Base station and cleaning system

Abstract

The application discloses a base station and a cleaning system. The shell of the base station comprises a first part and a second part connected with each other, a receiving cavity is formed between the first part and the second part, the first part is provided with a dust inlet communicating with the receiving cavity, at least part of the second part is a flexible structure capable of being folded, a dust collecting member is arranged in the receiving cavity and communicates with the dust inlet to realize a dust collecting function. When the base station is transported and packaged, the part of the flexible structure on the second part can be deformed, so that the part of the flexible structure can be shrunk or folded, thereby reducing the overall volume of the base station, facilitating packaging and transportation. In addition, the material of the part of the flexible structure is relatively soft, and a pattern can be made on the surface of the second part, so as to provide more personalized design for users.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Robotic vacuum cleaners are usually equipped with a charging dust collection station, which is used to collect the dust and debris sucked into the dustbin during the cleaning process and to charge the robot.

[0003] In related technologies, the need to integrate dust collection, fans and other components inside the base station results in a large packaging volume for the entire base station, which is not conducive to the packaging and transportation of the base station. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a base station and a cleaning system that can solve the technical problem of the large packaging volume of the entire base station, which is not conducive to the packaging and transportation of the base station.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a base station, including:

[0006] A housing, comprising a first portion and a second portion connected together, forming a receiving cavity between the first portion and the second portion, the first portion having a dust inlet communicating with the receiving cavity, and at least a portion of the second portion being a foldable flexible structure; and,

[0007] A dust collection component is located inside the receiving cavity and is connected to the dust inlet.

[0008] Secondly, this application provides a cleaning system including the aforementioned base station and a cleaning robot. The cleaning robot includes a main body, a dust box, and a dust outlet on the main body. The dust box is disposed inside the main body, and the dust outlet is connected to the dust box. The dust inlet of the base station is used to connect with the dust outlet to clean the dust box.

[0009] Based on the base station and cleaning system of the present application embodiments, the base station shell includes a first part and a second part connected to each other, forming a receiving cavity between the first part and the second part. The first part is provided with a dust inlet communicating with the receiving cavity. At least a portion of the second part is a foldable flexible structure. A dust collection component is provided inside the receiving cavity. The dust collection component communicates with the dust inlet to realize the dust collection function. During the transportation and packaging of the base station, since at least a portion of the second part can be deformed, at least a portion of the second part can be shrunk or folded, thereby reducing the overall volume of the base station, which is convenient for packaging and transportation. In addition, since at least a portion of the second part is made of relatively soft material, it is also convenient to shape the surface of the second part, so as to provide users with more personalized designs. Attached Figure Description

[0010] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cleaning system provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the base station structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0013] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the second part of the outer casing provided in an embodiment of this application in an unfolded state;

[0014] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second part of the outer shell provided in an embodiment of this application in a folded state;

[0015] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the first part of the outer casing and its internal structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0016] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the dust collection component provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0017] Figure reference numerals:

[0018] 1. Base station;

[0019] 10. Outer shell; 10a. Receiving cavity; 11. Second part; 11a1. First slit segment; 11a2. Second slit segment; 111. Flexible end; 112. Flexible peripheral side; 113. First sub-part; 113a. Opening; 114. Second sub-part; 12. First part; 12a. Dust inlet; 121. Rigid peripheral side plate;

[0020] 20. Dust collection components;

[0021] 30. Fan; 31. Dust extraction end; 32. Air supply end;

[0022] 40. Air duct support; 40a. Ventilation hole;

[0023] 2. Cleaning robot. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0025] Robotic vacuum cleaners are usually equipped with a charging dust collection station, which is used to collect the dust and debris sucked into the dustbin during the cleaning process and to charge the robot.

[0026] In existing technologies, the base station needs to integrate components such as dust collectors and fans, resulting in a large packaging volume, which is not conducive to the packaging and transportation of the base station.

[0027] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application proposes a cleaning system. Please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 1 The cleaning system includes a cleaning robot 2 and a base station 1. The base station 1 can be used to charge the cleaning robot 2, recycle the garbage collected inside the cleaning robot 2, etc. The cleaning robot 2 and the base station 1 will be further described below.

