Collision detection assembly, cleaning device and cleaning system

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of cleaning devices, and specifically to a collision detection assembly, a cleaning device, and a cleaning system. The collision detection assembly comprises: a first detection member, a second detection member, and an electrical connection member. The first detection member is used for detecting a collision of a cleaning device in a first direction; the second detection member is used for detecting a collision of the cleaning device in a second direction, and comprises a pressure-bearing buffer member and a pressure-bearing sensing module, the pressure-bearing sensing module being arranged between the first detection member and the pressure-bearing buffer member; the electrical connection member is arranged between the first detection member and the pressure-bearing buffer member, and is electrically connected to the pressure-bearing sensing module.

Description

Collision detection assembly, cleaning device and cleaning system Cross-reference to related applications

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202422162555.8, filed on September 3, 2024, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety as part of the present disclosure. TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of cleaning devices, in particular, to a collision detection assembly, a cleaning device and a cleaning system. BACKGROUND

[0003] With the development and progress of technology, cleaning devices are increasingly widely used. In automatic cleaning devices such as floor cleaning robots, the cleaning device has an automatic walking function. When the cleaning device is walking, it is easy to be stuck by obstacles, which causes the cleaning device to be unable to continue walking.

[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background section is only used to strengthen the understanding of the background of the present disclosure, and therefore can include information that does not constitute prior art known to those of ordinary skill in the art. SUMMARY

[0005] The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a roller brush assembly and a cleaning device, thereby at least partially improving the connection stability of the roller brush assembly.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a collision detection assembly for a cleaning device is provided, the collision detection assembly comprising: a first detection member for detecting a collision of the cleaning device in a first direction; a second detection member for detecting a collision of the cleaning device in a second direction, the second detection member comprising a pressure bearing buffer member and a pressure bearing sensing module, the pressure bearing sensing module being arranged between the first detection member and the pressure bearing buffer member; an electrical connection member arranged between the first detection member and the pressure bearing buffer member, and the electrical connection member and the pressure bearing sensing module being electrically connected.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the pressure bearing sensing module is a plurality of pressure bearing sensing modules, and the plurality of pressure bearing sensing modules are spaced apart on the electrical connection member.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electrical connection member comprises: a plurality of lug portions, the plurality of lug portions being spaced apart, and the pressure bearing sensing module being connected to the lug portion; and a main body portion, the main body portion being connected to the lug portion.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first detection member is provided with a receiving portion, the receiving portion has a first wall and a second wall which are not coplanar, the first wall is opposite to the pressure buffering member, the lug portion is arranged on the first wall, and the main body portion is arranged on the second wall.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first detection member comprises: a collision buffering plate, the collision buffering plate has a front surface and a rear surface, the front surface of the collision buffering plate is capable of contacting with an obstacle when the cleaning device moves, and the rear surface of the collision buffering plate forms the second wall; and a support plate, the support plate is arranged on the rear surface of the collision buffering plate, and the support plate forms the first wall.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second detection member is located on the top of the first detection member, and the top surface of the support plate is lower than the top surface of the collision buffering plate.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electrical connection member comprises a first conductive segment and a second conductive segment, the first conductive segment and the second conductive segment are connected, a projection of the first conductive segment on the first detection member forms a first projection area, the first projection area is provided with at least one pressure sensing module, a projection of the second conductive segment on the first detection member forms a second projection area, and the second projection area is provided with at least one pressure sensing module.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the collision detection assembly further comprises: a connecting seat, the connecting seat is arranged on a side of the electrical connection member which is away from the pressure buffering member, and the connecting seat is connected with the first conductive segment and the second conductive segment respectively.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the pressure sensing module generates an induction signal in response to the movement of the pressure buffering member along the second direction, and the electrical connection member is used for transmitting the induction signal.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electrical connection member is a flexible circuit board.

[0016] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a cleaning device is provided, the cleaning device comprising the above-mentioned collision detection assembly.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the cleaning device further comprises: a device main body, the device main body is capable of moving, the first detection member is arranged on a side surface of the device main body, and the second detection member is arranged on a top surface of the device main body.

[0018] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a cleaning system is provided, comprising: the cleaning device as described above; and a base station, which is used in cooperation with the cleaning device.

