Dustbin components and cleaning robots

Abstract

This application provides a dustbin assembly and a cleaning robot, relating to the field of cleaning equipment technology. The dustbin assembly includes a mounting base, a dustbin, and a light source assembly. The dustbin is detachably mounted at a first mounting position on the mounting base, and the light source assembly is mounted at a second mounting position on the mounting base, spaced apart from the dustbin. The light-emitting side of the light source assembly faces the dustbin, illuminating at least a portion of the dustbin's interior area. By providing a light source assembly outside the dustbin to illuminate its interior, this application allows for clear observation of the dust inside the dustbin, facilitating user understanding of the dustbin assembly's suction performance. Furthermore, the dustbin is detachably mounted at the first mounting position, and the light source assembly is mounted at the second mounting position, spaced apart from the dustbin. This allows the dustbin to be removed from the mounting base for cleaning and replacement, while the light source assembly is not disassembled with the dustbin, reducing the likelihood of damage to the light source assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cleaning equipment technology, and in particular to a dustbin assembly and a cleaning robot. Background Technology

[0002] The dustbin is a component of a cleaning device used to collect dust. Cleaning devices typically use this to suck up dust from external surfaces to achieve a cleaning effect and store the dust inside. However, the interior of the dustbin is often difficult for users to clearly observe, making it hard for them to understand the cleaning device's suction effectiveness. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a dustbin assembly for use in a cleaning robot. The dustbin assembly includes:

[0004] The mounting base has a first mounting position and a second mounting position;

[0005] Dust box, the dust box is detachably mounted in the first mounting position; and

[0006] A light source assembly is disposed in a second mounting position and spaced apart from the dust box. At least part of the light-emitting side of the light source assembly faces the dust box to illuminate at least part of the internal area of ​​the dust box.

[0007] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application also provides a cleaning robot, which includes the aforementioned dustbin assembly.

[0008] The beneficial effects of the dustbin assembly provided in this application are:

[0009] This application provides a light source assembly outside the dustbin to illuminate at least a portion of its internal area, allowing the dust inside the dustbin to be clearly observed and facilitating user understanding of the dustbin assembly's suction performance during operation. Furthermore, the dustbin is detachably mounted at a first mounting position on the mounting base, and the light source assembly is mounted at a second mounting base, with the light source assembly spaced apart from the dustbin. This allows the dustbin to be removed from the mounting base for cleaning and replacement, while the light source assembly is not disassembled along with the dustbin, reducing the likelihood of damage and extending the service life of the dustbin assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0010] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly described below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0011] Figure 1This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a dust box assembly provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0012] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional structural diagram of the dustbin assembly shown;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the light reflection structure of a light source assembly provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0014] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the light source assembly provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0015] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 An exploded view of the light source component in the embodiment;

[0016] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A cross-sectional structural diagram of the light source assembly in the embodiment;

[0017] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the dust box assembly provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0018] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 An exploded view of the dustbin assembly in the embodiment;

[0019] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A further exploded view of the dustbin assembly shown;

[0020] Figure 10 yes Figure 7 Another exploded view of the dustbin assembly in the embodiment;

[0021] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning robot provided in some embodiments of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0022] In the following description, specific details such as particular system architectures and techniques are set forth for illustrative purposes and not for limitation, in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of this application. However, those skilled in the art will understand that this application may also be implemented in other embodiments without these specific details. In other instances, detailed descriptions of well-known systems, apparatuses, circuits, and methods have been omitted so as not to obscure the description of this application with unnecessary detail.

[0023] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0024] This application provides a dustbin assembly. Please refer to... Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a dust box assembly provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0025] In some embodiments, the dustbin assembly 10 includes a mounting base 100, a dustbin 200, and a light source assembly 300.

[0026] Mounting base 100 is a component of dust box assembly 10 used to mount other parts. The specific shape of mounting base 100 can be designed as needed. Mounting base 100 may have one or more mounting positions, which are positions on mounting base 100 for mounting other parts. The specific shape of the mounting position can be designed as needed, such as, but not limited to, a groove or a boss.

