TWM678302U - Base station and cleaning system - Google Patents

Abstract

This application embodiment discloses a base station and cleaning system. The base station includes a ramp plate assembly, a base station body, and a power supply structure. The power supply structure includes a female connector assembly, a male connector assembly, and a first sealing element. The power supply structure is particularly suitable for electric connection between two modules that need to be frequently separated and closed. For example, it can be used for the electrical connection between the ramp plate assembly and the base station body. When electrical connection is needed, the male connector's plug can be inserted into the socket, and the female connector assembly connects with the male connector assembly to achieve an electrical or communication connection. In this case, the first sealing element can be positioned between the female connector assembly and the male connector assembly. This setup can reduce the likelihood of moisture or other contaminants intruding between the male and female connector assemblies.

Description

Base station and cleaning system

This application embodiment relates to the field of cleaning system technology, and more particularly to a base station and a cleaning system.

For robot vacuum cleaner base stations, the cleaning components of the robot vacuum cleaner can usually be self-cleaned to free up the user's hands. Since self-cleaning involves the transmission of the motor, the traditional power supply structure is unreliable and easily damaged.

This work aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in previous or related technologies.

To this end, the first aspect of this creation provides a base station.

The second aspect of this creation provides a cleaning system.

In view of this, a base station is provided according to a first aspect of the embodiments of this application, comprising: a ramp assembly; a base station body for accommodating the ramp assembly; and a power supply structure comprising: a female connector assembly including a socket; a male connector assembly including a plug for insertion into the socket; and a first sealing member disposed on the male connector assembly, surrounding the plug for abutting against the female connector assembly; wherein one of the female connector assembly and the male connector assembly is disposed on the ramp assembly, and the other is disposed on the base station body.

In one feasible embodiment, the power supply structure further includes: a second seal disposed on the female connector assembly, located on the side of the female connector assembly opposite to the male connector assembly. In one feasible embodiment, the first seal comprises a silicone material; and/or

The second seal includes a waterproof rubber ring.

In one feasible embodiment, a pin is provided in the socket, and a pin sleeve is provided in the connector, the pin being used to insert into the pin sleeve.

In one feasible embodiment, the power supply structure further includes: a first fixing part connected to the female connector assembly; and a second fixing part connected to the male connector assembly.

Fixing holes are formed on the first fixing part and the second fixing part.

In one feasible embodiment, the power supply structure further includes: a cable and a snap-fit connector, one end of the cable being connected to the female connector assembly and the other end being connected to the snap-fit connector.

In one feasible embodiment, the power supply structure further includes: a plug, one end of which is connected to the male connector and the other end of which forms a contact.

In one feasible embodiment, the base station further includes: a driver, the female connector assembly being connected to the driver, the driver being disposed within the ramp assembly; and a cleaning disc, the output end of the driver being connected to the cleaning disc and disposed on the ramp assembly.

In one feasible implementation, the base station also includes:

A control board is disposed within the base station body, and the male connector is connected to the control board.

According to a third aspect of the embodiments of this application, a cleaning system is proposed, comprising: a base station as described in any of the above-described technical solutions; and a cleaning equipment body for parking within the base station.

Compared to prior art, this invention includes at least the following beneficial effects:

The power supply structure provided in this application embodiment includes a female connector, a male connector, and a first seal. This power supply structure is particularly suitable for electrically connecting two modules that need to be frequently separated and connected, such as on a base station, to electrically connect a ramp assembly and the base station body. When an electrical connection is required, the male connector's plug can be inserted into the socket, and the female connector connects to the male connector. This enables electrical connection or communication. In this case, the first seal can be located between the female and male connectors. This arrangement can reduce the probability of moisture or other impurities intruding between the male and female connectors. Taking the power supply structure applied to a base station as an example, it can reduce the probability of water intruding into the electrical connection between the base station body and the ramp assembly, ensuring stable transmission of electrical signals and reducing the failure rate.

Cross-referencing of related applications

This application claims priority to Chinese patent application filed on May 30, 2024, with application number 202421219316.5, entitled "Base Station and Cleaning System", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

To better understand the above technical solutions, the following detailed description of the technical solutions of this application is provided through diagrams and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the embodiments of this application and the specific features therein are detailed descriptions of the technical solutions of this application, rather than limitations on the technical solutions of this application. Where there is no conflict, the technical features of the embodiments of this application and the specific features therein can be combined with each other.

This application takes into account that traditional power supply structures, especially those used in base stations, mostly use spring contacts, PCB gold finger interlocking, or POGO pins for connection. Spring contact power supply is susceptible to damage from water splashes during cleaning; PCB gold finger interlocking is costly and also has poor waterproofing; and the POGO pin design, similar to a spring, can cause vibrations in the ramp assembly during cleaning, leading to unstable signal transmission.

