18143319. ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANER, DOCKING STATION, AND CLEANING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANER, DOCKING STATION, AND CLEANING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME
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Hongseok Choi of Suwon-si (KR)
ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANER, DOCKING STATION, AND CLEANING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18143319 titled 'ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANER, DOCKING STATION, AND CLEANING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a docking station for a robotic vacuum cleaner that includes a path for the vacuum cleaner to enter the station and travel to a position where a mopping cloth can be attached. The docking station also has a mopping cloth supply unit located above the docking unit, capable of holding multiple mopping cloths side by side in a horizontal direction. The supply unit includes a transporting unit that sequentially moves each mopping cloth along the horizontal direction to an outlet, where it can be discharged to the mopping cloth attachment position.
- The docking station allows a robotic vacuum cleaner to easily switch between vacuuming and mopping functions.
- The mopping cloth supply unit can hold multiple mopping cloths, ensuring a continuous supply for cleaning.
- The mopping cloth transporting unit ensures that each mopping cloth is sequentially moved to the attachment position, ready for use.
- The docking station provides a convenient and efficient solution for maintaining clean floors without the need for manual intervention.
Potential Applications
- Residential cleaning: The docking station can be used in homes to automate the cleaning process, allowing for both vacuuming and mopping functions.
- Commercial cleaning: The technology can be applied in commercial settings such as offices, hotels, or restaurants to improve cleaning efficiency.
- Industrial cleaning: The docking station can be utilized in industrial environments to automate floor cleaning tasks, reducing manual labor.
Problems Solved
- Manual switching between vacuuming and mopping: The docking station eliminates the need for manual intervention by providing a seamless transition between the two cleaning functions.
- Limited mopping cloth supply: The mopping cloth supply unit ensures a continuous supply of mopping cloths, eliminating the need for frequent replacements.
- Inefficient mopping cloth distribution: The transporting unit ensures that each mopping cloth is transported to the attachment position, preventing any delays or interruptions in the cleaning process.
Benefits
- Time-saving: The docking station allows for efficient cleaning by automating the process and eliminating the need for manual switching between vacuuming and mopping.
- Improved cleanliness: The combination of vacuuming and mopping functions ensures thorough cleaning, resulting in cleaner floors.
- Convenience: The docking station provides a hassle-free solution for maintaining clean floors, reducing the effort required for manual cleaning.
Original Abstract Submitted
A docking station for a robotic vacuum cleaner may include a docking unit having a traveling path for the robotic vacuum cleaner to enter the docking station and travel to a mopping cloth attachment position where a mopping cloth is attachable to the vacuum cleaner. The docking station also includes a mopping cloth supply unit disposed above the docking unit and configured to receive a plurality of mopping cloths, and the plurality of mopping cloths are side by side along a horizontal direction. The mopping cloth supply unit may include a mopping cloth transporting unit that are configured so that the mopping cloth transporting unit sequentially transports each mopping cloth of the plurality of mopping cloths received by the mopping cloth supply unit along the horizontal direction to an outlet to be discharged through the outlet to the mopping cloth attachment position.
