Support assembly, pavement assembly, base station and cleaning system

Abstract

The application discloses a support assembly, a pavement assembly, a base station and a cleaning system. The support assembly of the application is arranged on a pavement or a position close to the pavement, and comprises a moving mechanism and a support mechanism. The support mechanism is movable between a first position and a second position and is movable from the first position to the second position under the driving of the moving mechanism. The support mechanism is movable between the first position and the second position, so that, after the support assembly is arranged, when a device such as a movable device passes through the pavement, the support mechanism can be brought into abutment with a walking wheel of the movable device to limit the movement of the movable device and reduce the risk of landslide of the movable device. In the case that the movable device walks on the pavement assembly, the support mechanism can avoid the movable device, so that the walking of the movable device is more smooth.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of pavement components, and more particularly to support components, pavement components, base stations, and cleaning systems. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of robotics technology, various types of cleaning robots with intelligent systems have emerged. More and more users are using intelligent cleaning robots to replace manual labor in cleaning various indoor and outdoor surfaces.

[0003] After completing their cleaning tasks, the cleaning robot can return to the base station for charging, dust collection, and further cleaning. To facilitate the robot's entry and exit from the base station, the base station typically has a walkway. However, the robot faces the risk of slipping when traversing the walkway, especially when encountering vibrations. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a pavement component, a base station, and a cleaning system. The pavement component of this application helps reduce landslides of mobile equipment.

[0005] This application is achieved through the following technical solution.

[0006] The first aspect of this application provides a support component disposed on or near the pavement surface. The support component includes: an actuating mechanism; and a supporting mechanism, which is movable between a first position and a second position, and is movable from the first position to the second position under the action of the actuating mechanism.

[0007] The support mechanism can move between a first position and a second position. Therefore, once the support assembly is in place, when a mobile device, such as a movable device, travels across the pavement and reaches its designated position, the support mechanism can engage with the wheels of the mobile device to restrict its movement and reduce the risk of it slipping. When the mobile device travels on the pavement assembly, the support mechanism can avoid it, making its movement smoother.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the support component is positioned below the pavement adjacent to the pavement, and when the support mechanism is in the second position, at least a portion of the support mechanism protrudes relative to the pavement.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, when the support mechanism is in the first position, at least a portion of the support mechanism constitutes part of the pavement; or when the support mechanism is in the first position, the portion of the support mechanism that constitutes part of the pavement is adapted to the pavement; or when the support mechanism is in the first position, the support mechanism is located below an extension of the pavement.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the support mechanism is capable of moving in a vertical direction; or the support mechanism is capable of moving in a direction perpendicular to the pavement; or the support mechanism is capable of rotating relative to its designated position.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the pavement is used to support the movement of a mobile device; the support mechanism is capable of abutting against the wheels of the mobile device, and the contact point of the support mechanism with the mobile device is located near the line connecting the location of the support mechanism and the axis of the wheels.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the support mechanism includes an extension and an abutment portion connected to each other, the extension and the abutment portion extending in different directions; the pavement is supported for the movement of a movable device, and when the support mechanism is in the second position, the abutment portion can abut against the movable device.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, when the support mechanism is in the second position, the abutting portion extends from the free end of the extension portion toward the pavement.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the end face of the abutting part that abuts against the mobile device is a plane; or the end face of the abutting part that abuts against the mobile device is a curved surface adapted to the wheels of the mobile device.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, when the support mechanism is in the second position, the abutting portion abuts against the circumferential surface of the walking wheel of the mobile device, and the axis of the walking wheel is located on the extension line of the extension portion along its extension direction.

[0016] The axle of the walking wheel is located on the extension line of the extension part along its extension direction. On the one hand, it can more stably limit the walking wheel to prevent the mobile device from sliding. On the other hand, when the mobile device drives out of the base station, although the support mechanism abuts against the walking wheel, the mobile device can easily pass over the support mechanism and drive out smoothly under its own driving force.

[0017] In some embodiments of this application, the actuating mechanism includes an elastic reset mechanism or an active drive unit. The actuating mechanism is connected to the support mechanism and configured to apply a force to the support mechanism to move it from the first position to the second position. When the support mechanism is subjected to an external force, it moves from the second position to the first position, or the actuating mechanism applies a force to the support mechanism to move it from the second position to the first position.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the support assembly further includes a connecting shaft disposed on the pavement, the support mechanism being rotatably connected to the connecting shaft, and the support mechanism being able to rotate about the connecting shaft between a first position and a second position; the elastic reset mechanism includes a torsion spring sleeved on the connecting shaft, the torsion arm of the torsion spring being connected to the support mechanism and applying a force to the support mechanism to rotate it from the first position to the second position.

[0019] In some embodiments of this application, the support component further includes a pivot limiting portion, a portion of the support mechanism being able to abut against the pivot limiting portion to limit the support component to the first position or the second position.

