Cleaning apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a cleaning device, comprising a control unit, a machine body having a first display area, and a handheld assembly having a second display area: the handheld assembly is hinged with the machine body, the handheld assembly can be rotated to have a first angle range with the machine body, and be rotated to have a second angle range with the machine body; the control unit is configured to control the second display area to display information when the handheld assembly has the first angle range with the machine body, and control the first display area to display information when the handheld assembly has the second angle range with the machine body. The cleaning device of the present disclosure displays the working information of the cleaning device on the first display area or the second display area according to the angle between the handheld assembly and the machine body, which can avoid the problem that the user's observation line is blocked due to the angle, and improves the user's experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of cleaning equipment technology, and specifically to a cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of household cleaning equipment and the increasing demands of home users for cleaning results, floor scrubbers have become increasingly popular among consumers due to their high efficiency, convenience, environmental friendliness, and ability to be used both wet and dry. Handheld floor scrubbers, in particular, can lie flat on the ground when cleaning low spaces (such as under sofas or beds), allowing the entire machine to reach into these areas for thorough cleaning.

[0003] In existing floor scrubbers that can recline, the screen is located on the top surface of the machine to provide users with information about the cleaning equipment's operation. This design presents several problems: To accommodate the display screen and circuit boards, the machine's height increases. Since the current overall height is a standard industry measurement that best suits user comfort under normal operating conditions, this increase in height leads to a reduction in the size of the handheld components. With this design, users need to bend over at a greater angle and lower their hands to achieve the reclined position, resulting in significant discomfort. Furthermore, when the handheld components are bent, they obstruct the top surface of the machine, hindering the user's view. Utility Model Content

[0004] This disclosure provides a cleaning device to address the problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, a cleaning device is provided, comprising: The device body has a first display area; A floor brush assembly, which is connected to the body and configured to clean a work surface; A handheld component, wherein a second display area is provided on the handheld component, the handheld component is hinged to the body, and the handheld component is capable of rotating to a first angular range with respect to the body and rotating to a second angular range with respect to the body; The control unit is configured to control the display of information in the second display area when there is a first angular range between the handheld component and the body; and to control the display of information in the first display area when there is a second angular range between the handheld component and the body.

[0006] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the side of the cleaning device away from the user is defined as the front side, and the side facing the user is defined as the rear side; the first display area is configured to be located on the front side of the device body, and / or the second display area is configured to be located on the front side of the handheld component.

[0007] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the handheld component is configured to rotate forward relative to the body.

[0008] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the second angle value within the second angle range is configured to be less than the first angle value within the first angle range.

[0009] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the cleaning device further includes a sensor communicatively connected to a control unit, the control unit being configured to control a second display area to display information when the sensor detects a first angular range between the device body and the handheld component, and to control a first display area to display information when the sensor detects a second angular range between the device body and the handheld component.

[0010] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the cleaning device further includes a trigger switch communicatively connected to a control unit. The trigger switch is configured to have a first trigger state when the device body and the handheld component are within a first angle range, and a second trigger state when the device body and the handheld component are within a second angle range. The control unit is configured to control the display of information in a second display area based on the first trigger state of the trigger switch, and to control the display of information in a first display area based on the second trigger state of the trigger switch.

[0011] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the trigger switch is configured to be disposed between the handheld component and the body, and the trigger switch is configured to have a first trigger state when the handheld component rotates relative to the body to a first angular range, and a second trigger state when the handheld component rotates relative to the body to a second angular range.

[0012] In one embodiment of this disclosure, when the cleaning device is within a first angular range, it is configured to operate in a normal mode; when the cleaning device is within a second angular range, it is configured to operate in a lying-flat mode.

[0013] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the first angle range includes at least 180° between the handheld component and the body.

[0014] In one embodiment of this disclosure, when the cleaning device is in a lying-flat mode, the first display area is configured to face away from the work surface; the handheld component is configured to be at least rotatable to make the second display area face forward.

[0015] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the cleaning device includes a locking mechanism configured to have a locked state that locks the body and the handheld component, and a rotating state that unlocks the body and the handheld component; when in the locked state, the control unit is configured to control the display of information in the second display area.

[0016] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the side of the cleaning device away from the user is defined as the front side, and the side facing the user is defined as the rear side; the handheld component includes a connecting part and a handle part, one end of the connecting part is configured to be connected to the body, and the other end is configured to be connected to the handle part; the second display area is configured to be disposed on the front side of the connecting part.

[0017] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the handle portion is configured to extend obliquely rearward from the position where it is connected to the connecting portion, away from the extending direction of the connecting portion.

[0018] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the connecting portion is configured to connect to the front side of the fuselage, the fuselage having a top end face located behind the connecting portion.

[0019] In one embodiment of this disclosure, within the first angular range, the connecting portion is configured to rotate so that the front sidewall of the connecting portion is flush with the front sidewall of the fuselage.

[0020] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the side of the cleaning device away from the user is defined as the front side, and the side facing the user is defined as the rear side; the cleaning device has a folded state, and when in the folded state, the handheld component is configured to rotate forward to form a third angle range with the device body, wherein the third angle value in the third angle range is less than the second angle value in the second angle range.

[0021] In one embodiment of this disclosure, when in the stored state, the front sidewall of the handheld component is configured to be parallel to or abut against the front sidewall of the body.

[0022] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the device body is provided with a first mating surface for docking with a handheld component, and the handheld component is provided with a second mating surface for engaging with the first mating surface; the cleaning device is provided with an operation button, which is configured to be located on the first mating surface and / or the second mating surface.

