公开(公告)号：US08224487B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-17

申请号：US12801575

申请日：2010-06-15

Applicant: Kyung Hwan Yoo ,  Jae Man Joo ,  Dong Won Kim ,  Jun Hwa Lee ,  Jun Pyo Hong ,  Woo Ram Chung ,  Jae Young Jung ,  Hwi Chan Jang ,  Jang Youn Ko ,  Jeong Gon Song ,  Sam Jong Jeung

Inventor： Kyung Hwan Yoo ,  Jae Man Joo ,  Dong Won Kim ,  Jun Hwa Lee ,  Jun Pyo Hong ,  Woo Ram Chung ,  Jae Young Jung ,  Hwi Chan Jang ,  Jang Youn Ko ,  Jeong Gon Song ,  Sam Jong Jeung

IPC: G05B15/00 ,  G05B19/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0225 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D1/0276 ,  G05D2201/0203

Abstract: A robot cleaner system is described including a docking station to form a docking area within a predetermined angle range of a front side thereof, to form docking guide areas which do not overlap each other on the left and right sides of the docking area, and to transmit a docking guide signal such that the docking guide areas are distinguished as a first docking guide area and a second docking guide area according to an arrival distance of the docking guide signal. The robot cleaner system also includes a robot cleaner to move to the docking area along a boundary between the first docking guide area and the second docking guide area when the docking guide signal is sensed and to move along the docking area so as to perform docking when reaching the docking area.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种机器人清洁器系统，其包括对接站以在其前侧的预定角度范围内形成对接区域，以形成在对接区域的左侧和右侧彼此不重叠的对接引导区域，并且 发送对接指南信号，使得对接引导区域根据对接引导信号的到达距离被区分为第一对接引导区域和第二对接引导区域。 所述机器人清洁器系统还包括机器人清洁器，当所述对接引导信号被感测时，沿着所述第一对接引导区域和所述第二对接引导区域之间的边界移动到所述对接区域并且沿着所述对接区域移动以便执行对接， 到达对接区。

公开(公告)号：US20120143428A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-07

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: G05D1/12 ,  B25J13/08

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：US20120062170A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-15

申请号：US13300676

申请日：2011-11-21

Applicant: XIONG LI ,  KIM-YEUNG SIP

Inventor： XIONG LI ,  KIM-YEUNG SIP

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: B25J5/007 ,  A01D34/008 ,  A47L9/2831 ,  A47L9/2873 ,  A47L9/2894 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  B25J19/005 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B60L11/1818 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B60L2200/40 ,  B60L2260/32 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: A battery charging station, for a robot, includes a base, two side-walls barriers, a stop, a supporting arm, a charging connector, and a transmitter. The side-walls barriers are separately mounted on the base. The stop is mounted on the back of the base to form a docking space together with the barriers and the base. The supporting arm is mounted on the stop by one free end thereof with the other end extending into the space over the docking space. The charging connector is mounted on the free end of the supporting arm and is configured for providing an electrical connection between the robot and a power source. The transmitter is positioned on the upper surface of the supporting arm and is configured for emitting signals for the robot to locate the re battery charging station.

Abstract translation: 用于机器人的电池充电站包括基座，两个侧壁屏障，止动器，支撑臂，充电连接器和发射器。 侧壁障碍物分别安装在基座上。 挡块安装在底座的背面，与屏障和底座一起形成对接空间。 支撑臂通过其一个自由端安装在止动件上，另一端延伸到对接空间的空间中。 充电连接器安装在支撑臂的自由端上并且被配置为在机器人和电源之间提供电连接。 变送器位于支撑臂的上表面上，并被配置为发射机器人的信号以定位蓄电池充电站。

公开(公告)号：US20120036659A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：US13280813

申请日：2011-10-25

Applicant: Andrew Ziegler ,  Duane Gilbert ,  Christopher John Morse ,  Scott Pratt ,  Paul Sandin ,  Nancy Dussault ,  Andrew Jones