[0027] The dustbin 200 is a component of the dustbin assembly 10 used to collect dust. The dustbin assembly 10 can use its cleaning mechanism to suck up dust from the outside and store it in the dustbin 200 for later cleaning by the user. Of course, the dustbin 200 can not only be used to collect dust, but also to collect other substances, such as hair, paper scraps, etc. The following explanation mainly uses dust as an example.

[0028] In some embodiments, the dustbin assembly 10 may include a cyclone separator 400. The cyclone separator 400 is a mechanism for separating gas-solid or liquid-solid systems. Its working principle relies on the rotational motion caused by the tangential introduction of airflow, which throws solid particles or liquid droplets with significant inertial centrifugal force towards the outer wall surface for separation. The cleaning mechanism of the dustbin assembly 10 may include the cyclone separator 400, which separates the airflow from the dust, thereby storing the dust within the dustbin 200.

[0029] The cyclone separator 400 can be inserted into the end of the dust box 200 away from the light source assembly 300. For example, along the length of the dust box 200, the light source assembly 300 can be located on one side of the dust box 200, and the cyclone separator 400 can be inserted into the dust box 200 from the other side. Cyclone separation mechanisms are already widely used in the field of cleaning equipment, and the specific structure of the cyclone separator 400 will not be described here. In other embodiments, the dust box assembly 10 can also use other mechanisms to achieve dust-air separation, such as bag filters, pulse separators, etc., and is not limited to the cyclone separator 400.

[0030] The light source assembly 300 is a component of the dust box assembly 10 used to emit light. The dust box assembly 10 can use the light source assembly 300 to emit light to a preset position to illuminate the preset position and realize the lighting function.

[0031] The mounting base 100 may have a first mounting position 101 and a second mounting position 102. The dust box 200 is detachably disposed at the first mounting position 101. The light source assembly 300 is disposed at the second mounting position 102 and spaced apart from the dust box 200. The light-emitting side of the light source assembly 300 is at least partially oriented towards the dust box 200 to illuminate at least a portion of the internal area of ​​the dust box 200.

[0032] This embodiment of the application provides a light source assembly 300 outside the dustbin 200 to illuminate its interior, allowing the dust inside the dustbin 200 to be clearly observed. This facilitates the user's understanding of the dustbin assembly 10's suction performance during operation. Light entering the dustbin 200 is diffusely reflected by the dust within, resulting in more light scattering out of the dustbin 200, making the suction performance of the dustbin assembly 10 more clearly perceptible to the human eye. Understandably, the dustbin 200 is at least partially made of a translucent material, so light entering the dustbin 200 will be further reflected and / or scattered before exiting the dustbin 200.

[0033] This embodiment of the application further detachably mounts the dust box 200 to the first mounting position 101 of the mounting base 100 and mounts the light source assembly 300 to the second mounting position 102, with the light source assembly 300 spaced apart from the dust box 200. This allows the dust box 200 to be removed from the mounting base 100 for cleaning and replacement, while the light source assembly 300 is not disassembled or installed along with the dust box 200. This reduces the possibility of damage to the light source assembly 300 and extends the service life of the dust box assembly 10. Understandably, if the light source assembly 300 is mounted on the outer wall or inside the dust box 200, it is more susceptible to impact during installation and removal, thus increasing the likelihood of damage.

[0034] It should be understood that the terminology used in this specification and appended claims is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application. As used in this specification and appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the terms “first” and “second” in the description of this application are 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 one or more of the stated features. Furthermore, the term “multiple” in the description of this application means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0035] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a partial cross-sectional view of the dustbin assembly.

[0036] In some embodiments, the light source assembly 300 may include a light source 310 and a reflector 320. The light source 310 is used to emit light. The reflector 320 may be disposed opposite to the light source 310 for reflecting at least a portion of the emitted light from the light source 310 into the dustbin 200. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the reflector 320 can cover the light-emitting side of the light source 310, so that the light emitted by the light source 310 will be reflected by the inner wall of the reflector 320 and enter the dust box 200.

[0037] The reflector 320 includes a reflective surface 3201, which is a surface of the reflector 320 that has reflective properties. For example, the reflector 320 can be a housing covering the light source 310, and the reflective surface 3201 of the reflector 320 can be the inner wall surface of the housing facing the light source 310. The reflector 320 can be made of, but is not limited to, a metal material or a plastic material coated with a high reflectivity coating.

