Base station and cleaning system

Abstract

Disclosed in the present application are a base station and a cleaning system. The base station comprises: a housing, with a receiving chamber defined in the housing, wherein the receiving chamber is configured to dock with at least part of a surface cleaning apparatus, and the housing comprises a bottom wall and a side wall; a charging contact arranged on the side wall of the housing and configured to dock with a charging connector of the surface cleaning apparatus, so as to implement power and / or signal transmission between the surface cleaning apparatus and the base station, wherein the charging contact can move between a first position and a second position, and the charging contact is configured not to obstruct the surface cleaning apparatus from entering the receiving chamber when at the first position, and is configured to be in contact with the charging connector when at the second position; and a trigger device connected to the charging contact, wherein the trigger device is configured such that the surface cleaning apparatus can drive the trigger device after docking with the base station, so as to maintain the charging contact at the second position. By means of the structure, a force is applied to the trigger device by means of the surface cleaning apparatus, thereby maintaining contact between the charging contact and the charging connector.

Description

Base stations and cleaning systems Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cleaning equipment technology, and more particularly to a base station and a cleaning system. Background Technology

[0002] A typical cleaning system includes a base station and surface cleaning equipment that interfaces with the base station. The base station houses the surface cleaning equipment and also supplies it with power. The base station has charging contacts; when the charging connector on the surface cleaning equipment contacts these contacts, the equipment can be charged via the base station.

[0003] However, since the charging connector and charging contacts cannot be plugged in like a plug, incomplete contact between the charging connector and charging contacts may cause arcing at the contact point, which may damage the equipment or even cause a fire. Application content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of the aforementioned technologies, this application provides a base station and a cleaning system that can effectively charge surface cleaning equipment.

[0005] On the one hand, this application provides a base station, including

[0006] A housing defining a receiving cavity for docking at least a portion of a surface cleaning device; the housing includes a bottom wall and side walls.

[0007] A charging contact is disposed on the side wall of the housing. The charging contact is used to connect to the charging connector of the surface cleaning device to realize power and / or signal transmission between the surface cleaning device and the base station. The charging contact can move between a first position and a second position. The charging contact is configured such that: in the first position, it does not affect the surface cleaning device from entering the receiving cavity, and in the second position, it contacts the charging connector.

[0008] A triggering device is connected to the charging contact, and the triggering device is configured such that the surface cleaning device can drive the triggering device after being connected to the base station, so that the charging contact is held in a second position.

[0009] Optionally, the triggering device includes an actuating end disposed on the sidewall and protruding from the wall surface of the sidewall.

[0010] Optionally, after the surface cleaning device is connected to the base station, the side of the surface cleaning device drives the touch terminal.

[0011] Optionally, the triggering device includes an actuating end disposed on the bottom wall.

[0012] Optionally, the surface cleaning device includes rollers, which drive the touch terminal after the surface cleaning device is connected to the base station.

[0013] Optionally, the triggering device includes a main structure, the main structure including a trigger end, a mounting end, and a pivoting structure located between the trigger end and the mounting end, the pivoting structure being pivotally mounted to the housing.

[0014] Optionally, the actuating end includes at least one rotatable pulley that can contact the surface cleaning device.

[0015] Optionally, the base station is provided with a first space for accommodating the roller, and the touch terminal is at least partially located within the first space.

[0016] Optionally, the charging contact includes a first contact and a second contact, wherein the first contact and the second contact are separately provided.

[0017] On the other hand, this application also provides a cleaning system.

[0018] It includes surface cleaning equipment and the aforementioned base station, wherein the surface cleaning equipment can be docked to the base station.

[0019] Furthermore, this application also provides a cleaning system.

[0020] include:

[0021] A surface cleaning device for cleaning a surface to be cleaned; the surface cleaning device includes rollers and a charging connector;

[0022] A base station includes a housing defining a receiving cavity for docking at least a portion of the surface cleaning device. The housing includes a bottom wall and side walls. Charging contacts are provided on the side walls of the housing for docking with the charging connector to enable power and / or signal transmission between the surface cleaning device and the base station. The charging contacts are movable between a first position and a second position, configured such that in the first position, they do not impede the surface cleaning device from entering the receiving cavity, and in the second position, they contact the charging connector.

[0023] Optionally, the charging connector is located in front of the roller along the direction of entry into the base station.

[0024] Optionally, the base station further includes a triggering device connected to the charging contact, the triggering device being configured such that the surface cleaning device can drive the triggering device after being connected to the base station, so that the charging contact is held in a second position.

[0025] Optionally, the triggering device includes a main structure, the main structure including an actuating end, a mounting end, and a pivoting structure located between the actuating end and the mounting end.

[0026] Optionally, the actuating end is disposed on the bottom wall, and the roller is configured to drive the triggering device.

[0027] Optionally, the charging contact includes a first contact and a second contact, with the first contact and the second contact respectively located on the left and right sides.

