Packaging box and cleaning robot module

Abstract

The utility model relates to intelligent cleaning equipment technical field, more particularly, relate to a kind of packing box and cleaning robot module;Packing box includes box, guide plate and switch door;Box is provided with containing cavity and with containing cavity communication import and export;Guide plate is rotatably connected in box, guide plate has guide position and folding position, switch door is movably arranged in box;In the case where guide plate is located in guide position, switch door is in the open import and export state, and guide plate is used to guide cleaning robot to enter and exit containing cavity from import and export;In the case where guide plate is located in folding position, switch door is in the closed import and export state, to block cleaning robot to enter and exit containing cavity from import and export;And, this packing box can also be used in the working place of cleaning robot, to store the cleaning robot that suspends work.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent cleaning equipment technology, and more specifically, to a packaging box and a cleaning robot module. Background Technology

[0002] Cleaning robots usually need to be packed in boxes during transportation to protect them and reduce the risk of collisions and other damage.

[0003] However, due to their large size and weight, the packaging boxes provided by the relevant technologies are not suitable for outdoor cleaning robots. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a packaging box and a cleaning robot module; the packaging box of the cleaning robot module facilitates the packaging of the cleaning robot; moreover, the packaging box can also be used at the working site of the cleaning robot to store the cleaning robot that is not in operation, thereby improving the problem of the cleaning robot being exposed to sun and rain for a long time and protecting the cleaning robot that is not in operation.

[0005] The embodiments of this utility model can be implemented as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a packaging box, comprising:

[0007] The enclosure has a receiving cavity and an inlet / outlet communicating with the receiving cavity;

[0008] A guide plate, rotatably connected to the housing, having a guiding position and a folded position; and...

[0009] The door is movably mounted on the cabinet.

[0010] When the guide plate is in the guide position, the door is in the open inlet / outlet state, and the guide plate is used to guide the cleaning robot to enter and exit the receiving cavity from the inlet / outlet; when the guide plate is in the folded position, the door is in the closed inlet / outlet state, so as to prevent the cleaning robot from entering and exiting the receiving cavity from the inlet / outlet.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the packaging box further includes reinforcing ribs connected to the guide plate;

[0012] With the guide plate in the folded position, the reinforcing rib is located on the side of the guide plate away from the receiving cavity;

[0013] When the guide plate is in the guide position, the reinforcing ribs are used to support the guide plate.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the enclosure includes a metal frame and side panels, a top panel, and a bottom panel connected to the metal frame. The side panels, top panel, and bottom panel together form a receiving cavity, and at least one of the side panels, top panel, and bottom panel is a corrugated panel.

[0015] In an optional implementation, the enclosure is provided with ventilation holes.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, the enclosure includes a top plate and a side plate arranged at an angle; a ventilation hole is formed between the top plate and the side plate, and the top plate extends relative to the side plate to cover the ventilation hole.

[0017] In an alternative embodiment, the top plate has a flanged edge extending from the side plate relative to the side plate.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, the packaging box also includes a base station disposed within the receiving cavity.

[0019] In an optional implementation, at least one of the housing and the base station is provided with an identification mark, which enables the cleaning robot to identify the location of at least one of the housing and the base station.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, the packaging box further includes a limiting member disposed within the receiving cavity to restrict the position of the cleaning robot entering the receiving cavity; and / or,

[0021] The packaging box also includes a first binding assembly for securing and positioning the cleaning robot within the receiving cavity; and / or,

[0022] The packaging box also includes casters connected to the box body for moving the box; and / or,

[0023] The packaging box also includes a second binding assembly, which is connected to the box body to secure the box body in position; and / or,

[0024] The door is a roller shutter; and / or,

[0025] The packaging box also includes a locking assembly, which is used to lock the guide plate in the folded position.

[0026] In an optional embodiment, the locking assembly includes a locking plate, a locking hook, and an elastic element; the locking plate is rotatably connected to the housing and has a slot; the elastic element is connected between the locking plate and the housing; the locking hook is connected to a guide plate; the locking hook can engage or disengage from the slot.

[0027] Secondly, this utility model provides a cleaning robot module, including a cleaning robot and a packaging box of any of the aforementioned embodiments.

[0028] In an optional implementation, the cleaning robot includes a robot body and an identification component disposed on the robot body, the identification component being used to identify the box body of the packaging box and / or the identification mark set on the base station.

[0029] The beneficial effects of the packaging box in this embodiment of the utility model include: the packaging box provided in this embodiment of the utility model includes a box body, a guide plate and a switch door; wherein, the guide plate has a guiding position and a folding position, and when it is necessary to package and transport the cleaning robot, the switch door can be used to open the inlet and outlet, and the guide plate can be used to guide the cleaning robot into and out of the receiving cavity; thus, the convenience of loading and unloading the cleaning robot into the box body can be ensured.

