Base station and cleaning system

Abstract

A base station and a cleaning system. The base station comprises a base station body (110), a driving assembly (120), a transmission assembly (130) and a door (140). When a functional device moves, an accommodating cavity can be opened by means of the door (140), and when the functional device operates or is stored in the accommodating cavity, the accommodating cavity can be closed by means of the door (140), so as to shield devices in the base station, thereby making the base station have a more attractive appearance. Moreover, the external surface of the door (140) can also match the decoration style of a user, and the base station can thus be a better match for the indoor decoration of the user. On this basis, the base station is enabled to have a more attractive appearance, and the probability of other debris or pets entering the base station can be reduced. In addition, the base station can also be embedded into a wall, and the accommodating cavity is then closed by means of the door (140), such that the base station can have a more attractive appearance, and occupies less space, thereby improving the user experience.

Description

Base stations and cleaning systems Cross-reference to related applications

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202421219350.2, 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] The inventors discovered that in traditional cleaning equipment, the base stations and robots are mostly placed in users' indoor spaces, and the parts of the base stations that house the cleaning equipment are open, making them 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] A driving component, which is connected to the base station body;

[0010] The transmission assembly and the door body are provided, with the output end of the drive assembly connected to the transmission assembly, which is used to drive the door body to rotate.

[0011] In one feasible implementation, the transmission assembly and the door body have at least two connection points.

[0012] In one feasible implementation, the transmission component has multiple connection points with the door body, and the multiple connection points are divided into two groups. The two groups of connection points are distributed on both sides of the width direction of the door body, and each group includes at least two connection points.

[0013] In one feasible implementation, the transmission component has multiple connection points with the door body, and some of these connection points are distributed in the middle of the door body.

[0014] In one feasible implementation, the transmission assembly includes:

[0015] A rack, which is connected to the output end of the drive assembly;

[0016] Gear, the gear meshing with the rack;

[0017] A transmission support rod, one end of which is connected to the gear and the other end of which is connected to the door body.

[0018] In one feasible implementation, the transmission assembly further includes:

[0019] An auxiliary support rod, one end of which is connected to the door body and the other end is hinged to the base station body.

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

[0021] A fixed frame is connected to the base station body, the gear is connected to the fixed frame, and one end of the auxiliary support rod is hinged to the fixed frame.

[0022] In one feasible implementation, the transmission assembly further includes:

[0023] The fixed frame has a guide slide, and the rack is slidably disposed in the guide slide.

[0024] In one feasible implementation, the transmission assembly further includes:

[0025] An adapter rod, one end of which is connected to the output end of the drive assembly, and the other end of which is connected to the rack.

[0026] In one feasible implementation, there are multiple transmission rods and auxiliary rods, which are divided into two groups, one group connected to one side of the door body and the other group connected to the other side of the door body.

[0027] In one feasible implementation, the driving component includes:

[0028] A driving component, which is connected to the base station body;

[0029] A push rod, wherein the driving component is used to drive the push rod to move in a straight line, and the push rod is connected to the transmission assembly.

[0030] A second aspect of the embodiments of this application provides a cleaning system, comprising:

[0031] Base station as described in any of the above technical solutions;

[0032] The main body of the cleaning equipment is used to be placed inside the receiving cavity.

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

[0034] The base station provided in this application includes a base station body, a drive component, a transmission component, and a door. 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 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 through the transmission component, 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, driving the transmission component to move, which in turn drives the door to move, thus opening the accommodating cavity, allowing the functional device to move independently. During operation, the drive component can control the door to close the accommodating cavity through the transmission component. When the functional device needs to return to the accommodating cavity after completing its operation, the drive component can be activated again, using the transmission component to move the door to 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. In addition, 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, reduce the space occupation rate, and improve the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0035] 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:

[0036] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a base station according to an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 2 is a magnified view of part A in Figure 1;

[0038] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a base station from another angle according to an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a base station from another angle according to an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the gate closed state of a base station according to an embodiment of this application.

[0041] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram illustrating the working principle of the transmission component of a base station according to an embodiment of this application.

[0042] The correspondence between the reference numerals and component names in Figures 1 to 6 is as follows:

[0043] 110 Base station body, 120 Drive assembly, 130 Transmission assembly, 140 Door body;

[0044] 121 Drive component, 122 Push rod, 131 Rack, 132 Gear, 133 Transmission support rod, 134 Auxiliary support rod, 135 Fixing frame, 136 Guide slide, 137 Adapter rod. Detailed Implementation

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, based on this, a base station is proposed according to a first aspect of the embodiments of this application, comprising: a base station body 110, on which a receiving cavity is formed; a driving component 120, which is connected to the base station body 110; a transmission component 130 and a door 140, wherein the output end of the driving component 120 is connected to the transmission component 130, and the transmission component 130 is used to drive the door 140 to rotate.