[0038] In other embodiments, the light source assembly 300 can also be designed with other structures. For example, the light source 310 can be exposed at the second mounting position 102 without being covered by the reflector 320, and the light emitted by the light source 310 can directly enter the dust box 200. In contrast, this embodiment utilizes the reflector 320 to be arranged opposite to the light source 310 to reflect at least a portion of the light emitted by the light source 310 to the dust box 200. On the one hand, this can reduce light loss caused by light emitted from lighting or other sources directly reaching the outside without passing through the dust box 200, thus improving the internal lighting effect of the dust box 200. On the other hand, it helps to prevent the light emitted by the light source 310 from directly shining into the eyes and causing glare, thereby improving the user comfort of the dust box assembly 10. The following description mainly uses the light source assembly 300 including the reflector 320 as an example.

[0039] Optionally, at least a portion of the cross-sectional shape of the reflective surface 3201 is an arc segment of an ellipse. The light source 310 is positioned at the first focal point of the corresponding ellipse. The direction in which the cross-section faces is perpendicular to the direction in which the reflective surface 3201 faces. The emitted light from the light source 310 is reflected by the reflective surface 3201 and then enters the dust box 200.

[0040] The dustbin 200 includes a light-incident surface 201, through which at least a portion of the emitted light from the light source assembly 300 enters the dustbin 200. The light-incident surface 201 is at least partially transparent. In some embodiments, the second focal point of the aforementioned ellipse can be located within the dustbin 200, for example, on the light-incident surface 201, on the inner wall of the dustbin 200, or in the inner cavity of the dustbin 200. By placing the second focal point of the aforementioned ellipse within the dustbin 200, this embodiment allows the emitted light from the light source assembly 300 to converge within the dustbin 200. It should be noted that the area on the wall of the dustbin 200 and the through-holes in the wall of the dustbin 200 are both considered within the area of ​​the dustbin 200.

[0041] In other embodiments, the second focal point of the aforementioned ellipse may be located within a preset range near the light-incident surface 201, thereby converging the emitted light from the light source assembly 300 to the vicinity of the light-incident surface 201, which is beneficial for improving the concentration of light projected onto the dustbin 200. This preset range can be set as needed, for example, but not limited to, a few millimeters or centimeters. Optionally, the reflector 320 is a housing covering the light source 310, and the reflector 320 has a light-emitting port 301 located at the position corresponding to the second focal point of the ellipse, so that the light reflected by the inner wall of the reflector 320 converges at the light-emitting port 301 and enters the dustbin 200. The light-emitting port 301 is located within a preset range near the light-incident surface 201.

[0042] In other embodiments, the reflector 320 may also be designed in other shapes as needed, such as a flat plate, and is not limited to the designs described above. In other embodiments, the light-incident surface of the dustbin 200 may also be opaque, with through-holes provided on the surface for allowing light to enter.

[0043] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the light reflection structure of a light source component provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0044] In some embodiments, the reflective surface 3201 of the reflector 320 adopts the above-described elliptical shape design. In this embodiment, by setting the reflector 320 and the light source 310 opposite to each other, setting the light source 310 at the position corresponding to the first focal point of the ellipse, and making the second focal point of the ellipse located within the dust box 200 or within a preset range near the light incident surface 201, the focusing degree of the light entering the dust box 200 can be effectively improved.

[0045] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, according to the principle of elliptical reflection optics, light rays originating from one focus of an ellipse, after being reflected by the elliptical wall, will pass through another focus. In this embodiment, by placing the light source 310 at the first focus (F1) of the corresponding ellipse, the light rays emitted by the light source 310, after originating from the first focus, will converge at the second focus after being reflected by the reflecting surface 3201, thereby allowing the light output from the light source assembly 300 to be concentrated and directed into the dust box 200.

