AUTONOMOUS MOBILE OUTDOOR FLOOR PROCESSING ROBOT

Description

SCOPE OF APPLICATION AND STATE OF THE ART

[0001] The invention relates to an autonomous mobile outdoor soil cultivation robot.

[0002] EP 3 412 130 A1 discloses a lawn mowing system comprising: a receiving unit configured to receive a prediction of an environmental parameter; an autonomous mobile robotic lawn mower with a cutting tool for mowing a lawn, wherein the cutting height of the cutting tool is adjustable; and a height adjustment device configured to interact with the receiving unit and automatically adjust the cutting height of the cutting tool based on the received prediction. The lawn mowing system, in particular the robotic lawn mower, comprises an output device configured to output the set cutting height of the cutting tool and / or the environmental parameter.

[0003] German patent DE 102011 000 816 A1 discloses a self-propelled device, in particular a self-propelled dust collection device, with a display area formed on the outer surface that provides a light indicator. To improve the design, particularly with regard to the display, it is proposed that a plurality of display areas be formed side by side in the circumferential direction and that the display areas be controlled in such a way as to clarify the operating state of the device by sequentially activating the display areas.

[0004] German patent DE 10 2017 104 690 A1 discloses a display device for a robotic vacuum cleaner. The display device has at least one display element designed to visibly indicate at least one direction of travel of the robotic vacuum cleaner as a direction indicator for a person.

[0005] EP 3 549 425 A1 discloses a robotic lawnmower comprising an outer cover, an inner body housed within the outer cover for mounting multiple wheels on both sides, a plurality of blades rotatably mounted on a base surface of the inner body for mowing the grass, a plurality of support sections arranged in the front-to-back and left-to-right directions on an upper section of the inner body to movably support the outer cover in the front-to-back and left-to-right directions relative to the inner body, an UL module mounted on an upper section of the inner body and equipped with a user control panel and an information display unit on an upper section thereof, and an UL dust cover attached to an inner side of the outer cover to preventthat dust inside the outer cover penetrates the user control panel and the information display unit, thus preventing dust from penetrating the UL module. TASK AND SOLUTION

[0006] The invention aims to provide an autonomous mobile outdoor soil cultivation robot that has improved properties, in particular high user-friendliness.

[0007] The invention solves this problem by providing an autonomous mobile outdoor soil cultivation robot with the features of claim 1. Advantageous further developments and / or embodiments of the invention are described in the dependent claims.

[0008] The autonomous mobile outdoor flooring robot according to the invention has at least a top-side outer contour and a screen device. The outer contour defines, or has, a contour surface in a top view of the outdoor flooring robot. The screen device defines, or has, particularly in a top view of the outdoor flooring robot, a screen surface. A size of the screen surface, particularly in a top view of the outdoor flooring robot, is, or occupies, at least 5%, and in particular at least 7.5%, of the size of the contour surface.

[0009] The large screen area allows the user of the outdoor floor maintenance robot to see the screen clearly, especially under bushes, outdoors, or at a distance, e.g., from a terrace. This ensures a high level of user-friendliness.

[0010] The outdoor soil cultivation robot can be a free-range or outdoor and / or green area soil cultivation robot and / or electric.

[0011] The work area can be an open space, especially unsealed ground, or a green area such as a meadow with grass. Additionally, the work area can be a surface covered with paving slabs, patio tiles, and / or cobblestones.

[0012] The outdoor flooring robot, in particular a processing tool of the outdoor flooring robot, can be designed for processing or operation on the work surface. In particular, the processing tool can include a cutting tool. Additionally or alternatively, the processing tool can include a cleaning tool, in particular a wire brush.

[0013] The outdoor flooring robot has a chassis, in particular wheels, for moving the robot on the work surface. The chassis, and especially the wheels, can define a travel plane. "Travel plane" can refer to the upper side of the robot opposite the travel plane. The terms "chassis" or "carriage" can also be used synonymously.