[0019] The collision detection assembly provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure comprises a first detection member, a second detection member and an electrical connecting member. The first detection member is used for detecting the collision of the cleaning device in a first direction, and the second detection member is used for detecting the collision of the cleaning device in a second direction. The collision detection of the cleaning device and the obstacle is realized through the first detection member and the second detection member, which can be used for obstacle avoidance of the cleaning device, and the problem that the cleaning device is stuck and cannot walk is avoided. Further, the electrical connecting member connected to the pressure sensing module is arranged between the first detection member and the pressure buffering member, which improves the compactness of the structure of the cleaning device and saves the space in the cleaning device.

[0020] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and cannot limit the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] The drawings incorporated into the specification and forming a part of the specification, show embodiments consistent with the present disclosure, and together with the specification, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present disclosure, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor on the basis of these drawings.

[0022] FIG. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a cleaning device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a cleaning device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a collision detection assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] FIG. 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a collision detection assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] FIG. 5 is a partial view of a collision detection assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] FIG. 6 is a structural schematic diagram of an electrical connecting member according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] FIG. 7 is a structural schematic diagram of a cleaning system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Label explanation: 100, cleaning device; 200, base station; 10, collision detection assembly; 20, device body; 11, first detection piece; 111, collision buffer plate; 112, support plate; 12, second detection piece; 121, pressure bearing buffer piece; 122, pressure bearing sensing module; 123, reset piece; 124, guide piece; 13, electrical connecting piece; 131, main body part; 132, lug part; 301, first conductive segment; 302, second conductive segment; 14, connecting seat. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The technical solutions in the example embodiments of the present disclosure will be described clearly and completely in combination with the accompanying drawings in the example embodiments of the present disclosure. The example embodiments described herein are only for illustrative purposes, and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present disclosure, so it should be understood that various modifications and changes can be made to the example embodiments without departing from the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0031] In the description of the present disclosure, unless explicitly specified and limited, the terms "first", "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance; the term "multiple" refers to two or more than two; the term "and / or" includes any combination and all combinations of one or more associated listed items. In particular, referring to "the" object or "one" object is also intended to represent one of the possible multiple such objects.

[0032] Unless otherwise specified or explained, the terms "connection", "fixation" and the like should be broadly understood, for example, "connection" can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integrally connected, or electrically connected, or signal connected; "connection" can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present disclosure can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] In order to improve the degree of automation of the cleaning device, the cleaning device often has a walking function. In the cleaning device with the walking function, if the cleaning device is stuck by an obstacle and cannot escape, the user needs to help the cleaning device to escape, resulting in poor user experience.

[0034] To solve the above problems, the present disclosure exemplary embodiments first provide a collision detection assembly 10, as shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the collision detection assembly 10 comprises: a first detection piece 11, a second detection piece 12 and an electrical connecting piece 13, the first detection piece 11 is used for detecting the collision of the cleaning device 100 in a first direction; the second detection piece 12 is used for detecting the collision of the cleaning device 100 in a second direction, the second detection piece 12 comprises a pressure bearing buffer piece 121 and a pressure bearing sensing module 122, the pressure bearing sensing module 122 is arranged between the first detection piece 11 and the pressure bearing buffer piece 121; the electrical connecting piece 13 is arranged between the first detection piece 11 and the pressure bearing buffer piece 121, and the electrical connecting piece 13 and the pressure bearing sensing module 122 are electrically connected.

[0035] The collision detection assembly 10 provided by the present disclosure comprises a first detection piece 11, a second detection piece 12 and an electrical connecting piece 13, the first detection piece 11 is used for detecting the collision of the cleaning device 100 in a first direction, and the second detection piece 12 is used for detecting the collision of the cleaning device 100 in a second direction, the detection of the collision of the cleaning device 100 and the obstacle is realized through the first detection piece 11 and the second detection piece 12, which can be used for obstacle avoidance of the cleaning device 100, and the problem that the cleaning device 100 is stuck and cannot walk is avoided. Further, by arranging the electrical connecting piece 13 connected with the pressure bearing sensing module 122 between the first detection piece 11 and the pressure bearing buffer piece 121, the compactness of the structure of the cleaning device 100 is improved, and the space in the cleaning device 100 is saved.

