An interface protection mechanism suitable for a sweeping robot charging

Abstract

This utility model provides an interface protection mechanism suitable for charging a robotic vacuum cleaner, including an interface shell, an interface cover, and a latching assembly. The interface cover is openable and connected to the front end of the interface shell to cover the cavity. The latching assembly includes a manual operating part and a hook supply seat, which are latched together. The manual operating part includes a manual operating base, a lever, and a ring hook. The lever is rotatably connected to the manual operating base, and the ring hook is rotatably connected to the lever. The end of the hook supply seat away from the manual operating part has a hook supply groove. By providing an interface cover to cover the cavity of the interface shell, the interface circuit board and conductive pins inside the cavity are protected from damage by dust and liquid. When the interface cover covers the cavity of the interface shell, the latching assembly locks the interface cover to the front end of the interface shell, ensuring that the interface cover does not detach from the cavity. This design is practical and efficient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of charging interface technology, and in particular to an interface protection mechanism suitable for charging a robot vacuum cleaner. Background Technology

[0002] The charging port of a robotic vacuum cleaner is mainly used for plugging in a charger to charge the robotic vacuum cleaner, thereby increasing its battery life.

[0003] Currently, the charging port of robotic vacuum cleaners is usually exposed on the outer shell and does not have a snap-on cover to cover it. As a result, the charging port of existing robotic vacuum cleaners is often exposed to dust and liquids, which makes it impossible to ensure the safe use of the charging port for a long time. Therefore, it needs to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to provide an interface protection mechanism for charging robotic vacuum cleaners, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the charging interface of robotic vacuum cleaners is usually exposed on the shell and does not have a cover that can be snapped open and closed to cover the charging interface. As a result, the charging interface of existing robotic vacuum cleaners is often exposed on the shell, which makes the charging interface susceptible to contact with dust and liquids, and thus cannot ensure the safe use of the charging interface for a long time.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the technical problem is as follows: An interface protection mechanism suitable for charging a sweeping robot includes an interface shell, an interface cover, and a snap-fit ​​assembly; the interface shell has a cavity, and an interface circuit board is fixedly installed in the cavity, with a plurality of conductive pins on the interface circuit board; the interface cover can be opened and connected to the front end face of the interface shell to cover the cavity; the snap-fit ​​assembly includes a manual operating part and a hook supply seat, the manual operating part and the hook supply seat are snapped together, the manual operating part is fixedly mounted on the front end face of the interface shell, the hook supply seat is fixedly mounted on the front end face of the interface cover, and the manual operating part and the hook supply seat are arranged opposite each other; the manual operating part includes a manual operating base, a lever, and a ring hook, the lever is rotatably connected to the manual operating base, the ring hook is rotatably connected to the lever, and the end of the hook supply seat away from the manual operating part is provided with a hook supply groove.

[0006] In some embodiments, the front end face of the interface housing has a raised base, and the manual operating part is screwed onto the raised base; the hook seat is screwed onto the front end face of the interface cover.

[0007] In some embodiments, the interface circuit board inside the interface housing is electrically connected to a wiring device that extends outside the rear end of the interface housing and is used to electrically connect to a battery inside the robot vacuum cleaner.

[0008] In some embodiments, the front end face of the interface housing has a bearing seat, and one end of the interface cover is rotatably connected to the bearing seat via a pivot.

[0009] In some embodiments, a plurality of connecting pieces are provided on both sides of the interface housing, and each connecting piece is used to connect with the housing screws of the robot vacuum cleaner.

[0010] In some embodiments, a reflective marker is affixed to the front end face of the interface cover.

[0011] In some embodiments, both the interface housing and the interface cover are made of PC plastic.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] In this invention, an interface cover is provided to cover the cavity of the interface housing, so that the interface circuit board and conductive pins inside the cavity are not damaged by dust or liquid, which has the advantage of safety; and when the interface cover covers the cavity of the interface housing, a snap-fit ​​assembly locks the interface cover to the front end face of the interface housing, so that the interface cover will not detach from the cavity of the interface housing, which has the advantages of practicality and efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the interface cover in the open state of the interface protection mechanism for charging a robotic vacuum cleaner;

[0015] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the interface cover in the closed state of the interface protection mechanism for charging a robotic vacuum cleaner;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the snap-fit ​​assembly structure.

[0017] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0018] 100. Interface protection mechanism for charging robotic vacuum cleaners; 10. Interface shell; 101. Cavity; 102. Interface circuit board; 1021. Conductive contact pin; 1022. Wiring; 103. Elevating base; 104. Connecting piece; 105. Transmission seat; 20. Interface cover; 201. Rotating shaft; 202. Reflective mark; 30. Buckle assembly; 301. Hand control part; 3011. Hand control base; 3012. Hand lever buckle; 3013. Ring hook; 302. Hook supply seat; 3021. Hook supply groove. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] Furthermore, in this utility model, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.

