Water pool cleaning robot

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of garbage basket detection assembly in pool cleaning robot, the component includes main control cabin and garbage basket accommodating cavity, garbage basket accommodating cavity is used to accommodate garbage basket, garbage basket is used to filter water and collect garbage in water.The component further includes a switch arranged inside or outside the main control cabin, the switch can be in communication state or disconnected state by inductive magnetic force change.Main control panel is arranged inside the main control cabin, connected with the switch, and can generate control signal according to the communication state or disconnected state of switch.The first end of support component is located in the area where garbage basket accommodating cavity is located, and the second end is located in the area where switch is located, and the movement of the second end can trigger the disconnection or communication of switch.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a water pool cleaning robot. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, automated cleaning equipment has gradually become an indispensable part of home and commercial environments. Among the many cleaning devices, sink cleaning robots are widely used because they can automatically clean up trash and debris in sinks. However, existing sink cleaning robots have certain limitations in detecting the status of trash cans. Traditional detection methods usually rely on complex sensor systems, which not only increase costs but may also reduce the reliability of the equipment due to complex circuitry and sensors. Furthermore, the waterproof performance of these systems in underwater environments is also a challenge, as water penetration can lead to electrical malfunctions, affecting the robot's normal operation.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention proposes a novel pool cleaning robot that can detect the status of the trash can in a simple, efficient, and safe manner. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model embodiment provides a pool cleaning robot, including:

[0005] The main control compartment and the garbage basket receiving cavity, wherein the garbage basket receiving cavity is used to house the garbage basket, and the garbage basket is used to filter water and collect garbage in the water;

[0006] A switch is located inside or outside the main control compartment. The switch can be in a connected or disconnected state by sensing changes in magnetic force.

[0007] The main control board is located inside the main control compartment. The main control board is connected to the switch and can generate control signals according to the on or off state of the switch.

[0008] A support assembly, wherein a first end of the support assembly is located in the area where the garbage basket cavity is located, and a second end of the support assembly is located in the area where the switch is located, wherein movement of the second end of the support assembly can trigger the switch to open or close.

[0009] It is understood that this utility model also includes a pool cleaning robot, which includes the above-mentioned trash basket detection component.

[0010] Furthermore, in the pool cleaning robot, the movement of the second end of the support assembly includes translation or rotation.

[0011] Furthermore, in a pool cleaning robot, the movement of the second end of the support assembly is caused by the movement of the first end.

[0012] Furthermore, a pool cleaning robot, wherein the first end is positioned directly opposite the bottom of the trash can.

[0013] Furthermore, in the pool cleaning robot, when the switch is located outside the main control compartment, the switch is electrically connected to the main control board via a waterproof line.

[0014] Furthermore, the pool cleaning robot also includes a prompting device connected to the main control board, which can provide prompts to the user based on the control signals from the main control board.

[0015] Furthermore, in a pool cleaning robot, the switch is a Hall switch.

[0016] Furthermore, in the pool cleaning robot, the second end of the support assembly has a magnetic component, wherein when the magnetic component is more than a predetermined distance from the Hall switch, the Hall switch is disconnected; and when the magnetic component is less than or equal to the predetermined distance from the Hall switch, the Hall switch is connected.

[0017] Furthermore, there are pool cleaning robots, among which...

[0018] When the trash basket is not correctly installed into the trash basket receiving cavity, the gravity acting on the first end of the support assembly is less than the gravity acting on the second end of the support assembly, causing the support assembly to be in a first posture; and

[0019] When the trash basket is correctly installed into the trash basket cavity, the sum of the pressure from the trash basket on the first end of the support assembly and the gravity on the first end of the support assembly is greater than the gravity on the second end of the support assembly, causing the support assembly (6) to move and eventually switch to the second posture.

[0020] Furthermore, a pool cleaning robot, wherein the support assembly is made of plastic.

[0021] Furthermore, the pool cleaning robot, wherein the main control compartment is a waterproof compartment.

[0022] Compared with related technologies, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0023] In this invention, because the bracket assembly adopts a mechanical structure, the posture change of the bracket assembly directly controls the state of the switch, eliminating the need for waterproofing the wiring between different compartments. This design not only simplifies the structure, but also ensures the waterproofing and sealing effect of waterproof areas such as electrical areas by setting a sealing structure, preventing water leakage from entering the internal electrical components of the main control compartment, and improving the reliability and safety of the equipment.

