WO2023088368A1

WO2023088368A1 - Cleaning mechanism and sweeper

Info

Publication number: WO2023088368A1
Application number: PCT/CN2022/132575
Authority: WO
Inventors: 唐雷
Original assignee: 深圳市普渡科技有限公司
Priority date: 2021-11-17
Filing date: 2022-11-17
Publication date: 2023-05-25
Also published as: CN216933019U

Abstract

A cleaning mechanism and a sweeper. The cleaning mechanism comprises: a mounting base (10), the mounting base (10) being provided with a positioning structure (11); a connecting base (20) detachably mounted on the mounting base (10), the connecting base (20) being provided with an alignment structure (201) working in conjunction with the positioning structure (11) to position the connecting base (20); a latch assembly (30) used for locking and fixing the connecting base (20) to the mounting base (10), the latch assembly (30) being mounted on the connecting base (20); and a cleaning assembly (40) mounted on the connecting base (20).

Description

Cleaning mechanism and sweeper

Cross References to Related Applications

This application claims the priority of the Chinese patent application with application number 202122837539.0 and application title "Cleaning Mechanism and Sweeping Machine" filed on November 17, 2021, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

technical field

The present application relates to the technical field of cleaning equipment, in particular to a cleaning mechanism and a sweeping machine.

Background technique

The rear side of the current sweeper is usually equipped with a squeegee. The installation structure of the squeegee is relatively complicated. During the use of the sweeper, the squeegee is often required to be maintained. Professional tools are required during the installation and removal of the squeegee. The installation of the squeegee is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

Contents of the invention

According to various embodiments of the present application, a cleaning mechanism is provided.

A cleaning mechanism comprising:

The mounting seat is provided with a positioning structure;

The connecting seat is detachably installed on the mounting seat, and the connecting seat is provided with an alignment structure that cooperates with the positioning structure to locate the connecting seat;

a locking component, used for locking and fixing the connecting base on the mounting base, and the locking component is installed on the connecting base; and

Cleaning components, installed on the connection base.

The above-mentioned cleaning mechanism, by adopting the detachable connection between the connecting seat and the mounting seat, can realize the rapid installation and disassembly of the cleaning component; Perform quick alignment; after the connection seat and the installation seat are aligned, the connection seat and the installation seat can be locked by the locking component, so as to realize the rapid installation of the cleaning component and ensure the stability of the cleaning component. Moreover, the lock component is adopted, which does not require special tools for installation and disassembly, which facilitates the disassembly, replacement and installation of the cleaning component and the maintenance of the cleaning mechanism.

The details of one or more embodiments of the application are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features and advantages of the application will be apparent from the description, drawings, and claims.

Description of drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings that need to be used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description are only These are some embodiments of the present application. Those skilled in the art can also obtain the drawings of other embodiments according to these drawings without creative work.

FIG. 1 is a schematic top view of a cleaning mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 2 is an exploded view of the mounting seat, connecting seat, locking assembly and cleaning assembly in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connecting seat, the locking assembly and the cleaning assembly in Fig. 1;

Fig. 4 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the mounting seat in Fig. 1;

FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view of a cleaning mechanism according to another embodiment of the present application.

10. Mounting seat; 11. Positioning structure; 101. Locking position; 20. Connecting seat; 201. Alignment structure; 202. Slot; 21. Rotating shaft; 22. Baffle plate; 30. Locking component; ; 32, elastic member; 40, cleaning component; 40a, squeegee; 40b, dust push.

Detailed ways

In order to facilitate the understanding of the present application, the present application will be described more fully below with reference to the relevant drawings. Preferred embodiments of the application are shown in the accompanying drawings. However, the present application can be embodied in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosure of the application more thorough and comprehensive.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the technical field of the invention. The terminology used herein in the description of the invention is for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the application. As used herein, the term "and/or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 together, and now the cleaning mechanism provided by the embodiment of the present application will be described. The cleaning mechanism includes a mounting base 10 , a connecting base 20 , a locking assembly 30 and a cleaning assembly 40 , and the mounting base 10 is provided with a positioning structure 11 . The connecting base 20 is detachably mounted on the mounting base 10 , and the connecting base 20 is provided with an alignment structure 201 . The alignment structure 201 cooperates with the positioning structure 11 to realize the installation and positioning of the mounting base 10 and the connecting base 20 . The locking assembly 30 is used to lock and fix the connecting base 20 to the mounting base 10 , and the locking assembly 30 is installed on the connecting base 20 . The cleaning component 40 is mounted on the connection base 20 .

