Abstract

A maintenance station and a cleaning system. The maintenance station comprises a housing (1), a cleaning structure (2), and a liquid supply assembly (3); the housing (1) is provided with a guide platform (10); the guide platform (10) is used for guiding a cleaning robot to stop; the cleaning structure (2) is provided on the housing (1) and is arranged corresponding to the guide platform (10); the cleaning structure (2) comprises a recess body (20) and cleaning protrusions (22); the recess body (20) has grooves (200); the cleaning protrusions (22) are provided in the grooves (200) and are used for cleaning a cleaning member of the cleaning robot; and the liquid supply assembly (3) is provided on the housing (1), is provided with a liquid supply port (30), is located above the cleaning structure (2), and is used for supplying liquid and enabling the liquid to flow into the grooves (200) under the action of gravity. The maintenance station simplifies the structure and reduces costs.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers

Abstract

A liquid storage device (1000) and cleaning equipment. The liquid storage device (1000) comprises a first liquid storage structure (100), a second liquid storage structure (200), and a liquid guide assembly (300). The second liquid storage structure (200) is disposed inside the first liquid storage structure (100), and the second liquid storage structure (200) is flexible and has a variable volume; the space between the structural wall of the first liquid storage structure (100) and the structural wall of the second liquid storage structure (200) is used for storing a first liquid, and the second liquid storage structure (200) is used for storing a second liquid; the second liquid can flow into or out of the second liquid storage structure (200) by means of the liquid guide assembly (300). According to the liquid storage device (1000), by means of alternating increase and decrease of the first liquid and the second liquid, the first liquid and the second liquid are stored in one tank, and thus, the space occupied by the liquid storage device (1000) is reduced and the cost is reduced.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers

Abstract

A sewage collection tank assembly (101), a maintenance base station (100), and a cleaning system (300). The sewage collection tank assembly (101) comprises a sewage collection tank (10) and a separation device (20). The sewage collection tank (10) is provided with a sewage inlet (40), an exhaust port (50), and a cavity (60) communicated with and located between the sewage inlet (40) and the exhaust port (50). The separation device (20) is installed in the cavity (60) of the sewage collection tank (10) close to the top. The separation device (20) is communicated with and located between the sewage inlet (40) and the exhaust port (50). The exhaust port (50) is used for being communicated with a fan assembly (30), and the fan assembly (30) is used for generating negative pressure by means of the exhaust port (50), so that sewage enters the separation device (20) through the sewage inlet (40) under the action of the negative pressure, and enters the cavity (60) of the sewage collection tank (10) after the solid-liquid separation action of the separation device (20). The sewage collection tank assembly (101) achieves the effect of separately collecting solid garbage and sewage, and the separation device (20) does not need to occupy the space outside the sewage collection tank (10), thereby facilitating the miniaturization of a maintenance base station (100).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
• A47L 11/24 - Floor-sweeping machines, motor-driven
• A47L 11/28 - Floor-scrubbing machines, motor-driven

Abstract

A maintenance station (1), comprising a base (10). The base (10) comprises a bearing surface (100), and the base (10) is provided with a mopping member cleaning device (101); the mopping member cleaning device (101) is capable of cleaning a mopping member. The maintenance station (1) further comprises a scraping member (11); the scraping member (11) is obliquely arranged on the bearing surface (100); the scraping member (11) is used for: scraping and removing dirt on the mopping member when a cleaning robot moves in a direction close to the mopping member cleaning device (101) or in a direction away from the mopping member cleaning device (101). By means of the configuration above, the maintenance station (1) can improve the efficiency of cleaning a mopping member.

IPC Classes  ?

• B08B 1/00 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools, brushes, or analogous members
• B08B 3/12 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid with additional treatment of the liquid or of the object being cleaned, e.g. by heat, by electricity or by vibration by sonic or ultrasonic vibrations
• B08B 13/00 - Accessories or details of general applicability for machines or apparatus for cleaning

Abstract

A cleaning robot and a base station. The cleaning robot comprises a dirty liquid collection device (3), a filtering unit (40), and a suction device (42). The dirty liquid collection device (3) is used for collecting the dirty liquid. The filtering unit (40) is in communication with the dirty liquid collected by the dirty liquid collection device (3). The suction device (42) is in communication with the filtering unit (40), and is used for sucking the liquid filtered by the filtering unit (40). The cleaning robot can collect, filter, and recycle the dirty liquid, the dirty liquid does not need to be cleaned by the user, the user experience is improved, and the water is saved.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/29 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid
• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers

Abstract

A dust collection apparatus and a cleaning robot system. The dust collection apparatus comprises a container body (100), a dust bag assembly (200), and a container cover (300), as well as a trigger structure (400), a detection switch (500), and a controller which are arranged within the container body (100); the trigger structure (400) movably shifts between an initial position and a trigger position, the trigger structure (400) does not trigger the detection switch (500) in the initial position, and the trigger structure (400) can trigger the detection switch (500) in the trigger position; when the dust bag assembly (200) is installed within the container body (100) and the container cover (300) is covering the container body (100), the dust bag assembly (200) and the container cover (300) separately push the trigger structure (400), causing the trigger structure (400) to shift from the initial position to the trigger position and trigger the detection switch (500); the controller is electrically connected to the detection switch (500), the controller restricts the operation of the dust collection apparatus according to an untriggered state of the detection switch (500), and the controller lifts restriction on the operation of the dust collection apparatus according to a triggered state of the detection switch (500). The dust collection apparatus implements joint detection of whether the dust bag assembly (200) is in place and whether the container cover (300) is covering the container body (100) by means of a simple structure, detection accuracy is high, and the apparatus has better use performance.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/00 - Machines for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers

