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19-01-2012 дата публикации

Robot cleaner, maintenance station, and cleaning system having the same

Номер: US20120011676A1
Автор: Dong Won Kim, Hyun Soo Jung, Jun Hwa Lee, Jun Pyo Hong, Sang Sik YOON
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

In a cleaning system, dust stored in a dust box is suspended in air introduced into the dust box through a first opening formed through a robot cleaner, and is then discharged to a second opening formed through a maintenance station through the first opening of the robot cleaner.

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Номер записи: 1
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Appliance with luminous housing in environment-dependent color

Номер: US20120062713A1
Автор: Berent Willem MEERBEEK, Ingrid Christina Maria Flinsenberg, Leszek Holenderski, Martin Saerbeck
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV

Appliance comprising a housing, wherein a part of said housing is optically transmissive, said optically transmissive part having an exterior surface through which light travelling through the optically transparent part is transmitted, so as to cause the transmitted light to be visible upon viewing the exterior surface. The appliance further comprises a controllable light source assembly, capable of producing light in a variety of colors, and configured to couple produced light into the optically transmissive part of the housing. The appliance also includes a control unit, and a color vision system, configured to optically observe an environment of the appliance, and to output data relating to colors of the observed environment to the control unit. The control unit is configured to control a housing color to be produced by the light source assembly, whereby said housing color is determined in dependence of the data received from the color vision system.

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Номер записи: 2
12-04-2012 дата публикации

Removing Debris From Cleaning Robots

Номер: US20120084937A1
Автор: Chikyung Won, David Swett, Jed Lowry, John Devlin, Mark Schnittman, Selma Svendsen, Stephen A. Hickey, Zivthan A. Dubrovsky
Принадлежит: iRobot Corp

A cleaning robot system including a robot and a robot maintenance station. The robot includes a robot body, a drive system, a cleaning assembly, and a cleaning bin carried by the robot body and configured to receive debris agitated by the cleaning assembly. The robot maintenance station includes a station housing configured to receive the robot for maintenance. The station housing has an evacuation passageway exposed to a top portion of the received robot. The robot maintenance station also includes an air mover in pneumatic communication with the evacuation passageway and a collection bin carried by the station housing and in pneumatic communication with the evacuation passageway. The station housing and the robot body fluidly connect the evacuation passageway to the cleaning bin of the received robot. The air mover evacuates debris held in the robot cleaning bin to the collection bin through the evacuation passageway.

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Номер записи: 3
19-04-2012 дата публикации

Robot cleaner

Номер: US20120090133A1
Автор: Bong-Ju Kim, Byung-Doo Yim, In-bo Shim, Ji-hoon Sung, Sung-Guen Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an installation structure for an agitator installed in a dust suction unit of a robot cleaner to scatter foreign substances distributed in a working area comprises: a holder which is connected to a driving motor for providing a torque to the agitator and has a part exposed to the inside of the dust suction unit; and a fixing shaft for forming a rotation shaft of the agitator and having a shape of a polygonal pillar or a shape of a pillar including at least one projection, wherein a shaft insertion part is formed in the holder, has a dented shape corresponding to the shape of the fixing shaft, and can be engaged and rotated with the fixing shaft while the fixing shaft is inserted into and installed at the holder. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the easy separation and installation of the agitator and the enablement of simultaneous rotation of the agitator and a side brush can improve user satisfaction.

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Номер записи: 4
26-04-2012 дата публикации

Autonomous cleaning device

Номер: US20120096656A1
Автор: Bo Sang Kim, Dong Won Kim, Hyun Soo Jung, Jun Hwa Lee, Seung Il Han
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A blade assembly of an autonomous cleaning device. The blade assembly includes a blade having a first part fixed to the main body and a second part extended from the first part toward a floor and a support member having at least a portion disposed adjacent to the second part of the blade to restrict movement of the second part of the blade to within a predetermined range.

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Номер записи: 5
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Robot system and control method thereof

Номер: US20120116588A1
Автор: Dong Hun Lee, Dong Min Shin
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

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.

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Номер записи: 6
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Charging device of robot cleaner

Номер: US20120143428A1
Автор: Bong-Ju Kim, Byung-Doo Yim, In-bo Shim, Ji-hoon Sung, Sung-Guen Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

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.

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Номер записи: 7
19-07-2012 дата публикации

Automatic cleaner

Номер: US20120180251A1
Автор: Dongmyung Shin, Jaewon Jang
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Provided is an automatic cleaner that absorbs and senses a shock more efficiently. In one embodiment, an automatic cleaner comprises: a casing comprising a cover that defines a top surface thereof and at least one portion of an edge thereof, and a base that defines a bottom surface thereof, the cover being coupled to the base and moved relative to the base; a sensing member installed on one of the cover and the base, and sensing a relative movement of the cover to the base; a driving part installed on the other of the cover and the base, and operating the sensing member according to the relative movement of the cover to the base; and a buffer member installed on one of the cover and the base, and absorbing a shock according to the relative movement of the cover to the base.

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Номер записи: 8
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Cleaning robot and control method thereof

Номер: US20120197437A1
Автор: Shui-Shih Chen, Yung-Shen Lee
Принадлежит: Individual

A cleaning robot including a roller unit, a sensing unit, a first control unit and a second control unit is disclosed. The roller unit includes a plurality of rollers. The sensing unit receives a reflection signal and generates a detection signal according to the reflection signal. When the detection signal is less than or equal to a reference signal, the first control unit controls the traveling direction of the rollers according to the detection signal such that a distance between the cleaning robot and a wall is equal to a first distance. When the detection signal is larger than the reference signal, the second control unit controls the traveling direction of the rollers according to the detection signal such that a distance between the cleaning robot and a wall is equal to a second distance larger then the first distance.

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Номер записи: 9
06-09-2012 дата публикации

Sterilization system with ultraviolet emitter for eradicating biological contaminants

Номер: US20120223216A1
Автор: Bruce L. Winkler, Patrick Flaherty, Robert J. Gold
Принадлежит: Teckni Corp

An exemplary sterilization system includes a self-propelled robotic mobile platform for locating and eradicating infectious bacterial and virus strains on floors (and objects thereon), walls, cabinets, angled structures, etc., using one or more ultraviolet light sources. A controller allows the system to adjust the quantity of ultraviolet light received by a surface by, for example, changing the intensity of energy input to a ultraviolet light source, changing a distance between a ultraviolet light source and a surface being irradiated, changing the speed/movement of the mobile platform to affect time of exposure, and/or by returning to contaminated areas for additional passes. The mobile platform may include a sensor capable of detecting fluorescence of biological contaminants irradiated with ultraviolet light to locate contaminated areas. The system is thus capable of “seek and destroy” functionality by navigating towards contaminated areas and irradiating those areas with ultraviolet light accordingly.

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Номер записи: 10
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Exhaust air feedback robot cleaner equipped with a disinfectant anion generator

Номер: US20120227210A1
Автор: Byung-Soo Kim, Byung-Soo Lee, Nam-Su Lee
Принадлежит: Hanool Robotics Corp

Disclosed is an exhaust air feedback robot cleaner equipped with a disinfectant anion generator, including a suction motor to intake not only air but also dust from a to-be-cleaned surface through a suction unit installed at the bottom surface and a dust collector to trap dust so as to allow dust-free air to be discharged via the suction motor. In the robot cleaner, the disinfectant anion generator emits disinfectant anions to disinfect the air having been discharged via the suction motor, a spray nozzle installed at the front end of an intake port of the robot cleaner sprays the disinfected air toward the cleaning surface through an exhaust air feedback unit so that the dust on the to-be-cleaned surface may be scattered and disinfected, and finally the air, together with the dust, is sucked in by the suction motor and circulated again to the exhaust air feedback unit.

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Номер записи: 11
25-10-2012 дата публикации

Robot cleaner and remote monitoring system and method of the same

Номер: US20120271502A1
Автор: Chulmo Sung, Dongki Noh, Jeongsuk Yoon, Seongsoo Lee, Seungmin Baek
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Disclosed are a robot cleaner and a method for controlling the same. Firstly, an obstacle may be detected by using a light pattern sensor, and a user's inconvenience due to irradiation of a light pattern may be solved. Secondly, an obstacle may be precisely detected in a three dimensional manner by using the light pattern sensor. This may allow precise creation of a cleaning map. Thirdly, a user's eyes may be prevented from being continuously exposed to a light source. This may enhance the user's convenience.

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Номер записи: 12
22-11-2012 дата публикации

Evacuation station system

Номер: US20120291809A1
Автор: Jennifer Smith, Sam Duffley, Tucker Kuhe
Принадлежит: Individual

A cleaning system includes a robotic cleaner and an evacuation station. The robotic cleaner can dock with the evacuation station to have debris evacuated by the evacuation station. The robotic cleaner includes a bin to store debris, and the bin includes a port door through which the debris can be evacuated into the evacuation station. The evacuation station includes a vacuum motor to evacuate the bin of the robotic cleaner.

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Номер записи: 13
07-03-2013 дата публикации

Driving wheel assembly and robot cleaner having the same

Номер: US20130056290A1
Автор: Byoung In Lee, Dong Won Kim, Hwi Chan Jang, Hyun Soo Jung
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A driving wheel assembly and a robot cleaner having the same includes a main body and a driving wheel assembly including a driving wheel, a housing, a driving motor, a rotary member with rotation around a rotation shaft of the driving motor, where the rotary member includes a first unit and a second unit disposed at a position opposite to the driving wheel with respect to the rotation shaft of the driving motor, and a compression coil spring disposed between the housing and the second unit to apply pressure to the second unit, where a distance between a contact point where the compression coil spring and the second unit contact and the rotation shaft of the driving motor is shorter than a distance between a rotation shaft of the driving wheel and a rotation shaft of the driving motor.

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Номер записи: 14
14-03-2013 дата публикации

Autonomous surface treating appliance

Номер: US20130061416A1
Автор: James Dyson, Mark Stamford Vanderstegen-Drake, Paul Joshua Bott, Peter David Gammack
Принадлежит: Dyson Technology Ltd

An autonomous surface treating appliance comprising a chassis having a drive arrangement and a control system interfaced to the drive arrangement so as enable control of the appliance across a surface to be treated, wherein the drive arrangement comprises at least one traction unit, each traction unit comprising a surface-engaging track constrained around a leading wheel and a trailing wheel, the leading wheel and the trailing wheel being arranged so that a track portion opposing the floor surface and extending between the leading and trailing wheels defines a ramped climbing surface.

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Номер записи: 15
14-03-2013 дата публикации

Autonomous surface treating appliance

Номер: US20130061420A1
Автор: James Dyson, Mark Stamford Vanderstegen-Drake, Peter David Gammack
Принадлежит: Dyson Technology Ltd

An autonomous surface treating appliance comprising a main body defining an outer plan profile, and having a drive arrangement mounted inboard of the outer plan profile of the main body and configured to propel the appliance in a direction of movement across a surface to be cleaned, a surface treating assembly associated with the main body and carried transversely to the direction of movement, the surface treating assembly being generally elongate in form and having side edges extending substantially at a tangent to respective circular portions of the outer plan profile of the main body.

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Номер записи: 16
25-04-2013 дата публикации

Robot Confinement

Номер: US20130103194A1
Автор: Joseph L. Jones, Philip R. Mass
Принадлежит: iRobot Corp

A method of confining a robot in a work space includes providing a portable barrier signal transmitting device including a primary emitter emitting a confinement beam primarily along an axis defining a directed barrier. A mobile robot including a detector, a drive motor and a control unit controlling the drive motor is caused to avoid the directed barrier upon detection by the detector on the robot. The detector on the robot has an omnidirectional field of view parallel to the plane of movement of the robot. The detector receives confinement light beams substantially in a plane at the height of the field of view while blocking or rejecting confinement light beams substantially above or substantially below the plane at the height of the field of view.

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Номер записи: 17
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Robot cleaner

Номер: US20130160226A1
Автор: Dong Hun Lee, Shin Kim
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A robot cleaner capable of improving the external esthetic quality thereof while enhancing the cleaning performance, the robot cleaner including a body configured to remove dust while navigating on a floor and to form an external appearance of the robot cleaner, and a side brush assembly installed at the body to clean corners of the floor, wherein the side brush assembly includes a motor configured to supply a power while being installed at the body, a rotation shaft coupled to the motor, and a plurality of side brushes rotatably coupled to the rotation shaft, and wherein the plurality of side brushes have respective intervals changed with respect to one another such that the plurality of side brushes are prevented from being exposed to outside the body.

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Номер записи: 18
05-09-2013 дата публикации

Cleaning robot and control method thereof

Номер: US20130231819A1
Автор: Shih-Che Hung, Yao-Shih Leng
Принадлежит: MSI Computer Shenzhen Co Ltd

A cleaning robot cleaning a specific region and including a movement module, a sound wave module, a cleaning module and a controlling module is disclosed. The movement module includes a plurality of wheels. The sound wave module emits a sound wave and receives a plurality of reflected waves. The cleaning module performs a cleaning function. The controlling module generates a contour according to the reflected waves and controls at least one of the movement module and the cleaning module according to the contour.

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Номер записи: 19
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Robot cleaner

Номер: US20130232718A1
Автор: Inbo Shim, Moohyun KO, Ohhyun Baek
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

There is provided a robot cleaner including a main body, a suction unit that sucks air including foreign substances into the main body, a moving unit that moves the main body, a dust collecting unit that has a filter for filtering the foreign substances included in the air sucked by the suction unit and a dust collecting case that collects the foreign substances filtered by the filter, and a detection unit that detects whether or not the filter is attached to the main body.

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Номер записи: 20
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Cleaning structure for autonomous moving floor sweeping machines

Номер: US20130291319A1
Автор: Joseph Y. Ko
Принадлежит: Individual

A cleaning structure for autonomous moving floor sweeping machines includes a floor sweeping roller driven by a second servomotor to spin and clear dirt on the floor, a dust guide plate located at one side of the floor sweeping roller and interposed between a driving wheel and the floor sweeping roller, a flexible barrier plate located below the dust guide plate in contact with the floor to prevent the dirt from passing through under the dust guide plate towards the driving wheel, a dust guarding hood located at another side of the floor sweeping roller and a fender jutting and extended below the dust guarding hood to prevent residual dirt from forming falling dust dropping to the floor. The floor sweeping roller also can spin at high speeds to sweep the floor quickly and efficiently.

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Номер записи: 21
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Robotic Carpet and Rug Deep Cleaner

Номер: US20140060578A1
Автор: Robert C. Tomlinson
Принадлежит: Milliken and Co

This invention combines multiple tasks associated with carpet deep cleaning. It includes a self-propelled cleaner and guide system that will dispense, brush and retrieve a dry carpet cleaning pretreatment and powder across the surface of the carpet.

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Номер записи: 22
07-01-2021 дата публикации

A Robotic Work Tool and a Method for Use in a Robotic Work Tool Comprising a Lift and Collision Detection

Номер: US20210000008A1
Автор: Anders Hjalmarsson, Fredrik KALLSTRÖM, Jonathan Björn, Mats Svensson, Pär-Ola SVENSSON
Принадлежит: HUSQVARNA AB

A robotic work tool (100) comprising a chassis (110), a body (120) and a controller (400) for controlling operation of the robotic work tool (100) and at least one three-dimensional sensor arrangement (200) for detecting relative movement of the body (100) and the chassis (110), wherein the sensor arrangement (200) comprises a sensor element (210) arranged in one of the body (120) and the chassis (110) and a detection element (220) arranged in the other of the body (120) and the chassis (110), wherein the controller (400) is configured to: receive sensor input indicating relative movement of the sensor element (210) and the detection element (220) and; determine, from the sensor input, whether a collision or a lift has been detected.

