A mop, a mop mechanism and a cleaning device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of smart home, disclose a mop, mop mechanism and cleaning equipment, the mop includes fixed part, vibration part and first flexible connecting part, fixed part is used for with support platform connection, vibration part is used for with cleaning baseboard opposite, fixed part surrounds at least partial vibration part's circumferential side, first flexible connecting part connects fixed part and vibration part, the working surface of mop includes middle line, the middle line is consistent or parallel with the cleaning direction of mop, and the cleaning direction is the advancing direction in the cleaning process, first flexible connecting part includes first side and second side, and first side and second side are located in the two sides of middle line respectively, at least one among first side and second side includes first gradual change section, along the cleaning direction, the distance between first gradual change section and the middle line of mop gradually reduces. This scheme has improved the problem that the cleaning effect of mop is not ideal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cleaning equipment technology, and in particular to a mop, a mop mechanism and a cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous advancement of technology, smart homes have become a part of people's lives, and the application of robotic vacuum cleaners has largely freed people's hands, making housework easier. The mop is one of the components of a robotic vacuum cleaner and plays a crucial role in its cleaning effect. However, in related technologies, the cleaning performance of the mop is not ideal. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides a mop, a mop mechanism, and a cleaning device to improve the problem of unsatisfactory cleaning effect of mops.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A mop, which is applicable to the mop mechanism of a cleaning device, the mop mechanism includes a support platform and a cleaning base plate movably disposed on the support platform. The mop includes: a fixing part, a vibrating part and a first flexible connecting part. The fixing part is used to connect to the support platform, the vibrating part is used to face the cleaning base plate, the fixing part surrounds at least part of the vibrating part, and the first flexible connecting part connects the fixing part and the vibrating part.

[0006] The working surface of the mop includes a centerline, which is consistent with or parallel to the cleaning direction of the mop, and the cleaning direction is the forward direction during the cleaning process; the first flexible connection includes a first side and a second side, which are located on both sides of the centerline; at least one of the first side and the second side includes a first gradient section, and the distance between the first gradient section and the centerline of the mop gradually decreases along the cleaning direction.

[0007] Optionally, at least one of the first side and the second side includes a second gradient segment, the distance between the second gradient segment and the centerline gradually increasing along the cleaning direction.

[0008] Optionally, along the cleaning direction, the second gradient segment is located upstream of the first gradient segment;

[0009] Alternatively, along the cleaning direction, the second gradient section is located downstream of the first gradient section.

[0010] Optionally, at least one of the first side and the second side includes a plurality of first gradient segments, and the plurality of first gradient segments on the same side are connected sequentially along the same trend.

[0011] Optionally, at least one of the first side and the second side includes a plurality of first gradient segments, at least two adjacent first gradient segments being connected by a connecting segment; the extending direction of the connecting segment intersects the centerline.

[0012] Optionally, the vibration unit includes a plurality of sub-vibration units spaced apart, with two adjacent sub-vibration units connected by a second flexible connection; the extension direction of the second flexible connection intersects the centerline.

[0013] Optionally, each sub-vibration part is a quadrilateral.

[0014] Optionally, the thickness of both the fixing part and the vibrating part is greater than the thickness of the first flexible connection part.

[0015] Optionally, both the fixing part and the vibrating part include a first cleaning layer and an adhesive layer, which are arranged along the thickness direction of the mop; the first flexible connecting part includes a second cleaning layer, which connects the first cleaning layer of the fixing part and the first cleaning layer of the vibrating part.

[0016] This utility model also provides another type of mop, which is suitable for the mop mechanism of a cleaning device. The mop mechanism includes a support platform and a cleaning base plate movably disposed on the support platform. The mop includes: a fixing part, a vibrating part and a first flexible connecting part. The fixing part is used to connect with the support platform, the vibrating part is used to face the cleaning base plate, the fixing part surrounds at least a portion of the periphery of the vibrating part, and the first flexible connecting part connects the fixing part and the vibrating part.

[0017] The working surface of the mop includes a center line, which is consistent with or parallel to the cleaning direction of the mop. The cleaning direction is the forward direction during the cleaning process.

[0018] The mop meets at least one of the following conditions:

[0019] The first flexible connection includes a first arc-shaped edge, a second arc-shaped edge, and a first straight connecting edge. The first arc-shaped edge and the second arc-shaped edge are located on opposite sides of the centerline. The first straight connecting edge connects the first arc-shaped edge and the second arc-shaped edge, and intersects the centerline. The length of the first straight connecting edge is less than a first threshold. Or,

[0020] The outer contour of the fixing part includes a third arc-shaped edge, a fourth arc-shaped edge, and a second straight connecting edge. The third arc-shaped edge and the fourth arc-shaped edge are located on both sides of the center line, and the distance between the third arc-shaped edge and the center line of the mop gradually increases along the cleaning direction. The second straight connecting edge connects the third arc-shaped edge and the fourth arc-shaped edge, and the second straight connecting edge intersects the center line.

[0021] Optionally, the ratio of the first threshold to the total length of the first flexible connection is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 1 / 3;

[0022] And / or, the ratio of the length of the second straight connecting portion to the total length of the edge of the mop from the third arcuate edge to the fourth arcuate edge is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 1 / 2.

[0023] This utility model also provides a mop mechanism, which includes a support platform, a cleaning base plate movably disposed on the support platform, and any of the mops provided in the above technical solutions. The fixing part is connected to the support platform, and the vibrating part is opposite to the cleaning base plate.

