A clean base station and a cleaning system

Abstract

This invention provides a cleaning base station and a cleaning system. The cleaning base station includes a base station body, a first heating module, and a drying module. A cleaning tank on the base station body is used to clean the cleaning components of a self-propelled cleaning device. The first heating module heats the cleaning water contained in the cleaning tank. The drying module includes an exhaust device, a second heating module, and a drying duct. The exhaust device directs airflow through the drying duct to the cleaned components. The second heating module heats the airflow flowing through the drying duct, and at least a portion of the drying duct is connected to the first heating module to further heat the hot airflow within the drying duct after it has been heated by the first heating module. This dual heating mode of the first and second heating modules ensures the airflow temperature of the cleaned components during the drying process, and also facilitates the evaporation of residual cleaning water in the cleaning tank and the auxiliary drying of the cleaned components.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cleaning equipment, specifically to a cleaning base station and a cleaning system. Background Technology

[0002] As a component of cleaning equipment, a cleaning base station typically integrates a cleaning module for cleaning the components of a self-propelled cleaning device, and a drying module for drying the cleaned components. In existing cleaning base stations, to improve the cleaning and drying effects, two independent heating schemes are usually employed. The cleaning module has a dedicated heating module for heating the cleaning water during the cleaning process, and the drying module has a dedicated heating module for heating the airflow during the drying process. These two heating modules are functionally limited and operate independently, resulting in insufficient heat source utilization. Therefore, a cleaning base station and cleaning system are needed to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a cleaning base station and a cleaning system to improve the technical problems of the heating module in the cleaning base station having a single function and low heat source utilization rate.

[0004] To achieve the above and other related objectives, this utility model provides a cleaning base station, comprising: a base station body, a first heating module, and a drying module. The base station body includes a base with a cleaning tank on it, used for cleaning components of a self-propelled cleaning device. The first heating module is mounted on the base and can heat the cleaning water contained in the cleaning tank. The drying module is mounted on the base station body and includes an exhaust device, a second heating module, and a drying duct. The exhaust device is mounted on the drying duct and blows airflow through the drying duct to the cleaned components. The second heating module is mounted on the base station body and is used to heat the airflow flowing through the drying duct. At least a portion of the drying duct is connected to the first heating module to heat the hot airflow heated by the first heating module within the drying duct.

[0005] In one embodiment of the clean base station of this utility model, at least a portion of the drying air duct is attached to at least a portion of the periphery of the first heating module, and / or, at least a portion of the first heating module passes through the interior of the drying air duct.

[0006] In one embodiment of the clean base station of this utility model, the second heating module is disposed in the drying air duct between the exhaust device and the first heating module.

[0007] In one embodiment of the clean base station of this utility model, the second heating module includes any one of PTC ceramic-aluminum corrugated heating element, thick film heating plate, electric heating film, and electric heating wire.

[0008] In one embodiment of the cleaning base station of this utility model, the drying module further includes a diverter plate, and the air outlet of the drying air duct is disposed on the base for blowing air onto the cleaned component after cleaning. The diverter plate is disposed in the drying air duct at the air outlet to disperse the airflow blown out through the air outlet.

[0009] In one embodiment of the clean base station of this utility model, the clean base station includes a clean water tank and a pumping device. The clean water tank is installed on the main body of the base station and is connected to the water inlet of the cleaning tank. The pumping device is installed on the connecting pipeline between the clean water tank and the water inlet.

[0010] In one embodiment of the cleaning base station of this utility model, the first heating module is disposed at the bottom of the base, and the first heating module can heat at least part of the bottom wall of the cleaning tank.

[0011] In one embodiment of the clean base station of this utility model, the bottom wall that is in contact with the first heating module for heating is made of a material with high thermal conductivity.

[0012] In one embodiment of the cleaning base station of this utility model, the first heating module is disposed at the bottom of the base, the bottom of the cleaning tank is provided with a mounting hole, and the heating part of the first heating module is at least partially sealed to the mounting hole.

[0013] This utility model also provides a cleaning system, which includes a self-propelled cleaning device and a cleaning base station as described in any of the above.

