JP2007213395A - Moving object system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a moving object system in which a moving object securely connects with a power source, and the footprint, when the moving object connects with a charge device is reduced. <P>SOLUTION: The moving object system comprises a self-propelled vacuum cleaner A for autonomously travelling, and a power source B for supplying driving power to the self-propelled vacuum cleaner A. The self-propelled vacuum cleaner A is provided with a cleaner body 1, and a suction port body 2, having a power receiving part 9 for receiving power. The power source B is provided with a base seat 12 where the self-propelled vacuum cleaner A is placed, and a holding part 13a constituted of the base seat 12 and a cover 13. The holding part 13a engages with the suction port body 2 of the self-propelled vacuum cleaner A and holds it. The power source B holds the suction port body 2 with a holding part 13a, and performs charging. In addition, the power source B is placed. The power source is placed longitudinally. As a result of this, the footprint during charging can be reduced. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a mobile system such as a self-propelled cleaner that autonomously travels to clean a room and an answering robot that captures an image of a room and transmits it to a mobile phone or the like.

  In general homes, offices, public facilities, and the like, mobile bodies that autonomously run mainly in technical fields such as cleaning and security have appeared, and various operations are being automated. In order for this moving body to become more widespread, it is necessary to be able to reliably charge the driving power source from driving energy, for example, a commercial power source.

  As a method of charging the driving power of the moving body, a method of charging by connecting the moving body to a supply device provided with a power supply device is generally used. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a mobile system that includes a supply device having a power supply device that supplies electric power, and that allows the mobile body to be charged with power by connecting to the power supply device of the supply device. .

  However, in the mobile body system disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the mobile body cannot be reliably connected to the supply device, so that a situation where power cannot be reliably charged occurs and may not be used when necessary.

Therefore, Patent Document 2 includes a supply device that includes a connection detection unit that detects a connection state with the mobile body and a display unit that displays the connection state with the mobile body, and the connection detection unit supplies the mobile body with the supply device. There has been disclosed a mobile system that displays a connection state with a device to alert a user and reliably perform charging.
Japanese Patent No. 3314499 Japanese Patent No. 2701414

  By the way, in patent document 2, a connection state with a mobile body main body is displayed by a connection detection means, and when a connection is insufficient, only a user is alerted. Therefore, the user has to connect. Further, no measures are taken for reliably connecting the moving body and the supply device. Therefore, there is a possibility that the connection between the moving body and the supply device is disconnected during charging.

  On the other hand, in patent document 1 and patent document 2, in order to prevent a fall, the mobile body which enlarged the bottom area is used. Therefore, the installation area of the moving body is increased. Further, when the moving body is connected to the supply device, a larger installation area is required. Therefore, in a general home where furniture and various small items are placed, the moving body itself becomes an obstacle when the moving body is not used.

  Therefore, in view of the above problems, the present invention provides a mobile body system in which the mobile body and the supply device are securely connected and charged, and the installation area when the mobile body and the supply device are connected is reduced. Objective.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises a moving body driven by energy such as electricity, gas, and liquid fuel supplied through a receiving unit, and a supply device that supplies the energy to the moving body. The supply device is configured such that the feeding unit that feeds energy to the receiving unit of the moving body and the receiving unit and the feeding unit are connected even when the supply device is placed horizontally or vertically. And a holding part for engaging and holding a part of the moving body.

  According to the above configuration, the moving body is held so as not to come off when the holding portion engages with a part of the moving body. Therefore, energy can be supplied to the moving body even when the supply device is placed horizontally or vertically.

  The moving body includes a protruding body protruding from the moving body main body, and the protruding body is engaged with and held by a holding portion. With this configuration, the supply device is engaged with and held by the protrusion that is a part of the moving body by the holding unit provided, so that the supply device can be reduced in size compared to the case where the entire moving body is held. it can.

  In addition, the holding portion is a holding recess that engages and holds the protruding body in a part of the pedestal that allows the moving body to enter and allows the moving body to be mounted. According to this configuration, the holding portion is a holding recess that is a space formed by the base and the cover. The protruding body is engaged and held so as to fit into the holding recess. Therefore, even if the supply device is placed horizontally or vertically, the moving body can be firmly held.