[0036] The parts of the collision detection assembly 10 provided by the present disclosure will be described in detail below:

[0037] The collision detection assembly 10 is used for detecting the collision of the cleaning device 100 and the obstacle, when the collision detection assembly 10 detects the collision of the cleaning device 100 and the obstacle, a collision signal is transmitted to the control module of the cleaning device 100, and the control module replans the walking route of the cleaning device 100 according to the collision signal.

[0038] The first detection piece 11 is used for detecting the collision of the cleaning device 100 in a first direction, and the second detection piece 12 is used for detecting the collision of the cleaning device 100 in a second direction. The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular, for example, the first direction can be a horizontal direction, and the second direction can be a vertical direction. The first detection piece 11 detects the collision of the cleaning device 100 with the obstacle in front or side front during walking, and the second detection piece 12 detects the collision of the top of the cleaning device 100 during walking.

[0039] It can be understood that in the present disclosure, the first direction and the second direction are not limited to the horizontal direction and the vertical direction, for example, the first direction can be the vertical direction, and the second direction can be the horizontal direction. Or the first direction can form a preset angle with the horizontal direction, etc.

[0040] The first detection member 11 and the second detection member 12 can be arranged on the device body 20 of the cleaning device 100, and the device body 20 of the cleaning device 100 can move. The first detection member 11 is arranged on the side surface of the device body 20, and the second detection member 12 is arranged on the top surface of the device body 20. The first detection member 11 and the second detection member 12 have a gap therebetween, and the electrical connection member 13 is arranged between the first detection member 11 and the second detection member 12. The second detection member 12 is arranged on the top surface of the device body 20, so that the cleaning device 100 can avoid being stuck by low obstacles, such as the bottom of a sofa or the bottom of a bed.

[0041] For example, the first detection member 11 can be arranged on the side surface of the device body 20, and the second detection member 12 can be arranged above the first detection member 11. That is, the second detection member 12 is integrated on the first detection member 11 to improve the assembly efficiency of the two. The first detection member 11 can be arranged on the side surface of the front side of the device body 20, and correspondingly, the second detection member 12 can also be arranged on the side surface of the front side of the device body 20. When the first detection member 11 and / or the second detection member 12 detects an impact during the operation of the cleaning device 100, the cleaning device 100 can respond, and the cleaning device 100 can be controlled to stop moving forward, move backward, change direction to move in other directions, or stop moving, so as to prevent the cleaning device 100 from continuing to move forward and being stuck by obstacles, which has good practicability.

[0042] Alternatively, the first detection member can be arranged on the side surface of the device body 20, and the second detection member 12 can be arranged on the edge of the top surface of the device body 20. For example, the first detection member 11 can be arranged on the front side of the device body 20, and the second detection member 12 can be arranged on the edge of the front side of the top surface of the device body 20. When the first detection member 11 and / or the second detection member 12 detects an impact during the operation of the cleaning device 100, the cleaning device 100 can respond, and the cleaning device 100 can be controlled to stop moving forward, move backward, change direction to move in other directions, or stop moving, so as to prevent the cleaning device 100 from continuing to move forward and being stuck by obstacles, which has good practicability.

[0043] The first detection member protrudes from the front side of the device body 20, so that when an obstacle in front is encountered, the first detection member collides with the obstacle in front first. The second detection member 12 protrudes from the top surface of the device body 20, so that when an obstacle above is encountered, the second detection member 12 collides with the obstacle above first.

[0044] The first detection member 11 can include a collision buffer plate 111 and a collision sensing module. At least part of the collision buffer plate 111 is configured to be movable in a horizontal direction to detect the collision of the cleaning device 100 in the horizontal direction, and the collision sensing module is triggered in response to the movement of the collision buffer plate 111.