[0046] The reflective surface 3201 of the reflector 320 is designed in an elliptical shape, and its cross-section includes a portion of the elliptical arc. For ease of understanding, Figure 3 The diagram shows a complete elliptical structure. In some embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the reflective surface 3201 can be a small arc segment of an ellipse, for example... Figure 2 As shown, the cross-section of the reflective surface 3201 forms a partial arc segment of the upper semi-ellipse, and the light source 310 is configured to emit light upwards, so that the light emitted by the light source 310 at the position of the first focal point of the corresponding ellipse can be reflected by the reflective surface 3201 to the position of the second focal point. It can be understood that the cross-section of the reflective surface 3201 can also be designed as other partial arc segments of an ellipse, as long as the light converging effect described above can be achieved.

[0047] In other embodiments, the cross-section of the reflective surface 3201 may also be most of the arc segment of an ellipse, and the light source 310 may be configured to emit light to one side, such as emitting light upward or downward. The light source 310 may also be configured to emit light to multiple sides, such as emitting light in all directions. The reflective surface 3201 may be used to reflect the beams emitted from the first focal point to the second focal point.

[0048] The light outlet 301 can be an open structure or a window-like structure supported by a light-transmitting material. The following explanation primarily uses an open structure for the light outlet 301. Light converged at the light outlet 301 can penetrate the light-incident surface 201 of the dustbin 200 and illuminate its interior, allowing the user to easily observe the internal condition of the dustbin 200. The light is also more easily observed after diffuse reflection within the dustbin 200, enabling the user to more clearly see the dust condition inside the dustbin 200 during the dust collection process of the dustbin assembly 10.

[0049] The major and minor axes of the aforementioned ellipse can be adjusted according to actual conditions. Specifically, this can be achieved by changing the shape and size of the reflector 320, as long as the major and minor axes of the ellipse are compatible with the dimensions of other related components of the dust box assembly 10. In this embodiment, through the optical design of the reflector 320, the light from the light source 310 can be distributed secondaryly, effectively improving light utilization and reducing stray light emission. This enhances the illumination intensity inside the dust box 200 while reducing the possibility of direct light hitting the eyes, thus improving product comfort.

[0050] Please see Figure 2 and Figures 4 to 6 , Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the light source assembly provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 5 yes Figure 4 An exploded view of the light source component in the embodiment. Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the light source assembly in the embodiment.

[0051] The dustbin 200 has a display surface 210 for displaying the interior of the dustbin 200. The display surface 210 is at least partially transparent. Light projected into the dustbin 200 by the light source assembly 300 is diffused and reflected by the dustbin 200 before being transmitted to the outside through the display surface 210. The light passing through the display surface 210 allows the user to observe the interior of the dustbin 200.

[0052] exist Figure 2 In the dustbin assembly 10 shown, the display surface 210 is the upper surface of the dustbin 200. It is understood that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movement of the components in a specific posture (as shown in the attached figures). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0053] Optionally, the direction in which the display surface 210 faces is the same as or at an acute angle to the light emission direction of the light source 310. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the direction in which the display surface 210 faces is upward, and the direction of light emission from the light source 310 is also upward. For ease of understanding, the following explanation will mainly use this as an example.

[0054] Based on the aforementioned elliptical optical reflection design, the light emitted by the light source 310, after being reflected by the reflective surface 3201, is mostly emitted downwards. Since the direction facing the display surface 210 is close to the light emission direction of the light source 310, light entering the dustbin 200 at this angle, after diffuse reflection by the dust within the dustbin 200, will have a significant amount of light scattered out of the dustbin 200, allowing the dust collection effect of the dustbin assembly 10 to be clearly perceived by the human eye. Therefore, the orientation design of the light source assembly 300 and the dustbin 200 improves the light output efficiency of the dustbin 200, thereby enhancing the display effect of the dustbin 200 on its internal conditions.

[0055] In other embodiments, the light source assembly 300 and the dust box 200 are not limited to the above-described orientation design. For example, when the display surface 210 of the dust box 200 is set upward, the light emission direction of the light source 310 can be downward, and the light emission direction of the light source assembly 300 will be roughly upward. At this time, due to the incident light angle, a large part of the light entering the dust box 200 will be diffusely reflected into the dust box 200 and cannot be emitted to the outside through the display surface 210 and perceived by the human eye.

