Base station and cleaning system

Abstract

A base station and a cleaning system. The base station comprises a base station body (110), a door body (120), and a driving assembly (130). When a functional device of the cleaning system moves, an accommodating cavity (111) can be opened by means of the door body (120), and when the functional device works or is stored in the accommodating cavity (111), the accommodating cavity (111) can be closed by means of the door body (120) to shield devices in the base station, so that the base station is more attractive, the base station is better integrated with users' interior design, and the probability of other sundries or pets entering the base station is reduced. The base station can also be embedded in a wall body or furniture, and then the accommodating cavity (111) is closed by means of the door body (120), thereby enhancing attractiveness, reducing space occupancy, and improving user experience.

Description

Base stations and cleaning systems Cross-reference to related applications

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202421219370.X, 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] Traditional cleaning systems typically place their base stations and robots indoors, and the portion of the base station housing the cleaning system is often open, making it prone to dust accumulation and aesthetically unappealing. (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] A base station body, wherein a receiving cavity is formed on the base station body;

[0009] The door body is hinged to the base station body;

[0010] A drive component is connected to the base station body, and the output end of the drive component is connected to the door body, for driving the door body to close or open the receiving cavity.

[0011] In one feasible implementation, the driving component includes:

[0012] A driving component, which is connected to the base station body;

[0013] A push rod, which is connected to the output end of the drive component;

[0014] A connecting rod, one end of which is connected to the push rod and the other end of which is connected to the door body.

[0015] In one feasible implementation, the link includes:

[0016] The rod consists of a straight rod and a bent rod. One end of the straight rod is connected to the door body, and the other end of the straight rod is connected to the bent rod, which is connected to the push rod.

[0017] In one possible implementation, there are at least two bends, each of which is connected to the push rod.

[0018] In one feasible implementation, the base station further includes:

[0019] A guide block is disposed on the base station body, and the connecting rod passes through the guide block.

[0020] In one feasible implementation, the door body includes:

[0021] Door panel;

[0022] A pivot is used to hinge the door panel to the base station body.

[0023] A slide rail is provided on the door panel, and the output end of the drive assembly is slidably disposed within the slide rail.

[0024] In one feasible implementation, the base station body includes:

[0025] shell;

[0026] The drive assembly is mounted on the housing, and the door is hinged to the housing.

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

[0028] The dust collection chamber has a receiving cavity located below it. During the opening of the door, the door rotates toward the dust collection chamber.

[0029] In one feasible implementation, the base station further includes:

[0030] A hatch, connected to the base station body, is used to open or close the dust collection chamber;

[0031] Dust bag, which is detachably installed inside the dust collection chamber;

[0032] A box body, which is disposed inside the dust collection chamber, is used to contain liquid.

[0033] In one feasible implementation, the base station further includes:

[0034] A damping element is provided, and the door body and the base station body are connected to the damping element.

[0035] In one feasible implementation, the drive assembly is used to rotate the door about the center of the base station body in the height direction to open or close the receiving cavity.

[0036] A second aspect of the embodiments of this application provides a cleaning system, comprising:

[0037] Base station as described in any of the above technical solutions;

[0038] The main body of the cleaning equipment is used to be installed inside the base station.

[0039] Compared with the prior art, this application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0040] The base station provided in this application includes a base station body, a door, and a drive component. Based on this, during use, the accommodating cavity on the base station body can be used to accommodate functional devices. For example, when the base station is used in a cleaning system, the accommodating cavity inside the base station can be used to accommodate the main body of the cleaning equipment. When the functional device is inside the base station, the drive component can drive the door to move, causing the door to close the accommodating cavity. When the functional device needs to be moved out of the accommodating cavity for operation, the drive component can be activated, and the drive component can drive the door to move, thus opening the accommodating cavity, allowing the functional device to move on its own. During operation, the drive component drives the door to close the accommodating cavity. When the functional device needs to return to the accommodating cavity after completing its operation, the drive component can be activated again, causing the door to move and open the accommodating cavity. Based on this, the base station provided in this application embodiment can open the receiving cavity through the door when the functional device moves, and close the receiving cavity when the functional device is operating or stored in the receiving cavity, thus shielding the device inside the base station and making the base station more aesthetically pleasing. At the same time, the appearance of the door can also be adapted to the user's decoration style, making the base station more compatible with the user's interior decoration. Based on this, the base station can be made more aesthetically pleasing and the probability of other debris or pets entering the base station can be reduced. Furthermore, the base station provided in this application embodiment can also be embedded in the wall and then the receiving cavity can be closed by the door, which can be more aesthetically pleasing and reduce the space occupation rate, thereby improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0041] 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:

