 to the device body 11. This arrangement further improves the stability of the connection between the cover plate 12 and the device body 11, further preventing the cover plate 12 from detaching due to external forces, thereby effectively improving the reliability of the cleaning device 1.

[0048] In one embodiment, the cover plate 12 further includes a connection terminal electrically connected to the screen module 121, and a power supply terminal is provided on the device body 11 at the position corresponding to the connection terminal. Exemplarily, the connection terminal can be provided on the side edge of the cover plate 12 or on the second surface 124 of the cover plate 12; this embodiment does not specifically limit this.

[0049] When the cover plate 12 is in the installation position, the connection terminal is connected to the power supply terminal to achieve conductivity between them, thereby enabling the device body 11 to supply power to the screen module 121. For example, the screen module 121 includes a back cover, a motherboard, and a screen body. The connection terminal is electrically connected to the motherboard through a flexible circuit board. At the same time, the connection terminal is exposed outside the back cover. When the cover plate 12 is in the installation position, the connection terminal is connected to the power supply terminal to achieve conductivity, enabling the device body 11 to supply power to the motherboard, thereby enabling the normal use of the screen body.

[0050] This configuration makes it simple and convenient for the main body 11 to supply power to the screen module 121. It not only effectively improves the convenience of powering the screen module 121, but also enhances the safety of the cleaning device 1, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0051] In one embodiment, the connection terminal is disposed on the second surface 124 of the cover plate 12, and the power supply terminal is disposed on the device body 11 at the position corresponding to the connection terminal. This design, on the one hand, facilitates the connection between the connection terminal and the power supply terminal, and because the second surface 124 of the cover plate 12 is always close to the device body 11, it also effectively improves the connection stability between the connection terminal and the power supply terminal, thereby ensuring the power supply stability of the device body 11 to the screen module 121. On the other hand, it also enables a concealed design of the connection terminal and the power supply terminal, preventing them from being easily damaged due to external exposure, thereby further improving the safety and reliability of the cleaning device 1.

[0052] In one embodiment, a battery module is provided within the screen module 121, enabling independent use of the screen module 121. Even when the main device 11 stops supplying power to the screen module 121, normal operation of the screen module 121 is guaranteed. The connection terminal is electrically connected to the battery module. When the cover plate 12 is in the installation position, the connection terminal is connected to the power supply terminal, allowing the main device 11 to supply power to the battery module. This arrangement ensures sufficient battery power, preventing insufficient power from affecting the normal operation of the screen module 121, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0053] In this embodiment, by incorporating a battery module within the screen module 121, the usage scenarios of the screen module 121 can be enriched, meeting diverse user needs. Specifically, the screen module 121 can not only be used when mounted on the main device 11, where it can display various information in real time and connect with other home appliances, but it can also be removed from the main device 11 for use. For example, the screen module 121 can be placed on a table or held in hand for learning or browsing videos.

[0054] In one embodiment, the screen module 121 includes a speaker module and a microphone module. The microphone module picks up sound, and the speaker module plays sound. This design facilitates the further expansion of the cleaning device 1's functions, achieving functional integration. For example, the screen module 121 can be used for voice interaction, playback of audio such as video or music, and voice control, further enhancing the intelligence and fun of the cleaning device 1, as well as improving the convenience for users to control it.

[0055] In one embodiment, the screen module 121 includes a touch display screen. This arrangement facilitates user operation of the screen module 121 and increases human-computer interaction, thereby enhancing the user experience. Furthermore, replacing traditional mechanical buttons reduces the number of parts in the cleaning device 1, which helps lower production costs.

[0056] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0057] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cleaning device, characterized in that, The cleaning equipment includes: Equipment body; A cover plate is disposed on the main body of the device, and a screen module is disposed on the cover plate. The main body of the device can supply power to the screen module.

2. The cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The screen module constitutes the cover plate; or... The cover plate also includes: A decorative cover plate is fixedly connected to the screen module.

3. The cleaning equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The decorative cover plate surrounds the screen module.

4. The cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate is detachably mounted on the device body, wherein when the cover plate is in the mounting position, the device body supplies power to the screen module.

5. The cleaning equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cover plate includes a first surface and a second surface facing away from each other. The first surface constitutes the display surface of the screen module. When the cover plate is in the installation position, the second surface faces the device body. A first mounting part is provided on the second surface. A second mounting part is provided on the device body corresponding to the position of the first mounting part. The first mounting part can cooperate with the second mounting part to fix the cover plate on the device body.

6. The cleaning equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, Both the first mounting part and the second mounting part include magnetic suction components.

7. The cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate also includes a connection terminal that is electrically connected to the screen module. The device body is provided with a power supply terminal. When the cover plate is in the installation position, the connection terminal is connected to the power supply terminal so that the device body supplies power to the screen module.

8. The cleaning equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connection terminal is disposed on the second surface of the cover plate, and the power supply terminal is disposed on the main body of the device at the position corresponding to the connection terminal.

9. The cleaning equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The screen module contains a battery module, and the connection terminal is electrically connected to the battery module. When the cover plate is in the installation position, the connection terminal is connected to the power supply terminal so that the main body of the device supplies power to the battery module.

10. The cleaning equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The screen module includes a touch display screen.

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