Cleaning base station and cleaning system

Abstract

The application relates to a cleaning base station and a cleaning system, which are used in cooperation with a cleaning robot, wherein the cleaning robot comprises a cleaning piece and a robot main body for driving the cleaning piece to rotate; the cleaning base station comprises a base, a limiting structure and a cleaning tank, the limiting structure and the cleaning tank are arranged on the base, the robot main body can be fixed on the base in an inclined or vertical mode through the limiting structure, meanwhile, the cleaning piece is also at least partially inserted into the cleaning tank to interact with cleaning liquid, the cleaning piece rotates, and the cleaning liquid is uniformly attached to the cleaning piece, so that the cleaning piece is cleaned; through cooperation of the base, the limiting structure and the cleaning tank, the cleaning robot can be fixed on the cleaning base station in an inclined or vertical mode for cleaning, and the transverse size of the base can be greatly reduced, so that the volume of the cleaning base station is reduced, and the packaging and carrying of the cleaning base station are facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of cleaning robot technology, and in particular to a cleaning base station and cleaning system. Background Technology

[0002] Existing cleaning robots are generally placed flat inside the cleaning base station, which results in the cleaning base station being large and inconvenient to carry. In addition, when the cleaning robot is placed horizontally in the cleaning base station for cleaning, the cleaning plate of the cleaning robot needs to be completely immersed in water for cleaning, which requires a lot of water. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a cleaning base station and cleaning system to address the problems of existing cleaning base stations being large in size and requiring a lot of water for cleaning.

[0004] This application provides a cleaning base station for use in conjunction with a cleaning robot, the cleaning robot comprising a cleaning component and a robot body for driving the cleaning component to rotate, characterized in that...

[0005] The cleaning base station includes a base, a limiting structure and a cleaning tank disposed on the base. The limiting structure is used to tilt or vertically fix the robot body on the base so that the cleaning component is at least partially inserted into the cleaning tank.

[0006] In one embodiment, the limiting structure includes a first limiting part, which is a groove structure. The shape of the first limiting part matches the contour of the first side of the robot body, and the robot body is at least partially inserted into the first limiting part.

[0007] In one embodiment, the number of the first limiting part is not less than one, and the first limiting part compartments are distributed on the base.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first limiting portion abuts against at least three sides of the robot body, and the angle between the extended line of the opening of the first limiting portion and the horizontal direction is α. <a≤90。

[0009] In one embodiment, the limiting structure further includes a second limiting part for contacting a second side of the robot body, wherein the horizontal projection distance between the first limiting part and the second limiting part on the base is less than the diameter of the cleaning component.

[0010] In one embodiment, the second limiting part is a groove structure, the shape of the second limiting part matches the contour of the second side of the robot body, and the robot body is at least partially inserted into the second limiting part.

[0011] In one embodiment, the base includes a seat body and a limiting rod, one end of the limiting rod is connected to the seat body, and the other end extends away from the seat body. The first limiting part and the cleaning tank are disposed on the seat body, and the second limiting part is disposed on the limiting rod.

[0012] In one embodiment, the base has an L-shaped cross-section.

[0013] In one embodiment, the depth of the cleaning tank is less than the diameter of the cleaning element.

[0014] In one embodiment, the number of cleaning tanks is not less than one, and the cleaning tanks are spaced apart on the base.

[0015] In one embodiment, the cleaning base station further includes a cleaning module disposed on the base and abutting against the cleaning component.

[0016] In one embodiment, the base has a first limiting groove, the cleaning module includes a first scraper, the first scraper includes a plate body and a column connected to the plate body, the column body is movably inserted into the first limiting groove, and the plate body extends at least partially into the cleaning tank and abuts against the cleaning component.

[0017] In one embodiment, the cleaning module further includes a second scraper, which is disposed in a direction away from the cleaning tank.

[0018] In one embodiment, the cleaning base station further includes a drainage module disposed on the base, the drainage module being used to drain the liquid in the cleaning tank to the outside.