[0014] In this utility model's cleaning base station, during the cleaning operation of cleaning components, the first heating module heats the cleaning water in the cleaning tank, improving the cleaning effect and preheating part of the drying air duct to prepare for subsequent drying operations. During the drying operation, the cleaning base station, under the action of the exhaust device and the second heating module, blows heated airflow onto the cleaned components. Furthermore, the airflow heated by the second heating module, upon passing through the drying air duct corresponding to the first heating module, undergoes secondary heating, compensating for heat loss during airflow within the drying air duct. The dual heating of the airflow through the drying air duct by the first and second heating modules not only ensures the airflow temperature during drying, reducing heat loss, but also allows the first heating module to continuously heat the cleaning tank, evaporating residual cleaning water and assisting in the drying process. This increases the functionality of the first heating module and improves the drying efficiency of the cleaning base station. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other embodiments can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the clean base station of this utility model after part of the casing has been removed;

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the clean base station of this utility model after part of the casing has been removed.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a portion of the airflow path in one embodiment of the clean base station of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a portion of the airflow path in another embodiment of the clean base station of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the base in one embodiment of the clean base station of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of airflow on the base in one embodiment of the clean base station of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the base and the first heating module in one embodiment of the clean base station of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 8 for Figure 6 A three-dimensional sectional view along the AA direction;

[0024] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A magnified view of a portion of region I.

[0025] Component designation explanation:

[0026] 10. Cleaning base station; 100. Base station body; 110. Base; 111. Cleaning tank; 1110. Mounting hole; 1111. Bottom wall; 1112. Sealing ring; 112. Water inlet; 120. Clean water tank; 130. First heating module; 131. Heating section; 140. Pumping device; 150. Drying module; 151. Exhaust device; 1511. Exhaust port; 1512. Exhaust vent; 152. Second heating module; 153. Drying duct; 1531. Air intake; 1532. Air outlet; 154. Diverter plate. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. It should also be understood that the terminology used in the embodiments of this utility model is for describing specific implementation schemes and not for limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Test methods in the following embodiments that do not specify specific conditions are generally performed under conventional conditions or according to the conditions recommended by the respective manufacturers.

[0028] When numerical ranges are given in the embodiments, it should be understood that, unless otherwise stated in this invention, both endpoints of each numerical range and any value between the two endpoints may be selected. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this invention, as well as the prior art known to those skilled in the art and the description of this invention, may be implemented using any prior art methods, devices, and materials similar to or equivalent to those described, used, or made of materials in the embodiments of this invention.

[0029] It should be noted that the terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "middle" and "one" used in this specification are only for clarity of description and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of this utility model. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered as within the scope of implementation of this utility model.

[0030] Please see to Figures 1 to 9 This utility model provides a cleaning base station and a cleaning system. The cleaning base station may include a washing tank, a heating module, a drying module, a sludge extraction system, a liquid injection system, etc. The cleaning system may include the cleaning base station and a self-propelled cleaning device, such as a robot vacuum cleaner. The cleaning base station can be used to realize one or more functions such as charging the robot vacuum cleaner, washing the cleaning parts, drying the cleaning parts, replenishing the water tank, and garbage collection.

[0031] Please see Figures 1 to 4 The cleaning base station 10 includes a base station body 100, a first heating module 130, and a drying module 150. The shape of the base station body 100 is not limited; for example, it can be roughly rectangular in shape overall, or the lower part can be rectangular and the top spherical, but this is not a limitation. Considering the needs of indoor placement, aesthetics and small size are preferred. The base station body 100 includes a base 110, which provides basic support for the cleaning base station 10. It is typically located at the bottom of the base station body 100, providing stable placement and support for the entire cleaning base station 10. The shape of the base 110 is not limited; for example, it can be a flat cuboid that matches the lower contour of the base station body 100, or a flat cylinder or other irregular contours, but this is not a limitation. Considering the needs of aesthetics and stable support, it is preferred that the contour of the base 110 matches the overall contour of the base station body 100.

