Dust collection method and base station

Abstract

The invention relates to a dust collection method and a base station, and the method comprises the steps: in the process that the base station collects dust for handheld cleaning equipment, responding to the condition that automatic cleaning equipment is carried to a dust collection position, and controlling the base station to stop collecting dust for the handheld cleaning equipment; and controlling the base station to collect dust for the automatic cleaning equipment. By means of the method, dust can be collected for the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device, the situation that due to the fact that dust is collected for the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device at the same time, suction force is insufficient, the dust collection effect is not reduced is avoided, and user experience can be effectively improved.

Description

(19) State Intellectual Property Office (12) Invention Patent Application (10) Application Publication Number (43) Application Publication Date (21) Application Number 202511870675.6 (22) Application Date 2024.01.04 (62) Divisional Application Data 202410014366.8 2024.01.04 (71) Applicant: Chase Innovation Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. Address: Units 1, 2, and 3, Building 8, No. 1688, Songwei Road, Guoxiang Street, Wuzhong Economic Development Zone, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, 215000 (72) Inventors: Qian Hongzhi, Song Shangtai, Dong Tianbao, Xiong Wei, Xu Lei (74) Patent Agency: Beijing Tongli Juncheng Intellectual Property Agency Co., Ltd. 11205 Patent Attorney: Zhang Yi (51) Int.Cl. A47L 11 / 40 (2006.01) A47L 11 / 24 (2006.01) A47L 9 / 00 (2006.01) (54) Invention Title: Dust Collection Method and Base Station (57) Abstract: This application relates to a dust collection method and a base station. The method includes: during the process of the base station collecting dust for a handheld cleaning device, in response to the automatic cleaning device being transported to the dust collection position, controlling the base station to stop collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device; and controlling the base station to collect dust for the automatic cleaning device. Using the method described in this application, dust can be collected for both the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device without insufficient suction due to simultaneous dust collection for both, thus maintaining the dust collection effect and effectively improving the user experience. Claims 2 pages, Description 25 pages, Drawings 2 pages, CN 121400743 A 2026.01.27 CN 1 21 40 07 43 A 1. A dust collection method, characterized in that it is applied to a base station, the method comprising: during the process of the base station collecting dust for a handheld cleaning device, in response to an automatic cleaning device being transported to a dust collection position, controlling the base station to stop collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device; controlling the base station to collect dust for the automatic cleaning device. 2. The method of claim 1, characterized in that the method further comprises: after collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device is completed, continuing to collect dust for the handheld cleaning device. 3. The method as described in claim 1, wherein the base station includes a dust collection fan, and further includes a first dust collection duct for collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device and a second dust collection duct for collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device; controlling the base station to stop collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device includes: controlling the second dust collection duct to close; controlling the base station to collect dust for the automatic cleaning device includes: controlling the dust collection fan to operate, and controlling the first dust collection duct to connect.4. The method of claim 2, wherein the base station includes a dust collection fan, a first dust collection duct for collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device, and a second dust collection duct for collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device; the step of continuing to collect dust for the handheld cleaning device after the automatic cleaning device has finished collecting dust includes: controlling the dust collection fan to operate and controlling the second dust collection duct to be connected. 5. A dust collection method, applied to a base station, the method comprising: during the process of the base station collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device, in response to the automatic cleaning device automatically reaching the dust collection position, controlling the base station to continue collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device. 6. The method of claim 5, wherein the method further comprises: continuing to collect dust for the automatic cleaning device after the handheld cleaning device has finished collecting dust. 7. The method of claim 5, wherein the base station includes a dust collection fan, and further includes a first dust collection duct for collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device and a second dust collection duct for collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device; controlling the base station to continue collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device includes: controlling the dust collection fan to operate and controlling the second dust collection duct to be connected. 8. The method of claim 6, wherein the base station includes a dust collection fan, and further includes a first dust collection duct for collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device and a second dust collection duct for collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device; continuing to collect dust for the automatic cleaning device after collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device includes: controlling the dust collection fan to operate and controlling the first dust collection duct to be connected. 9. A dust collection method, applied to a base station, the method comprising: during the process of the base station collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device, in response to the automatic cleaning device reaching a dust collection position, according to a user-preset sequence, controlling the base station to stop collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device and collect dust for the automatic cleaning device, or controlling the base station to continue collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device. Claims 1 / 2 Page 2 CN 121400743 A 10. A dust collection base station, characterized in that the base station comprises: a control unit; a dust collection fan unit; a first dust collection duct for collecting dust for an automatic cleaning device and a second dust collection duct for collecting dust for a handheld cleaning device; a memory for storing processor-executable instructions; wherein the control unit is configured to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 when executing instructions.Claims 2 / 2 Page 3 CN 121400743 A Dust Collection Method and Base Station

[0001] This application is a divisional application. The original application number is 202410014366.8, and the original application date is January 4, 2024. The entire contents of the original application are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the field of intelligent cleaning, and more particularly to a dust collection method and base station. Background Art

[0003] With the rapid development of science and technology, people's living standards have been continuously improved. Intelligent cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, mite removers, and sweeping robots have been widely used in people's daily lives. These intelligent cleaning equipment greatly save manpower for daily cleaning. In particular, intelligent cleaning equipment with higher intelligence can not only automatically vacuum, but also use its equipped base station to extract the dust in the dust box of the intelligent cleaning equipment and collect it in the dust bag of the base station, without requiring the user to manually empty the dust box.

[0004] However, existing dust collection base stations often can only collect dust for one type of cleaning device. If used to collect dust for two types of cleaning devices simultaneously, the dust collection effect will be reduced due to insufficient suction power of the dust extraction fan, affecting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, this application proposes a dust collection method and a base station. This method aims to collect dust for both automatic and handheld cleaning devices while avoiding insufficient suction power and reduced dust collection effect caused by collecting dust for both, thereby improving the user experience.

[0006] This application provides a dust collection method applied to a base station. The method may include:

[0007] During the process of the base station collecting dust for a handheld cleaning device, in response to the automatic cleaning device being transported to the dust collection position, controlling the base station to stop collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device;

[0008] Controlling the base station to collect dust for the automatic cleaning device.

[0009] Using the method described above, dust can be collected sequentially for automatic or handheld cleaning devices according to user needs. This allows for the collection of dust from both automatic and handheld cleaning devices without compromising suction power due to simultaneous dust collection from both, thus maintaining the dust collection effect and effectively improving the user experience.

[0010] Other features and aspects of this application will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0011] The accompanying drawings, which are included in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application together with the specification and serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0012] FIG1 is a structural schematic diagram of a dust collection base station provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0013] FIG2 is a structural schematic diagram of a dust collection base station provided in another embodiment of this application from another perspective.

[0014] List of reference numerals, Description 1 / 25, Page 4, CN 121400743 A

[0015] 1-Dust collecting fan unit; 2-Dust containing space; 3-Dust collecting duct unit; 31-First dust collecting duct; 32-Second dust collecting duct; 33-Overlapping section; 4-First containing structure; 5-Second containing structure. Detailed Description

[0016] Various exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote elements that have the same or similar functions. Although various aspects of embodiments are shown in the drawings, they are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated otherwise.

[0017] The term “exemplary” as used herein means “serving as an example, embodiment, or illustration.” Any embodiment illustrated herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as superior to or better than other embodiments.

[0018] In addition, numerous specific details are set forth in the following detailed description for better illustration of this application. Those skilled in the art will understand that this application can be practiced without certain specific details. In some instances, methods, means, components, and circuits well known to those skilled in the art are not described in detail in order to highlight the subject matter of this application.

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a dust collection base station provided in one embodiment of this application. As shown in Figure 1, in this example, the base station may include at least a dust collection fan unit 1 and a dust holding space 2. The dust collection fan unit is used to draw air from the dust holding space to form a negative pressure. The dust collection fan unit 1 may include at least one dust collection fan, for example, it may be composed of two or more dust collection fan arrays.

[0020] The base station may also include a first dust collection duct 31, which is connected to the dust holding space 2. The first duct opening of the first dust collection duct away from the dust holding space is used to connect with an automatic cleaning device. Using the dust collection fan, dust can be collected for the automatic cleaning device through the first dust collection duct, that is, the dust contained in the automatic cleaning device is drawn into the dust holding space.

[0021] The base station may further include a second dust collection duct 32, which is connected to the dust containing space 2. The second duct opening of the second dust collection duct, which is away from the dust containing space, is used to connect to a handheld cleaning device. Using a dust collection fan, dust can be collected from the handheld cleaning device through the second dust collection duct, that is, the dust contained in the handheld cleaning device is sucked into the dust containing space.

[0022] In some embodiments of this application, the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct may have overlapping sections, and both the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct are connected to the dust containing space through the overlapping sections. Correspondingly, a dust collection bag may also be provided in the containing space. The opening of the dust collection bag is connected to the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct through the overlapping sections, and the dust sucked by the fan from the handheld cleaning device and the automatic cleaning device can be collected in the dust collection bag.Of course, in some other embodiments of this application, there may be no dust collection bag, and the dust can be directly collected into the containing space.

[0023] In some other embodiments of this application, the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct may not overlap, and the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct are respectively connected to the dust containing space. Correspondingly, a dust collection bag may also be provided in the containing space. The dust collection bag may have two bag openings, and the two bag openings are respectively connected to the first dust collection duct or the second dust collection duct. The dust sucked by the fan from the handheld cleaning device or the automatic cleaning device can be collected in the dust collection bag. Of course, in some other embodiments of this application, there may be no dust collection bag, and the dust can be directly collected into the containing space.

[0024] In some embodiments of this application, the base station may also include a control unit, which can be used to control the operation of the dust collection fan and the working parameters of the dust collection fan, and can also be used to control the connection or closure of the first dust collection duct, and to control the connection or closure of the second dust collection duct.

[0025] The control unit may further include a controller and a duct control component. The duct control component may be an electrically controlled valve, an electrically controlled baffle, etc. The controller is electrically connected to the duct control component. The controller can control the duct control component to connect or close the first dust collection duct (page 2 / 25 of the specification, CN 121400743 A) and connect or close the second dust collection duct. In other embodiments of this application, the controller may only be used to control the operation or stop of the dust collection fan. The duct control component can directly receive trigger signals or user instructions and control the connection or closure of the first and second dust collection ducts according to the corresponding trigger signals or user instructions.

[0026] In some embodiments of this application, the base station is also provided with a first charging terminal and a second charging terminal. The first charging terminal is used to charge the automatic cleaning device, and the second charging terminal is used to charge the handheld cleaning device. The positions of the first charging end and the first pair of interfaces of the first dust collection duct conform to a specific positional relationship, and match the positions of the charging docking end and the dust discharge port of the automatic cleaning equipment. This ensures that when the charging docking end of the automatic cleaning equipment is connected to the first charging end, the dust discharge port of the automatic cleaning equipment is exactly connected to the first pair of interfaces of the first dust collection duct, i.e., it is in the dust collection position.

[0027] Therefore, in these embodiments, the first charging terminal can also be used to detect whether the automatic cleaning device has reached the dust collection position. That is, when the first charging terminal is electrically connected to the charging docking terminal of the automatic cleaning device, the control unit can know that the automatic cleaning device has reached the dust collection position. That is, the first charging terminal is used to charge the automatic cleaning device and can also be used as the triggering element mentioned above. When the automatic cleaning device reaches the dust collection position, its charging docking terminal is connected to the first charging terminal (electrically connected), and a corresponding triggering signal can be generated. When the automatic cleaning device leaves the dust collection position, its charging docking terminal is disconnected from the first charging terminal (power off), and a corresponding triggering signal can also be generated. The control unit can know whether the automatic cleaning device has reached the dust collection position through the triggering signal.

[0028] Similarly, in some embodiments of this application, the positions of the second charging terminal and the second pair of interfaces of the second dust collection duct conform to a specific positional relationship and match the positions of the charging docking terminal and the dust outlet of the handheld cleaning device. This allows the dust outlet of the handheld cleaning device to be connected to the second charging terminal when the charging docking terminal is connected to the second charging terminal, i.e., it is in the dust collection position.

