Water surface cleaning robot

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water surface cleaning robot, including the shell and the garbage basket of setting in the shell inside, the shell bottom is provided with the containing storehouse, is provided with motor and propeller in containing storehouse, propeller detachable with motor is connected together, is used for driving the shell moves on the water surface and will the garbage on the water surface collect to the garbage basket in, the shell bottom still is provided with the apron, and the apron rotation is installed at the opening of containing storehouse, and the opening of containing storehouse is covered or exposed with the rotation of apron. The present application can directly take out the propeller from the water surface cleaning robot for cleaning when dealing with the sundries winding on the propeller, can remove the sundries of all kinds adhered on the propeller more completely, prevent the motor from being damaged due to locked-rotor, and further improve the service life of the water surface cleaning robot.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Swimming pools, as important venues for people to swim, enjoy recreation, and exercise, provide excellent spaces for cooling off, relaxation, and fitness. However, outdoor swimming pools are inevitably affected by external environmental factors during use, leading to various debris on the water surface, such as weeds, leaves, and plastic bags. This debris not only detracts from the pool's aesthetics but also threatens its hygiene.

[0003] To effectively solve this problem, water surface cleaning robots have emerged, which can automatically clean debris from the pool surface, improving cleaning efficiency. Currently, most water surface cleaning robots on the market rely on propeller propulsion systems for autonomous movement. Their working principle is that a motor drives a propeller to rotate, and the interaction between the propeller and the water generates thrust, thus propelling the water surface cleaning robot across the pool surface.

[0004] However, swimming pool environments often contain debris such as hair, plastic fragments, and leaves. When the propeller rotates at high speed, this debris can easily get caught in it, causing the propeller to jam. When the propeller is jammed, the motor will stall due to excessive load, leading to a decrease in the power driving the water surface cleaning robot and affecting the cleaning effect. Furthermore, prolonged stalling can cause the motor to overheat, easily damaging it and shortening the lifespan of the water surface cleaning robot. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main objective of this application is to propose a water surface cleaning robot that aims to improve the service life of the water surface cleaning robot.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application proposes a water surface cleaning robot, including a shell and a garbage basket disposed inside the shell. A receiving compartment is provided at the bottom of the shell, and a motor and a propeller are disposed inside the receiving compartment. The propeller is detachably connected to the motor and is used to drive the shell to move on the water surface and collect garbage on the water surface into the garbage basket. A cover plate is also provided at the bottom of the shell, and the cover plate is rotatably installed at the opening of the receiving compartment. The opening of the receiving compartment is covered or exposed as the cover plate rotates.

[0007] In other embodiments, the propeller includes a connecting rod with a rubber pad disposed on the connecting rod. The rubber pad is disposed around one end of the connecting rod near the motor. The motor has a positioning hole, and the rubber pad can engage or disengage with the positioning hole to allow the propeller to be detachably mounted on the motor.

[0008] In other embodiments, there are two receiving chambers, located on both sides of the housing. One end of the cover plate is movably mounted on the opening of the receiving chamber via a pivot, and the other end of the cover plate rotates to abut or separate from the opening of the receiving chamber.

[0009] In other embodiments, the end of the cover away from the pivot is provided with a mounting hole, and the opening of the receiving compartment is provided with a fixing hole that matches the mounting hole.

[0010] In other embodiments, the side of the cover plate facing away from the receiving compartment is also provided with an anti-slip strip, which is located around the mounting hole.

[0011] In other embodiments, a protective cover is provided on the housing, facing the propeller, and the protective cover is provided with multiple drainage holes.

[0012] In other embodiments, the housing also includes a controller and a battery, with an electrical connection between the battery, the controller, and the motor.

[0013] In other embodiments, a solar panel is also provided on the top of the housing, and the solar panel is connected to the battery.

[0014] In other embodiments, a roller brush is also included, which is rotatably mounted on a garbage basket or housing for conveying garbage on the water surface into the garbage basket.

[0015] In other embodiments, the housing has an interior chamber for accommodating a trash basket, which is detachably installed in the chamber.

[0016] This application proposes a water surface cleaning robot, including a shell. An openable or closable receiving chamber is provided at the bottom of the shell, and a detachable propeller and motor are installed in the receiving chamber. When dealing with debris entangled on the propeller, the operator can directly remove the propeller from the water surface cleaning robot for cleaning. This can remove various debris attached to the propeller more thoroughly, prevent the motor from being damaged due to stalling, and thus improve the service life of the water surface cleaning robot. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water surface cleaning robot in one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage chamber in another embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the motor structure in another embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the propeller structure in another embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate in one embodiment of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a solar panel in one embodiment of this application; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the battery and controller in one embodiment of this application.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1000 housing; 1100 container; 1110 motor; 1111 positioning hole; 1120 propeller; 1121 connecting rod; 1122 rubber pad; 1130 fixing hole; 1140 protective cover; 1200 cover plate; 1210 rotating shaft; 1220 mounting hole; 1230 anti-slip strip; 1300 controller; 1400 battery; 1500 solar panel; 2000 trash basket. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments in this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0020] It should be noted 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 relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0021] It should also be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component present. When a component is described as "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component present.

