公开(公告)号：US20150142169A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US14531511

申请日：2014-11-03

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： In Joo KIM ,  Jeong Ki Yoo ,  Dong Hyun Lee ,  Dong Hun Lee ,  Jin Sung Kim

IPC: A47L11/282 ,  G05D1/02 ,  A47L11/40

CPC classification number: A47L11/4011 ,  A47L11/282 ,  A47L11/283 ,  A47L11/4038 ,  A47L11/4061 ,  A47L11/4069 ,  A47L11/4083 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  A47L2201/06 ,  G05D1/0217 ,  G05D1/0238 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: A cleaning robot including a main body, a pad mounted below the main body to implement cleaning, and a drive assembly to apply drive power to the pad. The drive assembly moves the main body to a target position by adjusting the drive power. The cleaning robot may move at a high speed owing to omni-directional movement thereof without rotation of the main body. Further, the cleaning robot may imitate a human wiping pattern, thus achieving enhanced cleaning efficiency. Furthermore, various cleaning patterns including a straight pattern and a curvilinear pattern may be applied to the cleaning robot.

Abstract translation: 一种清洁机器人，包括主体，安装在主体下方以实现清洁的垫，以及驱动组件，用于向垫施加驱动力。 驱动组件通过调节驱动力将主体移动到目标位置。 清洁机器人可以由于其全方位的运动而以高速运动而不会旋转主体。 此外，清洁机器人可以模拟人的擦拭图案，从而实现提高的清洁效率。 此外，可以将包括直线图案和曲线图案的各种清洁图案应用于清洁机器人。

公开(公告)号：US20150057800A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-26

申请号：US14475984

申请日：2014-09-03

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： David A. Cohen ,  Daniel N. Ozick ,  Clara Vu ,  James Lynch ,  Philip R. Mass

IPC: A47L9/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  A47L9/28 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: B25J9/1664 ,  A47L9/0063 ,  A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/2805 ,  A47L9/2852 ,  A47L9/2857 ,  A47L9/2873 ,  A47L9/2889 ,  A47L9/2894 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J11/0085 ,  B25J19/005 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  G01S1/16 ,  G01S1/70 ,  G05D1/0219 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0208 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  H02J7/0026 ,  H02J7/0036 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H02J7/0045 ,  H02J7/0052 ,  H02J7/045 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: A method for energy management in a robotic device includes providing a base station for mating with the robotic device, determining a quantity of energy stored in an energy storage unit of the robotic device, and performing a predetermined task based at least in part on the quantity of energy stored. Also disclosed are systems for emitting avoidance signals to prevent inadvertent contact between the robot and the base station, and systems for emitting homing signals to allow the robotic device to accurately dock with the base station.

Abstract translation: 一种用于机器人装置中的能量管理的方法包括：提供与所述机器人装置配合的基站，确定存储在所述机器人装置的能量存储单元中的能量的量，以及至少部分地基于所述数量执行预定任务 的能量储存。 还公开了用于发射避免信号以防止机器人与基站之间的无意接触的系统，以及用于发射归巢信号的系统，以允许机器人设备与基站精确对接。

公开(公告)号：US20150032259A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-29

申请号：US14282464

申请日：2014-05-20

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： In Joo KIM ,  Dong Min SHIN ,  Shin KIM

IPC: A47L11/40 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: A47L11/4011 ,  A47L9/2805 ,  A47L9/2852 ,  A47L11/4008 ,  A47L11/4061 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0214 ,  G08G1/16 ,  Y02B40/82

Abstract: A cleaning robot includes a non-circular main body, a moving assembly mounted on a bottom surface of the main body to perform forward movement, backward movement and rotation of the main body, a cleaning tool assembly mounted on the bottom surface of the main body to clean a floor, a detector to detect an obstacle around the main body, and a controller to determine whether an obstacle is present in a forward direction of the main body based on a detection signal of the detector, control the rotation of the main body to determine whether the main body rotates by a predetermined angle or more upon determining that the obstacle is present in the forward direction, and determine that the main body is in a stuck state to control the backward movement of the main body if the main body rotates by the predetermined angle or less.

Abstract translation: 清洁机器人包括非圆形主体，安装在主体的底面的移动组件，以执行主体的向前运动，向后运动和旋转;安装在主体的底表面上的清洁工具组件 清洁地板，用于检测主体周围的障碍物的检测器;以及控制器，用于基于检测器的检测信号来确定主体的向前方向是否存在障碍物，控制主体的旋转 以确定主体在向前方向上是否存在障碍物时，主体是否旋转预定角度，并且如果主体旋转，则确定主体处于卡住状态以控制主体的向后移动 以预定角度或更小。

公开(公告)号：US20150000068A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US14372046

