Clean base stations and cleaning systems

Abstract

This application relates to the field of cleaning technology, proposing a cleaning base station and cleaning system. The cleaning base station is used to dock cleaning equipment, which includes a dust box. The cleaning base station comprises: a base station body with a docking area and a dust collection area. The docking area is used to dock the cleaning equipment, and the dust collection area has a dust box supporting structure with a dust collection opening; a dust collection bin located below the dust box supporting structure and communicating with the dust collection opening; and a gripping device located within the base station body for gripping the dust box and transferring it between the docking area and the dust collection area. The dust box is responsive to reaching the dust collection area, allowing debris inside to enter the dust collection bin through the dust collection opening. This cleaning base station eliminates the need for a dust collection fan during dust collection, solving the problem of excessive noise generated by dust collection fans during the dust collection process.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Currently, after the cleaning equipment enters the receiving cavity of the cleaning base station, the cleaning base station typically uses a dust collection fan to create negative pressure, which is then used to collect the waste from the dust box of the cleaning equipment through the air duct into the cleaning base station. However, the dust collection fan of the cleaning base station generates a lot of noise during the dust collection process, affecting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, embodiments of this application provide a cleaning base station and a cleaning system to solve the problem that the dust collection fan of the cleaning base station will generate a lot of noise during the dust collection process.

[0004] The first aspect of this application provides a cleaning base station for docking cleaning equipment and for charging the cleaning equipment, wherein the cleaning equipment has a dust box inside, and the cleaning base station includes:

[0005] The base station body has a docking area and a dust collection area. The docking area is used to dock cleaning equipment, and the dust collection area is equipped with a dust box supporting structure with a dust collection opening.

[0006] A dust collection bin is located below the dust box support structure, and the dust collection bin is connected to the dust collection opening;

[0007] A gripping device is installed inside the base station body. The gripping device is used to grip the dust box and transfer the dust box between the docking area and the dust collection area.

[0008] The dust box is capable of opening in response to arrival at the dust collection area, so that the waste in the dust box enters the dust collection chamber through the dust collection opening.

[0009] The beneficial effects of the cleaning base station provided in this application embodiment are as follows: When the dust box of the cleaning equipment needs to be cleaned, the cleaning equipment moves to the docking area of ​​the cleaning base station. The gripping device inside the base station body can grab the dust box from the cleaning equipment and transfer it from the docking area to the dust collection area. Moreover, the dust box can open in response to arriving at the dust collection area, allowing the dust inside to enter the dust collection chamber through the dust collection opening, thereby achieving dust collection. The above-mentioned cleaning base station does not require the use of a dust collection fan during the dust collection process, solving the problem of excessive noise generated by the dust collection fan of the cleaning base station during dust collection.

[0010] In some embodiments, the dust collection area is further provided with a first triggering structure. When the dust box is located in the dust collection area, the first triggering structure acts on the dust box to open the dust box.

[0011] In some embodiments, the dust box support structure is a support plate, the support plate includes a horizontal plate segment and an inclined plate segment, the dust collection opening is disposed on the horizontal plate segment, and the first trigger structure protrudes from the inclined plate segment. When the dust box is located in the dust collection area, the first trigger structure presses the locking member of the dust box to open the dust box.

[0012] In some embodiments, the dust box moves horizontally away from the dust collection area, and the horizontal plate acts on the dust box to close it.

[0013] In some embodiments, the inclined plate segment is further provided with a first buckle, which engages with the dust box when the dust box is opened.

[0014] In some embodiments, the dust collection area is further provided with a first side plate, a second side plate and a top plate, wherein the first side plate and the second side plate are located at both ends of the inclined plate segment, and the top plate is located at the top of the first side plate, the second side plate and the inclined plate segment;

[0015] The first side plate, the second side plate, the top plate, and the supporting plate form a limiting cavity with an flared opening; wherein, at least the top plate is provided with an avoidance notch for avoiding the gripping device.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first side plate and / or the second side plate are provided with through holes, and when the dust box is in the limiting cavity, the through holes are arranged corresponding to the side windows on the dust box;

[0017] The base station body is also equipped with a purging device, which includes a purging component that can pass through the through hole and push open the side window to extend into the dust box.

[0018] In some embodiments, the clean base station further includes:

[0019] The base has a docking area located on its top surface, and a dust collection area located on the side of the docking area away from the base.

[0020] In some embodiments, the grasping device includes:

[0021] A gripping part, the gripping part being used to grip the dust box;

[0022] The transmission unit is located on the main body of the base station and connected to the gripping unit. The transmission unit lifts the gripping unit to a first preset position in the vertical direction and transmits it to the dust collection area in the horizontal direction.

[0023] In some embodiments, the base station body further includes a cleaning area, the cleaning area is provided with a cleaning component, the gripping device is capable of transferring the dust box between the dust collection area and the cleaning area, the dust box is capable of opening in response to arrival at the cleaning area, so that the cleaning component can enter the dust box and clean the dust box.

[0024] In some embodiments, the cleaning zone is provided with a second triggering structure. When the dust box is located in the cleaning zone, the second triggering structure acts on the locking member of the dust box to open the dust box.

[0025] In some embodiments, the cleaning component has a first functional state and a second functional state. When the dust box is transferred to the cleaning area, the cleaning component is in the first functional state to extend into the dust box and clean it. When the dust box is cleaned, the cleaning component switches to the second functional state to close the dust box.

[0026] In some embodiments, the cleaning area is further provided with a second latch, which engages with the dust box when the dust box is opened.

