公开(公告)号：US09220386B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US13460347

申请日：2012-04-30

Applicant: Duane Leigh Gilbert, Jr. ,  Faruk Halil Bursal ,  Richard Joseph Therrien ,  Russell Walter Morin

Inventor： Duane Leigh Gilbert, Jr. ,  Faruk Halil Bursal ,  Richard Joseph Therrien ,  Russell Walter Morin

IPC: A47L5/10 ,  A47L9/04 ,  A47L11/40 ,  A47L11/24 ,  A47L7/02 ,  B25J11/00

CPC classification number: A47L11/4041 ,  A47L7/02 ,  A47L9/0477 ,  A47L9/2821 ,  A47L11/24 ,  A47L11/40 ,  A47L11/4013 ,  A47L11/4027 ,  A47L11/4061 ,  A47L11/4063 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/028 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  A47L2201/06 ,  B25J11/0085 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: An autonomous mobile robot comprise: a chassis having a drive system in communication with a control system; a cleaning head assembly having a lower cage and mounted to the chassis; a debris collection bin mounted to the chassis; a vacuum airway having a vacuum inlet and an airway outlet positioned adjacent the debris collection bin, and configured to deliver debris from the cleaning head assembly to a debris collection bin, the vacuum airway extending between the cleaning assembly and debris collection bin and being in fluid communication with an impeller disposed within the debris collection bin; and a cleaning head module connected to the chassis and having a front roller including a front shape-changing resilient tube and an adjacent rear roller including a rear shape-changing resilient tube rotatably opposing therewith beneath the vacuum inlet.

Abstract translation: 自主移动机器人包括：具有与控制系统通信的驱动系统的底盘; 清洁头组件，其具有下保持架并安装到底架; 安装在底盘上的碎片收集箱; 真空气道具有真空入口和邻近碎片收集箱定位的气道出口，并且构造成将碎屑从清洁头组件输送到碎片收集箱，真空气道在清洁组件和碎屑收集箱之间延伸并处于流体 与设置在碎片收集箱内的叶轮的通信; 以及清洁头模块，其连接到所述底架并且具有前辊，所述前辊包括前变形弹性管和相邻的后辊，所述后辊具有与所述真空入口下方可旋转地相对的后变形弹性管。

公开(公告)号：US09114440B1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-25

申请号：US13886265

申请日：2013-05-02

Applicant: Michael A. Colucci ,  Eusebio G. Hernandez

Inventor： Michael A. Colucci ,  Eusebio G. Hernandez

IPC: B25J5/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B08B3/02 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B25J18/00 ,  B25J9/16

CPC classification number: B08B3/024 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/024 ,  A47L2201/026 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/1676 ,  B25J11/0085 ,  B25J19/005 ,  B60S3/04 ,  G05B2219/40298 ,  G05B2219/40383 ,  G05B2219/45071 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D2201/0203

Abstract: A hardware and software method, system and apparatus comprising an autonomous all weather outdoor cleaning robot designed to identify, and clean various outdoor household objects including but not limited to personal automobiles and other vehicles. The robot autonomously navigates to a designated area and scans the vehicle or object to determine the optimum cleaning routine. The robot learns its working environment by comparing scanned vehicles and outdoor objects with its existing database for future reference. The robot also compares and stores navigation data, which correlate to areas previously visited to increase efficiency for future work by reducing travel and scanning times. The Present Invention focuses on autonomous outdoor cleaning multi-purpose robots. The robots utilize microprocessors to control cleaning, navigation and perception. More specifically, the robots use multi-segmented arms to perform needful chores. Even more specifically, a robot can adapt and learn from its environment while performing useful tasks.

Abstract translation: 一种包括自主的全天候户外清洁机器人的硬件和软件方法，系统和装置，其被设计为识别和清洁各种户外家用物品，包括但不限于个人汽车和其他车辆。 机器人自主地导航到指定区域并扫描车辆或物体以确定最佳清洁程序。 机器人通过将扫描的车辆和户外物体与现有的数据库进行比较来了解其工作环境，以备将来参考。 机器人还可以比较和存储导航数据，这些数据与以前访问的区域相关联，以通过减少旅行和扫描时间来提高未来工作的效率。 本发明专注于自主室外清洗多功能机器人。 机器人利用微处理器来控制清洁，导航和感知。 更具体地说，机器人使用多分段臂执行需要的家务。 更具体地说，机器人可以在执行有用的任务时适应和学习其环境。

公开(公告)号：US08983661B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-17

申请号：US13905898

申请日：2013-05-30

Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Ilsoo Cho ,  Taebum Kwon ,  Suuk Choe