By adopting the detachable connection between the connection base 20 and the installation base 10 , quick installation, disassembly and replacement of the cleaning component 40 can be realized. By arranging the positioning structure 11 on the installation base 10 and the alignment structure 201 on the connection base 20 , quick alignment can be facilitated when the cleaning assembly 40 is installed. After the connection base 20 is aligned with the installation base 10 , the connection base 20 and the installation base 10 can be locked and fixed by the locking assembly 30 , so as to realize quick installation of the cleaning assembly 40 . The alignment structure 201 cooperates with the positioning structure 11 to prevent the connection seat 20 from moving and misaligning with the mounting seat 10 after the locking assembly 30 locks the mounting seat 10 , ensures the stability of the cleaning assembly 40 and prevents the locking assembly 30 from loosening. Moreover, the use of the locking assembly 30 does not require special tools for installation and disassembly, which facilitates the disassembly and installation of the cleaning assembly 40 and the maintenance of the cleaning mechanism.

In one embodiment of the present application, please refer to FIG. 2 to FIG. 4 , the locking assembly 30 includes a claw 31 and an elastic member 32, the claw 31 is hingedly mounted on the connecting seat 20, and the elastic member 32 is used to elastically push the card The claw 31 clamps the mounting seat 10 , and the two ends of the elastic member 32 abut against the claw 31 and the connecting seat 20 respectively; In this way, after the connecting base 20 is aligned with the mounting base 10, the claw 31 is snapped into the clamping position 101, and the elastic member 32 pushes against the clamping claw 31, so that the clamping claw 31 clamps the clamping position 101, preventing the clamping jaw 31 from swinging and engaging with the clamping position. 101 is loosened to ensure that the connecting base 20 and the mounting base 10 are locked and fixed.

Optionally, please refer to FIG. 2 to FIG. 4 , the clamping position 101 is a clamping groove, so that after the clamping claw 31 is clamped into the clamping groove, the clamping claw 31 can fasten the mounting base 10 to prevent the clamping claw 31 from loosening. Of course, the locking position 101 can also be a mounting column, and the locking and fixing of the connecting base 20 and the mounting base 10 can be realized through the claw 31 and the hook mounting column.

In one embodiment of the present application, please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 , there is a slot 202 on the connecting seat 20, the slot 202 is used for inserting the claw 31, and the rotating shaft 21 is installed in the slot 202, and the rotating shaft 21 is hingedly connected. The seat 20 and the claw 31 enable the claw 31 to rotate on the connecting seat 20 . One end of the slot 202 close to the locking position 101 is provided with a baffle 22 , and the baffle 22 blocks the positioning claw 31 to limit the swing range of the claw 31 . In this way, the claw 31 can be accommodated through the slot 202 , preventing the claw 31 from being exposed, loose or damaged, and ensuring the stability of the claw 31 . The baffle plate 22 stops the claw 31 near the end of the mounting seat 10, and can limit the swing range of the claw 31 near the end of the mounting seat 10, so that when the connecting seat 20 and the mounting seat 10 are in alignment, the claw 31 is snapped into the card. Bit 101, to prevent the claw 31 from interfering with the insertion of the connecting seat 20 and the mounting seat 10 .

In an embodiment of the present application, referring to FIGS. 2 to 4 , the elastic member 32 is a torsion spring or a tension spring. Optionally, the torsion spring is sheathed on the rotating shaft 21 . In this way, one end of the torsion spring abuts against the end of the claw 31 away from the mounting base 10, and the other end of the torsion spring abuts against the side of the connecting seat 20 away from the mounting base 10, so that the claw 31 can be elastically pushed away from the mounting base 10. One end swings away from the connecting base 20 , so that the end of the claw 31 close to the mounting base 10 is locked in the locking position 101 .