[0027] In some embodiments, the cleaning base station further includes a drying component disposed within the base station body, the drying component being connected to the cleaning area.

[0028] In some embodiments, the docking area has a cleaning station for cleaning the mop parts of the cleaning equipment, and the drying assembly is also connected to the cleaning station.

[0029] In some embodiments, the drying assembly includes a drying fan, a drying channel, and a heating element. The drying channel includes a main drying channel, a first sub-drying channel, and a second sub-drying channel. A first end of the main drying channel is connected to the drying fan. A first end of the first sub-drying channel is connected to a second end of the main drying channel, and the second end of the first sub-drying channel is connected to the cleaning area. A first end of the second sub-drying channel is connected to a second end of the main drying channel, and the second end of the second sub-drying channel is connected to the cleaning position.

[0030] The heating element is provided within the main drying channel; or,

[0031] The heating element is provided in the first sub-drying channel and the second sub-drying channel respectively.

[0032] The second aspect of this application proposes a cleaning system comprising cleaning equipment and a cleaning base station as described in the first aspect, the cleaning base station being capable of parking the cleaning equipment.

[0033] The cleaning system employs any one or more embodiments of the aforementioned cleaning base station, and thus possesses the beneficial effects of the aforementioned embodiments, which will not be elaborated upon here.

[0034] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this application. In order to better understand the technical means of this application and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this application more obvious and understandable, the following are specific embodiments of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0035] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning system provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0037] Figure 2 These are schematic diagrams of the structure of a clean base station provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0038] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows the internal structure of the cleaning base station;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the gripping device provided in some embodiments of this application after it drives the dust box to rise in the vertical direction;

[0040] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the gripping device provided in some embodiments of this application, which moves the dust box to the dust collection area in a horizontal direction (the gripping device is not shown);

[0041] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A partial sectional view along the AA direction;

[0042] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 The shown is a cross-sectional view of the dust box with the bottom cover open;

[0043] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting cavity and the purging device provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0044] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the blowing component extending into the dust box according to some embodiments of this application;

[0045] Figure 10This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the gripping device provided in some embodiments of this application, which moves the dust box to the cleaning area in a horizontal direction (the gripping device is not shown);

[0046] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the gripping device provided in some embodiments of this application after it moves the dust box downward in a vertical direction (the gripping device is not shown);

[0047] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A partial sectional view along the BB direction;

[0048] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0049] Figure 14 This is a cross-sectional view of a cleaning component partially extending into the dust box according to some embodiments of this application;

[0050] Figure 15 yes Figure 14 The cross-sectional view shown is of the cleaning component after it has been lowered and rotated at a certain angle.

[0051] Figure 16 yes Figure 15 The cross-sectional view shown depicts the cleaning component pushing the bottom cover upwards and closing it.

[0052] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drying fan and drying channel provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0053] The markings in the diagram mean:

[0054] 1. Cleaning system;

[0055] 100. Clean base stations;

[0056] 10. Base station main body; 11. Dock area; 111. Cleaning position; 12. Dust collection area; 121. Dust box support structure; 1211. Horizontal plate segment; 12111. Dust collection opening; 1212. Inclined plate segment; 12121. First trigger structure; 12122. First latch; 122. First side plate; 123. Second side plate; 1231. Through hole; 124. Top plate; 1241. Avoidance notch; 125. Flared opening; 13. Cleaning area; 131. Second trigger structure; 132. Second latch; 133. Guide plate;

[0057] 20. Dust collection bin;

[0058] 30. Gripping device;

[0059] 40. Purge device; 41. Purge component; 42. Base;

[0060] 50. Sewage pipe;

[0061] 60. Cleaning parts; 61. First section; 62. Second section; 63. Third section;

[0062] 70. Base;

[0063] 80. Drying fan;

[0064] 90. Drying channel; 91. Main drying channel; 911. Heating element; 92. First sub-drying channel; 93. Second sub-drying channel;

[0065] 200. Cleaning equipment;

[0066] 201. Dust box; 2011. Bottom cover; 2012. Side window; 2013. Elastic component; 2014. Locking component. Detailed Implementation

[0067] The embodiments of the technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application and are therefore merely examples, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0068] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0069] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0070] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0071] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0072] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "multiple" refers to two or more (including two), similarly, "multiple sets" refers to two or more (including two sets), and "multiple pieces" refers to two or more (including two pieces).

[0073] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of 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 the embodiments of this application.

[0074] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0075] The first aspect of this application provides a clean base station. Please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 3 The cleaning base station 100 is used to dock the cleaning equipment 200 and can charge the cleaning equipment 200. The cleaning equipment 200 is equipped with a dust box 201.

[0076] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 8The cleaning base station 100 includes a base station body 10, a dust collection bin 20, and a gripping device 30. The base station body 10 has a docking area 11 and a dust collection area 12. The docking area 11 is used to dock cleaning equipment 200. The dust collection area 12 is provided with a dust box carrying structure 121, which has a dust collection opening 12111. The dust collection bin 20 is located below the dust box carrying structure 121 and communicates with the dust collection opening 12111. The gripping device 30 is located inside the base station body 10 and is used to grip the dust box 201 and transfer it between the docking area 11 and the dust collection area 12. The dust box 201 can open in response to reaching the dust collection area 12, allowing debris inside the dust box 201 to enter the dust collection bin 20 through the dust collection opening 12111.

