Base station and cleaning system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of base station and cleaning system, base station includes: base station main body, charging structure and drive structure, base station main body is provided with containing groove, containing groove is used to at least partially contain cleaning equipment, charging structure is telescopically arranged in base station main body, charging structure is used to charge cleaning equipment, drive structure is drivingly connected with charging structure, to selectively drive charging structure to extend into containing groove. By setting telescopic charging structure in base station main body, drive structure selectively drives charging structure to extend into containing groove on base station main body, when cleaning equipment does not enter containing groove, charging structure is retracted in base station main body, after cleaning equipment completely enters containing groove, charging structure extends and communicates with cleaning equipment, so as to avoid extrusion and collision of charging structure and cleaning equipment, can protect charging structure from being damaged by other components when not in use, and then the stability of charging structure can be improved, and the service life of base station is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Currently, charging base stations can ensure that cleaning equipment automatically returns and recharges. The connection between the base station and the cleaning equipment is equipped with a charging interface, and power is transmitted through metal plates or contact points, which can charge the battery in the cleaning equipment.

[0003] In related technologies, for docking structures where cleaning equipment is pushed into a base station for charging, the charging structure is usually located on the front side of the base station, requiring a forward-protruding charging base to be installed on the base station. This not only makes the base station structure complex, but also causes the charging structure to be squeezed and collided with by the cleaning equipment, thereby reducing the stability of the charging structure and the reliability of the base station, as well as shortening the service life of the base station. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one objective of the present invention is to provide a base station that can improve the stability of the charging structure, enhance the reliability of the base station, and extend the service life of the base station.

[0005] This invention further proposes a cleaning system.

[0006] The base station according to this utility model includes: a base station body, a charging structure, and a driving structure. The base station body is provided with a receiving slot for at least partially accommodating a cleaning device. The charging structure is retractably disposed on the base station body for charging the cleaning device. The driving structure is drivenly connected to the charging structure to selectively drive the charging structure to extend into the receiving slot.

[0007] According to the base station of this utility model, by setting a retractable charging structure in the main body of the base station, the driving structure selectively drives the charging structure to extend into the receiving groove on the main body of the base station. In this way, when the cleaning equipment is not in the receiving groove, the charging structure is retracted in the main body of the base station. After the cleaning equipment is fully in the receiving groove, the charging structure extends and communicates with the cleaning equipment. This can avoid the charging structure from being squeezed and collided with the cleaning equipment, and can also protect the charging structure from being damaged by other components when it is not in use. This can improve the stability of the charging structure and extend its service life, improve the reliability of the base station body, and extend the service life of the base station.

[0008] In some examples of this utility model, the driving structure includes a driving component and a transmission component, wherein the driving component is disposed on the base station body, and the transmission component is drivingly connected to the driving component and the charging structure respectively.

[0009] In some examples of this utility model, the driving member is retractable relative to the base station body, and when one of the driving member and the charging structure extends into the receiving slot, the other of the driving member and the charging structure extends out of the receiving slot.

[0010] In some examples of this invention, the end of the drive member near the receiving groove is configured as a ball head; and / or the end of the charging structure near the receiving groove is configured as a ball head.

[0011] In some examples of this utility model, the driving component is retractable relative to the base station body, and the retraction direction of the driving component is parallel to the retraction direction of the charging structure.

[0012] In some examples of this utility model, the base station body includes: a tray, a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the first sidewall and the second sidewall being respectively disposed on opposite sides of the tray, and the driving structure and the charging structure being disposed together on at least one of the first sidewall and the second sidewall.

[0013] In some examples of this utility model, the driving member is retractable relative to the base station body, and the retraction direction of the driving member has an angle greater than 0° with the retraction direction of the charging structure.

[0014] In some examples of this utility model, the base station body includes: a tray, a first side wall and a second side wall, the first side wall and the second side wall are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the tray, the driving member is disposed on the tray, and the charging structure is disposed on at least one of the first side wall and the second side wall.

[0015] In some examples of this utility model, the middle part of the transmission member is rotatably disposed on the base station body, and the two ends of the transmission member are respectively engaged with the driving member and the charging structure.

[0016] In some examples of this utility model, the transmission component includes: a motherboard, a first abutting part, and a second abutting part. The middle part of the motherboard is rotatably disposed on the base station body. The first abutting part is connected to one end of the motherboard and bent relative to the motherboard. The first abutting part abuts and cooperates with the driving component. The second abutting part is connected to the other end of the motherboard and bent relative to the motherboard. The second abutting part abuts and cooperates with the charging structure.