[0020] A second aspect of this application provides a pavement assembly for a base station, comprising: a pavement including a receiving portion; and a support assembly as described in any one of the first aspects, disposed in the receiving portion.

[0021] In some embodiments of this application, when the support mechanism is in the first position, the support mechanism is housed in the housing portion; when the support mechanism is in the second position, the support mechanism protrudes at least partially relative to the pavement.

[0022] In this application, when the support mechanism is in the first position, it is housed in the storage section, allowing the mobile device to enter the base station via the pavement. When the support mechanism is in the second position, the portion protruding from the pavement can abut against the wheels of the mobile device to restrict its movement and reduce the likelihood of it sliding down.

[0023] In some embodiments of this application, the pavement has a partial opening that forms the receiving portion; the receiving portion includes a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other, and when the support mechanism is in the first position, a portion of the support mechanism abuts against the first side or the pivot limiting portion.

[0024] Part of the support mechanism abuts against the first side, and an interaction force is formed between the support mechanism and the first side. The first side can provide a force to the support mechanism to further support the movement of the walking wheels of the mobile device.

[0025] In some embodiments of this application, the pavement further has a bearing surface. When the pavement component is placed on the placement surface, the bearing surface is in contact with the placement surface. The height of the first side is greater than the height of the second side compared to the bearing surface.

[0026] In some embodiments of this application, when the support mechanism is in the second position, a portion of the support mechanism abuts against the second side; the support assembly further includes a pivot limiting portion disposed on the first side, and when the support mechanism is in the first position, a portion of the support mechanism abuts against the pivot limiting portion.

[0027] Part of the support mechanism abuts against the second side, thereby limiting the rotation of the support mechanism through the second side, and further supporting the wheels of the mobile device through the force exerted by the second side on the support mechanism to limit the mobile device and prevent it from sliding.

[0028] In some embodiments of this application, the support mechanism includes an extension and an abutment portion connected to each other, the extension and the abutment portion extending in different directions respectively, a portion of the abutment portion of the support mechanism located in the first position abutting against the first side surface, and a portion of the extension portion of the support mechanism located in the second position contacting the second side surface.

[0029] In some embodiments of this application, a portion of the surface of the pavement is recessed to form a limiting portion, which is used to restrict the movement of the wheels of the mobile device. Along the extension direction of the pavement, the limiting portion is disposed adjacent to the storage portion.

[0030] The limiting part and the storage part are arranged adjacent to each other. When the walking wheel of the mobile device is in the limiting part, the support mechanism can abut against the walking wheel of the mobile device to limit the mobile device when it enters the base station, which is conducive to the stable installation of the mobile device on the base station.

[0031] A third aspect of this application provides a base station, comprising: a base station body; and a pavement assembly as described in any one of the first aspects, wherein the pavement assembly is connected to the base station body.

[0032] The support mechanism can move between a first position and a second position. Therefore, once the support assembly is in place, when a device, such as a mobile device, travels across the pavement and reaches its designated position, the support mechanism can engage with the wheels of the mobile device to restrict its movement and reduce the risk of it slipping. When the mobile device travels on the pavement assembly, the support mechanism can avoid it, making its movement smoother.

[0033] A fourth aspect of this application provides a cleaning system comprising: a base station as described in the third aspect; and a mobile device including wheels capable of traveling on the pavement, wherein, when the wheels are in a predetermined position on the pavement, preferably when the mobile device has entered the base station, a support mechanism in a second position abuts against the wheels.

[0034] With the support mechanism in the first position, it is housed in the storage section, allowing the mobile device to enter the base station via the pavement. With the support mechanism in the second position, the portion protruding from the pavement can abut against the wheels of the mobile device to restrict its movement and prevent it from sliding down.

[0035] In some embodiments of this application, when the walking wheel leaves a predetermined position on the pavement, preferably when the mobile device leaves the base station, the walking wheel can travel past the support mechanism and the support mechanism can move from the second position to the first position under the action of the walking wheel.

[0036] In some embodiments of this application, the mobile device includes a vacuum cleaner and mop combo.

[0037] The fifth aspect of this application provides a sweeping and mopping integrated cleaning system, comprising: a support component as described in any one of the first aspects or a pavement component as described in any one of the second aspects; and a movable device including a walking wheel, the walking wheel being capable of walking on the pavement, wherein when the walking wheel is located at a predetermined position on the pavement, the support mechanism located at a second position abuts against the walking wheel, and when the walking wheel leaves the predetermined position on the pavement, the walking wheel walks past the support mechanism and the support mechanism moves from the second position to the first position under the action of the walking wheel.