[0024] This utility model also provides a cleaning device, which includes: a device body, and any of the mops or mop mechanisms provided in the above technical solutions, wherein the mop is movably disposed at the bottom of the device body.

[0025] For ease of description, the direction perpendicular to the centerline on the mop will be used as the length direction of the first flexible connection in the following text.

[0026] In this design, the first gradient section gradually increases the length of the first flexible connection part along the cleaning direction of the mop. Taking a region where the first gradient section is located between two intersections of a straight line and the first gradient section as an example, where the straight line is parallel to the cleaning direction, during operation, the vibrating and fixing parts located behind this region along the cleaning direction can effectively wipe the area, reducing the difference in water stains between the wiping area and the wiping areas of the fixing and vibrating parts. This improves the uniformity of the overall wiping area of ​​the mop, resulting in better cleaning performance and a better user experience.

[0027] Furthermore, the ratio between the sum of the dimensions of the fixed and vibrating portions located behind this area in the cleaning direction and the dimension of this area in the cleaning direction is larger than that in related technologies. This allows the wiping areas of the vibrating and fixed portions behind this area to achieve more effective coverage of the wiping area of ​​this area. In this way, the difference in water stains between the wiping area of ​​the first gradient section and the wiping areas of the fixed and vibrating portions can also be reduced, thereby helping to further improve the uniformity of the overall wiping area of ​​the mop. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a mop mechanism provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 A front view of a mop provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 4A front view of a mop provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 A front view of a mop provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 6 A front view of a mop provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 7 A front view of a mop provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 8a A front view of a mop provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0036] Figure 8b A front view of a mop provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 8c A front view of a mop provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0038] Figure 8d A front view of a mop provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0039] Figure 8e A front view of a mop provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0040] Figure 9 A front view of a mop provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0041] Figure 10 A front view of a mop provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0042] Figure 11 A front view of a mop provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0043] Figure 12 A front view of a mop provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0044] Figure 13 A front view of a mop provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0045] Figure 14 A front view of a mop provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0046] Figure 15 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a mop provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0047] Figure 16 for Figure 15 An exploded view of the mop shown.

[0048] icon:

[0049] 100' - Mop; 110' - Fixed area; 120' - Vibration area; 130' - Flexible connection; 131' - First section; 132' - Second section; 133' - Third section; 134' - Fourth section;

[0050] 100 - Mop; 110 - Fixing part; 111 - First cleaning layer; 112 - Adhesive layer; 120 - Vibrating part; 121 - Sub-vibrating part; 130 - First flexible connection part; 131 - First edge; 1311 - First gradient section; 1312 - Second gradient section; 1313 - Connecting section; 132 - Second edge; 133 - Second cleaning layer; 134 - Arc-shaped edge; 135 - Extension section; 136 - Third edge; 137 - First arc-shaped edge; 138 - Second arc-shaped edge; 139 - First straight connecting edge; 140 - Second flexible Connecting part; 150-Sealing strip; 160-Third arc edge; 170-Fourth arc edge; 180-Second straight connecting edge; 200-Mop mechanism; 210-Support platform; 211-Guide rail; 220-Cleaning base plate; 230-Drive platform; 231-Platform part; 232-Vibrating component; 233-Power unit; 300-Cleaning equipment; 310-Equipment body; 311-Forward part; 312-Rearward part; 320-Sensing system; 321-Determining device; 322-Buffer; 330-Human-machine interaction system. Detailed Implementation

[0051] Figure 1 This illustration shows a structural schematic diagram of a cleaning device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a mop mechanism according to an embodiment of this application is shown. Please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the figure, a cleaning device provided in this application embodiment includes a device body 310 and a mop mechanism 200, wherein the mop mechanism 200 includes a support platform 210, a cleaning base plate 220, and a mop ( Figure 1 and Figure 2 (Not shown in the image), the cleaning substrate 220 is movably mounted on the support platform 210. Please refer to... Figure 3 The mop 100' includes a fixing part 110, a vibrating part 120' and a flexible connecting part 130'. The fixing part 110' is connected to the support platform 210', the vibrating part 120' is opposite to the cleaning substrate 220, and the flexible connecting part 130' connects the fixing part 110' and the vibrating part 120'.

[0052] Please return Figure 2In some embodiments, the mop mechanism 200 further includes a drive platform 230, which is disposed at the bottom of the device body 310. The drive platform 230 includes a platform portion 231, a vibrating element 232, and a power unit 233. The platform portion 231 can be connected to the device body 310, and a support platform 210 is connected to the side of the platform portion 231 away from the device body 310. The vibrating element 232 is movably connected to the platform portion 231 and faces the cleaning substrate 220. The power unit 233 is poweredly connected to the vibrating element 232 and provides power to drive the vibrating element 232 to reciprocate relative to the platform portion 231. In turn, the vibrating element 232 drives the cleaning substrate 220 to reciprocate relative to the support platform 210, so that the vibrating part 120 of the mop 100' mounted on the cleaning substrate 220 vibrates at a high frequency under the action of the cleaning substrate 220, thereby improving the cleaning effect. It is easy to understand that the mop 100' is detachably disposed at the bottom of the device body 310.

