A dust box mounting mechanism of a sweeping robot

By employing a dual guide rod positioning and shock-absorbing rubber strip design, combined with elastic buckles, the problems of difficult dust box installation and poor sealing in robotic vacuum cleaners have been solved, achieving fast and safe dust box installation and sealing.

CN224344851UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12HEFEI HAGONG AOTING INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HEFEI HAGONG AOTING INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-17
Publication Date
2026-06-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The dustbins of existing robotic vacuum cleaners are difficult to install and are prone to being bumped or knocked over, and their poor sealing causes dust to escape.

Method used

Employing a dual guide rod positioning system and shock-absorbing rubber strip design, combined with elastic buckles and torsion springs, it enables quick alignment and sealed installation of the dust box.

Benefits of technology

The installation process of the dust box has been simplified, the operation difficulty has been reduced, and the sealing performance of the dust box has been improved to prevent dust from escaping.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to cleaning equipment technical field, concretely relates to a dust box mounting mechanism of floor cleaning robot, including robot casing and dust box body, the dust box body is inserted in the lower part of one side of robot casing, the robot tail cover is rotatably connected on the robot casing outside of dust box body, the box cover is fixed with in the robot casing through bolt, the box cover inside is fixed with support guide rod, dust box body is close to the side of box cover and is fixed with positioning column through bolt symmetry, the utility model sets up the double guide rod and carries out the direction, and the positioning guide rod carries out the primary positioning to dust box body both sides, and along the direction of positioning guide rod will positioning column cover on support guide rod, can quickly align the installation of dust box body, need not the operator stoop repeatedly to adjust, in this way avoid the knock of dust box body in the process of repeatedly aligning during installation, have simplified the installation operation and reduced the installation difficulty.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cleaning equipment technology, specifically to a dust box installation mechanism for a sweeping robot. Background Technology

[0002] To improve the efficiency of cleaning public places and reduce labor costs, users will use robot vacuum cleaners for automated cleaning. When cleaning, the sweeping rollers rotate to sweep the dust and debris into the dust box. The dust box is collected inside the dust box, so it is necessary to frequently disassemble and clean the dust box. There are also core needs such as deeper integration of equipment maintenance and safety assurance.

[0003] Currently, the dustbins of robotic vacuum cleaners on the market are typically connected to the main body of the robot via spring sliders, magnets, clips, or slots after being aligned and inserted into the robot's housing. This usually requires pressing or flicking a button to release the dustbin. In practice, because the dustbin is installed low, the operator needs to bend over to align it with the fixed parts on the robot's housing. Inaccurate initial alignment requires repeated insertion and removal, which can easily cause the dustbin to bump and increase the difficulty of installation. Therefore, a dustbin installation mechanism for robotic vacuum cleaners is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a dust box installation mechanism for a sweeping robot.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a dust box installation mechanism for a sweeping robot, comprising a robot shell and a dust box body. The dust box body is inserted into the lower part of one side of the robot shell. A robot tail cover is rotatably connected to the robot shell outside the dust box body. The cover is fixed inside the robot shell by bolts. Supporting guide rods are symmetrically fixed inside the cover. Positioning posts are symmetrically fixed to the side of the dust box body near the cover by bolts. The positioning posts are slidably sleeved on the supporting guide rods. An elastic buckle is provided on the top surface of the dust box body. A fixing plate is engaged at the end of the elastic buckle near the positioning post. The fixing plate is fixed to the top surface of the cover.

[0006] Preferably, the lid is fitted with a shock-absorbing rubber strip near the dust box body. The shock-absorbing rubber strip is configured as an inverted U-shape that cooperates with the lid and the dust box body. A shock-absorbing cavity is formed inside the shock-absorbing rubber strip near the dust box body.

[0007] Preferably, the bottom surface of the elastic buckle is fixedly sleeved on the buckle pin, the buckle pin is rotatably sleeved on the buckle base, the buckle base is fixed to the top surface of the dust box by bolts, a torsion spring is sleeved on the side end of the buckle pin, the two ends of the torsion spring are respectively fixed on the buckle pin and the buckle base, and a box pull groove is fixed in the middle of the side of the dust box away from the box cover.

