BASE STATION AND CLEANING SYSTEM

Abstract

The embodiments of this utility model disclose a base station and a cleaning system. The base station comprises a base station body, a door body, and a drive assembly. With the base station provided in the embodiments of this disclosure, the door body can open the docking compartment when the cleaning system is moving and close the docking compartment when a functional device is operating or stored inside the docking compartment. This protects the device inside the base station, making the base station more aesthetically pleasing and better able to blend with users' interior décor. Based on this, the base station can be more aesthetically pleasing, and the likelihood of other objects or pets entering the base station can be reduced.Furthermore, the base station provided in the embodiments of this utility model can be fixed to a wall or furniture, and then the docking compartment is closed by the door body, which can be more aesthetic, reduce the space occupied and thus improve the user experience. [Fig. 4].

Description

Title of the invention: BASE STATION AND CLEANING SYSTEM technical field

[0001] The embodiments of the present utility model relate to the technical field of cleaning systems, and in particular a base station and a cleaning system. PREVIOUS ART

[0002] In conventional technologies, most base stations and cleaning system robots are placed in the users' interior space, and the parts of the base stations that house the cleaning systems are all open, making them prone to dust accumulation and lacking aesthetic appeal.

[0003] SUMMARY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] The present utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior or related art.

[0005] Thus, in a first aspect of the present utility model, a base station is proposed.

[0006] In a second aspect of the present utility model, a cleaning system is proposed.

[0007] For this purpose, according to the first aspect of the embodiments of the present utility model, a base station is proposed.

[0008] The base station comprises: - a base station body, the base station body comprising a reception compartment; - a door body, hinged to the base station body; and - a training set, the training set being connected to the base station body, one output end of the drive assembly being connected to the door body and being configured to drive the door body to close or open the reception compartment.

[0009] In one possible embodiment, the training set comprises: - a training element, connected to the base station body; - a push rod, connected to one output end of the drive element; and - a connecting rod, one end of the connecting rod being connected to the push rod, and the other end of the connecting rod being connected to the door body.

[0010] In one possible embodiment, the connecting rod comprises a straight rod portion and a curved portion, one end of the straight rod portion being connected to the door body, another end of the straight rod portion being connected to the curved portion, and the curved portion being connected to the push rod.

[0011] In one possible embodiment, the base station comprises at least two curved parts, and each of the curved parts is connected to the push rod.

[0012] In one possible embodiment, the base station further comprises a guide block, where the guide block is disposed on the base station body, and the connecting rod passes through the guide block.

[0013] In one possible embodiment, the door body comprises: -a door panel; -a rotating shaft; the door panel is hinged to the base station body via the rotating shaft; and - a sliding rail, arranged on the door panel, the output end of the drive assembly being arranged to slide inside the sliding rail.

[0014] In one possible embodiment, the base station body of the base station comprises a housing, where the drive assembly is disposed on the housing, and the door body is hinged to the housing.

[0015] In one possible embodiment, the base station body further includes a dust collection bin, where the docking compartment is located below the dust collection bin, and the door body pivots towards the dust collection bin during the process of opening the door body.

[0016] In one possible embodiment, the base station further includes: - a bin door, connected to the base station body to open or close the dust collection bin; - a dust bag, detachably placed inside the dust collection bin; and - a box body, placed inside the dust collection tray and configured to hold a liquid.

[0017] In one possible embodiment, the base station further includes a damping element, where the door body and the base station body are connected to the damping element.

[0018] In one possible embodiment, the drive assembly is configured to drive the door body to pivot with a midpoint in a height direction of the base station body as an axis, thus opening or closing the docking compartment.

[0019] According to the second aspect of the embodiments of the present utility model, a cleaning system is proposed. The cleaning system comprises: - the base station as described in any of the technical solutions above; and - a main body of cleaning device, configured to be disposed of in the base station.

[0020] Compared to the prior art, the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects.

