СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПЫЛЕСОСОМ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

FIELD: household goods and personal effects. SUBSTANCE: method of use of vacuum cleaner with dust collecting device implies actuation of suction motor at the first suction force, compaction of dust particles stored in dust collecting device, determination of amount of compacted dust particles stored in dust collecting device and actuation of suction motor at the second suction force exceeding the first suction force, when amount of compacted dust particles increases. Dust particles stored in dust collecting device are compacted with a pressure element. EFFECT: uniform suction of dust particles by the vacuum cleaner. 17 cl, 16 dwg ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß (19) RU (11) 2 346 643 (13) C2 (51) ÌÏÊ A47L 9/28 (2006.01) ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÎÏÈÑÀÍÈÅ ÈÇÎÁÐÅÒÅÍÈß Ê ÏÀÒÅÍÒÓ (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2007103560/12, 30.01.2007 (24) Äàòà íà÷àëà îòñ÷åòà ñðîêà äåéñòâè ïàòåíòà: 30.01.2007 (30) Êîíâåíöèîííûé ïðèîðèòåò: 06.09.2006 KR 10-2006-0085921 (43) Äàòà ïóáëèêàöèè çà âêè: 10.08.2008 (73) Ïàòåíòîîáëàäàòåëü(è): ÝëÄæè ÝËÅÊÒÐÎÍÈÊÑ ÈÍÊ. (KR) (45) Îïóáëèêîâàíî: 20.02.2009 Áþë. ¹ 5 2 3 4 6 6 4 3 (56) Ñïèñîê äîêóìåíòîâ, öèòèðîâàííûõ â îò÷åòå î ïîèñêå: RU 2172132 C1, 20.08.2001. SU 1771684 A1, 30.10.1992. RU 2269919 C2, 27.09.2005. KR 200500113694 A, 05.02.2005. KR 20020024932 A, 03.04.2002. óñòðîéñòâå, è ïðèâåäåíèå â äåéñòâèå âñàñûâàþùåãî ýëåêòðîäâèãàòåë ñî âòîðîé âñàñûâàþùåé ñèëîé, ïðåâûøàþùåé ïåðâóþ âñàñûâàþùóþ ñèëó, êîãäà êîëè÷åñòâî óïëîòíåííûõ çàãð çí þùèõ ÷àñòèö óâåëè÷èâàåòñ . Ïðè ýòîì çàãð çí þùèå ÷àñòèöû, õðàí ùèåñ â ïûëåñáîðíîì óñòðîéñòâå, óïëîòí þò ïðèæèìíûì ýëåìåíòîì. Èçîáðåòåíèå ïîçâîë åò îáåñïå÷èòü ðàâíîìåðíîå âñàñûâàíèå ïûëåñîñîì çàãð çí þùèõ ÷àñòèö. 2 í. è 15 ç.ï. ô-ëû, 16 èë. R U 2 3 4 6 6 4 3 (54) ÑÏÎÑÎÁ ÓÏÐÀÂËÅÍÈß ÏÛËÅÑÎÑÎÌ (ÂÀÐÈÀÍÒÛ) Ñòðàíèöà: 1 RU C 2 C 2 Àäðåñ äë ïåðåïèñêè: 129090, Ìîñêâà, óë. Á.Ñïàññêà , 25, ñòð. 3, ÎÎÎ "Þðèäè÷åñêà ôèðìà Ãîðîäèññêèé è Ïàðòíåðû", ïàò.ïîâ. Ñ.À.Äîðîôååâó (57) Ðåôåðàò: Èçîáðåòåíèå ...

СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПЫЛЕСОСОМ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

... 1. Способ управления пылесосом, содержащим пылесборное устройство, в котором хранятся загрязняющие частицы, отделенные от воздуха, всасываемого всасывающим электродвигателем, при котором приводят в действие всасывающий электродвигатель с первой движущей силой; определяют количество загрязняющих частиц, хранящихся в пылесборном устройстве; и приводят в действие всасывающий электродвигатель со второй движущей силой, превышающей первую движущую силу, когда количество загрязняющих частиц увеличивается. 2. Способ по п.1, при котором вторая движущая сила увеличивается при увеличении количества загрязняющих частиц. 3. Способ по п.1, при котором вторая движущая сила увеличивается ступенчато в соответствии с количеством загрязняющих частиц. 4. Способ по п.1, при котором, когда количество загрязняющих частиц превышает заданное количество, всасывающий электродвигатель не работает. 5. Способ по п.1, при котором, когда количество загрязняющих частиц превышает заданное количество, отображают сигнал запроса ...

Apparatus for cleaning a floor surface

Vacuum cleaner

FILTER CLEANING MECHANISM OF VACUUM CLEANER

VACUUM CLEANER WITH ANREICHHILFE

Vacuum cleaner

A vacuum cleaner includes an odor neutralizer and dust plume abatement system. The odor neutralizer and dust plume abatement system delivers a mist to a working air path of the vacuum cleaner, such as at or upstream of a working air treatment assembly defining a portion of the working air path. 10593723_1 (GHMatters) P109561.AU ...

Vacuum cleaner filter cleaning mechanisms

Systems and methods for providing flexible robotic actuators

Systems and methods for providing flexible robotic actuators are disclosed. Thanks to the concentrical positioning of a plurality of inflatable channels, the claimed soft robot is capable of providing a radial deflection motion. A method for operating the disclosed robotic systems is also disclosed.

Machine de nettoyage

VACUUM CLEANING EQUIPMENT.

Vacuum cleaner with water reservoir provided in cleaner housing

The suction nozzle is provided with at least one steam nozzle (25) fed from the stream generator across the stream line, and also equipped with sealing elements. The base surface facing the surfaces to be cleaned is provided with a sole plate (15), having the mouth of the suction duct (16) and soft seals (18,19), extending along its longer flanks. At least one brush (20,21) is arranged before the seals, the length of which corresponds to the width of the suction duct (16). A nozzle strip (26) is arranged before this or these brushes (20,21), according to the length of the suction duct opening, corresp. equipped with a row of nozzle openings (25) supplied by the steam line (14). The nozzle openings (25) are enclosed at both sides by sealing lips (23,24).

Apparatus and method for the automatic execution of an operation, in particular for cleaning soiled surfaces.

Ein Gerät (1) zur selbsttätigen Ausführung einer Tätigkeit, insbesondere zur Reinigung verschmutzter Oberflächen, weist mindestens einen Sensor (3) und wenigstens ein Antriebselement (4) auf. Das Antriebselement (4) teilt das Gerät (1), bezogen auf die bestimmungsgemässe Bewegungsrichtung (B), in einen hinteren Bereich (11) und in einen vorderen Bereich (12). Der Sensor (3) ist ein mechanischer Sensor, der durch Kontakt mit dem Boden zur Feststellung einer Veränderung des Niveaus des Bodens dient und im vorderen Bereich (12) des Geräts (1) angeordnet ist.

Improvements with the vacuum cleaners

A ROBOT CLEANER AND AN CONTROLLING METHOD FOR THE SAME

Vacuum cleaner

Industrial central-vacuum system

An industrial central vacuum system has a filter chamber having an intake port connectable to a plurality of intake nozzles and an output port, a multispeed blower having an intake side and an output side and energizable for drawing in air at its intake side and expelling it at its output side, a conduit connected between the intake side of the blower and the output port of the filter chamber, and a valve having an outer side opening to ambient pressure and an inner side opening into the conduit. Thus when the valve is open ambient air can be admitted directly into the conduit. A controller is between the blower and the valve for opening the valve prior to energizing and de-energizing the blower and for closing the valve a predetermined interval after energizing the blower. A pressure sensor is provided in the conduit and the blower is operable at a high speed corresponding to a relatively large blower throughput and at a low speed corresponding to a relatively small blower throughput.

FUZZY MICROCONTROLLER

An arrangement (apparatus and method) using fuzzy logic controls a plurality of devices in response to inputs. The time-division-multiplexed input signals are demultiplexed and fuzzified according to predetermined fuzzy sets. Each crisp input is fuzzified by determining the distance of the crisp input from a defined center of the membership function of the fuzzy set and linearly complementing the result with respect to the width of the membership function, thereby eliminating the necessity for determining the shape of the membership function. The fuzzified input signals are input to an asynchronous multipath feedforward network which determines a minimum rule term for each rule processed. The multipath feedfoward network is dedicated to processes the fuzzified input signals in parallel and to determine the minimum rule term using a minimum amount of circuitry. A maximum comparator circuit compares the minimum rule term of each rule corresponding to an output in order to determine the rule ...

AUTONOMOUS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE AND SEATING OR RECLINING FURNITURE AS WELL AS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE

The invention relates to an autonomous domestic appliance (1) in the form of a floor cleaning robot or a lawn mower robot with a platform (3) which comprises means of locomotion (4), environmental sensors (5a, 5b, 5c) for detecting properties of the environment of the autonomous domestic appliance (1) and a control unit (6). The environmental sensors (5a, 5b, 5c) are connected to the control unit (6), and the control unit (6) is designed for autonomous movement of the domestic appliance (1) by actuating the means of locomotion (4) as a function of the detected environmental properties and for permanent travel in an area for carrying out its actual domestic activity. The autonomous domestic appliance (1) has a communication unit (7) for establishing a communication link with a remotely arranged service unit (2) and, in addition to its actual domestic activity, is designed to detect the need of help of a person as a function of the environmental properties.

ROBOT CLEANER, ROBOT CLEANING SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A ROBOT CLEANER

Disclosed herein are a robot cleaner and a robot cleaning system having the same. The robot cleaner includes a main body, a traveling unit configured to move the main body, a cleaning unit configured to execute cleaning, a camera configured to capture an image including foreign substances, a communication unit configured to exchange data with a mobile terminal or a server, and a controller configured to control transmission of the image including the foreign substances and image related information to the mobile terminal or the server and to execute cleaning of an area around the foreign substances based on cleaning execution information regarding the foreign substances or to execute no cleaning of the area around the foreign substances based on cleaning avoidance information regarding the foreign substances, transmitted from the mobile terminal or the server. Thereby, the robot cleaner may selectively clean foreign substances.

VACUUM CLEANER

A vacuum cleaner including a vacuum motor configured to draw an air flow through an air flow path of the vacuum cleaner; a dirt separator having dirt, receptacle; a display screen; and a controller configured to control images displayed on the screen. The dirt receptacle has a closed configuration in which it can receive dirt separated from the air flow, and an open configuration in which dirt contained in the dirt receptacle can be emptied therefrom. The controller is configured to display video instructions on the screen. 1. A vacuum cleaner comprising:a vacuum motor configured to draw an air flow through an air flow path of the vacuum cleaner;a dirt separator for separating dirt entrained in said air flow, the dirt separator having dirt receptacle;a display screen; anda controller configured to control images displayed on the screen, the dirt receptacle has a closed configuration in which it can receive dirt separated from the air flow, and an open configuration in which dirt contained in the dirt receptacle can be emptied therefrom; and', 'the controller is configured to display video instructions on the screen., 'wherein2. The vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the video instructions include video instructions for normal operation of the vacuum cleaner.3. The vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein said video instructions for normal operation include instructions for moving the dirt receptacle from the closed configuration to the open configuration.4. The vacuum cleaner of claim 2 , wherein said video instructions for normal operation include instructions for moving the dirt receptacle from the open configuration to the closed configuration.5. The vacuum cleaner of claim 2 , wherein said video instructions for normal operation include instructions for cleaning a filter assembly of the vacuum cleaner.6. The vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the video instructions include video instructions for problem-solving.7. The vacuum cleaner of claim 6 , wherein the video ...

Suction wet jet mop

The present invention refers to a cleaning device (10,300) which comprises a handle assembly (14,314), a cleaning head (12,12',312) pivotally mounted to said handle assembly and configured for receiving a replaceable cleaning pad (70,70',370) for collecting dirt from a floor surface (13) to be cleaned, a spray nozzle (20,22',330,332) carried by one of said cleaning head and said handle assembly for delivering a cleaning solution to a floor surface to be cleaned, a liquid delivery system (90,90') for the cleaning solution, the liquid delivery system communicating with said spray nozzle and being carried by at least one of said handle assembly and said cleaning head, a suction nozzle (18,318) carried by one of said cleaning head and said handle assembly, a dirt collection assembly (32,324) communicating with said suction nozzle, said dirt collection assembly being carried by one of said handle assembly and said cleaning head, a source of suction (30) carried by one of sad handle assembly ...

Vacuum cleaner

The present invention relates to a process and devices for determining the instant of injection and the duration of injection in thermodilution measurements in which an injectate fluid at a temperature deviating from the temperature of the blood of a patient is injected at a specific injection site into a blood vessel of the patient and the temperature of the blood is measured at a measuring site downstream of the injection site, the injectate fluid being used at approximately room temperature and, before entry into the blood vessel, passed via a temperature sensor which, before the measurement, has a temperature deviating from room temperature, the temperature determined by the temperature sensor being sensed continuously, the instant of the beginning of injection being determined from a change occurring in the sensed temperature and the instant of the end of injection being determined from a subsequently occurring change in direction of the temperature profile.

ENVIRONMENT CLEANING SYSTEM

VACUUM CLEANING ROBOT FOR AUTONOMOUS CLEANING OF FLOOR SURFACES OF A ROOM

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Saugroboter zur autonomen Reinigung von Bodenflächen eines Raums umfassend mindestens ein Mittel zur Erfassung von Daten betreffend ein Ausfedern von Rädern des Saugroboters und/oder betreffend eine Unterbrechung einer Verbindung mit Ladekontakten und mindestens ein Mittel zur Erfassung von Daten betreffend eine Drehung des Saugroboters um eine horizontal orientierte Drehachse und/oder betreffend eine translatorische Bewegung des Saugroboters in senkrechter Richtung in Bezug auf seine Bewegungsrichtung im Saugbetrieb und/oder betreffend einen Einhüllungszustand des Saugroboters mittels eines Behälters, mindestens eine Steuereinrichtung, mittels der die erfassten Daten verarbeitet werden. Um einen Saugroboter bereitzustellen, bei dem die Gefahr eines Diebstahls minimiert ist, ist erfindungsgemäß vorgeschlagen, dass die Steuerungseinrichtung in Abhängigkeit der erfassten Daten einen Diebstahlversuch detektiert und eine Alarmeinrichtung zur Ausgabe eines akustischen ...

Vacuum cleaner

Vacuum Cleaner

A vacuum cleaner comprises a housing, a working air path through the housing comprising a dirty air inlet and a clean air outlet, a working air treatment assembly 52 defining a portion of the working air path, a suction source defining a portion of the working air path and in fluid communication with the working air treatment assembly 52 and an odour neutralizer and dust plume abatement system 76 configured to dispense a mist into the working air path, the system 76 includes a mist generator (106, fig 3), a mist chamber (84, fig 3) configured to receive mist generated by the mist generator (106, fig 3), wherein the mist chamber (84, fig 3) is in fluid communication with the working air path at or upstream of the working air treatment assembly 52 and a valve (102, fig 4) between the mist chamber (84, fig 3) and the working air path and configured to control the flow of mist from the mist chamber (84, fig 3) into the working air path at or upstream of the working air treatment assembly 52 ...

Vacuum cleaner

A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a housing, a working air path through the housing including a dirty air inlet and a clean air outlet, a working air treatment assembly 48 defining a portion of the working air path, a suction source defining a portion of the working air path and in fluid communication with the working air treatment assembly and an odour neutralizer and dust plume abatement system 76 configured to dispense a mist into the working air path and including a receiver 132 that has a mount for receiving an aerosol dispenser 126, the receiver in fluid communication with the working air path at or upstream of the working air treatment assembly. The working air treatment is preferably a cyclone separator 52 and a dirt cup 54, with the aerosol dispenser provided above tangential air inlet 114 of the cyclone.

CLEANING DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR HOUSEHOLD USE

VACUUM CLEANING EQUIPMENT.

Sterlizing system including vacuum cleaner for bedding

Provided is a sterilizing system including a vacuum cleaner for bedding. In one embodiment, a sterilizing system for a vacuum cleaner for bedding, comprises: the vacuum cleaner comprises a sucking device for sucking a dust from a cleaning target, and a punching member for hitting the cleaning target; and a docking station in which the vacuum cleaner docks, the docking station comprising an ultraviolet generator for sterilizing the docked vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner can be used in a more sanitary state, and be sterilized more safely. Fig. 1 ...

Robot cleaner

A robot cleaner, which has improved dust-collecting ability and intake ability, and which can be made compact, can be provided. The robot cleaner comprises: a body comprising a fan motor, an intake port being provided on one side of the body; a plurality of cyclone units for separating alien substances from air that has been taken in through the intake port; and a plurality of intake channels connecting the cyclone units and the intake port.

Device for cleaning dirty surfaces

The invention relates to a device (1) for automatically performing an activity, in particular for cleaning dirty surfaces, having at least one sensor (3) and at least one drive element (4). The drive element (4) divides the device (1) into a rear region (11) and a front region (12), on the basis of the intended direction of movement (B). The sensor (3) is a mechanical sensor which is used to determine a change in the height of the floor by contact with the floor and is arranged in the front region (12) of the device (1).

Method of controlling vacuum cleaner

ULTRAVIOLET VACUUM CLEANER WITH SAFETY MECHANISM

A combination vacuum cleaner and ultraviolet disinfecting device is presented having a vacuum for cleaning a cleaning medium, such as a carpet, and a UV light source for radiation of the cleaning medium to eradicate the medium of infestation agents such as molds, viruses, bacteria and dust mites. The device provides a multiple of safety switches to prevent power supply to the UV light source under certain conditions. Safety switches are provided requiring a constant activation of a switch by the user on the devi ce handle, activation of contact switches indicating the device is in contact with the cleaning medium, activation of a switch indicating the device is in an in-use position, and a tilt sensor to prevent power supply to the UV light if the device, or a portion thereof, is tilted beyond a preselected degree.

Autonomic mobile robot's optical indicator system

A high efficiency dust removing device

Vacuum cleaner that adapts suction/flow rate to application

Installation d'aspiration (1) du type comprenant au moins deux pompes d'aspiration (2, 3), caractérisée en ce qu'il est prévu des moyens pour gérer automatiquement le débit et la dépression afin d'adapter automatiquement l'installation au besoin grâce à une vanne (5) commandée par un dispositif de commande autonome (6).

