Base station and cleaning system

Abstract

A base station and a cleaning system. The base station comprises a base station body (110) and a heat dissipation assembly (120). In use, when a cleaning system main body returns to a storage space, the heat dissipation assembly (120) can be started during charging, and the heat dissipation assembly (120) can dissipate heat from the cleaning system main body stored in the storage space, particularly from a power storage module of the cleaning system main body, thereby ensuring the charging efficiency of the cleaning system main body, and improving user experience. The heat dissipation path of the heat dissipation assembly (120) is different from the drying path of a drying assembly (130). That is to say, the heat dissipation path and the drying path can be separately arranged, and the heat dissipation path and the drying path do not affect each other. In this way, the drying efficiency is ensured while the charging efficiency of the cleaning system main body can be ensured.

Description

Base stations and cleaning systems Cross-references to related applications

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202421217416.4, filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration on May 30, 2024, entitled “Base Station and Cleaning System”, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the field of cleaning system technology, and more particularly to a base station and a cleaning system. Background Technology

[0003] Robotic vacuum cleaners have been widely used in recent years. The inventors discovered that after a certain period of operation, these robots need to return to their base station. During the charging process, the battery temperature may rise, triggering the battery's temperature protection threshold and extending the charging time. (Application Content)

[0004] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related technologies.

[0005] Therefore, the first aspect of this application provides a base station.

[0006] A second aspect of this application provides a cleaning system.

[0007] In view of this, a base station is provided according to a first aspect of the embodiments of this application, comprising:

[0008] The base station body contains a storage space.

[0009] A heat dissipation component is connected to the base station body, and the output end of the heat dissipation component faces the storage space.

[0010] In one feasible implementation, the base station further includes:

[0011] The heat dissipation assembly is connected to the base station body via an elastic element.

[0012] In one feasible implementation, the heat dissipation component is arranged in the middle of the base station body to dissipate heat from the storage space via the middle of the base station body.

[0013] In one feasible implementation, the heat dissipation component includes:

[0014] The first air supply component is connected to the base station body;

[0015] A first guide member is connected to the output end of the first air supply member, and the output end of the first guide member is connected to the storage space.

[0016] In one feasible implementation, the base station further includes:

[0017] A drying component is connected to the base station body and is used to provide heat energy to the storage space.

[0018] The heat dissipation path of the heat dissipation component is different from the drying path of the drying component.

[0019] In one feasible implementation, the drying assembly is arranged on the side of the base station body to provide heat to the storage space via the side of the base station body.

[0020] In one feasible implementation, the drying assembly includes:

[0021] A heating element, which is connected to the base station body;

[0022] The second air supply component is connected to the base station body;

[0023] The second guide member is connected to the output end of the second air supply member, and the output end of the second guide member is connected to the storage space, for conveying the heat energy generated by the heating element to the conveying storage space.

[0024] In one feasible implementation, the base station further includes a ramp plate disposed within the storage space;

[0025] Cleaning tray;

[0026] The output end of the heat dissipation component is connected to the top of the ramp plate, and the output end of the drying component is connected to the cleaning tray.

[0027] In one feasible implementation, the base station further includes:

[0028] A hatch, which is connected to the base station body, is used to enclose the storage space.

[0029] In one feasible implementation, the base station further includes a sensor for acquiring the temperature of the storage space.

[0030] In one feasible implementation, the base station further includes:

[0031] A processor, connected to the sensor and the heat dissipation assembly, is used to control the opening and closing of the heat dissipation assembly based on the inspection results of the sensor.

[0032] A second aspect of the embodiments of this application provides a cleaning system, comprising:

[0033] Base station as described in any of the above technical solutions;

[0034] The main body of the cleaning system is used to be installed within the storage space.

[0035] In one feasible implementation, the main body of the cleaning system includes:

[0036] An energy storage module is located at the top of the main body of the cleaning system;

[0037] A cleaning component, which is connected to the main body of the cleaning system and located at the bottom of the main body of the cleaning system.

