20240041290. ROBOT CLEANER, DOCKING STATION AND CLEANING SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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ROBOT CLEANER, DOCKING STATION AND CLEANING SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME
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Hongseok Choi of Suwon-si (KR)
ROBOT CLEANER, DOCKING STATION AND CLEANING SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240041290 titled 'ROBOT CLEANER, DOCKING STATION AND CLEANING SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a docking station for a robot cleaner that includes a docking unit with an upper surface forming a travel route for the robot cleaner to move upon to enter the docking station. It also includes a floorcloth separator with a protrusion that protrudes from a predetermined area of the upper surface of the docking unit. The protrusion is configured in such a way that its free end is defined along a second direction different from the first direction of the travel route. When the robot cleaner with a floorcloth attached travels on the travel route along the first direction, at least a portion of the protrusion is inserted between the robot cleaner and the attached floorcloth to separate them.
- The docking station is designed to provide a designated area for a robot cleaner to dock and recharge.
- The docking unit has an upper surface that forms a travel route for the robot cleaner to move upon.
- The floorcloth separator is a component of the docking station that helps separate the attached floorcloth from the robot cleaner.
- The floorcloth separator includes a protrusion that protrudes from the upper surface of the docking unit.
- The protrusion is positioned in a way that its free end is defined along a different direction from the travel route.
- When the robot cleaner with a floorcloth attached travels on the travel route, the protrusion inserts between the robot cleaner and the attached floorcloth to separate them.
Potential Applications:
- Residential cleaning robots: The docking station can be used in homes to provide a designated area for robot cleaners to dock, recharge, and separate the attached floorcloth.
- Commercial cleaning robots: The docking station can be utilized in commercial settings such as offices, hotels, or hospitals to provide a docking and separation solution for robot cleaners.
Problems Solved:
- Efficient docking and recharging: The docking station solves the problem of providing a designated area for robot cleaners to dock and recharge, ensuring they are always ready for cleaning tasks.
- Floorcloth separation: The floorcloth separator solves the problem of separating the attached floorcloth from the robot cleaner, preventing any potential entanglement or interference during docking or recharging.
Benefits:
- Convenience: The docking station provides a convenient and designated area for robot cleaners to dock and recharge, eliminating the need for manual intervention.
- Safety: The floorcloth separator ensures the attached floorcloth is separated from the robot cleaner, reducing the risk of entanglement or interference during docking or recharging.
- Efficiency: By providing a clear travel route and separation mechanism, the docking station improves the overall efficiency of the robot cleaner's operations.
Original Abstract Submitted
a docking station for a cleaner including a docking unit including an upper surface forming a travel route along a first direction for a robot cleaner to move upon to enter the docking station; and a floorcloth separator including a protrusion, and configured so that the protrusion protrudes from a predetermined area of the upper surface of the docking unit such that a free end of the protrusion is defined along a second direction different from the first direction, and while a robot cleaner with a floorcloth attached thereto travels on the travel route along the first direction, at least a portion of the protrusion is inserted between the robot cleaner and the attached floorcloth to separate the attached floorcloth from the robot cleaner.