[0077] The docking area 11 is used to dock the cleaning equipment 200. For example, during operation, when the cleaning equipment 200 is low on power or water, or when a certain amount of garbage is collected in the dust box 201, the cleaning equipment 200 can be moved to the docking area 11, where it can be charged, rehydrated, or the dust box 201 can be cleaned via the cleaning base station 100.

[0078] The dust collection area 12 is the working area where the waste in the dust box 201 enters the dust collection chamber 20. When the dust box 201 is transferred to the dust collection area 12, the dust box support structure 121 supports the dust box 201, so that the waste in the dust box 201 is not easily scattered into other areas during the process of entering the dust collection chamber 20 through the dust collection opening 12111.

[0079] The dust collection bin 20 is located below the dust box supporting structure 121. It can be understood that when the bottom cover 2011 of the dust box 201 is opened, the garbage in the dust box 201 falls into the dust collection bin 20 under the action of gravity. For example, the dust collection bin 20 can be a dust collection bucket, dust collection bag, etc.

[0080] The gripping device 30 is used to grip the dust box 201 of the cleaning equipment 200. This can be understood as the dust box 201 being detachably mounted on the main body of the cleaning equipment 200. For example, the main body of the equipment is provided with a slot, and the dust box 201 is inserted into the slot to achieve detachable mounting of the dust box 201 on the main body of the equipment. Optionally, the slot opening is arranged facing upwards, which facilitates the gripping device 30 in gripping the dust box 201 from the main body of the equipment.

[0081] The structure of the gripping device 30 is not limited in this application. For example, the gripping device 30 can be a gripper gripping device, that is, using grippers to grip the dust box 201; or, the gripping device 30 can be a vacuum gripping device, that is, using negative pressure adsorption to grip the dust box 201.

[0082] The gripping device 30 is capable of transferring the dust box 201 between the docking area 11 and the dust collection area 12. For example, please refer to... Figures 3 to 5 The cleaning base station 100 also includes a base 70, a docking area 11 located on the top surface of the base 70, and a dust collection area 12 located on the side of the docking area 11 away from the base 70. After the gripping device 30 grips the dust box 201 in the docking area 11, it drives the dust box 201 to rise vertically (X) within the base station body 10 to a set position; then, the gripping device 30 drives the dust box 201 to move horizontally (Y) within the base station body 10 to the dust collection area 12. The bottom cover 2011 of the dust box 201 is opened at the dust collection area 12, allowing the debris inside the dust box 201 to fall into the dust collection chamber 20 through the dust collection opening 12111.

[0083] It should be noted that the vertical direction X is not limited to being strictly vertical; it can also be close to perpendicular. Similarly, the horizontal direction Y is not limited to being strictly horizontal; it can also be close to horizontal.

[0084] The dustbin 201 can be opened in response to the arrival of the dust collection area 12. It can be understood that the bottom cover 2011 of the dustbin 201 is opened by a drive, or the bottom cover 2011 of the dustbin 201 is unlocked and opened by gravity.

[0085] The beneficial effects of the cleaning base station 100 provided in this application embodiment are as follows: When the dust box 201 of the cleaning equipment 200 needs to be cleaned, the cleaning equipment 200 moves to the docking area 11 of the cleaning base station 100. The gripping device 30 inside the base station body 10 can grab the dust box 201 from the cleaning equipment 200 and transfer the dust box 201 from the docking area 11 to the dust collection area 12. Moreover, the dust box 201 can open in response to arriving at the dust collection area 12, so that the garbage in the dust box 201 enters the dust collection chamber 20 through the dust collection opening 12111 to achieve dust collection. The above-mentioned cleaning base station 100 does not require the use of a dust collection fan during the dust collection process, thus solving the problem that the dust collection fan of the cleaning base station 100 will generate a lot of noise during the dust collection process.

[0086] Please refer to Figures 5 to 7 In some embodiments, the dust collection area 12 is also provided with a first trigger structure 12121. When the dust box 201 is located in the dust collection area 12, the first trigger structure 12121 acts on the dust box 201 to open the dust box 201.

[0087] The first trigger structure 12121 acts on the dustbin 201 to open the dustbin 201. It can be understood that the first trigger structure 12121 can open the dustbin 201 by pressing; or, the first trigger structure 12121 can open the dustbin 201 by magnetic attraction; or, the first trigger structure 12121 can also be a position detection switch (such as a photoelectric sensor, Hall sensor, etc.). Based on this, the dustbin 201 can be an electrically controlled dustbin. When the position detection switch detects that the dustbin 201 is in position, the electrically controlled dustbin opens.

[0088] Please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the dust box support structure 121 is a support plate, which includes a horizontal plate segment 1211 and an inclined plate segment 1212. The dust collection opening 12111 is provided on the horizontal plate segment 1211, and the first triggering structure 12121 protrudes from the inclined plate segment 1212. When the dust box 201 is located in the dust collection area 12, the first triggering structure 12121 presses the locking member 2014 of the dust box 201 to open the dust box 201.

[0089] For example, the first trigger structure 12121 can be integrally formed with the inclined plate segment 1212, or the first trigger structure 12121 can be fixed to the inclined plate segment 1212 by means of welding, bonding, snap-fitting, pressing, fastener connection, etc.

[0090] The first trigger structure 12121 protrudes from the inclined plate segment 1212, that is, the first trigger structure 12121 protrudes from the plate surface of the inclined plate segment 1212.

[0091] The shape of the first trigger structure 12121 is not limited in this application. For example, the shape of the first trigger structure 12121 can be a cross, a line, a Y, a circle, an ellipse, a polygon, etc.

