Cleaning robot and method for controlling same
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cleaning robots require manual reconnection of the cleaning apparatus to the driving apparatus, disrupting ongoing cleaning operations and necessitating users to remember or record cleaning progress, which is inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
A cleaning robot design with a driving apparatus that can store the position of a separable cleaning apparatus, allowing it to continue cleaning operations automatically when reconnected, and includes a method for the cleaning apparatus to call the driving apparatus for reconnection and charging, utilizing position detection and signal transmission for seamless operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the cleaning apparatus is separated from the driving apparatus, then the cleaning apparatus can be used independently as a wireless vacuum cleaner, but the driving apparatus cannot automatically resume cleaning operations when the cleaning apparatus is reconnected
Solution Approach 1:
The driving apparatus stores the position information and cleaning status data before the cleaning apparatus is separated. When the cleaning apparatus is reconnected, the driving apparatus automatically retrieves the stored information and resumes cleaning operations without requiring user intervention, thus resolving the contradiction between independent usage capability and automatic resumption functionality
2Productivity
If the driving apparatus stores position information and automatically moves to the stored position, then cleaning progress is maintained, but the device complexity increases due to additional position detection and storage components
Solution Approach 1:
The driving apparatus creates a digital copy of the position information and cleaning status data in its storage unit. This copied information allows the driving apparatus to automatically return to the correct position and resume cleaning operations without adding complex mechanical position detection systems, thus resolving the contradiction between productivity improvement and device complexity
3Ease of operation
If the cleaning apparatus transmits call signals when separated, then the driving apparatus can be located, but energy consumption increases due to continuous signal transmission and reception
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning apparatus transmits call signals at periodic intervals rather than continuously when separated from the driving apparatus. The driving apparatus is configured to receive these periodic signals and navigate to the cleaning apparatus's location. This periodic signal transmission reduces energy consumption while still enabling automatic reconnection, thus resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and energy consumption
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
This solution reduces user inconvenience by allowing the cleaning robot to automatically resume operations and maintain cleaning progress without manual intervention, enhancing efficiency and user experience.
Implementation Method 1
a position detector configured to identify a position of the cleaning apparatus by receiving a position signal that is output from the cleaning apparatus when the cleaning apparatus is separated
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein is a cleaning robot capable of allowing a driving apparatus to move along a cleaning apparatus when the cleaning apparatus is separated from the driving apparatus, and a controlling method thereof. In addition, a cleaning robot having a driving apparatus capable of storing a position from which a cleaning apparatus is separated when the cleaning apparatus is separated from the driving apparatus, and capable of moving to the stored position when the cleaning apparatus is mounted to the driving apparatus, and a controlling method thereof. The cleaning robot includes a driving apparatus provided with a mounting groove configured to allow a cleaning apparatus to be removably mounted, and the cleaning apparatus removably mounted to the mounting groove. When the cleaning apparatus is separated from the mounting groove, the driving apparatus stores a position of the driving apparatus upon the separation of the cleaning apparatus and when the cleaning apparatus is mounted to the mounting groove, the driving apparatus moves to the stored position.