[0028] Specifically, the cleaning robot 2 includes a main body and a dust box. The main body has a dust outlet, and the dust box is located inside the main body and communicates with the dust outlet. A vacuum fan is generally installed inside the main body, and the dust box is connected to the vacuum fan. The vacuum fan generates negative pressure inside the dust box to suck up debris from outside the cleaning robot 2 into the dust box. Further, the dust box includes a receiving cavity for holding debris. The surface of the main body has a dust collection port and a dust discharge port, both of which communicate with the receiving cavity. Debris from outside the cleaning robot 2 can enter the receiving cavity through the dust collection port. When the cleaning robot 2 docks with the base station 1, the debris in the receiving cavity can be transported to the base station 1 through the dust discharge port.

[0029] Optionally, please refer to Figures 2 to 6 The base station 1 includes a housing 10 and a dust collection component 20. The housing 10 includes a first part 12 and a second part 11 connected to each other. A receiving cavity 10a is formed between the first part 12 and the second part 11. The first part 12 is provided with a dust inlet 12a that communicates with the receiving cavity 10a. The dust collection component 20 is located inside the receiving cavity 10a and communicates with the dust inlet 12a. When the cleaning robot 2 docks with the base station 1, the dust discharge port on the dust box communicates with the dust inlet 12a on the base station 1, so that the garbage in the dust box can be transported to the dust collection component 20 inside the base station 1.

[0030] In the embodiments of this application, at least a portion of the second part 11 is a foldable flexible structure. That is, the second part 11 can be a flexible structure as a whole, that is, the second part 11 can be folded as a whole, or only a portion of the second part 11 is a flexible structure, that is, only a portion of the flexible structure can be folded. In the embodiments of this application, the second part 11 is a flexible structure as a whole, that is, the second part 11 can be folded as a whole, for illustrative purposes.

[0031] That is, the second part 11 can deform under the action of external force, so that the second part 11 can have a folded state and an unfolded state, for example, Figure 3 The diagram shows a schematic representation of the second part 11 in an unfolded state according to one embodiment. Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the second part 11 in a folded state is shown in one embodiment. During packaging and transportation, the second part 11 can be in a folded state, which reduces the overall volume of the base station 1, thereby facilitating the packaging and transportation of the base station 1.

[0032] The second part 11 can be folded by manual pressing by the user or by gravity after the support force is lost; there are no restrictions on this.

[0033] The second part 11 may be in an unfolded state during at least one of the following processes: dust collection of base station 1, assembly of base station 1, or manual pulling by the user. No limitation is imposed on this.

[0034] Specifically, base station 1 is configured such that the airflow passing through dust collection component 20 can inflate the second part 11. If the second part 11 is in an unfolded state during the dust collection process of base station 1, it can be: the dust collection component 20 is a dust collection bag with vent holes. When base station 1 collects dust, the airflow passing through the vent holes causes the second part 11 to inflate. This airflow can be an airflow carrying garbage. The airflow passes through the vent holes, causing the second part 11 to inflate, while the garbage is blocked inside the dust collection bag. The dust collection bag can be replaced when the garbage inside the dust collection bag is full.

[0035] Alternatively, the dust collection component 20 can be a dust collection bin (box). The dust collection bin (box) also has a vent. When the base station 1 collects dust, the airflow passing through the vent causes the second part 11 to inflate. This airflow is also the airflow that carries the garbage. The airflow passes through the vent, causing the second part 11 to inflate, while the garbage is blocked inside the dust collection bin (box). The dust collection bin (box) is detachably installed in the receiving cavity 10a. In this way, when the dust collection bin (box) is full of garbage, it can be removed. After cleaning the garbage, it can be reinstalled in the receiving cavity 10a to achieve recycling.