[0045] The collision buffer plate 111 is used to clean the collision between the cleaning device 100 and the surrounding objects during the movement, and is slidably installed on the edge of the front side of the device body 20, and is approximately 180° arc-shaped. The collision sensing module can be provided with two, which are oppositely arranged on the device body 20, and are symmetrically arranged or approximately symmetrically arranged. Each collision sensing module includes an elastic member and a contact switch, and the elastic member is connected with the collision buffer plate 111. When the collision buffer plate 111 encounters an obstacle, the collision buffer plate 111 slides close to the device body 20, and the elastic member deforms accordingly until the collision buffer plate 111 abuts on a certain contact switch on the device body 20. The contact switch sends a touch signal to the controller of the cleaning device 100, and the controller of the cleaning device 100 controls the cleaning device 100 to stop advancing, retreating or changing direction to drive or stop driving to prevent the cleaning device 100 from continuing to advance and being trapped by the obstacle. After the cleaning device 100 is released, the elastic member returns to the initial state, and the collision buffer plate 111 returns to the initial state, and the cleaning device 100 can operate normally.

[0046] Since the collision buffer plate 111 is approximately 180° arc-shaped, the first detection member 11 can not only detect the obstacle on the front side of the cleaning device 100, but also detect the obstacle on the lateral side of the cleaning device 100, which has good practicability.

[0047] The first detection member 11 is provided with a containing portion for containing the electric connecting member 13 and the second detection member 12. For example, the containing portion can be a groove or a recess on the first detection member 11, the electric connecting member 13 is arranged in the recess, and the second detection member 12 is at least partially located in the recess.

[0048] For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the first detection member 11 can include a collision buffer plate 111 and a support plate 112. The collision buffer plate 111 has a front surface and a rear surface, and the front surface of the collision buffer plate 111 can contact the obstacle when the cleaning device 100 moves. The support plate 112 is arranged on the rear surface of the collision buffer plate 111, the rear surface of the collision buffer plate 111 forms a second wall, and the support plate 112 forms a first wall.

[0049] The collision buffer plate 111 is in an arc shape, and the outer arc surface of the collision buffer plate 111 is a front surface, and the inner arc surface of the collision buffer plate 111 is a rear surface. The support plate 112 is also in an arc shape, and the structure of the support plate 112 matches the structure of the collision buffer plate 111. The support plate 112 and the collision buffer plate 111 can be an integral structure, for example, the support plate 112 and the collision buffer plate 111 can be formed by injection molding or bending, etc. Of course, the support plate 112 and the collision buffer plate 111 can also be a split structure, for example, the support plate 112 is connected to the collision buffer plate 111 by clamping, bonding or bolt connection, etc.

[0050] When the second detection piece 12 is arranged on the top of the first detection piece 11, in order to form a sunken accommodating portion on the top of the first detection piece 11, the top surface of the support plate 112 is lower than the bottom surface or the top surface of the collision buffer plate 111. For example, the top surface of the collision buffer plate 111 can be flush with the top surface of the device body 20, and the top surface of the support plate 112 is lower than the top surface of the device body 20.

[0051] The second detection piece 12 includes a pressure bearing buffer piece 121 and a pressure bearing sensing module 122, the pressure bearing buffer piece 121 at least partially overlaps the first detection piece 11 in the vertical direction (the projection of the pressure bearing buffer piece 121 on the first detection piece 11 at least partially overlaps the first detection piece 11), and the pressure bearing sensing module 122 is arranged between the first detection piece 11 and the pressure bearing buffer piece 121.

[0052] The pressure bearing buffer piece 121 can move relative to the first detection piece 11 in the second direction, and when the pressure bearing buffer piece 121 approaches the first detection piece 11, the pressure bearing sensing module 122 is triggered, and the pressure bearing sensing module 122 generates an induction signal, which is transmitted to the control module of the cleaning device 100 through the electrical connection piece 13.

[0053] Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the second detection piece 12 can further include a guide piece 124 and a reset piece 123, the guide piece 124 is used for guiding the movement of the pressure bearing buffer piece 121, and the reset piece 123 is used for resetting the pressure bearing buffer piece 121 when the external obstacle disappears.

[0054] The reset piece 123 is connected between the support plate 112 and the pressure bearing buffer piece 121. Under the condition that the pressure bearing buffer piece 121 contacts the obstacle, the pressure bearing buffer piece 121 moves towards the support plate 112 to compress the reset piece 123, and the pressure bearing buffer piece 121 triggers the pressure bearing sensing module 122. Under the condition that the pressure bearing buffer piece 121 and the obstacle are out of contact, the reset piece 123 restores the deformation, and the pressure bearing buffer piece 121 moves away from the support plate 112 to restore to the initial state.