[0014] The outer contour, at least on the upper side, can have a cover, or be formed at least partially, and in particular completely, by the cover. Additionally, the cover can be a hood and / or provide protection for the outdoor floor-cleaning robot, especially its chassis. The term "protective hood" can be used synonymously with "cover." Furthermore, or alternatively, the outer contour, and in particular the cover, can at least partially, and in particular completely, cover the chassis. Furthermore, or alternatively, the outer contour, and in particular the cover, and / or the chassis can at least partially, and in particular completely, cover the processing tool. Furthermore, or alternatively, the processing tool can be positioned below the chassis and / or above the work surface and / or the travel level and / or the floor surface.

[0015] The phrase "viewing the outdoor flooring robot from above" or "in a direction orthogonal to the work surface and / or the driving plane and / or the floor surface" can be used synonymously with the phrase "in the top view of the outdoor flooring robot".

[0016] The screen installation, particularly with regard to its screen surface, may be non-orthogonal, especially parallel, to the work surface and / or the driving plane and / or the floor surface and / or the contour surface. The term "display installation" can be used synonymously with the term "screen installation".

[0017] According to the invention, the screen surface is located on at least the upper surface of the outer contour. In the top view of the outdoor processing robot, the size of the screen surface is at least 5%, and in particular at least 7.5%, of the size of the contour surface. Furthermore, the size of the screen surface can be a maximum of 100%, and in particular a maximum of 50%, and in particular a maximum of 25%, of the size of the contour surface.

[0018] The term "value" can be used synonymously with the term "size".

[0019] The display device has at least one light source to generate an optical output on the screen surface. This light source is located below the outer contour, in particular the cover. The display device defines or has the screen surface on at least one, in particular the upper, surface of the outer contour, in particular the cover. The outer contour, in particular the cover, is transparent or translucent at least on the screen surface, in particular at least partially or completely. This allows the user to perceive the output through the outer contour.Additionally or alternatively, the translucency allows at least the light source to be invisible, particularly if no light is generated, and / or reduces heat generation and / or provides UV protection for the display device, which may be advantageous for robust operation of the display device of this size outdoors, generally under direct sunlight. In particular, the generation can be automatic. Additionally or alternatively, the term "visual" can be used synonymously with the term "optical." Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, the term "representation" can be used synonymously with the term "output." Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, the phrase "an image" can be used synonymously with the phrase "an optical output." Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, the light source can be electric.Furthermore, at least one light source can be positioned above the work surface and / or the driving surface and / or the floor surface. Additionally, at least one light source can be designed to radiate at least upwards and / or towards the outer contour, in particular the cover.

[0020] The outdoor floor-cleaning robot has an air cooling circuit for cooling the screen unit. The air cooling circuit runs at least partially, and in particular completely, beneath the screen unit. This enables heat reduction and dissipation, which can be particularly advantageous for robust operation of a screen unit of this size outdoors, typically under direct sunlight. Specifically, the air cooling circuit can run above the work surface and / or the travel surface and / or the ground surface.

[0021] The outdoor flooring robot has a chassis. The air cooling circuit runs at least partially, and in particular completely, between the screen unit and the chassis, or is channeled between them. This allows for simple and / or effective protection of the screen unit from external environmental influences, especially dirt and / or water, particularly from below the chassis and / or the processing tool. Specifically, the outdoor flooring robot, and in particular the air cooling circuit, may have an air opening in front of, and in particular below, the chassis, and another air opening behind, and in particular below, the chassis.

[0022] In a further development of the invention, the screen device for generating the optical

[0023] The output is displayed on the screen surface and includes at least one control electronic component. The outdoor floor maintenance robot has a housing shell. The housing shell and the outer contour, in particular the cover, together form a screen housing. The at least one light source and / or the control electronics are, in particular completely, arranged or housed within a, in particular internal, receiving space of the screen housing. The outer contour, in particular the cover, and the housing shell are sealed against each other, in particular by means of a sealing cord. This enables simple and / or effective protection of the at least one light source and / or the control electronics from external environmental influences, in particular dirt and / or water, especially from outside the receiving space or the screen housing. The generation of the output can be automatic.Furthermore, the control electronics can be designed for the, in particular automatic, control of the at least one light source. The at least one light source and / or the control electronics and / or the housing shell can be arranged below the outer contour, in particular the cover, and / or above the work surface and / or the travel surface and / or the floor surface. Furthermore, the term "container" or "tub" can be used synonymously with the term "housing shell." Furthermore, the term "lid" can be used synonymously with the term "outer contour." Furthermore, the outer contour, in particular the cover, and / or the housing shell can be sealed, in particular to water, especially in a liquid state.Furthermore, or alternatively, the outer contour, in particular the cover, and the housing shell can be sealed against water, especially in a liquid state. Furthermore, or alternatively, the sealing cord can be a circumferential seal, in particular an endless one.

