Base station and cleaning device

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of cleaning products, in particular to a base station and a cleaning device. The application provides a base station used for placing a cleaning device; the base station comprises a base station main body, a connecting piece and a supporting piece, the first end of the connecting piece is connected with the base station main body, the second end of the connecting piece is connected with the supporting piece, and part of the structure of the cleaning device is supported on the supporting piece; the supporting piece is provided with a mounting hole, the opening of the mounting hole is arranged towards the lower side of the supporting piece, the cleaning device is provided with a plurality of cleaning accessories, and the mounting hole is configured to accommodate at least part of the cleaning accessories. According to the base station provided by the application, the mounting hole for accommodating the cleaning accessories is arranged on the supporting piece, and the opening faces downwards, so that dust accumulation can be avoided, and the cleaning difficulty and cleaning frequency are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cleaning product technology, and more particularly to a base station and cleaning equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, mite removers and other cleaning equipment are widely used for environmental cleaning in various indoor and outdoor scenarios. Cleaning equipment usually comes with accessories such as suction ports, nozzles, and brush heads. Different accessories can be replaced to adapt to different cleaning needs.

[0003] Currently, cleaning equipment is usually stored in a storage slot on the top of the base station, where accessories can be placed when not in use.

[0004] However, the storage slots on top of the base station take up space and are prone to letting dust, lint, and other debris fall in, making them difficult to clean. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a base station and a cleaning device to solve the technical problem that the storage slot on the top of the current base station occupies the volume of the base station and is prone to dust, lint and other garbage falling in, making it difficult to clean.

[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a base station for housing a cleaning device; the base station includes a base station body, a connector and a support member, a first end of the connector is connected to the base station body, a second end of the connector is connected to the support member, and a portion of the structure of the cleaning device is supported on the support member; the support member has a mounting hole with the opening facing downwards from the support member, the cleaning device has multiple cleaning accessories, and the mounting hole is configured to accommodate at least some of the cleaning accessories.

[0007] This application provides a base station with a support component, which is connected to the base station body via a connector. By setting the mounting hole for storing cleaning accessories on the support component with the opening facing downwards, dust, lint, and other debris can be prevented from falling into the mounting hole, ensuring proper storage of the cleaning accessories.

[0008] As an optional implementation, the second end of the connector extends vertically upwards towards the base station body; the mounting hole is located at the bottom of the support, with the opening of the mounting hole facing the base station body.

[0009] This design allows the mounting holes to face downwards, preventing dust from falling in.

[0010] As an optional implementation, the second end of the connector is connected to the bottom of the support; there are multiple mounting holes, all of which are located on the side of the connector.

[0011] This design allows for the simultaneous storage of multiple cleaning accessories through various mounting holes, improving storage efficiency.

[0012] As an optional implementation, multiple mounting holes are spaced circumferentially around the connector.

[0013] This design prevents cleaning accessories from coming into contact with the connectors and being squeezed when stored.

[0014] As an optional implementation, the second end of the connector is connected to the center of the bottom surface of the support, and there are two mounting holes, with the openings of the two mounting holes symmetrically arranged on both sides of the connector.

[0015] This design prevents multiple cleaning accessories from coming into contact with each other and getting squeezed when stored.

[0016] As an alternative implementation, the bottom surface of the support is horizontally positioned, and the opening of the mounting hole faces vertically downward, so that the cleaning accessory is inserted into the mounting hole from bottom to top.

[0017] This design prevents dust from falling into the mounting holes or into the gap between the cleaning accessories and the mounting holes.

[0018] As an alternative implementation, the outline shape of the mounting hole opening matches the outline shape of the end of the cleaning accessory that is inserted into the mounting hole.

[0019] This design facilitates the insertion of cleaning accessories into the mounting holes for installation, while preventing dust from entering the gap between the cleaning accessories and the mounting holes.

[0020] As an alternative implementation, the cleaning accessory has a mounting portion, and a snap-fit ​​mechanism is provided inside the mounting hole. The snap-fit ​​mechanism is configured to snap into the mounting portion of any cleaning accessory so that the cleaning accessory is fixedly connected to the support.

[0021] This design allows different cleaning accessories to be snapped together with the mounting parts and mounting holes, improving connection stability and interchangeability.

