Drum Speed Control for Cleaning Robot Charging Under Clothes Processor
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Solution Overview
Problem
The integration of a cleaning robot under a clothes processing device in double-washing stations leads to violent vibrations due to the high rotating speed of the drum, causing poor contact during the charging process and potential damage to charging modules.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that obtain position information of the cleaning robot and control the rotating speed of the drum in the clothes processing device accordingly, adjusting the speed based on the robot's position to alleviate vibrations and prevent adverse interactions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the drum rotates at high speed for efficient clothes processing, then productivity is improved, but violent vibrations occur causing poor contact during charging and potential damage to charging modules
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the drum rotating speed adjustable rather than fixed. The control module dynamically adjusts the drum's rotating speed based on the cleaning robot's position: when the robot is in the charging position, the drum rotates at first rotating speed (lower speed); when the robot is not in the charging position, the drum rotates at second rotating speed (higher speed). This dynamic speed adjustment resolves the contradiction between maintaining high productivity and ensuring reliable charging contact.
2Productivity
If the drum rotates at high speed, then processing efficiency is improved, but vibrations cause damage to charging modules
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary anti-action by detecting the cleaning robot's position in advance and preemptively adjusting the drum's rotating speed before the robot enters the charging position. When the robot is detected to be in the charging position, the control module immediately adjusts the drum to rotate at the lower first rotating speed, preventing violent vibrations from occurring. This preliminary adjustment eliminates the harmful vibration effect on the charging modules while maintaining high processing efficiency during other operational phases.
3Productivity
If the drum rotates at high speed, then productivity is improved, but vibrations cause poor contact during charging
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by implementing variable rotating speed control of the drum based on operational conditions. The control module receives position information from the detection module and dynamically adjusts the drum's rotating speed: at lower speed (first rotating speed) when the cleaning robot is in the charging position to ensure good contact quality; at higher speed (second rotating speed) when the robot is elsewhere to maintain high productivity. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction between processing efficiency and charging contact quality.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for controlling a cleaning device (100), an electronic device (400) and a storage medium (4201, 4202, 4203), and relates to the technical field of cleaning devices. The cleaning device (100) includes a clothes processing device (110) and a cleaning robot (120) provided under the clothes processing device (110), and the cleaning robot (120) is capable of moving out from under the clothes processing device. The method includes: obtaining (S201) position information of the cleaning robot (120); and controlling (S202) a rotating speed of a drum (111) in the clothes processing device (110) according to the position information of the cleaning robot (120).