[0032] A cleaning tank 111 is provided on the base 110, which is used to clean the cleaning components of the self-propelled cleaning equipment. The shape of the cleaning tank 111 can be square, circular, or irregular, but is not limited to these shapes. It is preferable that it can hold cleaning water and at least partially accommodate the cleaning components of the self-propelled cleaning equipment in the height direction, and clean the cleaning components. The installation method of the cleaning tank 111 on the base 110 is not limited. The cleaning tank 111 can be used as an independent component and fixed to the preset mounting holes on the base 110 by means of snap-fit, elastic clips, or other structural components, or it can be detachably fixed to the preset mounting holes on the base 110 by means of bolts, screws, or other fasteners. The cleaning tank 111 and the base 110 can also be integrated as a whole component, directly formed by a one-time injection molding process, or formed into a whole component by welding, bonding, or other processes. When the self-propelled cleaning equipment is parked on the cleaning base station 10, the cleaning tank 111 can be aligned and at least partially accommodate the cleaning components. The type of cleaning component is not limited; for example, it can be one or more of a mop, roller brush, rag, or side brush. The cleaning tank 111 can also collect and store wastewater during the cleaning process of the self-propelled cleaning equipment, preventing wastewater from flowing out and polluting the indoor floor.

[0033] The first heating module 130 is mounted on the base 110 and is capable of heating the cleaning water contained in the cleaning tank 111. The installation position and method of the first heating module 130 on the base 110 are not limited; it can be installed in any suitable position or method that enables heating of the cleaning water in the cleaning tank 111. For example, the first heating module 130 can be attached to the bottom or side wall of the cleaning tank 111, or it can be fixed to a preset installation position on the base 110 via a mounting bracket, or it can surround the periphery of the cleaning tank 111 or be embedded inside the cleaning tank 111, but these are not limitations. The method by which the first heating module 130 heats the cleaning water in the cleaning tank 111 is not limited. For example, the heating part of the first heating module 130 can be directly immersed in the receiving space of the cleaning tank 111 to directly contact and heat the cleaning water in the cleaning tank 111, or it can be indirectly heated through indirect conduction heating, indirect circulation heating, or irradiation heating, but these are not limitations. The first heating module 130 may also integrate a temperature sensor, an overheat protector, and a heat insulation layer for temperature control and safety protection.

[0034] A drying module 150 is mounted on the base station body 100 and is used to dry the cleaned parts after cleaning. The drying module 150 can be integrated into the installation space within the base 110 or into the base station body 100 above the base 110. Considering the compactness and rationality of the space layout, preferably, the drying module 150 can be partially integrated into the base station body 100 above the base 110 and partially mounted on the base 110. The drying module 150 includes at least an exhaust fan 151, a second heating module 152, and a drying duct 153. The exhaust fan 151 is installed in the drying duct 153 and blows airflow from the drying duct 153 to the cleaned parts. The installation position of the exhaust fan 151 is not limited and can be any suitable installation position that allows airflow from the drying duct 153 to the cleaned parts. For example, the exhaust device 151 can be installed inside the drying duct 153, with the air intake 1531 of the drying duct 153 directly connected to the outside atmosphere. When the exhaust device 151 is working, it draws air in through the air intake 1531 of the drying duct 153 and discharges it through the exhaust device 151 and the air outlet 1532 of the drying duct 153. Alternatively, the exhaust device 151 can be installed at one end of the air intake 1531 of the drying duct 153, meaning the air intake 1511 of the exhaust device 151 is directly connected to the outside atmosphere, and the exhaust outlet 1512 of the exhaust device 151 is connected to the air intake 1531. When the exhaust device 151 is working, air is drawn in through the air intake 1511 and discharged through the exhaust outlet 1512, the air intake 1531, and the exhaust outlet 1512. The type of exhaust device 151 is not limited; it can be any suitable type of pneumatic conveying equipment capable of providing power for gas transport. For example, the exhaust device 151 may include any one of a centrifugal fan, an axial fan, or a constant flow fan, but is not limited thereto. It should be noted that centrifugal fans, axial fans, and constant flow fans are well-known airflow conveying devices in the art and have wide applications in this industry. Their specific structures and working principles will not be described in detail here, and the aforementioned airflow conveying devices can all be obtained through general commercial means.