[0022] Secondly, this application provides a cleaning device, including a cleaning apparatus and the aforementioned base station. The base station is configured to hold the cleaning apparatus. The cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning end and a holding end. The cleaning end of the cleaning apparatus is suspended in the air, and the holding end of the cleaning apparatus is supported by a support member of the base station.

[0023] This design, with the support member supporting the gripping end of the cleaning device, improves the stability of the support and prevents the cleaning end from being subjected to pressure.

[0024] As an optional implementation, the grip end of the cleaning device is provided with a dust cup assembly, which is supported on the upper surface of the support member.

[0025] This design allows the support to provide sufficient strength for the dust cup assembly, preventing it from slipping off.

[0026] This application provides a base station for housing a cleaning device. The base station includes a base station body, a connector, and a support. A first end of the connector is connected to the base station body, and a second end of the connector is connected to the support. A portion of the cleaning device is supported on the support. The support has mounting holes with openings facing downwards. The cleaning device has multiple cleaning accessories, and the mounting holes are configured to accommodate at least some of the cleaning accessories. The base station provided in this application has mounting holes for accommodating cleaning accessories on the support, with the openings facing downwards. This avoids dust accumulation and reduces the difficulty and frequency of cleaning.

[0027] In addition to the technical problems solved by the embodiments of this application, the technical features constituting the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects brought about by the technical features of these technical solutions described above, other technical problems that can be solved by the base station and cleaning equipment provided by this application, other technical features included in the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects brought about by these technical features will be further explained in detail in the specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning device provided in the embodiments of this application placed in a base station;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the storage of cleaning accessories in a base station according to an embodiment of this application.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a base station provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0033] 10- Cleaning equipment;

[0034] 100 - Base station; 110 - Base station body; 120 - Connector; 121 - First end; 122 - Second end; 130 - Support; 131 - Mounting hole;

[0035] 200-Cleaning device; 210-Main body of the device; 220-Cleaning accessories; 230-Dust cup assembly; 240-Connecting tube; 250-Nozzle head; 260-Cleaning end; 270-Holding end. Detailed Implementation

[0036] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0038] The terms "first," "second," and "third" (if any) in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a particular order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0039] Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such as a process, method, system, product, or maintenance tool that includes a series of steps or units, not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or maintenance tool.

[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0041] Vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, mite removers and other cleaning equipment are widely used for environmental cleaning in various indoor and outdoor scenarios. Cleaning equipment usually comes with accessories such as suction ports, nozzles, and brush heads. Different accessories can be replaced to adapt to different cleaning needs.

[0042] Currently, cleaning equipment is usually stored in a storage slot on the top of the base station, where accessories can be placed when not in use.

[0043] However, the storage slot on top of the base station takes up space in the base station, and dust, lint and other debris can easily fall into the slot, making it difficult to clean.

[0044] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a base station and a cleaning device. The base station includes a base station body and a support component, which are connected by a connector. The support component has a downward-facing mounting hole, allowing cleaning accessories to be connected to the mounting hole for storage. This reduces the size of the base station body and lowers costs. Furthermore, the downward-facing mounting hole prevents dust, lint, and other debris from falling in, reducing cleaning difficulty and frequency.

[0045] The application scenarios of the base station and cleaning equipment provided in the embodiments of this application will be illustrated below.

[0046] The applicable product types provided in this application embodiment may include, but are not limited to, vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, etc. Depending on the product type, the cleaning equipment provided in this application embodiment can be used to clean surfaces of various materials, such as sofas, carpets, floor tiles, etc. This application embodiment does not make specific limitations in this regard.

[0047] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning device provided in the embodiments of this application placed in a base station; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the storage of cleaning accessories in a base station according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a base station provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0048] Reference Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this application embodiment provides a base station 100 for housing a cleaning device 200. The base station 100 includes a base station body 110, a connector 120, and a support member 130. The first end 121 of the connector 120 is connected to the base station body 110, and the second end 122 of the connector 120 is connected to the support member 130. Part of the structure of the cleaning device 200 is supported on the support member 130. The support member 130 has a mounting hole 131, the opening of which faces downwards. The cleaning device 200 has a plurality of cleaning accessories 220, and the mounting hole 131 is configured to accommodate at least some of the cleaning accessories 220.

