WO2022036818A1

WO2022036818A1 - Cleaning system and cleaning robot

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Publication number: WO2022036818A1
Application number: PCT/CN2020/120045
Authority: WO
Inventors: 张贺鹏; 王冬波; 邹翔宇
Original assignee: 浙江明鹏新能源科技有限公司
Priority date: 2020-08-19
Filing date: 2020-10-09
Publication date: 2022-02-24
Also published as: CN111973087A; CN111973087B

Abstract

A cleaning system (1000) and a cleaning robot (100). The cleaning robot (100) comprises a dust collection mechanism (10), a mopping mechanism (20), a water storage mechanism (30), a steam generation mechanism (80), and a switching mechanism (40). The dust collection mechanism (10) is used for collecting dust and garbage. The mopping mechanism (20) is provided on the rear side of the dust collection mechanism (10) in the heading direction of the cleaning robot (100). The mopping mechanism (20) is used for contacting with a floor to be cleaned. The water storage mechanism (30) is used for storing water. The steam generation mechanism (80) is in communication with the mopping mechanism (20). The steam generation mechanism (80) is used for heating and vaporizing water and conveying same to the mopping mechanism (20). The switching mechanism (40) has a first connection state and a second connection state. In the first connection state, the switching mechanism (40) is in communication with the water storage mechanism (30) and the steam generation mechanism (80). In the second connection state, the switching mechanism (40) is in communication with the water storage mechanism (30) and the mopping mechanism (20). The functional diversity and the intelligence of the cleaning system (1000) and the cleaning robot (100) are high.

Description

Cleaning system and cleaning robot

Related applications

This application claims the priority of the Chinese patent filed on August 19, 2020, with the application number of 202010837407.5, and the invention name is "cleaning system and cleaning robot", the entire contents of which are incorporated into this application by reference.

technical field

The present application relates to the technical field of cleaning electrical appliances, and in particular, to a cleaning system and a cleaning robot.

Background technique

As electronic intelligent technology becomes more and more mature, intelligent furniture is widely used in people's lives. As a kind of electronic smart furniture, cleaning robot has gradually become a product for people's daily use. Traditional cleaning robots have functions such as vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping to meet people's basic needs for daily cleaning. However, as people's pursuit of life quality is getting higher and higher, there is also a further demand for the functional diversity and intelligence of sweeping robots.

The traditional cleaning robot has a single cleaning mode and insufficient cleaning power.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to various embodiments of the present application, a cleaning system and a cleaning robot are provided.

A cleaning robot comprising:

a dust collection mechanism, the dust collection mechanism is used to absorb dust and garbage;

a mopping mechanism, along the advancing direction of the cleaning robot, the mopping mechanism is arranged on the rear side of the vacuuming mechanism, and the mopping mechanism is used for contacting the ground to be cleaned;

a water storage mechanism for storing water;

A steam generating mechanism, the steam generating mechanism is communicated with the mopping mechanism, the steam generating mechanism is used for heating water and transporting the vaporized water vapor to the mopping mechanism, and the mopping structure can send to the mopping mechanism. Water vapor is emitted from the floor to be cleaned; and,

a conversion mechanism, the conversion mechanism has a first conduction state and a second conduction state and is connected to the steam generating mechanism and the water storage mechanism respectively, and in the first conduction state, the conversion mechanism communicates with the When the water storage mechanism and the steam generating mechanism are in the second conduction state, the conversion mechanism communicates the water storage mechanism and the mopping mechanism.

In the above cleaning robot, a steam generating mechanism is added on the basis of the vacuuming mechanism, and the steam generating mechanism is set to communicate with the mopping mechanism, so that the cleaning robot has the function of vacuuming and adding the function of steam mopping. The steam generating mechanism generates high-temperature steam, which can not only soften the dirt on the ground to be cleaned, but also achieve the effect of sterilization and disinfection. At the same time, the above-mentioned cleaning robot can switch between different pipelines through the conversion mechanism, so that the water in the water storage mechanism first enters the steam generating mechanism to be heated and vaporized and then sprayed or directly into the mopping mechanism, so that the cleaning robot can mop the floor with steam or It is to switch between two cleaning modes of wet water mopping, which increases the cleaning mode of the cleaning robot and further improves the functional diversity of the cleaning robot.