[0055] The reset member 123 can be a spring, for example, and both ends of the spring can be connected to the support plate 112 and the pressure bearing buffer 121. The spring and the support plate 112 and the pressure bearing buffer 121 can be abutted or fixedly connected. A guide column can be provided on the pressure bearing buffer 121 or the support plate 112, and the spring is arranged on the guide column.

[0056] The pressure bearing buffer 121 is provided with a guide member 124, and the support plate 112 is provided with a guide portion matched with the guide member 124. The guide member 124 can move relative to the guide portion in the second direction, and the guide member 124 and the guide portion are matched to enable the pressure bearing buffer 121 to move in the second direction.

[0057] The guide member 124 can be in a columnar structure, and the guide portion can be a guide hole. The guide member 124 is inserted into the guide hole. When the pressure bearing buffer 121 contacts an obstacle, the pressure bearing buffer 121 moves towards the support plate 112, and the guide member 124 and the guide portion are inserted to guide the movement of the pressure bearing buffer 121.

[0058] To prevent the pressure bearing buffer 121 and the first detection member 11 from being loosened, the size of the guide member 124 can be gradually changed, and the size of the guide portion can also be gradually changed. The cross-sectional area of the guide member 124 gradually increases in a direction away from the pressure bearing buffer 121, and the cross-sectional area of the guide portion gradually increases in a direction away from the pressure bearing buffer 121. For example, the guide member 124 can be a cone, and a positioning column can be provided at the bottom of the pressure bearing buffer 121. The pressure bearing buffer 121 is sleeved on the positioning column and fixed on the positioning column by a screw or the like. In other embodiments, the guide member 124 can also be integrally formed at the bottom of the pressure bearing buffer 121, which is not limited here.

[0059] The second detection member 12 includes a plurality of pressure sensing modules 122, and the plurality of pressure sensing modules 122 are spaced apart on the electrical connector 13. The plurality of pressure sensing modules 122 can be uniformly distributed on the electrical connector 13, for example, the electrical connector 13 is in an arc shape. The plurality of pressure sensing modules 122 are uniformly arranged along the circumference of the arc-shaped electrical connector 13.

[0060] The pressure sensing module 122 can be a pressure switch, which is triggered when the pressure bearing buffer 121 moves in the second direction beyond a preset distance. The pressure switch can include a moving part and a static part, the static part is fixedly connected with the electrical connector 13, the moving part is connected with the static part, and the moving part can move relative to the static part. When the pressure bearing buffer 121 moves, the pressure bearing buffer 121 pushes the moving part to move relative to the static part, thereby triggering the pressure switch.

[0061] It can be understood that in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the pressure sensing module 122 is not limited to a pressure switch, and the pressure sensing module 122 can also be a pressure sensor or a distance sensor.

[0062] The electrical connector 13 is used to electrically connect a plurality of pressure sensing modules 122 and transmit the sensing signals generated by the pressure sensing modules 122 in response to the movement of the pressure buffering member 121. In some embodiments, the electrical connector 13 can be a flexible printed circuit (FPC), and of course the electrical connector 13 can also be a printed circuit board or a conductive wire array.

[0063] The electrical connector 13 includes a plurality of lug portions 132 and a main body portion 131, the pressure sensing modules 122 are connected to the lug portions 132, and the main body portion 131 connects the plurality of lug portions 132. Adjacent two lug portions 132 among the plurality of lug portions 132 have a gap, and the gap between the adjacent lug portions 132 is used to arrange a guide 124 or the like, avoiding the need for the guide 124 or the like to pass through the electrical connector 13, causing the electrical connector 13 to short circuit or open circuit, and the like. And the gap between the adjacent lug portions 132 facilitates the bending of the electrical connector 13.

[0064] The first detection member 11 is provided with a receiving portion, the receiving portion has a first wall and a second wall which are not coplanar, the first wall is opposite to the pressure buffering member 121, the lug portion 132 is arranged on the first wall, and the main body portion 131 is arranged on the second wall. By arranging the main body portion 131 on the second wall and the lug portion 132 on the first wall, the gap between the first detection member 11 and the second detection member 12 is used to accommodate the electrical connector 13, improving the space utilization and the convenience of arrangement, and solving the problems of large space occupation and difficult assembly of the collision detection assembly.