[0049] It should be noted that the mounting hole 131 can be set at the bottom of the support 130 with the opening facing vertically downward, or it can be set on the periphery of the support 130 with the opening facing diagonally downward. This prevents dust, lint and other debris from entering the mounting hole 131 during the falling process, thus avoiding the blockage of the mounting hole 131 by debris and affecting the installation and connection of the cleaning accessory 220.

[0050] Understandably, there are multiple cleaning accessories 220, which can be different models of nozzles, brush heads, etc. When the cleaning device 200 faces different cleaning environments, there may be different cleaning needs, and at this time, it is necessary to replace the cleaning accessories 220 with different models. In addition, the cleaning accessories 220 on the cleaning device 200 may wear or be damaged during cleaning, and spare cleaning accessories 220 are needed to meet the replacement needs. Some different models of cleaning accessories 220 or spare cleaning accessories 220 can be stored by connecting them to the mounting holes 131 when not in use. The connection method between the cleaning accessories 220 and the mounting holes 131 can be a snap connection, a threaded connection, or a magnetic connection, etc. The connection method between the cleaning accessories 220 and the mounting holes 131 needs to facilitate installation and disassembly.

[0051] It is understandable that the cleaning device 200 generally includes a device body 210, a connecting handle, a garbage collection device, etc. When the cleaning device 200 is not working, it can be placed on the base station 100. The base station body 110 and the support 130 can provide double support to improve the stability of the support.

[0052] For example, the connector 120 can be a hollow connecting tube, and the support 130 can be a dust cup base. The connecting tube, as a key component between the dust cup base and the base station body 110, plays the role of airflow transmission and waste transportation. The dust cup base can integrate dust collection and charging functions. When the cleaning device 200 is placed in the base station 100, the dust cup base can charge the cleaning device 200 on the one hand, and clean the dust cup of the cleaning device 200 on the other hand, and transport the waste and debris in the dust cup to the dust collection bag or trash can of the base station body 110 through the connecting tube.

[0053] As one possible implementation, the second end 122 of the connector 120 extends vertically upward toward the base station body 110; the mounting hole 131 is provided at the bottom of the support 130, and the opening of the mounting hole 131 faces the base station body 110.

[0054] Understandably, the base station body 110 is placed on the ground, the first end 121 of the connector 120 is connected to the base station body 110, and the second end 122 extends upward and connects to the support member 130, so that the support member 130 is located directly above the base station body 110. The mounting hole 131 is set at the bottom of the support member 130, and its opening faces the base station body 110, that is, vertically downward. After the cleaning accessory 220 is installed in the mounting hole 131, the main body of the cleaning accessory 220 can be suspended in the vertical space between the support member 130 and the base station body 110, without occupying additional horizontal space.

[0055] As one possible implementation, the second end 122 of the connector 120 is connected to the bottom of the support 130; there are multiple mounting holes 131, all of which are located on the side of the connector 120.

[0056] Understandably, the multiple mounting holes 131 allow multiple cleaning accessories 220 to be stored simultaneously. The multiple mounting holes 131 and the connector 120 must maintain a certain distance to prevent the cleaning accessories 220 from contacting or being squeezed by the connector 120 during installation.

[0057] It should be noted that the connector 120, the base station body 110, and the support 130 can be threaded or integrally formed, and this application embodiment does not make specific limitations.

[0058] As one possible implementation, multiple mounting holes 131 are arranged circumferentially around the connector 120.

[0059] It should be noted that the multiple mounting holes 131 can be equidistantly arranged around the connector 120 or not. Since the volume of the main body of the cleaning accessory 220 may be larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the mounting holes 131, a suitable distance should be maintained between the multiple mounting holes 131 to prevent contact or compression when multiple cleaning accessories 220 are installed at the same time.

[0060] In some embodiments, the second end 122 of the connector 120 is connected to the center of the bottom surface of the support 130. There are two mounting holes 131, with their openings symmetrically arranged on both sides of the connector 120. The bottom surface of the support 130 can be elliptical, with the connection point between the connector 120 and the support 130 located at the center of the ellipse. The two mounting holes 131 can be located at both ends along the length of the ellipse, thus maintaining a sufficiently large distance between the two mounting holes 131 and the connector 120.