[0028] This application provides a base station and a cleaning system. The base station includes a housing defining a receiving cavity. The receiving cavity is used to interface with at least a portion of a surface cleaning device. The housing includes a bottom wall and side walls. A charging contact is disposed on the side wall of the housing and is used to interface with the charging connector of the surface cleaning device to achieve power and / or signal transmission between the surface cleaning device and the base station. The charging contact is movable between a first position and a second position, configured such that in the first position it does not hinder the surface cleaning device from entering the receiving cavity, and in the second position it contacts the charging connector. A triggering device is connected to the charging contact and configured such that after the surface cleaning device interfaces with the base station, it can drive the triggering device to hold the charging contact in the second position. With the above structure, the surface cleaning device applies force to the triggering device, thereby keeping the charging contact in contact with the charging connector, which can make the contact between the two more stable and avoid arcing caused by poor contact. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning system according to an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a sweeping robot in one embodiment;

[0031] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a floor scrubber in one embodiment;

[0032] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the base station's charging contacts in a second position in one embodiment;

[0033] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the base station's charging contacts in a first position in one embodiment;

[0034] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of the base station shown in Figure 4 from another angle;

[0035] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure behind the hidden housing of the base station shown in Figure 4;

[0036] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the triggering device in one embodiment;

[0037] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the base station structure in another embodiment;

[0038] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the structure behind the hidden housing of the base station in the embodiment shown in Figure 9. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0040] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this application involve directional indication, the directional indication is only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0041] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this application involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0042] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0043] Referring to Figure 1, this application discloses a cleaning system 100, which includes a base station 20 and a surface cleaning device 10 that can interface with the base station 20. The surface cleaning device 10 can be a vacuum cleaner (not shown in the figure), a floor scrubber (refer to Figure 3), or a robotic vacuum cleaner (refer to Figure 2). Referring to Figures 4-10, a base station 20 is disclosed. The base station 20 includes a housing 11, which can be assembled from multiple molded parts. A heater or other components can be installed inside the housing 11 for drying the wiping components of the surface cleaning device 10. An adapter or battery can also be installed inside the housing 11 to charge the surface cleaning device 10. The housing 11 defines a receiving cavity for interfaced with at least a portion of the surface cleaning device 10. The housing 11 includes a bottom wall 12 and a side wall 13. As shown, the bottom wall 12 and the side wall 13 together define the receiving cavity. The receiving cavity is generally used to receive wiping components (roller brushes, disc cloths, etc.), and can be configured to contain a certain amount of solution for cleaning the wiping components.

[0044] For charging and / or signal transmission of the surface cleaning device 10, a charging contact 14 is provided on the housing 11. Referring to Figures 4-6, the charging contact 14 is located on the side wall 13 of the housing 11 for convenient charging. The charging contact 14 is used to connect to the charging connector 19 of the surface cleaning device 10 to realize power and / or signal transmission between the surface cleaning device 10 and the base station 20. The charging contact 14 is movable between a first position and a second position. The charging contact 14 is configured such that it does not affect the surface cleaning device 10 from entering the receiving cavity in the first position, and contacts the charging connector 19 in the second position. In the first position, the charging contact 14 can retract to be flush with the outer surface of the side wall 13 or retract into the side wall 13. In the second position, the charging contact 14 can extend out of the side wall 13 and contact the charging connector 19. To ensure good contact between the charging contact 14 and the charging connector 19, a triggering device 15 is also provided on the base station 20. A triggering device 15 is connected to the charging contact 14. The triggering device 15 is configured such that after the surface cleaning device 10 connects to the base station 20, it can be driven to hold the charging contact 14 in a second position. The charging contact 14 includes a first contact 141 and a second contact 142, which are separately disposed. To avoid short circuits between the two contacts, the first contact 141 and the second contact 142 are generally disposed separately and spaced far apart. In the embodiment shown in the figure, the first contact 141 and the second contact 142 are respectively disposed on the left and right sides.

[0045] Referring to Figures 4-8, in one embodiment, the triggering device 15 includes an actuating end 151, which is disposed on and protrudes from the sidewall 13. After the surface cleaning device 10 is connected to the base station 20, the side of the surface cleaning device 10 drives the actuating end 151. The actuating end 151 includes at least one rotatable pulley 18, which can contact the surface cleaning device 10 to facilitate docking with the side of the surface cleaning device.

[0046] The triggering device 15 includes a main structure, which includes an actuating end 151, a mounting end 152, and a pivoting structure 153 located between the actuating end 151 and the mounting end 152. The pivoting structure 153 is pivotally mounted on the housing 11. When the surface cleaning device 10 enters the receiving cavity, the side wall 13 of the surface cleaning device 10 contacts the actuating end 151 and generates inward pressure. Since the pivoting structure 153 can rotate, the contraction of the actuating end 151, through the action of leverage, will cause the mounting end 152 to extend outward. The charging contact 14 will move outward along with the mounting end 152. At this time, the charging contact 14 will contact the charging connector 19. An elastic device can be provided at the charging contact 14 to effectively increase the preload and make the contact between the charging contact 14 and the charging connector 19 more complete. The use of this lever structure on the side wall 13 of the base station 20, with the surface cleaning device 10 applying force to the triggering device 15, can effectively ensure full contact between the charging contact 14 and the charging connector 19, avoiding poor contact and arcing.

