EP4635392A1

EP4635392A1 - Household device, smart cleaning machine, and smart cleaning machine system

Info

Publication number: EP4635392A1
Application number: EP24766264.6A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Zhichen LI; Yang Pan; Wei HOU; Jiahui Wang; Zhaoxin Zheng; Zhuo Chen; Jiangang Li; Jian Liu; Haobo Zhang; Xiaoyong Fu
Original assignee: Woan Technology Shenzhen Co Ltd
Current assignee: Woan Technology Shenzhen Co Ltd
Priority date: 2023-03-04
Filing date: 2024-02-23
Publication date: 2025-10-22
Also published as: WO2024183542A1

Abstract

A household device (10), a smart cleaning machine (300), and a smart cleaning machine system. The household device (10) comprises a water consumption device (202) and/or a water treatment device (201), wherein the water consumption device (202) is configured to automatically dock with a smart cleaning machine (300), and clean water is supplemented into the water consumption device (202) by means of taking water from the smart cleaning machine (300); and the water treatment device (201) is configured to automatically dock with the smart cleaning machine (300), and by means of supplying water to the smart cleaning machine (300), grey water is discharged from the water treatment device (201). The household device (10) further comprises a first communication module and a first water port (150), wherein the first communication module is used for communicating with the smart cleaning machine (300), and the first water port (150) is used for taking water from the smart cleaning machine (300) and/or supplying water to the smart cleaning machine (300) after being connected to a second water port (350) of the smart cleaning machine (300). Various household water consumption devices can be docked with the smart cleaning machine, and by means of taking water from and/or supplying water to the smart cleaning machine, the functions, such as supplementing clean water to and discharging dirty water from the smart cleaning machine by means of a water exchange base station, discharging grey water by means of the water treatment device, or supplementing clean water to the water consumption device, are achieved.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present disclosure claims the priority to the Chinese patent with the filling number No. 202310242593.1 filed on March 4, 2023 , and the Chinese patent with the filling No. 202311294604.7 filed on September 28, 2023 , the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in entirety.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a household appliance, a smart cleaning machine and a smart cleaning machine system.

BACKGROUND

Smart cleaning machines are becoming more and more popular due to their high automation capabilities. In order to further enhance the automation capabilities of smart cleaning machines, existing smart cleaning machines (such as integrated sweeping and mopping robots) are usually equipped with base stations (such as cleaning base stations).
The clean water port and sewage port in the existing smart cleaning machine are non-standard interfaces. The clean water port and sewage port in the smart cleaning machine can only be connected to the clean water port and sewage port of the cleaning base station, and cannot be connected to other household water-using devices (dehumidifiers, humidifiers, fish tanks, etc.), which has great limitations on use.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure aims to provide a household appliance, a smart cleaning machine and a smart cleaning machine system, aiming to solve the technical problem that the clean water port and sewage port in the smart cleaning machine in the prior art can only be connected with the clean water port and sewage port of the cleaning base station, but cannot be connected with other household water-using device, which encounters a technical problem of great limitations on use.
In order to solve the above technical objective, one aspect of the present disclosure provides a household appliance, including a water-using device and/or a water treatment device; the water-using device is configured to automatically connect with a smart cleaning machine, and replenish clean water to the water-using device by taking water from the smart cleaning machine; and the water treatment device is configured to automatically connect with the smart cleaning machine, and discharge gray water out of the water treatment device by supplying water to the smart cleaning machine; the household appliance further includes a first communication module and a first water interface; the first communication module is configured to communicate with the smart cleaning machine, and the first water interface is configured to take water from the smart cleaning machine and/or supply water to the smart cleaning machine after being connected with a second water interface of the smart cleaning machine.
In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, the water-using device takes water from the smart cleaning machine through an internal liquid replenishment pump, thereby providing clean water to the water-using device; the first water interface is a first clean water inlet, and the second water interface of the smart cleaning machine includes a second clean water outlet; the second clean water outlet is configured to connect with the first clean water inlet of the water-using device; a clean water tank of the smart cleaning machine supplies clean water from the first clean water inlet to the water-using device through the second clean water outlet.
In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, the water-using device is a humidifier, and the humidifier includes a body and the first clean water inlet;

the body is provided with a storage chamber, outside of the body is provided with a connecting surface, and the connecting surface is configured to connect with the smart cleaning machine; and
the first clean water inlet is provided on the connecting surface, and the first clean water inlet can be communicated with the storage chamber; when the first clean water inlet is connected with the second clean water outlet of the smart cleaning machine, the first clean water inlet is configured to guide the clean water of the smart cleaning machine to be delivered to the storage chamber.

In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, the humidifier further includes a water tank device carried by and limited to the body;
the water tank device includes:

a water tank body, provided with the storage chamber; and
a drainage member, provided with an input interface and an injection port; the drainage member is further provided with a flow channel, and the flow channel is communicated with the input interface and the injection port respectively; the input interface is configured to connect to the liquid replenishment pump; and the flow channel is configured to guide the clean water delivered from the first clean water inlet to flow from bottom to top through the input interface and spray into the storage chamber through the injection port.

In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, the water tank body forms a filling port at the upper part of the storage chamber, and the filling port is configured to fill clean water; the input interface is provided on the water tank body and is lower than the filling port; the injection port is located at the upper part of the storage chamber and higher than the input interface; and the angle between the direction from the filling port to the bottom surface of the storage chamber and the opening direction of the injection port is not greater than 120 degrees.
In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, the drainage member includes a positioning joint and a main guide pipe; the positioning joint is connected to the water tank body; the main guide pipe is configured to form the boundary of the flow channel, one end of the main guide pipe is connected to the input interface, and the other end of the main guide pipe is nested with the positioning joint; and the injection port is provided on the positioning joint.
In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, the positioning joint extends upward and the injection port is provided on the side wall of the positioning joint.
In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, the main guide pipe and the positioning joint are both provided in the storage chamber, the top end of the positioning joint is connected to the inner side of top wall of the storage chamber, and the bottom end of the positioning joint is connected to the top end of the main guide pipe.
In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, the liquid replenishment pump is provided on the body; the first discharge port of the liquid replenishment pump is configured to communicate with the input interface, and the first suction port of the liquid replenishment pump is configured to communicate with the smart cleaning machine through the first clean water inlet; and
the humidifier further includes an adapter and a liquid replenishment conduit; the adapter includes a first pipe section and a second pipe section, the first pipe section is communicated with the second pipe section, and the first pipe section and the second pipe section are provided at an angle; the first pipe section is connected to the first clean water inlet; and the second pipe section is connected to the first suction port of the liquid replenishment pump through the liquid replenishment conduit.
In addition to or as an alternative to any of the above-mentioned features, the humidifier further includes:

a tank body accommodated in the body; the tank body is provided with a liquid tank for holding clean water, the bottom of the water tank body is provided with a supply port, and the supply port is configured to discharge the clean water in the storage chamber to the liquid tank;
a filter assembly, at least partially located above the liquid tank, and the filter assembly includes a filter bracket and a filter body connected to the filter bracket;
a drainage mechanism, for dispersing the clean water in the liquid tank to different positions of the filter body; and
a liquid supply pump, connected to the drainage mechanism and configured to pump the clean water in the liquid tank from bottom to top through the drainage mechanism to the filter body in a working state, and the filter body does not contact the clean water accommodated in the liquid tank in a non-working state.

In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, the filter bracket and/or the filter body are isolated from the part of the liquid tank for accommodating clean water; the lower end of the filter bracket and/or the filter body is higher than the highest allowable liquid level for clean water to be accommodated in the liquid tank.
In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, the humidifier is provided with an air course, the air course is configured to connect the air inlet and air outlet of the humidifier, and the humidifier further includes:

a fan assembly provided in the body for blowing the airflow in the air course, and the filter assembly is provided in the air course for filtering and humidifying the airflow; and
a heating element provided in the air course, and the heating element is located downstream of the filter assembly and upstream of the fan assembly along the airflow direction, and the heating element is configured to heat the filtered airflow.

In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, the humidifier further includes a positioning structure provided on the connecting surface, and the positioning structure is configured for position matching with the smart cleaning machine; when the positioning structure and the smart cleaning machine form a positioning match, the first clean water inlet is connected with the second clean water outlet of the smart cleaning machine to output the clean water of the smart cleaning machine to the storage chamber.
In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, the shape of the connecting surface corresponds to the outer wall shape of the smart cleaning machine near the second clean water outlet, or the connecting surface is a concave arc.
In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, the humidifier further includes a positioning module provided on the connecting surface, and the positioning module is configured to send a positioning signal capable of guiding the smart cleaning machine to approach the connecting surface.
In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, the humidifier further includes a detection electrode connected to the connecting surface, the liquid replenishment pump provided on the body, and a control module electrically connected to the detection electrode; when the detection electrode is electrically connected to the smart cleaning machine, the control module triggers the liquid replenishment pump to operate and pumps out the clean water of the smart cleaning machine to the storage chamber.
In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, when the detection electrode is connected to the smart cleaning machine, the detection electrode is configured to conduct electrical energy to the smart cleaning machine.
In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, the humidifier further includes a cover plate detachably connected to the connecting surface, and the cover plate is configured to cover the connecting surface.
In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, the water treatment device supplies water to the smart cleaning machine by controlling the internal water valve to open, so that the smart cleaning machine uses an internal pump body to pump out the gray water in the water treatment device to the smart cleaning machine;

the first water interface is a first gray water outlet; and
the second water interface of the smart cleaning machine includes a second clean water inlet and a second sewage outlet, and the second clean water inlet is connected to the first gray water outlet, so that the gray water of the water treatment device is input into the clean water tank of the smart cleaning machine through the first gray water outlet and the second clean water inlet.

In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, the water treatment device supplies water to the smart cleaning machine by controlling the internal water valve to open, so that the smart cleaning machine uses an internal pump body to pump out the gray water in the water treatment device to the smart cleaning machine;

the first water interface is a first gray water outlet; and
the second water interface of the smart cleaning machine includes a second sewage inlet; the second sewage inlet is connected to the sewage tank of the smart cleaning machine; the second sewage inlet is configured to connect with the first gray water outlet of the household appliance; the sewage tank of the smart cleaning machine takes out gray water from the water treatment device through the second sewage inlet and the first gray water outlet, thereby discharging the gray water in the water treatment device.

In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, the household appliance further including a detection module and a control module provided in the household appliance; the detection module is configured to detect the condition of gray water or clean water in the household appliance;
the control module is configured to control the household appliance to communicate with the smart cleaning machine when it is detected that the household appliance is full of gray water or has no clean water, so that the smart cleaning machine enters a water change state and moves toward the household appliance, the first water interface of the household appliance is connected with the second water interface of the smart cleaning machine to take water from the smart cleaning machine and/or supply water to the smart cleaning machine; and control the household appliance to stop taking water from the smart cleaning machine and/or supplying water to the smart cleaning machine according to a first preset time or when the detection module detects that the household appliance is full of clean water or has no gray water.
In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, the control module is further configured to control the household appliance to stop taking water from the smart cleaning machine and/or supplying water to the smart cleaning machine according to a second preset time or when the first communication module receives a signal from the smart cleaning machine indicating that the clean water tank of the smart cleaning machine is empty or the sewage tank is full, so that the smart cleaning machine can add clean water from the outside and/or discharge the grey water to the outside.
Another aspect of the present disclosure also provides a smart cleaning machine for automatically connecting with the aforementioned household appliances, the smart cleaning machine includes a second communication module, an identification module and a second water interface; the second communication module is configured to communicate with the household appliance, and the identification module is configured to detect the position of the household appliance and realize automatic connecting; the second water interface is configured to take water from the household appliance and/or supply water to the household appliance after connecting with a first water interface of the household appliance; the household appliance includes a water-using device and/or a water treatment device, and the smart cleaning machine can automatically connect with the water-using device and replenish clean water to the water-using device by taking water from the smart cleaning machine; or the smart cleaning machine can automatically connect with the water treatment device, and discharge gray water from the water treatment device by supplying water to the smart cleaning machine.
In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, the smart cleaning machine further includes a charging component, the household appliance includes a detection electrode, and the detection electrode is a charging connector; when the charging component is connected with the detection electrode of the household appliance, the household appliance charges the smart cleaning machine through the detection electrode and the charging component, or the smart cleaning machine charges the household appliance through the charging component and the detection electrode.
In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, the household appliance is a water-using device, and the second water interface includes a second clean water outlet; the second clean water outlet is configured to connect with a first clean water inlet of the water-using device to supply clean water to the water-using device.
In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the above embodiments, the household appliance is a water treatment device, and the smart cleaning machine uses an internal pump body to pump out the gray water in the water treatment device to the smart cleaning machine, thereby discharging the gray water in the water treatment device, and the second water interface includes a second sewage inlet, a second clean water inlet or a second gray water inlet; the second sewage inlet, the second clean water inlet or the second gray water inlet is configured to connect with the first gray water outlet of the water treatment device to take out gray water from the water treatment device.
Another aspect of the present disclosure provides a smart cleaning machine system, including the aforementioned household appliance, the aforementioned smart cleaning machine and cleaning base station, and the household appliance includes a water change base station, a water-using device and/or a water treatment device;

the water change base station can automatically connect with the smart cleaning machine to realize the replenishment of clean water and sewage discharge of the smart cleaning machine; the water-using device can automatically connect with the smart cleaning machine, and replenish clean water to the water-using device by taking water from the smart cleaning machine;
the water treatment device can automatically connect with the smart cleaning machine, and discharge gray water from the water treatment device by supplying water to the smart cleaning machine; and
the cleaning base station is configured to supply power to the smart cleaning machine and collect dust in the smart cleaning machine.

Beneficial Effects

Compared with the prior art, the above-mentioned one or more technical solutions in the household appliance provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure have at least one of the following technical effects:
Household appliance (water change base station, water treatment device and/or water-using device) can be connected to the smart cleaning machine and take water from the smart cleaning machine and/or supply water to the smart cleaning machine, thus realizing the functions of the water change base station: replenishment of clean water and sewage discharge of the smart cleaning machine, gray water discharge out of the water treatment device or replenishment of clean water to the water-using device, etc., without manual operation and convenient to use.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

To illustrate technical solutions in embodiments of the present disclosure more clearly, accompanying drawings to be used for describing the embodiments or exemplary technologies are introduced briefly in the following. Apparently, the accompanying drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present disclosure, and persons of ordinary skill in the art can derive other drawings from these accompanying drawings without creative efforts.