[0038] Compared with the prior art, this application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0039] The base station provided in this application embodiment includes a base station body and a heat dissipation component. During use, when the cleaning system body returns to the storage space, the heat dissipation component can be activated. The heat dissipation component can dissipate heat from the cleaning system body stored in the storage space, especially for dissipating heat from the battery storage module of the cleaning system body, which can ensure the charging efficiency of the cleaning system body and improve the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0040] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings:

[0041] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a base station according to an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the first angle of the hidden portion of the housing of a base station according to an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the second angle of the hidden portion of the housing of a base station according to an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the hidden portion of the housing of a base station according to an embodiment of this application from a third angle;

[0045] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the hidden portion of the housing of a base station according to an embodiment of this application from the fourth angle;

[0046] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the fifth angle of the hidden portion of the housing of a base station according to an embodiment of this application.

[0047] The correspondence between the reference numerals and component names in Figures 1 to 6 is as follows:

[0048] 110 Base station body, 120 Heat dissipation assembly, 130 Drying assembly, 140 Elastic component, 150 Ramp plate, 160 Cleaning tray, 170 Cabin door;

[0049] 121 First air supply component, 122 First guide component, 131 Second air supply component, 132 Second guide component. Detailed Implementation

[0050] To better understand the above technical solutions, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the embodiments of this application and the specific features in the embodiments are detailed descriptions of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, rather than limitations on the technical solutions of this application. In the absence of conflict, the embodiments of this application and the technical features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0051] This application takes into account that after working for a certain period of time, the robot vacuum cleaner needs to return to the base station to charge the cleaning components on the robot vacuum cleaner. During the charging process, the temperature of the robot vacuum cleaner may rise, especially compared to the embedded base station, which has low heat dissipation efficiency and is prone to causing the temperature of the robot vacuum cleaner's battery to rise, causing the battery to trigger the temperature protection threshold and prolonging the charging time.

[0052] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, where the arrows in Figure 3 that extend from the center represent heat dissipation paths and the arrows that extend from the side of the base station body represent drying paths, a base station is provided according to a first aspect of the embodiments of this application, comprising: a base station body 110, wherein a storage space is formed within the base station body 110; and a heat dissipation component 120, wherein the heat dissipation component 120 is connected to the base station body 110 and the output end of the heat dissipation component 120 faces the storage space.

[0053] The base station provided in this application embodiment can activate the heat dissipation component 120 during the charging process of the main body of the cleaning system. The heat dissipation component 120 can dissipate heat for the main body of the cleaning system stored in the storage space, especially for the energy storage module of the main body of the cleaning system, which can ensure the charging efficiency of the main body of the cleaning system and improve the user experience.

[0054] As shown in Figures 3 to 5, in one feasible embodiment, the base station further includes: an elastic element 140, and the heat dissipation assembly 120 is connected to the base station body 110 through the elastic element 140.

[0055] In this technical solution, the base station may also include an elastic element 140, and the heat dissipation component 120 can be connected to the base station body 110 through the elastic element 140. Based on this, the setting of the elastic element 140 can buffer the vibration generated during the operation of the heat dissipation component 120, which is beneficial to reduce noise and improve user experience.

[0056] It is understandable that the elastic element 140 can be made of soft rubber material. For example, the elastic element 140 made of soft rubber material is sleeved on the heat dissipation component 120, and then the heat dissipation component 120 is connected to the base station body 110. The elastic element 140 can play a role in buffering vibration and can achieve noise reduction.

[0057] Understandably, the elastic element 140 can also be made of foam material, which can also play a role in cushioning vibration and reducing noise.

[0058] As shown in Figure 3, in one feasible embodiment, the heat dissipation component 120 is arranged in the middle of the base station body 110 to dissipate heat for the storage space via the middle of the base station body 110.

[0059] In this technical solution, the arrangement position of the heat dissipation component 120 is further provided. The heat dissipation component 120 can be arranged in the middle of the base station body 110. Then, the heat dissipation component 120 is turned on. The heat dissipation component 120 can directly dissipate heat for the cleaning system body stored in the storage space through the middle of the base station body 110. This can shorten the distance between the heat dissipation component 120 and the cleaning system body and improve the heat dissipation effect.