[0019] In one embodiment, the cleaning base station further includes a water supply module disposed on the base, the water supply module being used to inject water into the cleaning tank or directly spray water onto the cleaning components.

[0020] This application provides a cleaning system including a cleaning robot and a cleaning base station as described in any of the above claims. The cleaning robot includes a cleaning component and a robot body that drives the cleaning component to rotate.

[0021] In one embodiment, the number of cleaning components is not less than two, and the number of cleaning tanks is the same as the number of cleaning components.

[0022] One of the above technical solutions has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0023] In the various embodiments of the above-mentioned cleaning base station, the cleaning base station is used in conjunction with a cleaning robot, wherein the cleaning robot includes a cleaning component and a robot body that drives the cleaning component to rotate; the cleaning base station includes a base, a limiting structure, and a cleaning tank, both of which are disposed on the base. The limiting structure can fix the robot body to the base at an angle or vertically. At the same time, at least part of the cleaning component extends into the cleaning tank and interacts with the cleaning liquid. As the cleaning component rotates, the cleaning liquid is evenly attached to the cleaning component, thereby cleaning the rag. This application, through the cooperation of the base, the limiting structure, and the cleaning tank, not only allows the cleaning robot to be fixed to the cleaning base station at an angle for cleaning, but also greatly reduces the lateral dimension of the base, thereby reducing the volume of the cleaning base station and facilitating its packaging and carrying. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of a cleaning base station and a cleaning robot in one embodiment. Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of a cleaning base station and a cleaning robot in one embodiment. Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of a cleaning base station and a cleaning robot in one embodiment. Figure 3 ;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a clean base station in one embodiment.

[0028] The correspondence between the reference numerals and the component names is as follows:

[0029] 100 cleaning base stations, 10 bases, 20 limiting structures, 30 cleaning tanks;

[0030] 11. Base body; 12. Limiting rod; 101. Limiting groove; 21. First limiting part; 22. Second limiting part;

[0031] 41 First scraper, 411 Plate body, 412 Column body;

[0032] 210 Cleaning components, 220 Robot body. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0034] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein, and therefore the scope of protection of the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0035] The following describes some embodiments of the clean base station of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this embodiment discloses a cleaning base station 100, which is used in conjunction with a cleaning robot 200. The cleaning robot 200 includes a cleaning component 210 and a robot body 220 that drives the cleaning component 210 to rotate. The cleaning base station 100 includes a base 10, a limiting structure 20 and a cleaning tank 30 disposed on the base 10. The limiting structure 20 is used to fix the robot body 220 tilted or vertically on the base 10 so that the cleaning component 210 is at least partially inserted into the cleaning tank 30.

[0037] The cleaning base station 100 disclosed in this application is used in conjunction with a cleaning robot 200. The cleaning robot 200 includes a cleaning component 210 and a robot body 220 that drives the cleaning component 210 to rotate. The cleaning base station 100 includes a base 10, a limiting structure 20, and a cleaning tank 30. Both the limiting structure 20 and the cleaning tank 30 are disposed on the base 10. The limiting structure 20 can fix the robot body 220 to the base 10 at an angle or vertically. At the same time, at least part of the cleaning component 210 extends into the cleaning tank 30 to interact with the cleaning liquid. As the cleaning component 210 rotates, the cleaning liquid is evenly attached to the cleaning component 210, thereby cleaning the rag. Through the cooperation of the base 10, the limiting structure 20, and the cleaning tank 30, this application not only allows the cleaning robot 200 to be fixed to the cleaning base station at an angle for cleaning, but also greatly reduces the lateral dimension of the base 10, thereby reducing the volume of the cleaning base station 100 and facilitating its packaging and carrying.

[0038] Among them, the cleaning robot 200 can be a floor sweeping robot or a window cleaning robot.

[0039] The cleaning component 210 can be used to clean floors or glass. The cleaning component 210 may include a turntable and a cloth. The cloth is mounted on the turntable, and when the robot body 220 drives the turntable to rotate, it causes the cloth to rotate synchronously. The number of cleaning components 210 can be one, two, or more. For example, there may be two cleaning components 210, spaced apart along the length of the robot body 220.