[0035] The second heating module 152 serves as a heating device for the airflow in the drying duct 153. Installed on the base station body 100, the second heating module 152 heats the airflow passing through the drying duct 153. The type of the second heating module 152 is not limited; it can be any suitable device capable of heating the airflow passing through the drying duct 153. The second heating module 152 can be any of the following: a PTC heater, a resistance wire heater, an electric heating tube heater, or a thick film heater, but is not limited thereto. The method by which the second heating module 152 heats the airflow passing through the drying duct 153 is not limited. The second heating module 152 can be attached to, wrapped around, or covered by the wall of the drying duct 153. The heat generated by the second heating module 152 can be transferred through the wall of the drying duct 153, thereby heating the airflow passing through the drying duct 153. The second heating module 152 can also be installed inside the drying air duct 153. When the airflow passes through the area where the second heating module 152 is located in the drying air duct 153, it is heated by the second heating module 152.

[0036] At least a portion of the drying air duct 153 is connected to the first heating module 130 to heat the hot airflow within the drying air duct 153 that has been heated by the second heating module 152. That is, at least a portion of the drying air duct 153 and the first heating module 130 can conduct heat, thereby reheating the hot airflow within the drying air duct 153 after it has been heated by the second heating module 152, improving energy utilization and ensuring that the temperature of the airflow blown onto the cleaned parts meets the drying requirements. The method by which the first heating module 130 heats the hot airflow within the drying air duct 153 is not limited; it can be any suitable heating method that enables the first heating module 130 to reheat the airflow passing through the drying air duct 153. Specifically, in some embodiments, at least a portion of the drying air duct 153 and the first heating module 130 conduct heat through physical contact. For example, without affecting the heating of the cleaning water in the cleaning tank 111 by the first heating module 130, a portion of the drying air duct 153 corresponding to the first heating module 130 can be spiraled, folded, or arranged around the outer periphery or outer wall of the first heating module 130 to increase the physical contact area between the drying air duct 153 and the first heating module 130. A portion of the drying air duct 153 can also be inserted into pre-reserved pipe holes or grooves on the first heating module 130, thereby ensuring the reheating effect of the hot airflow in the drying air duct 153 by the first heating module 130. The heating part of the first heating module 130 can also be at least partially embedded inside the drying air duct 153 to directly heat the airflow flowing through the drying air duct 153. The first heating module 130 can also use indirect heat conduction or heat radiation to heat the hot airflow in the drying air duct 153 after it has been heated by the second heating module 152. For example, the corresponding pipe sections of the first heating module 130 and the drying duct 153 are heat-transferring through structures such as aluminum fins made of highly thermally conductive material, thermally conductive silicone, or thermally conductive paste. Specifically, in some embodiments, the thermally conductive silicone can be attached between the drying duct 153 and the first heating module 130, and the heat generated by the first heating module 130 is transferred to the pipe wall of the drying duct 153 through the thermally conductive silicone, thereby reheating the hot airflow flowing in the drying duct 153. In other embodiments, the first heating module 130 may not be in physical contact with the drying duct 153, and the heat generated by the first heating module 130 may be indirectly conducted to the drying duct 153 through thermal radiation. The type and structure of the first heating module 130 are not limited, and it can be any suitable type of device capable of heating the cleaning water contained in the cleaning tank 111 and reheating the hot airflow in the drying duct 153 that has been heated by the second heating module 152. For example, the first heating module 130 can be any one or a combination of heating elements such as a thick film heater, a PTC heater, a metal electric heating tube, or a spiral wound heat collection tube, but is not limited to one of these.The heating part of the first heating module 130 can be the heating core of a heating element such as a thick film heater, a PTC heater, a metal electric heating tube, or a spiral wound heat collection tube.

