CN216652196U

CN216652196U - Wet surface cleaning system and interface pedestal

Info

Publication number: CN216652196U
Application number: CN202122418911.4U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 唐成; 刘煜; 段飞; 钟亮
Original assignee: Beijing Shunzao Technology Co Ltd
Current assignee: Beijing Shunzao Technology Co Ltd
Priority date: 2021-10-08
Filing date: 2021-10-08
Publication date: 2022-06-03
Anticipated expiration: 2031-10-08

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a wet surface cleaning system comprising: a passive wet surface cleaning apparatus comprising a recovery tank and a vacuum motor; an active surface cleaning apparatus comprising a dirt cup; and an interface chassis configured to form, in combination with a passive wet surface cleaning apparatus, a base station of the active surface cleaning apparatus to provide a vacuum to evacuate debris in a dirt cup of the active surface cleaning apparatus; wherein the vacuum is generated from a vacuum motor action in the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus, under which vacuum an airflow is generated from the dust tank to a recovery tank of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus. The present disclosure also provides an interface mount.

Description

Wet surface cleaning system and interface pedestal

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to a wet surface cleaning system and an interface pedestal.

Background

Today's surface cleaning devices are used for wet cleaning hard floors or short-hair carpets. The device typically has one or more rolling brushes or cleaning discs made of a wool material which can be used to scrub tough soils from the floor by the addition of water or a water/detergent mixture. When the machine moves over the dirt, the dirt that has been wiped off by the roller brush and dissolved by the water or water/detergent mixture is sucked up with the cleaning head arranged in the direction of movement of the roller brush, and in the technique of providing the cleaning tray, the cleaning head may not be provided and the dirt is directly adsorbed by the cleaning material on the cleaning tray.

However, stubborn stains are generally difficult to clean, and milk stains, fruit juices, sauces and the like are scattered on the floor surface, and after water is evaporated, stubborn stains which are difficult to remove are formed on the cleaning surface. Often, not all of this stubborn dirt is removed by vacuuming during scrubbing, and some of it remains on the floor, reducing the quality of the cleaning.

Accordingly, some floor cleaners are further configured to apply and draw liquids to deeply clean carpets, rugs and other floor surfaces.

For example, a mobile active cleaning robot may be configured to sweep coarse particle dirt into a collection bin carried on a floor cleaner and/or sweep the dirt using a mop that collects fine particle dirt. An active cleaning robot may navigate around the guidance of the surface by using a mapping/navigation system when cleaning the floor surface.

The passive deep cleaning apparatus may further be configured to apply and suck liquid for deep cleaning of the surface to be cleaned. In addition, the passive deep cleaning device can be configured to sweep particles and stains into the collection tank, and when cleaning a specific stubborn stain surface, the cleaning liquid application system of the surface cleaning device applies cleaning liquid to the roller brush through input of a control signal, and the cleaning liquid is sprayed onto the roller brush or the cleaning disc, particularly the cleaning surface, to soften the stubborn stain and separate the stubborn stain from the surface for cleaning purposes.

Active cleaning device surface cleaning ability receives natural restriction, to comparatively stubborn ground spot, can't reach the effect of thorough clearance, but it can realize intelligent cleanness, and when great area was clean moreover, full-automatic need not artificial intervention, generally can reach better ash flotation cleaning effect, but general to the cleaning ability in the dirty region of weight. The passive cleaning device has strong cleaning capability on stubborn stains, particularly has further strengthened deep cleaning capability after utilizing a thermal cleaning technology, but needs manual intervention, and has weak automation capability.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

To address one of the above issues, the present disclosure provides a wet surface cleaning system and an interface pedestal.

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a wet surface cleaning system comprising:

a passive wet surface cleaning apparatus comprising a recovery tank and a vacuum motor;

an active surface cleaning apparatus comprising a dirt cup;

and an interface chassis configured to form, in combination with a passive wet surface cleaning apparatus, a base station of the active surface cleaning apparatus to provide a vacuum to evacuate debris in a dirt cup of the active surface cleaning apparatus;

wherein the vacuum is generated from a vacuum motor action in the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus, under which vacuum an airflow is generated from the dust tank to a recovery tank of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus.

According to one aspect of the disclosure, the interface base includes a recovery interface and a vacuum nozzle in communication with the interface base, the recovery interface being configured to communicate with the vacuum nozzle and a recovery tank of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus when the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus is assembled to the interface base.

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, the interface base comprises a first supply interface and a first liquid supply nozzle communicating on the interface base, the first supply interface being configured to connect the first liquid supply nozzle and a supply tank of a passive wet surface cleaning apparatus when the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus is assembled to the interface base.

According to an aspect of the disclosure, the interface base comprises a second supply interface and a second liquid supply nozzle, the second supply interface being configured to switch on the second liquid supply nozzle and a supply tank of a passive wet surface cleaning device when the interface base is mated with the passive wet surface cleaning device.

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, further comprising a seating detection part for detecting whether the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus is assembled at a predetermined position of the interface base; wherein the seating detection portion includes at least one of a reed switch and a hall effect sensor.

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, further comprising a seating detection part for detecting whether the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus is assembled at a predetermined position of the interface chassis; wherein the seating detection portion is located on the interface pedestal and/or the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus.

According to one aspect of the disclosure, the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus comprises a main body portion for accommodating at least the recovery tank.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning head assembly removably connected with the main body portion.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus comprises a handle portion telescopically connected to the body portion at one end.

According to an aspect of the disclosure, in the retracted state, an end of the handle portion distal from the body portion is located entirely within the body portion.

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an interface cradle comprising:

the interface chassis is configured to form, in combination with the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus, a base station of the active surface cleaning apparatus to provide a vacuum to evacuate debris from a dirt cup of the active surface cleaning apparatus;

wherein the vacuum is generated from a vacuum motor action in the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus;

the interface base is communicated with a vacuum suction nozzle and a recovery interface, and when the passive wet surface cleaning equipment is combined with the interface base, the recovery interface is communicated with a recovery tank of the passive wet surface cleaning equipment;

an air flow is generated from the vacuum nozzle to a recovery tank of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus under the action of a vacuum motor of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus.

According to one aspect of the disclosure, the interface base includes a docking port configured to mate with an active surface cleaning apparatus;

a first supply interface configured to mate with a passive wet surface cleaning apparatus; and a first liquid supply nozzle, located within the docking station, for generating a flow of liquid from a supply tank of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus to the first liquid supply nozzle under the influence of a cleaning liquid distributor.