  Further, the receiving unit is arranged on the front side of the projecting body, and the feeding unit is arranged at a position facing the receiving unit when the projecting body is engaged with and held by the holding unit. And According to this configuration, when the projecting body is engaged with and held by the holding portion, the receiving portion and the feeding portion are positioned to face each other. Therefore, the receiving part and the feeding part are reliably connected by fitting the protrusion into the holding part.

  Furthermore, when the supply device is placed vertically, the receiving unit of the moving body is positioned on the lower side, and therefore the connection between the receiving unit and the feeding unit is difficult to be disconnected due to the weight of the moving body. In this case, the connection can be maintained even if vibration is applied during receiving.

  In addition, a receiving surface that contacts the moving body main body is formed at the periphery of the opening of the holding portion, and when the moving body main body contacts the receiving surface, the receiving section and the feeding section are connected. To do. According to this configuration, when the protruding body is engaged with and held by the holding portion, the side surface of the movable body main body and the receiving surface that is the peripheral edge of the opening of the holding portion abut. At this time, for example, by forming the shape of the receiving surface in accordance with the shape of the moving body, the side surface of the moving body always comes into contact with the receiving surface at a fixed position. Therefore, the receiving unit is aligned with the feeding unit, and the receiving unit and the feeding unit are connected without shifting.

  In addition, when the supply device is placed vertically, the downward movement due to the weight of the moving body can be restricted by contacting the side surface of the moving body. For this reason, since it is possible to reduce the addition to the receiving unit and the feeding unit due to the weight of the moving body, it is possible to prevent damage to the receiving unit and the feeding unit.

  The pedestal includes a floor placing surface for placing the feeder device horizontally and a floor placing surface for placing the feeder device vertically. It is formed in the edge part of a base so that it may orthogonally cross with respect to the floor surface for a stand. According to this configuration, since the floor-laying surface for horizontal placement and the floor-laying surface for vertical placement are formed so as to be orthogonal to each other, the supply device can be placed horizontally and vertically. At this time, for example, if the floor placement surface for vertical placement is formed smaller than the floor placement surface for horizontal placement, the installation area can be made smaller by placing vertically.

  Specifically, the vertically placed floor placing surface is formed to be larger than the projection surface of the vertically movable mobile body and smaller than the horizontally placed floor placing surface. According to this configuration, since the floor placement surface for vertical installation is larger than the projection surface of the mobile body main body placed vertically, even if the supply device is placed vertically as it is held by engaging the mobile body with the holding portion, Can be placed vertically stably. Moreover, since it is formed smaller than the floor-laying surface for horizontal placement, the installation area is smaller than that for horizontal placement.

  The mobile body includes a detachable storage unit that stores energy, and the storage unit is disposed on a bottom surface side of the mobile body body, and an opening is formed on a base of the holding unit so that the storage unit can be attached and detached. It is characterized by that. With this configuration, conventionally, the moving body had to be turned over and the storage unit removed, but the storage unit can be exchanged while the moving body is housed in the supply device.

  As a specific aspect, the opening is a through-hole penetrating from the back surface to the front surface of the pedestal, and the opening is at a position hidden by the moving body when the moving body is mounted with the supply device placed horizontally. Form. Thereby, when the said supply apparatus is installed vertically, since the said opening becomes visible, the user can attach or detach a storage part through the said opening. With this configuration, the storage unit can be easily replaced through the opening by placing the supply device vertically.

  In addition, when the moving body is held by the holding unit, a display unit for displaying information is provided in an exposed portion of the moving body exposed to the outside of the supply device. In this configuration, when the supply device is placed vertically, the exposed portion of the moving body exposed to the outside of the supply device can be seen well even from a long distance. If a display portion for displaying various information is provided in the exposed portion, it can be used as an illumination, a clock, a message board, etc., and an interior function can be added.