[0036] The power source for the airflow passing through the dust collection component 20 can be a fan 30. The fan 30 can be disposed within the receiving cavity 10a of the outer casing 10 and communicate with the dust collection component 20. The fan 30 is used to generate airflow from the dust inlet 12a to the dust collection component 20. The fan 30 has a suction end 31 and an air delivery end 32. In the first embodiment, the suction end 31 of the fan 30 is connected to the dust inlet 12a, and the air delivery end 32 of the fan 30 is connected to the dust collection component 20. When the fan 30 is working, the airflow can move from the suction end 31 to the air delivery end 32, and then through the dust inlet 12a that is connected to the cleaning robot 2, the garbage in the cleaning robot 2 is sucked into the base station 1, and the garbage is transported towards the dust collection component 20. The dust collection component 20 has vent holes, which can act as filters, so that the garbage remains in the dust collection component 20. The airflow is discharged into the receiving cavity 10a through the vent holes, which can cause the second part 11 to bulge.

[0037] In the first embodiment, the fan 30 is located upstream of the dust collection component 20. In the second embodiment, the fan 30 can also be located downstream of the dust collection component 20, that is, the suction end 31 of the fan 30 is connected to the dust collection component 20. When the fan 30 is working, the airflow enters the dust collection component 20 from the dust inlet 12a, and then enters the receiving cavity 10a through the suction end 31 and the air supply end 32, thereby causing the second part 11 to bulge. It should be understood that a filter screen is also provided at the connection between the suction end 31 and the dust collection component 20, so that the garbage accompanying the airflow is left in the dust collection component 20, while the gas can enter the receiving cavity 10a through the filter screen or the air vent on the dust collection component 20, thereby causing the second part 11 to bulge.

[0038] To ensure pressure stability within the receiving cavity 10a, the airflow entering the receiving cavity 10a through the vent on the dust collection component 20 needs to be discharged. In the first embodiment, the flexible structure on the second part 11 can be a breathable structure. In the second embodiment, the remaining part of the second part 11 can have an exhaust vent. In the third embodiment, the first part 12 can have an exhaust vent. It should be understood that in the fourth embodiment, it can be a combination of any two of the first, second, and third embodiments. In the fifth embodiment, it is a combination of the first, second, and third embodiments.

[0039] In one specific embodiment, when the second part 11 is a flexible structure as a whole, by providing ventilation holes on the second part 11, there is no need to provide exhaust holes for pressure relief elsewhere on the outer shell 10. Furthermore, since the second part 11 is made of flexible material, the opening is relatively simple, thereby reducing manufacturing costs.

[0040] Furthermore, since the second part 11 is a flexible structure, by providing vent holes on the second part 11, the area where the vent holes are located can adapt to pressure changes through elastic deformation, which has a relatively small impact on the entire second part 11 and ensures the reliability of the second part 11.

[0041] In this embodiment, the ventilation holes on the second part 11 are achieved by the second part 11 being made of fabric. Specifically, the second part 11 includes fabric, which can be materials such as fleece, cotton, or linen. Fabrics such as cotton, linen, and organic cotton are made from natural plant fibers, contain no chemical additives, and are non-irritating to the skin. In addition, the fabric has a low density, allowing users to easily pick it up and put it down with one hand, reducing the overall weight of the base station 1. The fabric's flexibility allows it to be repeatedly folded, resulting in a high volume compression rate for the entire second part 11 after folding, saving storage space and facilitating packaging and transportation.

[0042] Furthermore, since the second part 11 is made of fabric, different appearance designs such as cute pets can be set on the second part 11 through heat transfer / digital direct inkjet technology to meet the personalized needs of users.

[0043] The fabric has numerous pores between its fibers, providing excellent air permeability. Thus, during dust collection, the airflow from the fan 30, after passing through the dust collection unit 20, generates positive pressure within the second part 11, supporting it. During continuous dust collection at the base station 1, excess airflow can be discharged into the atmosphere through the fabric's pores, ensuring stable pressure within the receiving cavity 10a. Furthermore, by using fabric as the material for the second part 11, no special openings are required, thereby reducing manufacturing costs.

[0044] Please see Figure 2 as well as Figure 5 In order to enable the second part 11 to be in a folded state, thereby reducing the overall volume of the base station 1 and facilitating the packaging and transportation of the base station 1, a dust collection component 20 can be detachably connected to the first part 12 of the outer shell 10. During packaging and transportation, the dust collection component 20 can be removed to enable the second part 11 to be in a folded state. When in use, the dust collection component 20 is then installed on the first part 12 to ensure the normal use of the base station 1.

