A mower suitable for cleaning a base station

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of intelligent robots, and particularly relates to a mowing device suitable for a cleaning base station. The mowing device comprises a bottom device, wherein the bottom device is arranged on the lower surface of the mowing device and is configured to block water flow from the cleaning base station from entering the inside of the mowing device. The mowing device of the present disclosure effectively blocks the water flow from the cleaning base station from entering the inside of the mowing device by arranging the bottom device on the lower surface of the body, so as to avoid the internal components from being damp or damaged; and the structure extending downwardly through the bottom device effectively blocks the water flow from splashing outwardly during the cleaning process, so as to ensure the cleaning operation environment to be clean.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of intelligent robot technology, and in particular to a lawn mowing device suitable for cleaning base stations. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of artificial intelligence technology, robots of different types and functions are increasingly being used in people's daily lives. Among them, lawnmower robots are devices that make it easier for users to mow lawns. The emergence of lawnmower robots has greatly improved the efficiency of lawn mowing, saving time and resulting in more aesthetically pleasing lawns. After mowing, the bottom of the lawnmower robot usually has grass pulp and grass clippings stuck to it. To prevent these from becoming moldy and / or affecting the cutting performance of the lawnmower robot, it needs to be cleaned.

[0003] Currently, the bottom of lawnmower robots can be automatically cleaned using base stations with cleaning functions. However, during the cleaning process, the water sprayed from the base station can easily enter the interior of the lawnmower robot, causing malfunctions. At the same time, the water can splash onto the robot body and / or surrounding areas, causing unwanted losses and / or increasing additional manual cleaning costs for users. Utility Model Content

[0004] This disclosure is made in view of the above-mentioned problems. This disclosure provides a lawn mowing device suitable for cleaning base stations.

[0005] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a lawn mowing device suitable for cleaning base stations is provided. The lawn mowing device includes a bottom device disposed on the lower surface of the lawn mowing device and configured to block water flow from the cleaning base station from entering the interior of the lawn mowing device.

[0006] Furthermore, according to one aspect of the lawn mowing device disclosed herein, the bottom device includes a baffle module disposed at a first position of the bottom device.

[0007] Furthermore, according to one aspect of the lawn mowing device disclosed herein, the first position is located within the area corresponding to the radial extension range of the rear wheel of the lawn mowing device.

[0008] Furthermore, according to one aspect of the lawn mowing device disclosed herein, a baffle module is configured to oscillate along its direction of travel during the movement of the lawn mowing device.

[0009] Furthermore, according to one aspect of the lawn mowing device disclosed herein, the baffle module includes: a connecting unit and a baffle unit, wherein the baffle unit has a first preset length in its extending direction.

[0010] Furthermore, according to one aspect of the lawn mowing device disclosed herein, the connection method of the connecting unit is one of sleeve connection, hinge connection, suspension connection, or fixed connection.

[0011] Furthermore, according to one aspect of the lawn mowing device disclosed herein, the baffle unit is made of a flexible material.

[0012] Furthermore, according to one aspect of the lawn mowing device disclosed herein, the bottom device further includes a chassis module that extends downwards by a second predetermined length and forms part of the bottom device.

[0013] Furthermore, according to one aspect of the lawn mowing device disclosed herein, when the cleaning base station cleans the lawn mowing device, the baffle module can be in a vertical position so that the baffle module and the chassis module together define the coverage area of ​​the water jet sprayed by the cleaning base station.

[0014] Furthermore, according to one aspect of the lawn mowing device disclosed herein, the chassis module includes: a base plate unit and a folded edge unit extending downward along the edge of the base plate unit for a second predetermined length.

[0015] Furthermore, according to one aspect of the lawn mowing device disclosed herein, the shape and / or size of the folding unit is configured to adapt to the structure of the cleaning base station.

[0016] Furthermore, according to one aspect of the lawn mowing device disclosed herein, the folding unit and the baffle unit together form a defined area for defining the coverage of the water jet sprayed from the cleaning base station.

[0017] Furthermore, according to one aspect of the lawn mowing device of this disclosure, the second preset length of the downward extension of the folding unit is less than the first preset length of the baffle unit.

[0018] As will be described in detail below, the lawn mowing device according to the embodiments of the present disclosure is suitable for cleaning base stations. The lawn mowing device effectively blocks water from entering the interior of the base station by setting a bottom device on the lower surface of the machine body, thus preventing internal components from getting damp or damaged. Furthermore, the downward-extending structure of the bottom device effectively prevents water from splashing outward during the cleaning process, ensuring a clean cleaning environment.