[0053] Specifically, the drive platform 230 also includes a transmission device, which drives the power unit 233 and the vibrating element 232. The transmission device can be a gear mechanism, eddy current worm gear mechanism, chain drive mechanism, belt drive mechanism, etc., which will not be specifically described in this embodiment.

[0054] Please return Figure 3 The vibrating part 120' is generally rectangular and is connected to the fixing part 110' via a flexible connecting part 130'. Therefore, the shape of the flexible connecting part 130' is adapted to the outer contour shape of the vibrating part 120', and the flexible connecting part 130' has a generally rectangular frame structure. For example, the mop 100' includes two vibrating parts 120' arranged along the cleaning direction Q of the mop 100', and the flexible connecting part 130' includes two rectangular frame structures with one overlapping side, each frame surrounding one of the two vibrating parts 120'. It is worth noting that the cleaning direction Q of the mop 100' mentioned in this embodiment refers to the direction in which the cleaning device moves when it travels in a straight line.

[0055] The following description uses a rectangular frame structure of the flexible connector 130' as an example. Please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 3The rectangular frame structure includes a first side 131', a second side 132', a third side 133', and a fourth side 134' connected in sequence. The extension directions of the first side 131' and the third side 133' are perpendicular to the cleaning direction Q of the mop 100', while the extension directions of the second side 132' and the fourth side 134' are parallel to the cleaning direction Q of the mop 100'. Because the downward pressure on the flexible connecting part 130' is less than that on the fixed part 110' and the vibrating part 120' during the cleaning process, the water stains in the wiping areas of the second side 132' and the fourth side 134' are smaller than those in the wiping areas of the fixed part 110' and the vibrating part 120'. This results in uneven water stain distribution across the entire wiping area of ​​the mop, affecting the cleaning effect and user experience.

[0056] Based on this, embodiments of this application provide a mop, a mop mechanism, and a cleaning device to improve the problem of uneven water stains across the entire mop area, which affects cleaning performance and user experience. To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0057] The terminology used in the following embodiments is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application. As used in the specification and appended claims of this application, the singular expressions “a,” “an,” “the,” “the,” “the,” and “this” are intended to also include expressions such as “one or more” unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0058] References to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" in this specification mean that one or more embodiments of this application include the specific features, structures, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment. Therefore, the phrases "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," "in still other embodiments," etc., appearing in different parts of this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but rather mean "one or more, but not all, embodiments," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and variations thereof mean "including but not limited to," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. Perpendicularity as defined in this specification is not limited to an absolutely perpendicular intersection; it allows for non-absolute perpendicular intersections due to factors such as dimensional tolerances, design tolerances, and structural flatness. A small angular range of error is permissible, for example, within the range of 80 to 100 degrees, which can be understood as a perpendicular relationship. Parallelism as defined in this specification is not limited to absolute parallelism; this definition of parallelism can be understood as substantially parallel, allowing for non-absolute parallelism due to factors such as dimensional tolerances, design tolerances, and structural flatness.

[0059] Figure 4 A front view of a mop provided in an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 4 As shown, the mop includes a fixing part 110, a vibrating part 120, and a first flexible connecting part 130. The fixing part 110 is connected to the support platform 210, the vibrating part 120 is opposite to the cleaning substrate 220, the fixing part 110 surrounds at least a portion of the vibrating part 120, and the first flexible connecting part 130 connects the fixing part 110 and the vibrating part 120. The working surface of the mop 100 includes a centerline m, which is consistent with or parallel to the cleaning direction Q of the mop 100. It is worth noting that the cleaning direction Q of the mop 100 is the forward direction during the cleaning process, that is, the direction in which the mop 100 moves along with the cleaning device 300 when the cleaning device 300 moves in a straight line. The centerline m of the working surface of the mop 100 is not a physical centerline, but a virtual centerline.

[0060] Furthermore, the first flexible connection portion 130 includes a first side 131 and a second side 132, which are located on opposite sides of the centerline m. In specific implementations, at least one of the first side 131 and the second side 132 includes a first gradient segment 1311; that is, either the first side 131 or the second side 132 may include the first gradient segment 1311, or both the first side 131 and the second side 132 may include the first gradient segment 1311. Please continue to refer to... Figure 4 Along the cleaning direction Q of the mop 100, the distance between the first gradient segment 1311 and the center line m of the mop 100 gradually decreases.

[0061] For ease of description, the direction perpendicular to the center line m of the mop 100 is referred to as the length direction L of the first flexible connection 130. In this design, taking region A, where the first gradient segment 1311 is located between the two intersections of the straight line n1 and the first gradient segment 1311, as an example, where the straight line n1 is parallel to the cleaning direction Q, the vibrating part 120 and the fixing part 110, located behind region A, can wipe the mopping area of ​​region A along the cleaning direction Q. This reduces the difference in water stains between the mopping area of ​​region A and the mopping areas of the fixing part 110 and the vibrating part 120, improving the uniformity of the overall mopping area of ​​the mop 100, resulting in better cleaning performance and a better user experience.

[0062] Furthermore, the ratio b / a between the sum of the dimensions b of the fixed part 110 and the vibrating part 120 located behind region A in the cleaning direction Q and the dimension a of region A in the cleaning direction Q, is compared to... Figure 1The larger b' / a' in the mop allows the wiping areas of the vibrating section 120 and the fixed section 110 behind area A to more effectively cover the wiping area of ​​area A. This also reduces the difference in water stains between the wiping area of ​​the first gradient section 1311 and the wiping areas of the fixed section 110 and the vibrating section 120, thereby further improving the uniformity of the overall wiping area of ​​the mop 100.

