A cleaning assembly along the edge and a cleaning robot

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of edge cleaning assembly and cleaning robot, the edge cleaning assembly is installed in cleaning robot, edge cleaning assembly includes for cleaning work surface mop and mop support, mop can be assembled on mop support, mop support is used to support mop to clean first work surface, alternatively, mop support is used to support mop to clean first work surface and second work surface, first work surface is vertical plane, first work surface is relatively perpendicular to second work surface. Since the edge cleaning structure includes the mop support and mop for cleaning vertical plane, or simultaneously has the mop support and mop for cleaning vertical plane and horizontal plane, vertical plane can be cleaned.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of artificial intelligence technology, and in particular to an edge cleaning component and a cleaning robot. Background Technology

[0002] Existing cleaning robots are equipped with mops on their bottoms to help users clean their home environment. However, these robots can only clean the floor and cannot clean vertical surfaces such as baseboards. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on this, the present invention provides an edge cleaning component and a cleaning robot, which can solve the technical problem that existing cleaning robots cannot clean vertical planes.

[0004] In a first aspect, this utility model provides an edge cleaning component, which is installed on a cleaning robot and includes:

[0005] A mop, used for cleaning work surfaces;

[0006] A mop holder is provided on which a mop can be mounted. The mop holder is used to support the mop for cleaning a first working surface, or the mop holder is used to support the mop for cleaning a first working surface and a second working surface. The first working surface is a vertical plane and is relatively perpendicular to the second working surface.

[0007] Optionally, the edge cleaning assembly also includes an elastic arm, one end of which is fixed to the cleaning robot and the other end of which is fixed to a mop bracket. When subjected to force, the elastic arm retracts towards the cleaning robot and expands outward away from the cleaning robot when not subjected to force.

[0008] Optionally, an elastic element is also provided between the elastic arm and the cleaning robot. One end of the elastic element is fixed to the elastic arm, and the other end is fixed to the cleaning robot. The elastic element is used to provide driving force for the elastic arm.

[0009] Optionally, the elastic arm is connected to a motor mounted on the cleaning robot via gears. The motor can drive the elastic arm to retract in a direction close to the cleaning robot or expand outward in a direction away from the cleaning robot.

[0010] Optionally, the mop holder is cylindrical, and when the mop holder is installed on the cleaning robot, the central axis of the cylindrical mop holder is parallel to the vertical plane;

[0011] The rotating surface of the mop holder covers the first mop used for cleaning the first working surface;

[0012] Alternatively, the rotating surface of the mop holder covers the first mop for cleaning the first working surface, and the bottom surface of the mop holder also includes a flat mop member, on which a second mop for cleaning the second working surface is covered.

[0013] Optionally, the mop holder is cylindrical, and when the mop holder is mounted on the cleaning robot, the central axis of the cylindrical mop holder is parallel to the horizontal plane.

[0014] The bottom surface of the mop holder also includes a flat mop piece, on which a first mop for cleaning the first working surface is covered;

[0015] Alternatively, the bottom surface of the mop holder may also include a flat mop member, on which a first mop for cleaning a first working surface is covered, and the rotating surface of the mop holder is covered with a second mop for cleaning a second working surface.

[0016] Optionally, the projection can be made along a plane perpendicular to the central axis of the cylindrical mop support, and the projection shape can be a circle or an ellipse with arcs at both ends and a straight line in the middle.

[0017] Optionally, the tubular mop holder and / or the flat mop can rotate around its central axis to clean the work surface.

[0018] Optionally, the flat mop and the mop holder are fixed together by a snap-fit ​​or / and magnetic attraction.

[0019] Secondly, the cleaning robot provided by this utility model includes a main unit and an edge cleaning component as described above. The edge cleaning component is installed on the side of the main unit and can achieve cleaning of vertical planes.

[0020] The aforementioned edge cleaning assembly is installed on a cleaning robot. This assembly includes a mop and a mop holder for cleaning the working surface. The mop holder can be fitted with a mop. The mop holder supports the mop for cleaning a first working surface, or it supports the mop for cleaning both a first and a second working surface. The first working surface is a vertical plane, and it is relatively perpendicular to the second working surface. Because this edge cleaning structure includes a mop holder and a mop for cleaning a vertical plane, or simultaneously has a mop holder and a mop for cleaning both vertical and horizontal planes, it can clean vertical planes. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the first edge cleaning component and cleaning robot provided for embodiments of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 Provided for the embodiments of this utility model Figure 1 A top view of the cleaning robot shown;

[0024] Figure 3 Provided for the embodiments of this utility model Figure 1 The image shows a bottom view of the cleaning robot.

