Pad cleaning dock for mobile cleaning robots
The mobile cleaning robot and docking station autonomously clean and dry mopping pads, addressing the need for user intervention in pad maintenance, thereby enhancing robot autonomy and reducing user effort.
JP2026506887APending Publication Date: 2026-02-27IROBOT CORP
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2025545261
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-02-06
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-27
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Autonomous cleaning robots requiring frequent manual intervention for pad replacement or cleaning during mopping operations, increasing user effort and reducing autonomy.
Method used
A mobile cleaning robot and docking station that autonomously cleans or refreshes mopping pads using an agitator and drying system, reducing user interaction by allowing the robot to navigate to the docking station for pad maintenance.
Benefits of technology
Enhances robot autonomy by minimizing user interaction and reducing pad drying time through automated pad cleaning and drying processes.
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Abstract
A docking station for a mobile cleaning robot can include a base, a housing, and a pad cleaning system. The base can be configured to receive the mobile cleaning robot. The housing can be connectable to the base. The pad cleaning system can be connectable to the housing and can include a reservoir configured to hold a liquid therein. The pad cleaning system can also include an agitator located at least partially within the reservoir. The agitator can be engageable with a cleaning pad of the mobile cleaning robot.
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