Cleaning system

Abstract

A cleaning system, comprising a laundry treatment assembly (110) and a ground cleaning assembly (120). During use, the laundry treatment assembly (110) performs operations such as cleaning and drying on laundry, and the ground cleaning assembly (120) cleans the ground. Waste water may be produced during the process of treatment of a laundry treatment assembly (110), and the waste water can be conveyed to a water use unit (121) of a ground cleaning assembly (120) by means of a liquid discharge pipeline (111), so as to be reused, thereby improving the utilization rate of water, and being more water-saving and environmentally friendly; moreover, water discharged via the laundry treatment assembly (110), for example, rinse water, has softener and detergent residues, such that when a cleaning member of the ground cleaning assembly (120), for example, a cleaning cloth, is cleaned, a cleaning effect can be improved, and moreover, the cleaning cloth is perfumed, and the odor is eliminated, thereby improving the user experience.

Description

Cleaning system

[0001] This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the China Patent Office on August 9, 2023, with application number 202322138602.0 and invention name “Cleaning System”, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0002] The embodiments of the present application relate to the technical field of cleaning equipment, and in particular, to a cleaning system. Background Art

[0003] In traditional technology, there are products that combine washing machines and cleaning equipment. The inventors realized that during the use of such products, the washing machine and the cleaning equipment will use separate water pipes, and the drainage of the washing machine will be directly discharged into the sewer pipe, resulting in a waste of water resources.

[0004] Application Contents

[0005] This application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related art.

[0006] In view of this, an embodiment of the present application proposes a cleaning system, comprising:

[0007] a laundry processing assembly, the laundry processing assembly including a drainage pipeline;

[0008] A floor cleaning component includes a water unit, and the drainage pipeline is connected to the water unit.

[0009] In a feasible embodiment, the clothing processing assembly includes a drying unit, the drainage pipeline includes a condensed water discharge pipeline, one end of the condensed water discharge pipeline is connected to the drying unit, and the other end is connected to the water unit.

[0010] In a feasible embodiment, the clothes processing assembly further includes: a drum, in which the items to be washed are placed, and the drying unit includes:

[0011] an air supply member, the air supply member being used to circulate the air in the drum;

[0012] The condensing element is used to condense the gas discharged through the drum, and the drainage pipeline is used to collect and discharge the condensed liquid generated by the condensing element.

[0013] In a feasible embodiment, the cold source of the condensing element includes at least one of water, wind and refrigeration fins; and / or

[0014] A gas circulation passage is formed among the air supply component, the heating component, the roller and the condensing component.

[0015] In a feasible embodiment, the clothing processing component includes: a processing unit, in which the items to be processed are placed; the drainage pipeline includes a drain pipe, one end of which is used to receive wastewater discharged from the processing unit, and the other end is connected to the water use unit.

[0016] In a feasible embodiment, the cleaning system further includes:

[0017] an emptying pipe, the emptying pipe being connected to the liquid drainage pipeline;

[0018] A control valve is provided on the liquid discharge pipeline and is used to control the liquid discharge pipeline to be connected with the water unit or the drain pipe.

[0019] In a feasible embodiment, the cleaning system further includes:

[0020] A liquid level sensor is used to detect the liquid level of the water unit, and the liquid level sensor is communicatively connected to the control valve.

[0021] In a feasible embodiment, the cleaning system further includes:

[0022] A filter unit is provided on the drainage pipeline.

[0023] In a feasible embodiment, the cleaning system further includes:

[0024] a flushing unit connected to the filter unit; and / or

[0025] The filter unit is detachably connected to the drainage pipeline.

[0026] In a feasible embodiment, the floor cleaning component includes:

[0027] A mobile cleaning unit, wherein a cleaning member is provided on the mobile cleaning unit;

[0028] A base station, wherein the water-using unit is arranged in the base station.

[0029] In a feasible embodiment, the water-using unit includes: a liquid storage portion and / or a cleaning component cleaning module;

[0030] The floor cleaning assembly further comprises a pump body, which is disposed in the liquid storage portion and is used to deliver the liquid in the liquid storage portion to the cloth washing pool.

[0031] In a feasible embodiment, the clothing processing assembly further includes:

[0032] The shell has a bottom with a notch formed therein, and at least a portion of the floor cleaning assembly is arranged in the notch.