  Moreover, the moving body is a self-propelled cleaner having a suction port. In this case, the suction port body is formed in the projecting body, and the projecting body is engaged with and held by the holding portion. According to this configuration, when the projecting body is engaged with the holding portion and held, the suction port body is covered with the cover, so that dust attached to the suction port body does not fall outside.

  Moreover, the cleaning part which cleans a suction inlet is provided in the holding | maintenance part of the supply apparatus, It is characterized by the above-mentioned. According to this configuration, when the projecting body is engaged with and held by the holding portion, the suction port body is cleaned by the cleaning portion. That is, the suction port body can be cleaned while the moving body is supplying energy, and can be cleaned in a clean state when used after charging.

  As described above, according to the present invention, a part of the moving body is engaged with and held by the holding unit of the supply device, so that the receiving unit and the feeding unit are reliably connected and charged. Can do. Furthermore, by placing the supply device vertically, the receiving unit and the feeding unit are firmly connected by the weight of the moving body.

  Moreover, since the installation area with respect to the floor surface can be reduced by placing the supply device vertically, the installation area as the mobile system can be reduced.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the mobile body system according to the present invention supplies a self-propelled cleaner A that is a mobile body and power that is energy for driving the self-propelled cleaner A. And supply device B.

  The self-propelled cleaner A moves autonomously while cleaning the surrounding space where there are obstacles such as walls, furniture, and beds. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the self-propelled cleaner A includes a cleaner body 1 and a suction port body 2 that protrudes forward with respect to the cleaner body 1. The vacuum cleaner body 1 has a disk shape with a low height. The height of the movable body 1 is formed smaller than the diameter of the bottom surface. Further, the cleaner body 1 includes a traveling device for traveling in space, a dust collection chamber 3 for collecting dust, a detection sensor 3a for detecting surrounding obstacle positions, a display unit 4 for displaying information, An electric blower 4a for sucking dust, a control unit 5a for controlling these, and a rechargeable battery 5 as a storage unit for storing electric power are provided.

  The travel device includes a pair of left and right drive wheels 7a driven by a drive motor 7 and auxiliary wheels 8 that support the suction port body 2 during travel. The drive wheels 7a rotate independently on the left and right. For example, when driving forward or backward, both drive wheels 7a rotate simultaneously, and when turning, each drive wheel 7a rotates in a different direction, or one drive wheel 7a stops and the other drive wheel 7a Rotate. The auxiliary wheel 8 is disposed on the front side of the suction port body 2 so that the cleaner body 1 can smoothly travel in accordance with the movement of the drive wheel 7a. The traveling device is not particularly limited to the drive wheel 7a, and may be any device that can travel the cleaner body 1 such as an endless track or a walking device.

  The dust collecting chamber 3 stores dust sucked from the suction port body 2 and communicates with the electric blower 4a through a filter. The detection sensor 3 a is a non-contact sensor such as an infrared sensor or an ultrasonic sensor, and a plurality of detection sensors 3 a are arranged on the side surface of the cleaner body 1.

  The display unit 4 is provided on the top surface of the cleaner body 1. The display unit 4 incorporates a liquid crystal display element, and a protective member made of a transparent resin is attached to the surface of the display unit 4. The display unit 4 can display the charging capacity or charging time of the rechargeable battery 5.

  The rechargeable battery 5 is housed in a recess for the rechargeable battery 5 formed on the bottom surface of the mobile body 1. The rechargeable battery 5 is detachably attached to the recess. Moreover, the lid | cover which opens and closes this recessed part is provided, and the rechargeable battery 5 is not exposed outside.

  The suction port body 2 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and is provided to protrude to the front side of the cleaner body 1. The suction port body 2 is lower than the cleaner body 1 and is formed to have the same width as the cleaner body 1. The suction port body 2 communicates with the dust collection chamber 3 so that dust can be sucked into the dust collection chamber 3 by the suction force of the electric blower 4a. In addition, the suction port body 2 is provided with a rotating brush 8a that scrapes dust into the dust collecting chamber 3, and a receiving portion 9 that receives power for driving.

  The rotating brush 8a is rotatably supported by the suction port body 2. The rotating brush 8a includes a brush arranged in a spiral shape along the axial direction. With this rotating brush, dust on the floor is scraped up. The dust that has been scraped up is collected in the dust collecting chamber 3 by suction by the electric blower 4a.