[0024] Through this design, the present invention provides a highly efficient and safe pool cleaning robot that can automatically identify the installation status of the trash can, ensuring that the equipment always maintains a good working condition during use, while effectively preventing water or garbage from entering waterproof areas such as electrical areas, thereby ensuring the long service life of the equipment.

[0025] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model, it can be implemented according to the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this utility model more obvious and understandable, specific embodiments of this utility model are given below. Attached Figure Description

[0026] In the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise specified, the same reference numerals throughout the various drawings denote the same or similar parts or elements. These drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. It should be understood that these drawings depict only some embodiments according to the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a partially enlarged structural diagram of the pool cleaning robot of this utility model, wherein the support assembly is in the first posture;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the pool cleaning robot of this utility model, wherein the support assembly is in the first posture;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a partially enlarged structural diagram of the pool cleaning robot of this utility model, wherein the support assembly is in a second posture; and

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the pool cleaning robot of this utility model, wherein the support assembly is in the second posture. Detailed Implementation

[0031] In the following description, only some exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the concept or scope of this invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered to be exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0032] To facilitate understanding of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the relevant technologies of the embodiments of this utility model are described below. The following relevant technologies are optional solutions and can be combined with the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model in any way, and all of them fall within the protection scope of the embodiments of this utility model.

[0033] See Figures 1 to 4 This invention provides a pool cleaning robot, including a first area (e.g., the left side of the robot) that needs to be in direct contact with water, where components can be used underwater for extended periods without affecting their performance or lifespan. It also includes a second area (e.g., the right side of the robot) where components do not need to be in direct contact with water, or are not intended to be in contact with water by design. These areas may house electrical components such as the robot's charging port, main control board, control circuitry, and user interface. Components in the second area are typically designed to avoid contact with water to prevent short circuits or other forms of damage. In this invention, a sealing structure is provided at the connection between the first and second areas, ensuring that the support assembly 6 maintains the sealing and waterproof effect of the second area regardless of its orientation.

[0034] The pool cleaning robot includes a main control cabin 1 and a garbage basket receiving cavity 2. For example... Figure 1 and Figure 3 A garbage basket detection component can be installed between the main control compartment 1 and the garbage basket receiving cavity 2. The garbage basket receiving cavity 2 is used to accommodate and install the garbage basket 3, which is used to filter water and collect garbage therein. The garbage basket receiving cavity 2 and the garbage basket 3 can be located in the first area. Those skilled in the art will understand that during the operation of the pool cleaning robot, water containing garbage (such as debris, sand, and other small particles) is sucked into the garbage basket 3, filtered by the filtration system, and the garbage is retained in the garbage basket 3, while the water is discharged through the drain outlet.

[0035] The main control compartment 1 can be a waterproof compartment, housing a main control board (not shown) and a switch 5 connected to the main control board, both located in the second area. The second area is sealed and waterproof to prevent water or debris from entering the area where the electrically connected components are installed, thus ensuring the normal operation of the pool cleaning robot. The pool cleaning robot also includes a prompting device connected to the main control board, capable of prompting the user based on control signals from the main control board. For example, the pool cleaning robot can have a wired or wireless communication module to transmit its status to the cloud or a mobile terminal based on the state of switch 5. The prompting device can also be a signal light or a speaker, capable of emitting predetermined lights or sounds to the user based on control signals from the main control board, thereby achieving the purpose of prompting the user.

[0036] In one embodiment, switch 5 can be located inside or outside the main control compartment. For example, the switch can be a Hall effect switch, which can be in an on or off state by sensing changes in magnetic force. When switch 5 is located outside the main control compartment 1, switch 5 is electrically connected to the main control board (not shown) via a waterproof line.

[0037] In one embodiment, the support assembly 6 is implemented as a seesaw-like structure, comprising a first plate 61, a second plate 62, and a base 63. Optionally, the weight of the second plate 62 is greater than the weight of the first plate 61, thereby placing the support assembly 6 in a first posture when no other external force is applied, i.e., the left side of the seesaw is tilted up and the right side is tilted down. The first end 611 is located at the end of the first plate 61. The second end 622 is located at the end of the second plate 62. The second end of the support assembly 6 can be moved and / or rotated by movement of the first end.