[0030] Furthermore, after the cleaning robot enters the housing cavity, the entrance and exit can be blocked by cutting the door to reliably block the entrance and exit, thereby ensuring the reliability of the cleaning robot inside the housing, so as to facilitate the reliable handling of the housing and the cleaning robot inside.

[0031] Meanwhile, during the use of the cleaning robot, the packaging box can be placed in the robot's workplace, and the entrance and exit can be opened by using the switch door, so that the cleaning robot can be guided into the receiving cavity for storage under the guidance of the guide plate. This improves the problem of the cleaning robot being exposed to sun and rain for a long time, and protects the cleaning robot that is not in operation.

[0032] The cleaning robot module of this utility model embodiment includes all the beneficial effects of the aforementioned packaging box, such as: facilitating the packaging and storage of the cleaning robot using the packaging box, ensuring that the cleaning robot can be reliably transported, and improving the problem of the cleaning robot being exposed to sun and rain for a long time, so as to protect the cleaning robot that is not in operation. Attached Figure Description

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning robot module from a first-view perspective when the cleaning robot is located inside the box in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning robot module when the cleaning robot is located outside the box in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the packaging box in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0038] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the locking assembly in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0039] Figure 6 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of section VI;

[0040] Figure 7 This is a partial structural diagram of the packaging box in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0041] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning robot module from a second perspective when the cleaning robot is located inside the box in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0042] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the packaging box placed on the transport vehicle in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0043] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning robot module from a third-person perspective when the cleaning robot is located inside the box in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0044] Icons: 010 - Cleaning robot module; 100 - Packaging box; 110 - Box body; 111 - Receiving cavity; 112 - Inlet / outlet; 113 - Top plate; 114 - Side plate; 115 - Bottom plate; 116 - Flanged edge; 120 - Guide plate; 121 - Reinforcing rib; 130 - Opening / closing door; 140 - Ventilation hole; 150 - Limiting component; 151 - First limiting rib; 152 - Second limiting rib; 153 - ... Three limiting ribs; 154-Limiting cavity; 160-First binding assembly; 161-Positioning ring; 162-Binding rope; 170-Roller; 180-Second binding assembly; 181-Hanging ring; 182-Binding strap; 190-Locking assembly; 191-Locking plate; 1911-Slot; 192-Locking hook; 193-Elastic element; 200-Cleaning robot; 201-Front wheel; 202-Rear wheel; 300-Base station. Detailed Implementation

[0045] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0046] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0047] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0048] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed during use, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0049] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0050] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0051] The inventors discovered that the cardboard boxes used for packaging in related technologies are generally unsuitable for packaging large-volume and heavy outdoor cleaning robots; the boxes are also generally not easy to reuse. Moreover, when the cleaning robot is not in use, it is usually not stored away, often resulting in the robot being exposed to sun and rain for extended periods.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 1 This embodiment provides a cleaning robot module 010, which includes a packaging box 100 and a cleaning robot 200. The packaging box 100 facilitates the packaging of the cleaning robot 200; moreover, the packaging box 100 can also be used at the working location of the cleaning robot 200 to store the cleaning robot 200 when it is not in operation, thereby improving the problem of the cleaning robot 200 being exposed to sun and rain for a long time and protecting the cleaning robot 200 when it is not in operation. The packaging box 100 and the cleaning robot 200 of the cleaning robot module 010 of this embodiment will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The packaging box 100 of this embodiment includes a box body 110, a guide plate 120, and a switch door 130. The box body 110 is provided with a receiving cavity 111 and an inlet / outlet 112 communicating with the receiving cavity 111. The guide plate 120 is rotatably connected to the box body 110 and has a guiding position and a folded position. The switch door 130 is movably disposed on the box body 110. When the guide plate is in the guiding position, the switch door 130 is in the open inlet / outlet 112 state, and the guide plate 120 is used to guide the cleaning robot 200 to enter and exit the receiving cavity 111 from the inlet / outlet 112. When the guide plate 120 is in the folded position, the switch door 130 is in the closed inlet / outlet 112 state to prevent the cleaning robot 200 from entering and exiting the receiving cavity 111 from the inlet / outlet 112.

[0054] When it is necessary to package and move the cleaning robot 200, the inlet and outlet 112 can be opened by using the switch door 130, and the cleaning robot 200 can be guided into and out of the receiving cavity 111 by using the guide plate 120; in this way, the convenience of loading and unloading the cleaning robot 200 into the box 110 can be ensured.

[0055] Furthermore, after the cleaning robot 200 enters the receiving cavity 111, the opening and closing door 130 can be used to block the entrance and exit 112 to reliably block the entrance and exit 112, thereby ensuring the reliability of the cleaning robot 200 installed in the housing 110, so as to facilitate the reliable handling of the housing 110 and the cleaning robot 200 therein.

[0056] Meanwhile, during the use of the cleaning robot 200, the packaging box 100 can be placed in the workplace of the cleaning robot 200, and the inlet and outlet 112 can be opened by the opening and closing door 130, so that the cleaning robot 200 can enter the receiving cavity 111 for storage under the guidance of the guide plate 120. This improves the problem of the cleaning robot 200 being exposed to sun and rain for a long time, protects the cleaning robot 200 when it is not in operation, expands the application scenarios of the packaging box 100, and facilitates reuse.