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Номер записи: 23
06-01-2022 дата публикации

BRUSH FOR AUTONOMOUS CLEANING ROBOT

Номер: US20220000325A1
Автор: Gschrey Travis James, Schregardus Thomas P.
Принадлежит:

An autonomous cleaning robot includes a drive configured to move the robot across a floor surface, a brush proximate a lateral side of the robot, and a motor configured to rotate the brush about an axis of rotation. The brush includes a hub configured to engage the motor of the robot and arms each extending outwardly from the hub away from the axis of rotation and each being angled relative to a plane normal to the axis of rotation of the brush. Each of the arms include a first portion extending outwardly from the hub away from the axis of rotation and a second portion extending outwardly from the first portion away from the axis of rotation. An angle between the first portion of each of the arms and the plane is larger than an angle between the second portion of the each of the arms and the plane. 1. (canceled)2. An autonomous cleaning robot comprising:a drive configured to move the robot across a floor surface;a side brush proximate a lateral side of the robot; anda motor configured to rotate the side brush about an axis of rotation, a hub configured to engage the motor of the robot,', 'a plurality of arms each extending outwardly from the hub away from the axis of rotation and each being angled relative to a plane normal to the axis of rotation of the side brush, and', 'a plurality of bristle bundles, each of the bristle bundles attached to a respective one of the plurality of arms and extending outwardly from the respective one of the plurality of arms, and', 'wherein a width of the side brush is between 15% and 35% of a width of a front portion of the autonomous cleaning robot., 'wherein the side brush comprises'}3. The autonomous cleaning robot of claim 2 , wherein the width of the side brush is between 20% and 30% of the width of the front portion of the autonomous cleaning robot.4. The autonomous cleaning robot of claim 2 , wherein the width of the side brush is between 25% and 35% of the width of the front portion of the autonomous cleaning robot.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 24
06-01-2022 дата публикации

ROBOT CLEANER AND ROBOT CLEANING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20220000328A1
Автор: LEE Young Sub, SHIN Yonggil, Yoo Hwan
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a robot cleaner capable of receiving a user input setting a reference distance for detecting a surrounding environment of a space to be cleaned through an external control device, and controlling driving based on the user input, and a robot cleaner system including the same, and according to the present invention, the actuator of the robot cleaner is controlled based on the reference distance set by the user, so that the robot cleaner can be controlled not to fall into inability to drive according to a cleaning environment. 1. A robot cleaner which cleans a space to be cleaned while automatically driving , comprising:a body;a first rotation plate that is coupled to the body to rotate and to whose lower side a first mop facing a bottom surface of the space to be cleaned is coupled;a second rotation plate that is coupled to the body to rotate and to whose lower side a second mop facing the bottom surface of the space to be cleaned is coupled;a sensor unit that is coupled to the body and detects a height from the bottom surface of the space to be cleaned to a lower side of the body as distance data;a first actuator that is coupled to the body to provide power to rotate the first rotation plate; anda second actuator that is coupled to the body to provide power to rotate the second rotation plate;wherein the first actuator and the second actuator are controlled based on a height of cliff in the space to be cleaned set by a user input through an external control device and the distance data detected by the sensor unit.2. The robot cleaner according to claim 1 , further comprising a control unit that controls operations of the first actuator and the second actuator by communicating with the external control device claim 1 ,wherein the control unit receives the user input setting the height of cliff through the external control device,the control unit changes a reference height of cliff to the set height of cliff if the reference height of ...

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Номер записи: 25
03-01-2019 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS FLOOR CLEANER

Номер: US20190000291A1
Автор: Dillane Michael T., Imhoff Tyler James, Luedke Adam, Rose Scott M., Scholten Jeffrey A.
Принадлежит:

An autonomous floor cleaner includes a base that is movable over a surface to be cleaned, a top plate coupled with the base, a collection chamber, at least one dirt inlet in communication with the collection chamber, and at least one sweeping element for sweeping dirt on the surface to be cleaned toward the collection chamber. 1. An autonomous floor cleaner comprising:a base adapted for movement over a surface to be cleaned;a top plate coupled with the base;a drive system associated with the base and configured to move the base over the surface to be cleaned;a collection chamber;a dirt inlet in communication with the collection chamber, wherein the dirt inlet is at least partially defined by a guide on the base; anda sweeping element associated with the top plate and at least partially in register with the surface to be cleaned;wherein the sweeping element comprises a flexible skimmer which extends beyond the base and is configured to sweep dirt through the dirt inlet and elastically flex over the guide to push dirt toward the collection chamber.2. The autonomous floor cleaner from claim 1 , wherein the top plate is coupled with the base for rotation relative to the base and the skimmer rotates with the top plate relative to the dirt inlet and the guide.3. The autonomous floor cleaner from claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a ramp at least partially defining the dirt inlet claim 1 , wherein the ramp is adjacent to the guide and wherein the skimmer is configured to slide up the ramp.4. The autonomous floor cleaner from claim 3 , and further comprising an opening to the collection chamber formed in the base near an upper portion of the ramp.5. The autonomous floor cleaner from claim 3 , wherein the guide comprises a curved vane which projects upwardly from the base and extends along the ramp.6. The autonomous floor cleaner from claim 1 , wherein the guide comprises a curved vane which projects upwardly from the base.7. The autonomous floor cleaner from claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 26
07-01-2016 дата публикации

MOBILE ROBOT

Номер: US20160000282A1
Автор: ROLLO Adam William, VANDERSTEGEN-DRAKE Mark Stamford
Принадлежит: Dyson Technology Limited

A mobile robot including a body having a drive arrangement for driving the body on a surface, the body further including a bias for biasing a rear portion of the body in a direction away from the floor surface. The bias may include a spring-loaded swing arm located on a rear portion of the body and which is movable between stowed and deployed positions. 1. A mobile robot comprising a body having a drive arrangement for driving the body on a surface , and bias for biasing a rear portion of the body in a direction away from the floor surface , the bias including a floor engaging support member for supporting a rear portion of the body on a floor surface , wherein the floor engaging support member rotates relative to the body about a substantially vertical axis , and wherein the floor engaging support member comprises a carrier rotatably mounted to the body and a swing arm pivotally mounted to the carrier , the carrier rotates relative to the body about a substantially vertical axis , and the swing arm pivots relative to the carrier about a substantially horizontal axis.2. (canceled)3. The mobile robot of claim 1 , wherein the floor engaging support member is urged against the floor surface with a predetermined force so as to bias the body away from the floor surface.4. The mobile robot of claim 1 , wherein the floor engaging support member is movable between a first position in which it is stowed in a recess defined by the body and a second position in which it is deployed from the recess.5. The mobile robot of claim 1 , wherein the swing arm pivots relative to the body of the robot.6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. The mobile robot of claim 1 , including a spring member that acts on the floor engaging support member.11. The mobile robot of claim 10 , wherein the spring member is a torsion spring.12. The mobile robot of claim 10 , wherein the spring member provides biasing force of approximately 5 Newtons.13. The mobile robot of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 27
07-01-2016 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND SELF-PROPELLED VACUUM CLEANER

Номер: US20160000287A1
Автор: SENOO TOSHIHIRO, Tsuboi Masanori, Yatake Mami
Принадлежит: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Provided is an electronic device including a surrounding environment detection unit which detects surrounding temperature and humidity, a message control unit which determines a type of an effect of the temperature and the humidity which are detected by the surrounding environment detection unit on human health risk and/or sensation of comfort, and generates a message in accordance with the type, and a voice output unit which outputs the generated message, in which the message control unit generates the message in response to a change of the determined type of the effect. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a surrounding environment detection unit which detects surrounding temperature and humidity;a message control unit which determines a type of an effect of the temperature and the humidity which are detected by the surrounding environment detection unit on human health risk and/or sensation of comfort, and generates a message in accordance with the type; anda voice output unit which outputs the generated message, whereinthe message control unit generates the message in response to a change of the determined type of the effect.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the message control unit generates the message for each change as to a change that increases the risk and/or discomfort among changes of the type of the effect claim 1 , but generates the message only for a limited change as to a change that decreases the risk and/or increases comfort.3. The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprisinga human sensing unit which senses a person present in the surroundings, whereinin a case where the human sensing unit does not sense a person, the message control unit suppresses generation of the message.4. A self-propelled vacuum cleaner comprising the electronic device according to and further including a propelling unit which propels the self-propelled vacuum cleaner in an area to be cleaned claim 1 , a dust suction and collection unit ...

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Номер записи: 28
07-01-2016 дата публикации

SELF-PROPELLED CLEANER

Номер: US20160000288A1
Автор: SOEJIMA Ryohichi
Принадлежит:

A self-propelled cleaner including: a movement unit configured to move a housing; a blower unit configured to generate an air current for sucking dust on a floor surface into the housing; a dust detection unit configured to detect dust contained in the air current; and a control unit configured to control the movement unit and/or the blower unit to select a cleaning mode according to a detection result of the dust detection unit, wherein the control unit is capable of changing a threshold value for selecting the cleaning mode. 15-. (canceled)6. A self-propelled cleaner for executing a cleaning operation comprising:a movement unit configured to move a housing;a blower unit configured to generate an air current for sucking dust on a floor surface into the housing;a dust detection unit configured to detect dust contained in the air current;a floor surface detection unit configured to detect an aspect of a floor surface; anda control unit configured to control the movement unit and/or the blower unit to select a cleaning mode between a first cleaning mode and a second cleaning mode, the second cleaning mode being for cleaning more carefully than the first cleaning mode, according to a detection result of the dust detection unit, whereinthe control unit is capable of changing a threshold value for selecting the cleaning mode according to the detected aspect of the floor surface, and whereina type of the cleaning operation in the second cleaning mode varies according to the detected aspect of the floor surface.7. The self-propelled cleaner according to claim 6 , further comprising:a drive unit; and a brush unit configured to be driven by the drive unit to clean a floor surface, whereinthe control unit controls a rotation of the brush unit in the second cleaning mode according to the detected aspect of the floor surface.8. The self-propelled cleaner according to claim 6 , whereinthe control unit selects the cleaning mode according to a number of detection times of dust ...

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Номер записи: 29
07-01-2016 дата публикации

SELF-PROPELLED VACUUM CLEANER

Номер: US20160000289A1
Автор: Noiri Junichi, SENOO TOSHIHIRO
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A self-propelled vacuum cleaner comprising a housing; traveling members for allowing the housing to travel; cleaning members for cleaning a floor surface; an obstacle detection unit for detecting positions of obstacles present around the housing; and a control unit for controlling the traveling members, the cleaning members and the obstacle detection unit to allow the housing to clean the floor surface while the housing is self-propelled, wherein the control unit controls the obstacle detection unit to detect the positions of the obstacles around the housing and determines a traveling time to clean the floor surface on the basis of the positions of the obstacles. 1. A self-propelled vacuum cleaner comprising a housing; traveling members for allowing the housing to travel; cleaning members for cleaning a floor surface; an obstacle detection unit for detecting positions of obstacles present around the housing; and a control unit for controlling the traveling members , the cleaning members and the obstacle detection unit to allow the housing to clean the floor surface while the housing is self-propelled ,wherein the control unit controls the obstacle detection unit to detect the positions of the obstacles around the housing and determines a traveling time to clean the floor surface on the basis of the positions of the obstacles.2. The self-propelled vacuum cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit determines the traveling area where the housing would be possibly self-propelled on the basis of the positions of the obstacles.3. The self-propelled vacuum cleaner according to claim 2 , wherein the control unit modifies the traveling time in the case where the housing goes out of the traveling area while being self-propelled.4. The self-propelled vacuum cleaner according to claim 3 , wherein the control unit modifies the traveling area and the traveling time on the basis of a distance of how far the housing goes out of the traveling area and/or a time of how ...

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Номер записи: 30
07-01-2016 дата публикации

ROBOT CLEANER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20160000290A1
Автор: KIM Ji Min, Kim Shin, KWAK No San, LEE Jong Gap, Roh Kyung Shik, So Jea Yun, YOON Suk June
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A robot cleaner includes a traveling unit to move a main body, an obstacle sensing unit to sense an obstacle, a light reception unit to receive modulated light according to a control command of a user, and a controller to control the traveling unit so that the main body traces a light spot formed by the light. If an obstacle is detected, the controller controls the traveling unit such that the main body traces an outline of the obstacle according to the light spot position and the obstacle position. 1. A robot cleaner comprising:a traveling unit to move a main body;an obstacle sensing unit to sense an obstacle;a light reception unit to receive a position of a light spot of modulated light formed according to a control command of a user; anda controller configured to control the traveling unit to have the main body trace the light spot,wherein, if the obstacle is sensed, the controller further controls the traveling unit such that the main body traces an outline of the obstacle according to the position of the light spot and a position of the obstacle.2. The robot cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the controller performs any one of a right tracing traveling in which a right side of the main body travels toward the obstacle and a left tracing traveling in which a left side of the main body travels toward the obstacle.3. The robot cleaner according to claim 2 , wherein:if the obstacle is located on a traveling direction of the main body, the controller controls the traveling unit so that the main body rotates toward the light spot and traces the obstacle outline.4. The robot cleaner according to claim 3 , wherein:if the obstacle is located on the traveling direction of the main body and the light spot is located at a right side of the obstacle, the controller controls the traveling unit so that the main body performs the left tracing traveling.5. The robot cleaner according to claim 3 , wherein:if the obstacle is located on the traveling direction of the main body ...

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Номер записи: 31
04-01-2018 дата публикации

ROBOT CLEANER

Номер: US20180000300A1
Автор: JUNG Jae young, Kim Byung chan, LEE Byoung In, Lee Jun Hwa, YOON Sang Sik
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

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 pivotably 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 based on a pivot angle formed by the auxiliary cleaning unit with respect to a travel direction of the body when the obstacle is sensed. 1. A robot cleaner comprising:a body to travel on a floor;an obstacle sensing unit to sense an obstacle approaching the body;an auxiliary cleaning unit pivotably mounted to a bottom of the body, to be extendable and retractable; anda control unit to control extension or retraction of the auxiliary cleaning unit based on a pivot angle formed by the auxiliary cleaning unit with respect to a travel direction of the body when the obstacle is sensed.2. The robot cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the controller determines a distance from a pivot shaft of the auxiliary cleaning unit to the obstacle claim 1 , and controls the pivot angle of the auxiliary cleaning unit according to the distance.3. The robot cleaner according to claim 2 , wherein the control unit controls the pivot angle of the auxiliary cleaning unit such that a distance between an outermost portion of the auxiliary cleaning unit and the obstacle is greater than a predetermined first critical value claim 2 , but smaller than a predetermined second critical value.4. The robot cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit compares an output signal from the obstacle sensing unit according to a sensing direction of the obstacle sensing unit with a predetermined critical value claim 1 , and controls the pivot angle of the auxiliary cleaning unit claim 1 , based on a result of the comparison.5. The robot cleaner according to claim 4 , wherein the predetermined critical value corresponds to a distance from the body to an outermost portion of the auxiliary ...

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Номер записи: 32
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Debris Evacuation for Cleaning Robots

Номер: US20200000301A1
Автор: Boeschenstein Harold, Bursal Faruk, Grace Chris, Morin Russell Walter
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A robot floor cleaning system features a mobile floor cleaning robot and an evacuation station. The robot includes: a chassis with at least one drive wheel operable to propel the robot across a floor surface; a cleaning bin disposed within the robot and arranged to receive debris ingested by the robot during cleaning; and a robot vacuum configured to pull debris into the cleaning bin from an opening on an underside of the robot. The evacuation station is configured to evacuate debris from the cleaning bin of the robot, and includes: a housing defining a platform arranged to receive the cleaning robot in a position in which the opening on the underside of the robot aligns with a suction opening defined in the platform; and an evacuation vacuum in fluid communication with the suction opening and operable to draw air into the evacuation station housing through the suction opening. 1. (canceled)2. An evacuation station comprising:a housing;a suction opening defined in the housing, the suction opening configured to be aligned with a roller housing of a mobile floor cleaning robot in a docking position; andan evacuation vacuum in fluid communication with the suction opening, the evacuation vacuum configured to, during an evacuation operation, draw air from a debris bin of the mobile floor cleaning robot in the docking position into the evacuation station, thereby drawing debris from the debris bin of the mobile floor cleaning robot into the evacuation station.3. The evacuation station of claim 2 , wherein configurations of the evacuation station to draw the air from the debris bin of the mobile floor cleaning robot in the docking position into the evacuation station comprise:configurations to draw the air through the roller housing of the mobile floor cleaning robot into evacuation station.4. The evacuation station of claim 3 , wherein the configurations to draw air through the roller housing of the mobile floor cleaning robot into the evacuation station comprise ...

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Номер записи: 33
02-01-2020 дата публикации

MOBILE CLEANING ROBOTS SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20200000302A1
Автор: Amaral Erik, Burbank Eric J., Morin Russell Walter, Neumann Rogelio Manfred, Swett David O.
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A mobile cleaning robot system can include a mobile clearing robot and a vacuum system. The mobile cleaning robot can include a support structure and a drive system operative to move the mobile cleaning robot. The vacuum system can be configured to vacuum a surface. 1. A mobile cleaning robot system comprising: a support structure defining an extractor cavity; and', 'a drive system connected to the support structure and configured to move the mobile cleaning robot;, 'a mobile cleaning robot comprisinga vacuum module including an extractor removably installable in the extractor cavity, the vacuum module configured to vacuum a surface when the vacuum module is installed in the extractor cavity; anda mop module including a cleaning pad, the mop module removably installable in the extractor cavity, the robot configured to mop the surface when the mop module is installed in the extractor cavity.2. The mobile cleaning robot system of claim 1 , wherein:the mop module comprises a cleaning fluid supply system comprising an applicator configured to dispense a cleaning fluid on the surface.3. The mobile cleaning robot system of claim 2 , wherein:the cleaning fluid supply system comprises a pump to deliver the cleaning fluid to the applicator.4. The mobile cleaning robot system of claim 3 , wherein:the cleaning fluid supply system comprises a reservoir connected to the pump and configured to contain a supply of the cleaning fluid.5. The mobile cleaning robot system of claim 3 , comprising:an extractor drive gear of the mobile cleaning robot is configured to drive the pump to deliver the cleaning fluid to the applicator.6. The mobile cleaning robot system of claim 2 , wherein:the mop module comprises a mop housing mountable within the extractor cavity, the mop housing including a pad holder, the cleaning pad secured to the mop housing by the pad holder.7. The mobile cleaning robot system of claim 6 , wherein:the cleaning fluid supply system comprises nozzle connected to the mop ...