[0029] Therefore, in these embodiments, the second charging terminal can also be used to detect whether the handheld cleaning device has reached the dust collection position. That is, when the second charging terminal is electrically connected to the charging docking terminal of the handheld cleaning device, the control unit can know that the handheld cleaning device has reached the dust collection position. In other words, the second charging terminal is used to charge the handheld cleaning device and can also be used as the triggering element mentioned above. When the handheld cleaning device reaches the dust collection position, its charging docking terminal is exactly connected to the second charging terminal (electrically connected), and a corresponding trigger signal can be generated. When the handheld cleaning device leaves the dust collection position, its charging docking terminal is disconnected from the second charging terminal (power off), and a corresponding trigger signal can also be generated. The control unit can know whether the handheld cleaning device has reached the dust collection position through the trigger signal.

[0030] The first charging terminal and the second charging terminal in the above embodiments can be contact-type docking terminals, plug-in type docking terminals, or any other form that can realize electrical connection with the charging docking terminal of the cleaning device. In addition, "first" and "second" are only for corresponding related components and are not limited in quantity or order.

[0031] This application also provides a dust collection method, which can be used in the base stations of the above embodiments, and can also be used in other base stations with dust collection functions. The method can be executed by the control unit of the base station. In this embodiment, the method may include:

[0032] S210: During the process of the base station collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device, in response to the handheld cleaning device reaching the dust collection position, the base station is controlled to stop collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device.

[0033] S220: The base station is controlled to collect dust for the handheld cleaning device.

[0034] Wherein, the handheld cleaning device being located at the dust collection position refers to the position where the dust outlet of the handheld cleaning device is connected to the corresponding dust collection duct.

[0035] In some embodiments of this application, the base station may be provided with a detection device for detecting whether the handheld cleaning device is located at the dust collection position. The control unit can determine whether the handheld cleaning device has reached the dust collection position through the detection device. Specification 3 / 25 pages 6 CN 121400743 A

[0036] In some embodiments of this application, the base station may also be provided with a receiving part for accommodating the handheld cleaning device. The shape of the receiving part may match the shape of the handheld cleaning device and may have a limiting function. When the handheld cleaning device is placed in the receiving part, the dust outlet of the handheld cleaning device may be connected to the corresponding dust collection duct.

[0037] Correspondingly, the detection device may also include a triggering element, such as a micro switch, a Hall switch, an optocoupler switch, etc. The triggering element may be provided in the receiving part. When the handheld cleaning device is located at the dust collection position, the triggering element may generate a trigger signal. When the control unit obtains the trigger signal, it may determine that the handheld cleaning device has reached the dust collection position.

[0038] In some embodiments of this application, the method can be used in the base stations of the above embodiments. Correspondingly, the process of the base station collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device is to control the operation of the dust collection fan and control the connection of the first dust collection duct. It should be noted that the order of controlling the operation of the dust collection fan and controlling the connection of the first dust collection duct is not limited in this application. The fan can be controlled to operate first and then the duct can be connected, or the duct can be connected first and then the fan can be operated, or the fan can be operated and the duct can be connected simultaneously. Controlling the base station to stop collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device may include controlling the first dust collection duct to close. Controlling the base station to collect dust for the handheld cleaning device may include controlling the operation of the dust collection fan and controlling the connection of the second dust collection duct. Similarly, the order of controlling the operation of the dust collection fan and controlling the connection of the second dust collection duct is not limited in this application.

[0039] When the automatic mobile device is collecting dust (dust collection, i.e., dust collection in the embodiments of this application), if the handheld cleaning device also reaches the dust collection position and needs to collect dust, in this scenario, it is usually the user who needs to collect dust for the handheld cleaning device during the cleaning process. In this scenario, if dust is collected from both the handheld and automatic cleaning devices simultaneously, the dust collection fan has to operate on two separate air ducts, significantly reducing suction power and resulting in decreased dust collection efficiency. Conversely, neglecting to collect dust from the handheld cleaning device increases user waiting time, greatly diminishing the user experience. The methods described in the above embodiments automatically stop collecting dust from the automatic cleaning device when dust collection from the handheld device is needed, prioritizing the handheld device. This ensures effective dust collection while prioritizing the user experience, effectively improving the overall user experience.

[0040] In some embodiments of this application, controlling the base station to collect dust for handheld cleaning devices may include:

[0041] controlling the connection of the second dust collection duct and adjusting the working mode of the dust collection fan unit to suit dust collection for handheld cleaning devices.

[0042] Specifically, adjusting the working mode of the dust collection fan unit may involve adjusting the fan speed of the dust collection fan unit to increase or decrease the suction force to suit dust collection for handheld cleaning devices. For example, when switching from dust collection for automatic cleaning devices to dust collection for handheld cleaning devices, the speed of the dust collection fan in the fan unit may be increased or decreased (increased or decreased power) to suit dust collection for handheld cleaning devices.

[0043] For a dust collection fan unit with multiple fans, the number of working fans may also be increased or decreased. For example, when collecting dust for automatic cleaning devices, only one fan needs to work, but when switching to dust collection for handheld cleaning devices, two fans in the dust collection fan unit may be controlled to work to increase the dust collection suction force.

[0044] In some embodiments of this application, controlling the base station to collect dust for the handheld cleaning device may include: controlling the connection of the second dust collection duct and adjusting the dust collection time for the handheld cleaning device. For example, the dust collection time for the handheld cleaning device may be longer than the dust collection time for the automatic cleaning device. For example, the dust collection time for the automatic cleaning device may be set to 10 seconds, but when switching to dust collection for the handheld cleaning device, the dust collection time needs to be set to 15 seconds. Of course, the dust collection time for the handheld cleaning device may also be shorter than the dust collection time for the automatic cleaning device. The above-mentioned time data are all exemplary and this application does not make specific limitations. Implementers can adjust the dust collection time for both according to the actual situation.

[0045] Selecting different dust collection suction power and different dust collection time for different cleaning devices can better provide more suitable dust collection work for different cleaning devices. For cleaning devices that require greater suction power, a greater suction power or suction time can be used to ensure the dust collection effect. For cleaning devices requiring low suction power or long suction time, the suction power or suction time can be reduced, resulting in energy saving and noise reduction. This can further improve the user experience.

[0046] In some embodiments of this application, the base station is also provided with a first charging terminal and a second charging terminal. The first charging terminal is used to charge the automatic cleaning device, and the second charging terminal is used to charge the handheld cleaning device. The positions of the first charging terminal and the first pair of interfaces of the first dust collection duct conform to a specific positional relationship and match the positions of the charging docking terminal and the dust discharge port of the automatic cleaning device. This ensures that when the charging docking terminal of the automatic cleaning device is connected to the first charging terminal, the dust discharge port of the automatic cleaning device is exactly connected to the first pair of interfaces of the first dust collection duct, i.e., it is in the dust collection position.

[0047] Therefore, in these embodiments, the first charging terminal can also be used to detect whether the automatic cleaning device has reached the dust collection position. That is, when the first charging terminal is electrically connected to the charging docking terminal of the automatic cleaning device, the control unit can know that the automatic cleaning device has reached the dust collection position. That is, the first charging terminal is used to charge the automatic cleaning device and can also be used as the triggering element mentioned above. When the automatic cleaning device reaches the dust collection position, its charging docking terminal is connected to the first charging terminal (electrically connected), and a corresponding triggering signal can be generated. When the automatic cleaning device leaves the dust collection position, its charging docking terminal is disconnected from the first charging terminal (power off), and a corresponding triggering signal can also be generated. The control unit can know whether the automatic cleaning device has reached the dust collection position through the triggering signal.

[0048] Similarly, in some embodiments of this application, the positions of the second charging terminal and the second pair of interfaces of the second dust collection duct conform to a specific positional relationship and match the positions of the charging docking terminal and the dust outlet of the handheld cleaning device. This allows the dust outlet of the handheld cleaning device to be connected to the second charging terminal when the charging docking terminal is connected to the second charging terminal, i.e., it is in the dust collection position.

[0049] Therefore, in these embodiments, the second charging terminal can also be used to detect whether the handheld cleaning device has reached the dust collection position. That is, when the second charging terminal is electrically connected to the charging docking terminal of the handheld cleaning device, the control unit can know that the handheld cleaning device has reached the dust collection position. In other words, the second charging terminal is used to charge the handheld cleaning device and can also be used as the triggering element mentioned above. When the handheld cleaning device reaches the dust collection position, its charging docking terminal is exactly connected to the second charging terminal (electrically connected), and a corresponding trigger signal can be generated. When the handheld cleaning device leaves the dust collection position, its charging docking terminal is disconnected from the second charging terminal (power off), and a corresponding trigger signal can also be generated. The control unit can know whether the handheld cleaning device has reached the dust collection position through the trigger signal.

[0050] The first charging terminal and the second charging terminal in the above embodiments can be contact-type docking terminals, plug-in type docking terminals, or any other form that can realize electrical connection with the charging docking terminal of the cleaning device. In addition, "first" and "second" are only for corresponding related components and are not limited in quantity or order.

[0051] In some other embodiments of this application, the method may further include:

[0052] S310: During the process of the base station collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device, in response to the handheld cleaning device reaching the dust collection position, the base station is controlled to stop collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device.

[0053] S320: The base station is controlled to collect dust for the handheld cleaning device.

[0054] S330: After the dust collection for the handheld cleaning device is completed, dust collection for the automatic cleaning device continues.

[0055] Correspondingly, in this example, the method can be used for the base stations of the above embodiments. Correspondingly, the process of the base station collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device is to control the operation of the dust collection fan and control the connection of the first dust collection duct. It should be noted that the order of controlling the operation of the dust collection fan and controlling the connection of the first dust collection duct is not limited in this application. The fan can be controlled to operate first and then the duct can be connected, or the duct can be connected first and then the fan can be operated, or the fan can be operated and the duct can be connected simultaneously. Controlling the base station to stop collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device may include controlling the first dust collection duct to close. Controlling the base station to collect dust for the handheld cleaning device may include controlling the operation of the dust collection fan and controlling the connection of the second dust collection duct. Similarly, the order of controlling the operation of the dust collection fan and controlling the connection of the second dust collection duct is not limited in this application.

[0056] In this example, when the handheld cleaning device needs dust collection, the system can automatically stop collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device and prioritize dust collection for the handheld cleaning device. This ensures the dust collection effect while prioritizing the user, effectively improving the user experience. After completing dust collection for the handheld cleaning device, the system can continue automatically collecting dust, enhancing the base station's intelligence and further improving the user experience.

[0057] In some embodiments of this application, controlling the base station to collect dust for the handheld cleaning device may include:

[0058] Controlling the connection of the second dust collection duct and adjusting the operating mode of the dust collection fan unit to suit dust collection for the handheld cleaning device.

[0059] Specifically, adjusting the operating mode of the dust collection fan unit can involve adjusting the fan speed to increase or decrease the suction force to suit dust collection for the handheld cleaning device. For example, when switching from dust collection for the automatic cleaning device to dust collection for the handheld cleaning device, the fan speed of the dust collection fan unit can be increased or decreased (power increased or decreased) to suit dust collection for the handheld cleaning device.

[0060] For a dust collection fan unit with multiple fans, the number of working fans can be increased or decreased. For example, only one fan needs to work when collecting dust for an automatic cleaning device, while when switching to collecting dust for a handheld cleaning device, two fans in the dust collection fan unit are controlled to work to increase the dust collection suction force.

[0061] In some embodiments of this application, controlling the base station to collect dust for a handheld cleaning device may include: controlling the connection of the second dust collection duct and adjusting the dust collection time for the handheld cleaning device. For example, the dust collection time for the handheld cleaning device can be longer than the dust collection time for the automatic cleaning device. For example, the dust collection time for the automatic cleaning device is set to 10 seconds, but when switching to dust collection for the handheld cleaning device, the dust collection time needs to be set to 15 seconds.Of course, the time for collecting dust for handheld cleaning devices can be shorter than the time for collecting dust for automatic cleaning devices. The above-mentioned time data are exemplary and are not specifically limited in this application. Implementers can adjust the dust collection time for both according to the actual situation.

[0062] Selecting different dust collection suction forces and different dust collection times for different cleaning devices can better provide more suitable dust collection work for different cleaning devices. For cleaning devices that require greater suction force, a greater suction force or suction time can be used to ensure the dust collection effect. For cleaning devices that require less suction force or suction time, the suction force or suction time can be reduced to save energy and reduce noise. This can further improve the user experience.