FIG. 1 is a structural diagram of the household appliance according to the present disclosure;
FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the partial structure of the household appliance according to the present disclosure;
FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the partial structure of the household appliance according to the present disclosure;
FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the elastic floating structure according to the present disclosure;
FIG. 5 is a structural diagram of the smart cleaning machine according to the present disclosure;
FIG. 6 is a structural diagram of the hidden shell of the smart cleaning machine according to the present disclosure;
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of the connecting of the water change base station, the smart cleaning machine and the water treatment device according to the present disclosure;
FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of the connecting of water change base station, smart cleaning machine, water treatment device and water-using device according to the present disclosure;
FIG. 9 is another connecting schematic diagram of the water change base station, the smart cleaning machine, the water treatment device and the water-using device according to the present disclosure;
FIG. 10 is a flow chart of the water change control method of the household appliance according to the present disclosure;
FIG. 11 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a humidifier according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of the humidifier shown in FIG. 11 at A;
FIG. 13 is a partial schematic diagram of the humidifier shown in FIG. 11;
FIG. 14 is a partial schematic diagram of the humidifier shown in FIG. 11 after hiding the water tank device;
FIG. 15 is a partial schematic diagram of the humidifier shown in FIG. 14;
FIG. 16 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the water tank device in the humidifier shown in FIG. 11;
FIG. 17 is a partial schematic diagram of the water tank device shown in FIG. 16;
FIG. 18 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the humidifier shown in FIG. 11 at another angle;
FIG. 19 is an enlarged view of the humidifier shown in FIG. 18 at B;
FIG. 20 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the humidifier shown in FIG. 18 after adding an outer cover;
FIG. 21 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the outer cover in the humidifier shown in FIG. 20;
FIG. 22 is an exploded view of the humidifier shown in FIG. 11;
FIG. 23 is an exploded view of the humidifier shown in FIG. 11 in another state;
FIG. 24 is an exploded view of the filter assembly, the drainage mechanism and the tank body in the humidifier shown in FIG. 23;
FIG. 25 is an exploded view of the filter assembly and the drainage mechanism shown in FIG. 24;
FIG. 26 is an enlarged view of the filter assembly and the drainage mechanism shown in FIG. 25 at C;
FIG. 27 is a partial schematic diagram of the filter assembly and the drainage mechanism in the humidifier shown in FIG. 24;
FIG. 28 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a humidifier shown in FIG. 20 at another angle;
FIG. 29 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a humidifier shown in FIG. 20 at another angle;
FIG. 30 is a partial schematic diagram of a humidifier shown in FIG. 29;
FIG. 31 is a partial schematic diagram of a humidifier shown in FIG. 30:
FIG. 32 is a partial schematic diagram of a humidifier shown in FIG. 31;
FIG. 33 is an enlarged view of a humidifier shown in FIG. 32 at D; and
FIG. 34 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a smart cleaning machine that can be connected with the humidifier shown in FIG. 11.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

In order to make the objective, technical solution, and advantages of the present disclosure clearer, the present disclosure is further described in detail below based on the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only to explain the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the present disclosure.
It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed" or "provided" on another component, it can be directly on the other component or indirectly on the other component. When a component is said to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly or indirectly connected to the other component. The orientation or position relationships indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left" and "right" are based on the orientation or position relationships shown in the drawings, which is only for ease of description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the present disclosure. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms according to the specific situation. The terms "first" and "second" are for descriptive purposes only and shall not be construed to indicate or imply relative importance or to implicitly specify the number of technical features. Unless otherwise specifically defined, "a plurality of" means two or more.
In order to illustrate the technical solution provided by the present disclosure, a detailed description is given below in conjunction with specific drawings and embodiments.
In one embodiment of the present disclosure (i.e., the embodiment I), referring to FIGS. 1 and 5, a household appliance 10 is provided for connecting with a smart cleaning machine 300, including a household appliance shell 10a, a first communication module, and a first standard panel 120 provided on the household appliance shell 10a. Referring to FIG. 8, the household appliance 10 can be a water change base station 200, a water treatment device 201 (e.g., a dehumidifier, a fish tank), or a water-using device 202 (e.g., a humidifier, a fish tank).
Referring to FIGS. 1 and 7, the first standard panel 120 includes a positioning module 337 and a first interface area 170. The first interface area 170 includes a first water interface 150. The first communication module is configured to communicate with the smart cleaning machine 300, and the positioning module 337 is configured for the smart cleaning machine 300 to detect the position and realize automatic connecting. The first water interface 150 is configured to take water from the smart cleaning machine 300 and/or supply water to the smart cleaning machine 300 after connecting with the second water interface 350 of the smart cleaning machine 300.
Referring to FIGS. 1 and 7, the smart cleaning machine 300 detects the positioning module 337 to find the household appliance 10, so that the second water interface 350 of the smart cleaning machine 300 is accurately connected with the first water interface 150 of the household appliance 10. The positioning module 337 can be a specific area that can be scanned and identified by a laser radar or a microwave radar, etc. The smart cleaning machine 300 can accurately detect the position of the household appliance 10 through the laser radar or microwave radar, and how the laser radar or the microwave radar controls the smart cleaning machine 300 to accurately connect with the household appliance 10 is a mature existing technology, which is widely used in the smart cleaning machine 300 and the cleaning base station, and will not be repeated here.
Referring to FIGS. 1, 5 and 8, when the household appliance 10 is a water change base station 200, the first water interface 150 of the water change base station 200 is connected to the second water interface 350 of the smart cleaning machine 300, supplies water (clean water) to the smart cleaning machine 300 through the water change base station 200, thereby replenishing clean water to the smart cleaning machine 300 and taking water (sewage) from the smart cleaning machine 300. In one embodiment, the water change base station 200 is provided with a pump body, and the water change base station 200 extracts sewage in the smart cleaning machine 300, thereby discharging the sewage in the smart cleaning machine 300. In another embodiment, there is no pump body in the water change base station 200. After the smart cleaning machine 300 is connected with the water change base station 200, the height difference can be used to automatically discharge the sewage in the smart cleaning machine 300 into the water change base station 200, and the water change base station 200 can take out the sewage in the smart cleaning machine 300.
In this embodiment, according to the process settings of the smart cleaning machine 300 or the water change base station 200, and the user's operation instructions on the APP, the smart cleaning machine 300 can just completely taking clean water or discharging sewage, or it can simultaneously take clean water and discharge sewage to save time.
Referring to FIG.8, when the household appliance 10 is a water treatment device 201, the first water interface 150 of the water treatment device 201 is connected to the second water interface 350 of the smart cleaning machine 300. The water treatment device 201 supplies water (actually discharges gray water) to the smart cleaning machine 300 by controlling the internal water valve to open. At this time, the smart cleaning machine 300 uses the internal pump body to pump out the gray water in the water treatment device 201 into the smart cleaning machine 300, thereby discharging the gray water in the water treatment device 201. According to the degree of dirtiness, water can be divided into clean water, gray water and sewage. When the gray water generated by the water treatment device 201 is very dirty and cannot be reused, the gray water in the water treatment device 201 can also be called sewage.
Referring to FIG8, when the household appliance 10 is a water-using device 202, the first water interface 150 of the water-using device 202 is connected to the second water interface 350 of the smart cleaning machine 300, and the water-using device 202 can take water (clean water) from the smart cleaning machine 33 through an internal liquid replenishment pump, thereby supplying clean water to the water-using device 202.
Therefore, referring to FIG. 8, a variety of household appliances 10 (water change base station 200, water treatment device 201, water-using device 202) can be connected to the smart cleaning machine 300, and take water from the smart cleaning machine 300 and/or supply water to the smart cleaning machine 300, thus realizing the functions of the water change base station 200: replenishment of clean water and sewage discharge of the smart cleaning machine 300, gray water discharge out of the water treatment device 201 or replenishment of clean water to the water-using device 202, etc., without manual operation and convenient to use.
In another embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIGS. 1-4, the first water interface 150 is mounted on the household appliance shell 10a through an elastic floating structure 13 so that the first water interface 150 and the second water interface 350 of the smart cleaning machine 300 are connected in place.
Further, referring to FIGS. 2-4, the household appliance shell 10a is provided with a first mounting port 105. The elastic floating structure 13 includes an elastic plate 130 and a support frame 140 that pass through the first mounting port 105. The elastic plate 130 has elasticity, and the support frame 140 is provided on the elastic plate 130. Preferably, the support frame 140 is provided in the middle of the elastic plate 130. The first water interface 150 is provided on the support frame 140 so that the first water interface 150 can float elastically relative to the household appliance shell 10a, thereby enabling the first water interface 150 to float elastically relative to the household appliance shell 10a.
Specifically, referring to FIGS. 1 and 5, when the second water interface 350 of the smart cleaning machine 300 is connected with the first water interface 150 of the household appliance 10, a force will act on the first water interface 150, and the elastic plate 130 will be elastically deformed so that the first water interface 150 can elastically float through the elastic plate 130 to fine-tune its own position, the first water interface 150 can not only accurately connect with the second water interface 350 of the smart cleaning machine 300, and can also buffer the impact force of the smart cleaning machine 300 moving over.
Further, referring to FIGS. 2-4, a mounting ring 131 extends outward from the periphery of the elastic plate 130, and the mounting ring 131 abuts against the inner wall of the household appliance shell 10a. A fixing member 135 presses the mounting ring 131 and is fixedly connected to the household appliance shell 10a, thereby fixing the elastic plate 130 to the first mounting port 105 firmly. The fixing member 135 can be fixedly connected to the inner wall of the household appliance shell 10a by snapping, bonding, or screwing.
In a specific embodiment, referring to FIGS. 2-4, the fixing member 135 passes through a plurality of first connection holes 136, and the inner wall of the household appliance shell 10a is provided with a plurality of first threaded columns 105a. The screw rod of each first screw (not shown) passes through a first connection hole 136 and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole of a first threaded column 105a, thereby fixedly connecting the fixing member 135 to the inner wall of the household appliance shell 10a. The structure is simple.
Further, referring to FIGS. 2-4, the mounting ring 131 is provided with an annular groove 132, and the inner wall of the household appliance shell 10a is provided with an annular protrusion 106 around the first mounting port 105. The annular protrusion 106 is clamped in the annular groove 132 so that the elastic plate 130 is firmly fixed to the inner wall of the household appliance shell 10a. The structure is stable.
Preferably, referring to FIGS. 2-4, the cross-section of the elastic plate 130 is wavy, so that the elastic plate 130 has good elasticity.
Referring to FIGS. 2-4, the support frame 140 includes a first support plate 141 and a second support plate 142. The first support plate 141 and the second support plate 142 are respectively fixedly connected to opposite sides of the elastic plate 130, and the first water interface is provided on the first support plate 141. Specifically, the first support plate 141 and the second support plate 142 can be fixedly connected to opposite sides of the elastic plate 130 by snapping, bonding, or screwing. Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14, the first water interface and the first support plate 141 can be an integral and firm structure, or split structures, which are not limited here.
Further, referring to FIGS. 2-4, a mounting hole 133 is provided in the middle of the elastic plate 130, and the first support plate 141 and the second support plate 142 are respectively pressed against the two side peripheries of the mounting hole 133, and the first support plate 141 and the second support plate 142 are fixedly connected by snapping, bonding, or screwing, so that the first support plate 141 and the second support plate 142 are firmly connect to the opposite sides of the elastic plate 130.
In a specific embodiment, referring to FIGS. 2-4, the second support plate 142 is provided with a plurality of second connection holes 143, and the first support plate 141 is provided with a plurality of second threaded columns 144. The screw rod of each second screw passes through a second connection hole 143 and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole of a second threaded column 144, thereby fixedly connecting the first support plate 141 and the second support plate 142. The structure is simple.
Referring to FIGS. 1-5, the fixing member 135 is provided with a limiting structure 137, and a gap 138 is provided between the limiting structure 137 and the support frame 140, the first support plate 141 and the second support plate 142 of the support frame 140 are respectively located on opposite sides of the limiting structure 137, and the above-mentioned gap 138 is provided between the first support plate 141 and the second support plate 142 and the limiting structure 137, and the limiting structure 137 is configured to limit the elastic floating stroke of the support frame 140 relative to the household appliance shell 10a. Specifically, when the second water interface 350 of the smart cleaning machine 300 moves over to connect with the first water interface 150 of the household appliance 10, the first support plate 141 is pushed to move toward the inside of the household appliance shell 10a, and the elastic plate 130 is elastically deformed toward the inside of the household appliance shell 10a. The first support plate 141 does not move when abutting against the limiting structure 137, so as to avoid the first support plate 141 moving too far, thereby avoiding the first water interface 150 from moving too far to ensure that the first water interface 150 is accurately connected with the second water interface 350 of the smart cleaning machine 300. When the smart cleaning machine 300 moves away from the first water interface 150 and drives the first support plate 141 to move toward the outside of the household appliance shell 10a, the elastic plate 130 will be elastically deformed toward the outside of the household appliance shell 10a, and the second support plate 142 will not move when abutting against the limiting structure 137, so as to avoid the second support plate 142 moving too far and ensure that the elastic plate 130 is elastically deformed within an appropriate range.
Further, referring to FIGS. 2-4, one end of the first water interface 150 extending out of the household appliance shell 10a is provided with an elastic seal 107, so that the first water interface 150 of the household appliance 10 and the second water interface 350 of the smart cleaning machine 300 are sealed and connected, which plays a sealing role and prevents clean water or sewage from leaking out.
Further, referring to FIGS. 2-5, the first standard panel 120 further includes a detection electrode 110. The detection electrode 110 can perform in-place detection or be provided with an in-place detection module, and the detection electrode 110 is configured for connecting in-place detection of the smart cleaning machine 300 and the household appliance 10. When the detection electrode 110 is connected with the charging component 310 of the smart cleaning machine 300 to form electrical conduction, it means that the smart cleaning machine 300 and the water change base station 200 are connected in place and the next operation can be performed (for example: taking water from the smart cleaning machine 300, and/or supplying water to the smart cleaning machine 300).