[0024] The outdoor floor maintenance robot has a screen housing and a climate membrane. The at least one light source and / or the control electronics are, in particular, completely located or housed in a, in particular, the inner, receiving space of the screen housing. The climate membrane is permeable to water vapor escaping from the receiving space and / or to pressure equalization between the receiving space and the surrounding atmosphere. This enables, on the one hand, the aforementioned function(s) and, on the other hand, simple and / or effective protection of the at least one light source and / or the control electronics from water in a liquid state, in particular from outside the receiving space or the screen housing. In particular, the climate membrane can be impermeable or blocking water in a liquid state from entering the receiving space.Additionally or alternatively, the term "moisture barrier membrane" can be used synonymously with the term "climate membrane". Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, the ambient atmosphere can be the atmosphere outside the recording space or the screen housing.

[0025] The outer contour, in particular the cover, is free of interfaces along its surface, especially in all directions, at the screen surface and / or the at least one light source and / or the control electronics and / or the housing shell and / or the receiving space, and extending beyond the screen surface and / or the at least one light source and / or the control electronics and / or the housing shell and / or the receiving space, in particular at least 1 cm (centimeter), in particular at least 2 cm. This enables simple and / or effective sealing of the screen assembly and / or, in particular, thus simple and / or effective protection of the screen assembly, in particular the at least one light source and / or the control electronics, from external environmental influences, in particular dirt and / or water, especially from outside the receiving space or the screen housing. In particular, the cover can be made of one piece.Additionally or alternatively, the terms "uninterrupted", "transition-free", "continuous", or "not set off" can be used for the term "boundary-free". Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, the outer contour, in particular the cover, can be boundary-free up to its end or edge and / or a maximum of 50 cm, in particular a maximum of 25 cm, in particular a maximum of 10 cm.

[0026] In a further development of the invention, the outdoor floor-cleaning robot has a heat sink for cooling the screen assembly, in particular the at least one light source and / or the control electronics. The heat sink is arranged below the screen assembly. In particular, the heat sink defines or has a heat sink surface. The size of the heat sink surface in the top view of the outdoor floor-cleaning robot is or comprises at least 2.5%, in particular at least 5%, in particular at least 7.5% of the size of the contour surface and / or corresponds, in particular is equal to, the size of the screen surface. This enables, in particular passive, heat reduction or dissipation, which can be particularly advantageous for robust operation of the screen assembly of this size outdoors, generally under direct sunlight.In particular, the heat sink can be arranged above the work surface and / or the travel surface and / or the floor surface. Additionally or alternatively, the size of the heat sink surface parallel to the work surface and / or the travel surface and / or the floor surface and / or the contour surface can be at least 2.5%, in particular at least 5%, in particular at least 7.5%, of the size of the contour surface and / or correspond to, in particular be the same as, the size of the screen surface. Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, the size of the heat sink surface can be a maximum of 100%, in particular a maximum of 50%, in particular a maximum of 25%, of the size of the contour surface. Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, the heat sink can be made at least partially or entirely of aluminum. Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, the housing shell can incorporate the heat sink or be formed at least partially, in particular entirely, by the heat sink.