[0063] In some embodiments, the first flexible connection portion 130 further includes a third side 136, which may be straight or curved, and the third side 136 connects the first side 131 and the second side 132.

[0064] Please continue to refer to Figure 4 In some embodiments, at least one of the first side 131 and the second side 132 includes a plurality of first gradient segments 1311, and the plurality of first gradient segments 1311 on the same side are connected sequentially along the same trend. In this way, the structure of the first flexible connection portion 130 is more regular, and the processing of the mop is more convenient. For example, both the first side 131 and the second side 132 include two first gradient segments 1311 connected sequentially.

[0065] Figure 5 A front view of another mop provided in an embodiment of this application. (See attached image.) Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, at least one of the first side 131 and the second side 132 includes a plurality of first gradient segments 1311, and at least two adjacent first gradient segments 1311 are connected by a connecting segment 1313; the extending direction of the connecting segment 1313 intersects the center line m. In this design, the area of ​​the vibrating part 120 is larger, which enables the mop to clean better. Exemplarily, the extending direction of the connecting segment 1313 may be perpendicular to the center line m. For example, both the first side 131 and the second side 132 include two first gradient segments 1311, and the two first gradient segments 1311 located on the same side of the first flexible connecting part 130 are connected by the connecting segment 1313.

[0066] Figure 6 and Figure 7 Two other front views of mops provided in embodiments of this application. (See attached image.) Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown in this embodiment, at least one of the first side 131 and the second side 132 includes a second gradient segment 1312, and the distance between the second gradient segment 1312 and the centerline m gradually increases along the cleaning direction Q. Taking region B of the second gradient segment 1312 located between the two intersection points of the straight line n2 and the second gradient segment 1312 as an example, where the straight line n2 is parallel to the cleaning direction Q. In this scheme, the ratio d / c between the sum of the dimensions d of the fixed part 110 and the vibrating part 120 located behind region B at the straight line n2 in the cleaning direction Q and the dimension c of region B in the cleaning direction Q is compared to Figure 1 The larger b' / a' in the b region allows the wiping areas of the vibrating part 120 and the fixed part 110 behind the b region to more effectively cover the wiping area of ​​the b region. This reduces the difference in water stains between the wiping area of ​​the first flexible connecting part 130 with the edge of the second gradient section 1312 and the wiping areas of the fixed part 110 and the vibrating part 120, thereby improving the uniformity of the overall wiping area of ​​the mop 100.

[0067] In specific implementation, the first side 131 or the second side 132 may include the second gradient segment 1312, or both the first side 131 and the second side 132 may include the second gradient segment 1312; the first gradient segment 1311 and the second gradient segment 1312 may be straight or curved.

[0068] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, along the cleaning direction Q, the second gradient segment 1312 is located upstream of the first gradient segment 1311. Exemplarily, both the first side 131 and the second side 132 include the first gradient segment 1311 and the second gradient segment 1312. Along the cleaning direction Q, the second gradient segment 1312 on the same side is located upstream of the first gradient segment 1311, that is, along the cleaning direction Q, the second gradient segment 1312 on the same side is located in front of the first gradient segment 1311.

[0069] like Figure 7 As shown, in some other embodiments, along the cleaning direction Q, the second gradient segment 1312 is located downstream of the first gradient segment 1311. Exemplarily, both the first side 131 and the second side 132 include the first gradient segment 1311 and the second gradient segment 1312. Along the cleaning direction Q, the second gradient segment 1312 on the same side is located downstream of the first gradient segment 1311, that is, along the cleaning direction Q, the second gradient segment 1312 on the same side is located behind the first gradient segment 1311.

[0070] The specific structure of the first flexible connection portion 130 is not limited to the above-mentioned situations. In other embodiments, the first flexible connection portion 130 may also adopt a combination or variation of the above-mentioned embodiments.

[0071] For example, in one implementation, such as Figure 8a As shown, the first side 131 includes a plurality of first gradient segments 1311, which are connected in sequence; the second side 132 includes a first gradient segment 1311 and a second gradient segment 1312, and along the cleaning direction Q of the mop 100, the first gradient segment 1311 is located downstream of the second gradient segment 1312.

[0072] In one implementation, such as Figure 8b As shown, the first side 131 includes a first gradient segment 1311 and a second gradient segment 1312. Along the cleaning direction Q of the mop 100, the first gradient segment 1311 is located upstream of the second gradient segment 1312. The second side 132 includes a plurality of first gradient segments 1311. Two adjacent first gradient segments 1311 are connected by a connecting segment 1313. The connecting segment 1313 is perpendicular to the center line m of the mop 100.

[0073] In one implementation, such as Figure 8c As shown, the first side 131 includes a first gradient segment 1311 and a second gradient segment 1312. Along the cleaning direction Q of the mop 100, the first gradient segment 1311 is located downstream of the second gradient segment 1312. The second side 132 includes the second gradient segment 1312 and the first gradient segment 1311. The first gradient segment 1311 and the second gradient segment 1312 are connected by a connecting segment 1313, which is perpendicular to the center line m of the mop 100.

[0074] In one implementation, such as Figure 8d As shown, both the first side 131 and the second side 132 include a plurality of first gradient segments 1311 arranged along the cleaning direction Q of the mop 100. Two adjacent first gradient segments 1311 of the first side 131 are connected by a connecting segment 1313, and two adjacent first gradient segments 1311 of the second side 132 are connected in sequence.

