Robot cleaning system
First Claim
1. A robot cleaning system, comprising:
- 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,wherein the first cleaning unit includes body, a first blower mounted in the body to provide power required to suck dust, and an outlet to discharge an air stream, generated by the first blower, to the outside of the body; and
the outlet is provided with a second opening/closing member to open and close the outlet.
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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.
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12 Claims
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1. A robot cleaning system, comprising:
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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, wherein the first cleaning unit includes body, a first blower mounted in the body to provide power required to suck dust, and an outlet to discharge an air stream, generated by the first blower, to the outside of the body; and the outlet is provided with a second opening/closing member to open and close the outlet.
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2. A robot cleaning system, comprising:
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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, wherein the first cleaning unit has a dust outlet to transport dust, dirt, and debris, vacuumed thereinto, to the second cleaning unit when the first cleaning unit is coupled to the second cleaning unit; and the second cleaning unit has a connection port corresponding to the dust outlet. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A robot cleaning system, comprising:
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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, wherein the first cleaning unit further includes a rechargeable battery, and the second cleaning unit includes a charger to be electrically connected to the rechargeable battery when the first cleaning unit is coupled to the second cleaning unit, to charge the rechargeable battery.
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8. A robot cleaning system, comprising:
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a first cleaning unit having a first blower and a first dust collector to suck and collect dust, the first cleaning unit being adapted to perform automatic cleaning while moving by itself in an area to be cleaned; and a second cleaning unit having a second blower and a second dust collector to suck and collect dust, the second cleaning unit being adapted 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. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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