[0008] Preferably, another set of support guide rods is fixed inside the robot shell on both sides of the dust box by bolts. Each support guide rod is set as a cone with an arc-shaped tip on the side near the dust box. A dustproof enclosure is fixed to the lower part of the dust box away from the robot shell by bolts.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0010] 1. This utility model is equipped with double guide rods for guidance. The positioning guide rods initially position the two sides of the dust box. The positioning post is put on the support guide rod along the guidance of the positioning guide rod, so that the dust box can be quickly aligned and installed without the need for the operator to bend over and make repeated adjustments. This avoids the dust box from being bumped during the repeated alignment process during installation, simplifies the installation operation and reduces the installation difficulty.

[0011] 2. In this utility model, a shock-absorbing rubber strip of the same shape as the lid is used, and a shock-absorbing cavity is provided inside the shock-absorbing rubber strip. When the dust box is pushed into the robot shell and hits the lid, it absorbs the impact force, thereby protecting the dust box. In addition, the shock-absorbing rubber strip and the lid work together to ensure the sealing of the dust box and prevent dust from floating out during the cleaning process. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the dust box body being removed from the dust box installation mechanism of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the robot's tail cover being opened in the dust box installation mechanism of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the robot in the dust box installation mechanism of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the dust box body of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the elastic buckle of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the shock-absorbing rubber strip of this utility model.

[0018] The numbers in the diagram represent:

[0019] 1. Robot shell; 2. Robot tail cover; 3. Dust box; 4. Positioning post; 5. Support guide rod; 6. Torsion spring; 7. Box cover; 8. Shock-absorbing rubber strip; 9. Elastic buckle; 10. Fixing plate; 11. Buckle base; 12. Buckle pin; 13. Dustproof enclosure; 14. Box groove; 15. Shock-absorbing cavity. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, highlighting the above and other technical features and advantages of the present invention. However, the following embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not exhaustive.

[0021] Example:

[0022] like Figure 1-6 As shown, this utility model provides a dustbin installation mechanism for a sweeping robot, including a robot housing 1 and a dustbin 3. The dustbin 3 is inserted into the lower part of one side of the robot housing 1. A robot tail cover 2 is rotatably connected to the robot housing 1 on the outside of the dustbin 3. A cover 7 is fixed inside the robot housing 1 by bolts. After the dustbin 3 is installed and inserted into the robot housing 1, the cover 7 closes on the dustbin 3, ensuring a good seal inside the dustbin 3 and preventing dust from escaping. 7. Supporting guide rods 5 are symmetrically fixed inside. Positioning pins 4 are symmetrically fixed on the side of the dust box 3 near the cover 7 by bolts. Positioning pins 4 are slidably sleeved on the supporting guide rods 5. Elastic buckles 9 are provided on the top surface of the dust box 3. A fixing plate 10 is engaged at the end of the elastic buckle 9 near the positioning pin 4. By engaging the elastic buckle 9 with the fixing plate 10, the dust box 3 is inserted into the robot shell 1 and fixed inside the robot shell 1. The fixing plate 10 is fixed to the top surface of the cover 7.

[0023] In this embodiment, a shock-absorbing rubber strip 8 is fitted and fixedly sleeved on the side of the cover 7 near the dust box body 3. The shock-absorbing rubber strip 8 is set as an inverted U-shape that cooperates with the cover 7 and the dust box body 3. When the operator pushes the dust box body 3 into the robot shell 1, the edge of the dust box body 3 impacts the shock-absorbing rubber strip 8, which plays a role in shock absorption and protection. A shock-absorbing cavity 15 is opened inside the side of the shock-absorbing rubber strip 8 near the dust box body 3. The shock-absorbing cavity 15 can meet the deformation space of the shock-absorbing rubber strip 8 after being squeezed, and further absorb the impact force.

[0024] In this embodiment, the bottom surface of the elastic buckle 9 is fixedly sleeved on the buckle pin 12, and the buckle pin 12 is rotatably sleeved on the buckle base 11. The buckle base 11 is fixed to the top surface of the dust box 3 by bolts. A torsion spring 6 is sleeved on the side end of the buckle pin 12. The two ends of the torsion spring 6 are respectively fixed on the buckle pin 12 and the buckle base 11. The elastic buckle 9 and the fixed plate 10 are set at the same angle at opposite ends. Under the action of the torsion spring 6, the elastic buckle 9 always remains in a downward state and is engaged and fixed with the fixed plate 10. A box pull groove 14 is fixed in the middle of the side of the dust box 3 away from the box cover 7. The box pull groove 14 facilitates the pulling of the dust box 3.