[0075] In one implementation, such as Figure 8e As shown, both the first side 131 and the second side 132 include a first gradient segment 1311 and a second gradient segment 1312. Along the cleaning direction Q of the mop 100, the first gradient segment 1311 on the first side 131 is located downstream of the second gradient segment 1312, and the first gradient segment 1311 on the second side 132 is located upstream of the second gradient segment 1312.

[0076] Figure 9 A front view of a mop provided in an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 9As shown, in some embodiments, the side of the first flexible connection portion 130 having a first gradient segment 1311 or a second gradient segment 1312 includes a connecting segment 1313 and an extension segment 135. The extension direction of the extension segment 135 is parallel to the center line m, and the extension direction of the connecting segment 1313 intersects the center line m. The extension segment 135 is connected to the corresponding first gradient segment 1311 or second gradient segment 1312 through the connecting segment 1313. For example, in some embodiments, the first side 131 of the first flexible connection portion 130 includes a second gradient segment 1312, a connecting segment 1313, and an extension segment 135. The extension direction of the extension segment 135 is parallel to the center line m, and the extension direction of the connecting segment 1313 is perpendicular to the center line m. The extension segment 135 is connected to the second gradient segment 1312 through the connecting segment 1313. The second side 132 of the first flexible connection portion 130 includes a first gradient segment 1311, a connecting segment 1313, and an extension segment 135. The extension direction of the extension segment 135 is parallel to the center line m, and the extension direction of the connecting segment 1313 is perpendicular to the center line m. The extension segment 135 is connected to the first gradient segment 1311 through the connecting segment 1313.

[0077] It is worth noting that the above-mentioned situations of the first flexible connection portion 130 are not exhaustive. The first flexible connection portion 130 can also be in other shapes, which will not be listed here.

[0078] In the above embodiments, the vibration unit 120 may include a plurality of sub-vibration units 121 spaced apart. Two adjacent sub-vibration units 121 are connected by a second flexible connecting part 140, wherein the extending direction of the second flexible connecting part 140 intersects the center line m of the mop 100. The arrangement of multiple sub-vibration units 121 can increase the mopping area of ​​the vibration unit 120, which is beneficial to improving the cleaning effect of the mop 100.

[0079] For example, the extension direction of the second flexible connection portion 140 is perpendicular to the center line m of the mop 100. Of course, in other embodiments, the angle between the extension direction of the second flexible connection portion 140 and the center line m of the mop 100 may also be an acute angle.

[0080] In some embodiments, each sub-vibration section 121 is quadrilateral. Quadrilateral sub-vibration sections 121 are easier to manufacture and have a relatively large area, which is beneficial to improving the cleaning effect of the mop 100.

[0081] Figure 10 A front view of another mop provided in an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 10As shown, another mop 100 provided in this application embodiment includes a fixing part 110, a vibrating part 120 and a first flexible connecting part 130. The fixing part 110 is connected to the support platform, the vibrating part 120 is opposite to the cleaning substrate, the fixing part 110 surrounds at least a portion of the periphery of the vibrating part 120, and the first flexible connecting part 130 connects the fixing part 110 and the vibrating part 120.

[0082] Please continue to refer to Figure 10 The working surface of the mop 100 includes a centerline m, which is either aligned with or parallel to the cleaning direction Q of the mop 100. The cleaning direction Q of the mop 100 is the forward direction during the cleaning process. The centerline m of the working surface of the mop 100 is not a physical centerline, but a virtual centerline. The mop satisfies at least one of the following conditions:

[0083] The first flexible connection portion 130 includes a first arc-shaped edge 137, a second arc-shaped edge 138, and a first straight connecting edge 139. The first arc-shaped edge 137 and the second arc-shaped edge 138 are located on both sides of the center line m, and the first straight connecting edge 139 connects the first arc-shaped edge 137 and the second arc-shaped edge 138, and the first straight connecting edge 139 intersects the center line m; the length of the first straight connecting edge 139 is less than a first threshold.

[0084] Alternatively, the outer contour of the fixing part 110 includes a third arc-shaped edge 160, a fourth arc-shaped edge 170, and a second straight connecting edge 180. The third arc-shaped edge 160 and the fourth arc-shaped edge 170 are located on both sides of the center line m, and along the cleaning direction Q, the distance between the third arc-shaped edge 160 and the fourth arc-shaped edge 170 and the center line m of the mop gradually increases. The second straight connecting edge 180 connects the third arc-shaped edge 160 and the fourth arc-shaped edge 170, and the second straight connecting edge 180 intersects the center line m.

[0085] In this design, the distances between the first arc-shaped edge 137 and the second arc-shaped edge 138 and the centerline m gradually change. Taking the region C, where the distance between the first arc-shaped edge 137 and the centerline m gradually increases, and the first arc-shaped edge 137 is located between the two intersection points of the straight line n3 and the first arc-shaped edge 137, as an example, where the straight line n3 is parallel to the cleaning direction Q, the ratio e / f between the dimension e of the fixed part 110 located behind region C in the cleaning direction Q and the dimension f of region C in the cleaning direction Q is compared to... Figure 1The larger b' / a' in the mop allows the mop area of ​​the fixed part 110 behind region C to more effectively cover the mop area of ​​region C. This reduces the difference in water stains between the mop area of ​​the first flexible connecting part 130 with the first arc-shaped edge 137 and the mop areas of the fixed part 110 and the vibrating part 120, thereby improving the uniformity of the overall mop area of ​​the mop 100, resulting in better cleaning performance and a better user experience. The analysis of the second arc-shaped edge 138 is similar to that of region C and will not be repeated here. In addition, the arrangement of the first straight connecting edge 139 and the second straight connecting edge 180 allows the mop 100 to avoid obstacles such as the obstacle-crossing wheels of the cleaning device 300, making it easier to install the mop 100 on the cleaning device 300.