[0042] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a base station according to an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the base station's concealed outer shell according to an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the door opening state of a base station according to an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the door opening state of a base station according to an embodiment of this application from another angle;

[0046] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the door opening state of a base station according to an embodiment of this application from another angle;

[0047] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a base station with its outer shell hidden according to an embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the door and dust collection chamber of a base station according to an embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of the gate and drive assembly of a base station according to an embodiment of this application;

[0050] Figure 9 is a schematic structural diagram of the gate of a base station according to an embodiment of this application;

[0051] Figure 10 is a schematic structural diagram of the connection between the gate and the drive component of a base station according to an embodiment of this application.

[0052] The correspondence between the reference numerals and component names in Figures 1 to 10 is as follows:

[0053] 110 Base station body, 120 Door body, 130 Drive assembly, 140 Guide block, 150 Cabin door, 160 Box body;

[0054] 111 Receiving cavity, 112 Outer shell, 114 Dust collection bin, 121 Door panel, 122 Rotating shaft, 123 Slide rail, 131 Driving component, 132 Push rod, 133 Connecting rod;

[0055] 1331 Straight rod section, 1332 Bending section. Detailed Implementation

[0056] 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.

[0057] This application takes into account that most traditional intelligent cleaning systems include base stations and mobile cleaning robots. The areas in traditional base stations used to store cleaning robots are mostly open, which is aesthetically unappealing, and pets can easily enter the base station, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0058] In view of the above, a first aspect of the present application provides a base station, including: a base station body 110, on which a receiving cavity 111 is formed; a door 120, which is hinged to the base station body 110; and a drive assembly 130, which is connected to the base station body 110 and whose output end is connected to the door 120 for driving the door 120 to close or open the receiving cavity 111.

[0059] The base station provided in this application embodiment includes a base station body 110, a door 120, and a drive component 130. Based on this, during use, the receiving cavity 111 on the base station body 110 can be used to accommodate functional devices. For example, when the base station is used in a cleaning system, the receiving cavity 111 inside the base station can be used to accommodate the main body of the cleaning equipment. When the functional device is inside the base station, the drive component 130 can drive the door 120 to move, so that the door 120 closes the receiving cavity 111. When the functional device needs to be moved out of the receiving cavity 111 for operation, the drive component 130 can be activated, and the drive component 130 can drive the door 120 to move and open the receiving cavity 111. The functional device can have the function of self-movement. When the functional device is working, the drive component 130 drives the door 120 to close the receiving cavity 111. When the functional device needs to return to the receiving cavity 111 after completing the operation, the drive component 130 can be activated again, and the door 120 can be moved to open the receiving cavity 111. Of course, functional devices may not have the ability to move on their own, and the receiving cavity 111 may only serve to house the functional devices.

[0060] The base station provided in this application embodiment allows the accommodating cavity 111 to be opened through the door 120 when the functional device moves. When the functional device is operating or stored in the accommodating cavity 111, the door 120 can close the accommodating cavity 111 to shield the device inside the base station, making the base station more aesthetically pleasing. At the same time, the appearance of the door 120 can also be adapted to the user's decoration style, making the base station more compatible with the user's interior decoration. Based on this, the base station can be made more aesthetically pleasing and the probability of other debris or pets entering the base station can be reduced. Furthermore, the base station provided in this application embodiment can also be embedded in furniture or walls, and the accommodating cavity 111 can be closed through the door 120, which can be more aesthetically pleasing, reduce space occupation, and improve user experience.

[0061] The base station provided in this application embodiment has a door 120 that is hinged to the base station body 110, and the drive component 130 is also connected to the door 120, making the fixation of the door 120 more reliable.