In other embodiments, referring to FIGS. 2-5, the detection electrode 110 can also be used as a charging connector. When the detection electrode 110 is connected with the charging component 310 of the smart cleaning machine 300, the household appliance 10 charges the smart cleaning machine 300 through the detection electrode 110 and the charging component 310, or the smart cleaning machine 300 charges the household appliance 10 (specifically the pump body of the water change base station 200) through the charging component 310 and the detection electrode 110.
Further, referring to FIGS. 2-5, the outer wall of the household appliance shell 10a is provided with a second mounting port 108, and the detection electrode 110 passes through the second mounting port 108. The detection electrode 110 can be fixedly connected to the inner wall of the household appliance shell 10a by snapping, bonding or screwing. An elastic member is provided in the detection electrode 110, which is similar to the structure of the elastic charging contact pin. When the detection electrode 110 is connected with the charging component 310 of the smart cleaning machine 300, the detection electrode 110 makes a slight telescopic adjustment so as to better connect with and charge the smart cleaning machine 300. Preferably, the elastic member is a spring.
In another embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 7, the first interface area 170 has at least two first interfaces 15, and the at least two first interfaces 15 include a first water interface 150. The size of the first interfaces 15 is a preset standard size that matches the corresponding interface of the smart cleaning machine 300, and the distance between different first interfaces 15 is a preset standard distance that matches the corresponding interface of the smart cleaning machine 300, so that the first interface 15 matches and connects with the corresponding interface of the smart cleaning machine 300. Two first interfaces 15 can be the first water interface 150, or the first interfaces 15 include the first water interface 150 and a positioning interface 156. The positioning interface 156 is configured to position and connect with the second water interface 350 of the smart cleaning machine 300.
Referring to FIG. 7, the household appliance 10 is a water change base station 200, and the first water interface 150 of the water change base station 200 includes a first clean water outlet 151 and a first sewage inlet 152; the second water interface 350 of the smart cleaning machine 300 includes a second clean water inlet 351 and a second sewage outlet 352; the first clean water outlet 151 is configured to connect with the second clean water inlet 351 of the smart cleaning machine 300, supply clean water to the clean water tank 320 of the smart cleaning machine 300 from the second clean water inlet 351 through the first clean water outlet 151 of the water change base station 200, without manual operation and convenient to use. The first sewage inlet 152 is configured to connect with the second sewage outlet 352 of the smart cleaning machine 300 to take out sewage from the smart cleaning machine 300, and discharge the sewage in the sewage tank 330 of the smart cleaning machine 300 from the second sewage outlet 352 through the first sewage inlet 152 of the water change base station 200, without manual operation and convenient to use.
Further, referring to FIG. 8, the first water interface 150 can further include a first gray water inlet 153; the second water interface 350 can further include a second clean water outlet 353 or a second gray water outlet. The first gray water inlet 153 is configured to connect with the second sewage outlet 352, the second clean water outlet 353 or the second gray water outlet of the smart cleaning machine 300 to take out gray water from the smart cleaning machine 300; the gray water can be gray water collected in the clean water tank 320 of the smart cleaning machine 300, or gray water collected in the sewage tank 330 of the smart cleaning machine 300. The second clean water outlet 353 is communicated with the clean water tank of the smart cleaning machine 300, the second sewage outlet 352 is communicated with the sewage tank of the smart cleaning machine 300, and the second gray water outlet is communicated with the clean water tank 320 of the smart cleaning machine 300, that is, the first gray water inlet 153 of the water change base station 200 takes out the gray water in the smart cleaning machine 300 from the second clean water outlet 353, the second sewage outlet 352 or the second gray water outlet, and discharge the gray water in the smart cleaning machine 300, without manual operation and convenient to use. In other embodiments, the second clean water outlet 353 and the second gray water outlet can be the same water interface for outputting clean water or gray water in the smart cleaning machine 300; or, the second clean water inlet 351 and the second clean water outlet 353 can also be the same water interface for inputting or outputting clean water in the smart cleaning machine 300.
In another embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 9, the household appliance 10 is a water treatment device 201 or a water-using device 202, and the at least two first interfaces 15 further includes a positioning interface 156; when the positioning interface 156 is connected with a second water interface 350 of the smart cleaning machine 300 to connect the smart cleaning machine 300, the first water interface 150 is connected with another second water interface 350 of the smart cleaning machine 300 to take water from the smart cleaning machine 300 and/or supply water to the smart cleaning machine. The positioning interface 156 can be a specially positioned interface not used for water flow or a water interface with a positioning function, which is not limited here.
In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 6-9, the household appliance 10 is a water treatment device 201 (a dehumidifier, or a fish tank, etc.), and the first water interface 150 is a first gray water outlet 154. The first gray water outlet 154 is configured to connect with another second water interface 350 of the smart cleaning machine 300 to discharge gray water to the smart cleaning machine 300. The other second water interface 350 is a second clean water inlet 351, a second gray water inlet or a second sewage inlet 354. At this time, the positioning interface 156 of the water treatment device 201 can be connected to the second sewage outlet 352 or other interfaces of the smart cleaning machine 300; the water treatment device 22 discharges gray water from the second clean water inlet 351, the second gray water inlet or the second sewage inlet 354 to the smart cleaning machine 300 through the first gray water outlet 154, thereby discharging the gray water in the water treatment device 201, without manual operation and convenient to use. In other embodiments, the second clean water inlet 351 and the second gray water inlet can be the same water interface.
Specifically, referring to FIGS. 6-9, the second clean water inlet 351 and the second gray water inlet of the smart cleaning machine 300 are both communicated with the clean water tank 320 of the smart cleaning machine 300. When the first gray water outlet 154 of the water treatment device 201 is connected with the second clean water inlet 351 or the second gray water inlet, the gray water of the water treatment device 201 is input into the clean water tank 320 of the smart cleaning machine 300 from the second clean water inlet 351 or the second gray water inlet through the first gray water outlet 154, thereby discharging the gray water in the water treatment device 201. The gray water in the clean water tank 320 can be used by the smart cleaning machine 300 to wash the mop.
Specifically, referring to FIGS. 6-9, the second gray water inlet or the second sewage inlet 354 of the smart cleaning machine 300 is communicated with the sewage tank 330 of the smart cleaning machine 300. When the first gray water outlet 154 of the water treatment device 201 is connected with the second gray water inlet or the second sewage inlet 354, the gray water of the water treatment device 201 is input into the sewage tank 330 of the smart cleaning machine 300 from the second gray water inlet or the second sewage inlet 354 through the first gray water outlet 154, thereby discharging the gray water in the water treatment device 201. The sewage tank 330 can discharge the sewage through the water change base station 200.
In other embodiments, the smart cleaning machine 300 can further be provided with a special gray water tank (not shown in the figure), which is a different tank from the sewage tank 330 configured to store the sewage of the smart cleaning machine 300. The second gray water inlet or the second gray water outlet of the smart cleaning machine 300 are both connected to the gray water tank of the smart cleaning machine 300. When the first gray water outlet 154 of the water treatment device 201 is communicated with the second gray water inlet, the gray water of the water treatment device 201 is input into the gray water tank of the smart cleaning machine 300 from the second gray water inlet through the first gray water outlet 154, thereby discharging the gray water in the water treatment device 201, and the gray water in the gray water tank can be used by the smart cleaning machine 300 to clean the mop or directly discharged through the second gray water outlet. In short, according to the structural layout and interface setting of the smart cleaning machine 300, the gray water from the water treatment device 201 can be flexibly discharged into the clean water tank 320, the sewage tank 330 or the gray water tank. These gray waters can be reused by the smart cleaning machine 300 for mopping the floor, or discharged to the water change base station 200 through the corresponding interface of the smart cleaning machine 300.
In other embodiments, referring to FIGS. 6-9, the household appliance 10 is a water-using device 202 (a humidifier, a fish tank, etc.), and the first water interface 150 is a first clean water inlet 155. The first clean water inlet 155 is configured to connect with another second water interface 350 of the smart cleaning machine 300 to take out clean water from the smart cleaning machine 300. The other second water interface 350 is a second clean water outlet 353. At this time, the positioning interface 156 of the water-using device 202 can be connected with the second clean water inlet 351 or other interfaces of the smart cleaning machine 300. The water-using device 202 takes out clean water from the smart cleaning machine 300 through the first clean water inlet 155 and the second clean water outlet 353, thereby replenishing clean water to the water-using device 202, without manual operation, and convenient to use.
Specifically, referring to FIGS. 6-9, the second clean water outlet 353 of the smart cleaning machine 300 is communicated with the clean water tank 320 of the smart cleaning machine 300, and the clean water tank 320 of the smart cleaning machine 300 replenishes clean water to the water-using device 202 through the second clean water outlet 353 and the first clean water inlet 155.
In another embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 10, a method for controlling water change in the household appliance is further provided, which is applied to the above-mentioned household appliance 10. The household appliance 10 is a water-using device 202 (e.g.: a humidifier, a fish tank) or a water treatment device 201 (e.g.: a dehumidifier, a fish tank). The household appliance 10 is provided with a detection module and a control module, and the detection module is configured to detect the condition of gray water or clean water in the household appliance 10. The method for controlling water change in the household appliance includes the following steps:
S1: Controlling the household appliance 10 to communicate with the smart cleaning machine 300 if the control module detects that the household appliance 10 is full of gray water or has no clean water, so that the smart cleaning machine 300 enters a water change state and moves toward the household appliance 10.
Specifically, the household appliance 10 is a water treatment device 201 or a water-using device 202. When the household appliance 10 is a water-using device 202, a first sensor is provided in the water-using device 202 for detecting whether there is clean water. If there is no clean water, the water-using device 202 communicates with the smart cleaning machine 300, and the smart cleaning machine 300 enters a water change state and moves toward the water-using device 21. When the household appliance 10 is a water treatment device 201, a second sensor is provided in the water treatment device 201 for detecting whether the gray water is full of water. If the gray water is full, the water treatment device 201 communicates with the smart cleaning machine 300, and the smart cleaning machine 300 enters a water change state and moves toward the water treatment device 201.
In this step, after receiving information from the household appliance 10, the smart cleaning machine 300 will first check whether its own clean water tank has clean water or whether its own sewage tank has sewage, and based on the specific condition, determine whether to directly enter the water change condition and move toward the household appliance 10. If it can directly enter the water change condition (for example, the clean water tank is full of water or the sewage tank is empty), the smart cleaning machine 300 moves toward the household appliance 10. Otherwise (for example, the clean water tank is empty or the sewage tank is full), it is necessary to move to the water change base station 200 to take clean water or drain sewage before entering the water change state. If the clean water tank or the sewage tank is not full, it can be specifically judged whether to enter the water change condition according to the amount of clean water stored in the clean water tank or the amount of sewage stored in the sewage tank. The judgment standard can be set by the user through the APP or preset in advance by the smart cleaning machine 300.
S2: Connecting a first water interface 150 of the household appliance 10 to a second water interface 350 of the smart cleaning machine 300.
Specifically, when the household appliance 10 is a water-using device 202, the first water interface 150 is a first clean water inlet 155, and the second water interface 350 of the smart cleaning machine 300 is a second clean water outlet 353; when the household appliance 10 is a water treatment device 201, the first water interface 150 is a first gray water outlet 154, and the second water interface 350 of the smart cleaning machine 300 is a second clean water inlet 351, a second gray water inlet or a second sewage inlet 354.
S3: Taking water from the smart cleaning machine 300 and/or supplying water to the smart cleaning machine 300 through the first water interface 150.
Specifically, when the household appliance 10 is a water-using device 202, the first water interface 150 is a first clean water inlet 155, and the liquid replenishment pump in the water-using device 202 starts to work, and takes out clean water from the smart cleaning machine 300 through the first clean water inlet 155. When the household appliance 10 is a water treatment device 201, the first water interface 150 is a first gray water outlet 154, the water valve in the water treatment device 201 is opened, and the pump body in the smart cleaning machine 300 starts to pump water, and discharges gray water to the smart cleaning machine 300 through the first gray water outlet 154. In this step, supplying water to the smart cleaning machine 300 is discharging gray water to the smart cleaning machine 300.
S4: Controlling the household appliance 10 to stop taking water from the smart cleaning machine 300 and/or supplying water to the smart cleaning machine 300 according to the first preset time, or when the detection module detects that the household appliance 10 is full of clean water or has no gray water.
The household appliance 10 and the smart cleaning machine 40 are supporting equipment, and the household appliance 10 is a water-using device 202. In factory setting, the water-using device 202 can set a first preset time to fill up the clean water in the water-using device 202. During the water taking process, the water-using device 202 takes out clean water from the smart cleaning machine 300 according to the first set time. When the first preset time is reached, the liquid replenishment pump in the water-using device 202 stops working and the water-using device 202 stops taking out clean water from the smart cleaning machine 300; or the household appliance 10 is a water treatment device 201. In factory setting, the water treatment device 201 can set a first preset time to empty the gray water in the water treatment device 201. During the water supply process, the water treatment device 201 discharges gray water to the smart cleaning machine 300 according to the first preset time. When the first preset time is reached, the water-using device 202 can close the water valve and the pump body of the smart cleaning machine 300 stops pumping water, so the water-using device 202 stops discharging gray water to the smart cleaning machine 300. The length of the first preset time for filling up the clean water in the water-using device 202 and the first preset time for emptying the gray water in the water treatment device 201 can be slightly different.
In another embodiment, the household appliance 10 is a water-using device 202. During the process of the water-using device 202 taking clean water from the smart cleaning machine 300, a first sensor is provided in the water-using device 202 to detect whether the clean water tank is full. If the clean water tank is full, the water-using device 202 stops taking clean water from the smart cleaning machine 300. When the household appliance 10 is a water treatment device 201, a second sensor is provided in the water treatment device 201 for detecting whether the gray water tank is empty. If the gray water tank is empty, the water treatment device 201 stops discharging the gray water to the smart cleaning machine 300.
Further, considering that under normal circumstances, the water tank capacity of the water-using device 202 or the water treatment device 201 is often greater than the water tank capacity of the smart cleaning machine 300, the smart cleaning machine 300 can be subject to repeated filling or discharging.
Step S3: The specific process of taking water from the smart cleaning machine 300 and/or supplying water to the smart cleaning machine 300 through the first water interface 150 includes:

S31: Receiving a signal by the control module according to the second preset time or the first communication module, wherein the signal is sent by the smart cleaning machine 300 and is used to indicate that the clean water tank of the smart cleaning machine 300 is empty or the sewage tank is full.
S32: Controlling the household appliance to stop taking water from the smart cleaning machine 300 and/or supplying water to the smart cleaning machine 300, so that the smart cleaning machine 300 adds clean water from the outside and/or discharges gray water to the outside.

The household appliance 10 and the smart cleaning machine 300 are supporting equipment. If the household appliance 10 is a water-using device 202, in factory setting, the water-using device 202 can set a second preset time to completely take out the water in the clean water tank 320 of the smart cleaning machine 300 so that the clean water tank is empty. In the process of taking out clean water from the water-using device 202, the water-using device 202 takes out clean water from the smart cleaning machine 300 according to the second preset time. When the second preset time is reached, the liquid replenishment pump in the water-using device 202 stops pumping water, and the water-using device 202 stops taking out clean water from the smart cleaning machine 300 so that the smart cleaning machine 300 adds clean water from an external water source (including a faucet or toilet pipe). If the household appliance 10 is a water treatment device 201, in factory setting, the water treatment device 201 can set a second preset time to fill the sewage tank 330 of the smart cleaning machine 300 with water. In the process of the water treatment device 201 discharging gray water, the water treatment device 201 discharges gray water to the smart cleaning machine 300 according to the second preset time. When the second preset time is reached, the water valve in the water treatment device 201 is closed, and the water treatment device 201 is stopped from discharging gray water to the smart cleaning machine 300, so that the smart cleaning machine 300 discharges the gray water inside to the outside. The length of the second preset time for the water-using device 202 to completely take out water from the clean water tank 320 of the smart cleaning machine 300 and the second preset time for the water treatment device 201 to fill the sewage tank 330 of the smart cleaning machine 300 with water can be slightly different.
In another embodiment, if the household appliance 10 is a water-using device 202, when the water-using device 202 takes out clean water from the smart cleaning machine 300 through the first clean water inlet 155, after the clean water sensor in the clean water tank 320 of the smart cleaning machine 300 detects that the clean water in the clean water tank 320 is empty, the smart cleaning machine 300 issues an indication, and the water-using device 202 receives a signal issued by the smart cleaning machine 300 indicating that the clean water in the clean water tank 320 of the smart cleaning machine 300 is empty. The liquid replenishment pump in the water-using device 202 stops pumping, and the water-using device 202 stops taking out clean water from the smart cleaning machine 300, so that the smart cleaning machine 300 can add clean water from an external water source (including a faucet or a toilet pipe). If the household appliance 10 is a water treatment device 201, in the process of the water treatment device 201 discharging gray water to the smart cleaning machine 300 through the first gray water outlet 154, after the sewage sensor in the sewage tank 330 of the smart cleaning machine 300 detects that the gray water in the sewage tank 330 is full, the smart cleaning machine 300 issues an indication, and the water treatment device 201 receives a signal from the smart cleaning machine 300 indicating that the gray water in the sewage tank 330 of the smart cleaning machine 300 is full. The water valve of the water treatment device 201 is closed, and the discharge of gray water to the smart cleaning machine 300 is stopped so that the smart cleaning machine 300 discharges the gray water inside to the outside.
S33: Reconnecting the first water interface 150 to the second water interface 350, and taking water from the smart cleaning machine 300 and/or supplying water to the smart cleaning machine 300 through the first water interface 150 when the first communication module receives a signal from the smart cleaning machine 300 indicating that the clean water tank 320 of the smart cleaning machine 300 is full or the sewage tank 330 is empty.
If the household appliance 10 is a water-using device 202, the smart cleaning machine 300 adds clean water from an external water source (including a faucet or toilet pipe). When the clean water sensor in the clean water tank 320 of the smart cleaning machine 300 detects that the clean water in the clean water tank 320 is filled up or the clean water tank 320 of the smart cleaning machine 300 has been filled with water for a predetermined time, the smart cleaning machine 300 moves to the water-using device 202 again. At this time, the first clean water inlet 155 of the water-using device 202 and the second clean water outlet 353 of the smart cleaning machine 300 are reconnected to take out clean water from the smart cleaning machine 300 through the first clean water inlet 155. If the household appliance 10 is a water treatment device 201, the smart cleaning machine 300 discharges gray water to the outside. When the sewage sensor in the sewage tank 330 of the smart cleaning machine 300 detects that the sewage tank 330 is empty or the sewage tank 330 of the smart cleaning machine 300 has been drained for a predetermined drainage time, the smart cleaning machine 300 moves to the water treatment device 201 again. At this time, the first gray water outlet 154 of the water treatment device 201 and the second clean water inlet 351 of the smart cleaning machine 300, the second gray water inlet or the second sewage inlet 354 are reconnected to discharge the gray water to the smart cleaning machine 300 through the first gray water outlet 154.
In another embodiment of the present disclosure, a smart cleaning machine 300 is further provided, referring to FIGS. 2, 5 and 6, for automatically connecting with the household appliance 10, including a second communication module, an identification module and a second standard panel 340 provided on the smart cleaning machine 300.
Referring to FIGS. 2, 6 and 7, the second standard panel 340 includes a second interface area 370. The second interface area 370 includes a second water interface 350. The second communication module is configured to communicate with the household appliance 10, and the identification module is configured to detect the position of the household appliance 10 and realize automatic connecting. The second water interface 350 is configured to take water from the household appliance 10 after connecting with the first water interface 150 of the household appliance 10, and/or supply water to the household appliance 10.
Referring to FIGS. 2, 6 and 7, the identification module of the smart cleaning machine 300 and the positioning module 337 of the household appliance 10 identifies each other so that the second water interface 350 of the smart cleaning machine 300 can be accurately connected with the first water interface 150 of the household appliance 10. The identification module can be a laser radar or a microwave radar, etc. The smart cleaning machine 300 can accurately detect the position of the household appliance 10 through the laser radar or microwave radar, and how the laser radar or the microwave radar controls the smart cleaning machine 300 to accurately connect with the household appliance 10 is a mature existing technology, which is widely used in the smart cleaning machine 300 and the cleaning base station, and will not be repeated here.
The first communication module and the second communication module can be wireless communication modules. The wireless communication module adopts a mature existing technology and is widely used in the fields of vehicle monitoring, remote control, telemetry, small wireless networks, wireless meter reading, access control systems, community paging, industrial data acquisition systems, wireless tags, identity recognition, contactless RF smart cards, small wireless data terminals, security and fire protection systems, wireless remote control systems, biosignal acquisition, hydrological and meteorological monitoring, robot control, etc., and will not be repeated here.
In another embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIGS. 2, 6 and 7, the household appliance 10 is a water change base station 200, and a cleaning machine rechargeable battery (not shown) is provided inside the smart cleaning machine 300. A charging component 310 is provided on the second standard panel 340, and the cleaning machine rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the charging component 310. The charging component 310 is configured to connect with the detection electrode 110 of the water change base station 200 to form electrical conduction, so as to power the pump body of the water change base station 200 through the cleaning machine rechargeable battery to operate the pump body.
Further, referring to FIGS. 2, 6 and 7, the second water interface 350 of the smart cleaning machine 300 includes a second clean water inlet 351 and a second sewage outlet 352. Inside of the smart cleaning machine 300 is further provided with a clean water tank 320 and a sewage tank 330. The second clean water inlet 351 is communicated with the clean water tank 320, and the second sewage outlet 352 is communicated with the sewage tank 330.
Referring to FIGS. 2, 6 and 7, when the household appliance 10 is a water change base station 200, the second clean water inlet 351 is configured to connect with the first clean water outlet 151 of the household appliance 10 to take out clean water from the household appliance 10. Specifically, clean water is supplied to the clean water tank 320 of the smart cleaning machine 300 from the second clean water inlet 351 through the first clean water outlet 151 of the household appliance 10, thereby replenishing the smart cleaning machine 300 with clean water. The second sewage outlet 352 is configured to connect with the first sewage inlet 152 of the household appliance 10 to discharge sewage to the household appliance 10. Specifically, the sewage in the sewage tank 330 of the smart cleaning machine 300 is taken out from the second sewage outlet 352 through the first sewage inlet 152 of the household appliance 10 to discharge the sewage in the smart cleaning machine 300.
Referring to FIGS. 2, 6 and 7, when the household appliance 10 is a water treatment device 201 (e.g.: a dehumidifier), the second clean water inlet 351 can be connected to the first gray water outlet 154 of the household appliance 10, so that the gray water of the household appliance 10 is input into the clean water tank 320 of the smart cleaning machine 300 through the first gray water outlet 154 and the second clean water inlet 351. The gray water entering the clean water tank 320 can be reused by the smart cleaning machine 300 for mopping the floor, or be discharged to the water change base station 200 through the second clean water outlet 353 of the smart cleaning machine 300.
In another embodiment, referring to FIGS. 2, 6 and 9, the second water interface 350 includes a second sewage inlet 354. The second sewage inlet 354 is communicated with the sewage tank 330 of the smart cleaning machine 300. The household appliance 10 is a water treatment device 201 (e.g.: a dehumidifier or a fish tank), the second sewage inlet 354 is configured to connect with the first gray water outlet 154 of the household appliance 10, and the sewage tank 330 of the smart cleaning machine 300 takes out gray water from the household appliance 10 through the second sewage inlet 354 and the first gray water outlet 154, thereby discharging the gray water in the household appliance 10. Alternatively, the second water interface 350 includes a second gray water inlet, and the second gray water inlet is communicated with the gray water tank of the smart cleaning machine 300. The household appliance 10 is a water treatment device 201 (e.g.: a dehumidifier or a fish tank), the second gray water inlet is configured to connect with the first gray water outlet 154 of the household appliance 10, and the gray water tank of the smart cleaning machine 300 takes out gray water from the household appliance 10 through the second gray water inlet and the first gray water outlet 154, thereby discharging the gray water in the household appliance 10.
Further, referring to FIGS. 2, 6 and 8, the second water interface 350 includes a second clean water outlet 353. The second clean water outlet 353 is communicated with the clean water tank 320 of the smart cleaning machine 300. The household appliance 10 is a water-using device 202 (e.g.: a humidifier or a fish tank), and the second clean water outlet 353 is configured to connect with the first clean water inlet 155 of the household appliance 10. The clean water tank 320 of the smart cleaning machine 300 supplies clean water from the first clean water inlet 155 into the household appliance 10 through the second clean water outlet 353 to replenish water for the household appliance 10.
In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the first standard panel 120 and the second standard panel 340 refer to panels that can match each other, for example the supporting smart cleaning machine 300 and household appliance 10 provided by the same manufacturer; it is not necessarily necessary to comply with specific specification standards for the shape, size, position, etc. of the panels.
In another embodiment of the present disclosure, a smart cleaning machine system is further provided, referring to FIGS. 1 and 5, including the above-mentioned household appliance 10 and the above-mentioned smart cleaning machine 300. The household appliance 10 automatically connects with the smart cleaning machine 300 to change water. The system can further include a cleaning base station for powering to the smart cleaning machine 300 and collecting dust in the smart cleaning machine 300, and can also automatically clean the mop of the smart cleaning machine 300 according to specific needs.
The rest of this embodiment is the same as the related embodiments of the household appliance 10 and the smart cleaning machine 300. The features not explained in this embodiment are all explained by the aforementioned embodiments and will not be repeated here.
As shown in FIGS. 11 to 34, in some embodiments of the present disclosure (i.e., Embodiment II), the water-using device 202 is a humidifier 100, and the humidifier 100 is configured to humidify the indoor environment and increase the indoor humidity. In another embodiment, the humidifier 100 can further be configured for humidification outdoors to increase the humidity of the space near the humidifier 100.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 15, the humidifier 100 includes a body 30 and a water tank device 90. The body 30 is configured to carry and limit the water tank device 90. The water tank device 90 is configured to store clean water, and the clean water is configured to increase gas humidity. Specifically, the body 30 is provided with a storage chamber 911. Further, the body 30 can further be other components for supporting, accommodating or covering the humidifier 100.
As shown in FIGS. 16, 17 and 34, the present disclosure further provides a water tank device 90.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the water tank device 90 includes: a water tank body 91 and a drainage member 92. The water tank body 91 is provided with a storage chamber 911. The water tank body 91 forms a filling port 912 at the upper part of the storage chamber 911, and the filling port 912 is configured to fill clean water. The drainage member 92 has an input interface 921 and an injection port 922, and the drainage member 92 is further provided with a flow channel connected to the input interface 921 and the injection port 922 respectively. The input interface 921 is configured to communicated with the liquid replenishment pump 20 of the humidifier 100. The flow channel of the drainage member 92 is configured to guide the clean water in the smart cleaning machine 300 to flow from bottom to top through the input interface 921 and spray into the storage chamber 911 through the injection port 922.
Specifically, the water tank device 90 is configured to be removably loaded onto the body 30 of the humidifier 100. When the user manually replenishes the water tank device 90 with clean water for humidification, the user can remove the water tank device 90 out of the body 30 and then place the filling port 912 under the faucet to allow clean water to flow in from the filling port 912. When the user needs to replenish the clean water used by the humidifier 100 through the smart cleaning machine 300, the input interface 921 of the drainage member 92 is connected to the port of the liquid replenishment pump 20 of the humidifier 100, and the liquid replenishment pump 20 can be connected to the smart cleaning machine 300. The clean water loaded in the smart cleaning machine 300 can flow from bottom to top through the drainage member 92 and spray into the storage chamber 911 through the injection port 922, so that when the water tank device 90 is carried on the body 30, the clean water carried by the smart cleaning machine 300 can be automatically input to avoid the need for users to remove the water tank device 90 and manually fill clean water to replenish the clean water inside the humidifier 100, thereby saving a lot of physical strength and helping to improve user experience.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, the humidifier 100 further includes a liquid replenishment pump 20 provided on the body 30. The first discharge port 21 of the liquid replenishment pump 20 is configured to communicate with the input interface 921, and the first suction port 22 of the liquid replenishment pump 20 is configured to communicate with the smart cleaning machine 300. Specifically, when the liquid replenishment pump 20 is running, the first suction port 22 is in a negative pressure state, so that the clean water loaded by the smart cleaning machine 300 can be sucked in, and then the clean water is transported from bottom to top to the storage chamber 911 through the first discharge port 21. Therefore, it is possible to replenish the storage chamber 911 with clean water without leaving the body 30 of the water tank device 90, and avoid the need to carry the water storage container.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, a connecting surface 33 is provided outside the body 30, and the connecting surface 33 is at least partially configured to abut against the smart cleaning machine 300, and the connecting surface 33 is configured to connect with the smart cleaning machine 300.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the humidifier 100 includes a first clean water inlet 155, and the first clean water inlet 155 can be communicated with the storage chamber 911. When the first clean water inlet 155 is connected with the second clean water outlet 353 of the smart cleaning machine 300, the clean water of the smart cleaning machine 300 is guided to be transported to the water tank device 90 through the first clean water inlet 155. More specifically, the first clean water inlet 155 is configured to connect with the second clean water outlet 353 of the smart cleaning machine 300 to guide the clean water to the storage chamber 911.
In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the first clean water inlet 155 is provided at the connecting surface 33. In some embodiments, the first clean water inlet 155 is an organ-type interface device. In other embodiments, the first clean water inlet 155 can further be an interface device of other shapes. The shape of the first clean water inlet 155 is not specifically limited. In some embodiments, the first clean water inlet 155 is close to the bottom of the body 30, and in other embodiments, the first clean water inlet 155 can also be at other locations on the body 30.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the humidifier 100 further includes a detection electrode 110 connected to the connecting surface 33 and a control module electrically connected to the detection electrode 110. The liquid replenishment pump 20 is used as a fluid drive for generating fluid suction force on clean water. In the case where the detection electrode 110 and the smart cleaning machine 300 form electrical conduction, the control module triggers the liquid replenishment pump 20 to operate and pump clean water from the smart cleaning machine 300 into the storage chamber 911. When it is detected that the storage chamber 911 of the humidifier 100 is full of clean water or the internal clean water tank of the smart cleaning machine 300 is empty, the control module controls the liquid replenishment pump 20 to stop working. The smart cleaning machine 300 automatically leaves the humidifier 100 under the control of the internal controller, returns to the preset position or replenishes water to the internal clean water tank again, and then can repeatedly move to the humidifier 100 to automatically replenish water as needed.
Specifically, the detection electrodes 110 are provided in pairs. As shown in FIGS. 11 and 34, the outer side of the smart cleaning machine 300 is arranged with charging components 310 in pairs, and the charging components 310 are configured to fit to the detection electrodes 110 one-to-one. In some embodiments, a conductor or power supply is connected between the two detection electrodes 110, and a conductor or power supply is additionally connected between the two charging components 310. When the control module identifies that there is a voltage or electricity between the detection electrodes 110, it can be determined that the detection electrodes 110 and the smart cleaning machine 300 form electrical conduction.
