US20050015914A1 - Robot cleaner having air cleaning function and system thereof - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a robot cleaner with an air cleaning function and a system thereof, and more particularly, to a robot cleaner capable of cleaning ambient air in a predetermined cleaning area while performing a cleaning with respect to a floor, and a system thereof.
- FIG. 1 is a view showing a conventional robot cleaner.
- the conventional robot cleaner i.e., having neither an air cleaning function nor an air filtering function, includes a cleaner body 7 , and driving wheels 1 and driven wheels 2 disposed at a lower portion of the cleaner body 7 .
- An upper portion of the cleaner body 7 is provided with an antenna 3 for signal transmission and reception with a remote controller, and a distance sensor 4 disposed respectively on predetermined positions.
- a driving motor (not shown) for generating a suction force and a dirt collecting receptacle (not shown). The suction force generated by the driving motor is transmitted to a suction port 5 disposed in the lower portion of the cleaner body 7 so that dust and dirt are drawn-in to the suction port 5 from a cleaning surface by the suction force.
- the robot cleaner with the above construction which cleans dust and dirt from the cleaning surface while running around the cleaning area according to a predetermined running pattern, has problems.
- an aspect of the present invention provides a robot cleaner and a system thereof which cleans ambient air in a cleaning area while cleaning a cleaning surface.
- a robot cleaner with a body, a driving part driving a plurality of wheels disposed at a lower portion of the body, a dust suction part formed in the body to draw-in dust from a cleaning surface, and an air cleaning part formed in the body to draw-in dust-ladened air from a cleaning area.
- the robot cleaner cleans air and discharges the cleaned air.
- a controller is disposed in the body to control the driving part and the air cleaning part.
- the body is connected to a body cover and forms an exterior of the robot cleaner.
- the air cleaning part includes a suction driving source to draw-in the dust-ladened air from the cleaning area, a suction port connected to another side of the body cover, a discharge port connected to the other side of the body cover, an air cleaning duct in fluid communication with the suction port and the discharge port, and a plurality of filters disposed in the air cleaning duct to clean the drawn-in air.
- the suction port may be formed in one side of a front portion of the body cover or in one side of an upper portion of the body cover.
- the discharge port may be formed in another side of the front portion of the body cover or in another side of an upper portion of the body cover.
- the suction driving source is disposed in the air cleaning duct to draw-in air.
- the plurality of filters include a first filter filtering relatively larger dust particles from the drawn-in air, and a second filter filtering out minute dust particles and indifferent odors from air.
- a robot cleaning system including a driving part for driving a plurality of wheels, a dust suction part for drawing-in dust from a cleaning surface, and a controller for controlling the driving part and the dust suction part.
- the robot cleaning system further comprises an air cleaning part controlled by the controller, wherein the robot cleaning system performs a cleaning task through the dust suction part and air cleaning work through the air cleaning part, simultaneously or selectively.
- the air cleaning part comprises a suction driving source for drawing-in dust-ladened air from a predetermined cleaning area, a suction port through which air is drawn-in, a discharge port through which cleaned air is discharged, and at least one filter for cleaning the drawn-in air.
- the suction driving source is driven by the controller, air is drawn-in through the suction port, cleaned though the filter, and discharged through the discharge port.
- FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a conventional robot cleaner
- FIG. 2 is a perspective drawing showing a robot cleaner system with an air cleaning part according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 3 is a perspective drawing showing the robot cleaner of FIG. 2 in which the upper cover is removed;
- FIG. 4 is a drawing of a perspective bottom view showing the air cleaning part of the robot cleaner of FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a central control device of a robot cleaner system according to the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a drawing of a perspective view showing a robot cleaner system with an air cleaning part according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- robot cleaner 10 includes a body 12 , a body cover 11 connected to the body 12 to form an exterior of the robot cleaner 10 , a dust suction part 16 , and a driving part 20 .
- the robot cleaner also includes an upper camera 30 , a front camera 32 , an obstacle sensor 34 , an air cleaning part 60 , a controller 40 , a memory device 41 , and a transmitting/receiving part 43 .
- Reference sign ‘I’ indicates a forwarding direction of the robot cleaner 10 .
- the dust suction part 16 is formed on the body 12 to draw-in dust-ladened air therethrough and thus collect dust from a cleaning surface.
