ES1310046U - POOL CLEANING ROBOT WITH LIGHT (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Pool cleaning robot configured by a body (1) in which a front area (2) and a rear area (3) are defined, where the body (1) houses a suction pump, a motor, cleaning elements, wheels, the mechanisms to carry out the movement of the cleaning elements and the wheels and the electrical elements necessary for the activation of the components of the robot, characterized in that it comprises at least one light fixture (7) located in the front area (2).

Description

DESCRIPTION

Robot pool cleaner with light

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention discloses a pool cleaning robot that has the characteristic that, in addition to being easy to transport and autonomous, it incorporates light sources that can be located not only in the front area, but also in the rear.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Manual pool cleaning has long been limited to collecting floating items in the water. However, when it comes to cleaning the surface of pools, especially the bottom, cleaning robots have long been used.

Pool cleaning robots usually have an electronic control system that allows them to organize the route they have to follow to carry out a complete pool cleaning.

There are robots that even incorporate sensors to detect and access inclined surfaces and to avoid obstacles.

Document ES2344821B1 discloses a pool-cleaning robot consisting of a robot and a transport cart for the same equipped with an electrical panel that is connected to the robot through a connecting cable hose, the robot being constituted from a chassis, of reduced dimensions, equipped with an opening on which a suction pump is established, chassis in whose front area a pair of drive wheels is established, each of them actuated independently, movement that is transmitted from an electric motor equipped with a worm gear reducer; with the particularity that on the area in front of said wheels a fork is established based on side uprights joined by an intermediate crossbar to which a central upright is attached, on which a pair of brushes are arranged aligned in an axial direction, independently actuated with the respective movement of each drive wheel through the corresponding transmission, where the crossbar of the robot fork is fixed to a pair of straps, in the form of an "L", each one in correspondence with each brush, straps to which plates are screwed at their end as shields, which adapt frontally and superiorly to the brushes, so that, facing the end of the union between strap and plate, a sensor associated with an electrical panel is established, to which the hose is connected, in order to detect the impact of the robot in its movement against any obstacle, having also been provided that on the middle rear area of the chassis a small idle wheel is established with a rotation sensor associated with it, the robot being complemented with stop detectors established on the side edges from the chassis.

Document ES2239946T3 discloses a robotic pool and tank cleaner that is self-propelled and also incorporates means for changing direction when submerged at the bottom of the pool or tank when encountering a vertical sidewall and/or when partially emerging from the water from a position on the sidewall. The cleaner is propelled by a jet of water discharged in varying directions to effect the change in direction. The motion of the cleaner is also controlled to provide systematic cleaning patterns and controlled random patterns through the use of projecting structural members, including wheels and housing elements that engage a sidewall, variable positioning wheels and axles, and a wheel or wheels that vary in size. Other features that enhance the motion patterns of the cleaner include means for reversing the propulsion means when the cleaner becomes immobilized by a ladder or other structural feature of the pool or tank, and an electrical connector that is mounted to rotate relative to the housing to prevent the power cord from becoming wound.

However, these robots, despite incorporating highly complex technical and electronic systems, are only focused on driving and steering the robot, without considering that incorporating lighting could be an interesting effect.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a pool cleaning robot configured by a body where a suction pump, a motor, a filter, the cleaning elements, the wheels, the mechanisms to carry out the movement of the cleaning elements and the wheels and the electrical elements necessary for the activation of the components of the robot are fixed.

The body defines a front area and a back area, sides, an upper area and a lower area.

The motor, suction pump, filter and electrical elements of the robot are located inside the body.

The wheels and cleaning elements are fixed to the body by the lower area, with the wheels positioned parallel to the sides to define the front and rear areas according to the direction of movement.

In addition, the wheels can be in direct contact with the exterior or located on a track that allows the management of a more demanding type of movement and can avoid jams due to obstruction of elements on the ground.

The front area comprises at least one luminaire connected to the electrical elements housed in the housing. This luminaire is typically an LED panel, although there may be several luminaires and other technology.

However, the robot can also understand luminaires not only in the front area, but also in the rear area of the robot.

The robot is designed to be easy to transport and to be used with the utmost simplicity. To do this, it incorporates a handle whose ends are fixed to the body with the ability to rotate, preferably on the sides of the body, so that it does not interfere with either the movement of the robot or the direction of the light emitted by the luminaires.

Both the front and rear areas can be recessed so that the lights fitted to the robot do not protrude from the casing. This not only provides a more attractive design, but also protects the lights from possible impacts when the robot is outside the pool.

For the reception of energy and the operation of the robot, it can incorporate wiring through which it connects to the outside. Normally, it is a long wiring that can reach not only any part of the bottom of the pool, but also the electrical outlet of the house where the pool is located.

In fact, this long cable length, as well as the need to incorporate a transformer, can be a drawback, so an alternative option is for the robot to incorporate a battery for autonomous management.

Furthermore, this autonomous management can be improved if the robot also incorporates a sensor to be managed wirelessly. Thus, a user can program the robot's movement from the outside.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description being made and in order to assist in a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, in accordance with a preferred example of its practical implementation, a set of drawings is included as an integral part of said description, in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Shows a partial perspective view of the front area of the pool cleaning robot of the invention.

Figure 2.- Shows another partial perspective view of the front area of the pool cleaning robot of the invention.

Figure 3.- Shows a partial perspective view of the upper area of the pool cleaning robot of the invention showing the front, rear and handle areas.

Below is a list of the different elements represented in the figures with the numerical references associated with them:

1. Body.

2. Front zone.

3. Rear area.

4. Handle.

5. Setback.

6. Filter.

7. Luminaire.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

A preferred embodiment of the pool cleaning robot with lights according to the present invention is described below with the help of figures.

As can be seen in the figures, the robot is made up of a body (1) that includes inside it all the elements necessary to carry out the function for which it is created. Thus, it incorporates a suction pump, to be able to collect the water with the dirt to be cleaned, a filter (6), to collect this dirt, a motor, to enable the movement of the robot and the necessary electrical components.

The body (1) is configured by:

- an upper area, from where the filter (6) is accessible to be removed and placed in an easy way,

- a lower area, where wheels are attached, to carry out the movement of the robot and the cleaning elements,

- a front area (2), with a setback (5) where some lights (7) are housed,

- a rear area (3) which, like the front area (2), also incorporates a setback (5) to accommodate other luminaires (7),

- and some lateral areas, where a handle (4) is fixed with the possibility of rotation.

In addition, the robot incorporates a cable, not shown in the figures, connected to the electrical circuit located inside the body (1), for the transmission of electrical energy from the outside.

Claims (8)

1. Pool cleaning robot configured by a body (1) in which a front zone (2) and a rear zone (3) are defined, where the body (1) houses a suction pump, a motor, cleaning elements, wheels, the mechanisms to carry out the movement of the cleaning elements and the wheels and the electrical elements necessary for the activation of the components of the robot, characterized in that it comprises at least one light fixture (7) located in the front zone (2). 2. The robot of claim 1, comprising at least one luminaire (7) in the rear area (3). 3. The robot of any of claims 1 or 2, wherein the front and rear areas (2, 3) incorporate a setback (5) for housing the luminaires (7). 4. The robot of any of the preceding claims, incorporating a handle (4) fixed to the body (1) by the ends with rotation capacity. 5. The robot of any of claim 5, incorporating wiring for receiving power from the outside. 6. The robot of any one of claims 1 to 4, incorporating a battery for autonomous management. 7. The robot of claim 6, incorporating a sensor to be managed wirelessly. 8. The robot of claim 7, wherein the management is performed from an element to be selected between a remote control and a mobile application.