As shown in Figures 1 to 13, a first aspect of this application provides a base station, comprising: a ramp assembly 210; a base station body 220 for accommodating the ramp assembly 210; a power supply structure 100, comprising: a female connector 110 including a socket 111; a male connector 120 including a plug 121 for insertion into the socket 111; and a first sealing member 130 disposed on the male connector 120, surrounding the plug 121, for abutting against the female connector 110; wherein one of the female connector 110 and the male connector 120 is disposed on the ramp assembly 210, and the other is disposed on the base station body 220.

The power supply structure 100 of the base station provided in this application embodiment includes a female connector 110, a male connector 120, and a first seal 130. When electrical connection is required, the connector 121 of the male connector 120 can be inserted into the socket 111, and the female connector 110 and the male connector 120 can be connected to achieve electrical connection or communication. In this case, the first seal 130 can be located between the female connector 110 and the male connector 120. This arrangement can reduce the probability of moisture or other impurities intruding between the male connector 120 and the female connector 110, and can reduce the probability of water intruding into the electrical connection between the base station body 220 and the ramp assembly 210, thereby ensuring stable transmission of electrical signals and reducing the failure rate.

The base station provided in this embodiment includes a ramp assembly 210, a base station body 220, and a power supply structure 100. The base station body 220 has a cavity for accommodating the main body of the cleaning equipment. The ramp assembly 210 is disposed within the cavity for guiding the main body of the cleaning equipment. Simultaneously, the ramp assembly 210 can also be used for cleaning and rinsing cleaning components on the main body of the cleaning equipment. To facilitate cleaning, the ramp assembly 210 can be removed from the cavity. One of the female connector assembly 110 and the male connector assembly 120 is disposed within... On the ramp assembly 210, another component is disposed on the base station body 220. When the ramp assembly 210 is removed, the male connector 120 can be disconnected from the female connector 110, and the electrical connection is broken. When the ramp assembly 210 is located inside the accommodating cavity, the female connector 110 can be connected to the male connector 120, and the ramp assembly 210 can be electrically connected to the base station body 220. By providing a first sealing element 130 on the power supply component, the intrusion of moisture into the power supply structure 100 can be reduced, which can ensure the reliability of the electrical connection between the base station body 220 and the ramp assembly 210.

It is understood that when the power supply structure 100 provided in this application needs to disconnect the power connection, the male connector 120 and the female connector 110 only need to be disconnected, and the connector 121 can be moved out through the socket 111 to achieve the disconnection of the power connection. Taking the power supply structure 100 applied to a base station as an example, the ramp plate assembly 210 can be moved relative to the base station body 220 to disconnect the male connector 120 and the female connector 110 and disconnect the power connection.

The power supply structure 100 provided in this application embodiment has a lower probability of being infiltrated by liquids compared to the connection methods of spring contacts, PCB board gold fingers, and POGO pins in the traditional technology. Furthermore, the connection between the male connector 120 and the female connector 110 is more reliable and can maintain a stable connection even under vibration.

As shown in Figure 2, in one feasible embodiment, the power supply structure 100 further includes a second seal 140, which is disposed on the female connector assembly 110 and located on the side of the female connector assembly 110 opposite to the male connector assembly 120.

In this technical solution, the power supply structure 100 may also include a second seal 140. Based on this, when the power supply structure 100 is applied to a base station, the female connector assembly 110 can be connected to the ramp assembly 210. The ramp assembly 210 is frequently in contact with liquid. By providing the second seal 140 on one side of the female connector assembly 110, the probability of water vapor intruding into the power supply structure 100 can be further reduced, thus ensuring the reliability of the power supply.

In one feasible embodiment, the first seal 130 comprises a silicone material. This arrangement allows the first seal 130 to be waterproof while also possessing a certain degree of flexibility. When the first seal 130 is squeezed between the male connector 120 and the female connector 110, the first seal 130 can undergo a certain deformation, which can further reduce the probability of moisture intrusion.

In one feasible embodiment, the second seal 140 includes a waterproof rubber ring. This arrangement enables the second seal 140 to be waterproof while also providing waterproofing in the circumferential direction of the female connector assembly 110, thus achieving complete waterproofing.

As shown in Figures 4 to 10, in one feasible embodiment, a pin 112 is provided in the socket 111, and a pin sleeve 122 is provided in the connector 121, with the pin 112 used to be inserted into the pin sleeve 122.

In this technical solution, a pin 112 is formed inside the socket 111, and a pin sleeve 122 is formed inside the connector 121. By inserting into the pin sleeve 122, an electrical connection can be achieved between the female connector 110 and the male connector 120, making the electrical connection between the two more reliable.

As shown in Figures 4 to 10, in one feasible embodiment, the power supply structure 100 further includes: a first fixing part 150 connected to the female connector assembly 110; and a second fixing part 160 connected to the male connector assembly 120; wherein fixing holes are formed on the first fixing part 150 and the second fixing part 160.