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Номер записи: 34
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Wet Robot Docking Station

Номер: US20200000305A1
Автор: Driscoll Lucile, Fox Levi, Li Yanhan, Suchman Jason Jeffrey, Williams Marcus R.
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The present disclosure provides a base station for receiving a mobile cleaning robot including a docking structure. The docking structure includes a horizontal surface and at least two electrical charging contacts, each of the electrical charging contacts having a contact surface positioned above the horizontal surface. The base station also includes a platform that is connectable to the docking structure. The platform includes a raised rear surface having a front portion and a rear portion, two wheel wells located in the front portion of the raised rear surface of the platform, and a plurality of raised surface features forward of the raised rear surface configured to support an underside portion of the mobile cleaning robot. 120-. (canceled)21. A base station for a mobile cleaning robot , the base station comprising:a docking structure;at least two electrical contacts positioned on the docking structure, the at least two electrical contacts configured to contact corresponding electrical contacts of the mobile cleaning robot to charge the mobile cleaning robot; anda platform extending forward of the docking structure, the platform comprising a plurality of raised surface features to support a cleaning pad mounted to the mobile cleaning robot.22. The base station of claim 21 , wherein each of the plurality of raised surface features includes a dome-shaped portion and has a height between 2 and 6 millimeters.23. The base station of claim 21 , wherein the plurality of raised surface features are configured to tilt a forward portion of the mobile cleaning robot into a charging position.24. The base station of claim 23 , wherein configurations of the plurality of raised surface features to tilt the forward portion of the mobile cleaning robot comprise configurations to tilt a rearward portion of the mobile cleaning robot such that the corresponding electrical contacts of the mobile cleaning robot apply a downward force on the at least two electrical contacts of the base ...

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Номер записи: 35
07-01-2021 дата публикации

CONTROL METHOD OF CLEANING ROBOT

Номер: US20210000311A1
Автор: TANG Jinju
Принадлежит: ECOVACS ROBOTICS CO., LTD.

A control method of a cleaning robot, where the cleaning robot includes a top part, a bottom part, and a vacuumizing assembly for air extraction, the bottom part of the cleaning robot is provided with at least two rows of driving wheels being respectively provided on both sides of the bottom part of the cleaning robot, and the cleaning robot includes a cleaning mode for cleaning the driving wheel; the method including: performing a cleaning mode of the cleaning robot; and after the cleaning robot performs the cleaning mode, turning off the vacuumizing assembly or maintaining the vacuumizing assembly in a turned off state, and starting and rotating at least one row of the driving wheels. 1. A control method of a cleaning robot , wherein the cleaning robot comprises a top part , a bottom part and a vacuumizing assembly for air extraction , the bottom part of the cleaning robot is provided with at least two driving wheels being respectively provided on both sides of the bottom part of the cleaning robot , and the cleaning robot comprises a cleaning mode for cleaning the driving wheel;the method comprising:performing a cleaning mode of the cleaning robot; andafter the cleaning robot performs the cleaning mode, turning off the vacuumizing assembly or maintaining the vacuumizing assembly in a turned off state, and starting and rotating at least one of the two driving wheels.2. The control method of the cleaning robot according to claim 1 , wherein the performing a cleaning mode of the cleaning robot comprises:closing the vacuumizing assembly and the driving wheel;acquiring an included angle θ between the bottom part of the cleaning robot and a working plane, wherein the included angle θ is an acute angle or a right angle;when 0<θ≤90° , performing the cleaning mode of the cleaning robot.3. The control method of the cleaning robot according to claim 2 , wherein two driving wheels are provided claim 2 , and the starting and rotating at least one of the two driving wheels ...

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Номер записи: 36
07-01-2021 дата публикации

ROBOT CLEANER STATION

Номер: US20210000315A1
Автор: JEONG Jaeyoul, Kim Bosang, KIM Kyongsu, LEE Hakbong, NA Woojin
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A robot cleaner station includes a cleaner docking portion to which a robot cleaner is docked and including an suction port in communication with a dust collector of the robot cleaner when the robot clear is docked to the cleaner docking portion, a collector including a collection chamber in which dust sucked from the dust collector through the suction port is collected, and a station suction device configured to generate a suction force to suck the dust from the dust collector to the collection chamber, and a connector configured to connect the suction port to the collection chamber. The connector includes a guide portion in communication with the suction port, a suction tube provided in the collection chamber to allow the dust which is guided by the guide portion to be sucked to the collection chamber, and a connection hose configured to connect the guide portion to the suction tube. 1. A robot cleaner station comprising:a cleaner docking portion to which a robot cleaner is docked and comprising an suction port in communication with a dust collector of the robot cleaner when the robot clear is docked to the cleaner docking portion;a collector comprising a collection chamber in which dust sucked from the dust collector through the suction port is collected, and a station suction device configured to generate a suction force to suck the dust from the dust collector to the collection chamber; anda connector configured to connect the suction port to the collection chamber, a guide portion in communication with the suction port to guide the dust sucked from the dust collector, and extended in a horizontal direction in the cleaner docking portion;', 'a suction tube provided in the collection chamber to allow the dust which is guided by the guide portion to be sucked to the collection chamber; and', 'a connection hose formed of a flexible material and configured to connect the guide portion to the suction tube, the connection hose comprising a first end and a second end ...

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Номер записи: 37
05-01-2017 дата публикации

USER EQUIPMENT, CLEANING ROBOT INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CLEANING ROBOT

Номер: US20170000307A1
Автор: Choi Min Yong, KIM Ji Min, KWAK No San, LEE So Hee, PARK Soon Yong, Roh Kyung Shik, YOON Suk June
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Disclosed is a user equipment (UE), cleaning robot including the same, and method for controlling the cleaning robot, which is intended for a cleaning robot to move to a place where there is the user by the user transmitting a radio communication signal to the cleaning robot and the cleaning robot estimating a location from which the radio communication signal is transmitted based on attenuation ratios of signal intensities over distance. An embodiment of the cleaning robot includes a main body; a moving unit for moving the main body; a communication unit for performing wireless communication with a user equipment (UE); and a robot controller for determining a location of the UE based on intensity of a radio communication signal received by the communication unit, wherein the robot controller controls the moving unit to move the main body to the determined location of the UE once the location of the UE is determined. 1. A cleaning robot comprising:a main body;a moving unit to move the main body;a communication unit to perform wireless communication with a user equipment (UE); anda robot controller to determine a location of the UE based on intensity of a radio communication signal received by the communication unit,wherein the robot controller is configured to control the moving unit to move the main body to the determined location of the UE in response to the location of the UE being determined.2. The cleaning robot of claim 1 , wherein the communication unit comprises:at least one receiving module to receive a radio communication signal from the UE; anda transmitting module to transmit a radio communication signal to the UE.3. The cleaning robot of claim 2 , wherein the robot controller is further configured to:determine that a distance between the UE and the main body decreases when the intensity of the radio communication signal increases, anddetermine that a distance between the UE and the main body increases when the intensity of the radio communication signal ...

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Номер записи: 38
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Autonomously Driven Floor Vacuum Cleaner, Method for Vacuum Cleaning and Use of an Autonomously Driven Floor Vacuum Cleaner

Номер: US20180000305A1
Автор: Sauer Ralf, Schultink Jan
Принадлежит: Eurofilters N.V.

The present invention relates to an autonomously operable vacuum cleaner that has a modular design. The vacuum cleaner in this respect comprises a cleaning head module as well as a separate canister module. The cleaning head module and the canister module are in this respect connected to one another via a hose so that dust sucked in via the cleaning head module can be conveyed into the canister module. 1. An autonomously operable vacuum cleaner , comprisinga cleaning head module;a canister module having rechargeable batteries that is separate from the cleaning head module and comprises a control that carries out a navigation function to provide an autonomous control of the vacuum cleaner; anda hose that fluidically and electrically connects the cleaning head module to the canister module, whereinboth the cleaning head module and the canister module each have a drive mechanism that provides independent mobility to the respective modules; and whereinthe canister module or the cleaning head module comprises a motor fan unit by which a vacuum is made possible to suck air into the canister module via the cleaning head module,characterized in thata connection of the cleaning head module to the hose and/or the connection of the hose to the canister module is configured as releasable.2. The autonomously operable vacuum cleaner in accordance with claim 1 , wherein that the releasable connection of the cleaning head module to the hose or the connection of the hose to the canister module is configured as a plug-in connection claim 1 , as a plug-in connection with a snap-in option or as a screw connection.3. The autonomously operable vacuum cleaner in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the canister module provides power or control signals to the cleaning head module via at least one electric line that is integrated in or extends in parallel with the hose.4. The autonomously operable vacuum cleaner in accordance with claim 3 , wherein the at least one electric line is configured ...

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Номер записи: 39
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Automatic Floor Cleaning Robot

Номер: US20180000306A1
Автор: Caruso Philip J
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The present invention is a mobile robot with an attached cleaning element and capable of autonomously seeking areas with low overhead clearance. In the preferred embodiment is a mobile robot using an array of upward facing distance sensors in communication with a controller to detect the presence of obstructions or surfaces above the apparatus. The controller directs the movements of the mobile robot through the use of a drive system, using pattern recognition to avoid becoming stuck and using random movements to increase floor coverage. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. A mobile robot configured to clean a space with a floor and ceiling , comprising:a drive system capable of moving said apparatus;at least one upward facing distance sensor in communication with a controller, said upward facing distance sensor configured to detect the distance of surfaces above said apparatus that are lower than said ceiling;a controller in communication with said drive system, said controller configured to autonomously move said apparatus to areas of said space where the height of surfaces above said apparatus are lower than said ceiling;a main body where said drive system, controller and upward facing distance sensor are fixed to the main body;a cleaning pad fixed to the bottom of said main body;wherein said cleaning pad is circular in shape in a first portion and conforming to the shape of the bottom of said main body in a second portion;wherein said cleaning pad further comprises cutouts that are triangular in shape extending radially from a point on the bottom edge of said main body to the outer edge of said cleaning pad;wherein said first portion of said cleaning pad is configured to trail behind said drive system when the apparatus moves in the forward direction;wherein said upward facing distance sensor is an ultrasonic sensor;wherein said upward facing distance sensor is further configured to detect ...

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Номер записи: 40
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Robotic System Capable Of Facilitating Return Alignment

Номер: US20200001466A1
Автор: TSAI SHENG-AN, TSAI Yu-ching, Tsao Lu-Lung
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A robotic system capable of facilitating return alignment includes a docking station and a mobile working machine. The docking station includes a charging module and a confirmation element. The mobile working machine includes a power module and a sensing device electrically connected to the power module. When the mobile working machine is moved to one side of the docking station to trigger the sensing device by the confirmation element, the charging module starts to electrically charge the power module. 1. A robotic system capable of facilitating return alignment , comprising:a docking station comprising a confirmation element and a charging module having a first contact; anda mobile working machine comprising a transmission wheel device, at least one sensing device, and a power module electrically connected to the at least one sensing device and the transmission wheel device, wherein the power module comprises a second contact,wherein, when the mobile working machine is moved to one side of the docking station by the transmission wheel device, and the at least one sensing device is triggered by the confirmation element, the power module is electrically charged by the charging module as the first contact and the second contact are contacted with each other.2. The robotic system of claim 1 , wherein when the mobile working machine moves to the one side of the docking station claim 1 , and when the at least one sensing device is not triggered by the confirmation element in a period of time claim 1 , the transmission wheel device moves the mobile working machine away from the docking station for attempting to return to the docking station again.3. The robotic system of claim 1 , wherein the docking station further comprises:two guiding portions disposed on the one side of the docking station, and arranged at two opposite sides of the first contact, and configured to guide the mobile working machine to dock correctly such that the at least one sensing device is able to ...

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Номер записи: 41
05-01-2017 дата публикации

DRIVING UNIT AND CLEANING ROBOT COMPRISING SAME

Номер: US20170001490A1
Автор: JEONG Jae Youl, Lee Dong Hun, PARK Heum Young, PARK Sung Jin, SHIN Dong Min, YOO Jeong Ki
Принадлежит: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd

Disclosed herein is a cleaning robot including an improved driving unit to escape from an undriveable state occurring under various driving conditions. The cleaning robot includes a body, and a driving unit that drives the body. The driving unit includes a first driving motor and a second driving motor that generate driving power; a driving wheel that rotates when the driving power is delivered to the driving wheel from the first driving motor; and a wheel frame that supports the driving wheel to be rotatable and rotates between a first position and a second position with respect to a motor shaft of the first driving motor. The wheel frame rotates in at least one section between the first position and the second position when the driving power is delivered to the wheel frame from the second driving motor. 1. A cleaning robot comprising:a body; anda driving unit to drive the body;wherein the driving unit comprises:a first driving motor and a second driving motor to generate driving power;a driving wheel to rotate when the driving power is delivered to the driving wheel from the first driving motor; anda wheel frame to support the driving wheel to be rotatable, and rotate between a first position and a second position with respect to a motor shaft of the first driving motor,wherein the wheel frame rotates in at least one section between the first position and the second position when the driving power is delivered to the wheel frame from the second driving motor.2. The cleaning robot of claim 1 , further comprising:a housing to fix the first driving motor and the second driving motor; andan elastic member disposed between the housing and the wheel frame,wherein the wheel frame is pressurized by the elastic member to rotate in a section in which the driving power is not delivered to the wheel frame from the second driving motor.3. The cleaning robot of claim 2 , wherein the wheel frame is pressurized by the elastic member to rotate between the first position and a ...

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Номер записи: 42
03-01-2019 дата публикации

SELF-PROPELLED ROBOT

Номер: US20190001499A1
Автор: Matsuuchi Hideto, Miyake Tohru, Morita Kazuo
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A self-propelled robot that self-travels on a structure having a flat surface to perform a cleaning operation, the self-propelled robot includes a robot main body (), a controller () that controls movement of the moving unit in a forward direction and a rearward direction, an operation unit () that is controlled by the controller, and a pair of detection units that are first and second detection units, each of which functioning to detect if there is the flat surface of the structure beneath the detection unit. Wherein, seen from a top view of the robot, the first detection unit and the second detection unit () are both arranged at the front end of the robot. 112-. (canceled)13. A self-propelled robot that self-travels on a structure having a flat surface to perform a cleaning operation on the flat surface of the structure , the self-propelled robot , comprising:{'b': 2', '4, 'a robot main body () in which a moving unit () for the self-travel is provided;'}{'b': '30', 'a controller () that controls movement of the moving unit by using a wheel or a crawler wherein, when the robot main body travels in a moving direction, the moving direction is defined as a forward direction and the opposite direction is defined as a rearward direction, and an end of the robot, which faces the forward direction, is defined as a front end, another end of the robot, which faces the rearward direction, is defined as a rear end,'}{'b': '12', 'i': 'a', 'an operation unit () that is controlled by the controller, and performs the cleaning operation, the operation unit being arranged at the front end of the robot, and'}a pair of detection units that are first and second detection units, each of which functioning to detect if there is the flat surface of the structure beneath the detection unit, whereinseen from a top view of the robot, which is perpendicular to the flat surface of the structure,{'b': 31', '31', '31', '31, 'i': a,', 'b,', 'c,', 'd, 'the first detection unit and the second ...

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Номер записи: 43
07-01-2021 дата публикации

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES

Номер: US20210001982A1
Автор: Russell Iain Matthew
Принадлежит:

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprises a controller. The controller of the UAV causes the UAV to access an interior of an object. The controller of the UAV causes the UAV to clean at least part of the interior of the object. 1. A method of controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprising a controller , the method comprising:causing, by the controller of the UAV, the UAV to access an interior of an object; andcausing, by the controller of the UAV, the UAV to clean at least part of the interior of the object.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising:receiving one or more visual representations of the object; andrecognising the object based on the one or more visual representations.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the one or more visual representations comprise one or more computer-generated representations of the object.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said cleaning is based on a shape of the object.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the UAV comprises a liquid container.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the liquid container is removable from the UAV.7. The method of claim 5 , comprising causing claim 5 , by the controller of the UAV claim 5 , a liquid dispenser of the UAV to dispense liquid from the liquid container.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the liquid dispenser comprises a nozzle.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method is performed in an indoor environment.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the object comprises a vehicle.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the vehicle comprises an aircraft or a train.12. The method of claim 1 , comprising providing status update report data relating to said cleaning.13. The method of claim 1 , wherein said cleaning is based on a schedule set up for said cleaning.14. The method of claim 1 , wherein said cleaning is in response to the UAV being summoned to clean the object.15. The method of claim 1 , wherein the UAV monitors a dirtiness level of the object.16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the UAV cleans ...