- the dust suction part 16 may take many forms well-known in the art.
- the dust suction part 16 may include a suction motor (not shown) and a dust-collecting chamber for collecting dust drawn through a suction port, or a suction pipe which is formed oppositely to the cleaning surface and operate, by the operation of the suction motor.
- the driving part 20 includes two driven wheels 21 disposed at both front sides of the body 12 , two driving wheels 22 disposed at both rear sides of the body 12 , a pair of motors 24 for rotationally driving the two rear wheels 22 , respectively, and a timing belt 25 for transmitting a driving force from the rear wheels 22 to the front wheels 21 . Also, the driving part 20 rotationally drives the motors 24 independently in a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction in accordance with a control signal from the controller 40 . The operating direction of the robot cleaner 10 can be changed by rotating the motors 24 at different RPMs.
- the front camera 32 is disposed on the body 12 to photograph front images and output the photographed images to the controller 40 .
- the upper camera 30 is disposed on the body 12 to photograph upward images and output the photographed images to the controller 40 .
- the upper camera 30 employs a fish eye lens (not shown).
- the fish eye lens is disclosed in Korean Patent Publication Nos. 1996-7005245 and 1994-22112 and is marketed by various lens manufactures, therefore a detailed description thereof is omitted.
- the obstacle sensors 34 are arranged along a circumference of the body 12 at a predetermined interval, for transmitting signals to the outside and receiving reflected signals.
- the obstacle sensors 34 may use an ultrasonic sensor for emitting an ultrasonic wave and receiving a reflected ultrasonic wave.
- the obstacle sensors 34 are also used to measure a distance to an obstacle or a wall.
- the air cleaning part 60 is disposed in one side of the body 12 to draw-in air from a cleaning area, and, cleaning air.
- the air cleaning part 60 includes a suction driving source 61 , a suction port 63 connected to one side of the body cover 11 , a discharge port 65 connected to another side of the body cover 11 , an air cleaning duct 67 , and a plurality of filters 69 .
- the suction driving source 61 generates a suction force to draw-in dust-ladened air from the cleaning area.
- the suction driving source 61 may be disposed in the air cleaning duct 67 and provides a suction force in association with a suction motor (not shown) which provides a suction force to a bottom of the dust suction part of the body 12 .
- the suction driving source 61 can be embodied either in association with the driving motor (not shown) or separately from the driving motor to provide the suction force to the air cleaning part 60 .
- the suction driving source 61 may consist of a motor and a fan system.
- the suction port 63 is formed in one side of a front portion of the body cover 11 or one side of an upper portion of the body cover 11 .
- the discharge port 65 is formed in another side of the front portion of the body cover 11 , or in another side of the upper portion of the body cover 11 . As shown in FIG. 2 , the suction port 63 is formed in one side of the front portion of the body cover 11 , while the discharge port 65 is formed in one side of a rear portion of the body cover 11 .
- the positions where the suction port 63 and the discharge port 65 are disposed may vary.
- the suction port 63 may be formed in one side of the front portion of the body cover 11
- the discharge port 65 may be formed in one side of the upper portion of the body cover 11 as shown in FIG. 6 .
- each suction port 63 and discharge port 65 may be disposed independently from the air cleaning duct 67 or may be connected to the air cleaning duct 67 .
- the air cleaning duct 67 is in fluid communication with the suction port 63 and the discharge port 65 so that air drawn-in through the suction port 63 by the suction driving source 61 is discharged through the discharge port 65 via the air cleaning duct 67 .
- the fluid communication line may take various forms such as a straight line or a curved line.
- the plurality of filters 69 function to clean air which is drawn-in through the suction port 63 .
- the filters 69 include a first filter 71 and a second filter 73 .
- the first filter 71 filters out relatively larger dust particles from air while the second filter 73 filters out relatively minute dust particles and undesirable odors from the large dust-removed air.
- the second filter 73 may use a general HEPA filter to filter minute bacteria and viruses, molds, house and animal dust which may cause human respiratory system disorders and allergies.
- the second filter 73 may use a general deodorizing filter for removing various scents.
- the controller 40 processes signals received through the receiving/transmitting part 43 and controls the respective components accordingly.
- the robot cleaner 10 may further include a key input apparatus (not shown).