In another embodiment of the present application, the elastic member 32 may also be a compression spring, one end of the compression spring abuts against the end of the claw 31 away from the mounting base 10 , and the other end of the torsion spring and the connecting base 20 are away from the mounting base 10 One side is abutted against, and the claw 31 is elastically resisted to be clamped at the clamping position 101 . Certainly, in other embodiments of the present application, the elastic member 32 may also adopt a compression spring or elastic sheet structure to elastically push the claw 31 to be locked at the locking position 101 .

In other embodiments, the elastic member 32 may also be a tension spring structure.

In one embodiment of the present application, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3 , there are two locking assemblies 30 , and the two locking assemblies 30 are respectively located at both ends of the connection base 20 , and the two locking assemblies 30 are opposite to each other. set up. In this way, the force at both ends of the connection base 20 can be stabilized, preventing the connection base 20 from swinging or shaking, and improving the stability of the cleaning assembly 40 . Specifically, the two claws 31 are arranged oppositely, and the mounting base 10 is clamped between the two claws 31, so that the mounting base 10 can be clamped by the two claws 31 to prevent the connection base 20 from loosening from the mounting base 10. take off.

In an embodiment of the present application, please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 , the alignment structure 201 is plug-fitted with the positioning structure 11 . In this way, quick alignment and locking of the connecting base 20 and the mounting base 10 can be realized through plugging.

In one embodiment of the present application, please refer to FIG. 2 to FIG. 3 , the end of the claw 31 close to the mounting base 10 is provided with an inclined surface, and the inclined surface is from the end of the claw 31 close to the connecting base 20 to the end of the claw 31 close to the mounting base. One end of 10 is inclined towards the direction away from the middle of the connecting seat 20 . In this way, when the connecting base 20 and the mounting base 10 are plugged in, it is convenient for the mounting base 10 to resist the inclined surface, so that the claws 31 are automatically opened, which facilitates the mating of the connecting base 20 and the mounting base 10, and facilitates the snapping of the claws 31 into the Card slot 101. Specifically, the distance between the inclined surfaces of the two claws 31 gradually expands towards the direction close to the mounting base 10, so that when the connecting base 20 and the mounting base 10 are mated, the two ends of the mounting base 10 can push against the two The inclined surface makes the two claws 31 open synchronously.

In one embodiment of the present application, please refer to Fig. 2 to Fig. 4, there is a guide groove on the mounting base 10, and the guide groove is used to guide the claw 31 to snap into the card position 101; the bottom surface of the wire groove is approached by the guide groove One end of the locking position 101 and one end of the guide groove close to the connecting base 20 are arranged obliquely towards the middle of the mounting base 10 . In this way, when the connecting base 20 and the mounting base 10 are mated, the claws 31 are held against the guide grooves, and the bottom surface of the guide grooves can guide the claws 31 to gradually open and snap into the locking positions 101 .

In one embodiment of the present application, a guide groove is provided on the mounting base 10, and the guide groove is used to guide the claw 31 to snap into the card position 101. The bottom surface of the guide groove is from the end of the guide groove close to the card position 101 to the guide groove. One end close to the connecting base 20 is inclined toward the middle of the mounting base 10 . One end of the claw 31 close to the mounting base 10 can also be provided with an inclined surface, and the inclined surface is inclined toward the direction away from the middle of the connecting base 20 from the end of the claw 31 close to the connecting base 20 to the end of the claw 31 close to the mounting base 10 . In this way, the claw 31 can be guided to open through the cooperation of the inclined surface and the guide groove, and be locked into the locking position 101 . Specifically, the distance between the inclined surfaces of the two claws 31 gradually increases toward the mounting base 10 , and the distance between the bottom surfaces of the two guide grooves gradually decreases toward the connecting base 20 . In this way, when the connecting base 20 is mated with the mounting base 10 , the bottom surfaces of the guide grooves at both ends of the mounting base 10 can respectively push against the two inclined surfaces, guiding the two claws 31 to open synchronously.