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Номер записи: 44
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Charging System for Submersible Autonomous Vehicle with Rechargeable Battery

Номер: US20200001723A1
Автор: Durvasula Kameshwar, Hanan Ethan
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A pool cleaning system includes a submersible autonomous vehicle and a charging station. The submersible autonomous vehicle is configured to perform cleaning operations in a pool and includes a rechargeable battery and a first motor. The first motor receives power from the rechargeable battery during the cleaning operations. The charging station is electrically coupled to a power source and includes a second motor. The second motor is configured to receive power from the power source. Additionally, the second motor is releasably, mechanically coupleable to the first motor of the submersible autonomous vehicle. The second motor operates the first motor so that the first motor generates electricity for recharging the rechargeable battery when the second motor is mechanically coupled to the first motor. 1. A pool cleaning system comprising: a rechargeable battery; and', 'a first motor that receives power from the rechargeable battery during the cleaning operations; and, 'a submersible autonomous vehicle configured to perform cleaning operations in a pool, the submersible autonomous vehicle including configured to receive power from the power source; and', 'releasably, mechanically coupleable to the first motor of the submersible autonomous vehicle, wherein the second motor operates the first motor so that the first motor generates electricity for recharging the rechargeable battery when the second motor is mechanically coupled to the first motor., 'a charging station that is electrically coupled to a power source, the charging station including a second motor that is2. The pool cleaning system of claim 1 , wherein the charging station further comprises:a mechanical linkage that is coupled to the second motor and configured to releasably, mechanically couple the second motor to the first motor.3. The pool cleaning system of claim 2 , wherein the submersible autonomous vehicle further comprises:a connector configured to mechanically connect with the mechanical linkage of ...

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Номер записи: 45
13-01-2022 дата публикации

AUTO CLEAN MACHINE AND AUTO CLEAN MACHINE CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20220007908A1
Автор: Chang Ting-Yang, Wang Guo-Zhen
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An auto clean machine comprising: a height computing device; and an obstacle determining device. The height computing device is turned on to compute a height or an overhang height of an obstacle when the obstacle determining device determines the obstacle exists in a predetermined region of the auto clean machine. The height computing device does not compute the height and the overhang height when the obstacle determining device does not determine the obstacle exists in the predetermined region. 1. An auto clean machine , comprising:a height computing device; andan obstacle determining device;wherein the height computing device is turned on to compute a height or an overhang height of an obstacle when the obstacle determining device determines the obstacle exists in a predetermined region of the auto clean machine;wherein the height computing device does not compute the height and the overhang height when the obstacle determining device does not determine the obstacle exists in the predetermined region.2. The auto clean machine of claim 1 , wherein the height computing device comprises:a first light source, configured to emit first light;an optical sensor, configured to sense first optical data generated according to the first light; anda processing circuit, configured to compute the height or the overhang height of the obstacle based on the first optical data;wherein the first light source is turned on when the obstacle determining device determines the obstacle exists in the predetermined region;wherein the first light source is turned off when the obstacle determining device does not determine the obstacle exists in the predetermined region.3. The auto clean machine of claim 2 , wherein the obstacle determining device comprises the optical sensor and the processing circuit claim 2 , and further comprises:a second light source, configured to emit second light;wherein the optical sensor senses second optical data generated according to the second light;wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 46
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Guide-Type Virtual Wall System

Номер: US20180004212A1
Автор: TANG Jinju
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A guide-type virtual wall system is provided. The system comprises a beacon () and a robot (), wherein a transmission module of the beacon () directionally transmits a first signal, and an area covered by the first signal defines a beacon signal area (). The robot () comprises a beacon signal receiving module corresponding to the beacon signal transmission module. When the robot () enters the beacon signal area () and the beacon signal receiving module detects the first signal, the robot () advances towards the direction of the beacon () until it detects a second signal, and then the robot () crosses over or exits from the beacon signal area (). The system can restrict the robot () from entering a certain area, wherein the area where a virtual wall is located is not missed, and the robot () is also enabled to cross over the virtual wall to enter the restricted area when required. 11112111312. A guide-type virtual wall system comprising a beacon () and a robot () , a transmission module of the beacon () directionally transmitting a first signal , an area covered by the first signal defining a beacon signal area () , and the robot () comprising a beacon signal receiving module corresponding to the beacon signal transmission module , characterized in that ,{'b': 12', '13', '12', '11', '12', '13, 'when the robot () enters the beacon signal area () and the beacon signal receiving module detects the first signal, the robot () advances towards the direction of the beacon () until it detects a second signal, and then the robot () crosses over or exits from the beacon signal area ().'}2. A guide-type virtual wall system according to claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , the beacon signal transmission module is provided with a plurality of sub-signal transmission modules claim 1 , and each of the sub-signal transmission modules transmits a sub-signal in a direction different from each other.3. A guide-type virtual wall system according to claim 2 , characterized in that ...

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Номер записи: 47
02-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC ROUTE PLANNING IN AUTONOMOUS NAVIGATION

Номер: US20200004253A1
Автор: Gabardos Borja Ibarz, Passot Jean-Baptiste
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Systems and methods for dynamic route planning in autonomous navigation are disclosed. In some exemplary implementations, a robot can have one or more sensors configured to collect data about an environment including detected points on one or more objects in the environment. The robot can then plan a route in the environment, where the route can comprise one or more route poses. The route poses can include a footprint indicative at least in part of a pose, size, and shape of the robot along the route. Each route pose can have a plurality of points therein. Based on forces exerted on the points of each route pose by other route poses, objects in the environment, and others, each route poses can reposition. Based at least in part on interpolation performed on the route poses (some of which may be repositioned), the robot can dynamically route. 1. A robot comprising:one or more sensors configured to collect data about an environment including detected points on one or more objects in the environment; and create a map of the environment based at least in part on the collected data;', 'determine a route in the map in which the robot will travel;', 'generate one or more route poses on the route, wherein each route pose comprises a footprint indicative of poses of the robot along the route and each route pose has a plurality of points disposed therein;', 'determine forces on each of the plurality of points of each route pose, the forces comprising repulsive forces from one or more of the detected points on the one or more objects and attractive forces from one or more of the plurality of points on others of the one or more route poses;', 'reposition one or more route poses in response to the forces on each point of the one or more route poses; and', 'perform interpolation between one or more route poses to generate a collision-free path between the one or more route poses for the robot to travel., 'a controller configured to2. The robot of claim 1 , wherein:the one or more ...

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Номер записи: 48
02-01-2020 дата публикации

MOBILE ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20200004263A1
Автор: DALLA LIBERA Fabio, TSUSAKA Yuko
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A cleaning device includes: a range finding sensor; an acquisition unit which acquires a map and a first path along which the cleaning device is to move; a first identification unit which identifies a feature point which is a point where a distance between the object and the range finding sensor varies; a second identification unit which identifies a virtual point which is, among points on a virtual line segment, a point closest to the first path when the virtual line segment does not intersect with the first path, the virtual line segment extending toward the first path from the feature point, and having a maximum length within the predetermined range-finding range; a converter which converts the first path into a second path which passes through the virtual point; and a motor controller which causes the cleaning device to move along the second path. 1. A mobile robot which moves in an environment , the mobile robot comprising:a range finding sensor having a predetermined range-finding range;an acquisition unit which acquires a map of the environment including position information of an object, and a first path along which the mobile robot is to move in the environment;a first identification unit which identifies a feature point which is, among points each indicating a position of the object on the map, a point where, as viewed from a direction toward the point from the mobile robot, a distance between the object and the range finding sensor varies with movement of the mobile robot along the first path;a second identification unit which identifies a virtual point which is, among points on a virtual line segment, a point closest to the first path when the virtual line segment does not intersect with the first path, the virtual line segment extending toward the first path from the feature point, and having a maximum length within the predetermined range-finding range;a converter which converts the first path into a second path which passes through the virtual point; ...

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Номер записи: 49
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Experience-based roadmap for a robotic cleaning device

Номер: US20190004537A1
Автор: Anders Haegermarck, Magnus Lindhé
Принадлежит: Electrolux AB

A method of operating a robotic cleaning device over a surface to be cleaned. The method includes: registering roadmap nodes at intervals on the surface during cleaning, the roadmap nodes including positional information; and linking the roadmap nodes to form roadmap links in a roadmap graph, if the robotic cleaning device is driving directly from a previously registered roadmap node to a currently registered roadmap node. The roadmap links in the roadmap graph facilitate navigation of the robotic cleaning device.

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Номер записи: 50
20-01-2022 дата публикации

EVACUATION STATION FOR A MOBILE FLOOR CLEANING ROBOT

Номер: US20220015593A1
Автор: Conrad Wayne Ernest
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An evacuation station for a mobile floor cleaning robot comprises a housing having a perimeter extending around the housing and an air treatment assembly. The air treatment assembly is moveable from an in use position in which the air treatment assembly is mounted to the housing and a removal positon in which all of the air treatment assembly is positioned outwardly of the perimeter. 1. An evacuation station for a mobile floor cleaning robot , the evacuation station comprising:(a) an air flow path extending from an evacuation station air inlet to an evacuation station air outlet;(b) a housing having a perimeter extending around the housing; and,(c) an air treatment assembly comprising an air treatment member, wherein the air treatment assembly is removably mountable to the housing, the air treatment assembly is moveable from an in use position in which the air treatment assembly is mounted to the housing and a removal positon in which all of the air treatment assembly is positioned outwardly of the perimeter.2. The evacuation station of wherein the evacuation station air inlet is provided in the housing and the evacuation station air inlet is in fluid communication with an outlet port of the mobile floor cleaning robot when the mobile floor cleaning robot is docked with the evacuation station.3. The evacuation station of wherein a suction motor and the evacuation station air outlet are each provided in the housing.4. The evacuation station of wherein the air treatment member comprises a momentum air separator and a filter media downstream thereof and the filter media is accessible when the air treatment assembly is removed from the housing.5. The evacuation station of wherein the momentum air separator comprises a chamber having an air inlet wherein at least one wall of the chamber comprises a screen forming an air outlet of the chamber.6. The evacuation station of wherein the filter media is housed in the removable air treatment assembly.7. The evacuation station ...

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Номер записи: 51
20-01-2022 дата публикации

CONTEXTUAL AND USER EXPERIENCE BASED MOBILE ROBOT CONTROL

Номер: US20220015596A1
Автор: Butterworth Craig Michael, Foster Michael, Hong Sam, White Cory
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A machine-readable medium can include instructions for presenting a user interface, which when executed by a processor, can cause the processor to display an image on the user interface representing a mobile cleaning robot that is in communication with the processor. The processor can also display lines representing an environment of the mobile cleaning robot, where the image and the lines can together be indicative of a status of the mobile cleaning robot. 1. A machine-readable medium including instructions for presenting a user interface , which when executed by a processor , cause the processor to:display an image on the user interface representing a mobile cleaning robot that is in communication with the processor; anddisplay lines representing an environment of the mobile cleaning robot, the image and the lines together indicative of a status of the mobile cleaning robot.2. The machine-readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the image is an isometric or perspective view of representing the mobile cleaning robot claim 1 , and wherein the isometric or perspective view indicates that the mobile cleaning robot has a ready status.3. The machine-readable medium of claim 2 , wherein the display lines are isometric or perspective lines of the representative environment claim 2 , and wherein the isometric or perspective lines claim 2 , together with the image representing the mobile cleaning robot claim 2 , indicate that the mobile cleaning robot has a ready status.4. The machine-readable medium of claim 3 , wherein the image is top view representing the mobile cleaning robot claim 3 , and wherein the top view indicates that the mobile cleaning robot has a mission status claim 3 , and wherein the display lines are a top view of lines of the representative environment claim 3 , and wherein the top view lines indicate that the mobile cleaning robot has a mission status.5. The machine-readable medium of claim 1 , the processor further configured to:display an error indicator ...

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Номер записи: 52
20-01-2022 дата публикации

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS AND TRAY

Номер: US20220015597A1
Автор: Boles Jake, Nguyen Tom Minh, Resch Jacob, Tang Jian Hua, Wang Yunfu, Wong Ying Chun
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A surface cleaning apparatus adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned. The surface cleaning apparatus can dock within a storage tray and charge a power supply. Electrical contacts on the surface cleaning apparatus and the storage tray can be shielded when the surface cleaning apparatus is not docked within the storage tray. Furthermore, the storage tray can include a reservoir for a self-cleaning mode. 1. A cordless surface cleaning apparatus , comprising:a housing;a recovery system comprising a suction nozzle provided with the housing, a selectively removable recovery tank, and a suction source in fluid communication with the suction nozzle for generating a working air stream;a fluid delivery system comprising a selectively removable supply tank and a fluid distributor provided with the housing;an agitator selectively provided with the housing;a rechargeable battery configured to selectively supply power to the suction source for cordless operation of the cordless surface cleaning apparatus; andcharging contacts operably coupled with the rechargeable battery.2. The cordless surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a moveable cover operably coupled to the housing and adapted to make the charging contacts inaccessible when the moveable cover is in a closed position.3. The cordless surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rechargeable battery is selectively removable.4. The cordless surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a battery housing and wherein the battery housing includes the charging contacts.5. The cordless surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the housing further comprises an upright body including a main support section and a base that is operably coupled with the upright body.6. The cordless surface cleaning apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the selectively removable recovery tank is located on a forward side of the main support section and the rechargeable battery is located rearwardly of the ...

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Номер записи: 53
12-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CLEANING A FLOOR SURFACE AND FLOOR CLEANING DEVICE

Номер: US20170007091A1
Автор: Eckart Carsten, Hofner Christian, Pfister Barbara, Walz Juergen
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The invention relates to a method for cleaning a floor surface with a floor cleaning device, in which method, during the cleaning movement of the floor cleaning device over the floor surface, a first recording of a floor surface portion before the cleaning is created with an optical recording unit, the floor cleaning device is moved with at least one cleaning unit over the floor surface portion, which is cleaned, a second recording of the floor surface portion after the cleaning is created with an optical recording unit and the recordings are compared with one another in order to check the cleaning result. The invention further relates to a floor cleaning device for carrying out the method. 1. A method for cleaning a floor surface with a floor cleaning device , in which method , during the cleaning movement of the floor cleaning device over the floor surface , a first recording of a floor surface portion before the cleaning is created with an optical recording unit , the floor cleaning device is moved with at least one cleaning unit over the floor surface portion , which is cleaned , a second recording of the floor surface portion after the cleaning is created with an optical recording unit and the recordings are compared with one another in order to check the cleaning result.2. The method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein as optical recording unit there is used a camera claim 1 , and wherein the recordings are images of the floor surface portion.3. The method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein two optical recording units are used in order to create the first recording and the second recording claim 1 , wherein the first recording unit is provided for creating the first recording and claim 1 , relative to a cleaning direction claim 1 , is directed toward the floor surface in front of the at least one cleaning unit claim 1 , and wherein the second recording unit is provided for creating the second recording and is directed toward the floor surface behind the at ...

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Номер записи: 54
20-01-2022 дата публикации

CONTACT-TYPE DETECTION ELECTRODE AND MOVABLE ELECTRIC DEVICE

Номер: US20220018794A1
Автор: Cheng Jiefeng, HUANG Xinjian, WU Shuyun, XIONG Guilin, YANG Pin
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A contact-type detection electrode for detecting dispersible dirt and a movable electric device are provided. The contact-type detection electrode includes a support, and electrical conductors arranged on the support and being flexible. 1. A contact-type detection electrode for detecting dispersible dirt , comprising:a support; anda plurality of electrical conductors, arranged on the support and being flexible.2. The contact-type detection electrode according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of electrical conductors is made of conductive plastic claim 1 , metal claim 1 , metal conductive particle mixture claim 1 , graphene claim 1 , polymer material claim 1 , or a silica gel conductive strip.3. The contact-type detection electrode according to claim 1 , wherein the support is arranged with a positive-electrode connection portion and a negative-electrode connection portion claim 1 , a part of the plurality of electrical conductors are connected to the positive-electrode connection portion claim 1 , and a remaining part of the plurality of electrical conductors are connected to the negative-electrode connection portion.4. The contact-type detection electrode according to claim 3 , wherein each of the plurality of electrical conductors has a fine hair-like structure substantially.5. The contact-type detection electrode according to claim 4 , wherein the support has a first side claim 4 , and the plurality of the electrical conductors are spaced apart from each other along the first side.6. The contact-type detection electrode according to claim 5 , whereinone of the plurality of electrical conductors connected to the negative-electrode connection portion is disposed separately between two of the plurality of electrical conductors connected to the positive-electrode connection portion.7. The contact-type detection electrode according to claim 6 , wherein each of the plurality of electrical conductors comprises a protruding section protruding from the first side claim ...

