公开(公告)号：US20150151646A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-04

申请号：US14370818

申请日：2012-11-19

Applicant: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha

Inventor： Junichi Noiri

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  A47L9/00 ,  A47L9/28 ,  B60L15/20

CPC classification number: B60L11/1833 ,  A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/2805 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  A47L2201/06 ,  B60L1/003 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B60L11/1861 ,  B60L11/1862 ,  B60L15/20 ,  B60L2200/40 ,  B60L2230/10 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  Y02P90/60 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7044 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T10/7258 ,  Y02T90/12 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: There is provided a self-propelled electronic device that is supplied with power from a charging base installed in a predetermined position and automatically travels to a position away from the charging base, the self-propelled electronic device including: a travelling control unit that makes the self-propelled electronic device move automatically by controlling the rotation of a wheel; a rechargeable battery that supplies power for performing travelling control during the automatic travelling; a charging base searching unit that searches for the position of the charging base; and a control unit; wherein, when the control unit determines that returning to the charging base is required, the control unit performs return processing by which the self-propelled electronic device is made to come to rest and then rotate in a resting state by the travelling control unit and, when the charging base searching unit searches for the direction in which the charging base lies and detects the direction in which the charging base lies, the self-propelled electronic device moves in the direction in which the charging base lies.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种自动推进式电子设备，其从安装在预定位置的充电座提供电力，并自动行进到远离充电座的位置，该自行式电子设备包括：行进控制单元， 自走电子装置通过控制车轮的旋转自动移动; 一个充电电池，用于在自动行驶期间提供用于执行行驶控制的动力; 充电基础搜索单元，其搜索充电基座的位置; 和控制单元; 其中，当所述控制单元确定需要返回到所述充电座时，所述控制单元执行使所述自行式电子设备停止的返回处理，然后由所述行驶控制单元在静止状态下旋转， 当充电基座搜索单元搜索充电基座所在的方向并检测充电座所在的方向时，自推进电子设备沿充电座所在的方向移动。

公开(公告)号：US20140289992A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：US14301454

申请日：2014-06-11

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

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

IPC: A47L9/28

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：US20130335900A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-19

申请号：US13996433

申请日：2011-12-07

Applicant: Seung Rak Jang

Inventor： Seung Rak Jang

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0042 ,  A47L5/24 ,  A47L9/2857 ,  A47L9/2873 ,  A47L9/2884 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  H02J7/0044

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-functional charger for wireless cleaner. The invention includes a case with a docking station at one side and a charging dock at the other side; a first charging terminal provided in the docking station of the case and for being connected to a connection terminal of the robot cleaner; a second charging terminal provided in the charging dock of the case and for being connected to a connection terminal of the handheld cleaner; and a charging module provided in the case, supplying the first charging terminal and the second charging terminal, respectively with electrical power, and charging the robot cleaner and the handheld cleaner, respectively. The invention can charge the robot cleaner and the handheld cleaner at one location, and get a charging power source through a single wire and charge the robot cleaner and the handheld cleaner simultaneously.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及无线清洁器的多功能充电器。 本发明包括在一侧具有对接站的壳体和另一侧的充电座; 第一充电端子，其设置在所述壳体的对接站中，并且连接到所述机器人清洁器的连接端子; 第二充电端子，设置在所述壳体的充电座中，并连接到所述手持式清洁器的连接端子; 以及在该情况下设置的充电模块，分别向第一充电端子和第二充电端子提供电力，并分别对机器人清洁器和手持式清洁器充电。 本发明可以在一个位置对机器人清洁器和手持清洁器进行充电，并通过单根线获得充电电源，同时对机器人清洁器和手持式清洁器充电。

公开(公告)号：US20130214727A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：US13768546

申请日：2013-02-15

Applicant: Micro-Star International Company Limited

Inventor： You-Wei TENG ,  Yi-Chih YEH ,  Shih-Che HUNG

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0052 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0215

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a charging station for a cleaning robot. The charging station includes an IR transmitter and a controller. The IR transmitter outputs a first IR light beam, wherein the IR light beam includes a second boundary and a first boundary which is substantially perpendicular or perpendicular to the charging station and the cleaning robot moves to the charging station along the first boundary. The controller controls the IR transmitter to output the first IR light beam or a second IR light beam. When the controller determines that the cleaning robot is near to the charging station, the controller controls the IR transmitter to output the second IR light beam.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了一种用于清洁机器人的充电站。 充电站包括IR发射器和控制器。 IR发射器输出第一IR光束，其中IR光束包括第二边界和基本垂直于或垂直于充电站的第一边界，并且清洁机器人沿着第一边界移动到充电站。 控制器控制IR发射器输出第一个IR光束或第二个IR光束。 当控制器确定清洁机器人靠近充电站时，控制器控制IR发送器输出第二个IR光束。

公开(公告)号：US08476867B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-02

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：US20130098401A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：US13652867

申请日：2012-10-16

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Sang Sik YOON ,  Byung Chan KIM ,  Jun Hwa LEE ,  Jae Young JUNG ,  Hee Won JIN

IPC: B08B1/00 ,  A46B13/00

CPC classification number: A47L11/33 ,  A47L9/0488 ,  A47L11/24 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  A47L11/4041 ,  A47L11/4055 ,  A47L11/4066 ,  A47L11/4072 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  A47L2201/06 ,  G05D1/0088

Abstract: A robot cleaner includes a body to travel on a floor, an obstacle sensing unit to sense an obstacle approaching the body, an auxiliary cleaning unit mounted to a bottom of the body, to be extendable and retractable, and a control unit to control extension or retraction of the auxiliary cleaning unit when the obstacle is sensed. The control unit recognizes a zone of a charger and performs a control operation to prevent the auxiliary cleaning unit from extending in the charger zone.