[0023] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the side of the cleaning device away from the user is defined as the front side, and the side facing the user is defined as the rear side; a reinforcing rod is provided on the front side of the body, and the first display area and the reinforcing rod are arranged sequentially downward along the axial direction of the body.

[0024] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the body is provided with a battery, a fan, and a sewage tank, which are arranged sequentially downward along the axial direction of the body; the reinforcing rod is arranged to at least overlap with the battery, fan, and sewage tank.

[0025] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, a cleaning device is provided, comprising: The device body has a first display area; A floor brush assembly, which is connected to the body and configured to clean a work surface; A handheld component, wherein a second display area is provided on the handheld component, the handheld component is hinged to the body, and the handheld component is configured to have a locked state locked with the body and a rotating state unlocked from the body; The control unit is configured to control the display of information in the second display area when the handheld component is in a locked state; and to control the display of information in the first display area when the handheld component is in a rotating state.

[0026] According to a third aspect of this disclosure, a cleaning device is provided, comprising: a control unit, a body, and a floor brush assembly and a handheld assembly respectively connected to the body; wherein the handheld assembly is configured to be hinged to the body; the cleaning device further comprises: An interactive interface, comprising a first display area disposed on the device body and a second display area disposed on the handheld component; A first display circuit is configured to communicate with a control unit and a first display area, respectively. A second display circuit is configured to communicate with the control unit and the second display area, respectively. The control unit is configured to control the second display circuit to turn on when there is a first angle range between the handheld component and the body, so as to display information in the second display area; and to control the first display circuit to turn on when there is a second angle range between the handheld component and the body, so as to display information in the first display area.

[0027] One beneficial effect of this disclosure is that the cleaning device displays the working information of the cleaning device on a first display area or a second display area according to the angle between the handheld component and the main body, which can avoid the problem of the user's line of sight being blocked due to the angle and improve the user experience.

[0028] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0029] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with their description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cleaning equipment disclosed herein.

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the handheld component of the cleaning device of this disclosure rotating relative to the body to a second angular range.

[0032] Figure 3 This is a user-view diagram of the cleaning equipment in normal operation.

[0033] Figure 4 This is a user-view image of the cleaning equipment in its lying-flat mode.

[0034] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the hinge position between the main body and the handheld component in the cleaning equipment disclosed herein.

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the cleaning equipment disclosed herein.

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the cleaning equipment disclosed herein.

[0037] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the cleaning equipment disclosed herein when it is in the storage state.

[0038] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning equipment in normal mode.

[0039] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning equipment in its lying-flat mode. Detailed Implementation

[0040] Various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0041] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit this disclosure or its application or use.

[0042] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.

[0043] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be discussed further in subsequent figures.

[0044] In this article, terms such as "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," and "right" are used only to indicate the relative positional relationship between related parts, rather than to define the absolute position of these related parts.

[0045] In this article, "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish one another, and not to indicate degree of importance, order, or prerequisite for each other.

[0046] In this document, terms such as “equal” and “same” are not strict mathematical and / or geometric limitations, but also include errors that are understandable to those skilled in the art and permissible in manufacturing or use.

[0047] This disclosure provides a cleaning device, which can be a handheld cleaning device, such as a handheld cleaning machine, a handheld floor scrubber, a handheld fabric cleaning machine, or other handheld cleaning devices well known to those skilled in the art. In an embodiment where the cleaning device of this disclosure is a handheld floor scrubber, when using the floor scrubber for cleaning work, the user can push the floor scrubber to move on the ground and use the floor scrubber's brush device to clean the work surface.

[0048] The cleaning device includes a main body and a floor brush assembly connected to the lower part of the main body. The floor brush assembly is used to clean work surfaces such as floors, carpets, or furniture surfaces. In embodiments where the cleaning device is a handheld cleaning device, a handheld assembly can also be provided on the top of the main body. When using the handheld cleaning device for cleaning work, the user can push and pull the handheld assembly to move it and use the floor brush assembly to clean the work surface.

[0049] The floor brush assembly is rotatably connected to the main body. Specifically, a pivot can be installed between the floor brush assembly and the main body, allowing the floor brush assembly to rotate relative to the main body. This facilitates the user's ability to flexibly push and pull the cleaning device back and forth, and allows the main body to switch between upright and tilted positions. When the main body is tilted, the cleaning device can clean the work surface, and the floor brush assembly can maintain contact with the work surface to achieve the purpose of cleaning dirt. In particular, when the main body is tilted to a position that is basically level with the work surface, the cleaning device lies flat, allowing the user to manipulate the floor brush assembly to reach under sofas, beds, and other low-lying areas for cleaning.

[0050] For details, please refer to Figure 1 This disclosure provides a cleaning device, including a control unit, a floor brush assembly 1, a body 2, and a handheld assembly 3. The floor brush assembly 1 is configured to clean a work surface. Specifically, the floor brush assembly 1 is rotatably connected to the body 2, and maintains contact with the work surface when the cleaning device is parked on the work surface or when cleaning work is being performed.

[0051] The handheld component 3 is located above the main body 2. After the cleaning equipment is turned on, the user can hold the handheld component 3 for control. For example, the user can apply force to tilt the main body 2 and push or pull it back and forth, causing the floor brush component 1 to move on the work surface to clean the dirt. The handheld component 3 is hinged to the main body 2, allowing it to rotate relative to the main body 2 to adjust the angle between them. For example, when cleaning under beds, tables, or sofas, the handheld component 3 can be rotated to decrease the angle between the main body 2 and the work surface, or increase the angle between the handheld component 3 and the work surface. This allows the main body 2 to be in a nearly parallel, flat position to reach into low-lying cleaning environments, while the handheld component 3 extends upwards from the hinge point of the main body 2 for the user to hold. Therefore, the user can complete the cleaning work without squatting or bending over, improving the user experience and reducing back and waist injuries.