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Номер записи: 55
14-01-2016 дата публикации

MOBILE APPARATUS, PARTICULARLY AN AUTONOMOUSLY MOBILE FLOOR CLEANING DEVICE

Номер: US20160007817A1
Автор: SCHLISCHKA Patrick
Принадлежит: Vorwerk & Co. Interholding GmbH

A mobile apparatus, particularly an autonomously mobile floor cleaning device, has a chassis and wheels, wherein at least one wheel is driven, and the driven wheel is connected to the chassis via a suspension element that supports the wheel and is movable relative to the chassis. In order to create an alternative mobile apparatus for negotiating an obstacle, the wheel for support on a subsurface over which the mobile apparatus can travel is influenced by a spring exerting a spring force and can be retracted and extended relative to the chassis with the aid of the suspension element, wherein the spring force is adjustable independently of an increase or decrease in the spring force caused by such extension or retraction, and in particular may be increased as the wheel is extended farther. 1123332532. Mobile apparatus () , particularly an autonomously mobile floor cleaning device , having a chassis () and a plurality of wheels () , wherein at least one wheel () is driven , and the driven wheel () is connected to the chassis () via a suspension element () that supports wheel () and is movable relative to the chassis () ,wherein{'b': 3', '6', '1', '7', '2', '5, 'the wheel () for support on a subsurface () over which the mobile apparatus () can travel is influenced by a spring () exerting a spring force and can be retracted and extended relative to the chassis () with the aid of the suspension element (),'}{'b': '3', 'wherein the spring force is adjustable independently of an increase or decrease in the spring force caused by such extension or retraction, and in particular may be increased as the wheel () is extended farther.'}21. Mobile apparatus () according to claim 1 , wherein the spring force is adjustable automatically.3198926. Mobile apparatus () according to claim 1 , wherein the spring force can be adjusted on the basis of a distance () corresponding to a retraction or extension dimension captured by a sensor () claim 1 , particularly a distance () between ...

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Номер записи: 56
14-01-2021 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS TRAVELING TYPE VACUUM CLEANER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20210007570A1
Автор: FUKUCHI Katsumi, KAYAMA Toshihiro, OHTSUKA Yuuji, Ueda Yutaka, YAMAGUCHI Kenji
Принадлежит: TOSHIBA LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS & SERVICES CORPORATION

An autonomous traveling type vacuum cleaner capable of cleaning an area closely adjacent to an obstacle of a floor surface, and the control method therefor. A main body includes a front face part formed in a linear shape. A detector detects an obstacle in a traveling direction of the main body. A traveling part makes the front face part of the main body face the obstacle and makes the main body travel to the obstacle, on the basis of the result detected by the detector. A cleaning unit, which is disposed on a front portion of the main body, cleans a cleaning-object surface in the state where the traveling part has made the main body travel to the obstacle.

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Номер записи: 57
14-01-2021 дата публикации

SELF-PROPELLING CLEANING ROBOT

Номер: US20210007571A1
Автор: Ike Tomotaro
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A self-propelling cleaning robot includes a main body, a driving part configured to propel the main body, a cleaning part configured to clean a cleaning area, a sensor part configured to detect an obstacle, and a control unit mounted on the main body and configured to control the driving part and the sensor part. The control unit includes a controller having an integrated development environment to create a programming code, and the controller is connectable with an external device. 1. A self-propelling cleaning robot , comprising:a main body;a driving part configured to propel the main body;a cleaning part attached to the main body and configured to clean a cleaning area;a sensor part attached to the main body and configured to detect an obstacle; anda control unit mounted on the main body and configured to control the driving part and the cleaning part,wherein the control unit including a memory configured to store programs that cause the driving part and the cleaning part to operate, and a controller configured to write the programs in the memory and read the programs from the memory,the controller being connectable with a display device and input devices, which an external devices, andin addition to performing the desired operation by selecting the programs prepared in advance by the manufacture, a code of the programs may be created, rewritten, and deleted by programming by the user using the display device and the input devices.2. The self-propelling cleaning robot of claim 1 , wherein the programming code is created claim 1 , rewritten claim 1 , and deleted by an integrated development environment provided to the controller.3. The self-propelling cleaning robot of claim 2 , wherein the integrated development environment is an environment in which a visual programming language is operatable.4. The self-propelling cleaning robot of claim 1 , further comprising a text for programming describing a method of programming.5. The self-propelling cleaning robot of ...

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Номер записи: 58
14-01-2021 дата публикации

MOBILE ROBOT USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20210007572A1
Автор: SIM Miyoung
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A mobile robot of the present disclosure includes: a traveling unit configured to move a main body; a cleaning unit configured to perform a cleaning function; a sensing unit configured to sense a surrounding environment; an image acquiring unit configured to acquire an image outside the main body; and a controller configured to generate a distance map indicating distance information from an obstacle for a cleaning area based on information detected and the image through the sensing unit and the image acquiring unit, divide the cleaning area into a plurality of detailed areas according to the distance information of the distance map and control to perform cleaning independently for each of the detailed areas. Therefore, the area division is optimized for the mobile robot traveling in a straight line by dividing the area in a map showing a cleaning area. 1. A mobile robot comprising:a traveling wheel configured to move a main body of the moving robot;a cleaning mechanism configured to perform a cleaning function;a sensor configured to collect sensor information about a surrounding environment of the moving robot;a camera configured to acquire an image of a region outside the main body; and generate a distance map indicating distance information from an obstacle in a cleaning area based on the sensor information and the image,', 'divide the cleaning area into a plurality of areas according to the distance information of the distance map, and', 'control the moving robot to perform cleaning independently in each of the areas., 'a controller configured to'}2. The mobile robot of claim 1 , wherein the distance map includes a plurality of pixels claim 1 , and each pixel is associated with respective distance information from the obstacle.3. The mobile robot of claim 2 , wherein the controller determines a plurality of distance levels for the distance information and forms a boundary loop connecting one or more of the pixels to each other according to the plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 59
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Vacuum Cleaner Robot

Номер: US20180008108A1
Автор: Sauer Ralf, Schultink Jan
Принадлежит: Eurofilters Holding N.V.

The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner robot comprising a dust collector arrangement mounted on wheels, a suction hose and a floor nozzle mounted on wheels, where the floor nozzle is fluidically connected to the dust collector arrangement via the suction hose, also comprising a motorized fan unit for suctioning an air stream in through the floor nozzle, where the motorized fan unit is arranged between the floor nozzle and the dust collector arrangement in such a manner that an air stream suctioned in through the floor nozzle flows through the motorized fan unit and into the dust collector arrangement. where the dust collector arrangement comprises a drive device in order to drive at least one of the wheels of the dust collector arrangement, and where the floor nozzle comprises a drive device in order to drive at least one of the wheels of the floor nozzle. 1. A vacuum cleaner robot comprising a dust collector arrangement mounted on wheels , a suction hose , a floor nozzle mounted on wheels , wherein said floor nozzle is fluidically connected to said dust collector arrangement via said suction hose , andmotorized fan unit for suctioning an air stream in through said floor nozzle, wherein said motorized fan unit is arranged between said floor nozzle and said dust collector arrangement such that an air stream suctioned in through said floor nozzle flows through said motorized fan unit and into said dust collector arrangement,wherein said dust collector arrangement comprises a drive device to drive at least one of said wheels of said dust collector arrangement, andwherein said floor nozzle comprises a drive device in order to drive at least one of said wheels of said floor nozzle.2. The vacuum cleaner robot according to claim 1 , wherein said motorized fan unit is arranged between said floor nozzle and said suction hose such that the air stream suctioned in through said floor nozzle flows through said motorized fan unit and into said suction hose.3. The vacuum ...

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Номер записи: 60
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Vacuum Cleaner Robot

Номер: US20180008109A1
Автор: Jan Schultink, Ralf Sauer
Принадлежит: Eurofilters Holding NV

The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner robot comprising a floor nozzle supported on wheels and a dust collection unit, wherein the floor nozzle comprises a driving device for driving at least one of the wheels of the floor nozzle, wherein one of the wheels, a plurality of or all of the wheels of the floor nozzle are omnidirectional wheels, wherein the floor nozzle comprises a base plate with a base surface, which, when the vacuum cleaner robot is in operation, faces the surface to be cleaned, the base plate having provided therein an air flow channel, which extends parallel to the base surface and through which air to be cleaned enters the floor nozzle, and wherein the floor nozzle comprises a rotating means for rotating the air flow channel about an axis perpendicular to the base surface.

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Номер записи: 61
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Debris Evacuation for Cleaning Robots

Номер: US20180008111A1
Автор: Boeschenstein Harold, Bursal Faruk, Grace Chris, Morin Russell Walter
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A robot floor cleaning system features a mobile floor cleaning robot and an evacuation station. The robot includes: a chassis with at least one drive wheel operable to propel the robot across a floor surface; a cleaning bin disposed within the robot and arranged to receive debris ingested by the robot during cleaning; and a robot vacuum configured to pull debris into the cleaning bin from an opening on an underside of the robot. The evacuation station is configured to evacuate debris from the cleaning bin of the robot, and includes: a housing defining a platform arranged to receive the cleaning robot in a position in which the opening on the underside of the robot aligns with a suction opening defined in the platform; and an evacuation vacuum in fluid communication with the suction opening and operable to draw air into the evacuation station housing through the suction opening. 143-. (canceled)44. A robotic floor cleaning system , comprising: a debris canister,', 'a platform defining a suction opening, the platform arranged to receive the cleaning robot in a position in which an opening of the cleaning robot is aligned with the suction opening,', 'an evacuation vacuum configured to draw debris from the cleaning bin, through the suction opening, and into the debris canister,', 'a debris sensor configured to detect an amount of debris present in the debris canister, and', 'a wireless communications system configured to communicate information indicative of the detected amount of debris present in the debris canister to a mobile computing device to cause the mobile computing device to present an indication of the detected amount of debris present in the debris canister., 'an evacuation station configured to evacuate debris from a cleaning bin of a mobile floor cleaning robot, the evacuation station comprising'}45. The robotic floor cleaning system of claim 44 , further comprising: the cleaning bin, wherein the cleaning bin is arranged to receive debris ingested by the ...

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Номер записи: 62
10-01-2019 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS CLEANER

Номер: US20190008344A1
Автор: Kim Hwang, PARK SungIl
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An autonomous cleaner includes: a cleaner body; a cleaning module protruded from one side of the cleaner body, and having a castor; caterpillar units provided at both sides of the cleaner body, and positioned at a rear side of the cleaning module, wherein the caterpillar unit includes: a driving module; a driving wheel mounted to the driving module, and formed to be rotatable by receiving a driving force from the driving module; a driven wheel mounted to the driving module, and provided at a rear side of the driving wheel; and a belt formed to entirely enclose the driving wheel and the driven wheel as a closed loop, and configured to rotate the driven wheel when the driving wheel is rotated. The cleaner body is supported on a floor surface by the castor and the driven wheel, or by the driving wheel and the driven wheel. 1. An autonomous cleaner , comprising:a cleaner body;a cleaning head coupled to front surface of the cleaner body;continuous tracks provided at sides of the cleaner body, and positioned rearward relative to the cleaning head, a frame;', 'a driving wheel mounted to the frame and formed to be rotatable based on receiving a driving force from a motor;', 'a driven wheel mounted to the frame and provided rearward of the driving wheel; and', 'a belt configured to form a closed loop around outer circumferential surfaces of the driving wheel and the driven wheel, and to rotate the driven wheel when the driving wheel is rotated by the motor, and, 'wherein each of the continuous tracks includeswherein the cleaner body is supported on a floor surface a portion of belt adjacent to the driven wheel and not by another portion of the belt adjacent to the driving wheel.2. The autonomous cleaner of claim 1 , wherein another wheel is mounted on the cleaning head claim 1 , and wherein the cleaner body is further supported on the floor surface by the wheel mounted on the cleaning head.3. The autonomous cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the driving wheel is provided higher ...

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Номер записи: 63
10-01-2019 дата публикации

SELF-PROPELLED ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND TRAVEL METHOD FOR SELF-PROPELLED ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20190008347A1
Автор: SENOO TOSHIHIRO
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A self-propelled electronic device comprising a housing: when an obstacle is detected ahead while the housing is moving straight forward along a outbound or a return path while it travels in a zigzag manner in a closed region, the housing travels along the obstacle such that the obstacle is located on a predetermined side of the housing, and when the housing advances by a predetermined pitch width in a direction orthogonal to a back-and-forth direction during traveling along the obstacle, the housing changes its direction and moves straight forward along a next return path or outbound path, whereas, when the housing again returns to the outbound path or return path along which it has traveled before, during traveling along the obstacle, wherein if its orientation is reversed based on its orientation when the housing has traveled along the outbound path or the return path, the housing ends traveling. 1. A self-propelled electronic device comprising: a housing; drive wheels that enable the housing to travel; a travel control unit that controls travel of the housing; an obstacle sensor that detects an obstacle present at least in front of , on a left side , and on a right side of the housing; and a housing direction detection unit that detects an orientation of the housing , wherein:when the housing travels in a closed region surrounded by an obstacle, the travel control unit causes the housing to travel back and forth along a route formed such that an outbound path and a return path which are linear are alternately connected;when the obstacle sensor detects an obstacle ahead while the housing is moving straight forward along the outbound path, the travel control unit causes the housing to travel along the obstacle such that the obstacle is located on a predetermined side of the housing, which is either a left side or a right side of the housing,whereas, when the obstacle sensor detects an obstacle ahead while the housing is moving straight forward along the return ...

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Номер записи: 64
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Floor cleaning device

Номер: US20190008350A1
Автор: Frank Chudkosky
Принадлежит: Diversey Inc

A cleaning device comprises an upper cleaning solution tank comprising an outlet, a motorized chassis located beneath the solution tank and an electronics compartment defined at least partly by splash shields and a drip shield. The splash shields define a top and sides of the electronics compartment, and the drip shield defines a bottom side of the electronics compartment and includes at least one drip hole smaller than 2 mm in diameter. A wire opening in the splash shields includes a protective cover overlying the opening, the protective covering containing at least one passage facing in a direction opposite to the solution tank allowing a wire to pass through the passage, through the wire opening, and into the electronics compartment. Fluid lines extend from the outlet towards a bottom of the cleaning device and exterior to the electronics compartment. An enclosed electronics unit may also include wire openings and protective covers.

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Номер записи: 65
10-01-2019 дата публикации

COMPACT AUTONOMOUS COVERAGE ROBOT

Номер: US20190008351A1
Автор: Dubrovsky Zivthan A., Mammen Jeffrey W., Schnittman Mark Steven, Solochek Aaron
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An autonomous coverage robot includes a chassis having forward and rearward portions and a drive system carried by the chassis. The forward portion of the chassis defines a substantially rectangular shape. The robot includes a cleaning assembly mounted on the forward portion of the chassis and a bin disposed adjacent the cleaning assembly and configured to receive debris agitated by the cleaning assembly. A bin cover is pivotally attached to a lower portion of the chassis and configured to rotate between a first, closed position providing closure of an opening defined by the bin and a second, open position providing access to the bin opening. The robot includes a body attached to the chassis and a handle disposed on an upper portion of the body. A bin cover release is actuatable from substantially near the handle. 1. An autonomous coverage robot comprising:a chassis having forward and rearward portions, the forward portion defining a substantially rectangular shape and the rear-ward portion defining an arcuate shape;a drive system carried by the chassis configured to maneuver the robot over a cleaning surface;right and left differentially driven drive wheels;a cleaning assembly mounted on the forward portion of the chassis; andbump sensors disposed at the forward corners of the chassis, with at least one bump sensor disposed on each side of each corner, thus allowing the robot to determine a direction and/or location of a collision.2. The autonomous coverage robot of claim 1 , wherein the rearward portion has a semi-circular profile defined by a profile circle that extends into the forward portion and has a center axis.3. The autonomous coverage robot of claim 2 , wherein the right and left drive wheels are positioned on or near the center axis of the profile circle such that the robot can turn in place without catching the rearward portion of the chassis on an obstacle.4. The autonomous coverage robot of claim 1 , comprising a bumper flexibly coupled to the chassis ...