[0017] In some examples of this utility model, the height of the first abutting part is greater than the height of the second abutting part.

[0018] In some examples of this utility model, the charging structure is connected to a connecting wire, the transmission component is provided with a wire-avoiding hole, and the connecting wire passes through the wire-avoiding hole.

[0019] In some examples of this utility model, the base station further includes: a sensing structure for sensing whether the cleaning device is located in the receiving tank, and the sensing structure is electrically connected to the driving structure.

[0020] In some examples of this utility model, the driving structure includes a driving component and a transmission component, wherein the driving component is a rotary motor, the transmission component is a lead screw, and the lead screw is threadedly engaged with the charging structure.

[0021] In some examples of this utility model, the driving structure includes a driving component and a transmission component, wherein the driving component is one of a linear motor, a cylinder, and a hydraulic cylinder, and the transmission component is a push rod.

[0022] In some examples of this invention, the sensing structure is one of a distance sensor and a weight sensor.

[0023] In some examples of this utility model, the charging structure includes: a base plate and at least one charging terminal, the base plate being connected to the transmission member, and at least one charging terminal being disposed on the base plate.

[0024] In some examples of this utility model, the base station further includes: a mounting base disposed on the base station body, and the driving structure and the charging structure disposed on the mounting base.

[0025] In some examples of this utility model, the mounting base has an inner cavity, and the driving structure and the charging structure are disposed in the inner cavity.

[0026] The cleaning system according to this utility model includes: the base station and the cleaning equipment described above, wherein the cleaning equipment is selectively moved to the receiving tank.

[0027] Compared with related technologies, this utility model adopts a retractable charging structure in the base station body. The driving structure selectively drives the charging structure to extend into the receiving slot on the base station body. This allows the charging structure to retract into the base station body when the cleaning equipment is not in the receiving slot, and extend and communicate with the cleaning equipment after the cleaning equipment is fully in the receiving slot. This avoids the charging structure from being squeezed and collided with the cleaning equipment, and also protects the charging structure from damage by other components when it is not in use. This improves the stability and extends the service life of the charging structure, enhances the reliability of the base station body, and extends the service life of the base station.

[0028] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0029] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the base station structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the charging structure and the driving structure installed on the mounting base at the first angle.

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the charging structure and the driving structure mounted on the mounting base at a second angle.

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the charging structure and the driving structure.

[0034] Figure label:

[0035] 100. Base station;

[0036] 10. Base station body; 11. Receiving slot; 12. Support plate; 13. First side wall; 14. Second side wall; 20. Charging structure; 21. Base plate; 22. Charging terminal; 30. Drive structure; 31. Drive component; 32. Transmission component; 321. Main board; 322. First abutment part; 323. Second abutment part; 324. Wire avoidance hole; 40. Mounting base; 41. Inner cavity. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. The embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary. The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below.

[0038] The following is for reference. Figures 1-4This invention describes a base station 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is applied in a cleaning system. Examples include cleaning equipment such as sweepers, floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, and related robots.

[0039] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the base station 100 according to the present invention includes: a base station body 10, a charging structure 20 and a driving structure 30. The base station body 10 is provided with a receiving groove 11, which is used to at least partially accommodate cleaning equipment. The charging structure 20 is retractably disposed on the base station body 10 and is used to charge the cleaning equipment. The driving structure 30 is connected to the charging structure 20 in a transmission manner to selectively drive the charging structure 20 to extend into the receiving groove 11.

[0040] It is understood that the base station body 10, the charging structure 20 and the driving structure 30 constitute the main structure of the base station 100. The base station body 10 provides installation positions for other components and provides peripheral protection, thereby facilitating the installation of other components on the base station body 10 and extending the service life of other components. In addition, the base station body 10 is provided with a receiving slot 11. When the cleaning equipment needs to be charged, the cleaning equipment enters the receiving slot 11.

[0041] In addition, a charging structure 20 and a driving structure 30 are provided on the base station body 10. The driving structure 30 is connected to the charging structure 20. When the cleaning device is not in the receiving slot 11, the charging structure 20 is located inside the base station body 10. At this time, the driving structure 30 does not drive the charging structure 20. When part or all of the cleaning device enters the receiving slot 11, the driving structure 30 starts to drive the charging structure 20 to move. When the cleaning device is completely in the receiving slot 11, the charging structure 20 protrudes completely from the base station body 10 at a preset distance. At this time, the charging structure 20 is connected to the battery of the cleaning device, and the cleaning device starts to charge. This can avoid the charging structure 20 from being squeezed and collided with the cleaning device, and can also protect the charging structure 20 from being damaged by other components when it is not in use. This can improve the stability of the charging structure 20 and extend its service life, improve the reliability of the base station 100, and extend the service life of the base station 100.