[0092] The dust box 201 includes a bottom cover 2011, the first end of which is a rotating end, and the second end of which is a free end. This can be understood as... Figure 6 In the dustbin 2011, the left end of the bottom cover 2011 is the rotating end, and the right end of the bottom cover 2011 is the free end. A locking member 2014 is also rotatably mounted on the dustbin 201. For example, the locking member 2014 can be a rod-shaped structure or a plate-shaped structure. The first end of the locking member 2014 is used to lock the free end of the bottom cover 2011, and the second end of the locking member 2014 is the unlocking end. An elastic member 2013 is provided between the second end of the locking member 2014 and the dustbin 201. For example, the elastic member 2013 is a spring.

[0093] During the process of the gripping device 30 moving the dust box 201 to the dust collection area 12; please refer to... Figure 6 Before the first trigger structure 12121 presses down on the second end of the locking member 2014, the bottom cover 2011 remains closed; please refer to Figure 6 After the first trigger structure 12121 presses the second end of the locking member 2014, the elastic member 2013 is compressed, and the first end of the locking member 2014 is released from locking the free end of the bottom cover 2011. At this time, the bottom cover 2011 can be opened, so that the garbage in the dust box 201 can fall into the dust collection chamber 20 through the dust collection opening 12111 under the action of gravity, thus completing the collection of garbage.

[0094] In this process, the dust box 201 leaves the dust collection area 12 along the horizontal direction Y, and the horizontal plate segment 1211 acts on the dust box 201 to close the dust box 201. Specifically, during the process of the gripping device 30 driving the dust box 201 back along the original path in the horizontal direction Y, the first trigger structure 12121 disengages from the locking member 2014, the elastic member 2013 drives the locking member 2014 to reset, the bottom cover 2011 automatically closes under the push of the edge of the dust collection opening 12111, and the free end of the bottom cover 2011 is locked again by the locking member 2014.

[0095] Based on the above technical solution, the opening and closing of the bottom cover 2011 is accomplished by a mechanical structure, eliminating the need for a drive component to open and close the bottom cover 2011, thus reducing costs.

[0096] In other embodiments, the first trigger structure 12121 may be omitted, and the dust box 201 may be provided with a drive to open and close the bottom cover 2011.

[0097] In some embodiments, a plurality of first trigger structures 12121 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of dust box 201, wherein the length direction of dust box 201 is perpendicular to the vertical direction X and perpendicular to the horizontal direction Y.

[0098] It is understood that the first trigger structure 12121 can be arranged in two, three, four or more at intervals along the length of the dust box 201.

[0099] The locking member 2014 on the dust box 201 can be a plate-shaped structure, in which case one locking member 2014 can correspond to one or more first trigger structures 12121; or, the locking member 2014 on the dust box 201 can be a rod-shaped structure, in which case one locking member 2014 corresponds to one first trigger structure 12121.

[0100] Based on the above technical solution, by setting multiple first trigger structures 12121 on the inclined plate segment 1212, correspondingly, multiple locking parts 2014 are set on the dust box 201 in its length direction. The multiple locking parts 2014 can ensure the stability of the bottom cover 2011 after it is closed.

[0101] In other embodiments, one first trigger structure 12121 may be provided, and correspondingly, one locking element 2014 may be provided.

[0102] Please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the inclined plate segment 1212 is also provided with a first buckle 12122, which is engaged with the dust box 201 when the locking member 2014 releases the lock on the bottom cover 2011.

[0103] For example, the first buckle 12122 includes a U-shaped body and a hook, the opening of the U-shaped body facing the dust box 201, the U-shaped body being elastically deformable, and the hook being disposed on the U-shaped body; the dust box 201 is formed by... Figure 6 The position shown is towards Figure 7 During the movement of the indicated position, the hook engages with the dust box 201 using the elastic deformation of the U-shaped body.

[0104] It is understood that one or more first clips 12122 can be provided. When multiple first clips 12122 are provided, the multiple first clips 12122 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the dust box 201.

[0105] For example, the first trigger structure 12121 is located below the first latch 12122 in the vertical direction X.

[0106] Based on the above technical solution, when the locking member 2014 releases the lock on the bottom cover 2011, it is engaged with the dust box 201 by the first buckle 12122, which prevents the dust box 201 from moving in the horizontal Y direction, and facilitates the garbage in the dust box 201 to fall into the dust collection chamber 20.

[0107] Please refer to Figure 8 In some embodiments, the dust collection area 12 is further provided with a first side plate 122, a second side plate 123 and a top plate 124. The first side plate 122 and the second side plate 123 are located at both ends of the inclined plate segment 1212, and the top plate 124 is located at the top of the inclined plate segment 1212, the first side plate 122 and the second side plate 123.

[0108] The support plate, the first side plate 122, the second side plate 123 and the top plate 124 form a limiting cavity with a flared opening 125, wherein at least the top plate 124 is provided with an avoidance notch 1241 for avoiding the gripping device 30.

[0109] The flare 125 facilitates the entry and exit of the dust box 201 into the limiting cavity.

[0110] At least the top plate 124 is provided with a clearance notch 1241 for avoiding the gripping device 30. This can be understood as the top plate 124 being provided with a clearance notch 1241, or both the top plate 124 and the inclined plate segment 1212 being provided with clearance notches 1241.

[0111] Based on the above technical solution, the limiting cavity formed by the first side plate 122, the second side plate 123, the top plate 124 and the supporting plate can limit the entry of the dust box 201 in the vertical direction X, the horizontal direction Y and the length direction of the dust box 201, so as to ensure that the bottom cover 2011 of the dust box 201 is aligned with the dust collection opening 12111, so as to facilitate the opening of the bottom cover 2011, thereby facilitating the garbage in the dust box 201 to fall into the dust collection chamber 20.

