Water tank, electrode assembly, and cleaning device

By setting anti-slip marks on the outer peripheral surface of the water tank box and designing multiple trigger parts in the electrode assembly, the problem of sewage spilling during the water tank disassembly and the problem of cumbersome installation of the water level detector is solved, and a safer and simpler water tank disassembly and detection is achieved.

WO2025139683A1PCT designated stage expired Publication Date: 2025-07-03SHENZHEN ROBOROCK INNOVATION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
PCT/CN2024/137165
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-12-29
Filing Date
2024-12-05
Publication Date
2025-07-03

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Technical Problem

The existing floor scrubber water tank is prone to falling off during disassembly, resulting in secondary pollution caused by sprinkling sewage, and the installation of the water level detector is complicated.

Method used

Anti-slip marks are provided on the outer circumference of the water tank box, multiple marks are designed for hand-held disassembly, and a shell is used to wrap the electrode columns in the electrode assembly, and trigger parts of different heights are set to simplify water level detection.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids the risk of sewage spilling during water tank disassembly, simplifies the installation process of water level detectors, and improves the convenience and safety of use.

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Abstract

A cleaning device, comprising a main unit and a water tank (2-b). The main unit (1-1) is provided with an accommodation cavity (1-11), the accommodation cavity (1-11) being provided with an mounting port in communication with an outer side of the main unit (1-1). The water tank (2-b) comprises a tank body (12-b1), at least part of the tank body (12-b1) being detachably mounted in the accommodation cavity (1-11) by means of the mounting port. At least part of an outer peripheral surface of the tank body (12-b1) is provided with an anti-slip pattern (1-21), and when the water tank (2-b) is mounted on the main unit (1-1), the anti-slip pattern (1-21) is disposed at an outer side of the accommodation cavity (1-11). An electrode assembly (2-a), the water tank (2-b), and the cleaning device. The electrode assembly (2-a) comprises a pole post (2-1) and a housing (2-2), the housing (2-2) being wrapped around the pole post (2-1), and the housing (2-2) being provided with at least two exposing portions that expose the pole post (2-1); when the water tank is in an upright state, the heights of the at least two exposing portions are different, so as to form at least two triggering parts on the pole post (2-1) which are not at the same height.
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Water tank, electrode assembly and cleaning equipment CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese patent applications No. 202323658838.3 and No. 202323667374.2 filed on December 29, 2023, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of electrical equipment, and particularly relates to a water tank, an electrode assembly, and a cleaning device. Background Art

[0003] A floor scrubber is a cleaning machine designed to clean hard floors while simultaneously sucking up wastewater and removing it from the floor. It is environmentally friendly, energy-efficient, and highly efficient. The water tank is a crucial component in a floor scrubber, storing the wastewater sucked up from the floor.

[0004] When the sewage in the water tank reaches the set water level, the water tank needs to be removed from the main body of the cleaning device to clean the water tank. During the removal process of the water tank in the related art, the water tank is easy to fall off, and there is a risk of the sewage in the water tank spilling onto the ground, causing secondary pollution.

[0005] Cleaning equipment like floor scrubbers require water level monitoring to help users determine whether the tank needs to be cleaned. In related technologies, cleaning equipment can be used in various postures, such as upright, twisted, or tilted. Each of these postures requires water level monitoring to ensure proper operation. Installing too many water level sensors in a water tank can lead to complex installations. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present disclosure provides an electrode assembly, a water tank, and a cleaning device, which are intended to at least to some extent avoid the risk of the water tank falling off during the disassembly process, causing the sewage in the water tank to spill onto the ground and cause secondary pollution; and to at least to some extent solve the technical problem of setting too many water level detectors in the water tank, which will cause cumbersome installation.

[0007] In a first aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure provides a water tank, which is assembled on a main unit of a cleaning device. The water tank includes a box body, and at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the box body is provided with anti-slip grooves. When the water tank is assembled on the main unit, the anti-slip grooves are arranged on the outside of the main unit.

[0008] In some embodiments, the anti-slip grooves are provided at two locations, and the two anti-slip grooves are provided on both sides of the width direction of the box.

[0009] In some embodiments, the anti-slip pattern includes a plurality of patterns arranged along the height direction of the box, and the plurality of patterns are arranged in parallel.

[0010] In some embodiments, the water tank further includes: a cover body, detachably disposed at the inlet and outlet of the tank body; and a handle, rotatably connected to the top of the cover body.

[0011] In some embodiments, a mounting frame is provided on the top of the cover body, and the mounting frame has two mounting side walls provided along the width direction of the box body, and both ends of the handle are rotatably connected to the two mounting side walls.

[0012] In some embodiments, the mounting frame further includes a limiting side wall, which is connected to the side of the two mounting side walls facing away from the interior of the host, and the limiting side arm has a limiting portion corresponding to the handle, and the angle between the limiting portion and the horizontal plane extending from the cover body toward the interior of the host is less than or equal to 90°, and the handle can be leaned against the limiting portion.

[0013] In some embodiments, the limiting portion corresponds to an end portion of the handle, and the end portion of the handle can be pressed against the corresponding limiting portion.

[0014] In some embodiments, a guide surface is provided on the top of the cover body, and the guide surface extends downward from the limiting portion toward the inside of the host, and the angle between the guide surface and the limiting portion is an obtuse angle, and the handle can be rotated to the guide surface of the cover body.

[0015] In some embodiments, the water tank further includes: a tank cover assembly, including: a partition connected to the bottom of the cover body, the partition is provided with a first water leakage part, the partition divides the sewage tank into a first cavity located above the partition and a second cavity located below the partition, the first cavity and the second cavity are connected through the first water leakage part.

[0016] In some embodiments, a suction pipe is provided in the box body, and the partition is provided in the installation hole for the suction pipe to pass through; wherein, the sewage in the water tank is collected into the first cavity through the suction pipe, and the water in the sewage collected in the first cavity is drained into the second cavity through the first leakage part, so that the solid waste in the sewage is stored in the first cavity, and the sewage is separated into solid and liquid through the partition.

[0017] In some embodiments, the box cover assembly further includes: a garbage baffle connected to the partition and disposed in the first cavity, a second water leakage portion being disposed on the garbage baffle, and the first water leakage portion being disposed on one side of the garbage baffle.

[0018] In some embodiments, the trash baffle is connected to a side of the partition away from the host.

[0019] In some embodiments, a side of the garbage baffle away from the partition is provided with an avoidance portion, the avoidance portion extends toward the partition, a third water leakage portion is provided on the partition, and at least a portion of the third water leakage portion is provided within the projection of the avoidance portion.

[0020] In some embodiments, the box cover assembly further includes: a flow guide member disposed above the partition, and the cover body is connected to the flow guide member.

[0021] In the second aspect of the present application, the present application provides an electrode assembly, which includes: a pole; a shell wrapped around the pole, the shell being provided with at least two exposed portions for exposing the pole, so that when the water tank is in an upright state, at least two of the exposed portions are at different heights, so as to form at least two trigger portions on the pole that are not at the same height.

[0022] In some embodiments, the trigger portion includes a first trigger portion. The bottom end of the pole extends out of the bottom of the housing to serve as the first trigger portion.

[0023] In some embodiments, at least two poles are provided, top ends of at least two poles are connected to the shell, and bottom ends of at least two poles extend out of the bottom of the shell to form at least two first triggering parts.

[0024] In some embodiments, at least two of the first triggering parts are not at the same height.

[0025] In some embodiments, the trigger portion includes a second trigger portion; at least one water outlet is provided on the shell to serve as an exposed portion of the shell to expose the pole to form the second trigger portion on the pole.