Inventor： Andrew Ziegler ,  Duane Gilbert ,  Christopher John Morse ,  Scott Pratt ,  Paul Sandin ,  Nancy Dussault ,  Andrew Jones

IPC: A47L11/28 ,  A46B13/04

CPC classification number: A47L11/302 ,  A47L5/14 ,  A47L7/0028 ,  A47L7/0038 ,  A47L7/0042 ,  A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/10 ,  A47L9/28 ,  A47L9/2826 ,  A47L9/2852 ,  A47L9/2857 ,  A47L9/2873 ,  A47L9/2884 ,  A47L11/40 ,  A47L11/4005 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  A47L11/4016 ,  A47L11/4027 ,  A47L11/4041 ,  A47L11/4044 ,  A47L11/4061 ,  A47L11/4066 ,  A47L11/4069 ,  A47L11/4083 ,  A47L11/4088 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  B60B33/001 ,  B60B33/0021 ,  B60B33/0028 ,  B60B33/0039 ,  B60B33/0049 ,  B60B33/0057 ,  B60B33/0068 ,  B60B33/0073 ,  B60B33/028 ,  B60R19/483 ,  C11D1/62 ,  C11D1/75 ,  F04D29/4233 ,  G05D1/0219 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/40

Abstract: An autonomous floor cleaning robot includes a transport drive and control system arranged for autonomous movement of the robot over a floor for performing cleaning operations. The robot chassis carries a first cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arranged to suction loose particulates up from the cleaning surface and a second cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arraigned to apply a cleaning fluid onto the surface and to thereafter collect the cleaning fluid up from the surface after it has been used to clean the surface. The robot chassis carries a supply of cleaning fluid and a waste container for storing waste materials collected up from the cleaning surface.

Abstract translation: 自动地板清洁机器人包括传送驱动和控制系统，其被布置成用于机器人在地板上的自动运动以执行清洁操作。 机器人机架运送第一清洁区，包括布置成从清洁表面向上抽吸松散颗粒的清洁元件，以及第二清洁区，包括布置成将清洁流体施加到表面上的清洁元件，并且此后从表面向上收集清洁流体 它已被用来清洁表面。 机器人底盘运送清洁液供应源和用于储存从清洁表面收集的废物的废物容器。

公开(公告)号：US20110236026A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-29

申请号：US13067528

申请日：2011-06-07

Applicant: Kyung Hwan Yoo ,  Jae Man Joo ,  Dong Won Kim ,  Jun Hwa Lee ,  Jun Pyo Hong ,  Woo Ram Chung ,  Jae Young Jung ,  Hwi Chan Jang ,  Jang Youn Ko ,  Jeong Gon Song ,  Sam Jong Jeung

Inventor： Kyung Hwan Yoo ,  Jae Man Joo ,  Dong Won Kim ,  Jun Hwa Lee ,  Jun Pyo Hong ,  Woo Ram Chung ,  Jae Young Jung ,  Hwi Chan Jang ,  Jang Youn Ko ,  Jeong Gon Song ,  Sam Jong Jeung

IPC: H04B10/00 ,  H04L27/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0225 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D1/0276 ,  G05D2201/0203

Abstract: A robot cleaner system is described including a docking station to form a docking area within a predetermined angle range of a front side thereof, to form docking guide areas which do not overlap each other on the left and right sides of the docking area, and to transmit a docking guide signal such that the docking guide areas are distinguished as a first docking guide area and a second docking guide area according to an arrival distance of the docking guide signal. The robot cleaner system also includes a robot cleaner to move to the docking area along a boundary between the first docking guide area and the second docking guide area when the docking guide signal is sensed and to move along the docking area so as to perform docking when reaching the docking area.