[0056] Optionally, the reflector 320 is also used to block at least part of the direct light from the light source 310, so that the direct light from the light source 310 cannot be directly emitted from the display surface 210 into the dust box 200. This ensures that when the user observes the dust box 200 from the display surface 210, the user cannot directly see the light source 310, thus preventing the light source 310 from directly shining on the user's eyes and avoiding the situation where the user cannot see the dust box 200 due to glare caused by looking directly at the light source 310.

[0057] For example, the display surface 210 is located above the dust box 200, and the light-emitting side of the light source 310 includes the upper side of the light source 310. The reflector 320 can be disposed above the light source 310 and cover at least part of the light-emitting side of the light source 310 to block at least part of the emitted light from the light source 310, so that the light source 310 is not visible above the display surface 210.

[0058] In other embodiments, the relative positions of the display surface 210, the light source 310, and the reflector 320 may also be designed in other ways, and are not limited to the embodiments described above.

[0059] In some embodiments, the light source assembly 300 further includes a control board 330, which can be mounted on the mounting base 100. The light source 310 is mounted on the control board 330 and electrically connected to it. The control board 330 serves as a support and circuit connection component for the light source 310. The control board 330 can be mounted on the mounting base 100 by direct or indirect connection, such as, but not limited to, bonding or nailing. The light source 310 achieves power transmission and signal control through the control board 330. In other embodiments, the dust box assembly 10 can also use other components to support the light source 310 and electrically connect it to the light source 310 using leads or other circuit connection components. The following description mainly uses the light source assembly 300 including the control board 330 as an example. This embodiment, by integrating the light source 310 and the control board 330, can improve the stability of the circuit connection and the accuracy of light control.

[0060] The light source assembly 300 may include a light source 310, a reflector 320, and a control board 330, with the light source 310 disposed on the side of the control board 330 facing the reflective surface 3201. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the upper surface of the control plate 330 faces the reflective surface 3201, and the light source 310 is disposed on the upper surface of the control plate 330, so that the light source 310 can emit light upwards, and the light is reflected by the reflective surface 3201 and projected downwards at a specific angle. The area of ​​the control plate 330 can be larger than the area of ​​the light source 310, and the control plate 330 can completely cover the light source 310, so that the light emitted by the light source 310 can be projected onto the reflective surface 3201 in a more concentrated manner. The reflector 320 can cover the light source 310 and the control plate 330 to achieve structural protection and light reflection effects.

[0061] Optionally, a mounting portion 321 is provided on the outer surface of the reflector 320, and the mounting portion 321 is fixedly connected to the mounting base 100. The reflector 320 can be fixedly connected to the mounting base 100 through the mounting portion 321 to achieve a stable assembly at the second mounting position 102.

[0062] The mounting portion 321 may protrude from the outer surface of the reflector 320; that is, the mounting portion 321 may be a protruding component provided on the reflector 320. The mounting portion 321 may be provided with a mounting structure that mates with the corresponding structure of the mounting base 100, such as a threaded hole structure or a snap-fit ​​structure, so that the reflector 320 can be fixedly connected to the mounting base 100 using this protruding component. The mounting portion 321 and the reflector 320 may be an integral structure or separate structures.

[0063] The reflector 320 has at least one mounting portion 321 on its outer surface, and the specific shape of the reflector 320 can be designed as needed. Optionally, the reflector 320 can be elongated, and at least one mounting portion 321 can be provided at both ends of the reflector 320 along its length. The reflector 320 can extend along the width direction of the dust box 200.

[0064] In other embodiments, the mounting part 321 may also be designed as other structures that can be fixedly connected to the mounting base 100, such as a slot, threaded hole, etc. provided on the outer surface of the reflector 320, and is not limited to a protruding part.

[0065] In this embodiment, the reflector 320 can cover the light source 310 and the control board 330, and is fixed to the mounting base 100 by the mounting part 321, so as to achieve a stable connection between the light source assembly 300 and the mounting base 100, while preventing light leakage.

[0066] Optionally, the light source 310 is elongated, for example, as shown in the image. Figure 5 The rectangular lamp body shown can also be a long strip of light. The light source 310 may include, but is not limited to, LED lights. The long strip of light source 310 can emit light linearly, which is beneficial for achieving uniform illumination over a wider area.