[0019] It should be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and intended to provide further illustration of the claimed technology. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of this disclosure will become more apparent from the more detailed description of the embodiments thereof in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings are provided to offer a further understanding of the embodiments of this disclosure and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of this disclosure to explain the disclosure and do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings, the same reference numerals generally represent the same components or steps.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an application scenario of a lawn mowing device suitable for cleaning base stations according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the structure of the lawn mowing device 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a further schematic side view of the lawn mowing device 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] The following are the labeling elements in the figure: Clean base station 1; Lawn mowing equipment 2; Bottom device 20; baffle module 201, chassis module 202; connecting unit 2011, baffle unit 2012; bottom plate unit 2021, folding unit 2022. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this disclosure more apparent, exemplary embodiments according to this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments of this disclosure. It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described herein.

[0026] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it may be directly or indirectly located on that other component. When a component is referred to as "connected to" another component, it may be directly or indirectly connected to that other component. The terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate orientations or positions based on the accompanying drawings, and are for ease of description only, and should not be construed as limiting the technical solution. 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. "A plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0027] First, refer to Figure 1 Overview of application scenarios according to embodiments of this disclosure.

[0028] Figure 1 This illustration is a schematic diagram of an application scenario for a lawnmower device suitable for cleaning base stations, according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 1 As shown, the application scenarios include at least: cleaning base station 1 (or simply base station 1) and lawn mowing equipment 2.

[0029] When the lawn mower 2 performs lawn mowing operations, its cutting module (such as a high-speed rotating cutting blade) cuts the grass. The grass clippings and pulp produced by cutting are thrown to the bottom (i.e., the lower surface) of the lawn mower 2 body by the airflow and / or the rotational force of the blade. Because the grass clippings and pulp contain a lot of moisture, they accumulate as the operation progresses and eventually stick to the bottom of the body, thus affecting the cutting performance of the lawn mower 2. At the same time, these grass clippings and pulp are prone to mold and deterioration, so they need to be cleaned in time.

[0030] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the bottom of the lawnmower 2 can be automatically cleaned using a base station with cleaning capabilities (e.g., cleaning base station 1). Figure 1 As shown, when the lawn mower 2 needs to be cleaned, it can return to the base station 1 for cleaning. However, during the cleaning process, the water sprayed from the nozzle of the base station 1 can easily enter the interior of the lawn mower 2 from the bottom of the machine, causing the lawn mower 2 to malfunction. At the same time, the water will also splash onto the body of the lawn mower 2 and / or the surrounding area, causing unwanted losses to the user and / or increasing additional manual cleaning costs.

[0031] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this disclosure proposes a lawn mowing device 2 suitable for cleaning base station 1. See below for details. Figures 2-3 Further description is required.

[0032] Figure 2 This is a bottom view schematic diagram of the lawn mowing device 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 As shown, the lawn mowing device 2 may include at least a bottom device 20. The bottom device 20 is disposed on the lower surface of the lawn mowing device 2 and is configured to prevent water from the cleaning base station 1 from entering the interior of the lawn mowing device 2, thereby improving the reliability and service life of the device.

[0033] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the bottom device 20 may include a baffle module 201 and a chassis module 202. The baffle module 201 may be disposed at a first position of the bottom device 20; the chassis module 202 is configured to extend downward and form part of the bottom device 20, specifically, the chassis module 202 may extend downward at a position other than the first position.

[0034] In other words, this embodiment of the present disclosure uses a chassis module 202 on the lower surface of the lawn mower 2 to block the water flow sprayed from the base station 1, thereby preventing water from entering the interior of the lawn mower 2 from the bottom during the cleaning process, thus preventing internal components from getting damp or damaged, and reducing the occurrence of lawn mower 2 malfunctions. At the same time, this embodiment of the present disclosure uses the downward-extending structure of the baffle module 201 and the chassis module 202 to jointly form a defined area, thereby limiting the coverage of the water sprayed from the cleaning base station 1, thereby preventing water from splashing onto the lawn mower 2 and / or the surrounding area, improving cleaning efficiency and ensuring a clean cleaning environment, thereby avoiding unwanted losses and / or additional manual cleaning costs.

[0035] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, the chassis module 202 may include: a base plate unit 2021 and a folded edge unit 2022 extending downward along the edge of the base plate unit 2021 for a second preset length.

[0036] In other words, the base plate unit 2021 and the folding edge unit 2022 together form a flat, cornerless, and easy-to-clean enclosed protective plate at the bottom of the lawn mower 2. While effectively preventing the water sprayed from the base station 1 from entering the machine body, it can also further improve the protection performance and cleaning convenience of the bottom of the lawn mower, reduce the adhesion of grass clippings and grass pulp in the gaps, reduce cleaning blind spots, and make the cleaning process smoother and more efficient. It can effectively improve cleaning efficiency and cleaning effect, and at the same time save more water.