In this technical solution, the power supply structure 100 may also include a first fixing part 150. During use, the female connector assembly 110 can be fixed to other devices through the first fixing part 150. For example, it can be screwed onto other components by passing a screw through the fixing hole on the first fixing part 150 to achieve the fixing of the female connector assembly 110. For example, the female connector assembly 110 can be fixed to the ramp plate assembly 210 through the first fixing part 150.

In this technical solution, the power supply structure 100 may also include a second fixing part 160. During use, the male connector 120 can be fixed to other devices through the second fixing part 160. For example, it can be fixed to other components by screwing through the fixing holes on the second fixing part 160. For example, the male connector 120 can be fixed to the base station body 220 through the second fixing part 160.

As shown in Figures 4 to 6, in one feasible embodiment, the power supply structure 100 further includes: a cable 170 and a snap-fit connector 180, one end of the cable 170 being connected to the female connector assembly 110 and the other end being connected to the snap-fit connector 180.

In this technical solution, the power supply structure 100 may also include a cable 170 and a snap-fit connector 180. The snap-fit connector 180 can be snapped onto other components, and the line can then be connected to the female connector assembly 110 to transmit electrical signals to other components. The snap-fit connector 180 makes the electrical connection between the power supply structure 100 and other components more reliable.

As shown in Figures 7 to 10, in one feasible embodiment, the power supply structure 100 further includes: a plug 190, one end of which is connected to the male connector 120, and the other end of which forms a contact.

In this technical solution, the power supply structure 100 may also include a plug-in 190, based on which the male connector 120 can be connected to other devices by plugging in, making the electrical connection of the male connector 120 more convenient.

As shown in Figures 12 and 13, in one feasible embodiment, the base station further includes: a driver 230, which is disposed within the ramp assembly 210, and a female connector assembly 110 connected to the driver 230; and a cleaning tray 240, the output end of which is connected to the cleaning tray 240 and disposed on the ramp assembly 210.

In this technical solution, the base station may also include a driver 230 and a cleaning disc 240. The driver 230 can drive the cleaning disc 240 to rotate, so that the cleaning disc 240 can contact the cleaning components on the main body of the cleaning equipment, and the cleaning disc 240 can clean the cleaning components. It is connected to the driver 230 through a female connector 110. When the female connector 110 is connected to the male connector 120, it can output an electrical signal to the driver 230 to control the opening, closing, speed and output direction of the driver 230, so as to control the cleaning disc 240 to clean the cleaning components.

In one feasible embodiment, the base station further includes: a control board disposed within the base station body 220, and a male connector 120 connected to the control board.

In this technical solution, the base station may also include a control board, which is connected to the male connector 120 and the female connector 110 is connected to the driver 230. The control board can output electrical signals to the driver 230 through the power supply structure 100, so as to control the opening, closing, speed and output direction of the driver 230, and to control the cleaning disc 240 to clean the cleaning components.

As shown in Figures 1 to 14, a cleaning system is proposed according to a third aspect of the embodiments of this application, comprising: a power supply structure 100 as described in any of the above technical solutions; and/or a base station 1000 as described in any of the above technical solutions; and a cleaning equipment body 200, the cleaning equipment body 200 being used to park within the base station 1000.

The cleaning system provided in this application embodiment includes the power supply structure 100 and/or base station 1000 of any of the above-described technical solutions, and therefore the cleaning system has all the beneficial effects of the power supply structure 100 and/or base station 1000 of the above-described technical solutions.

The power supply structure 100 of the cleaning system provided in this application embodiment includes a female connector 110, a male connector 120, and a first seal 130. When electrical connection is required, the connector 121 of the male connector 120 can be inserted into the socket 111, and the female connector 110 and the male connector 120 can be connected to achieve electrical connection or communication. In this case, the first seal 130 can be located between the female connector 110 and the male connector 120. This arrangement can reduce the probability of moisture or other impurities intruding between the male connector 120 and the female connector 110, and can reduce the probability of water intruding into the electrical connection between the base station body 220 and the ramp assembly 210, thereby ensuring stable transmission of electrical signals and reducing the failure rate.

The cleaning system base station 1000 provided in this application embodiment includes a ramp assembly 210, a base station body 220, and a power supply structure 100. The base station body 220 has a accommodating cavity for parking the cleaning equipment body 200. The ramp assembly 210 is disposed within the accommodating cavity to guide the cleaning equipment body 200. Simultaneously, the ramp assembly 210 can also be used to clean and wash cleaning components on the cleaning equipment body 200. To facilitate cleaning, the ramp assembly 210 can be removed from the accommodating cavity. The female connector assembly 110 and the male connector assembly 1... One of the components 20 is mounted on the ramp assembly 210, and the other is mounted on the base station body 220. When the ramp assembly 210 is removed, the male connector 120 can be disconnected from the female connector 110, and the electrical connection is broken. When the ramp assembly 210 is located inside the accommodating cavity, the female connector 110 can be connected to the male connector 120, and the ramp assembly 210 can be electrically connected to the base station body 220. By providing a first sealing element 130 on the power supply component, the intrusion of moisture into the power supply structure 100 can be reduced, which can ensure the reliability of the electrical connection between the base station body 220 and the ramp assembly 210.