[0026] In some embodiments, at least two water holes are provided on the shell to serve as the exposed portion of the shell to expose the pole, so as to form at least two triggering portions on the pole that are not at the same height.

[0027] In some embodiments, the shell includes: a connecting seat connected to the top of the pole; a sleeve connected to the bottom of the connecting seat, the sleeve and the pole are correspondingly arranged, the sleeve is sleeved on the corresponding pole, and the exposed part is arranged on the sleeve.

[0028] In some embodiments, the electrode assembly further includes: a pole piece, one end of which is connected to the pole column, a portion of the pole piece is disposed in the connecting seat, and another portion of the pole piece extends out of the connecting seat to serve as a connecting end.

[0029] In some embodiments, the electrode assembly further includes: a sealing member connected to the outer peripheral surface of the connecting seat.

[0030] In some embodiments, a positioning groove is further provided on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting seat.

[0031] In some embodiments, the cross-section of the connecting seat is oval, square or trapezoidal; or, the cross-section of the connecting seat is circular, and at least one section is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting seat.

[0032] In a third aspect of the present disclosure, the present application further provides a water tank, comprising: a tank body provided with an inlet and an outlet; a tank cover detachably disposed in the inlet and an outlet, and the above-mentioned electrode assembly is connected to the tank cover.

[0033]

[0034] In the fourth aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure also provides a cleaning device, which includes: a main body, provided with a accommodating cavity, and the accommodating cavity is provided with an assembly port communicating with the outside of the main body; the above-mentioned water tank, at least part of the water tank body is detachably assembled in the accommodating cavity through the assembly port, and the anti-slip pattern is provided on the outside of the accommodating cavity. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0036] FIG1 shows a schematic structural diagram of a cleaning device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0037] FIG2 is a schematic diagram showing the cleaning device in FIG1 in an unlocked state;

[0038] FIG3 shows a schematic structural diagram of the water tank in FIG1 ;

[0039] FIG4 shows a schematic structural diagram of the water tank in FIG3 from another perspective;

[0040] FIG5 is a schematic diagram showing a state where a water tank cover assembly is assembled into a water tank body according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0041] FIG6 is a schematic structural diagram of a tank cover assembly with a handle in a vertical position in a water tank according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0042] FIG7 shows a schematic structural diagram of the water tank in FIG3 with the filter element removed;

[0043] FIG8 is a schematic structural diagram of a water tank cover assembly with a handle on a guide surface according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0044] FIG9 shows a schematic structural diagram of the separator in FIG8 ;

[0045] FIG10 shows a schematic top view of the separator in FIG9 ;

[0046] FIG11 is a schematic structural diagram showing another perspective of the separator in FIG9 ;

[0047] FIG12 shows a schematic structural diagram of an electrode assembly according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0048] FIG13 shows a schematic structural diagram of an electrode assembly according to other embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0049] FIG14 shows a schematic structural diagram of the pole piece in FIG12 ;

[0050] FIG15 is a schematic structural diagram showing the electrode assembly shown in FIG12 assembled with a sealing member;

[0051] FIG16 shows a schematic structural diagram of a water tank having the electrode assembly shown in FIG12 ;

[0052] FIG17 shows a schematic structural diagram of the box cover assembly in FIG16;

[0053] FIG18 shows a schematic diagram of water level detection of the water tank shown in FIG16 in a vertical position; and

[0054] FIG19 shows a schematic diagram of water level detection of the water tank shown in FIG16 in an inclined posture.

[0055] The corresponding relationship between the reference numerals and component names in Figures 1-19 is as follows:

[0056] 1-1. Main unit; 1-11. Accommodating cavity; 1-12. Button; 12-b1. Box body; 1-21. Anti-slip groove; 12-b2. Inlet and outlet; 1-23. Suction pipe; 12-3. Box cover assembly; 1-31. Cover body; 1-311. Guide surface; 1-32. Handle; 1-33. Air outlet channel; 1-34. Air inlet; 1-4. Mounting frame; 1-41. Mounting side wall; 1-42. Limiting side wall; 1-421. Limiting part; 1-5. Filter element; 1-6. Separator; 1-61. First leaking part; 1-62. Mounting hole; 1-63. Sealing element; 1-64. Third leaking part; 1-7. Garbage baffle; 1-71. Second leaking part; 1-72. Avoiding part; 1-8. Guide member; 1-81. Partition plate; 1-9. Bracket.

[0057] 2-a, electrode assembly; 2-1, pole; 2-11, first trigger part; 2-111, first water level trigger part; 2-112, second water level trigger part; 2-12, second trigger part; 2-2, shell; 2-21, connecting seat; 2-211, sealing groove; 2-212, positioning groove; 2-213, cross section; 2-22, sleeve; 2-221, water outlet; 2-3, pole piece; 2-31, sleeve hole; 2-32, connecting end; 2-4, seal; 2-b, water tank; 12-b1, box body; 12-b2, inlet and outlet; 12-3, box cover assembly; 2-6, first electrode; 2-61, third trigger part; 2-7, second electrode; 2-71, fourth trigger part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0058] In order to enable those skilled in the art to understand the present disclosure more clearly, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0059] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the cleaning device in Figure 1 in an unlocked state, and Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water tank in Figure 1. In conjunction with Figures 1-3, a water tank according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is assembled on a main unit 1-1, and includes a housing 12-b1. Anti-slip grooves 1-21 are provided on at least a portion of the outer circumference of the housing 12-b1. When the water tank is assembled on the main unit 1-1, the anti-slip grooves 1-21 are provided on the exterior of the main unit 1-1.

[0060] In some embodiments, the water tank may include a dirty water tank or a clean water tank.

[0061] According to some embodiments of the water tank disclosed herein, since at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the box body 12-b1 of the water tank is provided with anti-slip grooves 1-21, and the anti-slip grooves 1-21 are provided on the outside of the main unit 1-1, the user can hold the box body 12-b1 with the anti-slip grooves 1-21 to remove the water tank from the main unit 1-1, thereby avoiding to a certain extent the risk of the water tank falling off during the disassembly process, causing the sewage in the water tank to spill onto the ground and cause secondary pollution, and has good practicality.

[0062] Figure 3 shows a schematic structural diagram of the water tank in Figure 1. In combination with Figure 3, anti-slip grooves 1-21 are provided on at least part of the outer peripheral surface of the box body 12-b1. The anti-slip grooves 1-21 are provided on the outside of the accommodating cavity 1-11. The user can hold the box body 12-b1 with the anti-slip grooves 1-21 to disassemble the water tank, thereby avoiding to a certain extent the risk of the water tank falling off during the disassembly process, causing the sewage in the water tank to spill onto the ground and cause secondary pollution, and has good practicality.

[0063] In conjunction with FIG3 , in some embodiments, two anti-slip grooves 1-21 may be provided, one on each side of the width of the housing 12-b1. The circumference between the two anti-slip grooves 1-21 is approximately the same as the palm of a human hand. When a user removes the water tank, the user's thumb applies pressure on one anti-slip groove 1-21, while the user's other four fingers apply pressure on the other anti-slip groove 1-21. That is, the two main points of force of the user's palm apply pressure on the anti-slip grooves 1-21. This adapts to the user's holding posture of the housing 12-b1 and makes it easier for the user to remove the water tank from the main unit 1-1.

[0064] In some embodiments, the anti-slip pattern 1-21 includes multiple patterns arranged along the height direction of the box body 12-b1, and the multiple patterns are arranged in parallel. In other embodiments, the anti-slip pattern 1-21 can also be provided only in the middle or end of the outer peripheral surface of the box body 12-b1, etc., without limitation.

