Station, cleaning system comprising same, and method for replacing cleaning pad of station

The station automates cleaning pad replacement for robot vacuum cleaners by using a pad replacement unit, storage, and transfer system, addressing contamination and user intervention issues, ensuring continuous operation and improved convenience.

WO2025009792A1PCT designated stage expired Publication Date: 2025-01-09SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/KR2024/008698
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-07-06
Filing Date
2024-06-24
Publication Date
2025-01-09

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Abstract

A disclosed station is configured to collect a used pad separated from a robot cleaner and supply a new pad to be coupled to the robot cleaner, the station comprising: a station main body; a pad replacement unit on which a used pad separated from the robot cleaner is loaded; a pad storage unit having a pad collection box configured to store the used pad and a pad supply box configured to store the new pad; and a pad transfer unit provided in the station main body so as to reciprocate between the pad replacement unit and the pad storage unit, wherein the pad storage unit may be configured to change the positions of the pad collection box and the pad supply box such that the pad collection box and the pad supply box are positioned on the movement path of the pad transfer unit at different times.
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