Service station for a mobile, self-propelled device

The modular, L-shaped service station with mirrored and rotated components optimizes space utilization in sink cabinets, addressing the challenge of diverse sink types and drain positions, enhancing installation efficiency and service functionality.

WO2026104528A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-05-21BSH HAUSGERATE GMBH +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
BSH HAUSGERATE GMBH
Filing Date
2025-11-13
Publication Date
2026-05-21

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Technical Problem

The challenge of integrating a service station for cleaning robots into sink cabinets is exacerbated by the variety of sink types and their varying drain positions, necessitating multiple module versions and limiting available installation space, which existing technologies fail to address efficiently.

Method used

A service station with a modular, L-shaped service module that can be mirrored or rotated, and divided into independent functional components, optimizing space utilization and accommodating a wide range of sink combinations by allowing flexible component placement and installation.

Benefits of technology

Enhances installation space efficiency, supports more components and improved service functions, such as larger dust bags and less frequent refilling, while accommodating diverse sink configurations without additional variants.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a service station for a mobile, self-propelled device, in particular for a cleaning robot (10), which service station is designed to receive the device and is integrated in a sink cabinet (7), wherein the service station comprises a docking module (8) and a service module (9), wherein the docking module (8) is integrated in a base region of the sink cabinet (7) and is designed to receive the device, the service module (9) is arranged in particular directly below a sink (11) of the sink cabinet (7) and is designed to carry out at least one service function, and the service module (9) has an L shape.
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