[0027] In a further development of the invention, the outer contour has a cover, in particular a cover on at least the upper surface. The outdoor flooring robot has a chassis. The cover is movably mounted relative to the chassis, in particular directly. In particular, the outdoor flooring robot has a motion sensor device. The motion sensor device is designed to detect a movement of the cover relative to the chassis or a movement caused by the movement of the cover. In particular, the heat sink carries a sensor element, in particular a magnet, of the motion sensor device. This enables the detection of an obstacle caused by the movement of the cover during travel, in particular in a direction of travel, and of, in particular, direct contact between the cover and the obstacle.In particular, the chassis can have at least one driven wheel and at least one non-driven wheel for the movement of the outdoor flooring robot, especially on the work surface. At least the non-driven wheel can be positioned in front of at least the driven wheel in the direction of travel. Additionally or alternatively, the motion sensor device can be electric. Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, the detection can be automatic. Additionally or alternatively, the chassis can also carry a Hall sensor for the motion sensor device. Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, the outdoor flooring robot can have a control device, particularly electric, for the automatic control of a protective function of the outdoor flooring robot triggered by the detected cover movement or the detected movement.This enables the control of the protective function upon contact with the obstacle. In particular, the outdoor flooring robot can have a tool system, especially an electric and / or controllable or monitorable one. The tool system can include a processing tool, in particular the processing tool itself. The control device can be designed to control or monitor the tool system, especially automatically, and in particular to deactivate or stop it, as a protective function. Additionally or alternatively, the outdoor flooring robot can have a drive system, especially an electric and / or controllable or monitorable one. The drive system can include the chassis. The control device can be designed to control or monitor the drive system, especially automatically, and in particular to deactivate or stop it, as a protective function.Furthermore, or alternatively, the motion sensor device and / or the control device may include a computing unit, in particular a processor, and / or a storage unit.

[0028] In a further development of the invention, the outdoor floor-cleaning robot has an air cooling circuit for cooling the at least one light source and / or the control electronics. The air cooling circuit runs at least partially, and in particular completely, below the housing shell and / or the receiving chamber and / or the heat sink. In particular, the heat sink can be arranged at least partially, and in particular completely, within the air cooling circuit in contact with the air of the air cooling circuit and / or in contact with the display device, in particular the at least one light source and / or the control electronics.

[0029] In one embodiment of the invention, the air cooling circuit runs at least partially, and in particular completely, between the housing shell and / or the receiving chamber and / or the cooling element and the chassis, or is channeled between them. This enables simple and / or effective protection of the housing shell, the receiving chamber, and / or the cooling element from external environmental influences, in particular dirt and / or water, especially from below the chassis and / or the machining tool.

[0030] In a further development of the invention, the outdoor floor cultivation robot comprises a processing tool, in particular a lawn mowing tool. The processing tool comprises a lawn mowing tool, in particular a lawn mowing tool. Additionally or alternatively, the outdoor floor cultivation robot is configured as a lawn mowing robot. In particular, the lawn mowing tool can be configured for mowing the work area. Additionally or alternatively, the lawn mowing tool can comprise at least one cutting line, at least one plastic blade, at least one metal blade, and / or a metal cutting blade with at least one cutting edge and / or with at least one cutting tooth. Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, the lawn mowing robot can be a mulching mower robot.

[0031] In a further development of the invention, the outdoor flooring robot includes a temperature and / or irradiance sensor device. The temperature and / or irradiance sensor device is designed to detect a temperature value, in particular a specific temperature value, of the display device and / or an irradiance value, in particular a specific irradiance value, in an environment, particularly an outdoor environment, of the outdoor flooring robot. The display device includes control electronics. The control electronics are designed to control the radiant power, in particular a specific radiant power value, of the display device as a function of the detected temperature value and / or the detected irradiance value. This enables adaptive radiant power output, in particular for increasing the radiant power in direct sunlight.In particular, the term "brightness" can be used synonymously with "irradiance" or "radiant power." Additionally or alternatively, the temperature and / or irradiance sensor device can be electrical. Furthermore, the detection and / or control can be automatic.

[0032] In a further development of the invention, the screen device is configured for the optical output of at least one user-perceivable piece of information, in particular the content of the information, concerning at least one state, in particular a value of the state, of the outdoor soil cultivation robot. In particular, the term "signaling" or "display" can be used synonymously with the term "output".

[0033] In a further development of the invention, the screen device comprises at least ten times at least ten screen pixels, in particular at least three primary color subpixels each, and / or arranged in a matrix. This enables the optical output of simple graphics. In particular, the screen pixels, especially the primary color pixels, can be individually addressable or controllable. Additionally or alternatively, the at least three primary color subpixels can be red (R), green (G), and blue (B).