[0037] In the cleaning base station of this utility model, when the cleaning base station 10 is cleaning the cleaning parts, the first heating module 130 can heat the cleaning water in the cleaning tank 111 to improve the cleaning effect on the cleaning parts. Simultaneously, it can preheat part of the drying air duct 153 to prepare for the subsequent drying operation of the cleaning parts. When the cleaning base station 10 is drying the cleaning parts, under the action of the exhaust device 151 and the second heating module 152, the drying air duct 153 blows heated airflow onto the cleaned cleaning parts. Furthermore, the airflow heated by the second heating module 152, when flowing through the drying air duct 153 corresponding to the first heating module 130, further heats the hot airflow within the drying air duct 153, compensating for the heat loss during the flow of the hot airflow in the drying air duct 153. The dual heating of the airflow flowing through the drying air duct 153 by the first heating module 130 and the second heating module 152 not only ensures the airflow temperature during the drying operation of the cleaning parts but also reduces heat loss. Meanwhile, while the cleaning base station 10 is drying the cleaning parts of the self-propelled cleaning equipment, the first heating module 130 continuously heats the tank body of the cleaning tank 111 to evaporate the residual cleaning water in the cleaning tank 111 and raise the temperature of the containing space in the cleaning tank 111, so as to assist in the drying of the cleaning parts contained in the cleaning tank 111, increase the functional diversity of the first heating module 130 and improve the drying efficiency of the cleaning base station 10 for the cleaning parts.

[0038] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 In one embodiment of the clean base station of this utility model, in order to improve heat exchange efficiency and optimize spatial layout, at least a portion of the drying air duct 153 is attached to at least a portion of the periphery of the first heating module 130, and / or, at least a portion of the first heating module 130 passes through the interior of the drying air duct 153. Specifically, in some embodiments, without hindering the first heating module 130 from heating the cleaning water in the cleaning tank 111, at least a portion of the drying air duct 153 can be tightly attached to any single or multiple walls on the outer side, bottom, or top of the first heating module 130 in a spiral, serpentine, or folded structure. The drying duct 153, which is attached to the first heating module 130, can be physically fixed and in close thermal contact with the first heating module 130 through methods such as thermally conductive adhesive bonding, metal clamping connection, or fastener snap-fit. This increases the effective contact area between the drying duct 153 and the first heating module 130, allowing the airflow a sufficiently long path and time to be heated by the first heating module 130 when flowing through this section of the drying duct 153, thereby improving the secondary heating effect and heating efficiency of the airflow. For other embodiments, please refer to... Figure 4A through hole is provided on the wall of the drying air duct 153 to accommodate at least part of the first heating module 130. At least part of the first heating module 130 is inserted into the drying air duct 153 through the through hole. When the airflow in the drying air duct 153 flows through the area where the first heating module 130 is located, it is directly heated by the first heating module 130, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the hot airflow.

[0039] Please see Figure 4 In one embodiment of the clean base station of this utility model, the second heating module 152 is disposed in the drying duct 153 between the exhaust device 151 and the first heating module 130. The second heating module 152 is located on the airflow path within the drying duct 153, downstream of the exhaust device 151 and upstream of the thermal coupling area of ​​the first heating module 130. The shape of the second heating module 152 is not limited and can be any suitable shape that can improve the uniformity of airflow through the heating surface of the second heating module 152. Preferably, the shape of the second heating module 152 is configured to match the cross-sectional shape of this section of the drying duct 153, for example, in a cylindrical, square, flat, or uniform array structure, to ensure that the airflow can pass uniformly through the heating surface of the second heating module 152. The second heating module 152 can serve as a primary heat source to heat the room temperature airflow to a medium temperature, and the first heating module 130 serves as a secondary heat source to further heat the airflow to the final target temperature based on the heating of the airflow by the second heating module 152. Alternatively, the second heating module 152 can serve as a primary heat source, heating the ambient airflow to a medium-high temperature. The first heating module 130 serves as a secondary heat source, compensating for heat loss during transport of the airflow heated by the second heating module 152 in the drying duct 153, ensuring that the airflow remains at a medium-high temperature while flowing through the first heating module 130. This dual heating mode of the second heating module 152 and the first heating module 130 avoids the significant thermal impact and inefficiency caused by a single heating module directly heating ambient air, achieving tiered utilization of thermal energy and significantly improving the overall energy efficiency of the system.