In one embodiment, the vacuuming mechanism includes:

a dust suction fan, which is used to absorb dust and garbage;

a collection bin for collecting the dust and garbage adsorbed by the dust suction fan;

and a blocking member, the blocking member is arranged on the rear side of the dust suction fan along the advancing direction of the cleaning robot, and the blocking member is used for blocking the dust and garbage. In this way, dust and garbage can be blocked, and the dust and garbage can be prevented from moving to the rear side of the vacuum fan, so that the vacuum fan cannot absorb the dust and garbage, and the blocking member has the function of gathering the dust and garbage to the air inlet of the vacuum fan.

In one embodiment, the cleaning robot further includes an energy supply mechanism, and the energy supply mechanism is electrically connected to the dust suction mechanism, the steam generation mechanism, and the conversion mechanism, respectively. In this way, the structure of the connecting wire powered by the external power supply can be saved, so that leakage of electricity can be avoided, and the cleaning robot can be free from the limitation of the length of the connecting wire, and can move freely. Causes secondary pollution of cleaning areas and cleaning robots.

In one of the embodiments, the energy supply mechanism includes:

a battery compartment, the battery compartment is provided with an air inlet channel and an air outlet, the air inlet channel is communicated with the collection compartment, and a filter element is arranged in the air inlet channel;

A battery module, the battery module is arranged in the battery compartment, and the battery module is electrically connected to the dust suction mechanism, the steam generating mechanism and the conversion mechanism respectively. In this way, the vacuum fan blows air into the battery compartment through the collection compartment and the air inlet channel, so that the battery module can be cooled.

In one embodiment, the mopping mechanism is provided with a steam outlet, the steam outlet communicates with the steam generating mechanism, the mopping mechanism includes a mopping cloth, and along the advancing direction, the mopping cloth is disposed on the The rear side of the steam outlet. In this way, the dirt is first softened by steam at high temperature, and then the floor is mopped, which can enhance the cleaning effect.

In one embodiment, the conversion mechanism includes a reversing valve, and the reversing valve is provided with a water inlet pipe, a first water outlet pipe and a second water outlet pipe, the water inlet pipe is communicated with the water storage mechanism, so The first water outlet pipe is in communication with the steam generating mechanism, the second water outlet pipe is in communication with the mopping mechanism, and the second water outlet pipe faces the mopping cloth. In the first conduction state, the The reversing valve makes the water inlet pipe communicate with the first water outlet pipe, and in the second conduction state, the reversing valve makes the water inlet pipe communicate with the second water outlet pipe. In this way, application scenarios can be expanded, and switching between two cleaning modes can be realized.

In one of the embodiments, the water storage mechanism includes a water tank, and the water tank is provided with a thermal insulation layer. In this way, the water in the tank can be thermally insulated.

In one embodiment, the thermal insulation layer is made of thermal insulation material or is a vacuum interlayer, the water tank has a water storage cavity, and the thermal insulation layer is arranged around the water storage cavity.

In one embodiment, the cleaning robot further includes a walking mechanism, and the walking mechanism is used to drive the cleaning robot to walk along a navigation route. In this way, the automatic walking of the cleaning robot is realized.

In one embodiment, the cleaning robot is further provided with a vision probe for acquiring scene information. In this way, the cleaning robot can avoid obstacles during walking.

A cleaning system includes a replenishment station and the above-mentioned cleaning robot, the replenishment station is in communication connection with the cleaning robot, the replenishment station includes a water replenishment module and a charging module, and the water replenishment module is used for the storage of the cleaning robot. The water mechanism replenishes water, and the charging module is used for charging the cleaning robot.

In one embodiment, the water replenishment module includes:

a water storage tank, the water storage tank is used for storing water, and the water storage tank is provided with a water supply pipe for water intake;

[Correction 07.06.2021 under Rule 91]
a water level control member, the water level control member is arranged on the water storage tank and is connected to the water replenishment pipe, and when the water level of the water storage tank is lower than a preset threshold, the water level control member opens the water replenishment pipe , when the water level of the water storage tank is higher than a preset threshold, the water level control member closes the water supply pipe; the pump body, the pump body is communicated with the water storage tank, and the pump body is further provided with a The water replenishment interface of the water storage mechanism of the cleaning robot is connected.

In one embodiment, the cleaning system further includes a heating module, the heating module is disposed in the water storage tank, and the heating module is used for heating water in the water storage tank. In this way, the water storage mechanism can be filled with high-temperature water, thereby shortening the time for the steam generating mechanism to vaporize the water.