[0065] It should be noted that the anti-slip grooves 1-21 can be provided on the entire outer peripheral surface of the portion of the box body 12-b1 exposed to the host 1-1, and there is no limitation here.

[0066] FIG4 shows a schematic structural diagram of the water tank in FIG3 from another perspective. In conjunction with FIG4 , in some embodiments, the water tank further includes a tank cover assembly 12-3. FIG5 shows a schematic diagram of the state in which the tank cover assembly 12-3 of the water tank according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is assembled into the tank body 12-b1. In conjunction with FIG4 and FIG5 , the tank cover assembly 12-3 is detachably arranged at the inlet and outlet 12-b2 of the tank body 12-b1. The tank cover assembly 12-3 includes a cover body 1-31 and a handle 1-32. The cover body 1-31 is detachably arranged at the inlet and outlet 12-b2 of the tank body 12-b1. The handle 1-32 is rotatably connected to the top of the cover body 1-31. The user can hold the tank cover assembly 12-3 by the handle 1-32 and install the tank cover assembly 12-3 into the tank body 12-b1 from top to bottom.

[0067] When cleaning the water tank, it is necessary to remove the tank cover assembly 12-3 from the tank body 12-b1. In some embodiments, since a handle 1-32 is provided on the top of the cover body 1-31, when installing the tank cover assembly 12-3 on the water tank, the user can use the handle 1-32 to lift the tank cover assembly 12-3 to the top of the inlet and outlet 12-b2 of the tank body 12-b1 (as shown in FIG5), so as to align the tank cover assembly 12-3 with the inlet and outlet 12-b2 of the tank body 12-b1, and then release the handle 1-32. The tank cover assembly 12-3 can be quickly assembled in the tank body 12-b1 (as shown in FIG4). Moreover, since the handle 1-32 is rotatably connected to the cover body 1-31, after releasing the handle 1-32, the handle 1-32 is attached to the upper surface of the tank cover under the action of gravity (as shown in FIG4), and does not hinder the assembly of the water tank on the host 1-1. Therefore, when it is necessary to remove the tank cover assembly 12-3 from the water tank, the user can quickly remove the tank cover assembly 12-3 from the water tank by carrying the handle 1-32, which is convenient and quick.

[0068] FIG6 shows a schematic structural diagram of the tank cover assembly 12-3 with the handle 1-32 in a vertical position in a water tank according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, and FIG7 shows a schematic structural diagram of the water tank in FIG3 with the filter element 1-5 removed. In conjunction with FIG6 and FIG7, in some embodiments, a mounting frame 1-4 is provided on the top of the cover body 1-31, and the mounting frame 1-4 has two mounting side walls 1-41 provided along the width direction of the tank body 12-b1, and the two ends of the handle 1-32 are rotatably connected to the two mounting side walls 1-41. In some embodiments, the mounting frame 1-4 is roughly U-shaped and can be integrally formed on the top of the cover body 1-31, and the two ends of the handle 1-32 can be connected to the mounting side walls 1-41 on the same side through a rotating shaft.

[0069] In conjunction with Figures 6 and 7, in some embodiments, the mounting frame 1-4 may further include a limiting sidewall 1-42. The limiting sidewall 1-42 is connected to the side of the two mounting sidewalls 1-41 facing away from the interior of the main unit 1-1. The limiting sidearm has a limiting portion 1-421 corresponding to the handle 1-32. The angle between the limiting portion 1-421 and the horizontal plane extending from the cover 1-31 toward the interior of the main unit 1-1 is less than or equal to 90°. The handle 1-32 can rest against the limiting portion 1-421. When a user holds the lid assembly 12-3 by the handle 1-32, the limiting portion 1-421 holds the handle 1-32 in an upright position. Once the lid assembly 12-3 is fully assembled, the user releases the handle 1-32, and the handle 1-32 rotates to the top of the cover 1-31 under the force of gravity, facilitating assembly of the water tank onto the main unit 1-1.

[0070] 6 and 7 , in some embodiments, the limiting portion 1-421 corresponds to an end of the handle 1-32, and the end of the handle 1-32 can abut against the corresponding limiting portion 1-421. In other embodiments, the limiting portion 1-421 can also correspond to the middle of the handle 1-32, and the middle of the handle 1-32 can abut against the corresponding limiting portion 1-421. This is not a limitation.

[0071] In conjunction with Figures 6 and 7, in some embodiments, a guide surface 1-311 is provided on the top of the cover body 1-31, and the guide surface 1-311 extends downward from the limiting portion 1-421 toward the interior of the main unit 1-1. The angle between the guide surface 1-311 and the limiting portion 1-421 is an obtuse angle. The handle 1-32 can be rotated onto the guide surface 1-311 of the cover body 1-31. When the tank cover assembly 12-3 is assembled in place, the user releases the handle 1-32, and the handle 1-32 can be rotated onto the guide surface 1-311 of the cover body 1-31 under the operation of gravity to facilitate the assembly of the water tank on the main unit 1-1.

[0072] Figure 8 shows a schematic structural diagram of a tank cover assembly 12-3 in which the handle 1-32 of the water tank is located on a guide surface 1-311 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. In conjunction with Figures 6 to 8, an air outlet channel 1-33 is also provided on the cover body 1-31, and an induced draft fan is also provided on the cleaning device. When the induced draft fan is working, the air in the water tank is drawn out through the air outlet channel 1-33, forming a negative pressure inside the water tank. The sewage sucked in by the cleaning device when working is then drained into the water tank for storage. A filter element 1-5 is provided in the air outlet channel 1-33 to prevent air impurities in the water tank from entering the induced draft fan and affecting the normal operation of the induced draft fan. The top of the air outlet channel 1-33 protrudes from the top of the cover body 1-31. The above-mentioned mounting frame 1-4 is located on the side of the top of the air outlet channel 1-33 away from the interior of the main unit 1-1. The above-mentioned guide surface 1-311 is located on the side of the top of the air outlet channel 1-33 facing the interior of the main unit 1-1. When the water tank is assembled on the main unit 1-1, the handle 1-32 is also laid on the top of the air outlet channel 1-33 facing the inside of the main unit 1-1, and the height of the handle 1-32 is not higher than the height of the top of the air outlet channel 1-33.

[0073] In conjunction with Figures 6 and 8, in some embodiments, the tank cover assembly 12-3 further includes a separator 1-6. Figure 9 shows a schematic structural diagram of the separator 1-6 in Figure 8. In conjunction with Figures 6, 8, and 9, the separator 1-6 is connected to the bottom of the cover body 1-31, and a first water leakage portion 1-61 is provided on the separator 1-6. When the tank cover assembly 12-3 is assembled in the water tank, the separator 1-6 divides the water tank into a first cavity located above the separator 1-6 and a second cavity located below the separator 1-6. The first cavity and the second cavity are connected through the first water leakage portion 1-61.

[0074] According to the box cover assembly 12-3 of some embodiments of the present disclosure, since the partition 1-6 is connected to the bottom of the cover body 1-31, when the box cover assembly 12-3 is assembled in the water tank, the partition 1-6 divides the water tank into a first cavity located above the partition 1-6 and a second cavity located below the partition 1-6, so that after the sewage sucked into the water tank together with the solid waste is sucked into the first cavity, the sewage flows into the second cavity through the first leakage part 1-61 to achieve solid-liquid separation.