- the key input apparatus (not shown) is formed in the body 12 and includes a plurality of keys for function setting of the robot cleaner, and the controller 40 processes a key signal inputted through the key input apparatus (not shown).
- the controller 40 operates the dust suction part 16 or the driving part 20 and instructs the robot cleaner 10 to perform a cleaning task around a cleaning area.
- the controller 40 also operates the air cleaning part 60 at the same time. By operating the driving part 20 and the air cleaning part 60 together, but not operating the dust suction part 16 , the robot cleaner 10 can perform an air cleaning function only while traversing around the cleaning area.
- the memory device 41 stores the photographed upward images captured by the upper camera 30 in order for the controller 40 to calculate location information and traveling information.
- the receiving and transmitting part 43 transmits data to an external device 80 via a transceiver (not shown) mounted in the controller 40 (not shown) and also transmits signals received from the external device 80 via the transceiver to the controller 40 .
- the external device 80 is a wireless relay apparatus (not shown), or a remote controller (not shown) through which data is inputted/outputted. In that embodiment, the external device 80 is a remote controller.
- the robot cleaner 10 perceives the work command through the transmitting/receiving part 43 .
- the controller 40 initiates operation of the driving part 20 , the dust suction part 16 , or the air cleaning part 60 . Accordingly, traversing a predetermined area automatically, the robot cleaner 10 performs the cleaning work through the suction part 16 and the air cleaning work through the air cleaning part 60 , or selectively performs the cleaning work and the air cleaning work.
- the suction driving source 61 When the suction driving source 61 is driven by the controller 40 , air is drawn-in through the suction port 63 , cleaned by the filters 69 of the air cleaning part 60 , and then discharged through the discharge port 65 .
- the robot cleaner 10 stops at a predetermined position, but keeps performing the air cleaning work. As described above, the robot cleaner 10 performs the cleaning work and the air cleaning work simultaneously or selectively. Since the above described robot cleaner and a system thereof for cleaning a surface has the air cleaning function, a user is not required to purchase an extra air cleaner, hence, an advantage to the user. Also, since the robot cleaner provides cleaned and fresh air for a predetermined cleaning area, it contributes to a fresher residential environment.
Abstract
A robot cleaner for cleaning ambient air in a cleaning area while cleaning a cleaning surface, and a system thereof. The robot cleaner and the system thereof comprise a body, a driving part driving a plurality of wheels disposed at a lower portion of the body, a dust suction part formed in the body to draw-in dust from a cleaning surface, and an air cleaning part formed in the body to draw-in dust-ladened air from a cleaning area. The robot cleaner cleans the air and discharges cleaned air, and, utilizing a controller disposed in the body, controls the driving part and the air cleaning part. Accordingly, since the robot cleaner provides cleaned and fresh air to a predetermined cleaning area while cleaning a surface, it contributes to a fresher residential environment.
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- This application claims priority to Korean Application No. 2003-51139, filed Jul. 24, 2003, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of which is entirely incorporated herein by reference.
- This application is related to copending Korean Patent Application Nos. 10-2003-0013961, filed Mar. 6, 2003; 10-2003-0029242, filed May 9, 2003; and 10-2003-0043244, filed Jun. 30, 2003, whose disclosures are entirely incorporated herein by reference.
- The present invention relates to a robot cleaner with an air cleaning function and a system thereof, and more particularly, to a robot cleaner capable of cleaning ambient air in a predetermined cleaning area while performing a cleaning with respect to a floor, and a system thereof.
- Despite the convenience provided by the invention of a vacuum cleaner, cleaning is still an exhausting house chore because a user has to run the vacuum cleaner to different places of the house by himself/herself. In order to solve this problem, research has been conducted for a robot cleaner which is capable of running and cleaning automatically. Such a convention robot cleaner runs around automatically on a predetermined area and draws-in dust and dirt from a surface without requiring a user's intervention. However, the conventional robot cleaner has no air cleaning function and simply functions to clean the area surface by drawing-in dust and dirt. Recently, concern regarding the Asian Dust and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), many customers are deeply interested in health and clean and fresh air. It is time that the robot cleaner includes an air cleaning function.