[0045] The first part 12 can be a rigid frame. The first part 12 provides a stable mounting point for the dust collection component 20, ensuring the stability of the base station 1 during use. In addition, the first part 12 also provides a sturdy skeleton and support. Therefore, the first part 12 is provided with a dust inlet 12a. The dust inlet 12a needs to be connected with the cleaning robot 2. The first part 12 ensures the dimensional accuracy, shape stability and durability of the interface, ensuring smooth connection and reliable sealing.

[0046] Considering that the cleaning robot 2 also needs to be charged at base station 1, base station 1 also includes a circuit board (not shown in the figure) and charging contacts (not shown in the figure). The charging contacts are connected to the first part 12. The circuit board is located inside the first part 12 and is electrically connected to the charging contacts. The circuit board can realize intelligent charging management, such as real-time monitoring of battery voltage / current, dynamic adjustment of output power, and automatic power-off when fully charged.

[0047] Since the first part 12 is a rigid frame, the charging contact serves as the physical electrical connection point between the base station 1 and the cleaning robot 2. When the cleaning robot 2 returns to the base station 1, the charging contact makes precise contact with the metal contact piece at the bottom of the cleaning robot 2, forming a closed circuit and directly transmitting electrical energy. By installing the charging contact on the first part 12, the alignment accuracy with the contact of the cleaning robot 2 can be ensured, avoiding misalignment caused by deformation. In addition, the first part 12 has good physical support strength, resisting the mechanical stress of impact or frequent plugging and unplugging of the cleaning robot 2.

[0048] The material of the first part 12 is generally engineering plastic, such as ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) and PC (Polycarbonate). These materials have good impact resistance, so the first part 12 can bear the main mechanical stress and load. That is, the first part 12 can better protect the precision or heavy components such as motors and circuit boards inside the cavity from external impacts or accidental collisions, thus extending the overall life of the base station 1.

[0049] Furthermore, considering that a large airflow is required during dust collection, the volume of the fan 30 is generally relatively large. At the same time, considering the lightweight and miniaturization of the cleaning robot 2, in one embodiment of this application, the fan 30 is also located in the base station 1. The dust suction end 31 of the fan 30 is connected to the dust inlet 12a, and the air delivery end 32 of the fan 30 is connected to the dust collection component 20. The fan 30 is connected to the first part 12. Since the first part 12 has a sturdy frame, it can also provide a stable installation for the fan 30 and ensure the reliability of the fan 30 during use.

[0050] Furthermore, at least a portion of the fan 30 is located within the first part 12. This means that the entire fan 30 may be located within the first part 12, or a portion of the fan 30 may be located within the first part 12, with the remaining portion of the fan 30 located within the second part 11. In order to reduce interference between the fan 30 and the second part 11 in the folded state, in this embodiment of the application, the entire fan 30 is located within the first part 12.

[0051] When the fan 30 is upstream of the dust collection unit 20, the air supply end 32 of the fan 30 is generally connected to an air supply duct. One end of the air supply duct is connected to the fan 30, and the other end is connected to the dust collection unit 20. When the fan 30 is downstream of the dust collection unit 20, the air supply duct is directly connected to the dust inlet 12a and the dust collection unit 20. To ensure a stable connection between the air supply duct and the dust collection unit 20, please refer to [the relevant documentation]. Figure 5 In one embodiment of this application, the base station 1 further includes a duct support 40, which is connected to the first part 12 and the dust collection component 20, and the duct support 40 forms a ventilation hole 40a, which is connected to the dust collection component 20.

[0052] The duct bracket 40 is typically made of rigid plastic (such as ABS, PC) or metal, and can precisely position and support the ventilation hole 40a (airflow channel). The duct bracket 40 also provides a stable installation position for the dust collection component 20. Specifically, the duct bracket 40 can be detachably connected to the dust collection component 20, such as by snap-fit ​​or rotating buckle. In this way, after the dust collection component 20 has accumulated to a certain extent, the user can remove the dust collection component 20 from the duct bracket 40 for easy replacement of the dust collection component 20 or emptying the dust inside the dust collection component 20.