[0065] The first wall is parallel to the horizontal plane, and the second wall is a vertical arc surface. The main body portion 131 and the lug portion 132 are both thin plate structures, the lug portion 132 is arranged close to the first wall, and the main body portion 131 is arranged close to the second wall. For example, the main body portion 131 has a long rectangular structure, the main body portion 131 is bent to be arc-shaped according to the shape of the first detection member 11, and the main body portion 131 is connected to the second wall by adhesion or bolt connection or the like. The lug portion 132 can have a rectangular or approximately rectangular shape, and the lug portion 132 is connected to the first wall by adhesion or bolt connection or the like.

[0066] In some embodiments, the rear surface of the collision buffering plate 111 forms the second wall, and the support plate 112 forms the first wall. That is, the main body portion 131 of the electrical connector 13 is arranged on the rear surface of the collision buffering plate 111, the lug portion 132 is arranged on the top surface of the support plate 112, and the gap between the adjacent lugs is used to avoid other components on the support plate 112.

[0067] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 6, the electrical connecting member 13 includes a first conductive segment 301 and a second conductive segment 302, the first conductive segment 301 and the second conductive segment 302 are connected, a projection of the first conductive segment 301 on the first detecting member 11 forms a first projection area, the first projection area is provided with at least one pressure sensing module 122, a projection of the second conductive segment 302 on the first detecting member 11 forms a second projection area, the second projection area is provided with at least one pressure sensing module 122. By setting the conductive member as a two-segment structure, the installation of the conductive member is facilitated.

[0068] In some embodiments, the first conductive segment 301 can be a first flexible circuit board, and the second conductive segment 302 can be a second flexible circuit board. The first flexible circuit board is provided with a conductive trace, and the conductive trace is connected with the pressure sensing module 122 arranged on the first flexible circuit board. The second flexible circuit board is provided with a conductive trace, and the conductive trace is connected with the pressure sensing module 122 arranged on the second flexible circuit board.

[0069] Further, the collision detection assembly 10 can further include a connecting seat 14, the connecting seat 14 is arranged on a side of the electrical connecting member 13 away from the pressure buffering member 121, and the connecting seat 14 is connected with the first conductive segment 301 and the second conductive segment 302 respectively.

[0070] The connecting seat 14 has a conductive structure, the conductive structure on the connecting seat 14 is electrically connected with the electrical connecting member 13, and the connecting seat 14 is used for connecting a signal transmission circuit, which can be connected with a control module of the cleaning device 100. The signal generated by the pressure sensing module 122 is transmitted to the control module through the electrical connecting member 13, the connecting seat 14 and the signal transmission circuit.

[0071] It should be noted that in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the first detecting member 11 and the second detecting member 12 are not only used for collision detection, but also used for buffering the collision when the cleaning device 100 collides with an obstacle.

[0072] The collision detection assembly 10 provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure includes the first detecting member 11, the second detecting member 12 and the electrical connecting member 13, the first detecting member 11 is used for detecting the collision of the cleaning device 100 in a first direction, and the second detecting member 12 is used for detecting the collision of the cleaning device 100 in a second direction. The collision detection of the cleaning device 100 and an obstacle is realized through the first detecting member 11 and the second detecting member 12, which can be used for obstacle avoidance of the cleaning device 100, and the problem that the cleaning device 100 is stuck and cannot walk is avoided. Further, by arranging the electrical connecting member 13 connected with the pressure sensing module 122 between the first detecting member 11 and the pressure buffering member 121, the compactness of the structure of the cleaning device 100 is improved, and the space in the cleaning device 100 is saved.

[0073] The example embodiments of the present disclosure also provide a cleaning device 100 comprising the collision detection assembly 10. The collision detection assembly 10 comprises a first detection member 11, a second detection member 12, and an electrical connection member 13. The first detection member 11 is configured to detect a collision of the cleaning device 100 in a first direction. The second detection member 12 is configured to detect a collision of the cleaning device 100 in a second direction. The second detection member 12 comprises a pressure bearing buffer member 121 and a pressure bearing sensing module 122. The pressure bearing buffer member 121 is at least partially opposite to the first detection member 11. The pressure bearing sensing module 122 is disposed between the first detection member 11 and the pressure bearing buffer member 121. The electrical connection member 13 is disposed between the first detection member 11 and the pressure bearing buffer member 121. The electrical connection member 13 is electrically connected with the pressure bearing sensing module 122.