In an embodiment of the present application, please refer to FIG. 2 to FIG. 4 , the positioning structure 11 is a positioning column, and the alignment structure 201 is a positioning hole, and the positioning hole is used for the positioning column to be inserted. By using the positioning column to fit into the positioning hole, the fast alignment of the connecting seat 20 and the mounting seat 10 can be realized, which facilitates the alignment of the claw 31 and the locking position 101 . Moreover, in this way, the influence of the claw 31 against the mounting base 10 on the position of the connecting base 20 can be avoided, and misalignment when the connecting base 20 is docked with the mounting base 10 can be prevented.

In one embodiment, please refer to FIG. 2 to FIG. 4 , there are two positioning posts, two positioning holes are arranged along the length direction of the mounting base 10 , and the number of positioning holes is two. This is beneficial to prevent the connecting seat 20 from swinging or rotating during the alignment and insertion of the positioning post and the positioning hole, and is beneficial to the accurate alignment of the connecting seat 20 and the mounting seat 10 . Moreover, after the lock assembly 30 is locked, the two positioning columns can prevent the connection base 20 from swinging or rotating, which is beneficial to improve the stability of the connection base 20 . Optionally, the two positioning posts are located between the two locking components 30 , which is beneficial to reduce the height of the connecting seat 20 .

In one embodiment of the present application, please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 , the cross-sectional area of the positioning post gradually decreases toward the direction of the positioning hole, that is, the end of the positioning post close to the positioning hole is tapered. This facilitates the insertion of the positioning post into the positioning hole.

In an embodiment of the present application, please refer to FIGS. 1 to 3 , the end of the positioning hole near the mounting base 10 is provided with a chamfer, which is convenient for inserting the positioning post into the positioning hole. Of course, in this embodiment, the cross-sectional area of the positioning post can also be gradually reduced towards the direction of the positioning hole, so that the positioning post and the chamfer cooperate with each other to facilitate inserting the positioning post into the positioning hole.

In one embodiment of the present application, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3 , the cleaning component 40 is a squeegee 40a. The sewage on the ground can be sucked away by using the squeegee 40a, so as to realize the cleaning of the ground. The squeegee 40a can be detachably connected with the connection base 20 , or can be fixed with the connection base 20 to form an integral structure.

In an optional embodiment, the squeegee 40a includes a water absorption area, which is specifically located at the bottom of the squeegee 40a (that is, on the side away from the connection base 20), which can be used to contact the surface to be cleaned and absorb water on the ground. sewage.

In an optional embodiment, the cleaning mechanism further includes a water connection port communicating with the water absorption area, the water connection port is used for connecting to the sewage tank, and the water connection port is located between the two locking components 30 .

In an optional embodiment, the water connection port can be specifically arranged on the squeegee 40 a, or the water connection port can also be provided on the connection seat 20 .

In an optional embodiment, the connecting seat 20 belongs to an integral structure, and the water connection port is located on the connecting seat 20 .

In other embodiments, the connection seat 20 includes two sub-seats arranged at intervals (that is, the two sub-seats are jointly constructed to form a connection seat 20), and each sub-seat is provided with a locking assembly 30, and the locking assembly 30 is located in one of them. The sub-base is far away from one end of the other sub-base, so that the locking assembly 30 is located at both ends of the entire connecting base 20, and its water connection port is located on the squeegee 40a and between the two sub-bases. Optionally, one alignment structure 201 may also be provided for each sub-seat.

In an optional embodiment, the squeegee 40a can independently realize the function of water absorption, that is, communicate with the sewage tank and perform water absorption. In another optional embodiment, the connection base 20, the squeegee 40a and the locking assembly 30 jointly realize the function of water absorption, that is, realize communication with the waste water tank and perform water absorption. There are no limitations here.

