GOING BACK AND CHARGING SYSTEM FOR SWEEPING ROBOT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20170147001A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-25

    申请号:US15235731

    申请日:2016-08-12

    Abstract: A going back and charging system for a sweeping robot and a method for controlling the same are provided. The system includes: a charging station, configured to emit infrared signals to divide an area in front of the charging station into six different signal regions; six infrared receiving tubes; and a going back and charging control device, configured to control the six infrared receiving tubes to be turned on if the sweeping robot needs to be charged, to control the sweeping robot to walk toward the middle near field region if any one of the six infrared receiving tubes receives an infrared signal emitted from the charging station, and to control the sweeping robot to continue to walk until the sweeping robot docks with the charging station successfully if the fifth infrared receiving tube and the sixth infrared receiving tube receive an infrared signal of the middle near field region.

    WATER DISPENSER UNIT
    273.
    发明申请
    WATER DISPENSER UNIT 审中-公开
    水分配器单元

    公开(公告)号:US20160331202A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-17

    申请号:US15112776

    申请日:2014-02-24

    Inventor: Shingo ARAKAWA

    Abstract: A water dispenser unit includes a water dispenser and a self-propelled cleaning robot, and the space for the water dispenser can be easily secured even in a limited living space. A robot receiving space is defined in the lower portion of the water dispenser such that the self-propelled cleaning robot can self-travel into and out of the robot receiving space. The water dispenser unit includes a charging station provided in the robot receiving space.

    Abstract translation: 饮水机单元包括一个饮水机和一个自行式清洗机器人,即使在有限的生活空间内也可以方便地确保饮水机的空间。 机器人接收空间限定在水分配器的下部,使得自行式清洁机器人能够自行进入和离开机器人接收空间。 饮水机单元包括设置在机器人接收空间中的充电站。

    Robot cleaning system and method for charging the same
    275.
    发明授权
    Robot cleaning system and method for charging the same 有权
    机器人清洁系统及其充电方法

    公开(公告)号:US09393689B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-19

    申请号:US14581036

    申请日:2014-12-23

    Inventor: Jaewoo Kim

    Abstract: A robot cleaning system includes a robot cleaner comprising a sensor for receiving a specific signal sound, a rechargeable battery, and a control unit; and a recharging base comprising an audio output device for outputting the specific signal sound. The control unit calculates a distance and a direction from the robot cleaner to the recharging base based on the signal sound received by the sensor, and controls the robot cleaner to move based on the calculated distance and direction, when a remaining amount of the battery is less than a preset value. The robot cleaner docks with the recharging base to recharge the battery of the robot cleaner.

    Abstract translation: 机器人清洁系统包括机器人清洁器,其包括用于接收特定信号声音的传感器,可充电电池和控制单元; 以及包括用于输出特定信号声音的音频输出装置的充电基座。 控制单元基于传感器接收到的信号,计算从机器人清洁器到再充电基座的距离和方向,并且当剩余量为电池时,基于计算出的距离和方向来控制机器人清洁器移动 小于预设值。 机器人清洁剂与充电基座对接,为机器人清洁器的电池充电。

    Robot, a docking system and a docking method
    278.
    发明授权
    Robot, a docking system and a docking method 有权
    机器人,对接系统和对接方法

    公开(公告)号:US09276419B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-01

    申请号:US13996394

    申请日:2011-12-20

    Abstract: The present invention refers to a robot, a docking system and a docking method therefor. The docking system comprises a first circuit located in a robot. The first circuit comprises a power storage unit for supplying power to the robot and a first main control unit for controlling the movement of the robot. The docking system further comprises a first group of terminals electrically connected with the first circuit, and a second circuit located in a docking station. The second circuit comprises a power supplying unit. The docking system further comprises a second group of terminals electrically connected with the second circuit. The power storage unit or the power supplying unit provides a detection power. The detection power generates a detection current when it flows across a detection circuit. The detection circuit is constructed by the first circuit and the second circuit through the first group of terminals docking with the second group of terminals. The detection circuit further comprises a current detection unit, and the first main control unit confirms that the first group of terminals dock with the second group of terminals when the detection current is detected by the current detection unit. The robot according to this invention can reliably dock to the docking station without human intervention, which brings extreme convenience to production and life.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种机器人,对接系统及其对接方法。 对接系统包括位于机器人中的第一电路。 第一电路包括用于向机器人供电的电力存储单元和用于控制机器人运动的第一主控制单元。 对接系统还包括与第一电路电连接的第一组端子和位于对接站中的第二电路。 第二电路包括供电单元。 对接系统还包括与第二电路电连接的第二组端子。 蓄电单元或供电单元提供检测电力。 当检测电流流过检测电路时,检测功率产生检测电流。 检测电路由第一电路和第二电路构成,通过第一组端子与第二组端子对接。 检测电路还包括电流检测单元,并且当电流检测单元检测到检测电流时,第一主控制单元确认第一组终端与第二组终端对接。 根据本发明的机器人可以可靠地对接到对接站而无需人为干预,这为生产和使用带来极大的便利。

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