Moisture-Proof Mat for Charging Stations to Prevent Robot Mop Leakage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Automatic sweeping robots with mopping functions often leak cleaning fluid when at rest, causing waste and floor damage due to continuous liquid discharge from their water tanks during charging.
Innovation Solution
A moisture-proof mat with an installation unit is designed to fit under the wet cleaning pad of the robot, featuring antiskid devices, a recess portion, and a notch for secure attachment to the charging station, preventing liquid discharge from contacting the floor during charging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the automatic sweeping robot is equipped with a water tank for mopping function, then the cleaning capability is improved, but liquid leakage occurs when the robot is at rest during charging
Solution Approach 1:
A moisture-proof mat is introduced as an intermediary component between the charging station and the floor. The mat includes a receiving cavity that captures liquid discharged from the cleaning assembly, preventing direct contact with the floor. The mat is installed on the charging station surface and positioned to align with the liquid discharge port, creating a containment system that resolves the leakage issue while preserving the mopping function.
2Productivity
If the liquid discharge port is positioned close to the floor for effective cleaning, then the cleaning efficiency is improved, but liquid leaks onto the floor when the robot is stationary
Solution Approach 1:
The moisture-proof mat serves as a mediator that allows the liquid discharge port to maintain its low position for effective cleaning while preventing liquid from reaching the floor. The receiving cavity on the mat is positioned to align with the discharge port, creating a controlled collection zone that decouples the discharge position from the floor surface.
Solution Approach 2:
The moisture-proof mat provides preliminary protection by being pre-installed on the charging station before the robot begins charging. The mat's receiving cavity is pre-positioned to intercept liquid flow, creating a preventive barrier that stops liquid leakage before it can damage the floor.
3Manufacturing precision
If the cleaning assembly is designed to discharge liquid continuously for thorough cleaning, then the cleaning quality is improved, but liquid waste occurs when the robot is not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The moisture-proof mat acts as an intermediary containment system that captures liquid discharged during charging. The receiving cavity collects the liquid, preventing it from spreading on the floor and reducing waste through evaporation or improper disposal, while allowing the cleaning assembly to maintain continuous discharge capability for thorough cleaning.
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AI summary
In some examples, a moisture-proof mat is provided for an intelligent cleaning apparatus or an intelligent cleaning system. The intelligent cleaning apparatus is provided with a wet cleaning pad. The intelligent cleaning apparatus can be charged by a charging station. The moisture-proof mat may include an installation unit, configured to install the moisture-proof mat to the charging station. At least a portion of the moisture-proof mat is configured to be located under the wet cleaning pad (4) when the intelligent cleaning apparatus is charged by the charging station. When the intelligent cleaning apparatus is charged by the charging station, at least a portion of the moisture-proof mat is positioned under the intelligent cleaning apparatus.