[0062] It is understood that the base station provided in the embodiments of this application can be used as a base station for a cleaning system or as a base station for other devices. The base station can supply or store functional devices, and the specific style of the functional devices used by the base station for storage is not limited in this application.

[0063] As shown in Figures 2 to 4 and Figures 8 to 10, in one feasible embodiment, the drive assembly 130 includes: a drive member 131 connected to the base station body 110; a push rod 132 connected to the output end of the drive member 131; and a connecting rod 133, one end of which is connected to the push rod 132 and the other end of which is connected to the door body 120.

[0064] In this technical solution, the structural composition of the drive assembly 130 is further provided. The drive assembly 130 may include a drive member 131, a push rod 132, and a connecting rod 133. During operation, the drive member 131 drives the push rod 132 and the connecting rod 133 to move. The movement of the connecting rod 133 can drive the door 120 to move. The drive member 131 can drive the connecting rod 133 to move in a straight line. The connecting rod 133 can then support the door 120. When the drive member 131 drives the connecting rod 133 to move in the opposite direction, the connecting rod 133 can then drive the door 120 to close.

[0065] It is understood that the drive component 130 provided in this application embodiment, with the drive member 131 pushing the connecting rod 133 or retracting the connecting rod 133 through the push rod 132 to realize the opening and closing of the door 120, can reduce the structure of the drive component 130, thereby reducing the size of the base station and further improving the user experience.

[0066] As shown in Figure 5, in one feasible embodiment, the connecting rod 133 includes a straight rod portion 1331 and a bent portion 1332. One end of the straight rod portion 1331 is connected to the door body 120, and the other end of the straight rod portion 1331 is connected to the bent portion 1332. The bent portion 1332 is connected to the push rod 132.

[0067] In this technical solution, a style of connecting rod 133 is further provided. Connecting rod 133 may include a support rod part and a bending part 1332. The support rod part is used to connect with the door body 120 to push the door body 120 to open or pull the door body 120 to close. The setting of bending part 1332 facilitates the establishment of the connection relationship between connecting rod 133 and push rod 132. No other transition parts are required, which can further reduce the volume of drive assembly 130 and thus reduce the volume of base station.

[0068] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, in one feasible embodiment, there are at least two bends 1332, and each bend 1332 is connected to the push rod 132.

[0069] In this technical solution, there can be two or more bending parts 1332, and each bending part 1332 is connected to the push rod 132. Then, there can be multiple connection points between the push rod 132 and the connecting rod 133. When the push rod 132 moves, it can push the connecting rod 133 to move more smoothly, thereby making the opening and closing of the door 120 smoother.

[0070] As shown in Figures 2 to 5, in one feasible embodiment, the base station further includes a guide block 140, which is disposed on the base station body 110, and the connecting rod 133 passes through the guide block 140.

[0071] In this technical solution, the base station may also include a guide block 140. By setting the guide block 140 on the base station and having the connecting rod 133 pass through the guide block 140, the guide block 140 can guide the movement of the connecting rod 133 and restrict the degree of freedom of the connecting rod 133 in other directions. This enables the connecting rod 133 to move smoothly along the expected path, making the opening or closing of the door 120 more stable and reducing the probability of the door 120 shaking.

[0072] As shown in Figure 9, in one feasible embodiment, the door 120 includes: a door panel 121; a pivot 122, the door panel 121 being hinged to the base station body 110 via the pivot 122; and a slide rail 123, the slide rail 123 being disposed on the door panel 121, and the output end of the drive assembly 130 being slidably disposed within the slide rail 123.

[0073] In this technical solution, the structural composition of the door 120 is further provided. The door 120 may include a door panel 121 and a rotating shaft 122. The door panel 121 is connected to the base station body 110 through the rotating shaft 122, so that the door 120 can rotate relative to the base station body 110.

