公开(公告)号：WO2007137234A2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-29

申请号：PCT/US2007/069389

申请日：2007-05-21

Applicant: IROBOT CORPORATION ,  WON, Chikyung ,  HICKEY, Stephen A. ,  SCHNITTMAN, Mark ,  DUBROVSKY, Zivthan A. ,  SVENDSEN, Selma ,  LOWRY, Jed ,  SWETT, David ,  DEVLIN, John

Inventor： WON, Chikyung ,  HICKEY, Stephen A. ,  SCHNITTMAN, Mark ,  DUBROVSKY, Zivthan A. ,  SVENDSEN, Selma ,  LOWRY, Jed ,  SWETT, David ,  DEVLIN, John

CPC classification number: A47L11/4091 ,  A47L9/106 ,  A47L9/108 ,  A47L11/24 ,  A47L11/33 ,  A47L11/4002 ,  A47L11/4008 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  A47L11/4013 ,  A47L11/4025 ,  A47L11/4041 ,  A47L11/4044 ,  A47L11/4066 ,  A47L11/4069 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/024 ,  A47L2201/028 ,  A47L2201/04

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 translation: 清洁机器人系统（5）包括机器人（10）和机器人维护站（100,1100,1200,1300,1400）。 机器人（10）包括底盘（31），驱动系统（45），其被配置为按照控制器（49）的指示来操纵机器人（10）;以及清洁组件（43），其包括清洁组件壳体（40） 和驱动清洁辊（60,65）。 所述机器人维护站（100,1100,1200,1300,1400）包括在停靠时被配置为支撑所述机器人（10）的站外壳（120）和对接平台（122）。 机械搅拌器（510,520）与机器人（10）的辊（60,65）接合，机器人（10）对接。 搅拌器（510,520）包括具有多个齿（512）的搅拌器梳（511），其配置成当搅拌器梳（511）和辊（60,65）相对于一个移动时，从辊（60,65）中除去积聚的碎屑 另一个。 机器人维护站（100,1100,1200,1300,1400）包括收集箱（150），其被布置成接收和保持由机械搅拌器（510,520）去除的碎屑。

公开(公告)号：WO2007065033A3

公开(公告)日：2007-06-07

申请号：PCT/US2006/046400

申请日：2006-12-04

Applicant: IROBOT CORPORATION ,  SVENDSEN, Selma ,  OZICK, Daniel N. ,  CASEY, Christopher M. ,  KAPOOR, Deepak Ramesh ,  CAMPBELL, Tony L. ,  WON, Chikyung ,  MORSE, Christopher ,  BURNETT, Scott Thomas

Inventor： SVENDSEN, Selma ,  OZICK, Daniel N. ,  CASEY, Christopher M. ,  KAPOOR, Deepak Ramesh ,  CAMPBELL, Tony L. ,  WON, Chikyung ,  MORSE, Christopher ,  BURNETT, Scott Thomas

IPC: G05D1/02

Abstract: An autonomous coverage robot includes a chassis (102), a drive system (104) to maneuver the robot, an edge cleaning head (106,214,274,316), and a controller (108) configured to monitor motor current associated with the edge cleaning head and to reverse bias the edge cleaning head motor in response to an elevated motor current, while continuing to maneuver the robot across the floor. In another aspect, the autonomous coverage robot includes a bump sensor (132) and a proximity sensor (134). The drive system is configured to reduce a speed setting in response to a signal from the proximity sensor (134) indicating detection of a potential obstacle in a forward direction, while continuing to advance the robot according to a heading setting. Furthermore, the drive system is configured to alter the heading setting in response to a signal received from the bump sensor (132) indicating contact with an obstacle.