[0021] The base station provided in the embodiments of this disclosure comprises the base station body, the door body, and the drive assembly. Based on this, when using the base station provided in the embodiments of this disclosure, the docking compartment in the base station body can be configured to accommodate a functional device. For example, when the base station is applied to the cleaning system, the docking compartment in the base station can be configured to accommodate the main body of the cleaning device.When the functional device is located inside the base station, the drive assembly can cause the door body to move, so that the door body closes the docking compartment; when the functional device needs to move out of the docking compartment to operate, the drive assembly can be started to cause the door body to move in order to open the docking compartment, so that the functional device can move by itself; when the functional device is operating, the drive assembly causes the door body to close the docking compartment; and when the functional device needs to return to the docking compartment after completing the operation, the drive assembly can be started again to cause the door body to move in order to open the docking compartment.Based on this, thanks to the base station provided in the embodiments of this utility model, the door body can open the docking compartment when the functional device is moving, and close the docking compartment when the functional device is operating or stored in the docking compartment, thus protecting a device inside the base station and making the base station more aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, the exterior surface of the door body can be customized to suit users' decorating styles, and the base station can blend well with users' interior decor. Based on this, The base station can be more aesthetically pleasing, and the likelihood of other objects or pets entering it can be reduced. Furthermore, the base station provided in the embodiments of this utility model can be wall-mounted, and the docking compartment then closed by the door, which can be more aesthetically pleasing, reduce the space occupied, and thus improve the user experience. Brief description of the drawings

[0022] Various other advantages and benefits will become clear to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiments. The drawings are intended solely to illustrate the preferred embodiments and are not to be considered a limitation of this disclosure. Furthermore, the same reference numbers designate the same components throughout the drawings. In the drawings:

[0023] [Fig-1] is a structural diagram of a base station according to one embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] [Fig.2] is a structural diagram of the base station with part of the housing concealed according to a method of implementation of this disclosure;

[0025] [Fig.3] is a structural diagram of the base station gate body in a state open according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] [Fig.4] is a structural diagram of the base station gate body in the state opened according to an embodiment of this disclosure viewed from another angle;

[0027] [Fig.5] is a structural diagram of the base station door body according to a mode of the realization of this disclosure seen from another angle;

[0028] [Fig.6] is a structural diagram of the base station with the concealed housing according to a method of implementing this disclosure;

[0029] [Fig.7] is a structural diagram of a bin door and a collection bin dust from the base station according to one embodiment of this disclosure;

[0030] [Fig.8] is a structural diagram of the door body and a drive assembly of the base station according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0031] [Fig.9] is a structural diagram of the base station door body according to a mode of the implementation of this disclosure; and

[0032] [Fig. 10] is a structural diagram of a junction between the door body and the drive assembly of the base station according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] The corresponding relationships between the reference numbers and the component names in Figures 1 to 10 are described below:

[0034] 110 base station body, 120 gate body, 130 drive assembly, 140 guide block, 150 bin door and 160 box body;

[0035] 111 reception compartment, 112 housing, 114 dust collection tray, 121 door panel, 122 rotating shaft, 123 sliding rail, 131 drive element, 132 push rod, and 133 connecting rod; and

[0036] 1331 straight stem part, and 1332 curved part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] To better understand the above technical solutions, the technical solutions in the example in this disclosure will be described in detail below by means of drawings and specific examples. It should be understood that the examples in this disclosure and the specific features of the examples are detailed descriptions of the technical solutions in this disclosure, rather than limitations of the technical solutions in this disclosure, and the examples in this disclosure and the technical features of the examples may be combined in the absence of conflict.

[0038] The present utility model recognizes that in conventional technologies, most intelligent cleaning systems include base stations and mobile cleaning robots, and the areas of traditional base stations for storing cleaning robots are mainly open, which has poor aesthetics and allows pets to easily enter the base station, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0039] To this end, in a first aspect of the embodiments of the present utility model, a base station is proposed. The base station comprises: a base station body 110, where the base station body 110 is formed with a docking compartment 111; a door body 120, hinged to the base station body 110; and a drive assembly 130, where the drive assembly 130 is connected to the base station body 110, and an output end of the drive assembly 130 is connected to the door body 120 and configured to drive the door body 120 to close or open the docking compartment 111.

