Self-cleaning method for cleaning robot, cleaning robot, and cleaning system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cleaning robots lack a self-cleaning function, requiring manual cleaning of their mopping and wiping members after each use, which is time-consuming and laborious, affecting user experience.
Innovation Solution
A self-cleaning method and system for cleaning robots that includes a control module to switch between operating and self-cleaning modes, where the cleaning device operates and the driving device stops, allowing the robot to clean its components automatically, such as the roller brush, using a docking station with a cleaning groove for efficient self-cleaning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the cleaning robot is equipped with only floor cleaning function, then the device complexity is low, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to manual cleaning requirement
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning robot is equipped with a self-cleaning function that allows it to clean its own roller brush and mopping members automatically. The control module switches between operating mode and self-cleaning mode, enabling the robot to serve itself without human intervention, thus improving ease of operation while accepting increased device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning robot is designed with multi-functionality, combining both floor cleaning and self-cleaning functions in a single device. The cleaning device can operate in two distinct modes: cleaning the floor and cleaning the robot's own components. This universal design allows one device to perform multiple functions, improving ease of operation by eliminating the need for separate manual cleaning processes
2Productivity
If manual cleaning of mopping and wiping member is required, then the device complexity is low, but loss of time increases due to time-consuming manual cleaning
Solution Approach 1:
The self-cleaning function allows the cleaning robot to automatically clean its own roller brush and mopping members by rotating the roller brush against the cleaning groove and using water from the water tank. This self-service capability eliminates the time-consuming manual cleaning process, significantly improving productivity by reducing the time users need to spend on maintenance tasks
Solution Approach 2:
The self-cleaning process is performed automatically after the operating mode, preparing the roller brush and mopping members for the next cleaning task without requiring user intervention. This preliminary action ensures the cleaning components are ready for immediate use, improving productivity by eliminating downtime between cleaning operations
Data Source
AI summary
A cleaning robot includes a cleaning device for cleaning and a driving device for travelling. The cleaning robot is provided with an operating mode and a self-cleaning mode. The self-cleaning method includes: controlling the cleaning robot to enter the self-cleaning mode; controlling the cleaning device to operate and the driving device to stop operating after entering the self-cleaning mode. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, efficient, integrated, and comprehensive cleaning tasks can be implemented by a cleaning robot by controlling the cleaning robot to enter a self-cleaning mode and complete a self-cleaning operation under a particular condition.