[0034] In a further development of the invention, the screen device for generating the optical output on the screen surface comprises at least ten times at least ten light sources. This enables the optical output of simple graphics. In particular, the light sources can be individually addressable or controllable and / or electrical. Additionally or alternatively, the at least ten times at least ten light sources, particularly in the top view of the outdoor flooring robot, can have or define a setup area. The size of the setup area, particularly in the top view of the outdoor flooring robot, can be at least 5%, in particular at least 7.5%, of the size of the contour area and / or correspond to, in particular be the same as, the size of the screen surface.Additionally or alternatively, the size of the setup area parallel to the work surface and / or the driving surface and / or the floor surface and / or the contour surface can be at least 5%, in particular at least 7.5%, of the size of the contour surface and / or correspond to, in particular be the same as, the size of the screen surface. Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, the size of the setup area can be a maximum of 100%, in particular a maximum of 50%, in particular a maximum of 25%, of the size of the contour surface.

[0035] In a further development of the invention, the screen device for generating the optical output in the screen area has at least one light source in the form of at least one light-emitting diode, in particular an RGB light-emitting diode. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] Further advantages and aspects of the invention will become apparent from the claims and from the description of exemplary embodiments of the invention, which are explained below with reference to the figures. These show: Fig. 1 shows a top view of an autonomous mobile outdoor soil cultivation robot according to the invention, showing a screen device; Fig. 2 shows a side view from the left of the outdoor soil cultivation robot. Fig. 1 , Fig. 3 a cutaway side view from the left of the outdoor soil cultivation robot of the Fig. 1 , Fig. 4 a perspective view from the front left top of the outdoor soil cultivation robot of the Fig. 1 , Fig. 5 a cutaway perspective view from the front left top of the outdoor soil cultivation robot of the Fig. 1 , Fig. 6 a bottom view including a cover of the outdoor soil cultivation robot of the Fig. 1 , Fig. 7 a perspective view from the front left top of the cover of the outdoor soil cultivation robot the Fig. 1 showing the screen setup, Fig. 8 a perspective view from the front right below, including the cover of the outdoor soil cultivation robot. Fig. 1 , and Fig. 9 Perspective views from the front right top of the outdoor soil cultivation robot of the Fig. 1 The screen display optically outputs various user-perceived information about different states of the outdoor soil cultivation robot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EXECUTION EXAMPLES

[0037] Fig. 1 bis 5 and 9 Figure 1 shows an autonomous mobile outdoor floor cultivation robot 1 according to the invention. The outdoor floor cultivation robot 1 has at least an upper outer contour 2 and a screen device 4, as shown in Figure 1. Fig. 7 The outer contour 2, as shown in a top view of the outdoor flooring robot 1, or viewed from above, or in a direction -z, particularly vertical, orthogonal to a work surface and / or a travel plane and / or a floor surface of the outdoor flooring robot, has a contour surface 3. The screen assembly 4 has a screen surface 5. A size 5W of the screen surface 5 in the top view of the outdoor flooring robot 1 is at least 5%, in the illustrated embodiment at least 7.5%, and a size 3W of the contour surface 3, as shown in Fig. 1 shown.

[0038] In detail, the screen device 4 for generating an optical output BI has at least one light source 7 in the screen area 5, in particular which generates, as shown in Fig. 7 and 9The at least one light source 7 is arranged below the outer contour 2, particularly in the -z direction. The screen assembly 4 has the screen surface 5 on at least one upper surface 8 of the outer contour 2. The outer contour 2 is translucent at least at the screen surface 5 in the illustrated embodiment, or transparent in alternative embodiments.

[0039] Furthermore, the screen assembly 4 for generating the optical output BI in the screen area 5 has at least one light source 7. Additionally, the screen assembly may have control electronics 9, as shown in Fig. 3 , 5 and 7 shown.

[0040] Additionally, the outdoor floor maintenance robot 1 has a housing shell 10. The housing shell 10 and the outer contour 2 form a screen housing 11. The at least one light source 7 and / or the control electronics 9 are arranged in a receiving space 12 of the screen housing 11. In the illustrated embodiment, the outer contour 2 and the housing shell 10 are sealed against each other, in this illustrated embodiment by means of a sealing cord 13.

[0041] In particular, the sealing cord 13 is inserted into a circumferential groove, especially an endless one, in the housing shell 10.