[0112] In other embodiments, a support plate, a first side plate 122 and a second side plate 123 may be provided, but a top plate 124 may not be provided; or, only a support plate may be provided, but the first side plate 122, the second side plate 123 and the top plate 124 may not be provided.

[0113] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the second side plate 123 is provided with a through hole 1231. When the dust box 201 is in the limiting cavity, the through hole 1231 is arranged correspondingly to the side window 2012 on the dust box 201. The base station body 10 is also provided with a blowing device 40, which includes a blowing member 41. The blowing member 41 can pass through the through hole 1231 and push open the side window 2012 to extend into the dust box 201.

[0114] The shape of the through hole 1231 is not limited in this application, as long as it can ensure that the purging member 41 can pass through. For example, the shape of the through hole 1231 can be polygonal, circular, elliptical, etc.

[0115] For example, the side window 2012 is a plate-shaped structure rotatably mounted on the dust box 201, and a torsion spring is provided on the rotation shaft of the side window 2012. In its natural state, the side window 2012 is in a closed state. Under the action of external force, the side window 2012 can overcome the elastic force of the torsion spring and open into the dust box 201.

[0116] Based on the above technical solutions, such as Figure 8 As shown, before the dust box 201 enters the limiting cavity, the blowing component 41 is outside the limiting cavity; after the dust box 201 enters the limiting cavity, the bottom cover 2011 of the dust box 201 opens, and most of the debris inside the dust box 201 falls into the dust collection chamber 20; then, as... Figure 9 As shown, the blowing component 41 passes through the through hole 1231 and pushes open the side window 2012 to extend into the dust box 201, using pressurized gas to blow away the residual garbage in the dust box 201.

[0117] In other embodiments, the through hole 1231 may be provided on the first side plate 122; or, the first side plate 122 and the second side plate 123 may both be provided with through holes 1231, and correspondingly, two purging devices 40 need to be provided.

[0118] Please refer to Figure 9 In some embodiments, the blowing device 40 further includes a base 42, on which the blowing element 41 is telescopically mounted along the length of the dust box 201.

[0119] For example, the blowing component 41 is a blowing pipe, and the base 42 includes a base body and a fixing sleeve. The base body is provided with a connection port for connecting to an air source. The fixing sleeve is fixedly connected to the base body and communicates with the connection port. The blowing component 41 is located inside the fixing sleeve and can extend and retract within the fixing sleeve along the length direction of the dust box 201. A sealing ring is provided between the outer wall surface of the fixing sleeve and the outer wall surface of the blowing component 41 to ensure sealing performance.

[0120] The blowing component 41 may have one or more air outlets at its end. When the blowing component 41 has multiple air outlets at its end, the multiple air outlets are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the blowing component 41 to facilitate the blowing away of residual garbage in the dust box 201.

[0121] For example, a telescopic cylinder (e.g., a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder), an electric push rod, or a screw-nut mechanism may be provided between the base 42 and the blowing member 41 to drive the blowing member 41 to extend or retract relative to the base 42 along the length direction of the dust box 201 using the telescopic cylinder, electric push rod, or screw-nut mechanism.

[0122] In other embodiments, the blowing device 40 can be moved as a whole along the length of the dust box 201, so that the blowing component 41 can pass through the through hole 1231 and push open the side window 2012 to extend into the dust box 201. Exemplarily, a telescopic cylinder, electric push rod, or screw and nut mechanism can be provided between the blowing device 40 and the base station body 10 to drive the blowing device 40 to move as a whole along the length of the dust box 201.

[0123] In some embodiments, the gripping device 30 includes a gripping part and a transmission part. The gripping part is used to grip the dust box 201. The transmission part is located on the base station body 10 and connected to the gripping part. The transmission part lifts the gripping part to a set position in the vertical direction X and transmits it to the dust collection area 12 in the horizontal direction Y.

[0124] For example, the transmission unit includes a first driving device and a second driving device. The second driving device is disposed on the first driving part of the first driving device, and the gripping part is disposed on the second moving part of the second driving device. The first driving device is used to drive the gripping part and the second driving device to move together in the vertical direction X, and the second driving device is used to drive the gripping part to move in the horizontal direction Y. Optionally, the first driving device is a first lead screw and nut mechanism arranged in the vertical direction X, and the second driving device is a second lead screw and nut mechanism arranged in the horizontal direction Y. Alternatively, the base station body 10 is provided with a rack, which includes a first tooth segment extending in the vertical direction X and a second tooth segment extending in the horizontal direction Y. The transmission unit includes a gear meshing with the rack and a drive motor that drives the gear to rotate. The gripping part is connected to the frame of the drive motor.

[0125] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 10In some embodiments, the base station body 10 also has a cleaning zone 13, the cleaning zone 13 is provided with a cleaning component 60, and the gripping device 30 is able to transfer the dust box 201 between the dust collection zone 12 and the cleaning zone 13. The dust box 201 is able to open in response to reaching the cleaning zone 13 so that the cleaning component 60 can enter the dust box 201 and clean the dust box 201.

[0126] For example, the cleaning zone 13 and the dust collection zone 12 are arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction Y, and the gripping device 30 can transfer the dust box 201 between the dust collection zone 12 and the cleaning zone 13 in the horizontal direction Y.

