公开(公告)号：US20070226949A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-04

申请号：US11653251

申请日：2007-01-16

Applicant: Jung Yoon Hahm ,  Kurgi Eduard ,  Hoon Wee ,  Jin Ha Jeong ,  Jae Man Joo

Inventor： Jung Yoon Hahm ,  Kurgi Eduard ,  Hoon Wee ,  Jin Ha Jeong ,  Jae Man Joo

IPC: A47L5/00

CPC classification number: A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/106 ,  A47L2201/024

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 and preventing loss of a suction force generated in the docking station. The robot cleaner includes a docking portion to be inserted into a dust suction hole of the docking station upon a docking operation. The docking portion may be a protrusion, which protrudes out of a robot body to be inserted into a dust suction path defined in the docking station, the protrusion communicates a dust discharge hole of the robot cleaner 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 translation: 一种在机器人清洁器和对接站之间具有改进的对接结构的机器人清洁器系统，其能够容易地对接机器人清洁器并且防止在对接站中产生的吸力的损失。 机器人清洁器包括在对接操作时插入对接站的吸尘孔的对接部分。 对接部可以是突出部，其从机器人主体突出以插入到对接站中限定的吸尘路径中，突起将机器人清洁器的排尘孔与对接站的吸尘路径连通。 机器人清洁器系统包括用于保持机器人清洁器和对接站处于对接状态的联接装置。 联接装置被配置成具有各种形状。

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：US06532404B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-11

申请号：US10085076

申请日：2002-03-01

Applicant: André Colens

Inventor： André Colens

IPC: G05B1500

CPC classification number: A47L11/4005 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  A47L11/4061 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/024 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  B25J9/1694 ,  G05B2219/24136 ,  G05B2219/31004 ,  G05B2219/37266 ,  G05B2219/40522 ,  G05B2219/40621 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  Y10S706/905

Abstract: System of guidance and positioning relative to a fixed station (1) for an autonomous mobile robot (7) utilizing at least a directional infra-red beam (2′) emitted by the fixed station, the mobile robot being provided with a directional system of detection (10a, 10b) of infra-red emission connected to a microcomputer incorporated in the said robot, the robot moving on a work surface in an essentially random manner, the microcomputer (44) including an algorithm able to control the return to fixed station (1) by displacement of the robot (7) towards the direction of emission of said infra-red beam (2′), characterized in that the infra-red beam (2′) is a narrow directional beam and in that the system of detection (10a, 10b) is located on a frame at the center of rotation of the robot (7), oriented in the direction of movement of the robot, precise positioning in the fixed station (1) being carried out by rotation of the machine around a vertical axis according to an algorithm based on the detection of the narrow beam (2′).

公开(公告)号：US5959423A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-28

申请号：US657174

申请日：1996-06-03

Applicant: Hideaki Nakanishi ,  Nobukazu Kawagoe

Inventor： Hideaki Nakanishi ,  Nobukazu Kawagoe

IPC: A47L11/00 ,  A61L2/24 ,  B08B13/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B25J5/00

CPC classification number: A47L11/305 ,  A47L11/40 ,  A47L11/4002 ,  A47L11/4008 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  A47L11/4019 ,  A47L11/403 ,  A47L11/4038 ,  A47L11/4072 ,  A47L11/4088 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0276 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/024 ,  A47L2201/026 ,  A47L2201/028 ,  A61L2/10 ,  A61L2/18 ,  A61L2/24 ,  G05D2201/0203

Abstract: The system includes a mobile work robot and a separate station. The mobile robot is equipped to perform prescribed tasks, such as cleaning building floors. The station is equipped to remotely control the movement of the mobile work robot and to perform maintenance on the mobile work robot, such as the replacement of parts as well as replenishment of consumable goods necessary for the mobile work robot to move and work. In addition, the cleaning means equipped on the station performs the cleaning and disinfection of the mobile work robot.

Abstract translation: 该系统包括一个移动作业机器人和一个单独的站。 移动机器人配备执行规定的任务，如清洁建筑物地板。 车站配备远程控制移动式作业机器人的移动，对移动式作业机器人进行维护，如更换零件以及补充移动作业机器人移动和工作所需的耗材。 此外，车站上的清洁装置还执行移动作业机器人的清洁和消毒。

公开(公告)号：US20240324833A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-03

申请号：US18127776

申请日：2023-03-29

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： Brian W. Doughty ,  Erik Amaral ,  Isaac Fowler ,  Nicholas Coleman

IPC: A47L9/14 ,  A47L9/00

CPC classification number: A47L9/149 ,  A47L9/0063 ,  A47L9/1409 ,  A47L2201/024 ,  A47L2201/026

Abstract: A docking station for a mobile cleaning robot can include a base and a cannister. The base can be configured to receive at least a portion of the mobile cleaning robot thereon, where the base can include a debris port. The cannister can be connected to the base and can be located at least partially above the base. The cannister can include a debris duct connected to the debris port and configured to receive an air stream from the mobile cleaning robot. The lid assembly can be connected to the debris duct and can be configured to receive at least a portion of the air stream from the mobile cleaning robot. A receptacle can be connected to the lid assembly, where the receptacle can be configured to receive at least a portion of debris from the air stream or the lid assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20240292996A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-05