[0042] Additionally or alternatively, the outdoor floor maintenance robot 1 has a screen housing 11 and a climate membrane 14. The at least one light source 7 and / or the control electronics 9 are located in the receiving chamber 12 of the screen housing 11. The climate membrane 14 is permeable to water vapor from the receiving chamber 12 and / or to pressure equalization between the receiving chamber 12 and an ambient atmosphere 100A.

[0043] Furthermore, the screen device 4 has the screen surface on at least the upper surface 8 of the outer contour 2. The outer contour 2 is free of interfaces along its surface 8, in particular in a direction x and / or a direction y, in particular orthogonal to the direction z, at the screen surface 5 and / or the at least one light source 7 and / or the control electronics 9 and / or the housing shell 10 and / or the receiving space 12 and beyond the screen surface 5 and / or the at least one light source 7 and / or the control electronics 9 and / or the housing shell 10 and / or the receiving space 12, in the illustrated embodiment for at least 1 cm.

[0044] Furthermore, the outdoor soil cultivation robot 1 has a heat sink 15 for cooling the screen assembly 4, in particular the at least one light source 7 and / or the control electronics 9, in particular cooling, as shown in Fig. 3 , 5 , 6 and 8 The heat sink 15 is arranged, particularly in the -z direction, below the screen assembly 4. In the illustrated embodiment, the heat sink 15 has a heat sink surface 16. A size 16W of the heat sink surface 16 in the top view of the outdoor floor-working robot 1 is at least 2.5%, particularly at least 5%, and in the illustrated embodiment at least 7.5%, of the size 3W of the contour surface 3 and / or corresponds, in the illustrated embodiment, to the size 5W of the screen surface 5.

[0045] Furthermore, the outer contour 2 has at least a top cover 6. The outdoor flooring robot 1 has a chassis 17. The cover 6 is movably mounted relative to the chassis 17. In the illustrated embodiment, the outdoor flooring robot 1 has a motion sensor device 19, as shown in Fig. 3 and 5 The motion sensor device 19 is designed to detect a covering movement of the cover 6 in relation to the chassis 17 or a movement caused by the covering movement, in particular, to detect. In the illustrated embodiment, the heat sink 15 carries a sensor part 20, in the illustrated embodiment a magnet 20', of the motion sensor device 19, as shown in Fig. 3 , 5 , 6 and 8 shown.

[0046] Furthermore, the outdoor soil cultivation robot 1 has an air cooling circuit 21 for air cooling the screen unit 4, in particular the at least one light source 7 and / or the control electronics 9, in particular cooling, as shown in Fig. 3 bis 6 and 8 The air cooling circuit 21 runs at least sectionally, in particular in the direction -z, below the screen device 4, in the illustrated embodiment the housing shell 10 and / or the receiving chamber 12 and / or the heat sink 15.

[0047] In detail, the outdoor floor-cultivating robot 1 has the chassis 17. The air cooling circuit 21 runs at least sectionally between the screen unit 4, in particular the housing shell 10 and / or the receiving chamber 12 and / or the heat sink 15, and the chassis 17.

[0048] Furthermore, the outdoor soil cultivation robot 1 has a processing tool 18, as shown in Fig. 3 and5 The processing tool 18 includes a lawn mowing tool 18'. Additionally or alternatively, the outdoor soil cultivation robot 1 is configured as a lawn mowing robot 1'.

[0049] Furthermore, the outdoor soil cultivation robot 1 has a temperature and / or irradiance sensor device 22, as shown in Fig. 3 and 5 The temperature and / or irradiance sensor device 22 is designed to detect a temperature parameter TG of the display device 4 and / or an irradiance parameter BG in an environment 100 of the outdoor soil cultivation robot 1, in particular, detects. The display device 4 includes the control electronics 9. The control electronics 9 is designed to control a radiant power SL of the display device depending on the detected temperature parameter TG and / or the detected irradiance parameter BG, in particular, controls, as shown in Fig. 9 shown.

[0050] Furthermore, the screen device 4 is designed for the optical output of at least one user-perceived piece of information about at least one state of the outdoor soil cultivation robot 1, in particular it outputs, e.g. Fig. 9 a) the state "operational" and in Fig. 9 b) the state "not operational" or "error".