公开(公告)号：US07454846B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-25

申请号：US11784816

申请日：2007-04-10

Applicant: William I. Brobeck

Inventor： William I. Brobeck

IPC: F26B5/14 ,  F26B5/16

CPC classification number: A47L11/292 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  A47L11/4041 ,  A47L11/4055 ,  A47L11/4061 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/06 ,  A63B57/50 ,  E01H1/108 ,  F26B5/16 ,  F26B19/005 ,  F26B21/001 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D2201/0201

Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically drying a tennis court or other flat surface after rainfall is provided. A robotic vehicle cooperates with a sensing unit preferably mounted on a fence adjacent the court or other paved surface. A sensing unit detects the onset and cessation of rain and then waits a predetermined amount of time. After waiting, the sensing unit transmits a signal to the robotic vehicle which actuates the vehicle. The robotic vehicle includes an on-board controller which is internally programmed with a map of the court including obstructions. The robotic vehicle automatically sponge rolls the entire court. A thermal imaging camera connected to the sensing unit then scans the court to determine if any wet spots remain. The location of any remaining wet spots is recorded and transmitted to the on-board controller of the robotic vehicle. The robotic vehicle then returns to the location of the wet spots and automatically sponge rolls and fan dries those remaining wet spots. The robotic vehicle then returns to a storage unit on or adjacent the paved surface where it is recharged and waits for further use.

Abstract translation: 提供一种在降雨后自动干燥网球场或其他平坦表面的装置和方法。 机器人车辆与感测单元配合，优选地安装在靠近球场或其他铺设的表面的围栏上。 感测单元检测雨的开始和停止，然后等待预定的时间量。 等待之后，感测单元将信号发送到致动车辆的机器人车辆。 机器人车辆包括车内控制器，其内部编程有包括障碍物的法院地图。 机器人车辆自动海绵卷整个法庭。 连接到感测单元的热成像摄像机然后扫描法院以确定是否存在任何湿点。 任何剩余湿点的位置被记录并传送到机器人车辆的车载控制器。 然后，机器人车辆返回到湿点的位置，并自动地将海绵辊和风扇干燥那些剩余的湿点。 然后，机器人车辆返回到铺设的表面上或附近的存储单元，在其上被再充电并等待进一步使用。

公开(公告)号：US20080229528A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：US11726886

申请日：2007-03-23

Applicant: Chi-Tzo Chen ,  Pang-Chun Liu ,  Kun-Yuan Chen

Inventor： Chi-Tzo Chen ,  Pang-Chun Liu ,  Kun-Yuan Chen

IPC: B08B13/00

CPC classification number: A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/2805 ,  A47L9/2852 ,  A47L9/2873 ,  A47L9/2889 ,  A47L9/2894 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  Y02B40/82

Abstract: A floor-cleaning device primarily comprises a pair of driving units provided at two opposite sides of a main body thereof wherein the driving units are electrically connected to a control unit and a power-supply unit which are both deposited in the main body so that the main body is capable of moving freely on a substantial surface. Particularly, a moving-along-edge sensing unit is provided at the left or right side of the main body to conduct a movement of the main body along the edge of the surrounding objects. The sensing unit is composed of non-contact sensing components so as to permit the main body to move along the edge of the surrounding objects with a predetermined distance in a continuous slightly oscillatory S-shaped route. In virtue of the sensing unit, the main body can automatically approach and connect to a charger for automatic charge.

Abstract translation: 地板清洁装置主要包括设置在主体的两个相对侧的一对驱动单元，其中驱动单元电连接到控制单元和电源单元，两者均沉积在主体中，使得 主体能够在实体表面上自由移动。 特别地，在主体的左侧或右侧设置有移动边缘感测单元，以使主体沿着周围物体的边缘进行移动。 感测单元由非接触式感测部件组成，以允许主体沿连续的轻微振荡的S形路线沿着周围物体的边缘以预定的距离移动。 凭借传感单元，主体可以自动进入并连接充电器进行自动充电。

公开(公告)号：US07352153B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-01

申请号：US10877865

申请日：2004-06-25

Applicant: Jason Yan

Inventor： Jason Yan

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  B25J9/18

CPC classification number: G05D1/0225 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  H02J7/0042

Abstract: A mobile robotic system includes a charging device and a mobile robot. The charging device is provided with a light emitter and a set of first charging contacts for supplying a charging signal. The mobile robot has a first side provided with a first light sensor, a second side provided with a second light sensor and a set of second charging contacts corresponding to the first charging contacts, a rechargeable battery unit, and a control unit. When charging of the battery unit is intended, the control unit enables movement of the mobile robot until the first light sensor detects light emitted by the light emitter, subsequently enables rotation of the mobile robot until the second light sensor detects the light from the light emitter, and then enables movement of the mobile robot toward the charging device until the first and second charging contacts come into contact.