申请日：2013-01-10

Applicant: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha

Inventor： Masanori Tsuboi ,  Jitsuo Sakamoto ,  Masashi Matsumoto ,  Mami Yatake

IPC: A47L9/28 ,  A47L9/00 ,  G05B19/18

CPC classification number: A47L9/2857 ,  A47L7/04 ,  A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/19 ,  A47L9/2805 ,  A47L9/281 ,  A47L9/2831 ,  A47L9/2836 ,  A47L9/2842 ,  A47L9/2847 ,  A47L9/2852 ,  A47L9/2873 ,  A47L9/2884 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  A47L11/4055 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  A47L2201/06 ,  G05B19/18 ,  G05B2219/45098 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/40

Abstract: The self-propelled cleaner (1) of the present invention includes an event detecting section (101) for detecting an event which relates to cleaning and has occurred in the cleaner, a feeling selecting section (201) for selecting, from a plurality of options, an operation mode with which the cleaner carries out an operation in response to the event, in accordance with measured information which relates to the cleaning and is measured by the cleaner, and a response operation control section (301) for controlling the cleaner to carry out the operation based on the operation information which is associated with the event and the operation mode.

Abstract translation: 本发明的自走式清洁器（1）包括：用于检测与清洁有关的事件的事件检测部（101），并且发生在清洁器中;感觉选择部（201），用于从多个选项 ，根据与清洁有关的测量信息并由清洁器测量的清洁器响应于事件执行操作的操作模式和用于控制清洁器携带的响应操作控制部分（301） 基于与事件和操作模式相关联的操作信息来执行操作。

公开(公告)号：US08825256B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-02

申请号：US13379753

申请日：2009-06-30

Applicant: Bong-Ju Kim ,  In-Bo Shim ,  Ji-Hoon Sung ,  Byung-Doo Yim ,  Sung-Guen Kim

Inventor： Bong-Ju Kim ,  In-Bo Shim ,  Ji-Hoon Sung ,  Byung-Doo Yim ,  Sung-Guen Kim

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  A47L9/28

CPC classification number: A47L9/2873 ,  A47L9/2831 ,  A47L9/2852 ,  A47L9/2894 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  G02B19/0061 ,  G02B27/0018 ,  G02B27/0988 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  H02J7/0042

Abstract: A charging device of a robot cleaner is provided. The charging device of a robot cleaner according to the embodiment includes at least one cover forming an appearance of the charging device, a base which is coupled with the cover and includes a terminal unit for charging the robot cleaner, an induction signal generating unit disposed at a side of the cover or the base to transmit a return induction signal to the robot cleaner, and an induction signal guide member disposed at a side of the induction signal generating unit to enhance a docking performance of the robot cleaner by improving linearity of the induction signal. The charging device according to the embodiment can guide the path for the return of the robot cleaner and recharge the robot cleaner stably.

Abstract translation: 提供机器人清洁器的充电装置。 根据实施例的机器人清洁器的充电装置包括形成充电装置的外观的至少一个盖子，与盖子相连的基座，并且包括用于对机器人清洁器充电的终端单元，感应信号产生单元 盖子或底座的一侧，以将返回感应信号传送到机器人清洁器;以及感应信号引导构件，其设置在感应信号发生单元的一侧，以通过提高感应线性度来增强机器人清洁器的对接性能 信号。 根据实施例的充电装置可以引导机器人清洁器返回的路径，并且对机器人清洁器进行稳定的再充电。

公开(公告)号：US20140127975A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：US14070950

申请日：2013-11-04

Applicant: Deming Systems LLC

Inventor： Uday S. Roy ,  Vishal P. Sheth ,  Prithwi S. Roy ,  Shibani Saha ,  Mohar Roy

IPC: B24B1/00 ,  B24B7/00

CPC classification number: A47L11/16 ,  A47L11/4005 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/04

Abstract: A robotic surface treatment device includes at least two wheels, at least two electric motors, wherein one electric motor is connected to one corresponding wheel via a motor shaft, at least two treatment pads, wherein at least one treatment pad is attached to a bottom surface of a corresponding wheel, a main controller positioned on top of and in connection with drive controllers positioned on top of each electric motor, a plurality of sensors integrated in the main controller, and a rechargeable battery connected to the main controller. At least one treatment fluid tank may be positioned on the robotic surface treatment device, and at least one treatment fluid tube may extend from a bottom surface of the treatment fluid tank to a bottom surface of the robotic surface treatment device. The sensors may be laser or acoustic sensors configured to create a boundary line for a treatment area.