[0086] In some embodiments, the ratio of the first threshold to the total length of the first flexible connection portion 130 is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 1 / 3, for example, the ratio is 1 / 4 or 1 / 5, etc.

[0087] In some embodiments, the ratio of the length of the second straight connecting edge 180 to the total length of the edge of the mop 100 from the third arcuate edge 160 to the fourth arcuate edge 170 is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 1 / 2, for example, the ratio is 1 / 3, 1 / 4 or 1 / 5, etc.

[0088] In some embodiments, such as Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, at least one of the first arcuate side 137 and the second arcuate side 138 is connected by a connecting segment 1313 and is connected to the first straight connecting side 139 through the connecting segment 1313. The extending direction of the connecting segment 1313 intersects the centerline m. Exemplarily, the extending direction of the connecting segment 1313 is perpendicular to the centerline m. Of course, in other embodiments, the angle between the extending direction of the connecting segment 1313 and the centerline m can also be an acute angle.

[0089] In some embodiments, such as Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the first flexible connection portion 130 includes at least one set of interconnected connecting segments 1313 and extension segments 135. The extension direction of the extension segment 135 is parallel to the centerline m, and the extension direction of the connecting segment 1313 intersects the centerline m. At least one of the first arcuate edge 137 and the second arcuate edge 138 is connected to the first straight connecting edge 139 through the connecting segment 1313 and the extension segment 135. For example, as... Figure 13 As shown, the second arc-shaped edge 138 is indirectly connected to the first straight connecting edge 139 via a connecting segment 1313 and an extension segment 135; or, as... Figure 14 As shown, the first arc-shaped edge 137 and the second arc-shaped edge 138 are both indirectly connected to the first straight connecting edge 139 through the connecting segment 1313 and the extension segment 135.

[0090] The shapes of the first arc-shaped side 137 and the second arc-shaped side 138 can also be similar to... Figures 4 to 9 The shapes are the same, so they will not be listed here.

[0091] In some embodiments, the thickness of the first flexible connection portion 130 is less than the thickness of the fixing portion 110 and the thickness of the vibrating portion 120, thereby improving the deformability of the first flexible connection portion 130, reducing the constraint of the fixing portion 110 on the vibrating portion 120, and enabling the vibrating portion 120 to vibrate reliably with the clean substrate.

[0092] Figure 15 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a mop is shown. Figure 16 It shows Figure 15 An exploded view of the mop shown. Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, both the fixing part 110 and the vibrating part 120 include a first cleaning layer 111 and an adhesive layer 112, which are stacked along the thickness direction of the mop 100. The first flexible connecting part 130 includes a second cleaning layer 133, which connects the first cleaning layer 111 of the fixing part 110 and the first cleaning layer 111 of the vibrating part 120. In a specific implementation, the adhesive layer 112 can be the nap or hook side of a Velcro strap.

[0093] Specifically, the first cleaning layer 111 of the fixing part 110, the first cleaning layer 111 of the vibration part 120, and the second cleaning layer 133 can be integrally formed. That is, the first cleaning layer 111 of the fixing part 110, the first cleaning layer 111 of the vibration part 120, and the second cleaning layer 133 of the first flexible connecting part 130 can be different areas on the same cleaning cloth. In some embodiments, the fixing part 110 and the vibration part 120 may further include a mesh layer (not shown in the figure), which is disposed on the surface of the first cleaning layer 111 facing the adhesive layer 112, and the adhesive layer 112 is disposed on the mesh layer. The mesh layer can appropriately improve the structural strength of the mop 100, thereby increasing the service life of the mop 100.

[0094] It is easy to understand that the support platform 210 is also provided with an adhesive layer 112, which is used to bond with the adhesive layer 112 of the mop 100. When the adhesive layer 112 of the mop 100 is the hook side of the hook and loop fastener, the adhesive layer 112 of the support platform is the hook side of the hook and loop fastener; when the adhesive layer 112 of the mop 100 is the hook side of the hook and loop fastener, the adhesive layer 112 of the support platform is the hook and loop fastener, thereby realizing the detachable connection between the fixing part 110 of the mop 100 and the support platform 210, making the installation and replacement of the mop 100 more convenient.

[0095] Please continue to refer to Figure 15 and Figure 16 The mop 100 includes a straight edge and an edge sealing strip 150. The edge sealing strip 150 is fixed to the straight edge, and the hardness of the edge sealing strip 150 is greater than the hardness of the fixed part. A guide rail 211 is provided on the support platform 210 (see reference). Figure 3 The edge sealing strip 150 can be fitted onto the rail 211, or the edge sealing strip 150 can be inserted into the rail 211 along the extension direction of the rail 211, so as to quickly and conveniently install the straight edge of the mop 100 onto the support platform 210; then, by using the Velcro formed by the adhesive layer of the mop and the adhesive layer 112 on the support platform 210 to bond together, the entire mop 100 can be quickly, conveniently and reliably fixed to the support platform 210.