[0040] In one embodiment of the clean base station of this utility model, the second heating module 152 includes any one of a PTC ceramic-aluminum corrugated heating element, a thick film heating plate, an electric heating film, and an electric heating wire. It should be noted that the PTC ceramic-aluminum corrugated heating element, the thick film heating plate, the electric heating film, and the electric heating wire are heating elements well-known in the art and widely used in this industry. Their specific structures and working principles will not be elaborated here, and all of the above heating elements can be obtained through general commercial means.

[0041] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6In one embodiment of the cleaning base station of this utility model, the drying module 150 further includes a diverter plate 154. The air outlets 1532 of the drying air duct 153 are disposed on the base 110 for blowing air onto the cleaned parts. The number of air outlets 1532 is not limited; there can be one or more. The air outlets 1532, located on the base 110, can better blow air onto the cleaned parts located in the area of ​​the base 110 at a set angle, improving drying efficiency. The diverter plate 154 is disposed within the drying air duct 153 at the air outlet 1532 to disperse the airflow blown out through the air outlet 1532. Specifically, the diverter plate 154 is disposed on the airflow path at the air outlet 1532, further dispersing the concentrated airflow blown out from the air outlet 1532 into multiple air segments. This ensures that while providing hot air, the airflow blown out from the air outlet 1532 can act more evenly on most of the surface of the cleaned parts, improving the drying uniformity, drying speed, and effect. The specific structure of the diverter 154 is not limited. It can be a baffle structure, a honeycomb structure, a grid structure, or an adjustable angle guide vane structure, but it is not limited to these. As long as it can disperse the concentrated airflow into multiple streams and improve the uniformity of the hot airflow blowing onto the cleaning component, it is acceptable.

[0042] Please see Figure 3In one embodiment of the cleaning base station of this utility model, the cleaning base station includes a clean water tank 120 and a pumping device 140. The clean water tank 120 is installed on the base station body 100. The clean water tank 120 serves as a container for storing clean water for cleaning. The clean water stored in the clean water tank 120 can be used to supply cleaning water to the cleaning tank 111, or to supply liquid to the water storage tank of the self-propelled cleaning equipment. Considering that the main function of the clean water tank 120 is to store clean water for supplying water to other water-requiring modules of the cleaning system, the clean water tank 120 is usually detachably installed on the base station body 100. The shape of the clean water tank 120 can be designed as a roughly rectangular parallelepiped, cylindrical, or other shape adapted to the internal assembly space of the base station body 100 to maximize space utilization and improve the overall integration of the cleaning base station 10. The capacity of the clean water tank 120 can be set according to the operational requirements of the cleaning system, for example, from 1.5 liters to 3 liters, but is not limited thereto. It should be noted that, without considering the overall integration of the cleaning base station 10, the clean water tank 120 can also be used as an independent component, suspended outside the base station body 100 or placed on top of the base station body 100. The clean water tank 120 is connected to the water inlet 112 of the cleaning tank 111, and the pumping device 140 is installed on the connecting pipeline between the clean water tank 120 and the water inlet 112. When the self-propelled cleaning equipment is parked in the cleaning base station 10 and needs to clean the cleaning components, the cleaning water stored in the clean water tank 120 is injected into the cleaning tank 111 by the pumping device 140 through the connecting pipeline. The cleaning water in the cleaning tank 111 is heated by the first heating module 130 and used for cleaning the cleaning components. The pumping device 140 can be a flow-adjustable water pump or any other suitable type of device capable of providing fluid power. It should be noted that the specific type of the flow-adjustable water pump of this utility model is not limited. Existing flow-adjustable water pump structures can be referenced and obtained through general commercial means. For example, the flow-adjustable water pump can employ existing water pump equipment such as DC brushless motor water pumps, voltage-regulated DC water pumps, peristaltic pumps, plunger pumps, and diaphragm pumps, but this is not a limitation. By setting up a dedicated pumping device 140 for water supply to the cleaning tank 111, precise start-stop control and flow regulation of the water supply process can be achieved, realizing automated water supply and improving user experience.