[0075] Referring to Figures 6, 8, and 9, a separator 1-6 is disposed below the cover 1-31. The separator 1-6 may be plate-shaped and is positioned within the mounting hole 1-62 through which the water supply tank's pumping pipe 1-23 passes. When the water tank is in use, sewage within the tank is collected into the first cavity via the pumping pipe 1-23. Water from the sewage collected in the first cavity is then drained into the second cavity via the first leaking portion 1-61, allowing solid waste in the sewage to be stored in the first cavity. The sewage is then separated from the solid and liquid components by the separator 1-6.

[0076] Figure 10 shows a schematic top view of the separator in Figure 9. In conjunction with Figure 10, in some embodiments, the first water leakage portion 1-61 on the separator 1-6 may include multiple first water leakage holes, which may be arranged in an arc shape around the periphery of the mounting hole 1-62. In other embodiments, the multiple first water leakage holes on the separator 1-6 may also be arranged in a grid pattern, which is not a limitation here.

[0077] In conjunction with Figure 3, Figure 6, and Figures 8-10, in some embodiments, the suction pipe 1-23 is connected to the side wall of the water tank, and the mounting hole 1-62 is open toward one side of the side wall for the suction pipe 1-23 to pass through. In some embodiments, the suction pipe 1-23 can be integrated into the side wall of the water tank, and a water outlet is provided at the top of the suction pipe 1-23. Thus, when the water tank is in use, the sewage in the water tank is collected into the first cavity through the top of the suction pipe 1-23. The water in the sewage collected in the first cavity is drained into the second cavity through the first leaking portion 1-61, so that the solid waste in the sewage is stored in the first cavity, and the sewage is separated into solid and liquid by the partition 1-6. In other embodiments, a water outlet can also be provided on the circumferential surface of the suction pipe 1-23 above the partition 1-6, and the sewage in the water tank can also be collected into the first cavity. This is not limited here.

[0078] In conjunction with Figure 6 and Figures 8-10, at least part of the periphery of the separator 1-6 is elastically abutted against the inner wall of the water tank to improve the sealing effect between the separator 1-6 and the inner wall of the water tank. In some embodiments, a seal 1-63 can be provided around the periphery of the separator 1-6 except for the opening, and the water extraction pipe 1-23 and the opening can be matched with a small gap. In some embodiments, the seal 1-63 can also be provided between the pipe wall and the opening of the water extraction pipe 1-23, which will not be described in detail here. In other embodiments, the periphery of the separator 1-6 can be elastic. In some embodiments, a plate of elastic material is injection molded around the periphery of the separator 1-6 so that when the box cover assembly 12-3 is assembled on the water tank, the periphery of the separator 1-6 can be appropriately compressed to improve the sealing effect between the separator 1-6 and the inner wall of the water tank.

[0079] FIG11 shows a schematic structural diagram of the divider in FIG9 from another perspective. In conjunction with FIG6 and FIG8-11, the tank cover assembly 12-3 may further include a trash baffle 1-7, which is connected to the divider 1-6. The trash baffle 1-7 is disposed within the first cavity, i.e., the trash baffle 1-7 is connected to the top of the divider 1-6. The trash baffle 1-7 is provided with a second leaking portion 1-71, and the first leaking portion 1-61 is provided on one side of the trash baffle 1-7. When the tank cover assembly 12-3 is removed from the tank body 12-b1, the provision of the trash baffle 1-7 can concentrate the trash in the water tank in the area enclosed by the divider 1-6 and the trash baffle 1-7, preventing the trash from falling directly onto the ground, thus avoiding secondary contamination and facilitating trash cleaning.

[0080] In conjunction with Figures 6 and 8-11, in some embodiments, the trash baffle 1-7 may be connected only to at least a portion of the periphery of the divider 1-6. In some embodiments, the trash baffle 1-7 may be connected to the side of the divider 1-6 away from the main unit 1-1, i.e., the trash baffle 1-7 is disposed on the rear side of the divider 1-6. When the user removes the lid assembly 12-3 from the tank body 12-b1, the water tank will face the user, i.e., the water tank will tilt toward the rear. With the trash baffle 1-7 attached to the rear side of the divider 1-6, when the lid assembly 12-3 is removed, if sewage is present in the first chamber, the sewage will flow through the second leaking portion 1-71 of the trash baffle 1-7 to the area behind the trash baffle 1-7, and the garbage will be stored in the area in front of the divider 1-6 and the trash baffle 1-7, making it easier for the user to clean the garbage.

[0081] In combination with Figure 6 and Figures 8-11, in some embodiments, the second water leakage part 1-71 may include a second water leakage hole arranged in a grid shape on the garbage baffle 1-7 to prevent sewage from remaining at the junction of the garbage baffle 1-7 and the partition 1-6, so as to avoid the phenomenon of leakage outside the water tank causing secondary pollution after the box cover assembly 12-3 is disassembled.

[0082] In conjunction with Figures 6 and 8-11, in some embodiments, a first water leakage portion 1-61 can be provided on the front side of the garbage baffle 1-7 to securely separate the first and second cavities formed by the separator 1-6. A relief portion 1-72 is provided on the side of the garbage baffle 1-7 facing away from the main unit 1-1 (i.e., the rear side). The relief portion 1-72 extends toward the interior of the main unit 1-1 (i.e., the front side) to form a diversion channel. A third water leakage portion 1-64 is provided on the separator 1-6, at least a portion of which is located within the projection of the relief portion 1-72. The third water leakage portion 1-64 can be a third water leakage hole, which is located directly below the relief portion 1-72. When the cleaning device is in use, sewage is present between the garbage baffle 1-7 and the water tank. The relief portion 1-72 and the third water leakage portion 1-64 are provided to divert sewage into the water tank. When the tank cover assembly 12-3 is removed, sewage behind the garbage baffle 1-7 can flow into the water tank through the avoidance portion 1-72 and the third leaking portion 1-64. In other embodiments, a gap can be provided between the garbage baffle 1-7 and the rear wall of the water tank body 12-b1, and the garbage baffle 1-7 can be provided with a first leaking portion 1-61 on both the front and rear sides. When the tank cover assembly 12-3 is removed, sewage behind the garbage baffle 1-7 can flow into the water tank through the gap and the third leaking portion 1-64.

[0083] In other embodiments, the trash baffles 1-7 can also be mounted around the top of the divider 1-6. When the lid assembly 12-3 is removed, the trash is retained on the divider 1-6 between the trash baffles 1-7. However, this assembly method requires the lid assembly 12-3 to be inverted or manually cleaned. Compared to the above-mentioned method in which the trash baffles 1-7 are attached to a portion of the divider 1-6, the trash cleaning is more difficult and is therefore an alternative method.

[0084] In conjunction with Figures 6 and 8 , in some embodiments, the tank cover assembly 12-3 further includes a flow guide 1-8. The flow guide 1-8 is positioned above the mounting hole 1-62 of the divider 1-6. When the tank cover assembly 12-3 is installed within the water tank, the flow guide 1-8 is positioned above the suction pipe 1-23. When the water tank is in use, sewage within the water tank is ejected through the top of the suction pipe 1-23, blocked by the flow guide 1-8, and then collected within the first chamber.

[0085] 6 and 8 , in some embodiments, the guide member 1-8 may be a U-shaped structure, with the opening of the U-shaped structure of the guide member 1-8 facing downward, and the side walls on both sides of the guide member 1-8 may be connected to the partition 1-6 through a bracket 1-9.

[0086] In some embodiments, a sealing plate 1-81 may be provided on the rear side of the guide member 1-8 so that the guide groove forms a cover structure with a bottom and a front opening.