[0074] Further, the cleaning device 100 provided by the example embodiments of the present disclosure can further comprise a device body 20. The device body 20 is movable. The first detection member 11 is disposed on a side surface of the device body 20. The second detection member 12 is disposed on a top surface of the device body 20.

[0075] It should be noted that the cleaning device 100 in the example embodiments of the present disclosure can be a sweeping robot, a mopping robot, a sweeping and mopping robot, a washing robot, or the like cleaning device 100 having a collision detection function.

[0076] When the cleaning device 100 is a sweeping robot or a sweeping and mopping robot, the device body 20 can further comprise a housing, a roller brush assembly, a fan assembly, a traveling assembly, a control assembly, a power assembly, and a power supply assembly. The dust collection assembly, the traveling assembly, and the control assembly are mounted on the housing. The collection assembly is configured to collect sweeping objects. The traveling assembly is configured to drive the cleaning robot to move. The roller brush assembly is configured to sweep and mop. The control assembly is configured to detect and control the operation of the cleaning robot.

[0077] The housing can comprise a top plate, a bottom plate, and a side plate. The top plate and the bottom plate are oppositely arranged. The side plate connects the top plate and the bottom plate and encloses a receiving cavity between the top plate and the bottom plate. The collision detection assembly 10 is also part of the outer contour of the cleaning device 100. Therefore, in some embodiments, the collision detection assembly 10 can also be considered as part of the housing.

[0078] When the cleaning device 100 is in operation, the bottom plate faces the bottom surface. The traveling assembly and the roller brush assembly are disposed on the bottom plate. The dust collection assembly can be disposed in the receiving cavity in the housing. The control assembly can be disposed on the top plate or the side plate. The bottom plate is provided with a gap. Part of the roller brush assembly is exposed to the gap on the bottom plate. When the cleaning device 100 is in operation, the part of the roller brush exposed to the bottom plate performs mopping on the bottom plate. With the rotation of the roller brush, the floor is cleaned.

[0079] The power assembly is used to drive the rotation of the rolling brush assembly. The power assembly can include a motor and a transmission. The transmission includes a plurality of gears. For example, a driving gear is connected to an output shaft of the motor. A driven gear is arranged on the rolling brush assembly. At least one transmission gear is arranged between the driving gear and the driven gear.

[0080] The walking assembly can include a steering wheel and a driven wheel, etc. The steering wheel is mounted on the bottom plate. The steering wheel is used to drive the cleaning device 100 to move and control the moving direction of the cleaning device 100. The driven wheel is mounted on the bottom plate. The driven wheel is used to reduce the friction between the cleaning device 100 and the ground. Of course, in actual application, the walking assembly can also be in other forms, such as a track type, etc. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. It can be understood that the cleaning device 100 can also be a non-full-automatic cleaning device 100. At this time, the walking assembly can not be arranged on the cleaning device 100. The cleaning device 100 is cleaned by manual movement.

[0081] The control assembly can include a control module and a detection module. The detection module can include a radar, a camera, a speed sensor, a photoelectric sensor, a gyroscope, a contact sensor, etc. The environment scene and the state of the cleaning device 100 are detected by the detection module. The control module is used to control the cleaning device 100 according to the signals detected by the detection module.

[0082] The control assembly can also include a communication module. The communication module is connected with the control module. The communication module is used to connect a network device or a control terminal, etc. The communication module can include a WiFi module, a Bluetooth module, an infrared communication module, or a near field communication module, etc.

[0083] The power assembly can be a wired power supply or a battery. The wired power supply assembly can include a plug and a power conversion module. The plug and the power conversion module are used to supply power to the cleaning device 100. The battery can be arranged in the cleaning device 100. The battery is used to supply power to the cleaning device 100. At this time, the power assembly can also include a charging module.

[0084] When the collision detection assembly 10 detects that the cleaning device 100 collides in the first direction and / or the second direction, the control assembly controls the walking assembly to stop the cleaning device 100 from moving forward, backward, or changing direction to move in other directions or stop moving.

