公开(公告)号：US20120222224A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-06

申请号：US13404762

申请日：2012-02-24

Applicant: Sang Sik YOON ,  Kang Nam Kim ,  Jun Hwa Lee ,  Hwi Chan Jang

Inventor： Sang Sik YOON ,  Kang Nam Kim ,  Jun Hwa Lee ,  Hwi Chan Jang

IPC: A47L11/40 ,  A47L11/24

CPC classification number: A47L11/33 ,  A47L9/281 ,  A47L9/2815 ,  A47L11/4013 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/024 ,  A47L2201/06 ,  G05D1/021 ,  G05D2201/0203

Abstract: A robot cleaning device includes a debris detecting unit. The robot cleaning device includes a body, a driving unit to enable the body to travel, a drum brush unit provided at the body, to sweep up debris, using a brush and a rotating drum, a debris box to store the debris swept up by the drum brush unit, a debris detecting unit to detect whether debris has been introduced into the debris box through the drum brush unit during a cleaning operation, and a controller to determine whether debris is introduced into the debris box and whether debris has been accumulated in the debris box in a predetermined amount, based on introduction or non-introduction of debris detected by the debris detecting unit.

Abstract translation: 机器人清洁装置包括碎片检测单元。 机器人清洁装置包括主体，用于使身体行进的驱动单元，设置在身体的滚筒刷单元，使用刷子和旋转滚筒清扫碎屑，将垃圾箱存放在由 滚筒刷单元，碎屑检测单元，用于检测在清洁操作期间碎片是否通过滚筒刷单元被引入碎片箱;以及控制器，用于确定碎片是否被引入到碎片箱中，以及碎片是否积聚在 基于由碎片检测单元检测到的碎屑的引入或不引入，预定量的碎片箱。

公开(公告)号：US20120102670A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-03

申请号：US13317299

申请日：2011-10-14

Applicant: Hwi Chan Jang ,  Dong Won Kim ,  Hyun Soo Jung ,  Jun Hwa Lee

Inventor： Hwi Chan Jang ,  Dong Won Kim ,  Hyun Soo Jung ,  Jun Hwa Lee

IPC: A47L11/40 ,  A47L9/00

CPC classification number: A47L11/33 ,  A47L9/1463 ,  A47L9/149 ,  A47L11/4025 ,  A47L11/4072 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/024

Abstract: A robot cleaner provided with a shutter to open or close an inlet of a dust box when the dust box is separated from a body of the robot cleaner. Another robot cleaner, which docks with an automatic exhaust station, is also disclosed, together with the automatic exhaust station. The latter robot cleaner includes a shutter to be automatically opened by air discharged from the automatic exhaust station in a docked state of the robot cleaner to exhaust dust from the dust box, in order to allow even heavy dust to be easily exhausted.

Abstract translation: 机器人清洁器，当机体清洁器的主体分离时，设置有用于打开或关闭集尘盒入口的快门。 还与自动排气站一起公开了与自动排气站对接的另一机器人清洁器。 后者的机器人清洁器包括：在机器人清洁器的对接状态下从自动排气站排出的空气自动打开的挡板，以从灰尘箱排出灰尘，以便甚至可以容易地排出灰尘。

公开(公告)号：US20120011677A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：US13067986

申请日：2011-07-13

Applicant: Hyun Soo Jung ,  Dong Won Kim ,  Jun Hwa Lee ,  Jun Pyo Hong ,  Sang Sik Yoon

Inventor： Hyun Soo Jung ,  Dong Won Kim ,  Jun Hwa Lee ,  Jun Pyo Hong ,  Sang Sik Yoon

IPC: A47L11/40 ,  A47L5/00 ,  A47L7/00

CPC classification number: A47L9/2805 ,  A47L9/106 ,  A47L9/28 ,  A47L9/2815 ,  A47L9/30 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/024 ,  A47L2201/028 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  A47L2201/06

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

Abstract translation: 在清洁系统中，储存在集尘盒中的灰尘通过机器人清洁器形成的第一开口悬浮在引入集尘盒的空气中，然后通过机器人的第一开口被排出到通过维护站形成的第二开口 清洁器。

公开(公告)号：US20120011676A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：US13183529

申请日：2011-07-15

Applicant: Hyun Soo JUNG ,  Dong Won KIM ,  Jun Hwa LEE ,  Jun Pyo HONG ,  Sang Sik YOON

Inventor： Hyun Soo JUNG ,  Dong Won KIM ,  Jun Hwa LEE ,  Jun Pyo HONG ,  Sang Sik YOON

IPC: A47L7/00 ,  A47L5/00

CPC classification number: A47L9/2805 ,  A47L9/106 ,  A47L9/28 ,  A47L9/2815 ,  A47L9/30 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/024 ,  A47L2201/028 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  A47L2201/06

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

Abstract translation: 在清洁系统中，储存在集尘盒中的灰尘通过机器人清洁器形成的第一开口悬浮在引入集尘盒的空气中，然后通过机器人的第一开口被排出到通过维护站形成的第二开口 清洁器。