  The receiving unit 9 receives power from a feeding unit 10 of the supply device B described later. The receiving unit 9 is a male connection terminal that is electrically connected to the feeding unit 10, and is provided in the center of the front surface of the suction port body 2.

  The control part 5a is comprised from the general microcomputer which has RAM, ROM, and CPU inside, and controls a traveling apparatus and the display part 4 based on the input from the detection sensor 3a. The control unit 5a also performs charge control.

  Next, the supply apparatus B is demonstrated using FIG.2, FIG.5 and FIG.6. The supply device B supplies power for driving to the self-propelled cleaner A, and includes a housing case 11 that houses the self-propelled cleaner A and a power supply device 11a that supplies power. . Further, the supply device B can be placed vertically and horizontally. For convenience of explanation, the width, height, and the like will be described based on a state in which the supply device B is placed horizontally.

  The housing case 11 includes a pedestal 12 on which the self-propelled cleaner A is placed and a cover 13 that holds the suction port body 2. Further, the storage case 11 is internally provided with a power supply device 11 a and a cleaning unit 27 that cleans the suction port body 2.

  The pedestal 12 is a plate-shaped pedestal, and is a floor-mounting surface 12a for horizontal installation having a flat bottom surface. In this pedestal 12, when the self-propelled cleaner A is placed on the pedestal 12, an opening 16 that is a through hole is formed at a position facing the recess formed in the bottom surface of the cleaner body 1. This opening 16 is formed larger than the lid provided in the recess.

  A slope 14 is formed on one end side of the base 12. Therefore, when the self-propelled cleaner A is placed on the pedestal 12, the traveling speed of the self-propelled cleaner A is lowered by climbing the slope 14, and can be safely stopped. When starting the cleaning, the self-propelled cleaner A can easily come out of the pedestal 12 by descending the slope 14.

  An elliptical through hole 15 is formed in the central portion of the slope 14. The through-hole 15 is a gripping part that the user grips when carrying the supply device B.

  The supply device B is provided with a holding portion 13a that engages and holds a part of the self-propelled cleaner A. The holding portion 13 a is a space configured by a cover 13 that covers the suction port body 2 of the self-propelled cleaner A and a part of the base 12 that is covered by the cover 13.

  The cover 13 is formed on the other end side of the base 12. The cover 13 surrounds three sides of the side surface of the suction port body 2 and the top surface, and includes a side wall 17 on both the left and right sides, a back wall 18, and a top wall 19.

  One end of the top wall 19 is a receiving surface 20 that contacts the side surface of the cleaner body 1. The receiving surface 20 is cut out in a semicircular shape in accordance with the shape of the mobile body 1.

  The end portion of the cover 13 is formed with a leg portion 21 that becomes a base when the supply device B is placed vertically. One end surface of the leg 21, that is, a surface perpendicular to the horizontally placed floor placing surface 12 a is a flat vertically placed floor placing surface 21 a. The vertically placed floor placing surface 21a is formed higher than the top surface of the cover 13 and smaller than the horizontally placed floor placing surface 12a.

  The power supply device 11a includes a power supply cable 23 having a power supply plug 22 for AC power supply, a power supply circuit 23a that converts an AC voltage into a DC voltage to obtain a predetermined voltage, and a receiving unit 9 provided in the suction port body 2. A feeding unit 10 to be connected and a display LED 24 for displaying charging are provided.

  In the power supply device 11a, the power plug 22 is connected to a power outlet provided on a wall of a building or the like, and a power circuit 23a built in the leg portion 21 receives commercial power.

  The feeding unit 10 is a female connection terminal that is electrically connected to the receiving unit 9. When the feeding unit 10 engages the holding unit 13 a with the center of the back wall 18 that forms the cover 13, specifically, the suction port body 2. Is provided at a position facing the feeding unit 9. The feeding unit 10 is equipped with a small magnet 10a that fixes the connection with the receiving unit 9 that is a magnetic material. When the self-propelled cleaner A is inserted into the holding portion 13a, the receiving portion 9 and the feeding portion 10 are easily connected by the magnetic force of the magnet 10a. In addition, after the suction port body 2 and the holding portion 13a are engaged, it is possible to make it difficult for the receiving portion 9 and the feeding portion 10 to come off even if vibration is applied by the magnetic force of the magnet 10a.