In some embodiments, the humidifier 100 does not need an additional charging connector, and the detection electrode 110 can serve as a charging connector. When the detection electrode 110 is connected to the smart cleaning machine 300, the detection electrode 110 is configured to conduct electrical energy to the smart cleaning machine 300.
Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the first suction port 22 of the liquid replenishment pump 20 is communicated with the first clean water inlet 155, and the first discharge port 21 of the replenishment pump 20 is communicated with the storage chamber 911. When the liquid replenishment pump 20 is running, the first clean water inlet 155 is in a negative pressure state, so that the clean water loaded by the smart cleaning machine 300 is sucked into the first clean water inlet 155, and then the clean water is transported from bottom to top to the storage chamber 911 through the first discharge port 21. In some embodiments, a pipeline is connected between the first suction port 22 of the liquid replenishment pump 20 and the first clean water inlet 155. Another pipeline is connected between the first discharge port 21 of the liquid replenishment pump 20 and the storage chamber 911. In another embodiment, the first suction port 22 of the liquid replenishment pump 20 can also be directly connected to the first clean water inlet 155. Alternatively, the first discharge port 21 of the liquid replenishment pump 20 is directly connected to the interface of the storage chamber 911. In some embodiments, the liquid replenishment pump 20 is provided with an anti-backflow structure at the first suction port 22 to limit the backflow of clean water from the inside of the replenishment pump 20 to the outside of the first suction port 22. In some other embodiments, the liquid replenishment pump 20 is provided with an anti-backflow structure at the first discharge port 21 to limit the backflow of clean water from the first discharge port 21 into the replenishment pump 20.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 15, the humidifier 100 further includes an adapter 25 and a liquid replenishment conduit 23. The adapter 25 includes a first pipe section 26 and a second pipe section 27. The first pipe section 26 is communicated with the second pipe section 27, and the first pipe section 26 and the second pipe section 27 are provided at an angle. The first pipe section 26 is connected to the first clean water inlet 155. The second pipe section 27 is communicated with the first suction port 22 of the liquid replenishment pump 20 through the liquid replenishment conduit 23. Specifically, since the first pipe section 26 and the second pipe section 27 have a fixed relative angle, the circulation space inside them can be maintained stable. By adjusting the flow direction of clean water using the adapter 25, it is possible to avoid the liquid replenishment conduit 23 from being blocked due to excessive bending in the limited internal space of the body 30. Understandably, the liquid replenishment conduit 23 is a pipe connected between the first suction port 22 and the first clean water inlet 155 of the liquid replenishment pump 20.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the humidifier 100 further includes a fixed joint 24, and the fixed joint 24 is communicated with the first discharge port 21 of the liquid replenishment pump 20. A first support surface 32 is provided in the body 30. The fixed joint 24 is provided on the first support surface 32 and is sealed and connected with the input interface 921 of the drainage member 92. Specifically, by providing a fixed joint 24 connected to the body 30, when the water tank device 90 abuts against the first support surface 32 on the body 30, the fixed joint 24 can be used to connect with the input interface 921 of the drainage member 92 to achieve communication between the drainage member 92 and the first clean water inlet 155. When the fixed joint 24 is sealed and connected with the input interface 921 of the drainage member 92, clean water can be prevented from leaking from the periphery of the fixed joint 24. In one embodiment, the inner periphery of the input interface 921 is sealed against the outer periphery of the fixed joint 24.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 14, the first support surface 32 is connected to a chimb part 321, and the chimb part 321 is convexly provided relative to the first support surface 32, and the flange part 321 surrounds at least a part of the outer periphery of the fixed joint 24. Specifically, when a small amount of clean water accidentally flows down from the fixed joint 24 to the first support surface 32, since the chimb part 321 is protruding relative to the first support surface 32, the chimb part 321 can limit the flow of clean water in any direction around it, preventing the clean water from affecting the body 30 or other devices.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the humidifier 100 further includes a positioning structure 335, the positioning structure 335 is provided on the connecting surface 33, and the positioning structure 335 is configured to positioning match with the smart cleaning machine 300. When the positioning structure 335 forms a positioning match with the smart cleaning machine 300, the first clean water inlet 155 connects with the second clean water outlet 353 of the smart cleaning machine 300 to deliver the clean water of the smart cleaning machine 300 to the storage chamber 911.
Specifically, the humidifier 100 increases humidity by dissipating clean water in the storage chamber 911 into the ambient air. The smart cleaning machine 300 has a container capable of carrying clean water, and the smart cleaning machine 300 can slide on the ground through components such as wheels. Next, the second clean water outlet 353 of the smart cleaning machine 300 is connected to the first clean water inlet 155 on the outside of the body 30. Thereafter, when the fluid drive in the humidifier 100 or the smart cleaning machine 300 generates fluid suction force, the clean water in the smart cleaning machine 300 is transferred to the storage chamber 911 through the second clean water outlet 353 and the first clean water inlet 155. Since the second clean water outlet 353 is at the same height as the first clean water inlet 155, as long as the smart cleaning machine 300 is automatically translated, the second clean water outlet 353 can automatically connect with the first clean water inlet 155, thereby avoiding the need to lift the container for receiving water and adding water manually multiple times, which is conducive to improving the user experience of the humidifier 100.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the connecting surface 33 is provided with a plurality of positioning structures 335, two positioning structures 335 are provided on opposite sides of the first clean water inlet 155. Since the positioning interfaces 156 on both sides of the first clean water inlet 155 are connected to the smart cleaning machine 300, both sides of the first clean water inlet 155 are limited by the position of the positioning structure 335. Thus, the first clean water inlet 155 can be reliably connected to the second clean water outlet 353 of the smart cleaning machine 300.
Further, in combination with a certain detection and control mechanism, when the smart cleaning machine 300 is filled with water or the humidifier 100 needs to add water, the controller of the smart cleaning machine 300 can control the internal drive module to automatically operate and move to the vicinity of the humidifier 100 and automatically replenish clean water to the humidifier 100.
In some embodiments, the shape of the connecting surface 33 corresponds to the shape of the outer wall surface 358 of the smart cleaning machine 300 near the second clean water outlet 353. Specifically, after the first clean water inlet 155 and the second clean water outlet 353 are connected, at least a portion of the connecting surface 33 is attached to the outer wall surface 358 near the second clean water outlet 353. Since the shape of the connecting surface 33 corresponds to the shape of the outer wall surface 358 near the second clean water outlet 353, the position of the smart cleaning machine 300 relative to the body 30 of the humidifier 100 can be kept stable by attaching at least a portion of the connecting surface 33 to the outer wall surface 358 near the second clean water outlet 353.
In some embodiments, the connecting surface 33 can be in a concave shape to fit with part of the outer peripheral surface of the smart cleaning machine 300 so that the smart cleaning machine 300 maintains a preset position relative to the body 30. In some embodiments, the connecting surface 33 is concave arc-shaped, and in other embodiments, the connecting surface 33 can also be other shapes, such as a groove type. Specifically, when the first clean water inlet 155 is near the middle position of the connecting surface 33, the parts on both sides of the connecting surface 33 can guide the smart cleaning machine 300.
In some embodiments, the positioning structure 335 is a positioning groove for accommodating the limiting protrusion of the smart cleaning machine 300. Specifically, the limiting protrusion is provided near the second clean water outlet 353. When the size of the positioning groove is just enough to accommodate the limiting protrusion, it can play a positioning role between the body 30 and the smart cleaning machine 300.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the positioning structure 335 is a positioning block for inserting into the limiting groove 357 of the smart cleaning machine 300. Specifically, the limiting groove 357 is provided near the second clean water outlet 353, and the size of the limiting groove 357 is just enough to accommodate the positioning block. Further, when the positioning structure 335 is a positioning block, the diameter of the end of the positioning block far from the body 30 is smaller than the diameter of the end close to the body 30. The end of the positioning block far from the body 30 is the outer end, and the end of the positioning block close to the body 30 is the inner end. When the outer end of the positioning block is about to enter the opening of the limiting groove 357, since the diameter of the outer end of the positioning block relative to the inner end is small, even if there is a large deviation between the outer end center of the positioning block and the opening center of the limiting groove 357, as long as the outer end edge of the positioning block is within the opening edge of the limiting groove 357, it can be ensured that the outer end of the positioning block can smoothly enter the opening of the limiting groove 357.
In some embodiments, among the plurality of positioning structures 335, at least one positioning structure 335 is a positioning groove and at least one other positioning structure 335 is a positioning block.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the humidifier 100 further includes a positioning module 337 disposed on the connecting surface 33. The positioning module 337 is configured to send a positioning signal that can guide the smart cleaning machine 300 to approach the connecting surface 33. Specifically, at least one angle of the smart cleaning machine 300 can receive a positioning signal. When the smart cleaning machine 300 receives the positioning signal, the smart cleaning machine 300 determines the relative direction between itself and the humidifier 100 according to the source direction of the positioning signal. Then, the smart cleaning machine 300 automatically moves closer to the humidifier 100 in the relative direction, which is conducive to realizing automatic positioning guidance between the smart cleaning machine 300 and the humidifier 100.
In some embodiments, the positioning signal is an infrared signal. The positioning module 337 transmits positioning signals in multiple directions from the emission point, so that the smart cleaning machine 300 can receive positioning signals at different positions. In other embodiments, the smart cleaning machine 300 can also position the humidifier 100 based on a pre-stored map or the like.
In some embodiments, the humidifier 100 is connected to the mains power, and the humidifier 100 further includes a charging connector provided on the connecting surface 33. The charging connector is configured to connect with the smart cleaning machine 300 and conduct electrical energy. Specifically, when the humidifier 100 is electrically connected to a power source, the humidifier 100 can output electric energy to the smart cleaning machine 300 through the charging connector. More specifically, an energy storage device is provided in the smart cleaning machine 300, and the energy storage device replenishes electric energy at intervals through the charging connector, so that the smart cleaning machine 300 can operate continuously. In one embodiment, the energy storage device is a lithium battery. In some embodiments, when the smart cleaning machine 300 outputs clean water to the storage chamber 911, the charging connector synchronously or additionally outputs electrical energy to the energy storage device.
In some other embodiments, the humidifier 100 is not connected to the mains power, and the smart cleaning machine 300 has a replenishment position corresponding to the use environment. After the smart cleaning machine 300 moves to the replenishment position, the replenishment position transmits electric energy to the smart cleaning machine 300 by wired or wireless means, so that the power of the energy storage device is increased. In one embodiment, when the smart cleaning machine 300 is a cleaning robot, the replenishment position is set on a cleaning base station connected to the mains power. The cleaning robot can automatically transport the collected garbage to the integrated bucket or dust bag of the base station, and can also obtain power from the replenishment position of the cleaning base station. When the smart cleaning machine 300 transfers the electric energy in the energy storage device to the humidifier 100 through the charging connector, the humidifier 100 can obtain electric energy replenishment and continue to work. In some embodiments, when the smart cleaning machine 300 outputs clean water to the storage chamber 911, the charging connector synchronously receives electrical energy from the energy storage device.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 21, the humidifier 100 further includes an outer cover 34 that is detachably connected to the connecting surface 33. The outer cover 34 is configured to cover the connecting surface 33. Specifically, by providing a detachable outer cover 34, when the humidifier 100 does not need to replenish clean water through the first clean water inlet 155, the outer cover 34 can cover the connecting surface 33 and the first clean water inlet 155, thereby providing protection for the first clean water inlet 155 and the positioning structure 335, which is more beautiful.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 21, the outer cover 34 is provided with a buckle structure 342, the buckle structure 342 is provided at the bottom of the outer cover 34, and the buckle structure 342 is configured to remove the outer cover 34 from the connecting surface 33. In one embodiment, the buckle structure 342 is a snap-fit groove, and a wall surface of the snap-fit groove faces the connecting surface 33. The finger of the user applies a pressing force facing away from the connecting surface 33 to the wall surface of the snap-fit groove, so that the outer cover 34 can be detached from the connecting surface 33. Further, the opening direction of the snap-fit groove is set downward, and the outer surface of the outer cover 34 forms a flat plate surface, which is conducive to improving the aesthetics of the outer cover 34.
In another embodiment, the buckle structure 342 is convexly provided relative to the outer surface of the outer cover 34. The user can apply a pulling force facing away from the connecting surface 33 to the outer cover 34 by clamping the buckle structure 342 with hand, so that the outer cover 34 can be detached from the connecting surface 33.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 21, a plurality of elastic support parts 341 are connected to the side of the outer cover 34 facing the connecting surface 33. The elastic support parts 341 are configured to abut against the connecting surface 33. Specifically, along the relative direction between the outer cover 34 and the connecting surface 33, the extension length of the elastic support parts 341 corresponds to the relative distance between the outer cover 34 and the connecting surface 33. When the outer surface of the outer cover 34 is hit, the elastic support parts 341 abut against the connecting surface 33, preventing the outer cover 34 from breaking due to excessive deformation. In some embodiments, the elastic support parts 341 extends to a length equal to or slightly less than the relative distance between the outer cover 34 and the connecting surface 33.
In some embodiments, the connecting surface 33 is provided with one of a first clamping block 343 or a first clamping slot 332, and the inner wall of the outer cover 34 is provided with the other of the first clamping block 343 or the first clamping slot 332. The first clamping block 343 cooperates with the first clamping slot 332 to achieve a detachable connection between the outer cover 34 and the connecting surface 33.
In one embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 21, the inner wall of the outer cover 34 is provided with a first clamping block 343, and the connecting surface 33 is provided with a first clamping slot 332. The first clamping block 343 is snapped into the first clamping slot 332, so that the outer cover 34 can be detachably connected to the connecting surface 33, and the outer surface of the outer cover 34 can remain flat.
In another embodiment, the connecting surface 33 is provided with a first clamping block 343, and the inner wall of the outer cover 34 is provided with a first clamping slot 332. The first clamping block 343 is clamped in the first clamping slot 332, thereby realizing a detachable connection between the outer cover 34 and the connecting surface 33.
In some embodiments, the body 30 is provided with one of a second clamping block 344 or a second clamping slot 333 near the connecting surface 33, and the top end of the outer cover 34 is provided with the other of the second clamping block 344 or the second clamping slot 333. The second clamping block 344 matches with the second clamping slot 333 to align the edge of the top end of the outer cover 34 with the surface of the body 30 close to the connecting surface 33.
In one embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 21, the body 30 is provided with a second clamping slot 333 near the connecting surface 33, and the top of the outer cover 34 is provided with a second clamping block 344. The second clamping block 344 is configured to be inserted into the second clamping slot 333, so as to ensure that the shape of the edge of the top of the outer cover 34 corresponds to the shape of the edge of the body 30 close to the connecting surface 33, so that the outer surface of the outer cover 34 and the body 30 close to the connecting surface 33 have a smooth transition, avoiding the outer cover 34 from being unable to align with the outer surface of the body 30 due to the influence of processing errors. Further, a plurality of second clamping blocks 344 are distributed along the edge of the top end of the outer cover 34, and a plurality of second clamping slots 333 are distributed along the edge of the body 30 near the connecting surface 33.
In one embodiment, a second clamping slot 333 is provided at the top of the outer cover 34, and a second clamping block 344 is provided near the connecting surface 33 of the body 30. The second clamping block 344 is configured to be inserted into the second clamping slot 333, so as to ensure that the shape of the edge of the top of the outer cover 34 corresponds to the shape of the edge of the body 30 close to the connecting surface 33.
In some embodiments, the second clamping block 344 or the second clamping slot 333 and the buckle structure 342 for detachable connection can be respectively provided at the top and bottom ends of the outer cover 34, or can be respectively provided at opposite left and right ends according to specific circumstances, which is convenient for user operation.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 22 to 24, the humidifier 100 includes: a body 30, a tank body 40, a filter assembly 50, a drainage mechanism 60 and a liquid supply pump 43. The tank body 40 is accommodated in the body 30, and the tank body 40 is provided with a liquid tank 41, and the liquid tank 41 is configured to hold clean water. The filter assembly 50 is at least partially located above the liquid tank 41, and the filter assembly 50 includes a filter bracket 51 and a filter body 52 connected to the filter bracket 51. The drainage mechanism 60 is configured to disperse the clean water in the liquid tank 41 to different positions of the filter body 52. The liquid supply pump 43 is communicated with the drainage mechanism 60 and configured to pump the clean water in the liquid tank 41 from bottom to top through the drainage mechanism 60 to the filter body 52 in a working state, and the filter body 52 does not contact the clean water accommodated in the liquid tank 41 in a non-working state.
Specifically, in the working state, clean water flows along the liquid tank 41 to the surrounding of the liquid supply pump 43, and the impeller of the liquid supply pump 43 rotates. After the clean water around the liquid supply pump 43 enters the liquid supply pump 43, the clean water flows into the drainage mechanism 60 under the impeller pressure. The clean water rises along the drainage mechanism 60 to a height higher than the upper edge of the filter body 52, and then drips from multiple mutually dispersed positions to the filter body 52 so that the filter body 52 can be evenly wetted. In the non-working state, since the filter body 52 is isolated from the accommodating space for accommodating clean water in the liquid tank 41, the filter body 52 does not contact the clean water accommodated in the liquid tank 41, which can avoid the easy generation of bacteria on the filter body 52 due to the clean water always adhering to the filter body 52, prevent the long-term use of the humidifier 100 with bacteria on the filter screen, and reduce the harm to the human body.