Abstract translation: 一种机器人表面处理装置包括至少两个轮子，至少两个电动机，其中一个电动马达经由马达轴连接到一个对应的轮，至少两个处理垫，其中至少一个处理垫附接到底面 相应的车轮的主控制器，位于每个电动机顶部的驱动控制器的顶部并与之连接的主控制器，集成在主控制器中的多个传感器和连接到主控制器的可再充电电池。 至少一个处理流体罐可以定位在机器人表面处理装置上，并且至少一个处理流体管可以从处理流体箱的底表面延伸到机器人表面处理装置的底表面。 传感器可以是被配置为创建治疗区域的边界线的激光或声学传感器。

公开(公告)号：US08688271B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US13004690

申请日：2011-01-11

Applicant: Gary Li ,  Wen-Jang Lai

Inventor： Gary Li ,  Wen-Jang Lai

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0225 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D2201/0215

Abstract: A guiding device for guiding a mobile robotic vacuum cleaner to a charging base is composed of a central sensor, a left sensor, and a right sensor. The mobile robotic vacuum cleaner is composed of a main processor and a driving system. The charging base includes an optical emitter for emitting optical signals toward a predetermined direction. The central sensor, the right sensor, and the left sensor are electrically connected with the main processor and mounted to a charging sensor set zone. In this way, the main processor can judge whether the mobile robotic device correctly moves toward the charging base according to the signals detected by the sensors and then adjustably control the moving direction of the mobile robotic vacuum cleaner via the driving system to guide the mobile robotic vacuum cleaner to accurately move toward the charging base.

Abstract translation: 用于将可移动机器人吸尘器引导到充电座的引导装置由中央传感器，左传感器和右传感器组成。 移动式机器人吸尘器由主处理器和驱动系统组成。 充电座包括用于向预定方向发射光信号的光发射器。 中央传感器，右传感器和左传感器与主处理器电连接并安装到充电传感器组区域。 以这种方式，主处理器可以根据传感器检测到的信号来判断移动机器人设备是否正确地朝向充电座移动，然后经由驱动系统可调节地控制移动式机器人吸尘器的移动方向，以引导移动机器人 真空吸尘器准确地朝向充电座移动。

公开(公告)号：US08680816B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US12982294

申请日：2010-12-30

Applicant: Gary Li

Inventor： Gary Li

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: A47L9/2852 ,  A47L9/2805 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  H02J7/0044

Abstract: A battery charger having a charging side at the body thereof for receiving and charging a mobile robotic vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The charging side has a groove, a sound wave transmitter mounted in the groove and a baffle mounted in the groove in front side of the sound wave transmitter for reflecting the sound wave transmitted by the ultrasonic transmitter toward two opposite lateral sides of the charging side along the groove to form two opposing sound wave beams to form two opposing sound wave beams for receiving by a sound wave receiver of the mobile robotic vacuum cleaner for determination of the steering direction. Subject to the guide of the sound wave beams, the mobile robotic vacuum cleaner is accurately guided to the battery charger and will not pass over or impact the battery charger.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在其主体上具有充电侧用于接收和充电移动机器人真空吸尘器的电池充电器。 充电侧具有凹槽，安装在凹槽中的声波发射器和安装在声波发射器前侧的凹槽中的挡板，用于将由超声波发射器发射的声波反射到充电侧的两个相对侧面 形成两个相对的声波波束以形成两个相对的声波波束，用于由用于确定转向方向的移动机器人真空吸尘器的声波接收器接收。 根据声波波束的指导，移动式机器人吸尘器被精确地引导到电池充电器，不会超过或撞击电池充电器。

公开(公告)号：US20140031979A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-30

申请号：US13996394

申请日：2011-12-20

Applicant: Gianni Borinato ,  Jiaofeng Tian

Inventor： Gianni Borinato ,  Jiaofeng Tian

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0027 ,  A01D34/008 ,  A47L9/2873 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  B25J9/0003 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D2201/0208 ,  H02J7/0036 ,  H02J7/045 ,  Y02T90/125 ,  Y10S901/01

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。

公开(公告)号：US20130025085A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-31

申请号：US13536282

申请日：2012-06-28

Applicant: Siyong Kim ,  Jongju Kim ,  Jihoon Sung ,  Hyungtae Yun

Inventor： Siyong Kim ,  Jongju Kim ,  Jihoon Sung ,  Hyungtae Yun

IPC: A47L9/28 ,  G05B15/00 ,  A47L5/12

CPC classification number: A47L9/2805 ,  A47L9/2857 ,  A47L9/2889 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/04

Abstract: Disclosed are a robot cleaner and a self testing method thereof. The robot cleaner performs a self test when being initially operated or when required by a user. This may prevent malfunctions or breakdowns of the robot cleaner. Furthermore, the robot cleaner senses states of components and sensors mounted therein, and performs a self test based on characteristics, output values, etc. of the components and the sensors. This may prevent accidents or errors which may occur as the robot cleaner operates.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种机器人清洁器及其自检方法。 机器人清洁器在初始操作或用户需要时执行自检。 这可以防止机器人清洁剂的故障或故障。 此外，机器人清洁器感测安装在其中的部件和传感器的状态，并且基于部件和传感器的特性，输出值等执行自检。 这可以防止机器人清洁剂操作时可能发生的事故或错误。