Abstract translation: 移动机器人系统包括充电装置和移动机器人。 充电装置设置有发光体和用于提供充电信号的一组第一充电触点。 移动机器人具有设置有第一光传感器的第一侧，设置有第二光传感器的第二侧和对应于第一充电触点的一组第二充电触点，可再充电电池单元和控制单元。 当期望对电池单元进行充电时，控制单元能够移动移动机器人，直到第一光传感器检测到由光发射器发射的光，随后允许移动机器人的旋转，直到第二光传感器检测到来自发光体的光 ，然后使移动机器人朝向充电装置移动，直到第一和第二充电触点接触。

公开(公告)号：US20070157420A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：US11497291

申请日：2006-08-02

Applicant: Jun Hwa Lee ,  Jae Man Joo ,  Jae Young Kwak ,  Gwan Woo Shin ,  Hoon Wee

Inventor： Jun Hwa Lee ,  Jae Man Joo ,  Jae Young Kwak ,  Gwan Woo Shin ,  Hoon Wee

IPC: A47L9/00

CPC classification number: A47L5/28 ,  A47L5/225 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/024

Abstract: A robot cleaning system is capable of performing automatic cleaning and manual cleaning with a minimal number of devices. The robot cleaning system includes a first cleaning unit to perform automatic cleaning while moving by itself in an area to be cleaned, and a second cleaning unit to perform manual cleaning while being coupled to the first cleaning unit as it is moved by a user in an area to be cleaned. Each of the first and second cleaning units contains a blower and dust collector to vacuum. The first cleaning unit has a dust outlet to deliver dust to the second cleaning unit when the first cleaning unit is coupled to the second cleaning unit via the dust outlet of the first cleaning unit, a connector, and the connection port of the second cleaning unit.

Abstract translation: 机器人清洁系统能够使用最少数量的设备执行自动清洁和手动清洁。 机器人清洁系统包括第一清洁单元，用于在被清洁的区域中自身移动时进行自动清洁;以及第二清洁单元，用于当用户以第一清洁单元移动时执行手动清洁，同时联接到第一清洁单元 要清洁的区域 第一和第二清洁单元中的每一个包括鼓风机和除尘器以进行真空。 当第一清洁单元经由第一清洁单元的灰尘出口连接到第二清洁单元时，第一清洁单元具有灰尘排出到第二清洁单元，第二清洁单元的连接口 。

公开(公告)号：US07202630B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-10

申请号：US10740109

申请日：2003-12-17

Applicant: Byung-Ju Dan

Inventor： Byung-Ju Dan

IPC: H01M10/44 ,  H01M10/46

CPC classification number: A47L9/2873 ,  A47L9/2805 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  G05D1/0229 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  H01M10/46 ,  H02J7/00

Abstract: An automatic charging device and method of an automatically traveling cleaner are disclosed. Since a charging terminal unit is installed inside a traveling cleaner and selectively drawn out, the traveling cleaner is prevented from being damaged from collision with an object while being moved forwardly. In addition, because a power source terminal, a contact sensor unit and a charging terminal unit are formed in a shape of a circular arc, the entering angle of the traveling cleaner widens, so that the charging induction time can be much reduced and the charging can be performed easily and quickly.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种自动行进清洁器的自动充电装置和方法。 由于充电终端单元安装在行进清洁器内部并选择性地拉出，因此防止行进清洁器在向前移动时与物体发生碰撞而损坏。 此外，由于电源端子，接触传感器单元和充电端子单元形成为圆弧形状，所以行进清洁器的进入角度变宽，使得充电感应时间可以大大降低，并且充电 可以方便快捷地执行。