  The display LED 24 is provided on the outer surface of the top wall 19. The display LED 24 is turned on when power is supplied from the feeding unit 10 to the receiving unit 9, that is, when power is supplied, and is turned off when power is not supplied. Thereby, the user can determine the end of charging during charging.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the cleaning unit 27 is provided on the base 12 in the holding unit 13a. Specifically, the movable body A is provided at a position facing the suction port body 2 when the movable body A is engaged with and held by the holding portion 13a of the supply device B. The cleaning unit includes a scraping member 25 that scrapes off dust adhering to the rotating brush provided in the suction port body 2 and a suction device 26 that sucks the dust that has been scraped off.

  Next, the operation | movement which charges the self-propelled cleaner A of this invention with the supply apparatus B is demonstrated using FIG.1, FIG.7 and FIG.8. In addition, since cleaning with a self-propelled cleaner is a well-known technique, description regarding cleaning, such as traveling control, is abbreviate | omitted here.

  The supply device B is a horizontal installation in which a horizontal floor is installed on the floor. The self-propelled cleaner A goes up the slope 14 and is accommodated in the supply device B. That is, the suction port body 2 enters the holding portion 13a, and the side surface of the movable body main body 1 comes into contact with the receiving surface 20 and stops. The suction port body 2 is engaged with and held by the holding portion 13a, and the receiving portion 9 and the feeding portion 10 are connected. At this time, the auxiliary wheel 8 provided in the suction port body 2 is fitted into a recess 18 a formed in the back wall 18 of the cover 13. Thereby, the suction inlet 2 approaches the back wall 18 of the cover 13, and the receiving part 9 and the feeding part 10 connect reliably.

  The control unit 5 a confirms the connection between the receiving unit 9 and the feeding unit 10. Specifically, when the receiving unit 9 and the feeding unit 10 are connected, power is supplied. The control unit 5 a detects the energization to confirm the connection between the receiving unit 9 and the feeding unit 10.

  When it is determined that the receiving unit 9 and the feeding unit 10 are connected, the control unit checks the capacity of the rechargeable battery 5. When the voltage of the rechargeable battery 5 is higher than the predetermined voltage, the energization from the feeding unit 10 is cut off. When the voltage of the rechargeable battery 5 is lower than the predetermined voltage, charging of the rechargeable battery 5 is started, and when the charging is completed, the energization from the feeding unit 10 is interrupted. At this time, the display LED 24 is turned on when charging, and is turned off when not charging.

  Charging is possible even when the supply device B is placed horizontally or vertically. By placing the supply device B vertically, the receiving unit 9 and the feeding unit 10 can be firmly connected.

  The user places the supply device B vertically. As a result, the receiving unit 9 and the feeding unit 10 are reliably connected under the weight of the self-propelled cleaner A. At this time, it is preferable that the receiving unit 9 and the feeding unit 10 appear and disappear by a spring or the like. Even if the self-propelled cleaner A falls to the feeding unit 10 side by its own weight, it can cope without being damaged. Moreover, since the suction inlet 2 is engaged and hold | maintained at the holding | maintenance part 13a, the receiving part 9 and the feeding part 10 do not shift | deviate.

  Moreover, the supply apparatus B can make an installation area smaller by placing it vertically than when placing it horizontally. Specifically, the pedestal 12 needs to be larger than the self-propelled cleaner A in order to place the self-propelled cleaner A. The leg 21 may be as large as the height of the self-propelled cleaner A.

  Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the self-propelled cleaner A has a low height and a wide bottom surface in order to prevent the vehicle from toppling over. That is, the base 12 is larger than the leg 21. As a result, the horizontally placed floor placing surface 12 a that is the bottom surface of the base 12 is formed larger than the vertically placed floor placing surface 21 a that is one end surface of the leg portion 21. Therefore, the floor-standing surface 21a for vertical placement is smaller than the floor-standing surface 12a for horizontal placement, and the installation area can be reduced by placing the supply device B vertically.