[0040] The base station provided in the embodiments of this utility model comprises the base station body 110, the door body 120, and the drive assembly 130. Based on this, when using the base station provided in the embodiments of this utility model, the docking compartment 111 in the base station body 110 can be configured to accommodate a functional device. For example, when the base station is applied to a cleaning system, the docking compartment 111 in the base station can be configured to accommodate a cleaning device main body. When The functional device is located inside the base station; the drive assembly 130 can cause the door body 120 to move, so that the door body 120 closes the docking compartment 111; when the functional device needs to leave the docking compartment 111 to operate, the drive assembly 130 can be started to cause the door body 120 to move in order to open the docking compartment 111, so that the functional device can move by itself; when the functional device is operating, the drive assembly 130 causes the door body 120 to close the docking compartment 111; and when the functional device needs to return to the docking compartment 111 after completing the operation, the drive assembly 130 can be started again to cause the door body 120 to move in order to open the docking compartment 111.Of course, the functional device can also be supplied without the autonomous movement function, and the 111 storage compartment can only be used to house the functional device.

[0041] Thanks to the base station provided in the embodiments of this utility model, the door body 120 can open the docking compartment 111 when the functional device is moving, and close the docking compartment 111 when the functional device is operating or is stored in the docking compartment 111, to protect a device inside the base station, thus making the base station more aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, an exterior surface of the door body 120 can be adapted to users' decorating styles, and the base station can blend well with users' interior decorations. On this basis, the base station can be more aesthetically pleasing, and the likelihood of other objects or pets entering the base station can be reduced.Furthermore, the base station provided in the embodiments of this utility model can be fixed by furniture or a wall, and then the docking compartment 111 is closed by the door body 120, which can be more aesthetic and reduce the space occupied, thus improving the user experience.

[0042] In the base station provided in the embodiments of this utility model, the door body 120 is hinged to the base station body 110, and the drive assembly 130 is also connected to the door body 120, so that the door body 120 is fixed more reliably.

[0043] It may be understood that the base station provided in the embodiments of this utility model can be used as a base station for a cleaning system or as a base station for other devices, the base station can recharge or store the functional device, and the specific styles of functional devices to be stored in the base station are not limited in this utility model.

[0044] As illustrated in Figures 2 to 4 and Figures 8 to 10, in one possible embodiment, the drive assembly 130 comprises a drive element 131 connected to the base station body 110, a push rod 132 connected to an output end of the drive element 131, and a connecting rod 133 having one end connected to the push rod 132 and the other end connected to the gate body 120.

[0045] In this technical solution, the structural composition of the drive assembly 130 is further provided. The drive assembly 130 may include the drive element 131, the push rod 132, and the connecting rod 133. In the working process, the drive element 131 causes the push rod 132 and the connecting rod 133 to move. When the connecting rod 133 moves, the door body 120 can be driven to move in a linear direction, so that the connecting rod 133 can support the door body 120. When the drive element 131 causes the connecting rod 133 to move in the opposite direction, the connecting rod 133 can cause the door body 120 to close.

[0046] It can be understood that in the drive assembly 130 provided in the embodiments of the present utility model, the drive element 131 pushes the connecting rod 133 or retracts the connecting rod 133 by means of the push rod 132 to achieve the opening and closing of the door body 120, which can reduce the structure of the drive assembly 130 and thus the size of the base station, thereby improving the user experience.

[0047] As illustrated in [Fig. 5], in one possible embodiment, the connecting rod 133 comprises: a straight rod portion 1331 and a curved portion 1332. One end of the straight rod portion 1331 is connected to the door body 120, and the other end of the straight rod portion 1331 is connected to the curved portion 1332. The curved portion 1332 is connected to the push rod 132.