[0037] Furthermore, the shape and / or size of the folding unit 2022 can also be configured to adapt to the structure of the cleaning base station 1 in order to better avoid water splashing.

[0038] The baffle module 201 further includes a connecting unit 2011 and a baffle unit 2012, wherein the baffle unit 2012 has a first preset length in its extending direction.

[0039] In other words, the baffle module 201 is configured to be swingable. When the lawnmower 2 is being cleaned by the cleaning base station 1, the baffle unit 2012 can be in a vertical position so that the folding unit 2022 and the baffle unit 2012 together form a defined area to limit the coverage of the water jet from the cleaning base station 1; when the lawnmower 2 is moving, the baffle unit 2012 can swing freely around the connecting unit 2011 to reduce the resistance of the lawnmower 2 during movement, as detailed in [reference needed]. Figure 3 Further description is required.

[0040] Figure 3 This is a further schematic side view of the lawn mowing device 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3As shown, the baffle module 201 is configured to swing along the direction of travel during the movement of the lawnmower 2. The connection method of the connecting unit 2011 can be one of socketing, hinge, suspension, or fixed connection; the baffle unit 2012 is made of a flexible material.

[0041] In other words, as the lawn mower 2 moves forward, the baffle unit 2012 can flexibly lift (or swing to the side) around the connecting unit 2011 when it encounters an obstacle (such as grass, stones, branches, etc.), and can automatically return to its natural state (i.e., vertical state) after passing the obstacle (or when there is no obstacle).

[0042] Specifically, through the design of the flexible material body (baffle unit 2012) and the rotatable connection structure (connection unit 2011), the rigid obstruction of the lawnmower 2 against obstacles can be transformed into flexible avoidance (for example, changing the contact mode where the baffle unit 2012 makes a hard-on-hard contact with the stone to a contact mode where the baffle unit 2012, under the action of the reaction force, is lifted upward around the connection unit 2011 and slides across the surface of the stone; it can be understood that the lifting angle can adapt to the height of the obstacle), thereby reducing the travel resistance of the lawnmower 2. At the same time, the flexible material can further reduce the impact force of obstacles on the baffle unit 2012, preventing it from cracking, breaking or being damaged, and extending the service life of the baffle unit 2012.

[0043] In one example embodiment of this disclosure, the connection method can be a sleeve, hinge, suspension, or fixed connection, including but not limited to torsion spring + fixing pin, elastic rubber column, rubber bushing, low-damping hinge, elastic pivot, spring suspension, fixed shaft, etc., thereby facilitating manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance; the flexible material can include but is not limited to thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), thermoplastic rubber (TPR), ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), silicone, etc. It is understood that the above are merely illustrative examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the application.

[0044] Optionally, the first position of the baffle module 201 can be located within the area corresponding to the radial extension range of the rear wheel of the lawnmower 2. As the core of the lawnmower 2 for driving and bearing (battery, drive motor, etc. are mostly located at the rear), the rear wheel is positioned here to prevent grass pulp, grass clippings, weeds, etc. from splashing into, becoming entangled in, or accumulating on the drive wheel axle, ensuring stable drive output and avoiding situations such as insufficient power or overload burnout of the drive motor.

[0045] Furthermore, the second preset length D2 of the folding unit 2022 extending downward can be less than the first preset length D1 of the baffle unit 2012. That is, in its natural state, the baffle unit 2012 is closer to the ground than the folding unit 2022 located on the front side of the lawnmower 2.

[0046] The advantage of this "short front, long back" design is that it can balance the flexibility and stability of the lawn mower 2. If D2 is too long, it is prone to jamming when encountering uneven ground or obstacles, preventing the lawn mower 2 from passing normally, reducing mowing efficiency, and may also prevent the grass from making proper contact with the cutting module, affecting the mowing effect; if D1 is too short, the effect of ensuring stable drive output cannot be achieved.

[0047] The above description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes a lawn mowing device suitable for cleaning base stations according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. This lawn mowing device, by providing a bottom device on the lower surface of the machine body, effectively prevents water from entering the machine body, thus avoiding moisture or damage to internal components. Furthermore, the downward-extending structure of the bottom device effectively prevents water from splashing outwards during the cleaning process, ensuring a clean cleaning environment. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this disclosure.