[0021] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 3 As shown, Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the interface cover 20 in the open state of the interface protection mechanism 100 for charging a robotic vacuum cleaner; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the interface cover 20 in the closed state of the interface protection mechanism 100 for charging a robotic vacuum cleaner; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the snap-fit ​​assembly 30.

[0022] This utility model provides the following technical solution: an interface protection mechanism 100 suitable for charging a robotic vacuum cleaner, comprising an interface shell 10, an interface cover 20, and a snap-fit ​​assembly 30; the interface shell 10 has a cavity 101, an interface circuit board 102 is fixedly disposed in the cavity 101, and a plurality of conductive pins 1021 are disposed on the interface circuit board 102; the interface cover 20 can be opened and connected to the front end face of the interface shell 10 to cover the cavity 101; the snap-fit ​​assembly 30 includes a manual part 301 and a hook supply seat 302, the manual part 301 and the hook supply seat 302 are connected to the hook supply seat 302. The seats 302 are interlocked. The manual operating part 301 is fixedly mounted on the front end face of the interface housing 10. The hook supply seat 302 is fixedly mounted on the front end face of the interface cover 20. The manual operating part 301 and the hook supply seat 302 are arranged opposite each other. The manual operating part 301 includes a manual operating base 3011, a hand lever 3012 and a ring hook 3013. The hand lever 3012 is rotatably connected to the manual operating base 3011, and the ring hook 3013 is rotatably connected to the hand lever 3012. The end of the hook supply seat 302 away from the manual operating part 301 is provided with a hook supply groove 3021.

[0023] In practical implementation: The interface protection mechanism 100 for charging a robotic vacuum cleaner is fixedly installed in the pre-drilled mounting holes on the robotic vacuum cleaner. The user inserts the plug of the external charger into the cavity 101 of the interface housing 10 and makes electrical contact with several conductive pins 1021 on the interface circuit board 102, thereby energizing the interface protection mechanism 100 for charging the robotic vacuum cleaner and charging it. When charging the robotic vacuum cleaner is not required, the user can cover the cavity 101 with the interface cover 20 on the surface of the interface housing 10. When covering the cavity 101 with the interface cover 20, the user engages the locking mechanism 301 in the latch assembly 30 with the hook seat 302. Initially, the ring hook 3013 is in an unlocked state (e.g., ...). Figure 1 (As shown), the user can manually turn the ring hook 3013 towards the hook supply seat 302 to hook it into the hook supply groove 3021 on the hook supply seat 302, and then turn the hand lever 3012 on the manual base 3011 downward to lock the ring hook 3013, thus completing the locking between the manual part 301 in the locking assembly 30 and the hook supply seat 302 (as shown). Figure 2 As shown), this locks the interface cover 20 onto the front end of the interface housing 10 to cover the cavity 101, ensuring that the interface circuit board 102 and conductive contacts 1021 inside the cavity 101 are not damaged by dust or liquid. When opening the interface cover 20 for charging, the user operates the manual part 301 in the latch assembly 30 to disengage from the hook seat 302. Initially, the ring hook 3013 is in the initial state of hooking the hook groove 3021 on the hook seat 302 (as shown). Figure 2(As shown), the user can then lift the lever 3012 on the manual base 3011 to unlock the ring hook 3013. The user then rotates the ring hook 3013 towards the manual base 3011 to disengage it from the hook supply groove 3021 on the hook supply seat 302. This disengages the manual part 301 in the latching assembly 30 from the hook supply seat 302 (as shown). Figure 1 As shown in the diagram, the user can open the interface cover 20 to expose the cavity 101 inside the interface housing 10, allowing the plug of the external charger to be inserted into the cavity 101 to provide power. In this invention, by providing the interface cover 20 to cover the cavity 101 of the interface housing 10, the interface circuit board 102 and conductive contacts 1021 inside the cavity 101 are protected from damage by dust and liquids, thus providing a safety advantage. Furthermore, when the interface cover 20 covers the cavity 101 of the interface housing 10, the snap-fit ​​assembly 30 locks the interface cover 20 to the front end face of the interface housing 10, ensuring that the interface cover 20 does not detach from the cavity 101, thus providing practicality and efficiency.

[0024] In some embodiments, the front end face of the interface housing 10 has a raised seat 103, and the manual part 301 is screwed onto the raised seat 103; the hook seat 302 is screwed onto the front end face of the interface cover 20.