Understandably, the cleaning system can be an automatic cleaning system, and the main cleaning equipment can be a sweeping robot.

In this work, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; the term "multiple" refers to two or more, unless otherwise expressly defined. The terms "install," "connect," "link," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connect" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "connect" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of these terms in this work based on the specific circumstances.

In the description of this work, it should be understood that the terms "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," and "back," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the diagram. They are only used to facilitate the description of this work and to simplify the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or unit referred to must have a specific direction, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this work.

In the description of this specification, the terms "an embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of this invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

The above are merely preferred embodiments of this invention and are not intended to limit the invention. For those skilled in the art, this invention can be modified and varied in various ways. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this invention shall be included within the scope of protection of this invention.

100: Power supply structure; 1000: Base station; 110: Female connector assembly; 111: Socket; 112: Pin; 120: Male connector assembly; 121: Connector; 122: Pin sleeve; 130: First seal; 140: Second seal; 150: First fixing part; 160: Second fixing part; 170: Cable; 180: Snap-fit connector; 190: Insert; 200: Cleaning equipment body; 210: Ramp assembly; 220: Base station body; 230: Driver; 240: Cleaning disc.

By reading the detailed description of the preferred embodiments below, various other advantages and benefits will become clear to those skilled in the art. The diagrams are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, throughout the diagrams, the same reference numerals denote the same components. In the diagrams:

Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a power supply structure according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a power supply structure according to an embodiment of the present application from another angle; Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a power supply structure according to yet another angle; Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a female connector assembly of a power supply structure according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a female connector assembly of a power supply structure according to an embodiment of the present application from another angle; Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a female connector assembly of a power supply structure according to another embodiment of the present application; Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a male connector assembly of a power supply structure according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a male connector assembly of a power supply structure according to an embodiment of the present application from another angle. Figure 9 is a schematic structural diagram of the male connector of the power supply structure according to an embodiment of the present application from another angle; Figure 10 is a schematic structural diagram of the male connector of the power supply structure according to another embodiment of the present application from yet another angle; Figure 11 is a schematic structural diagram of the base station according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 12 is a schematic structural diagram of the ramp assembly of the base station according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 13 is a schematic structural diagram of the connection state between the driver and the female connector of the base station according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 14 is a schematic structural diagram of the cleaning system according to an embodiment of the present application.

100: Power Supply Structure

110: Female connector assembly

120: Male connector assembly

130: First seal

170: Cable

180: Connector

190: Plugin

Claims (11)

A base station includes: a ramp assembly; a base station body for housing the ramp assembly; and a power supply structure including: a female connector assembly including a socket; and a male connector assembly including a plug for insertion into the socket; wherein one of the female connector assembly and the male connector assembly is disposed on the ramp assembly, and the other is disposed on the base station body. The base station as described in claim 1 further includes: a first seal disposed on the male connector assembly, surrounding the plug assembly, and for abutting against the female connector assembly. The base station as described in claim 2 further includes: a second seal disposed on the female connector assembly, located on the side of the female connector assembly opposite to the male connector assembly. The base station as described in claim 3, wherein the first seal comprises a silicone material; and/or the second seal comprises a waterproof rubber ring. The base station as described in claim 1, wherein a pin is provided in the socket, and a pin sleeve is provided in the connector, the pin being used to be inserted into the pin sleeve. The base station as described in any one of claims 1 to 5 further includes: a first fixing part connected to the female connector assembly; and a second fixing part connected to the male connector assembly; wherein fixing holes are formed on the first fixing part and the second fixing part. The base station as described in any one of claims 1 to 5 further includes: a cable and a connector, one end of the cable being connected to the female connector assembly and the other end being connected to the connector. The base station as described in any one of claims 1 to 5 further includes: a plug-in, one end of which is connected to the male connector and the other end of which forms a contact. The base station as described in any one of claims 1 to 5 further includes: a driver, the female connector assembly being connected to the driver, the driver being disposed within the ramp assembly; and a cleaning disc, the output end of the driver being connected to the cleaning disc and disposed on the ramp assembly. The base station as described in claim 9 further includes: a control board disposed within the base station body, and the male connector being connected to the control board. A cleaning system comprising: a base station as described in any one of claims 1 to 9; and a cleaning equipment body for housing within the base station.