[0074] In this technical solution, the door body 120 may also include a slide rail 123. The output end of the drive component 130 is disposed within the slide rail 123. Based on this, when the drive member 131 of the drive component 130 drives the connecting rod 133 to move, the connecting rod 133 can slide within the slide rail 123 while pushing the door body 120, so that the connecting rod 133 can push the door body 120 to open or close. At the same time, the slide rail 123 can also limit the output end of the drive component 130, so that the connecting rod 133 can only open or close the door body 120 without causing the door body 120 to shake, further improving the user experience.

[0075] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, in one feasible embodiment, the base station body 110 includes: a housing 112; a drive assembly 130 disposed on the housing 112; and a door 120 hinged to the housing 112.

[0076] In this technical solution, the base station body 110 may include a drive component 130 and a door 120, both of which are connected to the outer shell 112. The outer shell 112 provides an installation position for the drive component 130 and the door 120. At the same time, the outer shell 112 can wrap the outer wall of the outer shell 112, thereby encapsulating the drive component 130, which can make the base station more aesthetically pleasing and also enclose the movement of objects, making the use of the base station safer.

[0077] As shown in Figure 7, in one feasible implementation, the base station body 110 further includes a dust collection chamber 114, with the receiving cavity 111 located below the dust collection chamber 114. During the opening of the door 120, the door 120 rotates toward the dust collection chamber 114.

[0078] In this technical solution, the base station body 110 may also include a dust collection chamber 114, which is used to collect the dust collected by the main body of the cleaning equipment. The receiving cavity 111 is located below the dust collection chamber 114. On the one hand, this makes the base station structure more compact; on the other hand, the receiving cavity 111 is located below the dust collection chamber 114, which makes it easier for the main body of the cleaning equipment to return to or move out of the receiving cavity 111.

[0079] In one feasible implementation, the base station further includes a door 150, which is connected to the base station body 110 and is used to open or close the dust collection chamber 114.

[0080] In this technical solution, considering that in the current technology, when cleaning the dust collection chamber 114, the base station mostly removes the dust collection chamber by pulling or lifting, which requires a large operating space, the base station provided in this application may also include a door 150, which is used to close or open the dust collection chamber 114. Compared with the traditional pulling or lifting method, the opening space required when cleaning the dust collection chamber 114 is smaller.

[0081] In this technical solution, the door 150 and the door body 120 can basically cover one side of the base station. Both the door 150 and the door body 120 can be flat. The door 150 and the door body 120 can better match the user's decoration style and make the base station more aesthetically pleasing. The base station is particularly suitable for embedded base stations.

[0082] In one feasible implementation, the base station further includes: a dust bag, which is detachably disposed within the dust collection chamber 114; and a housing 160 disposed within the dust collection chamber 114, the housing 160 being used to contain liquid.

[0083] In this technical solution, the base station may also include a dust bag, which can collect dust. The dust bag is detachably connected to the base station body 110. When the door 150 is opened, the user can take out the dust bag from the dust collection chamber 114, making the cleaning and replacement of the dust bag more convenient.

[0084] In this technical solution, the base station may also include a housing 160, which can contain cleaning fluid or water, and the main body of the cleaning equipment can be cleaned using water and / or cleaning fluid during the cleaning process.

[0085] The installation of the hatch 150 allows for the concealment of the dust bag and the housing 160, making the base station more aesthetically pleasing.

[0086] In one feasible implementation, the base station further includes a damping element, to which the hatch 150 and the base station body 110 are connected.

[0087] In this technical solution, considering that the door 120 opens from the top to the bottom, that is, under normal conditions, the opening speed of the hatch 150 will increase as the opening degree increases under the action of gravity. When the hatch 150 opens, there will be an impact feeling and loud noise, resulting in a poor user experience. Based on this, a damping component can be installed. By setting the damping component, the opening speed of the hatch 150 can be slowed down, the impact feeling can be reduced, the noise can be suppressed, and it will have a more premium feel, thereby improving the user experience.

[0088] In one feasible implementation, the drive assembly 130 is used to drive the door 120 to rotate about the center of the base station body 110 in the height direction, so as to open or close the receiving cavity 111. With this configuration, the receiving cavity 111 can be opened when the door 120 rotates upward and closed when the door 120 rotates downward, and the space required to open the door 120 is smaller.