[0038] In the sweeping and mopping integrated cleaning system, when the support mechanism is in the second position, the movable device is in the base station. If the movable device vibrates or shakes while being cleaned at the base station, the support mechanism will limit the movable device by abutting against the walking wheels to prevent the movable device from sliding down. Attached Figure Description

[0039] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the detailed description of the preferred embodiments below. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings:

[0040] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the pavement assembly and the running wheel provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0041] Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a pavement component provided for some embodiments of this application;

[0042] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An enlarged view of part C1 in the image;

[0043] Figure 4 This is a side view of the support component in a first position, as provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0044] Figure 5 This is a side view of the support component in a second position, as provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0045] Figure 6 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the support components provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0046] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of a pavement component provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0047] Figure 8 for Figure 1 An enlarged view of part C2 in the image.

[0048] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0049] 1. Pavement assembly; 10. Pavement; 100. Storage section; 101. First side surface; 102. Second side surface; 110. Bearing surface; 12. Cleaning section; 120. Limiting section; 20. Support assembly; 21. Support mechanism; 211. Abutting section; 212. Extension section; 213. Protrusion; 22. Torsion spring; 220. Torsion arm; 23. Connecting shaft; 3. Traveling wheel; 30. Axle; A. First position; B. Second position; L. Extension line. Detailed Implementation

[0050] The embodiments of the technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application and are therefore merely examples, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0051] With the development of robotics technology, various types of cleaning robots with intelligent systems have emerged. More and more users are using intelligent cleaning robots to replace manual labor in cleaning various indoor and outdoor surfaces.

[0052] After completing their cleaning tasks, the cleaning robot can return to the base station for charging, dust collection, and further cleaning. To facilitate the robot's entry and exit from the base station, the station typically has walkways. However, the presence of these walkways poses a risk of landslides for the cleaning robot.

[0053] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a support component that helps reduce the risk of equipment, such as mobile devices, sliding on the pavement.

[0054] The support component provided in this application is disposed on or near the pavement surface. The support component includes an actuating mechanism and a supporting mechanism. The supporting mechanism can move between a first position and a second position, and can move from the first position to the second position under the action of the actuating mechanism.

[0055] The support mechanism can move between a first position and a second position. Therefore, once the support assembly is in place, when a device, such as a mobile device, travels across the pavement and reaches its designated position, the support mechanism can engage with the wheels of the mobile device to restrict its movement and reduce the risk of it slipping. When the mobile device travels on the pavement assembly, the support mechanism can avoid it, making its movement smoother.

[0056] The pavement assembly provided in this application is used in a base station. The pavement assembly includes a pavement and a support assembly. The pavement includes a receiving portion; the support assembly is installed in the receiving portion and includes a support mechanism and an actuating mechanism. The support mechanism is movable between a first position and a second position, and can move from the first position to the second position under the action of the actuating mechanism.

[0057] In this application, when the support mechanism is in the first position, the support mechanism is housed in the receiving part; when the support mechanism is in the second position, the support mechanism protrudes at least partially relative to the pavement.

[0058] In this application, when the support mechanism is in the first position, it is housed in the storage section, allowing the mobile device to enter the base station via the pavement. When the support mechanism is in the second position, the portion protruding from the pavement can abut against the wheels of the mobile device to restrict its movement and reduce the likelihood of it sliding down.

[0059] Figure 1A three-dimensional structural diagram of the pavement assembly and the running wheel provided in some embodiments of this application; Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a pavement component provided for some embodiments of this application; Figure 3 for Figure 1 An enlarged view of part C1 in the image; Figure 4 This is a side view of the support component in a first position, as provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 5 This is a side view of the support component in a second position, as provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 6 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the support components provided in some embodiments of this application; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of a pavement component provided in some embodiments of this application; Figure 8 for Figure 1 An enlarged view of part C2 in the image.

[0060] The pavement component of this application can be used as a base station for a cleaning system. The cleaning system of this application may include a base station and a mobile device, which may be a sweeping machine, a sweeping and mopping machine, a mopping machine, or other cleaning equipment. The mobile device enters the base station via the pavement to perform tasks such as charging, dust collection, and mop cleaning.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the pavement assembly 1 of this application may include a pavement 10 and a support assembly 20. In this application, the pavement assembly 1 may have a pair of pavements 10, and the positions of the pair of pavements 10 may correspond to the walking wheels 3 of the mobile device, so that the pair of walking wheels 3 can walk on the pair of pavements 10 respectively to enter the base station.

[0062] In this application, when the pavement component 1 is placed on a placement surface (e.g., the ground or other surface used to place the pavement component; the placement surface can be horizontal or inclined relative to a horizontal surface), the extending direction of the pavement 10 can intersect the placement surface. For example, the pavement 10 has a certain angle relative to the placement surface to form a slope with varying heights. However, this application is not limited to this; in some embodiments, the angle between the extending direction of the pavement 10 and the placement surface can be close to 0°, that is, the pavement 10 can be considered to have no slope.