[0052] The cleaning device disclosed herein has a first display area 20 on the main body 2 and a second display area 30 on the handheld component 3. The first display area 20 and the second display area 30 can be a display screen or other device capable of displaying information, such as an indicator light, a touchscreen for user interaction, etc. In embodiments where the first display area 20 and the second display area 30 are display screens, the first display area 20 is located on the main body 2 and can display the cleaning device's operating information, including but not limited to battery level, degree of dirt, water level in the wastewater tank, water level in the clean water tank, current cleaning mode, etc., which will not be listed here. The first display area 20 and the second display area 30 can be respectively built into the main body 2 and the handheld component 3, displaying relevant information through their translucent materials; this disclosure does not impose specific limitations here.

[0053] The cleaning device disclosed herein includes a handheld component 3 capable of rotating to a first angular range α and a second angular range β between itself and the body 2. The control unit is configured to control the second display area 30 to display information when the handheld component 3 is within the first angular range α, and to control the first display area 20 to display information when the handheld component 3 is within the second angular range β. Specifically, the first display area 20 and the second display area 30 of this disclosure selectively switch according to the rotation angle between the handheld component 3 and the body 2. When the angle between the handheld component 3 and the body 2 is within the first angular range α, the control unit controls the second display area 30 to display relevant operating information of the cleaning device; when the angle between the handheld component 3 and the body 2 is within the second angular range β, the control unit controls the first display area 20 to display relevant operating information of the cleaning device.

[0054] When a user uses the cleaning device disclosed herein, the user stands behind the cleaning device, that is, the cleaning device is located in front of the user. After the user holds the handheld component 3 of the cleaning device, they can clean the work surface by pushing and pulling it back and forth. Based on this, from the user's perspective, the side of the cleaning device away from the user is called the front side, and the side facing the user is called the rear side, with the user's viewpoint facing forward. When the handheld component 3 and the main body 2 are within the first angle range α, it can be understood that the working information of the cleaning device is displayed on the second display area 30 of the handheld component 3. This is because the second display area 30 is located in front of the user, facing diagonally upward, and the handheld component 3 will not affect the user's line of sight within the current angle range. The user can observe the displayed information on the second display area 30 by simply looking down slightly. In addition, the handheld component 3 is connected to the top of the main body 2, that is, the second display area 30 is closer to the user than the first display area 20. At this time, displaying the working information on the second display area 30, which is closer to the user, is beneficial for the user to view.

[0055] However, when the handheld component 3 rotates relative to the body 2 to within the second angle range β, the second display area 30 faces diagonally forward, or even directly forward. The handheld component 3 itself obstructs the user's line of sight, and only a small amount of light emitted from the second display area 30 enters the user's field of vision. Furthermore, due to the large angle relative to the user's viewpoint, the image is distorted, making it inconvenient for the user to observe the cleaning equipment's operating information through the second display area 30. Therefore, displaying the operating information on the first display area 20, which faces diagonally upward, or even nearly directly upward, allows a large amount of light to enter the user's field of vision, facilitating observation. Additionally, the farther away the first display area 20 is, the less likely it is to be obstructed, further enhancing the user's ability to view the cleaning equipment's operating information through the first display area 20.

[0056] The cleaning device disclosed herein displays the cleaning device's working information on a first display area 20 or a second display area 30 based on the angle between the handheld component 3 and the main body 2. This avoids the problem of light from the display area being difficult to enter the user's field of vision due to the angle, thus preventing the user's view from being blocked and improving the user's experience.

[0057] In one embodiment of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 1 The first display area 20 is configured to be located on the front side of the device body, and / or the second display area 30 is configured to be located on the front side of the handheld component 3. (See reference) Figure 1 The view direction is such that when using the cleaning device, the user stands behind it, i.e. Figure 1 On the right side of the cleaning device, the first display area 20 is located on the left wall of the main body, and the second display area 30 is located on the left wall of the handheld component 3. When the user is holding the cleaning device, the main body 2 needs to be... Figure 1 Rotate from the upright position shown to... Figure 3 The device is tilted as shown, and the entire cleaning device can be moved back and forth by pushing and pulling the handheld component 3. Based on the relationship between the cleaning device and the user's line of sight, the first display area 20 is located on the front of the device body, and the second display area 30 is located on the front of the handheld component 3. The user can view the relevant information on the first display area 20 or the second display area 30 by simply changing the direction of their gaze.

[0058] The handheld component 3 of this disclosure can be hinged to the body 2 by means well known to those skilled in the art, such as a pivot, hinge, or hinge, so that the handheld component 3 can rotate relative to the body 2. In a specific embodiment of this disclosure, the handheld component 3 is configured to rotate forward relative to the body 2, thereby lowering the angle between the body 2 and the work surface, or even making the body 2 parallel to the work surface, so as to extend the floor brush component 1 and the body 2 into low cleaning environments such as under beds, under tables, and under sofas. Figure 3 This diagram shows a user-view perspective of the cleaning equipment operating in normal mode. Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning equipment in normal mode as disclosed in this publication; Figure 3 and Figure 9 The cleaning equipment is shown in its normal working state from two perspectives. Figure 4 This diagram shows a user's perspective view of the cleaning equipment in its lying-flat mode. Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning equipment in its lying-flat mode as disclosed in this invention; Figure 4 and Figure 10 The diagram illustrates the cleaning equipment in its lying-flat mode from two different perspectives. Figure 4 The diagram illustrates the working state of the handheld component 3 after it has rotated forward relative to the body 2. Since the handheld component 3 has rotated forward relative to the body 2 to the second angle range β, the light from the second display area 30 on the handheld component 3 is almost entirely directed forward for the user located behind the cleaning device. This obstructs the user's viewing angle, preventing them from observing the cleaning device's operating information through the second display area 30. However, at this time, the viewing angle on the first display area 20 is relatively... Figure 3 In a user-friendly state, the control unit switches the first display area 20 to display work information for the user to view.