[0063] In some embodiments of this application, the method may also include:

[0064] S410: During the process of the base station collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device, in response to the handheld cleaning device reaching the dust collection position, control the base station to stop collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device.

[0065] S420: Control the base station to collect dust for the handheld cleaning device.

[0066] S430: In response to the interruption of the dust collection process of the handheld cleaning device, the control base station continues to collect dust for the automatic cleaning device.

[0067] Specifically, the interruption of the dust collection process of the handheld cleaning device may include the handheld cleaning device leaving the dust collection position, for example, it may be taken away by the user. The base station may also be provided with a receiving part for accommodating the handheld cleaning device. The shape of the receiving part may match the shape of the handheld cleaning device and may have a limiting function. When the handheld cleaning device is placed in the receiving part, the dust outlet of the handheld cleaning device may be connected to the corresponding dust collection air duct.

[0068] Correspondingly, the detection device may also include a triggering element, such as a micro switch, a Hall switch, an optocoupler switch, etc. The triggering element may be set in the receiving part. When the handheld cleaning device leaves the dust collection position, the triggering element may generate a trigger signal indicating that the handheld cleaning device has left the dust collection position. When the control unit obtains the trigger signal, it can determine that the handheld cleaning device has left the dust collection position. In the case that the handheld cleaning device has left the dust collection position, the automatic cleaning device may continue to collect dust.

[0069] In actual implementation scenarios, users may be eager to continue using the handheld cleaning device to perform cleaning work. In this case, the user may remove the handheld cleaning device when the dust collection process is halfway through. For this scenario, the method of this embodiment can automatically continue dust collection for the automatic cleaning device when the dust collection process of the handheld cleaning device is interrupted, making the base station more intelligent and further improving the user experience.

[0070] In some embodiments of this application, controlling the base station to collect dust for the handheld cleaning device may include:

[0071] Controlling the connection of the second dust collection duct and adjusting the working mode of the dust collection fan unit to be suitable for collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device.

[0072] Specifically, adjusting the working mode of the dust collection fan unit can be achieved by adjusting the fan speed of the dust collection fan unit to increase or decrease the suction force, making it suitable for dust collection of handheld cleaning devices. For example, when switching from dust collection for automatic cleaning devices to dust collection for handheld cleaning devices, the speed of the dust collection fan in the fan unit can be increased or decreased (increase or decrease power) to suit the dust collection of handheld cleaning devices.

[0073] For a dust collection fan unit with multiple fans, the number of working fans can also be increased or decreased. For example, only one fan needs to work when collecting dust for automatic cleaning devices, while when switching to dust collection for handheld cleaning devices, two fans in the dust collection fan unit can be controlled to work to increase the dust collection suction force.

[0074] In some embodiments of this application, controlling the base station to collect dust for handheld cleaning devices may include: controlling the connection of the second dust collection duct and adjusting the duration of dust collection for handheld cleaning devices. For example, the dust collection time for handheld cleaning devices can be longer than that for automatic cleaning devices. For instance, the dust collection time for automatic cleaning devices can be set to 10 seconds, but when switching to handheld cleaning devices, the dust collection time needs to be set to 15 seconds. Of course, the dust collection time for handheld cleaning devices can also be shorter than that for automatic cleaning devices. The above time data are just examples, and this application does not make specific limitations. Implementers can adjust the dust collection time for both according to the actual situation.

[0075] Selecting different dust collection suction forces and different dust collection times for different cleaning devices can better provide more suitable dust collection work for different cleaning devices. For cleaning devices that require greater suction force, a greater suction force or suction time can be used to ensure the dust collection effect. For cleaning devices that require less suction force or suction time, the suction force or suction time can be reduced, which can save energy and reduce noise. This can further improve the user experience.

[0076] In some further embodiments of this application, the method may further include:

[0077] S510: During the process of the base station collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device, in response to a user instruction from the handheld cleaning device to collect dust, the base station is controlled to stop collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device.

[0078] S520: The base station is controlled to collect dust for the handheld cleaning device.

[0079] In this example, the user instruction may include instructions issued by the user through controls of an APP connected to the base station network (such as controls on the APP interface), instructions issued by the user through electronic control buttons set on the base station (such as pressing a button), instructions issued by the user with voice, instructions issued by the user through specific gestures, etc.

[0080] The method of the above embodiments can be applied to the base stations of the above embodiments. The base station may include a control unit, which can be used to control the operation of the dust collection fan and the working parameters of the dust collection fan, and can also be used to control the connection or closure of the first dust collection duct, and to control the connection or closure of the second dust collection duct.The base station can be equipped with an electronic control button, which is electrically connected to the base station's control unit. When the electronic control button is pressed, the control unit can control the first dust collection duct to close and control the second dust collection duct to open, so as to stop collecting dust for the automatic cleaning equipment and collect dust for the handheld cleaning equipment.

[0081] The control unit may also include a controller and a duct control component. The duct control component may be an electronically controlled valve, an electronically controlled baffle, etc. The controller is electrically connected to the duct control component. The controller can receive user instructions and control the duct control component to open or close the first dust collection duct and open or close the second dust collection duct. In other embodiments of this application, the controller may only be used to control the operation or stop of the dust collection fan. The duct control component can directly receive user instructions and control the opening or closing of the first and second dust collection ducts according to the corresponding trigger signal or user instructions.

[0082] In some embodiments of this application, during the process of the base station collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device, in response to a user instruction from the handheld cleaning device to collect dust, controlling the base station to stop collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device further includes:

[0083] During the process of the base station collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device, in response to a user instruction from the handheld cleaning device to collect dust and the handheld cleaning device reaching the cleaning position, controlling the base station to stop collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device. That is, in addition to the user instruction, the handheld cleaning device also needs to reach the dust collection position before dust collection for the automatic mobile device can be stopped and dust collection for the handheld cleaning device can begin. This can avoid wasting dust collection time due to the handheld cleaning device not being in place caused by the user's erroneous instruction.

[0084] In this example, if the handheld cleaning device reaches the dust collection position, but the user does not issue a user instruction for the handheld cleaning device, then the base station is controlled to continue collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device, without having to stop the dust collection process of the automatic cleaning device. In this example, if there is no user instruction, the base station can be controlled to complete the dust collection for the automatic cleaning device first, and then start the dust collection for the handheld cleaning device.

[0085] Using the method of the above embodiments, it can be determined whether dust collection is needed for the handheld cleaning device according to user instructions, and the user can choose whether to collect dust for the handheld cleaning device according to the situation. If the user does not issue an instruction, the dust collection for the automatic cleaning device will continue to be completed before the dust collection for the handheld cleaning device. In this way, the user can choose which device to collect dust for first according to the priority of their cleaning tasks, which can further improve the user experience.

[0086] In some embodiments of this application, controlling the base station to collect dust for the handheld cleaning device may include:

[0087] Controlling the connection of the second dust collection air duct and adjusting the working mode of the dust collection fan unit to be suitable for collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device.

[0088] Specifically, adjusting the working mode of the dust collection fan unit may be to adjust the fan speed of the dust collection fan unit to increase or decrease the suction force to be suitable for collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device.For example, when switching from dust collection for automatic cleaning equipment to dust collection for handheld cleaning equipment, the speed of the dust collection fan in the control fan unit is increased or decreased (power is increased or decreased) to suit the dust collection of the handheld cleaning equipment.

[0089] For a dust collection fan unit with multiple fans, the number of working fans can also be increased or decreased. For example, only one fan needs to work when collecting dust for automatic cleaning equipment, but when switching to dust collection for handheld cleaning equipment, two fans in the dust collection fan unit are controlled to work to increase the dust collection suction force.

[0090] In some embodiments of this application, controlling the base station to collect dust for handheld cleaning equipment may include: controlling the connection of the second dust collection duct and adjusting the dust collection time for handheld cleaning equipment. For example, the dust collection time for handheld cleaning equipment can be longer than the dust collection time for automatic cleaning equipment. For example, the dust collection time for automatic cleaning equipment is set to 10 seconds, but when switching to dust collection for handheld cleaning equipment, the dust collection time needs to be set to 15 seconds. Of course, the time for collecting dust for handheld cleaning devices can be shorter than the time for collecting dust for automatic cleaning devices. The above-mentioned time data are exemplary and are not specifically limited in this application. Implementers can adjust the dust collection time for both according to the actual situation.

[0091] Selecting different dust collection suction forces and different dust collection times for different cleaning devices can better provide more suitable dust collection work for different cleaning devices and can further improve the user experience.

[0092] In some embodiments of this application, the dust collection method may further include:

[0093] During the process of the base station collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device, in response to the handheld cleaning device reaching the dust collection position, according to the user-preset sequence, the base station is controlled to stop collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device and collect dust for the handheld cleaning device, or the base station is controlled to continue collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device.

[0094] Further, after the automatic cleaning device has completed collecting dust, the handheld cleaning device is then collected, or after the handheld cleaning device has completed collecting dust, the automatic cleaning device is then collected.

[0095] The user-preset order can be set by the user through the terminal matched with the base station, or it can be pre-stored in the storage unit. For example, the order can be set through an application APP installed on the terminal. For example, the user can set the dust collection priority through the controls provided by the APP. For example, it can be set to prioritize dust collection for the handheld cleaning device or the automatic cleaning device when both the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device are at the dust collection position. If the user sets the order to prioritize dust collection for the handheld cleaning device, then during the dust collection process of the automatic cleaning device, if the handheld cleaning device reaches the dust collection position, the base station will first stop collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device and switch to collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device.

[0096] In some embodiments of this application, controlling the base station to collect dust for handheld cleaning devices may include:

[0097] Controlling the connection of the second dust collection duct and adjusting the working mode of the dust collection fan unit to suit dust collection for handheld cleaning devices.

[0098] Specifically, adjusting the working mode of the dust collection fan unit may involve adjusting the fan speed of the dust collection fan unit to increase or decrease the suction force to suit dust collection for handheld cleaning devices. For example, when switching from dust collection for automatic cleaning devices to dust collection for handheld cleaning devices, the speed of the dust collection fan in the fan unit may be increased or decreased (power increased or decreased) to suit dust collection for handheld cleaning devices.

[0099] For a dust collection fan unit with multiple fans, the number of working fans may also be increased or decreased. For example, when collecting dust for automatic cleaning devices, only one fan needs to work, but when switching to dust collection for handheld cleaning devices, two fans in the dust collection fan unit may be controlled to work to increase the dust collection suction force.

[0100] In some embodiments of this application, controlling the base station to collect dust for the handheld cleaning device may include: controlling the connection of the second dust collection duct and adjusting the dust collection time for the handheld cleaning device. For example, the dust collection time for the handheld cleaning device may be longer than the dust collection time for the automatic cleaning device. For example, the dust collection time for the automatic cleaning device may be set to 10 seconds, but when switching to dust collection for the handheld cleaning device, the dust collection time needs to be set to 15 seconds. Of course, the dust collection time for the handheld cleaning device may also be shorter than the dust collection time for the automatic cleaning device. The above-mentioned time data are all exemplary and this application does not make specific limitations. Implementers can adjust the dust collection time for both according to the actual situation.

[0101] Selecting different dust collection suction forces and different dust collection times for different cleaning devices can better provide more suitable dust collection work for different cleaning devices and can further improve the user experience.

[0102] In some embodiments of this application, the dust collection method may further include: during the process of the base station collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device, in response to the handheld cleaning device arriving at the dust collection position, controlling the base station to collect dust for both the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device simultaneously, and increasing the suction force and / or duration of dust collection.

[0103] Correspondingly, in this example, the method can be used in the base station of the above embodiments. Correspondingly, the control unit can control the dust collection fan unit to increase the suction force (e.g., increase the power to increase the rotation speed), and control both the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct to be connected, and can also increase the working time of the dust collection fan unit. Of course, in other embodiments of this application, only the working time of the dust collection fan unit or only the suction force can be increased. Specifically, this application does not limit this.