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Номер записи: 66
10-01-2019 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS FLOOR CLEANING WITH REMOVABLE PAD

Номер: US20190008352A1
Автор: Foran Daniel, Graziani Andrew, Johnson Joseph M., Lu Ping-Hong, Williams Marcus
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An autonomous floor cleaning robot includes a body, a controller supported by the body, a drive supporting the body to maneuver the robot across a floor surface in response to commands from the controller, and a pad holder attached to an underside of the body to hold a removable cleaning pad during operation of the robot. The pad includes a mounting plate and a mounting surface. The mounting plate is attached to the mounting surface. The robot includes a pad sensor to sense a feature on the pad and to generate a signal based on the feature, which is defined in part by a cutout on the card backing. The mounting plate enables the pad sensor to detect the feature. The controller is responsive to the signal to perform operations including selecting a cleaning mode based on the signal, and controlling the robot according to a selected cleaning mode. 120-. (canceled)21. An autonomous floor cleaning robot comprising:a pad holder configured to hold a removable cleaning pad;a drive system to maneuver the robot across a floor surface as the cleaning pad held by the pad holder cleans the floor surface;a pad sensor configured to sense an identification pattern visible on the cleaning pad and generate a signal based on a type of the cleaning pad indicated by the identification pattern; anda controller configured to select a cleaning mode from among multiple cleaning modes based on the signal and control the robot according to the selected cleaning mode.22. The robot of claim 21 , wherein configurations of the pad sensor to sense the identification pattern comprise configurations to sense at least a portion of a marking on the cleaning pad.23. The robot of claim 22 , wherein configurations of the pad sensor to sense the identification pattern comprise configurations to sense the portion of the marking and to sense an unmarked portion of a mounting plate of the cleaning pad.24. The robot of claim 22 , wherein the marking is on a pad body of the cleaning pad claim 22 , and the ...

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Номер записи: 67
27-01-2022 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS VACUUM

Номер: US20220022709A1
Автор: Love Alan, Makarov Sergey, Sumrain Shadi, Truitt Patrick
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An autonomous vacuum cleaner operable to navigate about a surrounding environment to perform a surface cleaning operation without continuous human input. The vacuum cleaner includes a suction nozzle and a suction motor and a fan assembly operable to generate an airflow through the vacuum cleaner from the suction nozzle through a debris separator to a clean air exhaust. The suction motor and the fan assembly having an axis of rotation and a fan of the fan assembly rotatable about the axis of rotation. The axis of rotation is orientated horizontally. The debris separator includes a cyclonic separator operable to separate debris from the airflow and the cyclonic separator includes a cylindrical wall along a longitudinal axis, the longitudinal axis of the cyclonic separator being orientated horizontally. 1. An autonomous vacuum cleaner comprising:a housing with one or more of a controller, a sensor, and an automatic wheel assembly operable in combination to sense a surrounding environment and to navigate about the surrounding environment to perform a surface cleaning operation without continuous human input;a suction nozzle;a suction motor and a fan assembly operable to generate an airflow through the vacuum cleaner from the suction nozzle through a debris separator to a clean air exhaust,the suction motor and the fan assembly having an axis of rotation and a fan of the fan assembly rotatable about the axis of rotation, the axis of rotation orientated horizontally,the debris separator including a cyclonic separator operable to separate debris from the airflow, the cyclonic separator including,a cylindrical wall along a longitudinal axis, the longitudinal axis of the cyclonic separator being orientated horizontally.2. The autonomous vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical wall includes a first end and a second end claim 1 , the longitudinal axis extending through the first end and the second end claim 1 , and wherein the axis of rotation extends through the ...

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Номер записи: 68
27-01-2022 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR CLEANING DIRTY SURFACES

Номер: US20220022712A1
Автор: GADIENT Martin, KOLLER Armin, OBERHOLZER Thomas
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A device () for automatically performing an activity, in particular for cleaning dirty surfaces, having at least one sensor () and at least one drive element (). The drive element () divides the device () into a rear region () and a front region (), on the basis of the intended direction of movement (B). The sensor () is a mechanical sensor which is arranged in the front region () of the device () and is used to determine, by contact with the floor, a change in the height of the floor. 1. A device for automatically performing an activity comprising:at least one sensor for preventing a fall andat least one drive element,wherein the drive element defines a rear region and a front region of the device with respect to an intended direction of movement, andthe sensor is a mechanical sensor and is designed to detect a change in the level of a floor through contact with the floor, and is arranged in the front region.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is designed to measure by means of pressure claim 1 , extension or force.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is embodied integrated into a carrier of a wheel.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is spatially arranged in a region of brushes.5. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the sensor is embodied integrated into foldable casters.6. A device for automatically cleaning dirty surfaces comprising at least one cleaning apparatus claim 2 ,wherein the device comprises an emptying apparatus comprising a dirt receptacle space for receiving the collected dirt, the emptying apparatus can move automatically between an operating position, in which dirt can be received from the cleaning apparatus, and an emptying position, in which dirt can be emptied.7. The device according to claim 6 , wherein the dirt receptacle space has a closure element which is movable arranged on the device.8. The device according to claim 6 , wherein the emptying apparatus comprises a filling ...

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Номер записи: 69
27-01-2022 дата публикации

VACUUM CLEANER SYSTEM AND DANGEROUS POSITION POSTING METHOD

Номер: US20220022713A1
Автор: Honda Renji, TSUSAKA Yuko
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A vacuum cleaner system includes a vacuum cleaner that performs cleaning while autonomously running and a display unit that displays information acquired from the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner system includes: an object information acquisition unit that acquires object information, which is information on an object present around the vacuum cleaner, based on a first sensor, a danger determination unit that determines danger of the object based on the acquired object information, a map acquisition unit that acquires a map of an area where the vacuum cleaner runs; and a dangerous position display unit that causes the display unit to display the danger of the object determined by the danger determination unit and the acquired position of the object on the map in association with each other. 1. A vacuum cleaner system including a vacuum cleaner that performs cleaning while autonomously running and a display unit that displays information acquired from the vacuum cleaner , the system comprising:an object information acquisition unit that acquires object information based on a sensor included in the vacuum cleaner, the object information being information on an object present around the vacuum cleaner;a danger determination unit that determines danger of the object based on the acquired object information;a map acquisition unit that acquires a map of an area where the vacuum cleaner runs; anda dangerous position display unit that causes the display unit to display the danger of the object determined by the danger determination unit and the acquired position of the object on the map in association with each other.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein a first sensor that acquires first object information that is one piece of the object information, and', 'a second sensor that acquires second object information of a type different from a type of the first object information, and, 'the vacuum cleaner includes, as the sensor, at least'}the danger determination unit ...

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Номер записи: 70
27-01-2022 дата публикации

DETECTION METHOD, MOBILE ROBOT AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20220022716A1
Автор: LIANG Kanghua, WU Yihao
Принадлежит: Yunjing Intelligence Technology (Dongguan) Co., Ltd.

A detection method, a mobile robot and a storage medium belong to the technology field of the intelligent robot. The method applied to the mobile robot includes: obtaining a first region environment map through the detection sensor detecting the region environment; generating a detection target point based on the first region environment map; generating a first detection path based on the detection target point; obtaining a second region environment map through the detection sensor detecting the region environment during a movement according to the first detection path; in response to detecting that path detection executed by the mobile robot is over, generating the first detection path based on the second region environment map, determining a third region environment map according to the first detection path; loop executing an operation of determining the region environment map until the mobile robot detects that the entire region environment map is drawn. 1. A detection method , applied to a mobile robot to detect a region environment for drawing a region environment map , wherein the mobile robot is provided with a detection sensor , the region environment map is gradually expanded by a combination of detection of the detection sensor and a behavior path of the mobile robot until an entire region environment map is finally generated , wherein a region detected by the detection sensor is a detected region , a region not detected by the detection sensor is an undetected region; the method comprises:step S1, obtaining a first region environment map through the detection sensor detecting the region environment, the first region environment map comprising an outer contour of a region environment currently detectable by the mobile robot and the undetected region, the outer contour comprising obstacles around the region environment, the obstacles representing a wall around the region environment, an obstacle placed against the wall and a free obstacle, the free obstacle ...

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Номер записи: 71
27-01-2022 дата публикации

CLEANING CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS, CLEANING ROBOT AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20220022718A1
Автор: WU Yihao, ZHAO Tuhao, ZHOU Jingwei
Принадлежит: Yunjing Intelligence Technology (Dongguan) Co., Ltd.

Disclosed are a cleaning control method, a cleaning control apparatus, a cleaning robot and a storage medium, which are related to the technical field of smart devices. According to the cleaning control method provided by the embodiments of this disclosure, the cleaning robot acquires a map of a space to be cleaned as a first space map, divides the space to be cleaned into at least one cleaning area based on the first space map, sets a cleaning sequence for the at least one cleaning area, and performs cleaning operations on the at least one cleaning area of the space to be cleaned in sequence according to the cleaning sequence in unit of a cleaning area. 1. A cleaning control method , executed when cleaning an unknown space to be cleaned by a cleaning robot , wherein the cleaning robot is used in conjunction with a base station , the base station is a cleaning device used by the cleaning robot , the space to be cleaned comprises an entrance/exit , and the base station or the entrance/exit is configured as a reference object , wherein the cleaning control method comprises:{'b': '1', 'S: acquiring a map of the space to be cleaned as a first space map, wherein the first space map is configured to indicate the space to be cleaned or a subspace to be cleaned in the space to be cleaned, and the subspace to be cleaned is an uncleaned area in the space to be cleaned;'}{'b': '2', 'S: based on the first space map, dividing the space to be cleaned into at least one cleaning area, wherein an entrance/exit is provided between two adjacent and connected cleaning areas;'}{'b': '3', 'S: setting a cleaning sequence for the at least one cleaning area, wherein the cleaning sequence satisfies that any path from an entrance/exit of any cleaning area to the reference object is not allowed to pass through other cleaning area that has been cleaned; and'}{'b': '4', 'S: sequentially performing cleaning operations on the at least one cleaning area of the space to be cleaned according to the ...

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Номер записи: 72
27-01-2022 дата публикации

PLURALITY OF AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOTS AND CONTROLLING METHOD FOR THE SAME

Номер: US20220022719A1
Автор: Ko Jaehwan, KWAK Donghoon, KWEON Hyukdo
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A plurality of autonomous mobile robots includes a first mobile robot having a first module for transmitting and receiving an Ultra-Wideband (UWB) signal, and a second mobile robot having a second module for transmitting and receiving the UWB signal. The second mobile robot follows the first mobile robot using the UWB signal. 1. A plurality of autonomous mobile robots , comprising:a first mobile robot including a first module for transmitting and receiving an Ultra-Wideband (UWB) signal; anda second mobile robot including a second module for transmitting and receiving the UWB signal,wherein the second mobile robot is configured to follow the first mobile robot using the UWB signal,wherein the second module included in the second mobile robot comprises two antennas, andwherein the two antennas are disposed at outermost portions of a main body of the second mobile robot to have a maximum spaced distance between the two antennas on the main body.2. The robots of claim 1 , wherein the second module included in the second mobile robot includes a plurality of antennas claim 1 , andwherein the second mobile robot includes a control unit configured to determine a relative position of the first mobile robot based on the UWB signal received from the first mobile robot through the plurality of antennas.3. The robots of claim 1 , wherein the two antennas are arranged on a same line.4. The robots of claim 1 , wherein the two antennas comprise:a first antenna; anda second antenna located at a rear of the first antenna relative to a direction of movement of the second mobile robot,wherein the first antenna and the second antenna are disposed with a blocking member for blocking the UWB signal interposed between the first antenna and the second antenna.5. The robots of claim 1 , wherein the main body of the second mobile robot blocks the UWB signal.6. The robots of claim 1 , wherein:the second module is a UWB anchor,the first mobile robot is provided with one UWB tag, andthe second ...

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Номер записи: 73
09-01-2020 дата публикации

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MONITORING DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

Номер: US20200008639A1
Автор: LEE Jaemyung, MAENG Jichan
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

An artificial intelligence monitoring device includes a camera configured to capture an image, a communication unit configured to receive cleaning information from an artificial intelligence cleaner, and a processor configured to determine whether a floor situation is a situation in which cleaning is required, based on the image or the cleaning information, determine a cleaning area and a cleaning type upon determining that cleaning is required, and transmit a cleaning command including the determined cleaning area and cleaning type to the artificial intelligence cleaner through the communication unit. 1. An artificial intelligence monitoring device comprising:a camera configured to capture an image;a communication processor configured to receive cleaning information from an artificial intelligence cleaner; anda processor configured to:determine whether a floor situation is a situation in which cleaning is required, based on the image or the cleaning information,determine a cleaning area and a cleaning type upon determining that cleaning is required, andtransmit a cleaning command including the determined cleaning area and cleaning type to the artificial intelligence cleaner through the communication processor.2. The artificial intelligence monitoring device of claim 1 ,wherein the memory stores an image recognition model for identifying an object from the image,wherein the image recognition model is an artificial neural network based model subjected to supervised learning through a deep learning algorithm or a machine learning algorithm, andwherein the processor determines that the floor situation is a situation in which cleaning is required, when a name of the identified object and a state type of the object match a predetermined name and state type.3. The artificial intelligence monitoring device of claim 1 ,wherein the cleaning information includes a usage history of the artificial intelligence cleaner, andwherein the processor determines that the floor ...

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Номер записи: 74
14-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE OPERATING AND/OR MONITORING OF A ROBOT

Номер: US20210008714A1
Автор: Black John, Griffin Cody, Unwin Roger
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Systems and methods for remote operating and/or monitoring of a robot are disclosed. In some exemplary implementations, a robot can be communicatively coupled to a remote network. The remote network can send and receive signals with the robot. In some exemplary implementations, the remote network can receive sensor data from the robot, allowing the remote network to determine the context of the robot. In this way, the remote network can respond to assistance requests and also provide operating commands to the robot. 120-. (canceled)21. A system for remote operating and monitoring a robot , comprising: receive a first communications to the remote network from the controller of the robot;', 'issue a response from the remote network, the response corresponding to a request by the remote network to receive data from the robot; and', 'receive a second communications to the remote network corresponding to the data requested by the remote network., 'a remote network comprising at least one processor configured to execute computer readable instructions, the at least one processor being coupled to a controller of the robot, the computer readable instructions cause the at least one processor to,'}22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the at least one processor of the remote network is further configured to execute computer readable instructions to claim 21 ,receive from the second communications map related data, the map related data comprising at least one of a computer readable map produced during operation of the robot by the controller or data required by the at least one processor to produce a computer readable map; andgenerate a report based on the map related data, the report details the performance of the robot.23. The system of claim 22 , wherein the report includes at least one of power on/off times of the robot claim 22 , operation in different modes including at least an autonomous and manual modes claim 22 , cleaning distance claim 22 , cleaning area claim 22 , ...

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Номер записи: 75
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Shopping Facility Assistance System and Method to Retrieve In-Store Abandoned Mobile Item Containers

Номер: US20170010609A1
Автор: David C. Winkle, Donald R. High, Michael D. Atchley
Принадлежит: Wal Mart Stores Inc

A central computer system identifies a mobile item container in a retail shopping facility as being abandoned. The central computer system then directs a motorized transport unit through the retail shopping facility to the abandoned mobile item container and causes that motorized transport unit to physically attach to the abandoned mobile item container. The central computer system then directs that motorized transport unit through the retail shopping facility with the attached abandoned mobile item container to a specified destination within the retail shopping facility. Abandonment can be determined as a function, at least in part, of determining that the mobile item container is both stationary and unattended for at least a predetermined amount of time. By one approach the central computer system can use different predetermined amounts of time when assessing abandonment depending upon where in the retail shopping facility the mobile item containers are located.

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Номер записи: 76
03-02-2022 дата публикации

VACUUM CLEANER SYSTEM AND VACUUM CLEANER

Номер: US20220031136A1
Автор: MIURA Yuta, Motoyama Hiroyuki, TANAKA Takehiro, TSUSAKA Yuko
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A vacuum cleaner system includes a position sensor that acquires a positional relationship between the vacuum cleaner and an object around the vacuum cleaner, a map acquisition unit that acquires a floor map indicating the predetermined floor, a self-position estimation unit that estimates a self-position on the floor map based on the position sensor, the self-position being a position of the vacuum cleaner, a boundary information generation unit that acquires, based on the self-position, boundary information indicating a boundary of a cleaning area which is an area where the vacuum cleaner performs cleaning on the floor, a boundary instruction unit that instructs the boundary information generation unit on the boundary, a cleaning area creation unit that creates a cleaning area based on the boundary information, and a running route creation unit that creates a running route for cleaning based on the created cleaning area. 1. A vacuum cleaner system including a vacuum cleaner that autonomously runs in a predetermined floor and performs cleaning , the system comprising:a position sensor that acquires a positional relationship between the vacuum cleaner and an object around the vacuum cleaner;a map acquisition unit that acquires a floor map indicating the predetermined floor;a self-position estimation unit that estimates a self-position on the floor map based on the position sensor, the self-position being a position of the vacuum cleaner;a boundary information generation unit that acquires, based on the self-position, boundary information indicating a boundary of a cleaning area which is an area where the vacuum cleaner performs cleaning on the floor;a boundary instruction unit that instructs the boundary information generation unit on the boundary;a cleaning area creation unit that creates the cleaning area based on the boundary information; anda running route creation unit that creates a running route for cleaning based on the created cleaning area.2. The vacuum ...