[0051] Furthermore, the screen assembly 4 has at least ten by at least ten, in the illustrated embodiment sixteen by sixteen, screen pixels 23, in the illustrated embodiment each by at least three basic color subpixels 24 and / or arranged in a matrix 25, as shown in Fig. 7 and 9 shown.

[0052] Furthermore, the screen device 4 for generating the optical output BI in the screen area 5 has at least ten by at least ten, in the illustrated embodiment sixteen by sixteen, light sources 7.

[0053] Furthermore, the screen device 4 for generating the optical output BI in the screen area 5 has at least one light source 7 in the form of at least one light-emitting diode 7', in the illustrated embodiment an RGB light-emitting diode 7",.

[0054] Furthermore, the screen assembly 4 has at least one reflector, in particular for the at least one light source 7.

[0055] Additionally or alternatively, the screen device 4 has a printed circuit board, in particular a flat one, which carries at least one light source 7 and / or the control electronics 9.

[0056] Furthermore, or alternatively, the screen assembly 4 has a thermal pad, in particular for the at least one light source 7 and / or the control electronics 9.

[0057] Additionally or alternatively, the outdoor soil cultivation robot may have at least one further screen device, in particular in the form of a "front stripe" and / or a "back stripe".

[0058] Additionally or alternatively, the outdoor soil cultivation robot can navigate using a boundary wire and / or wirelessly, in particular using a GNSS.

[0059] Additionally or alternatively, the outdoor soil cultivation robot may have a camera system and / or an ultrasonic system for detecting obstacles.

[0060] In the illustrated embodiment, the contour area 3 is 330027 mm² (square millimeters). Additionally or alternatively, the screen area 5 is 25077 mm². Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, the screen area 5 is located in the center of the contour area 3, in particular closer to the center than to an end or edge of the contour area 3. Furthermore, additionally or alternatively, the screen assembly 4 can be described as a central LED matrix.

[0061] As the exemplary embodiments shown and explained above clearly demonstrate, the invention provides an advantageous autonomous mobile outdoor soil cultivation robot that has improved properties, in particular enabling high user-friendliness.

Claims

1. Autonomous mobile outdoor ground treatment robot (1), the outdoor ground treatment robot (1) comprising: - an at least upper-side outer contour (2), the outer contour (2) comprising a contour face (3) in a plan view of the outdoor ground treatment robot (1), and - a display screen device (4), the display screen device (4) comprising a display screen face (5), - wherein a size (5W) of the display screen face (5) in the plan view of the outdoor ground treatment robot (1) is at least 5% of a size (3W) of the contour face (3), - wherein the display screen device (4) comprises at least one light source (7) for generating an optical output (BI) in the display screen face (5), the at least one light source (7) being arranged below the outer contour (2), - wherein the display screen device (4) comprises the display screen face (5) on an at least upper-side surface (8) of the outer contour (2), and - wherein the outer contour (2) is transparent or translucent at least on the display screen face (5), - wherein the outdoor ground treatment robot (1) comprises an air cooling circuit (21) for air-cooling the display screen device (4), - wherein the air cooling circuit (21) extends at least in sections below the display screen device (4), and - wherein the outdoor ground treatment robot (1) comprises a chassis frame (17), - wherein the air cooling circuit (21) extends at least in sections between the display screen device (4) and the chassis frame (17).

2. Outdoor ground treatment robot (1) according to the preceding claim, - wherein the display screen device (4) comprises the at least one light source (7) and / or a driver electronics (9) for generating the optical output (BI) in the display screen face (5), and - wherein the outdoor ground treatment robot (1) comprises a housing shell (10), - wherein the housing shell (10) and the outer contour (2) form a display screen housing (11), - wherein the at least one light source (7) and / or the driver electronics (9) is / are arranged in a compartment (12) of the display screen housing (11), - and in particular wherein the outer contour (2) and the housing shell (10) are sealed from one another, in particular by means of a sealing cord (13).

3. Outdoor ground treatment robot (1) according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the display screen device (4) comprises the at least one light source (7) and / or a driver electronics (9) for generating the optical output (BI) in the display screen face (5), and - wherein the outdoor ground treatment robot (1) comprises a display screen housing (11) and a climate membrane (14), - wherein the at least one light source (7) and / or the driver electronics (9) is / are arranged in a compartment (12) of the display screen housing (11), and - wherein the climate membrane (14) is permeable for water vapour from the compartment (12) and / or a pressure equilibration of the compartment (12) with an ambient atmosphere (100A).