[0053] In order to improve the utilization rate of the space within the second part 11, in one embodiment of this application, at least a portion of the air duct support 40 is located within the second part 11. That is, a portion of the air duct support 40 may be located within the second part 11, or the entire air duct support 40 may be located within the second part 11. In this way, the space within the second part 11 can be fully utilized, which is beneficial to the miniaturization design of the entire base station 1.

[0054] Furthermore, since at least a portion of the air duct support 40 is located within the second part 11, the second part 11 occupies relatively less space within the first part 12, thereby facilitating the reduction of the size of the first part 12.

[0055] Furthermore, when packaging and transporting base station 1, it is necessary to avoid interference between the air duct support 40 and the second part 11. Therefore, the connection between the air duct support 40 and the air supply duct can be a detachable connection method such as a clamp or a threaded locking sleeve, and the connection with the first part 12 can be a detachable connection method such as a buckle or a thread. In this way, before packaging and transporting base station 1, the user can remove the air duct support 40 from the air supply duct and the first part 12 without affecting the second part 11 to change to a folded state, thereby ensuring that the base station 1 is reduced in size as a whole, which facilitates the packaging and transportation of base station 1.

[0056] Based on the connection between the first part 12 and the second part 11, and the fact that the first part 12 has good rigidity to ensure the stability of the entire base station 1, while the second part 11 can deform to reduce the volume of the entire base station 1, making it easier to package and transport. Therefore, the following will combine... Figures 2 to 5 The first part 12 and the second part 11 are described in further detail.

[0057] The first part 12 includes a rigid end plate (not shown in the figure) and a rigid peripheral side plate 121. The rigid end plate is located on one side of the rigid peripheral side plate 121 and is connected to the outer periphery of the rigid peripheral side plate 121. The rigid peripheral side plate 121 is provided with a dust inlet 12a. The outer periphery of the side of the rigid peripheral side plate 121 away from the rigid end plate is connected to the second part 11. That is, the rigid end plate acts as a "transverse support beam" and is perpendicularly connected to the outer periphery of the rigid peripheral side plate 121 (longitudinal enclosure plate) to form a T-shaped rigid frame, which significantly improves the overall bending moment resistance.

[0058] Since the material of the first part 12 is generally made of engineering plastic, the rigid peripheral plate 121 also has good strength. It is set on the rigid peripheral plate 121 through the dust inlet 12a. When the dust inlet 12a docks with the cleaning robot 2, the rigid peripheral plate 121 ensures the dimensional accuracy, shape stability and durability of the interface, ensuring smooth docking and reliable sealing.

[0059] When the second part 11 is a flexible structure as a whole, the second part 11 includes a flexible end 111 and a flexible peripheral part 112. The flexible end 111 is located on one side of the flexible peripheral part 112 and is connected to the outer periphery of the flexible peripheral part 112. The outer periphery of the flexible peripheral part 112 on the side away from the flexible end 111 is connected to the first part 12. That is, the flexible end 111 can form a sufficient space with the flexible peripheral part 112 to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the dust collection component 20.

[0060] It should be understood that although both the flexible peripheral portion 112 and the flexible end portion 111 can deform, in the specific packaging and transportation stage, the flexible end portion 111 moves closer to the flexible peripheral portion 112. That is, the flexible peripheral portion 112 curls or stacks under the action of external force, which means that the entire second part 11 folds or collapses in the direction of the first part 12, thereby reducing the volume of the entire base station 1 and making it easier to package and transport the base station 1.

[0061] It should be understood that the arrangement of the second part 11 and the first part 12 can be such that the second part 11 is located on the side of the first part 12, that is, the second part 11 and the first part 12 are arranged in a horizontal direction, or the first part 12 and the second part 11 are arranged in a vertical direction. The above two arrangement methods refer to the layout method in the conventional use scenario of base station 1. Therefore, in order to reduce the wear and tear on the second part 11 by the ground, in one embodiment of this application, please refer to... Figure 2The first part 12 is located at the bottom of the second part 11.

[0062] That is, the first part 12, as the component that directly contacts the ground, can support the second part 11 and also isolate the second part 11 from the ground, reducing the possibility of the second part 11 coming into contact with the ground and causing wear when switching between the unfolded and folded states, and improving the service life of the second part 11.