[0063] In this application, "slide" refers to the passive movement of a mobile device in the opposite direction to the base station along the road surface, that is, the passive movement of the cleaning device in the direction away from the base station, and is not limited to moving from high to low relative to the placement surface.

[0064] In this application, the pavement 10 has a storage section 100. For example... Figures 1 to 5As shown, the pavement 10 has a partial opening that forms a receiving portion 100. The side of the pavement 10 that contacts the movable device is partially broken to form the receiving portion 100. The receiving portion 100 can be a groove structure or a through groove extending through the pavement 10 along a direction perpendicular to its extension. This application embodiment does not specifically limit the structure of the partial opening, as long as it can accommodate the support component 20.

[0065] The storage section 100 includes a first side surface 101 and a second side surface 102 disposed opposite to each other. The first side surface 101 and the second side surface 102 can be disposed opposite to each other along the extending direction of the pavement 10, which also has a bearing surface 110. When the pavement assembly 1 is placed on the placement surface, the bearing surface 110 is in surface contact with the placement surface, thereby improving the placement stability of the pavement. The height of the first side surface 101 is greater than the height of the second side surface 102 compared to the bearing surface 110. In this embodiment, the pavement 10 has a slope, that is, the pavement 10 is not a horizontal pavement but a ramp.

[0066] It should be noted that the location of the storage part in this application is not limited to the side of the pavement that contacts the movable device, as defined in the above embodiments. In some embodiments, the storage part may also be located on the periphery of the pavement component or at any other location, as long as it can accommodate the support component 20.

[0067] In this application, as Figures 1 to 8 The support component 20 can be installed on the pavement 10 or at a location adjacent to the pavement. The location where the support component 20 is installed is referred to as the installation position. The support component 20 may include a support mechanism 21 and an actuating mechanism. The support mechanism 21 is movable between a first position A and a second position B. The actuating mechanism is moved from the first position A to the second position B under the action of the actuating mechanism.

[0068] In some embodiments, the support component 20 may be disposed below the pavement 10, and the location of the support component 20 may be adjacent to the pavement 10.

[0069] Figure 4 The diagram shows the support mechanism 21 in its first position A, housed within the storage section 100. When subjected to an external force, the support mechanism 21 can move towards the first position A, for example... Figure 4 As shown, during the process of the mobile device walking on the road surface 10 into the base station, the walking wheels 3 of the mobile device come into contact with the support mechanism 21 and apply pressure to the support mechanism 21, thereby causing the support mechanism 21 to move toward the first position A and finally be stored in the first position A.

[0070] In this application, when the support mechanism 21 is in the first position A, it can contact the traveling wheel 3 to have an interaction force with the traveling wheel 3, thereby supporting the movement of the traveling wheel 3 and reducing the risk of the traveling wheel 3 deviating due to lack of support caused by the disconnection of the pavement 10. However, this application is not limited to this. In some embodiments, when the support mechanism 21 is in the first position A, it may not contact the traveling wheel 3, as long as it is housed in the housing and does not obstruct the movement of the traveling wheel.

[0071] In this application, when the support mechanism 21 is in the first position A, the support mechanism 21 can be configured as part of the pavement 10. When the support mechanism 21 is in the first position A, it can provide support for the traveling wheel, just like the pavement 10. For example, in some embodiments, when the support mechanism 21 is in the first position A, it can be connected to or continuous with the pavement to form a continuous surface to support the traveling wheel 3. For example, in some embodiments, when the support mechanism 21 is in the first position A, it can be discontinuous or not connected to the pavement to form a discontinuous surface to support the traveling wheel 3.

[0072] In this application, when the support mechanism 21 is in the first position A, the portion of the support mechanism 21 that is part of the pavement is adapted to the pavement. When the support mechanism 21 is in the first position A, the portion of the support mechanism 21 that the support wheel 3, which is formed together with the pavement, passes through can have the same or similar shape and structure as the portion of the pavement 10 that the support wheel 3 passes through.

[0073] For example, in some embodiments, the second part through which the support wheel 3 of the pavement 10 passes has a limiting structure for limiting, and the first part of the surface through which the support wheel 3 of the support mechanism 21, which is formed together with the pavement, passes can also have a limiting structure, and the shapes of the limiting structures of the two parts can be similar or the same.

[0074] For example, in some embodiments, the second part of the support wheel 3 of the pavement 10 is a curved surface, and the first part of the surface through which the support wheel 3 of the support mechanism 21, which is formed together with the pavement, passes can also be a curved surface, and the shapes of the curved surfaces of the two parts can be similar or the same.