[0127] The cleaning area 13 is equipped with a sewage pipe 50 below it. The sewage generated by the cleaning dust box 201 of the cleaning component 60 enters the sewage tank through the sewage pipe 50 under the action of gravity.

[0128] For example, the cleaning component 60 is a cleaning pipe, with its outer end connected to a water source and its inner end having a water outlet.

[0129] It is understood that the cleaning component 60 can be driven by a telescopic cylinder (e.g., a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder), an electric push rod, or a screw-nut mechanism to move in the vertical direction X.

[0130] The dustbin 201 can be opened in response to the arrival of the cleaning zone 13. It can be understood that the bottom cover 2011 of the dustbin 201 is opened by a drive, or the bottom cover 2011 of the dustbin 201 is unlocked and opened by gravity.

[0131] Based on the above technical solution, after the dust box 201 is transferred to the cleaning area 13, the cleaning component 60 cleans the dust box 201 to further remove the residual garbage inside the dust box 201, eliminating the need for the user to clean the dust box 201 and improving the user experience.

[0132] Please refer to Figure 13 In some embodiments, the cleaning zone 13 is provided with guide plates 133, wherein two guide plates 133 are arranged at intervals along the length of the dust box 201. When the dust box 201 moves along the horizontal direction Y towards the cleaning zone 13, the guide plates 133 are used to guide the dust box 201 to ensure that the dust box 201 enters the cleaning zone 13 smoothly.

[0133] Please refer to Figure 12 In some embodiments, the cleaning zone 13 is provided with a second trigger structure 131. When the dust box 201 is located in the cleaning zone 13, the second trigger structure 131 acts on the locking member 2014 of the dust box 201 to open the dust box 201.

[0134] For example, the cleaning area 13 is provided with a cylindrical body that is adapted to the shape of the dust box 201, and the second trigger structure 131 protrudes from the inner wall surface of the cylindrical body. It can be understood that the second trigger structure 131 can be integrally formed with the cylindrical body, or the second trigger structure 131 can be fixed to the inner wall surface of the cylindrical body by means of welding, bonding, snap-fitting, pressing, fastener connection, etc.

[0135] The shape of the second trigger structure 131 is not limited in this application. For example, the shape of the second trigger structure 131 can be a cross, a line, a Y, a circle, an ellipse, a polygon, etc.

[0136] Please refer to Figure 10 and Figure 11 In the cleaning zone 13, when the gripping device 30 moves the dust box 201 downwards in the vertical direction X; please refer to... Figure 12 and Figure 13 When the second trigger structure 131 presses the second end of the locking member 2014, the elastic member 2013 is compressed, and the first end of the locking member 2014 releases its lock on the free end of the bottom cover 2011. At this time, the bottom cover 2011 can be opened. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 14 The cleaning component 60 can extend into the dust box 201 to clean the dust box 201.

[0137] Based on the above technical solution, the opening and closing of the bottom cover 2011 is accomplished by a mechanical structure, eliminating the need for a drive component to open and close the bottom cover 2011, thus reducing costs.

[0138] In other embodiments, the second trigger structure 131 may be omitted, and the dust box 201 may be provided with a drive to open and close the bottom cover 2011.

[0139] Please refer to Figures 13 to 16 In some embodiments, the cleaning component 60 has a first functional state and a second functional state. When the dust box 201 is transferred to the cleaning area 13, the cleaning component 60 is in the first functional state to extend into the dust box 201 and clean the dust box 201. When the dust box 201 is cleaned, the cleaning component 60 switches to the second functional state to close the dust box.

[0140] For example, the second trigger structure 131 is disposed on the inclined wall surface of the cylinder; the cleaning component 60 is also rotatable about the vertical direction X. The cleaning component 60 includes a first segment 61, a second segment 62 and a third segment 63. The first segment 61 and the third segment 63 are arranged in parallel and extend along the vertical direction X. The second segment 62 is connected between the first segment 61 and the third segment 63.

[0141] The inclined wall of the cylinder is located close to the dust collection bin 20. This can be understood as the inclined wall of the cylinder being... Figure 13 The right side wall of the middle cylinder.

[0142] The first section 61 is equipped with a water outlet, and the third section 63 moves along the vertical direction X on the sewage pipe 50.

[0143] It is understandable that the second segment 62 can be perpendicular to both the first segment 61 and the third segment 63; or, the angle between the second segment 62 and the first segment 61 is an obtuse angle, and the angle between the second segment 62 and the third segment 63 is an obtuse angle.

[0144] Please refer to Figure 14 When the cleaning component 60 is in its first functional state, the cleaning component 60 extends into the dust box 201 and cleans the dust box 201; after the dust box 201 is cleaned, as... Figure 15 As shown, firstly, the dustbin 201 is moved upward by the gripping device 30, causing the second triggering structure 131 to disengage from the locking member 2014, and the locking member 2014 is reset under the elastic force of the elastic member 2013; then, the cleaning member 60 switches to the first functional state. The cleaning member 60 first moves downward to below the opened bottom cover 2011, and then rotates around the vertical direction X (for example, rotates 60°-90°), so that the first segment 61 is directly below the bottom cover 2011; then, the cleaning member 60 is moved upward so that the first segment 61 of the cleaning member 60 pushes against the bottom cover 2011, as shown. Figure 16 As shown, until the bottom cover 2011 is closed (during this process, the cleaning component 60 can be rotated back to its original position).