[0038] In one embodiment, the first end 611 can be directly facing the bottom of the garbage basket 3, so that when the garbage basket 3 is correctly installed in the garbage basket receiving cavity 2, the first end 611 can transmit the position and weight of the garbage basket 3 to the support assembly 6 in a timely and accurate manner. Furthermore, when the garbage basket 3 is not correctly installed in the garbage basket receiving cavity 2, the first end 611 can undergo a timely and accurate posture change, thereby timely and accurately reflecting the position change of the second end 622 and the state switching of the switch 5.

[0039] The support assembly 6 can be made of plastic or metal, as long as it achieves the principle of this invention.

[0040] In one embodiment, the switch 5 is a Hall switch, and the second end 622 of the support assembly 6 has a magnetic member. When the magnetic member is more than a predetermined distance from the Hall switch, the Hall switch is off; when the magnetic member is less than or equal to the predetermined distance from the Hall switch, the Hall switch is on. For example, when the support assembly 6 is in the first posture, the right side of the support assembly 6 is lowered, causing the second end 622 of the support assembly 6 to be more than a predetermined distance from the Hall switch, thus the Hall switch is off. When the support assembly 6 is in the second posture, the right side of the support assembly 6 is raised, causing the second end 622 of the support assembly 6 to be less than or equal to the predetermined distance from the Hall switch, thus the Hall switch is on.

[0041] Therefore, on the one hand, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 When the trash basket 3 is not correctly installed into the trash basket receiving cavity 2, for example, when the trash basket 3 is not installed or is not installed properly (e.g., when the outer wall of the trash basket 3 is not in contact with the inner wall of the trash basket receiving cavity), the gravity on the first end 611 of the support assembly 6 (i.e., the gravity from the first plate 61, or the sum of its gravity and the gravity from the incorrectly installed trash basket 3) is less than the gravity on the second end 622 of the support assembly 6 (i.e., the gravity from the second plate 62), causing the support assembly 6 to be in a first posture, that is, the left side of the seesaw is tilted up and the right side is slumped down. In this case, the first end 611 of the support assembly 6 can be inserted into the inside of the trash basket receiving cavity 2, thereby interfering with the correct installation space of the trash basket in the trash basket receiving cavity. Therefore, due to the supporting effect of the base 63, the first end 611 of the support assembly 6 is in a relatively high position. At the same time, relatively speaking, the second end 622 of the support assembly 6 is in a relatively low position. At this time, because the magnetic component is at a distance greater than or equal to the predetermined distance from the switch, switch 5 is in the open state. The main control board (not shown) then generates a corresponding signal to indicate that the trash can 3 is not installed or is installed incorrectly / inadequately, thus preventing malfunction. Optionally, the robot will refuse to work even if placed in water, and will remind the user of the trash can not being installed or is installed incorrectly / inadequately through the lights, sounds, and APP methods described above.

[0042] On the other hand, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4When the garbage basket 3 is correctly installed into the garbage basket receiving cavity, for example, when the outer wall of the garbage basket 3 is basically in contact with the inner wall of the garbage basket receiving cavity, the first end 611 of the support assembly 6 is subjected to pressure from the garbage basket, and simultaneously, due to the weight of the first end (first plate 61) of the support assembly itself, the sum of these two forces is greater than the weight of the second end of the support assembly, causing the support assembly (6) to move (i.e., the second end 622 tilts up, and the first end 611 sinks accordingly), eventually switching to the second posture, that is, the right side of the seesaw tilts up and the left side sinks. In this case, the first end 611 of the support assembly 6 leaves the internal area of ​​the garbage basket receiving cavity 2, so that at least a part of the first end 611 does not interfere with the correct installation space of the garbage basket in the garbage basket receiving cavity. Therefore, due to the support of the base 63, the first end 611 of the support assembly 6 is in a relatively low position. Meanwhile, the second end 622 of the bracket assembly 6 is raised and placed in a relatively high position. As a result, the distance between the magnetic component of the second end 622 and the switch 5 is reduced to less than or equal to the predetermined distance, thereby triggering the switch 5 to be in the connected state. The main control board (not shown) generates a control signal based on this posture and can remind the user that the trash can has been installed correctly through lights, sounds and APP, and that the pool cleaning robot can work normally.