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, when the active surface cleaning apparatus is mated within the docking station, the flow of liquid through the first liquid supply nozzle can be supplied into the supply tank of the active surface cleaning apparatus.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, the interface base includes a docking station configured to mate with an active surface cleaning apparatus;

a second supply interface configured to mate with a passive wet surface cleaning apparatus; and a second liquid supply nozzle located within the docking station for generating a flow of liquid from a supply tank in the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus to the second liquid supply nozzle under the influence of a cleaning liquid dispenser.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, when the active surface cleaning apparatus is mated within the docking station, a cleaning trough at the bottom of the docking station is located below the cleaning section of the active surface cleaning apparatus; a flow of liquid from the second liquid supply nozzle can be supplied into the cleaning tank.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a self-cleaning tray is included for carrying a cleaning head assembly of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus, the self-cleaning tray being located outside the docking bay.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a self-cleaning tray is included for carrying a cleaning head assembly of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus, the self-cleaning tray being located within the docking bay.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the disclosure and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a connection of a surface cleaning system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 2 is a schematic front view of a connection of a surface cleaning system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of a connection of a surface cleaning system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein a passive wet surface cleaning device is removed from an interface pedestal.

Fig. 4 is a schematic view of a passive wet surface cleaning apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

Detailed Description

The present disclosure will be described in further detail with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It is to be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for purposes of illustration only and are not to be construed as limitations of the present disclosure. It should be further noted that, for the convenience of description, only the portions relevant to the present disclosure are shown in the drawings.

It should be noted that the embodiments and features of the embodiments in the present disclosure may be combined with each other without conflict. Technical solutions of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings in conjunction with embodiments.

Unless otherwise indicated, the illustrated exemplary embodiments/examples are to be understood as providing exemplary features of various details of some ways in which the technical concepts of the present disclosure may be practiced. Accordingly, unless otherwise indicated, features of the various embodiments may be additionally combined, separated, interchanged, and/or rearranged without departing from the technical concept of the present disclosure.

The use of cross-hatching and/or shading in the drawings is generally used to clarify the boundaries between adjacent components. As such, unless otherwise specified, the presence or absence of cross-hatching or shading does not convey or indicate any preference or requirement for a particular material, material property, size, proportion, commonality among the illustrated components and/or any other characteristic, attribute, property, etc., of a component. Further, in the drawings, the size and relative sizes of components may be exaggerated for clarity and/or descriptive purposes. While example embodiments may be practiced differently, the specific process sequence may be performed in a different order than that described. For example, two processes described consecutively may be performed substantially simultaneously or in reverse order to that described. In addition, like reference numerals denote like parts.

When an element is referred to as being "on" or "on," "connected to" or "coupled to" another element, it can be directly on, connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. However, when an element is referred to as being "directly on," "directly connected to" or "directly coupled to" another element, there are no intervening elements present. For purposes of this disclosure, the term "connected" may refer to physically, electrically, etc., and may or may not have intermediate components.

For descriptive purposes, the present disclosure may use spatially relative terms such as "below … …," below … …, "" below … …, "" below, "" above … …, "" above, "" … …, "" higher, "and" side (e.g., as in "sidewall") to describe one component's relationship to another (other) component as illustrated in the figures. Spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use, operation, and/or manufacture in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as "below" or "beneath" other elements or features would then be oriented "above" the other elements or features. Thus, the exemplary term "below … …" can encompass both an orientation of "above" and "below". Further, the devices may be otherwise positioned (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, when the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising" and variations thereof are used in this specification, the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof are stated but does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof. It is also noted that, as used herein, the terms "substantially," "about," and other similar terms are used as approximate terms and not as degree terms, and as such, are used to interpret inherent deviations in measured values, calculated values, and/or provided values that would be recognized by one of ordinary skill in the art.

Referring to fig. 1-4, the present disclosure illustrates a cleaning system including an active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100, an interface base 200, and a passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300.

The active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 includes a dirt cup. During cleaning, the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 collects debris in the dirt cup. When the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 detects that the dust canister is full, the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 navigates to the interface base 200. The active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 interfaces with the docking station 201 of the interface base 200.

The passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 and the interface pedestal 200 together form an integrated station, i.e. the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 and the interface pedestal 200 are functionally connected through one or more interfaces, and when the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is mounted on the interface pedestal 200, they form an integrated station with complete functionality. One function of the integration station is evacuation, which is achieved by the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 through a recycling system. The recovery system generally includes a recovery tank 301, a recovery interface 202 adjacent the surface to be cleaned and in fluid communication with the recovery tank 301 via a working air conduit, and a suction source in fluid communication with the working air conduit for drawing liquid from the surface to be cleaned to the recovery tank 301 via the recovery interface 202 and the working air conduit. The recovery tank 301 is used to store the cleaned solid debris and sewage. The vacuum motor of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 powers the suction source to evacuate debris from the dust canister of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100.

The recovery tank 301 of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 comprises a cavity made up of a plurality of walls to accommodate the recovered solid/liquid. The recovery tank 301 may include a handle through which the user can mount or remove the recovery tank 301, and a pressing portion, and specifically, the user may remove the recovery tank 301 by kneading the pressing portion (having a spring built therein) to move it downward to disengage the latch from the groove provided in the main body portion.

As shown in fig. 1-3, the present disclosure provides an interface pedestal 200, the interface pedestal 200 being for use in combination with a passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 to form an integrated station of an active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 and enabling said integrated station to house the underside of a recovery tank 301 of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 may be provided with an access port which may be in communication with the recovery interface 202 for passing recovered solid debris or recovered liquid through the recovery interface 202 into the recovery tank 301. It is useful to evacuate debris in the dust tank of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 into the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300, for example, because the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 can be operated for a longer time without human intervention and the overall space of the integration station can be controlled.

The combined integrated station, in particular, the vacuum source, cleaning liquid and/or self-cleaning liquid source in the dust collection station of the present disclosure is provided by the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300, and the interface pedestal 200 is no longer separately provided with, for example, a vacuum motor, a cleaning liquid dispenser, etc., thereby further saving the volume of the integrated station, as compared to prior multi-function integrated stations.

In one embodiment, in response to detecting a detection signal of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 and the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 on a predetermined location of the interface chassis 200, the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 activates a vacuum to provide suction to evacuate debris in the dirt cup of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100;

the vacuum is generated from the action of a vacuum motor in the active/passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300, under which vacuum an air flow is generated from the dust tank to the recovery tank 301 of the active/passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300.