申请号：US18594839

申请日：2024-03-04

Applicant: Woan Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Zhichen LI ,  Yang PAN ,  Wei HOU ,  Jiahui WANG ,  Zhuo CHEN ,  Jiangang LI ,  Lan HU

IPC: A47L11/40 ,  A47L11/24 ,  A47L11/28 ,  B67D7/02

CPC classification number: A47L11/4091 ,  A47L11/24 ,  A47L11/28 ,  A47L11/4005 ,  A47L11/4019 ,  A47L11/4025 ,  A47L11/4083 ,  B67D7/0294 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/024 ,  A47L2201/026

Abstract: A water exchange base station including a main body, a sewage exchange port, a clear water exchange port, a first sewage connecting port, a first clear water connecting port arranged on the main body, and an inlet valve; when the clear water port of the intelligent cleaning machine is docked with the clear water exchange port and in the state of supplying clear water, the clear water exchange port supplies the clear water to the intelligent cleaning machine; when the sewage port of the intelligent cleaning machine is docked with the sewage exchange port and in the state of sewage discharging, the sewage inside the intelligent cleaning machine is drawn out from the sewage exchange port and discharged from the first sewage connecting port to the outside.

公开(公告)号：US12076732B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-03

申请号：US18379378

申请日：2023-10-12

Applicant: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc.

Inventor： Wayne Ernest Conrad

IPC: A47L9/16 ,  A47L9/28 ,  B04C5/185 ,  B04C5/26 ,  B04C5/28

CPC classification number: B04C5/28 ,  A47L9/1641 ,  A47L9/1683 ,  A47L9/2873 ,  B04C5/185 ,  B04C5/26 ,  A47L9/1616 ,  A47L2201/024

Abstract: A docking station for a vacuum cleaner has a first stage momentum separator which has a plurality of walls comprising an upper wall, a lower wall, and a first sidewall, wherein the first sidewall comprises a first side screen which comprises an air outlet of the momentum separator. A first air flow chamber is located between a first end wall, which is spaced from and faces the first side screen, and the first side screen. A second stage separator, which comprising at least one cyclone, is provided downstream from the first air flow chamber. In operation, air exits the momentum separator through the first side screen and travels through the first air flow chamber to the at least one cyclone.

公开(公告)号：US20240277203A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-22

申请号：US18025181

申请日：2021-08-30

Applicant: Dreame Innovation Technology (Suzhou) Co., LTD.

Inventor： YADONG WU ,  HAIYANG FU ,  LEI XIA ,  BOJIAN XU

IPC: A47L11/40 ,  A47L9/24 ,  A47L9/28 ,  A47L11/24

CPC classification number: A47L11/4025 ,  A47L9/248 ,  A47L9/281 ,  A47L9/2821 ,  A47L9/2842 ,  A47L11/24 ,  A47L11/4091 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/024 ,  A47L2201/06

Abstract: A cleaning control method for a dust box of a sweeping robot, the sweeping robot being configured to mate with a maintenance station, the maintenance station having a first fan, the sweeping robot having a second fan, includes: mating the sweeping robot with the maintenance station for charging; starting the second fan first, and then starting the first fan to extract dust from the sweeping robot; or, starting the first fan and the second fan at the same time; and when dust extraction is completed, turning off the first fan first, and then turning off the second fan; or, turning off the first fan and the second fan at the same time.

公开(公告)号：US20240226792A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-11

申请号：US18557082

申请日：2022-04-01

Applicant: Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Chengyang WANG

IPC: B01D46/10 ,  A47L9/00 ,  B01D46/00 ,  B01D46/16

CPC classification number: B01D46/103 ,  A47L9/0063 ,  B01D46/0005 ,  B01D46/16 ,  A47L2201/024 ,  B01D2265/06 ,  B01D2271/02 ,  B01D2279/55

Abstract: A filtering element, a dust collection pile, and a cleaning system are disclosed. The filtering element includes a frame and a filter screen. The filter screen id disposed on the frame. A receiving groove is formed on the filter screen. The receiving groove includes a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening, wherein the first opening and the second opening are provided opposite to each other, and both ends of the third opening penetrate through the first opening and the second opening.

公开(公告)号：US20240188780A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-13

申请号：US18076718

申请日：2022-12-07

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： Erik Amaral ,  Charles Hudson

IPC: A47L9/28 ,  A47L9/00

CPC classification number: A47L9/2873 ,  A47L9/0063 ,  A47L2201/024

Abstract: A docking station for a mobile cleaning robot can include a base configured to receive at least a portion of the mobile cleaning robot thereon, where the base can include a debris port. The docking station can include a canister connected to the base and located at least partially above the base. The canister can include a debris bin to receive debris from the mobile cleaning robot. The canister can include a debris duct connected to the debris port and to the debris bin. The canister can include a debris collector connected to the debris duct upstream of the debris bin, where the debris collector can collect debris from a debris airstream of the debris duct.