[0104] Further, if the handheld cleaning device leaves the dust collection position during the process of the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device collecting dust, the base station is controlled to continue collecting dust only for the automatic cleaning device, and the suction force and / or duration of dust collection is reduced.Corresponding to the base station mentioned above, the control unit can control the second dust collection duct to close, keep the first dust collection duct connected, and reduce the suction force and / or working time of the dust collection fan unit.

[0105] Using the method of this embodiment, the suction force and dust collection time can be flexibly adjusted according to the dust collection task. When collecting dust for two devices, increasing the suction force and / or time can effectively ensure the dust collection effect. At the same time, when collecting dust for a single device, the suction force and time can be adjusted to a suitable level, which can save energy and reduce noise. It can effectively improve the user experience.

[0106] In one embodiment of this application, during the process of the base station collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device, in response to the handheld cleaning device reaching the dust collection position, the base station is controlled to continue collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device. After the dust collection for the automatic cleaning device is completed, the dust is then collected for the handheld cleaning device.

[0107] In this example, the automatic cleaning device can be prioritized for dust collection to avoid the automatic cleaning device being affected by the interruption of dust collection. In particular, to ensure that the automatic cleaning equipment does not suffer from reduced efficiency due to dust collection delays, the system automatically switches to collecting dust from the handheld cleaning device after completing dust collection for the automatic cleaning device, without requiring user intervention. This ensures effective suction and avoids disruption to the automatic cleaning equipment due to dust collection interruptions, effectively improving the user experience.

[0108] Further, in some embodiments of this application, controlling the base station to collect dust from the handheld cleaning device may include:

[0109] Controlling the connection of the second dust collection duct and adjusting the working mode of the dust collection fan unit to suit dust collection from the handheld cleaning device.

[0110] Specifically, adjusting the working mode of the dust collection fan unit may involve adjusting the fan speed of the dust collection fan unit to increase or decrease the suction force to suit dust collection from the handheld cleaning device. For example, when switching from dust collection from the automatic cleaning device to dust collection from the handheld cleaning device, the speed of the dust collection fan of the fan unit is increased or decreased (power is increased or decreased) to suit dust collection from the handheld cleaning device.

[0111] For a dust collection fan unit with multiple fans, the number of working fans can be increased or decreased. For example, only one fan needs to work when collecting dust for an automatic cleaning device, while when switching to collecting dust for a handheld cleaning device, two fans in the dust collection fan unit are controlled to work to increase the dust collection suction force.

[0112] In some embodiments of this application, controlling the base station to collect dust for a handheld cleaning device may include: controlling the connection of the second dust collection duct and adjusting the dust collection time for the handheld cleaning device. For example, the dust collection time for the handheld cleaning device can be longer than the dust collection time for the automatic cleaning device. For example, the dust collection time for the automatic cleaning device is set to 10 seconds, but when switching to dust collection for the handheld cleaning device, the dust collection time needs to be set to 15 seconds.Of course, the dust collection time for handheld cleaning devices can be shorter than that for automatic cleaning devices. The above-mentioned time data are exemplary and are not specifically limited in this application. Implementers can adjust the dust collection time for both according to the actual situation.

[0113] Selecting different dust collection suction forces and different dust collection times for different cleaning devices can better provide more suitable dust collection work for different cleaning devices and can further improve the user experience.

[0114] In some embodiments of this application, the dust collection method may further include: during the process of the base station collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device, in response to the automatic cleaning device automatically reaching the dust collection position, controlling the base station to continue collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device, and after the dust collection for the handheld cleaning device is completed, continuing to collect dust for the automatic cleaning device.

[0115] In the base stations applied to the above embodiments, the process of the base station collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device is to control the operation of the dust collection fan and control the connection of the first dust collection duct. It should be noted that the order of controlling the operation of the dust collection fan and controlling the connection of the first dust collection duct is not limited in this application. The fan can be controlled to operate first and then the duct can be connected, or the duct can be connected first and then the fan can be operated, or the fan can be operated and the duct can be connected simultaneously. Controlling the base station to stop collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device may include controlling the first dust collection duct to close. Controlling the base station to collect dust for the handheld cleaning device may include controlling the operation of the dust collection fan and controlling the connection of the second dust collection duct. Similarly, the order of controlling the operation of the dust collection fan and controlling the connection of the second dust collection duct is not limited in this application.

[0116] For base stations with specific charging and mop washing functions, the automatic cleaning device can be charged and / or automatically washed first, and the dust collection for the automatic cleaning device can begin after the handheld cleaning device has finished collecting dust. The time can be reasonably allocated according to the instructions on page 10 / 25 of CN 121400743 A, and the task to be completed by the automatic cleaning equipment when it returns to the base station should be completed as soon as possible, so that the automatic cleaning equipment can continue to work as soon as possible.

[0117] In some embodiments of this application, the dust collection method may further include: during the process of the base station collecting dust for the handheld cleaning equipment, in response to the automatic cleaning equipment being transported to the dust collection position, controlling the base station to stop collecting dust for the handheld cleaning equipment; controlling the base station to collect dust for the automatic cleaning equipment, and continuing to collect dust for the handheld cleaning equipment after the dust collection for the automatic cleaning equipment is completed.

[0118] In the base stations applied to the above embodiments, the process of the base station collecting dust for the automatic cleaning equipment involves controlling the operation of the dust collection fan and controlling the connection of the first dust collection duct. It should be noted that the order of controlling the operation of the dust collection fan and controlling the connection of the first dust collection duct is not limited in this application. The fan can be controlled to operate first, followed by the duct connection; or the duct connection can be controlled first, followed by the fan operation; or both can be controlled simultaneously. Controlling the base station to stop collecting dust for the automatic cleaning equipment may include controlling the first dust collection duct to close. Controlling the base station to collect dust for the handheld cleaning equipment may include controlling the operation of the dust collection fan and controlling the connection of the second dust collection duct. Similarly, the order of controlling the operation of the dust collection fan and controlling the connection of the second dust collection duct is not limited in this application.

[0119] In other embodiments of this application, the dust collection method may further include: during the process of the base station collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device, in response to the automatic cleaning device reaching the dust collection position, according to a user-preset sequence, controlling the base station to stop collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device and collect dust for the automatic cleaning device, or controlling the base station to continue collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device.

[0120] Further, after the automatic cleaning device has finished collecting dust, the handheld cleaning device is then collected, or after the handheld cleaning device has finished collecting dust, the automatic cleaning device is then collected.

[0121] The user-preset sequence may be set by the user through a terminal matched with the base station, or it may be pre-stored in the storage unit. For example, the sequence can be set through an application APP installed on the terminal. For example, the user can set the dust collection priority through the controls provided by the APP. For example, it can be set that when both the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device are at the dust collection position, the handheld cleaning device or the automatic cleaning device is collected first. If the user sets the order to prioritize dust collection for the handheld cleaning device, then during the dust collection process of the handheld cleaning device, if the automatic cleaning device reaches the dust collection position, the base station is controlled to first stop collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device and switch to collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device.

[0122] In one embodiment of this application, the dust collection method may include:

[0123] When both the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device are at the dust collection position, if the base station switches from a power-off state to a power-on state, the base station is controlled to first collect dust for the handheld cleaning device.

[0124] After collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device is completed, the system switches to collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device.

[0125] In this example, the base station switching from a power-off state to a power-on state includes the base station being in a state without power, the user connecting the base station to an external power source, and the base station being powered on again after a power outage or accidental power failure. In these cases, the base station needs to determine the dust collection order. In this example, the base station chooses to collect dust for the handheld cleaning device first, which can complete the dust collection of the handheld cleaning device first, making it easier for the user to continue cleaning work as soon as possible.In cleaning work, users have a need to complete tasks as quickly as possible, such as when cleaning staff are performing cleaning work. In this case, in this example, the base station first collects dust for the handheld cleaning device, which can effectively improve the user experience.

[0126] In another embodiment of this application, the dust collection method may include:

[0127] When both the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device are in the dust collection position, if the base station switches from a power-off state to a power-on state, the base station is controlled to prioritize collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device.

[0128] After collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device, the base station switches to collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device.

[0129] In this example, the base station switching from a power-off state to a power-on state includes the base station being in a state without power, connecting the base station to an external power source, and the base station being powered on again after a power outage or accidental power failure. In these cases, the base station needs to determine the dust collection order. In this example, the base station chooses to collect dust for the automatic cleaning device first, which can improve the working efficiency of the automatic cleaning device and avoid the automatic cleaning device's cleaning time being prolonged due to the delay in dust collection, thus reducing the user experience.

[0130] In another embodiment of this application, the dust collection method may include:

[0131] When both the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device are in the dust collection position, if the base station switches from a power-off state to a power-on state, the base station controls the base station to determine whether to collect dust for the automatic cleaning device first or the handheld cleaning device first according to a preset order.

[0132] After the dust collection is completed, the base station switches to collect dust for the other cleaning device.

[0133] The preset order may be a pre-set order stored in the base station's memory or a cloud server, or it may be a user-preset order. The user-preset order may be set by the user through the terminal matched by the base station, or it may be pre-stored in the storage unit. For example, the order can be set through the application APP installed on the terminal. For example, the user can set the dust collection priority through the controls provided by the APP. For example, it can be set to prioritize dust collection for the handheld cleaning device or the automatic cleaning device when both the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device are in the dust collection position. If the user sets the order to prioritize dust collection for the handheld cleaning device, then during the dust collection process of the automatic cleaning device, if the handheld cleaning device reaches the dust collection position, the base station will first stop collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device and switch to collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device.

[0134] In this example, the base station switches from a power-off state to a power-on state, including when the base station is in a state without power, when the user connects the base station to an external power source, and when the external power source of the base station is interrupted or unexpectedly disconnected, and then power is restored.In these situations, the base station can determine the dust collection order according to user needs. For example, if some users are in a hurry to complete the handheld cleaning task, the base station can be set to prioritize dust collection for the handheld cleaning device so that users can continue the handheld cleaning task as soon as possible. If some users need the automatic cleaning device to complete the cleaning task as soon as possible, and the handheld cleaning task is not urgent, the base station can be set to prioritize dust collection for the automatic cleaning device to avoid the cleaning efficiency of the automatic cleaning device being reduced due to the delayed dust collection time. In this way, different dust collection orders can be customized according to different user needs, or users can set them themselves, which can make the base station more intelligent and effectively improve the user experience.

[0135] In another embodiment of this application, the dust collection method may include:

[0136] When both the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device are in the dust collection position, if the base station switches from the power-off state to the power-on state, the base station controls the base station to determine whether to collect dust for the automatic cleaning device first or the handheld cleaning device first according to the dust collection state before the power-off.

[0137] After the dust collection is completed, the base station switches to collect dust for the other cleaning device.

[0138] Specifically, in some embodiments, determining whether to collect dust for the automatic cleaning device or the handheld cleaning device first based on the dust collection status before the power outage may include: depending on which device the dust collection task was being performed on before the power outage, continuing to collect dust for that device after switching to the power-on state. For example, if the base station was collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device before the power outage, then after the power-on state is restored, the dust collection task for the handheld cleaning device will continue. If the base station was collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device, then after the power-on state is restored, the dust collection task for the automatic cleaning device will continue, and after completing the task before the power outage, dust collection for the other cleaning device will continue.

[0139] In this way, prioritizing the completion of the dust collection task before the power outage can ensure that the cleaning task being performed before the power outage is resumed as soon as possible. For example, if the automatic cleaning device returned to the base station to collect dust while performing a cleaning task before the power outage, after power-on, dust collection for the automatic cleaning device can be resumed first, allowing the automatic cleaning device to continue performing the cleaning task as soon as possible. Of course, the same applies to handheld cleaning devices. This can make the base station more intelligent and improve the user experience. Instruction manual, pages 12 / 25, CN 121400743 A

[0140] In the above embodiments, after switching the dust collection object (handheld cleaning device and automatic cleaning device), the working mode of the dust collection fan unit can be adjusted accordingly using the aforementioned implementation methods to be suitable for collecting dust for different cleaning devices, and the suction force, duration, etc. can be flexibly adjusted. For the sake of convenience and brevity, the descriptions of other embodiments in this application will not be repeated, or will only be briefly described.