In one embodiment, the supply station further includes a cleaning module, and the cleaning module includes: a docking platform for carrying the cleaning robot; a cleaning pipe, one end of the cleaning pipe is connected to the pump The other end of the cleaning pipe is connected to the parking platform and faces the mopping mechanism of the cleaning robot. In this way, the mopping mechanism can be cleaned.

In one embodiment, the docking platform is provided with a sewage collection tank, and the sewage collection tank is covered with a filter screen for carrying the cleaning robot; the sewage collection tank is also connected with a sewage discharge pipe for sewage discharge.

Description of drawings

The accompanying drawings constituting a part of the present application are used to provide further understanding of the present application, and the schematic embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation to the present application.

In order to illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application more clearly, the following briefly introduces the drawings that are used in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can also be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a cleaning system according to an embodiment of the present application.

FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a cleaning robot according to an embodiment of the present application.

FIG. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a water storage mechanism according to an embodiment.

4 is a side view of a cleaning robot according to an embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of a cleaning robot according to an embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the mechanism of a supply station according to an embodiment.

The meanings of the symbols in the attached drawings are:

1000 denotes cleaning system; 100 denotes cleaning robot; 101 denotes base; 10 denotes vacuuming mechanism; 11 denotes vacuuming fan; 12 denotes collection bin; 121 denotes filter bag; 22 means mop; 30 means water storage mechanism; 31 means water tank; 311 means water storage chamber; 32 means heat insulation layer; 321 means vacuum interlayer; 33 means pressure relief valve; 40 means conversion mechanism; 41 means reversing 42 represents the water inlet pipe; 43 represents the first water outlet pipe; 44 represents the second water outlet pipe; 50 represents the traveling mechanism; 51 represents the drive motor; 702 represents the cleaning module; 71 represents the water storage tank; 711 represents the water supply pipe; 72 represents the water level control part; 73 represents the heating module; 74 represents the pump body; Pipe; 78 stands for dock; 781 stands for sewage collection tank; 782 stands for filter; 783 stands for sewage pipe; 80 stands for steam generating mechanism; 81, heating chamber; 90 stands for energy supply mechanism; 91 stands for battery compartment; ; 9111 represents the filter; 912 represents the air outlet; 913 represents the battery module.

detailed description

In order to make the above objects, features and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the specific embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without departing from the connotation of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

Referring to FIG. 2 , FIG. 2 shows a schematic structural diagram of a cleaning robot 100 in an embodiment of the present application.

Specifically, the cleaning robot 100 of an embodiment includes a base 101 , a dust suction mechanism 10 , a mopping mechanism 20 , a water storage mechanism 30 , a steam generating mechanism 80 and a conversion mechanism 40 . The dust suction mechanism 10 is arranged on the base 101 and is used to absorb dust and garbage. Along the forward direction of the cleaning robot 100 , the mopping mechanism 20 is connected to the base 101 and disposed on the rear side of the vacuuming mechanism 10 . The water storage mechanism 30 is fixed on the base 101 for storing water for use by the steam generating mechanism 80 or the mopping mechanism 20 . The steam generating mechanism 80 is communicated with the mopping mechanism 20, and the steam generating mechanism 80 is used for heating water, so as to vaporize and transport the water to the mopping mechanism 20, and can spray steam to the ground. The conversion mechanism 40 is connected to the steam generation mechanism 80 and the water storage mechanism 30, and has a first conduction state and a second conduction state. In the first conduction state, the conversion mechanism 40 communicates the water storage mechanism 30 and the steam generation mechanism 80. , in the second conduction state, the conversion mechanism 40 communicates the water storage mechanism 30 and the mopping mechanism 20 .

Specifically, the forward direction of the cleaning robot 100 refers to the direction of the working path of the cleaning robot 100, and the mopping mechanism 20 is arranged on the rear side of the vacuuming mechanism 10, so that the cleaning robot 100 can first check the working path of the cleaning robot 100 when working. The dust and garbage are adsorbed and collected, and then the floor is cleaned by mopping, which improves the cleaning effect.