公开(公告)号：WO2006047297A2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-04

申请号：PCT/US2005/037918

申请日：2005-10-21

Applicant: IROBOT CORPORATION ,  ALLARD, James, R. ,  BARRETT, David, S. ,  FILIPPOV, Mikhail ,  PACK, Robert, Todd ,  SVENDSEN, Selma

Inventor： ALLARD, James, R. ,  BARRETT, David, S. ,  FILIPPOV, Mikhail ,  PACK, Robert, Todd ,  SVENDSEN, Selma

IPC: B60W50/08 ,  B60W40/10 ,  B60W40/08 ,  B60W40/02 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: B60T7/18 ,  B60T7/22 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/10 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60W50/035 ,  B60W2050/0077 ,  B60W2550/20 ,  B60W2550/402

Abstract: Systems and methods for autonomous control of a vehicle include interruptible, behavior-­based, and selective control. Autonomous control is achieved by using actuators that interact with input devices in the vehicle. The actuators (e.g., linkages) manipulate the input devices (e.g., articulation controls and drive controls, such as a throttle, brake, tie rods, steering gear, throttle lever, or accelerator) to direct the operation of the vehicle. Although operating autonomously, manual operation of the vehicle is possible following the detection of events that suggest manual control is desired. Subsequent autonomous control may be permitted, permitted after a prescribed delay, or prevented. Systems and methods for processing safety signals and/or tracking terrain features are also utilized by an autonomous vehicle.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆自主控制的系统和方法包括可中断，基于行为和选择性控制。 通过使用与车辆中的输入装置相互作用的致动器来实现自主控制。 致动器（例如，连杆）操纵输入装置（例如，关节运动控制和驱动控制，例如节气门，制动器，拉杆，转向装置，节流杆或加速器）以引导车辆的操作。 虽然自动操作，但是在检测到希望手动控制的事件之后，可以手动操作车辆。 随后的自主控制可以被允许，在规定的延迟之后允许或被阻止。 用于处理安全信号和/或跟踪地形特征的系统和方法也由自主车辆使用。

公开(公告)号：WO2011020040A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-17

申请号：PCT/US2010/045502

申请日：2010-08-13

Applicant: IROBOT CORPORATION ,  HUSSEY, Patrick Alan ,  ROY, Robert Paul ,  NEUMANN, Rogelio Manfred ,  SVENDSEN, Selma ,  OZICK, Daniel N. ,  CASEY, Christopher M. ,  KAPOOR, Deepak Ramesh ,  CAMPBELL, Tony L. ,  WON, Chikyung ,  MORSE, Christopher John ,  BURNETT, Scott Thomas

Inventor： HUSSEY, Patrick Alan ,  ROY, Robert Paul ,  NEUMANN, Rogelio Manfred ,  SVENDSEN, Selma ,  OZICK, Daniel N. ,  CASEY, Christopher M. ,  KAPOOR, Deepak Ramesh ,  CAMPBELL, Tony L. ,  WON, Chikyung ,  MORSE, Christopher John ,  BURNETT, Scott Thomas

IPC: A47L9/04 ,  A46B17/06

CPC classification number: A47L9/0477 ,  A47L5/30 ,  A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/0466 ,  A47L9/0488 ,  A47L9/12 ,  A47L9/2857 ,  A47L9/2894 ,  A47L9/30 ,  A47L11/24 ,  A47L11/40 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  A47L11/4013 ,  A47L11/4027 ,  A47L11/4041 ,  A47L11/4061 ,  A47L11/4072 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  B25J9/0003 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L15/2036 ,  B60L2200/40 ,  B60L2250/10 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2260/32 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  H04L1/16 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7258 ,  Y02T10/7275 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/50

Abstract: An autonomous coverage robot includes a body, a drive system disposed on the body, and a cleaning assembly disposed on the body and configured to engage a floor surface while the robot is maneuvered across the floor surface. The cleaning assembly includes a driven cleaning roller, a cleaning bin disposed on the body for receiving debris agitated by the cleaning roller, and an air mover. The cleaning bin includes a cleaning bin body having a cleaning bin entrance disposed adjacent to the cleaning roller and a roller scraper disposed on the cleaning bin body for engaging the cleaning roller. The cleaning bin body has a holding portion in pneumatic communication with the cleaning bin entrance, and the air mover is operable to move air into the cleaning bin entrance.