METHODS FOR REAL-TIME AND NEAR-REAL TIME INTERACTIONS WITH ROBOTS THAT SERVICE A FACILITY

In accordance with aspects of the present invention, a service robot and methods for controlling such a robot are provided. In particular, the robot is configured to sense the presence of a person and to take a next action in response to sensing the presence of the person. As examples, the robot could leave the area, await commands from the person, or enter an idle or sleep state or mode until the person leaves.

REFUSE HOLDER AND VACUUM CLEANER INCORPORATING A REFUSE HOLDER

A refuse holder for holding refuse in a vacuum cleaner is provided. The refuse holder comprises a collector unit for collection of refuse from air entrained with refuse as the air is moved through the collector unit via air inlet means and air outlet means on configuration of the refuse holder in a vacuuming mode, wherein collector unit retains the refuse as a batch of collected refuse. The refuse holder further comprises a storage unit connectable to the collector unit by outlet means for storage of a plurality of batches of collected refuse from the collector unit, each batch being transferrable to the storage unit on configuration of the refuse holder in a refuse transfer mode. The refuse hold further comprises means for switching the configuration of the refuse holder between vacuuming mode and refuse transfer mode. A vacuum cleaner incorporating the refuse holder is also provided.

ACCESSORY DEVICE FOR A PORTABLE LIQUID-SUCTION, WASH-AND-DRY, STEAM GENERATING APPLIANCE AND THE LIKE

L'invention concerne un accessoire (10) pour un appareil portable de lavage-séchage et d'aspiration de liquides et analogues, comprenant, au sein d'un boîtier parallélépipédique (11), un réservoir (30), une chaudière (51) pourvue d'un élément électrique chauffant, une pompe (40) à moteur, une unité d'aspiration (70) dotée d'une bouche (71) oblongue située à l'avant, et une chambre postérieure (74) dans laquelle la tête (77) d'un raccord (76) de tuyauterie est libre de tourner, ledit raccord s'adaptant dans le tuyau en vue d'acheminer le liquide vers l'appareil portable, un commutateur de dérivation électrique qui, selon sa position, permet le fonctionnement de ladite pompe (40) ou, en même temps que celle-ci, l'allumage de l'élément chauffant pour la distribution de liquide ou de vapeur (63) à travers un ensemble de buses (62) alignées transversalement sous la base (13) du dispositif (10).

Flexible robotic actuators

Systems and methods for providing flexible robotic actuators are disclosed. Some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter include a soft robot capable of providing a radial deflection motions; a soft tentacle actuator capable of providing a variety of motions and providing transportation means for various types of materials; and a hybrid robotic system that retains desirable characteristics of both soft robots and hard robots. Some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter also include methods for operating the disclosed robotic systems.

BAGLESS VACUUM CLEANER WITH A DUST COLLECTOR

A bagless vacuum cleaner includes a dust container including a chromogenic material so as to have a controllable transparency.

НАСАДКА ДЛЯ ПЫЛЕСОСА, ИМЕЮЩАЯ ВРАЩАТЕЛЬНУЮ ЩЕТКУ

FIELD: electrical engineering. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to household electric engineering, more specifically to vacuum cleaners and accessories for them. Disclosed is a nozzle for a vacuum cleaner, comprising a rotary brush (B) having a light distribution mechanism for distributing light from the rotary brush (B), a transparent screen through which the user can see the rotary brush (B), and a drive mechanism for rotating the rotary brush (B). Light distribution mechanism may have a plurality of illumination positions (L) on the rotary brush (B). Light distribution mechanism can have multiple light sources distributed over the surface of the rotary brush (B). Light distribution mechanism can have a light guide (LG) inside the rotary brush (B), from which light comes out in a plurality of light positions (L), and can also have a light source (LED) for supplying light into the light guide (LG). In an alternative version, the light distribution mechanism has a plurality of mirrors in the illumination positions (L). Nozzle for the vacuum cleaner can also have a sensor for measuring rotation speed of the rotary brush (B), and a controller for controlling light distributed from the rotating brush (B) depending on the rotation speed. Nozzle for the vacuum cleaner can be used in a vacuum cleaner, also having a refuse collection garbage collection unit. EFFECT: possibility of controlling movement and / or contamination of rotary brush. 9 cl, 3 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 707 592 C1 (51) МПК A47L 9/04 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A47L 9/0477 (2019.08); A46B 13/001 (2019.08); A46B 15/0036 (2019.08); A46B 15/0077 (2019.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019108024, 12.02.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): КОНИНКЛЕЙКЕ ФИЛИПС Н.В. (NL) Дата регистрации: 28.11.2019 20.02.2017 EP 17156931.2 (45) Опубликовано: 28.11.2019 Бюл. № 34 (85) Дата начала ...

System und ein Verfahren zur Reinigung eines Fußbodens mit einem Reinigungsroboter

Die Erfindung betrifft ein System zur Reinigung eines Fußbodens mit mindestens einem Reinigungsroboter (2), mit Steuermitteln (50) zum Steuern des Reinigungsroboters (2) und mit Kommunikationsmitteln (52, 54) zum Erfassen von mindestens einem Ereignis mit erhöhtem Verschmutzungsaufkommen zumindest eines Teils des Fußbodens, wobei die Steuermittel (50) in Abhängigkeit von der Intensität von mindestens einem Ereignis mit erhöhtem Verschmutzungsaufkommen die Intensität des Einsatzes des Reinigungsroboters (2) für eine Säuberung zumindest eines Teils des Fußbodens einstellen. Das System löst das technische Problem, ein System und ein Verfahren zur Reinigung eines Fußbodens mit einem Reinigungsroboter flexibler und mit verbessertem Reinigungsergebnissen zu gestalten. Die Erfindung betrifft auch ein Verfahren zur Reinigung eines Fußbodens.

Electric motor operated vacuum cleaner has dust collection chamber, particularly in form of dust filter bag, where dust collection chamber has closing flap, which is moved in opening position for inserting dust

The electric motor operated vacuum cleaner (1) has a dust collection chamber (4), particularly in the form of a dust filter bag (5). The dust collection chamber has a closing flap, which is moved in an opening position for inserting the dust. An electromagnet is provided for moving in the open position, which is activated by running electric motor.

A vacuum cleaner with an ultraviolet sterilisation arrangement

A combination vacuum cleaner and ultraviolet disinfecting device is presented having a vacuum for cleaning a cleaning medium, such as a carpet, and a'UV light source for radiation of the cleaning medium to eradicate the medium of infestation agents such as molds, viruses, bacteria and dust mites. The device provides a multiple of safety switches, such as tilt switches to prevent power supply to the UV light source under certain conditions. Safety switches are provided requiring a constant activation of a switch by the user on the device handle, activation of contact switches indicating the device is in contact with the cleaning medium, activation of a switch indicating the device is in an in-use position, and a tilt sensor to prevent power supply to the UV light if the device, or a portion thereof, is tilted beyond a preselected degree.

Method and apparatus for controlling a vacuum cleaner

Vacuum cleaner

HANDLE FOR VACUUM CLEANERS

ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT FOR A TRANSPORTABLE LIQUID SUCKING, WASHING AND DRYING, STEAMER-WITNESSING EQUIPMENT AND THE-SAME

VACUUM CLEANER

Dust collecting device, cleaning device using said dust collecting device, and method of controlling cleaning device

The present invention relates to a dust collecting device, a cleaning device using the dust collecting device, and a method of controlling the cleaning device. The dust collecting device may include: a dust collecting space for collecting impurities; and a variable unit formed to surround the dust collecting space, and having at least one among the transparency, shape, and color thereof changed according to applied electric power.

FUZZY MICROCONTROLLER

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DEVICE SUCH AS A VACUUM CLEANER, A CENTRAL VACUUM CLEANER, A MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM OR THE LIKE

... of the disclosure The invention relates to a method for controlling a device, such as a vacuum cleaner, a central vacuumcleaning system, a mechanical ventilation system or the like, which device comprises machinery and a pipe or a pipe system connecting the central machinery with a working point . In order to avoid the installation of control conductors between the working points and the central machinery , the operation of the central machinery is, according to the invention, controlled in a wireless manner by means of sound or pressure impulses which are transmitted, with the pipe or the pipe system connecting the central machinery with the working point as a channel of transmission, to a receiving sensor wherefrom the control impulses are transmitted to the central machinery . The receiving sensor is positioned in connection with the central machinery or the pipe system .

Dust collection robot

CLEANER AND CLEANER CONTROL METHOD

According to an aspect of the present invention, provided is a cleaner displaying history information. The cleaner includes a control unit. The control unit determines the presence or absence of an abnormality with respect to component parts of the cleaner and stores information related to the presence or absence of abnormality in a memory to update history information with respect to the presence or absence of abnormality. When user input for history information confirmation is input, the control unit displays the history information in the memory on a display. When the robot cleaner malfunctions or operates in an abnormal manner, the control unit conveniently displays, even thereafter, the history information to a user or an administrator. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 (1100) Communication unit (1200) Input unit (1300) Drive unit (1400) Sensor (1500) Output unit (1600) Power supply unit (1700) Memory (1800) Control unit ...

Self-propelled ion generator and cleaning robot

A cleaning robot (1) constituted of a self-propelled ion generator is provided with a main body housing (2) that is self-propelled over a floor surface while opening a suction port (6) and an exhaust port (7), an electric blower (22) disposed inside the main body housing (2), an ion generating device (25) for discharging ions in a second exhaust path (24b) between the electric blower (22) and the exhaust port (7), and an environment detection device (an odor sensor (52), a humidity sensor (53) and a travel map (18a)) for detecting the environment surrounding the main body housing (2); and, on the basis of the environment surrounding the main body housing (2) detected by the environment detection device, remains for a fixed time in a determined specific location and sends an airflow comprising ions from the exhaust port (7) by driving the ion generating device (25) and the electric blower (22).

Celestial navigation system for an autonomous robot

A navigational control system for an autonomous robot includes a transmitter subsystem having a stationary emitter for emitting at least one signal. An autonomous robot operating within a working area utilizes a receiving subsystem to detect the emitted signal. The receiver subsystem has a receiver for detecting the emitted signal emitted by the emitter and a processor for determining a relative location of the robot within the working area upon the receiver detecting the signal.

Floor care appliance with an electro luminescent switch panel

A floor care appliance such as a vacuum cleaner is provided having a display panel having at least one indicator light for indicating a status of a feature of the appliance wherein the indicator light is lighted by electro luminescent lighting. The electro luminescent lighting is also used on a control panel for a floor care appliance to backlight one or more switches used to control a feature or mode of the appliance wherein the backlighting indicates a status of the feature or mode associated with a particular switch. The switches and electro luminescent backlighting are embedded between layers of a thin film allowing the display and control panels to be mounted on a curved surface such as the handle of the floor care appliance.

SETTINGS FOR MOBILE ROBOT CONTROL

A method of operating a mobile cleaning robot system including a mobile cleaning robot and a display device can include displaying a room cleaning settings indication selectable to set one or more cleaning settings for a previously-mapped specified room. When the room cleaning settings indication is selected, a cleaning mode indication can be displayed where the cleaning mode indication is selectable to set a cleaning mode setting of the specified room.

POWER SHARING VACUUM CLEANER ASSEMBLY

ПЫЛЕСОС, ИСПОЛЬЗУЮЩИЙ ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНУЮ ЭНЕРГОСИСТЕМУ

Настоящее изобретение относится к пылесосу, использующему интеллектуальную энергосистему. Пылесос в соответствии с настоящим изобретением включает в себя основной корпус, содержащий всасывающий электродвигатель, насадку для всасывания инородных частиц вместе с воздухом при помощи всасывающей силы, генерируемой в основном корпусе, ручку, расположенную между насадкой и основным корпусом для удержания пользователем и через которую вводят управляющие команды на всасывающий электродвигатель, измерительное устройство, селективно установленное на одной стороне основного корпуса для измерения и отображения информации об электроэнергии в реальном времени через двусторонние связи относительно источника питания, вспомогательное устройство для подачи электроэнергии, соединенное с электросетью, включающей в себя систему управления энергопотреблением, которое соединено с измерительным устройством для подачи электроэнергии на бытовые устройства на основании информации об электроэнергии, поданой с наружной ...

Saugluftsperre insbesondere für zentrale Staubsauganlagen

Electrical switch and electro-luminescent light arrangement

An electrical switch 520 and electro-luminescent light arrangement 510-514 comprises at least one electrical switch and an electro-luminescent light. The switch may have an open or closed position and the electro-luminescent light can be lighted when the switch is either open or closed and may include the use of a microprocessor (1510 figure 9) to control the lighting of the electro-luminescent light according to whether the switch is open or closed. The switch and electro-luminescent light may be embedded between at least two layers of a thin film forming a flexible sheet which may be mounted on a contoured or other surface 500. Later embodiments relate to a method of backlighting at least one electrical switch by an electro-luminescent light and a floor care appliance 10 with an electrical switch and electroluminescent light arrangement and an appliance having an electrical switch and electroluminescent light arrangement where the appliance has at least one operational feature having ...

Vacuum cleaner

VACUUM CLEANER

Method and apparatus for controlling a vacuum cleaner

VACUUM CLEANER

VACUUM CLEANER

Autonomous floor cleaning system

AUTONOMOUS FLOOR CLEANING SYSTEM A floor cleaning system includes multiple autonomous floor cleaners or robots. The robots are configured to share a mapping, navigation, and/or stain sensing system. A first robot carries the mapping, navigation, and/or stain sensing system, and a second robot receives information from the mapping, navigation, and/or stain sensing system of the first robot. The system can include at least one dry vacuuming robot and at least one deep cleaning robot. 10295375_1 (GHMatters) P108850.AU IcID ...

Electric Vacuum cleaner

Provided is a vacuum cleaner, wherein a secondary battery (204) in a cleaner main body (200) is charged during storage, and when in use, power from the secondary battery (204) causes an electric blower (212) for sucking dust to rotate. When a power failure is detected, an illumination unit (250) is turned on with power from the secondary battery (204). When the cleaner main body (200) is connected to an external power source (420) and no power is supplied to the cleaner main body (200) from the external power source (420), it is determined that a power failure of the external power source (420) has occurred. The illumination unit is automatically turned on when a power failure occurs, thereby allowing a user to immediately understand the situation. Additionally, the presence of the illumination unit in the vacuum cleaner eliminates the need of another plug or another secondary battery.

ELECTRO LUMINESCENT SWITCH PANEL

A floor care appliance such as a vacuum cleaner is provided having a display panel having at least one indicator light for indicating a status of a feature of the appliance wherein the indicator light is lighted by electro luminescent lighting. The electro luminescent fighting is also used on a control panel for a floor care appliance to backlight one or more switches used to control a feature or mode of the appliance wherein the backlighting indicates a status of the feature or mode associated with a particular switch. The switches and electro luminescent backlighting are embedded between layers of a thin film allowing the display and control panels to be mounted on a curved surface such as the handle of the floor care appliance.

ELECTRO LUMINESCENT SWITCH PANEL

A floor care appliance such as a vacuum cleaner is provided having a display panel having at least one indicator light for indicating a status of a feature of the appliance wherein the indicator light is lighted by electro luminescent lighting. The electro luminescent fighting is also used on a control panel for a floor care appliance to backlight one or more switches used to control a feature or mode of the appliance wherein the backlighting indicates a status of the feature or mode associated with a particular switch. The switches and electro luminescent backlighting are embedded between layers of a thin film allowing the display and control panels to be mounted on a curved surface such as the handle of the floor care appliance.

RECONFIGURABLE UPRIGHT SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS WITH A POWERED BRUSH MOTOR

A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a floor cleaning head having a dirty air inlet, a cleaning brush and a brush motor. An air flow passage extending from the dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet. An upper section is moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between an storage position and an in use position. The upper section comprises a cleaning unit including a suction motor positioned in the air flow passage. At least one of the upper section and the cleaning unit is removably mounted to the floor cleaning head in a preset orientation. When the surface cleaning apparatus is assembled, the cleaning unit is spaced from the floor cleaning head. An alignment member is provided on the surface cleaning apparatus. The alignment member requires the one of the upper section and the cleaning unit to be in the preset orientation when mounted on the floor cleaning head. An electrical conductive member is electrically connected to the brush motor and releaseably electrically connected to ...

Dust collecting device, cleaning device using said dust collecting device, and method of controlling cleaning device

Control method of vaccum cleaner

본 발명은 진공 청소기의 제어 방법에 관한 것으로서, 상세하게는 먼지 등의 이물 흡입을 가능하게 하는 흡입 모터의 구동력을 흡입된 이물의 양에 따라 가변시킴으로써 진공 청소기가 일정한 흡입력으로 이물을 흡입할 수 있도록 제어하는 방법에 관한 것이다. 본 발명의 제 1 실시예인 진공 청소기의 제어 방법은 진공청소기를 작동시키는 제 1 단계; 이물을 흡입하기 위한 흡입 모터를 제 1 구동력으로 작동시켜 외부의 이물을 흡입하는 제 2 단계; 집진 유닛으로 흡입된 상기 이물의 양을 측정하는 제 3 단계; 상기 제 3 단계에서의 측정 결과, 상기 이물의 양이 일정 수준을 초과하면 상기 제 1 구동력보다 큰 제 2 구동력으로 상기 흡입 모터를 작동시키고, 상기 이물의 양이 일정 수준을 초과하지 않은 경우에는 상기 제 3 단계를 재수행하는 제 4 단계를 구비하는 것을 특징으로 한다. 여섯째, 진공청소기에 장착된 흡입 모터의 구동력을 흡입되는 이물의 양에 따라 가변시킴으로써 진공청소기가 일정한 흡입력을 갖도록 하는 효과를 얻을 수 있다. 공기청정기, 집진 유닛, 가압판, 압축 모터, 이물, 먼지

Cleaner

Industrial central-vacuum system

An industrial central vacuum system has a filter chamber having an intake port connectable to a plurality of intake nozzles and an output port, a multispeed blower having an intake side and an output side and energizable for drawing in air at its intake side and expelling it at its output side, a conduit connected between the intake side of the blower and the output port of the filter chamber, and a valve having an outer side opening to ambient pressure and an inner side opening into the conduit. Thus when the valve is open ambient air can be admitted directly into the conduit. A controller is between the blower and the valve for opening the valve prior to energizing and de-energizing the blower and for closing the valve a predetermined interval after energizing the blower. A pressure sensor is provided in the conduit and the blower is operable at a high speed corresponding to a relatively large blower throughput and at a low speed corresponding to a relatively small blower throughput.