[0022] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this application is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0023] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the water surface cleaning robot in this embodiment. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the receiving chamber 1100 in this embodiment. This application proposes a water surface cleaning robot, including a shell 1000 and a garbage basket 2000 disposed inside the shell 1000. The receiving chamber 1100 is located at the bottom of the shell 1000. A motor 1110 and a propeller 1120 are disposed within the receiving chamber 1100. The propeller 1120 is detachably connected to the motor 1110 and is used to drive the shell 1000 to move on the water surface and collect garbage from the water surface into the garbage basket 2000. A cover plate 1200 is also provided at the bottom of the shell 1000. The cover plate 1200 is rotatably mounted at the opening of the receiving chamber 1100, and the opening of the receiving chamber 1100 is either covered or exposed as the cover plate 1200 rotates.

[0024] In this embodiment, the water surface cleaning robot includes a shell 1000, a trash basket 2000, and a storage compartment 1100. The trash basket 2000 is located inside the shell 1000, and the storage compartment 1100 is located at the bottom of the shell 1000. A propeller 1120 and a motor 1110 are also housed within the storage compartment 1100. The propeller 1120 is detachably connected to the motor 1110. Specifically, when the motor 1110 drives the propeller 1120 to rotate, the propeller 1120 interacts with the water to generate thrust. This thrust acts on the shell 1000, enabling the shell 1000 to move on the water surface.

[0025] Since one of the application scenarios for the water surface cleaning robot proposed in this application is swimming pools, when people swim in the pool, the hair that falls out will enter the pool water. When the water surface cleaning robot is cleaning the surface of the pool, the hair in the water is easy to get tangled on the propeller 1120, causing the motor 1110 to stall, thereby reducing the power of the water surface cleaning robot to move and affecting the efficiency of the cleaning work. Long-term stalling of the motor 1110 can also easily damage the motor 1110, thereby reducing the service life of the water surface cleaning robot.

[0026] To avoid this situation, this application provides an opening at the bottom of the receiving compartment 1100, and a cover plate 1200 is provided on this opening. The cover plate 1200 is rotatably installed at the opening of the receiving compartment 1100. The operator can cover or expose the opening of the receiving compartment 1100 by rotating the cover plate 1200, thereby realizing the operation of opening or closing the receiving compartment 1100.

[0027] In practical use, after the operator puts the water surface cleaning robot proposed in this application into the swimming pool, the motor 1110 drives the propeller 1120 to rotate so that the water surface cleaning robot moves in the pool, thereby collecting the garbage in the pool into the garbage basket 2000, so as to clean the pool surface.

[0028] When the operator observes that hair or other debris is entangled on the propeller 1120, the water surface cleaning robot can be removed from the pool first, and then the cover 1200 can be rotated to open the housing 1100. Since the propeller 1120 and motor 1110 of this application are detachable, the operator can easily remove the propeller 1120 from the housing 1100 and clean the debris entangled on the propeller 1120. After cleaning, the propeller 1120 is reinstalled on the motor 1110, the cover 1200 is rotated to close the housing 1100, and finally the water surface cleaning robot is put back into the pool to continue the cleaning work.

[0029] Compared to the traditional design where the propeller 1120 and motor 1110 are fixedly connected, this application allows operators to directly remove the propeller 1120 from the water surface cleaning robot for cleaning when dealing with debris entangled on it. This method is more convenient and efficient, quickly resolving the propeller 1120 entanglement problem, saving maintenance time, and allowing the water surface cleaning robot to be put back into operation more quickly. Furthermore, removing the propeller 1120 for cleaning ensures a more thorough removal of various debris adhering to it, preventing debris from accumulating at the connection between the propeller 1120 and motor 1110, thus preventing damage to the motor 1110 due to stalling and extending the lifespan of the water surface cleaning robot.

[0030] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of motor 1110 in this embodiment. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the propeller 1120 in this embodiment. In other embodiments, the propeller 1120 includes a connecting rod 1121, on which a rubber pad 1122 is disposed. The rubber pad 1122 is disposed around the end of the connecting rod 1121 near the motor 1110. The motor 1110 is provided with a positioning hole 1111. The rubber pad 1122 can engage or disengage with the positioning hole 1111, so that the propeller 1120 can be detachably mounted on the motor 1110.

