Base station and robot cleaner system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing robot cleaners require manual intervention for dust box cleaning and wiper replacement, leading to poor user experience and increased maintenance burden, as they are not capable of automatic operation.
Innovation Solution
A base station that includes a wiper replacement module and a garbage collection module, allowing for automatic collection and storage of dirty wipers and garbage, with a lifting mechanism for wiper replacement and a fan for dust collection, enabling the robot cleaner to operate autonomously.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual cleaning of dust box and wiper replacement is implemented, then cleaning effectiveness is maintained, but user convenience deteriorates and maintenance burden increases
Solution Approach 1:
The base station is equipped with an automatic wiper replacement module that automatically replaces used wipers with new ones, and a garbage collection module that automatically empties the dust box. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for manual intervention, allowing the robot cleaner to maintain itself autonomously, thereby improving user convenience while achieving full automation
Solution Approach 2:
The base station is divided into distinct functional modules: a wiper replacement module with storage bins for new and used wipers, and a garbage collection module with a collection bin and fan. This segmentation allows each module to perform its specific function independently, enabling automatic maintenance operations without manual intervention
2Productivity
If separate base stations for wiper cleaning and dust collection are used, then functional effectiveness is improved, but space occupation and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the wiper replacement function and garbage collection function into a single integrated base station. The wiper replacement module and garbage collection module share the same base station structure and control system, allowing both maintenance functions to be performed in one location. This merging reduces space occupation compared to having separate base stations while maintaining full maintenance functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The base station is designed as a multi-functional unit that simultaneously provides wiper replacement, garbage collection, and charging capabilities. This universal design allows a single base station to perform multiple maintenance tasks, reducing the need for additional separate devices and minimizing space requirements
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The base station allows for fully automatic maintenance of the robot cleaner, reducing manual intervention and improving user experience by integrating wiper replacement and dust box cleaning into a single system, thus minimizing space and cost requirements.
Implementation Method 1
the fan in communication with the dust collection bin to generate negative pressure in the dust collection bin to draw out garbage stored in the robot cleaner
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure provides a base station for a robot cleaner to park, the base station including a storage module configured to store a wiping substrate, a collection bin configured to store a dirty wiping substrate, a wiper replacement module configured to convey the dirty wiping substrate to the collection bin, and a drawing module configured to draw out dirt stored in a dust box.