[0033] Compared with the prior art, this application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0034] The cleaning system provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a clothing processing component and a floor cleaning component. During use, the clothing processing component is used to wash clothes, and the floor cleaning component is used to clean the floor. Water is generated during the cleaning process of the clothing processing component, and the water can be transported to the water unit of the floor cleaning component through the drainage pipe for reuse. Such a setting, on the one hand, improves the utilization rate of water, is more water-saving and environmentally friendly; on the other hand, the water discharged through the clothing processing component, such as rinsing water, condensed water generated by drying, and spin water, will have residual softener and detergent in it. When cleaning the cleaning parts of the floor cleaning component, such as cleaning rags, the cleaning effect can be improved, and the rags can be scented to eliminate odors, thereby improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the detailed description of the preferred embodiment below. The accompanying drawings are for illustration purposes only and are not to be considered as limiting the present application. The same reference symbols are used throughout the drawings to represent the same components. In the drawings:

[0036] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a cleaning system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] FIG2 is a schematic structural block diagram of a cleaning system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0038] FIG3 is a schematic structural block diagram of a cleaning system according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0039] FIG4 is a schematic structural block diagram of a cleaning system according to another embodiment of the present application.

[0040] The corresponding relationship between the reference numerals and component names in Figures 1 to 4 is as follows:

[0041] 110 clothing processing component, 120 floor cleaning component, 130 drain pipe, 140 control valve, 150 filter unit;

[0042] 111 drainage pipeline, 113 drum, 114 treatment unit, 121 water unit, 122 mobile cleaning unit, 123 base station;

[0043] 1111 condensate discharge pipeline, 1112 drain pipe, 1121 heating element, 1122 air supply element, 1123 condensation element. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] In order to better understand the above technical solution, the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application is described in detail below through the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the embodiment of the present application and the specific features in the embodiment are detailed descriptions of the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application, rather than limitations on the technical solution of the present application. In the absence of conflict, the embodiment of the present application and the technical features in the embodiment can be combined with each other.

[0045] Considering that the functions of current cleaning equipment are becoming more and more complex, functions such as automatic dishwashing and automatic dust collection have been added, as well as automatic water supply and drainage functions (i.e., the clean water tank of the base station 123 of the sweeping and mopping all-in-one cleaning equipment is connected to the household water pipe to replenish clean water on demand, and at the same time, the sewage tank on the base station 123 is connected to the household sewer pipe to discharge sewage, thereby solving the problem of manually replenishing clean water and dumping the sewage tank). However, many households do not have separate locations reserved for water supply and drainage for household cleaning equipment. Therefore, clothing processing equipment, such as washing machines, combined with household cleaning equipment have appeared on the market. However, in current technology, such products are simply two household appliances stacked on top of each other; household cleaning equipment (such as sweeping and mopping all-in-one machines) use water from a separate external water source when washing mops, and there is no correlation between the water used by the washing machine and the water used by the household, which leads to low product integration and waste of water resources.

[0046] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, an embodiment of the present application proposes a cleaning system, including: a clothing processing component 110, the clothing processing component 110 includes a drainage pipe 111; a floor cleaning component 120, the floor cleaning component 120 includes a water unit 121, and the drainage pipe 111 is connected to the water unit 121.

[0047] As shown in Figure 2, the cleaning system provided by the embodiment of the present application includes a clothing processing component 110 and a floor cleaning component 120. During use, the clothing processing component 110 is used to wash, dry and other operations on clothes, while the floor cleaning component 120 is used to clean the floor. Wastewater will be generated during the processing of the clothing processing component 110. The wastewater can be transported to the water unit 121 of the floor cleaning component 120 through the drainage pipe 111 for reuse. Such a setting, on the one hand, improves the utilization rate of water, is more water-saving and environmentally friendly; on the other hand, the water discharged through the clothing processing component 110, such as the rinse water, will have residual softener and detergent, which can improve the cleaning effect when cleaning the cleaning parts of the floor cleaning component 120, such as cleaning the rags. At the same time, the rags can be scented to eliminate the odor of the rags, thereby improving the user experience.

[0048] In a feasible embodiment, the clothing processing assembly 110 includes a drying unit, and the drainage pipe 111 includes a condensed water discharge pipe 1111 , one end of the condensed water discharge pipe 1111 is connected to the drying unit, and the other end is connected to the water unit 121 .

[0049] In this technical solution, the clothing processing component 110 may include a drying unit. By setting the drying unit, the clothing in the clothing processing component 110 can be dried, thereby improving the user experience.

[0050] In this technical solution, when the clothing processing component 110 is equipped with a drying unit, the drainage pipe 111 may include a condensed water discharge pipe 1111. This arrangement is based on the consideration that during the drying process, water vapor attached to the clothes will be discharged through the clothing processing component 110. The condensed water vapor is collected by the condensed water discharge pipe 1111, so that the liquid water can be enriched. The enriched liquid water can be transported to the water unit 121 of the floor cleaning component 120 for reuse. Since this part of water is formed by condensation of water vapor, the cleanliness of this part of water is higher. The floor cleaning component 120 can use this part of water to clean cleaning items, such as rags, with higher cleaning efficiency.