[0042] For example, the cleaning equipment and the base station 100 are connected by a placement or push-in method, which makes it easy for the cleaning equipment to enter the receiving slot 11, thereby facilitating the charging of the cleaning equipment through the base station 100.

[0043] Therefore, by providing a retractable charging structure 20 in the base station body 10, the driving structure 30 selectively drives the charging structure 20 to extend into the receiving groove 11 on the base station body 10. This allows the charging structure 20 to retract into the base station body 10 when the cleaning equipment is not in the receiving groove 11, and the charging structure 20 to extend and communicate with the cleaning equipment after the cleaning equipment has fully entered the receiving groove 11. This avoids the charging structure 20 from being squeezed and collided with the cleaning equipment, and also protects the charging structure 20 from being damaged by other components when it is not in use. This improves the stability of the charging structure 20 and extends its service life, thereby improving the reliability of the base station body 10 and extending the service life of the base station 100.

[0044] In one embodiment, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, the driving structure 30 includes a driving component 31 and a transmission component 32. The driving component 31 is disposed on the base station body 10, and the transmission component 32 is drivingly connected to the driving component 31 and the charging structure 20 respectively.

[0045] In other words, the driving component 31 and the transmission component 32 constitute the main body of the driving structure 30. The driving component 31 is installed in the base station body 10, which protects the driving component 31 and extends its service life. The driving component 31 is located close to the charging structure 20, and the transmission component 32 connects the driving component 31 and the charging structure 20, reducing the transmission path of the transmission component 32 and ensuring the timeliness and stability of the transmission. When the cleaning equipment has not entered the receiving slot 11, the driving component 31 is not allowed to work, and the charging structure 20 is located inside the base station body 10 and does not extend into the receiving slot 11. When part of the cleaning equipment just enters the receiving slot 11, the driving component 31 will drive... Power is transmitted to the transmission component 32, which then transmits it to the charging structure 20. The charging structure 20 gradually extends into the receiving groove 11. When the cleaning device is fully inside the receiving groove 11, the driving component 31 stops working, and the charging structure 20 extends fully into the receiving groove 11 at a predetermined distance. The charging structure 20 connects to the battery of the cleaning device, and the cleaning device begins charging. This avoids squeezing and collision between the charging structure 20 and the cleaning device, and also protects the charging structure 20 from damage by other components when it is not in use. This improves the stability of the charging structure 20 and extends its service life, thereby improving the reliability of the base station body 10 and extending the service life of the base station 100.

[0046] In particular, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the drive member 31 is retractable relative to the base station body 10. When one of the drive member 31 and the charging structure 20 extends into the receiving groove 11, the other of the drive member 31 and the charging structure 20 extends out of the receiving groove 11.

[0047] It is understood that the charging structure 20 is retractable relative to the base station body 10, and the driving component 31 is also retractable relative to the base station body 10. However, the two cannot retract simultaneously relative to the base station body 10. That is, when the driving component 31 extends into the receiving groove 11, the charging structure 20 extends out of the receiving groove 11 and is located in the base station body 10, or the charging structure 20 extends into the receiving groove 11, and the driving component 31 extends out of the receiving groove 11 and is located in the base station body 10. This allows a lever to be formed between the driving component 31 and the charging structure 20. The driving component 31 and the charging structure 20 are located at opposite ends of the transmission component 32. When the cleaning equipment is not in the receiving groove 11, the driving component 31 is prohibited from working and extends into the receiving groove 11, while the charging structure 20 is located inside the base station body 10 and extends out of the receiving groove 11. 1. When a portion of the cleaning equipment enters the receiving slot 11, the driving component 31 starts working and gradually extends out of the receiving slot 11. The charging structure 20 moves and gradually extends into the receiving slot 11. When the cleaning equipment is fully inside the receiving slot 11, the driving component 31 stops working and fully extends out of the receiving slot 11. The charging structure 20 extends into the receiving slot 11 at a predetermined distance. The charging structure 20 connects with the battery of the cleaning equipment, and the cleaning equipment begins to charge. This avoids the charging structure 20 from being squeezed and collided with the cleaning equipment. It also protects the charging structure 20 from damage by other components when it is not in use. This improves the stability of the charging structure 20 and extends its service life, improves the reliability of the base station body 10, and extends the service life of the base station 100.