[0067] In this embodiment, the light source assembly 300 can be disposed on one side of the dust box 200 along its length. The elongated light source 310 can extend along the width of the dust box 200. The light outlet 301 can also be elongated and extend along the width of the dust box 200, so that the light source assembly 300 can project linear illumination light onto one end of the dust box 200 along its length to achieve uniform illumination of the dust box 200. Combined with the light reflection function of the reflector 320, the light intensity inside the dust box 200 can be effectively improved. In other embodiments, the light source 310 can also be designed in other shapes, and the light emission of the light source assembly 300 is not limited to linear light emission.

[0068] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 , Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the dustbin assembly provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 8 yes Figure 7 An exploded view of the dustbin assembly in the embodiment.

[0069] In some embodiments, the dustbin assembly 10 further includes a housing 500, which is disposed on the mounting base 100 and cooperates with the mounting base 100 to cover the light source assembly 300. The housing 500 can be used to shield the light source assembly 300 to prevent direct light from shining into the eyes. The housing 500 may include an opaque material or be designed with a reflective layer; the specific form can be adjusted according to actual optical design requirements.

[0070] The housing 500 and the mounting base 100 are fitted together. The housing 500 can be mounted on the mounting base 100 by means of, but not limited to, snap-fit, nailing, or adhesive. By fixing the housing 500 to the mounting base 100 and covering the light source assembly 300, the housing 500 forms a shielding structure for the light source. After the light source assembly 300 is covered by the housing 500 and the mounting base 100, the light emitted by it must be output through a specific path, such as through an opening in the mounting base 100 between the dust box 200 and the light source assembly 300. This improves the utilization efficiency of the light source while concealing it, thereby enhancing user comfort.

[0071] Optionally, the housing 500 also cooperates with the mounting base 100 to cover at least a portion of the dust box 200. Understandably, when the housing 500 and the mounting base 100 cooperate to cover the entire dust box 200, a portion of the surface of the housing 500 corresponding to the display surface 210 may be designed to be transparent.

[0072] The outer casing 500 may also have an opening 501 corresponding to the dust box 200. The opening 501 may be used, but is not limited to, to display the dust box 200. When the inside of the dust box 200 is illuminated, the light inside the dust box 200 can be emitted to the outside through the opening 501, so that the user can observe the movement of dust inside the dust box 200 through the opening 501.

[0073] The shape of the opening 501 can correspond to the shape of the dust box 200, allowing the dust box 200 to be installed into or removed from the first mounting position 101 through the opening 501. The size of the opening 501 can be larger than the size of the dust box 200, allowing the dust box 200 to be easily installed into or removed from the mounting base 100 through the opening 501. The size of the opening 501 can also be equal to or slightly smaller than the size of the dust box 200, so that the dust box 200 installed in the first mounting position 101 can fit tightly with the outer casing 500. The specific size and shape of the opening 501 can be designed according to actual needs.

[0074] In other embodiments, the outer casing 500 may not have an opening 501. Instead, it may be made of a light-transmitting material to cover part of the dust box 200, allowing light from inside the dust box 200 to pass through the outer casing 500 and out to the outside, so that the user can observe the interior of the dust box 200 through the outer casing 500. The outer casing 500 may be detachably connected to the mounting base 100, so that when the user needs to remove the dust box 200, the outer casing 500 can be removed first, and then the dust box 200 can be removed further. The installation process is similar. Alternatively, the dust box assembly 10 may not have the outer casing 500, and may only use the mounting base 100 to achieve support and shielding.

[0075] It should be understood that the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, used in this application and the appended claims, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the steps or units listed, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to such process, method, product, or apparatus.

[0076] Please see Figure 2 and Figures 8 to 10 , Figure 9 yes Figure 8 The diagram shows a further exploded view of the dustbin assembly. Figure 10 yes Figure 7 Another exploded view of the dustbin assembly in the embodiment.

[0077] The mounting base 100, covering the portion of the light source assembly 300 and the dust box 200, can block light from escaping. The mounting base 100 can be made of opaque material or designed with a reflective layer; the specific form can be adjusted according to actual optical design requirements. The mounting base 100 can also have a light-transmitting hole 103 located between the dust box 200 and the light source assembly 300, with the light-emitting side of the light source assembly 300 facing the light-transmitting hole 103. The light-transmitting hole 103 is a through hole, forming a light propagation path between the light source assembly 300 and the dust box 200, allowing light emitted from the light source assembly 300 to be projected into the dust box 200. The light-transmitting hole 103 can connect the first mounting position 101 and the second mounting position 102.