[0059] Continue to refer to Figure 4 ,exist Figure 4 In the state shown, the angle between the fuselage 2 and the working surface is relative to Figure 3As shown, the angle between the handheld component 3 and the working surface increases, and it extends from the body 2 towards the user's hand. The greater the upward extension of the handheld component 3, the less the user needs to bend over. However, the greater the length of the body 2, the greater the depth it can reach into low-ceilinged working environments, which is more conducive to cleaning deep areas such as under beds.

[0060] In one specific embodiment of this disclosure, the second angle value within the second angle range β is configured to be less than the first angle value within the first angle range α. (See reference...) Figure 3 The main body 2 is configured to extend along a first axis, and the handheld component 3 is configured to extend along a second axis. The angle between the main body 2 and the handheld component 3 can be understood as the angle between the first axis and the second axis. The first angle is smaller than the second angle because when the angle between the main body 2 and the handheld component 3 is small, the second display area 30 faces obliquely upwards, allowing most of the emitted light to enter the user's field of vision, and the handheld component 3 is not obstructing the user's view of the second display area 30. Only when the handheld component 3 rotates relative to the main body 2 to a larger second angle does the user's view of the second display area 30 become obstructed by the handheld component 3 itself. Therefore, the control unit switches its operating information to the first display area 20 located on the main body 2 for display.

[0061] The first angle range α of this disclosure includes at least 180° between the handheld component 3 and the body 2. That is, the extension direction of the handheld component 3 and the body 2 are the same, which makes the handheld component 3 and the body 2 approximately straight. In other embodiments of this disclosure, the angle between the handheld component 3 and the body 2 can be other values, as long as the handheld component 3 does not affect the user's observation of the information in the second display area 30 on the handheld component 3 within the first angle range α.

[0062] In one specific embodiment of this disclosure, when the cleaning device is within a first angle range α, it is configured to operate in a normal mode; when the cleaning device is within a second angle range β, it is configured to operate in a lying-flat mode. The normal mode of this disclosure is as follows: Figure 3 In the upright position shown, the handheld component 3 is locked to the main body 2, making them a single, integrated unit. The user controls the angle of the main body 2 relative to the work surface via the handheld component 3, and uses a pushing or pulling motion to clean the work surface. In this normal mode, the cleaning equipment can clean the floor.

[0063] When cleaning low working environments such as under beds, tables, or sofas, the handheld component 3 can be unlocked from the main body 2, allowing them to rotate relative to each other. Under gravity, the main body 2 will tilt towards the working surface, reducing the angle between it and the working surface. This allows the main body 2 and the floor brush component 1 at the front of the main body 2 to reach into the low working environment for cleaning, thus enabling the cleaning equipment to work in a flat mode.

[0064] In one specific embodiment of this disclosure, when the cleaning device is in a reclining mode, the first display area 20 is configured to face away from the work surface; the handheld component is configured to rotate at least to allow the second display area 30 to face forward. (See reference...) Figure 4 , Figure 4 This illustration shows the cleaning equipment in its lying-flat mode, where the angle between the machine body 2 and the work surface is reduced, or even lying flat on the work surface. This causes the first display area 20 on the front side of the machine body 2 to face away from the work surface, or relative to... Figure 3 The first display area 20 is closer to the user's viewing angle, or more conducive to the user's observation. However, the second display area 30 on the handheld component 3 faces forward, or is away from the user's viewing angle, making it impossible for the user to view the cleaning equipment's operating information through the second display area 30. When the main body 2 is flat on the work surface, according to the user's operating habits, the handheld component 3 is almost parallel to the user's body, i.e., approximately vertically distributed. The second display area 30 on the handheld component 3 faces forward, making it difficult for the user to observe. However, when the main body 2 is flat on the work surface, the first display area 20 on the main body 2 faces upward and is located in front of the user, facilitating observation.

[0065] In one specific embodiment of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 1 , Figure 2 The handheld component 3 includes a connecting part 32 and a handle part 31. The connecting part 32 is configured to extend along a second axis, with one end connected to the main body 2 and the other end connected to the handle part 31. The user can operate the cleaning device by holding the handle part 31. In this embodiment, the second display area 30 is configured to be located on the front side of the connecting part.

[0066] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the handle portion 31 is configured to extend obliquely rearward from the position where it is connected to the connecting portion 32, away from the extending direction of the connecting portion 32. (See reference...) Figure 1The handle portion 31 is connected to the upper end of the connecting portion 32, and gradually tilts backward from the connection position away from the second axis. That is, the handle portion 31 does not extend beyond the front side of the connecting portion 32, so as to avoid the handle portion 31 obstructing the front side of the connecting portion 32 or the second display area 30 located on the front side.