Abstract translation: 自主覆盖机器人包括主体，设置在主体上的驱动系统以及设置在主体上并构造成在机器人横穿地板表面操纵时与地板表面接合的清洁组件。 清洁组件包括驱动的清洁辊，设置在主体上用于接收由清洁辊搅动的碎屑的清洁仓和一个鼓风机。 清洁箱包括清洁箱体，其具有邻近清洁辊设置的清洁箱入口和设置在清洁箱本体上用于接合清洁辊的辊刮刀。 清洁箱本体具有与清洁仓入口气动连通的保持部分，并且空气推动器可操作以将空气移动到清洁仓入口中。

公开(公告)号：WO2007065034A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-07

申请号：PCT/US2006/046404

申请日：2006-12-04

Applicant: IROBOT CORPORATION ,  WON, Chikyung ,  SVENDSEN, Selma ,  SANDIN, Paul E. ,  BURNETT, Scott Thomas ,  KAPOOR, Deepak Ramesh ,  HICKEY, Stephen ,  RIZZARI, Robert ,  DUBROVSKY, Zivthan A.C.

Inventor： WON, Chikyung ,  SVENDSEN, Selma ,  SANDIN, Paul E. ,  BURNETT, Scott Thomas ,  KAPOOR, Deepak Ramesh ,  HICKEY, Stephen ,  RIZZARI, Robert ,  DUBROVSKY, Zivthan A.C.

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  A47L9/00

CPC classification number: A47L11/40 ,  A47L5/30 ,  A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/0466 ,  A47L9/12 ,  A47L9/2857 ,  A47L9/2894 ,  A47L9/30 ,  A47L11/24 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  A47L11/4013 ,  A47L11/4041 ,  A47L11/4061 ,  A47L11/4072 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  B25J9/0003 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L15/2036 ,  B60L2200/40 ,  B60L2250/10 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2260/32 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  H04L1/16 ,  Y02P90/60 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7258 ,  Y02T10/7275 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/50

Abstract: A coverage robot (100) including a chassis (202), multiple drive wheel assemblies (110a-b) disposed on the chassis, and a cleaning assembly (112,102) carried by the chassis. Each drive wheel assembly includes a drive wheel assembly housing (324a-b), a wheel (326a-b) rotatably coupled to the housing, and a wheel drive motor (328a-b) carried by the drive wheel assembly housing and operable to drive the wheel. The cleaning assembly (112,102) includes a cleaning assembly housing (332,338) , a cleaning head (334,340) rotatably coupled to the cleaning assembly housing, and a cleaning drive motor (336,342) carried by cleaning assembly housing and operable to drive the cleaning head. The wheel assemblies (110a-b) and the cleaning assembly (112,102) are each separately and independently removable from respective receptacles (304,306,308,310) of the chassis as complete units.

Abstract translation: 覆盖机器人（100），包括底盘（202），设置在底盘上的多个驱动轮组件（110a-b）和由底盘承载的清洁组件（112,102）。 每个驱动轮组件包括驱动轮组件壳体（324a-b），可旋转地联接到壳体的轮（326a-b）和由驱动轮组件壳体承载并可操作以驱动的轮驱动马达（328a-b） 车轮。 清洁组件（112,102）包括清洁组件壳体（332,338），可旋转地联接到清洁组件壳体的清洁头（334,340）和由清洁组件壳体携带并可操作以驱动清洁头的清洁驱动马达（336,342）。 轮组件（110a-b）和清洁组件（112,102）各自独立且可独立地从底盘的相应容器（304,306,308,310）中移除，作为完整单元。

公开(公告)号：EP3031377A2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-15

申请号：EP15201413.0

申请日：2007-05-21

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： WON, Chikyung ,  HICKEY, Stephen A. ,  SCHNITTMAN, Mark Steven ,  DUBROVSKY, Zivthan A. ,  SVENDSEN, Selma ,  LOWRY, Jed ,  SWETT, David ,  DEVLIN, John

IPC: A47L9/10

CPC classification number: A47L11/4091 ,  A47L9/106 ,  A47L9/108 ,  A47L11/24 ,  A47L11/33 ,  A47L11/4002 ,  A47L11/4008 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  A47L11/4013 ,  A47L11/4025 ,  A47L11/4041 ,  A47L11/4044 ,  A47L11/4066 ,  A47L11/4069 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/024 ,  A47L2201/028 ,  A47L2201/04

Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a robot maintenance station comprising a station housing (120), a docking platform (122) carried by the station housing (120) and configured to support a robot (10) when docked, a collection bin (150), a vacuum filter (910) and a cyclonic or other circulatory bagless vacuuming system configured to draw air and debris from the robot cleaning bin (50) to deposit the debris into the debris bin (150) using centripetal acceleration of debris to divert debris from an air flow or the vacuum filter (910).