[0087] In conjunction with Figures 6-8, in some embodiments, the cover 1-31 can be integrally formed on the top of the deflector 1-8. An air inlet 1-34 is provided on the side wall of the cover 1-31. The air inlet 1-34 is provided above the deflector 1-8. The air inlet 1-34 serves as the entrance to the air inlet channel to guide air out of the water tank.

[0088] According to some embodiments of the water tank of the present disclosure, since at least part of the outer peripheral surface of the water tank body is provided with anti-slip grooves, and the anti-slip grooves are provided on the outside of the main unit, the user can hold the body with anti-slip grooves to remove the water tank from the main unit of the cleaning device, thereby avoiding to a certain extent the risk of the water tank falling off during the disassembly process, causing the sewage in the water tank to spill onto the ground and form secondary pollution, which has good practicality. In the second aspect of the present disclosure, an electrode assembly is provided. Figure 12 shows a schematic structural diagram of the electrode assembly according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, and Figure 13 shows a schematic structural diagram of the electrode assembly according to other embodiments of the present disclosure. In combination with Figures 12 and 13, the present disclosure provides an electrode assembly, which includes a pole and a shell. The shell is wrapped around the pole, and the shell is provided with at least two exposed parts for exposing the pole, so that when the water tank is in an upright state, the heights of the at least two exposed parts are different, so as to form at least two trigger parts on the pole that are not at the same height.

[0089] According to the electrode assembly 2-a of some embodiments of the present disclosure, since the shell 2-2 is wrapped around the pole 2-1, the shell 2-2 is provided with at least two exposed parts for exposing the pole 2-1, so that when the water tank is in an upright state, the heights of the two or more exposed parts are different, so as to form at least two triggering parts on the pole 2-1 that are not at the same height, that is, at least two triggering parts can be provided on one electrode assembly 2-a, so that at least two water level detectors can be replaced by one electrode assembly 2-a to simplify installation and have good practicality.

[0090] In conjunction with Figures 12 and 13 , in some embodiments, the triggering portion includes a first triggering portion 2-11. The bottom end of the pole 2-1 extends beyond the bottom of the housing 2-2. The portion of the pole 2-1 extending beyond the bottom of the housing 2-2 can serve as the first triggering portion 2-11. That is, in some embodiments, an exposed portion is provided at the bottom of the housing 2-2 to expose the bottom end of the pole 2-1. The bottom end of the pole 2-1 can come into contact with the water in the water tank 2-b, allowing the portion of the pole 2-1 extending beyond the bottom end of the housing 2-2 to serve as the first triggering portion 2-11.

[0091] With reference to FIG12 , in some embodiments, at least two electrodes 2-1 are arranged in parallel. The top ends of the at least two electrodes 2-1 are connected to the housing 2-2. The bottom ends of the at least two electrodes 2-1 extend out of the bottom of the housing 2-2 to serve as at least two first triggering portions 2-11, thereby providing the electrode assembly 2-a with at least two first triggering portions 2-11.

[0092] 12 , in some embodiments, at least two first triggering portions 2 - 11 are not at the same height to achieve detection of different water levels.

[0093] Taking the example of an electrode assembly 2-a having two poles 2-1 and two first triggering portions 2-11 at different heights, the structure of the electrode assembly 2-a and its assembly within a water tank 2-b to detect the water level within the water tank 2-b will be further described. For ease of description, the first triggering portion 2-11 located at the bottom is defined as a first water level triggering portion 2-111, and the first triggering portion 2-11 located at the top is defined as a second water level triggering portion 2-112.

[0094] In conjunction with Figure 12, the shell 2-2 includes a connecting seat 2-21 and a sleeve 2-22, and the connecting seat 2-21 is connected to the top of the pole 2-1. The sleeve 2-22 can be connected to the bottom of the connecting seat 2-21 in an integral manner. The sleeve 2-22 and the pole 2-1 are correspondingly arranged, the sleeve 2-22 is sleeved on the corresponding pole 2-1, and the exposed portion is arranged on the sleeve 2-22. When two poles 2-1 are set, the exposed portion of the sleeve 2-22 is arranged at the bottom of the sleeve 2-22, that is, the bottom ends of the two poles 2-1 both extend out of the bottom of the corresponding sleeve 2-22 to serve as two first triggering parts 2-11. The tops of the two sleeves 2-22 are roughly located in the same plane. The bottoms of the two sleeves 2-22 have different heights, and accordingly the lengths of the two poles 2-1 are also different, to form two first triggering parts 2-11 of different heights, namely a first water level triggering part 2-111 at the bottom and a second water level triggering part 2-112 at the top.

[0095] In conjunction with Figure 12, the electrode assembly 2-a may further include an electrode piece 2-3. Figure 14 shows a schematic structural diagram of the electrode piece 2-3 in Figure 12. In conjunction with Figures 12 and 14, one end of the electrode piece 2-3 is connected to the pole 2-1, a portion of the electrode piece 2-3 is disposed within the connection seat 2-21, and the other portion of the electrode piece 2-3 extends out of the connection seat 2-21 to serve as a connection end 2-32 for connecting to a contact piece on the tank cover assembly 12-3 of the water tank 2-b via a wire. When the tank cover assembly 12-3 of the water tank 2-b is assembled on the main unit of the cleaning device, the contact piece will contact and connect with the corresponding contact point of the main unit.

[0096] In some embodiments, a portion of the electrode 2-3 can be injection molded within the connector 2-21. The portion of the electrode 2-3 located within the connector 2-21 can be provided with a sleeve hole 2-31 corresponding to the pole 2-1 (as shown in FIG14 ), and the top of the pole 2-1 can be interference fit within the corresponding sleeve hole 2-31. The portion of the electrode 2-3 extending from the connector 2-21 can be adaptively bent according to the installation environment, so that the electrode 2-3 has an overall L-shaped or V-shaped structure.

[0097] Figure 15 shows a schematic structural diagram of the electrode assembly 2-a shown in Figure 12 equipped with a seal 2-4. In combination with Figures 12 and 15, in some embodiments, the electrode assembly 2-a may further include a seal 2-4, which is connected to the outer peripheral surface of the connecting seat 2-21 to improve the sealing effect of the electrode assembly 2-a assembled in the water tank 2-b. In some embodiments, a sealing groove 2-211 may be provided on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting seat 2-21. The seal 2-4 may be a sealing ring and is provided in the corresponding sealing groove 2-211. The seal 2-4 has a portion protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the connecting seat 2-21. When the electrode assembly 2-a is assembled on the tank cover assembly 12-3 of the water tank 2-b, the seal 2-4 is compressed, thereby improving the sealing effect of the electrode assembly 2-a assembled in the water tank 2-b.

[0098] 12 , in some embodiments, a positioning groove 2-212 may be further provided on the outer circumferential surface of the connection base 2-21. When the electrode assembly 2-a is assembled on the tank cover assembly 12-3 of the water tank 2-b, a corresponding protrusion is provided on the tank cover assembly 12-3 to insert into the positioning groove 2-212, thereby improving the reliability of the electrode assembly 2-a being assembled on the tank cover assembly 12-3 of the water tank 2-b.

[0099] In conjunction with Figure 12, in some embodiments, the cross-section of the connector 2-21 can be oval-shaped. When the electrode assembly 2-a is assembled on the tank cover assembly 12-3 of the water tank 2-b, the oval-shaped connector 2-21 has a rotation-proof function, thereby improving the reliability of the electrode assembly 2-a assembled on the tank cover assembly 12-3 of the water tank 2-b. In other embodiments, the cross-section of the connector 2-21 can also be a non-circular shape, such as a square or trapezoidal shape, and this is not limited here.