The vacuum path of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 and the interface pedestal 200 is realized by the recycling interface 202, i.e. the interface pedestal 200 is in communication with said recycling tank 301 of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 when the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is assembled to the interface pedestal 200. An air flow is generated from the vacuum nozzle 203 to the recovery tank 301 of the active/passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 by the vacuum motor of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300. The interface base 200 defines an aperture as a vacuum nozzle 203 through which air and debris can flow from the dirt cup of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 to the recovery cup 301 of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300. For example, the vacuum nozzle 203 may be rectangular and located inside the docking station 201 of the interface pedestal 200. In one embodiment, the vacuum nozzles 203 are located on the sides of the interior walls of the docking station 201. The vacuum nozzle 203 may be curved rectangular and have a certain elasticity to improve the fit with the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100.

The interface base 200 may charge the battery of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 and the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 through the charging interface. The interface base 200 may provide ac power to the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 and the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 via the charging interface. The interface foot 200 may provide a control signal (e.g., a signal to begin evacuation) to the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300, and the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 waits during canister evacuation. For example, an integrated station formed by the combination of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 and the interface pedestal 200 as an evacuation station may detect that the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 has been properly docked (e.g., in-position detection using a magnet and reed switch) and send a control signal to the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 to begin activating the vacuum motor to provide suction. Additionally, the system controller includes a timing mechanism configured to provide suction for a specified time. The amount of time may be based on the size of the dust tank of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100. If the evacuation station evacuates different types of dust cans, the evacuation station may receive a signal indicating the size or evacuation time.

The passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 comprises a vacuum motor configured to draw air into the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300. The passive wet surface cleaning device 300 may be configured to draw air through a cleaning head (e.g., comprising a brushroll) comprising a standard vacuum attachment 303 or through an intake 302 configured to mate with the recovery port 202 of the port base 200.

In some embodiments, the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is generally configured to draw air through a standard vacuum attachment 303. When the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is engaged with the recovery interface 202 of the interface pedestal 200, the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is configured to draw air through the evacuation port. For example, the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 may include an interface having a one-way valve that may be actuated by the force of pushing the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 into the recovery interface 202 of the interface chassis 200, thereby achieving a vacuum suction guide path from the vacuum nozzle 203 to the recovery tank.

The interface on the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 that is separate from the standard vacuum attachment 303 (e.g., cleaning head) is useful for several reasons. Mating a standard vacuum attachment 303 may adversely affect its efficacy in normal use (e.g., component wear) or be difficult to configure as a reliable, air tight fit. Furthermore, the cleaning head may reduce the air velocity, thereby reducing the ability of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 to thoroughly evacuate debris from the dirt cup of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100.

In some embodiments, the recovery interface 202 is configured to high airflow rates. For example, the recovery base 200 may include a diameter of the airflow conduit 2021, preferably circular, to avoid bending angles greater than 90 °.

When the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is not engaged with the recovery interface 202 of the interface pedestal 200, the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 draws air through the standard vacuum attachment 303. When passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is engaged with recovery interface 202, recovery interface 202 is engaged with suction inlet 302 to configure passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 to draw air through its evacuation ports.

In one embodiment, when the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is not engaged with the recovery interface 202 of the interface pedestal 200, the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 draws air through the detachable standard vacuum attachment 303. When passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is engaged with recovery interface 202, standard vacuum attachment 303 is removed and recovery interface 202 of interface base 200 is directly engaged with suction inlet 302 of passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 to configure passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 to draw air in through suction inlet 302 in communication with vacuum nozzle 203 of interface base 200.

The cleaning system of the present disclosure further includes a cleaning liquid supply part in which the cleaning liquid is stored, and in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the cleaning liquid supply device includes:

a supply tank 304 of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300, the supply tank 304 of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 being for storing a cleaning liquid;

a fluid replacement section 204 (first fluid supply nozzle), the fluid replacement section 204 being disposed within the docking port 201 and having a first position and a second position, wherein the fluid replacement section 204 does not allow cleaning fluid to be provided into the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 when in the first position and allows cleaning fluid to be provided into the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 when the fluid replacement section 204 is in the second position; in one embodiment, the fluid replenishment portion 204 is a flexible, retractable tube located on the inner wall of the port 201.

In one embodiment, a position detection module is provided for detecting the position of the fluid replenishment part 204 and determining whether cleaning liquid can be provided into the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 based on the position of the fluid replenishment part 204.

Thus, when the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 is parked at the docking port 201 of the interface base 200, the driving structure in the docking port 201 of the interface base 200 can drive the fluid replenishing part 204 and obtain the exact position of the fluid replenishing part 204 through the position detecting module, so that the process of replenishing the cleaning liquid can be smoothly performed.

Of course, the position detection module may also be part of the detection assembly of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100.

Specifically, in the present disclosure, the position detection module includes:

a magnetism detection unit for generating a magnetic field; and

the detection element determines the position of the solution replenishing part 204 by confirming the distance between the magnetic detection part and the detection element based on the magnetic field intensity of the magnetic detection part detected by the detection element.

As one implementation form, the magnetism detection part is arranged at the liquid replenishing part 204, and the detection element is arranged at the supply tank of the active wet type surface cleaning device 100; alternatively, as another implementation form, the magnetic detection portion is disposed at the supply tank of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100, and the detection element is disposed at the fluid replenishment portion 204.

Preferably, the detection element comprises a hall element and/or a reed switch.

When the liquid replenishment part 204 is in the first position, the liquid replenishment part 204 closes the liquid replenishment hole to prevent cleaning liquid from flowing out of the supply tank of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 and does not allow cleaning liquid to be added to the supply tank of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100, and when the replenishment part 204 is in the second position, the internal space of the supply tank 304 of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is brought into communication with the supply tank of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100.

In some embodiments, the passive wet surface cleaning device 300 is generally configured to apply a cleaning liquid to a standard vacuum attachment 303. When the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is engaged with the first dispensing interface 205 of the interface base 200, the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is configured to provide a source of cleaning liquid to the replenishment section 204 within the docking station 201 through its own liquid supply tank. For example, the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 may include an interface having a one-way valve that may be actuated by the force of pushing the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 into the first mating port 205 of the interface base 200, thereby enabling liquid push guidance from the liquid supply tank of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 to the fluid refill 204.