[0025] Figure 4 Provided for the embodiments of this utility model Figure 1 The front view of the cleaning robot shown;

[0026] Figure 5 Provided for the embodiments of this utility model Figure 1 The side view of the cleaning robot shown;

[0027] Figure 6 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram and a projection view of the second edge cleaning component provided in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 7 A simplified schematic diagram of the third edge cleaning component and cleaning robot provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 8 A simplified schematic diagram of the fourth edge cleaning component and cleaning robot provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 9 A simplified schematic diagram of the fifth edge cleaning component and cleaning robot provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 10 Provided for embodiments of this utility model Figure 8 A simplified schematic diagram of the edge cleaning assembly shown.

[0032] Figure 11 Provided for embodiments of this utility model Figure 8 A simplified schematic diagram of the edge cleaning assembly and cleaning robot shown.

[0033] Figure 12 A simplified schematic diagram of the sixth edge cleaning component provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0034] Figure 13 A simplified schematic diagram of the seventh edge cleaning component provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0035] Figure 14 Provided for embodiments of this utility model Figure 6The diagram shows the structure of the edge cleaning component and the cleaning robot.

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[0037] Detailed Implementation

[0038] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0040] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0041] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0042] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "initial," "connected," "linked," and "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0043] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0044] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0045] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0046] Please see Figures 1 to 5This embodiment provides an edge cleaning component 20, mounted on a cleaning robot 10. The edge cleaning component 20 includes a mop for cleaning a working surface and a mop holder. The mop holder can be fitted with the mop and supports the mop for cleaning a first working surface 100, which is a vertical plane. In some other examples, the mop holder supports the mop to simultaneously clean the first working surface 100 and a second working surface 200. In this embodiment, the first working surface 100 is a vertical plane, and it is relatively perpendicular to the second working surface 200 (which is a horizontal plane). Here, "relatively perpendicular" means that the first working surface 100 and the second working surface 200 are not absolutely horizontal and vertical planes; in reality, there may be some deviation between them. Since the edge cleaning assembly 20 includes a mop and a mop holder for cleaning the work surface, the mop can be mounted on the mop holder. The mop holder supports the mop for cleaning the first work surface 100, or the mop holder supports the mop for cleaning the first work surface 100 and the second work surface 200. The first work surface 100 is a vertical plane, and the first work surface 100 is relatively perpendicular to the second work surface 200. Because this edge cleaning structure includes a mop holder and a mop for cleaning the vertical plane, or simultaneously has a mop holder and a mop for cleaning both the vertical and horizontal planes, it can clean the vertical plane. The mop can be mounted to the mop holder using Velcro or magnetic attachment.

[0047] The mop is fitted onto the mop holder to form the edge cleaning assembly 20, wherein the shape of the mop is adapted to the mop holder. In some examples, the mop holder is cylindrical, where "cylindrical" refers to a round shape (e.g., ...). Figures 1 to 5 ) or elliptical-cylindrical (such as Figure 14 The mop holder can be cylindrical or elliptical in shape. The difference between cylindrical and cylindrical lies in whether it is hollow. The cylindrical mop holder provided in this embodiment can be either hollow or solid. Correspondingly, after the mop is assembled, the edge cleaning component 20 can take the shape of a mop holder, which can be cylindrical or elliptical. This embodiment collectively refers to both as cylindrical. Cylindrical / cylindrical are known shapes; while elliptical refers to a shape where the two furthest ends are arc-shaped and the middle is a straight line. (See [link to previous section]). Figure 6 (b) resembles an ellipse, and is therefore referred to as elliptical in the embodiments of this application; while elliptical cylindrical ( Figure 6 (a) As in this embodiment, a cylindrical mop holder refers to a cylinder / tube with an elliptical bottom surface. Like a cylindrical mop holder, the elliptical cylindrical shape also has a central axis. In this embodiment, the surface perpendicular to the central axis on the cylindrical mop holder (including cylindrical or elliptical cylindrical shapes) is called the bottom surface, and the surface parallel to the central axis on the cylindrical mop holder (cylindrical or elliptical cylindrical shape) is called the rotation surface.

[0048] Specifically, when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the central axis of the cylindrical mop holder (cylindrical or elliptical), the projected shape is an ellipse with rounded ends and a straight line in the middle. For a cylindrical mop holder, the projected shape is a circle when projected onto a plane perpendicular to its central axis. It can be understood that since the shape of the mop matches the shape of the mop holder, when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the central axis of the cylindrical mop holder, the mop assembly (the mop holder after the mop is assembled) is also correspondingly cylindrical or elliptical.