In some embodiments, the first clean water inlet 155 is configured to connect with the second clean water outlet 353 of the smart cleaning machine 300 to guide the clean water of the smart cleaning machine 300 into the liquid tank 41. Specifically, a second clean water outlet 353 is provided on the outer surface of the smart cleaning machine 300. When the smart cleaning machine 300 is in a predetermined position relative to the body 30, the first clean water inlet 155 can be accurately connected to the second clean water outlet 353 of the smart cleaning machine 300. After the clean water in the smart cleaning machine 300 flows into the liquid tank 41 through the second clean water outlet 353 and the first clean water inlet 155, the clean water in the liquid tank 41 is replenished. Therefore, according to a certain detection and control mechanism, when the clean water in the liquid tank 41 is consumed much and the humidifier 100 needs to be replenished with clean water or the smart cleaning machine 300 is filled with water, the smart cleaning machine 300 can automatically operate to the side of the humidifier 100 by relying on the internal drive module and replenish clean water to the liquid tank 41, so that the humidifier 100 can work continuously.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, a side opening 35 is provided outside the body 30, and the side opening 35 is configured to allow the tank body 40 to enter the internal space of the body 30. Further, the tank body 40 can be mounted inside the body 30 through the side opening 35 together with the filter assembly 50 and the drainage mechanism 60. Further, the humidifier 100 further includes a side shell detachably connected to the body 30, and the side shell is configured to cover the side opening 35.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 32, the filter bracket 51 is isolated from the portion of the liquid tank 41 configured to accommodate clean water, thereby preventing clean water from always adhering to the surface of the filter bracket 51 and leaving clean water on the surface of the filter bracket 51, so that the surface of the filter bracket 51 can remain relatively dry after the humidifier 100 has been used for a long time.
In one embodiment, the lower end of the filter bracket 51 is higher than the highest liquid level in the liquid tank 41 that allows clean water to be accommodated. Specifically, since the lower end of the filter bracket 51 is higher than the highest liquid level allowed to accommodate clean water, even if the clean water flows in the horizontal direction due to leakage, it will not contact the filter bracket 51, thereby reliably ensuring that the filter bracket 51 is isolated from the clean water in the liquid tank 41.
In some embodiments, the filter body 52 is isolated from the portion of the liquid tank 41 for accommodating clean water. Specifically, by isolating the filter body 52 from the portion for accommodating clean water in the liquid tank 41, it can be prevented that clean water always adheres to the filter body 52, causing the filter body 52 to easily produce bacteria, preventing long-term use of the humidifier 100 with a filter containing bacteria, and reducing the harm to the human body.
In one embodiment, the lower end of the filter body 52 is higher than the highest liquid level in the liquid tank 41 that allows clean water to be accommodated. Specifically, since the lower end of the filter body 52 is higher than the highest liquid level allowed to accommodate clean water, even if the clean water flows in the horizontal direction due to leakage, it will not contact the filter body 52, thereby reliably ensuring that the filter body 52 is isolated from the clean water in the liquid tank 41.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 32, a second support surface 42 adjacent to the liquid tank 41 is provided in the tank body 40. The height of the second support surface 42 is greater than or equal to the upper edge of the liquid tank 41. Specifically, under normal use, the maximum height of the liquid level is lower than or equal to the upper edge of the liquid tank 41. In one embodiment, the length of the second support surface 42 is greater than the length of the opening of the liquid tank 41 to improve the support stability of the second support surface 42.
In some embodiments, the second support surface 42 is configured to carry the lower end of the filter bracket 51, thereby ensuring that the lower end of the filter bracket 51 is higher than the highest liquid level in the liquid tank 41 that allows clean water to be accommodated, and avoiding contact between the filter bracket 51 and the clean water in the liquid tank 41. In some embodiments, the second support surface 42 is configured to carry the lower end of the filter body 52, thereby ensuring that the lower end of the filter body 52 is higher than the highest liquid level in the liquid tank 41 that allows clean water to be accommodated, and avoiding contact between the filter body 52 and the clean water in the liquid tank 41.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 27, the filter body 52 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the filter bracket 51. The filter body 52 has a plurality of gaps through which airflow can pass. In some embodiments, the body 30 is frame-shaped to facilitate disassembly and assembly of the filter assembly 50 or the tank body 40.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 32, the liquid supply pump 43 is accommodated in the liquid tank 41. The second discharge port 44 of the liquid supply pump 43 is detachably connected to the drainage mechanism 60. Specifically, since the liquid supply pump 43 is accommodated in the liquid tank 41. On the one hand, it can prevent the liquid supply pump 43 from occupying additional space, thereby improving the compactness of the humidifier 100. On the other hand, it is beneficial to control the second suction port of the liquid supply pump 43 below the height of the liquid surface, so that the second suction port can be completely immersed in clean water, ensuring that the liquid supply pump 43 can reliably suck clean water. Since the second discharge port 44 of the liquid supply pump 43 is detachably connected to the drainage mechanism 60, the liquid supply pump 43 can be easily separated from the drainage mechanism 60, and the tank body 40 and the liquid supply pump 43 can be easily cleaned separately.
In some embodiments, the clean water in the tank body 40 is pumped to the top of the filter body 52 by the liquid supply pump 43, and then drips onto the filter body 52 to wet the filter body 52.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the drainage mechanism 60 includes a flow channel plate 61, and the flow channel plate 61 is configured to disperse clean water. Specifically, the clean water is dispersed by the flow channel plate 61, and the clean water can flow to multiple positions of the filter body 52, which is conducive to the uniform wetting of the entire filter body 52 and helps to improve the efficiency of humidification.
In some embodiments, the flow channel plate 61 is integrally connected to the filter bracket 51, so that a reliable connection is formed between the flow channel plate 61 and the filter bracket 51, which is conducive to improving the structural stability of the filter bracket 51. In some other embodiments, the flow channel plate 61 is separately connected to the filter bracket 51. After the flow channel plate 61 is separated from the filter bracket 51, the filter body 52 can be installed on the filter bracket 51 from top to bottom, allowing more optional mounting methods between the filter body 52 and the filter bracket 51.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 27, the filter bracket 51 is configured to abut against the inner periphery of the filter body 52, and the flow channel plate 61 is provided at the top of the filter bracket 51, and the flow channel plate 61 at least partially protrudes outward from the filter bracket 51. Specifically, since the filter body 52 has a certain shrinkage, after the filter body 52 is sleeved on the outer peripheral side of the filter bracket 51, the filter bracket 51 abuts against the inner periphery of the filter body 52, so that the filter body 52 is maintained in a shape with a larger circumference, which is conducive to ensuring the airflow passing area of the filter body 52. When the flow channel plate 61 is provided at the top of the filter bracket 51, the height requirement of the filter bracket 51 can be reduced as much as possible, and moreover, it can be ensured that the flow channel plate 61 is higher than the filter body 52, so that clean water can drip from the flow channel plate 61 to the filter body 52. In addition, since the filter body 52 is located on the outer peripheral side of the filter bracket 51, the flow channel plate 61 at least partially protrudes outward from the filter bracket 51, so that the flow channel plate 61 allows clean water to drip from directly above the filter body 52.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the flow channel plate 61 is provided with a plurality of through holes 614 that penetrate the flow channel plate 61 from top to bottom, and the plurality of through holes 614 are spaced apart from each other to disperse clean water to different positions of the filter body 52. Specifically, when clean water flows over the flow channel plate 61, the clean water can pass through the flow channel plate 61 from the through holes 614 under the action of gravity. Since the plurality of through holes 614 correspond to different positions of the filter body 52, all parts of the filter body 52 can be in contact with dripping clean water, so that the filter body 52 is evenly wet, which is conducive to improving humidification efficiency.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the drainage mechanism 60 further includes a liquid supply conduit 62. One end of the liquid supply conduit 62 is connected to the second discharge port 44 of the liquid supply pump 43, and the other end of the liquid supply conduit 62 is connected to the flow channel plate 61. Specifically, the liquid supply conduit 62 extends vertically between the second discharge port 44 of the liquid supply pump 43 and the flow channel plate 61, so that clean water can be guided to flow from bottom to top to the flow channel plate 61. In one embodiment, one end of the liquid supply conduit 62 is nested with the second discharge port 44 of the liquid supply pump 43.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the flow channel plate 61 is formed with an inner water path 611 and an outer water path 612, the outer water path 612 surrounds the outer periphery of the inner water path 611, and the flow channel plate 61 has a retaining rib 613 for separating the outer water path 612 from the inner water path 611. The upper edge of the retaining rib 613 is provided with a plurality of notches 615 at intervals, and the notches 615 are configured to allow clean water to flow between the inner water path 611 and the outer water path 612.
In one embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 24 to 26, the outer water path 612 is communicated with the second discharge port 44 of the liquid supply pump 43, and the inner water path 611 is communicated with a plurality of through holes 614. Specifically, the other end of the liquid supply conduit 62 is inserted into the flow channel plate 61 and communicated with the outer water path 612. After the liquid level in the outer water path 612 rises above the lower edge of the notches 615, clean water enters different positions of the inner water path 611 through the notches 615. Since the plurality of through holes 614 are spaced along the inner water path 611, clean water entering the inner water path 611 from any notch 615 will pass through the flow channel plate 61 from the nearest through hole 614, thereby ensuring that the clean water drips evenly to various positions of the filter body 52. In one embodiment, the notches 615 are evenly spaced along the outer circumference of the inner water path 611. Further, each two through holes 614 corresponds to at least one notch 615. More specifically, along the outer circumference of the inner water path 611, a notch 615 is provided between two through holes 614.
In another embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the inner water path 611 is communicated with the second discharge port 44 of the liquid supply pump 43, and the outer water path 612 is communicated with a plurality of through holes 614. Specifically, the other end of the liquid supply conduit 62 is inserted into the flow channel plate 61 and communicated with the inner water path 611. After the liquid level in the inner water path 611 rises above the lower edge of the notches 615, clean water enters different positions of the outer water path 612 through the notches 615. A plurality of through holes 614 are spaced along the outer water path 612.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the flow channel plate 61 includes a bottom wall 616, an inner retaining wall 617 connected to the bottom wall 616, and an outer retaining wall 618 connected to the bottom wall 616. The retaining rib 613 is provided around the inner retaining wall 617 at intervals along the outer circumference, and the retaining rib 613 and the inner retaining wall 617 respectively form the outer boundary and the inner boundary of the inner water path 611. The outer retaining wall 618 is provided around the retaining rib 613 at intervals along the outer circumferential direction, and the outer retaining wall 618 and the retaining rib 613 respectively form the outer boundary and the inner boundary of the outer water path 612.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 27, the drainage mechanism 60 further includes a cover plate 63 connected to the flow channel plate 61, and the cover plate 63 is configured to form the upper boundary of the inner water path 611 and the outer water path 612. Specifically, by forming the upper boundaries of the inner water path 611 and the outer water path 612 using the cover plate 63, it is possible to prevent clean water from overflowing from the edge of the flow channel plate 61 under the driving pressure of the liquid supply pump 43. Further, a relatively sealed space is formed between the cover plate 63 and the flow channel plate 61, so that clean water can be driven to flow to the through holes 614, accelerating the speed at which clean water passes through the through holes 614.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 18, the humidifier 100 further includes a driving body 381 connected to the body 30, and the driving body 381 is configured to apply power to the liquid supply pump 43 that can drive the liquid supply pump 43 to work. Specifically, the driving body 381 drives the impeller in the liquid supply pump 43 to rotate by a non-contact driving force.
In some embodiments, the driving body 381 is configured to be electrically connected to a signal source, and the signal source is configured to adjust the driving body 381. In some embodiments, the driving body 381 is configured to be electrically connected to a power source, and the power source is configured to provide electrical energy to the driving body 381.
In some embodiments, the driving body 381 enables the liquid supply pump 43 to operate through the transmission of a magnetic field. In one embodiment, the liquid supply pump 43 is a wireless pump, and the liquid supply pump 43 has a magnet connected to the impeller. The driving body 381 transmits an alternating magnetic field to the magnet, so that the magnet can drive the impeller to rotate under the action of magnetic force. In another embodiment, the liquid supply pump 43 has a receiving coil, and the driving body 381 transmits an alternating magnetic field to the magnet. The coil generates electrical energy by induction under the action of the magnetic field, and the electrical energy is configured to drive the impeller to rotate under the motor principle. In some embodiments, the driving body 381 includes a coil winding. More specifically, the driving body 381 is located directly below the liquid supply pump 43.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 23, the humidifier 100 further includes a bottom cover 38, and the bottom cover 38 matches with the body 30 to form a space capable of accommodating the tank body 40. Further, the bottom cover 38 is configured to form the lower edge of the side opening 35.
In one embodiment, the driving body 381 is connected to the bottom side of the bottom cover 38. In another embodiment, the driving body 381 is accommodated in the bottom cover 38, so that the bottom cover 38 can be configured to provide waterproof protection for the driving body 381.
Since the liquid supply pump 43 is a wireless pump and forms a motion drive with the driving body 381 through a non-contact driving force, there is no direct connection. The liquid supply pump 43 does not need to be connected to a signal source or power supply, and the disassembly of the liquid supply pump 43 will not be affected by cables. The liquid supply pump 43 can be removed from the body 30 together with the tank body 40 for cleaning treatment, so that bacteria or stagnant stains caused by the reserve clean water can be removed in time.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 29 and 32, the humidifier 100 includes: a body 30, a fan assembly 80, a filter assembly 50, a tank body 40 and a heating element 70. The humidifier 100 is provided with an air course 36 for connecting the air inlet 361 and the air outlet 362 of the humidifier 100. The fan assembly 80 is provided in the body 30, and the fan assembly 80 is configured to blow the airflow in the air course 36. The filter assembly 50 is provided in the air course 36 and is configured to filter and humidify the airflow. The tank body 40 is provided in the body 30, and the tank body 40 is configured to supply liquid to the filter assembly 50. The heating element 70 is provided in the air course 36. The heating element 70 is located downstream of the filter assembly 50 and upstream of the fan assembly 80 along the airflow direction, and the heating element 70 is configured to heat the airflow passing through the filter assembly 50.
Specifically, when the humidifier 100 is running, the fan assembly 80 operates to make the airflow flow along the air course 36 between the air inlet 361 and the air outlet 362 of the humidifier 100, forming a negative pressure at the air inlet 361, and the airflow outside the humidifier 100 flows in from the air inlet 361. Since the tank body 40 supplies liquid to the filter assembly 50, the filter assembly 50 is in a wet state. And the filter assembly 50 is in the air course 36. After passing through the filter assembly 50, the humidity of the airflow increases and the temperature decreases. After the airflow leaves the air outlet 362 and reaches the external environment of the humidifier 100, the humidity of the environment around the humidifier 100 can be increased. The heating element 70 dissipates heat to the surroundings in the air course 36. Since the heating element 70 is located downstream of the filter assembly 50 and upstream of the fan assembly 80 along the airflow direction, the airflow can contact the heating element 70 and absorb the heat generated by the heating element 70, so the temperature rises. The airflow is fully mixed when passing through the fan assembly 80, which improves the stability and uniformity in the airflow. The temperature of the airflow leaving the air outlet 362 of the humidifier 100 can be increased, so as not to cause the temperature of the external environment of the humidifier 100 to drop too much, and avoid using the humidifier 100 to make the user feel cold.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 32, the direction of airflow in the air course 36 is shown as path S1.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 19, the humidifier 100 further includes a vent plate 37, the vent plate 37 is detachably covered on at least two sides of the body 30, and the air inlet 361 is provided on the vent plate 37. Specifically, the vent plate 37 has air permeability, and by covering the body 30 with the vent plate 37, a protective effect is provided to the filter assembly 50, while maintaining air permeability so that external airflow can enter the body 30.
In some other embodiments, the body 30 is provided with a vent plate 37, that is, the vent plate 37 is used as a component of the body 30, and the air inlet 361 is provided on the vent plate 37. The area of the air inlet 361 can be increased by covering the vent plate 37 on at least two sides of the body 30. In one embodiment, the body 30 is covered with a vent plate 37 on two adjacent sides. In some embodiments, the side shell can be replaced by a vent plate 37.
In some other embodiments, a notch can also be provided separately on the body 30 as an air inlet 361.
In some embodiments, the inner side of the vent plate 37 is spaced apart from the filter body 52 of the filter assembly 50. Thus, a channel gap is formed between the inner side of the vent plate 37 and the outer peripheral surface of the filter body 52, through which the airflow can reach different positions on the outer peripheral surface of the filter body 52, thereby helping to make the airflow pass uniformly through various positions of the filter body 52 in the circumferential direction.