[0067] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the connecting portion 32 is configured to connect to the front side of the fuselage 2, and the fuselage 2 has a top end face 21 located behind the connecting portion 32. Specifically, refer to... Figure 1 , Figure 2 The machine body 2 has a top end face 21, and a fan assembly (not shown in the view) and other functional components, such as a clean water tank 5 and a wastewater tank 4, are mounted on the machine body 2. In existing cleaning equipment, both the clean water tank 5 and the wastewater tank 4 are located on the machine body 2, for example, on the front side of the machine body 2. Figure 1 , Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, a clean water tank 5 is located on the floor brush assembly 1 to supply water to the floor brush assembly 1. A wastewater tank is located at the rear of the body 2, and a fan assembly is positioned above the wastewater tank to create negative pressure within it, thereby drawing dirt from the work surface into the wastewater tank for temporary storage. The end face 21 of the body 2 typically has a certain size and area due to the installation requirements of the fan assembly and battery assembly. In the cleaning equipment of this disclosure, the connecting part 32 is located on the front side of the end face 21, ensuring that the connecting part 32 does not interfere with the end face 21 when rotating forward. The wastewater tank is also located at the rear of the body 2 for this reason.

[0068] refer to Figure 2 An extension 22 is provided on the front side of the end face 21. This extension 22 extends outward relative to the end face 21 along a first axis. A connecting portion 32 is hinged to the extension 22, allowing the connecting portion 32 to rotate relative to the extension 22. (Reference) Figure 2 The extension 22 has a first mating surface 220, and the connecting part 32 has a second mating surface 320. When the connecting part 32 is rotated to a predetermined position, the second mating surface 320 of the connecting part 32 engages with the first mating surface 220 of the extension 22, and the body 2 and the connecting part 32 are locked together by a corresponding locking structure, so that the handheld component 3 and the body 2 can be kept fixed.

[0069] In one embodiment of this disclosure, within the first angle range α, the connecting portion 32 is configured to rotate so that its front sidewall is flush with the front sidewall of the body 2, meaning the extending direction of the connecting portion 32 is the same as the extending direction of the body 2, and their front sidewalls are coplanar, or substantially coplanar within the installation tolerance. This allows the overall shape of the front side of the body 2 and the connecting portion 32 to be consistent in normal mode, which is not only aesthetically pleasing but also facilitates user control of the cleaning equipment. Of course, in other embodiments, within the first angle range α, the front sidewall of the connecting portion 32 can be at other angles to the front sidewall of the body 2, as long as the user's viewing angle of the second display area 30 is not obstructed; this will not be specifically described here.

[0070] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the second display area 30 is the main display area, and the first display area 20 is the auxiliary display area. That is, the size of the second display area 30 is larger than the size of the first display area 20. This is because the cleaning device is mostly used in normal mode, and the handheld component 3 is only rotated to make the body 2 lie flat in low cleaning environments. Based on this, the second display area 30 set on the handheld component 3 is used as the main display area, and all relevant information of the cleaning device can be displayed on the second display area 30. The first display area 20 is smaller in size, so it can display all the information of the cleaning device, or only some of the information, such as only the information related to the lying flat mode.

[0071] In one specific embodiment of this disclosure, at least the degree of dirtiness information is displayed on the first display area 20. When the cleaning device is in a flat position, the user needs to extend the floor brush assembly 1, and even part of the main body 2, into a low-lying environment for cleaning. In such a low-lying environment, the user cannot directly observe, and therefore cannot visually determine whether the work surface is clean. Based on this, the user can determine whether the current area is clean by referring to the degree of dirtiness information on the first display area 20. If the degree of dirtiness displayed on the first display area 20 is high, the user can push and pull the cleaning device to repeatedly clean the current area until the degree of dirtiness displayed on the first display area 20 reaches the cleaning standard.

[0072] In one embodiment of this disclosure, a reinforcing member 8 is provided on the front side of the fuselage 2, and the first display area 20 and the reinforcing member 8 are arranged sequentially downwards along the axial direction of the fuselage 2. Specifically, refer to... Figure 1 , Figure 6The body 2 is typically made of plastic and supports most of the cleaning equipment's components, including the battery 6, fan 7, and wastewater tank 4, among other heavier parts. The top of the body 2 is usually designed as a cylinder, with the battery 6, fan 7, and other functional components arranged sequentially from top to bottom. A notch is located below the fan 7 on the body 2 to house the wastewater tank 4, which is detachably connected to the body 2. This makes the size of the body 2 at the wastewater tank 4 location significantly smaller than its dimensions at other locations. Specifically, the battery 6, fan 7, and wastewater tank 4 are arranged sequentially downwards along the axis of the body 2. To reinforce the structure of the body 2, a reinforcing rod 8 is provided on the front side of the body 2, designed to at least overlap with the battery 6, fan 7, and wastewater tank 4. This reinforcing rod 8 extends upwards from the bottom of the body 2 to a position adjacent to the battery 6. In the axial direction of the body 2, the reinforcing rod 8 passes through at least the corresponding sewage tank 4 and the corresponding fan 7, and extends upwards to the position adjacent to the corresponding battery 6. This results in a smaller space left for the first display area 20 on the body 2, so the size of the first display area 20 is smaller than the size of the second display area 30. In this case, the first display area 20 can be positioned above the reinforcing rod 8, meaning the first display area 20 and the reinforcing rod 8 extend along the axial direction of the body and are arranged sequentially along the axial direction of the body 2. The first display area 20 is located at the top of the body 2, and the reinforcing rod 8 is located at the bottom of the first display area 20, extending downwards along the axial direction of the body 2. Due to the small size of the first display area 20, it can only display partial information, such as battery level and degree of dirtiness.