[0060] As shown in Figures 3 to 6, in one feasible embodiment, the heat dissipation component 120 includes: a first air supply component 121, which is connected to the base station body 110; and a first guide component 122, which is connected to the output end of the first air supply component 121, and the output end of the first guide component 122 is connected to the storage space.

[0061] In this technical solution, the structure of the heat dissipation component 120 is further provided. The heat dissipation component 120 may include a first air supply component 121 and a first guide component 122. Based on this, when it is necessary to dissipate heat from the main body of the cleaning system, the first air supply component 121 can be turned on. The first air supply component 121 generates airflow and supplies it to the storage space through the first guide component 122. Based on this, the main body of the cleaning system can be dissipated by airflow, which can improve the heat dissipation efficiency.

[0062] It is understandable that the first air supply component 121 can be connected to the base station body 110 through the elastic component 140. This arrangement can buffer the vibration generated by the first air supply component 121 during operation and reduce noise.

[0063] As shown in Figures 3 to 6, in one feasible embodiment, the base station further includes a drying component 130, which is connected to the base station body 110 and is used to provide heat energy for the storage space; wherein the heat dissipation path of the heat dissipation component 120 is different from the drying path of the drying component 130.

[0064] The base station provided in this application embodiment includes a base station body 110, a heat dissipation component 120, and a drying component 130. During use, when the main body of the cleaning system returns to the storage space, after the base station body 110 has completed cleaning the cleaning components of the main body of the cleaning system, the drying component 130 can be turned on. The drying component 130 provides heat energy to the storage space to promote the evaporation of water vapor on the cleaning components and achieve the drying of the cleaning components.

[0065] The base station provided in this application embodiment can activate the heat dissipation component 120 during the drying process. The heat dissipation component 120 can dissipate heat for the main body of the cleaning system stored in the storage space. In particular, dissipating heat for the power storage module of the main body of the cleaning system can ensure the charging efficiency of the main body of the cleaning system and improve the user experience.

[0066] The base station provided in this application embodiment has a heat dissipation path of heat dissipation component 120 that is different from the drying path of drying component 130. That is to say, the heat dissipation path and the drying path can be set separately and will not affect each other. This setting not only ensures the drying efficiency, but also ensures the charging efficiency of the main body of the cleaning system.

[0067] It is understandable that the cleaning components are usually assembled at the bottom of the main body of the cleaning system. Therefore, the output end of the drying component 130 is directed to the bottom of the main body of the cleaning system, while the output end of the heat dissipation component 120 can be directed to the top of the main body of the cleaning system. Based on this, the heat dissipation path of the heat dissipation component 120 and the drying path of the drying component 130 can be avoided, ensuring the drying efficiency while maximizing the charging efficiency of the power storage module.

[0068] As shown in Figures 3 to 6, in one feasible embodiment, the drying assembly 130 is arranged on the side of the base station body 110 to dry the cleaning components via the side of the base station body 110.

[0069] In this technical solution, the drying component 130 is further positioned on the side of the base station body 110. This means that compared to the heat dissipation component 120, the drying component 130 is closer to the edge of the base station. Based on this, the heat generated by the drying component 130 can be supplied to the cleaning system body via the side of the base station body 110. The heat can also be transported to the bottom of the cleaning system body via the side of the base station body 110, facilitating the supply of heat to the cleaning components. Simultaneously, combined with the heat dissipation component 120 being positioned in the middle of the base station body 110, the heat dissipation path of the heat dissipation component 120 and the drying path of the drying component 130 avoid each other, thus reducing the temperature of the cleaning system body while ensuring the drying effect of the cleaning components.

[0070] As shown in Figures 3 to 6, in one feasible embodiment, the drying assembly 130 includes: a heating element connected to the base station body 110; a second air supply element 131 connected to the base station body 110; and a second guide element 132 connected to the output end of the second air supply element 131, the output end of the second guide element 132 being connected to a storage space for conveying the heat energy generated by the heating element to the storage space.