[0057] Optionally, neither the guide plate 120 nor the switch door 130 is provided with vents. Of course, in other embodiments, at least one of the guide plate 120 and the switch door 130 is provided with vents to facilitate ventilation inside and outside the receiving cavity 111 when the inlet / outlet 112 is blocked.

[0058] Optionally, when the guide plate 120 is in the folded position, it can jointly cover the inlet / outlet 112 with the switch door 130. In this case, the guide plate 120 partially overlaps with the switch door 130; that is, the switch door 130 covers the inlet / outlet 112 from top to bottom, and the guide plate 120 in the folded position covers the lower area of ​​the switch door 130. This achieves the closure of the inlet / outlet 112, ensuring the reliability of the cleaning robot 200 packaged in the housing 110.

[0059] Of course, in other embodiments, when the guide plate 120 is in the folded position, it can block the entrance / exit 112 together with the switch door 130. In this case, the switch door 130 and the guide plate 120 are connected, that is, the bottom of the switch door 130 is connected to the top of the guide plate 120 in the folded position.

[0060] Alternatively, in other embodiments, the guide plate 120 in the folded position can block the lower area of ​​the inlet / outlet 112, and the opening / closing door 130 can be used to block the upper area of ​​the inlet / outlet 112 to achieve the blocking of the inlet / outlet 112; wherein, when the opening / closing door 130 blocks the upper area of ​​the inlet / outlet 112 and the guide plate 120 is in the folded position, there is a gap between the bottom of the opening / closing door 130 and the top of the guide plate 120 in the folded position, and the gap width is smaller than the size of the cleaning robot 200 so that the cleaning robot 200 does not slide out of the gap.

[0061] Alternatively, in other embodiments, when the guide plate 120 is in the folded position, the guide plate 120 can also be attached to the side wall or bottom wall of the housing, and the inlet and outlet 112 can be opened and closed independently by the switch door 130.

[0062] Optionally, the door 130 can be a roller shutter. Of course, in other embodiments, the door 130 can also be a swing door.

[0063] Optionally, in some embodiments, the roller shutter door is an automatic door; for example, the cleaning robot 200 includes a controller that communicates with the automatic door. When the cleaning robot 200 needs to enter or exit the receiving cavity 111, the controller sends an opening signal to the automatic roller shutter door, thereby controlling the automatic roller shutter door to roll up and open the entrance / exit 112. When the cleaning robot 200 does not need to enter or exit the receiving cavity 111 (e.g., when the cleaning robot 200 is fully inside the receiving cavity 111), the controller sends a closing signal to the automatic roller shutter door, thereby controlling the automatic roller shutter door to descend and block the entrance / exit 112.

[0064] Of course, in other implementations, the roller shutter door can also be a manual door, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0065] Optionally, the packaging box 100 also includes a drive component (e.g., a motor) which is mounted on the box body 110 and is connected to the guide plate 120 for driving the guide plate 120 to switch between a guide position and a folded position.

[0066] Optionally, the drive unit communicates with the controller of the cleaning robot 200. When the cleaning robot 200 needs to enter or exit the receiving cavity 111, the controller sends an opening signal to the drive unit, which controls the guide plate 120 to rotate to the open position to open the inlet and outlet 112. When the cleaning robot 200 does not need to enter or exit the receiving cavity 111 (e.g., the cleaning robot 200 is fully inside the receiving cavity 111), the controller sends a closing signal to the drive unit, which controls the guide plate 120 to rotate to the folded position to block the inlet and outlet 112.

[0067] Of course, in other embodiments, the position switching of the guide plate 120 can also be done manually, that is, the packaging box 100 may not be equipped with a drive component to drive the guide plate 120 to rotate.

[0068] The structure of enclosure 110 can be configured as needed; please refer to... Figure 3 In this embodiment, the box 110 includes a frame and side plates 114, a top plate 113, and a bottom plate 115 connected to the frame; wherein, the frame is cubic in shape, and three side plates 114 are connected sequentially at an angle to the periphery of the frame, and a top plate 113 and a bottom plate 115 are respectively provided at the top and bottom of the frame; the three side plates 114, the top plate 113, and the bottom plate 115 together form a receiving cavity 111, and two of the three side plates 114 are opposite to each other and spaced apart, and the ends of the two spaced side plates 114 away from the other side plate 114 form an inlet and outlet 112.

[0069] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The guide plate 120 is rotatably connected to the base plate 115, or the guide plate 120 is rotatably connected to the side plate 114 near the base plate 115; correspondingly, the driving component can also be provided on the base plate 115, or the side plate 114 near the base plate 115.

[0070] Optionally, the door 130 is connected to the top plate 113, or to the side plate 114 near the top plate 113.