[0075] In this application, when the support mechanism 21 is in the first position A, the support mechanism 21 can be located below the extended surface of the pavement 10. The pavement 10 can be a plane or a curved surface, and the extended surface of the pavement can be a plane or a curved surface. Since the support mechanism 21 can be located below the extended surface of the pavement 10, it can be considered that the extended surface of the pavement 10 covers the support mechanism, and there is a certain distance between the support mechanism and the extended surface of the pavement. In this case, the support mechanism 21 does not obstruct the passage of the traveling wheel 3. In some embodiments, in this case, the support mechanism 21 can also provide support for the passage of the traveling wheel 3.

[0076] In this application, when the support mechanism 21 is in the first position A, the support mechanism 21 can be flush with the extended surface of the pavement 10. The pavement 10 can be a plane or a curved surface, and the extended surface of the pavement can be a plane or a curved surface. Since the support mechanism 21 can be flush with the extended surface of the pavement 10, it can be considered that the extended surface of the pavement 10 overlaps with the uppermost end of the support mechanism 21. In this case, the support mechanism 21 can provide support for the passage of the traveling wheel 3.

[0077] In this application, when the support mechanism 21 is in the first position A, the support mechanism 21 can be located above the extended surface of the pavement 10. The pavement 10 can be a plane or a curved surface, and the extended surface of the pavement can be a plane or a curved surface. Since the support mechanism 21 can be located above the extended surface of the pavement 10, it can be considered that the highest point of the support mechanism 21 is higher than the extended surface of the pavement 10. In this case, the support mechanism 21 can provide support for the passage of the traveling wheel 3, and since the traveling wheel has a certain driving force, it will not constitute an obstacle to the passage of the traveling wheel.

[0078] In this application, as Figure 5 As shown, when the support mechanism 21 is in the second position B, the support mechanism 21 protrudes at least partially relative to the pavement 10. The support mechanism 21, which protrudes from the pavement 10, can abut against the traveling wheel 3 to limit the traveling wheel 3 and reduce the possibility of the mobile device sliding down.

[0079] In an embodiment where the pavement 10 has a partial opening forming a receiving portion 100, when the support mechanism 21 is in the first position A, a portion of the support mechanism 21 abuts against the first side surface 101. The abutment between the portion of the support mechanism 21 and the first side surface 101 creates an interaction force, allowing the first side surface 101 to provide force to the support mechanism 21 to further support the movement of the mobile device's wheels 3.

[0080] In some embodiments, the support component may include a pivot limiting portion for limiting the support mechanism 21. The pivot limiting portion may be disposed at the first side 101. When the support mechanism 21 is in the first position A, a portion of the support mechanism 21 abuts against the pivot limiting portion.

[0081] In an embodiment where the pavement 10 has a partial opening that forms a receiving portion 100, when the support mechanism 21 is in the second position B, a portion of the support mechanism 21 abuts against the second side surface 102.

[0082] Part of the support mechanism 21 abuts against the second side 102, thereby limiting the rotation of the support mechanism 21 through the second side 102. It also helps to further support the walking wheels 3 of the mobile device through the force of the second side 102 on the support mechanism 21, thereby limiting the mobile device and reducing the phenomenon of slippage of the mobile device, and improving the support stability and reliability of the support mechanism 21.

[0083] In some embodiments, the storage section 100 may be provided with a pivot limiting section for limiting the support mechanism 21. When the support mechanism 21 is in the second position B, a portion of the support mechanism 21 abuts against the pivot limiting section.

[0084] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the support mechanism 21 includes an extension 212 and an abutment 211 connected to each other. The extension 212 and the abutment 211 extend in different directions. The portion of the abutment 211 of the support mechanism 21 located at the first position A abuts against the first side 101. The portion of the extension 212 of the support mechanism 21 located at the second position B contacts the second side 102. The portion of the abutment 211 of the support mechanism 21 located at the second position B can abut against the walking wheel 3.

[0085] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 6 As shown, when the support mechanism 21 is in the second position, the abutment portion 211 extends from the free end of the extension portion 212 toward the pavement 10. The fixed end of the extension portion 212 is connected to the connecting shaft 23, and the end opposite to the fixed end is the free end.

[0086] like Figure 6 As shown, the side of the extension 212 facing away from the extending direction of the abutment 211 may be provided with an anti-slip structure. Preferably, at least one protrusion 213 is provided at the free end of the extension 212, and the protrusion 213 preferably extends in a direction perpendicular to the traveling direction of the traveling wheel 3. When the support mechanism 21 is in the first position, the protrusion can abut against the traveling wheel to prevent the traveling wheel from slipping or falling off the track.

[0087] In this application, the shape of the side of the abutting part 211 that abuts against the traveling wheel 3 can be set to match the shape of the circumferential surface of the traveling wheel 3, so as to increase the contact area between the abutting part 211 and the traveling wheel 3, thereby providing more stable support for the traveling wheel 3.

