公开(公告)号：US20160051103A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-25

申请号：US14834013

申请日：2015-08-24

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Jaewon JANG ,  Jeongyun KIM

IPC: A47L5/28 ,  A47L9/00 ,  A47L9/32 ,  A47L9/28 ,  A47L5/22 ,  A47L5/24

CPC classification number: A47L5/28 ,  A47L5/225 ,  A47L5/24 ,  A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/246 ,  A47L9/2884 ,  A47L9/325 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  B25G1/04 ,  B25G3/18

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning unit including a power consumption unit and a stick unit with which the cleaning unit is coupled and which allows the cleaning unit to move in a state of being gripped by a user. The cleaning unit includes a first coupling portion, and the stick unit includes a second coupling portion separably coupled with the first coupling portion, an operation portion operable to separate the second coupling portion from the first coupling portion, and a power transfer portion for transferring an operation force of the operation portion to the second coupling portion.

Abstract translation: 提供清洁装置。 清洁装置包括清洁单元，该清洁单元包括消耗功率单元和与该清洁单元联接的棒状单元，并且允许清洁单元在被使用者抓住的状态下移动。 清洁单元包括第一联接部分，并且该棒单元包括可分离地与第一联接部分联接的第二联接部分，可操作以将第二联接部分与第一联接部分分离的操作部分和用于传送 操作部分对第二联接部分的操作力。

公开(公告)号：US09178370B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-03

申请号：US13729863

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： Craig A. Henricksen ,  Joseph Geringer

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  B25J9/00 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: H02J7/0044 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  B25J9/0003 ,  G05D1/0225

Abstract: A coverage robot docking station includes a base having a robot receiving surface. The base defines a power receptacle for receiving a power supply. The base also defines a beacon receptacle for receiving a beacon. A side wall extends from the base, where the side wall and the receiving surface of the base define a robot holder. At least one charging contact is disposed on the robot receiving surface for charging a received robot.

Abstract translation: 覆盖机器人对接站包括具有机器人接收表面的基座。 基座定义了用于接收电源的电源插座。 基座还定义了用于接收信标的信标插座。 侧壁从底座延伸，其中基座的侧壁和接收表面限定了机器人支架。 至少一个充电触点设置在机器人接收表面上，用于对接收到的机器人进行充电。

公开(公告)号：US20150289740A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-15

申请号：US14602558

申请日：2015-01-22

Applicant: Jason Yan

Inventor： Jason Yan

IPC: A47L9/28 ,  G05D1/00 ,  A47L9/30

CPC classification number: G05D1/0022 ,  A47L9/2852 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D2201/0203

Abstract: The present application provides a signal guided cleaning device and a signal guided cleaning system thereof. The signal guided cleaning system includes a signal emitter and a signal guided cleaning device. The signal emitter is used to emit at least one first emission signal. And the signal guided cleaning device includes a body, at least one mobile element, at least one driver, and a controlling unit. Each first signal receiver received the first emission signal in receiving range and provides a first reception instruction. Each mobile element connects with the corresponding driver. Controlling unit connects with the first signal receivers and drivers, provides a corresponding first controlling instruction according to the received first reception instruction, and drives the corresponding drivers so as to make the mobile elements drive the body forward an emitting direction of the first emission signal.

Abstract translation: 本申请提供了一种信号引导清洁装置及其信号引导清洁系统。 信号引导清洁系统包括信号发射器和信号引导清洁装置。 信号发射器用于发射至少一个第一发射信号。 并且信号引导清洁装置包括主体，至少一个移动元件，至少一个驱动器和控制单元。 每个第一信号接收器在接收范围内接收第一发射信号，并提供第一接收指令。 每个移动元件与相应的驱动程序相连。 控制单元与第一信号接收器和驱动器连接，根据接收到的第一接收指令提供相应的第一控制指令，并驱动相应的驱动器，使得移动元件向前驱动第一发射信号的发射方向。