[0047] Referring to Figures 9-10, in another embodiment, the triggering device 15 includes an actuating end 151 disposed on the bottom wall 12. The surface cleaning device 10 includes a roller 16, which drives the actuating end 151 after the surface cleaning device 10 is connected to the base station 20.

[0048] The base station 20 is provided with a first space 17 for accommodating the roller 16, and the trigger end 151 is at least partially located within the first space 17. The triggering device 15 includes a main structure, which includes the trigger end 151, the mounting end 152, and a pivoting structure 153 located between the trigger end 151 and the mounting end 152. The pivoting structure 153 is pivotally mounted on the housing 11.

[0049] When the surface cleaning device 10 enters the receiving cavity, its roller 16 enters the first space 17. At this time, the roller 16 contacts the trigger end 151 and generates downward pressure. Because the pivot structure 153 can rotate, the contraction of the trigger end 151, through leverage, causes the mounting end 152 to extend outward. The charging contact 14 moves outward along with the mounting end 152. At this point, the charging contact 14 contacts the charging connector 19. An elastic device can be provided at the charging contact 14 to effectively increase the preload, ensuring more thorough contact between the charging contact 14 and the charging connector 19. This lever-type structure on the side wall 13 of the base station 20, by applying force to the trigger device 15 through the surface cleaning device 10, effectively ensures sufficient contact between the charging contact 14 and the charging connector 19, preventing poor contact and arcing.

[0050] Although the embodiments of this application have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the specification and embodiments. They can be applied to various fields suitable for this application. For those skilled in the art, other modifications can be easily made. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and their equivalents, this application is not limited to the specific details and the illustrations shown and described herein.

Claims

1. A base station, characterized in that, include: A housing defining a receiving cavity for docking at least a portion of a surface cleaning device; the housing includes a bottom wall and side walls. A charging contact is disposed on the side wall of the housing. The charging contact is used to connect to the charging connector of the surface cleaning device to realize power and / or signal transmission between the surface cleaning device and the base station. The charging contact can move between a first position and a second position. The charging contact is configured such that: in the first position, it does not affect the surface cleaning device from entering the receiving cavity, and in the second position, it contacts the charging connector. A triggering device is connected to the charging contact, and the triggering device is configured such that the surface cleaning device can drive the triggering device after being connected to the base station, so that the charging contact is held in a second position.

2. The base station as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The triggering device includes an actuating end, which is disposed on the side wall and protrudes from the wall surface of the side wall.

3. The base station as described in claim 2, characterized in that, After the surface cleaning device is connected to the base station, the side of the surface cleaning device drives the trigger terminal.

4. The base station as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The triggering device includes a trigger end, which is disposed on the bottom wall.

5. The base station as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The surface cleaning device includes rollers, which drive the trigger after the surface cleaning device is connected to the base station.

6. The base station as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The triggering device includes a main structure, which includes a trigger end, a mounting end, and a pivoting structure located between the trigger end and the mounting end. The pivoting structure is pivotally mounted on the housing.

7. The base station as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The actuating end includes at least one rotatable pulley that can contact the surface cleaning device.

8. The base station as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The base station is provided with a first space for accommodating the roller, and the touch terminal is at least partially located within the first space.

9. The base station as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The charging contacts include a first contact and a second contact, which are separately configured.

10. A cleaning system, characterized in that, It includes a surface cleaning device and a base station as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the surface cleaning device can be docked to the base station.

11. A cleaning system, characterized in that, include: A surface cleaning device for cleaning a surface to be cleaned; the surface cleaning device includes rollers and a charging connector; A base station includes a housing defining a receiving cavity for docking at least a portion of the surface cleaning device; the housing includes a bottom wall and side walls; the side walls of the housing are provided with charging contacts. The charging contact is used to dock with the charging connector to realize power and / or signal transmission between the surface cleaning device and the base station; the charging contact can move between a first position and a second position, and the charging contact is configured such that: in the first position it does not affect the surface cleaning device from entering the receiving cavity, and in the second position it contacts the charging connector.

12. The cleaning system as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that, The charging connector is located in front of the roller along the direction of entry into the base station.

13. The cleaning system as claimed in claim 11 or 12, characterized in that, The base station also includes a triggering device connected to the charging contact. The triggering device is configured such that after the surface cleaning device is connected to the base station, it can drive the triggering device to keep the charging contact in a second position.

14. The cleaning system as claimed in claim 13, characterized in that, The triggering device includes a main structure, which includes a trigger end, a mounting end, and a pivoting structure located between the trigger end and the mounting end.

15. The cleaning system as claimed in claim 14, characterized in that, The trigger end is disposed on the bottom wall, and the roller is configured to drive the triggering device.

16. The cleaning system as claimed in claim 10 or 11, characterized in that, The charging contacts include a first contact and a second contact, which are respectively located on the left and right sides.

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