IPC: G05B19/18 ,  A47L9/28 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: A47L9/2805 ,  A47L9/2852 ,  A47L9/2894 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  B25J11/0085 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0221 ,  G05D1/0238 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: Disclosed are a robot cleaner, a controlling method of the same, and a robot cleaning system. The robot cleaner can perform a cleaning operation with respect to only a user's desired region, in a repeated and concentrated manner. Further, as the robot cleaner runs on a user's desired region in a manual manner, a designated region can be precisely set. Further, as the robot cleaner performs a cleaning operation by setting a user's desired region, only a simple configuration is added to a terminal device such as a remote control unit. Accordingly, additional costs can be reduced, and a malfunction can be prevented.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种机器人清洁器，其控制方法和机器人清洁系统。 机器人清洁器可以以重复且集中的方式仅对用户期望的区域执行清洁操作。 此外，随着机器人清洁器以手动方式在用户期望的区域上运行，可以精确地设定指定区域。 此外，随着机器人清洁器通过设置用户期望的区域进行清洁操作，仅将简单的配置添加到诸如遥控单元的终端设备。 因此，可以降低额外的成本，并且可以防止故障。

公开(公告)号：US20150068012A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14020990

申请日：2013-09-09

Applicant: Veolia ES Industrial Services, Inc.

Inventor： William J. McClister ,  Ronald Burkes

IPC: B08B3/02

CPC classification number: B62D65/00 ,  B08B3/02 ,  B08B3/024 ,  B25J11/0085 ,  E02F9/205 ,  Y10T29/49428 ,  Y10T29/49716 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a washing system to clean process equipment and the resulted washing system is disclosed. The method involves the conversion and transformation of a small excavation tractor into a remotely operated hydroblasting system that removes the operator from the working environment and avoids the risks of harm and fatigue normally associated with existing cleaning processes.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于制造用于清洁工艺设备的洗涤系统和所得到的洗涤系统的方法。 该方法涉及将小型挖掘拖拉机转换和转换为远程操作的喷砂系统，从而将操作者从工作环境中移除，并避免与现有清洁过程通常相关的危害和疲劳的风险。

公开(公告)号：US08955192B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-17

申请号：US14302469

申请日：2014-06-12

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： Duane Leigh Gilbert, Jr. ,  Faruk Halil Bursal ,  Richard Joseph Therrien ,  Russell Walter Morin

IPC: A47L9/00 ,  A47L5/10 ,  A47L9/04 ,  A47L11/40 ,  A47L11/24 ,  A47L7/02

CPC classification number: A47L11/4041 ,  A47L7/02 ,  A47L9/0477 ,  A47L9/2821 ,  A47L11/24 ,  A47L11/40 ,  A47L11/4013 ,  A47L11/4027 ,  A47L11/4061 ,  A47L11/4063 ,  A47L2201/00 ,  A47L2201/028 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  A47L2201/06 ,  B25J11/0085 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: An autonomous coverage robot includes a cleaning assembly having forward roller and rearward rollers counter-rotating with respect to each other. The rollers are arranged to substantially maintain a cross sectional area between the two rollers yet permitting collapsing therebetween as large debris is passed. Each roller includes a resilient elastomer outer tube and a partially air-occupied inner resilient core configured to bias the outer tube to rebound. The core includes a hub and resilient spokes extending between the inner surface of the outer tube and the hub. The spokes suspend the outer tube to float about the hub and transfer torque from the hub to the outer tube while allowing the outer tube to momentarily deform or move offset from the hub during impact with debris larger than the cross sectional area between the two rollers.

Abstract translation: 自动覆盖机器人包括具有相对于彼此反向旋转的前滚筒和后滚筒的清洁组件。 辊被布置成基本上保持两个辊之间的横截面积，但是当大的碎屑通过时，辊允许它们之间的折叠。 每个辊包括弹性弹性体外管和被配置为偏置外管以回弹的部分空气的内部弹性芯。 芯部包括在外管的内表面和毂之间延伸的毂和弹性辐条。 辐条悬挂外管以围绕毂浮动并将扭矩从轮毂传递到外管，同时允许外管在碰撞期间瞬间变形或移动偏离轮毂，碎屑大于两个辊之间的横截面积。

公开(公告)号：US08838268B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US12361441

申请日：2009-01-28

Applicant: Scott Justin-Marl Friedman ,  Hans Peter Moravec

Inventor： Scott Justin-Marl Friedman ,  Hans Peter Moravec

IPC: A47L9/28 ,  A47L5/00 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  B08B5/04

CPC classification number: A47L11/4011 ,  A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/2805 ,  A47L9/281 ,  A47L9/2852 ,  A47L9/2894 ,  A47L11/4061 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  B25J11/0085 ,  G05D1/0214 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0215

Abstract: In accordance with aspects of the present invention, a service robot, such as a robotic cleaner, can be configured to more effectively service an environment. The service robot can include one or more sensors that sense its location, the location of objects, or both, and can also include noise reduction elements. The service robot can determine that it is under a “furnishing” and implement a different servicing pattern.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的方面，诸如机器人清洁器的服务机器人可以被配置为更有效地服务环境。 服务机器人可以包括感测其位置，物体的位置或两者的一个或多个传感器，并且还可以包括降噪元件。 服务机器人可以确定它处于“装配”状态​​，并实现不同的维修模式。

公开(公告)号：US08749196B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US11648230

申请日：2006-12-29

Applicant: David A. Cohen ,  Daniel Ozick ,  Clara Vu ,  James Lynch ,  Philip R. Mass