[0048] Optionally, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, the end of the driving member 31 near the receiving groove 11 is constructed as a ball head, and the end of the charging structure 20 near the receiving groove 11 is also constructed as a ball head. That is, the end of the driving member 31 facing the receiving groove 11 forms a ball head, and the other end is connected to the transmission member 32. The end of the charging structure 20 facing the receiving groove 11 also forms a ball head, and the other end is connected to the transmission member 32. This allows the driving member 31 and the charging structure 20 to alternately extend into the receiving groove 11 via the transmission member 32. Furthermore, the ball-shaped end facilitates sliding friction with the cleaning device, thereby preventing squeezing and collision between the cleaning device and the base station 100. It also facilitates the entry of the cleaning device into the receiving groove 11, thus facilitating charging and extending the service life of both the cleaning device and the base station 100. In addition, the ball-shaped structure allows the cleaning device to flexibly enter the receiving groove 11 from different directions, such as vertically or horizontally. That is, the cleaning device can be pushed into the receiving groove 11 or inserted into it, improving the flexibility of its use.

[0049] In addition, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the drive unit 31 is retractable relative to the base station body 10, and the retraction direction of the drive unit 31 is parallel to the retraction direction of the charging structure 20.

[0050] It is understood that the driving component 31 can extend and retract relative to the base station body 10. When the driving component 31 extends into the receiving groove 11, it extends out of the base station body 10. The charging structure 20 can also extend and retract relative to the base station body 10. When the charging structure 20 extends into the receiving groove 11, the charging interface extends out of the base station body 10. Moreover, the extension and retraction direction of the driving component 31 is parallel to the extension and retraction direction of the charging structure 20. The driving component 31 and the charging structure 20 are arranged adjacent to each other, which can quickly drive the extension and retraction of the charging structure 20. Thus, the driving component 31 and the charging structure 20 can alternately extend into the receiving groove 11 through the transmission component 32.

[0051] In addition, such as Figure 1 As shown, the base station body 10 includes: a tray 12, a first side wall 13 and a second side wall 14. The first side wall 13 and the second side wall 14 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the tray 12. The driving structure 30 and the charging structure 20 are jointly disposed on at least one of the first side wall 13 and the second side wall 14.

[0052] In other words, the tray 12, the first sidewall 13, and the second sidewall 14 constitute the base station body 10. The first sidewall 13 and the second sidewall 14 are located on both sides of the tray 12, and the first sidewall 13 and the second sidewall 14 extend in a direction away from the tray 12. This allows a receiving groove 11 to be formed between the tray 12, the first sidewall 13, and the second sidewall 14. When the cleaning equipment needs to be charged, the cleaning equipment enters the receiving groove 11. The driving structure 30 and the charging structure 20 are located on the first sidewall 13 or the second sidewall 14, or two sets of driving structures 30 and charging structures 20 are located on the first sidewall 13 and the second sidewall 14 respectively. This can shorten the path between the driving structure 30 and the charging structure 20 as much as possible, thereby facilitating the driving structure 30 to drive the charging structure 20 to extend and retract, and thus facilitating the charging structure 20 to charge the cleaning equipment.

[0053] In particular, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the drive unit 31 is retractable relative to the base station body 10, and the retraction direction of the drive unit 31 has an angle greater than 0° with the retraction direction of the charging structure 20.

[0054] It is understood that the driving component 31 is retractable relative to the base station body 10. When the driving component 31 extends into the receiving groove 11, it extends out of the base station body 10. Similarly, the charging structure 20 is also retractable relative to the base station body 10. When the charging structure 20 extends into the receiving groove 11, it extends out of the base station body 10. Furthermore, the retraction direction of the driving component 31 and the retraction direction of the charging structure 20 have an angle greater than 0°. The driving component 31 and the charging structure 20 are arranged adjacent to each other, allowing for rapid retraction and extension of the charging structure 20. This enables the driving component 31 and the charging structure 20 to alternately extend into the receiving groove 11 via the transmission component 32. For example, if the angle between the retraction direction of the driving component 31 and the retraction direction of the charging structure 20 is 90°, it not only prevents interference between the driving component 31 and the charging structure 20 but also facilitates their alternate extension into the receiving groove 11 via the transmission component 32.

[0055] In addition, such as Figure 1 As shown, the base station body 10 includes: a tray 12, a first side wall 13 and a second side wall 14, the first side wall 13 and the second side wall 14 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the tray 12, a driving member 31 is disposed on the tray 12, and a charging structure 20 is disposed on at least one of the first side wall 13 and the second side wall 14.