[0100] Figure 16 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a water tank 2-b having the electrode assembly 2-a shown in Figure 12, and Figure 17 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the tank cover assembly in Figure 16. In conjunction with Figures 16 and 17, the electrode assembly 2-a is mounted on the tank cover assembly 12-3 of the water tank 2-b, while the electrode assembly 2-a is used to detect the water level of the water tank 2-b. The tank cover assembly 12-3 of the water tank 2-b is also provided with a first electrode 2-6 and a second electrode 2-7. Both the first electrode 2-6 and the second electrode 2-7 are connected to the tank cover assembly 12-3. The first electrode 2-6 has a third triggering unit 2-61. The second electrode 2-7 has a fourth triggering unit 2-71. The third triggering part 2-61 is provided above the fourth triggering part 2-71, the fourth triggering part 2-71 cooperates with the first water level triggering part 2-111, and the third triggering part 2-61 cooperates with the second water level triggering part 2-112 to detect the water level of the water tank 2-b in different postures, specifically:

[0101] Figure 18 shows a schematic diagram of water level detection for the water tank 2-b shown in Figure 16 in an upright position. In conjunction with Figure 18 , when the water tank 2-b is at a first target water level, the water within the water tank 2-b conducts through the fourth trigger unit 2-71 and the first water level trigger unit 2-111, thereby outputting a first trigger signal to the host controller. Upon receiving the first trigger signal, the controller outputs a water level warning message. Specifically, the fourth trigger unit 2-71 and the first water level trigger unit 2-111 cooperate to output a first water-full message, alerting the user to the water level within the water tank 2-b. The device may then stop operating and issue a warning message to the user to clean the water tank 2-b. This water level warning message may be an audible or visual signal, without limitation. The first target water level may be the water level within the water tank 2-b when the device is in an upright position or tilted at an angle greater than or equal to 30°.

[0102] In some embodiments, the fourth trigger unit 2-71 can be located below the first water level trigger unit 2-111. When the body of the cleaning equipment is twisted, the water in the water tank 2-b twists accordingly, so that the fourth trigger unit 2-71 and the first water level trigger unit 2-111 are connected through the water in the water tank 2-b to realize water level detection under the twisted posture of the body.

[0103] FIG19 shows a schematic diagram of water level detection of the water tank 2-b shown in FIG16 in an inclined posture. In conjunction with FIG19 , when the water tank 2-b is at the second target water level, the water in the water tank 2-b conducts the third trigger unit 2-61 and the second water level trigger unit 2-112 to output a second trigger signal to the controller, so that the controller that receives the second trigger signal outputs a water full message, the device stops working, and sends a warning message to the user to clean the water tank 2-b. The warning message can be a sound or light warning, which is not limited here. The second target water level can be the water level in the water tank 2-b when the fuselage is in an inclined posture and the tilt angle can be less than or equal to 30° (including when the fuselage is in a flat state).

[0104] In conjunction with Figure 17, in some embodiments, two electrode assemblies 2-a can be arranged relative to each other. The two electrode assemblies 2-a can be symmetrically arranged along the width direction (i.e., the left-right direction) of the box cover assembly 12-3 with the vertical center line of the box cover assembly 12-3. Therefore, when the cleaning device is twisted to the left or right, the fourth trigger part 2-71 will be connected to the first water level trigger part 2-111 through the water body, and the third trigger part 2-61 will be connected to the second water level trigger part 2-112 through the water body, realizing water level detection when the body is twisted.

[0105] In conjunction with Figure 13, in some other embodiments, the trigger part also includes a second trigger part 2-12. The electrode assembly 2-a may be provided with only one pole 2-1, the bottom end of which extends out of the sleeve 2-22 to serve as the first trigger part 2-11 located below. A water outlet 2-221 is provided on the shell 2-2 (sleeve 2-22), and the water outlet 2-221 can serve as the exposed part of the shell 2-2. Under the condition of being used for sewage to pass through, the water outlet 2-221 can also expose the pole 2-1 to form a trigger part on the pole 2-1. The trigger part is the second trigger part 2-12 located above. The water level detection principle of the electrode assembly 2-a in this embodiment is similar to that described above and will not be elaborated here.

[0106] In conjunction with Figure 13, in some other embodiments, the cross-section of the connection base 2-21 of the housing 2-2 can be circular. To improve the reliability of the assembly of the connection base 2-21 on the box cover assembly 12-3, at least one cut surface 2-213 can be provided on the outer circumference of the connection base 2-21 to prevent the connection base 2-21 from rotating on the box cover assembly 12-3. In some embodiments, the cut surface 2-213 can be provided on two opposite side surfaces of the connection base 2-21, and the cut surface 2-213 can be flat.

[0107] In other embodiments, water openings 2-221 may be opened at different positions of the sleeve 2-22, so that two parts of the pole 2-1 are exposed to serve as the first triggering part 2-11 and the second triggering part 2-12 located below, which will not be elaborated here.

[0108] It should be noted that the housing 2-2 can be made of hydrophobic and oleophobic Teflon or PP, and its surface is smooth, effectively preventing the attachment of sewage within the water tank 2-b. Furthermore, the sleeve 2-22 provided on the electrodes for water level detection prevents the formation of a water film between the electrodes from causing conduction and leading to false water level alarms, thus providing excellent practicality.

[0109] In a third aspect of the present disclosure, the present application further provides a water tank 2-b. Referring to FIG5 , the water tank 2-b comprises a tank body 12-b1, a tank cover 12-3, and the electrode assembly 2-a. The tank cover 12-3 is detachably disposed within the inlet and outlet 12-b2, and the electrode assembly 2-a is connected to the tank cover 12-3.

[0110] The water tank 2-b having the above-mentioned electrode assembly 2-a can have at least two triggering parts on one electrode assembly 2-a. In this way, one electrode assembly 2-a can be used to replace at least two water level detectors to simplify installation and has good practicality.

[0111] In a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a cleaning device is further provided, which includes the above-mentioned water tank 2-b.

[0112] The cleaning device with the water tank can have at least two triggering parts on one electrode assembly, so that at least two water level detectors can be replaced by one electrode assembly to simplify installation and have good practicality.

[0113] In a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a cleaning device is further provided, comprising a main unit 1-1 and the aforementioned water tank, wherein the main unit 1-1 is provided with a accommodating cavity 1-11, and the accommodating cavity 1-11 is provided with an assembly port communicating with the outside of the main unit 1-1; the water tank comprises a box body 12-b1, and at least a portion of the box body 12-b1 is detachably assembled within the accommodating cavity 1-11 via the assembly port. A button 1-12 is provided on the main unit 1-1, and a user can press the button 1-12 on the main unit 1-1 to release the connection between the water tank and the main unit 1-1. The user can then grasp the water tank and remove it from the main unit 1-1, thereby avoiding, to a certain extent, the risk of the water tank falling off during removal, causing the sewage in the water tank to spill onto the ground and cause secondary pollution, thereby having good practicality.

[0114] The cleaning device may be a mop or other types of cleaning devices. In some embodiments, it may be a water suction machine or a sweeping device, etc., which is not limited here.

[0115] The present disclosure provides an electrode assembly, a water tank, and a cleaning device, which are intended to at least to some extent avoid the risk of the water tank falling off during the disassembly process, causing the sewage in the water tank to spill onto the ground and cause secondary pollution; and to at least to some extent solve the technical problem of setting too many water level detectors in the water tank, which will cause cumbersome installation.

[0116] In a first aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure provides a water tank, which is assembled on a main unit of a cleaning device. The water tank includes a box body, and at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the box body is provided with anti-slip grooves. When the water tank is assembled on the main unit, the anti-slip grooves are arranged on the outside of the main unit.