  Next, the cleaning unit 27 will be described with reference to FIG. The cleaning unit 27 cleans the suction port body 2 when the suction port body 2 is held by the holding unit 13a. Specifically, the suction port body 2 enters the holding portion 13a, and the side surface of the movable body main body 1 comes into contact with the receiving surface 20 and stops. The suction port body 2 is engaged with and held by the holding portion 13a. At this time, the suction port body 2 stops at a position facing the cleaning unit 27. The cleaning unit 27 rotates the scraping member 25 to scrape off dust adhering to the rotating brush 8 a provided in the suction port body 2. The dust thus scraped off is sucked and collected by the suction device 26. The collected dust can be collected at a predetermined location and discarded together. Thereby, it becomes possible to clean the suction inlet body 2 of the self-propelled cleaner A while performing the charging operation, and when used after charging, the suction inlet body 2 in a clean state can be cleaned.

  Next, the display unit 4 will be described with reference to FIG. In the self-propelled movable body A, when the suction port body 2 is held by the holding portion 13a of the supply device B, the top surface of the cleaner body 1, that is, the display portion 4 is exposed from the supply device B. In this configuration, the display device 4 of the self-propelled mobile body A can be seen well even from a long distance by placing the supply device B vertically. The display unit 4 can display the charging capacity of the rechargeable battery 5 or the remaining charging time. As a result, the user can easily recognize the remaining charging time.

  Next, the attachment / detachment of the rechargeable battery 5 will be described with reference to FIG. When the supply device B is placed vertically on the bottom surface of the cleaner body 1, the rechargeable battery 5 can be attached and detached from the opening 16. The rechargeable battery 5 can be detached from the lid provided on the bottom surface of the cleaner body 1 through the opening 16. At the time of attachment, attachment is completed by performing the procedure of removing the rechargeable battery 5 from the reverse.

  Conventionally, since the self-propelled cleaner 1 is turned over and removed, the display unit 4 and the switches arranged on the top surface of the self-propelled cleaner 1 may be accidentally pushed or damaged. However, in the present invention, the rechargeable battery 5 attached to the cleaner body 1 can be easily removed and replaced through the opening 16 provided in the base 12 by placing the supply device B vertically. Thereby, the replacement | exchange by the lifetime of the rechargeable battery 5, the replacement | exchange by breakage, etc. can be performed easily.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, Of course, correction and a change can be added within the scope of the present invention. In the above-described embodiment, the mobile unit has been described as a self-propelled cleaner, but it may be applied to a security robot, a power relay robot, or the like.

  Further, the energy to be supplied has been described by taking the power from the commercial power source as an example, but it is not limited to this. For example, gasoline, light oil, gas, hydrogen fuel, or light may be used. In the case of gasoline, light oil or gas, it is stored in a tank and supplied to the internal combustion engine. In the case of hydrogen fuel, it is supplied to the fuel cell. In the case of light, the solar cell is irradiated and the generated power is stored in the rechargeable battery.

  In addition, energy is supplied by connecting the supply unit and the supply unit. However, when electricity is generated by light, electromagnetic waves, or the like, the supply unit and the supply unit are not connected to each other and are opposed to each other. If it is in the position to do. In other words, it may be located at a position where light, electromagnetic waves, etc. can communicate. Thereby, when a supply part and a feeding part connect, it can prevent that it breaks. It may be mechanically connected (contacted) and the inside may be non-contact.

  Moreover, although the holding part is comprised from the cover surrounding three sides of a protrusion, and a part of base, the cover which hold | grips a part of protrusion or a part of mobile body main body may be sufficient. The display unit may not only display the capacity of the rechargeable battery and the charging time, but may be used for a lighting fixture, a clock, a message board, and the like. A function as an interior can be added. Further, the dust collection method of the suction port body is not limited to the rotating brush, and the dust may be collected by a magnetic force.