Abstract translation: 本公开的一个方面涉及一种机器人维护站，其包括站台（120），由站外壳（120）承载并配置为在对接时支撑机器人（10）的对接平台（122），收集箱 150），真空过滤器（910）和旋风式或其他循环无袋式真空吸尘系统，其配置为从机器人清洁箱（50）抽取空气和碎屑，以使用向心加速的碎屑将碎屑沉积到碎片箱（150）中以转向 来自空气流的碎屑或真空过滤器（910）。

公开(公告)号：EP1969437B1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-09

申请号：EP06839010.3

申请日：2006-12-04

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： SVENDSEN, Selma ,  OZICK, Daniel N. ,  CASEY, Christopher M. ,  KAPOOR, Deepak Ramesh ,  CAMPBELL, Tony L. ,  WON, Chikyung ,  MORSE, Christopher ,  BURNETT, Scott Thomas

IPC: G05D1/02

CPC classification number: A47L11/40 ,  A47L5/30 ,  A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/0466 ,  A47L9/12 ,  A47L9/2857 ,  A47L9/2894 ,  A47L9/30 ,  A47L11/24 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  A47L11/4013 ,  A47L11/4041 ,  A47L11/4061 ,  A47L11/4072 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  B25J9/0003 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L15/2036 ,  B60L2200/40 ,  B60L2250/10 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2260/32 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  H04L1/16 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7258 ,  Y02T10/7275 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/50

Abstract: An autonomous coverage robot includes a chassis (102), a drive system (104) to maneuver the robot, an edge cleaning head (106,214,274,316), and a controller (108) configured to monitor motor current associated with the edge cleaning head and to reverse bias the edge cleaning head motor in response to an elevated motor current, while continuing to maneuver the robot across the floor. In another aspect, the autonomous coverage robot includes a bump sensor (132) and a proximity sensor (134). The drive system is configured to reduce a speed setting in response to a signal from the proximity sensor (134) indicating detection of a potential obstacle in a forward direction, while continuing to advance the robot according to a heading setting. Furthermore, the drive system is configured to alter the heading setting in response to a signal received from the bump sensor (132) indicating contact with an obstacle.

Abstract translation: 一种节能机器人系统（100）包括至少一个外围设备（102），所述外围设备（102）被放置在具有移动机器人（104）的环境中。 外围设备具有其中外围设备完全可操作的活动模式（938）的控制器（1026）以及其中外围设备至少部分不活动的休眠模式（932）。 移动机器人（104）具有带有经由无线通信组件（1024,1044）与外围设备（102）通信的激活例程（904）的控制器（1046），并暂时激活外部设备（102）从休眠模式 当外围设备（102）和机器人（104）的无线通信组件（1024,1044）进入彼此的范围内时（932）。

公开(公告)号：EP2023788B1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-07

申请号：EP07783998.3

申请日：2007-05-21

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： WON, Chikyung ,  HICKEY, Stephen A. ,  SCHNITTMAN, Mark ,  DUBROVSKY, Zivthan A. ,  SVENDSEN, Selma ,  LOWRY, Jed ,  SWETT, David ,  DEVLIN, John

IPC: A47L11/33 ,  A47L9/10

CPC classification number: A47L11/4091 ,  A47L9/106 ,  A47L9/108 ,  A47L11/24 ,  A47L11/33 ,  A47L11/4002 ,  A47L11/4008 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  A47L11/4013 ,  A47L11/4025 ,  A47L11/4041 ,  A47L11/4044 ,  A47L11/4066 ,  A47L11/4069 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/024 ,  A47L2201/028 ,  A47L2201/04

