Battery compartment for a self-moving device and self-moving device

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of battery compartment and self-moving equipment for self-moving equipment.The battery compartment includes compartment body, and the compartment body has opening being set open along the first direction;Compartment door, and the compartment door is rotationally connected with the compartment body;Locking mechanism, locking mechanism is configured to lock the compartment door in the position of closing opening in locking state;Sealing element, locking mechanism is pressed in sealing element between the compartment door and opening in locking state, and locking mechanism releases the compression of sealing element in non-locking state;Water baffle, water baffle is formed in the outer side of compartment body, and at least partially extends along the direction perpendicular to the first direction, to at least partially block fluid from the first direction into opening when locking mechanism is in non-locking state.The battery compartment and self-moving equipment provided by the utility model can effectively prevent water and other fluids from entering the opening when the locking mechanism is in locking state and non-locking state, ensuring the protective effect of the battery compartment on the battery.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical appliances, and in particular to a battery compartment for a self-moving device and a self-moving device. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of smart home and automation technologies, self-moving devices (such as lawnmowers) have been widely used in daily life and environmental operations.

[0003] The battery compartment of existing self-moving devices typically includes a compartment body, a door for opening and closing the compartment body, and a locking mechanism that locks the door in a closed position when the compartment body is locked.

[0004] However, existing battery compartments often rely solely on simple mechanical clamping for sealing between the door and the compartment opening, resulting in poor sealing. In actual use, especially under continuous spraying (such as during rainy weather), water and other fluids can easily seep into the compartment through the microscopic gaps between the door and the opening, leading to short circuits, corrosion, or damage to the internal batteries. Even more seriously, if the user fails to fully lock the locking mechanism, leaving a noticeable gap between the door and the compartment opening, the battery compartment completely loses its waterproof capability. Water can then flow directly into the opening along the outer wall of the compartment without obstruction, posing an immediate and serious risk of damage to the batteries. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model provides a battery compartment for a self-moving device and a self-moving device, the purpose of which is to solve the problem in the prior art that when the locking mechanism closes the opening of the compartment door, the battery compartment cannot be effectively waterproofed, and when the locking mechanism fails to lock, the battery compartment cannot be waterproofed.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a battery compartment for a self-moving device, comprising: The container body has an opening disposed along a first direction; A door, which is rotatably connected to the compartment body, so that the door can be operated to switch between an open and closed position; A locking mechanism configured to lock the compartment door in a position that closes the opening when in a locked state; The battery compartment also includes: A sealing element, wherein the locking mechanism presses the sealing element between the door and the opening in the locked state, and the locking mechanism releases the pressure on the sealing element in the unlocked state; A water-blocking portion is formed protruding from the outside of the chamber body and extends at least partially in a direction perpendicular to the first direction, so as to at least partially block fluid from entering the opening from the first direction when the locking mechanism is in the unlocked state.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, the silo body includes a top wall and a bottom wall arranged opposite to each other, and two side walls connecting the top wall and the bottom wall. The water-blocking part includes a first stiffener plate provided on the top wall and two second stiffener plates respectively provided on the two side walls.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, the silo body is provided with a pivot part, the silo door is rotatably connected to the silo body through the pivot part, and at least part of the water-blocking part is located between the pivot part and the opening in a first direction. As a further improvement of this utility model, when the locking mechanism is in the locked state, the compartment door is locked in the closed opening position; when the locking mechanism is in the unlocked state, the compartment door has a semi-closed position after opening at a preset angle from the position that closed the opening; the compartment door includes a front cover portion that covers the opening along the first direction and a rim extending from the edge of the front cover portion toward the compartment body; when the compartment door is in the semi-closed position, the rim covers at least part of the water-blocking portion. As a further improvement of this utility model, the preset angle ranges from 3° to 10°. As a further improvement of this utility model, the locking mechanism includes a locking member disposed on the compartment door and a cooperating member disposed on the compartment body. The cooperating member has a first cooperating part and a second cooperating part. When the locking member cooperates with the first cooperating part, the compartment door is locked in a position that closes the opening. When the locking member cooperates with the second cooperating part, the compartment door is in a semi-closed position.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, the first mating part is the first side of the mating member facing away from the compartment door, and the second mating part is the second side of the mating member facing the compartment door. The locking member includes a connecting part connected to the compartment door and a hook head connected to the end of the connecting part away from the compartment door. The connecting part and the hook head are set at an angle. When the locking member is engaged with the first mating part, the hook head abuts against the first side; when the locking member is engaged with the second mating part, the hook head abuts against the second side. As a further improvement of this utility model, the second surface extends at an angle relative to the first direction. As a further improvement of this utility model, the sealing element is disposed on the compartment door.