[0049] When the mop holder is installed on the cleaning robot 10, the central axis of the cylindrical mop holder is parallel to the vertical plane. At this time, the edge cleaning component 20 operates in two ways: one is that the rotating surface of the mop holder covers the first mop 21 used for cleaning the first working surface 100 (e.g., ...). Figure 7 In one configuration, the mop on the edge cleaning assembly 20 cleans the first working surface 100 only on the rotating surface of the tubular mop holder. Alternatively, the rotating surface of the mop holder covers the first mop 21 used for cleaning the first working surface 100, and the bottom surface of the mop holder also includes a flat mop element 201 (such as...). Figure 8 The flat mop 201 is covered with a second mop 22 for cleaning the second working surface 200. In this way, the mop on the edge cleaning assembly 20 is present on both the rotating surface of the tubular mop holder and the flat mop 201 on the tubular mop holder, which can clean the first working surface 100 and the second working surface 200 at the same time.

[0050] When the mop holder is installed on the cleaning robot 10, the central axis of the cylindrical mop holder is parallel to the horizontal plane. At this time, the edge cleaning component 20 has two configurations: one is that the bottom surface of the mop holder also includes a flat mop component 201, and the flat mop component 201 is covered with a first mop 21 for cleaning the first working surface 100 (e.g., ...). Figure 9 Alternatively, the bottom surface of the mop holder also includes a flat mop 201, which covers the first mop 21 used for cleaning the first working surface 100, and the rotating surface of the mop holder also covers the second mop 22 used for cleaning the second working surface 200. In this way, the edge cleaning assembly 20 can clean the first working surface 100 and the second working surface 200 simultaneously.

[0051] It is understandable that, in the case of the edge cleaning component 20 without the flat mop part 201, the projection is made along a plane perpendicular to the central axis of the cylindrical mop bracket (cylindrical or elliptical). The projected shape of the mop bracket can be circular or elliptical with rounded ends and a straight line in the middle (e.g., Figure 6(b)). When the edge cleaning assembly 20 has a flat mop 201, the projection is made along a plane perpendicular to the central axis of the cylindrical mop bracket (cylindrical or elliptical). The projections of the mop bracket and the flat mop 201 may overlap or not overlap, and the projection shapes of the mop bracket and the flat mop 201 may be the same or different.

[0052] When the mop holder is mounted on the cleaning robot 10, regardless of whether the central axis of the cylindrical mop holder is parallel to a vertical plane or a horizontal plane, the cylindrical mop holder can rotate around its central axis. During rotation, the mop contacts the work surface to clean it. Alternatively, the edge cleaning assembly 20 can rotate on its own due to friction with the work surface when in contact with it (passive rotation without drive). In some examples, the edge cleaning assembly 20 also includes a drive motor to drive the cylindrical mop holder to rotate around its central axis to clean the work surface.

[0053] Please see Figure 10 The flat mop component 201 and the mop holder can be fixed relative to each other by a snap-fit ​​or / and magnetic attraction. For the magnetic attraction method, the flat mop component 201 can rotate synchronously while the mop holder rotates to clean the first or second working surface 200. For the snap-fit ​​method, the side of the flat mop component 201 on the mop holder, different from the side where the mop is mounted, also includes a flat mop rotating shaft 2011. A rotating shaft slot 2021 is also provided on the central axis of the mop holder. The flat mop rotating shaft 2011 snaps into the rotating shaft slot 2021 to fix the flat mop component 201 relatively to the mop holder. The flat mop rotating shaft 2011 rotates around its own rotating axis in the rotating shaft slot 2021, thus allowing the flat mop component 201 to rotate relative to the mop holder.

[0054] Please see Figures 1 to 5 In this embodiment, the edge cleaning assembly 20 further includes an elastic arm 30. One end of the elastic arm 30 is fixed to the cleaning robot 10, and the other end is fixed to a mop bracket. The elastic arm 30 and the cleaning robot 10 can be relatively fixed together via an elastic arm pivot 31 (see [link to relevant documentation]). Figure 12 and Figure 13 The elastic arm 30 can swing outward and retract inward. When subjected to force, the elastic arm 30 retracts towards the cleaning robot 10, and when not subjected to force, it swings outward away from the cleaning robot 10. Figures 1 to 5 The elastic arm 30 shown is positioned below the edge cleaning assembly 20; in other examples, such as... Figure 11 The flexible arm 30 can be set above the edge cleaning component 20. At this time, a flat mop 201 can be set below the edge cleaning component 20. The bottom surface of the flat mop 201 can be fitted with a mop for cleaning the second working surface 200.