[0031] In this embodiment, the propeller 1120 also includes a connecting rod 1121 and a rubber pad 1122. One end of the connecting rod 1121 is fixed to the propeller 1120, and the other end of the connecting rod 1121 is provided with a rubber pad 1122. A positioning hole 1111 is provided on the side of the motor 1110 facing the propeller 1120. By engaging the rubber pad 1122 with the positioning hole 1111, the connecting rod 1121 can be connected to the motor 1110. When the motor 1110 drives the connecting rod 1121 to rotate, the connecting rod 1121 drives the propeller 1120 to rotate together, thereby providing the hull 1000 with the power to move on the water surface. When it is necessary to clean the propeller 1120, simply pull the connecting rod 1121 out of the positioning hole 1111. After the propeller 1120 is cleaned, insert the connecting rod 1121 back into the positioning hole 1111 and engage the rubber pad 1122 with the positioning hole 1111.

[0032] Specifically, the rubber pad 1122 can be made of nitrile rubber, which has many excellent properties, such as good wear resistance, oil resistance, and elasticity. When the connecting rod 1121 is embedded in the positioning hole 1111, the nitrile rubber pad 1122, with its excellent elasticity, can fit tightly against the positioning hole 1111, enhancing the stability of the connection. At the same time, its wear resistance and oil resistance ensure that it is not easily damaged by friction or contact with oil during long-term use, thus better guaranteeing the reliability and durability of the connection between the propeller 1120 and the motor 1110.

[0033] It is understood that, in other embodiments not shown, the propeller 1120 and the motor 1110 may also be connected by a ring or magnetic attraction, as long as the propeller 1120 and the motor 1110 can be installed and removed without the need for auxiliary tools.

[0034] In other embodiments, there are two receiving chambers 1100, located on both sides of the housing 1000 respectively. One end of the cover plate 1200 is movably mounted on the opening of the receiving chamber 1100 via a pivot 1210, and the other end of the cover plate 1200 rotates with the cover plate 1200 to abut or separate from the opening of the receiving chamber 1100.

[0035] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 5 , Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate 1200 in this embodiment. In this embodiment, two receiving chambers 1100 are respectively arranged on both sides of the bottom of the shell 1000. Each receiving chamber 1100 is equipped with a motor 1110 and a propeller 1120. The two propellers 1120 jointly propel the shell 1000 to move on the water surface. A cover plate 1200 is provided at the opening of each receiving chamber 1100. One section of the cover plate 1200 is movably installed at the opening of the receiving chamber 1100 via a rotating shaft 1210. When the cover plate 1200 rotates around the rotating shaft 1210, the other end of the cover plate 1200 abuts against or separates from the opening of the receiving chamber 1100, so that the operator can control the opening or closing of the receiving chamber 1100 through the cover plate 1200.

[0036] In other embodiments, the end of the cover plate 1200 away from the rotating shaft 1210 is provided with a mounting hole 1220, and the opening of the receiving chamber 1100 is provided with a fixing hole 1130 that matches the mounting hole 1220.

[0037] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, a mounting hole 1220 is provided through the cover plate 1200. When the end of the cover plate 1200 away from the rotating shaft 1210 abuts against the opening of the receiving chamber 1100 as the cover plate 1200 rotates, the receiving chamber 1100 is in a closed state. The mounting hole 1220 is aligned with the fixing hole 1130. The cover plate 1200 can be fixed to the receiving chamber 1100 with screws to keep the receiving chamber 1100 in a closed state and prevent the receiving chamber 1100 from being opened under accidental circumstances such as vibration.

[0038] In other embodiments, the side of the cover plate 1200 facing away from the receiving compartment 1100 is also provided with an anti-slip strip 1230, which is located around the mounting hole 1220.

[0039] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, an anti-slip strip 1230 is also provided on the cover plate 1200. The anti-slip strip 1230 is provided on the surface of the cover plate 1200 facing away from the receiving compartment 1100. When the receiving compartment 1100 needs to be opened, the operator first unscrews the screws from the mounting hole 1220 and the fixing hole 1130. With the anti-slip strip 1230, it is convenient for the operator to apply force to the cover plate 1200, making it easier to rotate the cover plate 1200 to open the receiving compartment 1100, thus improving the user experience.

[0040] In other embodiments, a protective cover 1140 is provided on the housing 1100, the protective cover 1140 is positioned directly opposite the propeller 1120, and the protective cover 1140 is provided with a plurality of drainage holes.

[0041] like Figure 1As shown, the side wall of the housing 1100 facing the propeller 1120 is designed as a protective cover 1140. Multiple drainage holes are provided on the protective cover 1140. When the propeller 1120 rotates, water inside the housing 1100 can be drained through these drainage holes, thereby generating thrust to propel the housing 1000. The protective cover 1140 prevents the propeller 1120 from being directly exposed to the outside of the housing 1000, preventing accidental contact with the high-speed rotating propeller 1120 during use or when approaching the water surface cleaning robot, reducing the risk of injury from the propeller 1120, and also protecting the propeller 1120.