Inventor： David A. Cohen ,  Daniel Ozick ,  Clara Vu ,  James Lynch ,  Philip R. Mass

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: B25J9/1664 ,  A47L9/0063 ,  A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/2805 ,  A47L9/2852 ,  A47L9/2857 ,  A47L9/2873 ,  A47L9/2889 ,  A47L9/2894 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J11/0085 ,  B25J19/005 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  G01S1/16 ,  G01S1/70 ,  G05D1/0219 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0208 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  H02J7/0026 ,  H02J7/0036 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H02J7/0045 ,  H02J7/0052 ,  H02J7/045 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: A method for energy management in a robotic device includes providing a base station for mating with the robotic device, determining a quantity of energy stored in an energy storage unit of the robotic device, and performing a predetermined task based at least in part on the quantity of energy stored. Also disclosed are systems for emitting avoidance signals to prevent inadvertent contact between the robot and the base station, and systems for emitting homing signals to allow the robotic device to accurately dock with the base station.

公开(公告)号：US20140156071A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US14176319

申请日：2014-02-10

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Jun Pyo HONG ,  Kyung Hwan YOO ,  Jae Young JUNG ,  Jae Man JOO ,  Dong Won KIM ,  Woo Ram CHUNG ,  Hwi Chan JANG

IPC: B25J9/16 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B25J11/00

CPC classification number: B25J9/1676 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/0003 ,  B25J11/0085 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D2201/0203

Abstract: A method of controlling a mobile robot system is provided. The method includes at a mobile robot, transmitting a signal while traveling in a traveling region, at a beacon, receiving the signal transmitted from the mobile robot over 360 degrees and determining whether the mobile robot has approached the beacon, at the beacon, transmitting a response signal to the mobile robot if the mobile robot has approached the beacon, and at the mobile robot, performing avoidance navigation to prevent collision with the beacon when the mobile robot receives the response signal of the beacon.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种控制移动机器人系统的方法。 该方法包括在移动机器人处，在信标处传送信号，在信标处接收从移动机器人传送的信号360度，并且在信标处确定移动机器人是否已接近信标，发送信号 如果移动机器人已经接近信标，并且在移动机器人处，当移动机器人接收到信标的响应信号时，执行避免导航以防止与信标的冲突，从而向移动机器人发送响应信号。

公开(公告)号：US20130331988A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13913258

申请日：2013-06-07

Applicant: iRobot Corporation

Inventor： Dhiraj Goel ,  Ethan Eade ,  Philip Fong ,  Mario E. Munich

IPC: G05D1/02

CPC classification number: B25J9/1697 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J9/1628 ,  B25J9/1664 ,  B25J11/0085 ,  G05D1/0253 ,  G05D1/0268 ,  G05D1/027 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for carpet drift estimation are disclosed. In certain implementations, a robotic device includes an actuator system to move the body across a surface. A first set of sensors can sense an actuation characteristic of the actuator system. For example, the first set of sensors can include odometry sensors for sensing wheel rotations of the actuator system. A second set of sensors can sense a motion characteristic of the body. The first set of sensors may be a different type of sensor than the second set of sensors. A controller can estimate carpet drift based at least on the actuation characteristic sensed by the first set of sensors and the motion characteristic sensed by the second set of sensors.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于地毯漂移估计的装置和方法。 在某些实施方案中，机器人装置包括致动器系统以使身体移动通过表面。 第一组传感器可感测致动器系统的致动特性。 例如，第一组传感器可以包括用于感测致动器系统的轮旋转的测距传感器。 第二组传感器可以感测身体的运动特征。 第一组传感器可以是与第二组传感器不同的传感器类型。 控制器可以至少基于由第一组传感器感测到的致动特性和由第二组传感器感测到的运动特性来估计地毯漂移。

公开(公告)号：US08461803B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US11648241

申请日：2006-12-29

Applicant: David A. Cohen ,  Daniel Ozick ,  Clara Vu ,  James Lynch ,  Philip R. Mass

Inventor： David A. Cohen ,  Daniel Ozick ,  Clara Vu ,  James Lynch ,  Philip R. Mass

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: B25J9/1664 ,  A47L9/0063 ,  A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/2805 ,  A47L9/2852 ,  A47L9/2857 ,  A47L9/2873 ,  A47L9/2889 ,  A47L9/2894 ,  A47L2201/02 ,  A47L2201/022 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J11/0085 ,  B25J19/005 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  G01S1/16 ,  G01S1/70 ,  G05D1/0219 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D2201/0203 ,  G05D2201/0208 ,  G05D2201/0215 ,  H02J7/0026 ,  H02J7/0036 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H02J7/0045 ,  H02J7/0052 ,  H02J7/045 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: A method for energy management in a robotic device includes providing a base station for mating with the robotic device, determining a quantity of energy stored in an energy storage unit of the robotic device, and performing a predetermined task based at least in part on the quantity of energy stored. Also disclosed are systems for emitting avoidance signals to prevent inadvertent contact between the robot and the base station, and systems for emitting homing signals to allow the robotic device to accurately dock with the base station.