The interface on the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 that is separate from the standard vacuum attachment 303 (e.g., cleaning head) is useful for several reasons. Mating a standard vacuum fitting 303 may adversely affect its efficacy in normal use (e.g., component wear) or be difficult to configure as a reliable liquid tight mating. Furthermore, the cleaning head may interfere with the liquid distribution efficiency, thereby reducing the ability of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 to deliver cleaning liquid to the cleaning supply tank of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100.

In some embodiments, the interface pedestal 200 includes a liquid supply conduit 2051 configured as a diameter, preferably a circular straight conduit.

When the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is not engaged with the first dispensing interface 205 of the interface pedestal 200, the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 applies a cleaning liquid through the liquid dispenser to the standard vacuum attachment 303, i.e., when the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is used as a stand-alone spot cleaning tool to spot a surface of an area of interest. When the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is engaged with the first mating port 205, the first mating port 205 is engaged with the liquid supply port of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 to configure the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 to replenish the supply tank of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 with cleaning liquid through the liquid replenishment portion 204.

In one embodiment, when the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is engaged with the first dispensing interface 205, the standard vacuum attachment 303 is removed and the first dispensing interface 205 of the interface base 200 is directly engaged with the liquid dispensing interface of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 to configure the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 to dispense cleaning liquid to the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 through the liquid dispensing interface in communication with the fluid refill 204 of the interface base 200.

The cleaning system in the present disclosure includes:

a cleaning liquid supply tank 304 of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300, the cleaning liquid supply tank 304 for storing a cleaning liquid;

a second supply interface (not shown) on the interface mount 200 configured to mate with a wet surface cleaning apparatus; and a second liquid supply nozzle 206, said second liquid supply nozzle 206 being located within said docking port 201, whereby under the action of the cleaning liquid dispenser, the cleaning liquid from the cleaning liquid supply tank of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is supplied to the second liquid dispensing nozzle or the cleaning liquid supply line associated with the interface base 200 is supplied to the second liquid dispensing nozzle and the cleaning liquid for self-cleaning is applied into the docking port 201 by the action of the second liquid dispensing nozzle;

in one embodiment, the second supply interface and the first supply interface may be one common liquid interface that, when the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is assembled to the interface base 200, is combined with the liquid distribution port of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300, controlled by the valve interface, to form a

fluid path

2051, 2052 from the cleaning liquid supply tank of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 to the first liquid distribution nozzle and/or the second liquid distribution nozzle. However, the above structure is not necessarily required. In one embodiment, separate supply connections or fluid connections may be provided for the fluid supply lines for the replenishment function and for the self-cleaning function, respectively. In one embodiment, to ensure self-cleaning efficiency, the interface base 200 may be further configured with an additional cleaning liquid supply tank to achieve sufficient liquid supply to satisfy the long-term self-cleaning requirement.

With the development of the technology, waterless self-cleaning is also developed increasingly. For example, by using foaming technology, the foam cleaning and defoaming are realized by using a cleaning agent and a small amount of clean water, so that a large amount of cleaning solution is not needed to complete the self-cleaning process. At this time, the interface base 200 may not be separately provided with a large-capacity cleaning solution supply tank, and the self-cleaning may be completed by completely relying on the cleaning solution supply tank of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300.

The recovery tank 301 of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is used to recover and store cleaning liquid used after self-cleaning by the floor scrubbing module of the active surface cleaning apparatus and/or the cleaning head of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300;

in one embodiment, the liquid dispenser further comprises a recovery system, wherein the recovery system comprises a suction power source and a suction nozzle, the suction nozzle is arranged at the rear part of the second liquid distribution nozzle and is connected with the recovery storage part; the suction power source is used for applying negative pressure to the recovery storage part so as to suck and store the used cleaning liquid in the recovery storage part through the suction nozzle; in the present disclosure, the suction power described above is achieved by the vacuum motor of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300.

In one embodiment, when self-cleaning, the self-cleaning process of the surface cleaning apparatus comprises at least a low power operation phase and/or a high power operation phase, and when the surface cleaning apparatus is in the low power operation phase, the base station charges a rechargeable battery of the surface cleaning apparatus; the base station stops charging the rechargeable battery of the surface cleaning apparatus when the surface cleaning apparatus is in a high power operation phase.

When the surface cleaning system needs to be automatically cleaned after being used for a period of time, particularly under the condition that the surface to be cleaned is not cleaned completely, and the surface to be cleaned is cleaned continuously, the cleaning effect of the surface to be cleaned can be effectively improved. However, self-cleaning consumes power from the surface cleaning apparatus and reduces the duration of the surface cleaning apparatus.

When the surface cleaning system disclosed by the invention is used for self-cleaning, the power consumption of the surface cleaning equipment is reduced as much as possible, and the rechargeable battery of the surface cleaning equipment can be charged, so that the endurance time of the surface cleaning equipment is prolonged, and the use experience of a user is improved.

When the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is engaged with the first dispensing interface 205 (and/or the second dispensing interface), the first dispensing interface 205 (and/or the second dispensing interface) is engaged with the liquid supply port of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 to configure the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 to apply cleaning liquid into the cleaning tank within the docking station 201 through the second liquid supply nozzle 206 to provide a cleaning medium for self-cleaning of the wet cleaning assembly of the active surface cleaning apparatus.

In one embodiment, when the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is engaged with the first dispensing port 205 (and/or the second dispensing port), the standard vacuum attachment 303 is removed and the first dispensing port 205 (and/or the second dispensing port) of the interface base 200 is directly engaged with the first liquid dispensing port (and/or the second liquid dispensing port) of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 to configure the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 to dispense cleaning liquid to the cleaning tanks in the docking station 201 via the first liquid dispensing port (and/or the second liquid dispensing port) in communication with the second liquid supply nozzle 206 of the interface base 200.

In one case, where the vacuum attachment of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is not removable, it may be desirable to provide two docking bays 201, where the interface chassis 200 including the two docking bays 201 in combination with the wet surface cleaning apparatus form a self-cleaning base station and enable the self-cleaning base station to house the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 and the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300;

in addition, the interface base 200 of the present disclosure can also use household cleaning devices to share one docking station 201 for self-cleaning, and the active wet surface cleaning device 100 and the passive wet surface cleaning device 300 can simultaneously self-clean through different self-cleaning tray positions on the same horizontal plane of the docking station 201, thereby solving the problem of space occupation when two different types of cleaning devices self-clean.