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FIG. 1 is a view showing a conventional robot cleaner. Referring toFIG. 1 , the conventional robot cleaner, i.e., having neither an air cleaning function nor an air filtering function, includes acleaner body 7, and driving wheels 1 and drivenwheels 2 disposed at a lower portion of thecleaner body 7. An upper portion of thecleaner body 7 is provided with anantenna 3 for signal transmission and reception with a remote controller, and adistance sensor 4 disposed respectively on predetermined positions. Also, inside thecleaner body 7 are provided a driving motor (not shown) for generating a suction force and a dirt collecting receptacle (not shown). The suction force generated by the driving motor is transmitted to asuction port 5 disposed in the lower portion of thecleaner body 7 so that dust and dirt are drawn-in to thesuction port 5 from a cleaning surface by the suction force. - However, the robot cleaner with the above construction, which cleans dust and dirt from the cleaning surface while running around the cleaning area according to a predetermined running pattern, has problems. First, since the robot cleaner has only a cleaning function of drawing-in dirt and dust from a cleaning surface, a user has to purchase a separate air cleaning device in order to add an air cleaning function to the robot cleaner. Second, in a case where dust is not completely drawn-in to the
suction port 5 from the surface to the robot cleaner which has no air cleaning function, air in the cleaning area increases in impurity, and as a result, the user is exposed to potential harm by the unclean air. - Thus, a heretofore unaddressed need exists in the industry to address the aforementioned deficiencies and inadequacies.
- The present invention has been developed in order to solve the above problems in the related art. Accordingly, an aspect of the present invention provides a robot cleaner and a system thereof which cleans ambient air in a cleaning area while cleaning a cleaning surface.
- The above aspect is achieved by providing a robot cleaner with a body, a driving part driving a plurality of wheels disposed at a lower portion of the body, a dust suction part formed in the body to draw-in dust from a cleaning surface, and an air cleaning part formed in the body to draw-in dust-ladened air from a cleaning area. The robot cleaner cleans air and discharges the cleaned air. A controller is disposed in the body to control the driving part and the air cleaning part. Also, the body is connected to a body cover and forms an exterior of the robot cleaner. The air cleaning part includes a suction driving source to draw-in the dust-ladened air from the cleaning area, a suction port connected to another side of the body cover, a discharge port connected to the other side of the body cover, an air cleaning duct in fluid communication with the suction port and the discharge port, and a plurality of filters disposed in the air cleaning duct to clean the drawn-in air. The suction port may be formed in one side of a front portion of the body cover or in one side of an upper portion of the body cover. The discharge port may be formed in another side of the front portion of the body cover or in another side of an upper portion of the body cover.
- In one embodiment, the suction driving source is disposed in the air cleaning duct to draw-in air.
- In another embodiment, the plurality of filters include a first filter filtering relatively larger dust particles from the drawn-in air, and a second filter filtering out minute dust particles and indifferent odors from air.
- The above aspect is also achieved by providing a robot cleaning system including a driving part for driving a plurality of wheels, a dust suction part for drawing-in dust from a cleaning surface, and a controller for controlling the driving part and the dust suction part. The robot cleaning system further comprises an air cleaning part controlled by the controller, wherein the robot cleaning system performs a cleaning task through the dust suction part and air cleaning work through the air cleaning part, simultaneously or selectively. The air cleaning part comprises a suction driving source for drawing-in dust-ladened air from a predetermined cleaning area, a suction port through which air is drawn-in, a discharge port through which cleaned air is discharged, and at least one filter for cleaning the drawn-in air. When the suction driving source is driven by the controller, air is drawn-in through the suction port, cleaned though the filter, and discharged through the discharge port.
- Many aspects of the invention can be better understood with reference to the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present invention. Moreover, in the drawings, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several views.
- Other systems, methods, features and advantages of the present invention will be or become apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following drawings and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, features, and advantages be included within this description, be within the scope of the present invention and be protected by the accompanying claims.