[0071] Of course, in other embodiments, the housing 110 does not need to be framed, and the two ends of the side plate 114 can be directly connected to the top plate 113 and the bottom plate 115, and multiple side plates 114 are connected at an angle in sequence.

[0072] Optionally, the frame, side plate 114, bottom plate 115 and top plate 113 can all be made of metal, such as stainless steel, and the frame can be an integrally formed structure or a welded structure. The connection method between the side plate 114, bottom plate 115 and top plate 113 and the frame can be welding or fasteners such as bolts, etc., without specific limitations.

[0073] To further improve the structural strength, rigidity, and durability of the enclosure 110 and extend its service life, at least one of the side panels 114 and the top panel 113 can also be a corrugated cover. Moreover, the thickness of the corrugated cover can be relatively reduced, which helps to reduce the overall weight of the enclosure 110 while ensuring its strength and rigidity, making it easier to handle.

[0074] Of course, in other embodiments, the side plate 114 and the top plate 113 can also be flat plates.

[0075] In other embodiments, the frame, side plate 114, bottom plate 115 and top plate 113 may also be made of wood, plastic or other materials, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0076] To improve the stability of the guide plate 120 in the folded position, address the issue of the guide plate 120 accidentally switching to the guide position, and enhance anti-theft capabilities, please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 4 The packaging box 100 also includes a locking assembly 190 for locking the guide plate 120 in the folded position.

[0077] The structure and type of the latch assembly 190 can be selected as needed; in some embodiments, the latch assembly 190 can be a latch lock, the specific structure of which is similar to the related technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0078] In other implementations, please refer to Figure 5The locking assembly 190 includes a locking plate 191, a locking hook 192, and an elastic element 193. The locking plate 191 is rotatably connected to the housing 110 and has a slot 1911. The elastic element 193 is connected between the locking plate 191 and the housing 110. The locking hook 192 is connected to the guide plate 120. When the locking hook 192 engages with the slot 1911, the locking assembly 190 is in a locked state, and the guide plate 120 is locked in a folded position. When an external force is applied to the guide plate 120 to rotate it to the guide position, the locking hook 192 can drive the locking plate 191 to rotate and cause the elastic element 193 to undergo elastic deformation. Furthermore, the locking hook 192 can disengage from the slot 1911 to complete the unlocking (after unlocking, the locking plate 191 can be reset under the elastic action of the elastic element 193), so that the guide plate 120 can rotate to the guide position; when the guide plate 120 rotates to the folded position, the locking hook 192 can abut against the locking plate 191 and cause the locking plate 191 to rotate, avoiding the movement path of the latch, while causing the elastic element 193 to undergo elastic deformation until the locking hook 192 moves to be able to engage with the slot 1911. After that, the locking plate 191 is reset under the action of the elastic element 193, and the slot 1911 engages with the locking hook 192, thus completing the locking.

[0079] Optionally, the elastic element 193 includes, but is not limited to, tension springs and torsion springs.

[0080] Optionally, to more stably guide the cleaning robot 200 into and out of the receiving cavity 111 using the guide plate 120; please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 The packaging box 100 also includes a reinforcing rib 121, which is connected to the guide plate 120. When the guide plate 120 is in the folded position, the reinforcing rib 121 is located on the side of the guide plate 120 away from the receiving cavity 111. When the guide plate 120 is in the guiding position, the reinforcing rib 121 is used to support the guide plate 120.

[0081] Optionally, the reinforcing rib 121 has a triangular cross-section, with one side connected to the guide plate 120 and the other end extending away from the guide plate 120. The width of the reinforcing rib 121 from the side away from the guide plate 120 to the side connected to the guide plate 120 gradually decreases from the pivot end near the guide plate 120 to the pivot end away from the guide plate 120. In this way, the reinforcing rib 121 can be reliably supported under the guide plate 120 in the folded position, thereby improving the cleaning intensity of the guide plate 120 for the cleaning robot 200.

[0082] Optionally, the number of reinforcing ribs 121 is greater than or equal to two, and the multiple reinforcing ribs 121 are sequentially and spaced apart along the rotation axis of the guide plate 120.

[0083] Of course, in other embodiments, the number of reinforcing ribs 121 can be one, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0084] The connection methods between the reinforcing rib 121 and the guide plate 120 include, but are not limited to, integral molding, welding, and bonding.

[0085] Optionally, the guide plate 120 can be made of a steel plate with a raised or recessed pattern; when the guide plate 120 is in the guide position, the raised or recessed pattern is distributed upwards, so as to improve the anti-slip properties of the cleaning robot 200 moving on the surface of the guide plate 120 by utilizing the raised or recessed pattern side.

[0086] Of course, in other embodiments, anti-slip pads can also be attached to the surface of the guide plate 120 (e.g., by bonding or by fasteners such as bolts) to replace the textured surface of the guide plate 120 itself.

[0087] To improve the ventilation and heat dissipation of enclosure 110; please refer to Figure 6 The housing 110 is equipped with ventilation holes 140.