Floor Cleaning Machines Having Intelligent Systems, Associated Sub-Assemblies Incorporating Intelligent Systems, and Associated Methods of Use

A floor cleaning machine including an electrochemical cell having an anode, a cathode, an electrolyte, an electrochemical cell controller in at least one of unilateral and/or bilateral communication with at least one of the anode, the cathode, and the electrolyte, and wherein the electrochemical cell is associated with at least one of a recovery tank sub-assembly, a vacuum fan sub-assembly, a solution tank sub-assembly, a solution flow sub-assembly, a control console sub-assembly, at least one of a frame and wheel sub-assembly and a frame and transaxle sub-assembly, a scrub head sub-assembly, a scrub head lift sub-assembly, and a squeegee sub-assembly. 17-. (canceled)8. A floor scrubber , said floor scrubber comprising:at least one wheel for movably supporting said floor scrubber;a base assembly; anda scrubber head; said scrubber head comprising a pad driver to which a pad is secured with said pad adapted to being placed in contact with a surface to be cleaned, said scrubber head further comprising a motor mounting bracket to which a motor is mounted with said pad driver being secured to said motor mounting bracket by a plurality of lower vibration isolator mounts connected to and disposed between said pad driver and said motor mounting bracket, and wherein said motor is configured to move said pad driver and said pad when cleaning a surface, and wherein said scrubber head further comprises a pair of orbital head mounting brackets, said orbital head mounting brackets being secured to said motor mounting bracket by a plurality of upper vibration isolator mounts connected to and disposed between said motor mounting bracket and said orbital head mounting brackets, and wherein said motor mounting bracket further includes a pair of scrubber head wheels with vertically oriented axes of rotations and with an outer perimeter of said scrubber head wheels at least partially extending beyond a periphery of said motor mounting bracket and configured to guide movement of the ...

Vacuum cleaner having a filter capable of collecting dust

A vacuum cleaner includes a motor-driven blower for drawing air and a dust-catching unit for separating dust from the air drawn by the blower and catching the dust separated from the air. A receptacle is located between the blower and the dust-catching unit and holds a filter for filtering the air that has passed through the dust-catching unit. An airflow control device is arranged between the filter and the blower. The airflow control device generates a first airflow, which passes through the dust-catching unit and the filter and goes toward the motor-driven blower. The airflow control device generates a second airflow, too, which bypasses the filter, passes through at least a part of the dust-catching unit, and goes toward the motor-driven blower. The part of the dust-catching unit is located downstream of the receptacle, with respect to a direction in which the second airflow goes.

Multiple functional vacuum cleaner

A multiple functional vacuum cleaner has a main casing, a head casing disposed on the main casing, a lower container disposed on the main casing, a handle connected to the main casing and the head casing, a pressing button, and a spring. The head casing has a front mouth, a soft plastics pad, a filter net, and a rear insertion plate. A sucking pipe is connected to the front mouth. A dust extractor fan is disposed in the main casing. An inflator device is disposed in the main casing. The main casing has an upper front chamber, a rear opening, and a rear inner flange. The upper front chamber of the main casing receives the pressing button and the spring. An illuminator device is disposed in a rear portion of the main casing.

Light indicator system for an autonomous mobile robot

An autonomous mobile robot includes a body, a drive supporting the body above a floor surface, a light-propagating plate positioned on the body and having a periphery defining a continuous loop, light sources each being positioned to direct light through a portion of the plate to a portion of the continuous loop, and a controller to selectively operate the light sources to provide a visual indicator of a status or service condition of the autonomous mobile robot. The drive is configured to maneuver the mobile robot about the floor surface.

Bagless vacuum cleaner with a dust container

Die Erfindung betrifft einen beutellosen Staubsauger (10), dessen Staubbehälter (12) erfindungsgemäß durch die Verwendung von chromogenem Material in seiner Transparenz beeinflussbar ist.

ПЫЛЕСОС

Изобретение относится к бытовой технике. Пылесос содержит узел электродвигателя-вентилятора, регулятор для регулировки установки мощности узла электродвигателя-вентилятора, а также процессор, который выполнен с возможностью защиты узла электродвигателя-вентилятора от перегрева и/или вхождения в режим останова в зависимости от сравнения параметра, относящегося к скорости потока, с пороговым значением, которое представляет собой скорость вращения узла электродвигателя-вентилятора. Пороговое значение может зависеть от установки мощности узла электродвигателя-вентилятора или тока через узел электродвигателя-вентилятора. Параметр, относящийся к скорости потока, может быть разностью давлений между, с одной стороны, положением выше по потоку или ниже по потоку от узла электродвигателя-вентилятора и, с другой стороны, окружающей средой, разностью давлений на известном компоненте, разностью давлений на узле электродвигателя-вентилятора, и/или, если пороговое значение зависит от установки мощности ...

Suction device for portable vacuum cleaner, has control unit which controls cleaning device for performing cleaning process with function of naturally aspirated engine sensor signal generated by suction motor associated with engine sensor

A particle collecting chamber (12) for collecting separate particles (16) from the suction flow (15), has a suction inlet (24) for inflow of suction flow in chamber to suction motor (13) leading to suction outlet (25). A filter (17) filters the particulates from suction flow, and a cleaning device (35) cleans the filter. The suction motor associated with engine sensor (60) generates a suction engine sensor signal. A control unit (50) controls the cleaning device for performing cleaning process with function of naturally aspirated engine sensor signal. An independent claim is included for method of operating suction device.

Electro luminescent switch panel

Dust collecting device, cleaning device using said dust collecting device, and method of controlling cleaning device

The present invention relates to a dust collecting device, a cleaning device using the dust collecting device, and a method of controlling the cleaning device. The dust collecting device may include: a dust collecting space for collecting impurities; and a variable unit formed to surround the dust collecting space, and having at least one among the transparency, shape, and color thereof changed according to applied electric power.

WINDOW-CLEANING ROBOT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

The present disclosure provides a window-cleaning robot and a method for controlling the same. The robot includes: a body (10); a vacuum suction port (20) disposed on the body (10); a suction detector configured to detect a vacuum suction value generated at the vacuum suction port (20); a light-emitting assembly (40) disposed on the body (10), a light-emitting area of the light-emitting assembly (40) being configured corresponding to the vacuum suction value; and a controller, connected with the suction detector and the light-emitting assembly (40) respectively and configured to light all or a part of light-emitting area of the light-emitting assembly (40) according to the vacuum suction value, for reminding the user.

AIRFLOW SENSOR SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AIR INLET AIRFLOW AND AIR OUTLET AIRFLOW OF A VACUUM CLEANER

An airflow sensor system (100) for monitoring air inlet airflow and air outlet airflow of a vacuum cleaner is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The airflow sensor system (100) includes a vacuum cleaner air duct (101), a bypass tube (110) connected to the air duct (101), and an airflow sensor (111) positioned at least partially in the bypass tube (110). The airflow sensor (111) is configured to generate a normal voltage differential range when the bypass tube airflow is within a predetermined normal airflow range, configured to generate an input blockage voltage differential range when the bypass tube airflow is greater than the predetermined normal airflow range, and further configured to generate an output blockage voltage differential range when the bypass tube airflow is less than the predetermined normal airflow range.

REFUSE HOLDER AND VACUUM CLEANER INCORPORATING A REFUSE HOLDER

A refuse holder for holding refuse in a vacuum cleaner is provided. The refuse holder comprises a collector unit for collection of refuse from air entrained with refuse as the air is moved through the collector unit via air inlet means and air outlet means on configuration of the refuse holder in a vacuuming mode, wherein collector unit retains the refuse as a batch of collected refuse. The refuse holder further comprises a storage unit connectable to the collector unit by outlet means for storage of a plurality of batches of collected refuse from the collector unit, each batch being transferrable to the storage unit on configuration of the refuse holder in a refuse transfer mode. The refuse hold further comprises means for switching the configuration of the refuse holder between vacuuming mode and refuse transfer mode. A vacuum cleaner incorporating the refuse holder is also provided.

PROCEEDED OF AUTOMATIC ORDERING Of an INSTALLATION Of ASPIRATION CENTRALISEE, ENPARTICULIER Of an INSTALLATION OF CLEANING CENTRALIZES BY the VACUUM, AND INSTALLATIONPERMETTANT the IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS PROCESS

ROBOT CLEANER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

An objective of the present invention is to provide a robot cleaner which can perform wet cleaning while running, and a control method thereof. The robot cleaner comprises: a main body; a drive unit disposed on the main body to supply power for running the robot cleaner; a first and a second rotary member to rotate about a first rotary shaft and a second rotary shaft by the power of the drive unit, on which a cleaner for wet cleaning can be fixed; and a liquid management unit to store liquid for wet cleaning, and use rotation of at least one among the first and the second rotary member to control whether to discharge the liquid stored in the cleaner. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 ...

DAMMSUGARE

Vacuum cleaner

A vacuum cleaner includes an odor neutralizer and dust plume abatement system. The odor neutralizer and dust plume abatement system delivers a mist to a working air path of the vacuum cleaner, such as at or upstream of a working air treatment assembly defining a portion of the working air path.

Vacuum cleaner having a holding device for holding a vacuuming tool in a parked position

A vacuum cleaner includes a housing having at least one holding device configured to receive a vacuuming tool in a parked position and at least one illumination device associated with the holding device.

Rotor assembly, motor, blower, and vacuum cleaner

A rotor assembly includes a shaft disposed along a central axis extending vertically, a tubular magnet disposed on a radially outer surface of the shaft, a lower spacer disposed axially below the magnet and fixed to the radially outer surface of the shaft, a shaft adhesive film attaching the shaft to the magnet, and a lower spacer adhesive film attaching an axially upper surface of the lower spacer to an axially lower surface of the magnet. The shaft adhesive film and the lower spacer adhesive film are an identical adhesive and are continuously formed.

Vacuum cleaner

A vacuum cleaner is provided. The vacuum cleaner includes a cleaner body, in which a dust collector mount part is formed, a dust collector that is removably mounted on the dust collector mount part, at least one compressing member that reduces a volume of dust stored in a dust storage part of the dust collector, a power transfer device that transfers a driving force to the at least one compressing member from outside connected with the at least one compressing member, and a controller that decides an amount of dust stored in the dust storage part.

VACUUM CLEANER USING SMART GRID

An appliance capable of using smart grid includes a main body, an auxiliary power supply device mounted at the main body and includes a charging unit to store power therein, and a cleaner power management unit equipped at the main body to select one of the power supplied from the auxiliary power supply device and a power supplied from an external power supply source in order to use the selected power as an operating power of the vacuum cleaner. 17-. (canceled)8. A vacuum cleaner capable of using smart grid , comprising:a main body;a suction motor;a dust container;an auxiliary power supply device detachably mounted at the main body and including a charging unit to store power therein; anda cleaner power management unit equipped at the main body to select one of the power supplied from the auxiliary power supply device and a power supplied from an external power supply source in order to use the selected power as an operating power of the vacuum cleaner.9. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 8 , wherein the auxiliary power supply device comprises:a charging power supply terminal to connect to the main body to provide the operating power to the vacuum cleaner;a charging plug to connect to the external power supply source;a switch to connect or disconnect the auxiliary power supply device from the power supplied from the external power supply source; anda control unit to control the auxiliary power supply device, wherein the control unit causes the switch to connect or disconnect the auxiliary power supply device from the external power source based on information associated with the power supplied from the external power supply source.10. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 9 , further comprising a communication unit to receive the information associated with the power supplied from the external power supply source which is communicated to the control unit.11. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 10 , wherein the communication unit receives the information ...

CONTROL METHOD OF CLEANING ROBOT

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 ...

CELESTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

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 ...

Robot cleaner, remote control system including the same, and control method thereof

A robot cleaner includes an environment information detecting unit configured to obtain environment information regarding at least a portion of a cleaning area, a first communication unit configured to transmit and receive data to and from a different device positioned within the cleaning area, and a control unit configured to generate a control command regarding the different device in order to adjust the obtained environment information.

LIGHT INDICATOR SYSTEM FOR AN AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOT

An autonomous mobile robot includes a body, a drive supporting the body above a floor surface, a light-propagating plate positioned on the body and having a periphery defining a continuous loop, light sources each being positioned to direct light through a portion of the plate to a portion of the continuous loop, and a controller to selectively operate the light sources to provide a visual indicator of a status or service condition of the autonomous mobile robot. The drive is configured to maneuver the mobile robot about the floor surface. 1. (canceled)2. An autonomous mobile robot comprising:a drive system to maneuver the autonomous mobile robot about a floor surface;a light indicator system positioned to direct light to a surface on the autonomous mobile robot; anda controller configured to operate the light indicator system to illuminate a portion of the surface, a length of the portion of the surface being indicative of a status of the autonomous mobile robot.3. The autonomous mobile robot of claim 2 , wherein the length of the portion of the surface relative to an overall length of the surface is indicative of the status of the autonomous mobile robot.4. The autonomous mobile robot of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to initiate wireless communication of information to a remote device to cause the remote device to present a notification of the status on a display of the remote device.5. The autonomous mobile robot of claim 2 , wherein configurations of the controller to operate the light indicator system to illuminate the portion of the surface comprise configurations to operate the light indicator system to illuminate the portion of the surface in response to a user request for an alert of the status.6. The autonomous mobile robot of claim 5 , wherein the controller is configured to wirelessly receive information indicative of the user request.7. The autonomous mobile robot of claim 2 , wherein the surface forms at least part of a loop on the ...

Robot cleaner and method for controlling same

A robot cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a body including a suction motor for generating a suction force; a traveling part for moving the body; and a control part for, in response to sensing of a preconfigured input signal, recognizing a position of the body in a cleaning area and determining a start position on the basis of the recognized position. The control part sets an imaginary boundary having a predetermined size with reference to the determined start position, and when a travel route having a preconfigured pattern is set in the boundary, controls the travelling part and the suction motor to perform a cleaning operation while travelling along the travel route in a first direction and then perform a cleaning operation while travelling along the travel route in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Refuse holder and vacuum cleaner incorporating a refuse holder

A refuse holder for holding refuse in a vacuum cleaner is provided. The refuse holder comprises a collector unit for collection of refuse from air entrained with refuse as the air is moved through the collector unit via air inlet means and air outlet means on configuration of the refuse holder in a vacuuming mode, wherein collector unit retains the refuse as a batch of collected refuse. The refuse holder further comprises a storage unit connectable to the collector unit by outlet means for storage of a plurality of batches of collected refuse from the collector unit, each batch being transferrable to the storage unit on configuration of the refuse holder in a refuse transfer mode. The refuse hold further comprises means for switching the configuration of the refuse holder between vacuuming mode and refuse transfer mode. A vacuum cleaner incorporating the refuse holder is also provided.

Autonomous Robotic Device Capable of Vacuum Cleaning and Purifying Air

An autonomous robotic device capable of vacuum cleaning and purifying air includes an autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner for moving autonomously and vacuum cleaning, and an air purifier. The autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner has a power supply and a top surface provided with a plurality of positioning members. The air purifier has an air inlet, an air outlet, and a plurality of matching members at the bottom thereof. The air purifier is detachably disposed on the autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner in a way that the matching members are in contact with the positioning members to create a positioning relationship for positioning the air purifier on the autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner, and an electrical connection to enable the air purifier to receive electric power from the power supply of the autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner. 1. An autonomous robotic device capable of vacuum cleaning and purifying air , comprising:an autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner adapted for moving autonomously and vacuum cleaning, and having a power supply; andan air purifier having an air inlet and an air outlet, and provided therein with a blower and a filter, air being driven by the blower to enter the air purifier through the air inlet, be filtered through the filter and then be vented out of the air purifier through the air outlet;the autonomous robotic device being characterized in that:the autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner has a top surface provided with a plurality of positioning members;the air purifier is provided at a bottom thereof with a plurality of matching members for matching with the positioning members, and detachably disposed on the autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner in a way that the matching members are in contact with the positioning members to create a positioning relationship for positioning the air purifier on the autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner, and an electrical connection to enable the air purifier to receive electric power from the power supply of the autonomous ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ORIENTING A ROBOT IN A SPACE

An orientation system includes a base station comprising a light emitter that projects a pattern onto a projection surface of a space, an auxiliary station including an auxiliary emitter that projects an auxiliary pattern onto the projection surface, and a robot including a moveable base supporting an imaging device. The robot detects the pattern and the auxiliary pattern with the imaging device, and determines a location of the robot within the space based on the pattern. 1. An orientation system comprising:a base station comprising a light emitter that projects a pattern onto a projection surface of a space;an auxiliary station comprising an auxiliary emitter that projects an auxiliary pattern onto the projection surface;a robot comprising a moveable base supporting an imaging device; and wherein the robot:detects the pattern and the auxiliary pattern with the imaging device, anddetermines a location of the robot within the space based on the pattern.2. The orientation system of claim 1 , wherein the robot determines a location of the auxiliary station based on the auxiliary pattern.3. The orientation system of claim 2 , wherein the robot further comprises a non-transitory claim 2 , processor-readable storage medium storing an instruction set and a processor claim 2 , the instruction set claim 2 , when executed by the processor claim 2 , causing the robot to move to the auxiliary station.4. The orientation system of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the pattern and the auxiliary pattern comprise an augmented reality (AR) code.5. The orientation system of claim 1 , wherein the base station further comprises a distance finder for determining a distance from the base station to the projection surface of a room.6. The orientation system of claim 5 , wherein the base station calibrates the pattern to a predetermined size based on the distance between the base station and the projection surface.7. The orientation system of claim 5 , wherein the robot determines the ...

VACUUM CLEANER

A vacuum cleaner includes an odor neutralizer and dust plume abatement system. The odor neutralizer and dust plume abatement system delivers a mist to a working air path of the vacuum cleaner, such as at or upstream of a working air treatment assembly defining a portion of the working air path. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus , comprising:a housing;a working air path through the housing comprising a dirty air inlet and a clean air outlet;a working air treatment assembly defining a portion of the working air path;a suction source defining a portion of the working air path and in fluid communication with the working air treatment assembly; andan odor neutralizer and dust plume abatement system configured to dispense a mist into the working air path and including a receiver including a mount for receiving an aerosol dispenser, the receiver in fluid communication with the working air path at or upstream of the working air treatment assembly.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the working air treatment assembly comprises a tangential air inlet.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the aerosol dispenser is provided above the tangential air inlet.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the working air treatment assembly comprises a cyclone separator and a dirt cup configured to receive and collect contaminants separated by the cyclone separator.5. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the receiver further comprises a compartment formed adjacent a sidewall of the dirt cup.6. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the dirt cup further comprises an aerosol inlet.7. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 6 , further comprising a displaceable seal provided at the aerosol inlet on the dirt cup with the displaceable seal in a normally closed position.8. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the displaceable seal is adapted to open at a predetermined pressure.9. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 5 , further comprising the aerosol dispenser ...