[0141] In addition, it should be noted that those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the various embodiments of this application can be referred to each other. For example, the control method of the base station when switching dust collection objects, such as controlling the connection or closure of the dust collection air duct, the user pre-setting the dust collection sequence, etc., can all be referred to each other. For the convenience and brevity of the description, the same or corresponding specific working processes in each embodiment can be referred to the corresponding process descriptions in other method embodiments of this application.

[0142] This application also provides a dust collection base station in another aspect. The base station may include:

[0143] a control unit;

[0144] a memory for storing processor-executable instructions;

[0145] wherein, the control unit is configured to implement the methods of the above embodiments when executing instructions.

[0146] Those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the various embodiments of this disclosure can be referred to each other. For example, for the convenience and brevity of the description, the specific working processes of the devices and units or modules in the devices described above can be referred to the corresponding process descriptions in the foregoing method embodiments.

[0147] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a dust collection base station provided in one embodiment of this application. The structure and working principle of the cleaning base station of this application will be described below using specific embodiments. As shown in Figure 1, in this example, the base station may include at least a dust collection fan unit 1 and a dust holding space 2. The dust collection fan unit is used to draw air from the dust holding space to form a negative pressure. The dust collection fan unit may include at least one dust collection fan, for example, it may be composed of two or more dust collection fan arrays.

[0148] The base station may also include a dust collection duct unit 3. The dust collection duct unit 3 may include a first dust collection duct 31. The first dust collection duct 31 is connected to the dust holding space 2. The first duct opening of the first dust collection duct 31 away from the dust holding space 2 is used to connect with an automatic cleaning device. Using the dust collection fan, dust can be collected for the automatic cleaning device through the first dust collection duct, that is, the dust contained in the automatic cleaning device is drawn into the dust holding space.

[0149] The dust collection duct unit may further include a second dust collection duct 32, which is connected to the dust holding space 2. The second duct opening of the second dust collection duct 32, which is away from the dust holding space, is used to connect with a handheld cleaning device. Using a dust collection fan, dust can be collected from the handheld cleaning device through the second dust collection duct, that is, the dust contained in the handheld cleaning device is sucked into the dust holding space.

[0150] In some embodiments of this application, the first dust collection duct 31 and the second dust collection duct 32 may have an overlapping section 33. Both the first dust collection duct 31 and the second dust collection duct 32 are connected to the dust holding space through the overlapping section. Correspondingly, a dust collection bag may also be provided in the holding space. The opening of the dust collection bag is connected to the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct through the overlapping section. The dust sucked by the fan from the handheld cleaning device and the automatic cleaning device can be collected in the dust collection bag.Of course, in some other embodiments of this application, there may be no dust collection bag, and the dust can be directly collected into the containing space.

[0151] In some other embodiments of this application, the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct may not overlap, and the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct are respectively connected to the dust containing space. Correspondingly, a dust collection bag may also be provided in the containing space. The dust collection bag may have two bag openings, and the two bag openings are respectively connected to the first dust collection duct or the second dust collection duct. The dust sucked by the fan from the handheld cleaning device or the automatic cleaning device can be collected in the dust collection bag. Of course, in some other embodiments of this application, there may be no dust collection bag, and the dust can be directly collected into the containing space.

[0152] In some embodiments of this application, the base station may also include a control unit, which can be used to control the operation of the dust collection fan and the working parameters of the dust collection fan, and can also be used to control the connection or closure of the first dust collection duct, and to control the connection or closure of the second dust collection duct.

[0153] The control unit may further include a controller and a duct control component. The duct control component may be an electrically controlled valve, an electrically controlled baffle, etc. The controller is electrically connected to the duct control component. The controller can control the duct control component to connect or close the first dust collection duct and connect or close the second dust collection duct. In other embodiments of this application, the controller may only be used to control the operation or stop of the dust collection fan. The duct control component can directly receive trigger signals or user instructions and control the connection or closure of the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct according to the corresponding trigger signals or user instructions.

[0154] In some embodiments of this application, the base station is also provided with a first charging terminal and a second charging terminal. The first charging terminal is used to charge the automatic cleaning device, and the second charging terminal is used to charge the handheld cleaning device. The positions of the first charging terminal and the first pair of interfaces of the first dust collection duct conform to a specific positional relationship and match the positions of the charging docking terminal and the dust outlet of the automatic cleaning device. This allows the dust outlet of the automatic cleaning device to be connected to the first charging terminal when the charging docking terminal of the automatic cleaning device is connected to the first charging terminal, i.e., it is in the dust collection position.

[0155] Therefore, in these embodiments, the first charging terminal can also be used to detect whether the automatic cleaning device has reached the dust collection position. That is, when the first charging terminal is electrically connected to the charging docking terminal of the automatic cleaning device, the control unit can know that the automatic cleaning device has reached the dust collection position. That is, the first charging terminal is used to charge the automatic cleaning device and can also be used as the triggering element mentioned above. When the automatic cleaning device reaches the dust collection position, its charging docking terminal is connected to the first charging terminal (electrically connected), and a corresponding triggering signal can be generated. When the automatic cleaning device leaves the dust collection position, its charging docking terminal is disconnected from the first charging terminal (power off), and a corresponding triggering signal can also be generated. The control unit can know whether the automatic cleaning device has reached the dust collection position through the triggering signal.

[0156] Similarly, in some embodiments of this application, the positions of the second charging terminal and the second pair of interfaces of the second dust collection duct conform to a specific positional relationship and match the positions of the charging docking terminal and the dust outlet of the handheld cleaning device. This allows the dust outlet of the handheld cleaning device to be connected to the second charging terminal when the charging docking terminal is connected to the second charging terminal, i.e., it is in the dust collection position.

[0157] Therefore, in these embodiments, the second charging terminal can also be used to detect whether the handheld cleaning device has reached the dust collection position. That is, when the second charging terminal is electrically connected to the charging docking terminal of the handheld cleaning device, the control unit can know that the handheld cleaning device has reached the dust collection position. In other words, the second charging terminal is used to charge the handheld cleaning device and can also be used as the triggering element mentioned above. When the handheld cleaning device reaches the dust collection position, its charging docking terminal is exactly connected to the second charging terminal (electrically connected), and a corresponding trigger signal can be generated. When the handheld cleaning device leaves the dust collection position, its charging docking terminal is disconnected from the second charging terminal (power off), and a corresponding trigger signal can also be generated. The control unit can know whether the handheld cleaning device has reached the dust collection position through the trigger signal.

[0158] The first charging terminal and the second charging terminal in the above embodiments can be contact-type docking terminals, plug-in type docking terminals, or any other form that can realize electrical connection with the charging docking terminal of the cleaning device. In addition, "first" and "second" are only for corresponding related components and are not limited in quantity or order.

[0159] (In the following description, the negative pressure device has the same or similar meaning as the dust collection fan unit mentioned above, the dust chamber has the same or similar meaning as the dust holding space mentioned above, and the dust collection channel has the same or similar meaning as the dust collection duct mentioned above.)

[0160] Referring to FIG1, the automatic dust collection base station may include a first receiving structure 4 for receiving a first cleaning device and a second receiving structure 5 for receiving a second cleaning device; a first charging unit is provided in the first receiving structure 4, and the first charging unit supplies power to the first cleaning device located in the first receiving structure 4; a second charging unit is provided in the second receiving structure 5, and the second charging unit supplies power to the second cleaning device located in the second receiving structure 5. Specification 14 / 25 pages 17 CN 121400743 A

[0161] In this application, the first cleaning device may be an automatic cleaning device that can perform cleaning actions without the user's contact, such as a sweeping robot, but is not limited thereto.

[0162] In this application, the second cleaning device may be a handheld cleaning device, which can perform cleaning actions through the user's contact or direct operation, such as a handheld cleaning device, such as a vacuum cleaner, but is not limited thereto.

[0163] The first receiving structure 4 and the second receiving structure 5 may be fixedly connected or integrally formed, but the positions of their receiving openings may be different to adapt to different cleaning device receiving needs. For example, the receiving opening of the first receiving structure 4 may be located at the lower part of the first receiving structure 4, so that the first cleaning device can enter the receiving part by itself or by placement from the ground, and then dock with the cleaning base station. The receiving opening of the second receiving structure 5 may be located at the top or side of the second receiving structure 5, so that the second cleaning device can be placed into the receiving part from the air, and then dock with the cleaning base station.

[0164] The cleaning base station is provided with a negative pressure device, a dust chamber and a dust collection channel. The dust chamber is connected to the negative pressure device, and the negative pressure device draws negative pressure on the dust chamber. When the first cleaning device and the second cleaning device dock with the cleaning base station, the dust chamber can be connected to the dust box inside the first cleaning device and the second cleaning device through the dust collection channel. The airflow direction within the dust collection channel can be controlled by a control switch.

[0165] Specifically, the dust collection channel may include a first dust collection duct and a second dust collection duct. When the first cleaning device is connected to the cleaning base station, the dust chamber can be connected to the dust box inside the first cleaning device through the first dust collection duct to collect the dust accumulated inside the first cleaning device. Similarly, when the second cleaning device is connected to the cleaning base station, the dust chamber can be connected to the dust box inside the second cleaning device through the second dust collection duct to collect the dust accumulated inside the second cleaning device.

[0166] In some embodiments of this application, the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct may have a partially shared overlapping section, and both the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct are connected to the dust chamber through the overlapping section.Correspondingly, a dust collection bag can also be provided inside the dust chamber. The opening of the dust collection bag is connected to the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct through the overlapping section. The dust drawn by the negative pressure device from the first cleaning device and the second cleaning device can be collected in the dust collection bag. Of course, in some other embodiments of this application, there may be no dust collection bag, and the dust can be directly collected into the dust chamber.

[0167] In order to control the opening and closing of the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct, a three-way valve can be provided in the overlapping section of the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct to control the direction of dust collection airflow. By adjusting the three-way valve, the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct can be opened respectively, thereby collecting dust from the first cleaning device and the second cleaning device respectively.

[0168] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the base station and dust collection channel provided in the embodiment of this application. As shown in Figure 2, the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct have a partially shared overlapping section and a shared air outlet. A three-way valve is disposed at the intersection of the non-overlapping section of the first dust collection duct, the non-overlapping section of the second dust collection duct, and the overlapping section. The three-way valve includes a rotating shaft and a spherical structure with the rotating shaft as the axis. The surface of the spherical structure has a first opening and a second opening that are internally interconnected. The size of the first opening and the second opening matches the size of the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct. The rotating shaft extends out of the dust collection channel, and a limiting mechanism corresponding to the rotating shaft is provided outside the dust collection channel, which allows the three-way valve to rotate between the first position and the second position, thereby limiting the rotation angle of the three-way valve in the dust collection channel. When the three-way valve is in the first position defined by the limiting mechanism, the first opening of the spherical structure connects with the non-overlapping section of the first dust collection duct, and the second opening connects with the overlapping section, thereby making the first dust collection duct unobstructed and the second dust collection duct blocked; when the three-way valve is in the second position defined by the limiting mechanism, the first opening of the spherical structure connects with the overlapping section, and the second opening connects with the non-overlapping section of the second dust collection duct, thereby making the second dust collection duct unobstructed and the first dust collection duct blocked.

[0169] In addition, duct control mechanisms, such as opening and closing baffles, electric valves, etc., can be respectively set in the non-overlapping sections of the first and second dust collection ducts, but are not limited to these. Specifically, the first dust collection duct is equipped with a first duct control mechanism to control the opening and closing of the first dust collection duct, and the second dust collection duct is equipped with a second duct control mechanism to control the opening and closing of the second dust collection duct. The actions of the first duct control mechanism and the second duct control mechanism are controlled by a control switch, thereby adjusting the opening and closing of the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct.

[0170] When setting the opening and closing baffle, taking the first dust collection duct as an example, its non-overlapping section may include adjacent first inner diameter area and second inner diameter area. The inner diameter of the duct in the first inner diameter area is smaller than the inner diameter of the duct in the second inner diameter area. The opening and closing baffle can be set in the second inner diameter area at the boundary with the first inner diameter area, and the diameter of the opening and closing baffle can be larger than the inner diameter of the duct in the first inner diameter area and smaller than the inner diameter of the duct in the second inner diameter area, so that the opening and closing baffle can move inside the second inner diameter area. When the opening and closing baffle is raised, the first dust collection duct is in an unobstructed state. When the opening and closing baffle is lowered, it can completely cover the duct hole in the first inner diameter area, so that the first dust collection duct is in a blocked state. The setting method of the opening and closing baffle in the second dust collection duct can be the same as that of the first dust collection duct, and will not be described in detail here. The shape of the opening and closing baffle can be adjusted according to the cross-sectional shape of the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct respectively.

