Removing debris from cleaning robots
US-9492048-B2 · Nov 15, 2016 · US
Mobile robot for cleaning
US8961695B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8961695-B2 |
| Application number | US-93026010-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | Apr 24, 2008 |
| Publication date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
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A robotic cleaner includes a cleaning assembly for cleaning a surface and a main robot body. The main robot body houses a drive system to cause movement of the robotic cleaner and a microcontroller to control the movement of the robotic cleaner. The cleaning assembly is located in front of the drive system and a width of the cleaning assembly is greater than a width of the main robot body. A robotic cleaning system includes a main robot body and a plurality of cleaning assemblies for cleaning a surface. The main robot body houses a drive system to cause movement of the robotic cleaner and a microcontroller to control the movement of the robotic cleaner. The cleaning assembly is located in front of the drive system and each of the cleaning assemblies is detachable from the main robot body and each of the cleaning assemblies has a unique cleaning function.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of cleaning a floor that forms a corner with a vertical surface with a cleaning cloth retained by a mobile robot, wherein the robot comprises a cleaning assembly, and a drive assembly having a first wheel and a second wheel; the method comprising: aligning the robot such that the first wheel and second wheel are configured to roll in a direction substantially parallel to the vertical surface; driving, while in contact with the vertical surface, th…
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- What does patent US8961695B2 cover?
- A robotic cleaner includes a cleaning assembly for cleaning a surface and a main robot body. The main robot body houses a drive system to cause movement of the robotic cleaner and a microcontroller to control the movement of the robotic cleaner. The cleaning assembly is located in front of the drive system and a width of the cleaning assembly is greater than a width of the main robot body. A ro…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Romanov Nikolai, Johnson Collin Eugene, Case James Philip, and 4 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A47L11/4066. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Feb 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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