[0117] The water tank provided in the present application has anti-slip grooves on at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the water tank body, and the anti-slip grooves are arranged on the outside of the main body. The user can hold the box body with anti-slip grooves to remove the water tank from the main body of the cleaning equipment, thereby avoiding to a certain extent the risk of the water tank falling off during the disassembly process, causing the sewage in the water tank to spill onto the ground and cause secondary pollution, and has good practicality.

[0118] In some embodiments, the anti-slip grooves are provided at two locations, and the two anti-slip grooves are provided on both sides of the width direction of the box to adapt to the posture of the user holding the box.

[0119] In some embodiments, the anti-slip pattern includes a plurality of patterns arranged along the height direction of the box, and the plurality of patterns are arranged in parallel.

[0120] In some embodiments, the water tank further includes: a cover body, which is detachably arranged at the inlet and outlet of the tank body; a handle, which is rotatably connected to the top of the cover body, and the user can carry the tank cover assembly by the handle and insert it into the inlet and outlet of the tank body from top to bottom.

[0121] In some embodiments, a mounting frame is provided on the top of the cover body, and the mounting frame has two mounting side walls provided along the width direction of the box body, and both ends of the handle are rotatably connected to the two mounting side walls.

[0122] In some embodiments, the mounting frame further comprises a limiting side wall, the limiting side wall being connected to the side of the two mounting side walls facing away from the interior of the main unit, the limiting side arm having a limiting portion corresponding to the handle, the angle between the limiting portion and the horizontal plane of the cover extending toward the interior of the main unit being less than or equal to 90°, and the handle being able to rest against the limiting portion. When the user holds the box cover assembly by the handle, the limiting portion can limit the handle so that the handle remains in a vertical position. When the box cover assembly is in place, the user releases the handle, and the handle can rotate to the top of the cover under the action of gravity, so as to facilitate the assembly of the water tank on the main unit of the cleaning device.

[0123] In some embodiments, the limiting portion corresponds to an end portion of the handle, and the end portion of the handle can be pressed against the corresponding limiting portion.

[0124] In some embodiments, a guide surface is provided on the top of the top cover, extending downward from the stop toward the interior of the main unit, with an obtuse angle between the guide surface and the stop. The handle can be rotated onto the guide surface of the cover. Once the tank cover assembly is fully assembled, the user releases the handle, which can then rotate under gravity onto the guide surface of the cover, facilitating assembly of the water tank onto the main unit of the cleaning device.

[0125] In some embodiments, the tank cover assembly further includes: a partition connected to the bottom of the cover body, the partition being provided with a first water leakage portion, the partition dividing the water tank into a first cavity located above the partition and a second cavity located below the partition, the first cavity and the second cavity being connected through the first water leakage portion.

[0126] In some embodiments, a suction pipe is provided in the box body, and the partition is provided in the installation hole for the suction pipe to pass through; wherein, the sewage in the water tank is collected into the first cavity through the suction pipe, and the water in the sewage collected in the first cavity is drained into the second cavity through the first leakage part, so that the solid waste in the sewage is stored in the first cavity, and the sewage is separated into solid and liquid through the partition.

[0127] In some embodiments, the tank cover assembly further includes a trash baffle connected to the partition and disposed within the first cavity, the trash baffle being provided with a second water leakage portion, the first water leakage portion being provided on one side of the trash baffle. When the water tank is removed from the cleaning apparatus, the trash baffle can concentrate trash within the water tank in the area enclosed by the partition and the trash baffle, thereby facilitating trash removal.

[0128] In some embodiments, the trash baffle is connected to a side of the partition away from the host.

[0129] In some embodiments, a side of the garbage baffle is provided with an avoidance portion away from the main unit, and the avoidance portion extends toward the interior of the main unit. A third water leakage portion is provided on the partition, and at least a portion of the third water leakage portion is provided within the projection of the avoidance portion. When the tank cover assembly is removed, the sewage flow located at the rear side of the garbage baffle can flow into the water tank through the avoidance portion and the third water leakage portion.

[0130] In some embodiments, the box cover assembly further includes: a flow guide member, which is arranged above the partition, and the cover body is connected to the flow guide member. In the second aspect of the present application, the present application also provides a cleaning device, which includes: a main body, which is provided with a accommodating cavity, and the accommodating cavity is provided with an assembly port communicating with the outside of the main body; the above-mentioned water tank, at least part of the water tank body is detachably assembled in the accommodating cavity through the assembly port, and the anti-slip groove is provided on the outside of the accommodating cavity. The cleaning device provided by the present application has good practicality because at least part of the outer peripheral surface of the water tank body is provided with anti-slip grooves, and the anti-slip grooves are provided on the outside of the accommodating cavity. The user can hold the body with anti-slip grooves to disassemble the water tank, thereby avoiding to a certain extent the risk of the water tank falling off during the disassembly process, causing the sewage in the water tank to spill onto the ground and form secondary pollution.

[0131] In a second aspect of the present application, the present application provides an electrode assembly, which is installed on a water tank, and the electrode assembly includes: a pole; a shell wrapped around the pole, and the shell is provided with at least two exposed parts for exposing the pole, so that when the water tank is in an upright state, at least two of the exposed parts are at different heights, so as to form at least two trigger parts on the pole that are not at the same height.

[0132] In some embodiments, the water tank may be a fresh water tank or a dirty water tank of a cleaning device.

[0133] The electrode assembly provided in the present application has a shell wrapped around the pole, and the shell is provided with at least two exposed parts for exposing the pole, so that when the water tank is in an upright state, the at least two exposed parts are at different heights, so as to form at least two trigger parts on the pole that are not at the same height, that is, at least two trigger parts can be provided on one electrode assembly, so that at least two water level detectors can be used instead of one electrode assembly to simplify installation and have good practicality.

[0134] In some embodiments, the trigger portion includes a first trigger portion; the bottom end of the pole extends out of the bottom of the shell to serve as the first trigger portion.

[0135] In some embodiments, at least two poles are arranged in parallel, the top ends of at least two poles are connected to the shell, and the bottom ends of at least two poles extend out of the bottom of the shell to form at least two first triggering parts.

[0136] In some embodiments, at least two of the first triggering parts are not at the same height to achieve detection of different water levels.

[0137] In some embodiments, the trigger part includes a second trigger part; at least one water outlet is provided on the shell to serve as the exposed part of the shell to expose the pole to form the second trigger part on the pole. Through the first trigger part and the second trigger part, two water level detection points of different heights can be formed to realize the detection of different water levels.

[0138] In some embodiments, at least two water inlets are provided on the shell to serve as the exposed portion of the shell to expose the pole, so as to form two or more trigger portions on the pole that are not at the same height to realize detection of different water levels.

[0139] In some embodiments, the shell includes: a connecting seat connected to the top of the pole; a sleeve connected to the bottom of the connecting seat, the sleeve and the pole are arranged correspondingly, the sleeve is sleeved on the corresponding pole, and the exposed part is arranged on the sleeve.

[0140] In some embodiments, the electrode assembly further includes: a pole piece, one end of which is connected to the pole column, a portion of the pole piece is disposed in the connecting seat, and another portion of the pole piece extends out of the connecting seat to serve as a connecting end.

[0141] In some embodiments, the electrode assembly further includes: a sealing member connected to the outer peripheral surface of the connecting seat to improve the sealing effect of the electrode assembly when assembled in the water tank.

[0142] In some embodiments, a positioning groove is further provided on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting seat.