[0043] Please see Figures 7 to 9In one embodiment of the clean base station of this utility model, the first heating module 130 is disposed at the bottom of the base 110, and the first heating module 130 can heat at least a portion of the bottom wall 1111 of the cleaning tank 111. The method by which the first heating module 130 heats the bottom wall 1111 of the cleaning tank 111 is not limited; it can be any suitable type of heating method that enables heat transfer between the first heating module 130 and the bottom wall 1111. For example, the heating part 131 of the first heating module 130 can be at least partially immersed in the cleaning water in the cleaning tank 111, directly contacting and heating the cleaning water; or it can be indirectly heated through indirect conduction heating, indirect circulation heating, or irradiation heating, but this is not a limitation.

[0044] In one embodiment of the cleaning base station of this utility model, at least the bottom wall 1111 that is in contact with and heated by the first heating module 130 is made of a material with high thermal conductivity. Specifically, in order to improve the thermal conductivity efficiency between the heating part 131 of the first heating module 130 and the bottom wall 1111, at least the bottom wall 1111 that is heated by the heating part 131 is made of a material with high thermal conductivity. The heating part 131 of the first heating module 130 is thermally coupled with the bottom wall 1111 made of the material with high thermal conductivity, and the heat is efficiently conducted to the cleaning water in the cleaning tank 111 through the bottom wall 1111. Preferably, in order to further improve the heating effect of the cleaning water in the cleaning tank 111, the cleaning tank 111 may also be entirely made of a material with high thermal conductivity. The type of material with high thermal conductivity is not limited. For example, it can be a metal material with good thermal conductivity such as aluminum alloy, stainless steel, or copper, or a non-metallic material such as thermally conductive engineering plastic or ceramic material, but it is not limited thereto. For details, please refer to Figure 9 In this embodiment, the cleaning tank 111 adopts a modular structure. The bottom wall 1111, used for heat conduction with the heating unit 131, is made of a high thermal conductivity material, while the other walls of the cleaning tank 111 can be made of a non-high thermal conductivity material to optimize the material cost of the cleaning tank 111. The bottom wall 1111 is connected to the other walls of the cleaning tank 111 by splicing or snap-fitting, and a sealing ring 1112 is provided at the splicing joint. The sealing ring 1112 is pressed tightly at the splicing joint to ensure the reliable sealing of the entire cleaning tank 111 and prevent liquid leakage.

[0045] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 9In one embodiment of the cleaning base station of this utility model, a first heating module 130 is disposed at the bottom of a base 110, and a mounting hole 1110 is provided at the bottom of a cleaning tank 111. The heating part 131 of the first heating module 130 is at least partially sealed to the mounting hole 1110. Specifically, in this embodiment, a mounting hole 1110 is provided at the bottom of a cleaning tank 111, and the heating part 131 of the first heating module 130 is sealed to the mounting hole 1110. The shape of the mounting hole 1110 is adapted to the shape of the working surface of the heating part 131. For example, the mounting hole 1110 can be a square hole, a circular hole, or other regular shapes. The diameter of the mounting hole 1110 is slightly larger than or equal to the working surface size of the heating part 131 to facilitate the connection and sealing between the mounting hole 1110 and the heating part 131. The heating element 131 is sealed to the mounting hole 1110. When the heating element 131 is working, the heat generated by the heating element 131 sealed in the mounting hole 1110 can be directly transferred to the cleaning water in the cleaning tank 111, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the cleaning water in the cleaning tank 111 and reducing heat loss.