[0088] In this application, the support mechanism 21 can be configured to move vertically, which can be a direction perpendicular to the aforementioned placement surface. The support mechanism 21 can extend or retract vertically; the support mechanism 21 extends vertically to the second position B, and the support mechanism 21 retracts vertically to the first position A.

[0089] In this application, the support mechanism 21 can be configured to move in a direction perpendicular to the pavement 10, extend or retract in a direction perpendicular to the pavement 10, extend to a second position B in a direction perpendicular to the pavement 10, and retract to a first position A in a direction perpendicular to the pavement 10.

[0090] In this application, the support mechanism 21 can be configured to rotate along a position relative to the support mechanism 21, and the support mechanism 21 can rotate between a first position A and a second position B.

[0091] In some embodiments of this application, the actuation mechanism may include an elastic reset mechanism, which is connected to the support mechanism 21 and configured to apply a force to the support mechanism 21 to move it from a first position A to a second position B. When the support mechanism 21 is subjected to an external force, it moves from the second position B to the first position A.

[0092] In some embodiments, the actuation mechanism may also apply a force to the support mechanism 21 to move it from the second position B to the first position A.

[0093] In some embodiments, the actuation mechanism may also apply a force to the support mechanism 21 to move it from the first position A to the second position B.

[0094] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figures 6 to 8 As shown, the support assembly 20 also includes a connecting shaft 23, which can be disposed on the pavement 10 and fixed to the pavement 10. A support mechanism 21 is rotatably connected to the connecting shaft 23 and is capable of rotating about the connecting shaft 23 between a first position A and a second position B. The elastic reset mechanism includes a torsion spring 22, which is sleeved on the connecting shaft 23. The torsion arm 220 of the torsion spring 22 is connected to the support mechanism 21 and applies a force to the support mechanism 21 to rotate it from the first position A to the second position B.

[0095] It should be noted that in this application, the actuation mechanism is not limited to the structure defined in the foregoing embodiments. In some embodiments, the actuation mechanism may also include any active drive unit such as a cylinder or a motor. In embodiments where the actuation mechanism is an active drive unit such as a cylinder or a motor, when the wheels of the mobile device move in the direction of entering the base station, the support mechanism may be housed in the housing by the pressure of the wheels, or it may be housed in the housing by the active drive of a cylinder or a motor. In such embodiments, when the mobile device leaves the base station, the support mechanism may also be housed in the housing by the active drive of a cylinder or a motor to allow the wheels to pass.

[0096] In some embodiments, the base station may have a control motherboard that can control the actuating mechanism to adjust the position of the support mechanism according to the operating state of the mobile device.

[0097] In some embodiments, the pavement may be equipped with sensors for detecting the distance and running status of the wheels of the mobile device, and the control motherboard may control the action mechanism to adjust the position of the support mechanism according to the working status of the mobile device based on the detection results of the sensors.

[0098] In some embodiments of this application, Figure 6 As shown, the pavement assembly 1 supports the movement of the mobile device to allow it to enter and exit the base station. When the support mechanism 21 is in the second position B, the abutment portion 211 abuts against the circumferential surface of the traveling wheel 3 of the pavement assembly. The axle of the traveling wheel 3 is located on the extension line L of the extension portion 212 along its extension direction. The angle between the line connecting the axle of the traveling wheel 3 and the pivot 23 and the extension direction is within ±30°, preferably within ±20°, more preferably within ±10°, and even more preferably within ±5°. In this application, the statement that the axle of the traveling wheel 3 is located on the extension line L of the extension portion 212 along its extension direction does not mean that the axle is completely coincident with the extension line L, but includes the position where the axle is located on the extension line L itself and around the extension line L.

[0099] The axle of the walking wheel 3 is located on the extension line L of the extension 212 along its extension direction. On the one hand, it can more stably limit the walking wheel and reduce the phenomenon of slippage of the mobile device. On the other hand, when the mobile device drives out of the base station, although the support mechanism 21 abuts against the walking wheel, the mobile device can easily pass over the support mechanism 21 and drive out smoothly under the action of its own driving force.

[0100] In this application, the support mechanism 21 can abut against the walking wheel 3 of the mobile device. The abutment point of the support mechanism 21 against the walking wheel 3 is located near the line connecting the location of the support mechanism 21 and the axis of the walking wheel 3. The location of the support mechanism 21 can be a point or a range. If the location includes some components or has a range, the abutment point can be near the line connecting the location to the axis of the walking wheel. The so-called "near the line" can include the line itself and the area surrounding the line. In some embodiments of this application, such as... Figure 5 As shown, a portion of the surface of the pavement 10 is recessed to form a limiting part 120. The limiting part 120 is used to restrict the movement of the wheels 3 of the mobile device. Along the extension direction of the pavement 10, the limiting part 120 is disposed adjacent to the storage part 100.