[0085] The cleaning device 100 provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure comprises a collision detection assembly 10, through which the collision detection between the cleaning device 100 and an obstacle is realized, which can be used for obstacle avoidance of the cleaning device 100, and the problem that the cleaning device 100 is stuck and cannot walk is avoided. Further, in the collision detection assembly 10, the electrical connecting piece 13 connected to the pressure sensing module 122 is arranged between the first detection piece 11 and the pressure buffering piece 121, which improves the compactness of the structure of the cleaning device 100 and saves the space in the cleaning device 100.

[0086] The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure also provide a cleaning system, as shown in FIG. 7, which comprises the cleaning device 100 and a base station 200, and the base station 200 and the cleaning device 100 are used in cooperation.

[0087] Among them, the base station 200 can have one or more functions of charging the cleaning device 100, cleaning the cleaning device 100, storing the cleaning device 100 and dust collection.

[0088] Other embodiments of the present disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the application disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses or adaptations of the present disclosure that are deemed to fall within the general principles of the present disclosure and include commonly known or customary practice in the art. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure are indicated by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A collision detection assembly for a cleaning device, the collision detection assembly comprising: a first detection member configured to detect a collision of the cleaning device in a first direction; a second detection member configured to detect a collision of the cleaning device in a second direction, the second detection member comprising a pressure bearing buffer member and a pressure bearing sensing module, the pressure bearing sensing module being disposed between the first detection member and the pressure bearing buffer member; an electrical connection member disposed between the first detection member and the pressure bearing buffer member, and the electrical connection member being electrically connected with the pressure bearing sensing module.

2. The crash detection assembly of claim 1, wherein, The pressure bearing sensing module is a plurality of pressure bearing sensing modules, and the plurality of pressure bearing sensing modules are spaced apart on the electrical connection member.

3. The crash detection assembly of claim 2, wherein, The electrical connection member comprises: a plurality of lug portions, the plurality of lug portions being spaced apart, and the pressure bearing sensing module being connected to the lug portions; a main body portion, the main body portion being connected to the lug portions.

4. The crash detection assembly of claim 3, wherein, The first detection member is provided with a receiving portion, the receiving portion having a first wall and a second wall which are not coplanar, the first wall being opposite to the pressure bearing buffer member, the lug portions being disposed on the first wall, and the main body portion being disposed on the second wall.

5. The crash detection assembly of claim 4, wherein, The first detection member comprises: a collision buffer plate, the collision buffer plate having a front surface and a back surface, the front surface of the collision buffer plate being capable of contacting an obstacle when the cleaning device is moving, and the back surface of the collision buffer plate forming the second wall; a support plate, the support plate being disposed on the back surface of the collision buffer plate, and the support plate forming the first wall.

6. The crash detection assembly of claim 5, wherein, The second detection member is located on a top of the first detection member, and a top surface of the support plate is lower than a top surface of the collision buffer plate.

7. The crash detection assembly of claim 1, wherein, The electrical connection member comprises a first conductive segment and a second conductive segment, the first conductive segment and the second conductive segment being connected, a projection of the first conductive segment on the first detection member forming a first projection area, the first projection area being provided with at least one pressure bearing sensing module, and a projection of the second conductive segment on the first detection member forming a second projection area, the second projection area being provided with at least one pressure bearing sensing module. 8.The collision detection assembly of claim 7, further comprising: a connecting seat, the connecting seat being disposed on a side of the electrical connection member away from the pressure bearing buffer member, and the connecting seat being connected with the first conductive segment and the second conductive segment respectively.

9. The crash detection assembly of claim 1, wherein, The pressure bearing sensing module generates an induction signal in response to a movement of the pressure bearing buffer member in the second direction, and the electrical connection member is configured to transmit the induction signal.

10. The crash detection assembly of any one of claims 1-9, wherein, The electrical connection member is a flexible circuit board. 11.A cleaning device comprising the collision detection assembly of any one of claims 1-10. 12.The cleaning device of claim 11, further comprising: a device main body, the device main body being movable, the first detection member being disposed on a side of the device main body, and the second detection member being disposed on a top of the device main body. 13.A cleaning system comprising: the cleaning device of claim 11 or 12; and a base station, the base station being configured to cooperate with the cleaning device.

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