[0088] Optionally, a ventilation hole 140 is formed between the top plate 113 and the side plate 114, with the top plate 113 extending relative to the side plate 114 to cover the ventilation hole 140. In this way, while ensuring ventilation and heat dissipation, the extended portion of the top plate 113 can be used to block rain.

[0089] The length of the top plate 113 protruding from the side plate 114 can be set as needed; for example, 30~50mm.

[0090] To further improve rain protection, the top plate 113 has a flange 116 connected to the side of the side plate 114 that extends outward. The flange 116 is spaced apart from the side plate 114 to further shield the ventilation hole 140 and improve the problem of rainwater seeping into the receiving cavity 111 from the ventilation hole 140.

[0091] The connection methods between the flange 116 and the top plate 113 include, but are not limited to, integral molding, bending molding, and welding.

[0092] In other embodiments, the ventilation hole 140 may also be directly formed in at least one of the side plate 114 and the top plate 113, without being specifically limited here.

[0093] To improve the stability of the cleaning robot 200 packaged within the box 110; please refer to... Figure 7 The packaging box 100 also includes a limiting member 150, which is disposed in the receiving cavity 111 to restrict the position of the cleaning robot 200 entering the receiving cavity 111.

[0094] The number of limiting members 150 can be selected as needed; for example, the cleaning robot 200 includes a front wheel 201 and a rear wheel 202, and two limiting members 150 are connected to the bottom of the receiving cavity 111, that is, two limiting members 150 are connected to the side of the bottom plate 115 facing the receiving cavity 111. The two limiting members 150 are used to limit the position of the front wheel 201 and the rear wheel 202 respectively, so as to improve the problem of the cleaning robot 200 shaking in the receiving cavity 111.

[0095] Optionally, the limiting member 150 includes a first limiting rib 151, a second limiting rib 152, and a third limiting rib 153 connected at an included angle in sequence; a limiting cavity 154 is formed between the first limiting rib 151, the second limiting rib 152, and the third limiting rib 153; the opening of the limiting cavity 154 of one of the limiting members 150 faces the inlet / outlet 112 and is used to accommodate the rear wheel 202 of the cleaning robot 200, while the opening of the limiting cavity 154 of the other limiting member 150 faces away from the inlet / outlet 112 and is used to facilitate cleaning the front wheel 201 of the robot 200; in this way, the front wheel 201 and the rear wheel 202 of the cleaning robot 200 can be limited by the first limiting rib 151, the second limiting rib 152, and the third limiting rib 153 respectively, so as to improve the stability of the cleaning robot 200 packaged in the box 110.

[0096] The connection methods of the first limiting rib 151, the second limiting rib 152 and the third limiting rib 153 include, but are not limited to, integral molding, welding and splicing.

[0097] The first limiting rib 151, the second limiting rib 152, and the third limiting rib 153 are connected to the base plate 115 by means including but not limited to welding and fasteners such as bolts.

[0098] Optionally, to ensure that the cleaning robot 200 is not obstructed by the limiting member 150 when entering and exiting the receiving cavity 111, the cleaning robot 200 may be equipped with one front wheel 201 and two rear wheels 202, with the two rear wheels 202 located on the left and right sides of the cleaning robot 200 respectively, and the front wheel 201 roughly distributed on the central axis of the cleaning robot 200; the length of the second limiting rib 152 of the limiting member 150 facing away from the opening of the limiting cavity 154 is less than the length of the second limiting rib 152 of the limiting member 150 facing the opening of the limiting cavity 154 towards the opening of the limiting member 150 of the inlet and outlet 112. In this way, when the cleaning robot 200 retracts into the receiving cavity 111, the opening of the limiting cavity 154 is prevented from interfering with the movement of the rear wheel 202 by the limiting member 150 of the inlet and outlet 112, so that the rear wheel 202 can smoothly enter the limiting cavity 154 with the opening of the limiting cavity 154 facing the limiting member 150 of the inlet and outlet 112, and the front wheel 201 of the cleaning robot 200 can pass over the second limiting rib 152 of the limiting cavity 154 with the opening of the limiting cavity 154 facing the limiting member 150 of the inlet and outlet 112, so that the front wheel 201 can smoothly enter the limiting cavity 154 with the opening of the limiting cavity 154 facing the limiting member 150 of the inlet and outlet 112.

[0099] Of course, in other embodiments, the length of the second limiting rib 152 of the limiting member 150 facing away from the opening of the limiting cavity 154 is greater than or equal to the length of the second limiting rib 152 of the limiting member 150 facing the opening of the limiting cavity 154 towards the opening of the limiting member 150 towards the opening of the limiting member 112. The rear wheel 202 can pass over the second limiting rib 152 of the limiting member 150 facing away from the opening of the limiting cavity 154 towards the opening of the limiting member 150 towards the opening of the limiting member 150 towards the opening of the limiting member 112 and move into the limiting cavity 154.