Abstract

A liquid storage device and a cleaning device. The liquid storage device comprises: a liquid storage structure (1), the liquid storage structure (1) being used for storing a liquid; a liquid inlet structure (2), wherein the liquid can flow into the liquid storage structure (1) through the liquid inlet structure (2); and a blocking structure (3), an inductive field generating part (4) for generating an inductive field, a sensing part (5), and an electric control part, wherein the blocking structure (3) is provided in the liquid storage structure (1); the sensing part (5) can sense the inductive field; the blocking structure (3) can float under the buoyancy of the liquid; the blocking structure (3) can block the sensing of the sensing part (5) for the inductive field when floating to a first liquid level; and the electric control part is used for controlling, when the blocking structure (3) blocks the sensing of the sensing part (5) for the inductive field, the liquid inlet structure (2) to stop inputting the liquid to the liquid storage structure (1). The cleaning device comprises the liquid storage device. When the liquid collected in the liquid storage device reaches a preset liquid level, the liquid storage device can stop the liquid from entering the liquid storage device, thereby avoiding the occurrence of accidents caused by overflow of the liquid storage device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 25/02 - Internal fittings
• B65D 25/20 - External fittings

Abstract

A mop cleaning method for a cleaning robot, and a maintenance station. The mop cleaning method comprises: acquiring mop usage information after a cleaning robot carries a mop to clean the ground (S61); and according to the mop usage information, selecting a target mop cleaning mode to clean the mop (S62). A target mop cleaning mode can be flexibly selected according to different mop usage information, so as to clean a mop, which is conducive to improving the cleaning effect of the mop; and can also be compatible with the cleaning of mops of various material types or mops having various degrees of dirtiness, thereby improving the coverage of mop cleaning.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/282 - Floor-scrubbing machines, motor-driven having rotary tools
• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers

Abstract

A cleaning device (100), a cleaning method, and a cleaning machine system. The cleaning device (100) comprises a water injection member (110), wherein the water injection member (110) is used for wetting a mop (200) of a cleaning robot; and a mop cleaning member (120), wherein the mop cleaning member (120) reciprocates in a vertical direction to beat the mop (200) of the cleaning robot, so as to clean the mop (200) of the cleaning robot. By means of the cleaning device (100), the mop (200) of the cleaning robot is conveniently cleaned.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
• A47L 11/28 - Floor-scrubbing machines, motor-driven

Abstract

A base station, comprising a base (2) and a baffle assembly (8), wherein the base (2) is provided with a worktop (3) for a cleaning robot (1) to stop at, and an entrance (21) for the cleaning robot (1) to enter. The baffle assembly (8) comprises at least one baffle (81). All the baffles (81) are arranged at the entrance (21) in an openable/closable manner, and at least partially shield the entrance (21) when closed. Since an opening needs to be provided for the cleaning robot (1) to enter, there is a problem that the size of the opening should not be smaller than that of the cleaning robot (1). By means of shielding part of the entrance (21), the size of the opening is reduced, and the worktop (3) can be at least partially isolated from the outside at the entrance (21), which reduces the probability of possibly splashing wastewater to the outside, and increases the obstruction of sound waves to reduce the possible transfer of noises to the outside. The base station solves the problem of an open base station being unable to isolate the worktop (3) from the outside, and especially when the entrance (21) is completely shielded thereby, the base station can greatly reduce noise and completely prevent the wastewater from splashing to the outside.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/24 - Floor-sweeping machines, motor-driven
• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
• A61L 2/10 - Ultraviolet radiation

Abstract

A cleaning device (200) and a cleaning system (1000). The cleaning device (200) is used for cleaning the mop cloth of a cleaning robot (100). The cleaning device (200) comprises: a cleaning member (210) for cleaning the mop cloth of the cleaning robot (100); and an air outflow member provided on the cleaning member (210), the air outflow member being used for blowing air towards the mop cloth of the cleaning robot (100). The air outflow member is integrally provided on the cleaning member (210), such that on the basis of cleaning the mop cloth of the cleaning robot (100), the cleaning member (210) can also dry the mop cloth of the cleaning robot (100) by blowing the mop cloth of the cleaning robot (100), thereby preventing the breeding of bacteria and improving the cleaning effect of the mop cloth of the cleaning robot (100).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
• A47L 11/24 - Floor-sweeping machines, motor-driven
• A47L 1/02 - Power-driven machines or devices
• A47L 11/28 - Floor-scrubbing machines, motor-driven