[0078] In some embodiments, the dustbin assembly 10 further includes a light-transmitting seal 600. The seal 600 is connected to the mounting base 100 and the housing 500, and blocks the light-transmitting hole 103. The seal 600 is made of a light-transmitting material, specifically, but not limited to, transparent plastic, transparent glass, transparent silicone, etc. The seal 600 is positioned on the light propagation path between the light source assembly 300 and the dustbin 200, providing a sealing effect without obstructing light transmission. This prevents external moisture, dust, and other impurities from entering the area where the light source assembly 300 is located through the light-transmitting hole 103, thereby improving the dustproof and waterproof performance of the dustbin assembly 10.

[0079] The size, shape, and position of the light-transmitting hole 103 can be adjusted according to the optical path requirements of the light source assembly 300. The light-transmitting hole 103 can be, for example, but not limited to, a circular hole or a strip-shaped hole. The sealing member 600 has both sealing and light-guiding functions, and its shape, size, and position correspond to the light-transmitting hole 103. The mounting base 100 and the housing 500 serve as supporting components for the sealing member 600, enabling the sealing member 600 to maintain the state of blocking the light-transmitting hole 103 even when the dust box 200 is removed. In other embodiments, the sealing member 600 may also be connected only to the mounting base 100. The following description mainly uses the example of the sealing member 600 being connected to both the mounting base 100 and the housing 500.

[0080] Optionally, the seal 600 includes a blocking portion 610 and a limiting portion 620. The blocking portion 610 is the part of the seal 600 mainly used to achieve a seal, and the limiting portion 620 is the part of the seal 600 mainly used to achieve a fixed installation.

[0081] The blocking portion 610 is disposed within the light-transmitting hole 103. The limiting portion 620 may protrude from the outer peripheral surface of the blocking portion 610. Both the mounting base 100 and the housing 500 may be provided with limiting grooves 601 corresponding to the light-transmitting hole 103. Specifically, both the area of ​​the mounting base 100 exposed to the light-transmitting hole 103 and the area of ​​the housing 500 exposed to the light-transmitting hole 103 are provided with limiting grooves 601. The limiting portion 620 is inserted into the limiting grooves 601 of the housing 500 and the mounting base 100, so that the blocking portion 610 can be stably positioned within the light-transmitting hole 103.

[0082] The seal 600 can be designed to meet the above-mentioned characteristics as needed. For example, the seal 600 can be designed as a layered structure, including an inner layer, an outer layer, and an intermediate layer, with the intermediate layer located between the inner and outer layers. The intermediate layer is larger than the inner and outer layers, so that the edge of the intermediate layer protrudes from the inner and outer layers, forming a limiting portion 620. The middle part of the intermediate layer cooperates with the inner and outer layers to form a shielding portion 610. The inner, intermediate, and outer layers of the seal 600 are connected sequentially, and the connection method is, for example, but not limited to, bonding. Alternatively, the seal 600 can be designed as a single-piece structure, with its middle part protruding from the other parts along the thickness direction of the seal 600, and this protruding part forming the limiting portion 620, while the other parts form the shielding portion 610.

[0083] In other embodiments, the structure and connection method of the seal 600 are not limited to the above design. The seal 600 can also be connected between the mounting base 100 and the housing 500 in other ways and designed with corresponding structures. The connection method adopted by the seal 600 is, for example, but not limited to, snap-fit, adhesive, threaded connection, etc.

[0084] Please continue reading. Figure 1 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 .

[0085] In some embodiments, the dust box 200 includes an air inlet 202 and an air outlet 203. The air outlet 203 may be located on the side away from the light source assembly 300, relative to the air inlet 202.