[0100] In other embodiments, the cleaning robot 200 may also enter the receiving cavity 111 in a forward direction, that is, the front wheel 201 enters the receiving cavity 111 first and is limited by the limiting member 150 of the limiting cavity 154 facing the inlet and outlet 112.

[0101] In other embodiments, the number of front wheels 201 may be two, three, etc.; the number of rear wheels 202 may be one, three, etc., and no specific limitation is made here.

[0102] To further improve the stability of the cleaning robot 200 packaged within the box 110; please refer to... Figure 8 The packaging box 100 also includes a first binding assembly 160 for binding and positioning the cleaning robot 200 within the receiving cavity 111.

[0103] Optionally, the first binding assembly 160 includes a positioning ring 161 and a binding rope 162 connected to the positioning ring 161. The positioning ring 161 is connected to the base plate 115. After the cleaning robot 200 enters the receiving cavity 111, binding the cleaning robot 200 with the binding rope 162 can further improve the stability of the cleaning robot 200 packaged in the box 110, making it easier to transport the cleaning robot module 010.

[0104] The number of first binding components 160 can be selected as needed; optionally, two first binding components 160 are provided in the receiving cavity 111, and the two first binding components 160 are distributed on the left and right sides of the receiving cavity 111. That is, the positioning rings 161 of the two first binding components 160 are connected to the left and right sides of the base plate 115, so as to bind and position the left and right sides of the cleaning robot 200 by using the binding ropes 162 connected to the positioning rings 161.

[0105] It should be understood that in other embodiments, the number of the first binding components 160 may be one, three, four, etc., and no specific limitation is made here.

[0106] In other embodiments, the positioning ring 161 may also be connected to the top plate 113 or the side plate 114, without specific limitations.

[0107] Optionally, the locating ring 161 can be connected to the side plate 114 by means including but not limited to welding or threaded connection.

[0108] Alternatively, the binding rope 162 can be a regular rope, an elastic rope, or a self-locking telescopic binding strap 182.

[0109] Optionally, one end of the binding rope 162 can be fixedly connected (non-removable) or detachably connected to the positioning ring 161. The other end of the binding rope 162 is detachably connected to the cleaning robot 200.

[0110] To improve the portability of packaging box 100; please refer to Figure 9 The packaging box 100 also includes rollers 170, which are connected to the box body 110 and are used to move the box body 110.

[0111] The number of rollers 170 can be selected as needed. Optionally, four rollers 170 are connected to the side of the bottom plate 115 of the housing 110 away from the receiving cavity 111.

[0112] Of course, in other embodiments, the number of rollers 170 can be three, five, etc., and no specific limitation is made here.

[0113] Optionally, the roller 170 includes directional wheels and / or swivel wheels.

[0114] Optionally, some of the multiple rollers 170 are directional rollers and some are omnidirectional rollers. For example, of the four rollers 170 connected to the base plate 115, the two closer to the inlet / outlet 112 are omnidirectional rollers, and the two farther from the outlet are directional rollers.

[0115] Optionally, the roller 170 can be equipped with a built-in lock. Of course, in other embodiments, it can also be selected without a lock.

[0116] It should be noted that after the rollers 170 are installed at the bottom of the box 110, the box 110 will be raised to a certain height, forming a certain forklift lifting space; therefore, the packaging box 100 is also convenient to be moved by forklift.

[0117] It should be understood that the roller 170 is not necessary; that is, in other embodiments, the roller 170 may not be connected to the bottom plate 115 of the housing 110.

[0118] To ensure that the packaging box 100 can be stably placed on trailers, trucks, etc., with the wheels 170 connected to the box body 110; please refer to Figure 9 The packaging box 100 also includes a second binding component 180, which is connected to the box body 110 and used to fix the position of the box body 110. That is, the second binding component 180 can be connected between the box body 110 and a transport vehicle such as a trailer or truck to lock the position of the packaging box 100 on the transport vehicle such as a trailer or truck.

[0119] Optionally, the second binding assembly 180 includes a lifting ring 181 and a strap 182 connected to the lifting ring 181, and the strap 182 can be connected to a transport vehicle such as a trailer or truck.

[0120] The number of second binding components 180 can be selected as needed; optionally, the packaging box 100 includes four second binding components 180, with the lifting rings 181 of the four second binding components connected in pairs to two spaced-apart side plates 114. That is, each of the two spaced-apart side plates 114 is connected to two lifting rings 181, and the lifting rings 181 connected to the two side plates 114 are symmetrically distributed, that is, the four lifting rings 181 are distributed in a rectangular array. In this way, the packaging box 100 can be balanced and fixed to a trailer, truck, or other transportation vehicle using the relatively evenly distributed second binding components 180.

[0121] Of course, in other embodiments, the number of the second binding components 180 can be one, two, three, five, etc., and no specific limitation is made here.

[0122] In other embodiments, the lifting ring 181 may also be connected to the top plate 113 or the bottom plate 115, without specific limitations.

[0123] The method by which the lifting eye 181 is connected to the side plate 114 includes, but is not limited to, welding and threaded connection.