[0143] In some embodiments, the cross-section of the connecting seat is oval, square, or trapezoidal; or, the cross-section of the connecting seat is circular, and at least one section is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting seat.

[0144] In a third aspect of the present disclosure, the present application further provides a water tank, comprising: a tank body provided with an inlet and an outlet; a tank cover detachably disposed in the inlet and an outlet, and the above-mentioned electrode assembly is connected to the tank cover.

[0145] The water tank having the above-mentioned electrode assembly can have at least two triggering parts on one electrode assembly. In this way, at least two water level detectors can be replaced by one electrode assembly to simplify installation and have good practicality.

[0146] In a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, the present application further provides a cleaning device, which includes the above-mentioned water tank.

[0147] In the fifth aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure also provides a cleaning device, which includes: a main body, provided with a accommodating cavity, and the accommodating cavity is provided with an assembly port communicating with the outside of the main body; the above-mentioned water tank, at least part of the water tank body is detachably assembled in the accommodating cavity through the assembly port, and the anti-slip pattern is provided on the outside of the accommodating cavity.

[0148] The cleaning device with the water tank can have at least two triggering parts on one electrode assembly, so that at least two water level detectors can be replaced by one electrode assembly to simplify installation and have good practicality.

[0149] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0150] In the description of the present disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise" and "counterclockwise" indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present disclosure.

[0151] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "connect," "fix," etc. should be understood broadly. For example, "fix" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean internal communication between two elements or an interaction between two elements. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this disclosure based on specific circumstances.

[0152] In addition, the terms "first," "second," and so on, used in this disclosure are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this disclosure, "plurality" means two or at least two, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0153] Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present disclosure, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A water tank is assembled on the main body of a cleaning device and includes a box body. At least part of the outer peripheral surface of the box body is provided with anti-slip patterns. When the water tank is assembled on the main body, the anti-slip patterns are disposed outside the main body.

2. The water tank according to claim 1, wherein, There are two anti-slip patterns, and the two anti-slip patterns are disposed on both sides in the width direction of the box body.

3. The water tank according to claim 1, wherein, The anti-slip patterns include a plurality of patterns arranged in the height direction of the box body, and the plurality of patterns are arranged side by side.

4. The water tank according to any one of claims 1-3 further includes: A cover body detachably disposed at the inlet and outlet of the box body; And A handle rotatably connected to the top of the cover body.

5. The water tank according to claim 4, wherein, An installation frame is provided on the top of the cover body. The installation frame has two installation side walls arranged in the width direction of the box body, and both ends of the handle are rotatably connected to the two installation side walls.

6. The water tank according to claim 5, wherein, The installation frame further includes a limiting side wall. The limiting side wall is connected to one side of the two installation side walls facing away from the inside of the main body. The limiting side arm has a limiting portion corresponding to the handle. The angle between the limiting portion and the horizontal plane extending towards the inside of the main body of the cover body is less than or equal to 90°, and the handle can be abutted against the limiting portion.

7. The water tank according to claim 6, wherein, The limiting portion corresponds to the end of the handle, and the end of the handle can be abutted against the corresponding limiting portion.

8. The water tank according to claim 6 or 7, wherein, A guiding surface is provided on the top of the cover body. The guiding surface extends downward from the limiting portion towards the inside of the main body, and the angle between the guiding surface and the limiting portion is an obtuse angle. The handle can be rotated onto the guiding surface of the cover body.

9. The water tank according to any one of claim 8 further includes: A box cover assembly, including: A partition member connected below the cover body. A first water leakage portion is provided on the partition member. The partition member divides the water tank into a first cavity above the partition member and a second cavity below the partition member. The first cavity and the second cavity are communicated through the first water leakage portion.

10. The water tank according to claim 9, wherein, A water suction pipe is provided in the box body, and the partition member is disposed at an installation hole for the water suction pipe to pass through. Wherein, the sewage in the water tank is collected into the first cavity through the water suction pipe, and the water in the sewage collected in the first cavity is drained into the second cavity through the first water leakage portion, so that the solid waste in the sewage is stored in the first cavity, and the sewage realizes solid-liquid separation through the partition member.

11. The water tank according to claim 10, wherein, The box cover assembly further includes: A garbage baffle connected to the partition member and disposed in the first cavity. A second water leakage portion is provided on the garbage baffle, and the first water leakage portion is disposed on one side of the garbage baffle.

12. The water tank according to claim 11, wherein, The garbage baffle is connected to the side of the partition member away from the main body.

13. The water tank according to claim 12, wherein, An avoidance portion is provided on the side of the garbage baffle away from the partition member and extends towards the partition member. A third water leakage portion is provided on the partition member, and at least part of the third water leakage portion is disposed within the projection of the avoidance portion.

14. The water tank according to claim 9, wherein, The box cover assembly further includes: A guiding member disposed above the partition member, and the cover body is connected to the guiding member.

15. An electrode assembly, which is mounted on a water tank, and the electrode assembly includes: A pole column; A housing, which wraps around the pole column. The housing is provided with at least two exposed parts for exposing the pole column, so that when the water tank is in an upright state, the heights of at least two of the exposed parts are different, so as to form at least two trigger parts on the pole column that are not at the same height.

16. The electrode assembly according to claim 15, wherein, The trigger part includes a first trigger part; The bottom end of the pole column extends out of the bottom of the housing to serve as the first trigger part.

17. The electrode assembly according to claim 16, wherein, There are at least two pole columns. The tops of at least two pole columns are connected to the housing, and the bottom ends of at least two pole columns all extend out of the bottom of the housing to form at least two first trigger parts.

18. The electrode assembly according to claim 17, wherein, At least two of the first trigger parts are not at the same height.

19. The electrode assembly according to claim 18, wherein, The trigger part includes a second trigger part; At least one water inlet is provided on the housing to serve as an exposed part of the housing for exposing the pole column to form the second trigger part on the pole column.

20. The electrode assembly according to claim 15, wherein At least two water inlets are provided on the housing to serve as exposed parts of the housing for exposing the pole column to form at least two trigger parts on the pole column that are not at the same height.

21. The electrode assembly according to any one of claims 15-20, wherein, The housing includes: A connecting seat, which is connected to the top end of the pole column; A sleeve, which is connected to the bottom of the connecting seat. The sleeve and the pole column are correspondingly arranged, and the sleeve is sleeved on the corresponding pole column. The exposed part is arranged on the sleeve.

22. The electrode assembly according to claim 21, wherein, The electrode assembly further includes: A pole piece, one end of which is connected to the pole column. A part of the pole piece is arranged inside the connecting seat, and the other part of the pole piece extends out of the connecting seat to serve as a connection end.

23. The electrode assembly according to claim 21, wherein, The electrode assembly further includes: A seal, which is connected to the outer peripheral surface of the connecting seat.

24. The electrode assembly according to claim 21, wherein, A positioning groove is further provided on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting seat.

25. The electrode assembly according to claim 21, wherein, The cross-section of the connecting seat is waist-shaped, square or trapezoidal; or, the cross-section of the connecting seat is circular, and at least one cut surface is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting seat.

26. A water tank, including: A box body, which is provided with an inlet and an outlet; A box cover assembly, which is detachably arranged inside the inlet and outlet. The electrode assembly according to any one of claims 15-25 is connected to the box cover assembly.

27. A cleaning device, including: A main body, which is provided with an accommodation cavity. The accommodation cavity is provided with an assembly port communicating with the outside of the main body; The water tank according to any one of claims 1-14, 26. At least part of the box body of the water tank is detachably assembled inside the accommodation cavity through the assembly port, and the anti-slip pattern is provided on the outside of the accommodation cavity.

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