In some embodiments, the tank body 40 can accommodate clean water. Specifically, the clean water can be tap water or purified and filtered water. The clean water can also be a mixture of water and an odorant.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 32, on the projection surface that makes the air inlet 751 have the maximum projection area, the projection area of the heating element 70 corresponding to the projection surface overlaps with the projection area of the transition port 752 by at least 30% of the area. Specifically, since the airflow passes through the transition port 752 relatively concentratedly, when the heating element 70 is close to the transition port 752, it can help improve the heating efficiency of the airflow. And the projection area of the heating element 70 corresponding to the projection surface overlaps with the projection area of the transition port 752 by at least 30%, thereby further improving the heating efficiency of the airflow. In the direction perpendicular to the projection surface, a gap is maintained between the heating element 70 and the transition port 752, which can prevent the heating element 70 from causing excessive obstruction to the airflow.
In one embodiment, for the projection surface that makes the air inlet 751 have the largest projection area, the projection surface is parallel to the plane where the edge of the air inlet 751 is located.
In some embodiments, the heating element 70 is an electric heating device. Specifically, the heating element 70 is one or more of a heating resistance wire, an electric heating ceramic and an electric heating semiconductor. In one embodiment, the heating element 70 is a PTC ceramic element to facilitate constant temperature control of the heating element 70.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 32, the humidifier 100 further includes a partition 71 provided with a plurality of through grooves 72. The partition 71 is provided at a position close to the air inlet 751. The heating element 70 is provided on the side of the partition 71 close to the transition port 752. Specifically, since the partition 71 is provided with a plurality of through grooves 72, the airflow in the air course 36 can pass through the partition 71. When the partition 71 is close to the air inlet 751 and the heating element 70 is provided on the side of the partition 71 close to the transition port 752, the partition 71 can limit the user's hand from entering the space between the partition 71 and the air cover 75, preventing the user's hand from contacting the high-temperature heating element.
In one embodiment, the transition port 752 is located above the partition 71, and the heating element 70 is connected to the upper side of the partition 71, so that the partition 71 can carry the heating element 70.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the humidifier 100 further includes a clamp holder 73, and the clamp holder 73 is connected to the side of the partition 71 close to the transition port 752. The clamp holder 73 is snapped onto the heating element 70 to fix the heating element 70 to the partition 71. Specifically, by connecting the clamp holder 73 to the side of the partition 71 close to the transition port 752, the user can be prevented from contacting the heating element 70. Moreover, by using the clamp holder 73 to clamp the heating element 70, the assembly of the heating element 70 can be simplified and the assembly efficiency of the humidifier 100 can be improved. In one embodiment, the clamp holder 73 includes a fixing part 731 connected to the partition 71 and clamp ears 732 connected to the fixing part 731, and the clamp ears 732 are respectively connected to opposite sides of the fixing part 731. The heating element 70 is installed between several opposing clamp ears 732. The end of the clamp ears 732 far from the fixing part 731 is hook-shaped, and after the heating element 70 enters between the clamp ears 732, the end of the clamp ears 732 limits the heating element 70. More specifically, the fixing part 731 can be one or more, and the clamp ears 732 can be fixed relative to the partition 71.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 32, the humidifier 100 further includes a temperature detection element 85. The temperature detection element 85 is provided downstream of the air course 36 relative to the heating element 70. Specifically, by detecting the temperature of the airflow downstream of the heating element 70 using the temperature detection element 85, the temperature condition of the airflow after absorbing the heat of the heating element 70 can be determined. In some embodiments, the temperature detection element 85 is a thermistor, a thermocouple or other temperature detection device.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 32 , the temperature detection element 85 is connected to the fan bracket 82 and close to the air outlet 362 of the humidifier 100. Specifically, when the airflow passes through the fan assembly 80, the airflow collides violently with the centrifugal impeller 81, and moreover, each part of the airflow undergoes a process of dispersion and re-convergence, making the temperature of the airflow more balanced. If the temperature detection element 85 is close to the air outlet 362 of the humidifier 100, a stable and referenceable temperature detection element 85 can be detected by the temperature detection element 85.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 32, the temperature detection element 85 is mounted on one of the fixing plates 822. Specifically, the sensing end of the temperature detection element 85 faces upstream of the air course 36.
In some embodiments, as shown in conjunction with FIGS. 31 and 32, the humidifier 100 further includes an interactive module 74. The interactive module 74 is electrically connected to the temperature detection element 85, and the interactive module 74 is configured to output a feedback signal reflecting the temperature detection value of the temperature detection element 85. Specifically, an input end of the interactive module 74 is connected to the temperature detection element 85 to receive the temperature detection value of the temperature detection element 85. The interactive module 74 outputs a feedback signal wirelessly or wired, and the content of the feedback signal includes a temperature detection value. In one embodiment, the feedback signal is configured to be sent to a cloud or other data storage terminal to record the feedback signal and provide it for user access query. In another embodiment, the feedback signal is configured to be sent to a mobile terminal for the user to view the temperature detection value.
In some embodiments, the interactive module 74 is electrically connected to the heating element 70, and the interactive module 74 is configured to adjust the heating power of the heating element 70 according to the received adjustment instruction. Specifically, the user can input adjustment instructions to the interactive module 74 through the buttons of the humidifier 100 or the terminal device according to the requirements for the ambient temperature. In some embodiments, the interactive module 74 adjusts the heating power of the heating element 70 according to the magnitude relationship between the required temperature and the temperature detection value in the adjustment instruction.
More specifically, when the required temperature is higher than the temperature detection value, the interactive module 74 adjusts the heating power of the heating element 70 to increase the heating power. When the required temperature is lower than the temperature detection value, the heating power of the heating element 70 is adjusted in the interactive module 74 to reduce the heating power.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, a supply port 914 is provided at the bottom of the water tank body 91, and the supply port 914 is configured to discharge clean water in the storage chamber 911 to the liquid tank 41 of the tank body 40.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the input interface 921 is provided on the water tank body 91 and lower than the filling port 912. The injection port 922 is located at the upper part of the storage chamber 911 and higher than the input interface 921. The angle between the direction from the filling port 912 to the bottom surface 913 and the opening direction of the injection port 922 is not greater than 120 degrees. Specifically, since the injection port 922 is located at the upper part of the storage chamber 911 and is higher than the input interface 921, and clean water can only be connected to the input interface 921 through the drainage member 92, when the liquid level in the water tank body 91 is lower than the injection port 922, it is possible to prevent the clean water in the water tank body 91 from flowing back into the injection port 922, thereby preventing the clean water from leaking back through the drainage member 92. Moreover, since the angle range between the direction from the filling port 912 to the bottom surface 913 and the opening direction of the injection port 922 is not greater than 120 degrees, when clean water is ejected from the injection port 922 under the pressure of the liquid replenishment pump 20, since the injection port 922 is not vertically upward, the clean water will not flow back from the injection port 922, thereby preventing water from flowing out from the bottom of the water tank body 91.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the drainage member 92 includes a positioning joint 923 and a main guide pipe 924. The positioning joint 923 is connected to the water tank body 91. The main guide pipe 924 is configured to form the boundary of the flow channel. One end of the main guide pipe 924 is communicated with the input interface 921, and the other end of the main guide pipe 924 is nested with the positioning joint 923, one end of the main guide pipe 924 can be used as the input interface 921 or one end of the main guide pipe 924 can be connected to the input interface 921, and the injection port 922 is arranged at the positioning joint 923. Specifically, the main guide pipe 924 forms a boundary of the flow channel, and since the positioning joint 923 is connected to the water tank body 91, the positioning joint 923 is stable relative to the water tank device 90. When the other end of the main guide pipe 924 is nested with the positioning joint 923, the positioning joint 923 can limit the position of the other end of the main guide pipe 924, which is conducive to maintaining a stable shape of the flow channel. Since the injection port 922 is provided at the positioning joint 923, the position of the injection port 922 can also be kept stable relative to the water tank body 91.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the main guide pipe 924 and the positioning joint 923 are both provided in the storage chamber 911. Specifically, by arranging the main guide pipe 924 and the positioning joint 923 in the storage chamber 911, the structural compactness of the water tank device 90 can be improved, and the main guide pipe 924 or the positioning joint 923 is prevented from being collided.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the angle between the direction in which the main guide pipe 924 extends upward and the direction in which the storage chamber 911 extends upward is less than 30 degrees. The positioning joint 923 extends upward, for example, vertically or obliquely upward, and the injection port 922 is provided on the side wall of the positioning joint 923. Specifically, when the angle between the direction in which the main guide pipe 924 extends upward and the direction in which the storage chamber 911 extends upward is less than 30 degrees, the main guide pipe 924 can extend from the input interface 921 to the positioning joint 923 with a shorter length, thereby facilitating the reduction of the length of the main guide pipe 924. Further, when the main guide pipe 924 is provided in the storage chamber 911, the storage chamber 911 can have more room for accommodating clean water. In some embodiments, the direction in which the storage chamber 911 extends upward can be understood as a direction from the bottom surface 913 toward the filling port 912.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the positioning joint 923 extends upward, and the injection port 922 is provided on the side wall of the positioning joint 923, so that the opening direction of the injection port 922 will not be vertically upward, avoiding the clean water of the injection port 922 from flowing back to the bottom of the water tank body 91 along the main guide pipe 924.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the top end of the positioning joint 923 is connected to the inner side of the top wall of the storage chamber 911, and the bottom end of the positioning joint 923 is connected to the top end of the main guide pipe 924. Specifically, the top wall of the storage chamber 911 can be provided adjacent to the filling port 912. When the top end of the positioning joint 923 is connected to the inner side of the top wall of the storage chamber 911 and the injection port 922 is provided on the positioning joint 923, the position of the injection port 922 can be made closer to the filling port 912, or the position of the injection port 922 can be made closer to the top wall of the storage chamber 911, so as to facilitate the spraying of clean water into the storage chamber 911 from top to bottom.
In some embodiments, the drainage member 92 includes a main guide pipe 924, and the main guide pipe 924 is configured to form the boundary of the flow channel. One end of the main guide pipe 924 is communicated with the input interface 921. The main guide pipe 924 is bent near a section of the filling port 912. The injection port 922 is provided at the end of a section of the main guide pipe 924 close to the filling port 912. Specifically, the main guide pipe 924 is provided close to the bend of a section of the filling port 912, so that the direction of the injection port 922 can be adjusted. Therefore, the injection port 922 is as far as possible toward the bottom surface 913 of the storage chamber 911, thus preventing water in the injection port 922 from flowing back to the bottom of the water tank body 91 through the main guide pipe 924. In some embodiments, the main guide pipe 924 is provided inside the storage chamber 911 to improve the compactness of the water tank body 91.
In some other embodiments, the main guide pipe 924 is provided outside the storage chamber 911 so that the storage chamber 911 has a larger remaining space. Specifically, the main guide pipe 924 includes a first segment, a transition segment and a second segment. The transition segment is connected between the first segment and the second segment. The first segment is outside the storage chamber 911 and connected to the input interface 921. The second segment is located in the storage chamber 911, and the injection port 922 is formed in the second segment. In one embodiment, the transition segment can be from the filling port 912 into the storage chamber 911. In another embodiment, the transition segment can pass through the wall of the water tank body 91 and enter the storage chamber 911.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 23, a bottom groove 31 is further provided in the body 30, and the bottom groove 31 is configured to accommodate the tank body 40. At least a part of the liquid tank 41 of the tank body 40 is provided below the water tank device 90. The liquid tank 41 is adjacent to the first support surface 32, and the liquid tank 41 is concave relative to the first support surface 32. The first support surface 32 is provided obliquely downward in a direction toward the liquid tank 41. Specifically, the height of the liquid tank 41 is lower than the first support surface 32, and the first support surface 32 is provided obliquely downward in a direction toward the liquid tank 41. Therefore, when a small amount of clean water accidentally flows down from the fixed joint 24 to the first support surface 32, the chimb part 321 can limit the flow of clean water in any direction around it, so that the clean water is near the fixed joint 24, and the first support surface 32 provided obliquely downward can guide the clean water to flow into the liquid tank 41 to prevent the clean water from continuously accumulating on the first support surface 32.
In some embodiments, when the humidifier 100 is not provided with a removable tank body 40, the boundary of the liquid tank 41 can further be formed by the inner wall surface of the body 30, and the use or structure of the liquid tank 41 is as described above. Further, the first support surface 32 can further be formed by using the inner wall of the body 30.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, the humidifier 100 further includes an air cover 75, and the air cover 75 is provided with an air inlet 751 and a transition port 752 that are communicated with each other. The air inlet 751 faces the upper end of the filter assembly 50, and the transition port 752 is communicated with the fan assembly 80. The heating element 70 is provided in the air cover 75. Specifically, the air cover 75 forms a boundary of one section of the air course 36, and the airflow flows in the air cover 75 along the direction from the air inlet 751 to the transition port 752. The air inlet 751 is directed toward the upper end of the filter assembly 50, and the transition port 752 is connected to the fan assembly 80, so that the air cover 75 can be configured to adapt to the shape difference between the upper opening of the filter assembly 50 and the input port of the fan assembly 80, and the airflow leaving the upper opening of the filter assembly 50 can be guided to the fan assembly 80 to the maximum extent. In one embodiment, the shape of the air inlet 751 corresponds to the shape of the upper opening of the filter assembly 50. The shape of the transition port 752 corresponds to the shape of the input port of the fan assembly 80.
Specifically, since the filter assembly 50 is spaced between the air cover 75 and the tank body 40, when the heating element 70 is provided in the air cover 75, the heating element 70 and the tank body 40 are kept at a certain distance, thereby avoiding the situation where the heating element 70 is immersed in clean water.
In some embodiments, the air cover 75 is narrowed in the direction from the air inlet 751 to the transition port 752. Specifically, in order to improve the efficiency of filtration and humidification, the filter body 52 of the filter assembly 50 is generally maintained in a form with a larger circumference, so that the width or length of the upper end opening of the filter body 52 is larger. The centrifugal fan structure requires circumferential spacing inside, resulting in a relatively small input port width of the fan assembly 80. The air cover 75 is narrowed along the direction from the air inlet 751 to the transition port 752, so that the air cover 75 can adapt to the size difference between the upper end opening of the filter body 52 and the input port of the fan assembly 80, and stably guide the airflow from the upper end opening of the filter body 52 to the input port of the fan assembly 80.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, the fan assembly 80 includes an outer cover 84 connected to the transition port 752. The air cover 75 is connected to at least one of the outer cover 84 by a flange part 753. The flange part 753 is provided around the circumference of the transition port 752. Specifically, by setting the flange part 753 around the circumferential edge of the transition port 752, the airflow leaving the air cover 75 can be prevented from diffusing in the radial direction, so that the airflow can stably enter the outer cover 84.
In some other embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the fan assembly 80 includes a centrifugal impeller 81, and the centrifugal impeller 81 disperses the airflow to the periphery to the inner wall surface of the outer cover 84 during operation. The port of the centrifugal impeller 81 is nested with the flange part 753, so that the airflow first completely enters the centrifugal impeller 81, and then is transported circumferentially by the centrifugal impeller 81 to the outer cover 84.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 32, the fan assembly 80 includes a fan bracket 82 and a fan body 83 connected to the fan bracket 82. Specifically, the output shaft 831 of the fan body 83 is connected to the centrifugal impeller 81 to drive the centrifugal impeller 81 to rotate. In one embodiment, the fan body 83 is a motor. The fan bracket 82 is configured to support the fan body 83. In one embodiment, the fan bracket 82 is connected between the fan body 83 and the outer cover 84. In one embodiment, most of the fan body 83 is accommodated in the fan bracket 82, and the output shaft 831 of the fan body 83 extends outside the fan bracket 82, so that the fan bracket 82 plays a protective role for the fan body 83.
Further, as shown in FIG. 32, the fan bracket 82 includes a middle shell 821 and a plurality of fixing plates 822 connected to the outer periphery of the middle shell 821. The fan body 83 is accommodated in the middle shell 821. Further, the fixing plates 822 are connected between the outer periphery of the middle shell 821 and the inner periphery of the outer cover 84. The thickness direction of the fixing plates 822 is perpendicular to the airflow direction to reduce the wind resistance of the fixing plates 822.
In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 34, the smart cleaning machine 300 has both a house cleaning function and an automatic water addition function to the humidifier 100. The smart cleaning machine 300 is pre-bound with the humidifier 100 through an APP or other means. It can automatically take water from equipment such as a cleaning base station or a water change base station or transport and deliver water to the humidifier 100 according to the operation/settings from the user on the APP or when the humidifier 100 detects a lack of water.
The above are optional embodiments of the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Various changes and variations of the present disclosure are possible for those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present disclosure shall be included within the scope of the claims of the present disclosure.