[0063] Optionally, in one embodiment of this application, at least a portion of the dust collection component 20 is located within the second portion 11. That is, by having a portion of the dust collection component 20 located within the second portion 11, or by having the entire portion of the dust collection component 20 located within the second portion 11, the space utilization rate inside the second portion 11 can be improved. Furthermore, the dust collection component 20 is detachable relative to the outer casing 10, thus facilitating the replacement of the dust collection component 20 or the emptying of the waste inside the dust collection component 20.

[0064] Furthermore, in order to facilitate the removal of the dust collection bag, or to replace or repair the fan 30, circuit board, battery and other structures in the first part 12, in one embodiment of this application, the first part 12 and the second part 11 are detachably connected.

[0065] The detachable connection between the first part 12 and the second part 11 allows users to easily remove the dust collection component 20, or replace or repair the fan 30, circuit board, and other structures inside the first part 12. When the base station 1 also includes a duct support 40, it also makes it easy for users to remove the duct support 40 from the base station 1, thereby reducing interference between the duct support 40 and the folded second part 11.

[0066] Following the above, the first part 12 and the second part 11 can be detachably connected by a zipper. The zipper includes two rows of teeth, one row of teeth is installed on the side of the second part 11 facing the first part 12, and the other row of teeth is installed on the side of the first part 12 facing the second part 11. The two rows of teeth are closed by interlocking with each other. The two rows of teeth are connected by a zipper head. The zipper head has a guide groove inside to guide the teeth to engage or disengage. The zipper head controls the opening and closing of the zipper by moving up and down.

[0067] In one possible embodiment, the first part 12 and the second part 11 can also be detachably connected by a snap-fit ​​connection between a snap-fit ​​component and a fastener. One of the snap-fit ​​component and the fastener is disposed on the first part 12 and the other is disposed on the second part 11. The first part 12 and the second part 11 are connected by snap-fit ​​connection between the snap-fit ​​component and the fastener, and the first part 12 and the second part 11 are separated by snap-fit ​​separation between the snap-fit ​​component and the fastener.

[0068] In another embodiment, the first part 12 and the second part 11 can also be detachably connected by magnetic attraction between the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component. One of the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component is disposed in the first part 12 and the other is disposed in the second part 11. In this way, the second part 11 and the first part 12 can also be detachably connected, so as to facilitate the user to remove the dust bag or replace or repair the fan 30, circuit board, battery and other structures in the first part 12.

[0069] Furthermore, to improve the ease of assembling and disassembling the dust collection component 20, please refer to one embodiment of this application. Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 The second part 11 includes a first sub-part 113 and a second sub-part 114. The first sub-part 113 has an opening 113a, and the second sub-part 114 is detachably connected to the first sub-part 113 to open or close the opening 113a. The first sub-part 113 and the second sub-part 114 are detachably connected by a zipper, wherein one row of zipper teeth is installed on the side of the first sub-part 113 facing the second sub-part 114, and the other row of zipper teeth is installed on the side of the second sub-part 114 facing the first sub-part 113. The two rows of chain teeth close by interlocking with each other. The two rows of chain teeth are connected by a zipper head. The zipper head has a guide groove inside to guide the chain teeth to engage or disengage. The zipper head controls the opening and closing of the zipper by moving up and down, so that the opening 113a on the first sub-part 113 can be opened and closed quickly. In this way, when the user replaces the dust collection component 20, or removes the dust collection component 20 to empty the internal garbage, the user only needs to pull the zipper to open the opening 113a on the first sub-part 113, without having to remove the entire second part 11, thus reducing the complexity of operation.

[0070] In one embodiment, the first sub-part 113 and the second sub-part 114 can also be detachably connected by a male Velcro and a female Velcro. One of the male Velcro and the female Velcro is located in the first sub-part 113 and the other is located in the second sub-part 114. The male Velcro and the female Velcro can be closed by physical adsorption through hooks and loops. When opening the opening 113a on the first sub-part 113, the user only needs to pinch the edge of the Velcro and tear it lightly.