[0061] As one possible implementation, the bottom surface of the support 130 is set horizontally, and the opening of the mounting hole 131 is vertically downward, so that the cleaning accessory 220 is inserted into the mounting hole 131 from bottom to top.

[0062] It is understood that the bottom surface of the support member 130 is a horizontal plane, the cross section at the connection between the connector 120 and the support member 130 is on the same plane as the opening of the mounting hole 131, the openings of the multiple mounting holes 131 are spaced around the cross section at the connection between the connector 120 and the support member 130, and the openings of the multiple mounting holes 131 are located on the side of the connection cross section and maintain a suitable installation distance.

[0063] Understandably, the connector 120 has a certain length, which gives the support 130 a certain height relative to the bottom surface. Cleaning personnel do not need to bend over when installing or removing the cleaning accessory 220, making the operation convenient. When the cleaning accessory 220 is installed in the mounting hole 131, the installation part of the cleaning accessory 220 is located above the main body, and the cleaning accessory 220 is in an inverted state. Since the opening of the mounting hole 131 faces downward, it can prevent dust from falling into the mounting hole 131 or into the installation gap between the cleaning accessory 220 and the mounting hole 131.

[0064] Understandably, since the cleaning accessory 220 is inserted into the mounting hole 131 from bottom to top, the cleaning accessory 220 is in an inverted state after installation, with the opening of the cleaning accessory 220 facing downwards. This can prevent dust, lint and other debris from falling into the cleaning accessory 220, reducing the difficulty and frequency of cleaning the cleaning accessory 220.

[0065] As one possible implementation, the outline shape of the opening of the mounting hole 131 matches the outline shape of the end into which the cleaning accessory 220 is inserted into the mounting hole 131.

[0066] For example, the opening of the mounting hole 131 and the mounting part of the cleaning accessory 220 are both circular and their sizes match. After the cleaning accessory 220 is inserted into the mounting hole 131, it can seal the opening of the mounting hole 131 to prevent dust or lint from entering.

[0067] This application also provides a cleaning device 10, including a cleaning device 200 and the aforementioned base station 100. The base station 100 is configured to hold the cleaning device 200. The cleaning device 200 includes a cleaning end 260 and a holding end 270. When the cleaning device is placed on the base station 100, the cleaning end 260 of the cleaning device 200 can be supported on the base station body 110 of the base station 100, and the holding end 270 of the cleaning device 200 can be supported on the support member 130 of the base station 100. Supporting both ends simultaneously can improve support stability; or, the cleaning end 260 of the cleaning device 200 can be suspended, and only the holding end 270 of the cleaning device 200 can be supported on the support member 130 of the base station 100. For example, if the accessory of the cleaning end 260 is a roller brush with bristles, the suspended arrangement can prevent the roller brush from deforming.

[0068] In some embodiments, the cleaning device 200 includes a device body 210, a dust cup assembly 230, a battery, a connecting tube 240, and a suction head 250. The dust cup assembly 230 is connected to the device body 210, the battery is disposed in the device body 210, one end of the connecting tube 240 is connected to the dust cup assembly 230, and the other end is connected to the suction head 250. During cleaning, the motor of the device body 210 is activated, causing the connecting tube 240 and the suction head 250 to generate negative pressure suction. Debris and debris on the surface to be cleaned are sucked in by the suction head 250 and enter the dust cup assembly 230 through the connecting tube 240.

[0069] As one possible implementation, the grip end 270 of the cleaning device 200 is provided with a dust cup assembly 230, which is supported on the upper surface of the support member 130.

[0070] Understandably, the support 130 can be a dust cup base. After the cleaning work is completed, the cleaning device 200 is placed on the base station 100, the dust cup assembly 230 is placed on the dust cup base, and the suction head 250 is placed on the base station body 110. That is, the base station body 110 supports the suction head 250, and the dust cup base supports the dust cup assembly 230. The two-stage support improves the stability of the support. If the suction head 250 is replaced with other easily damaged accessories, it can be suspended in the air, with the dust cup assembly 230 supported only by the dust cup base.

[0071] As one possible implementation, the cleaning accessory 220 has a mounting portion, and a snap-fit ​​mechanism is provided inside the mounting hole 131. The snap-fit ​​mechanism is configured to snap into the mounting portion of any cleaning accessory 220 so that the cleaning accessory 220 is fixedly connected to the support member 130.