As an implementation form, the mooring port 201 comprises:

a first carrier tray 2011 for housing the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100; and

a second carrier tray 2012, said second carrier tray 2012 being adapted to receive a passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300;

that is, in a preferred embodiment, the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 and interface base 200 together comprise an integrated station that can accommodate one active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 for self-cleaning, and the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 can perform self-cleaning simultaneously; accordingly, the docking station 201 includes a first load tray 2011 and a second load tray 2012.

The first carrying tray 2011 and the second carrying tray 2012 can be integrally formed, or can be detachably connected.

Accordingly, when the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 is docked to the interface chassis 200, the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus is used to provide cleaning liquid to the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100;

and/or for providing cleaning liquid to the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 when the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is combined with the interface pedestal 200.

Of course, the passive wet surface cleaning device 300 may be replaced by another surface cleaning device, such as a vacuum cleaner, in which case the active wet surface cleaning device 100 does not include a supply tank, which may be referred to as a dry surface cleaning device, which may also be incorporated into the interface chassis 200, but in which case it is desirable to provide an additional supply tank on the interface tray 200 for both active surface cleaning device fluid replenishment and self cleaning.

According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the interface base 200 further includes:

a liquid supply interface disposed at or near the docking station 201 to provide cleaning liquid to the active/passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 through the liquid supply interface when the active/passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is docked to the interface chassis 200 and housed in the docking station 201.

a liquid supply line connected to the liquid supply interface and the second liquid supply nozzle 206 for conveying cleaning liquid from the supply tank of the passive wet surface cleaning device 300 to the second liquid supply nozzle 206 through the liquid supply line and into the cleaning tank of the docking port 201 through the second liquid supply nozzle 206 for self-cleaning of the wet cleaning component of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus.

In some cases, considering the limited supply tank capacity of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the interface pedestal 200 further comprises:

a liquid supply portion provided to the liquid supply line for pumping the fluid in the liquid supply portion into the cleaning tank of the mooring port 201 through a liquid distributor.

The liquid supply may also pump fluid in the liquid supply through a second liquid supply line, through the liquid distributor, and into the supply tank of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100. But may occupy a portion of the space of the entire integration station.

In order to further reduce the space occupation and ensure the self-cleaning efficiency and the liquid supplementing efficiency, an external water feeding and discharging assembly can be arranged. For example, the interface pedestal 200 may communicate with external top and bottom water connection assemblies that are used for drain, refill, and self-cleaning. Specifically, the interface base 200 comprises a water inlet, and the water inlet on the interface base 200 is communicated with an external water source; the interface pedestal 200 includes a water outlet interface that communicates with the recovery tank 301 of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus, and the solid-liquid mixture in the recovery tank 301 is discharged to an external recovery source (e.g., a sewer line) through the water outlet interface on the interface pedestal 200 by applying a positive pressure in the recovery tank. If interface base 200 is stationary, a user may introduce a tap water line at the location where interface base 200 is stationary, and the water inlet on interface base 200 may be in communication with the tap water line, injecting a flow of water into interface base 200 through the tap water line. In another case, the user may move the interface base 200 to an external water source (e.g., a tap water pipe), and then communicate the water inlet of the interface base 200 with the external water source through a flexible hose, and inject a water flow into the interface base 200 through the external water source; the water outlet port of the port base 200 is communicated with an external recovery source (e.g., a sewer pipe) through a flexible hose, and directly discharges sewage and fine particle impurities from the recovery tank 301 of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus into the sewer pipe.

In the present disclosure, it is preferable that a heating device is disposed on the liquid supply line between the first and/or second supply interface and the first and/or second liquid supply nozzle, so as to heat the cleaning liquid flowing in the liquid supply line by the heating device and provide the cleaning liquid with a preset temperature value into the active surface cleaning apparatus and/or the cleaning tank of the docking station 201.

In order to control the temperature of the supplied cleaning liquid, a temperature sensor is also arranged on the liquid supply pipeline, so as to detect the temperature of the cleaning liquid in the liquid supply pipeline through the temperature sensor, in the direction of flow of cleaning liquid in the supply line when cleaning liquid is added to the active surface cleaning apparatus and/or the docking port 201, the temperature sensor is located immediately upstream of the active surface cleaning apparatus and/or the docking bay 201 tank, to detect the temperature of the cleaning liquid supplied to the active surface cleaning apparatus and/or the docking port 201 by means of said temperature sensor, and the instant power of the heating device is controlled according to the temperature of the cleaning liquid, and/or the flow speed of the cleaning liquid in the liquid supply pipeline is controlled, such that the temperature of the active surface cleaning apparatus and/or the cleaning liquid within the docking port 201 is satisfactory.

In an optional embodiment of the present disclosure, the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 comprises a supply tank for storing a cleaning liquid.

That is, by providing the cleaning liquid of the supply tank to the supply tank of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus, a fluid path between the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 and the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 can be achieved.

More preferably, the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 200 further comprises:

a recovery tank 301, said recovery tank 301 for storing relatively slightly dry debris recovered from the dust tank of the active surface cleaning apparatus, and for self-cleaning soiled liquid after use within the docking port 201.

In addition, when the wet surface cleaning apparatus is used solely for spot cleaning of an area of interest, the recovery tank 301 of the active/passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is used to store cleaning liquid after the wet surface cleaning apparatus has cleaned a surface to be cleaned, i.e. to store used cleaning liquid including solid debris.

In an optional embodiment of the present disclosure, the interface base 200 further includes:

a charging interface arranged at the docking station 201 or in the vicinity of the docking station 201 to provide electrical power to the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 through the charging interface when the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 is docked to the interface base 200 and received in the docking station 201.

More preferably, the charging interfaces are provided in one-to-one correspondence with the active wet surface cleaning device 100 and the passive wet surface cleaning device 300, and enable both the active wet surface cleaning device 100 and the passive wet surface cleaning device 300 to be charged simultaneously.

In the present disclosure, the interface base 200 further includes:

a recovery interface 202 and a vacuum nozzle 203, the recovery interface 202 configured to mate with a wet surface cleaning apparatus;

when the interface base 200 is combined with a wet surface cleaning apparatus, the recovery interface 202 connects the recovery tank 301 of the passive wet surface cleaning device 300 and the vacuum nozzle 203.

More preferably, the solid debris collected in the dust tank in the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 is recovered to the recovery tank 301 of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 by the suction action of the vacuum motor of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300.