[0048] It is understood that the base station provided in this application embodiment can be used as a base station for a cleaning system or as a base station for other devices, such as a base station for a mother-daughter air conditioner. The base station can supply or store functional devices, and this application does not limit the specific style of the functional devices used by the base station for storage.

[0049] The base station provided in this application embodiment includes a base station body 110, a drive component 120, a transmission component 130, and a door 140. Based on this, during use, the accommodating cavity on the base station body 110 can be used to accommodate functional devices. For example, when the base station is applied to 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 120 can drive the door 140 to move through the transmission component 130, so that the door 140 closes the accommodating cavity. When the functional device needs to be moved out of the accommodating cavity for operation, the drive component 120 can be opened, the drive component 120 can drive the transmission component 130 to move, and the transmission component 130 can further drive the door 140 to move, thereby opening the accommodating cavity, and the functional device can move by itself. During the operation of the functional device, the drive component 120 can control the door 140 to close the accommodating cavity through the transmission component 130. When the functional device needs to return to the accommodating cavity after completing its operation, the drive component 120 can be opened again, and the transmission component 130 can be used to drive the door 140 to move and open the accommodating cavity.

[0050] The base station provided in this application embodiment allows the accommodating cavity to be opened through the door 140 when the functional devices are moved. When the functional devices are operating or stored in the accommodating cavity, the door 140 can be closed to shield the devices inside the base station, making the base station more aesthetically pleasing. At the same time, the appearance of the door 140 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. In addition, the base station provided in this application embodiment can also be embedded in the wall and then the accommodating cavity can be closed through the door 140, which can be more aesthetically pleasing, reduce the space occupation rate, and improve the user experience.

[0051] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, in one feasible embodiment, the transmission assembly 130 and the door body 140 have at least two connection points.

[0052] In this technical solution, a connection method between the transmission component 130 and the door body 140 is further provided. Considering that the door body 140 usually has a certain weight, this application provides at least two connection points between the transmission component 130 and the door body 140, which makes the connection strength between the transmission component 130 and the door body 140 stronger. When the door body 140 is driven to move by the transmission component 130, the movement of the door body 140 is more stable and the user experience is better.

[0053] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, in one feasible embodiment, the transmission component 130 and the door body 140 have multiple connection points, which are divided into two groups. The two groups of connection points are distributed on both sides of the width direction of the door body 140, and each group includes at least two connection points.

[0054] In this technical solution, the connection method between the transmission component 130 and the door body 140 is further clarified. There are multiple connection points, and at least two connection points are provided on both sides of the width direction of the door body 140. That is to say, there are at least four connection points on the door body 140. Based on this, the connection and drive of the door body 140 can be made more stable.

[0055] Understandably, the two connection points in each group can be arranged at intervals along the height direction of the door 140. Based on this, multiple connection points can be distributed in both the width and height directions of the door 140, which can make the connection of the door 140 more reliable, and make the movement more stable during the opening or closing of the door 140, thereby improving the user experience.

[0056] In one feasible implementation, the transmission assembly 130 has multiple connection points with the door body 140, and some of these connection points are located in the middle of the door body 140. This arrangement provides better support for the door body 140 and reduces the probability of deformation.

[0057] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, in one feasible embodiment, the transmission assembly 130 includes: a rack 131 connected to the output end of the drive assembly 120; a gear 132 meshing with the rack 131; and a transmission support rod 133, one end of which is connected to the gear 132 and the other end of which is connected to the door body 140.

[0058] In this technical solution, the structural composition of the transmission assembly 130 is further provided. The transmission assembly 130 may include a rack 131, a gear 132, and a transmission rod 133. During use, the drive assembly 120 can drive the rack 131 to move. The rack 131 meshes with the gear 132, and the rack 131 can drive the gear 132 to rotate. The gear 132 can drive the transmission rod 133 to rotate, and the transmission rod 133 can further drive the door 140 to move. By controlling the direction of movement of the rack 131, the rotation direction of the gear 132 can be controlled, and thus the direction of movement of the door 140 can be controlled to control the opening or closing of the door 140.