Claims

A household appliance, comprising a water-using device and/or a water treatment device; the water-using device is configured to automatically connect with a smart cleaning machine, and replenish clean water to the water-using device by taking water from the smart cleaning machine; and the water treatment device is configured to automatically connect with the smart cleaning machine, and discharge gray water out of the water treatment device by supplying water to the smart cleaning machine; the household appliance further comprises a first communication module and a first water interface; the first communication module is configured to communicate with the smart cleaning machine, and the first water interface is configured to take water from the smart cleaning machine and/or supply water to the smart cleaning machine after being connected with a second water interface of the smart cleaning machine.
The household appliance according to claim 1, wherein the water-using device takes water from the smart cleaning machine through an internal liquid replenishment pump, thereby providing clean water to the water-using device; the first water interface is a first clean water inlet, and the second water interface of the smart cleaning machine comprises a second clean water outlet; the second clean water outlet is configured to connect with the first clean water inlet of the water-using device; and a clean water tank of the smart cleaning machine supplies clean water from the first clean water inlet to the water-using device through the second clean water outlet.
The household appliance according to claim 2, wherein the water-using device is a humidifier, and the humidifier comprises a body and the first clean water inlet;
the body is provided with a storage chamber, outside of the body is provided with a connecting surface, and the connecting surface is configured to connect with the smart cleaning machine; and

the first clean water inlet is provided on the connecting surface, and the first clean water inlet is able to be communicated with the storage chamber; and when the first clean water inlet is connected with the second clean water outlet of the smart cleaning machine, the first clean water inlet is configured to guide the clean water of the smart cleaning machine to be delivered to the storage chamber.
The household appliance according to claim 3, wherein the humidifier further comprises a water tank device carried by and limited to the body;
the water tank device comprises:
a water tank body, provided with the storage chamber; and

a drainage member, provided with an input interface and an injection port; the drainage member is further provided with a flow channel, and the flow channel is communicated with the input interface and the injection port respectively; the input interface is configured to communicate with the liquid replenishment pump; and the flow channel is configured to guide the clean water delivered from the first clean water inlet to flow from bottom to top through the input interface and spray into the storage chamber through the injection port.
The household appliance according to claim 4, wherein the water tank body forms a filling port at an upper part of the storage chamber, and the filling port is configured to fill clean water; the input interface is provided on the water tank body and is lower than the filling port; the injection port is located at the upper part of the storage chamber and higher than the input interface; and an angle between a direction from the filling port to a bottom surface of the storage chamber and an opening direction of the injection port is not greater than 120 degrees.
The household appliance according to claim 4, wherein the drainage member comprises a positioning joint and a main guide pipe; the positioning joint is connected to the water tank body; the main guide pipe is configured to form a boundary of the flow channel, one end of the main guide pipe is communicated with the input interface, and another end of the main guide pipe is nested with the positioning joint; and the injection port is provided on the positioning joint.
The household appliance according to claim 6, wherein the positioning joint extends upward and the injection port is provided on a side wall of the positioning joint.
The household appliance according to claim 6, wherein the main guide pipe and the positioning joint are both provided in the storage chamber, a top end of the positioning joint is connected to an inner side of top wall of the storage chamber, and a bottom end of the positioning joint is connected to the top end of the main guide pipe.
The household appliance according to claim 4, wherein the liquid replenishment pump is provided on the body; a first discharge port of the liquid replenishment pump is configured to communicate with the input interface, and a first suction port of the liquid replenishment pump is configured to communicate with the smart cleaning machine through the first clean water inlet; and
the humidifier further comprises an adapter and a liquid replenishment conduit; the adapter comprises a first pipe section and a second pipe section, the first pipe section is communicated with the second pipe section, and the first pipe section and the second pipe section are provided at an angle; the first pipe section is connected to the first clean water inlet; and the second pipe section is communicate with the first suction port of the liquid replenishment pump through the liquid replenishment conduit.
The household appliance according to claim 4, wherein
the humidifier further comprises:
a tank body accommodated in the body; the tank body is provided with a liquid tank for holding clean water, a bottom of the water tank body is provided with a supply port, and the supply port is configured to discharge the clean water in the storage chamber to the liquid tank;

a filter assembly, at least partially located above the liquid tank, and the filter assembly comprises a filter bracket and a filter body connected to the filter bracket;

a drainage mechanism, for dispersing the clean water in the liquid tank to different positions of the filter body; and

a liquid supply pump, communicate with the drainage mechanism and configured to pump the clean water in the liquid tank from bottom to top through the drainage mechanism to the filter body in a working state, and the filter body does not contact the clean water accommodated in the liquid tank in a non-working state.
The household appliance according to claim 10, wherein the filter bracket and/or the filter body are isolated from a part of the liquid tank for accommodating clean water; a lower end of the filter bracket and/or the filter body is higher than a highest allowable liquid level for clean water to be accommodated in the liquid tank.
The household appliance according to claim 10, wherein the humidifier is provided with an air course, the air course is configured to connect an air inlet and an air outlet of the humidifier, and the humidifier further comprises:
a fan assembly provided in the body for blowing an airflow in the air course, and the filter assembly is provided in the air course for filtering and humidifying the airflow; and

a heating element provided in the air course, and the heating element is located downstream of the filter assembly and upstream of the fan assembly along an airflow direction, and the heating element is configured to heat the filtered airflow.
The household appliance according to claim 3, wherein the humidifier further comprises a positioning structure provided on the connecting surface, and the positioning structure is configured for position matching with the smart cleaning machine; and when the positioning structure and the smart cleaning machine form a positioning match, the first clean water inlet is connected with the second clean water outlet of the smart cleaning machine to output the clean water of the smart cleaning machine to the storage chamber.
The household appliance according to claim 3, wherein a shape of the connecting surface corresponds to an outer wall shape of the smart cleaning machine near the second clean water outlet, or the connecting surface is a concave arc.
The household appliance according to claim 3, wherein the humidifier further comprises a positioning module provided on the connecting surface, and the positioning module is configured to send a positioning signal capable of guiding the smart cleaning machine to approach the connecting surface.
The household appliance according to claim 3, wherein the humidifier further comprises a detection electrode connected to the connecting surface, the liquid replenishment pump provided on the body, and a control module electrically connected to the detection electrode; and when the detection electrode is electrically connected to the smart cleaning machine, the control module triggers the liquid replenishment pump to operate and pumps out the clean water of the smart cleaning machine to the storage chamber.
The household appliance according to claim 16, wherein when the detection electrode is connected to the smart cleaning machine, the detection electrode is configured to conduct electrical energy to the smart cleaning machine.
The household appliance according to claim 3, wherein the humidifier further comprises a cover plate detachably connected to the connecting surface, and the cover plate is configured to cover the connecting surface.
The household appliance according to claim 1, wherein the water treatment device supplies water to the smart cleaning machine by controlling an internal water valve to open, so that the smart cleaning machine uses an internal pump body to pump out the gray water in the water treatment device to the smart cleaning machine;
the first water interface is a first gray water outlet; and

the second water interface of the smart cleaning machine comprises a second clean water inlet and a second sewage outlet, and the second clean water inlet is connected to the first gray water outlet, so that the gray water of the water treatment device is input into the clean water tank of the smart cleaning machine through the first gray water outlet and the second clean water inlet.
The household appliance according to claim 1, wherein the water treatment device supplies water to the smart cleaning machine by controlling the internal water valve to open, so that the smart cleaning machine uses an internal pump body to pump out the gray water in the water treatment device to the smart cleaning machine;
the first water interface is a first gray water outlet; and

the second water interface of the smart cleaning machine comprises a second sewage inlet; the second sewage inlet is communicated with a sewage tank of the smart cleaning machine; the second sewage inlet is configured to connect with the first gray water outlet of the household appliance; the sewage tank of the smart cleaning machine takes out gray water from the water treatment device through the second sewage inlet and the first gray water outlet, thereby discharging the gray water in the water treatment device.
The household appliance according to claim 1, further comprising a detection module and a control module provided in the household appliance, wherein the detection module is configured to detect a condition of gray water or clean water in the household appliance; and
the control module is configured to control the household appliance to communicate with the smart cleaning machine when it is detected that the household appliance is full of gray water or has no clean water, so that the smart cleaning machine enters a water change state and moves toward the household appliance, the first water interface of the household appliance is connected with the second water interface of the smart cleaning machine to take water from the smart cleaning machine and/or supply water to the smart cleaning machine; and control the household appliance to stop taking water from the smart cleaning machine and/or supplying water to the smart cleaning machine according to a first preset time or when the detection module detects that the household appliance is full of clean water or has no gray water.
The household appliance according to claim 21, wherein the control module is further configured to control the household appliance to stop taking water from the smart cleaning machine and/or supplying water to the smart cleaning machine according to a second preset time or when the first communication module receives a signal from the smart cleaning machine indicating that the clean water tank of the smart cleaning machine is empty or the sewage tank is full, so that the smart cleaning machine is able to add clean water from the outside and/or discharge the grey water to the outside.
A smart cleaning machine for automatically connecting with the household appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 22, wherein the smart cleaning machine comprises a second communication module, an identification module and a second water interface; the second communication module is configured to communicate with the household appliance, and the identification module is configured to detect a position of the household appliance and realize automatic connecting; the second water interface is configured to take water from the household appliance and/or supply water to the household appliance after connecting with a first water interface of the household appliance; the household appliance comprises a water-using device and/or a water treatment device, and the smart cleaning machine is able to automatically connect with the water-using device and replenish clean water to the water-using device by taking water from the smart cleaning machine; or the smart cleaning machine is able to automatically connect with the water treatment device, and discharge gray water from the water treatment device by supplying water to the smart cleaning machine.
The smart cleaning machine according to claim 23, wherein the smart cleaning machine further comprises a charging component, the household appliance comprises a detection electrode, and the detection electrode is a charging connector; and when the charging component is connected with the detection electrode of the household appliance, the household appliance charges the smart cleaning machine through the detection electrode and the charging component, or the smart cleaning machine charges the household appliance through the charging component and the detection electrode.
The smart cleaning machine according to claim 23, wherein the household appliance is a water-using device, and the second water interface comprises a second clean water outlet; and the second clean water outlet is configured to connect with a first clean water inlet of the water-using device to supply clean water to the water-using device.
The smart cleaning machine according to claim 23, wherein the household appliance is a water treatment device, and the smart cleaning machine uses an internal pump body to pump out the gray water in the water treatment device to the smart cleaning machine, thereby discharging the gray water in the water treatment device, and the second water interface comprises a second sewage inlet, a second clean water inlet or a second gray water inlet; and the second sewage inlet, the second clean water inlet or the second gray water inlet is configured to connect with the first gray water outlet of the water treatment device to take out gray water from the water treatment device.
A smart cleaning machine system, comprising the household appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 22, the smart cleaning machine according to any one of claims 23 to 26, and a cleaning base station, wherein the household appliance comprises a water change base station, a water-using device and/or a water treatment device;
the water change base station is able to automatically connect with the smart cleaning machine to realize a replenishment of clean water and sewage discharge of the smart cleaning machine;

the water-using device is able to automatically connect with the smart cleaning machine, and replenish clean water to the water-using device by taking water from the smart cleaning machine;

the water treatment device is able to automatically connect with the smart cleaning machine, and discharge gray water from the water treatment device by supplying water to the smart cleaning machine; and

the cleaning base station is configured to supply power to the smart cleaning machine and collect dust in the smart cleaning machine.