[0040] The cleaning base station 100 can be used to clean the cleaning component 210. The cleaning base station 100 may include a base 10, a limiting structure 20, and a cleaning tank 30.

[0041] The base 10 can be a metal shell structure or a non-metal shell structure. The base 10 can be an open plastic shell structure, for example, the base 10 is a plastic shell with an L-shaped cross-section. In addition, in some embodiments, the base 10 may also be provided with a functional module for supplying and draining water to the cleaning tank 30.

[0042] The limiting structure 20 is used to fix the robot body 220 to the base 10, and to make the robot body 220 inclined or perpendicular to the horizontal direction. The limiting structure 20 can provide at least one limiting and fixing function for the robot body 220. The limiting structure 20 can be one or a combination of a groove structure, a clamp, a magnet, or a binding. For example, the limiting structure 20 includes a first groove structure and a second groove structure. The horizontal distance between the first groove structure and the second groove structure on the base 10 is less than the diameter of the cleaning part 210, and the first groove structure and the second groove structure have different horizontal heights on the base 10. The robot body 220 is fixed to the base 10 at an angle by contacting the first groove structure and the second groove structure respectively. In addition, the limiting structure 20 can be integrally formed with the base 10.

[0043] The cleaning tank 30 can be filled with water and / or cleaning solution. The cleaning tank 30 can be an integrally formed structure with the base 10. In addition, the cleaning component 210 can be fully inserted into the cleaning tank 30, as long as the water in the cleaning tank 30 does not completely cover the cleaning component 210 when adding liquid.

[0044] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in addition to the features of the above embodiments, this embodiment further defines that: the limiting structure 20 includes a first limiting part 21, the first limiting part 21 is a groove structure, the shape of the first limiting part 21 matches the contour of the first side of the robot body 220, and the robot body 220 is at least partially inserted into the first limiting part 21.

[0045] The first limiting part 21 is used to fix the robot body 220 on the base 10. The first limiting part 21 can be a groove structure, the shape of which matches the contour of the first side of the robot body 220, so that the robot body 220 can be inserted into the first limiting part 21 and the robot body 220 is limited. The first side can be one of the sides along the length direction of the robot body 220. When the first side of the robot body 220 is inserted into the first limiting part 21, the cleaning component 210 simultaneously extends into the cleaning tank 30. In addition, the groove structure of the first limiting part 21 can have a certain tilt angle, so that the robot body 220 is tilted relative to the base 10. In other embodiments, the first limiting part 21 can be used by limiting structures 20 of different heights to jointly limit the relative tilt between the robot body and the base 10.

[0046] In the above embodiment, the cleaning base station 100 further defines the groove shape of the first limiting part 21 to match the contour of the first side of the robot body 220, so that part of the robot body 220 can be inserted into the first limiting part 21 and the robot body 220 is limited, which can realize the rapid assembly between the cleaning robot 200 and the cleaning base station 100 without complicated operation.

[0047] like Figure 4 As shown, in addition to the features of the above embodiments, this embodiment further specifies that: the number of the first limiting part 21 is not less than one, and the first limiting part 21 is spaced out on the base 10.

[0048] The number of first limiting parts 21 may be no less than one. For example, there may be two first limiting parts 21, and the first side portion of the robot body 220 can be simultaneously inserted into both first limiting parts 21 for fixation, thereby increasing the contact area between the robot body 220 and the first limiting parts 21. It should be noted that by setting multiple spaced first limiting parts 21, it is beneficial to better adapt to the side contour of the cleaning robot 200 and facilitate the insertion of the robot body 220 into the first limiting parts 21.

