Battery charger for mobile robotic vacuum cleaner
    51.
    发明授权
    Battery charger for mobile robotic vacuum cleaner 有权
    移动机器人吸尘器电池充电器

    公开(公告)号:US08680816B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-25

    申请号:US12982294

    申请日:2010-12-30

    Applicant: Gary Li

    Inventor: Gary Li

    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,移动式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。

    Robot, A Docking System and A Docking Method
    52.
    发明申请
    Robot, A Docking System and A Docking Method 有权
    机器人,对接系统和对接方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140031979A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-30

    申请号:US13996394

    申请日:2011-12-20

    Abstract: The present invention refers to a robot, a docking system and a docking method therefor. The docking system comprises a first circuit located in a robot. The first circuit comprises a power storage unit for supplying power to the robot and a first main control unit for controlling the movement of the robot. The docking system further comprises a first group of terminals electrically connected with the first circuit, and a second circuit located in a docking station. The second circuit comprises a power supplying unit. The docking system further comprises a second group of terminals electrically connected with the second circuit. The power storage unit or the power supplying unit provides a detection power. The detection power generates a detection current when it flows across a detection circuit. The detection circuit is constructed by the first circuit and the second circuit through the first group of terminals docking with the second group of terminals. The detection circuit further comprises a current detection unit, and the first main control unit confirms that the first group of terminals dock with the second group of terminals when the detection current is detected by the current detection unit. The robot according to this invention can reliably dock to the docking station without human intervention, which brings extreme convenience to production and life.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种机器人,对接系统及其对接方法。 对接系统包括位于机器人中的第一电路。 第一电路包括用于向机器人供电的电力存储单元和用于控制机器人运动的第一主控制单元。 对接系统还包括与第一电路电连接的第一组端子和位于对接站中的第二电路。 第二电路包括供电单元。 对接系统还包括与第二电路电连接的第二组端子。 蓄电单元或供电单元提供检测电力。 当检测电流流过检测电路时,检测功率产生检测电流。 检测电路由第一电路和第二电路构成,通过第一组端子与第二组端子对接。 检测电路还包括电流检测单元,并且当电流检测单元检测到检测电流时,第一主控制单元确认第一组终端与第二组终端对接。 根据本发明的机器人可以可靠地对接到对接站而无需人为干预,这为生产和使用带来极大的便利。

    ROBOT CLEANER AND SELF TESTING METHOD OF THE SAME
    53.
    发明申请
    ROBOT CLEANER AND SELF TESTING METHOD OF THE SAME 有权
    机器清洁器及其自测试方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130025085A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-31

    申请号:US13536282

    申请日:2012-06-28

    Abstract: Disclosed are a robot cleaner and a self testing method thereof. The robot cleaner performs a self test when being initially operated or when required by a user. This may prevent malfunctions or breakdowns of the robot cleaner. Furthermore, the robot cleaner senses states of components and sensors mounted therein, and performs a self test based on characteristics, output values, etc. of the components and the sensors. This may prevent accidents or errors which may occur as the robot cleaner operates.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种机器人清洁器及其自检方法。 机器人清洁器在初始操作或用户需要时执行自检。 这可以防止机器人清洁剂的故障或故障。 此外,机器人清洁器感测安装在其中的部件和传感器的状态,并且基于部件和传感器的特性,输出值等执行自检。 这可以防止机器人清洁剂操作时可能发生的事故或错误。

    CHARGING DEVICE OF ROBOT CLEANER
    55.
    发明申请
    CHARGING DEVICE OF ROBOT CLEANER 有权
    机器清洁器充电装置

    公开(公告)号:US20120143428A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-07

    申请号:US13379753

    申请日:2009-06-30

    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。

    ROBOT BATTERY CHARGING STATION
    56.
    发明申请
    ROBOT BATTERY CHARGING STATION 失效
    机车电池充电站

    公开(公告)号:US20120062170A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-15

    申请号:US13300676

    申请日:2011-11-21

    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。

    Automatic tennis court drying machine
    59.
    发明授权
    Automatic tennis court drying machine 有权
    自动网球场干燥机

    公开(公告)号:US07454846B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-25

    申请号:US11784816

    申请日:2007-04-10

    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。

    Floor-cleaning device
    60.
    发明申请
    Floor-cleaning device 审中-公开
    地板清洁装置

    公开(公告)号:US20080229528A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-09-25

    申请号:US11726886

    申请日:2007-03-23

    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。

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