Further, the steam generating mechanism 80 is used to heat and vaporize the water supplied by the water storage mechanism 30 to form high-temperature and high-pressure steam. The heating module 73 is used to heat the water to vaporize the water. After the water in the water storage mechanism 30 enters the heating chamber 81, the heating module 73 can heat the water, so that the water is vaporized into water vapor. Further, the water storage mechanism 30 can store water preheated to a preset temperature (eg, 90°), and the preheated high-temperature water flows into the steam generating mechanism 80 to shorten the time for the steam generating mechanism 80 to heat and vaporize the water, or After the high-temperature water flows into the mopping mechanism 20, the high-temperature water can mop the floor and improve the mopping effect.

Further, the conversion mechanism 40 is used to extract the water in the water storage mechanism 30, and switch different pipelines to transport the water to different mechanisms. Specifically, when the conversion mechanism 40 is in the first conduction state, the conversion mechanism 40 can communicate the water storage mechanism 30 and the steam generation mechanism 80, so that the water in the water storage mechanism 30 enters the steam generation mechanism 80 first, and the water passes through the steam generation mechanism 80. The mechanism 80 is heated and vaporized to form high-temperature steam and then leads to the mopping mechanism 20, thereby realizing steam mopping. When the conversion mechanism 40 is in the second conduction state, the conversion mechanism 40 can communicate the water storage mechanism 30 and the mopping mechanism 20, so that the water in the water storage mechanism 30 is directly transported to the mopping mechanism 20 for mopping the floor. Mechanism 20 is used for mopping.

The above-mentioned cleaning robot 100 adds a steam generating mechanism 80 on the basis of the vacuuming mechanism 10, and makes the steam generating mechanism 80 communicate with the mopping mechanism 20, so that the cleaning robot 100 can increase the function of steam mopping after vacuuming. The high-temperature steam generated by the generating mechanism 80 can not only soften the dirt at a high temperature, but also achieve the effect of sterilization and disinfection, which improves the functional diversity of the cleaning robot 100 . In addition, the above cleaning robot 100 can switch between different pipelines through the conversion mechanism 40, so that the water in the water storage mechanism 30 first enters the steam generating mechanism 80 to be heated into steam or directly into the mopping mechanism 20, so that the cleaning robot 100 can be Switching between the two cleaning modes of steam mopping or wet water mopping increases the cleaning mode of the cleaning robot 100 and further improves the functional diversity of the cleaning robot 100 .

Specifically, referring to FIG. 2 , the dust suction mechanism 10 includes a dust suction fan 11 , a collection bin 12 and a blocking member 13 . The suction fan 11 is used to absorb dust and garbage, the collection bin 12 is connected to the air duct of the suction fan 11 and is arranged on the base 101 for storing dust and garbage, and the blocking member 13 is connected to the base 101 to block dust.

Further, the dust suction fan 11 has an air inlet end and an air outlet end, the air inlet end of the dust suction fan 11 faces the ground, and the air outlet end of the dust suction fan 11 faces the collection bin 12 . The collection bin 12 is communicated with the air outlet end of the dust suction fan 11 , so that the collection bin 12 collects the dust suction fan 11 to absorb dust and garbage. Preferably, the collection bin 12 is provided with a filter mesh pocket 121 , so as to facilitate the collection and removal of the dust and garbage adsorbed by the dust suction fan 11 . Further, along the forward direction of the cleaning robot 100, the blocking member 13 is arranged on the rear side of the dust suction fan 11, and the blocking member 13 is used to block dust and garbage, and prevent the dust and garbage from moving to the rear side of the dust suction fan 11, thereby avoiding dust and garbage. If omitted, the cleaning effect of the cleaning mechanism 10 is improved. Preferably, the blocking member 13 is a baffle, the width of the baffle is consistent with the overall width of the cleaning robot 100 , and the height of the baffle can make the baffle just contact the ground.

Specifically, the cleaning robot 100 further includes an energy supply mechanism 90. The energy supply mechanism 90 is arranged on the base 101. The energy supply mechanism 90 is electrically connected to the dust suction mechanism 10, the steam generation mechanism 80 and the conversion mechanism 40, respectively. The mechanism 90 directly supplies power to the vacuuming mechanism 10, the steam generating mechanism 80 and the conversion mechanism 40, thereby eliminating the need for a wiring structure and requiring no external power wiring to be energized. During use, the cleaning range of the cleaning robot 100 will not be affected by the length of the wiring. It can be moved and used arbitrarily, and at the same time, risks such as leakage are avoided, and the wiring structure is omitted, and the secondary pollution problem of the cleaning area and the cleaning robot 100 itself caused by the grounding of the wiring is avoided.