公开(公告)号：US07891045B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-22

申请号：US12071583

申请日：2008-02-22

Applicant: Yong Tae Kim ,  Hoon Wee ,  Dong Won Kim

Inventor： Yong Tae Kim ,  Hoon Wee ,  Dong Won Kim

IPC: A47L9/28

CPC classification number: A47L9/106 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/024

Abstract: Disclosed is a robot cleaner system having superior functions of sucking dust and exhausting dust to a docking station. The robot cleaner includes a dust suction port to suck dust, a dust collecting chamber to collect dust introduced through the dust suction port, a dust exhaust port to exhaust dust collected in the dust collecting chamber to the docking station, a connection path extending from the dust suction port to the dust exhaust port in adjacent to the dust collecting chamber, and a valve device provided between the connection path and the dust collecting chamber, an opening/closing of the valve device allowing the dust collecting chamber to selectively communicate with the dust suction port or the dust exhaust port according to a pressure difference between the dust collecting chamber and the connection path.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种机器人清洁器系统，其具有吸附灰尘并向对接站排出灰尘的优异功能。 机器人清洁器包括吸尘器的吸尘口，用于收集通过吸尘口引入的灰尘的集尘室，将收集在集尘室中的灰尘排放到对接站的排灰口，从 吸尘口与灰尘收集室相邻的排尘口，以及设置在连接路径和集尘室之间的阀装置，使得集尘室能够与灰尘选择性地连通的阀装置的打开/关闭 吸入口或排气口根据集尘室和连接路径之间的压力差。

公开(公告)号：US20100011529A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-21

申请号：US12301263

申请日：2007-05-21

Applicant: Chikyung Won ,  Stephen A. Hickey ,  Mark Schnittman ,  Zivthan A. Dubrovsky ,  Selma Svendsen ,  Jed Lowry ,  David Swett ,  John Devlin

Inventor： Chikyung Won ,  Stephen A. Hickey ,  Mark Schnittman ,  Zivthan A. Dubrovsky ,  Selma Svendsen ,  Jed Lowry ,  David Swett ,  John Devlin

IPC: A47L5/12

CPC classification number: A47L11/4091 ,  A47L9/106 ,  A47L9/108 ,  A47L11/24 ,  A47L11/33 ,  A47L11/4002 ,  A47L11/4008 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  A47L11/4013 ,  A47L11/4025 ,  A47L11/4041 ,  A47L11/4044 ,  A47L11/4066 ,  A47L11/4069 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/024 ,  A47L2201/028 ,  A47L2201/04

Abstract: A cleaning robot system includes a robot and a robot maintenance station. The robot includes a chassis, a drive system configured to maneuver the robot as directed by a controller, and a cleaning assembly including a cleaning assembly housing and a driven cleaning roller. The robot maintenance station includes a station housing and a docking platform configured to support the robot when docked. A mechanical agitator engages the roller of the robot with the robot docked. The agitator includes an agitator comb having multiple teeth configured to remove accumulated debris from the roller as the agitator comb and roller are moved relative to one another. The robot maintenance station includes a collection bin arranged to receive and hold debris removed by the mechanical agitator.

Abstract translation: 清洁机器人系统包括机器人和机器人维护站。 机器人包括底盘，被配置为根据控制器指示来操纵机器人的驱动系统以及包括清洁组件壳体和从动清洁辊的清洁组件。 机器人维护站包括站外壳和配置成在停靠时支撑机器人的对接平台。 机械搅拌器与机器人的滚子接合。 搅拌器包括具有多个齿的搅拌器梳，其配置成当搅拌器梳和辊相对于彼此移动时从辊中除去积聚的碎屑。 机器人维护站包括收集箱，其被布置成接收和保持由机械搅拌器去除的碎屑。

公开(公告)号：US20080201895A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-28

申请号：US12071583

申请日：2008-02-22

Applicant: Yong Tae Kim ,  Hoon Wee ,  Dong Won Kim

Inventor： Yong Tae Kim ,  Hoon Wee ,  Dong Won Kim

IPC: A47L9/00 ,  A47L5/22 ,  A47L9/28

CPC classification number: A47L9/106 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/024

Abstract: Disclosed is a robot cleaner system having superior functions of sucking dust and exhausting dust to a docking station. The robot cleaner includes a dust suction port to suck dust, a dust collecting chamber to collect dust introduced through the dust suction port, a dust exhaust port to exhaust dust collected in the dust collecting chamber to the docking station, a connection path extending from the dust suction port to the dust exhaust port in adjacent to the dust collecting chamber, and a valve device provided between the connection path and the dust collecting chamber, an opening/closing of the valve device allowing the dust collecting chamber to selectively communicate with the dust suction port or the dust exhaust port according to a pressure difference between the dust collecting chamber and the connection path.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种机器人清洁器系统，其具有吸附灰尘并向对接站排出灰尘的优异功能。 机器人清洁器包括吸尘器的吸尘口，用于收集通过吸尘口引入的灰尘的集尘室，将收集在集尘室中的灰尘排放到对接站的排灰口，从 吸尘口与灰尘收集室相邻的排尘口，以及设置在连接路径和集尘室之间的阀装置，使得集尘室能够与灰尘选择性地连通的阀装置的打开/关闭 吸入口或排气口根据集尘室和连接路径之间的压力差。