[0010] This utility model also provides a self-moving device, which includes the aforementioned battery compartment. Beneficial effects: The battery compartment and self-moving device provided by this utility model, when the locking mechanism is in the locked state, have a sealing element pressed between the compartment door and the opening, effectively preventing fluid from entering the opening through the gap between the door and the opening. When the locking mechanism is in the unlocked state, the water-blocking part can at least partially block fluid from entering the opening from the first direction, and the battery compartment also has a certain degree of waterproofing. Whether the locking mechanism is in the locked or unlocked state, the battery compartment can effectively prevent water and other fluids from entering the opening, ensuring the battery compartment's protective effect on the battery. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 An exploded view of a self-moving device provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a battery compartment provided in an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the compartment door is in a closed opening position.

[0012] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified diagram of point A in the middle; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a battery compartment provided in an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the compartment door is in a semi-closed position.

[0013] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified diagram of point B in the middle; Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the battery compartment provided in an embodiment of the present invention at an angle; Figure 7 for Figure 6 A 3D structural diagram of the battery compartment from another angle. Figure 8 for Figure 6 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the warehouse body; Figure 9 for Figure 6 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the battery compartment from another angle.

[0014] In the picture: 1000, Self-moving devices; 100. Battery compartment; 10. Warehouse body; 11. Opening; 12. Water-retaining section; 121. First stiffening plate; 122. Second stiffening plate; 13. Top wall; 14. Bottom wall; 15. Side wall; 16. Pivot section; 20. Storage door; 21. Front cover; 22. Edge binding; 30. Locking mechanism; 31. Locking component; 311. Connecting part; 312. Hook head; 32. Mating part; 321. First mating part; 322. Second mating part; 323. First surface; 324. Second surface; 40. Seals; 200. Battery. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, these embodiments do not limit the present invention, and any modifications to the mechanism, method, or function made by those skilled in the art based on these embodiments are included within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0016] The terms used herein, such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," and "back," indicating spatial relative position, are for illustrative purposes to describe the relationship of one feature relative to another, as shown in the accompanying drawings. It is understood that, depending on the product's placement, these terms may be intended to include different orientations besides those shown in the figures, and should not be construed as limiting the claims. Furthermore, the descriptive term "horizontal" used herein is not entirely equivalent to being perpendicular to the direction of gravity, and allows for a certain angle of inclination.

[0017] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model provides a self-moving device 1000. The self-moving device 1000 can be a smart lawnmower, a robotic vacuum cleaner, or other devices capable of automatic movement to complete related tasks. The self-moving device 1000 has a battery compartment 100, within which a battery 200 is placed to power the self-moving device 1000. When the battery 200 is placed inside the battery compartment 100, the battery compartment 100 protects the battery 200, preventing water and dust from contaminating it and thus preventing damage to the battery 200.

[0018] Continue to combine Figure 2-9 As shown, the battery compartment 100 includes a compartment body 10, a compartment door 20, and a locking mechanism 30. An opening 11 is provided on one side of the compartment body 10, and the opening 11 is open in a first direction. The battery 200 can enter or be removed from the compartment body 10 through the opening 11. The compartment door 20 is rotatably connected to the compartment body 10. The compartment door 20 can be operated to switch between an open and closed position of the opening 11; that is, operating the compartment door 20 allows it to rotate between the open and closed positions of the opening 11.

[0019] The locking mechanism 30 has a locked state and an unlocked state. When the locking mechanism 30 is in the locked state, it locks the position of the compartment door 20 relative to the compartment body 10, specifically locking the compartment door 20 in the position of closing the opening 11 (e.g., Figure 2As shown), at this time, the door 20 cannot rotate relative to the compartment body 10, and the opening 11 is sealed. When the locking mechanism 30 is in the unlocked state, it no longer locks the position of the door 20 relative to the compartment body 10, and the door 20 can rotate relative to the compartment body 10 (as shown). Figure 6 (As shown). At this time, the door 20 can cover the opening 11, but cannot seal the opening 11.