[0071] In another embodiment, the second part 11 may also include a third magnetic element and a fourth magnetic element, which can be magnetically connected. One of the third magnetic element and the fourth magnetic element is disposed in the first sub-part 113 and the other is disposed in the second sub-part 114. The opening 113a on the first sub-part 113 can also be quickly opened and closed by magnetically connecting them.

[0072] In this embodiment of the application, the opening 113a can exist as a slit. When the first sub-part 113 and the second sub-part 114 are detachably connected by a zipper, in order to ensure that the slit is as large as possible so as to facilitate the user to disassemble and assemble the dust collection component 20, in one embodiment of the application, the slit has a first end and a second end opposite to each other along its extension direction, the second part 11 has an edge close to the first part 12, the first end and the second end both extend to the edge, and the middle part of the slit extends in a direction far away from the edge.

[0073] Compared to the two ends of the gap in the middle of the second part 11, by extending the first and second ends of the gap, which are set opposite to each other in the extension direction, to the edge of the first part 12, and extending the middle of the gap far away from the edge, the length of the gap can be effectively increased, that is, when the gap is opened, it has a larger opening area, which makes it easier for the user to disassemble and assemble the dust collection component 20.

[0074] Furthermore, by extending the gap to the connection edge between the second part 11 and the first part 12 at both ends, the high rigidity of the first part 12 can be used as a support anchor point to distribute the tension of the gap to the overall structure of the first part 12, thus avoiding local stress concentration in the second part 11.

[0075] In one embodiment of this application, the gap includes a first gap segment 11a1, a second gap segment 11a2, and a third gap segment. One side of the flexible peripheral portion 112 of the second part 11 has the first gap segment 11a1, the flexible end portion 111 of the second part 11 has the second gap segment 11a2, and the other side of the flexible peripheral portion 112 of the second part 11 has the third gap segment. The second gap segment 11a2 connects the first gap segment 11a1 and the third gap segment.

[0076] By setting different slits on the two flexible peripheral sides 112 and the flexible end 111 of the second part 11, a "large span opening" setting of the gap can be achieved, that is, the gap can be opened from multiple directions of the second part 11. Thus, when the gap is opened through the first connector 13, it is easier to expose the space inside the second part 11, which is beneficial for the user to disassemble and assemble the dust collection component 20.

[0077] In the accompanying drawings of this embodiment, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the accompanying drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0078] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A base station, characterized in that, include: A housing, comprising a first portion and a second portion connected together, forming a receiving cavity between the first portion and the second portion, the first portion having a dust inlet communicating with the receiving cavity, and at least a portion of the second portion being a foldable flexible structure; and, A dust collection component is located inside the receiving cavity and is connected to the dust inlet.

2. The base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first part and the second part are detachably connected.

3. The base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first part is located at the bottom of the second part.

4. The base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base station also includes a fan, which is located inside the receiving cavity and communicates with the dust collection component. The fan is used to generate airflow from the dust inlet to the dust collection component.

5. The base station according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fan has a dust suction end and an air supply end. The dust suction end is connected to the dust inlet, and the air supply end is connected to the dust collection component. At least a portion of the fan is located within the first portion.

6. The base station according to claim 5, characterized in that, The base station also includes a duct support, which is connected between the air supply end and the dust collection component. The duct support has ventilation holes that communicate with the dust collection component. At least a portion of the duct support is located within the second portion.

7. The base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second part includes a first sub-part and a second sub-part, the first sub-part having an opening, and the second sub-part being detachably connected to the first sub-part to open or close the opening.

8. The base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible structure is a breathable structure; or... The first part and / or the second part are provided with exhaust holes, and the dust collection component is in communication with the exhaust holes.

9. The base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base station also includes a circuit board and charging contacts. The charging contacts are connected to the first part, and the circuit board is located inside the first part and is electrically connected to the charging contacts.

10. A cleaning system, characterized in that, include: The base station as described in any one of claims 1-9; as well as A cleaning robot includes a main body and a dust box. The main body is provided with a dust discharge port, and the dust box is located inside the main body. The dust discharge port is connected to the dust box, and the dust inlet of the base station is used to dock with the dust discharge port.

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