[0071] In this technical solution, the structure of the drying component 130 is further provided. The drying component 130 may include a heating element, a second air supply element 131, and a second guide element 132. When it is necessary to dry the cleaning component on the main body of the cleaning system, the heating element and the second air supply element 131 can be turned on. The second air supply element 131 can deliver the heat energy generated by the heating element to the cleaning component on the main body of the cleaning system in the form of airflow. When the cleaning component is heated, the water vapor can be evaporated, thereby drying the cleaning component.

[0072] As shown in Figures 3 to 5, in one feasible embodiment, the base station further includes a ramp 150 disposed within a storage space; a cleaning tray 160; wherein the output end of the heat dissipation component 120 is connected to the top of the ramp 150, and the output end of the drying component 130 is connected to the cleaning tray 160.

[0073] In this technical solution, the base station may also include a ramp 150 and a cleaning component. Based on this, the ramp 150 can guide the main body of the cleaning system, making it easier for the main body of the cleaning system to return to the storage space and drive out of the storage space. The cleaning plate 160 can clean the cleaning component on the main body of the cleaning system.

[0074] In this technical solution, the output end of the drying component 130 is connected to the cleaning tray 160, and the cleaning parts on the cleaning tray 160 can be dried based on this heat energy.

[0075] As shown in Figure 3, in one feasible implementation, the base station further includes a door 170, which is connected to the base station body 110 and is used to enclose the storage space.

[0076] In this technical solution, the base station may also include a door 170. When the main body of the cleaning system does not need to operate, the storage space can be sealed by setting the door 170, so that the appearance of the base station can be flat, making the base station more aesthetically pleasing and reducing the probability of debris intruding into the storage space. It is particularly suitable as an embedded base station, which can make the appearance of the base station match the user's home decoration style and make the base station more aesthetically pleasing.

[0077] In one feasible implementation, the base station further includes: a sensor for acquiring the temperature of the storage space; and a processor connected to the sensor and the heat dissipation assembly 120, the processor controlling the opening and closing of the heat dissipation assembly 120 based on the sensor's inspection results.

[0078] In this technical solution, the base station may also include sensors and a processor. Based on this, during operation, the temperature in the storage space can be detected by the sensors, and the processor can obtain the detection results of the sensors. Furthermore, based on the detection results of the sensors, it can determine whether to turn on the heat dissipation component 120, so that the heat dissipation component 120 can be turned on automatically, making the operation of the base station more convenient.

[0079] Understandably, in actual use, a temperature threshold can be set for the processor. When the processor detects that the sensor's detection result exceeds the temperature threshold, it indicates that the temperature inside the storage space is high. In this case, the processor can activate the heat dissipation component 120 to dissipate heat for the main body of the cleaning system inside the storage space.

[0080] It is understood that by establishing a connection between the sensor, the processor, and the heat dissipation component 120, this application can achieve automatic temperature control of the heat dissipation component 120 based on storage space to turn it on and off.

[0081] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, a cleaning system is proposed according to a second aspect of the embodiments of this application, comprising: a base station as described in any of the above technical solutions; and a cleaning system body, the cleaning system body being disposed in a storage space.

[0082] The cleaning system provided in this application embodiment includes a base station of any of the above-described technical solutions, and therefore possesses all the beneficial effects of the base station of the above-described technical solutions.

[0083] The cleaning system provided in this application includes a base station and a cleaning system body. During use, when the cleaning system body returns to the storage space, after the base station body 110 has completed cleaning the cleaning components of the cleaning system body, the drying component 130 can be turned on. The drying component 130 provides heat energy to the storage space to promote the evaporation of water vapor on the cleaning components and achieve the drying of the cleaning components.

[0084] The cleaning system provided in this application embodiment can activate the heat dissipation component 120 during the drying process. The heat dissipation component 120 can dissipate heat for the main body of the cleaning system stored in the storage space. In particular, it can dissipate heat for the power storage module of the main body of the cleaning system, thereby ensuring the charging efficiency of the main body of the cleaning system and improving the user experience.