4. Outdoor ground treatment robot (1) according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the display screen device (4) comprises the display screen face (5) on an at least upper-side surface (8) of the outer contour (2), and - wherein the outer contour (2) is interface-free along its surface (8) on the display screen face (5) and / or the at least one light source (7) and / or the driver electronics (9) and / or the housing shell (10) and / or the compartment (12) and beyond the display screen face (5) and / or the at least one light source (7) and / or the driver electronics (9) and / or the housing shell (10) and / or the compartment (12), in particular to at least 1 cm.

5. Outdoor ground treatment robot (1) according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the outdoor ground treatment robot (1) comprises a heat sink (15) for cooling the display screen device (4), in particular the at least one light source (7) and / or the driver electronics (9), the heat sink (15) being arranged below the display screen device (4), - and in particular wherein the heat sink (15) comprises a heat sink face (16), a size (16W) of the heat sink face (16) in the plan view of the outdoor ground treatment robot (1) being at least 2.5%, in particular at least 5% of the size (3W) of the contour face (3) and / or corresponding, in particular being equal, to the size (5W) of the display screen face (5).

6. Outdoor ground treatment robot (1) according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the outer contour (2) comprises an at least upper-side cover (6), and - wherein the outdoor ground treatment robot (1) comprises the chassis frame (17), - wherein the cover (6) is mounted movably in relation to the chassis frame (17), - and in particular wherein the outdoor ground treatment robot (1) comprises a movement sensor device (19), the movement sensor device (19) being configured to detect a cover movement of the cover (6) in relation to the chassis frame (17) or a movement caused by the cover movement, - and in particular wherein the heat sink (15) carries a sensor part (20), in particular a magnet (20'), of the movement sensor device (19).

7. Outdoor ground treatment robot (1) according to one of the claims 2 to 6, - wherein the outdoor ground treatment robot (1) comprises the air cooling circuit (21) for air-cooling the at least one light source (7) and / or the driver electronics (9), and / or - wherein the air cooling circuit (21) extends at least in sections below the housing shell (10) and / or the compartment (12) and / or the heat sink (15).

8. Outdoor ground treatment robot (1) according to the preceding claim, - wherein the air cooling circuit (21) extends at least in sections between the housing shell (10) and / or the compartment (12) and / or the heat sink (15) and the chassis frame (17).

9. Outdoor ground treatment robot (1) according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the outdoor ground treatment robot (1) comprises a treatment tool (18), the treatment tool (18) comprising a lawn mowing tool (18'), and / or - wherein the outdoor ground treatment robot (1) is configured as a lawnmower robot (1').

10. Outdoor ground treatment robot (1) according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the outdoor ground treatment robot (1) comprises a temperature and / or irradiance sensor device (22), the temperature and / or irradiance sensor device (22) being configured to detect a temperature quantity (TG) of the display screen device (4) and / or an irradiance quantity (BG) in an environment (100) of the outdoor ground treatment robot (1), and - wherein the display screen device (4) comprises a driver electronics (9), the driver electronics (9) being configured for driving a radiant power (SL) of the display screen device (4) as a function of the detected temperature quantity (TG) and / or of the detected irradiance quantity (BG).

11. Outdoor ground treatment robot (1) according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the display screen device (4) is configured for optical output of at least one user-perceptible information item (Info) relating about to at least one state of the outdoor ground treatment robot (1).

12. Outdoor ground treatment robot (1) according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the display screen device (4) comprises at least ten by at least ten display screen pixels (23), in particular respectively by at least three primary colour subpixels (24) and / or arranged in a matrix (25).

13. Outdoor ground treatment robot (1) according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the display screen device (4) comprises at least ten by at least ten light sources (7) for generating the optical output (BI) in the display screen face (5).

14. Outdoor ground treatment robot (1) according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the display screen device (4) comprises the at least one light source (7) in the form of at least one light-emitting diode (7'), in particular an RGB light-emitting diode (7"), for generating the optical output (BI) in the display screen face (5).