[0056] In other words, the first sidewall 13 and the second sidewall 14 are located on both sides of the tray 12, and the first sidewall 13 and the second sidewall 14 extend away from the tray 12. This allows a receiving groove 11 to be formed between the tray 12, the first sidewall 13 and the second sidewall 14. When the cleaning equipment needs to be charged, the cleaning equipment enters the receiving groove 11. The driving member 31 is set on the tray 12, and the charging structure 20 is located on the first sidewall 13 or the second sidewall 14, or two sets of driving and charging structures 20 are respectively located on the first sidewall 13 and the second sidewall 14. When the cleaning equipment enters the receiving groove 11, the driving member 31 extends out of the receiving groove 11, and the charging structure 20 extends into the receiving groove 11 and is electrically connected to the cleaning equipment. This can prevent the charging structure 20 from being squeezed and collided with the cleaning equipment, and can also protect the charging structure 20 from being damaged by other components when it is not in use. This can improve the stability of the charging structure 20 and extend its service life, improve the reliability of the base station body 10, and extend the service life of the base station 100.

[0057] In addition, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the middle part of the transmission component 32 is rotatably disposed on the base station body 10, and the two ends of the transmission component 32 are respectively engaged with the driving component 31 and the charging structure 20.

[0058] It is understood that the middle part of the transmission component 32 is connected to the base station body 10, and the transmission component 32 can rotate relative to the base station body 10. This allows both ends of the transmission component 32 to form a certain distance from the base station body 10. Furthermore, both ends of the transmission component 32 abut against the drive component 31 and the charging structure 20, respectively. This ensures that when the transmission component 32 rotates relative to the base station body 10, the drive component 31 and the charging structure 20 also move a certain distance relative to the base station body 10. When the cleaning equipment has not entered the receiving slot 11, the drive component 31 is not in operation, the transmission component 32 has a certain angle relative to the base station body 10, the drive component 31 extends into the receiving slot 11, and the charging structure 20 is located inside the base station body 10 and does not extend into the receiving slot 11. When a portion of the cleaning equipment just enters the receiving slot 11, the drive component 31 transmits the driving force to the transmission component 32. The transmission component 32 rotates relative to the base station body 10, and the transmission component 32 transmits the driving force to the charging structure 20. The charging structure 20 gradually extends into the receiving groove 11, and the driving component 31 gradually extends out of the receiving groove 11. When the cleaning device is fully inserted into the receiving groove 11, the driving component 31 stops working and extends out of the receiving groove 11. The transmission component 32 has a certain angle relative to the base station body 10. The charging structure 20 extends into the receiving groove 11 at a predetermined distance. The charging structure 20 is connected to the battery of the cleaning device, and the cleaning device begins to charge. This can avoid the charging structure 20 from being squeezed and collided with the cleaning device, and can also protect the charging structure 20 from being damaged by other components when it is not in use. This can improve the stability of the charging structure 20 and extend its service life, improve the reliability of the base station body 10, and extend the service life of the base station 100.

[0059] In addition, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the transmission component 32 includes: a motherboard 321, a first abutting part 322 and a second abutting part 323. The middle part of the motherboard 321 is rotatably disposed on the base station body 10. The first abutting part 322 is connected to one end of the motherboard 321 and is bent relative to the motherboard 321. The first abutting part 322 abuts and cooperates with the driving component 31. The second abutting part 323 is connected to the other end of the motherboard 321 and is bent relative to the motherboard 321. The second abutting part 323 abuts and cooperates with the charging structure 20.

[0060] In other words, the motherboard 321, the first abutment portion 322, and the second abutment portion 323 constitute the main structure of the transmission component 32. The middle part of the motherboard 321 is connected to the base station body 10. The first abutment portion 322 and the second abutment portion 323 are located at opposite ends of the motherboard 321. Moreover, the first abutment portion 322 and the second abutment portion 323 are bent relative to the motherboard 321 toward the receiving groove 11. This not only facilitates the abutment of the first abutment portion 322 and the driving component 31, and the abutment of the second abutment portion 323 and the charging structure 20, but also facilitates the insertion of the driving component 31 and the charging structure 20 into the receiving groove 11. When the motherboard 321 rotates relative to the base station body 10, the driving component 31 and the charging structure 20 also move a certain distance relative to the base station body 10. When the cleaning equipment does not enter the receiving groove 11, the driving component 31 is prohibited from working. The motherboard 321 has a certain angle relative to the base station body 10, the driving component 31 extends into the receiving groove 11, and the charging structure 20 is located inside the base station body 10 and does not extend into it. When a portion of the cleaning equipment enters the receiving slot 11, the driving component 31 transmits the driving force to the transmission component 32, causing the main board 321 to rotate relative to the base station body 10. The transmission component 32 then transmits the driving force to the charging structure 20, which gradually extends into the receiving slot 11. The driving component 31 gradually extends out of the receiving slot 11. When the cleaning equipment is fully inside the receiving slot 11, the driving component 31 stops working and extends out of the receiving slot 11. The main board 321 has a certain angle relative to the base station body 10. The charging structure 20 extends fully into the receiving slot 11 at a predetermined distance, connecting with the battery of the cleaning equipment. The cleaning equipment begins charging. This avoids the charging structure 20 from being squeezed or collided with the cleaning equipment and also protects the charging structure 20 from damage by other components when not in use. This improves the stability and extends the service life of the charging structure 20, enhances the reliability of the base station body 10, and extends the service life of the base station 100.