[0171] In some other embodiments of this application, the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct may not overlap, and the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct are each individually connected to the dust chamber. Correspondingly, a dust collection bag may also be provided in the dust chamber. The dust collection bag may have two openings, which are respectively connected to the first dust collection duct or the second dust collection duct. The dust drawn by the negative pressure device from the first cleaning device and the second cleaning device can be collected in the dust collection bag. Of course, in some other embodiments of this application, there may be no dust collection bag, but the inner wall of the dust chamber is provided with two openings, which are respectively connected to the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct, so that the dust is directly collected into the dust chamber.

[0172] When the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct are each individually connected to the dust chamber, a duct control mechanism may be provided on the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct, such as an opening and closing baffle, an electric valve, etc., but not limited to this. Specifically, the first dust collection duct is equipped with a first duct control mechanism to control the opening and closing of the first dust collection duct, and the second dust collection duct is equipped with a second duct control mechanism to control the opening and closing of the second dust collection duct. The actions of the first duct control mechanism and the second duct control mechanism are controlled by a control switch, thereby adjusting the opening and closing of the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct.

[0173] When an opening and closing baffle is provided, taking the first dust collection duct as an example, it may include an adjacent first inner diameter area and a second inner diameter area. The inner diameter of the duct in the first inner diameter area is smaller than the inner diameter of the duct in the second inner diameter area. The opening and closing baffle may be located in the second inner diameter area at the boundary with the first inner diameter area, and the diameter of the opening and closing baffle may be larger than the inner diameter of the duct in the first inner diameter area and smaller than the inner diameter of the duct in the second inner diameter area. This allows the opening and closing baffle to move within the second inner diameter area. When the opening and closing baffle is raised, the first dust collection duct is in a smooth state. When the opening and closing baffle is lowered, it can completely cover the duct hole in the first inner diameter area, thereby making the first dust collection duct in a blocked state. The shape of the opening and closing baffle can be adjusted according to the cross-sectional shape of the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct.The setting of the opening and closing baffle in the second dust collection duct can be the same as that in the first dust collection duct, and will not be described in detail here.

[0174] The negative pressure device in this application can be a fan or a vacuum pump, which is connected to the dust chamber. After starting, it can put the dust chamber in a negative pressure state, thereby driving the dust in the first cleaning device and the second cleaning device to enter the dust chamber through the dust collection channel.

[0175] In this application, the position of the negative pressure device and the dust chamber can be adjusted according to the internal space of the cleaning base station. They can be set in the first receiving structure 4 at the same time to make better use of the upper space in the first receiving structure 4, or they can be set in the second receiving structure 5 at the same time to make better use of the lower space in the second receiving structure 5. They can also be set in the first receiving structure 4 and the second receiving structure 5 respectively, and they can be connected to each other through the suction pipe.

[0176] In this application, the duct control mechanism is controlled by a control switch. The duct control mechanism can be an electronic switching control mechanism. The duct can be quickly switched by the electronic signal of the control switch. The duct can be switched without stopping the operation. It is easy to operate and has the advantages of good automation, high reliability and high operating efficiency. Instruction manual, pages 16 / 25, 19 CN 121400743 A

[0177] In this application, the control switch can be manually controlled by the user, or it can be an automatic control system, and it can also be switched according to the user's own needs.

[0178] Manual control allows the user to manually switch the two dust collection ducts of the cleaning base station when needed. The user can choose to use the first dust collection duct, or the second dust collection duct, or the first dust collection duct and the second dust collection duct can be used simultaneously to meet different cleaning needs. For example, a touch screen, knob or button or other user input device can be set on the cleaning base station, or remote control can be performed using a remote control, APP or other means, and feedback can be provided using a control panel, LCD screen or LED indicator or other output device. The user can achieve manual control through these input devices, select different duct adjustment modes, and understand the current usage and status.

[0179] The automatic control system can be controlled by sensor detection. Sensors can be set at the first and second receiving mechanisms of the cleaning base station to detect whether the first cleaning device and the second cleaning device are in the docking position, and the dust collection channel can be controlled according to the sensor detection results.Specifically, when the sensor detects that the first cleaning device is connected to the cleaning base station, it sends a signal to the control switch, which can operate the air duct control mechanism to make the first dust collection air duct unobstructed; when the sensor detects that the second cleaning device is connected to the cleaning base station, it sends a signal to the control switch, which can operate the air duct control mechanism to make the second dust collection air duct unobstructed; when the sensor detects that the first cleaning device and the second cleaning device are both connected to the cleaning base station at the same time, it sends a signal to the control switch, which can operate the air duct control mechanism to make the first dust collection air duct and the second dust collection air duct unobstructed at the same time, or it can operate the air duct control mechanism according to the order of connection time, so that one of the first dust collection air duct and the second dust collection air duct is in an unobstructed state and the other is in a blocked state.

[0180] The automatic control system can also be intelligently controlled by program setting. For example, the opening and closing sequence of the first dust collection air duct and the second dust collection air duct can be set at the intelligent control terminal. For example, when the first dust collection air duct is unobstructed, the second dust collection air duct is closed, so that the suction of the negative pressure device is concentrated to collect dust from the first cleaning device.

[0181] When the first dust collection duct or the non-overlapping section of the first dust collection duct is not connected to the first cleaning device, it should be in a closed state to prevent the dust chamber from directly communicating with the outside air and reduce the impact on the suction power of the negative pressure device due to air leakage; similarly, when the second dust collection duct or the non-overlapping section of the second dust collection duct is not connected to the second cleaning device, it should be in a closed state.

[0182] A manual control switch and an automatic control system can be configured on the base station at the same time. When the automatic control system malfunctions or fails, the user can use the manual control switch to switch the dust collection duct to ensure the normal use of the base station. On the other hand, when the user has different solutions for switching the dust collection duct on the manual control switch and the automatic control system, the result of the manual control switch shall prevail, and the user shall be reminded on the setting page of the automatic control system.

[0183] This application integrates the dust collection requirements of the first cleaning device and the second cleaning device into a single cleaning base station. A negative pressure device can be used to perform dust collection operations on both cleaning devices. Furthermore, the first and second cleaning devices can be collected simultaneously or separately according to user needs, saving base station space and cost, reducing the base station's power supply requirements, and allowing for personalized dust collection order settings, thus improving dust collection efficiency.

[0184] On the other hand, this application also provides a dust collection system, which includes a cleaning base station, a first cleaning device, and a second cleaning device.

[0185] When only the first cleaning device is placed on the cleaning base station, the cleaning base station can collect the dust inside the first cleaning device into the base station; similarly, when only the second cleaning device is placed on the cleaning base station, the cleaning base station can collect the dust inside the second cleaning device into the cleaning base station.

[0186] When the first cleaning device and the second cleaning device are placed on the cleaning base station at the same time, the dust collection sequence of the first cleaning device and the second cleaning device can be manually controlled according to the user's preset sequence or the switch or control terminal on the cleaning base station. At this time, the first cleaning device and the second cleaning device can simultaneously collect the dust inside them into the cleaning base station, or collect the dust inside the first cleaning device into the cleaning base station first and then collect the dust inside the second cleaning device, or collect the dust inside the second cleaning device into the cleaning base station first and then collect the dust inside the first cleaning device.

[0187] The base station in this application can perform integrated dust collection. The base station can collect dust for sweeping machines and vacuum cleaners, and of course, it also includes integrated dust collection for mite removers, handheld cleaning devices and self-propelled cleaning devices. When a sweeping machine arrives at the base station, the base station collects dust for the sweeping machine; when a vacuum cleaner is placed at the base station, the base station collects dust for the vacuum cleaner.

[0188] In the prior art, base stations and cleaning equipment are set up in a one-to-one correspondence. This results in the need to configure multiple base stations when there are different types of cleaning equipment. Multiple base stations will occupy a lot of indoor space, and the setting of multiple base stations will also affect the cleaning work of the cleaning equipment, causing inconvenience in cleaning due to the obstruction of the cleaning equipment's movement, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0189] The base station of this application can carry automatic cleaning equipment and handheld cleaning equipment and can realize the collection of dust from automatic cleaning equipment and handheld cleaning equipment, reducing the number of base stations used, reducing the occupied area, and avoiding the problem of multiple base stations affecting the cleaning of cleaning equipment.

[0190] (In the following description, the suction source has the same or similar meaning as the dust collection fan unit mentioned above, the dust chamber has the same or similar meaning as the dust holding space mentioned above, and the airflow channel has the same or similar meaning as the dust collection duct mentioned above)

[0191] An embodiment of this application provides a base station, which includes a suction source, a dust chamber, an airflow channel, a first holding structure 4, and a second holding structure 5. The suction source is installed in the base station. The dust chamber is connected to the suction source, and the suction source draws negative pressure on the dust chamber, which is used to store dust. One end of the airflow channel is connected to the dust chamber, and the other end is connected to both the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device. The airflow channel transports dust from the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device to the dust chamber. In this embodiment, the cleaning devices include an automatic cleaning device and a handheld cleaning device. The first receiving structure 4 is used to hold the automatic cleaning device, and the second receiving structure 5 is used to hold the handheld cleaning device. The first receiving structure 4 is provided with a first dust extraction port, which is connected to the automatic cleaning device for dust extraction. The second receiving structure 5 is provided with a second dust extraction port, which is connected to the handheld cleaning device for dust extraction.

[0192] This application provides a first receiving structure 4 for carrying an automatic cleaning device and a second receiving structure 5 for carrying a handheld cleaning device on a base station. The first receiving structure 4 is provided with a first dust extraction port, which is connected to the automatic cleaning device for dust extraction. The second receiving structure 5 is provided with a second dust extraction port, which is connected to the handheld cleaning device for dust extraction. By providing receiving structures adapted to the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device on the base station, it is convenient to store the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device together, thereby improving the applicability of the base station to multiple devices. The base station is provided with a suction source, a dust chamber, and an airflow channel. The airflow channel is connected to the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device respectively. The base station performs central dust collection on the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device through an integrated dust collection module.

[0193] In the embodiment of this application, the automatic cleaning device is provided with a first dust outlet, which is connected to the first dust extraction port; the handheld cleaning device is provided with a second dust outlet, which is connected to the second dust extraction port. Both the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device are equipped with dust outlets corresponding to the dust extraction port of the base station, thereby facilitating the docking of the base station with the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device.

[0194] In one embodiment of this application, the first dust outlet is a normally closed interface. When the first dust extraction port is docked with the first dust outlet, the first dust outlet opens; the second dust outlet is a normally closed interface. When the second dust extraction port is docked with the second dust outlet, the second dust outlet opens. The dust outlets of the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device are normally closed interfaces, so that dust leakage or air leakage or pressure leakage will not occur when the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device are working normally.

[0195] In one embodiment of this application, when the first dust extraction port is docked with the first dust outlet, the suction negative pressure generated by the suction source opens the first dust outlet; and / or when the second dust extraction port is docked with the second dust outlet, the suction negative pressure generated by the suction source opens the second dust outlet. The dust outlet of the automatic cleaning device and / or handheld cleaning device can be opened by the strong negative pressure of the suction source. During normal operation, the dust outlet of the automatic cleaning device and handheld cleaning device is normally closed due to internal negative pressure. When the automatic cleaning device and handheld cleaning device are placed in the base station, the external connection between the automatic cleaning device and the base station is subjected to negative pressure by the suction source of the base station, causing the dust outlet to open.

[0196] In one embodiment of this application, a first trigger structure is provided around the first dust extraction port. When the first dust extraction port is connected to the first dust outlet, the first trigger structure opens the first dust outlet; and / or a second trigger structure is provided around the second dust extraction port. When the second dust extraction port is connected to the second dust outlet, the first trigger structure opens the second dust outlet. By providing a trigger structure around the dust extraction port, the dust outlet of the automatic cleaning device and handheld cleaning device can be opened through the trigger structure.