[0145] In other embodiments, the second trigger structure 131 is disposed on the inclined wall surface of the cylinder, which is located away from the dust collection bin 20. This can be understood as the inclined wall surface of the cylinder being... Figure 13 On the left side wall of the middle cylinder, at this time, the gripping device 30 needs to drive the dust box 201 to rotate 180° around the vertical direction X, and then transfer the dust box 201 to the cleaning area 13.

[0146] Please refer to Figure 13 The cleaning area 13 is also provided with a second buckle 132, which is engaged with the dust box 201 when the dust box 201 is opened.

[0147] For example, there are two second latches 132, which are arranged at intervals along the length of the dust box 201.

[0148] For example, the second latch 132 includes a spring arm extending in the vertical direction X and a hook portion disposed at the top of the spring arm, and the dust box 201 is held in place by... Figure 10 The position shown is towards Figure 11 During the movement of the indicated position, the hook engages with the dust box 201 using the elastic deformation of the spring arm.

[0149] Based on the above technical solution, when the locking member 2014 releases the lock on the bottom cover 2011, it is engaged with the dust box 201 by the second buckle 132 to prevent the dust box 201 from moving in the vertical direction.

[0150] Please refer to Figure 17 In some embodiments, the cleaning base station 100 also includes a drying component disposed within the base station body 10, the drying component being connected to the cleaning area 13.

[0151] After the dust box 201 is cleaned, the cleaning zone 13 is connected through the drying component so that the hot air generated by the drying component can dry the dust box 201 in the cleaning zone 13, thus preventing the dust box 201 from producing odors due to mold.

[0152] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 17 In some embodiments, the docking area 11 has a cleaning position 111 for cleaning the mop of the cleaning equipment 200, and the drying assembly is also connected to the cleaning position 111.

[0153] The drying unit is connected to the cleaning station 111 so that the hot air generated by the drying unit can be used to dry the mop and wiper parts in the cleaning station 111, so as to prevent the mop and wiper parts from producing odors due to mold.

[0154] For example, the drying assembly includes a drying fan 80, a drying channel 90, and a heating element 911. The drying channel 90 includes a main drying channel 91, a first sub-drying channel 92, and a second sub-drying channel 93. The first end of the main drying channel 91 is connected to the drying fan 80, the first end of the first sub-drying channel 92 is connected to the second end of the main drying channel 91, and the second end of the first sub-drying channel 92 is connected to the cleaning area 13. The first end of the second sub-drying channel 93 is connected to the second end of the main drying channel 91, and the second end of the second sub-drying channel 93 is connected to the cleaning position 111.

[0155] The main drying channel 91 is equipped with a heating element 911; or, the first sub-drying channel 92 and the second sub-drying channel 93 are respectively equipped with heating elements 911.

[0156] It is understandable that the heating element 911 can be a heating wire, heating tube, heating plate, heating plate, etc.

[0157] After the dust box 201 is rinsed, the air drawn in by the drying fan 80 is heated by the heating element 911 into hot air. Part of the hot air enters the cleaning zone 13 through the first sub-drying channel 92 to dry the dust box 201; another part of the hot air enters the cleaning station 111 through the second sub-drying channel 93 to dry the mop parts (e.g., rags) of the cleaning equipment 200. This design can prevent the dust box 201 and the mop parts from producing odors due to mold.

[0158] Of course, valves can also be installed on the first sub-drying channel 92 and the second sub-drying channel 93 to allow hot air to enter the first sub-drying channel 92 to dry the dust box 201, or to allow hot air to enter the second sub-drying channel 93 to dry the mop parts of the cleaning equipment 200.

[0159] The specific working process of the clean base station 100 provided in some embodiments of this application is as follows:

[0160] After the cleaning equipment 200 enters the docking area 11 of the cleaning base station 100, please refer to... Figures 1 to 3 The dust box 201 is removed from the cleaning equipment 200 by the gripping device 30. Please refer to... Figures 3 to 5 The gripping device 30 first moves the dust box 201 upwards in the vertical direction X, and then moves the dust box 201 horizontally to the dust collection area 12. Please refer to... Figure 6 and Figure 7 The first trigger mechanism 12121 presses the locking member 2014, releasing the locking member 2014 from locking the bottom cover 2011, causing the bottom cover 2011 to open. The waste in the dust box 201 automatically falls into the dust collection chamber 20 through the dust collection opening 12111. After the waste is emptied, please refer to... Figure 9 The blowing component 41 passes through the through hole 1231 and pushes open the side window 2012 to extend into the dust box 201, using pressurized gas to blow away any remaining debris inside the dust box 201. After blowing is complete, please refer to... Figure 10 and Figure 11 The gripping device 30 transfers the dust box 201 horizontally towards the cleaning area 13 in the Y direction. During this process, the bottom cover 2011 of the dust box 201 automatically closes. After transferring the dust box 201 to the cleaning area 13 in the Y direction, the gripping device 30 then lowers the dust box 201 a certain distance in the X direction. Please refer to... Figure 12 and Figure 13 The second trigger structure 131 presses the locking member 2014, releasing the locking member 2014 from locking the bottom cover 2011, thus opening the bottom cover 2011. Please refer to... Figure 13 The cleaning component 60 moves upward and rinses the dust box 201 with water. Wastewater flows through the wastewater pipe 50 into the wastewater tank. After rinsing, please refer to... Figure 17 The dust box 201 and the mop can be dried using the drying fan 80 and the heating element 911. After drying, please refer to... Figure 15 The gripping device 30 first moves the dust box 201 upward a certain distance, causing the locking member 2014 to disengage from the second trigger structure 131. The cleaning member 60 then moves downward below the opened bottom cover 2011. Next, the cleaning member 60 rotates around the vertical direction X, so that the first segment 61 is directly below the bottom cover 2011. Then, the cleaning member 60 moves upward again, so that the first segment 61 of the cleaning member 60 pushes against the bottom cover 2011. Figure 16As shown, until the bottom cover 2011 is closed; finally, the gripping device 30 puts the dust box 201 back into the cleaning equipment 200.