[0049] like Figure 2 As shown, in addition to the features of the above embodiments, this embodiment further specifies that: the first limiting part 21 abuts against at least three sides of the robot body 220, and the angle between the extended line of the opening of the first limiting part 21 and the horizontal direction is α, 0. <a≤90。

[0050] Specifically, when the angle between the extended line of the opening of the first limiting part 21 and the horizontal direction is 90 degrees, the robot body 220 is perpendicular to the base 10. When the angle between the extended line of the opening of the first limiting part 21 and the horizontal direction is 30 degrees, the angle between the robot body 220 and the base 10 is 30 degrees.

[0051] In the above embodiment, the cleaning base station 100 abuts against the groove structure of the first limiting part 21 through at least three sides of the robot body 220, and the angle between the extended line of the opening of the groove structure and the horizontal direction is greater than 0 degrees and less than or equal to 90 degrees. When the robot body 220 is inserted into the first limiting groove 101, the robot body 220 can be tilted or vertically fixed on the base 10.

[0052] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in addition to the features of the above embodiments, this embodiment further specifies that: the limiting structure 20 also includes a second limiting part 22, the second limiting part 22 is used to contact the second side of the robot body 220, and the horizontal projection distance between the first limiting part 21 and the second limiting part 22 on the base 10 is less than the diameter of the cleaning component 210.

[0053] In the above embodiment, the cleaning base station 100 further limits the second limiting part 22 to limit the second side part of the robot body 220, so that the robot body 220 is fixed at no less than two places, thereby improving the stability of the robot body 220 on the base 10; since the horizontal projection distance between the first limiting part 21 and the second limiting part 22 on the base 10 is less than the diameter of the cleaning component 210, the robot body 220 can be fixed at an angle on the base 10, thereby reducing the lateral dimension of the cleaning base station 100.

[0054] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in addition to the features of the above embodiments, this embodiment further specifies that: the second limiting part 22 is a groove structure, the shape of the second limiting part 22 matches the contour of the second side of the robot body 220, and the robot body 220 is at least partially inserted into the second limiting part 22.

[0055] The groove structure of the second limiting part 22 can be adapted to the protruding structure on the second side of the robot body 220, such as a sensor module or spray module set on the second side of the robot body 220.

[0056] The cleaning base station 100 in the above embodiment further defines the second limiting part 22 as a groove structure. Since both the first limiting part 21 and the second limiting part 22 are groove structures, the robot body 220 can be quickly disassembled from the base 10.

[0057] like Figures 2 to 4As shown, in addition to the features of the above embodiments, this embodiment further defines that: the base 10 includes a seat body 11 and a limiting rod 12, one end of the limiting rod 12 is connected to the seat body 11, and the other end extends in a direction away from the seat body 11, the first limiting part 21 and the cleaning groove 30 are disposed on the seat body 11, and the second limiting part 22 is disposed on the limiting rod 12.

[0058] The shape of the seat 11 can be cuboid, and the first limiting part 21 and the cleaning tank 30 can be distributed on the seat 11. The length direction of the seat 11 is consistent with the length direction of the robot body 220.

[0059] The limiting rod 12 can be columnar in shape. By setting the first limiting part 21 and the second limiting part 22 on the base 11 and the limiting rod 12 respectively, a triangular structure is formed between the robot body 220, the limiting rod 12, and the base 10, so that the cleaning robot 200 is stably fixed to the base 10. In addition, the limiting rod 12 can also serve as a handle structure for user use, making it convenient for users to move and carry.

[0060] like Figure 3 As shown, in addition to the features of the above embodiments, this embodiment further defines that the cross-section of the base 10 is L-shaped.

[0061] The clean base station 100 in the above embodiment further defines the cross-section of the base 10 as L-shaped, reducing the volume of the base 10. Without affecting stability, this reduces costs and improves product competitiveness.

[0062] like Figure 3 As shown, in addition to the features of the above embodiments, this embodiment further specifies that the depth of the cleaning tank 30 is less than the diameter of the cleaning component 210.