公开(公告)号：US20150202772A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14581036

申请日：2014-12-23

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Jaewoo KIM

IPC: B25J9/16

CPC classification number: B25J9/16 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  G01S5/28 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: A robot cleaning system includes a robot cleaner comprising a sensor for receiving a specific signal sound, a rechargeable battery, and a control unit; and a recharging base comprising an audio output device for outputting the specific signal sound. The control unit calculates a distance and a direction from the robot cleaner to the recharging base based on the signal sound received by the sensor, and controls the robot cleaner to move based on the calculated distance and direction, when a remaining amount of the battery is less than a preset value. The robot cleaner docks with the recharging base to recharge the battery of the robot cleaner.

Abstract translation: 机器人清洁系统包括机器人清洁器，其包括用于接收特定信号声音的传感器，可充电电池和控制单元; 以及包括用于输出特定信号声音的音频输出装置的充电基座。 控制单元基于传感器接收到的信号，计算从机器人清洁器到再充电基座的距离和方向，并且当剩余量为电池时，基于计算出的距离和方向来控制机器人清洁器移动 小于预设值。 机器人清洁剂与充电基座对接，为机器人清洁器的电池充电。

公开(公告)号：US08854001B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US13291633

申请日：2011-11-08

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

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

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  A47L9/28 ,  H02J7/04 ,  A47L9/00 ,  G05D1/02

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：US20140204510A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：US14161211

申请日：2014-01-22

Applicant: Dyson Technology Limited

Inventor： Simon Edward IRELAND

IPC: H05K7/00

CPC classification number: H05K7/00 ,  A47L9/2873 ,  A47L2201/02

Abstract: A docking station for a mobile robot including a first side portion and a second side portion and housing an electrical system having power input means. The power input means includes a first power input socket provided on the first side portion and a second power input socket provided on the second side portion. The two power input sockets allows a user flexibility in their choice of location for the docking station in an environment.

Abstract translation: 一种用于移动机器人的对接站，包括第一侧部分和第二侧部分，并且容纳具有电力输入装置的电气系统。 电源输入装置包括设置在第一侧部上的第一电力输入插座和设置在第二侧部上的第二电力输入插座。 两个电源输入插座允许用户在环境中选择对接站的位置的灵活性。

公开(公告)号：US20140203764A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：US14161175

申请日：2014-01-22

Applicant: DYSON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Inventor： Simon Edward IRELAND

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0042 ,  A47L9/009 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: A robotic system comprising a mobile robot including a body housing a rechargeable power source and first electrical contact means disposed on the body and a docking station including second electrical contact means, wherein the mobile robot is dockable on the docking station in order to charge the rechargeable power source. The first electrical contact means includes at least one electrical contact aligned on a first contact axis and the second electrical contact means includes at least one elongate contact, wherein when the robot is docked on the docking station such that electrical contact is established between the first electrical contact means and the electrical contact means. The at least one elongate contact extends in a direction that is transverse to the first contact axis which permits electrical contact to be established between the robot and the docking station whilst accommodating a degree of lateral and angular misalignment therebetween.

Abstract translation: 一种机器人系统，包括移动机器人，其包括容纳可再充电电源的主体和设置在主体上的第一电接触装置和包括第二电接触装置的对接站，其中移动机器人可停放在对接站上，以便为可再充电 能量源。 第一电接触装置包括在第一接触轴线上对准的至少一个电触头，并且第二电接触装置包括至少一个细长触头，其中当机器人对接在对接站上时，使得在第一电接触装置 接触装置和电接触装置。 所述至少一个细长接触件沿横向于第一接触轴线的方向延伸，这允许在机器人和对接站之间建立电接触，同时在其间容纳一定程度的横向和角度偏移。

公开(公告)号：US20140184144A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US13729863

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: IROBOT CORPORATION

Inventor： Craig Henricksen ,  Joseph Geringer

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0044 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  B25J9/0003 ,  G05D1/0225

Abstract: A coverage robot docking station includes a base having a robot receiving surface. The base defines a power receptacle for receiving a power supply. The base also defines a beacon receptacle for receiving a beacon. A side wall extends from the base, where the side wall and the receiving surface of the base define a robot holder. At least one charging contact is disposed on the robot receiving surface for charging a received robot.