公开(公告)号：US20070226949A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-04

申请号：US11653251

申请日：2007-01-16

Applicant: Jung Yoon Hahm ,  Kurgi Eduard ,  Hoon Wee ,  Jin Ha Jeong ,  Jae Man Joo

Inventor： Jung Yoon Hahm ,  Kurgi Eduard ,  Hoon Wee ,  Jin Ha Jeong ,  Jae Man Joo

IPC: A47L5/00

CPC classification number: A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/106 ,  A47L2201/024

Abstract: A robot cleaner system having an improved docking structure between a robot cleaner and a docking station, which is capable of an easy docking operation of the robot cleaner and preventing loss of a suction force generated in the docking station. The robot cleaner includes a docking portion to be inserted into a dust suction hole of the docking station upon a docking operation. The docking portion may be a protrusion, which protrudes out of a robot body to be inserted into a dust suction path defined in the docking station, the protrusion communicates a dust discharge hole of the robot cleaner with the dust suction path of the docking station. The robot cleaner system includes a coupling device to keep the robot cleaner and the docking station in their docked state. The coupling device is configured to have a variety of shapes.

Abstract translation: 一种在机器人清洁器和对接站之间具有改进的对接结构的机器人清洁器系统，其能够容易地对接机器人清洁器并且防止在对接站中产生的吸力的损失。 机器人清洁器包括在对接操作时插入对接站的吸尘孔的对接部分。 对接部可以是突出部，其从机器人主体突出以插入到对接站中限定的吸尘路径中，突起将机器人清洁器的排尘孔与对接站的吸尘路径连通。 机器人清洁器系统包括用于保持机器人清洁器和对接站处于对接状态的联接装置。 联接装置被配置成具有各种形状。

公开(公告)号：US20070157420A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：US11497291

申请日：2006-08-02

Applicant: Jun Hwa Lee ,  Jae Man Joo ,  Jae Young Kwak ,  Gwan Woo Shin ,  Hoon Wee

Inventor： Jun Hwa Lee ,  Jae Man Joo ,  Jae Young Kwak ,  Gwan Woo Shin ,  Hoon Wee

IPC: A47L9/00

CPC classification number: A47L5/28 ,  A47L5/225 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/024

Abstract: A robot cleaning system is capable of performing automatic cleaning and manual cleaning with a minimal number of devices. The robot cleaning system includes a first cleaning unit to perform automatic cleaning while moving by itself in an area to be cleaned, and a second cleaning unit to perform manual cleaning while being coupled to the first cleaning unit as it is moved by a user in an area to be cleaned. Each of the first and second cleaning units contains a blower and dust collector to vacuum. The first cleaning unit has a dust outlet to deliver dust to the second cleaning unit when the first cleaning unit is coupled to the second cleaning unit via the dust outlet of the first cleaning unit, a connector, and the connection port of the second cleaning unit.

Abstract translation: 机器人清洁系统能够使用最少数量的设备执行自动清洁和手动清洁。 机器人清洁系统包括第一清洁单元，用于在被清洁的区域中自身移动时进行自动清洁;以及第二清洁单元，用于当用户以第一清洁单元移动时执行手动清洁，同时联接到第一清洁单元 要清洁的区域 第一和第二清洁单元中的每一个包括鼓风机和除尘器以进行真空。 当第一清洁单元经由第一清洁单元的灰尘出口连接到第二清洁单元时，第一清洁单元具有灰尘排出到第二清洁单元，第二清洁单元的连接口 。

公开(公告)号：US06532404B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-11

申请号：US10085076

申请日：2002-03-01

Applicant: André Colens

Inventor： André Colens

IPC: G05B1500

CPC classification number: A47L11/4005 ,  A47L11/4011 ,  A47L11/4061 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/024 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  B25J9/1694 ,  G05B2219/24136 ,  G05B2219/31004 ,  G05B2219/37266 ,  G05B2219/40522 ,  G05B2219/40621 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  Y10S706/905

Abstract: System of guidance and positioning relative to a fixed station (1) for an autonomous mobile robot (7) utilizing at least a directional infra-red beam (2′) emitted by the fixed station, the mobile robot being provided with a directional system of detection (10a, 10b) of infra-red emission connected to a microcomputer incorporated in the said robot, the robot moving on a work surface in an essentially random manner, the microcomputer (44) including an algorithm able to control the return to fixed station (1) by displacement of the robot (7) towards the direction of emission of said infra-red beam (2′), characterized in that the infra-red beam (2′) is a narrow directional beam and in that the system of detection (10a, 10b) is located on a frame at the center of rotation of the robot (7), oriented in the direction of movement of the robot, precise positioning in the fixed station (1) being carried out by rotation of the machine around a vertical axis according to an algorithm based on the detection of the narrow beam (2′).