[0073] In one embodiment of this disclosure, a sensor communicatively connected to the control unit is provided to enable the control unit to control the first display area 20 and the second display area 30. The control unit is configured to control the second display area 30 to display information when the sensor detects a first angular range α between the body 2 and the handheld component 3, and to control the first display area 20 to display information when the sensor detects a second angular range β between the body 2 and the handheld component 3. The sensor disclosed in this disclosure can be a Hall sensor or other sensors well known to those skilled in the art. When the sensor detects that the body 2 and the handheld component 3 are within the first angular range α, the control unit controls the second display area 30 to display information based on the first angular range α sensed by the sensor. When the sensor detects that the body 2 and the handheld component 3 are within the second angular range β, the control unit controls the first display area 20 to display information based on the first angular range α sensed by the sensor.

[0074] In another embodiment of this disclosure, the cleaning device further includes a trigger switch 50 communicatively connected to the control unit. The trigger switch 50 is configured to have a first trigger state when the body 2 and the handheld component 3 are within a first angle range α, and a second trigger state when the body 2 and the handheld component 3 are within a second angle range β. The control unit is configured to control the second display area 30 to display information based on the first trigger state of the trigger switch 50, and to control the first display area 20 to display information based on the second trigger state of the trigger switch 50.

[0075] Specifically, refer to Figure 5 The trigger switch 50 is configured to be disposed between the handheld component 3 and the body 2, and is configured to have a first trigger state when the handheld component 3 rotates relative to the body 2 to a first angle range α, and a second trigger state when the handheld component 3 rotates relative to the body 2 to a second angle range β. In a specific embodiment of this disclosure, reference is made to... Figure 5 The trigger switch 50 can be located on the body 2 at a position for docking with the handheld component 3. When the handheld component 3 is within a first angle range α between itself and the body 2, the corresponding end face of the handheld component 3 will abut against the trigger switch 50, so that the trigger switch 50 is in a first trigger state; when the handheld component 3 rotates forward relative to the body 2 to a second angle range β, the corresponding end face of the handheld component 3 disengages from the trigger switch 50, and the trigger switch 50 moves under the action of the elastic device to a second trigger state. The control unit can control the first display area 20 or the second display area 30 to display information based on the first trigger state and the second trigger state of the trigger switch 50.

[0076] In other embodiments of this disclosure, the trigger switch 50 may also be disposed on the handheld component 3. When the handheld component 3 is rotated to a position within a first angle range α between itself and the body 2, the body 2 may abut against the trigger switch 50 on the handheld component 3 to put it into a first trigger state. When the handheld component 3 is rotated relative to the body to a position within a second angle range β, the trigger switch 50 on the handheld component 3 disengages from the body 2 to put it into a second trigger state.

[0077] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the cleaning device has a retracted state. When in the retracted state, the handheld component 3 is configured to rotate forward to form a third angle range γ with the body 2, wherein the third angle value in the third angle range γ is less than the second angle value in the second angle range β. Figure 8 This diagram illustrates the handheld component 3 of this disclosure in its retracted state. (Reference) Figure 2 , Figure 8The handheld component 3 can rotate forward relative to the body 2 to a retracted state, with its junction point with the body 2 as an axis. In this retracted state, the handheld component 3 and the body 2 form a third angle range γ, and the third angle value within this range γ is smaller than the second angle value within the second angle range β. Alternatively, when the handheld component 3 is in the unlocked state, it is in a state of free rotation relative to the body 2. The handheld component 3 can rotate from a first angle range to a second angle range relative to the body 2, and as it continues to rotate, it can rotate from the second angle range to a third angle range. This causes the angle between the handheld component 3 and the body 2 to gradually decrease, allowing the free end of the handheld component to extend towards the direction of the floor brush component 1. In a specific embodiment of this disclosure, when in the retracted state, the front wall of the handheld component 3 is configured to be parallel to or abut against the front wall of the body 2. This significantly reduces the height of the entire cleaning equipment in an upright state, thereby reducing the space occupied by the entire equipment.

[0078] When the cleaning equipment is in its stored state, it is typically placed on the base station for charging, self-cleaning, or other operations. This is common knowledge to those skilled in the art and will not be elaborated upon here. The cleaning equipment disclosed herein reduces the overall height of the cleaning equipment on the base station by rotating the handheld component to a third angle with the main body. This significantly reduces the space occupied by the cleaning equipment and the entire cleaning system, allowing the base station and cleaning equipment to be placed in lower environments, such as inside cabinets, under tables, or in storage spaces specifically prepared for the cleaning system during renovation.

[0079] Cleaning equipment typically includes operation buttons for controlling the equipment. These buttons are usually located on the top of the handheld component 3, for example, on the top of the handle portion 31, for user operation. In the above embodiment, when in the retracted state, the handle portion 31 rotates to approach the floor brush component 1. Based on this, in one embodiment of this disclosure, referring to... Figure 2 , Figure 8The main body 2 has a first mating surface 220 for docking with the handheld component 3, and the handheld component 3 has a second mating surface 320 for engaging with the first mating surface 220. The operation button 321 on the cleaning device is configured to be located on the first mating surface 220 and / or the second mating surface 320. Specifically, when the handheld component 3 rotates to a first angle range relative to the main body 2, until the first mating surface 220 and the second mating surface 320 abut, the handheld component 3 and the main body 2 can be locked together. When storage is required, the user can press the unlocking button 323 on the handheld component 3 to unlock the main body 2 and the handheld component 3. When the handheld component 3 rotates relative to the main body 2 to the storage state, the second mating surface 320 on the handheld component 3 and the first mating surface 220 on the main body 2 are opened and face upwards towards the cleaning device. The operation button 321 is located on the first mating surface 220 and / or the second mating surface 320 for easy user operation. Additionally, the handheld component 3 may also have a sound hole 322, which will not be described in detail here.