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FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a conventional robot cleaner; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective drawing showing a robot cleaner system with an air cleaning part according to an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective drawing showing the robot cleaner ofFIG. 2 in which the upper cover is removed; -
FIG. 4 is a drawing of a perspective bottom view showing the air cleaning part of the robot cleaner ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a central control device of a robot cleaner system according to the present invention; and -
FIG. 6 is a drawing of a perspective view showing a robot cleaner system with an air cleaning part according to an embodiment of the present invention. - Hereinafter, a robot cleaner and a system thereof according to embodiments of the present invention will be described in greater detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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FIGS. 2-5 ,robot cleaner 10 includes abody 12, abody cover 11 connected to thebody 12 to form an exterior of therobot cleaner 10, adust suction part 16, and adriving part 20. The robot cleaner also includes anupper camera 30, afront camera 32, anobstacle sensor 34, anair cleaning part 60, acontroller 40, amemory device 41, and a transmitting/receivingpart 43. Reference sign ‘I’ indicates a forwarding direction of therobot cleaner 10. Thedust suction part 16 is formed on thebody 12 to draw-in dust-ladened air therethrough and thus collect dust from a cleaning surface. Thedust suction part 16 may take many forms well-known in the art. For example, thedust suction part 16 may include a suction motor (not shown) and a dust-collecting chamber for collecting dust drawn through a suction port, or a suction pipe which is formed oppositely to the cleaning surface and operate, by the operation of the suction motor. - The driving
part 20 includes two drivenwheels 21 disposed at both front sides of thebody 12, twodriving wheels 22 disposed at both rear sides of thebody 12, a pair ofmotors 24 for rotationally driving the tworear wheels 22, respectively, and atiming belt 25 for transmitting a driving force from therear wheels 22 to thefront wheels 21. Also, the drivingpart 20 rotationally drives themotors 24 independently in a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction in accordance with a control signal from thecontroller 40. The operating direction of therobot cleaner 10 can be changed by rotating themotors 24 at different RPMs. Thefront camera 32 is disposed on thebody 12 to photograph front images and output the photographed images to thecontroller 40. Theupper camera 30 is disposed on thebody 12 to photograph upward images and output the photographed images to thecontroller 40. In another embodiment, theupper camera 30 employs a fish eye lens (not shown). The fish eye lens is disclosed in Korean Patent Publication Nos. 1996-7005245 and 1994-22112 and is marketed by various lens manufactures, therefore a detailed description thereof is omitted. - The
obstacle sensors 34 are arranged along a circumference of thebody 12 at a predetermined interval, for transmitting signals to the outside and receiving reflected signals. Theobstacle sensors 34 may use an ultrasonic sensor for emitting an ultrasonic wave and receiving a reflected ultrasonic wave. Theobstacle sensors 34 are also used to measure a distance to an obstacle or a wall. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , theair cleaning part 60 is disposed in one side of thebody 12 to draw-in air from a cleaning area, and, cleaning air. Theair cleaning part 60 includes a suction driving source 61, asuction port 63 connected to one side of thebody cover 11, adischarge port 65 connected to another side of thebody cover 11, anair cleaning duct 67, and a plurality offilters 69. The suction driving source 61 generates a suction force to draw-in dust-ladened air from the cleaning area. The suction driving source 61 may be disposed in theair cleaning duct 67 and provides a suction force in association with a suction motor (not shown) which provides a suction force to a bottom of the dust suction part of thebody 12. - Accordingly, the suction driving source 61 can be embodied either in association with the driving motor (not shown) or separately from the driving motor to provide the suction force to the
air cleaning part 60. The suction driving source 61 may consist of a motor and a fan system. - The
suction port 63 is formed in one side of a front portion of thebody cover 11 or one side of an upper portion of thebody cover 11. Thedischarge port 65 is formed in another side of the front portion of thebody cover 11, or in another side of the upper portion of thebody cover 11. As shown inFIG. 2 , thesuction port 63 is formed in one side of the front portion of thebody cover 11, while thedischarge port 65 is formed in one side of a rear portion of thebody cover 11. The positions where thesuction port 63 and thedischarge port 65 are disposed may vary. For example, thesuction port 63 may be formed in one side of the front portion of thebody cover 11, while thedischarge port 65 may be formed in one side of the upper portion of thebody cover 11 as shown inFIG. 6 . Also, there may be provided at least twosuction ports 63 and at least twodischarge ports 65. In that embodiment, eachsuction port 63 anddischarge port 65 may be disposed independently from theair cleaning duct 67 or may be connected to theair cleaning duct 67. - The