LIGHT INDICATOR SYSTEM FOR AN AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOT

An autonomous mobile robot includes a body, a drive supporting the body above a floor surface, a light-propagating plate positioned on the body and having a periphery defining a continuous loop, light sources each being positioned to direct light through a portion of the plate to a portion of the continuous loop, and a controller to selectively operate the light sources to provide a visual indicator of a status or service condition of the autonomous mobile robot. The drive is configured to maneuver the mobile robot about the floor surface. 1. An autonomous mobile robot comprising:a body;a drive supporting the body above a floor surface, the drive being configured to maneuver the mobile robot about the floor surface;a light-propagating plate positioned on the body, the plate having a periphery defining a continuous loop;light sources each being positioned to direct light through a portion of the plate to a portion of the continuous loop; anda controller to selectively operate the light sources to provide a visual indicator of a status or service condition of the autonomous mobile robot.2. The autonomous mobile robot of claim 1 , wherein the plate is configured to direct light emitted by the light sources onto a top surface of the body.3. The autonomous mobile robot of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to selectively operate the light sources to generate a pattern of illumination by at least one ofsequentially operating two or more of the light sources,simultaneously operating a subset of the light sources, andintermittently operating one or more light sources.4. The autonomous mobile robot of claim 1 , wherein the body defines an outer perimeter having a shape corresponding to at least a portion of a shape of the continuous loop.5. The autonomous mobile robot of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to operate the light sources to emit light in one color selected from multiple colors.6. The autonomous mobile robot of claim 1 , wherein the light ...

SYSTEM FOR A SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITY AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

An automatic cleaning unit for AMHS includes a plurality of sensors disposed on OHT rails. The sensors are configured to define a cleaning zone and to detect a location of an OHT vehicle. The automatic cleaning unit further includes a vacuum generator and a top cleaning part installed over the OHT rails in the cleaning zone. The top cleaning part is coupled to the vacuum generator. The vacuum generator is turned on to perform a vacuum cleaning operation when the sensors detect the OHT vehicle entering the cleaning zone. 1. A system for a semiconductor fabrication facility , comprising:a network of OHT rails;a plurality of first sensors on the network of OHT rails, wherein the plurality of first sensors are configured to define a plurality of cleaning zones and to detect locations of a plurality of OHT vehicles movably mounted on the network of OHT rails; anda plurality of automatic cleaning units installed in the cleaning zones, wherein the plurality of automatic cleaning units are separated from each other by a distance, and each of the plurality automatic cleaning units is installed over the network of OHT rails and spaced apart from the network of OHT rails to allow the plurality of OHT vehicles to pass through along a moving direction.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the distance between two of the plurality of automatic cleaning units is between approximately 500 m and approximately 3000 m.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of automatic cleaning units comprises a top cleaning part disposed over the network of OHT rails in the cleaning zone.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the each of the plurality of automatic cleaning units comprises a pair of side cleaning parts disposed at two sides of the network of OHT rails in one of the plurality of cleaning zones and coupled to the top cleaning part.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the top cleaning part and the pair of side cleaning parts respectively comprise a plurality of holes or a ...

VACUUM CLEANER

A vacuum cleaner includes an odor neutralizer and dust plume abatement system. The odor neutralizer and dust plume abatement system delivers a mist to a working air path of the vacuum cleaner, such as at or upstream of a working air treatment assembly defining a portion of the working air path. 1. A vacuum cleaner comprising:a housing;a working air path through the housing comprising a dirty air inlet and a clean air outlet;a working air treatment assembly defining a portion of the working air path;a suction source defining a portion of the working air path and in fluid communication with the working air treatment assembly; and a mist generator;', 'a mist chamber configured to receive mist generated by the mist generator, wherein the mist chamber is in fluid communication with the working air path at or upstream of the working air treatment assembly; and', 'a valve between the mist chamber and the working air path and configured to control the flow of mist from the mist chamber into the working air path at or upstream of the working air treatment assembly., 'an odor neutralizer and dust plume abatement system configured to dispense a mist into the working air path, the system comprising2. The vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the odor neutralizer and dust plume abatement system further comprises a liquid reservoir in fluid communication with the mist generator and adapted to hold a liquid solution.3. The vacuum cleaner of claim 2 , and further comprising a wick provided in the liquid reservoir and in register with the mist generator.4. The vacuum cleaner of claim 3 , wherein the wick comprises an absorbent material for transferring a liquid solution from the liquid reservoir to the mist generator by capillary action.5. The vacuum cleaner of claim 2 , wherein the liquid reservoir is located above the mist generator and mist chamber.6. The vacuum cleaner of claim 5 , wherein the mist chamber is in fluid communication with the working air path upstream of the working ...

SYSTEM FOR A SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITY AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

An automatic cleaning unit for AMHS includes a plurality of sensors disposed on OHT rails. The sensors are configured to define a cleaning zone and to detect a location of an OHT vehicle. The automatic cleaning unit further includes a vacuum generator and a top cleaning part installed over the OHT rails in the cleaning zone. The top cleaning part is coupled to the vacuum generator. The vacuum generator is turned on to perform a vacuum cleaning operation when the sensors detect the OHT vehicle entering the cleaning zone. 2. The automatic cleaning unit of claim 1 , further comprising a pair of side cleaning parts installed at two sides of the OHT rails in the cleaning zone claim 1 , wherein the pair of side cleaning parts are coupled to the top cleaning part.3. The automatic cleaning unit of claim 2 , wherein the pair of side cleaning parts are movable by a linear motion guide claim 2 , an X-Y table or ball screws.4. The automatic cleaning unit of claim 2 , wherein the pair of side cleaning parts are aligned with a wheeled trolley of the OHT vehicle in a horizontal direction.5. The automatic cleaning unit of claim 1 , wherein the top cleaning part comprises a plurality of holes.6. The automatic cleaning unit of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of holes have different sizes or different shapes.7. The automatic cleaning unit of claim 1 , wherein the top cleaning part comprises a plurality of nozzles.8. The automatic cleaning unit of claim 7 , wherein the plurality of nozzles have different lengths.9. The automatic cleaning unit of claim 1 , wherein the controller turns off the vacuum generator when the plurality of sensors detect the OHT vehicle leaving the cleaning zone or when the cleaning operation is completed.10. A system for a semiconductor fabrication facility claim 1 , comprising:a network of OHT rails;a plurality of first sensors on the network of OHT rails, wherein the plurality of first sensors are configured to define a plurality of cleaning zones and to ...

DUST-COLLECTING DEVICE

In a dust station, a suction part is connected selectively to one of a first suction port and a second suction port. In a state where the first suction port is connected to the suction part, a dust-collecting control unit drives the suction part and also automatically stops the suction part after elapsing of a first specified period of time. In a state where the second suction port is connected to the suction part, the dust-collecting control unit drives the suction part, and enables stopping the suction part through specified operation and also stops the suction part automatically when the suction part is not stopped even after elapsing of a second specified period of time or longer in a state where the suction part is driven, the second specified period of time being different from the first specified period of time. 1. A dust-collecting device comprising:a first suction port;a second suction port which is different from the first suction port;a suction part which is connected selectively to one of the first suction port and the second suction port and which is driven to suck dust and dirt through the one of the first suction port and the second suction port; anda control unit which controls operation of the suction part, whereinin a state where the first suction port is connected to the suction part, the control unit drives the suction part and automatically stops the suction part after elapsing of a first specified period of time, while in a state where the second suction port is connected to the suction part, the control unit drives the suction part, and enables stopping the suction part through specified operation and also stops the suction part automatically when the suction part is not stopped even after elapsing of a second specified period of time or longer in a state where the suction part is driven, the second specified period of time being different from the first specified period of time.2. The dust-collecting device according to claim 1 , whereinthe ...

System and Method for Cleaning a Floor Using a Cleaning Robot

The invention relates to a system for cleaning a floor by means of at least one cleaning robot (), which cleaning robot comprises control means () for controlling the cleaning robot () and communication means () for sensing at least one event having increased soiling emergence of at least part of the floor, wherein the control means () set the intensity of the use of the cleaning robot () for cleaning at least part of the floor in accordance with the intensity of at least one event having increased soiling emergence. The system solves the technical problem of making a system and a method for cleaning a floor by means of a cleaning robot more flexible and enabling improved cleaning results. The invention further relates to a method for cleaning a floor. 1. A system for cleaning a floor , comprising:at least one cleaning robot,a control means for controlling the at least one cleaning robotwherein a communications means is configured to detect at least one event with an increased soiling occurrence for at least one part of the floor, andthe control means is configured to set an intensity of use of the cleaning robot for cleaning at least one part of the floor depending on an intensity of the at least one event with an increased soiling occurrence.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the communication means identifies an entry of a calendar connectable to the communication means as an event with an increased soiling occurrence.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the communication means identifies an item of weather information from a database as an event with an increased soiling occurrence.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein the communication means detects a duration or an intensity of a rainfall event as the intensity of events with an increased soiling occurrence.5. The system according to claim 3 , wherein the communication means detects a number and/or a strength of at least one weather event as the intensity of events with an increased ...

FLEXIBLE ROBOTIC ACTUATORS

Systems and methods for providing flexible robotic actuators are disclosed. Some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter include a soft robot capable of providing a radial deflection motions; a soft tentacle actuator capable of providing a variety of motions and providing transportation means for various types of materials; and a hybrid robotic system that retains desirable characteristics of both soft robots and hard robots. Some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter also include methods for operating the disclosed robotic systems. 1. A robotic system comprising: an actuator comprising a plurality of fluid channels, and', 'a pressurizing inlet coupled to the plurality of fluid channels, wherein the pressurizing inlet is configured to receive a pressurized fluid to pressurize the plurality of fluid channels to cause a movement of the soft robot and', 'a robotic control system coupled to the soft robot, wherein the robotic control system is configured to provide the pressurized fluid to the pressurizing inlet, wherein the plurality of fluid channels is arranged so that a bending direction of the actuator changes as a function of a pressure level in respective fluid channels., 'a soft robot comprising'}2. The robotic system of claim 1 , further comprising one or more pumps and one or more valves coupled to the pressurizing inlet.3. The robotic system of claim 2 , wherein each of the one or more pumps is coupled to one of the plurality of fluid channels claim 2 , and each of the one or more valves is coupled to one or more of the plurality of fluid channels.4. The robotic system of claim 1 , wherein the robotic control system is configured to actuate the actuator using an actuation sequence associated with the plurality of fluid channels.5. The robotic system of claim 4 , wherein in the actuation sequence claim 4 , the pump and valve are selected to actuate claim 4 , independently claim 4 , the one of the plurality of fluid channels that the pump and valve ...

Robot cleaner and method for sensing dust

A robot cleaner is provided that may include a suction motor installed within a main body to generate a suction force, at least two conductive plates spaced apart from each other to form a flow path for external air introduced by the suction force, and a calculator to measure a capacitance value between the at least two conductive plates. Further, provided is a robot cleaner that may include a suction motor installed within a main body to generate a suction force, a porous structure having at least one through hole, through which external air introduced by the suction force may flow, at least one filter disposed on a surface of the porous structure to filter dust contained in the air, and a power supply configured to apply alternating current (AC) power to at least a portion of the surface of the porous structure.

SMART CLEANING SYSTEM, AUTONOMOUS ROBOT, AND DOCK STATION

The present disclosure provides an autonomous robot, configured to perform a cleaning function and an emptying function. 1. An intelligent cleaning system , comprising:an autonomous robot, configured to perform a cleaning function and an emptying function, comprising:a first receiving part, configured to receive an object collected by the autonomous robot when performing the cleaning function;a first air duct, pneumatically connected with the first receiving part; anda suction device, configured to generate airflow passing through the first receiving part, and be in a closable pneumatical connection with the first receiving part via the first air duct; anda dock station, configured to be docked by the autonomous robot to empty and collect the object from the first receiving part, the dock station comprising:a second receiving part, configured to receive the object emptied from the first receiving part;a second air duct, pneumatically connected with the second receiving part and configured to allow the object to enter the second receiving part along with the airflow; anda third air duct, pneumatically connected with the second receiving part and configured to allow the airflow to flow out of the second receiving part,wherein, in a state when the autonomous robot is docked with the dock station to perform the emptying function, the intelligent cleaning system is configured to close the first air duct, and the first receiving part is pneumatically connected with the suction device via the second air duct, the second receiving part, and the third air duct.2. The intelligent cleaning system according to claim 1 , wherein the autonomous robot is provided with an emptying exit pneumatically connected with the first receiving part and an air return inlet pneumatically connected with the suction device;in the state when the autonomous robot is docked with the dock station, the second air duct is pneumatically connected with the first receiving part via the emptying exit, and ...

Vacuum cleaner

In a vacuum cleaner (VC) comprising a motor-fan aggregate (A), and a control for controlling a power setting (PS) of the motor-fan aggregate (A), a processor (μP) is arranged for protecting the motor-fan aggregate (A) from overheating and/or entering a stall regime in dependence on a comparison of a parameter relating to a flow rate with a threshold that is representative of the rotation speed (N) of the aggregate (A). The threshold may depend on a power setting (PS) of the motor-fan aggregate (A) or a current through the motor-fan aggregate (A). The parameter relating to the flow rate may be a pressure difference between on the one hand a position upstream or downstream of the motor-fan aggregate (A), and on the other hand, ambient, a pressure difference over a known component, a pressure difference over the motor-fan aggregate (A), and/or—if the threshold depends on the power setting (PS)—a rotation speed of the motor-fan aggregate (A). The processor (μP) may be arranged for protecting the motor-fan aggregate (A) by opening a valve (ECV) upstream of the motor-fan aggregate (A), and/or by lowering a rotation speed of the motor-fan aggregate (A).

ROBOT CLEANER

Disclosed is a robot cleaner which adjusts a suction area of air suctioned into a suction port through a shutter and a shutter driving device configured to operate the shutter, so that a flow rate of air is adjusted, thus more effectively suctioning dust in the air by using a fan motor having a fixed capacity. 1. A robot cleaner comprises:a suction unit provided at a lower surface thereof with a suction port to suction air;a shutter installed at a front side of the suction port so as to be movable up and down;a shutter driving device configured to move the shutter up and down, anda controller configured to control upward and downward movements of the shutter driving device.2. The robot cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the suction unit is provided on a lower surface thereof with a plurality of suction guide grooves to guide air introduced into the suction port claim 1 , the suction guide grooves provided at a front side of the suction port claim 1 , andthe shutter opens or closes rear sides of the plurality of the suction guide grooves by moving up and down.3. The robot cleaner according to claim 2 , wherein the suction port extends in a widthwise direction of the suction unit claim 2 , andthe shutter includes a plurality of shutter portions corresponding to the plurality of suction guide grooves, respectively.4. The robot cleaner according to claim 3 , wherein the shutter includes an elevation guide portion configured to guide upward and downward movements of the shutter claim 3 , andthe plurality of the shutter portions extend downward from the elevation guide portion.5. The robot cleaner according to claim 4 , wherein the suction unit further comprises a suction portion formed in a hollow semi-cylindrical shape claim 4 , an axis of which extends in the horizontal direction and a lower side of the suction portion forms the suction port claim 4 ,the elevation guide portion has an arc-shaped cross section to correspond to an outer circumferential surface of the ...

Celestial navigation system for an autonomous vehicle

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.

Artificial intelligence cleaner and operating method thereof

An artificial intelligence cleaner may determine a length of a head from user cleaning information including a height of a user, a pressure sensing value applied to the head and a head angle between the head and the ground using a head length calculation model and control a head motor to have the determined length of the head.

BATTERY PACK AND VACUUM CLEANER INCLUDING THE SAME

A battery pack includes a battery including at least one battery cell, a terminal portion electrically connected to the battery and including a first pack terminal connected to an external load and a second pack terminal, a first switch configured to switch a discharge current of the battery according to a first control signal, a second switch configured to open or close according to a second control signal, and to open the first switch that is turned on by the first control signal, by a voltage of the first pack terminal or the second pack terminal, and a battery manager configured to output the first control signal and the second control signal. 1. A battery pack comprising:a battery comprising at least one battery cell;a terminal portion electrically connected to the battery and comprising a first pack terminal connected to an external load and a second pack terminal;a first switch configured to switch a discharge current of the battery according to a first control signal;a second switch configured to open or close according to a second control signal, and to open the first switch that is turned on by the first control signal, by a voltage of the first pack terminal or the second pack terminal; anda battery manager configured to output the first control signal and the second control signal.2. The battery pack of claim 1 , wherein the battery manager is configured to output claim 1 , as the second control signal claim 1 , a pulse width modulation signal having a pulse width varying according to a duty cycle.3. The battery pack of claim 2 , wherein the battery manager is configured to limit an amount of a discharge current of the battery by outputting the second control signal having a preset first duty cycle at a discharge start point when discharge starts.4. The battery pack of claim 3 , wherein the discharge start point is a point in time when an electric connection of the external load is sensed between the first pack terminal and the second pack terminal claim ...

ROBOT CLEANER AND ROBOT CLEANER CONTROL METHOD

A robot cleaner and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. The robot cleaner includes: a main body; one or more infrared ray (IR) sensors configured to receive IR signals from a transmission device in various directions; a drive motor configured to move the main body toward the transmission device upon receiving a control signal from a controller; and a controller configured to remove reflected waves from among the plurality of IR signals by generating a transmission device direction estimation value, and control driving of the main body using the drive motor on the basis of the transmission device direction estimation value. 1. A robot cleaner comprising:a main body;a infrared ray (IR) sensors configured to receive IR signals from a transmission device in various directions;a drive motor configured to move the main body toward the transmission device upon receiving a control signal from a controller; anda controller configured to remove reflected waves from among the IR signals by generating a transmission device direction estimation value, and control driving of the main body using the drive motor on a basis of the transmission device direction estimation value.2. The robot cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the controller includes:a transmission device direction estimator configured to generate a system model estimation value regarding a direction of the transmission device using a Kalman filter, calculate an estimation sensor value on a basis of the system model estimation value and an observation model, correct the system model estimation value through a difference between the calculated estimation sensor value and a measurement sensor value, and calculate a transmission device direction estimation value; anda transmission device direction verifier configured to compare the transmission device direction estimation value with a predetermined reference value to perform verification.3. The robot cleaner according to claim 2 , wherein the transmission ...