[0059] As shown in Figure 6, in this technical solution, the transmission component 130 uses a rack 131 and a gear 132 for transmission. Firstly, it has high load-bearing capacity and transmission accuracy, and the opening range of the door 140 can be adjusted by controlling the travel distance of the rack 131. Secondly, it has high stability, which can reduce the probability of vibration during the movement of the door 140. Thirdly, it has high transmission efficiency, which can reduce the size of the transmission component 130. Fourthly, the gear 132 and the rack 131 can be made of wear-resistant materials, resulting in a long service life. Fifthly, it has fast response speed and high sensitivity.

[0060] As shown in Figure 6, in this technical solution, the transmission support rod 133 facilitates the control of the movement trajectory of the door 140. By controlling the shape of the transmission support rod 133, the door 140 can move along the height direction. Based on this, the space requirement for the door 140 to open can be reduced, and the door 140 can be opened or closed even in a narrow space, which can increase the applicability of the base station and make the opening of the base station door 140 more aesthetically pleasing.

[0061] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, in one feasible embodiment, the transmission assembly 130 further includes an auxiliary support rod 134, one end of which is connected to the door body 140 and the other end is hinged to the base station body 110.

[0062] In this technical solution, the transmission assembly 130 may also include an auxiliary support rod 134, which is connected to the door body 140 and hinged to the base station body 110. Based on this, when the door body 140 is moved by the transmission support rod 133, the auxiliary support rod 134 moves with the transmission support rod 133. The auxiliary support rod 134 plays a role in auxiliary fixation, so that there are more connection points between the transmission assembly 130 and the door body 140, making the movement of the door body 140 more stable and smooth.

[0063] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, in one feasible embodiment, the transmission assembly 130 further includes: a fixed frame 135, the fixed frame 135 being connected to the base station body 110, a gear 132 being connected to the fixed frame 135, and one end of the auxiliary support rod 134 being hinged to the fixed frame 135.

[0064] As shown in Figure 6, in this technical solution, the transmission component 130 may also include a fixing frame 135. Based on this, it is connected to the base station body 110 through the fixing frame 135. The gear 132 and the auxiliary support rod 134 can be directly connected to the fixing frame 135. The gear 132 and the auxiliary support rod 134 can establish a connection relationship with the base station body 110 through the fixing frame 135, which enables the transmission component 130 to be modularized, which facilitates the assembly and assembly of the base station, and also facilitates the maintenance and repair of the base station. For example, when the transmission component 130 fails, it is only necessary to disassemble the fixing frame 135 to maintain the transmission component 130.

[0065] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, in one feasible embodiment, the transmission assembly 130 further includes: a guide slide 136 formed on the fixing frame 135, and a rack 131 slidably disposed in the guide slide 136.

[0066] In this technical solution, a guide slide 136 can also be formed on the fixed frame 135. The guide slide 136 can guide the movement of the rack 131 and limit the other degrees of freedom of the rack 131, making the movement of the rack 131 more stable, and thus making the opening and closing of the door 140 smoother.

[0067] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, in one feasible embodiment, the transmission assembly 130 further includes an adapter rod 137, one end of which is connected to the output end of the drive assembly 120, and the other end is connected to the rack 131.

[0068] In this technical solution, the transmission component 130 may also include a connecting rod, which facilitates the connection between the output end of the drive component 120 and the rack 131.

[0069] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, in one feasible embodiment, there are multiple transmission rods 133 and auxiliary rods 134. The multiple transmission rods 133 and auxiliary rods 134 are divided into two groups, one group is connected to one side of the door body 140, and the other group is connected to the other side of the door body 140.

[0070] In this technical solution, there are multiple transmission rods 133 and auxiliary rods 134, and these multiple transmission rods 133 and auxiliary rods 134 are divided into two groups. Based on this, the door body 140 can have at least one transmission rod 133 and one auxiliary rod 134 on both sides in the width direction, and the transmission assembly 130 and the door body 140 can have at least four connection points, making the connection of the door body 140 more reliable. During the opening or closing of the door body 140, the movement is more stable, which can improve the user experience.

[0071] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, in one feasible embodiment, the drive assembly 120 includes: a drive member 121, which is connected to the base station body 110; and a push rod 122, which is driven by the drive member 121 to move along a straight line and is connected to the transmission assembly 130.

[0072] In this technical solution, the structural composition of the drive assembly 120 is further provided. The drive assembly 120 may include a drive member 121 and a push rod 122. Based on this, the drive member 121 is activated, which drives the push rod 122 to move. The push rod 122 drives the rack 131 of the transmission assembly 130 to move in a straight line. The rack 131 meshes with the gear 132, which drives the gear 132 to rotate. The gear 132 drives the transmission support rod 133 to rotate, which in turn drives the door body 140 to move. By controlling the direction of movement of the rack 131, the rotation direction of the gear 132 can be controlled, thereby controlling the direction of movement of the door body 140, so as to control the opening or closing of the door body 140.