[0048] In this technical solution, the style of the connecting rod 133 is further provided. The connecting rod 133 can comprise a straight rod portion and a curved portion 1332. The straight rod portion is configured to be connected to the door body 120 in order to push the door body 120 open or pull the door body 120 close. By providing the curved portion 1332, it is convenient to establish a connection relationship between the connecting rod 133 and the push rod 132 without other transition elements, which can further reduce the size of the drive assembly 130 and thus the size of the base station.

[0049] As illustrated in Figures 4 and 5, in one possible embodiment there are at least two curved parts 1332, and each curved part 1332 is connected to the push rod 132.

[0050] In this technical solution, there may be two or more curved parts 1332, and each curved part 1332 is connected to the push rod 132, so that there may be a plurality of connection points between the push rod 132 and the connecting rod 133. The connecting rod 133 can be pushed more easily to move as the push rod 132 moves, resulting in the opening and closing of the door body 120 more smoothly.

[0051] As illustrated in Figures 2 to 5, in one possible embodiment, the base station further comprises a guide block 140. The guide block 140 is disposed on the base station body 110, and the connecting rod 133 passes through the guide block 140.

[0052] In this technical solution, the base station may further include the guide block 140. By placing the guide block 140 on the base station and allowing the connecting rod 133 to pass through the guide block 140, the guide block 140 can guide the movement of the connecting rod 133 and limit the degree of freedom of the connecting rod 133 in other directions, so that the connecting rod 133 can move smoothly along a predetermined path, which can make the opening or closing of the door body 120 more stable and reduce the probability of shaking of the door body 120.

[0053] As illustrated in [Fig.9], in one possible embodiment, the door body 120 comprises a door panel 121, a rotating shaft 122 and a sliding rail 123. The door panel 121 is articulated to the base station body 110 via the rotating shaft 122. The sliding rail 123 is disposed on the door panel 121, and the output end of the drive assembly 130 is slidably disposed inside the sliding rail 123.

[0054] In this technical solution, the structural composition of the door body 120 is further provided. The door body 120 may include the door panel 121 and the rotating shaft 122. The door panel 121 is connected to the base station body 110 via the rotating shaft 122, so that the door body 120 can pivot relative to the base station body 110.

[0055] In this technical solution, the door body 120 may further include the sliding rail 123. The output end of the drive assembly 130 is located inside the sliding rail 123. Based on this, the connecting rod 133, while pushing the door body 120, can slide inside the sliding rail 123 when the drive element 131 of the drive assembly 130 causes the connecting rod 133 to move, so that the connecting rod 133 can push the door body 120 to open or close. Concurrently, the sliding rail 123 can also restrict the output end of the drive assembly 130, so that the connecting rod 133 can only open or close the door body 120. without causing any shaking of the 120 door body, which further improves the user experience.

[0056] As illustrated in FIGs. 5 and 6, in one possible embodiment, the base station body 110 comprises a housing 112. The drive assembly 130 is arranged on the housing 112, and the door body 120 is hinged to the housing 112.

[0057] In this technical solution, the base station body 110 can include the drive assembly 130 and the door body 120, both of which are connected to the housing 112. The housing 112 provides installation positions for the drive assembly 130 and the door body 120. Furthermore, the outer wall of the housing 112 can be enclosed, thus encasing the drive assembly 130 and making the base station more aesthetically pleasing. Additionally, the moving door body is enclosed to make the operation of the base station safer.

[0058] As illustrated in [Fig.7], in one possible embodiment, the door body 120 further includes a dust collection bin 114. The reception compartment 111 is located under the dust collection bin 114. The door body 120 pivots towards the dust collection bin 114 when opened.

[0059] In this technical solution, the base station body 110 can further include the dust collection bin 114, the dust collection bin 114 is configured to collect the dust recovered during cleaning by the main body of the cleaning device, and the docking compartment 111 is located under the dust collection bin 114. Thus, on the one hand, the structure of the base station is more compact; and on the other hand, since the docking compartment 111 is located under the dust collection bin 114, it is convenient for the main body of the cleaning device to return to or exit the docking compartment 111.