[0043] In another embodiment of this utility model, a pool cleaning robot includes: a first area that is in direct contact with water; a second area in which components are not in direct contact with water; a trash basket for collecting trash; and a trash basket receiving cavity for installing the trash basket.

[0044] A support assembly includes a first end and a second end, wherein, when the trash basket is not correctly installed into the trash basket receiving cavity, the support assembly is in a first posture, in which at least a portion of the first end interferes with the correct installation space of the trash basket within the trash basket receiving cavity.

[0045] When the trash basket is correctly installed into the trash basket receiving cavity, the support assembly is in a second posture in which at least a portion of the first end does not interfere with the correct installation space of the trash basket in the trash basket receiving cavity.

[0046] It also includes a sensing component, which is located in the second region and connected to the main control board. The sensing component learns about the attitude change of the support assembly through the second end of the support assembly.

[0047] In this invention, since the bracket assembly 6 adopts a mechanical structure, there is no need for wiring between different compartments and waterproofing. The attitude change of the bracket assembly 6 directly controls the state of the switch 5 in the second area B. This design not only simplifies the structure, but also ensures the waterproof and sealing effect of the second area B by setting a sealing structure, preventing water leakage from entering the internal electrical components of the main control compartment 1, and improving the reliability and safety of the equipment.

[0048] Through this design, the present invention provides a highly efficient and safe pool cleaning robot that can automatically identify the installation status of the trash can 3, ensuring that the equipment always maintains a good working condition during use, while effectively preventing water or garbage from entering the second area, thereby ensuring the long service life of the equipment.

[0049] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of those different embodiments or examples.

[0050] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0051] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various variations or substitutions within the technical scope described in this utility model, and these should all be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A pool cleaning robot, comprising: The main control compartment (1) and the garbage basket receiving cavity (2) are used to receive the garbage basket (3), which is used to filter water and collect garbage in the water; The switch (5) is located inside or outside the main control compartment (1), and the switch (5) can be in a connected state or a disconnected state; The main control board is located inside the main control compartment (1). The main control board is connected to the switch (5) and can generate control signals according to the on or off state of the switch (5). The bracket assembly (6) has a first end (611) located in the area of ​​the garbage basket cavity (2) and a second end located in the area of ​​the switch (5). The movement of the second end (622) of the bracket assembly (6) can trigger the switch to open or close.

2. The pool cleaning robot according to claim 1, wherein, The movement of the second end (622) of the support assembly (6) includes translation or rotation.

3. The pool cleaning robot according to claim 2, wherein, The movement of the second end (622) of the support assembly (6) is caused by the movement of the first end (611).

4. The pool cleaning robot according to claim 3, wherein, The first end (611) is directly opposite the bottom of the trash basket (3).

5. The pool cleaning robot according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein, When the switch is located outside the main control compartment, the switch is electrically connected to the main control board via a waterproof line.

6. The pool cleaning robot according to claim 1, wherein, Also includes: The prompting device is connected to the main control board and can provide prompts to the user based on the control signals from the main control board.

7. The pool cleaning robot according to claim 1, wherein, The switch is a Hall effect switch.

8. The pool cleaning robot according to claim 7, wherein, The second end (622) of the bracket assembly (6) has a magnetic member, wherein the Hall switch is disconnected when the magnetic member is more than a predetermined distance from the Hall switch; and the Hall switch is connected when the magnetic member is less than or equal to the predetermined distance from the Hall switch.

9. The pool cleaning robot according to claim 1, wherein, When the trash basket (3) is not properly installed into the trash basket receiving cavity (2), the gravity on the first end (611) of the support assembly (6) is less than the gravity on the second end (622) of the support assembly (6), so that the support assembly (6) is in the first posture. as well as When the trash basket (3) is correctly installed into the trash basket receiving cavity (2), the sum of the pressure from the trash basket on the first end (611) of the support assembly (6) and the gravity on the first end (611) of the support assembly (6) is greater than the gravity on the second end (622) of the support assembly (6), causing the support assembly (6) to move and eventually switch to the second posture.

10. The pool cleaning robot according to claim 1, wherein, The support assembly (6) is made of plastic.

11. The pool cleaning robot according to claim 1, wherein, The main control compartment (1) is a waterproof compartment.

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