[0051] As shown in FIG3 , in a feasible embodiment, the clothing processing assembly 110 further includes: a drum 113, wherein the drum 113 is used to place items to be processed, and the drying unit includes: a heating element 1121; an air supply element 1122, wherein the air supply element 1122 is used to deliver the heat energy of the heating element 1121 to the drum 113; a condensing element 1123, wherein the condensing element 1123 is used to condense the gas discharged from the drum 113, and the drain pipe 111 is used to collect and discharge the condensed liquid produced by the condensing element 1123. In some other embodiments, cold air drying can also be used, that is, the heating element is not provided in the air circulation path, or the heating element is provided but is in a non-working state. The air supply element 1122 is used to circulate unheated air flow.

[0052] In this technical solution, the clothing processing assembly 110 may include a drum 113. During use, the clothing to be processed may be placed in the drum 113. The drum 113 drives the clothing to rotate, thereby improving the cleaning effect.

[0053] This technical solution further provides the structural components of a drying unit, which includes a heating element 1121, an air supply element 1122, and a condensing element 1123. During use, the drum 113 carries the laundry during the washing and drying process. The air supply element 1122 drives the airflow within the drying duct, with the outlet of the air supply element 1122 connected to the heating element 1121 via a duct. The air supply element 1122 blows the airflow toward the heating element 1121, converting it into high-temperature dry air that is then fed into the drum 113. The drum 113 rotates continuously during the drying process, ensuring that the laundry is fully exposed to the high-temperature dry airflow before exhausting the hot, humid air. The humid air is then piped into the condensing element 1123 for heat exchange, condensing the moisture in the air and separating it from the gas molecules. The condensed water is collected through a condensate discharge line 1111 and discharged to the water unit 121 of the floor cleaning assembly 120 for reuse. The separated gas then reenters the air supply system for the next drying cycle. Based on this, water utilization efficiency can be improved and it is more environmentally friendly.

[0054] In some examples, the air supply member 1122 may be a fan.

[0055] In a feasible embodiment, the condensing medium of the condensing element 1123 includes at least one of water, wind and refrigeration fins.

[0056] This technical solution further provides a condensation element 1123. The refrigerant medium of the condensation element 1123 can include water or cold air. By injecting water or cold air into the condensation element 1123, and then exchanging heat with the humid air in contact with the condensation element, condensed water can be formed on the condensation element 1123. For example, the condensation medium can be tap water. The temperature of tap water is generally equal to room temperature, and there is a large temperature difference between it and the high-temperature, humid air after drying, thus achieving the purpose of condensing water.

[0057] In this technical solution, the refrigerant medium of the condensation element 1123 can also be a refrigeration plate, such as a TEC refrigeration plate. Based on this, the refrigeration plate can directly provide cooling capacity to condense water vapor in the high-temperature and humid air.

[0058] As shown in FIG. 3 , in a feasible embodiment, a gas circulation passage is formed among the air supply element 1122 , the heating element 1121 , the drum 113 and the condensing element 1123 .

[0059] In this technical solution, a gas circulation path is formed between the air supply element 1122, the heating element 1121, the drum 113 and the condensing element 1123, which can be connected through a pipeline to form a circulation path. Such an arrangement facilitates the circulation of gas and the continuity of drying.

[0060] As shown in Figure 4, in a feasible embodiment, the clothing processing component 110 includes: a processing unit 114, the processing unit 114 is used to place items to be processed, the drainage pipeline 111 includes a drain pipe 1112, one end of the drain pipe 1112 is connected to the processing unit 114, for receiving wastewater discharged by the processing unit 114, and the other end is connected to the water use unit 121.

[0061] In this technical solution, the clothing processing component 110 may also include a processing unit 114, which can be used to accommodate the clothes to be processed and process the clothes to be processed, such as washing and / or drying, and the drainage pipeline 111 may include a drain pipe 1112, which is connected to the processing unit 114. The water discharged through the processing unit 114 can be supplied to the water use unit 121 through the drain pipe 1112 for reuse.

[0062] It can be understood that, preferably, relatively cleaner water can be selected to be discharged into the water unit 121. For example, the water discharged during the dehydration or rinsing process can be discharged into the water unit 121 through the drain pipe 1112. This part of water can be further used to clean the cleaning parts of the floor cleaning component 120, such as rags, and the residual detergent can be reused, which can improve the cleaning efficiency.