[0061] In particular, such as Figure 3 As shown, the height of the first abutment 322 is greater than the height of the second abutment 323, so that the first abutment 322 can be connected to the drive member 31. The volume of the ball head on the drive member 31 is greater than the volume of the ball head on the charging structure 20, so that the drive member 31 contacts the cleaning device first compared to the charging structure 20, and then the charging structure 20 is electrically connected to the cleaning device.

[0062] In addition, such as Figure 3As shown, the charging structure 20 is connected to a connecting wire, and the transmission component 32 is provided with a wire-avoiding hole 324 through which the connecting wire passes. It can be understood that the wire-avoiding hole 324 on the transmission component 32 is closer to the second abutment portion 323 than the first abutment portion 322; that is, the wire-avoiding hole 324 is located on the side of the middle plate closer to the first abutment portion 322. After the connecting wire passes through the wire-avoiding hole 324, it is electrically connected to the charging structure 20. This allows the charging structure 20 to generate current, thereby facilitating the charging structure 20 to charge the cleaning equipment.

[0063] In one embodiment, the base station 100 further includes a sensing structure for sensing whether the cleaning device is located in the receiving tank 11, and the sensing structure is electrically connected to the driving structure 30. When the cleaning device partially or completely enters the receiving tank 11, the sensing structure transmits a signal to the driving structure 30, and the driving structure 30 drives the charging structure 20 to extend into the receiving tank 11. The charging structure 20 is electrically connected to the cleaning device, thereby completing the charging step of the cleaning device.

[0064] For example, the sensing structure is a weight sensor. The sensing structure is set on the tray 12. After the cleaning equipment enters the receiving tank 11, the sensing structure senses the weight of the cleaning equipment. Then the sensing structure transmits the signal to the driving structure 30. The driving structure 30 drives the charging structure 20 to extend into the receiving tank 11. The charging structure 20 is electrically connected to the cleaning equipment, thereby completing the charging step of the cleaning equipment.

[0065] In one embodiment, the drive structure 30 includes a drive member 31 and a transmission member 32. When the cleaning device just enters the receiving groove 11, the sensing structure senses the cleaning device and then transmits a signal to the drive member 31. The drive member 31 begins to extend out of the receiving groove 11, and the charging structure 20 begins to extend into the receiving groove 11. After the cleaning device is fully inside the receiving groove 11, the sensing structure senses the cleaning device again, and then the drive member 31 stops moving. At this time, the drive member 31 extends out of the receiving groove 11, and the charging structure 20 extends into the receiving groove 11. The charging structure 20 is electrically connected to the cleaning device, thereby completing the charging step of the cleaning device.

[0066] For example, the sensing structure is a distance sensor, which is set on one side of the base station body 10. When the cleaning device just enters the receiving groove 11, the sensing structure senses the position of the cleaning device, and then the sensing structure transmits the signal to the driving component 31. The driving component 31 begins to extend out of the receiving groove 11, and the charging structure 20 begins to extend into the receiving groove 11. After the cleaning device is fully inside the receiving groove 11, the sensing structure senses the position of the cleaning device, and then the driving component 31 stops moving. At this time, the driving component 31 extends out of the receiving groove 11, and the charging structure 20 extends into the receiving groove 11. The charging structure 20 is electrically connected to the cleaning device, thereby completing the charging step of the cleaning device.

[0067] In addition, the drive component 31 is a rotary motor, and the transmission component 32 is a lead screw, which is threadedly engaged with the charging structure 20. That is to say, the rotary motor, as a power source, can provide rotational power. When the rotary motor starts working, the rotational power is transmitted through the lead screw, and the threaded engagement between the lead screw and the charging structure 20 (equivalent to a nut) generates a force that causes the charging structure 20 to move along the axial direction of the lead screw. This allows the rotational force of the rotary motor to be converted into linear motion of the charging structure 20, thereby ensuring the alternating insertion of the drive component 31 and the charging structure 20 into the receiving groove 11.