[0124] Alternatively, the strap 182 can be a regular rope, an elastic cord, or a self-locking telescopic strap 182.

[0125] Optionally, one end of the strap 182 can be fixedly connected (non-removable) or detachably connected to the lifting ring 181. The other end of the strap 182 can be detachably connected to a transport vehicle such as a trailer or truck.

[0126] It should be noted that, since the box 110 also has lifting rings 181, and the lifting rings 181 are distributed outside the receiving cavity 111, the packaging box 100 can also be suspended and transported by the lifting rings 181.

[0127] To further expand the functionality of packaging box 100; please refer to... Figure 10 The packaging box 100 in this embodiment also includes a base station 300, which is disposed within the receiving cavity 111. The base station 300 can be used to charge the cleaning robot 200, replenish water, or collect garbage, etc.

[0128] Optionally, the base station 300 is connected to the bottom plate 115 of the housing 110 to ensure the stability and reliability of the base station 300 set in the housing cavity 111, so as to ensure that the cleaning robot 200 can accurately reposition itself in the base station 300 and use the base station 300 for maintenance such as charging, water replenishment or garbage collection.

[0129] The base station 300 is connected to the base plate 115 of the enclosure 110 by means including but not limited to fasteners such as bolts or welding.

[0130] It should be understood that in other embodiments, the base station 300 may also be connected to the side plate 114 or the top plate 113, which is not specifically limited here.

[0131] Optionally, the base station 300 is equipped with an identification tag, which enables the cleaning robot 200 to identify the location of the base station 300, so that the cleaning robot 200 can accurately move to the base station 300 based on the identified location information. Accordingly, the cleaning robot 200 includes a robot body and an identification component disposed on the robot body. The identification component is used to identify the identification tag disposed on the base station 300, and a controller is disposed on the robot body.

[0132] Optionally, the identification identifier is a QR code, which includes accurate location information of the base station 300, such as relative coordinates and orientation angle. The QR code has error correction coding function and a specific pattern, and can use a high-contrast image, such as a black and white image, to ensure the reliability and efficiency of recognition. That is, it can still be recognized in a soft light (dark) environment, or when the QR code is partially obscured or located in shadow.

[0133] Of course, in other implementations, the identification mark can also be a barcode, radio frequency tag, etc., and no specific limitation is made here.

[0134] Optionally, the identification components include, but are not limited to, industrial-grade cameras.

[0135] Optionally, to more accurately, clearly, and efficiently utilize the recognition component to identify labels, the cleaning robot 200 also includes a supplementary light connected to the robot body and located on the top or side of the recognition component. This configuration provides supplementary lighting when the recognition component is identifying the label, improving the problem of recognition failure due to insufficient light.

[0136] Optionally, the supplementary light may include, but is not limited to, red or white light; and the supplementary light may include, but is not limited to, LED or incandescent light.

[0137] Optionally, the identification component is located at the tail of the robot body so that the robot body can use the identification component to identify the identification mark and determine the location of the base station 300 corresponding to the identification mark, thereby ensuring that the robot body can efficiently retreat into the location of the base station 300, that is, ensuring that the tail of the robot body can efficiently enter the base station 300.

[0138] Of course, in other embodiments, the identification component can also be set at the head of the robot body. After the identification component identifies the identification mark and determines the location of the base station 300 corresponding to the identification mark, the robot body can turn around and then retreat into the base station 300.

[0139] For example, the process of the cleaning robot 200 resetting to the base station 300 includes: the cleaning robot 200 moving to a preset position (e.g., a preset distance in front of the entrance / exit 112) according to a preset path; the controller controlling the door 130 and guide plate 120 to open the entrance / exit 112; the identification component identifying the identification mark on the base station 300 and sending the image information of the identification mark to the controller; the controller obtaining the position coordinates of the identification mark based on the received image information of the identification mark, and using the PnP (Perspective-n-Point) algorithm to calculate the relative pose (i.e., distance and yaw angle) between the robot body and the base station 300, and converting the position coordinates of the identification mark into the global map of the robot body; combining the relative pose, adjusting the posture of the robot body relative to the base station 300 so that the robot body can move towards the base station 300 in a straight line.

[0140] For example, adjusting the robot's attitude relative to the base station 300 includes configuring a wheel encoder on the robot or configuring IMU data in the controller to adjust the robot's attitude relative to the base station 300 using the wheel encoder or IMU data, so that the robot can move along a straight line to the target position. It should be noted that the specific methods or principles for adjusting the robot's attitude relative to the base station 300 using wheel encoders or IMU data are similar to related technologies and will not be elaborated here.

[0141] For example, as the robot moves along a straight line toward the base station 300, the movement trajectory can be adjusted by PID control or path planning algorithms (such as A* algorithm, DWA algorithm) to gradually align with the base station 300, so as to ensure that when the robot moves to the base station 300, it can accurately align with the charging contacts of the base station 300.