[0063] It is understandable that the processing unit 114 can be a washing tub of a drum or pulsator washing machine. Based on this, whether the clothing processing component 110 is a drum washing machine or a pulsator washing machine, water reuse can be achieved, which is more energy-efficient.

[0064] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, in a feasible embodiment, the cleaning system also includes: an emptying pipe 130, which is connected to the drain pipe 111; a control valve 140, which is arranged on the drain pipe 111 and is used to control the connection between the drain pipe 111 and the water unit 121 or the emptying pipe 130.

[0065] In this technical solution, the cleaning system may further include an emptying pipe 130, the output end of the emptying pipe 130 being used to be arranged in a sewer pipe, and the drainage pipe 111 being connected to the emptying pipe 130 and the water unit 121 through a control valve 140. By setting the control valve 140, the output direction of the drainage pipe 111 can be controlled. When the water unit 121 of the floor cleaning component 120 has sufficient water or the water output through the clothing processing component 110 is dirty water, the emptying pipe 130 can be controlled to be connected to the emptying pipe 130, and the water can be discharged directly into the sewer.

[0066] In some examples, in order to facilitate the control of the control valve 140, the control valve 140 can be a solenoid valve, preferably a two-position three-way solenoid valve. For example, when the valve core of the two-position three-way solenoid valve is in the first position, the drain pipeline 111 is connected to the water unit 121 through the solenoid valve; when the solenoid valve core is in the second position, the drain pipeline 111 is connected to the drain pipe 130 through the solenoid valve.

[0067] In a feasible embodiment, the cleaning system further includes: a liquid level sensor, which is used to detect the liquid level of the water unit 121 , and the liquid level sensor is communicatively connected to the control valve 140 .

[0068] In this technical solution, the cleaning system may also include a liquid level sensor. By setting the liquid level sensor, the liquid level of the water unit 121 can be clearly determined, and then the water shortage situation of the water unit 121 can be known. The liquid level sensor is then communicated with the control valve 140, and the conduction direction of the control valve 140 can be controlled based on the detection result of the liquid level sensor, so that automatic control can be achieved. When there is enough water in the water unit 121, the drain pipe 130 can be controlled to be connected to the drainage pipeline 111, and the water can be directly discharged into the sewer.

[0069] In this technical solution, considering that the clothing processing component 110 and the floor cleaning component 120 do not always work at the same time, a portion of liquid is usually stored in the water unit 121 for backup. At this time, if the clothing processing component 110 generates a large amount of water during the drying process and exceeds the storage limit of the water unit 121, the valve core position of the valve 140 can be controlled so that the condensed water is discharged through the sewer to ensure the safety of the floor cleaning component 120. When the liquid level in the water unit 121 falls below the safety line, the valve core position of the control valve 140 can be changed again to discharge the condensed water into the water unit 121. Based on this, through the setting of the liquid level sensor, the control valve 140 can be automatically controlled, and then the water supply direction can be automatically controlled, which can reduce manual intervention and improve user experience.

[0070] As shown in FIG. 2 to FIG. 4 , in a feasible embodiment, the cleaning system further includes: a filter unit 150 , which is disposed on the drainage pipe 111 ; and a flushing unit, which is connected to the filter unit 150 .

[0071] In this technical solution, the cleaning system may further include a filter unit 150. By configuring the filter unit 150, the water output through the drainage pipe 111 can be filtered, thereby preventing the water unit 121 from being contaminated. For example, the filter unit 150 can filter out wire scraps or paper scraps in the water, thereby preventing wire scraps or paper scraps from mixing into the water unit 121.

[0072] In some examples, the filter unit 150 is detachably connected to the drain line 111 , so that the user can remove the filter unit 150 to clean it or replace the filter screen, so that the filter unit 150 is in good working condition.

[0073] In this technical solution, the cleaning system also includes: a flushing unit, through which the filter unit 150 can be backwashed and cleaned, and the probability of the filter unit 150 being blocked can be reduced, so that the filter unit 150 is in good working condition.

[0074] It is understandable that the flushing unit can use external water to flush the filter unit 150 or use the wastewater generated by the clothing processing assembly 110 to flush the filter unit 150.

[0075] As shown in FIG. 2 to FIG. 4 , in a feasible embodiment, the floor cleaning assembly 120 includes: a mobile cleaning unit 122 , on which a cleaning member is provided; and a base station 123 , in which the water unit 121 is provided.