[0025] In specific implementation: the manual control unit 301 is screwed onto the raised seat 103 on the front end face of the interface housing 10 so that the manual control unit 301 can be stably installed by the user on the front end face of the interface housing 10; the hook seat 302 is screwed onto the front end face of the interface cover 20 so that the hook seat 302 can be stably installed by the user on the front end face of the interface cover 20.

[0026] In some embodiments, the interface circuit board 102 inside the interface housing 10 is electrically connected to a wiring 1022, which extends outside the rear end of the interface housing 10 and is used to electrically connect to the battery inside the robot vacuum cleaner.

[0027] In specific implementation: When the plug end of the external charger is inserted into the inner cavity 101 of the interface housing 10, so that the interface circuit board 102 inside the interface housing 10 is powered on, the interface circuit board 102 is electrically connected to the battery inside the sweeping robot through the wiring 1022 extending outside the rear end of the interface housing 10, thereby charging the sweeping robot.

[0028] In some embodiments, the front end face of the interface housing 10 has a bearing seat 105, and one end of the interface cover 20 is rotatably connected to the bearing seat 105 via a rotating shaft 201.

[0029] In specific implementation: one end of the interface cover 20 is rotatably connected to the bearing seat 105 via a rotating shaft 201. When the user opens or closes the interface cover 20, the bearing seat 105 supports the rotation of the rotating shaft 201 of the interface cover 20, thereby supporting the rotation of the interface cover 20, so that the interface cover 20 can be easily opened or closed by the user.

[0030] In some embodiments, a plurality of connecting pieces 104 are provided on both sides of the interface housing 10, and each connecting piece 104 is used to connect with the housing screws of the sweeping robot.

[0031] In specific implementation: When the interface protection mechanism 100 applicable to charging a robot vacuum cleaner is installed in the reserved mounting hole of the robot vacuum cleaner, the connecting pieces 104 on both sides of the interface housing 10 can be connected to the housing screws of the robot vacuum cleaner to fix the interface protection mechanism 100 applicable to charging a robot vacuum cleaner in the reserved mounting hole of the robot vacuum cleaner.

[0032] In some embodiments, a reflective marker 202 is affixed to the front end face of the interface cover 20.

[0033] In practice: the reflective mark 202 on the interface cover 20 is used to reflect light when it encounters light at night, so that users can easily find the interface protection mechanism 100 suitable for charging the robot vacuum cleaner at night to connect the external charger for charging.

[0034] In some embodiments, both the interface housing 10 and the interface cover 20 are made of PC plastic.

[0035] In practice: the interface shell 10 and the interface cover 20 are made of PC plastic, which has the advantages of good flame retardancy and high heat resistance.

[0036] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0037] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An interface protection mechanism suitable for charging a robotic vacuum cleaner, characterized in that, The device includes an interface housing, an interface cover, and a snap-fit ​​assembly. The interface housing has a cavity within which an interface circuit board is fixedly mounted, and the interface circuit board has several conductive pins. The interface cover is openable and connected to the front end of the interface housing to cover the cavity. The snap-fit ​​assembly includes a manual operating part and a hook supply seat, which are snapped together. The manual operating part is fixedly mounted on the front end of the interface housing, and the hook supply seat is fixedly mounted on the front end of the interface cover. The manual operating part and the hook supply seat are arranged opposite each other. The manual operating part includes a manual base, a lever, and a ring hook. The lever is rotatably connected to the manual base, and the ring hook is rotatably connected to the lever. The end of the hook supply seat away from the manual operating part has a hook supply groove.

2. The interface protection mechanism for charging a robotic vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front end face of the interface housing has a raised base, and the manual operating part is screwed onto the raised base; the hook seat is screwed onto the front end face of the interface cover.

3. The interface protection mechanism for charging a robotic vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The interface circuit board inside the interface housing is electrically connected to a wiring device. The wiring device extends outside the rear end of the interface housing and is used to electrically connect to the battery inside the robot vacuum cleaner.

4. The interface protection mechanism for charging a robotic vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front end face of the interface housing has a bearing seat, and one end of the interface cover is rotatably connected to the bearing seat via a pivot.

5. The interface protection mechanism for charging a robotic vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that, Several connecting pieces are arranged on both sides of the interface shell, and each connecting piece is used to connect with the shell screws of the sweeping robot.

6. The interface protection mechanism for charging a robotic vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that, A reflective marker is affixed to the front surface of the interface cover.

7. The interface protection mechanism for charging a robotic vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the interface housing and the interface cover are made of PC plastic.

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