[0101] The limiting part 120 and the storage part 100 are arranged adjacent to each other. When the walking wheel 3 of the mobile device is in the limiting part 120, the support mechanism 21 can abut against the walking wheel 3 of the mobile device to limit the mobile device when it enters the base station, which is conducive to the stable installation of the mobile device in the base station.

[0102] In this application, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the mobile device can be a sweeping and mopping combo, and the base station can have a cleaning section 12 for cleaning the mop. When the mobile device enters the base station, the mop is located in the cleaning section, and the wheels 3 are located in the limiting section 120. The mobile device can stop at this position to perform tasks such as charging, mop cleaning, and dust collection. During charging, mop cleaning, and dust collection, the mobile device may vibrate or shake. The storage section 100 is adjacent to the limiting section 120, which can limit the mobile device during charging, mop cleaning, and dust collection, reducing the possibility of the mobile device slipping under such conditions.

[0103] It should be noted that the storage part of this application is not limited to being set adjacent to the limiting part. The storage part can be located at any position on the pavement, as long as it can reduce the occurrence of landslides of movable equipment.

[0104] Based on the same or similar concept, this application also provides a base station, including: a base station body; a pavement component of any of the foregoing embodiments, wherein the pavement component is connected to the base station body.

[0105] When the support mechanism 21 is in the first position A, it is housed in the storage section, and the mobile device can enter the base station via the walkway. When the support mechanism 21 is in the second position B, the portion of the support mechanism 21 protruding from the walkway can abut against the wheels 3 of the mobile device to restrict its movement and reduce the risk of the mobile device sliding off the base station.

[0106] Based on the same or similar concept, this application also provides a cleaning system, including: a base station of the aforementioned embodiment; and a mobile device, including a walking wheel 3, which is capable of walking on the pavement 10. When the walking wheel 3 is located at a predetermined position on the pavement 10, preferably when the mobile device has entered the base station, the support mechanism 21 located at the second position B abuts against the walking wheel 3.

[0107] When the support mechanism 21 is in the first position A, it is housed in the storage section, and the mobile device can enter the base station via the pavement. When the support mechanism 21 is in the second position B, the portion of the support mechanism 21 protruding from the pavement can abut against the wheels 3 of the mobile device to restrict its movement and reduce the risk of it sliding down.

[0108] In some embodiments of this application, when the walking wheel 3 leaves the predetermined position of the pavement 10, preferably when the mobile device leaves the base station, the walking wheel 3 can walk over the support mechanism 21 and the support mechanism 21 can move from the second position B to the first position A under the action of the walking wheel 3.

[0109] In some embodiments of this application, the mobile device may include a vacuum and mop combo.

[0110] Based on the same or similar concept, this application also provides a sweeping and mopping integrated cleaning system, including: the pavement component in the foregoing embodiment; and a mobile device including a walking wheel 3, the walking wheel 3 being able to walk on the pavement, and when the walking wheel 3 is located at a predetermined position (limiting part 120) on the pavement, the support mechanism 21 located at the second position B abuts against the walking wheel 3, and when the walking wheel 3 leaves the predetermined position on the pavement, the walking wheel 3 walks past the support mechanism 21 and the support mechanism 21 moves from the second position B to the first position A under the action of the walking wheel 3.

[0111] The mobile device has a drive mechanism that drives the walking wheels 3 to move, which can provide driving force to the walking wheels 3 to drive over the support mechanism and out of the base station.

[0112] In a sweeping and mopping integrated cleaning system, the movable device can be a sweeping and mopping machine.

[0113] When the support mechanism 21 is in the second position B, if the mobile device vibrates or shakes while being cleaned at the base station, the support mechanism 21 will limit the mobile device by abutting against the walking wheel 3, thereby reducing the possibility of the mobile device slipping.

[0114] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0115] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first," "second," and "third" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0116] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0117] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0118] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, operated or used in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0119] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0120] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the technical term "contact" should be interpreted broadly, and can be direct contact, contact through an intermediate medium layer, contact between two contacting parties with substantially no interaction force, or contact between two contacting parties with interaction force.

[0121] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of this application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any way. This application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A support component, characterized in that, The support assembly, located on or near the pavement, includes: Action mechanism; and A support mechanism that can move between a first position and a second position, and can move from the first position to the second position under the action of the actuation mechanism.

2. The support component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support component is positioned below the pavement and adjacent to the pavement. When the support mechanism is in the second position, at least a portion of the support mechanism protrudes relative to the pavement.

3. The support component according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the support structure is in the first position, at least a portion of the support structure forms part of the pavement; or When the support mechanism is in the first position, a portion of the support mechanism that is configured as a part of the pavement is adapted to the pavement; or When the support mechanism is in the first position, the support mechanism is located below the extension surface of the pavement.