[0076] In this technical solution, the structural composition of the floor cleaning component 120 is further provided. The floor cleaning component 120 may include a mobile cleaning unit 122 and a base station 123. The mobile cleaning unit 122 can move within the working area and clean the floor through the cleaning parts, while the base station 123 provides a storage location for the mobile cleaning unit 122 and can also charge the mobile cleaning unit 122 and clean the cleaning parts.

[0077] In a feasible embodiment, the water unit 121 includes: a liquid storage portion and / or a cleaning component cleaning module.

[0078] In this technical solution, a style of a water-using unit 121 is further provided. The water-using unit 121 may include a liquid storage part and / or a cleaning component cleaning module. The liquid can be stored through the liquid storage part and can be output for use when needed; and the water-using unit 121 may also include a cleaning component cleaning module, such as a cleaning pool formed on the base station 123. The liquid can also be supplied to the cleaning pool and directly used.

[0079] In a feasible embodiment, the floor cleaning assembly 120 further includes a pump body, which is disposed in the liquid storage portion and is used to deliver the liquid in the liquid storage portion to the cloth washing pool.

[0080] In this technical solution, the floor cleaning assembly 120 may include a pump body. Through the provision of the pump body, the liquid in the liquid storage part can be delivered to the cloth washing pool for utilization, making the cleaning of the cleaning parts more convenient.

[0081] In a feasible embodiment, the clothing processing assembly 110 further includes: a shell, a bottom of which is formed with a chamber, and at least a portion of the floor cleaning assembly 120 is used to be arranged in the chamber.

[0082] In this technical solution, the clothing processing component 110 may also include a shell. By setting a chamber in the shell, at least part of the floor cleaning component 120 can be accommodated, so that at least part of the floor cleaning component 120 is at the bottom of the clothing processing component 110, which can reduce the footprint of the cleaning system.

[0083] In this application, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The term "plurality" refers to two or more, unless expressly limited otherwise. Terms such as "installed," "connected," "connected," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "connected" can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0084] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "up", "down", "left", "right", "front", "back", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or unit referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they should not be understood as limitations on this application.

[0085] Throughout this specification, terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," and "specific embodiments" mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0086] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and variations are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A cleaning system, wherein: include: A clothes processing assembly, the clothes processing assembly comprising a drainage pipeline; A floor cleaning component comprises a water unit, and the drainage pipeline is connected to the water unit.

2. The cleaning system according to claim 1, wherein: The clothes processing assembly includes a drying unit, and the drainage pipeline includes a condensed water discharge pipeline. One end of the condensed water discharge pipeline is connected to the drying unit, and the other end is connected to the water use unit.

3. The cleaning system according to claim 2, wherein: The laundry processing assembly further comprises: a drum, in which the articles to be processed are placed, and the drying unit comprises: An air supply member, the air supply member is used to circulate the gas in the drum; The condensing element is used to condense the gas discharged through the drum, and the drainage pipeline is used to collect and discharge the condensed liquid generated by the condensing element.

4. The cleaning system according to claim 3, wherein: The cold source of the condensing element includes at least one of water, wind and cooling fins; and / or A gas circulation passage is formed between the air supply component, the drum and the condensing component.

5. The cleaning system according to claim 1, wherein: The clothing processing assembly includes: a processing unit, in which items to be processed are placed; the drainage pipeline includes a drain pipe, one end of which is used to receive waste water discharged from the processing unit, and the other end is connected to the water use unit.

6. The cleaning system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: Also includes: an emptying pipe, the emptying pipe being connected to the liquid discharge pipeline; A control valve is provided on the liquid discharge pipeline and is used to control the liquid discharge pipeline to be connected with the water unit or the drain pipe.

7. The cleaning system according to claim 6, wherein: Also includes: A liquid level sensor is used to detect the liquid level of the water unit, and the liquid level sensor is communicatively connected with the control valve.

8. The cleaning system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: Also includes: A filter unit is provided on the liquid discharge pipeline.

9. The cleaning system according to claim 8, wherein: Also includes: a flushing unit, the flushing unit being used to flush the filter unit; and / or The filter unit is detachably connected to the liquid discharge pipeline.

10. The cleaning system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The floor cleaning assembly comprises: A mobile cleaning unit, wherein a cleaning member is provided on the mobile cleaning unit; A base station, wherein the water use unit is arranged in the base station.

11. The cleaning system according to claim 10, wherein: The water-using unit comprises: a liquid storage part and / or a cleaning component cleaning module; The floor cleaning assembly further comprises a pump body, which is used to deliver the liquid in the liquid storage part to the cloth washing pool.

12. The cleaning system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The laundry treatment assembly further comprises: A shell body is provided with a chamber at the bottom of the shell body, and at least a part of the floor cleaning assembly is arranged in the chamber.

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