[0046] This utility model also provides a cleaning system, which includes a self-propelled cleaning device and a cleaning base station 10 according to any of the above embodiments. The cleaning base station 10 performs cleaning operations on the cleaning components of the self-propelled cleaning device and dries the cleaning components after the cleaning operation is completed. The self-propelled cleaning device is configured to walk on the floor to complete the corresponding cleaning operation. In practical applications, the self-propelled cleaning device can specifically manifest as a sweeper, a mop, a sweeper-mop combo, etc. To perform its necessary cleaning functions, the self-propelled cleaning device includes at least cleaning components, such as a mop, a water tank, a roller brush, etc. To meet the working requirements of the cleaning components, it may also include conventional structures such as a spray component, a battery, and a walking drive system. Self-propelled cleaning equipment can also integrate various other functions of existing self-propelled cleaning equipment according to actual needs. These functions may include, but are not limited to, autonomous travel planning based on sensors such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, and odometers; obstacle recognition and anti-collision functions based on distance sensors and image recognition devices; autonomous walking functions based on mechanical mechanisms such as drive wheel sets, driven wheel sets, and drivers; human-computer interaction functions based on physical buttons, virtual buttons, displays, and indicator lights; energy supply functions based on rechargeable batteries; and intelligent control functions based on control circuits or control chips. These will not be elaborated on in detail.

[0047] In this utility model of a cleaning base station, when cleaning components, the first heating module heats the cleaning water in the cleaning tank, improving the cleaning effect and preheating part of the drying duct to prepare for subsequent drying. During drying, the cleaning base station blows heated airflow onto the cleaned components under the action of the exhaust device and the second heating module. The airflow heated by the second heating module further heats the hot airflow within the drying duct as it flows through the drying duct corresponding to the first heating module, compensating for heat loss during flow. This dual heating of the airflow through the drying duct by the first and second heating modules not only ensures the airflow temperature during drying and reduces heat loss, but also allows the first heating module to continuously heat the cleaning tank, evaporating residual cleaning water and assisting in the drying process. This increases the functionality of the first heating module, improves the drying efficiency of the cleaning base station, and addresses the technical problems of single-function heating modules and low heat source utilization in traditional cleaning base stations.

[0048] In summary, this utility model effectively overcomes some practical problems in the prior art, thus possessing high utilization value and significance. The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this utility model should still be covered by the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cleaning base station, characterized by, include: The base station body includes a base, and a cleaning tank is provided on the base. The cleaning tank is used to clean the cleaning components of the self-propelled cleaning equipment. The first heating module is installed on the base and is capable of heating the cleaning water contained in the cleaning tank. A drying module is disposed on the base station body; the drying module includes an exhaust device, a second heating module and a drying air duct, the exhaust device is installed in the drying air duct and causes the drying air duct to blow airflow onto the cleaned component; the second heating module is installed on the base station body and is used to heat the airflow flowing through the drying air duct; At least a portion of the drying air duct is connected to the first heating module to heat the hot airflow that has been heated by the second heating module within the drying air duct.

2. The cleaning dock of claim 1, wherein, At least a portion of the drying air duct is attached to at least a portion of the periphery of the first heating module, and / or at least a portion of the first heating module is disposed inside the drying air duct.

3. The cleaning dock of claim 1, wherein, The second heating module is disposed in the drying air duct between the exhaust device and the first heating module.

4. The cleaning dock of claim 3, wherein, The second heating module includes any one of the following: PTC ceramic-aluminum corrugated heating element, thick film heating plate, electric heating film, and electric heating wire.

5. The cleaning dock of claim 1, wherein, The drying module also includes a flow divider plate. The air outlet of the drying air duct is disposed on the base for blowing air onto the cleaned parts after cleaning. The flow divider plate is disposed in the drying air duct at the air outlet to disperse the airflow blown out through the air outlet.

6. The cleaning dock of claim 1, wherein, The clean base station includes a clean water tank and a pumping device. The clean water tank is installed on the main body of the base station and is connected to the water inlet of the cleaning tank. The pumping device is installed on the connecting pipeline between the clean water tank and the water inlet.

7. The cleaning dock of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The first heating module is disposed at the bottom of the base, and the first heating module can heat at least part of the bottom wall of the cleaning tank.

8. The cleaning station of claim 7, wherein, The bottom wall that is in contact with the first heating module for heating is made of a material with high thermal conductivity.

9. The cleaning dock of any one of claims 1-6, wherein, The first heating module is disposed at the bottom of the base, and the bottom of the cleaning tank is provided with a mounting hole. The heating part of the first heating module is at least partially sealed to the mounting hole.

10. A cleaning system characterized by, Includes self-propelled cleaning equipment and cleaning base stations as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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