Further, the battery compartment 91 is provided with an air inlet channel 911 and an air outlet 912 , the air inlet channel 911 communicates with the collection compartment 12 , and a filter element 9111 is arranged in the air inlet channel 911 . The battery compartment 91 is provided with a battery module 913, and the battery module 913 is electrically connected to the dust suction mechanism 10, the steam generating mechanism 80 and the conversion mechanism 40, respectively. The battery compartment 91 communicates with the collection compartment 12 of the dust suction mechanism 10 through the air inlet channel 911 , so that the wind energy of the dust suction fan 11 enters the battery compartment 91 through the air inlet channel 911 to cool the battery module 913 . Further, by disposing the filter element 9111 in the air inlet channel 911 , the dust and garbage in the collection chamber 12 are prevented from entering the battery chamber 91 and contaminating the battery module 913 . Preferably, the filter element 9111 can be a filter mesh membrane. Further, the battery module 913 is connected with a charging port, and the charging port is used for charging the battery module 913 . 2 and FIG. 5 , specifically, the mopping mechanism 20 is provided with a steam outlet 21, and the steam outlet 21 is communicated with the steam generating mechanism 80. The mopping mechanism 20 includes a mopping cloth 22. Along the advancing direction of the cleaning robot 100, the mopping cloth 22 is disposed at The rear side of the steam outlet 21 . When the cleaning robot 100 is working, the high-temperature steam is sprayed from the steam outlet 21 to soften the stubborn stains at high temperature, and then the softened stains are wiped with the mop 22 to improve the cleaning effect.

Further, the conversion mechanism 40 includes a reversing valve 41, and the reversing valve 41 is provided with a water inlet pipe 42, a first water outlet pipe 43 and a second water outlet pipe 44, the water inlet pipe 42 is communicated with the water tank 31, and the first water outlet pipe 43 is connected with the steam The generating mechanism 80 is in communication, the second water outlet pipe 44 is in communication with the mopping mechanism 20 , and the opening of the second water outlet pipe 44 faces the mopping cloth 22 . When the conversion mechanism 40 is in the first conduction state, the direction of the reversing valve 41 is reversed, so that the water inlet pipe 42 is communicated with the first water outlet pipe 43 , so that the water in the water storage mechanism 30 enters through the water inlet pipe 42 and the first water outlet pipe 43 . In the steam generating mechanism 80, the water is heated and vaporized by the steam generating mechanism 80 to form high-temperature steam, and then leads to the mopping mechanism 20, thereby realizing steam mopping. When the conversion mechanism 40 is in the second conduction state, the direction of the reversing valve 41 is reversed, so that the water inlet pipe 42 is communicated with the second water outlet pipe 44 , so that the water in the water storage mechanism 30 is directly transported to the mop 22 for the mop 22 Use mopping. Preferably, the reversing operation of the reversing valve 41 can be controlled by a control panel. Or remote monitoring through mobile terminals such as mobile phones.

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , further, the water storage mechanism 30 includes a water tank 31 , and the water tank 31 is provided with a thermal insulation layer 32 . Specifically, the water tank 31 can store water heated to a preset temperature (for example, 90°). After the heated high-temperature water flows into the steam generating mechanism 80, the time required for the steam generating mechanism 80 to heat and vaporize the water can be shortened, or the high-temperature water can be heated and vaporized. After flowing into the mopping mechanism 20, high-temperature water mopping can be realized, and the mopping effect is improved. The thermal insulation layer 32 is provided on the water tank 31 to keep the high temperature water in the water tank 31 warm on the one hand, and heat insulation on the other hand to prevent the high temperature water tank 31 from scalding other components. Preferably, the thermal insulation layer 32 may be asbestos or other thermal insulation materials. In another embodiment, the thermal insulation layer 32 can also be a vacuum interlayer 321 . The vacuum interlayer 321 is arranged in the water tank 31 and wraps the water storage cavity 311 in the water tank 31 for water storage. Furthermore, a pressure relief valve 33 may also be provided on the water tank 31. When hot water is added to the water tank 31, the pressure in the water tank 31 will increase. The pressure valve 33 can automatically release the pressure of the water tank 31 , thereby preventing the water tank 31 from bursting due to excessive pressure in the water tank 31 . Further, the water tank 31 is disposed above the mop 22 , so that the friction between the mop 22 and the ground is enhanced by the pressure of the water tank 31 , thereby improving the cleaning effect of the mop 22 .