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Номер записи: 77
03-02-2022 дата публикации

CLEANING MACHINE HAVING JOINT DEVICE AND CLEANING MACHINE HAVING DRIVE DEVICE

Номер: US20220031137A1
Автор: MOSER Fabian, Rufenach Christoph, Scharmacher Michael, Woerner Simon
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The invention relates to a cleaning machine, including a cleaning head, a holding rod device and a joint device by means of which the holding rod device is articulated to pivot on the cleaning head. Arranged on the holding rod device is a connection element that has a first region and a second region, wherein the second region is at a spacing from the first region in a transverse direction and the transverse direction is oriented transversely to a longitudinal axis of the holding rod device, wherein the connection element is connected by way of the second region to a joint of the joint device with which a pivot axis is associated, and wherein the connection element is connected by way of the first region to the holding rod device. 1. A cleaning machine , comprisinga cleaning head;a holding rod device; anda joint device with which the holding rod device is articulated to pivot on the cleaning head;wherein arranged on the holding rod device is a connection element that has a first region and a second region;wherein the second region is at a spacing from the first region in a transverse direction and the transverse direction is oriented transversely to a longitudinal axis of the holding rod device;wherein the connection element is connected by way of the second region to a joint of the joint device with which a pivot axis is associated; andwherein the connection element is connected by way of the first region to the holding rod device.2. The cleaning machine according to claim 1 , wherein the connection element takes the form of an angled element or curved element.3. The cleaning machine according to claim 1 , wherein the second region is arranged at an angle to the first region claim 1 , or wherein a transverse web is arranged between the first region and the second region.4. The cleaning machine according to claim 1 , wherein the first region is oriented coaxially relative to the longitudinal axis of the holding rod device.5. The cleaning machine according to claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 78
14-01-2021 дата публикации

AUTOSCRUBBER CONVERTIBLE BETWEEN MANUAL AND AUTONOMOUS OPERATION

Номер: US20210011474A1
Автор: ANDERSON Matthew Henry, KUNG Anson Yan Shun, PERRON Jacob Michael, YUEN Alexander Joseph
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Autoscrubbers are capable of being operated in a manual (e.g. walk-behind) mode and an autonomous (operator free) mode and capable of switching between such operational modes. Apparatus and methods for steering such autoscrubbers use steering torque mechanisms to apply steering torques independently to left and right drive wheels. Steering systems for autonomous operation may be retrofit onto existing walk-behind autoscrubbers to implement this functionality. The autonomous control capability may not detract appreciably from an operator's ability to use the autoscrubber in a manual (walk-behind) mode. 1. A method for controllably moving an autoscrubber on a surface , the method comprising:providing an autoscrubber comprising: a chassis supporting a cleaning system for cleaning a surface located under the autoscrubber and one or more torque mechanisms connected to apply left torque to a left drive wheel and right torque to a right drive wheel;providing one or more cameras mounted to the chassis for capturing images of an environment in which the autoscrubber operates;connecting a controller to provide a teach mode and repeat mode wherein:during the teach mode, the autoscrubber is in a manual operational mode wherein: the autoscrubber is steered by an operator who applies steering force to the autoscrubber and the one or more cameras capture and store image data at each of a plurality of nodes along a path during movement of the autoscrubber along the path; andduring the repeat mode, the autoscrubber is in an autonomous operational mode, the one or more cameras capture image data to provide image data feedback and the controller is: configured to determine one or more torque drive signals based at least in part on a comparison of the image data feedback and at least some of the image data captured and stored at each of the plurality of nodes during the teach mode; and connected to provide one or more torque drive signals to the one or more torque mechanisms to thereby ...

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Номер записи: 79
14-01-2021 дата публикации

CELESTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

Номер: US20210011485A1
Автор: Chiappetta Mark J.
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A navigation control system for an autonomous vehicle comprises a transmitter and an autonomous vehicle. The transmitter comprises an emitter for emitting at least one signal, a power source for powering the emitter, a device for capturing wireless energy to charge the power source, and a printed circuit board for converting the captured wireless energy to a form for charging the power source. The autonomous vehicle operates within a working area and comprises a receiver for detecting the at least one signal emitted by the emitter, and a processor for determining a relative location of the autonomous vehicle within the working area based on the signal emitted by the emitter. 120-. (canceled)21. An autonomous robotic cleaning device comprising:a robot body;a drive supporting the robot body above a floor surface within a room and configured to maneuver the robot body across the floor surface;a cleaning apparatus to clean the floor surface; navigate the autonomous robotic cleaning device based on a map, the map including an indication of areas with carpeting and areas that do not have carpeting,', 'sense the location of the autonomous robotic cleaning device relative to the indicated areas; and', 'adjust a cleaning behavior of the autonomous robotic cleaning device based on the sensed location relative to the marked areas;', 'transmit data to cause a user display device to display a floor plan that includes a plurality of rooms, the displayed floor plan including an identification of the areas with carpeting and areas that do not have carpeting and an indication of doors separating multiple rooms., 'one or more processors configured to22. The autonomous robotic cleaning device of claim 21 , wherein the configurations to adjust cleaning behavior based on the sensed location comprise configurations to avoid areas with carpeting.23. The autonomous robotic cleaning device of claim 21 , wherein the autonomous robotic cleaning device is configured to transmit data indicating ...

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Номер записи: 80
09-01-2020 дата публикации

DETERMINING METHOD AND CONTROL METHOD FOR STRAIGHT RUNNING OF ROBOT ON SLOPE PLANE

Номер: US20200012291A1
Автор: Peng Fang, Xu Jianrong, ZHOU Yanrong
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An objective of the present invention is to provide a method for determining and controlling a robot to move straightly on a sloping plane to solve a technical issue that a deviation of a conventional robot from a predetermined straight path is difficult to detect when the robot moves on a sloping plane and cannot be corrected, and moving on the straight path is difficult to guarantee. 1. A method for determining a robot to move straightly on a sloping plane , comprising:{'b': '1', 'step S) comprising building a three-dimensional coordinate on the robot, defining the robot moving direction as a positive Y-axis direction, defining a direction perpendicular to the sloping plane as a Z-axis direction, wherein a plane on which an X-axis and the Y-axis are located parallels the sloping plane;'}{'b': '2', 'sub': xs0', 'ys0', 'zs0, 'step S) comprising defining the robot moving direction as Ts, while standard sub vectors of gravity acceleration g along three directions of the three-dimensional coordinate are defined as g, g, g,'}{'b': '3', 'step S) comprising generating a standard direction parameter library;'}{'b': '4', 'step S) comprising controlling the robot on the sloping plane to move straightly toward any one direction Tm along a predetermined straight path;'}{'b': '5', 'sub': xm0', 'ym0', 'zm0, 'step S) comprising extracting the standard sub vectors g, g, gdata corresponding to the moving direction Tm from the standard direction parameter library;'}{'b': '6', 'sub': xm1', 'ym1', 'zm1, 'step S) comprising acquiring a set of real-time direction parameters in real-time at time intervals t, wherein the real-time direction parameters comprise real-time sub vectors g, g, gof the gravity acceleration g along three directions of the three-dimensional coordinate;'}{'b': '7', 'sub': xd', 'xm1', 'xm0, 'step S) comprising calculating a sub vector difference g=g−gbetween a real-time sub vector of the gravity acceleration g along the X-axis and the standard sub vector; and'}{'b': ...

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Номер записи: 81
18-01-2018 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20180014704A1
Автор: Bey M. Solomon
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The automatic squeegee assembly includes an energy storage charger, a main body configured as a housing, and a squeegee arm assembly coupled to the main body. The main body includes a base configured to rest upon a substantially horizontal surface, an energy storage, an energy storage charger port electrically coupled to the energy storage, and configured to electrically couple to the energy storage charger, a fluid container removably coupled to the main body, the fluid container configured for refillably containing a cleaning fluid, a cleaning fluid pump fluidly coupled to the fluid container and configured to dispense the cleaning fluid, a handle including a user interface configured to operate the cleaning fluid pump, and an access port configured secure and to allow removal of the fluid container. 1. An automatic squeegee assembly comprising:an energy storage charger; a base configured to rest upon a substantially horizontal surface,', 'an energy storage,', 'an energy storage charger port electrically coupled to the energy storage, and configured to electrically couple to the energy storage charger,', 'a fluid container removably coupled to the main body, the fluid container configured for refillably containing a cleaning fluid,', 'a cleaning fluid pump fluidly coupled to the fluid container and configured to dispense the cleaning fluid,', 'a handle including a user interface configured to operate the cleaning fluid pump,', 'an access port configured secure and to allow removal of the fluid container; and, 'a main body configured as a housing, and including'} a plurality of dispensers plumbed and configured to dispense the cleaning liquid from the fluid container,', 'a squeegee blade,', 'a squeegee extender electrically coupled to the energy storage, the squeegee extender configured to extend the squeegee head horizontally from the main body, and', 'a squeegee swiper electrically coupled to the energy storage, the squeegee swiper configured to swipe the ...

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Номер записи: 82
18-01-2018 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS ROBOT AUTO-DOCKING AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20180014709A1
Автор: "OBRIEN JOHN P.", Karapetyan Vazgen, MORRIS WILLIAM
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A method for docking an autonomous mobile floor cleaning robot with a charging dock, the robot including a receiver coil and a structured light sensor, the charging dock including a docking bay and a transmitter coil, includes: positioning the robot in a prescribed docked position in the docking bay using the structured light sensor and by sensing a magnetic field emanating from the transmitter coil; and thereafter induction charging the robot using the receiver coil and the transmitter coil with the robot in the docked position. 1. A method for docking an autonomous mobile floor cleaning robot with a charging dock , the robot including a receiver coil and a structured light sensor , the charging dock including a docking bay and a transmitter coil , the method comprising:positioning the robot in a prescribed docked position in the docking bay using the structured light sensor and by sensing a magnetic field emanating from the transmitter coil; and thereafterinduction charging the robot using the receiver coil and the transmitter coil with the robot in the docked position.2. The method of wherein:the dock includes an upstanding backstop; andfurther comprising aligning the mobile floor cleaning robot with the charging dock using the structured light sensor by detecting the backstop using the structured light sensor.3. The method of wherein claim 1 , when the robot is in the docked position claim 1 , the receiver coil is located in a prescribed alignment with the transmitter coil.4. The method of including:executing a cleaning mission using the robot; andusing the structured light sensor to detect obstacles and/or voids proximate the robot during the cleaning mission.5. An autonomous mobile floor cleaning robot for cleaning a surface claim 1 , the robot comprising:a housing having a bottom;a motive system operative to propel the robot across the surface;an induction charging system including a receiver coil in the housing proximate the bottom of the housing, the ...

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Номер записи: 83
21-01-2016 дата публикации

SELF-PROPELLED ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20160015232A1
Автор: Murakami Koji, Nakamura Yasushi
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Provided is a self-propelled electronic device in which performance for running over a level difference of a floor surface of a room is improved.

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Номер записи: 84
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Robotic vacuum cleaner having a rotating brush roller and cleaning method for a brush roller of a robotic vacuum cleaner

Номер: US20160015233A1
Автор: Carina Uphoff, Markus Thamm
Принадлежит: Miele und Cie KG

A robot vacuum cleaner includes a housing and a brush roller disposed at a bottom of the housing. The brush roller is configured to be rotatable about a horizontal axle. A blade is disposed above the brush roller in stationary relation with respect to the housing. The horizontal axle is adjustable in height relative to the housing. The brush roller is spaced away from the blade in a lower position and is in engagement with the blade in an upper position.

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Номер записи: 85
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Side Brush Cover for Autonomous Floor Cleaning Device

Номер: US20190014960A1
Автор: Ali Ebrahimi Afrouzi, Chen Zhang
Принадлежит: AI Inc

A method for mobile robotic floor cleaning devices to have a side brush cover. The cover for the side brush is designed in order to avoid the common issue of entanglement. Entanglement often occurs with the robot's side brush as the robot cleans a given area and the side brush encounters a cord or cable laying on the floor. As the side brush spins the cable or cord becomes wrapped around the side brush disabling the unit entirely until the user physically detangles the cord and unit. This invention seeks to remedy this issue by adding a barrier between the side brush and any objects. The side brush cover is a hollow cover with at least one opening covering the side brush in a manner which allows the bristles to extend out from under the chassis through the opening to sweep debris and enter the cover as they are spun back under the device, and the cover preventing objects in the environment such as chords or cables from winding around the spinning axis of the side brush by providing a physical barrier that blocks objects as they are pushed up against the cover opening by the bristles.

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Номер записи: 86
17-01-2019 дата публикации

WATER TRAILING DETECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20190014965A1
Автор: Black John, Klopp Stephen, Knutson Kipp, Legatt Donald Joseph, McDonald Stuart, Wood David
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A floor cleaning machine can comprise a chassis, a cleaning mechanism, a control system, and a cleaning operation sensing system connected to the chassis. The chassis can be configured for movement along a cleaning path. The cleaning mechanism can perform a cleaning operation. The liquid system can provide liquid to the cleaning mechanism. The recovery system can recover liquid from the cleaning operation. The control system can control performance of the cleaning operation. The cleaning operation sensing system can detect a condition of the cleaning operation. The cleaning operation sensing system can comprise a water trailing detection system comprising: a frame connected to the chassis aft of the recovery system; an absorbent medium connected to the frame; and a moisture sensor in communication with the control system to alter a signal in response to moisture in the absorbent medium. 1. A floor cleaning machine comprising:a chassis configured to move along a cleaning path;a cleaning mechanism connected to the chassis to perform a cleaning operation;a liquid system connected to the chassis to provide liquid to the cleaning mechanism;a recovery system connected to the chassis to recover liquid from the cleaning operation;a control system connected to the floor cleaning machine to control performance of the cleaning operation; anda cleaning operation sensing system connected to the control system to detect a condition of the cleaning operation, wherein the cleaning operation sensing system comprises a camera connected to the floor cleaning machine and configured to view the cleaning path behind the recovery system.2. The floor cleaning machine of claim 1 , wherein the camera comprises a thermal imaging camera.3. The floor cleaning machine of claim 1 , wherein the liquid system includes a liquid cleaning solution and a tracing element added to the liquid cleaning solution visible by the camera.4. The floor cleaning machine of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning operation ...

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Номер записи: 87
17-01-2019 дата публикации

DRUM FOR CLEANER AND CLEANER HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20190014966A1
Автор: HA Dong Woo, HONG Seok Man, KIM Dong Wook, KWON Ki Hwan, PARK Sung Jin, YOON Jin Wook
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A cleaner includes a case which includes an inlet for suctioning in rubbish on a surface to be cleaned, a driver which is provided inside the case and includes a motor which generates power, a drum body which is provided in the inlet and configured to receive the power from the driver and rotate, and a drum blade arranged in an outer circumferential direction of the drum body and formed with a blade air current hole through which air suctioned in through the inlet passes. 1. A cleaner comprising:a case including an inlet to suction air and rubbish on a surface to be cleaned;a driver provided inside the case and including a motor to generate power;a drum body provided in the inlet and configured to receive the power from the driver and rotate; anda drum blade provided along an outer circumference of the drum body and including a blade air current hole configured to allow the air and rubbish suctioned into the inlet to pass through,wherein the drum blade is provided to increasingly shift forward in a direction of rotation going from a central portion to both ends of the drum body along a longitudinal direction of the drum body.2. The cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the drum blade extends outward from the outer circumference of the drum body in a radial direction of the drum body to contact the surface to be cleaned.3. The cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the blade air current hole includes a plurality of blade air current holes provided along a longitudinal direction of the drum body.4. The cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the drum blade includes a plurality of drum blades arranged along the outer circumference of the drum body.5. The cleaner of claim 4 , further comprising:a drum brush provided between at least two of the plurality of drum blades along the outer circumference of the drum body and including at least one brush extending outward from the outer circumference of the drum body in a radial direction of the drum body.6. The cleaner of claim 4 , further comprising:a ...