[0085] The cleaning system provided in this application embodiment has a heat dissipation path of the heat dissipation component 120 that is different from the drying path of the drying component 130. In other words, the heat dissipation path and the drying path can be set separately and will not affect each other. This setting ensures both drying efficiency and charging efficiency of the main body of the cleaning system.

[0086] In one feasible implementation, the cleaning system body includes: a power storage module located at the top of the cleaning system body; and a cleaning component connected to the cleaning system body and located at the bottom of the cleaning system body.

[0087] In this technical solution, the structural composition of the main body of the cleaning system is further provided. The main body of the cleaning system may include a power storage module, which is used to provide driving force for the main body of the cleaning system. When the main body of the cleaning system completes the cleaning operation, the power storage module can return to the base station for charging. During this process, if the cleaning parts are dried, the temperature of the power storage module may rise. The heat dissipation module can be turned on to dissipate heat from the power storage module to avoid the power storage module triggering the temperature protection threshold and to ensure the charging efficiency of the power storage module.

[0088] In this technical solution, the energy storage module is located at the top of the main body of the cleaning system, and the cleaning components are located at the bottom of the main body of the cleaning system. Based on this, the heat dissipation component 120 can send air to the top of the heat dissipation component 120 to dissipate heat for the energy storage module, and the drying module delivers heat energy to the bottom of the main body of the cleaning system to dry the cleaning components. This can achieve the avoidance of the heat dissipation path of the heat dissipation component 120 and the drying path of the drying component 130, which not only ensures the drying efficiency, but also ensures the charging efficiency of the main body of the cleaning system.

[0089] In some examples, the cleaning system can be an automated cleaning system, the main body of the cleaning system can be a robotic vacuum cleaner, and the power storage module can be a battery.

[0090] In this application, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; the term "multiple" refers to two or more unless otherwise expressly defined. The terms "install," "connect," "link," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connect" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "link" can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0091] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or unit referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0092] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions 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 one or more embodiments or examples.

[0093] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A base station, wherein, Comprising: a base station body, a storage space being formed in the base station body; a heat dissipation assembly connected to the base station body, an output end of the heat dissipation assembly being directed to the storage space.

2. The base station of claim 1, wherein, Further comprising: an elastic member, the heat dissipation assembly being connected to the base station body through the elastic member.

3. The base station of claim 1, wherein the heat dissipation assembly is arranged at a middle portion of the base station body to dissipate heat for the storage space via the middle portion of the base station body.

4. The base station of claim 1, wherein, the heat dissipation assembly comprises: a first air supply member connected to the base station body; a first guide member connected to an output end of the first air supply member, an output end of the first guide member being communicated to the storage space.

5. The base station of claim 1, wherein, Further comprising: a drying assembly connected to the base station body, the drying assembly being used to provide heat energy for the storage space; wherein a heat dissipation path of the heat dissipation assembly is different from a drying path of the drying assembly.

6. The base station of claim 5, wherein the drying assembly is arranged at a side surface of the base station body to provide heat energy for the storage space via the side surface of the base station body.

7. The base station of claim 5, wherein, the drying assembly comprises: a heating member connected to the base station body; a second air supply member connected to the base station body; a second guide member connected to an output end of the second air supply member, an output end of the second guide member being communicated to the storage space, for conveying heat energy generated by the heating member to the storage space.

8. The base station of claim 5, wherein, Further comprising: a ramp plate arranged in the storage space; a cleaning tray; wherein the output end of the heat dissipation assembly is communicated to a top portion of the ramp plate, and the output end of the drying assembly is communicated to the cleaning tray.

9. The base station of claim 8, wherein, Further comprising: a hatch connected to the base station body, for closing the storage space.

10. The base station of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, Further comprising: a sensor, for acquiring a temperature of the storage space.

11. The base station of claim 10, wherein, Further comprising: a processor connected to the sensor and the heat dissipation assembly, the processor being used to control opening and closing of the heat dissipation assembly based on an inspection result of the sensor.

12. A cleaning system wherein, Comprising: the base station of any one of claims 1 to 11; a cleaning system body, for being arranged in the storage space.

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