[0063] In the above embodiment, the cleaning base station 100 further limits the depth of the cleaning tank 30 to be less than the diameter of the cleaning component 210. Only part of the cleaning component 210 extends into the cleaning area of ​​the cleaning tank 30. Based on the above structure, the cleaning component 210 rotates in the cleaning tank 30, so that the cleaning component 210 can be cleaned with less water, saving water and avoiding waste.

[0064] like Figure 4 As shown, in addition to the features of the above embodiments, this embodiment further specifies that: the number of the cleaning tanks 30 is not less than one, and the cleaning tanks 30 are distributed at intervals on the base 10.

[0065] The number of cleaning tanks 30 can be no less than one, and the number of cleaning tanks 30 can be set according to the number of cleaning components 210 in the cleaning robot 200. For example, most cleaning robots 200 on the market have two cleaning components 210, and correspondingly, there are also two cleaning tanks 30 on the base 10, with each cleaning tank 30 corresponding to one cleaning component 210 for cleaning.

[0066] In addition to the features of the above embodiments, this embodiment further specifies that: the cleaning base station 100 also includes a cleaning module, the cleaning module is disposed on the base 10, and the cleaning module abuts against the cleaning component 210.

[0067] The cleaning module can be used to clean and / or scrape water off the cleaning component 210. The cleaning module can be a plate-shaped shell structure, for example, a trapezoidal plate, with its inclined surface abutting against the cleaning surface. When the cleaning component 210 rotates, the friction between the cleaning component 210 and the cleaning module scrapes off debris and wastewater from the cleaning component 210, achieving a cleaning effect. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the cleaning module can also be square, rectangular, or have one surface that abuts against the cleaning surface.

[0068] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in addition to the features of the above embodiments, this embodiment further specifies that: the base 10 is provided with a first limiting groove 101, the cleaning module includes a first scraper 41, the first scraper 41 includes a plate body 411 and a column 412 connected to the plate body 411, the column 412 is movably inserted into the first limiting groove 101, and the plate body 411 at least partially extends into the cleaning tank 30 and abuts against the cleaning component 210.

[0069] The cleaning base station 100 in the above embodiment further defines the first scraper 41 to be movably inserted into the base 10. The first scraper 41 includes a plate body 411 and a column body 412. A first limiting groove 101 is provided on the base 10, and the shape of the column body 412 matches the shape of the first limiting groove 101. By inserting the column body 412 into the first limiting groove 101, the first scraper 41 is detachably connected to the base 10, which makes it easy to remove the first scraper 41 for replacement or cleaning.

[0070] In addition to the features of the above embodiments, this embodiment further specifies that the cleaning module also includes a second scraper, which is disposed in a direction away from the cleaning tank 30.

[0071] The second scraper can be used to scrape water and / or clean the cleaning component 210. The second scraper can be located away from the first scraper 41, and the second scraper can be a plate-shaped shell with the same or different shape as the first scraper 41. Specifically, the first scraper 41 is mounted on the base 11, and the second scraper is mounted on the limiting rod 12. The first scraper 41 and the second scraper are at different heights to clean and / or scrape water from the cleaning component 210, avoiding missed areas and improving cleaning efficiency.

[0072] In addition to the features of the above embodiments, this embodiment further specifies that: the cleaning base station 100 also includes a drainage module, which is disposed on the base 10 and is used to drain the liquid in the cleaning tank 30 to the outside.

[0073] The drainage module is used to discharge wastewater from the cleaning tank 30 to the outside. The drainage module can be a drain outlet structure, where the cleaning tank 30 has a drain outlet communicating with the outside to discharge wastewater. Additionally, the drainage module includes a wastewater tank, which can be installed internally or externally on the base 10. The drain outlet communicates with the wastewater tank to collect the wastewater discharged from the cleaning tank 30. In other embodiments, the drainage module can also be a liquid pump structure, which can directly pump the wastewater from the cleaning tank 30 to the outside.

[0074] In addition to the features of the above embodiments, this embodiment further specifies that: the cleaning base station 100 also includes a water supply module, which is disposed on the base 10, and the water supply module is used to inject water into the cleaning tank 30 or directly spray water onto the cleaning component 210.