Further, referring to FIG. 2 , FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 , the cleaning robot 100 is further provided with a walking mechanism 50 , and the walking mechanism 50 is used to drive the cleaning robot 100 to walk along the navigation route. Preferably, the traveling mechanism 50 includes a crawler belt 52 and a driving motor 51 for driving the crawler belt 52 . The crawler-type running mechanism 50 can enable the cleaning robot 100 to cope with various grounds under a heavy load state without slipping, jamming and other failures. It should be noted that the running mechanism 50 may also be a Mecanum wheel or a universal wheel.

Further, the cleaning robot 100 is further provided with a vision probe 60, and the vision probe 60 is used to obtain scene information so as to generate a navigation route. Specifically, the vision probe 60 is used to analyze the abnormal scene information such as the obstacle distance and the gap height around the cleaning robot 100, and send the scene information to the control system or the navigation system, so that the control system or the navigation system can generate a navigation route, Further, the cleaning robot 100 is automatically navigated. In this embodiment, in order to more clearly detect obstacles in the forward direction of the cleaning robot 100 , the vision probe 60 is arranged at the front end of the base 101 , and the application does not limit the installation position of the vision probe 60 .

Further, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 6 , an embodiment of the present application further provides a cleaning system 1000 .

Specifically, the cleaning system 1000 includes a supply station 70 and the cleaning robot 100 described in any of the above embodiments. The supply station 70 is connected to the cleaning robot 100 in communication, so that the supply station 70 can monitor the working state and the remaining power of the cleaning robot 100 in real time. volume and remaining water storage.

Further, the replenishment station 70 includes a water replenishment module 701 and a charging module 75 . The water replenishment module 701 is used to replenish water to the water storage mechanism 30 of the cleaning robot 100 , and the charging module 75 is provided on the water replenishment module 701 and used to charge the cleaning robot 100 . The charging module 75 can be a lithium battery. The lithium battery has a high capacity and a large working current, so as to ensure the power supply requirement of the cleaning robot 100 .

[Correction 07.06.2021 under Rule 91]
Further, the water replenishment module 701 includes a water storage tank 71 , a water level control member 72 and a pump body 74 , wherein the water storage tank 71 is used to store water, and the water storage tank 71 is provided with a water supply pipe 711 for water intake. Preferably, the water supply pipe 711 can be directly connected to a water source or a tap water pipe. The water level control member 72 is disposed on the water storage tank 71 and connected to the water supply pipe 711 , and the water level control member 72 is used for monitoring the water level in the water tank 31 . Specifically, when the water level of the water storage tank 71 is lower than the preset threshold, the water level control member 72 opens the water replenishment pipe 711 , so that the water storage tank 71 can automatically replenish water through the water replenishment pipe 711 . When the water level of the water storage tank 71 is higher than the preset threshold, the water level control member 72 closes the water replenishment pipe 711 , thereby preventing the water in the water tank 31 from overflowing. The pump body 74 is in communication with the water storage tank 71 , and the pump body 74 is used to extract the water in the water storage tank 71 and pressurize and discharge the water. Specifically, the pump body 74 is further provided with a water storage mechanism for communicating with the cleaning robot 100 The water replenishment interface 741 of the cleaning robot 100 can be replenished with water through the water replenishment interface 741 . Preferably, the pump body 74 can be an electric water pump. It should be explained that the water level control member 72 may be a water level control valve, a liquid level gauge or other water level control members.

Further, the cleaning system 1000 further includes a heating module 73, and the heating module 73 is used to preheat the water in the water storage mechanism 30, thereby shortening the time required for the steam generating mechanism 80 to heat and vaporize the water, and it is also convenient to directly use hot water for dragging. land.

Further, the cleaning system further includes a cleaning module 702 , and the cleaning module 702 is used for cleaning the mopping mechanism 20 . Specifically, the cleaning module 702 includes a dock 78 and a cleaning pipe 77 , and the dock 78 is used to carry the cleaning robot 100 . One end of the cleaning pipe 77 is connected to the pump body 74 , and the other end of the cleaning pipe 77 is connected to the dock 78 , and the opening of the cleaning pipe 77 faces the mopping mechanism 20 of the cleaning robot 100 . , the cleaning pipe 77 can spray high-pressure water to the mopping mechanism 20 (specifically, the mopping cloth 22 ) of the cleaning robot, so as to wash the dirt of the mopping cloth 22 clean. It should be noted that the supply station 70 can also clean the mop 22 in other ways. Specifically, in another embodiment, high-pressure water is injected into the water tank 31 of the cleaning robot 100 through the pump body 74 , and then the water inlet pipe 42 is communicated with the second water outlet pipe 44 through the reversing valve 41 , so that the cleaning robot 100 is The high-pressure water in the water tank 31 is flushed downward from the inside of the mop 22 , so as to clean the dirt in the mop 22 .