Abstract

A cleaning base station (100), comprising a base (10), a cleaning tank (21) for cleaning a mopping member (91), and a first wastewater box (22) for storing wastewater, wherein the cleaning tank (21) is disposed in the base (10); the base (10) is provided with an entrance (11) for allowing a cleaning robot (90) to enter the cleaning tank (21), and a side face of the base (10) is provided with an opening (12) suitable for allowing the cleaning tank (21) to be taken out; and the first wastewater box (22) is connected to the cleaning tank (21). In the cleaning base station (100), the first wastewater box (22) is connected to the cleaning tank (21), and the side face of the base (10) is provided with the opening (12). Thus, when the first wastewater box (22) and the cleaning tank (21) are cleaned, the first wastewater box (22) can also be removed and taken out from the base (10) when the cleaning tank (21) is taken out from the base (10), such that the cleaning tank (21) and the first wastewater box (22) can be taken out in one step, thereby facilitating the cleaning treatment of the cleaning tank (21) and the first wastewater box (22); and during assembly, the cleaning tank (21) and the first wastewater box (22) can be mounted on the base (10) together. The cleaning base station (100) is convenient to use.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers

Abstract

An overflow prevention system for a base station. The base station is provided with a reaction member (3), which can make at least two reactions along with different liquid levels in a liquid storage tank (1), and at least two overflow prevention mechanisms (2), which are used for preventing a liquid in the liquid storage tank (1) from overflowing. When the reaction member (3) is in a first state, in which a liquid level is at a first height (d1), the reaction member (3) triggers one of the overflow prevention mechanisms (2) to operate, so as to realize first-level overflow prevention; and when the reaction member (3) is in a second state, in which a liquid level is at a second height (d2), the reaction member (3) triggers the other overflow prevention mechanism (2) to operate, so as to realize the joint operation of second-level overflow prevention and the first-level overflow prevention. The two overflow prevention mechanisms (2) are respectively triggered at different liquid level heights, such that the two overflow prevention mechanisms (2) can perform hierarchical overflow prevention, and double overflow prevention is achieved, thereby achieving a better overflow prevention effect.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/24 - Floor-sweeping machines, motor-driven
• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers

Abstract

A docking station (100) and a cleaning robot system, relating to the field of cleaning robots and comprising a base (10) and a cleaning member assembly (30). The cleaning member assembly (30) comprises at least one cleaning member (35), a first bracket (33), a second bracket (34), and a power source (31). Each cleaning member (35) is mounted on the first bracket (33) and mounted on the second bracket (34). One of the first bracket (33) and the second bracket (34) is fixed, and the other is movable. The fixed bracket is fixed to the base (10), and the movable bracket is connected to the power source (31). The power source (31) is used for driving the movable bracket to reciprocate along a straight line (S) so as to drive the cleaning members (35) to swing relative to the first bracket (33) around a central axis. The swinging cleaning members (35) can wipe and wash the cleaning robot parts to be cleaned. The cleaning robot does not need to reciprocate on the docking station (100), thereby avoiding the problem that a cleaning mop of the cleaning robot needs to reciprocate on the docking station (100) and thus easily slides out of the docking station (100).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers

Abstract

A cleaning robot control method and apparatus, a cleaning robot, and a storage medium. The control method comprises: acquiring the weight of a water tank (S101); comparing the weight of the water tank with a set value to obtain a comparison result (S102); determining the remaining usable time of the cleaning robot according to the comparison result (S103); and controlling the cleaning robot according to the remaining usable time (S104). Because the weight of the water tank is not easily affected by other factors and has high accuracy, the remaining usable time determined according to the weight of the water tank has high accuracy; then the cleaning robot is controlled according to the remaining usable time having high accuracy, and thus, the accuracy of controlling the cleaning robot can be improved.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/29 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid
• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers

Abstract

The present application is applicable to the technical field of cleaning robots, and provides a base station, a base station cleaning method, and a computer readable storage medium. The base station comprises: a filter screen, an electric control valve, a first fan, a clear water tank, a sewage tank, a cleaning tray, a first water pump, and a second water pump. The first water pump is used for pumping clear water in the clear water tank to the cleaning tray; the first fan is used for suctioning sewage in the cleaning tray into the sewage tank; the filter screen is provided at the upper part in the sewage tank and is used for filtering garbage in sewage entering the sewage tank; the electric control valve is provided on the sewage tank; when the electric control valve is opened, the first fan is used for suctioning out garbage at a water inlet of the sewage tank and/or on the filter screen; and the second water pump is used for suctioning, from the sewage tank, the filtered sewage into the clear water tank. By means of the method, blocked garbage can be cleaned automatically.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01H 1/08 - Pneumatically dislodging or taking-up undesirable matter; Drying by heat only, or by streams of gas; Cleaning by projecting abrasive particles

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of smart homes, and discloses a method for detecting the cleanliness of a mopping assembly, a detection circuit, and a related device; the method is applied to a base station (900), the base station (900) being used for cleaning a mopping assembly of a cleaning robot, and the base station (900) comprising a sewage detection apparatus. The method comprises: after the base station (900) completes a cleaning of the mopping assembly, and when implementing sewage pumping, the base station (900) performs detection on the currently pumped sewage by means of the sewage detection apparatus arranged on a sewage path (201) of the base station to obtain detection data; on the basis of the detection data, the base station (900) calculates the concentration of the suspended particulate matter of the currently pumped sewage; and, on the basis of the concentration of the suspended particulate matter, the base station (900) determines the cleanliness of the currently pumped sewage. The present application implements detection of the cleanliness of sewage in order to determine the cleanliness of the mopping assembly, enhancing the cleaning efficiency of the mopping assembly and saving water.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 15/06 - Investigating concentration of particle suspensions
• G01N 21/94 - Investigating contamination, e.g. dust