The active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 sweeps the surface to be cleaned and stores the swept debris inside a dust tank before wet cleaning the surface to be cleaned, and the vacuum motor of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 provides a negative pressure to the dust tank to recover the solid debris stored in the dust tank to the recovery tank 301 of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300. A filter device is arranged in the recovery tank 301, and when the passive wet surface cleaning device 300 is used alone, solid debris in the used cleaning liquid is separated by the filter device, and the separated solid debris is collected by the recovery tank 301.

a cleaning module (not shown) for cleaning a cleaning portion of the wet surface cleaning apparatus. For example, the cleaning module includes a sink formed in the docking station 201.

In this disclosure, the supply tank 305 of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is also used to provide cleaning liquid into the cleaning tank, and/or the recovery tank 301 of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is also used to recover used cleaning liquid in the cleaning tank.

While the cleaning module is cleaning the cleaning portion of the active wet surface cleaning device 100 and/or the passive wet surface cleaning device 300, first providing a cleaning liquid to the cleaning module, controlling the action of the cleaning portion of the active wet surface cleaning device 100 and/or the passive wet surface cleaning device 300 when at least part of the cleaning portion of the active wet surface cleaning device 100 and/or the passive wet surface cleaning device 300 is located in the cleaning liquid in the cleaning module such that the cleaning portion is cleaned; the used cleaning liquid within the cleaning module is then recovered by the recovery tank 301 of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300.

According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the periphery of the cleaning tank is provided with a water blocking portion at least partially surrounding the cleaning portion of the active/passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300, for example, the water blocking portion is disposed around the cleaning portion of the active/passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300, when the cleaning portion of the active/passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300, for example, the cleaning portion of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100, is disposed around the cleaning portion of the active/passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300, and the upper end of the water blocking portion is in contact with, sealed with, or spaced apart from the lower surface of the active/passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300, and the bottom of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 and the bottom of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 form a relatively closed junction with the cleaning tank when the upper end of the water blocking portion is in sealed contact with the lower surface of the active/passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 The cleaning part is covered in the water retaining part.

In the present disclosure, the inner wall of the cleaning bath may be formed with a protrusion to scrape the cleaning part of the recovery tank 301 of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 by the protrusion, so that the cleaning part is more efficiently cleaned within the cleaning bath.

Preferably, a connection pipeline between the cleaning tank and the recovery tank 301 of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is provided with a filtering part to filter the used cleaning liquid through the filtering part to prevent large particulate solid debris from entering the recovery tank 301.

In the present disclosure, global initial cleaning and deep cleaning of the critical area of the entire swept area is achieved by cooperation of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 and the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300. When the surface to be cleaned is cleaned, the cleanliness of the cleaned surface to be cleaned can be detected; when the cleanliness of the cleaned surface to be cleaned is less than or equal to the preset value, the active wet surface cleaning device 100 prompts the user to use the passive wet surface cleaning device 300 to clean the region with the cleanliness less than or equal to the preset value again.

For example, the active wet surface cleaning device 100 comprises map information of the surface to be cleaned and a soil sensing system, wherein the soil sensing system may comprise a visual sensor or an ultrasonic sensor, whereby the passive wet surface cleaning device 300 will not require a corresponding soil sensing system anymore, which undoubtedly saves costs for the user.

In the present disclosure, the soil sensing system is used to detect the cleanliness of the surface to be cleaned after being cleaned by the active wet surface cleaning device 100; moreover, the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 further comprises: the beacon deployment system is used for deploying beacons in a certain area when the cleanliness of the area is greater than or equal to a preset value; and a processor for receiving the beacons deployed by the beacon deployment system and prompting a user to perform an intensive cleaning using the area corresponding to the beacon in the passive wet surface cleaning device 300.

In an optional embodiment of the present disclosure, the interface base 200 further comprises a seating detection part for detecting whether the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is assembled at a predetermined position of the interface base 200; and to maintain the mating connection between the interface mount 200 and the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 when the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is assembled in the predetermined position of the interface mount 200.

Also, when the seating detection portion detects that the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 has been assembled to form an integrated station at the interface base 200, the interface base 200 provides the cleaning liquid to the supply tank of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 through the supply line or draws the cleaning liquid from the plot liquid of the supply tank of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 back to the supply tank 304 of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 through the supply line.

When the position detection section detects that the active surface cleaning apparatus has been parked in position within the docking station 201 of the interface pedestal 200, the vacuum is activated to evacuate debris from the dirt cup of the active surface cleaning apparatus into the recovery cup 301 of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300.

In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, there is also provided a surface cleaning system, wherein the surface cleaning system includes the interface pedestal 200 described above.

In accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the surface cleaning system further comprises:

an active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100, the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 being for actively cleaning a surface to be cleaned, and

a passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300, the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 for passively cleaning a surface to be cleaned.

Wherein the active wet surface cleaning device 100 may be an active wet surface cleaning device 100, the active wet surface cleaning device 100 having a mopping function, i.e. a function of wet cleaning a surface to be cleaned, i.e. the active wet surface cleaning device 100 is capable of actively cleaning the surface to be cleaned.

The passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 may be a hand-held scrubber, the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 requiring human operation to clean the surface to be cleaned.

In the present disclosure, the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 includes a supply tank and a fluid replacement interface, wherein when the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 is docked to the interface pedestal 200 and mated with the interface pedestal 200, the fluid replacement interface is connected to the fluid supply interface to enable the interface pedestal 200 to provide cleaning fluid to the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 using the supply tank of the scrubber.

The fluid replacement port is connected to the supply tank via a fluid replacement line such that when the fluid replacement port is connected to the fluid supply port, fluid interaction between the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 and the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is enabled via the port base 200.

The active/passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 each comprises a rechargeable battery to enable the interface pedestal 200 to recharge the active/passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300.

Of course, the passive wet surface cleaning device 300 may also be connected to mains electricity via a power line and powered by mains electricity.

Wherein the cleaning section of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 may comprise a rotary cleaning section or a track cleaning section, the supply tank of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 being used to provide cleaning liquid to the rotary cleaning section or track cleaning section to enable wet cleaning of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100.

More preferably, the dust tank of the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 is used for storing large solid debris after the active wet surface cleaning apparatus 100 sweeps a surface to be cleaned, and a side portion of the dust tank is formed with a discharge port connected to one end of a cleaning pipe in the interface base 200, and the recovery tank 301 of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is connected to the other end of the cleaning pipe, so that when negative pressure is supplied to the dust tank through the cleaning pipe, the solid debris in the dust tank is sucked into the solid collection portion of the interface base 200.