[0142] Optionally, in some implementations, the robot body is also equipped with a fault-tolerant mechanism. For example, the robot body is also equipped with other sensors to locate the position of the base station 300 via infrared beacons or ultrasonic waves, so as to control the robot body to move toward the base station 300 according to the located position of the base station 300; or, after failing to locate the base station 300 using the identification mark, the identification mark is identified again to try to relocate.

[0143] It should be understood that in other embodiments, an identification mark may also be set on the housing 110. The identification mark is used to enable the cleaning robot 200 to identify the position of the housing 110. The position of the base station 300 inside the housing 110 is determined. After the position of the housing 110 is determined by the identification mark, the position of the base station 300 can be determined according to the position of the housing 110, so that the robot body can move to the base station 300.

[0144] The process of packaging the cleaning robot 200 using the packaging box 100 in this embodiment includes: switching the guide plate 120 to the guide position and controlling the opening and closing door 130 to open the inlet and outlet 112; allowing the cleaning robot 200 to move into the receiving cavity 111 under the guidance of the guide plate 120; switching the guide plate 120 to the folded position and closing the opening and closing door 130 to block the inlet and outlet 112.

[0145] In summary, the packaging box 100 of the cleaning robot module 010 of this utility model facilitates the packaging of the cleaning robot 200; moreover, the packaging box 100 can also be used at the working location of the cleaning robot 200 to store the cleaning robot 200 that is not in operation, thereby improving the problem of the cleaning robot 200 being exposed to sun and rain for a long time and protecting the cleaning robot 200 that is not in operation.

[0146] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A packaging box, characterized in that, include: The box (110) is provided with a receiving cavity (111) and an inlet and outlet (112) communicating with the receiving cavity (111). A guide plate (120) is rotatably connected to the housing (110), the guide plate (120) having a guiding position and a folded position; and, A switch door (130) is movably disposed on the housing (110). When the guide plate is in the guide position, the switch door (130) is in the open inlet / outlet (112) state, and the guide plate (120) is used to guide the cleaning robot (200) to enter and exit the receiving cavity (111) from the inlet / outlet (112); when the guide plate (120) is in the folded position, the switch door (130) is in the closed inlet / outlet (112) state to prevent the cleaning robot (200) from entering and exiting the receiving cavity (111) from the inlet / outlet (112).

2. The packaging box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The packaging box also includes a reinforcing rib (121) connected to the guide plate (120); when the guide plate (120) is in the folded position, the reinforcing rib (121) is located on the side of the guide plate (120) away from the receiving cavity (111); when the guide plate (120) is in the guided position, the reinforcing rib (121) supports the guide plate (120); and / or, The enclosure includes a metal frame and a side plate (114), a top plate (113), and a bottom plate (115) connected to the metal frame. The side plate (114), the top plate (113), and the bottom plate (115) together form the receiving cavity (111). At least one of the side plate (114), the top plate (113), and the bottom plate (115) is a corrugated panel.

3. The packaging box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The enclosure (110) includes a top plate (113) and a side plate (114) arranged at an angle; a ventilation hole (140) is formed between the top plate (113) and the side plate (114), and the top plate (113) extends relative to the side plate (114) to cover the ventilation hole (140).

4. The packaging box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top plate (113) has a flange (116) attached to the side that extends relative to the side plate (114).

5. The packaging box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The packaging box also includes a base station (300), which is disposed within the receiving cavity (111).

6. The packaging box according to claim 5, characterized in that, At least one of the housing (110) and the base station (300) is provided with an identification mark, which is used to enable the cleaning robot (200) to identify the location of at least one of the housing (110) and the base station (300).

7. The packaging box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The packaging box also includes a limiting member (150) disposed within the receiving cavity (111) to restrict the position of the cleaning robot (200) entering the receiving cavity (111); and / or, The packaging box also includes a first binding assembly (160) for securing and positioning the cleaning robot (200) within the receiving cavity (111); and / or, The packaging box also includes rollers (170) connected to the box body (110) for moving the box body (110); and / or, The packaging box further includes a second binding assembly (180), which is connected to the box body (110) for securing the position of the box body (110); and / or, The switch door (130) is a roller shutter door; and / or, The packaging box also includes a locking assembly (190) for locking the guide plate (120) in the folded position.

8. The packaging box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The locking assembly (190) includes a locking plate (191), a locking hook (192), and an elastic element (193); the locking plate (191) is rotatably connected to the housing (110), and the locking plate (191) is provided with a slot (1911); the elastic element (193) is connected between the locking plate (191) and the housing (110); the locking hook (192) is connected to the guide plate (120); the locking hook (192) can engage or disengage from the slot (1911).

9. A cleaning robot module, characterized in that, Includes a cleaning robot (200) and a packaging box as described in any one of claims 1-8.

10. The cleaning robot module according to claim 9, characterized in that, The cleaning robot (200) includes a robot body and an identification component disposed on the robot body. The identification component is used to identify the box body (110) of the packaging box and / or the identification mark disposed on the base station (300).

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