In an embodiment of the present application, please refer to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 , the cleaning component 40 is a dust pusher 40b. The floor can be cleaned by employing the dust pusher 40b. The dust pusher 40b can be detachably connected with the connection base 20, or can be fixed with the connection base 20 to form an integral structure.

In one embodiment of the present application, the cleaning component 40 is a suction member. By adopting the dust-absorbing part, the ground can be cleaned and the dust-absorbing of the ground can be realized. The dust-absorbing part can be detachably connected with the connection base 20 , or can be fixed with the connection base 20 to form an integral structure.

In an optional embodiment, the dust-absorbing part includes a dust-absorbing area, and the dust-absorbing area is specifically located on the side of the bottom of the dust-absorbing part (that is, away from the connecting seat 20), which can be used to contact the surface to be cleaned, and to clean the surface to be cleaned. Vacuum.

In an optional embodiment, the cleaning mechanism further includes a dust-air connection port communicating with the dust collection area, and the dust-air connection port is used to connect to the sewage tank, and the dust-air connection port is located between the two lock assemblies 30 .

In an optional embodiment, the dust-air connection port can be specifically arranged on the dust suction member, or the dust-air connection port can also be provided on the connection seat 20 .

In an optional embodiment, the connection base 20 belongs to an integral structure, and its dust and air connection port is located on the connection base 20 .

In other embodiments, the connection seat 20 includes two sub-seats arranged at intervals (that is, the two sub-seats are jointly constructed to form a connection seat 20), and each sub-seat is provided with a locking assembly 30, and the locking assembly 30 is located in one of them. One end of the sub-base is far away from the other sub-base, so that the locking assembly 30 is located at both ends of the entire connection base 20 , and its dust and gas connection port is located on the dust-absorbing component and between the two sub-bases. Optionally, one alignment structure 201 may also be provided for each sub-seat.

In an optional embodiment, the dust-absorbing component can independently realize the function of dust-absorbing, that is, communicate with the sewage tank and perform dust-absorbing. In another optional embodiment, the connecting base 20 , the dust-absorbing component and the locking assembly 30 jointly realize the function of dust-absorbing, that is, realize communication with the waste water tank and perform dust-absorbing. There are no limitations here.

In an optional embodiment, the dust-absorbing part further includes support wheels, which are specifically used to support the dust-absorbing part so that the water-absorbing area is spaced apart from the surface to be cleaned. Specifically, the opening of the water-absorbing area is spaced apart from the surface to be cleaned.

The embodiment of the present application also provides a cleaning device, which includes: a mounting base 10 , a connecting base 20 , a locking component 30 and a cleaning component 40 . Wherein, the connecting piece 20 is used for detachable installation on the mounting base 10, and the connecting base 20 is provided with an alignment structure 201. Installation positioning. The locking assembly 30 is used to lock and fix the connecting base 20 to the mounting base 10 , and the locking assembly 30 is installed on the connecting base 20 . The cleaning component 40 is installed on the connection base 20 .

An embodiment of the present application also provides a sweeping machine, including the cleaning mechanism in any of the above embodiments. By adopting the above-mentioned cleaning mechanism and adopting the detachable connection between the connection base 20 and the installation base 10 , quick installation, replacement and disassembly of the cleaning assembly 40 can be realized. Moreover, the use of the locking assembly 30 does not require special tools for installation and disassembly, which facilitates the disassembly and installation of the cleaning assembly 40 and the maintenance of the cleaning mechanism.

The embodiment of the present application also provides a floor washing machine, including the cleaning mechanism in any one of the above embodiments. By adopting the above-mentioned cleaning mechanism and adopting the detachable connection between the connection base 20 and the installation base 10 , quick installation, replacement and disassembly of the cleaning assembly 40 can be realized. Moreover, the use of the locking assembly 30 does not require special tools for installation and disassembly, which facilitates the disassembly and installation of the cleaning assembly 40 and the maintenance of the cleaning mechanism.

The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. To make the description concise, all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are not described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, should be considered as within the scope of this specification.