[0096] When the mop 100 needs to be replaced, the user pulls up the mop 100 to break the adhesive force of the Velcro, separating the part of the mop 100 except for the edge sealing strip 150 from the support platform 210 and the cleaning base plate 220. Then, by moving the mop 100 along the extension direction of the locking rail 211, the edge sealing strip 150 can be disengaged from the locking rail 211, realizing the disassembly and separation of the mop 100 from the support platform 210. The operation is simple.

[0097] Next, please return to Figure 1 The cleaning device 300 may include a main body 310, a sensing system 320, a control module, a drive system, a cleaning system, an energy system, and a human-machine interaction system 330. It is understood that the cleaning device 300 can be a self-moving cleaning device 300 or other cleaning devices 300 that meet the requirements. The self-moving cleaning device 300 is a device that automatically performs cleaning operations in a designated area without user intervention. When the self-moving cleaning device 300 starts working, it departs from the base station to perform the cleaning task. When the self-moving cleaning device 300 completes the cleaning task or when other situations require the cleaning task to be terminated, it can return to the base station for charging or other operations.

[0098] like Figure 1 As shown, the machine body 310 includes a front portion 311 and a rear portion 312, and has an approximately circular shape with both the front and rear being circular. It may also have other shapes, including but not limited to an approximately D-shaped shape with a front and rear circle, and a rectangular or square shape with both the front and rear.

[0099] like Figure 1As shown, the sensing system 320 includes a position determination device 321 located on the machine body 310, a collision sensor and a proximity sensor disposed on the buffer 322 of the forward portion 311 of the machine body 310, a cliff sensor disposed on the lower part of the machine body 310, and sensing devices such as a magnetometer, accelerometer, gyroscope, and odometer disposed inside the machine body 310, used to provide the control module with various position information and motion status information of the machine. The position determination device 321 includes, but is not limited to, a camera and a laser distance measuring device (LDS, short for Laser Distance Sensor).

[0100] like Figure 1 As shown, the forward portion 311 of the machine body 310 can carry a buffer 322. During the cleaning process, when the drive wheel module propels the cleaning device 300 to walk on the ground, the buffer 322 detects one or more events in the travel path of the cleaning device 300 via a sensor system, such as an infrared sensor, mounted thereon. The cleaning device 300 can control the drive wheel module to respond to the events detected by the buffer 322, such as obstacles or walls, such as moving away from obstacles.

[0101] The control module is located on the main circuit board within the machine body 310. It includes non-temporary memory such as hard disks, flash memory, and random access memory, and a computing processor such as a central processing unit and application processor. The application processor uses localization algorithms, such as Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM), to create a real-time map of the environment in which the cleaning device 300 is located, based on obstacle information fed back by the laser rangefinder. Furthermore, it combines distance and speed information fed back by sensors on the buffer 322, such as cliff sensors, magnetometers, accelerometers, gyroscopes, and odometers, to comprehensively determine the current working state, location, and posture of the cleaning device 300, such as crossing a threshold, stepping on a carpet, being on a cliff, being stuck above or below, a full dustbin, or being picked up. It also provides specific next action strategies for different situations, resulting in better cleaning performance and a better user experience for the cleaning device 300.

[0102] The drive system can manipulate the machine body 310 to travel across the ground based on drive commands with distance and angle information, such as x, y, and θ components. The drive system includes drive wheel modules that can simultaneously control the left and right wheels. For more precise control of the machine's movement, the drive wheel modules preferably include separate left and right drive wheel modules. The left and right drive wheel modules are arranged along a lateral axis defined by the machine body 310. To enable the cleaning device 300 to move more stably or with greater mobility on the ground, the cleaning device 300 may include one or more driven wheels, including but not limited to casters. The drive wheel module includes the wheels, drive motors, and control circuitry for controlling the drive motors. The drive wheel module may also be connected to circuitry for measuring drive current and an odometer. The drive wheels may have an offset drop suspension system, movably secured, for example, rotatably attached to the machine body 310, and receiving spring biases that are offset downwards and away from the machine body 310. The spring bias allows the drive wheel to maintain contact with the ground and traction with a certain ground force, while the cleaning element of the cleaning device 300 also contacts the ground with a certain pressure.

[0103] The energy system includes rechargeable batteries, such as nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) and lithium-ion batteries. These batteries can be connected to a charging control circuit, a battery pack charging temperature detection circuit, and a battery undervoltage monitoring circuit. These circuits are then connected to a microcontroller control circuit. The main unit connects to a charging station via charging electrodes located on the side or bottom of the device for charging.

[0104] like Figure 1 As shown, the human-machine interface system 330 includes buttons on the main unit panel for users to select functions; it may also include a display screen and / or indicator lights and / or a speaker, which display the current machine status or function selection options to the user; and it may also include a mobile client application. For the path navigation cleaning device 300, the mobile client can display a map of the environment where the device is located, as well as the machine's position, providing users with richer and more user-friendly functions.

[0105] The cleaning system includes a wet cleaning system, meaning the cleaning device 300 can be a mopping robot, or the cleaning system includes both a wet cleaning system and a dry cleaning system, meaning the cleaning device 300 can be a sweeping and mopping robot.

[0106] Dry cleaning systems may include a roller brush, a dustbin, a fan, and an air outlet. The roller brush, which interferes with the floor, sweeps up debris and carries it to the suction port between the brush and the dustbin. There, the blower generates suction that draws the debris into the dustbin. Dry cleaning systems may also include side brushes with a rotating shaft at an angle relative to the floor to move debris into the roller brush area of ​​the cleaning system.