Abstract

A sewage recovery method (S100), a maintenance station (300), a cleaning robot (400), and a sewage recovery system. The sewage recovery method (S100) comprises: acquiring a liquid usage amount of a cleaning robot (S11); and according to the liquid usage amount, controlling a maintenance station to recover sewage collected by the cleaning robot (S12). Sewage collected by the cleaning robot (400) can be quantitatively and intelligently recovered without manual participation, thereby improving the recovery efficiency and improving the user experience.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
• A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction

Abstract

A maintenance base station (100) and a cleaning robot (200) system. The maintenance base station (100) comprises a base (10) and a cleaning solution supply system (20), wherein the cleaning solution supply system (20) comprises a first cleaning box (21), a second cleaning box (22), a pipeline assembly (23) and at least one fluid-driving device (24); the first cleaning box (21), the second cleaning box (22) and the at least one fluid-driving device (24) are installed on the base (10); the pipeline assembly (23) is provided with a main pipeline (231), a first branch (232) and a second branch (233); the main pipeline (231) is used for supplying a cleaning solution to a cleaning robot (200); one end of the first branch (232) is in communication with the first cleaning box (21); one end of the second branch (233) is in communication with the second cleaning box (22); the end of the first branch (232) that is away from the first cleaning box (21) and the end of the second branch (233) that is away from the second cleaning box (22) are both in communication with one end of the main pipeline (231); and the at least one fluid-driving device (24) is used for driving a fluid in the first cleaning box (21) and a fluid in the second cleaning box (22) to respectively flow to the first branch (232) and the second branch (233). The cleaning solution supply system (20) of the maintenance base station (100) can automatically provide the cleaning solution with a composition of certain proportions.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
• A47L 11/28 - Floor-scrubbing machines, motor-driven

Abstract

A cleaning apparatus, comprising a main body (10), a driving assembly (20) and a cleaning assembly (30), wherein the driving assembly (20) comprises a driving device (21), at least one transmission member (22) and a movable support (23); the driving device (21) is mounted on the main body (10); the driving device (21) is provided with a driving shaft (211) extending towards the bottom of the main body (10); the movable support (23) is movably connected to the bottom of the main body (10); the movable support (23) is spaced apart from the driving shaft (211); the moving direction of the movable support (23) is generally perpendicular to the direction of extension of the driving shaft (211); the at least one transmission member (22) is connected between the movable support (23) and the driving shaft (211); the driving shaft (211) of the driving device (21) drives the movable support (23) to move back and forth in a reciprocating motion via the at least one transmission member (22); and the cleaning assembly (30) is detachably connected to the movable support (23), such that the cleaning assembly (30) can move back and forth in a reciprocating motion along with the movable support (23) so as to clean a surface to be cleaned (70) in a reciprocating manner. The driving device (21) can provide sufficient power momentum in the direction of the reciprocating motion of the movable support (23) so as to effectively clean heavy dirty solid or liquid stains on the floor.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/24 - Floor-sweeping machines, motor-driven

Abstract

A cleaning apparatus (100), the cleaning apparatus (100) comprising a main body (10) and at least one walking wheel (60), wherein the at least one walking wheel (60) is mounted on the main body (10), and by means of the at least one walking wheel (60), the main body (10) can walk on a surface (70) to be cleaned. The cleaning apparatus (100) further comprises a driving mechanism (80), a movable support (23) and a cleaning assembly (30), wherein the driving mechanism (80) is mounted on the main body (10); the movable support (23) is movably connected to the bottom of the main body (10) and is connected to the driving mechanism (80), and the movable support (23) is driven by the driving mechanism (80) to reciprocate in a direction parallel to the surface (70) to be cleaned; and the cleaning assembly (30) is detachably connected to the movable support (23). The driving mechanism (80) can provide, for the movable support (23), full dynamic moment in the reciprocation direction, such that severe solid stains or liquid stains on a floor can be effectively cleaned. In addition, the cleaning assembly (30) can be easily detached from the movable support (23), and thus, the cleaning apparatus (100) can remove the cleaning assembly (30) to perform cleaning in other modes, and also has a better obstacle crossing capability.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/24 - Floor-sweeping machines, motor-driven

Abstract

A recharging method for a mobile robot, the mobile robot and a storage medium. Alignment calculation of the position of a charging pile is performed on the basis of a recharging signal. The mobile robot is first controlled to drive forward to the charging pile, and alignment calculation is performed during the forward driving process; and once alignment is determined, the mobile robot is controlled to turn around and drive backward to the charging pile, and finally recharging is controlled. Recharging and moving are controlled by means of the alignment calculation, which takes less time and greatly shortens the control time of recharging. Moreover, the problem of reducing the success rate of recharging due to signal interference caused by signal searching is also avoided. At the same time, the mobile robot is controlled to dock on the pile by means of turning around and driving, so that the mobile robot may quickly align charging pole pieces, thus increasing the success rate of recharging contact and improving the use experience of a user.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