Abstract translation: 覆盖机器人对接站包括具有机器人接收表面的基座。 基座定义了用于接收电源的电源插座。 基座还定义了用于接收信标的信标插座。 侧壁从底座延伸，其中基座的侧壁和接收表面限定了机器人支架。 至少一个充电触点设置在机器人接收表面上，用于对接收到的机器人进行充电。

公开(公告)号：US08761939B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-24

申请号：US13217547

申请日：2011-08-25

Applicant: Dong Hun Lee ,  Dong Min Shin

Inventor： Dong Hun Lee ,  Dong Min Shin

IPC: G05D1/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0225 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D2201/0203

Abstract: A robot system and a control method thereof in which, when a robot is located in a docking region, the robot calculates a distance by emitting infrared rays and detecting ultrasonic waves oscillated from a charging station, measures a distance from the charging station and performs docking with charging station. The distance between the robot and the charging station is precisely measured, thereby performing smooth and correct docking of the robot with the charging station. Further, the robot emits infrared rays only while performing docking with the charging station and thus reduces power consumption required for infrared ray emission, and wakes up a circuit in the charging station based on the infrared rays emitted from the robot and thus reduces power consumption of the charging station.

Abstract translation: 一种机器人系统及其控制方法，其中，当机器人位于停靠区域时，机器人通过发射红外线并检测从充电站振荡的超声波来计算距离，测量距离充电站的距离并进行对接 带充电站。 机器人与充电站之间的距离被精确地测量，从而使机器人与充电站的平滑和正确对接。 此外，机器人仅在与充电站对接的同时才发射红外线，因此降低了红外线发射所需的功率消耗，并且基于从机器人发射的红外线来唤醒充电站中的电路，从而降低了功率消耗 充电站。

公开(公告)号：US20140053351A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-27

申请号：US14067119

申请日：2013-10-30

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： Deepak Ramesh Kapoor ,  Zivthan A. Dubrovsky

IPC: A47L11/40 ,  A47L11/24

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 coverage robot includes a chassis, a drive system, and a cleaning assembly. The cleaning assembly includes a housing and at least one driven cleaning roller including an elongated core with end mounting features defining a central longitudinal axis of rotation, multiple floor cleaning bristles extending radially outward from the core, and at least one compliant flap extending radially outward from the core to sweep a floor surface. The flap is configured to prevent errant filaments from spooling tightly about the core to aid subsequent removal of the filaments. In another aspect, a coverage robot includes a chassis, a drive system, a controller, and a cleaning assembly. The cleaning assembly includes a housing and at least one driven cleaning roller. The coverage robot includes a roller cleaning tool carried by the chassis and configured to longitudinally traverse the roller to remove accumulated debris from the cleaning roller.

Abstract translation: 覆盖机器人包括底盘，驱动系统和清洁组件。 清洁组件包括壳体和至少一个驱动的清洁辊，其包括具有限定中心纵向旋转轴线的端部安装特征的细长芯部，从芯部径向向外延伸的多个地板清洁刷毛以及从芯部径向向外延伸的至少一个柔性翼片 核心扫地板表面。 翼片被构造成防止错误的细丝围绕芯部紧密缠绕以帮助随后的细丝的去除。 在另一方面，覆盖机器人包括底盘，驱动系统，控制器和清洁组件。 清洁组件包括壳体和至少一个从动清洁辊。 覆盖机器人包括由底盘承载并构造成纵向地横过滚子以从清洁辊去除积聚的碎屑的滚子清洁工具。