4. The support component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support mechanism can move vertically; or The support mechanism can move in a direction perpendicular to the pavement; or The support mechanism is rotatable relative to its designated position.

5. The support component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pavement is used to support the movement of mobile devices; The support mechanism is capable of contacting the wheels of the mobile device, and the contact point between the support mechanism and the wheels is located near the line connecting the location of the support mechanism and the axis of the wheels.

6. The support component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support mechanism includes an extension and an abutment that are connected to each other, and the extension and the abutment extend in different directions respectively; The pavement is used to support the movement of mobile devices. When the support mechanism is in the second position, the abutment portion can abut against the mobile device.

7. The support component according to claim 6, characterized in that, When the support mechanism is in the second position, the abutting portion extends from the free end of the extension portion toward the pavement.

8. The support component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The end face of the abutting part that abuts against the movable device is a plane; or The end face of the abutting part that abuts against the mobile device is a curved surface adapted to the wheels of the mobile device.

9. The support component according to claim 6, characterized in that, When the support mechanism is in the second position, the abutting part abuts against the circumferential surface of the walking wheel of the mobile device, and the axis of the walking wheel is located on the extension line of the extension part along its extension direction.

10. The support component according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The actuation mechanism includes an elastic reset mechanism or an active drive unit. The actuation mechanism is connected to the support mechanism and is configured to apply a force to the support mechanism to move it from the first position to the second position. When the support mechanism is subjected to an external force, it moves from the second position to the first position, or the actuating mechanism applies a force to the support mechanism to move it from the second position to the first position.

11. The support component according to claim 10, characterized in that, The support assembly further includes a connecting shaft disposed on the pavement, and the support mechanism is rotatably connected to the connecting shaft, the support mechanism being able to rotate about the connecting shaft between a first position and a second position; The elastic reset mechanism includes a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the connecting shaft. The torsion arm of the torsion spring is connected to the support mechanism and applies a force to the support mechanism to rotate it from the first position to the second position.

12. The support component according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The support assembly further includes a pivot limiting portion, and a portion of the support mechanism can abut against the pivot limiting portion to limit the support assembly to the first position or the second position.

13. A pavement component, characterized in that, For use in base stations, including: The pavement, including storage areas; The support component according to any one of claims 1 to 12 is disposed in the storage portion.

14. The pavement assembly according to claim 13, characterized in that, When the support mechanism is in the first position, it is housed in the storage section. When the support mechanism is in the second position, the support mechanism protrudes at least partially relative to the pavement.

15. The pavement assembly according to claim 14, characterized in that, The pavement has a partial opening, which forms the receiving section. The storage section includes a first side and a second side that are arranged opposite to each other. When the support mechanism is in the first position, a portion of the support mechanism abuts against the first side; or, the support assembly further includes a pivot limiting portion disposed on the first side, wherein when the support mechanism is in the first position, a portion of the support mechanism abuts against the pivot limiting portion.

16. The pavement assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that, The pavement also has a bearing surface, which contacts the placement surface when the pavement assembly is placed on the placement surface. Compared to the bearing surface, the height of the first side is greater than the height of the second side.

17. The pavement assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that, When the support mechanism is in the second position, a portion of the support mechanism abuts against the second side or the pivot limiting portion.

18. The pavement assembly according to claim 17, characterized in that, The support mechanism includes an extension and an abutment portion connected to each other, the extension and the abutment portion extending in different directions respectively, a portion of the abutment portion of the support mechanism located in the first position abuts against the first side surface, and a portion of the extension portion of the support mechanism located in the second position contacts the second side surface.

19. The pavement assembly according to any one of claims 13 to 18, characterized in that, A portion of the pavement surface is recessed to form a limiting part, which is used to restrict the movement of the wheels of the mobile device. Along the extension direction of the pavement, the limiting part is disposed adjacent to the storage part.

20. A base station, characterized in that, include: Base station main body; The support component according to any one of claims 1 to 12 or the pavement component according to any one of claims 13 to 19, wherein the pavement component is connected to the base station body.

21. A cleaning system, characterized in that, include: The base station as described in claim 20; as well as The mobile device includes wheels that are capable of walking on the road surface. When the wheels are in a predetermined position on the road surface and the mobile device has entered the base station, the support mechanism in the second position abuts against the wheels.

22. The cleaning system according to claim 21, characterized in that, When the walking wheel leaves the predetermined position on the road surface, and when the mobile device leaves the base station, the walking wheel can travel past the support mechanism, and the support mechanism can move from the second position to the first position under the action of the walking wheel.

23. The cleaning system according to claim 21, characterized in that, The mobile device includes cleaning equipment.

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