In the present disclosure, the discharge port of the dust tank is selectively opened or closed by a cover plate portion, wherein when negative pressure is applied to the dust tank by the vacuum motor of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 and the cleaning pipe after the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is combined with the interface base 200 to form a multifunction base station, the cover plate portion opens the discharge port to allow the solid debris in the dust tank to be recovered to the recovery tank 301 of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300; otherwise, the cover plate portion closes the discharge port of the dust tank.

The passive wet type surface cleaning apparatus 300 includes a cleaning part, which may be a roll brush, and the recovery tank 301 is connected to one end of the suction duct, the other end of which is disposed at the rear of the roll brush, so that a mixture of used cleaning liquid and dirt at the rear of the roll brush is sucked into the recovery tank 301 by supplying negative pressure to the recovery tank 301 after wet-cleaning the surface to be cleaned by the roll brush.

The passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 further comprises a water level detection part for detecting the amount of used cleaning liquid in the recovery tank 301. In a preferred embodiment, when the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 is combined with the interface base 200 to form a multifunctional base station, the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus is connected with the interface base 200 in a matching manner, and the amount of used cleaning liquid in the recovery tank 301 is greater than or equal to a preset value, the interface base 200 recovers the used cleaning liquid in the recovery tank 301 into a sewer pipe.

Wet cleaning devices collect more stains more easily than dry cleaning devices, and therefore require automatic cleaning cycles to address customer maintenance. The automatic rinse cycle is configured to run when the wet cleaning apparatus is docked with the tray of the integrated base station. The tray of the integrated base station may form a sealed cleaning chamber and channel between the cleaning heads when installed. During an automatic rinse mode of the cleaning members of the active/passive wet cleaning apparatus, the tray of the integrated base station may be used as a cleaning tray, which may be used to clean internal components of the fluid recovery passages of the cleaning members of the wet cleaning apparatus. Automatic washing using trays of an integrated base station may save a user considerable time and may result in more frequent use of the cleaning members of the active/passive wet cleaning device. The tray in the interface base 200 may optionally be adapted to contain liquid in order to clean the internal components of the cleaning members of the active/passive wet cleaning device and/or to receive liquid that may leak from the cleaning liquid supply tank when the cleaning members of the active/passive wet cleaning device are not in active operation. The cleaning members of the active/passive wet cleaning apparatus are prepared for automatic washing by filling the tray of the interface chassis 200 to a pre-designated filling level with a cleaning liquid such as water.

The user may select the auto-wash mode via the auto-wash input control. The auto purge input key may be provided on the interface pedestal 200, may be provided on the body of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 or on the handle 305, and in a preferred embodiment is provided on the body of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300, allowing for the overall compatibility of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus with the interface pedestal 200. In a preferred embodiment, the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus comprises a main body for housing at least the recovery tank; and a handle 305 telescopically connected to the body portion, preferably the handle portion 305 fully retracts into the body of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus when the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus is assembled to the interface base, to ensure an overall pleasing appearance.

In addition, the auto-wash input key may be virtual, and the user may turn on the auto-wash mode using a remotely operable device, such as a mobile terminal.

In one example, during the automatic rinse mode, the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 vacuum motor and the active/passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 cleaning member drive motor are activated, which draws cleaning liquid in the tray of the interface pedestal 200 into the recovery tank 301 of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300. The automatic wash mode may be configured to last for a predetermined amount of time or until the cleaning liquid in the tray of the integrated base station has been depleted.

During an automatic cleaning cycle in which the vacuum motor, liquid dispenser, and cleaning element drive motor of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 are all powered, the power consumption required can far exceed the operating power of the wired charger provided on the interface tray 200. The present disclosure imposes constraints on the charging situation during automatic cleaning due to the need for wet cleaning device battery life.

The cleaning member of the wet cleaning device comprises a battery charge control circuit which controls the recharging of the battery of the wet cleaning device. The battery charge control circuit operates and charges the battery of the wet cleaning device when the cleaning member of the wet cleaning device is docked with the tray of the integrated base station.

When the cleaning members of the wet cleaning apparatus are docked with the tray of the tray base 200 in the automatic rinse mode, the automatic rinse mode input control is activated (e.g., pressed or touched), preferably deactivating or turning off the battery charge control circuit at this time, and allowing the cleaning members of the wet cleaning apparatus to be energized and powered by the battery carried by the wet cleaning apparatus host. The cleaning members of the wet cleaning apparatus then automatically cycle through the automatic rinse mode, and during this cycle the battery charge control circuit remains deactivated, i.e. the batteries of the wet cleaning apparatus are no longer charged during the automatic rinse mode. This operational behavior is beneficial.

In a preferred embodiment, to improve the efficiency of the automatic wash and reduce the automatic wash time, in the automatic wash mode when the cleaning members of the wet cleaning apparatus are docked with the tray of the tray base 200, the associated power components, which may be kept powered at a lower power than the operating power of the wired charger provided on the tray base 200, are activated (e.g., pressed or touched) the automatic wash mode input control, preferably without temporarily deactivating or turning off the battery charge control circuit, the cleaning liquid dispenser first dispenses the cleaning liquid for a period of time, and the user interface remains normally lit, prompting the user for a status of the automatic wash. When entering a time node at which the cleaning member drive motor needs to be started, the controller determines and deactivates or shuts down the battery charge control circuit, in accordance with and allowing the cleaning members of the wet cleaning apparatus to be energized and to be powered by the battery carried by the wet cleaning apparatus host machine. That is, the battery of the wet type cleaning apparatus is kept charged when the automatic washing mode is started, i.e., may be charged at an early stage. This operational behavior is beneficial.

In use, a user interfaces the cleaning elements of the wet cleaning apparatus with the tray of the tray base 200 after use. The docking may include parking the cleaning head on the cleaning tray and establishing a closed loop between a fluid delivery system and a fluid recovery system of the cleaning members of the wet cleaning apparatus. For example, the docking may include sealing the cleaning head to establish a sealed cleaning path between the liquid dispenser and the suction port.

The charging control circuit is enabled when the cleaning member of the wet cleaning apparatus is docked with the tray and the charging contacts are coupled. When the charge control circuit is enabled, the batteries of the wet cleaning device may begin to recharge.