[0025] In this embodiment, another set of support guide rods 5 are fixed inside the robot shell 1 on both sides of the dust box 3 by bolts. Each support guide rod 5 is set as a cone with an arc-shaped tip on the side near the dust box 3. When the dust box 3 needs to be put into the robot shell 1, the support guide rods 5 on both sides pre-position the dust box 3, so that the positioning post 4 can slide on the support guide rod 5. The lower part of the dust box 3 away from the robot shell 1 is fixed with a dustproof enclosure 13 by bolts.

[0026] Working principle: When the dust box 3 needs to be installed, pull the robot tail cover 2 to open the lower part of the robot shell 1. Press the elastic buckle 9 with your thumb to make the front end of the elastic buckle 9 rise, separating it from the fixing plate 10. When the elastic buckle 9 rotates, it drives the buckle pin 12 to rotate. The buckle pin 12 rotates and pulls the torsion spring 6 to twist and deform, thereby releasing the limiting position of the fixing plate 10 on the elastic buckle 9 and the dust box 3. The dust box 3 is pulled through the box pull groove 14, which drives the positioning post 4 to move outward on the support guide rod 5 until it moves out of the support guide rod 5. After removing the dust box 3 from the robot shell 1, empty the dust from the inside of the dust box 3 and clean the inside of the dust box 3. Then insert the dust box 3 back into the robot shell 1. When inserting, The dust box 3 is placed between the two support guide rods 5. The dust box 3 is pushed further, causing the dustproof enclosure 13 to move along the bottom of the support guide rods 5 into the robot housing 1. The positioning post 4 is then hooked onto the support guide rods 5. The dust box 3 is pushed until the elastic buckle 9 contacts the top surface of the fixed plate 10. Under the action of the pushing force, the elastic buckle 9 rotates past the top inclined surface of the fixed plate 10, and the end of the elastic buckle 9 engages with the end of the fixed plate 10. At the moment of impact between the elastic buckle 9 and the fixed plate 10, the dust box 3 impacts the shock-absorbing rubber strip 8, causing the shock-absorbing rubber strip 8 to deform into the shock-absorbing cavity 15, absorbing the impact force between the dust box 3 and the cover 7. This fixes the dust box 3 inside the robot housing 1. Then, the robot tail cover 2 is pulled down to close the robot housing 1.

[0027] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is illustrative rather than restrictive. Those skilled in the art will understand that many changes, modifications, and even equivalents can be made within the spirit and scope defined by the claims of the present utility model, all of which will fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A dustbin mounting mechanism for a sweeping robot, comprising a robot housing (1) and a dustbin body (3), characterized in that, A dust box (3) is inserted into the lower part of one side of the robot housing (1). A robot tail cover (2) is rotatably connected to the robot housing (1) outside the dust box (3). A box cover (7) is fixed inside the robot housing (1) by bolts. A support guide rod (5) is symmetrically fixed inside the box cover (7). A positioning post (4) is symmetrically fixed to the side of the dust box (3) near the box cover (7) by bolts. The positioning post (4) is slidably sleeved on the support guide rod (5). An elastic buckle (9) is provided on the top surface of the dust box (3). A fixing plate (10) is engaged at the end of the elastic buckle (9) near the positioning post (4). The fixing plate (10) is fixed to the top surface of the box cover (7).

2. The dust box mounting mechanism for a sweeping robot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cover (7) is fitted with a shock-absorbing rubber strip (8) on the side close to the dust box body (3). The shock-absorbing rubber strip (8) is set as an inverted U-shape that cooperates with the cover (7) and the dust box body (3). The shock-absorbing rubber strip (8) has a shock-absorbing cavity (15) inside the side close to the dust box body (3).

3. The dustbin mounting mechanism for a sweeping robot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the elastic buckle (9) is fixedly sleeved on the buckle pin (12), the buckle pin (12) is rotatably sleeved on the buckle base (11), the buckle base (11) is fixed to the top surface of the dust box body (3) by bolts, a torsion spring (6) is sleeved on the side end of the buckle pin (12), the two ends of the torsion spring (6) are respectively fixed on the buckle pin (12) and the buckle base (11), and a box body groove (14) is fixed in the middle of the side of the dust box body (3) away from the box cover (7).

4. The dustbin mounting mechanism for a sweeping robot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Inside the robot housing (1) on both sides of the dust box (3), another set of support guide rods (5) are fixed by bolts. Each support guide rod (5) is set as a cone with an arc-shaped tip on the side near the dust box (3). The lower part of the dust box (3) away from the robot housing (1) is fixed with a dustproof enclosure (13) by bolts.