Further, the docking platform 78 is provided with a sewage collection tank 781, and the sewage collection tank 781 is covered with a filter screen 782 for carrying the cleaning robot 100, so that the sewage generated after cleaning the mop 22 can enter the sewage collection tank 781 through the filter screen 782. Furthermore, the sewage collection tank 781 is also connected with a sewage discharge pipe 783 for sewage discharge, so that the sewage is discharged through the sewage discharge pipe 783, so as to prevent the sewage from polluting the cleaned area.

Further, the replenishment station 70 is further provided with a control panel 76 , and the control panel 76 is used to control the heating module 73 , the charging module 75 , the water replenishing module 701 , and the cleaning module 702 . The supply station 70 can also be connected to a mobile device such as a mobile phone in communication, and control software can be installed in the mobile device, and a control signal can be sent to the supply station 70 through the control software, so as to control the supply station 70 to automatically replenish water, charge and clean the cleaning robot 100. .

The above-mentioned cleaning system 1000 adopts the aforementioned cleaning robot 100 . The cleaning robot 100 adds a steam generating mechanism 80 on the basis of the vacuuming mechanism 10 , and makes the steam generating mechanism 80 communicate with the mopping mechanism 20 , so that the cleaning robot 100 is in the suction operation. The steam mopping function is added after the dust, and the high-temperature steam generated by the steam generating mechanism 80 can not only soften the dirt at high temperature but also achieve the effect of sterilization and disinfection, which improves the functional diversity of the cleaning robot 100 . In addition, the above cleaning robot 100 can switch between different pipelines through the conversion mechanism 40, so that the water in the water storage mechanism 30 first enters the steam generating mechanism 80 or directly into the mopping mechanism 20, so that the cleaning robot 100 can be used in the steam mopping mechanism 20. The cleaning mode of the cleaning robot 100 is increased, and the functional diversity of the cleaning robot 100 is further improved.

The technical features of the above-described embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity, all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are not described. However, as long as there is no contradiction between the combinations of these technical features, All should be regarded as the scope described in this specification.

The above-mentioned embodiments only represent several embodiments of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of the patent application. It should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, without departing from the concept of the present application, several modifications and improvements can be made, which all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the patent application in the present application shall be subject to the appended claims.

In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", " Back, Left, Right, Vertical, Horizontal, Top, Bottom, Inner, Outer, Clockwise, Counterclockwise, Axial , "radial", "circumferential" and other indicated orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying the indicated device or Elements must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operate in a particular orientation and are therefore not to be construed as limitations on this application.

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

In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and other terms should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it may be a fixed connection or a detachable connection , or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between the two elements, unless otherwise specified limit. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific situations.

In this application, unless otherwise expressly stated and defined, a first feature "on" or "under" a second feature may be in direct contact with the first and second features, or the first and second features indirectly through an intermediary touch. Also, the first feature being "above", "over" and "above" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is level higher than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below" and "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature has a lower level than the second feature.

It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or an intervening element may also be present. When an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or intervening elements may also be present. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for the purpose of illustration only and do not represent the only embodiment.

Claims

A cleaning robot, comprising:

a dust collection mechanism, the dust collection mechanism is used to absorb dust and garbage;

a mopping mechanism, along the advancing direction of the cleaning robot, the mopping mechanism is arranged on the rear side of the vacuuming mechanism for contacting the ground to be cleaned;

a water storage mechanism for storing water;

a steam generating mechanism, the steam generating mechanism is communicated with the mopping mechanism, and is used for heating water and delivering the vaporized water vapor to the mopping mechanism, and the mopping mechanism can spray the ground to be cleaned water vapor; and,

a conversion mechanism, the conversion mechanism has a first conduction state and a second conduction state and is respectively connected to the steam generating mechanism and the water storage mechanism, and in the first conduction state, the conversion mechanism communicates with the When the water storage mechanism and the steam generating mechanism are in the second conduction state, the conversion mechanism communicates the water storage mechanism and the mopping mechanism.
The cleaning robot according to claim 1, wherein the vacuuming mechanism comprises:

a dust suction fan, which is used to absorb dust and garbage;

a collection bin for collecting the dust and garbage adsorbed by the dust suction fan;

and a blocking member, the blocking member is arranged on the rear side of the dust suction fan along the advancing direction of the cleaning robot, and the blocking member is used for blocking the dust and garbage.
The cleaning robot according to claim 2, wherein the cleaning robot further comprises an energy supply mechanism, and the energy supply mechanism is electrically connected to the dust suction mechanism, the steam generating mechanism and the conversion mechanism respectively. .
The cleaning robot according to claim 3, wherein the energy supply mechanism comprises:

a battery compartment, the battery compartment is provided with an air inlet channel and an air outlet, the air inlet channel is communicated with the collection compartment, and a filter element is arranged in the air inlet channel;

A battery module, the battery module is arranged in the battery compartment, and the battery module is electrically connected to the dust suction mechanism, the steam generating mechanism and the conversion mechanism respectively.
The cleaning robot according to claim 1, wherein the mopping mechanism is provided with a steam outlet, the steam outlet is communicated with the steam generating mechanism, the mopping mechanism comprises a mopping cloth, In the forward direction, the mop is arranged on the rear side of the steam outlet.
The cleaning robot according to claim 5, wherein the conversion mechanism comprises a reversing valve, and the reversing valve is provided with a water inlet pipe, a first water outlet pipe and a second water outlet pipe, and the water inlet pipe is connected with the water inlet pipe. The water storage mechanism is in communication, the first water outlet pipe is in communication with the steam generating mechanism, the second water outlet pipe is in communication with the mopping mechanism, and the second water outlet pipe faces the mopping cloth. In the conduction state, the reversing valve makes the water inlet pipe communicate with the first water outlet pipe, and in the second conduction state, the reversing valve makes the water inlet pipe and the second outlet pipe communicate with each other. The water pipe is connected.
The cleaning robot according to claim 1, wherein the water storage mechanism comprises a water tank, and the water tank is provided with a thermal insulation layer.
The cleaning robot according to claim 7, wherein the thermal insulation layer is made of thermal insulation material or is a vacuum interlayer, the water tank has a water storage cavity, and the thermal insulation layer surrounds the storage chamber. Water chamber settings.
The cleaning robot according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning robot further comprises a walking mechanism for driving the cleaning robot to walk along a navigation route.
The cleaning robot according to claim 9, wherein the cleaning robot is further provided with a vision probe, and the vision probe is used to obtain scene information.
A cleaning system, characterized in that it includes a replenishment station and the cleaning robot according to any one of claims 1-10, the replenishment station is in communication connection with the cleaning robot, and the replenishment station includes a water replenishment module and a charging module , the water replenishment module is used to replenish water for the water storage mechanism of the cleaning robot, and the charging module is used to charge the cleaning robot.
The cleaning system according to claim 11, wherein the water replenishment module comprises:

a water storage tank, the water storage tank is used for storing water, and the water storage tank is provided with a water supply pipe for water intake;

A water level control member, the water level control member is arranged on the water storage tank and connected to the water replenishment pipe, and when the water level of the water storage tank is lower than a preset threshold value, the water level control member opens the replenishment water when the water level of the water storage tank is higher than a preset threshold, the water level control member closes the replenishment pipe; and,

The pump body communicates with the water storage tank, and the pump body is further provided with a water replenishing interface for communicating with the water storage mechanism of the cleaning robot.
The cleaning system according to claim 12, characterized in that, the cleaning system further comprises a heating module, the heating module is arranged in the water storage tank, and the heating module is used for cleaning the water in the water storage tank. Water is heated.
The cleaning system according to claim 12, wherein the supply station further comprises a cleaning module, the cleaning module comprising:

a docking platform, the docking platform is used to carry the cleaning robot;

A cleaning pipe, one end of the cleaning pipe is communicated with the pump body, and the other end of the cleaning pipe is communicated with the docking platform and faces the mopping mechanism of the cleaning robot.
The cleaning system according to claim 14, wherein the docking platform is provided with a sewage collection tank, and the sewage collection tank is covered with a filter screen for carrying the cleaning robot; the sewage collection tank is also connected to a useful Sewage pipes for sewage.