Method for Correcting Determination Threshold of Floor Medium and Method of Detecting Thereof

A method for correcting a determination threshold of a floor medium and a method of detecting thereof are provided. The method is used for controlling a mobile robot equipped with a sound emitter and a sound receiver to detect and recognize the floor medium during a movement just started. A first detection result of a current floor medium is obtained by actively transmitting and receiving a sound signal, then, a to-be-adjusted detection result of the current floor medium is obtained only by passively receiving the sound signal through the sound receiver, and according to the similarity/difference of the two detection results, the determination threshold is corrected in the case of passively receiving the sound signal, so that the to-be-adjusted detection result is determined to be consistent with the first detection result. 1. A method for correcting a determination threshold of a floor medium , wherein the method is used for controlling a mobile robot equipped with a sound emitter and a sound receiver to correct a parameter for detecting the floor medium during a movement just started;the method comprises:{'b': '1', 'S, controlling the sound emitter to transmit a sound signal of a first preset frequency, at the same time, controlling the sound receiver to receive the sound signal, and then, determining a first detection result of a current floor medium according to a relationship between an amplitude of the sound signal received and a first preset determination threshold; wherein the first preset determination threshold is a fixed experience value obtained through an experimental test, the first detection result is information of a type of the current floor medium;'}{'b': '2', 'S, after determining the first detection result, stopping transmission of the sound signal by the sound emitter, only controlling the sound receiver to receive the sound signal, and then determining a to-be-adjusted detection result of the current floor medium according to a relationship ...

SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR COOPERATIVE CLEANING

The present disclosure relates to a system for performing a designated cleaning task. The system comprises a plurality of cleaning apparatus, and at least one of the plurality of cleaning apparatus is communicatively connected with a processor unit, wherein the processor unit comprises a hierarchy generation module for determining a hierarchy state of each of the registered cleaning apparatus; a task planning module for generating a cleaning operation plan based on the hierarchy state assigned to each of the registered cleaning apparatus; and a task execution module for transmitting a command to execute the cleaning operation plan. The present disclosure also relates to a cleaning apparatus for use with the cooperative cleaning system. The present disclosure also relates to a system for performing a designated task using a plurality of task specific devices by generating device-specific control command for each of the devices based on a high-level control command. 1. A system for performing a designated task , comprising:a plurality of task-specific apparatus, at least one of the plurality of task-specific apparatus is configured to communicate with a processor unit; anda user device configured to receive one or more instructions from a user and configured to communicate with the processor unit, a control manager for generating a high-level control command based on the one or more instructions received from the user device;', 'an action generator for generating a device-specific control command for each of the plurality of apparatus from the high-level control command, wherein the processor unit is configured to transmit the device-specific control command to the corresponding apparatus for execution; and', receive from a user the robot information of a task-specific apparatus;', 'generating a passphrase based on the received robot information;', 'providing the user with the generated passphrase;', 'receiving a user provided passphrase from the user; and', 'allowing ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a cyclone bin assembly lock that releasably secures the cyclone bin assembly to the body of the surface cleaning apparatus. The cyclone bin assembly lock comprises first and second locking members provided internal of the surface cleaning apparatus. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) a body housing a suction motor;(b) a cyclone bin assembly comprising at least one cyclone removably mounted to the body;(c) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet and including the suction motor and a cyclone bin assembly; and,(d) a cyclone bin assembly lock that releasably secures the cyclone bin assembly to the body, the cyclone bin assembly lock comprises a first locking member provided on the cyclone bin assembly and a second locking member provided on the body and the first and second locking members are provided internal of the surface cleaning apparatus.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the cyclone bin assembly lock further comprises a bin release actuator provided on an exterior of the surface cleaning apparatus.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the cyclone bin assembly further comprises a handle and the bin release actuator is provided proximate or on the handle.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the cyclone bin assembly has a lower surface that is configured to stand on a horizontal surface when removed from the body.5. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the lower surface is flat and the first locking member is provided internal of the cyclone bin assembly.6. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the first locking member comprises feet provided on the lower surface and are engageable with the second locking member provided on an upper portion of the body.7. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the first locking member is provided internal of the cyclone bin assembly.8. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the first locking member comprises a ...

DETECTING OBJECTS USING A LINE ARRAY

A robotic cleaning device configured to detect objects as the robotic cleaning device moves over a surface to be cleaned. The robotic cleaning device has a first light source configured to produce a close range wide light beam in front of the robotic cleaning device, a second light source configured to produce a long range vertically-narrow light beam in front of the robotic cleaning device, and an array sensor configured to detect light reflected from one or more of the light sources to detect illuminated objects from which said light is reflected. 114-. (canceled)15. A robotic cleaning device configured to detect objects as the robotic cleaning device moves over a surface to be cleaned , the robotic cleaning device comprising:a first light source configured to produce a close range wide light beam in front of the robotic cleaning device;a second light source configured to produce a long range vertically-narrow light beam in front of the robotic cleaning device; andan array sensor configured to detect light reflected from one or more of the light sources to detect illuminated objects from which said light is reflected.16. The robotic cleaning device of claim 15 , further comprising:a third light source configured to produce a close range vertically-narrow light beam towards said surface in front of the robotic cleaning device.17. The robotic cleaning device of claim 15 , further comprising:a controller configured to control the light sources to emit light, one light source at a time, and to compute a respective time-of-flight of the light emitted from the respective light source and being reflected onto the array sensor, and to determine a position of an object from which the light is reflected based on the computed time-of-flight and the position of the reflected light on the array sensor.18. The robotic cleaning device of claim 15 , wherein the light sources are arranged to emit light with a horizontal radiation angle of 60-120° claim 15 , more specified to 85-95 ...

POWER SHARING VACUUM CLEANER ASSEMBLY

A vacuum cleaner assembly basically includes a vacuum body, a first power source, an accessory, and a second power source. The first power source is configured to create flow through a suction path. The accessory is configured to be removably connected to the vacuum body. The second power source is configured to power the accessory. Each of the first and second power sources is configured to share power with the other of the first and second power sources. 1. A vacuum cleaner assembly , comprising:a vacuum body;a first power source disposed in the vacuum body and configured to create flow through a suction path;an accessory configured to be removably connected to the vacuum body; anda second power source disposed in the accessory and configured to power the accessory, the second power source being different from the first power source.2. The vacuum cleaner assembly according to claim 1 , whereinthe accessory is a powerhead.3. The vacuum cleaner assembly according to claim 3 , whereineach of the first and second power sources is a rechargeable battery.4. The vacuum cleaner assembly according to claim 1 , whereinthe vacuum body includes a suction wand, the suction wand being disposed between the first power source and the second power source.5. A vacuum cleaner assembly claim 1 , comprising:a vacuum body;a first power source configured to create flow through a suction path;an accessory configured to be removably connected to the vacuum body; anda second power source disposed in the accessory,each of the first and second power sources being configured to share power with the other of the first and second power sources.6. The vacuum cleaner assembly according to claim 5 , whereinthe accessory is a powerhead.7. The vacuum cleaner assembly according to claim 5 , whereinthe first power source is disposed in the vacuum body, andthe second power source is configured to power the accessory.8. The vacuum cleaner assembly according to claim 7 , whereineach of the first and ...

WINDOW-CLEANING ROBOT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

The present disclosure provides a window-cleaning robot and a method for controlling the same. The robot includes: a body; a vacuum suction port disposed on the body; a suction detector configured to detect a vacuum suction value generated at the vacuum suction port; a light-emitting assembly disposed on the body, a light-emitting area of the light-emitting assembly being configured corresponding to the vacuum suction value; and a controller, connected with the suction detector and the light-emitting assembly respectively and configured to light all or a part of light-emitting area of the light-emitting assembly according to the vacuum suction value, for reminding the user. 1. A window-cleaning robot , comprising:a body;a vacuum suction port disposed on the body;a suction detector configured to detect a vacuum suction value generated at the vacuum suction port;a light-emitting assembly disposed on the body, wherein a light-emitting area of the light-emitting assembly is configured corresponding to the vacuum suction value; anda controller, connected with the suction detector and the light-emitting assembly respectively and configured to light all or a part of the light-emitting area of the light-emitting assembly according to the vacuum suction value.2. The window-cleaning robot according to claim 1 , wherein the light-emitting assembly comprises a plurality of indicator lamps and the plurality of indicator lamps are arranged in a ring shape claim 1 , in a rectangular shape or in a triangular shape.3. The window-cleaning robot according to claim 2 , wherein the body comprises an upper cover and a transparent display frame disposed on the upper cover claim 2 , and the light-emitting assembly is disposed below the transparent display frame.4. The window-cleaning robot according to claim 2 , wherein the body comprises an upper cover claim 2 , the upper cover is made of transparent material claim 2 , and the light-emitting assembly is disposed below the upper cover.5. ...

CELESTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

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. A control device comprising:one or more input devices; anda display,wherein the control device is configured to control a mobile cleaning robot by:presenting, on the display, a selection of rooms;receiving, by the one or more input devices, an input indicative of one or more rooms of the selection of rooms to be cleaned by the mobile cleaning robot and an input indicative of an order for the one or more rooms to be cleaned;sending, to the mobile cleaning robot, one or more instructions comprising data representing the order of rooms to be cleaned; andpresenting, on the display, a status of the mobile cleaning robot.22. The control device of claim 21 , wherein the control device is further configured to allow toggling among a selection of modes claim 21 , the modes comprising:a clean mode configured to direct the mobile cleaning robot to begin cleaning;a docking mode configured to direct the mobile cleaning robot to dock to a base station; anda driving mode configured to allow a user to drive the mobile cleaning robot.23. The control device of claim 22 , further comprising a scheduling mode that allows selecting the order for cleaning the one or more rooms.24. The control device of claim 21 , wherein the control device is further configured to allow toggling between a ...

CLEANER

Disclosed herein is a cleaner having an improved structure configured to improve the cleaning performance. The cleaner comprises a suction unit provided inside a body. The suction unit includes an impeller configured to suction air by rotating about a shaft, and a diffuser configured to guide air discharged from the impeller. The impeller includes a hub, and a blade disposed on the hub, and provided with a leading edge disposed in an upstream side in a direction in which air introduced into the suction unit flows, and a trailing edge disposed in a downstream side in the direction in which the air introduced into the suction unit flows. The leading edge of the blade forms an inclination of 60 degrees or more and 80 degrees or less with respect to an axial direction. 1. A cleaner comprising:a suction unit provided inside a body,wherein the suction unit comprisesan impeller configured to suction air by rotating about a shaft; anda diffuser configured to guide air discharged from the impeller,wherein the impeller comprisesa hub; anda blade disposed on the hub, and provided with a leading edge disposed in an upstream side in a direction in which air introduced into the suction unit flows and a trailing edge disposed in a downstream side in the direction in which the air introduced into the suction unit flows,wherein the leading edge of the blade forms an inclination of 60 degrees or more and 80 degrees or less with respect to an axial direction.2. The cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the diffuser comprises an inner casing claim 1 , an outer casing arranged along an outer circumference of the inner casing to be spaced apart from the inner casing claim 1 , and a vane disposed between the inner casing and the outer casing to form a flow path in which air discharged from the impeller flows.3. The cleaner according to claim 2 , wherein the vane has an airfoil shaped cross-section in the axial direction.4. The cleaner according to claim 2 , wherein one end of the vane ...

CELESTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

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. A method performed by a device remote from an autonomous vehicle , the method comprising:receiving a user input specifying a task for an autonomous vehicle, wherein the task involves having the autonomous vehicle traverse an area;sending one or more instructions to the autonomous vehicle to begin the task; andpresenting, on a display of the device, a status indicating how much of the task the autonomous vehicle has completed, wherein presenting the status comprises updating a floor plan representative of the area as the autonomous vehicle traverses the area so that one or more first portions of the floor plan indicate where the autonomous vehicle has been and one or more second portions of the floor plan indicate where the autonomous vehicle has not been.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the autonomous vehicle is a cleaning robot claim 21 , and wherein the task is a cleaning task.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein presenting the status comprises presenting a percentage of the task that has been completed.24. The method of claim 21 , wherein receiving the user input comprises receiving scheduling information for scheduling the task claim 21 , and wherein sending the one or more instructions to the autonomous vehicle comprises sending the one or more instructions according ...

ROBOT CLEANER AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a robot cleaner and a controlling method thereof, and more particularly, to a robot cleaner and a traveling algorithm of a robot cleaner having an improved structure. A robot cleaner of the disclosure includes a brush unit having a suction flow path, a body unit configured to have a driving device, and be coupled to the brush unit to be rotatable with respect to the brush unit and a redirection device configured to rotate the body unit relative to the brush unit, and the redirection device includes a rotation guide extending along an inner circumferential surface of the brush unit, a rotation driving source disposed in the body unit and generating power, and a power transmission member which moves along the rotation guide by the power transmitted from the rotation driving source and rotates the body unit with respect to the brush unit. 1. A robot cleaner comprising:a brush unit having a suction flow path;a body unit having a driving device, and coupled to the brush unit to be rotatable with respect to the brush unit; and a rotation guide extending along an inner circumferential surface of the brush unit;', 'a rotation driving source disposed in the body unit and generating power; and', 'a power transmission member which moves along the rotation guide by the power transmitted from the rotation driving source and rotates the body unit with respect to the brush unit., 'a redirection device configured to rotate the body unit with respect to the brush unit, wherein the redirection device includes2. The robot cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the power transmission member includes:a first gear connected to the rotation driving source; anda second gear that rotates by receiving power from the first gear and moves along the rotation guide.3. The robot cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the rotation guide is continuously formed along an inner circumferential direction of the brush unit.4. The robot cleaner of claim 1 ,wherein the body unit ...

RECHARGEABLE CLEANER

A rechargeable cleaner includes a body, a rechargeable battery, and a charger. The body is configured to generate suction power capable of sucking dust together with air using a motor. The rechargeable battery is configured to supply electric power to the motor. The charger is configured to charge the battery at a charging rate of 3 C or higher and lower than 10 C. 1. A rechargeable cleaner comprising:a body configured to generate suction power capable of sucking dust together with air using a motor;a rechargeable battery configured to supply electric power to the motor; anda charger configured to charge the battery at a charging rate of 3 C or higher and lower than 10 C.2. The rechargeable cleaner according to claim 1 , further comprising:a body controller disposed in the body; anda charger controller disposed in the charger, whereinthe body controller acquires cell voltage information indicating a cell voltage, cell temperature information indicating a cell temperature, and battery identification information for identifying the battery from the battery and outputs the cell voltage information, the cell temperature information, and the battery identification information thus acquired to the charger controller, andthe charger controller controls at least one of a charging current and a charging voltage based on the cell voltage information, the cell temperature information, and the battery identification information.3. The rechargeable cleaner according to claim 2 , wherein the body controller outputs claim 2 , when it is detected that the charger is attached to the body claim 2 , the cell voltage information claim 2 , the cell temperature information claim 2 , and the battery identification information to the charger controller.4. The rechargeable cleaner according to claim 3 , wherein the body controller outputs at least the cell voltage information and the cell temperature information to the charger controller at a predetermined timing in charging the battery.5. ...

CELESTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

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 coverage robot comprising:a drive system operable to move the autonomous coverage robot about a floor surface;a receiving subsystem responsive to a signal directed by a transmitter placed in a transition region between first and second areas of the floor surface to detect the transition region; and maneuvering, using the drive system, the autonomous coverage robot across the first area in a cleaning mode in which the receiving subsystem detects the transition region without the autonomous coverage robot traversing the transition region, and then', 'maneuvering, using the drive system, the autonomous coverage robot from the first area to the second area in a migration mode in which the receiving subsystem detects the transition region and the autonomous coverage robot passes through the transition region., 'one or more processors configured to execute instructions to perform operations comprising22. The autonomous coverage robot of claim 21 , wherein maneuvering the autonomous coverage robot from the first area to the second area comprises maneuvering the autonomous coverage robot through a frame of a doorway within which the transmitter is positioned.23. The autonomous coverage robot of claim 21 , wherein the receiving subsystem is responsive to two distinct ...

Constant Voltage Circuit Module with A Voltage Compensating Unit to Perform Stepless Speed Regulation on a Motor

This invention relates to a constant voltage circuit module (“CVCM”), which comprises a control IC board, a power source and a voltage compensating unit. When the CVCM couples with a motor device, the power source contained within provides the driving power the motor device and IC board need and the said IC board may monitor the speed of the motor device and performs stepless speed regulation. The IC board may also display and monitor the storage level of electrical power, if the power source described above is a rechargeable battery or of sort, and stops the motor device when the battery reaches a state of low power or is under charged. This CVCM can be multi-functional and with superior applicability when combined with various electronic appliances, such as the vacuum cleaning appliance. The CVCM may provide multiple safety measures for the coupled motor device by having the IC board control the two circuit modules on the battery and on the board to prevent the motor device from over-charging or over-discharging. One objective of the present invention is to provide stepless speed regulation on the coupled motor device so that the motor device may function at the maximum performance and dramatically reduce the operational noise when the motor runs. 1. A rechargeable vacuum cleaning device equipped with a constant voltage circuit module (CVCM) , said CVCM comprising an integrated circuit (IC) control board that can control the rotation speed of the motor of the said vacuum cleaning device in a stepless approach , said IC board having a micro control unit , a motor rotation speed control unit , a power supply monitoring unit , a circuit breaker protection unit , a power storage indication unit , an illumination control unit , an lighting source , an enhanced voltage frequency monitoring unit , and a direct current (DC) recharging unit , said power supply coupled with a DC motor , said enhanced voltage monitoring unit connected to the power supply and the said DC ...