  In addition, when the supply device is changed from the horizontal position to the vertical position, it is performed by the user. However, a stand-up device for raising and lowering the supply device from the horizontal position to the vertical position or from the vertical position to the horizontal position may be provided separately. In addition, a mechanism may be provided in which the supply device itself stands vertically or horizontally and falls.

  In addition, although a small magnet is used as a means for fixing the connection between the receiving unit and the feeding unit, this is not particularly limited, and a claw is provided on one side and a fitting unit is provided on the other side. It may be fixed by fitting.

The perspective view at the time of placing horizontally the supply apparatus engaged with the moving body in the moving body system which concerns on this invention Side sectional view of the supply device engaged with the moving body Perspective view of moving body Side view of moving body Top perspective view of feeder Bottom perspective view of supply device Perspective view when the supply device engaged with the moving body is placed vertically Rear perspective view of supply device engaged with moving body

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Vacuum cleaner body 2 Suction port 3 Dust collection chamber 3a Detection sensor 4 Display part 4a Electric blower 5 Rechargeable battery 5a Control part 7 Driving wheel 8 Auxiliary wheel 8a Rotary brush 9 Receiving part 10 Feeding part 10a Magnet 11 Storage case 11a Power supply Device 12 Base 12a Floor placement surface 13 for horizontal placement Cover 13a Holding portion 14 Slope 15 Grip portion 16 Opening 17 Side wall 18 Back wall 18a Recess 19 Top wall 20 Receiving surface 21 Leg portion 21a Floor placement surface 22 for vertical installation Power plug 23 Power cable 23a Power circuit 24 Indicator LED
25 Scraping member 26 Suction device 27 Cleaning unit

Claims (13)

A moving body driven by energy supplied through the receiving unit;
A supply device for supplying the energy to the moving body;
The supply device is configured so that the feeding unit that feeds energy to the receiving unit of the moving body and the receiving unit and the feeding unit are connected even when the supply device is placed horizontally or vertically. A moving body system comprising a holding portion that engages and holds a part of the moving body. The moving body includes a protruding body that protrudes from the moving body body,
The movable body system according to claim 1, wherein the protrusion is held by being engaged with a holding portion. The moving body according to claim 2, wherein the holding portion is a holding recess that engages and holds the projecting body in a part of the base on which the moving body can be mounted while allowing the moving body to enter. system. The receiving part is arranged on the front side of the protrusion,
4. The mobile system according to claim 2, wherein the feeding unit faces the receiving unit when the projecting body is held by being engaged with the holding unit. 5. A receiving surface that is in contact with the movable body main body is formed on the periphery of the opening of the holding portion,
The mobile body system according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein when the mobile body main body comes into contact with the receiving surface, the receiving section and the feeding section are connected. The pedestal includes a floor-standing surface for horizontal placement when the supply device is placed horizontally, and a floor-standing surface for vertical placement when placing the feeder device vertically,
The movement according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the vertically placed floor placing surface is formed at an end of a pedestal so as to be orthogonal to the horizontally placed floor placing surface. Body system. The mobile body according to claim 6, wherein the floor surface for vertical installation is set to be larger than the projection surface of the mobile body body placed vertically and smaller than the floor surface for horizontal installation. system. The mobile body has a removable storage section for storing energy,
The storage unit is disposed on the bottom side of the mobile body,
The mobile body system according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein an opening is formed in a pedestal of the holding portion so that the storage portion can be attached and detached. The opening is a through hole formed in the pedestal,
The opening is formed at a position hidden by the moving body when the moving body is mounted with the supply device placed horizontally,
The moving body system according to claim 8, wherein the opening is visible when the supply device is placed vertically. The display unit for displaying information is provided on an exposed portion of the moving body exposed to the outside of the supply device when the moving body is held by the holding unit. A mobile system according to the above. The mobile body system according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the mobile body is a self-propelled cleaner having a suction port. The suction port is formed in the protruding body,
The movable body system according to claim 11, wherein the protrusion is held by being engaged with a holding portion. The moving body system according to claim 11 or 12, wherein a cleaning section for cleaning the suction port body is provided in the holding section.

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