[0089] A second aspect of this application provides a cleaning system, comprising: a base station as described in any of the above technical solutions; and a cleaning device body for installation within the base station.

[0090] The cleaning system provided in this application embodiment includes a base station of any of the above-described technical solutions, and therefore the cleaning system possesses all the beneficial effects of the base station of the above-described technical solutions.

[0091] The base station of the cleaning system provided in this application embodiment includes a base station body 110, a door 120, and a drive component 130. Based on this, during use, the receiving cavity 111 on the base station body 110 can be used to receive the main body of the cleaning equipment. When the main body of the cleaning equipment is inside the base station, the drive component 130 can drive the door 120 to move, so that the door 120 closes the receiving cavity 111. When the main body of the cleaning equipment needs to be moved out of the receiving cavity 111 for operation, the drive component 130 can be opened, and the drive component 130 can drive the door 120 to move, thus opening the receiving cavity 111, and the main body of the cleaning equipment can move by itself. When the main body of the cleaning equipment is working, the drive component 130 drives the door 120 to close the receiving cavity 111. When the main body of the cleaning equipment needs to return to the receiving cavity 111 after completing the operation, the drive component 130 can be opened again, driving the door 120 to move and open the receiving cavity 111.

[0092] The cleaning system provided in this application embodiment allows the receiving cavity 111 to be opened through the door 120 when the main body of the cleaning equipment is moved. When the main body of the cleaning equipment is working or stored in the receiving cavity 111, the door 120 can close the receiving cavity 111 to shield the devices inside the base station, making the base station more aesthetically pleasing. At the same time, the appearance of the door 120 can also be adapted to the user's decoration style, making the base station more compatible with the user's interior decoration. Based on this, the base station can be made more aesthetically pleasing and the probability of other debris or pets entering the base station can be reduced. Furthermore, the base station provided in this application embodiment can also be embedded in the wall, and the receiving cavity 111 can be closed through the door 120, which can be more aesthetically pleasing, reduce the space occupation rate, and improve the user experience.

[0093] The cleaning system provided in this application embodiment can be a robot vacuum cleaner, and is particularly suitable as an embedded cleaning system.

[0094] 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.

[0095] 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.

[0096] 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.

[0097] 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, The base station comprises: a base body, a receiving cavity being formed on the base body; a door body, the door body being hinged to the base body; a driving assembly, the driving assembly being connected to the base body, an output end of the driving assembly being connected to the door body, the driving assembly being used to drive the door body to close or open the receiving cavity.

2. The base station of claim 1, wherein, The driving assembly comprises: a driving member, the driving member being connected to the base body; a push rod, the push rod being connected to an output end of the driving member; a connecting rod, one end of the connecting rod being connected to the push rod, the other end of the connecting rod being connected to the door body.

3. The base station of claim 2, wherein, The connecting rod comprises: a straight rod part and a bent part, one end of the straight rod part being connected to the door body, the other end of the straight rod part being connected to the bent part, the bent part being connected to the push rod.

4. The base station according to claim 3, wherein the bent part is at least two, each of the bent parts being connected to the push rod.

5. The base station of claim 2, wherein, The base station further comprises: a guide block, the guide block being arranged on the base body, the connecting rod passing through the guide block.

6. The base station of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The door body comprises: a door plate; a hinge shaft, the door plate being hinged to the base body through the hinge shaft; a slide, the slide being arranged on the door plate, the output end of the driving assembly being slidingly arranged in the slide.

7. The base station of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The base body comprises: a shell; the driving assembly being arranged on the shell, the door body being hinged to the shell.

8. The base station of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The base body further comprises: a dust collecting bin, the receiving cavity being located below the dust collecting bin, the door body being rotated towards the dust collecting bin during opening of the door body.

9. The base station of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The base station further comprises: a damping member, the door body and the base body being connected to the damping member.

10. The base station according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the driving assembly is used to drive the door body to be flipped around a middle part of the door body in a height direction of the base body, so as to open or close the receiving cavity.

11. A cleaning system wherein, The base station comprises: the base station according to any one of claims 1 to 10; a cleaning device body, the cleaning device body being arranged in the base station.

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