CLEANING ROBOT WITH ARM AND TOOL RECEPTACLES

A cleaning robot includes a propulsion mechanism to propel the robot on a floor, a robotic arm with a gripper at its distal end, and a plurality of different cleaning tools, each cleaning tool including a handle that is configured to be grasped by the gripper. At least one of a plurality of receptacles is configured to hold one of the cleaning tools. A controller is configured to autonomously operate the propulsion system to transport the robot to region to be cleaned, operate the robotic arm to bring the gripper to a receptacle that is holding a selected cleaning tool, operate the gripper to grasp a handle of the selected cleaning tool and to manipulate the cleaning tool when cleaning the region, and operate the robotic arm and the gripper to return the selected cleaning tool to its receptacle. 1. A cleaning robot comprising:a propulsion mechanism to propel the robot on a floor;a robotic arm;a gripper at a distal end of the robotic arm;a plurality of different cleaning tools, each cleaning tool including a handle that is configured to be grasped by the gripper;a plurality of receptacles, at least one of the receptacles configured to hold a cleaning tool of said plurality of cleaning tools; and autonomously operate the propulsion system to transport the robot to region to be cleaned;', 'operate the robotic arm to bring the gripper to a receptacle of said plurality of receptacles that is holding a selected cleaning tool of said plurality of cleaning tools;', 'operate the gripper to grasp a handle of the selected cleaning tool and to manipulate the cleaning tool when cleaning the region; and', 'operate the robotic arm and the gripper to return the selected cleaning tool to that receptacle., 'a controller configured to2. The cleaning robot of claim 1 , wherein the handle is configured to self-align with the gripper when grasped by the gripper.3. The cleaning robot of claim 2 , wherein the handle has an asymmetric cross section.4. The cleaning robot of claim 2 , wherein ...

LIGHT INDICATOR SYSTEM FOR AN AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOT

An autonomous mobile robot includes a body, a drive supporting the body above a floor surface, a light-propagating plate positioned on the body and having a periphery defining a continuous loop, light sources each being positioned to direct light through a portion of the plate to a portion of the continuous loop, and a controller to selectively operate the light sources to provide a visual indicator of a status or service condition of the autonomous mobile robot. The drive is configured to maneuver the mobile robot about the floor surface. 1. (canceled)2. An autonomous mobile robot comprising:a drive system to maneuver the autonomous mobile robot about a floor surface;a light indicator system comprising a plurality of light sources; anda controller configured to wirelessly communicate with a remote device, wherein the controller is configured to operate the light indicator system to generate a pattern of illumination corresponding to a pattern presented on a display of the remote device, the pattern of illumination being indicative of a status or service condition of the autonomous mobile robot.3. The autonomous mobile robot of claim 2 , wherein configurations of the controller to operate the light indicator system to generate the pattern of illumination corresponding to the pattern presented on the display of the remote device comprise configurations to selectively operate the light sources to generate the pattern of illumination by at least one ofsequentially operating two or more of the light sources,simultaneously operating a subset of the light sources, orintermittently operating one or more of the light sources.4. The autonomous mobile robot of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of light sources are positioned to direct light to a continuous loop on the autonomous mobile robot to generate the pattern of illumination.5. The autonomous mobile robot of claim 4 , wherein the pattern of illumination illuminates a portion of the continuous loop claim 4 , a length of w ...

CELESTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

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. 1. (canceled)2. A method comprising:receiving, on a mobile device, a user request to schedule a cleaning task of a robotic vacuum cleaner;receiving, on the mobile device, a user input of a user-selected time for initiating the cleaning task of the robotic vacuum cleaner;presenting, on the mobile device, display elements associated with a plurality of selectable rooms in a space;receiving, on the mobile device, a user input of one or more user-selected rooms selected from the plurality of selectable rooms; andcommunicating with the robotic vacuum cleaner to cause the robotic vacuum cleaner to initiate the cleaning task at the user-selected time to clean the one or more user-selected rooms.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:before receiving the user input of the one or more user-selected rooms, receiving, on the mobile device, a user request to register a room of the plurality of selectable rooms in the space; andregistering the room of the plurality of selectable rooms.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein: 'receiving, on the mobile device, a user selection of a name; and', 'receiving the user request to register the room of the plurality of selectable rooms in the space comprises 'assigning the name to the room.', 'the method further comprises5. The method of claim 4 , wherein: ' ...

CELESTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

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. 1. (canceled)2. A method comprising:presenting, on a mobile device, display elements associated with a plurality of selectable cleaning frequencies;receiving, on the mobile device, a user input of a user-selected frequency selected from the plurality of selectable cleaning frequencies;presenting, on the mobile device, display elements associated with a plurality of selectable rooms in a space;receiving, on the mobile device, a user input of one or more user-selected rooms of the plurality of selectable rooms; andcommunicating, by the mobile device, with a robotic vacuum cleaner to cause the robotic vacuum cleaner to initiate cleaning tasks to clean the one or more user-selected rooms in accordance with a schedule based on at least the user-selected frequency.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:presenting, on the mobile device, display elements associated with a plurality of selectable days for initiating the cleaning tasks of the robotic vacuum cleaner and receiving, on the mobile device, a user input of one or more user-selected days selected from the plurality of selectable days,wherein the user-selected frequency is based on at least the user-selected days.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:before presenting the display elements associated with the plurality of selectable ...

Dust collecting apparatus, cleaning apparatus using said dust collecting apparatus, and method of controlling cleaning apparatus

Disclosed are related to a dust collecting apparatus, a cleaning apparatus, and a method of controlling the cleaning apparatus. The dust collecting apparatus may comprises a dust collecting space configured to collect impurities and a variable body formed to surround the dust collecting space and having one of transparency, shape and color changed by selectively transmitting or reflecting light in response to applied electric power.

FLEXIBLE ROBOTIC ACTUATORS

Systems and methods for providing flexible robotic actuators are disclosed. Some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter include a soft robot capable of providing a radial deflection motions; a soft tentacle actuator capable of providing a variety of motions and providing transportation means for various types of materials; and a hybrid robotic system that retains desirable characteristics of both soft robots and hard robots. Some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter also include methods for operating the disclosed robotic systems. 1. A soft robot comprising:a flexible body having a plurality of embedded fluid channels, wherein at least two of the plurality of embedded fluid channels are arranged concentrically around a central axis of the flexible body; anda pressurizing inlet coupled to the at least two of the plurality of embedded fluid channels, wherein the pressurizing inlet is configured to receive pressurized fluid to inflate a portion of the at least two of the plurality of embedded fluid channels, thereby causing a radial deflection of the flexible body.2. The soft robot of claim 1 , wherein the flexible body comprises a strain limiting layer claim 1 , wherein a tensile modulus of the strain limiting layer is higher than a tensile modulus of the flexible body.3. The soft robot of claim 2 , wherein the strain limiting layer comprises paper.4. The soft robot of claim 1 , further comprising a soft chamber disposed above and in sealing contact with the flexible body claim 1 , wherein the soft chamber comprises a fluid reservoir and a fluid inlet.5. The soft robot of claim 4 , wherein the soft chamber comprises a cap comprising a cover layer and one or more walls claim 4 , wherein the one or more walls are attached to the flexible body claim 4 , and a volume between the cap and the flexible body forms the fluid reservoir.6. The soft robot of claim 5 , wherein the fluid reservoir is configured to deliver fluid via the fluid inlet when the at least two ...

CLEANER

A cleaner may include a cleaner main body or a main body; a dust container which is accommodated in the cleaner main body; a dust container cover or a cover which covers an upper portion of the dust container; a handle which is coupled to an upper end of the dust container cover; a sensing unit or module which detects information around the cleaner main body; and a rotation module or assembly which rotates the sensing unit relatively with respect to the dust container cover. 1. A cleaner comprising:a main body;a dust container docked in the main body;a cover covering a top of the dust container;a handle provided on an upper end of the cover;a sensor detecting information around the main body; anda rotation assembly rotating the sensor relative to a lateral surface of the cover,wherein the sensor and the rotation assembly are provided between the dust container and the handle.2. The cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the rotation assembly comprises:a motor which supplies a force and is fixed to the cover;a bracket which is rotated by the force of the motor and is secured to the sensor; anda rotation guide which is fixed to the bracket and rotatably coupled to the cover.3. The cleaner of claim 2 , wherein the rotation assembly comprises at least one gear which transmits the force of the driving motor to the bracket.4. The cleaner of claim 2 , wherein the rotation guide is slideably coupled to a guide rail of the cover.5. The cleaner of claim 4 , further comprising a circuit board electrically connected to the sensor and coupled to the rotation guide.6. The cleaner of claim 5 , wherein the circuit board is restrained by a rotation of the rotation guide and rotated together with the rotation guide.7. The cleaner of claim 2 , wherein the bracket is provided to surround the motor.8. The cleaner of claim 2 , wherein the bracket further includes:a bracket body having a circular or semicircular shape; anda sensor section formed in the bracket body to accommodate the sensor such ...

Floor Cleaning Machines Having Intelligent Systems, Associated Sub-Assemblies Incorporating Intelligent Systems, and Associated Methods of Use

A floor cleaning machine including an electrochemical cell having an anode, a cathode, an electrolyte, an electrochemical cell controller in at least one of unilateral and/or bilateral communication with at least one of the anode, the cathode, and the electrolyte, and wherein the electrochemical cell is associated with at least one of a recovery tank sub-assembly, a vacuum fan sub-assembly, a solution tank sub-assembly, a solution flow sub-assembly, a control console sub-assembly, at least one of a frame and wheel sub-assembly and a frame and transaxle sub-assembly, a scrub head sub-assembly, a scrub head lift sub-assembly, and a squeegee sub-assembly.

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A surface cleaning apparatus has a first air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet with a suction motor and an air treatment member positioned in the first air flow path. A second air flow path extends from an ambient air inlet to a secondary air outlet. An energy storage chamber having at least one energy storage member is positioned in the second air flow path. Ambient air can be drawn through the second air flow path to promote cooling of the energy storage members. A fan unit and or a venture can be used to draw ambient air into the second airflow path. 2. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the second air flow path is fluidically isolated from the first air flow path.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the energy storage chamber is thermally isolated from the first air flow path.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of further comprising a control system capable of detecting an operating condition of the surface cleaning apparatus and then selectively activating the fan unit based on the operating condition.5. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the operating condition is a charging status of the at least one energy storage member claim 4 , and the control system is operable to activate the fan unit when the at least one energy storage member is charging.6. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the operating condition is an operational status of the surface cleaning apparatus claim 4 , and the control system is operable to activate the fan unit when the suction motor is actuated.7. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the operating condition is a temperature of the at least one energy storage member claim 4 , and the control system is operable to activate the fan unit when the temperature of the at least one storage member exceeds a predefined threshold temperature.8. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 4 , further comprising a temperature sensor positioned to measure a temperature of ...

DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR POWER TOOL AND DUST COLLECTION ATTACHMENT

The filter can receive timely maintenance. A dust collection system includes a hammer drill, a dust collection attachment connected to the hammer drill and including a dust collection motor that generates a suction force and a filter that catches sucked dust, and a dust collection controller that monitors a state of the dust collection attachment to determine a time to perform maintenance. 1. A dust collection system for a power tool , the system comprising:a power tool; a dust collection motor configured to generate a suction force, and', 'a filter configured to catch sucked dust; and, 'a dust collection attachment connected to the power tool, the dust collection attachment including'}a system control unit configured to monitor a state of the dust collection attachment to determine a time to perform maintenance.2. The dust collection system according to claim 1 , whereinthe system control unit monitors a dust suction force in the dust collection attachment.3. The dust collection system according to claim 1 , whereinthe system control unit monitors a service life of the filter.4. The dust collection system according to claim 1 , whereinthe system control unit determines the time to perform maintenance to vary in accordance with performance of the filter.5. The dust collection system according to claim 1 , whereinthe system control unit indicates that the time to perform maintenance has come, and deactivates the power tool and the dust collection attachment when the indication is not reset within a predetermined period after the indication.6. The dust collection system according to claim 1 , whereinthe dust collection attachment includes a dust removal mechanism configured to remove dust off the filter, andthe system control unit activates the dust removal mechanism at the time to perform maintenance.7. The dust collection system according to claim 1 , whereinthe system control unit increases a rotational speed of the dust collection motor at the time to perform ...

AUTOMATICALLY MOVING ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANER AS WELL AS SYSTEM COMPRISED OF AN AUTOMATICALLY MOVING ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANER ROBOT AND AN EXTERNAL VACUUM CLEANING APPARATUS

An automatically moving robotic vacuum cleaner has a housing and a filter chamber for receiving suction material. The housing has a housing opening that is formed on the upper side of the housing and has a displaceable sealing element, which can be displaced from a closed position that closes the housing opening into a released position that releases the housing opening, so as to enable access to the filter chamber. The closure element can be mounted on the housing in a linearly movable manner. There is a detection device that is set up to detect the presence of an external vacuum cleaning apparatus to be connected with the housing opening in the area of the housing opening of the robotic vacuum cleaner. The robotic vacuum cleaner also has a control device that is set up to control an opening of the housing opening upon detection of the external vacuum cleaning apparatus. 1. An automatically moving robotic vacuum cleaner comprising:a housing having a housing opening that is formed on an upper side of the housing relative to a usual orientation of the robotic vacuum cleaner during an automatic movement,a filter chamber disposed in the housing and being configured for receiving suction material,a displaceable closure element mounted on the housing in a linearly movable manner, the closure element being configured to be displaced from a closed position that closes the housing opening into a released position that releases the housing opening, so as to enable access to the filter chamber for vacuuming out of an interior of the filter chamber by means of an external vacuum cleaning apparatus manually guided by the user, wherein an engagement area of the closure element for shifting the closure element from outside of the housing is mechanically contactable,a detection device disposed in an area of the housing opening and being configured to detect the presence of the external vacuum cleaning apparatus to be connected with the housing opening, anda control device that is ...

Trigger mechanism and cleaning device with the trigger mechanism

A cleaning device connects to a mobile device through an interface. The cleaning device includes a trigger mechanism which includes at least one plate body, two elastic members connect to the plate body, and a baffle mechanism resting on the plate body. The baffle mechanism comprises at least one baffle, a torsion spring, and a processing unit. The baffle defines a first elastic sheet and the plate body defines a second elastic sheet. When a pressure is applied on the mobile device, the plate body is driven to rotate the baffle to make the first elastic sheet on the baffle contact the second elastic sheet on the plate body. The processing unit produces a trigger signal to execute a function of function modules when the first elastic sheet contacts the second elastic sheet.

CLEANER

The cleaner according to the present disclosure includes a main body forming an airflow path through which air is sucked and exhausted; a dust separation unit disposed in the airflow path and configured to separate dust from the air; a fan module disposed in the airflow path and configured to move the air in the airflow path; and a noise control module including a speaker, and configured to control the output of the speaker to increase a level of the noise of at least one range of the frequency range of 2000 Hz or more and 8000 Hz or less. 1. A cleaner comprising:a main body configured to form an airflow path through which air is sucked and exhausted;a dust separation unit disposed in the air flow path and separating dust from the air;a fan module disposed in the airflow path and causing the air to flow; anda noise control module including a speaker and controlling an output of the speaker to increase a level of the noise of at least one frequency range of 2000 Hz or more and 8000 Hz or less, when the fan module is operated.2. The cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the noise control module is configured to cause the speaker to emit a pre-stored specific sound.3. The cleaner according to claim 2 , wherein the specific sound has a frequency within a specific frequency range of 2000 Hz to 8000Hz.4. The cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the noise control module is configured to cause the speaker to increase an average level of the noise of the frequency range of 2000 Hz or more and 8000 Hz or less.5. The cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein:the noise control module includes a detection unit detecting noise or vibration, andthe noise control module is configured to control an output of the speaker to reduce a level of the noise of at least one frequency range of 1500 Hz or less of noise generated when the fan module is operated, based on a detection signal of the detection unit.6. The cleaner according to claim 5 , wherein the noise control module is ...

CLEANER

To achieve the objects described above, the cleaner according to some embodiments of the present disclosure includes a main body forming an airflow path through which air is sucked and exhausted; a dust separation unit disposed in the airflow path and configured to separate dust from air; a fan module disposed in the airflow path and configured to move the air in the airflow path; and a noise control module including a speaker and a detection unit detecting noise or vibration, and configured to cause an output of the speaker to be reduced a level of the noise of at least one frequency range of 1500 Hz or less the noise generated when the fan module is operated, based on the detection signal of the detection unit. wherein the main body includes an exhaust outlet through which air in the airflow path is exhausted and a sound outlet through which the sound of the speaker is exhausted, wherein the exhaust outlet and the sound outlet look the same direction relative to the main body. 1. A cleaner comprising:a main body forming an airflow path through which air is sucked and exhausted;a dust separation unit disposed in the air flow path and separating dust from the air;a fan module disposed in the airflow path and moving the air in the airflow; anda noise control module including a speaker and a detection unit for detecting noise or vibration and configured to control an output of the speaker to reduce a level of the noise of at least one frequency range of 1500 Hz or less of the noise generated when the fan module is operated, based on a detection signal of the detection unit,wherein the main body includes an exhaust outlet through which the air in the airflow path is exhausted and a sound outlet through which the sound of the speaker is exhausted,wherein the exhaust outlet and the sound outlet look the same direction relative to the main body.2. The cleaner according to claim 1 ,wherein the sound outlet is provided separately from the exhaust outlet.3. The cleaner ...

Lavatory debris removal

A method of removing debris from a lavatory on a vehicle, a lavatory debris removal vacuum apparatus, and a method of manufacturing a debris removal vacuum system. A vacuum supply line is connected to a vacuum toilet in a lavatory and configured to provide suction to the vacuum toilet. A vacuum socket is connected to the vacuum supply line and configured to have a tube attached thereto that extends from the vacuum socket into the lavatory. The suction is provided by the vacuum supply line through the vacuum socket to the tube to remove debris from the lavatory into the tube as the tube is positioned in the lavatory by an operator.

Vacuum cleaner nozzle having rotatable brush

A vacuum cleaner nozzle (N) comprising a rotatable brush (B) having a light distribution mechanism for distributing light from the rotatable brush (B), a transparent screen (S) through which a user can see the rotatable brush (B), and a drive unit for rotating the rotatable brush (B). The light distribution mechanism may have a plurality of lighting positions (L) on the rotatable brush (B). The light distribution mechanism may have a plurality of light sources distributed over a surface of the rotatable brush (B). The light distribution mechanism may have a light guide (LG) inside the rotatable brush (B), from which light escapes at the plurality of lighting positions (L), and may further have a light source (LED) for applying light to the light guide (LG). Alternatively, the light distribution mechanism has a plurality of mirrors at the lighting positions (L). The vacuum cleaner nozzle (N) may further have a sensor for measuring a rotation speed of the rotatable brush (B), and a controller for controlling the light distributed from the rotatable brush (B) in dependence on the rotation speed. The vacuum cleaner nozzle (N) can be applied in a vacuum cleaner further having a dirt collecting unit for collecting dirt.