[0042] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 , Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the result of solar panel 1500 in this embodiment. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the battery 1400 and controller 1300 in this embodiment. In other embodiments, the housing 1000 also includes a controller 1300 and a battery 1400, and there is an electrical connection between the battery 1400, the controller 1300, and the motor 1110. In this embodiment, the controller 1300 and the battery 1400 are disposed inside the housing 1000. The battery 1400 is used to power the motor 1110, and the controller 1300 is used to control the water surface cleaning robot, for example, to control the opening and closing of the motor 1110. Specifically, the controller 1300 and the battery 1400 are connected together by wires, and the motor 1110 is connected to the controller 1300 by wires.

[0043] like Figure 6 As shown, in other embodiments, a solar panel 1500 is also provided on the top of the housing 1000, and the solar panel 1500 is connected to the battery 1400. The solar panel 1500 can charge the battery 1400. When the water surface cleaning robot proposed in this application is used in an outdoor environment with sufficient sunlight, the setting of the solar panel 1500 can significantly extend the working time of the water surface cleaning robot.

[0044] In other embodiments, the water surface cleaning robot also includes a roller brush, which is rotatably mounted on a trash basket 2000 or a housing 1000 to collect debris from the water surface into the trash basket 2000. Specifically, the roller brush is installed at the water inlet of the water surface cleaning robot. By rotating the roller brush, debris from the water surface is swept into the trash basket 2000 inside the housing 1000, thereby cleaning the water surface.

[0045] In other embodiments, the housing 1000 has an internal chamber for accommodating the trash basket 2000, which is detachably installed within the chamber. Specifically, the trash basket 2000 is installed in the internal chamber of the housing 1000 to store trash rolled into the housing 1000 by the roller brush. A filter screen installed inside the trash basket 2000 allows water to pass through but blocks trash in the water, thereby collecting the trash within the trash basket 2000.

[0046] In summary, this application proposes a water surface cleaning robot, including a housing 1000. By providing an openable or closable receiving chamber 1100 at the bottom of the housing 1000, and arranging a detachable propeller 1120 and a motor 1110 inside the receiving chamber 1100, when dealing with debris entangled on the propeller 1120, the propeller 1120 can be directly removed from the water surface cleaning robot for cleaning. This allows for a more thorough removal of various debris attached to the propeller 1120, preventing damage to the motor 1110 due to stalling, thereby improving the service life of the water surface cleaning robot.

[0047] The above description is only a part or preferred embodiment of this application. Neither the text nor the drawings should limit the scope of protection of this application. All equivalent structural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings under the overall concept of this application, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A water surface cleaning robot, comprising a shell and a trash basket disposed inside the shell, characterized in that, The bottom of the shell is provided with a receiving compartment, and a motor and a propeller are installed inside the receiving compartment. The propeller is detachably connected to the motor and is used to drive the shell to move on the water surface and collect the garbage on the water surface into the garbage basket. The bottom of the shell is also provided with a cover plate, which is rotatably installed at the opening of the receiving compartment. The opening of the receiving compartment is covered or exposed as the cover plate rotates.

2. The water surface cleaning robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The propeller includes a connecting rod with a rubber pad on it. The rubber pad surrounds one end of the connecting rod near the motor. The motor has a positioning hole, and the rubber pad can engage or disengage with the positioning hole to allow the propeller to be detachably mounted on the motor.

3. The water surface cleaning robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, There are two receiving compartments, located on both sides of the shell. One end of the cover plate is movably installed in the opening of the receiving compartment via a pivot, and the other end of the cover plate abuts against or separates from the opening of the receiving compartment as the cover plate rotates.

4. The water surface cleaning robot according to claim 3, characterized in that, The end of the cover plate away from the rotating shaft is provided with a mounting hole, and the opening of the receiving compartment is provided with a fixing hole that matches the mounting hole.

5. The water surface cleaning robot according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cover plate is also provided with an anti-slip strip on the side facing away from the receiving compartment, and the anti-slip strip is located around the mounting hole.

6. The water surface cleaning robot according to claim 5, characterized in that, The containment chamber is equipped with a protective cover, which is positioned directly opposite the propeller, and the protective cover has multiple drainage holes.

7. The water surface cleaning robot according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The housing also includes a controller and a battery, and there is an electrical connection between the battery, the controller and the motor.

8. The water surface cleaning robot according to claim 7, characterized in that, A solar panel is also provided on the top of the casing, and the solar panel is connected to the battery.

9. The water surface cleaning robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a roller brush, which is rotatably mounted on the garbage basket or the housing, for sending garbage on the water surface into the garbage basket.

10. The water surface cleaning robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing has a chamber for accommodating the garbage basket, which is detachably installed in the chamber.

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