[0197] In one embodiment of this application, a baffle is provided on the first dust outlet or the second dust outlet, and the first trigger structure or the second trigger structure is a protruding structure that pushes the baffle open; or the first trigger structure or the second trigger structure is a protruding structure, and an elastic switch is provided on the baffle, which triggers the elastic switch to open; or the first trigger structure or the second trigger structure is a magnetic element, and a magnetic switch is provided on the baffle, which opens when the magnetic element approaches the magnetic switch. By providing a baffle on the dust outlet, the opening and closing of the dust outlet can be controlled. The trigger structure can be a protruding structure or a magnetic element, and a corresponding elastic switch or magnetic switch is provided around the dust outlet to cooperate with it, thereby realizing the opening of the dust outlet.

[0198] In one embodiment of this application, a first air outlet is also provided in the first receiving structure 4, and the first air outlet is connected to the automatic cleaning equipment for blowing air. By providing a first air outlet in the first receiving structure 4, central dust collection of the automatic cleaning equipment by blowing and sucking is realized, improving the dust collection effect of the automatic cleaning equipment.

[0199] In one embodiment of this application, the handheld cleaning device has a suction end, and a vent is provided in the second receiving structure 5. The vent is connected to the suction end. When the base station collects dust from the handheld cleaning device, the vent supplies air to the handheld cleaning device or maintains communication with the external atmospheric pressure. When the handheld cleaning device is placed on the base station, the handheld cleaning device fits snugly with the second receiving structure 5 of the base station. The suction end of the handheld cleaning device may be blocked by the bottom of the second receiving structure 5. When the base station collects dust from the handheld cleaning device, the air path of the handheld cleaning device may be obstructed. Therefore, a vent is provided at the position opposite to the suction end of the second receiving structure 5. The vent facilitates the supply of air to the handheld cleaning device, thereby ensuring smooth airflow during dust collection and improving the dust collection effect of the handheld cleaning device.

[0200] In one embodiment of this application, the airflow channel includes a first airflow channel connecting the automatic cleaning device and a second airflow channel connecting the handheld cleaning device. The handheld cleaning device and the automatic cleaning device each have an airflow channel, realizing integrated dust collection.

[0201] In one embodiment of this application, the first airflow channel and the second airflow channel are connected in parallel to the dust chamber. The airflow channels of the handheld cleaning device and the automatic cleaning device are separate, thereby achieving independent dust collection for the handheld cleaning device and the automatic cleaning device respectively.

[0202] In one embodiment of this application, a valve is provided on the first airflow channel or the second airflow channel, and the valve can control the opening and closing of the first airflow channel or the second airflow channel. By setting valves on the airflow channels respectively, the dust collection of the handheld cleaning device and the automatic cleaning device can be controlled separately.

[0203] In one embodiment of this application, the airflow channel also includes a main channel, which is connected to the dust chamber. The first airflow channel and the second airflow channel are connected to the main channel together through a three-way structure.The airflow channels of the handheld cleaning device and the automatic cleaning device are connected to the dust chamber through the main channel, which simplifies the air path structure and realizes integrated dust collection.

[0204] In one embodiment of this application, a switching valve is provided on the three-way structure. The switching valve can selectively connect the main channel with the first airflow channel or the second airflow channel. By setting the switching valve, the switching control of dust collection of the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device can be realized.

[0205] In one embodiment of this application, the switching valve is connected to a drive unit that drives the switching valve. The drive unit can be connected to a control button or a remote control terminal. The drive unit receives the control signal from the control button or the remote control terminal and adjusts the working state of the switching valve according to the control signal. The switching valve is controlled by the drive unit, which is controlled by the control button or the remote control terminal, thereby improving the convenience of switching control of dust collection of the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device.

[0206] In one embodiment of this application, the suction source includes a suction motor and an impeller. The suction motor drives the impeller to rotate to generate negative pressure. The suction source can be achieved by combining a suction motor and an impeller.

[0207] In one embodiment of this application, a dust bag is also provided in the dust chamber, which is used to hold dust and dirt. By setting a dust bag in the dust chamber, dust and dirt are collected through the dust bag. When the dust bag is full, it can be directly replaced, avoiding the complicated operation of cleaning dust from the dust chamber and improving the user experience.

[0208] In one embodiment of this application, a first charging unit is provided in the first receiving structure 4, and the automatic cleaning device is located in the first receiving structure 4. The first charging unit supplies power to the automatic cleaning device. A second charging unit is provided in the second receiving structure 5, and the handheld cleaning device is located in the second receiving structure 5. The second charging unit supplies power to the handheld cleaning device. Charging units are respectively provided in the first receiving structure 4 and the second receiving structure 5 to realize separate power supply for the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device.

[0209] In one embodiment of this application, the base station also has an accessory receiving cavity, which is used to hold the accessories of the automatic cleaning device or the handheld cleaning device. A dedicated accessory receiving cavity is provided in the base station, which improves the application range of the base station and enables better integration and storage of accessories for automatic cleaning equipment and handheld cleaning equipment.

[0210] In one embodiment of this application, the accessory receiving cavity is exposed from inside the base station by pulling or rotating to retrieve and place accessories. The accessory receiving cavity can be opened by pulling or rotating, which improves the convenience of use for users.

[0211] In one embodiment of this application, the accessory receiving cavity is provided with an accessory insertion and removal slot, which is used to fix the accessory. The accessory insertion and removal slot is provided at the bottom or side wall of the accessory receiving cavity; or the accessory receiving cavity is provided with a hook, which fixes the accessory in the accessory receiving cavity.By setting accessory insertion slots or hooks in the accessory receiving cavity, accessories can be reasonably arranged, avoiding clutter and improving user experience.

[0212] The base station of this application can carry automatic cleaning equipment and handheld cleaning equipment, and can collect dust from the automatic cleaning equipment and handheld cleaning equipment, reducing the number of base stations used, reducing the occupied area, and avoiding the problem of multiple base stations affecting the cleaning of cleaning equipment. At the same time, it is convenient for users to operate and improves user experience.

[0213] An embodiment of this application provides a cleaning system, which includes automatic cleaning equipment, handheld cleaning equipment and base station. The base station is used to carry automatic cleaning equipment and handheld cleaning equipment, and the base station collects dust from the automatic cleaning equipment and handheld cleaning equipment.

[0214] The base station includes a suction source, a dust chamber, an airflow channel, a first receiving structure 4 and a second receiving structure 5. The suction source is installed in the base station. The dust chamber is connected to the suction source, and the suction source draws negative pressure on the dust chamber, which is used to store dust. One end of the airflow channel is connected to the dust chamber, and the other end is connected to both the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device. The airflow channel transports dust from the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device to the dust chamber. In this embodiment, the cleaning devices include an automatic cleaning device and a handheld cleaning device. The first receiving structure 4 is used to hold the automatic cleaning device, and the second receiving structure 5 is used to hold the handheld cleaning device. The first receiving structure 4 is provided with a first dust extraction port, which is connected to the automatic cleaning device for dust extraction. The second receiving structure 5 is provided with a second dust extraction port, which is connected to the handheld cleaning device for dust extraction. Instruction manual, pages 20 / 25, 23, CN 121400743 A

[0215] This application provides a first receiving structure 4 for carrying an automatic cleaning device and a second receiving structure 5 for carrying a handheld cleaning device on a base station. The first receiving structure 4 is provided with a first dust extraction port, which is connected to the automatic cleaning device for dust extraction. The second receiving structure 5 is provided with a second dust extraction port, which is connected to the handheld cleaning device for dust extraction. By providing a receiving structure adapted to the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device on the base station, it is convenient to store the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device together, thereby improving the applicability of the base station to multiple devices. The base station is provided with a suction source, a dust chamber and an airflow channel. The airflow channel is connected to the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device respectively. The base station performs central dust collection on the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device through an integrated dust collection module.

[0216] In the embodiment of this application, the automatic cleaning device is provided with a first dust outlet, which is connected to the first dust extraction port; the handheld cleaning device is provided with a second dust outlet, which is connected to the second dust extraction port. Both the automatic cleaning equipment and the handheld cleaning equipment are equipped with dust outlets that correspond to the dust extraction ports of the base station, thus facilitating the connection between the base station and the automatic cleaning equipment and the handheld cleaning equipment.

[0217] In one embodiment of this application, the first dust outlet is a normally closed interface, which opens when the first dust extraction port is connected to the first dust outlet; the second dust outlet is a normally closed interface, which opens when the second dust extraction port is connected to the second dust outlet. The dust outlets of the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device are normally closed interfaces, so that dust leakage or air leakage or pressure leakage will not occur during the normal operation of the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device.

[0218] The cleaning system of this application is provided with a first receiving structure 4 for carrying automatic cleaning equipment and a second receiving structure 5 for carrying handheld cleaning equipment on the base station. The first receiving structure 4 is provided with a first dust extraction port, which is connected to the automatic cleaning equipment for dust extraction; the second receiving structure 5 is provided with a second dust extraction port, which is connected to the handheld cleaning equipment for dust extraction. By providing receiving structures adapted to the automatic cleaning equipment and handheld cleaning equipment on the base station, it is convenient to collect and store the automatic cleaning equipment and handheld cleaning equipment, thereby improving the applicability of the base station to multiple devices. The base station is provided with a suction source, a dust chamber and an airflow channel. The airflow channel is connected to the automatic cleaning equipment and the handheld cleaning equipment respectively. The base station performs central dust collection on the automatic cleaning equipment and the handheld cleaning equipment through an integrated dust collection module.

[0219] In one embodiment of this application, the automatic cleaning equipment has a dust box, such as the dust box in a sweeping robot. The base station sucks and collects dust from the dust box through the first dust extraction port; the handheld cleaning equipment has a dust cup, such as the dust cup in a vacuum cleaner or mite remover. The base station sucks and collects dust from the dust cup through the second dust extraction port. By suctioning the dust box in the automatic cleaning device and the dust cup in the handheld cleaning device, the dust collection effect of the base station is improved.

[0220] In this embodiment, the automatic cleaning device is provided with a first dust outlet, which is connected to the first dust extraction port; the handheld cleaning device is provided with a second dust outlet, which is connected to the second dust extraction port. Both the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device are provided with dust outlets corresponding to the dust extraction port of the base station, thereby facilitating the connection between the base station and the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device.

[0221] In one embodiment of this application, the first dust outlet is a normally closed interface, which opens when the first dust extraction port is connected to the first dust outlet; the second dust outlet is a normally closed interface, which opens when the second dust extraction port is connected to the second dust outlet. The dust outlets of the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device are normally closed interfaces, so that dust leakage or air leakage or pressure leakage will not occur when the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device are working normally.

[0222] In one embodiment of this application, when the first dust extraction port is connected to the first dust outlet, the suction negative pressure generated by the suction source opens the first dust outlet; and / or when the second dust extraction port is connected to the second dust outlet, the suction negative pressure generated by the suction source opens the second dust outlet. The dust outlet of the automatic cleaning device and / or handheld cleaning device can be opened by the strong negative pressure of the suction source.When the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device are working normally, the dust outlet is normally closed due to the internal negative pressure. When the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device are placed in the base station, the external connection between the automatic cleaning device and the base station is negatively pressured by the suction source of the base station, causing the dust outlet to open.

[0223] In one embodiment of this application, a first trigger structure is provided around the first dust extraction port. When the first dust extraction port is connected to the first dust outlet, the first trigger structure opens the first dust outlet; and / or a second trigger structure is provided around the second dust extraction port. When the second dust extraction port is connected to the second dust outlet, the first trigger structure opens the second dust outlet. By providing a trigger structure around the dust extraction port, the dust outlet of the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device can be opened through the trigger structure.

[0224] In one embodiment of this application, a baffle is provided on the first dust outlet or the second dust outlet, and the first trigger structure or the second trigger structure is a protruding structure that pushes the baffle open; or the first trigger structure or the second trigger structure is a protruding structure, and an elastic switch is provided on the baffle, which triggers the elastic switch to open; or the first trigger structure or the second trigger structure is a magnetic element, and a magnetic switch is provided on the baffle, which opens when the magnetic element approaches the magnetic switch. By setting a baffle on the dust outlet, the opening and closing of the dust outlet can be controlled. The trigger structure can be a protruding structure or a magnetic element, and a corresponding elastic switch or magnetic switch is provided around the dust outlet to cooperate with it, thereby realizing the opening of the dust outlet.