[0072] For example, the mounting part is provided with a pressable buckle. When the mounting part is inserted into the mounting hole 131, the pressable buckle of the mounting part can engage with the snap-fit ​​mechanism in the mounting hole 131 to complete the fixation. When it is necessary to remove the cleaning accessory 220, pressing the pressable buckle can separate the mounting part from the mounting hole 131.

[0073] For example, the mounting part is provided with a deformable buckle. When the mounting part is inserted into the mounting hole 131, the pressing buckle of the mounting part can engage with the snap-fit ​​mechanism in the mounting hole 131 to complete the fixation. When it is necessary to remove the cleaning accessory 220, the mounting part can be separated from the mounting hole 131 simply by applying a pulling force greater than the deformation force of the buckle.

[0074] It should be noted that the snap-fit ​​mechanism can snap-fit ​​with mounting parts of different structures, and different cleaning accessories 220 can be connected to the same mounting hole 131, making the connection of different cleaning accessories 220 to different mounting holes 131 interchangeable, and making the storage of cleaning accessories 220 more convenient.

[0075] This application provides a base station 100 for housing a cleaning device 200. The base station 100 includes a base station body 110, a connector 120, and a support member 130. A first end 121 of the connector 120 is connected to the base station body 110, and a second end 122 of the connector 120 is connected to the support member 130. A portion of the cleaning device 200 is supported on the support member 130. The support member 130 has a mounting hole 131, the opening of which faces downwards. The cleaning device 200 has multiple cleaning accessories 220, and the mounting hole 131 is configured to accommodate at least some of the cleaning accessories 220. The base station 100 provided in this application, by placing the mounting hole 131 for accommodating the cleaning accessories 220 on the support member 130 with the opening facing downwards, can prevent dust accumulation and reduce the difficulty and frequency of cleaning.

[0076] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such 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 application.

Claims

1. A base station, characterized in that, For placing a cleaning device (200); the base station (100) includes a base station body (110), a connector (120) and a support (130), the first end (121) of the connector (120) is connected to the base station body (110), the second end (122) of the connector (120) is connected to the support (130), and part of the structure of the cleaning device (200) is supported on the support (130); The support (130) has a mounting hole (131) with the opening of the mounting hole (131) facing downwards from the support (130), and the cleaning device (200) has a plurality of cleaning accessories (220), the mounting hole (131) being configured to receive at least a portion of the cleaning accessories (220).

2. The base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second end (122) of the connector (120) extends vertically upward toward the base station body (110); the mounting hole (131) is located at the bottom of the support (130), and the opening of the mounting hole (131) faces the base station body (110).

3. The base station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second end (122) of the connector (120) is connected to the bottom of the support (130); there are multiple mounting holes (131), and all of the mounting holes (131) are located on the side of the connector (120).

4. The base station according to claim 3, characterized in that, The plurality of mounting holes (131) are circumferentially spaced around the connector (120).

5. The base station according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second end (122) of the connector (120) is connected to the center of the bottom surface of the support (130). There are two mounting holes (131), and the openings of the two mounting holes (131) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the connector (120).

6. The base station according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the support member (130) is horizontally arranged, and the opening of the mounting hole (131) is vertically downward, so that the cleaning accessory (220) is inserted into the mounting hole (131) from bottom to top.

7. The base station according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outline shape of the opening of the mounting hole (131) matches the outline shape of the end into which the cleaning accessory (220) is inserted.

8. The base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning accessory (220) has a mounting portion, and a snap-fit ​​mechanism is provided inside the mounting hole (131). The snap-fit ​​mechanism is configured to snap into the mounting portion of any of the cleaning accessories (220) so that the cleaning accessory (220) is fixedly connected to the support member (130).

9. A cleaning device, characterized in that, The system includes a cleaning device (200) and a base station (100) as claimed in any one of claims 1-8, the base station (100) being configured to house the cleaning device (200), the cleaning device (200) including a cleaning end (260) and a holding end (270), the cleaning end (260) of the cleaning device (200) being suspended, and the holding end (270) of the cleaning device (200) being supported on a support member (130) of the base station (100).

10. The cleaning equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The cleaning device (200) has a dust cup assembly (230) on its grip end (270), which is supported on the upper surface of the support member (130).

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