Disclosed are a dust collection base station, a robot cleaner and a cleaning system. The dust collection base station is used for matching the robot cleaner. The robot cleaner is provided with a dust discharge port for discharging dirt. The dust collection base station comprises a base, a dust collection device, a first communication assembly and a microcontroller, wherein the base is provided with a dust extraction channel; one end of the dust extraction channel is in communication with the dust discharge port of the robot cleaner; the dust collection device is mounted on the base; the dust collection device is in communication with the end of the dust extraction channel that is away from the dust discharge port; and the microcontroller is electrically connected to the first communication assembly and the dust collection device, and is used for controlling the first communication assembly and the robot cleaner to transmit and receive interaction signals, and for controlling a working mode of the dust collection base station according to the interaction signals. The dust collection base station can interact with the robot cleaner, and can transmit and receive an interaction signal to and from the robot cleaner, so as to adjust the working mode of the dust collection base station, such that the working mode of the dust collection base station is more suitable for a dust collection condition of the robot cleaner, thereby improving the dust collection effect and the user experience.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/24 - Floor-sweeping machines, motor-driven
• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers

Abstract

A docking station (100) and a cleaning system. The docking station (100) comprises a tray (10) and a charging seat (20). The tray (10) is provided with a cleaning structure (101), and the cleaning structure (10) is used for the self-cleaning of a roller brush of a cleaning robot. The charging seat (20) is detachably mounted on the tray (10). By means of the configurations above, self-cleaning by a cleaning robot is implemented, user experience is improved, the structure is simple, and costs are low.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/24 - Floor-sweeping machines, motor-driven

Abstract

A garbage collection base station (1000) and a cleaning system. The garbage collection base station (1000) comprises: a body (100), which comprises a first assembling end (100a), a dust collection cavity (100b) spaced apart from the first assembling end (100a), and a dust collection channel (100c) extending from the first assembling end (100a) to be in communication with the dust collection cavity (100b); and a bearing base module (200), which is used for bearing a cleaning robot (2100), and comprises a second assembling end (200a), a dust collection opening (200b) spaced apart from the second assembling end (200a), and a dust intake channel (200c) extending from the second assembling end (200a) to be in communication with the dust collection opening (200b). The second assembling end (200a) and the first assembling end (100a) can be assembled or separated; and the dust intake channel (200c) is in communication with the dust collection channel (100c) in a sealed manner when the first assembling end (100a) and the second assembling end (200a) are assembled, such that garbage of the cleaning robot (2100) can be conveyed to the dust collection cavity (100b) by means of the dust collection opening (200b), the dust intake channel (200c) and the dust collection channel (100c) in sequence. Compared with the prior art, the aim of conveniently maintaining the garbage collection base station (1000) is achieved.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/24 - Floor-sweeping machines, motor-driven

Abstract

A water tank (400) and a cleaning robot (200). The water tank (400) is applied to the cleaning robot (200); a water storage cavity is formed inside the water tank (400); the water tank (400) has a splicing side (P); the splicing side (P) is provided with an avoidance region (R) recessed towards the interior of the water tank (400); the splicing side (P) of the water tank (400) is configured to be spliced with a body (230) of the cleaning robot (200); and the avoidance region (R) is configured to accommodate some structural members of the body (230) of the cleaning robot (200). By means of the special-shaped configuration of the water tank (400), the overall water storage performance of the water tank (400) is improved.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
• A47L 11/28 - Floor-scrubbing machines, motor-driven

Abstract

An intelligent robot (100). The intelligent robot (100) comprises a robot body (10), an ambient sensing device (20), and a control circuit board (30); the robot body (10) comprises a main body (11), a protective side plate (12) movably connected to the main body (11), and a separation frame (13); the main body (11) and the protective side plate (12) define an accommodating cavity (14); the protective side plate (12) is provided with a light-transmitting area (121); the separation frame (13) is fixedly connected to the main body (11) and is accommodated in the accommodating cavity (14); the separation frame (13) divides the accommodating cavity (14) into a first space (141) and a second space (142); the first space (141) is located on the side of the separation frame (13) close to the light-transmitting area (121); the second space (142) is located on the side of the separation frame (13) distant from the light-transmitting area (121); the ambient sensing device (20) is at least partially mounted in the first space (141); the ambient sensing device (20) can send/receive an ambient sensing signal to/from the light-transmitting area (121) of the protective side plate (12) within a preset scanning angle range; the control circuit board (30) is mounted in the second space (142), and the second space (142) is electrically connected to the ambient sensing device (20). According to the intelligent robot (100), stable operation of the ambient sensing device (20) can be systematically ensured, thereby prolonging the service life.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/24 - Floor-sweeping machines, motor-driven
• A47L 11/28 - Floor-scrubbing machines, motor-driven
• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
• A47L 1/02 - Power-driven machines or devices
• A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means