Mobile Fragrance Discharge Device

Provided is a mobile fragrance discharge device. The mobile fragrance discharge device includes a body configured to be movable; a storage mounted to the body and configured to store a fragrance material; a discharge portion configured to connect to the storage and to discharge, to an outside of the body, at least a portion of the fragrance material supplied from the storage; a location detector configured to detect a location or a travel route of the body; and a controller configured to determine a discharge characteristic of the fragrance material based on location information or travel route information of the body and to control the discharge portion to discharge the fragrance material based on the determined discharge characteristic.

ROBOT CLEANER

Disclosed are a robot cleaner. The robot cleaner includes: a cleaner body configured to move in an area and clean the area; and a sensor assembly provided in the cleaner body. The sensor assembly includes: a main sensor configured to be moveable between a sensing position where the main sensor protrudes out of the cleaner body and a settled position where the main sensor is inside the cleaner body; a sensor position changer configured to allow the main sensor to move between the sensing position and the settled position; and a stopper configured to restrict the sensor position changer from allowing the main sensor at the sensing position to move towards the settled position. 1. A robot cleaner comprising:a cleaner body configured to move in an area and clean the area; anda sensor assembly provided in the cleaner body, the sensor assembly including:a main sensor configured to sense an obstacle in the area, the main sensor being moveable between a sensing position where the main sensor protrudes out of the cleaner body and a settled position where the main sensor is inside the cleaner body;a sensor position changer configured to allow the main sensor to move between the sensing position and the settled position; anda stopper configured to restrict the sensor position changer from allowing the main sensor at the sensing position to move towards the settled position.2. The robot cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor position changer comprises:a motor; anda link assembly including:a first link member configured to rotate with a rotation axis of the motor; anda second link member, a first end of the second link member hinged to the first link member and a second end of the second link member hinged to the main sensor.3. The robot cleaner according to claim 2 , wherein the stopper further comprises a link member receiver configured to receive the first link member while the main sensor is at the sensing position and to restrict the first link member from overly ...

ROBOT CLEANER, STATION, AND CLEANING SYSTEM

Provided is a cleaning system including: a robot cleaner including a dust collecting device having a dirt outlet and an outlet door configured to open and close the dirt outlet; and a station including a collecting device configured to generate a suction force to suction dirt of the duct collecting device and a lever device provided with a lever configured to be fixable to the outlet door as the outlet door is being opened to allow the collecting device and the dust collecting device to communicate with each other, and a lever driving source configured to generate power for driving the lever. 1. A cleaning system comprising:a robot cleaner including a dust collecting device having a dirt outlet and an outlet door configured to open and close the dirt outlet; and a collecting device configured to generate a suction force to suction dirt of the duct collecting device, and', 'a lever device provided with a lever configured to be fixable to the outlet door as the outlet door is being opened to allow the collecting device and the dust collecting device to communicate with each other, and a lever driving source configured to generate power to drive the lever., 'a station including2. The cleaning system of claim 1 , wherein the outlet door includes a door magnetic body claim 1 , and the lever includes a lever magnetic body that allows an attractive force to act with the door magnetic body.3. The cleaning system of claim 1 , wherein the lever is movable between a first position in which the lever comes into contact with the outlet door that is in a closed state and a second position in which the lever moves with the outlet door as the outlet door is being opened.4. The cleaning system of claim 3 , wherein the lever is movable from the second position to a third position claim 3 , and when the lever moves to the third position claim 3 , the outlet door is separated from the lever.5. The cleaning system of claim 4 , wherein the lever device includes a release member ...

진공 청소기와 도킹 스테이션을 포함하는 청소 장치

본 발명의 사상에 따른 청소 장치는 흡입력을 발생시키는 배터리와, 흡입력에 의해 흡입된 이물질이 집진되는 집진통을 포함하는 진공 청소기와 진공 청소기와 연결되고, 제 1방향으로 연장되는 장축을 가지는 도킹 스테이션을 포함하고, 도킹 스테이션은 배터리와 접촉되어 배터리를 충전하도록 마련되는 충전부와, 집진통에 집진된 이물질을 제거하도록 집진통과 연결되는 도킹부와, 도킹부에 도킹된 집진통 내의 이물질과 내부 공기를 흡입하는 흡입장치를 포함하고, 도킹부는 집진통의 적어도 일부가 삽입되도록 제 1방향과 다른 제 2방향으로 개방되는 도킹 개구를 포함한다.

Robot cleaner and method for controlling the same

개시된 발명은 로봇 청소기 및 로봇 청소기의 제어방법에 관한 것으로서, 본체; 복수의 방향으로부터 전송되는 발신장치의 IR(Infrared Ray) 신호를 수신하는 IR 센서; 제어부의 제어에 따라 본체를 발신장치 측으로 이동시키는 구동 모터; 및 발신장치 방향 추정값을 생성하여 복수의 IR 신호 중 반사파 신호를 제거하고, 검증된 발신장치의 방향 추정값을 기초로 구동 모터를 통해 본체의 구동을 제어하는 제어부;를 포함할 수 있다. The present invention relates to a robot cleaner and a control method for the robot cleaner, An IR sensor for receiving an IR (Infrared Ray) signal of an originating apparatus transmitted from a plurality of directions; A driving motor for moving the main body to the transmitting device under the control of the control unit; And a controller for generating a source device direction estimate to remove the reflected signal among the plurality of IR signals and controlling driving of the main body through the driving motor based on the verified direction estimate of the source device.

Celestial navigation system for an autonomous robot

An autonomous robot system including a transmitter disposed within a working area and a mobile robot operating within the working area. The transmitter includes an emitter for emitting at least one signal onto a remote surface above the working area. The mobile robot includes a robot body, a drive system configured to maneuver the robot over a surface within the working area, and a navigation system in communication with the drive system. The navigation system includes a receiver responsive to the emitted signal as reflected off of the remote surface and a processor connected to the receiver and configured to determine a relative location of the robot within the working area in response to the receiver responding to the reflected signal.

Celestial navigation system for an autonomous vehicle

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.

Celestial navigation system for an autonomous vehicle

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.

Autonomous mobile robot system

A navigational control system for an autonomous robot includes a transmitter subsystem having a stationary emitter for emitting at least one signal. An autonomous robot operating within a working area utilizes a receiving subsystem to detect the emitted signal. The receiver subsystem has a receiver for detecting the emitted signal emitted by the emitter and a processor for determining a relative location of the robot within the working area upon the receiver detecting the signal.

Celestial navigation system for an autonomous robot

An autonomous robot system including a transmitter disposed within a working area and a mobile robot operating within the working area. The transmitter includes an emitter for emitting at least one signal onto a remote surface above the working area. The mobile robot includes a robot body, a drive system configured to maneuver the robot over a surface within the working area, and a navigation system in communication with the drive system. The navigation system includes a receiver responsive to the emitted signal as reflected off of the remote surface and a processor connected to the receiver and configured to determine a relative location of the robot within the working area based on input from the receiver.

Systems and methods for providing flexible robotic actuators

가요성 로봇 액추에이터를 제공하기 위한 시스템 및 방법이 개시된다. 복수의 팽창 가능한 채널의 동심 위치 설정으로 인해, 본 발명의 소프트 로봇은 반경방향 편향 동작을 제공할 수 있다. 또한 개시된 로봇 시스템을 작동하기 위한 방법이 개시된다. Disclosed are a system and method for providing a flexible robot actuator. Due to the concentric positioning of the plurality of expandable channels, the soft robot of the present invention can provide radial deflection operation. Also disclosed is a method for operating the disclosed robotic system.

Guiding robot system with air cleaning function

본 발명은 안내 로봇시스템에 관한 것으로서, 대상 공간을 자율주행하며 다양한 정보를 안내하는 로봇시스템에 공기청정기능을 부가하고 로봇의 이동을 효율적으로 제어함으로써 안내효과와 더불어 집진 및 공기청정 효과를 거둘 수 있도록 구성된 공기 청정 기능을 구비한 안내 로봇시스템에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to a guide robot system, by adding an air cleaning function to the robot system for autonomous driving of a target space and guiding various information, and effectively controlling the movement of the robot to achieve a guide effect and a dust collecting and air cleaning effect. It relates to a guide robot system having an air cleaning function configured to.

Air-Circulating Vacuum Cleaner

본 발명에 따른 공기순환 진공청소기가 제공된다. 상기 공기순환 진공청소기는 공기와 먼지를 흡입하도록 구성된 먼지통; 상기 먼지통과 결합되고, 상기 흡입된 공기에 포함된 먼지 및 이물질을 필터링하도록 구성된 1차 필터; 상기 1차 필터와 결합되고, 상기 1차 필터를 통과한 공기가 외부로 방출하도록 공기 흐름을 제어하도록 구성된 진공팬; 및 상기 먼지통 및 상기 진공팬과 결합되고, 상기 먼지통으로 공기가 유입되어 상기 진공팬을 통해 공기가 방출되도록 구성된 청소노즐을 포함하고, 상기 청소노즐의 직경은 상기 먼지통 또는 상기 진공팬과 결합되는 부분에서 최대 직경을 갖고, 상기 직경을 조절하여 공기압의 세기가 조정되도록 구성될 수 있다. An air circulation vacuum cleaner according to the present invention is provided. The air circulation vacuum cleaner includes a dust container configured to suck air and dust; a primary filter coupled to the dust container and configured to filter dust and foreign substances contained in the sucked air; a vacuum fan coupled to the primary filter and configured to control an air flow so that the air passing through the primary filter is discharged to the outside; and a cleaning nozzle coupled to the dust container and the vacuum fan, the cleaning nozzle configured to introduce air into the dust container and discharge air through the vacuum fan, wherein the diameter of the cleaning nozzle is a portion coupled to the dust container or the vacuum fan It has a maximum diameter in, and may be configured to adjust the intensity of the air pressure by adjusting the diameter.

Cleaning robot and controlling method thereof

상술한 문제를 해결하기 위하여, 바닥 상태에 따라 청소 로봇의 흡입력 또는 주행 경로를 제어함으로써, 효율적인 청소를 수행할 수 있는 청소 로봇 및 그 제어 방법을 제공한다. 또한, 바닥 상태 판단의 신뢰도 및 정확도를 향상시키기 위해 청소 로봇의 주행 휠에 걸리는 부하를 감지하여 바닥의 상태를 판단할 수 있는 청소 로봇 및 그 제어 방법을 제공한다. 또한, 청소 로봇의 주행 휠에 걸리는 부하, 브러시에 걸리는 부하 및 청소 로봇의 가속도 정보를 상호 보완적으로 결합하여 바닥 상태를 판단함으로써 판단의 정확도를 더 향상시킬 수 있는 청소 로봇 및 그 제어 방법을 제공한다. 일 실시예에 따른 청소 로봇은, 본체를 이동시키는 주행 휠(wheel) 및 상기 주행 휠에 동력을 제공하는 휠 모터를 포함하는 주행부; 상기 본체의 하부에 형성되어 상기 본체가 주행하는 바닥의 이물질을 비산시키는 브러시 모듈 및 상기 비산된 이물질을 흡입하는 흡입 모듈을 포함하는 클리닝부; 상기 바닥의 상태를 판단하고, 상기 바닥의 상태에 따라 상기 흡입 모듈의 흡입력 및 상기 본체의 주행 경로를 제어하는 제어부;를 포함한다.

Debris detecting unit and robot cleaning device having the same

본 발명은 먼지 감지 유닛을 구비한 로봇 청소기에 관한 것으로, 본 발명의 일 측면에 따른 로봇 청소기는 본체; 본체를 주행시키는 구동부; 본체에 마련되고, 브러시와 회전 드럼을 통해 먼지를 쓸어 올리는 드럼 브러시 유닛; 드럼 브러시 유닛을 통하여 쓸어 올려진 먼지를 저장하는 먼지통; 클리닝을 수행하면서 드럼 브러시 유닛을 통해 먼지통에 유입되는 먼지의 유무를 감지하는 먼지 감지 유닛; 먼지 감지 유닛을 통해 감지된 먼지의 유무를 통해 먼지통에 먼지가 유입되고 있는지 여부와 먼지통에 유입되는 먼지가 쌓여서 기대하는 량이 되었는지를 판단하는 제어부를 포함한다. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a robot cleaner provided with a dust sensing unit, A drive unit for driving the main body; A drum brush unit provided on the main body and scraping dust off through a brush and a rotary drum; A dust bin for storing dust swept up through the drum brush unit; A dust detecting unit for detecting the presence or absence of dust flowing into the dust container through the drum brush unit while performing cleaning; And a control unit for determining whether or not dust has been introduced into the dust receptacle through the presence or absence of dust detected through the dust sensing unit and whether the amount of dust introduced into the dust receptacle has reached an expected amount.

Celestial navigation system for an autonomous robot

A navigational control system for an autonomous robot includes a transmitter subsystem having a stationary emitter for emitting at least one signal. An autonomous robot operating within a working area utilizes a receiving subsystem to detect the emitted signal. The receiver subsystem has a receiver for detecting the emitted signal emitted by the emitter and a processor for determining a relative location of the robot within the working area upon the receiver detecting the signal.

Robot cleaner and controlling method thereof

로봇청소기 및 그 제어방법에 관한 것으로, 보다 상세하게는 구조가 개선된 로봇청소기와 로봇청소기의 주행 알고리즘에 관한 것이다. 일 실시예에 따른 로봇청소기는, 흡입 유로를 갖는 브러시 유닛, 구동 장치를 가지며, 상기 브러시 유닛에 대해 회전 가능하도록 상기 브러시 유닛에 결합되는 몸체 유닛, 및 상기 몸체 유닛을 상기 브러시 유닛에 대해 회전시키도록 구성되는 방향 전환 장치를 포함하며, 상기 방향 전환 장치는, 상기 브러시 유닛의 내주면을 따라 연장되는 회전 안내부, 상기 몸체 유닛에 배치되며, 동력을 발생시키는 회전 구동원, 및 상기 회전 구동원으로부터 전달받은 동력에 의해 상기 회전 안내부를 따라 이동하며 상기 몸체 유닛을 상기 브러시 유닛에 대해 회전시키는 동력 전달 부재를 포함한다. To a robot cleaner and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a robot cleaner having an improved structure and a driving algorithm of the robot cleaner. A robot cleaner according to an embodiment includes a brush unit having a suction flow path, a driving device, a body unit coupled to the brush unit so as to be rotatable with respect to the brush unit, and rotating the body unit with respect to the brush unit. and a direction changing device configured to and a power transmission member which moves along the rotation guide by power and rotates the body unit with respect to the brush unit.

Guiding robot system with air cleaning function

본 발명은 안내 로봇시스템에 관한 것으로서, 대상 공간을 자율주행하며 다양한 정보를 안내하는 로봇시스템에 공기청정기능을 부가하고 로봇의 이동을 효율적으로 제어함으로써 안내효과와 더불어 집진 및 공기청정 효과를 거둘 수 있도록 구성된 공기 청정 기능을 구비한 안내 로봇시스템에 관한 것이다.

Dust catcher atmospheric pressure detects protection system and dust catcher

本发明涉及家用电器领域，具体涉及一种吸尘器气压检测保护系统及吸尘器，该系统包括气压检测模块、转换器、比较器、控制器；所述气压检测模块在吸尘器运行期间实时检测所述吸尘器气压敏感位置的气压值，并转换为电信号；所述转换器将所述电信号转化为反映气压值的数字信号；所述比较器将其与所述比较器预置的各个临界值进行比较，获得相应的比较结果；所述控制器接收所述比较器输出的比较结果，并根据比较结果向所述吸尘器的各个执行元件输出相应的控制指令，与现有技术相比，本申请实现了根据实时检测吸尘器内气压值的变化对吸尘器吸力进行调整的技术效果，从而有效的避免了吸尘器heap过滤器堵塞或进风口被堵时，吸力下降或电机损坏。

Cleaner and controlling method thereof

본 발명의 해결 과제를 달성하기 위하여, 본 발명에 따르는 이력정보를 표시하는 청소기는, 상기 청소기의 구성 부분에 대한 이상 여부를 판단하고, 상기 이상 여부에 관한 정보를 메모리에 저장하여, 상기 이상 여부에 대한 이력 정보를 갱신하고, 상기 이력 정보를 확인하기 위한 사용자 입력이 수신되면, 상기 메모리에 저장된 상기 이력 정보를 디스플레이에 표시하는 제어부를 포함하고, 로봇 청소기가 비정상 동작하거나 또는 고장이 발생하면, 이후에도 사용자 또는 관리자에게 이력정보를 편리하게 표시한다. In order to accomplish the object of the present invention, a vacuum cleaner for displaying history information according to the present invention judges whether or not an abnormality has occurred in a constituent part of the cleaner, stores information about the abnormality in a memory, And a controller for displaying the history information stored in the memory on the display when a user input for confirming the history information is received. When the robot cleaner operates abnormally or a failure occurs, Afterwards, the history information is conveniently displayed to the user or the administrator.

Robot Cleaner and Control method thereof

본 발명의 일 실시예에 따르면, 본체, 상기 본체와 결합되어 상기 본체를 이동시키는 구동유닛, 상기 본체의 위치정보 및 상기 본체의 주변 영상정보를 센싱하는 센싱유닛, 사용자의 음성을 인식하는 음성입력부, 전력을 공급하는 배터리 및 상기 구동유닛의 작동을 제어하는 제어부를 포함하는 로봇 청소기의 제어방법에 있어서, 상기 로봇 청소기가 특정 장소에 위치하여 일정 시간 내 사용자가 상기 로봇 청소기를 찾도록 하는 기능을 시작하는 명령이 센싱되는 명령단계, 상기 기능의 가능 여부를 파악하는 확인단계, 상기 로봇 청소기의 상기 기능이 시작되는 개시단계, 기 결정된 시간 내에 사용자에 의해 상기 기능이 종료되는지 여부를 판단하는 판단 단계 및 상기 기능이 종료되는 종료단계를 포함하는 로봇 청소기의 제어방법를 제공한다. 본 발명의 실시예들에 따르면, 놀이 기능을 즐길 수 있는 로봇 청소기를 제공할 수 있다. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a main body, a driving unit coupled to the main body to move the main body, a sensing unit for sensing position information of the main body and image information around the main body, and a voice input unit for recognizing a user's voice In the control method of a robot cleaner comprising: a battery for supplying power and a control unit for controlling the operation of the driving unit, the robot cleaner is located in a specific place and a function of allowing a user to find the robot cleaner within a predetermined time is provided. A command step in which a command to start is sensed, a confirmation step of determining whether the function is possible, a starting step in which the function of the robot cleaner is started, a determination step of determining whether the function is terminated by the user within a predetermined time And it provides a control method of a robot cleaner including an end step of ending the function. According to embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to provide a robot cleaner that can enjoy a play function.