[0020] The battery compartment 100 also includes a seal 40. The seal 40 is located on the compartment body 10 or the compartment door 20. When the locking mechanism 30 is in the locked state, the compartment door 20 is locked in the position of closing the opening 11, and the seal 40 is pressed between the compartment door 20 and the opening 11. In this case, the seal 40 can form an effective seal between the compartment body 10 and the compartment door 20, preventing external fluids such as water from entering the compartment body 10. When the locking mechanism 30 is in the unlocked state, the compartment door 20 no longer presses against the seal 40, the pressure on the seal 40 is released, the seal 40 fails, and an effective seal cannot be formed between the compartment body 10 and the compartment door 20.

[0021] The seal 40 can be made of flexible materials such as rubber and silicone. When the seal 40 is pressed between the door 20 and the opening 11, the seal 40 is deformed under pressure to fit tightly against the body 10 and the door 20.

[0022] The battery compartment 100 also includes a water-retaining portion 12. The water-retaining portion 12 protrudes from the outer side of the compartment body 10, and at least a portion of the water-retaining portion 12 extends in a direction perpendicular to the first direction. When the locking mechanism 30 is in the unlocked state, the water-retaining portion 12 can at least partially block fluid from entering the opening 11 from the first direction. When fluids such as water flow along the outer side of the compartment body 10 toward the opening 11, the water-retaining portion 12 can block the fluid from flowing toward the opening 11, preventing the fluid from entering the opening 11. Figure 4 and Figure 6 The flow path of the fluid outside the chamber 10 is shown in the figure.

[0023] like Figure 2 , 4 As shown in Figure 7, the arrow in the figure indicates the first direction, which can be understood as the length direction of the compartment 10. The aforementioned "direction perpendicular to the first direction" can be... Figure 7 The second direction shown in the diagram can also be... Figure 7 The third direction is shown in the figure. The second direction can be understood as the width direction of the compartment 10, and the third direction can be understood as the height direction of the compartment 10.

[0024] In this embodiment, the battery compartment 100, when the locking mechanism 30 is locked, has the sealing member 40 pressed between the compartment door 20 and the opening 11, effectively preventing fluid from entering the opening 11 through the gap between the compartment door 20 and the opening 11. When the locking mechanism 30 is unlocked, the water-blocking part 12 can at least partially block fluid from entering the opening 11 from the first direction, and the battery compartment 100 also has a certain waterproof effect. Whether the locking mechanism 30 is locked or unlocked, the battery compartment 100 can effectively prevent water and other fluids from entering the opening 11, ensuring the protective effect of the battery compartment 100 on the battery 200.

[0025] It should be noted that the locking mechanism 30 is in an unlocked state, which may be because the user has failed to lock the locking mechanism 30 properly due to an error, or because the user needs to open the compartment door 20 at any time, and therefore does not lock the locking mechanism 30.

[0026] The battery compartment 10 includes a top wall 13 and a bottom wall 14 arranged opposite to each other, and two side walls 15 connecting the top wall 13 and the bottom wall 14. The two side walls 15 are spaced apart, and the top wall 13, the bottom wall 14, and the two side walls 15 form an opening 11. When the battery compartment 100 is in use, the top wall 13 faces upward, and fluids such as water will drip onto the top wall 13 under the action of gravity.

[0027] The water-retaining part 12 includes a first stiffening plate 121 and two second stiffening plates 122. The first stiffening plate 121 is provided on the top wall 13 and extends along a second direction. The two second stiffening plates 122 are respectively provided on the two side walls 15, both extending along a third direction. Figure 6 As shown, the first stiffener 121 can prevent fluid from flowing along the top wall 13 to the opening 11. When the fluid flows along the top wall 13 to the opening 11, it will flow to the two side walls 15 under the obstruction of the first stiffener 121. The two second stiffeners 122 respectively provided on the two side walls 15 can prevent the fluid flowing to the side walls 15 from flowing to the opening 11. It can be seen that the water-blocking part 12, with the above-described arrangement, can effectively block fluid from entering the opening 11 from different directions.

[0028] The battery compartment 10 is provided with a pivot portion 16, and the door 20 is rotatably connected to the battery compartment 10 via the pivot portion 16, allowing it to rotate relative to the battery compartment 10. In this embodiment, at least a portion of the water-blocking portion 12 is located between the pivot portion 16 and the opening 11 in a first direction. Thus, the water-blocking portion 12 can prevent fluid from flowing into the opening 11 from the gap between the pivot portion 16 and the opening 11, ensuring the waterproof performance of the battery compartment 100. The pivot portion 16 is specifically located on the top wall 13 of the battery compartment 100.

