17914543. ROBOT CLEANER simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)
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ROBOT CLEANER
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ROBOT CLEANER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17914543 titled 'ROBOT CLEANER
Simplified Explanation
The present invention is a robot cleaner that includes a cleaner body with a driving wheel and a cleaning nozzle mounted inside a downwardly open opening in the lower portion of the cleaner body. The cleaning nozzle can ascend and descend relative to the cleaner body based on changes in the height of the cleaning surface.
- The cleaning nozzle is supported by ascending/descending guides and auxiliary ascending/descending guides, allowing it to adapt to different cleaning surface heights.
- The cleaning nozzle rises when pressed by a compressible floor like a carpet, preventing it from catching on the cleaning surface.
- This improves the travel performance of the robot cleaner and reduces the load on the brush driving part.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various settings where robot cleaners are used, such as homes, offices, hotels, and other commercial spaces. It can effectively clean different types of flooring, including carpets and hard surfaces.
Problems Solved
The robot cleaner addresses the issue of the cleaning nozzle catching on the cleaning surface, especially when encountering compressible floors like carpets. By allowing the cleaning nozzle to ascend and descend, it can adapt to the height of the cleaning surface, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted cleaning.
Benefits
- Improved travel performance: The ability of the cleaning nozzle to adapt to different cleaning surface heights enhances the overall performance of the robot cleaner. - Reduced load on brush driving part: By preventing the cleaning nozzle from catching on the cleaning surface, the load on the brush driving part is reduced, leading to improved durability and longevity of the robot cleaner.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present invention relates to a robot cleaner. The robot cleaner comprises: a cleaner body equipped with a driving wheel; and a cleaning nozzle mounted inside a downwardly open opening portion in a lower portion of the cleaner body so as to be able to ascend and descend. The cleaning nozzle can be supported by a plurality of ascending/descending guides and a plurality of auxiliary ascending/descending guides so that the cleaning nozzle can ascend and descend relative to the cleaner body according to changes in the height of a cleaning surface on which the cleaner body travels. Accordingly, the cleaning to nozzle rises upon being pressed by a compressible floor such as a carpet, thus solving the problem of the cleaning nozzle catching on the cleaning surface. Therefore, travel performance can be improved, and the load on a brush driving part can be reduced.