[0107] The wet cleaning system may include a mop mechanism 200, a water delivery mechanism, and a liquid storage tank. The mop mechanism 200 includes a mop 100. Cleaning liquid from the liquid storage tank is delivered to the mop 100 via the water delivery mechanism, allowing the mop 100 to perform wet cleaning of the surface to be cleaned. In other embodiments of this invention, the cleaning liquid from the liquid storage tank can also be directly sprayed onto the surface to be cleaned, and the mop 100 of the mop mechanism 200 cleans the surface by evenly spreading the cleaning liquid. Specifically, the drive unit of the water delivery mechanism can be a peristaltic pump or other power mechanism.

[0108] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this application also intends to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A mop characterized by comprising: The mop is applicable to the mop mechanism of a cleaning device. The mop mechanism includes a support platform and a cleaning base plate movably disposed on the support platform. The mop includes: a fixing part, a vibrating part, and a first flexible connecting part. The fixing part is used to connect with the support platform, and the vibrating part is used to face the cleaning base plate. The fixing part surrounds at least a portion of the vibrating part around its periphery, and the first flexible connecting part connects the fixing part and the vibrating part. The working surface of the mop includes a centerline, which is consistent with or parallel to the cleaning direction of the mop, and the cleaning direction is the forward direction during the cleaning process; the first flexible connecting part includes a first side and a second side, which are located on both sides of the centerline; at least one of the first side and the second side includes a first gradient section, and the distance between the first gradient section and the centerline of the mop gradually decreases along the cleaning direction.

2. The mop according to claim 1, wherein At least one of the first side and the second side includes a second gradient segment, the distance between the second gradient segment and the centerline gradually increasing along the cleaning direction.

3. The mop according to claim 2, wherein Along the cleaning direction, the second gradient segment is located upstream of the first gradient segment; Alternatively, along the cleaning direction, the second gradient segment is located downstream of the first gradient segment.

4. The mop of claim 1, wherein, At least one of the first side and the second side includes a plurality of the first gradient segments, and the plurality of the first gradient segments on the same side are connected sequentially along the same trend.

5. The mop of claim 1, wherein, At least one of the first side and the second side includes a plurality of first gradient segments, and at least two adjacent first gradient segments are connected by a connecting segment; The extension direction of the connecting segment intersects the centerline.

6. Mop according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that The vibration section includes a plurality of sub-vibration sections spaced apart, and two adjacent sub-vibration sections are connected by a second flexible connection section; the extension direction of the second flexible connection section intersects the centerline.

7. The mop according to claim 6, wherein Each of the described sub-vibration parts is quadrilateral.

8. Mop according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that The thickness of the fixing part and the thickness of the vibration part are both greater than the thickness of the first flexible connection part.

9. The mop of claim 8, wherein, Both the fixing part and the vibrating part include a first cleaning layer and an adhesive layer, which are arranged along the thickness direction of the mop; the first flexible connecting part includes a second cleaning layer, which connects the first cleaning layer of the fixing part and the first cleaning layer of the vibrating part.

10. A mop characterized by The mop is applicable to the mop mechanism of a cleaning device. The mop mechanism includes a support platform and a cleaning base plate movably disposed on the support platform. The mop includes: a fixing part, a vibrating part, and a first flexible connecting part. The fixing part is used to connect with the support platform, the vibrating part is used to face the cleaning base plate, the fixing part surrounds at least a portion of the periphery of the vibrating part, and the first flexible connecting part connects the fixing part and the vibrating part. The working surface of the mop includes a centerline, which is consistent with or parallel to the cleaning direction of the mop, and the cleaning direction is the forward direction during the cleaning process; The mop satisfies at least one of the following conditions: The first flexible connection portion includes a first arc-shaped edge, a second arc-shaped edge, and a first straight connecting edge. The first arc-shaped edge and the second arc-shaped edge are respectively located on both sides of the centerline. The first straight connecting edge connects the first arc-shaped edge and the second arc-shaped edge, and intersects the centerline. The length of the first straight connecting edge is less than a first threshold. Alternatively... The outer contour of the fixing part includes a third arc-shaped edge, a fourth arc-shaped edge, and a second straight connecting edge. The third arc-shaped edge and the fourth arc-shaped edge are located on both sides of the center line, and along the cleaning direction, the distance between the third arc-shaped edge and the fourth arc-shaped edge and the center line of the mop gradually increases. The second straight connecting edge connects the third arc-shaped edge and the fourth arc-shaped edge, and the second straight connecting edge intersects the center line.

11. The mop of claim 10, wherein, The ratio of the first threshold to the total length of the first flexible connection is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 1 / 3; And / or, the ratio of the length of the second straight connecting portion to the total length of the edge of the mop from the third arcuate side to the fourth arcuate side is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 1 / 2.

12. A mop mechanism characterized by comprising: The mop mechanism includes a support platform, a cleaning base plate movably disposed on the support platform, and a mop as described in any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the fixing part is connected to the support platform, and the vibrating part is opposite to the cleaning base plate.

13. A cleaning apparatus, characterized by include: The device body further includes a mop as described in any one of claims 1 to 11 or a mop mechanism as described in claim 12, wherein the mop is detachably disposed at the bottom of the device body.

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