[0055] In some examples, an elastic element 40 (spring or torsion spring) is also provided between the elastic arm 30 and the cleaning robot 10, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 12 One end of the elastic element 40 is fixed to the elastic arm 30, and the other end is fixed to the fixing member 101 of the cleaning robot 10. The elastic element 40 is used to provide driving force for the elastic arm 30, so that the edge cleaning component 20 expands outward away from the cleaning robot 10. When the cleaning robot 10 cleans the first working surface 100, the edge cleaning component 20 is subjected to force and the elastic element 40 is compressed. At this time, the edge cleaning component 20 will retract inward towards the cleaning component.

[0056] In some other examples, the flexible arm 30 is connected to the flexible arm motor 50 mounted on the cleaning robot 10 via gears; see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 13 The elastic arm motor 50 can drive the elastic arm 30 to retract in the direction close to the cleaning robot 10, or expand outward in the direction away from the cleaning robot 10, so as to realize the active outward swing or inward retraction of the edge cleaning component 20.

[0057] Since the edge cleaning structure includes a mop holder and a mop for cleaning vertical planes, or a mop holder and a mop for cleaning both vertical and horizontal planes, it can clean vertical planes, thus solving the existing technical problem of not being able to clean vertical planes.

[0058] This utility model also provides a cleaning robot 10, which includes a main unit and any of the edge cleaning components 20 described above. The edge cleaning component 20 is mounted on the side of the main unit and includes a mop for cleaning a working surface and a mop bracket. The mop bracket can be fitted with a mop and supports the mop for cleaning a first working surface 100, or the mop bracket supports the mop for cleaning a first working surface 100 and a second working surface 200. The first working surface 100 is a vertical plane and is relatively perpendicular to the second working surface 200. Since the edge cleaning structure on the cleaning robot 10 includes a mop bracket and a mop for cleaning a vertical plane, or a mop bracket and a mop for cleaning both vertical and horizontal planes, it can clean vertical planes, solving the technical problem that existing technologies cannot clean vertical planes.

[0059] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0060] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An edge cleaning assembly, characterized in that, The edge cleaning component is installed on the cleaning robot, and the edge cleaning component includes: A mop is used to clean work surfaces; A mop holder on which a mop can be mounted, the mop holder being used to support the mop for cleaning a first working surface, or the mop holder being used to support the mop for cleaning a first working surface and a second working surface, the first working surface being a vertical plane and being relatively perpendicular to the second working surface.

2. The edge cleaning assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The edge cleaning assembly also includes an elastic arm, one end of which is fixed to the cleaning robot and the other end of which is fixed to the mop bracket. When subjected to force, the elastic arm retracts towards the cleaning robot and expands outward away from the cleaning robot when not subjected to force.

3. The edge cleaning assembly as described in claim 2, characterized in that, An elastic element is also provided between the elastic arm and the cleaning robot. One end of the elastic element is fixed to the elastic arm, and the other end is fixed to the cleaning robot. The elastic element is used to provide driving force for the elastic arm.

4. The edge cleaning assembly as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic arm is connected to a motor mounted on the cleaning robot via gears. The motor can drive the elastic arm to retract in a direction close to the cleaning robot or expand outward in a direction away from the cleaning robot.

5. The edge cleaning assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The mop bracket is cylindrical, and when the mop bracket is installed on the cleaning robot, the central axis of the cylindrical mop bracket is parallel to the vertical plane. The rotating surface of the mop holder covers the first mop used for cleaning the first working surface; Alternatively, the rotating surface of the mop holder covers the first mop for cleaning the first working surface, and the bottom surface of the mop holder also includes a flat mop member, on which a second mop for cleaning the second working surface is covered.

6. The edge cleaning assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The mop bracket is cylindrical, and when the mop bracket is installed on the cleaning robot, the central axis of the cylindrical mop bracket is parallel to the horizontal plane. The bottom surface of the mop holder also includes a flat mop member, on which a first mop for cleaning the first working surface is covered; Alternatively, the bottom surface of the mop holder may further include a flat mop member, on which a first mop for cleaning a first working surface is covered, and the rotating surface of the mop holder is covered with a second mop for cleaning a second working surface.

7. The edge cleaning assembly as described in claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, Projecting along a plane perpendicular to the central axis of the cylindrical mop support, the projected shape is a circle, or an ellipse-like shape with arcs at both ends and a straight line in the middle.

8. The edge cleaning assembly as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The cylindrical mop holder and / or the flat mop component rotate around its central axis to clean the work surface.

9. The edge cleaning assembly as described in claim 6, wherein the flat mop and the mop holder are fixed relative to each other by a snap-fit ​​or / and magnetic attraction.

10. A cleaning robot, characterized in that, The cleaning robot includes: The host, and The edge cleaning assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the edge cleaning assembly is mounted on the side of the main unit.

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