[0080] In one specific embodiment of this disclosure, the operation button 321 can be a self-cleaning button. When the cleaning device is placed on the base station in a stored state, the user can issue a self-cleaning command to the cleaning device through the operation button 321 to perform self-cleaning operations on the cleaning device.

[0081] The cleaning device disclosed herein can operate in normal mode and lying-flat mode. In normal mode, the handheld component 3 and the main body 2 are locked together by a locking mechanism, that is, when the handheld component 3 rotates to a predetermined position relative to the main body within a first angle range α, the handheld component 3 and the main body 2 are locked. The locking mechanism has a locked state that locks the main body 2 and the handheld component 3, and a rotating state that unlocks the main body 2 and the handheld component 3. In the locked state, the control unit controls the second display area 30 to display the operating information of the cleaning device; when the handheld component 3 and the main body 2 are unlocked, the handheld component 3 and the main body 2 are in a free-rotating state, and when the handheld component 3 and the main body 2 rotate to a second angle range β, the trigger switch 50 is switched to a second trigger state, thereby displaying the control information of the control unit on the first display area 20.

[0082] In another embodiment of this disclosure, the cleaning device includes a locking mechanism (not shown in the view), which has a locked state for locking the main body 2 and the handheld component 3, and a rotating state for unlocking the main body 2 and the handheld component 3. In the locked state, the control unit is configured to control the second display area 30 to display information; in the rotating state, the control unit is configured to control the first display area 20 to display information. The locking mechanism of this disclosure can be a structure known to those skilled in the art, such as a resilient buckle or a locking tongue, that can fix two components together. The locking mechanism can lock the main body 2 and the handheld component 3 together, making the main body 2 and the handheld component 3 a single unit that drives the floor brush assembly 1 to perform cleaning operations on the work surface. When the locking mechanism unlocks the main body 2 and the handheld component 3, the main body 2 and the handheld component 3 are in a freely rotating state. In fact, when the main body 2 and the handheld component 3 are unlocked, the main body 2 will rotate relative to the handheld component 3 towards the working surface under its own gravity, so that the handheld component 3 and the main body 2 rotate to the second angle range β. At this time, the cleaning equipment can work in the flat mode, and the main body 2 and the floor brush component 1 can be inserted into the low working environment to carry out cleaning operations.

[0083] In this embodiment, the control unit is configured to control the second display area 30 to display information when the handheld component 3 is in the locked state, and to control the first display area 20 to display information when the handheld component 3 is in the rotating state. That is, in this embodiment, the control unit operates based on whether the handheld component 3 and the body 2 are locked. When the locking mechanism locks the handheld component 3 and the body 2 together, the cleaning device can operate in normal mode. When unlocked, the handheld component 3 and the body 2 rotate relative to each other, allowing the cleaning device to operate in a lying-flat mode. In normal mode, the second display area 30 displays the operating information of the cleaning device, while in lying-flat mode, the first display area 20 displays the operating information of the cleaning device.

[0084] In another embodiment of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 6 , Figure 7 This disclosure provides a cleaning device comprising a control unit 60, a main body 2, and a floor brush assembly 1 and a handheld assembly 3 respectively connected to the main body 2. The handheld assembly 3 is hinged to the main body 2, allowing it to rotate relative to the main body, thus enabling the cleaning device to switch between a normal mode and a reclining mode. The cleaning device also includes an interactive interface, comprising a first display area 20 on the main body 2 and a second display area 30 on the handheld assembly 3. This allows the display of the cleaning device's operating information on either the first display area 20 or the second display area 30. The positional relationships and connections of the main body 2, floor brush assembly 1, handheld assembly 3, first display area 20, and second display area 30 in this embodiment are the same as in the previous embodiments and will not be described in detail here.

[0085] In embodiments of this disclosure, the cleaning device further includes a first display circuit 201, configured to communicate with both the control unit 60 and the first display area 20. This allows the control unit 60 to control the first display circuit 201 to be turned on, displaying relevant information on the first display area 20, thereby controlling the first display area 20. The cleaning device also includes a second display circuit 301, configured to communicate with both the control unit 60 and the second display area 30. This allows the control unit 60 to control the second display circuit 301 to be turned on, displaying relevant information on the second display area 30, thereby controlling the second display area 30. Communication in this disclosure includes, but is not limited to, signal transmission and current transmission. For example, the first display circuit 201 can supply power to the first display area 20, enabling the first display area 20 to operate; simultaneously, relevant information of the cleaning device can also be transmitted to the first display area 20 through the first display circuit 201 for display on the first display area 20, etc., which will not be specifically described here.

[0086] The control unit is configured to control the second display circuit 301 to be turned on when there is a first angle range α between the handheld component 3 and the body 2, so as to display information in the second display area 30; and to control the first display circuit 201 to be turned on when there is a second angle range β between the handheld component 3 and the body 2, so as to display information in the first display area 20.

[0087] The second display area 30 of this disclosure can be disposed within the handheld component 3. It can be a display screen, with a circuit board 300 disposed on the back of the display screen and connected to the control unit via a second display circuit 301. When work information needs to be displayed in the second display area 30, the control unit is configured to activate the second display circuit 301, allowing relevant information about the cleaning equipment to be transmitted via the second display circuit 301 to the circuit board 300 and displayed in the second display area 30. Similarly, when work information needs to be displayed in the first display area 20, the control unit is configured to activate the first display circuit 201, allowing relevant information about the cleaning equipment to be transmitted via the first display circuit 201 to the first display area 20.