The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation modes of the present application, and the description thereof is relatively specific and detailed, but should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the patent application should be based on the appended claims.

Claims

A cleaning mechanism comprising:

A mounting seat, the mounting seat is provided with a positioning structure;

The connection seat is detachably mounted on the installation seat, and the connection seat is provided with an alignment structure that cooperates with the positioning structure to position the connection seat;

a lock assembly, used to lock and fix the connection base to the mounting base, the lock assembly is installed on the connection base; and

The cleaning component is installed on the connecting seat.
The cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the locking assembly includes a claw hingedly mounted on the connecting seat and an elastic member for elastically pushing the claw to hold the mounting seat, so The two ends of the elastic member abut against the claw and the connecting seat respectively; the mounting seat is provided with a locking position for the claw to cooperate with and hold.
The cleaning mechanism according to claim 2, wherein a slot for inserting the claw is opened on the connecting seat, and a rotating shaft hingedly connecting the connecting seat and the claw is installed in the slot; The end of the slot close to the locking position is provided with a baffle plate that stops and positions the claw.
The cleaning mechanism according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the elastic member is a torsion spring or a tension spring.
The cleaning mechanism according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein the number of the locking components is two, and the two locking components are respectively located at both ends of the connecting seat, and the two locking components are The locking components are relatively arranged.
The cleaning mechanism according to any one of claims 1-5, wherein the positioning structure is a positioning column, and the alignment structure is a positioning hole for the positioning column to be inserted into.
The cleaning mechanism according to claim 6, wherein the number of the positioning posts is two, the two positioning holes are arranged along the length direction of the mounting seat, and the number of the positioning holes is two.
The cleaning mechanism according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the cross-sectional area of the positioning column gradually decreases toward the direction approaching the positioning hole.
The cleaning mechanism according to any one of claims 6-8, wherein an end of the positioning hole close to the mounting seat is provided with a chamfer.
The cleaning mechanism according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein the cleaning component is a squeegee or a dust pusher or a dust suction member.
The cleaning mechanism of claim 10, wherein the squeegee includes a suction area;

The cleaning mechanism also includes a water connection port communicating with the water absorption area, the water connection port is used to connect to the sewage tank, and the water connection port is located between the two locking components;

Wherein, the water connection port is located on the squeegee or the connection seat.
The cleaning mechanism of claim 10, wherein the suction member includes a suction area;

The cleaning mechanism also includes a dust-air connection port communicated with the water-absorbing area, the dust-air connection port is used to connect the sewage tank, and the dust-air connection port is located between the two lock assemblies;

Wherein, the dust-air connection port is located on the dust-absorbing component or the connection seat.
The cleaning mechanism according to claim 12, wherein the dust-absorbing part further comprises supporting wheels, and the supporting wheels are used to support the dust-absorbing part so that the water-absorbing area is spaced apart from the surface to be cleaned.
A sweeping machine, comprising the cleaning mechanism according to any one of claims 1-13.
A floor washing machine, comprising the cleaning mechanism according to any one of claims 1-13.
A cleaning device comprising:

The connection seat is used for detachable installation on the installation seat, and the connection seat is provided with an alignment structure that cooperates with the positioning structure arranged on the installation seat to position the connection seat;

a lock assembly, used to lock and fix the connection base to the mounting base, the lock assembly is installed on the connection base; and

The cleaning component is installed on the connecting seat.
The cleaning mechanism according to claim 16, wherein the locking assembly includes a claw hingedly mounted on the connecting seat and an elastic member for elastically pushing the claw to hold the mounting seat, so The two ends of the elastic member abut against the claw and the connecting seat respectively; the mounting seat is provided with a locking position for the claw to cooperate with and hold.
The cleaning mechanism according to claim 16 or 17, wherein, the connecting seat is provided with a slot for the claw to be inserted into, and a hinge for hingedly connecting the connecting seat and the claw is installed in the slot. Rotating shaft; the end of the slot close to the clamping position is provided with a baffle plate that stops and positions the claw.