Abstract:
A robot cleaning system and a dust removing method of the same that are capable of moving a first dust collector mounted in a robot cleaner to a docking station to remove dust collected in the first dust collector. The robot cleaning system includes a robot cleaner having an opening, though which a first dust collector to collect suctioned dust is carried in and out of the robot cleaner, a docking station, to which the robot cleaner is docked to remove the dust collected in the first dust collector, and a collector moving unit to move the first dust collector to the docking station.
Abstract:
In a cleaning system, dust stored in a dust box is suspended in air introduced into the dust box through a first opening formed through a robot cleaner, and is then discharged to a second opening formed through a maintenance station through the first opening of the robot cleaner.
Abstract:
A cleaning robot system (5) includes a robot (10) and a robot maintenance station (100,1100,1200,1300,1400). The robot (10) includes a chassis (31), a drive system (45) configured to maneuver the robot (10) as directed by a controller (49), and a cleaning assembly (43) including a cleaning assembly housing (40) and a driven cleaning roller (60,65). The robot maintenance station (100,1100,1200,1300,1400) includes a station housing (120) and a docking platform (122) configured to support the robot (10) when docked. A mechanical agitator (510,520) engages the roller (60,65) of the robot (10) with the robot (10) docked. The agitator (510,520) includes an agitator comb (511) having multiple teeth (512) configured to remove accumulated debris from the roller (60,65) as the agitator comb (511) and roller (60,65) are moved relative to one another.; The robot maintenance station (100,1100,1200,1300,1400) includes a collection bin (150) arranged to receive and hold debris removed by the mechanical agitator (510,520).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a floor treatment system (10) comprising a self-propelled, autonomous floor treatment unit (14), which contains an electrically driven floor treatment assembly (24), in addition to a rechargeable power supply unit (46) and comprising a central charging station (12) for recharging the power supply unit (46). According to the invention, the floor treatment unit (14) can be electrically connected to the charging station (12) by means of connecting elements (86, 88, 94, 96, 98) that are allocated to one another and are located on the charging station (12) and the floor treatment unit (14). The aim of the invention is to develop the floor treatment system (10) to allow improved electrical coupling of the connecting elements (86, 88) that are allocated to one another. To achieve this, at least one of the aforementioned inventive connecting elements is mounted in a spring-loaded manner.
Abstract:
A cleaning robot system (5) includes a robot (10) and a robot maintenance station (100,1100,1200,1300,1400). The robot (10) includes a chassis (31), a drive system (45) configured to maneuver the robot (10) as directed by a controller (49), and a cleaning assembly (43) including a cleaning assembly housing (40) and a driven cleaning roller (60,65). The robot maintenance station (100,1100,1200,1300,1400) includes a station housing (120) and a docking platform (122) configured to support the robot (10) when docked. A mechanical agitator (510,520) engages the roller (60,65) of the robot (10) with the robot (10) docked. The agitator (510,520) includes an agitator comb (511) having multiple teeth (512) configured to remove accumulated debris from the roller (60,65) as the agitator comb (511) and roller (60,65) are moved relative to one another. The robot maintenance station (100,1100,1200,1300,1400) includes a collection bin (150) arranged to receive and hold debris removed by the mechanical agitator (510,520).
Abstract:
A robot cleaner system having an improved docking structure between a robot cleaner and a docking station, which is capable of an easy docking operation of the robot cleaner (100) and preventing loss of a suction force generated in the docking station (200). The robot cleaner (100) includes a docking portion (150) to be inserted into a dust suction hole (211) of the docking station (200) upon a docking operation. The docking portion may be a protrusion (150a), which protrudes out of a robot body (110) to be inserted into a dust suction path (212) defined in the docking station, the protrusion communicates a dust discharge hole (114) of the robot cleaner (100) with the dust suction path of the docking station. The robot cleaner system includes a coupling device to keep the robot cleaner and the docking station in their docked state. The coupling device is configured to have a variety of shapes.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a floor dusting device comprising a self-contained mobile machine provided with two wheels and a suction means, a dust-container, an obstacle avoiding and detection means and an electronic control unit having a microprocessor. The device is also provided with a central device for discharging the dust, said device being stationary and associated to a guiding means enabling the mobile self-contained machine to reach the central dust and discharge device for emptying periodically the dust container. The device is also comprised of a charging unit integrated to the central device to recharge the rechargeable batteries contained in the mobile machine. The microprocessor is associated to an algorithm for avoiding the obstacles and searching the central suction device and the charging unit.
Abstract:
A base includes a housing having a cleaning cavity for docking a cleaner and a dust suction assembly arranged outside the cleaning cavity. The dust suction assembly includes a dust collection port configured to be in communication with the cleaner, and an air return port configured to be in communication with the cleaner. The dust suction assembly is configured to suck dust from the cleaner through the dust collection port and guide gas to the cleaner through the air return port.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a cleaner station including: a collector which is attachably and detachably coupled to the inside of a housing and collects dust within a dust bin of a cleaner; and a dust collection motor which is received within the housing, is disposed below the collector, and generates a suction force for sucking the dust within the dust bin. The collector includes: a collector body in which dust is collected; a collector cover which is coupled to a top of the collector body and comprises a dust inlet formed therein into which air containing dust is introduced; and a collector flow path which is disposed within the collector body and guides the air which has passed through the dust separator to the dust collection motor. Accordingly, the bin-type collector is applied and the flow path through which the dust flows can be formed in a direction perpendicular to the ground. Also, a flow path is provided within the collector, so that a space for storing the dust can be maximized.
Abstract:
A multiuse home station includes a vacuum cleaner docking station, a vacuum cleaner charging station, and a room air cleaner unit, wherein the room air unit uses a portion of the vacuum cleaner docking station.