A wash cycle for the automatic wash mode of operation is initiated. The controller may initiate the wash cycle based on input from the user, such as by the user pressing or touching an automatic wash mode input control on the host, handle, or remote mobile device. When the cleaning members of the wet cleaning apparatus are not docked with the tray of the tray chassis 200, the automatic wash cycle may be locked by the controller to prevent accidental activation of the automatic wash cycle.

At the start of the automatic wash cycle, for example when the user presses the automatic wash mode input control, the charge control circuit is deactivated, i.e. the battery of the wet cleaning device stops recharging.

At the start of the automatic wash cycle, for example when the user presses the automatic wash mode input control, the charge control circuit is kept charged, i.e. during the water outlet, the battery of the wet cleaning device is charged first, and the recharging is stopped when the automatic wash cycle enters the second phase (the roller brush motor start node).

An automatic wash cycle begins in which the liquid distributor of the wet cleaning apparatus acts to deliver cleaning fluid from the cleaning liquid supply tank to the distributor of the wet cleaning members. The cleaning member drive motor is also activated to rotate the cleaning member while applying cleaning fluid to the cleaning member to flush the cleaning head and cleaning lines and to wash debris from the cleaning member. The automatic wash cycle may use the same cleaning fluid as the cleaning members of the wet cleaning apparatus are typically used for surface cleaning, or may use a different cleaning agent that is integrated into the recovery system of the cleaning members of the tray base 200.

During or after the above steps, the vacuum motor may be actuated to draw cleaning fluid through the suction port. During extraction, cleaning fluid and debris from the cleaning slot in the tray is drawn through the suction port and the downstream fluid recovery passageway. The rinsing action also cleans the entire fluid recovery path of the cleaning members of the wet cleaning apparatus, including the suction port and the downstream ducting.

The automatic cleaning cycle ends. The end of the automatic wash cycle may be time dependent or may continue until the effluent recovery chamber is full or the cleaning solution supply tank is empty, or a sensor detects that the cleaning members have reached a clean threshold.

For timed automatic rinse cycles, the liquid dispenser, cleaning member drive motor, and passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 vacuum motor of the wet cleaning apparatus are energized and de-energized for a predetermined period of time. Alternatively, the liquid distributor or cleaning member drive motor of the wet cleaning apparatus may be intermittently turned on/off so that any debris is flushed away from the cleaning member and drawn into the recovery chamber. Optionally, the cleaning members may be rotated at a slower or faster speed to facilitate more efficient wetting, debris shedding, and/or spin drying. After a period of time following the start of the cycle, the liquid dispenser of the wet cleaning apparatus may be de-energized to end the fluid dispensing while the cleaning member drive motor and the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus 300 vacuum motor may remain energized to continue pumping. This is to ensure that any liquid remaining in the cleaning bath, on the cleaning members or in the fluid recovery passageway is drawn completely into the recovery chamber.

In the description herein, reference to the description of the terms "one embodiment/mode," "some embodiments/modes," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., means that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment/mode or example is included in at least one embodiment/mode or example of the application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the terms used above are not necessarily intended to be the same embodiment/mode or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments/modes or examples. Furthermore, the various embodiments/aspects or examples and features of the various embodiments/aspects or examples described in this specification can be combined and combined by one skilled in the art without conflicting therewith.

Furthermore, the terms "first", "second" and "first" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of the present application, "plurality" means at least two, e.g., two, three, etc., unless specifically limited otherwise.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing embodiments are provided merely for clarity of explanation and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. Other variations or modifications may occur to those skilled in the art, based on the foregoing disclosure, and are still within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A wet surface cleaning system, comprising:

an active surface cleaning apparatus comprising a dirt cup;

2. The cleaning system of claim 1, wherein the interface pedestal includes a recovery interface and a vacuum nozzle in communication with the interface pedestal, the recovery interface configured to communicate with the vacuum nozzle and a recovery tank of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus when the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus is assembled to the interface pedestal.

3. The cleaning system of claim 1, wherein the interface base includes a first supply interface and a first liquid supply nozzle in communication with the interface base, the first supply interface configured to communicate with a supply tank of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus and the first liquid supply nozzle when the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus is assembled to the interface base.

4. The cleaning system of claim 1, wherein the interface pedestal comprises a second supply interface and a second liquid supply nozzle, the second supply interface configured to communicate with the second liquid supply nozzle and a supply tank of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus when the interface pedestal is mated with the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus.

5. The cleaning system of claim 1, further comprising a home detection portion for detecting whether the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus is assembled at a predetermined location of the interface chassis; wherein the seating detection portion includes at least one of a reed switch and a hall effect sensor.

6. The cleaning system of claim 1, further comprising a home detection portion for detecting whether the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus is incorporated in a predetermined location of the interface chassis; wherein the seating detection portion is located on the interface pedestal and/or the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus.

7. The cleaning system of claim 1, wherein:

the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus comprises a main body portion for at least accommodating the recovery tank.

8. The cleaning system of claim 7, wherein: the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning head assembly removably connected to the main body portion.

9. The cleaning system of claim 7, wherein:

the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus comprises a handle portion telescopically connected at one end to the body portion.

10. The cleaning system of claim 9, wherein:

in the retracted state, an end of the handle portion distal from the body portion is located entirely within the body portion.

11. An interface base, characterized in that, includes

The interface base is configured to be capable of forming, in combination with a passive wet surface cleaning apparatus, a base station of an active surface cleaning apparatus to provide a vacuum to evacuate debris in a dirt cup of the active surface cleaning apparatus;

12. The interface pedestal of claim 11, wherein

The interface base includes a docking port configured to mate with an active surface cleaning apparatus;

13. The interface pedestal of claim 12, wherein

When the active surface cleaning apparatus is mated within the docking port, a flow of liquid through the first liquid supply nozzle can be supplied into the supply tank of the active surface cleaning apparatus.

14. The interface pedestal of claim 11, wherein

15. The interface pedestal of claim 14, wherein

A cleaning trough at the bottom of the docking station is located below the cleaning section of the active surface cleaning apparatus when the active surface cleaning apparatus is mated within the docking station; a flow of liquid from the second liquid supply nozzle can be supplied into the cleaning tank.

16. The interface pedestal of claim 15, wherein

The system comprises a self-cleaning tray, wherein the self-cleaning tray is used for bearing a cleaning head assembly of the passive wet type surface cleaning equipment, and the self-cleaning tray is positioned outside the parking port.

17. The interface pedestal of claim 15, wherein

Including a self-cleaning tray for carrying a cleaning head assembly of the passive wet surface cleaning apparatus, the self-cleaning tray being located within the docking station.