Sterilizing device ofVacuum cleaner for bedding

본 발명은 자외선 발생장치가 구비된 침구용 청소기의 살균장치에 관한 것이다. 본 발명의 실시 예에 따른 침구용 진공청소기의 살균장치는, 피청소물의 이물을 흡입하기 위한 흡입노즐부를 가지는 청소기; 상기 흡입노즐부가 장착될 수 있는 거치대를 가지는 스테이션; 및 상기 스테이션에 구비되며, 상기 거치대에 장착된 상기 흡입노즐부를 살균하기 위한 살균부를 포함한다. The present invention relates to a sterilizing apparatus for a bedding cleaner equipped with an ultraviolet ray generating device. Sterilizing apparatus for a bedding vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention, a cleaner having a suction nozzle unit for sucking the foreign matter to be cleaned; A station having a cradle to which the suction nozzle unit can be mounted; And a sterilization unit provided at the station and for sterilizing the suction nozzle unit mounted on the holder.

Cleaner system

본 발명은 청소기의 청소기 시스템에 관한 것으로, 일 면이 개방될 수 있는 먼지통을 구비한 청소기 및 청소기가 거치되는 청소기 스테이션을 포함하고, 상기 청소기는 먼지통의 개방된 면 중 일부를 커버하는 제1배출커버와 먼지통의 개방된 면 중 나머지를 커버하는 제2배출커버를 포함하고, 상기 청소기 스테이션은 먼지통 내부의 먼지를 흡입하는 흡입력을 발생시키는 집진모터를 포함하여, 제2배출커버를 먼저 개방하여 집진모터의 흡입력을 집중하여 흡착된 작은 먼지를 보다 용이하게 흡입하고, 작은 먼지를 충분히 빨아들인 후에 제1배출커버를 개방하여 큰 먼지를 빨아들임으로써, 집진모터의 일반적인 출력 하에서 먼지를 효율적으로 배출시키는 청소기 시스템에 관한 것이다.

Robot cleaner

본 발명의 일 실시예에 따르면, 집진 능력 및 흡입력이 향상되고 소형화가 가능한 로봇 청소기를 제공할 수 있다. 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 로봇 청소기는, 팬모터를 포함하고 일측에 흡입구가 마련되는 본체, 상기 흡입구를 통해 흡입된 공기 중의 이물질을 분리하는 복수의 싸이클론 유닛 및 상기 싸이클론 유닛과 상기 흡입구를 연결하는 복수의 흡입유로를 포함한다.

Robot cleaner having humidifier and control method the same

본 발명은 가습기를 구비한 로봇 청소기 및 그 제어방법에 관한 것이다. 일 측면에 따른 가습기를 구비한 로봇 청소기는, 본체를 이동 가능하게 지지하며, 상기 본체를 이동시키기 위한 구동력을 제공하는 구동부; 상기 구동부의 구동에 따라 실내를 이동하며 먼지를 흡진하는 흡진부; 상기 본체의 내부에 배치되며, 외부로 연장되는 배출관을 통해 수증기를 토출하는 가습기; 유, 무선 통신을 통해 날씨 정보를 수신하는 통신부; 및 상기 통신부에서 수신한 날씨 정보에 기초하여, 상기 가습기의 구동을 통해 실내 습도를 조절하는 제어부를 포함한다. The present invention relates to a robot cleaner provided with a humidifier and a control method thereof. A robot cleaner including a humidifier according to one aspect of the present invention includes: a driving unit for movably supporting a main body and providing a driving force for moving the main body; A suction unit that moves in the room and sucks dust according to driving of the driving unit; A humidifier disposed inside the main body and discharging water vapor through a discharge pipe extending outward; A communication unit for receiving weather information through wireless communication; And a controller for controlling the indoor humidity through driving of the humidifier based on the weather information received by the communication unit.

Vacuum cleaner

A vacuum cleaner is provided to allow a user to not to frequently evacuate a dust collecting unit with its maximized dust collecting capacity and prevent scattering of dust when removing dust, since a pair of compression members make dust stored in a dust storage unit compressed. A vacuum cleaner comprises a cleaner body, a dust collecting unit(200), a pair of compression members(270,280), a compression motor, and a pair of compression motor control units. The cleaner body comprises a suction motor that generating suction force on the inside. The dust collecting unit is selectively mounted onto the cleaner body, having a dust storage unit. The compression members compress dust stored in the dust storage unit. The compression motor is configured to drive the compression member. The compression motor control unit is configured to control the driving of the compression motor. When the compression motor is operated, the compression member is rotated in both directions to make the dust in the dust storage unit compressed.

Fragrance discharge apparatus

Disclosed is an aromatic substance-releasing device. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the aromatic substance-releasing device comprises: a storage part storing aromatic substances; a main body part where at least one storage part is mounted to; a release part provided in the main body part so as to release the aromatic substances supplied from the storage part to the outside; and a control part releasing the aromatic substances by controlling the release part, based on context information including at least one of user information and environmental information of the periphery of the main body part.

Robot and control method based on artificial intelligence

本发明公开了一种基于人工智能的机器人，包括：接收模块，用于接收图像信号和/或语音信号；人工智能模块，用户根据所述图像信号和/或语音信号确定用户的意图；传感模块，用于获取包括与障碍物和地面之间的距离的位置信息；处理模块，耦合于所述接收模块和所述人工智能模块，用于根据用户的意图绘制所述基于人工智能的机器人所处的房间地图，进行定位、导航、和路径规划；控制模块，耦合于所述处理模块，用于根据用户的意图发出控制信号来控制所述基于人工智能的机器人的运动；运动模块，用于根据所述控制信号来运动实现用户意图。本发明的基于人工智能的机器人及其操作方法能够实现机器人与用户之间的互动，并为用户带来家居服务。

A kind of control method of multimedium Intelligent cleaning robot

本发明公开了一种多介质智能清洁机器人的控制方法，所述多介质智能清洁机器人包含顶部及底部，所述多介质智能清洁机器人还包括用于抽气的抽真空组件，所述多介质智能清洁机器人底部设置有至少两列驱动轮且分设于所述多介质智能清洁机器人底部的两侧，所述多介质智能清洁机器人包括清洁驱动轮的清洁模式；所述方法包括：多介质智能清洁机器人进入清洁模式；当所述多介质智能清洁机器人进入清洁模式后，所述抽真空组件关闭或维持关闭状态，至少一列所述驱动轮启动并旋转。因而，使得所述清洁机器人进入清洁模式后，即可使得驱动轮旋转、抽真空组件不工作，以对驱动轮进行清洁，使用起来更加方便快捷，更加人性化。

Vacuum cleaner

본 발명에 의한 진공청소기는 오물수거통 장착부에 자외선 발생유닛이 설치된 진공청소기 본체; 상기 오물수거통 장착부에 착탈 가능하게 설치되며, 상기 자외선 발생유닛과 대응되는 위치에 자외선 투과창이 형성된 오물수거통; 및 상기 오물수거통 장착부에 설치되어, 상기 오물수거통의 장착에 연동하여 상기 자외선 발생유닛에 인가되는 전원을 절환(切換)하는 스위칭 장치;를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다. 이상과 같은 본 발명에 의하면, 오물수거통이 장착된 상태에서만 자외선 램프에 전원이 인가되므로, 오물수거통 제거시 사용자가 자외선 램프에서 조사되는 자외선에 노출될 우려가 없다. The vacuum cleaner according to the present invention includes a vacuum cleaner main body having an ultraviolet ray generating unit installed in a dust receptacle mounting part; A dust receptacle detachably installed in the dust receptacle mounting part and having an ultraviolet transmitting window at a position corresponding to the ultraviolet generating unit; And a switching device installed in the dust receptacle mounting part for switching the power applied to the ultraviolet generating unit in conjunction with mounting of the dust receptacle. According to the present invention, since power is applied to the ultraviolet lamp only when the dustbin is installed, there is no possibility that the user is exposed to the ultraviolet ray irradiated from the ultraviolet lamp when the dustbin box is removed. 자외선, 살균장치, 오물수거통, 테플론필름, 스위칭장치 UV light, sterilization device, waste container, Teflon film, switching device

Gyroscope correction method for robot cleaner

본 발명은 로봇 청소기의 자이로 스코프 보정방법에 관한 것으로, 로봇 청소기에 보정기구를 부착하고, 그 로봇 청소기를 각속도가 발생하지 않을때까지 보정면에 접근한 다음, 그 보정면과 일정거리 만큼 떨어져서 360도 정회전을 실행한후, 그 보정면과 현재의 각도를 측정하여 그 측정된 각도만큼을 보정함으로써, 로봇 청소기의 위치 인식 오류를 방지하도록 한 것이다. 이를 위하여 본 발명은 자이로 스코프 보정모드가 선택되면, 로봇 청소기의 전면에 보정기구를 부착하고, 그 보정기구가 부착된 로봇 청소기를 보정면에 접근하여 상기 보정기구로 밀착하는 과정과; 상기 로봇 청소기를 보정면에서 소정 거리만큼 이격시킨후, 일정 각도 만큼 회전하는 과정과; 상기 일정각도만큼 회전 후, 상기 로봇 청소기를 다시 보정면에 밀착시키고, 그 로봇 청소기의 보정기구와 보정면이 이루는 각도를 계산하는 과정과; 상기 계산된 각도를 자이로 스코프의 각도에 가감하여 보정하는 과정으로 이루어진다. The present invention relates to a method for calibrating a gyroscope of a robot cleaner, and attaching a correction mechanism to the robot cleaner, approaching the robot cleaner until the angular velocity does not occur, and then moving the robot cleaner 360 degrees away from the correction plane by a predetermined distance. After the forward rotation is performed, the corrected surface and the present angle are measured and corrected by the measured angle, thereby preventing the position recognition error of the robot cleaner. To this end, when the gyroscope correction mode is selected, the present invention includes the steps of attaching a correction mechanism to the front of the robot cleaner, and bringing the robot cleaner with the correction mechanism close to the correction surface to be in close contact with the correction mechanism; Spaced apart the robot cleaner by a predetermined distance from the correction surface and rotating the robot cleaner by a predetermined angle; After rotating by the predetermined angle, bringing the robot cleaner into close contact with the correction surface, and calculating an angle between the correction mechanism and the correction surface of the robot cleaner; The calculation is performed by adding or subtracting the calculated angle to the angle of the gyroscope.

Fuzzy logic micro controller

The fuzzy logic micro controller provides the efficient processing capability generating the control signal corresponding to many inputs at minimal processing account. It comprises of a fuzzy input selector de-multiplexing TDM input signal and saving de-multiplexed signal into the input fuzzy register, an input fuzzy register loading the fuzzy set parameter data.

Vacuum cleaner and method for driving the same

본 발명의 전기 청소기(1)는 공기를 흡입하는 전동 송풍기(4)와, 전동 송풍기(4)에 의해 흡입된 공기로부터 먼지를 분리하고 공기로부터 분리된 먼지를 포집하는 먼지 포집 유닛(15)을 포함한다. 전동 송풍기(4)와 먼지 포집 유닛(15) 사이에 위치한 수용부(23)가 먼지 포집 유닛(15)을 통과한 공기를 여과하는 필터(61)를 유지한다. 필터(61)와 전동 송풍기(4) 사이에는 기류 제어 장치(111)가 배치되어 있다. 기류 제어 장치(111)는, 먼지 포집 유닛(15)과 필터(61)를 통과하여, 전동 송풍기(4)를 향하여 유동하는 제1 기류를 발생시킨다. 또한, 기류 제어 장치(111)는, 필터(61)를 우회하고, 먼지 포집 유닛(15)의 적어도 일부를 통과하여, 전동 송풍기(4)를 향해 유동하는 제2 기류를 발생시킨다. 먼지 포집 유닛(15)의 일부는 제2 기류가 유동하는 방향에 대하여 수용부(23)의 하류에 위치한다. The electric vacuum cleaner 1 of the present invention includes an electric blower 4 for sucking air and a dust collecting unit 15 for separating dust from air sucked by the electric blower 4 and collecting dust separated from the air. Include. An accommodating portion 23 located between the electric blower 4 and the dust collecting unit 15 holds a filter 61 for filtering the air passing through the dust collecting unit 15. An airflow control device 111 is disposed between the filter 61 and the electric blower 4. The airflow control device 111 passes through the dust collecting unit 15 and the filter 61 to generate the first airflow flowing toward the electric blower 4. In addition, the airflow control device 111 bypasses the filter 61 and passes through at least a part of the dust collecting unit 15 to generate a second airflow flowing toward the electric blower 4. A part of the dust collecting unit 15 is located downstream of the receiving portion 23 with respect to the direction in which the second air flow flows.

Vacuum cleaner

본 발명은 진공청소기에 관한 것으로, 더욱 상세하게는 본체(10)에 설치된 모터의 구동으로 인해 발생되는 흡입력에 의해 먼지 및 이물질을 흡입하는 흡입체(30)를 구비한 진공청소기에 있어서, 상기 흡입체(30)의 설치되며 청소하고자 하는 실내바닥면을 조명하며 상호병렬연결된 제1램프(40a) 및 제2램프(40b), 상기 제1램프(40a)가 단선된 경우 제1램프(40a)에 인가되는 상용교류전원(AC)을 차단하고 제2램프(40b)에 상용교류전원을 인가받는 램프구동절환부(50)를 구비하여 하나의 램프를 사용함에 따른 램프교체의 번거로움을 줄일 수 있도록 한 것을 특징으로 한다. The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner, and more particularly, to a vacuum cleaner having a suction body (30) for sucking dust and foreign matter by suction power generated by the driving of a motor installed in the main body (10). The first lamp 40a, the second lamp 40b, and the first lamp 40a, which are installed in the sieve 30 and illuminate the indoor floor to be cleaned and are connected in parallel to each other, and the first lamp 40a is disconnected. It is possible to reduce the cumbersomeness of lamp replacement by using a single lamp by shutting off the AC power applied to the AC lamp and having the lamp driving switch unit 50 receiving the AC power applied to the second lamp 40b. It is characterized by that.

IMPROVEMENT FOR SUCTION SYSTEM

Vacuum cleaner

본 발명은 진공청소기에 관한 것으로, 더욱 상세하게는 본체(10)에 설치된 모터의 구동으로 인해 발생되는 흡입력에 의해 실내의 먼지를 흡입하는 흡입체(30) 및 상기 흡입체(30)의 일측에 설치되어 청소하고자 하는 실내바닥면을 조명하는 조명기(40a)를 구비한 진공청소기에 있어서, 상기 설치홈(41)의 일측에 마련되어 상기 조명기(40a)의 구동시 발생되는 열을 감지하는 온도센서(50) 및 상기 온도센서(50)에 의해 감지된 온도가 소정기준온도 이상인 경우 상기 조명기(40a)를 소등시키는 조명기구동제어부(60)를 구비하여 조명기가 장시간 점등되어 과열되는 경우 발생될 수 있는 화재 및 조명기의 수명단축을 방지할 수 있도록 된 것이다. The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner, and more particularly, to a suction body 30 and a side of the suction body 30 for sucking dust in the room by suction force generated by the driving of the motor installed in the main body 10. In the vacuum cleaner having an illuminator 40a for illuminating an indoor floor to be installed and cleaned, a temperature sensor provided at one side of the installation groove 41 to sense heat generated when driving the illuminator 40a ( 50) and a fire that may be generated when the illuminator is turned on for a long time by being provided with a lighting operation control unit 60 that turns off the illuminator 40a when the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor 50 is higher than a predetermined reference temperature. And it is to be able to prevent shortening the life of the fixture.

A dust collector, a cleaning apparatus using the dust collector and a method for controlling the same

집진 장치, 상기 집진 장치를 이용하는 청소 장치 및 상기 청소 장치를 제어하는 방법에 관한 것으로, 집진 장치는 이물질이 집진되는 집진 공간 및 상기 집진 공간을 둘러싸여 형성되고 인가되는 전원에 따라서 투명도, 모양 및 색상 중 적어도 하나가 변경되는 가변부를 포함할 수 있다.

Sterilizing system including vacuum cleaner for bedding

Provided is a sterilizing system including a vacuum cleaner for bedding. A sterilizing system including a vacuum cleaner for bedding a sterilizing system for a vacuum cleaner for bedding, comprises: the vacuum cleaner cleaning a cleaning target; and a docking station in which the vacuum cleaner docks, characterized in that the vacuum cleaner further comprises: a sucking device for sucking a dust from the cleaning target; and a punching member for hitting the cleaning target, and the docking station further comprises: a casing defining an appearance thereof; and an ultraviolet generator disposed in the casing and sterilizing the docked vacuum cleaner.

Method and Apparatus for Controlling the Operation of a Mobile Robot for Safety Management of Cleaning Module

청소 모듈의 안전 관리를 위한 이동 로봇 동작 제어 방법 및 그를 위한 장치를 개시한다. 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 안전 관리를 위한 이동 로봇 동작 제어 방법은, 청소 모듈에 연결되어 구동되는 모터에 대한 전류 센싱을 통해 전류값을 측정하는 전류 측정 단계; 측정된 상기 전류값을 기반으로 상기 청소 모듈의 상태를 판단하고, 판단 결과를 기반으로 안전 관리 제어모드를 결정하는 청소 모듈 안전 관리 단계; 및 상기 안전 관리 제어모드에 근거하여 이동 로봇의 동작을 제어하는 동작 제어 단계를 포함할 수 있다.

Dust collector and cyclone separation device

本发明涉及一种吸尘器及旋风分离装置，旋风分离装置包括具有排尘口的本体、可开合地设于排尘口处的盖体、用于检测排尘口是否被盖体封闭的感应单元及控制器。上述旋风分离装置设于吸尘器中，控制器在感应单元检测到排尘口被盖体封闭时，控制吸尘器处于工作模式，此时排尘口被封闭，吸尘器工作时，外界气流不会从排尘口倒灌入旋风分离装置。控制器还在感应单元检测到排尘口未被盖体封闭时，控制吸尘器处于停机模式；也就是说，若感应单元检测到排尘口未封闭，则吸尘器会处于停机模式，旋风分离装置不会工作，防止外界气体从未封闭的排尘口被吸入旋风分离装置内部，保护旋风分离装置，提高旋风分离装置的使用寿命。