[0048] The basic principles of this disclosure have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. However, it should be noted that the advantages, benefits, and effects mentioned in this disclosure are merely examples and not limitations, and should not be considered as essential features of each embodiment of this disclosure. Furthermore, the specific details disclosed above are for illustrative and facilitative purposes only, and are not limitations. These details do not limit the scope of this disclosure to the necessity of employing the aforementioned specific details for implementation.

[0049] The block diagrams of devices, apparatuses, devices, and systems disclosed herein are merely illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that they must be connected, arranged, or configured in the manner shown in the block diagrams. As those skilled in the art will recognize, these devices, apparatuses, devices, and systems can be connected, arranged, and configured in any manner. Words such as “comprising,” “including,” “having,” etc., are open-ended terms meaning “including but not limited to,” and are used interchangeably with them. The terms “or” and “and” as used herein refer to the terms “and / or,” and are used interchangeably with them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term “such as” as used herein refers to the phrase “such as but not limited to,” and is used interchangeably with it.

[0050] Additionally, as used herein, the "or" used in a list of items beginning with "at least one" indicates a separate list, such that a list of, for example, "at least one of A, B, or C" means A or B or C, or AB or AC or BC, or ABC (i.e., A and B and C). Furthermore, the word "exemplary" does not imply that the described example is preferred or better than other examples.

[0051] It should also be noted that in the systems and methods of this disclosure, the components or steps can be decomposed and / or recombined. These decompositions and / or recombinations should be considered as equivalent solutions to this disclosure.

[0052] Various changes, substitutions, and modifications can be made to the technology described herein without departing from the teachings defined by the appended claims. Furthermore, the scope of the claims of this disclosure is not limited to the specific aspects of the processes, machines, manufactures, events, means, methods, and actions described above. Currently existing or later-developed processes, machines, manufactures, events, means, methods, or actions that perform substantially the same function or achieve substantially the same result as the corresponding aspects described herein can be utilized. Therefore, the appended claims include such processes, machines, manufactures, events, means, methods, or actions within their scope.

[0053] The above description of the disclosed aspects is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use this disclosure. Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other aspects without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not intended to be limited to the aspects shown herein, but rather to be carried out within the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0054] The above description has been given for purposes of illustration and description. Furthermore, this description is not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure to the forms disclosed herein. Although numerous exemplary aspects and embodiments have been discussed above, those skilled in the art will recognize certain variations, modifications, alterations, additions, and sub-combinations therein.

Claims

1. A lawn mowing device (2) suitable for cleaning a base station (1), characterized in that, The lawn mowing equipment (2) includes: Bottom device (20), wherein the bottom device (20) is disposed on the lower surface of the mowing equipment (2) and is configured to block water flow from the cleaning base station (1) from entering the interior of the mowing equipment (2).

2. The lawn mowing device (2) as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom device (20) includes: A baffle module (201) is disposed at a first position on the bottom device (20).

3. The lawn mowing device (2) as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first position is located within the area corresponding to the radial extension range of the rear wheel of the mowing device (2).

4. The lawn mowing device (2) as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The baffle module (201) is configured to swing along the direction of travel of the mowing equipment (2) during its movement.

5. The lawn mowing device (2) as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The baffle module (201) includes: The connecting unit (2011) and the baffle unit (2012) have a first preset length in their extending direction.

6. The lawn mowing device (2) as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The connection method of the connection unit (2011) is one of the following: socket connection, hinge connection, suspension connection, and fixed connection.

7. The lawn mowing device (2) as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The baffle unit (2012) is made of flexible material.

8. The lawn mowing device (2) as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom device also includes a chassis module (202) that extends downward by a second preset length and forms part of the bottom device (20).

9. The lawn mowing device (2) as described in claim 8, characterized in that, When the cleaning base station (1) cleans the mowing equipment (2), the baffle module (201) can be in a vertical position so that the baffle module (201) and the chassis module (202) together limit the coverage of the water jet of the cleaning base station (1).

10. The lawn mowing device (2) as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The chassis module (202) includes: The base plate unit (2021) and the folded edge unit (2022) extending downward along the edge of the base plate unit (2021) for the second preset length.

11. The lawn mowing device (2) as described in claim 10, characterized in that, The shape and / or size of the folding unit (2022) are configured to be adapted to fit the structure of the cleaning base station (1).

12. The lawn mowing device (2) as described in claim 10, characterized in that, The folding unit (2022) and the baffle unit (2012) together form a defined area to define the coverage range of the water jet from the cleaning base station (1).

13. The lawn mowing device (2) as described in any one of claims 8-12, characterized in that, The second preset length is less than the first preset length of the baffle unit (2012).

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