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Номер записи: 88
16-01-2020 дата публикации

ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200015646A1
Автор: Bursal Faruk Halil, Gilbert, JR. Duane Leigh, Morin Russell Walter, Therrien Richard Joseph
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An autonomous coverage robot includes a cleaning assembly having forward roller and rearward rollers counter-rotating with respect to each other. The rollers are arranged to substantially maintain a cross sectional area between the two rollers yet permitting collapsing therebetween as large debris is passed. Each roller includes a resilient elastomer outer tube and a partially air-occupied inner resilient core configured to bias the outer tube to rebound. The core includes a hub and resilient spokes extending between the inner surface of the outer tube and the hub. The spokes suspend the outer tube to float about the hub and transfer torque from the hub to the outer tube while allowing the outer tube to momentarily deform or move offset from the hub during impact with debris larger than the cross sectional area between the two rollers. 1. (canceled)2. A roller rotatably mountable to a cleaning robot , the roller comprising:a drive shaft defining a longitudinal axis;a hub formed with or connected to the drive shaft and extending along the longitudinal axis, the hub driven with the drive shaft; 'a vane extending outward from the outer tube surface, the vane having a substantially V-shape.', 'a tube formed with or connected to the hub and rotatable therewith, the tube extending along the longitudinal axis, located radially outward of the hub, and defining an outer tube surface, the tube comprising3. The roller of claim 2 , wherein the vane has a shape of a chevron including a central tip claim 2 , a first leg extending axially from the central tip to a first end of the tube claim 2 , and a second leg extending axially from the central tip to a second end of the tube.4. The roller of claim 3 , further comprising:a plurality of vanes including the vane, wherein the plurality of vanes are positioned on the tube such that the first and the second end of a first chevron of a first vane of the plurality of vanes are substantially aligned with a central tip of a chevron of an ...

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Номер записи: 89
16-01-2020 дата публикации

CLEANING SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS ROBOT

Номер: US20200015647A1
Автор: Lewis Oliver
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An autonomous cleaning robot comprises a chassis, at least one motorized drive wheel mounted to the chassis and arranged to propel the robot across a surface, and a pair of cleaning rollers mounted to the chassis and having outer surfaces exposed on an underside of the chassis and to each other. The cleaning rollers are drivable to counter-rotate while the robot is propelled, thereby cooperating to direct raised debris upward into the robot between the rollers. A side brush is further mounted to the chassis to rotate beneath the chassis adjacent a lateral side of the chassis about an upwardly extending side brush axis, and the outer surface of a first of the cleaning rollers of the pair extends laterally beyond the outer surface of a second of the cleaning rollers of the pair and laterally beyond the side brush axis, such that the first cleaning roller defines a cleaning width spanning the side brush axis. 1. (canceled)2. An autonomous cleaning robot comprising:a first cleaning roller rotatably mounted to the robot; anda second cleaning roller rotatably mounted to the robot adjacent the first cleaning roller, the first cleaning roller and the second cleaning roller drivable to counter-rotate with respect to each other;a side brush mounted beneath the robot and configured to be driven to rotate about a side brush axis, the side brush located forward of the first roller with respect to a forward drive direction of the cleaning robot, and the side brush axis located laterally beyond an end of the second cleaning roller.3. The autonomous cleaning robot of claim 2 , wherein the first cleaning roller extends laterally beyond the side brush axis.4. The autonomous cleaning robot of claim 3 , wherein the side brush axis is located forward of a second roller rotation axis with respect to a forward drive direction of the cleaning robot.5. The autonomous cleaning robot of claim 4 , wherein the second cleaning roller is located forward of the first cleaning roller with respect ...

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Номер записи: 90
21-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MONITORING CONSUMABLE WEAR COMPONENTS OF SEMI-AUTONOMOUS FLOOR CARE EQUIPMENT

Номер: US20210015330A1
Автор: KURSIKOWSKI Derek, MOLINA CABRERA Pablo Roberto
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In some embodiments, a method of monitoring, analyzing, and/or validating the lifecycle and maintenance schedule of consumable wear components used in or by a semi-autonomous cleaning device can include scanning a unique identifier associated with a consumable component and receiving, at the cleaning device, data associated with the unique identifier. A signal associated with the data is sent from the cleaning device to a host device. After scanning the unique identifier, the consumable component is installed in or on the cleaning device. During use of the cleaning device, a status of the consumable component is monitored and a signal is sent to the host device in response to one or more characteristics associated with the consumable component meeting a criterion. 1. A computer-implemented method of monitoring usage of one or more consumable components of a floor care equipment , the method comprising:scanning a consumable component on the floor care equipment using an information capture system, the consumable component having at least one identifier that contains information relating to the consumable component;installing the consumable component on the floor care equipment;adjusting the maintenance schedule algorithm on the computer associated with the floor care equipment taking into consideration that the consumable component has been installed;monitoring operation of the floor care equipment; andproviding an alert indicating that the consumable component should change.2. The method of wherein the information capture system is selected from a list consisting of a camera claim 1 , an optical signal claim 1 , an electrical signal claim 1 , or a radio frequency interface.3. The method of wherein the consumable component is a squeegee claim 1 , a replaceable roller or a brush head.4. The method of wherein a bar code reader is used for the step of scanning of a new consumable component.5. The method of wherein the identifier is selected from a list consisting of a ...

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Номер записи: 91
21-01-2021 дата публикации

CLEANING PADS FOR AUTONOMOUS FLOOR CLEANING ROBOTS

Номер: US20210015331A1
Автор: Driscoll Lucile, Fowler Isaac, Goss Adam, Reimels John, Williams Marcus R.
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An autonomous floor cleaning robot includes a robot body, a drive supporting the robot body to maneuver the robot across a floor surface, a pad holder attached to an underside of the robot body and configured to receive a removable cleaning pad, and a pad sensor configured to sense a pad type identifier on a central region of the cleaning pad. The pad type identifier includes a marker on the central region of the cleaning pad. The cleaning pad has a mounting card affixed thereto, and the pad type identifier includes an array of apertures that expose selected portions of the marker. 1. A cleaning pad assembly securable to a cleaning robot , the cleaning pad assembly comprising: 'a pad type identifier including a marker on the cleaning pad; and', 'a cleaning pad connectable to a pad holder mountable to an underside of a robot body of the cleaning robot, the cleaning pad includinga mounting card connected to the cleaning pad and securable to the pad holder to secure the cleaning pad and the mounting card to the cleaning robot, the mounting card defining a set of apertures that expose selected portions of the marker.2. The cleaning pad assembly of claim 1 , wherein the pad type identifier and the marker are located on a central portion of the cleaning pad.3. The cleaning pad assembly of claim 2 , wherein a length of the mounting card is at least 8 cm and a length of the cleaning pad is at least 20 cm.4. The cleaning pad assembly of claim 3 , wherein a width of the mounting card is at least 7 cm and a width of the cleaning pad is of at least 8 cm.5. The cleaning pad assembly of claim 1 , wherein the mounting card includes cutouts configured to receive protrusions of the pad holder.6. The cleaning pad assembly of claim 5 , wherein the cutouts are located on a side of the mounting card such that the cutouts are configured to receive the protrusions to secure the mounting card to the pad holder in a single orientation.7. The cleaning pad assembly of claim 6 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 92
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Method for operating a self-traveling robot

Номер: US20190015990A1
Автор: Lorenz Hillen
Принадлежит: Vorwerk and Co Interholding GmbH

A method for operating a self-traveling robot, wherein a control command for initiating a service mode is transmitted to the robot, and wherein a service is made available for the robot in the service mode. In order to reliably and comfortably switch the robot into a service mode, an optical code containing the control command is displayed on an external terminal, wherein the optical code is detected by an image acquisition device of the robot, and wherein a control device of the robot extracts the control command from the optical code and initiates the corresponding service mode.

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Номер записи: 93
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Automatic Floor Cleaning Machine and Process

Номер: US20180016778A1
Автор: ARNOTT Brian, ARNOTT Melissa
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A floor cleaning device for automatically cleaning in front of and around lavatory appliances like urinals, toilets, sinks, and hand drying devices, wherein the floor cleaning device has a fixed unit, a mobile unit, and an extension mechanism connected to the fixed unit and the mobile unit that sprays disinfectant solution and recovers or removes waste solution during the extension or retraction of the mobile unit from and to the fixed unit. 1. An automatic floor cleaner comprising a cleaning and recovery unit wherein the cleaning and recovery unit comprises a fixed unit , a mobile unit , and an extension mechanism connected to the fixed unit and the mobile unit to permit the extension and retraction of the mobile unit from and to the fixed unit.2. The automatic floor cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the fixed unit comprises a controller claim 1 , a sensor claim 1 , a motor claim 1 , a power source claim 1 , a disinfectant solution tank claim 1 , a vacuum claim 1 , and a recovery tank.3. The automatic floor cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the fixed unit is mounted to a floor or wall in proximity to a urinal claim 1 , toilet claim 1 , sink claim 1 , or hand drying device.4. The automatic floor cleaner of claim 2 , wherein the controller and the sensor control the activation of the motor for the extension or retraction of the mobile unit.5. The automatic floor cleaner of claim 2 , wherein the power source is AC or DC.6. The automatic floor cleaner of claim 2 , wherein the sensor is mounted on the exterior of the cleaning and recovery unit with a line of view in the direction of a target area of floor.7. The automatic floor cleaner of claim 2 , wherein the sensor is mounted on a urinal claim 2 , toilet claim 2 , sink claim 2 , or hand drying device.8. The automatic floor cleaner of claim 2 , wherein the disinfectant solution tank is connected by tubing to the mobile unit for spraying disinfectant solution onto a target area of floor upon extension of the mobile unit from the ...

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Номер записи: 94
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Air cleaner

Номер: US20200016524A1
Автор: Taehyun Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

An air cleaner disposed in an indoor space is disclosed. The air cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a blowing device including a suction port and a discharging port, a fan motor configured to cause air flow, a purification unit installed in the blowing device to clean air, a flow conversion configured to change a flow direction of air discharged from the discharging port, a communication unit configured to communicate with a moving agent moving in the indoor space, and a processor configured to receive feature information collected by the moving agent and associated with a structure of the indoor space, obtain a type of the indoor space by using the feature information, and control an operation of at least one of the fan motor and the flow conversion device by using the type of the indoor space to adjust at least one of an operation mode, a wind direction, and a wind volume.

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Номер записи: 95
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Mobile robot performing multiple detections using image frames of same optical sensor

Номер: US20210016449A1
Автор: Guo-Zhen Wang
Принадлежит: PixArt Imaging Inc

There is provided a mobile robot that controls an exposure time of an optical sensor during a time interval during which images of a gap between tiles are captured. At an end of the time interval that an image of a gap between tiles is captured, the exposure time of the optical sensor is adjust to the exposure time being used right before the time interval to avoid high brightness of the captured image while the image of a gap between tiles is suddenly disappeared from a field of view of the optical sensor.

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Номер записи: 96
22-01-2015 дата публикации

COMPACT AUTONOMOUS COVERAGE ROBOT

Номер: US20150020326A1
Автор: Dubrovsky Zivthan A., Mammen Jeffrey W., Schnittman Mark Steven, Solochek Aaron
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An autonomous coverage robot includes a chassis having forward and rearward portions and a drive system carried by the chassis. The forward portion of the chassis defines a substantially rectangular shape. The robot includes a cleaning assembly mounted on the forward portion of the chassis and a bin disposed adjacent the cleaning assembly and configured to receive debris agitated by the cleaning assembly. A bin cover is pivotally attached to a lower portion of the chassis and configured to rotate between a first, closed position providing closure of an opening defined by the bin and a second, open position providing access to the bin opening. The robot includes a body attached to the chassis and a handle disposed on an upper portion of the body. A bin cover release is actuatable from substantially near the handle. 125-. (canceled)26. An autonomous robot comprising:a chassis having a substantially rectangular forward portion and a substantially arcuate rearward portion when viewed from above;a cleaning assembly carried by the chassis and positioned forward of two drive wheels;a proximity sensor carried by the chassis and responsive to object proximity with respect to a lateral side of the robot;a bumper extending along at least a forward edge of the chassis; anda drive system carried by the chassis and configured to change a direction of travel of the robot in response to contact between the bumper and an obstacle while the robot is moving in a forward direction and alter the direction of travel of the robot in response to a signal from the proximity sensor indicative of a detected object proximate the lateral side of the robot.27. The autonomous robot of claim 26 , wherein the drive system is configured to perform a first obstacle following maneuver in response to the detection of the object proximate the lateral side of the robot and a second obstacle following maneuver in response to detection of an obstacle by the bumper claim 26 , in which second obstacle ...

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Номер записи: 97
17-01-2019 дата публикации

SURFACE TYPE DETECTION FOR ROBOTIC CLEANING DEVICE

Номер: US20190018420A1
Автор: LUCAS Rachel, Suvarna Sarath, Yee Kingman
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The present disclosure describes techniques for a robotic cleaning device to determine a plan to clean an environment based on types of surfaces in the environment. The plan can include a route to take in the environment and/or one or more configurations to apply to the robotic cleaning device during the route. Determining the plan can include inserting detected surface types into an environmental map of the environment. The environmental map can then be used on future routes such that the robotic cleaning device can know a surface type of a surface before the robotic cleaning device reaches the surface. In some examples, a type of a surface of the environment can be detected by the robotic cleaning device based on optical polarization of light. 1. A robotic cleaning device comprising:a housing;a drive motor mounted in the housing;a drive system, coupled to the drive motor, for moving the robotic cleaning device;a light emitter configured to transmit a light beam at a surface;a first polaroid filter;at least a first light detector configured to detect an intensity of a first reflected portion of the light beam after the first reflected portion is filtered by the first polaroid filter;a second polaroid filter;the at least a first light detector being configured to detect an intensity of a second reflected portion of the light beam after the second reflected portion is filtered by the second polaroid filter; and a processor; and', send the intensity of the first reflected portion of the light beam and the intensity of the second reflected portion to a device remote from the robotic cleaning device, wherein the device is configured to determine a type of the surface based on the intensity of the first reflected portion and the intensity of the second reflected portion; or', 'determine a type of the surface based on the intensity of the first reflected portion and the intensity of the second reflected portion; or, 'a non-transitory computer-readable medium including ...

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Номер записи: 98
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Method for operating an automatically moving service device

Номер: US20190018424A1
Автор: Lorenz Hillen
Принадлежит: Vorwerk and Co Interholding GmbH

The invention relates to a method for operating an automatically moving service device ( 1 ), wherein a detection device ( 2, 3 ) detects obstacles ( 11 ) within an environment, wherein detection results of the detection device ( 2, 3 ) are used to generate an environment map ( 4 ) of the environment, and wherein the service device ( 1 ) moves within the environment based on the environment map ( 4 ). In order to ensure an optimal operation of the service device ( 1 ), it is proposed that a control device of the service device ( 1 ) receive information about a spatial position of a base station ( 5 ) in the environment, wherein a maneuvering area ( 6 ) for the service device ( 1 ) to approach, turn toward and/or dock with the base station ( 5 ) is further determined, and wherein the spatial position and maneuvering area ( 6 ) are stored in the environment map ( 4 ), wherein a turning point ( 7 ) for a directional change is prescribed within the maneuvering area ( 6 ), wherein the service device ( 1 ), as it moves toward the base station ( 5 ), can execute a last directional change at this turning point ( 7 ) at the latest and independently of the remaining progression of movement, before it moves along a straight line toward the base station ( 5 ).

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Номер записи: 99
28-01-2016 дата публикации

ROBOT CLEANER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20160022107A1
Автор: CHO Ilsoo, KIM Bongju, Lee Sunghun
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A method of controlling a robot cleaner includes recognizing information on a monitoring standby position by a robot cleaner, moving to the monitoring standby position at a monitoring start time by the robot cleaner, acquiring an image, by an image acquisition unit of the robot cleaner, at the monitoring standby position, determining whether an event has occurred, by the robot cleaner, based on the image acquired by the image acquisition unit, transmitting the image acquired by the image acquisition unit to an external remote terminal when it is determined that the event occurred. 1. A method for controlling a robot cleaner comprising:recognizing information on a monitoring standby position, by a robot cleaner;moving to the monitoring standby position at a monitoring start time, by the robot cleaner;acquiring an image at the monitoring standby position, by an image acquisition unit of the robot cleaner;determining whether an event has occurred, by the robot cleaner, based on the image acquired by the image acquisition unit; andtransmitting the image acquired by the image acquisition unit to an external remote terminal when it is determined that the event occurred.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein when the monitoring start time is a current time claim 1 , the robot cleaner recognizes the information on the monitoring standby position and then moves to the monitoring standby position.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein when the monitoring start time is after a current time claim 1 , the robot cleaner stands by an initial position and when the current time reaches the monitoring start time claim 1 , the robot cleaner moves to the monitoring standby position.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the initial position is a position at which the robot cleaner is docked at a charging device.5. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:receiving a monitoring position determination command from the remote terminal;moving to the monitoring ...

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Номер записи: 100