[0088] The various embodiments of this disclosure have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, and are not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or technical improvements to the embodiments in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein. The scope of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cleaning device, characterized in that, include: The device body has a first display area; A floor brush assembly, which is connected to the body and configured to clean a work surface; A handheld component, wherein a second display area is provided on the handheld component, the handheld component is hinged to the body, and the handheld component is capable of rotating to a first angular range with respect to the body and rotating to a second angular range with respect to the body; The control unit is configured to control the display of information in the second display area when there is a first angular range between the handheld component and the body; and to control the display of information in the first display area when there is a second angular range between the handheld component and the body.

2. The cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the cleaning device furthest from the user is defined as the front side, and the side facing the user is defined as the rear side; the first display area is configured to be located on the front side of the device body, and / or the second display area is configured to be located on the front side of the handheld component.

3. The cleaning equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The handheld component is configured to rotate forward relative to the body.

4. The cleaning equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second angle value within the second angle range is configured to be less than the first angle value within the first angle range.

5. The cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning device also includes a sensor that is communicatively connected to a control unit. The control unit is configured to control a second display area to display information when the sensor detects a first angular range between the device body and the handheld component, and to control a first display area to display information when the sensor detects a second angular range between the device body and the handheld component.

6. The cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning device also includes a trigger switch that is communicatively connected to the control unit. The trigger switch is configured to have a first trigger state when the body and the handheld component are within a first angular range, and a second trigger state when the body and the handheld component are within a second angular range. The control unit is configured to control the display of information in the second display area based on the first trigger state of the trigger switch, and to control the display of information in the first display area based on the second trigger state of the trigger switch.

7. The cleaning equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The trigger switch is configured to be disposed between the handheld component and the body, and the trigger switch is configured to have a first trigger state when the handheld component rotates relative to the body to a first angle range, and a second trigger state when the handheld component rotates relative to the body to a second angle range.

8. The cleaning equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, When the cleaning device is within a first angular range, it is configured to operate in normal mode; when the cleaning device is within a second angular range, it is configured to operate in a lying-flat mode.

9. The cleaning equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first angle range includes at least 180° between the handheld component and the body.

10. The cleaning equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, When the cleaning device is in a lying-flat mode, the first display area is configured to face away from the work surface; the handheld component is configured to rotate at least to make the second display area face forward.

11. The cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning device includes a locking mechanism configured to have a locked state that locks the main body and the handheld component, and a rotating state that unlocks the main body and the handheld component; when in the locked state, the control unit is configured to control the second display area to display information.

12. The cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the cleaning device furthest from the user is defined as the front side, and the side facing the user is defined as the rear side; the handheld component includes a connecting part and a handle part, one end of the connecting part is configured to be connected to the body, and the other end is configured to be connected to the handle part; the second display area is configured to be located on the front side of the connecting part.

13. The cleaning equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that, The handle portion is configured to extend backward at an angle away from the direction of extension of the connecting portion from the position where it is connected to the connecting portion.

14. The cleaning equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that, The connecting part is configured to connect to the front side of the fuselage, and the fuselage has a top end face located behind the connecting part.

15. The cleaning equipment according to claim 14, characterized in that, Within the first angular range, the connecting portion is configured to rotate so that the front sidewall of the connecting portion is flush with the front sidewall of the fuselage.

16. The cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the cleaning device furthest from the user is defined as the front side, and the side facing the user is defined as the rear side. The cleaning device has a folded state. When in the folded state, the handheld component is configured to rotate forward to form a third angle range with the device body, wherein the third angle value in the third angle range is less than the second angle value in the second angle range.

17. The cleaning equipment according to claim 16, characterized in that, When in the stowed state, the front sidewall of the handheld component is configured to be parallel to or abut against the front sidewall of the main body.

18. The cleaning equipment according to claim 16, characterized in that, The device body is provided with a first mating surface for docking with a handheld component, and the handheld component is provided with a second mating surface for engaging with the first mating surface; the cleaning device is provided with an operation button, which is configured to be located on the first mating surface and / or the second mating surface.

19. The cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the cleaning device furthest from the user is defined as the front side, and the side facing the user is defined as the rear side. A reinforcing rod is provided on the front side of the machine body, and the first display area and the reinforcing rod are arranged sequentially downward along the axial direction of the machine body.

20. The cleaning equipment according to claim 19, characterized in that, The body is equipped with a battery, a fan, and a sewage tank, which are arranged sequentially downwards along the axis of the body; the reinforcing rod is arranged to at least overlap with the battery, fan, and sewage tank.

21. A cleaning device, characterized in that, include: The device body has a first display area; A floor brush assembly, which is connected to the body and configured to clean a work surface; A handheld component, wherein a second display area is provided on the handheld component, the handheld component is hinged to the body, and the handheld component is configured to have a locked state locked with the body and a rotating state unlocked from the body; The control unit is configured to control the display of information in the second display area when the handheld component is in a locked state; and to control the display of information in the first display area when the handheld component is in a rotating state.

22. A cleaning device, characterized in that, include: The cleaning device includes a control unit, a main body, and a floor brush assembly and a handheld assembly respectively connected to the main body; wherein the handheld assembly is configured to be hinged to the main body; the cleaning device further includes: An interactive interface, comprising a first display area disposed on the device body and a second display area disposed on the handheld component; A first display circuit is configured to communicate with a control unit and a first display area, respectively. A second display circuit is configured to communicate with the control unit and the second display area, respectively. The control unit is configured to control the second display circuit to turn on when there is a first angle range between the handheld component and the body, so as to display information in the second display area; and to control the first display circuit to turn on when there is a second angle range between the handheld component and the body, so as to display information in the first display area.

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