[0068] Furthermore, the drive component 31 can be one of a linear motor, a pneumatic cylinder, or a hydraulic cylinder, and the transmission component 32 is a push rod. It can be understood that a linear motor can generate linear motion, which is then transmitted to the charging structure 20 via the push rod; or a pneumatic cylinder can use compressed air as a power source to drive a piston in linear reciprocating motion, with the piston connected to the push rod to transmit force and motion, and the push rod then transmitting the power to the charging structure 20; or a hydraulic cylinder can use incompressible hydraulic oil as a medium to transmit energy, driving the piston in linear motion through liquid pressure, with the piston connected to the push rod to transmit force and motion, and the push rod then transmitting the power to the charging structure 20. The choice depends on the specific circumstances.

[0069] In addition, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the charging structure 20 includes: a base plate 21 and at least one charging terminal 22. The base plate 21 is connected to the transmission member 32, and at least one charging terminal 22 is disposed on the base plate 21.

[0070] It is understood that the base plate 21 and at least one charging terminal 22 constitute the main body of the charging structure 20. One or more charging terminals 22 are provided on the base plate. The charging terminals 22 are electrically connected to the battery in the cleaning device, thereby enabling the cleaning device to be charged. The base plate is connected to the transmission component 32. When the cleaning device has not entered the receiving slot 11, the drive component 31 is not working. The base plate and the charging terminal 22 are located inside the base station body 10 and do not extend into the receiving slot 11. When a part of the cleaning device just enters the receiving slot 11, the drive component 31 transmits the driving force to the transmission component 32, and the transmission component 32 then transmits it to the base plate. As the charging terminal 22 moves, it gradually extends into the receiving groove 11. When the cleaning device is fully inside the receiving groove 11, the driving component 31 stops working. The charging terminal 22 extends into the receiving groove 11 at a predetermined distance and connects to the battery of the cleaning device. The cleaning device begins to charge. This avoids the charging terminal 22 from being squeezed and collided with the cleaning device. It also protects the charging structure 20 from damage by other components when it is not in use. This improves the stability of the charging structure 20 and extends its service life, improves the reliability of the base station body 10, and extends the service life of the base station 100.

[0071] In addition, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the base station 100 also includes a mounting base 40, which is disposed on the base station body 10. The driving structure 30 and the charging structure 20 are disposed on the mounting base 40. That is, the mounting base 40 is disposed on one side of the base station body 10. The mounting base 40 can provide installation space for the driving structure 30 and the charging structure 20, thereby facilitating the installation of the driving structure 30 and the charging structure 20 in the mounting base 40. It can also provide protection for the driving structure 30 and the charging structure 20, thereby ensuring the function of the driving structure 30 and the charging structure 20 and extending their service life.

[0072] Among them, such as Figure 3 As shown, the mounting base 40 has an inner cavity 41, in which the drive structure 30 and the charging structure 20 are disposed. It can be understood that the cavity formed inside the mounting base 40 provides installation space for the drive structure 30 and the charging structure 20, facilitating their placement within the mounting base 40 and providing protection for them. This ensures the functionality of the drive structure 30 and the charging structure 20 and extends their service life.

[0073] The cleaning system according to this utility model includes: a base station 100 and a cleaning device as described in the above embodiments, wherein the cleaning device selectively moves into a receiving groove 11. By providing a retractable charging structure 20 on the base station body 10, and a driving structure 30 selectively driving the charging structure 20 to extend into the receiving groove 11 on the base station body 10, the charging structure 20 can be retracted in the base station body 10 when the cleaning device is not in the receiving groove 11, and extended and connected to the cleaning device after the cleaning device is fully in the receiving groove 11. This avoids the charging structure 20 from being squeezed and collided with the cleaning device, and also protects the charging structure 20 from damage by other components when not in use. This improves the stability and extends the service life of the charging structure 20, enhances the reliability of the base station body 10, and extends the service life of the base station 100.

[0074] For example, the cleaning equipment is a floor scrubber, which includes a body and a floor brush assembly, with the body and the floor brush assembly pivotally connected. The body may have components such as a handle, a clean water tank, a wastewater tank, a fan, and a battery. The floor brush assembly may have cleaning brushes, a cleaning brush drive structure, rollers, and a charging docking structure. When the cleaning equipment is in the receiving slot 11, the floor brush assembly is located on the tray 12, and the charging docking structure on the floor brush assembly docks with the charging structure 20 on the base station body 11 to charge the cleaning equipment.