[0225] In one embodiment of this application, a first air outlet is also provided in the first receiving structure 4, and the first air outlet is connected to the automatic cleaning equipment for blowing air. By setting a first air outlet in the first receiving structure 4, central dust collection of the automatic cleaning equipment by blowing and sucking is realized, which improves the dust collection effect of the automatic cleaning equipment.

[0226] In one embodiment of this application, the handheld cleaning device has a suction end, and a vent is provided in the second receiving structure 5. The vent is connected to the suction end. When the base station collects dust from the handheld cleaning device, the vent supplies air to the handheld cleaning device or maintains communication with the external atmospheric pressure. When the handheld cleaning device is placed on the base station, the handheld cleaning device fits snugly with the second receiving structure 5 of the base station. The suction end of the handheld cleaning device may be blocked by the bottom of the second receiving structure 5. When the base station collects dust from the handheld cleaning device, the air path of the handheld cleaning device may be obstructed. Therefore, a vent is provided at the position opposite to the suction end of the second receiving structure 5. The vent facilitates the supply of air to the handheld cleaning device, thereby ensuring smooth airflow during dust collection and improving the dust collection effect of the handheld cleaning device.

[0227] In one embodiment of this application, the airflow channel includes a first airflow channel connecting the automatic cleaning device and a second airflow channel connecting the handheld cleaning device. The handheld cleaning device and the automatic cleaning device each have an airflow channel to achieve integrated dust collection.

[0228] In one embodiment of this application, the first airflow channel and the second airflow channel are connected to the dust chamber in parallel. The airflow channels of the handheld cleaning device and the automatic cleaning device are separate, thereby achieving independent dust collection for the handheld cleaning device and the automatic cleaning device respectively.

[0229] In one embodiment of this application, a valve is provided on the first airflow channel or the second airflow channel, and the valve can control the opening and closing of the first airflow channel or the second airflow channel. By setting valves on the airflow channels respectively, the dust collection of the handheld cleaning device and the automatic cleaning device can be controlled separately.

[0230] In one embodiment of this application, the airflow channel also includes a main channel, which is connected to the dust chamber. The first airflow channel and the second airflow channel are connected to the main channel together through a three-way structure. The airflow channels of the handheld cleaning device and the automatic cleaning device are connected to the dust chamber through the main channel, which simplifies the air path structure and realizes integrated dust collection.

[0231] In one embodiment of this application, a switching valve is provided on the three-way structure, and the switching valve can selectively connect the main channel with the first airflow channel or the second airflow channel. By setting a switching valve, the switching control of dust collection between automatic cleaning equipment and handheld cleaning equipment can be realized.

[0232] In one embodiment of this application, the switching valve is connected to a drive unit that drives the switching valve. The drive unit can be connected to a control button or a remote control terminal. The drive unit receives the control signal from the control button or the remote control terminal and adjusts the working state of the switching valve according to the control signal. The switching valve is controlled by the drive unit, which is controlled by the control button or the remote control terminal, thereby improving the convenience of switching control of dust collection between automatic cleaning equipment and handheld cleaning equipment.

[0233] In one embodiment of this application, the suction source includes a suction motor and an impeller. The suction motor drives the impeller to rotate to generate negative pressure. The suction source can be realized by combining the suction motor and the impeller.

[0234] In one embodiment of this application, a dust bag is also provided in the dust chamber. The dust bag is used to contain dust and dirt. A dust bag is installed inside the dust chamber to collect dust and dirt. When the dust bag is full, it can be replaced directly, avoiding the complicated operation of cleaning the dust chamber and improving the user experience.

[0235] In one embodiment of this application, a first charging unit is provided in the first receiving structure 4, and the automatic cleaning device is located in the first receiving structure 4. The first charging unit supplies power to the automatic cleaning device. A second charging unit is provided in the second receiving structure 5, and the handheld cleaning device is located in the second receiving structure 5. The second charging unit supplies power to the handheld cleaning device. Charging units are respectively provided in the first receiving structure 4 and the second receiving structure 5 to realize separate power supply for the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device.

[0236] In one embodiment of this application, the base station also has an accessory receiving cavity, which is used to accommodate accessories of automatic cleaning devices or handheld cleaning devices. The dedicated accessory receiving cavity in the base station expands the application range of the base station and enables better integration and storage of accessories for automatic cleaning devices and handheld cleaning devices.

[0237] In one embodiment of this application, the accessory receiving cavity is exposed from within the base station by pulling or rotating to retrieve and place accessories. The accessory receiving cavity can be opened by pulling or rotating, improving user convenience.

[0238] In one embodiment of this application, the accessory receiving cavity is provided with an accessory insertion / removal slot for fixing accessories. The accessory insertion / removal slot is located at the bottom or side wall of the accessory receiving cavity; or a hook is provided in the accessory receiving cavity to fix the accessories within the accessory receiving cavity. By providing an accessory insertion / removal slot or hook in the accessory receiving cavity, accessories are rationally arranged, avoiding clutter and improving user experience.

[0239] The base station of this application can carry automatic cleaning equipment and handheld cleaning equipment, and can collect dust from the automatic cleaning equipment and handheld cleaning equipment, reducing the number of base stations used, reducing the occupied area, and avoiding the problem of multiple base stations affecting the cleaning of cleaning equipment. At the same time, it is convenient for users to operate and improves the user experience.

[0240] The base station of this application can collect the dust inside the automatic cleaning equipment and handheld cleaning equipment into the base station, eliminating the need for manual cleaning by the user, which greatly facilitates the user's cleaning work of the automatic cleaning equipment and handheld cleaning equipment.

[0241] This application can be a system, method, and / or computer program product. The computer program product may include a computer-readable storage medium having computer-readable program instructions loaded thereon for causing a processor to implement various aspects of this application.

[0242] The computer-readable storage medium can be a tangible device capable of holding and storing instructions used by an instruction execution device. The computer-readable storage medium may be, for example, but not limited to, an electrical storage device, a magnetic storage device, an optical storage device, an electromagnetic storage device, a semiconductor storage device, or any suitable combination thereof. More specific examples of computer-readable storage media (a non-exhaustive list) include: portable computer disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), static random access memory (SRAM), portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), digital multifunction disc (DVD), memory sticks, floppy disks, mechanical encoding devices, such as punch cards or recessed protrusions storing instructions thereon, and any suitable combination of the foregoing.The computer-readable storage medium used herein is not to be construed as a transient signal itself, such as radio waves or other freely propagating electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic waves propagating through waveguides or other transmission media (e.g., light pulses through fiber optic cables), or electrical signals transmitted through wires. Specification 23 / 25 pages 26 CN 121400743 A

[0243] The computer-readable program instructions described herein can be downloaded from the computer-readable storage medium to various computing / processing devices, or downloaded via a network, such as the Internet, local area network, wide area network, and / or wireless network, to an external computer or external storage device. The network may include copper transmission cables, fiber optic transmission, wireless transmission, routers, firewalls, switches, gateway computers, and / or edge servers. A network adapter card or network interface in each computing / processing device receives the computer-readable program instructions from the network and forwards them for storage in the computer-readable storage medium of the respective computing / processing device.

[0244] The computer program instructions used to perform the operations of this application may be assembly instructions, instruction set architecture (ISA) instructions, machine instructions, machine-dependent instructions, microcode, firmware instructions, state setting data, or source code or object code written in any combination of one or more programming languages, including object-oriented programming languages ​​such as Smalltalk, C++, etc., and conventional procedural programming languages ​​such as the "C" language or similar programming languages. The computer-readable program instructions may be executed entirely on the user's computer, partially on the user's computer, as a stand-alone software package, partially on the user's computer and partially on a remote computer, or entirely on a remote computer or server. In cases involving remote computers, the remote computer may be connected to the user's computer via any kind of network—including a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN), or may be connected to an external computer (e.g., via the Internet using an Internet service provider). In some embodiments, electronic circuits, such as programmable logic circuits, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), or programmable logic arrays (PLAs), are personalized by utilizing state information from the computer-readable program instructions. These electronic circuits can execute the computer-readable program instructions to implement various aspects of this application.

[0245] Various aspects of this application are described herein with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of this application. It should be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, as well as combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer-readable program instructions.

[0246] These computer-readable program instructions may be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine such that, when executed by the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, these instructions create means for implementing the functions / actions specified in one or more blocks of the flowchart and / or block diagram. These computer-readable program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that causes a computer, programmable data processing apparatus, and / or other device to operate in a particular manner, such that the computer-readable medium storing the instructions comprises an article of manufacture comprising instructions for implementing aspects of the functions / actions specified in one or more blocks of the flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0247] Computer-readable program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to produce a computer-implemented process, such that the instructions executed on the computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device implement the functions / actions specified in one or more blocks of the flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0248] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of this application. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or part of an instruction, which contains one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the blocks may occur in a different order than those marked in the drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, may be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions. Specification 24 / 25 pages 27 CN 121400743 A

[0249] Various embodiments of this application have been described above. The above description is exemplary and not exhaustive, and is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical applications, or technical improvements to the embodiments in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.Specification 25 / 25 pages 28 CN 121400743 A Figure 1 Sheet 1 / 2 of the drawings of the specification 29 CN 121400743 A Figure 2 Sheet 2 / 2 of the drawings of the specification 30 CN 121400743 A Abstract The present application relates to a dust collection method and a base station. The method includes: during dust collection for a handheld cleaning device by the base station, in response to an automatic cleaning device being moved to a dust collection position, controlling the base station to stop dust collection for the handheld cleaning device; and controlling the base station to perform dust collection for the automatic cleaning device. By using the method of the present application, dust collection can be realized for both the automatic cleaning device and the handheld cleaning device without causing insufficient suction force due to simultaneous dust collection for the two devices and without reducing the dust collection effect, thereby effectively improving user experience.。

Claims

1. A method for collecting dust, characterized in that, Applied to a base station, the method includes: During the process of the base station collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device, in response to the automatic cleaning device being transported to the dust collection position, the base station is controlled to stop collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device; The base station is controlled to collect dust for the automatic cleaning equipment.

2. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: After the automatic cleaning device finishes collecting dust, the handheld cleaning device will continue to collect dust.

3. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The base station includes a dust collection fan, a first dust collection duct for collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device, and a second dust collection duct for collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device; The step of controlling the base station to stop collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device includes: controlling the second dust collection duct to close; The control of the base station to collect dust for the automatic cleaning equipment includes: Control the operation of the dust collection fan and control the connection of the first dust collection duct.

4. The method as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The base station includes a dust collection fan, a first dust collection duct for collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device, and a second dust collection duct for collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device; The step of collecting dust from the automatic cleaning device after the automatic cleaning device has finished collecting dust includes: Control the operation of the dust collection fan and control the connection of the second dust collection duct.

5. A method for collecting dust, characterized in that, Applied to a base station, the method includes: During the process of the base station collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device, in response to the automatic cleaning device automatically reaching the dust collection position, the base station is controlled to continue collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device.

6. The method as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The method further includes: After collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device, dust collection continues for the automatic cleaning device.

7. The method as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The base station includes a dust collection fan, a first dust collection duct for collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device, and a second dust collection duct for collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device; The control of the base station to continue collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device includes: Control the operation of the dust collection fan and control the connection of the second dust collection duct.

8. The method as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The base station includes a dust collection fan, a first dust collection duct for collecting dust for the automatic cleaning device, and a second dust collection duct for collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device; The step of continuing to collect dust from the automatic cleaning device after the handheld cleaning device has finished collecting dust includes: Control the operation of the dust collection fan and control the connection of the first dust collection duct.

9. A method for collecting dust, characterized in that, Applied to a base station, the method includes: During the process of the base station collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device, in response to the automatic cleaning device reaching the dust collection position, according to the user-preset sequence, the base station is controlled to stop collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device and collect dust for the automatic cleaning device, or the base station is controlled to continue collecting dust for the handheld cleaning device.

10. A dust collection base station, characterized in that, The base station includes: Control unit; Dust collection fan unit; A first dust collection duct for collecting dust from automated cleaning equipment and a second dust collection duct for collecting dust from handheld cleaning equipment; Memory used to store processor-executable instructions; The control unit is configured to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 when executing instructions.

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