[0029] In this embodiment, when the locking mechanism 30 is in the locked state, the compartment door 20 is locked in the position of closing the opening 11 (e.g., Figure 2As shown), at this time, the compartment door 20 cannot be opened relative to the compartment body 10. When the locking mechanism 30 is in the unlocked state, the compartment door 20 can rotate relative to the compartment body 10, and it can rotate from the position of the closed opening 11 by a preset angle to the semi-closed position (as shown). Figure 4 As shown), when the door 20 is in a semi-closed position, the seal 40 fails, but the door 20 covers the opening 11.

[0030] The door 20 includes a front cover 21 that covers the opening 11 along a first direction, and a rim 22 extending from the edge of the front cover 21 toward the compartment body 10. When the door 20 is in a semi-closed state, the rim 22 covers at least part of the water-retaining portion 12. After the rim 22 covers the water-retaining portion 12, fluid cannot flow into the gap between the water-retaining portion 12 and the opening 11 due to the obstruction of the rim 22, and thus cannot flow into the opening 11. The rim 22 further enhances the waterproof performance of the battery compartment 100 when the door 20 is in a semi-closed state.

[0031] The term "semi-closed" in the semi-closed position means that when the door 20 is in the semi-closed position, it only covers the opening 11 to a certain extent, but does not completely close the opening 11, and there is a gap between the compartment 10 and the opening 11.

[0032] In this embodiment, the preset angle range is 3°-10°. Thus, the door 20 opens from the closed opening 11 to the semi-closed position at a small angle, and the edging 22 can cover more of the water-blocking part 12, ensuring the waterproof performance of the battery compartment 100 when the door 20 is in the semi-closed state.

[0033] In this embodiment, when the door 20 is locked in the closed opening 11 position, the waterproof performance of the battery compartment 100 can reach the IPX5 level. When the door 20 is in the open state, the waterproof performance of the battery compartment 100 can reach the IPX4 level.

[0034] The locking mechanism 30 includes a locking element 31 and a mating element 32. The locking element 31 is located on the door 20, and the mating element 32 is located on the compartment body 10. The locking element 31 and the mating element 32 cooperate to lock the door 20 in the position of closing the opening 11.

[0035] Specifically, the mating part 32 has a first mating portion 321 and a second mating portion 322. The locking part 31 can engage with both the first mating portion 321 and the second mating portion 322 to keep the door 20 in different positions. When the locking part 31 engages with the first mating portion 321, the locking mechanism 30 locks the door 20 in the closed opening 11 position; when the locking mechanism 30 engages with the second mating portion 322, the door 20 is in the aforementioned semi-closed position. Thus, the door 20 can be stably positioned in the closed opening 11 position and also stably positioned in the semi-closed position. As described above, when the door 20 is in the closed opening 11 position, the sealing member 40 is pressed between the door 20 and the opening 11, thereby preventing fluid from entering the opening 11; when the door 20 is in the semi-closed state, the aforementioned water-blocking part 12 and the edge 22 of the door 20 can prevent fluid from entering the opening 11. When the door 20 is in both the closed opening 11 position and the semi-closed position, the battery compartment 100 has a certain degree of waterproofing.

[0036] In this embodiment, the first mating part 321 is the first surface 323 of the mating member 32 facing away from the door 20, and the second mating part 322 is the second surface 324 of the mating member 32 facing the door 20. The locking member 31 includes a connecting part 311 and a hook head 312. The connecting part 311 is connected to the door 20, and the hook head 312 is connected to the end of the connecting part 311 away from the door 20, and the connecting part 311 and the hook head 312 are set at an angle.

[0037] When the locking member 31 engages with the first mating part 321, the hook head 312 abuts against the first surface 323, and the compartment door 20 is locked in the closed opening 11 position. When the locking member 31 engages with the second mating part 322, the hook head 312 abuts against the second surface 324, and the compartment door 20 is in the semi-closed position. In the above configuration, the locking member 31 engages with both sides of the mating member 32 respectively, which allows the compartment door 20 to be in the closed opening 11 position and the semi-closed position. The locking mechanism 30 has a simple and reliable structure.