[0060] In one possible embodiment, the base station further includes a bin door 150. The bin door 150 is connected to the base station body 110 to open or close the dust collection bin 114.

[0061] In this technical solution, considering that in current technologies the dust collection bin is mainly removed by pulling or lifting when cleaning the dust collection bin 114 of the base station, which requires a large maneuvering space, the base station provided by the present utility model can further include the bin door 150 configured to close or open the dust collection bin 114, which, compared to traditional means of pulling or lifting, requires less space for opening during the process of cleaning the dust collection bin 114.

[0062] In this technical solution, by providing the 150 tray door and the 120 door body, the 150 tray door and the 120 door body can substantially cover an exterior surface of the base station. The 150 tray door and the 120 door body can be represented as plans. The 150 tray door and the 120 door body can better adapt to users' decoration styles and make the base station more aesthetically pleasing, and the base station is particularly suitable for use as a recessed base station.

[0063] In one possible embodiment, the base station further includes a dust bag disposed in a detachable manner inside the dust collection bin 114, and a box body 160 disposed inside the dust collection bin 114 and configured to contain a liquid.

[0064] In this technical solution, the base station may further include the dust bag, through which dust can be collected. By detachably connecting the dust bag to the base station body 110, a user can remove the dust bag from the dust collection bin 114 when the bin door 150 is open, making cleaning and replacing the dust bag more convenient.

[0065] In this technical solution, the base station may further include the box body 160. The box body 160 may be provided to contain a cleaning liquid or water, and the main body of the cleaning device may perform the cleaning using water and / or the cleaning liquid during the cleaning.

[0066] By providing the bin door 150, the dust bag and the box body 160 can be concealed to make the base station more aesthetic.

[0067] In one possible embodiment, the base station further comprises a damping element. The bin door 150 and the base station body 110 are connected to the damping element.

[0068] In this technical solution, considering that the door body 120 opens from top to bottom, i.e., that under normal conditions, the opening speed of the bin door 150 can increase with the degree of opening due to gravity. The bin door 150 generates a noticeable impact and significant noise upon opening, resulting in a poor user experience. Based on this, a damping element can be assembled. The damping element is designed to decrease the opening speed of the bin door 150, reduce the noticeable impact, eliminate noise, and provide a high-quality experience, thereby improving the user experience.

[0069] In one possible embodiment, the drive assembly 130 is configured to drive the door body 120 to pivot with the midpoint of the base station body 110 in a vertical direction as its axis, in order to open or close the docking compartment 111. With this arrangement, the docking compartment 111 can be opened when the door body 120 pivots upwards, and closed when the door body 120 pivots downwards. Thus, the space required for opening the door body 120 is smaller.

[0070] According to the second aspect of the embodiments of the present utility model, a cleaning system is proposed. The cleaning system comprises: the base station as described in any one of the technical solutions above; and a main body of a cleaning device configured to be disposed inside the base station.

[0071] The cleaning system provided in the embodiment of this utility model includes the base station according to any one of the above technical solutions. Consequently, the cleaning system exhibits all the beneficial effects of the base station according to the above technical solutions.

[0072] The cleaning system base station provided in the embodiment of this utility model comprises a base station body 110, a door body 120, and a drive assembly 130. Accordingly, when using the base station provided in the embodiments of this utility model, the docking compartment 111 in the base station body 110 can be configured to accommodate the main body of the cleaning device. When the main body of the cleaning device is located inside the base station, the drive assembly 130 can cause the door body 120 to move, so that the door body 120 closes the docking compartment 111;When the main body of the cleaning device needs to move out of the receiving compartment 111 to operate, the drive assembly 130 can be started to drive the door body 120 to move in order to open the receiving compartment 111, so that the main body of the cleaning device can move by itself; when the main body of the cleaning device is operating, the drive assembly 130 drives the door body 120 to close the receiving compartment 111; and when the main body of the cleaning device needs to return to the receiving compartment 111 after completing the operation, the drive assembly 130 can be started again to drive the door body 120 to move in order to open the receiving compartment 111.