[0161] The second aspect of this application discloses a cleaning system 1, which includes a cleaning device 200 and a cleaning base station 100 as described in the first aspect. The cleaning base station 100 is used to dock the cleaning device 200, that is, the cleaning device 200 can enter and exit the docking area 11 of the cleaning base station 100. The cleaning device 200 may be a robotic vacuum cleaner.

[0162] The cleaning system 1 adopts any one or more embodiments of the cleaning base station 100 described above, and thus has the beneficial effects of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0163] 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 of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and should all be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A cleaning base station, characterized by, The cleaning base station is used for docking and charging cleaning equipment, and the cleaning equipment includes a dust box. The base station body has a docking area and a dust collection area. The docking area is used to dock cleaning equipment, and the dust collection area is equipped with a dust box supporting structure with a dust collection opening. A dust collection bin is located below the dust box support structure, and the dust collection bin is connected to the dust collection opening; A gripping device is installed inside the base station body. The gripping device is used to grip the dust box and transfer the dust box between the docking area and the dust collection area. The dust box is capable of opening in response to arrival at the dust collection area, so that the waste in the dust box enters the dust collection chamber through the dust collection opening.

2. The cleaning base station of claim 1, wherein, The dust collection area is also provided with a first triggering structure. When the dust box is located in the dust collection area, the first triggering structure acts on the dust box to open the dust box.

3. The clean base station as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The dust box support structure is a support plate, which includes a horizontal plate segment and an inclined plate segment. The dust collection opening is located on the horizontal plate segment, and the first triggering structure protrudes from the inclined plate segment. When the dust box is located in the dust collection area, the first triggering structure presses the locking member of the dust box to open the dust box.

4. The clean base station as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The dust box moves horizontally away from the dust collection area, and the horizontal plate acts on the dust box to close it.

5. The clean base station as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The inclined plate segment is also provided with a first buckle, which engages with the dust box when the dust box is opened.

6. The clean base station as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The dust collection area is further provided with a first side plate, a second side plate and a top plate, the first side plate and the second side plate are located at both ends of the inclined plate segment, and the top plate is located at the top of the first side plate, the second side plate and the inclined plate segment; The first side plate, the second side plate, the top plate, and the supporting plate form a limiting cavity with an flared opening; wherein, at least the top plate is provided with an avoidance notch for avoiding the gripping device.

7. The clean base station as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The first side plate and / or the second side plate are provided with through holes, and when the dust box is in the limiting cavity, the through holes are arranged corresponding to the side windows on the dust box; The base station body is also equipped with a purging device, which includes a purging component that can pass through the through hole and push open the side window to extend into the dust box.

8. The clean base station as described in any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The clean base station also includes: The base has a docking area located on its top surface, and a dust collection area located on the side of the docking area away from the base.

9. The clean base station as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The grasping device includes: A gripping part, the gripping part being used to grip the dust box; The transmission unit is located on the main body of the base station and connected to the gripping unit. The transmission unit lifts the gripping unit to a first preset position in the vertical direction and transmits it to the dust collection area in the horizontal direction.

10. The clean base station as described in any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The base station body also has a cleaning area, which is equipped with a cleaning component. The gripping device can transfer the dust box between the dust collection area and the cleaning area. The dust box can open in response to arriving at the cleaning area, so that the cleaning component can enter the dust box and clean the dust box.

11. The clean base station as described in claim 10, characterized in that, The cleaning zone is provided with a second triggering structure. When the dust box is located in the cleaning zone, the second triggering structure acts on the locking member of the dust box to open the dust box.

12. The clean base station as described in claim 10, characterized in that, The cleaning component has a first functional state and a second functional state. When the dust box is transferred to the cleaning area, the cleaning component is in the first functional state to extend into the dust box and clean it. When the dust box is cleaned, the cleaning component switches to the second functional state to close the dust box.

13. The clean base station as described in claim 10, characterized in that, The cleaning area is also provided with a second buckle, which engages with the dust box when the dust box is opened.

14. The clean base station as described in claim 10, characterized in that, The cleaning base station also includes a drying component located within the base station body, and the drying component is connected to the cleaning area.

15. The clean base station as described in claim 14, characterized in that, The docking area has a cleaning station for cleaning the mop parts of the cleaning equipment, and the drying assembly is also connected to the cleaning station.

16. The clean base station as described in claim 15, characterized in that, The drying assembly includes a drying fan, a drying channel, and a heating element. The drying channel includes a main drying channel, a first sub-drying channel, and a second sub-drying channel. The first end of the main drying channel is connected to the drying fan, the first end of the first sub-drying channel is connected to the second end of the main drying channel, and the second end of the first sub-drying channel is connected to the cleaning area. The first end of the second sub-drying channel is connected to the second end of the main drying channel, and the second end of the second sub-drying channel is connected to the cleaning position. The heating element is provided within the main drying channel; or, The heating element is provided in the first sub-drying channel and the second sub-drying channel respectively.

17. A cleaning system, characterized in that: It includes cleaning equipment and a cleaning base station as described in any one of claims 1-16, wherein the cleaning base station is capable of parking the cleaning equipment.

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