[0073] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, 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 device body for being placed in a receiving cavity.

[0074] The cleaning system provided in this application embodiment includes a cleaning device body and a base station. The base station includes a base station body 110, a drive component 120, a transmission component 130, and a door 140. Based on this, during use, the receiving cavity on the base station body 110 can be used to receive the cleaning device body, and the receiving cavity inside the base station can be used to receive the cleaning device body. When the cleaning device body is inside the base station, the drive component 120 can drive the door 140 to move through the transmission component 130, so that the door 140 closes the receiving cavity; and when the cleaning device body is inside the base station, the drive component 120 can drive the door 140 to move, so that the door 140 closes the receiving cavity; and when the cleaning device body is inside the base station, the drive component 120 can drive the door 140 to move, so that the door 140 closes the receiving cavity. When the main body of the cleaning equipment needs to be moved out of the receiving cavity for operation, the drive assembly 120 can be activated. The drive assembly 120 drives the transmission assembly 130 to move, and the transmission assembly 130 further drives the door 140 to move, thereby opening the receiving cavity and allowing the main body of the cleaning equipment to move on its own. When the main body of the cleaning equipment is working, the drive assembly 120 can control the door 140 to close the receiving cavity through the transmission assembly 130. When the main body of the cleaning equipment needs to return to the receiving cavity after completing the operation, the drive assembly 120 can be activated again, and the transmission assembly 130 can be used to drive the door 140 to move and open the receiving cavity. Based on this, the cleaning system provided in this application embodiment allows the receiving cavity to be opened through the door 140 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, the door 140 can be closed to shield the components inside the base station, making the base station more aesthetically pleasing. At the same time, the appearance of the door 140 can also be adapted to the user's decoration style, making the base station more compatible with the user's interior decoration. This makes the base station more aesthetically pleasing and reduces the probability of other debris or pets entering the base station. In addition, the base station provided in this application embodiment can also be embedded in the wall, and then the receiving cavity can be closed through the door 140, which is more aesthetically pleasing and reduces the space occupation rate, thereby improving the user experience.

[0075] It is understandable that the cleaning system can be an automatic cleaning system, and the main cleaning equipment can be a robot vacuum cleaner.

[0076] 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.

[0077] 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.

[0078] 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.

[0079] 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, include: A base station body, wherein a receiving cavity is formed on the base station body; A driving component, which is connected to the base station body; The transmission assembly and the door body are provided, with the output end of the drive assembly connected to the transmission assembly, which is used to drive the door body to rotate.

2. The base station according to claim 1, wherein, The transmission assembly and the door body have at least two connection points.

3. The base station according to claim 1, wherein, The transmission component has multiple connection points with the door body. These multiple connection points are divided into two groups, which are distributed on both sides of the door body in the width direction. Each group includes at least two connection points.

4. The base station according to claim 1, wherein, The transmission component has multiple connection points with the door body, and some of these connection points are located in the middle of the door body.

5. The base station according to claim 1, wherein, The transmission assembly includes: A rack, which is connected to the output end of the drive assembly; Gear, the gear meshing with the rack; A transmission support rod, one end of which is connected to the gear and the other end of which is connected to the door body.

6. The base station according to claim 5, wherein, The transmission assembly also includes: An auxiliary support rod, one end of which is connected to the door body and the other end is hinged to the base station body.

7. The base station according to claim 6, wherein, The transmission assembly also includes: A fixed frame is connected to the base station body, the gear is connected to the fixed frame, and one end of the auxiliary support rod is hinged to the fixed frame.

8. The base station according to claim 7, wherein, The transmission assembly also includes: The fixed frame has a guide slide, and the rack is slidably disposed in the guide slide.

9. The base station according to claim 7, wherein, The transmission assembly also includes: An adapter rod, one end of which is connected to the output end of the drive assembly, and the other end of which is connected to the rack.

10. The base station according to claim 6, wherein, There are multiple transmission support rods and auxiliary support rods, which are divided into two groups. One group is connected to one side of the door body, and the other group is connected to the other side of the door body.

11. The base station according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein, The driving component includes: A driving component, which is connected to the base station body; A push rod, wherein the driving component is used to drive the push rod to move in a straight line, and the push rod is connected to the transmission assembly.

12. A cleaning system, wherein, include: The base station as described in any one of claims 1 to 11; The main body of the cleaning equipment is used to be placed inside the receiving cavity.

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