[0073] Thanks to the cleaning system provided in the embodiment of this utility model, the door body 120 can open the docking compartment 111 when the main body of the cleaning device is moving, and the door body 120 can close the docking compartment 111 when the main body of the cleaning device is operating or is stored in the docking compartment 111, to protect a device inside the base station, thus making the base station more aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, an exterior surface of the door body 120 can be customized to suit users' decorating styles, and the base station can blend well with users' interior decor. Based on this, the base station can be more aesthetically pleasing, and the likelihood of other objects or pets entering The space in the base station can be reduced. Furthermore, the base station provided in the embodiments of this utility model can be fixed to a wall, and then the docking compartment 111 is closed by the door body 120, which can be more aesthetic, reduce the space occupied and thus improve the user experience.

[0074] The cleaning system provided in the embodiment of this utility model can be a cleaning robot, and is particularly suitable for use as a built-in cleaning system.

[0075] In this utility model, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance; and the term "a plurality of" refers to two or more, unless otherwise specified. The terms "install," "connected," "connection," "fixed," and the like are to be understood broadly. For example, the term "connection" may refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; and the term "connected" may refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection via an intermediary. For those with ordinary competence in the art, the specific meanings of the aforementioned terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific situations.

[0076] In the description of this utility model, it shall be understood that the orientation or position relations indicated by technical terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," and "rear" are based on the orientation or position relations shown in the drawings and are solely for the purpose of describing embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or unit mentioned must have a specific direction or be configured and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, these terms shall not be construed as limitations of this utility model.

[0077] In the description, terms such as "an embodiment," "certain embodiments," and "specific embodiments" are intended to indicate that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in combination with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In the description, schematic expressions of the aforementioned terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described may be combined in one or more embodiments or examples in an appropriate manner.

Claims

Demands

1. Base station, comprising: - a base station body (110), the base station body including a docking compartment (111); - a door body (120), hinged to the base station body; and - a drive assembly (130), the drive assembly being connected to the base station body, an output end of the drive assembly being connected to the door body and being configured to drive the door body to close or open the docking compartment.

2. Base station according to claim 1, wherein the drive assembly comprises: - a drive element (131), connected to the base station body; - a push rod (132), connected to an output end of the drive element; and - a connecting rod (133), one end of the connecting rod being connected to the push rod, and another end of the connecting rod being connected to the gate body.

3. Base station according to claim 2, wherein the connecting rod comprises a straight rod portion (1331) and a curved portion (1332), one end of the straight rod portion being connected to the door body, another end of the straight rod portion being connected to the curved portion, and the curved portion being connected to the push rod.

4. Base station according to claim 3, the base station comprising at least two curved parts, each of the curved parts being connected to the push rod.

5. Base station according to claim 2, further comprising a guide block (140), the guide block (140) being disposed on the base station body, the connecting rod passing through the guide block.

6. Base station according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the door body comprises: - a door panel (121); - a rotating shaft (122), the door panel being articulated to the base station body via the rotating shaft; and - a sliding rail (123), disposed on the door panel, the output end of the drive assembly being slidably disposed inside the sliding rail.

7. Base station according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the base station body (110) comprises a housing (112), the drive assembly being disposed on the housing, and the door body being hinged to the housing.

8. Base station according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the base station body further comprises a dust collection bin (114), the docking compartment being located below the dust collection bin, and the door body pivoting towards the dust collection bin during the process of opening the door body.

9. Base station according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a damping element, the door body (120) and the base station body (110) being connected to the damping element.

10. Base station according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the drive assembly (130) is configured to drive the door body (120) to pivot with a midpoint in a height direction of the base station body (110) as an axis, thereby opening or closing the docking compartment.

11. Cleaning system, comprising: - the base station according to any one of claims 1 to 10; and - a main body of cleaning apparatus, configured to be disposed inside the base station.

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