Abstract

A cleaning robot, comprising a robot body (9) and a cleaning module (1). The cleaning module (1) comprises a box body (2), at least one driving mechanism (4), and at least one turntable assembly (3). The box body (2) comprises a first connector (6). The driving mechanism (4) is disposed on the bottom surface of the box body (2), is electrically connected to the first connector (6), and has at least one driving shaft (40). Each turntable assembly (3) is connected to a driving shaft (40) and has a cleaning surface, and each cleaning surface rotates under the drive of the driving shaft (40) and is used for cleaning a surface to be cleaned. The robot body (9) comprises a second connector. The box body (2) is detachably mounted on the robot body (9) so that the first connector (6) and the second connector are electrically connected or disconnected. The cleaning module (1) of the cleaning robot is, by means of disposing the driving mechanism (4) on the box body (2), integrated with the driving mechanism (4) so that the driving mechanism (4) is externally placed in the robot body (9) of the cleaning robot, which is convenient for replacement and mounting.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/282 - Floor-scrubbing machines, motor-driven having rotary tools
• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers

Abstract

A cleaning module (1) and a cleaning robot. The cleaning module (1) comprises a box body (2), at least one drive mechanism (4), and at least one rotating disc component (3). Each drive mechanism (4) is provided on the bottom surface of the box body (2), and is provided with at least one drive shaft (40). Each rotating disc component (3) is connected to one drive shaft (40), and has a cleaning surface. The cleaning surface is driven by the drive shaft (40) to rotate to clean a cleaning surface to be cleaned. According to the cleaning module (1), the drive mechanism (4) is disposed on the box body (2), and the drive mechanism (4) is integrated, so that the drive mechanism (4) is externally arranged in a cleaning robot body, and the cleaning module (1) is convenient to replace and mount.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/282 - Floor-scrubbing machines, motor-driven having rotary tools
• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers

Abstract

Disclosed are a cleaning base station (100) and a cleaning robot system (300) using the cleaning base station (100). The cleaning base station (100) comprises a base (10) and a vibration device (20), wherein the vibration device (20) comprises a driving mechanism (21) and a cleaning member (22); the driving mechanism (21) is fixed onto the base (10); the cleaning member (22) is connected to the driving mechanism (21); the cleaning member (22) is configured to come into contact with a component (60) to be cleaned of a cleaning robot (200); and the driving mechanism (21) drives the cleaning member (22) to vibrate so as to clean said component (60) of the cleaning robot (200). The present invention reduces the manual cleaning workload of a user, and prevents the ground from being contaminated by said component (60) of the cleaning robot (200).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/24 - Floor-sweeping machines, motor-driven
• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers

Abstract

Disclosed are an obstacle avoidance method for a robot, an obstacle avoidance device for a robot, a robot, and a storage medium. The obstacle avoidance method for a robot comprises: firstly, establishing a coordinate system on the basis of a cleaning environment where a robot is located (S31); then obtaining the positions of the robot and obstacles in the coordinate system and the advancing direction of the robot, with the obstacles comprising a virtual obstacle (S32); determining an effective collision area according to the position and the advancing direction of the robot and a first safety distance (S33); determining whether the virtual obstacle at least partially falls in the effective collision area (S34); and if 'yes', controlling, according to the position of the robot, the position of the virtual obstacle and the first safety distance, the robot to travel along the virtual obstacle (S35). According the obstacle avoidance method for a robot, the robot can be controlled, according to the position of the robot, the position of the virtual obstacle and the first safety distance, to travel along the virtual obstacle, and there are no limits on the shape of the virtual obstacle, so as to achieve a better obstacle-avoidance effect, thereby improving the user experience.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

A robotic cleaner (1), comprising a housing (2), a storage box (3), and a liquid storage tank (4). The housing (2) is provided with a first recess (20) and a second recess (22) spaced from each other; the storage box (3) is located in the first recess (20) and used for storing dirt; the liquid storage tank (4) is located in the second recess (22) and used for storing a cleaning fluid. According to the robotic cleaner (1), the storage box (3) and the liquid storage tank (4) are spaced and separated from each other, and thus, the volume of the liquid storage tank (4) is increased, thereby increasing the cleaning area of one water storage.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers

Abstract

Disclosed are a cleaning method for a cleaning robot, and a cleaning robot. The cleaning method for a cleaning robot comprises: forming a first cleaning path (P1) by moving forwards and in a first transverse direction; forming a second cleaning path by moving backwards (P2); forming a third cleaning path (P3) by moving forwards and in a second transverse direction, the second transverse direction being opposite to the first transverse direction; and sequentially and repeatedly executing the first cleaning path (P1), the second cleaning path (P2) and the third cleaning path (P3). The cleaning method for a cleaning robot improves a cleaning effect by repeatedly executing a three-segment series path.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/28 - Floor-scrubbing machines, motor-driven
• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

Disclosed is a cleaning robot (100). The cleaning robot (100) comprises a robot main body (10), a walking mechanism (20), a cleaning assembly (80) and a laser radar (30). The robot main body (10) is provided with an inner cavity (11), a light-transmitting window (12) is formed on the side wall of the inner cavity (11) of the robot main body (10), the walking mechanism (20) is mounted at the bottom of the robot main body (10) so as to drive the robot main body (10) to move, the cleaning assembly (80) is detachably connected to the robot main body (10), the cleaning assembly (80) is used for cleaning the surface through which the robot main body (10) passes, the laser radar (30) is mounted in the inner cavity (11), and the laser radar (30) comprises a distance-measuring assembly (31) capable of rotating relative to the robot main body (10), the distance-measuring assembly (31) receiving and transmitting a laser signal by means of the light-transmitting window (12) within a preset scanning angle. The distance-measuring assembly (31) transmits a detection signal through the light-transmitting window (12), the detection signal is reflected after encountering an obstacle to form a reflection signal, and the reflection signal returns to the distance-measuring assembly (31) through the light-transmitting window (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/24 - Floor-sweeping machines, motor-driven
• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers

Abstract

A robot maintenance station (100), comprising a docking platform (200) and a maintenance station body (300). The maintenance station body (300) is disposed on the docking platform (200), and is provided with a suction device (320). The suction device (320) is used for providing the suction power for sucking garbage. The maintenance station body (300) is provided with a garbage storage box (310) and a suction guide pipe (350). The suction guide pipe (350) is in pneumatic communication with the suction device (320), and is used for guiding garbage into the garbage storage box (310). The garbage storage box (310) is detachably mounted on the side wall of the maintenance station body (300). The beneficial effects are: a dust collection box (420) of a cleaning robot (400) is automatically emptied, the burden of a user is reduced, and the user experience is improved; moreover, by providing the detachable garbage storage box (310) on the side wall of the maintenance station body (300), the garbage storage box (310) can be pulled out from the side of the robot maintenance station (100) to treat garbage in the robot maintenance station (100), which is simple and convenient to operate, and improves the user experience.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
• B65F 9/00 - Transferring of refuse between vehicles or containers with intermediate storage or pressing

Abstract

Disclosed is a self-moving robot; said self-moving robot comprises a main body, a drive wheel component which drives the self-moving robot to move on the ground, and a function module mounted on the main body and electrically connected to the main body; said function module comprises a first component and a second component mounted on said first component; said second component is configured to display information; the first component is rotatable about a first axis mounted on the main body, such that a user can more intuitively understand the display information of the self-moving robot, improving user experience.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

A cleaning device (100), comprising a machine body (200), a cleaning assembly (300), a collection assembly (400) and a water tank (500), wherein the machine body (200) is provided with a slot (20a), the cleaning assembly (300) comprises a drum (32) used for cleaning a floor, and the drum (32) is installed between the machine body (200) and a front bumper (600); the collection assembly (400) is provided with a wastewater outlet (40a), and the collection assembly (400) is installed between the machine body (200) and the drum (32) and abuts against the drum (32); and the water tank (500) is provided with a wastewater inlet (50a), the water tank (500) is detachably installed in the slot (20a), and wastewater flows into the water tank (500) by means of the wastewater outlet (40a) and the wastewater inlet (50a). Since the collection assembly (400) abuts against the drum (32), when the drum (32) carries garbage and wastewater and rotates, the collection assembly (400) squeezes the drum (32), so that the garbage and wastewater in the drum (32) enter the collection assembly (400), and the collection assembly (400) separates the garbage and the wastewater. On the one hand, the garbage is left in a cavity of the collection assembly (400). On the other hand, the collection assembly (400) discharges the separated wastewater, and the separated wastewater may flow into the water tank (500). Therefore, the cleaning device (100) separates garbage and wastewater.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/292 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid having rotary tools
• A47L 11/33 - Carpet-sweepers having means for storing dirt
• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
• B01D 29/56 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups ;   Filtering elements therefor with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition in series connection

Abstract

Provided are a camera control system and method, and a mobile robot (100). The camera control system comprises: the mobile robot (100), and a client (40). The mobile robot (100) comprises a camera unit (10) for acquiring image data and/or video data; a laser radar (20) for acquiring laser point cloud data; and a calculation unit (30) that is in communication connection with the camera unit (10) and the laser radar (20) and is used for constructing an environment map according to the laser point cloud data. The client (40) is in communication connection with the calculation unit (30), and is used for generating an environment map with a label, such that the calculation unit (30) determines, according to the environment map with the label and by combining same with the current position of the mobile robot (100), whether to turn the camera unit (10) on or off. An environment map is labeled, and the turning on and turning off of the camera unit (10) is thus controlled, such that the privacy of a user can be effectively protected.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

A cleaning robot, which comprises a body (10), a driving component (20) that drives the cleaning robot to move on a surface to be cleaned, a liquid storage tank (30) that stores a fluid, a cleaning part (40) that communicates with the liquid storage tank (30) and a controller (50). When the cleaning robot enters different working modes, the liquid storage tank (30) is controlled to use different liquid supply modes to apply the fluid to the cleaning part (40), or the liquid supply tank (30) is controlled to stop applying the fluid to the cleaning part (40). When using the cleaning robot, the amount of fluid applied to the cleaning part (40) may be effectively controlled, which improves a cleaning result and enhances user experience.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/24 - Floor-sweeping machines, motor-driven
• A47L 11/28 - Floor-scrubbing machines, motor-driven
• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers

Abstract

A laser radar-based SLAM closed-loop detection method and detection system, which are applicable to the field of cleaning equipment, wherein the method comprises: on the basis of camera data collected by a camera, performing closed-loop detection through a visual closed-loop detection module to obtain a first closed-loop detection result (101); on the basis of the first closed-loop detection result, sending the closed-loop detection information to a laser simultaneous localization and mapping SLAM module through the visual closed-loop detection module (102); and when the laser SLAM module acquires the closed-loop detection information, performing an image optimization operation (103), improving the construction of an environment map and the accuracy of subsequent path planning.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
• A47L 11/24 - Floor-sweeping machines, motor-driven

Abstract

A cleaning device, the cleaning device comprising: a housing (10); a moving assembly (20), which is used for driving the cleaning device to move; a cleaning assembly (40), which is used for cleaning a surface to be cleaned; and suspension sensors (60); the suspension sensors (60) are disposed on the housing (10), the moving assembly (20) or the cleaning assembly (40), and face the surface to be cleaned; the cleaning assembly (40) comprises at least one first cleaning sub assembly (410), and the first cleaning sub assembly (410) comprises a mounting member (411), a first component (413), and at least one second component (417); the first component (413) and the second component (417) extend outward from the mounting member (411); the first component (413) and the second component (417) may rotate following the rotation of the mounting member (411) so as to agitate dirt on the surface to be cleaned; the first component (413) passes between a suspension sensor (60) and the surface to be cleaned during rotation, while the second component (417) does not pass between the suspension sensor (60) and the surface to be cleaned during rotation. The cleaning device may reduce the frequency at which the suspension sensors (60) are blocked from emitting and receiving a signal, thus improving the detection accuracy of the suspension sensors (60).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/24 - Floor-sweeping machines, motor-driven
• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers

Abstract

A complete coverage path planning method for a multi-robot system. The method combines a bio-inspired neural network model and a backtracking mechanism, reducing time required to achieve full coverage while reducing overlapping of covered paths. The method comprises: each robot covers the surrounding environment by using a bio-inspired neural network model until a robot enters a deadlocked state, then, without waiting for attenuation of a neuronal activity value, the deadlocked robot uses a backtracking mechanism to select an optimal backtracking node, and uses a dynamic A* algorithm to plan a path to the backtracking node; after moving to the backtracking node, the robot continues to enter into a covering mode. When any one robot is deadlocked, the backtracking mechanism selects the most appropriate backtracking node according to a market mechanism. A bidding process in the market mechanism considers both path lengths of backtracking robots and conflicting relationships with other robots, greatly reducing the total time needed to achieve complete coverage.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations

Abstract

Disclosed is a mobile robot, comprising a central processing module, as well as a distance measuring sensor, an auxiliary obstacle avoidance module, and a man-machine interaction module that are all connected to the central processing module. The distance measuring sensor is used for scanning an operation space of the mobile robot to establish an environmental map. The auxiliary obstacle avoidance module is used for detecting obstacles and cliff boundaries in a sensing blind region of the distance measuring sensor during movement of the mobile robot, so as to improve the environmental map. A user inputs virtual obstacle information to the environmental map by means of the man-machine interaction module as required, so as to further improve the environmental map, and plans a moving path for the operation of the mobile robot according to the environmental map. The mobile robot can establish and gradually improve the environmental map of the operation space, and plan the moving path according to the environmental map, so as to avoid the obstacles accurately and save time and energy. Also disclosed is a navigation method for a mobile robot.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

A touch sensing device for a robot, comprising: an outer housing (20) and an inner housing (40). The outer housing (20) continuously surrounds at least a lateral side of the inner housing (40). Provided between the outer housing (20) and the inner housing (40) are an elastic mechanism (60) and an sensing switch (80). The elastic mechanism (60) is used to maintain a uniform movement space between the outer housing (20) and the inner housing (40). The sensing switch (80) is used for sensing a relative displacement between the outer housing (20) and the inner housing (40). A robot provided with the touch sensing device is also provided. Since the outer housing (20) surrounds the inner housing (40), any part of the outer housing (20) colliding with an obstacle during the movement of the robot causes a relative displacement between the outer housing (20) and the inner housing (40). The sensing switch (80) senses the relative displacement between the outer housing (20) and the inner housing (40) so that the robot can sense the collision with the obstacle. As a result, the outer housing (20) can act as a shock absorber and sense collisions with obstacles in a 360 degree range around the robot, resolving a deficiency in the prior art.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/24 - Floor-sweeping machines, motor-driven
• A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers

Abstract

This application provides a covering method of a map self-established by a mobile platform in an unknown region. A virtual map is established in advance. The method comprises: 1) when the mobile platform enters the unknown region, enabling the current position of the mobile platform to correspond to a subregion in which the original point of the virtual map is located; 2) marking the subregion corresponding to the current position of the mobile platform as a traversed subregion and marking other subregions as non-traversed subregions; 3) marking the non-traversed subregion adjacent to the traversed subregion as a target subregion; 4) moving the mobile platform to the region corresponding to the target subregion; 5) marking the subregion corresponding to the current position of the mobile platform as the traversed subregion, and determining a target subregion from the non-traversed subregions adjacent to the traversed subregion; and 6) repeating the steps 4) and 5) until no target subregion exists. The method provided by this application is simple in realization, high in converge rate and capable of reducing the repeated coverage rate of the mobile platform in the unknown region.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 11/24 - Floor-sweeping machines, motor-driven