[0038] In this embodiment, the second surface 324 extends at an angle relative to the first direction. Thus, the second surface 324 serves as a guide, allowing the hook head 312 to slide along it and easily pass over the mating member 32. After passing the mating member 32, the hook head 312 abuts against the first surface 323 of the mating member 32 facing away from the compartment door 20, enabling the compartment door 20 to be in a closed opening 11 position. The mating member 32 is located on the bottom wall 14 of the compartment body 10. When the battery compartment 100 is inserted into the self-moving device 1000, if the top of the compartment body 10 is facing upwards and the bottom wall 14 is facing downwards, and the locking mechanism 30 is in an unlocked state, under the influence of the gravity of the compartment door 20, the hook head 312 can remain in abutting against the second surface 324, and the compartment door 20 can be stably in a semi-closed position.

[0039] In this embodiment, the sealing element 40 is disposed on the door 20 and can rotate with the door 20. When the door 20 is in the position of closing the opening 11, the sealing element 40 rotates to the opening 11 and is pressed between the door 20 and the opening 11 by the door 20.

[0040] If the seal 40 is located in the compartment 10, the battery 200 may collide with the seal 40 when it is placed in or removed from the compartment 10, which could cause the seal 40 to fall off. By placing the seal 40 in the compartment door 20, collisions can be avoided, thus protecting the seal 40.

[0041] It should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This way of describing the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0042] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application.

Claims

1. A battery compartment (100) for a self-moving device, comprising: The compartment (10) has an opening (11) that is open along a first direction; A door (20) is rotatably connected to the compartment body (10) so that the door (20) can be operated to switch between opening and closing the opening (11); A locking mechanism (30) is configured to lock the compartment door (20) in a closed position when in a locked state; The battery compartment (100) is characterized in that it further includes: The sealing element (40) is pressed between the door (20) and the opening (11) in the locked state by the locking mechanism (30), and the locking mechanism (30) releases the pressure on the sealing element (40) in the unlocked state. A water-blocking portion (12) is formed protruding from the outer side of the chamber (10) and extends at least partially in a direction perpendicular to the first direction, so as to at least partially block fluid from entering the opening (11) from the first direction when the locking mechanism (30) is in the unlocked state.

2. The battery compartment (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The silo body (10) includes a top wall (13) and a bottom wall (14) arranged opposite to each other, and two side walls (15) connecting the top wall (13) and the bottom wall (14). The water-blocking part (12) includes a first stiffening plate (121) provided on the top wall (13) and two second stiffening plates (122) respectively provided on the two side walls (15).

3. The battery compartment (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The silo body (10) is provided with a pivot (16), and the silo door (20) is rotatably connected to the silo body (10) through the pivot (16). At least part of the water-blocking part (12) is located between the pivot (16) and the opening (11) in a first direction.

4. The battery compartment (100) according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, When the locking mechanism (30) is in the locked state, the door (20) is locked in the position of closing the opening (11). When the locking mechanism (30) is in the unlocked state, the door (20) has a semi-closed position after opening from the position of closing the opening (11) by a preset angle. The door (20) includes a front cover (21) covering the opening (11) along the first direction and a edging (22) extending from the edge of the front cover (21) toward the body (10). When the door (20) is in the semi-closed position, the edging (22) covers at least part of the water-blocking part (12).

5. The battery compartment (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The preset angle ranges from 3° to 10°.

6. The battery compartment (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The locking mechanism (30) includes a locking member (31) disposed on the door (20) and a cooperating member (32) disposed on the body (10). The cooperating member (32) has a first cooperating part (321) and a second cooperating part (322). When the locking member (31) cooperates with the first cooperating part (321), the door (20) is locked in a position that closes the opening (11). When the locking member (31) cooperates with the second cooperating part (322), the door (20) is in a semi-closed position.

7. The battery compartment (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first mating part (321) is the first surface (323) of the mating member (32) facing away from the door (20), and the second mating part (322) is the second surface (324) of the mating member (32) facing the door (20). The locking member (31) includes a connecting part (311) connected to the door (20) and a hook head (312) connected to the end of the connecting part (311) away from the door (20). The connecting part (311) and the hook head (312) are set at an angle. When the locking member (31) is engaged with the first mating part (321), the hook head (312) abuts against the first surface (323); when the locking member (31) is engaged with the second mating part (322), the hook head (312) abuts against the second surface (324).

8. The battery compartment (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second surface (324) extends at an angle relative to the first direction.

9. The battery compartment (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sealing element (40) is disposed on the door (20).

10. A self-moving device, characterized in that, Includes the battery compartment (100) as described in any one of claims 1-9 above.

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