[0075] The water supply module can be used to inject clean water and / or cleaning solution into the cleaning tank 30. The water supply module may include a clean water tank and a liquid pump. The clean water tank can be used to store clean water and / or cleaning solution, and the liquid pump can inject the liquid in the clean water tank into the cleaning tank 30.

[0076] The cleaning module in the above embodiments further specifies that the cleaning base station 100 is also equipped with a water supply module, which can realize automatic liquid injection without manual operation, thus improving the user experience.

[0077] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a cleaning system, including a cleaning robot 200 and the cleaning base station 100 described above. The cleaning robot 200 includes a cleaning component 210 and a robot body 220 that drives the cleaning component 210 to rotate.

[0078] like Figures 1 to 2As shown, in addition to the features of the above embodiments, this embodiment further specifies that: the number of cleaning components 210 is not less than two, and the number of cleaning tanks 30 is the same as the number of cleaning components 210.

[0079] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0080] The above embodiments merely illustrate several implementation methods of the present invention, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cleaning base station used in cooperation with a cleaning robot (200), the cleaning robot (200) comprising a cleaning member (210) and a robot body (220) driving the cleaning member (210) to rotate, characterized in that, the cleaning base station (100) comprises a base (10), and a limiting structure (20) and a cleaning tank (30) arranged on the base (10), the limiting structure (20) being used for tilting or vertically fixing the robot body (220) on the base (10) so that the cleaning member (210) is at least partially inserted into the cleaning tank (30).

2. The cleaning dock of claim 1, wherein, the limiting structure (20) comprises a first limiting part (21), the first limiting part (21) being a groove structure, a shape of the first limiting part (21) matching a profile of a first side surface of the robot body (220), the robot body (220) being at least partially inserted into the first limiting part (21).

3. The cleaning dock of claim 2, wherein, the limiting structure (20) further comprises a second limiting part (22), the second limiting part (22) being used for contacting a second side surface of the robot body (220), a horizontal projection distance of the first limiting part (21) and the second limiting part (22) on the base (10) being less than a diameter of the cleaning member (210).

4. The cleaning dock of claim 3, wherein, the second limiting part (22) is a groove structure, a shape of the second limiting part (22) matching a profile of the second side surface of the robot body (220), the robot body (220) being at least partially inserted into the second limiting part (22).

5. The cleaning dock of claim 4, wherein, the base (10) comprises a seat body (11) and a limiting rod (12), one end of the limiting rod (12) being connected with the seat body (11), the other end extending away from the seat body (11), the first limiting part (21) and the cleaning tank (30) being arranged on the seat body (11), the second limiting part (22) being arranged on the limiting rod (12).

6. The cleaning dock of claim 5, wherein, a cross section of the base (10) is L-shaped.

7. The cleaning station of claim 1, wherein, a depth of the cleaning tank (30) is less than the diameter of the cleaning member (210).

8. The cleaning dock of claim 1, wherein, the cleaning base station (100) further comprises a cleaning module, the cleaning module being arranged on the base (10), the cleaning module abutting against the cleaning member (210).

9. The cleaning station of claim 8, wherein, the base (10) is provided with a first limiting groove (101), the cleaning module comprises a first scraper (41), the first scraper (41) comprising a plate body (411) and a column body (412) connected with the plate body (411), the column body (412) being movably inserted into the first limiting groove (101), the plate body (411) being at least partially inserted into the cleaning tank (30) and abutting against the cleaning member (210).

10. The cleaning station of claim 9, wherein, the cleaning module further comprises a second scraper, the second scraper being arranged away from the cleaning tank (30).

11. A cleaning system characterized by, The cleaning robot (200) comprises a cleaning member (210) and a robot body (220) for driving the cleaning member (210) to rotate.

12. The cleaning system of claim 11, wherein, The number of the cleaning members (210) is not less than two, and the number of the cleaning tanks (30) is the same as the number of the cleaning members (210).

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