[0086] When the dustbin assembly 10 performs vacuuming operations, airflow enters the dustbin 200 through the air inlet 202 and exits through the air outlet 203. During this process, the separation mechanism of the dustbin assembly 10 separates the airflow and the dust carried by the airflow, collecting the dust inside the dustbin 200. The separation mechanism of the dustbin assembly 10 is, for example,... Figure 1 The cyclone separator 400 shown can be partially installed at the air outlet 203.

[0087] Optionally, along the length of the dust box 200, one end of the dust box 200 is provided with a display surface 210, the other end of the dust box 200 is provided with an air outlet 203, and the air inlet 202 is provided on a portion of the surface between the two ends of the dust box 200.

[0088] In this embodiment, by positioning the air outlet 203 and the air inlet 202 on the side of the dustbin 200 further away from the light source assembly 300 than the latter, the light source assembly 300 can more efficiently illuminate the area inside the dustbin 200 where dust has entered, allowing the user to clearly observe the dust collection effect of the dustbin assembly 10. In other embodiments, the relative positions of the air outlet 203, the air inlet 202, and the light source assembly 300 can also be designed differently, and are not limited to this embodiment.

[0089] This application also provides a cleaning robot. Please refer to the above text. Figure 11 , Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning robot provided in some embodiments of this application. The cleaning robot 20 includes the dustbin assembly 10 described above. The cleaning robot 20 may be, but is not limited to, a sweeping robot, a mopping robot, or a sweeping and mopping robot. In addition to the dustbin assembly 10, the cleaning robot 20 may also include other structures such as a traveling mechanism and a control mechanism, which will not be elaborated here. Based on the above design of the dustbin assembly 10, the cleaning robot 20 can display the internal contents of the dustbin 200 when performing cleaning work such as vacuuming, so that the user can observe the vacuuming process of the cleaning robot.

[0090] It should be noted that preventing a certain phenomenon mentioned in this article does not mean completely eliminating it, but rather reducing the likelihood of it occurring.

[0091] In the description of this application, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. 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 different embodiments or examples.

[0092] The above description is only a partial embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural changes made based on the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A dust box assembly characterized by, The dustbin assembly, used in cleaning robots, includes: The mounting base has a first mounting position and a second mounting position; A dust box, wherein the dust box is detachably disposed at the first mounting position; and A light source assembly is disposed at the second mounting position and spaced apart from the dust box. At least a portion of the light-emitting side of the light source assembly faces the dust box, and is used to illuminate at least a portion of the internal area of ​​the dust box.

2. The dust box assembly of claim 1, wherein, The light source assembly includes a light source and a reflector, the reflector being disposed opposite to the light source and used to reflect at least a portion of the emitted light from the light source into the dust box.

3. The dust box assembly of claim 2, wherein, The reflector includes a reflective surface, at least a portion of which has an elliptical cross-sectional shape. The light source is positioned on the reflective surface at a position corresponding to the first focal point of the ellipse. The emitted light from the light source is reflected by the reflective surface and then enters the dust box.

4. The dust box assembly of claim 3, wherein, The dustbin includes a light-incident surface, through which at least a portion of the emitted light from the light source assembly enters the dustbin, and the light-incident surface is at least partially transparent. The second focus of the ellipse is located within a preset range near the incident light surface, or the second focus of the ellipse is located inside the dust box.

5. The dust box assembly of claim 2, wherein, The dust box has a display surface for showing the interior of the dust box, and the display surface is at least partially transparent.

6. The dust box assembly of claim 5, wherein, The reflector is also used to block at least part of the direct light from the light source, so that the direct light from the light source cannot be emitted directly from the display surface into the dust box.

7. The dust box assembly of any of claims 1-6, wherein, The dust box assembly also includes a housing, which is disposed on the mounting base and cooperates with the mounting base to cover the light source assembly.

8. The dust box assembly of claim 7, wherein, The outer casing is also used to cooperate with the mounting base to cover at least a portion of the dust box; The outer casing has an opening corresponding to the dust box, and the shape of the opening corresponds to the shape of the dust box, so that the dust box can be installed into the first mounting position or removed from the first mounting position through the opening.

9. The dustbin assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dust box includes an air inlet and an air outlet, with the air outlet located on the side furthest from the light source assembly compared to the air inlet.

10. A cleaning robot, characterized in that, The cleaning robot includes the dust box assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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