Abstract translation: 一种机器人清洁器包括：在地板上行走的身体，用于感测靠近身体的障碍物的障碍物感测单元;安装到身体的底部的辅助清洁单元，其可延伸和缩回;以及控制单元，用于控制延伸或 当检测到障碍物时辅助清洁单元的缩回。 控制单元识别充电器的区域并执行控制操作以防止辅助清洁单元在充电器区域中延伸。

公开(公告)号：US20120242279A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-27

申请号：US13198827

申请日：2011-08-05

Applicant: Tse-Ying Tso ,  You-Wei Teng

Inventor： Tse-Ying Tso ,  You-Wei Teng

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: A47L9/2873 ,  A47L9/2852 ,  A47L9/2868 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B60L11/1818 ,  B60L2200/40 ,  B60L2260/32 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y10S15/01

Abstract: An plug storage structure of a cleaning robot is presented. A charging structure includes a charging base and a main body of an electronic device. The charging base includes a charging terminal and a projecting portion. The main body has an external housing, charging plugs and an plug storage device. When the main body reaches the charging base, the projecting portion triggers the plug storage device, so that the charging plugs protrude from the external housing, so as to be connected to the charging terminal. When the main body leaves the charging base, the plug storage device automatically receives the charging plugs inside the external housing, so as to keep the plugs of the cleaning robot received inside the external housing during cleaning, thereby preventing the plugs of the cleaning robot from colliding with and damaging adjacent furniture.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种清洁机器人的插头存储结构。 充电结构包括充电座和电子设备的主体。 充电座包括充电端子和突出部分。 主体有外壳，充电插头和插头存储装置。 当主体到达充电基座时，突出部分触发插头存储装置，使得充电插头从外壳突出，以便连接到充电终端。 当主体离开充电座时，插头存储装置自动接收外壳内的充电插头，以便在清洁期间将清洁机器人的插头保持在外壳内部，从而防止清洁机器人的插头 与相邻家具相撞并损坏。

公开(公告)号：US20120158915A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US13333852

申请日：2011-12-21

Applicant: Jong-Gyu Ham ,  Hee-Jun Song

Inventor： Jong-Gyu Ham ,  Hee-Jun Song

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: A47L9/2868 ,  A47L9/2857 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/06 ,  H04L67/125

Abstract: An apparatus controls operations of a cleaner. The apparatus comprises a network interface unit for receiving first information regarding external conditions through an external network, and a controller for setting up operating schedules of the cleaner based on the first information.

Abstract translation: 设备控制清洁器的操作。 该装置包括：网络接口单元，用于通过外部网络接收关于外部条件的第一信息;以及控制器，用于基于第一信息设置清洁器的操作计划。

公开(公告)号：US20120125363A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US13373192

申请日：2011-11-08

Applicant: Dong Won Kim ,  Jun Hwa Lee

Inventor： Dong Won Kim ,  Jun Hwa Lee

IPC: B08B1/04 ,  B08B7/00

CPC classification number: A47L9/2826 ,  A47L9/28 ,  A47L9/2805 ,  A47L9/2831 ,  A47L9/2847 ,  A47L9/2852 ,  A47L9/2857 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  A47L2201/06 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D2201/0203

Abstract: A robot cleaner includes a main brush to sweep or scatter dust off a floor, a main brush motor to rotate the main brush, a Revolution Per Minute (RPM) detector to detect an RPM of the main brush motor, and a control unit to determine a type of floor according to the RPM of the main brush motor acquired by the RPM detector and control an operation of the robot cleaner based on the determined type of floor. A carpet mode to clean only a carpet area and a hard floor mode to clean a hard floor area excluding the carpet area are given based on detected information relating to the material of a floor, which enables partial cleaning with respect to a cleaning area selected by a user and adjustment in the number of cleaning operations or the intensity of cleaning according to the material of the floor.

Abstract translation: 机器人清洁器包括用于扫除或分散地板上的灰尘的主刷子，用于旋转主刷子的主刷马达，用于检测主刷马达的RPM的每分钟转数检测器，以及用于确定 根据由RPM检测器获取的主刷马达的RPM的一种类型的地板，并且基于确定的地板类型来控制机器人清洁器的操作。 基于检测到的关于地板材料的信息，给出了仅清洁地毯区域和硬地板模式以清洁除了地毯区域之外的硬地板区域的地毯模式，其能够相对于由 用户根据地板的材料调整清洁操作的数量或清洁强度。

公开(公告)号：US20120086389A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

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。