[0075] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0076] In the description of this utility model, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more. In the description of this utility model, "above" or "below" the second feature may include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. In the description of this utility model, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0077] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0078] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A base station (100), characterized in that, include: The base station body (10) is provided with a receiving slot (11) for at least partially accommodating cleaning equipment; A charging structure (20) is retractably disposed on the base station body (10) and is used to charge the cleaning equipment; A drive structure (30) is connected to the charging structure (20) to selectively drive the charging structure (20) into the receiving groove (11).

2. The base station (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive structure (30) includes: A driving component (31) is disposed on the base station body (10). The transmission component (32) is connected to the drive component (31) and the charging structure (20) respectively.

3. The base station (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive member (31) is retractable relative to the base station body (10). When one of the drive member (31) and the charging structure (20) extends into the receiving groove (11), the other of the drive member (31) and the charging structure (20) extends out of the receiving groove (11).

4. The base station (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The end of the drive member (31) near the receiving groove (11) is configured as a ball head; and / or The end of the charging structure (20) near the receiving groove (11) is configured as a ball head.

5. The base station (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive unit (31) is retractable relative to the base station body (10), and the retraction direction of the drive unit (31) is parallel to the retraction direction of the charging structure (20).

6. The base station (100) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that, The base station body (10) includes: tray (12); A first sidewall (13) and a second sidewall (14) are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the tray (12), and the driving structure (30) and the charging structure (20) are disposed together on at least one of the first sidewall (13) and the second sidewall (14).

7. The base station (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive member (31) is retractable relative to the base station body (10), and the retraction direction of the drive member (31) has an angle greater than 0° with the retraction direction of the charging structure (20).

8. The base station (100) according to claim 3 or 7, characterized in that, The base station body (10) includes: tray (12); A first sidewall (13) and a second sidewall (14) are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the tray (12), the driving member (31) is disposed on the tray (12), and the charging structure (20) is disposed on at least one of the first sidewall (13) and the second sidewall (14).

9. The base station (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The middle part of the transmission component (32) is rotatably disposed on the base station body (10), and the two ends of the transmission component (32) respectively abut against the driving component (31) and the charging structure (20).

10. The base station (100) according to claim 9, characterized in that, The transmission component (32) includes: A motherboard (321) is rotatably disposed in the middle of the base station body (10). The first abutting part (322) is connected to one end of the motherboard (321) and is bent relative to the motherboard (321). The first abutting part (322) abuts and cooperates with the driving member (31). The second abutment (323) is connected to the other end of the motherboard (321) and is bent relative to the motherboard (321). The second abutment (323) abuts and cooperates with the charging structure (20).

11. The base station (100) according to claim 10, characterized in that, The height of the first abutting part (322) is greater than the height of the second abutting part (323).

12. The base station (100) according to claim 9, characterized in that, The charging structure (20) is connected to a connecting wire, and the transmission component (32) is provided with a wire-avoiding hole (324), through which the connecting wire passes.

13. The base station (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base station (100) also includes: A sensing structure is provided for sensing whether the cleaning device is located in the receiving tank (11), and the sensing structure is electrically connected to the driving structure (30).

14. The base station (100) according to claim 13, characterized in that, The drive structure (30) includes: The driving component (31) is a rotary motor; The transmission component (32) is a lead screw, which is threadedly engaged with the charging structure (20).

15. The base station (100) according to claim 13, characterized in that, The drive structure (30) includes: The driving component (31) is one of a linear motor, a cylinder, and a hydraulic cylinder; Transmission component (32), wherein the transmission component (32) is a push rod.

16. The base station (100) according to any one of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that, The sensing structure is either a distance sensor or a weight sensor.

17. The base station (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The charging structure (20) includes: Seat plate (21), the seat plate (21) is connected to the transmission component (32) in a transmission connection; At least one charging terminal (22) is disposed on the base plate (21).

18. The base station (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Mounting base (40), the mounting base (40) is disposed on the base station body (10), the driving structure (30) and the charging structure (20) are disposed on the mounting base (40).

19. The base station (100) according to claim 18, characterized in that, The mounting base (40) has an inner cavity (41), and the driving structure (30) and the charging structure (20) are disposed in the inner cavity (41).

20. A cleaning system, characterized in that, include: Base station (100) according to any one of claims 1-19; A cleaning device that is selectively moved into the receiving tank (11).

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