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 translation: 清洁机器人系统（5）包括机器人（10）和机器人维护站（100,1100,1200,1300,1400）。 机器人（10）包括底盘（31），驱动系统（45），其被配置为按照控制器（49）的指示操纵机器人（10）;以及清洁组件（43），其包括清洁组件壳体（40） 和驱动清洁辊（60,65）。 所述机器人维护站（100,1100,1200,1300,1400）包括被配置为在对接时支撑所述机器人（10）的站外壳（120）和对接平台（122）。 机械搅拌器（510,520）与机器人（10）的辊（60,65）接合，机器人（10）对接。 搅拌器（510,520）包括具有多个齿（512）的搅拌器梳（511），其配置成当搅拌器梳（511）和辊（60,65）相对于一个移动时，从辊（60,65）中除去积聚的碎屑 另一个。; 机器人维护站（100,1100,1200,1300,1400）包括收集箱（150），其被布置成接收和保持由机械搅拌器（510,520）去除的碎屑。

公开(公告)号：EP1969437A2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-17

申请号：EP06839010.3

申请日：2006-12-04

Applicant: Irobot Corporation

Inventor： SVENDSEN, Selma ,  OZICK, Daniel N. ,  CASEY, Christopher M. ,  KAPOOR, Deepak Ramesh ,  CAMPBELL, Tony L. ,  WON, Chikyung ,  MORSE, Christopher ,  BURNETT, Scott Thomas

IPC: G05D1/02

CPC classification number: A47L11/40 ,  A47L5/30 ,  A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/0466 ,  A47L9/12 ,  A47L9/2857 ,  A47L9/2894 ,  A47L9/30 ,  A47L11/24 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  A47L11/4013 ,  A47L11/4041 ,  A47L11/4061 ,  A47L11/4072 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  B25J9/0003 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L15/2036 ,  B60L2200/40 ,  B60L2250/10 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2260/32 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  H04L1/16 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7258 ,  Y02T10/7275 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/50

Abstract: An autonomous coverage robot includes a chassis (102), a drive system (104) to maneuver the robot, an edge cleaning head (106,214,274,316), and a controller (108) configured to monitor motor current associated with the edge cleaning head and to reverse bias the edge cleaning head motor in response to an elevated motor current, while continuing to maneuver the robot across the floor. In another aspect, the autonomous coverage robot includes a bump sensor (132) and a proximity sensor (134). The drive system is configured to reduce a speed setting in response to a signal from the proximity sensor (134) indicating detection of a potential obstacle in a forward direction, while continuing to advance the robot according to a heading setting. Furthermore, the drive system is configured to alter the heading setting in response to a signal received from the bump sensor (132) indicating contact with an obstacle.

Abstract translation: 一种自主覆盖机器人包括机架（102），用于操纵机器人的驱动系统（104），边缘清洁头（106,214,274,316）和控制器（108），所述控制器被配置为监控与边缘清洁头相关联的电动机电流并且反转 响应于升高的电机电流偏置边缘清洁头电机，同时继续在地板上操纵机器人。 另一方面，自主覆盖机器人包括碰撞传感器（132）和接近传感器（134）。 驱动系统被配置为响应于来自接近传感器（134）的指示沿向前方向检测到潜在障碍物的信号来减小速度设置，同时根据航向设置继续前进机器人。 此外，驱动系统被配置为响应于从碰撞传感器（132）接收的指示与障碍物接触的信号而改变航向设置。

公开(公告)号：EP3031377B1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-01

申请号：EP15201413.0

申请日：2007-05-21

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： WON, Chikyung ,  HICKEY, Stephen A. ,  SCHNITTMAN, Mark Steven ,  DUBROVSKY, Zivthan A. ,  SVENDSEN, Selma ,  LOWRY, Jed ,  SWETT, David ,  DEVLIN, John

IPC: A47L9/10

CPC classification number: A47L11/4091 ,  A47L9/106 ,  A47L9/108 ,  A47L11/24 ,  A47L11/33 ,  A47L11/4002 ,  A47L11/4008 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  A47L11/4013 ,  A47L11/4025 ,  A47L11/4041 ,  A47L11/4044 ,  A47L11/4066 ,  A47L11/4069 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/024 ,  A47L2201/028 ,  A47L2201/04

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).