air cleaning duct 67 is in fluid communication with thesuction port 63 and thedischarge port 65 so that air drawn-in through thesuction port 63 by the suction driving source 61 is discharged through thedischarge port 65 via theair cleaning duct 67. - As long as the fluid communication with the
suction port 63 to thedischarge port 65 is ensured, the fluid communication line may take various forms such as a straight line or a curved line. - The plurality of
filters 69 function to clean air which is drawn-in through thesuction port 63. Thefilters 69 include afirst filter 71 and asecond filter 73. Thefirst filter 71 filters out relatively larger dust particles from air while thesecond filter 73 filters out relatively minute dust particles and undesirable odors from the large dust-removed air. In another embodiment, thesecond filter 73 may use a general HEPA filter to filter minute bacteria and viruses, molds, house and animal dust which may cause human respiratory system disorders and allergies. Thesecond filter 73 may use a general deodorizing filter for removing various scents. - The
controller 40 processes signals received through the receiving/transmittingpart 43 and controls the respective components accordingly. Therobot cleaner 10 may further include a key input apparatus (not shown). In that embodiment, the key input apparatus (not shown) is formed in thebody 12 and includes a plurality of keys for function setting of the robot cleaner, and thecontroller 40 processes a key signal inputted through the key input apparatus (not shown). - The
controller 40 operates thedust suction part 16 or the drivingpart 20 and instructs therobot cleaner 10 to perform a cleaning task around a cleaning area. Thecontroller 40 also operates theair cleaning part 60 at the same time. By operating the drivingpart 20 and theair cleaning part 60 together, but not operating thedust suction part 16, therobot cleaner 10 can perform an air cleaning function only while traversing around the cleaning area. - The
memory device 41 stores the photographed upward images captured by theupper camera 30 in order for thecontroller 40 to calculate location information and traveling information. The receiving and transmittingpart 43 transmits data to anexternal device 80 via a transceiver (not shown) mounted in the controller 40 (not shown) and also transmits signals received from theexternal device 80 via the transceiver to thecontroller 40. Theexternal device 80 is a wireless relay apparatus (not shown), or a remote controller (not shown) through which data is inputted/outputted. In that embodiment, theexternal device 80 is a remote controller. - The following is a detailed description of the operations of the robot cleaner system having the air cleaning function with the above construction. When a work command is received from the
external device 80, therobot cleaner 10 perceives the work command through the transmitting/receivingpart 43. Depending upon whether the work command is for a cleaning work or an air cleaning work, thecontroller 40 initiates operation of the drivingpart 20, thedust suction part 16, or theair cleaning part 60. Accordingly, traversing a predetermined area automatically, therobot cleaner 10 performs the cleaning work through thesuction part 16 and the air cleaning work through theair cleaning part 60, or selectively performs the cleaning work and the air cleaning work. - When the suction driving source 61 is driven by the
controller 40, air is drawn-in through thesuction port 63, cleaned by thefilters 69 of theair cleaning part 60, and then discharged through thedischarge port 65. When a signal to stop the operation of the drivingpart 20 is inputted through theexternal device 80, therobot cleaner 10 stops at a predetermined position, but keeps performing the air cleaning work. As described above, therobot cleaner 10 performs the cleaning work and the air cleaning work simultaneously or selectively. Since the above described robot cleaner and a system thereof for cleaning a surface has the air cleaning function, a user is not required to purchase an extra air cleaner, hence, an advantage to the user. Also, since the robot cleaner provides cleaned and fresh air for a predetermined cleaning area, it contributes to a fresher residential environment. - The foregoing embodiments and advantages are merely exemplary and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention. The description of the present invention is intended to be illustrative, and not to limit the scope of the claims. Many alternatives, modifications, and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. In the claims, means-plus-function clauses are intended to cover the structures described herein as performing the recited function and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures.
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1. A robot cleaner comprising:
a body;
a driving part driving a plurality of wheels disposed at a lower portion of the body;
a dust suction part formed in the body to draw-in dust from a cleaning surface;
an air cleaning part formed in the body to draw-in dust-ladened air from a cleaning area, clean the air and discharge the cleaned air; and
a controller disposed in the body to control the driving part and the air cleaning part.
2. The robot cleaner as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the body is connected to a body cover forming an exterior of the robot cleaner, and the air cleaning part comprises:
a suction driving source to draw-in the dust-ladened air from the cleaning area;
a suction port connected to one side of the body cover;
a discharge port connected to another side of the body cover;
an air cleaning duct in fluid communication with the suction port and the discharge port; and
a plurality of filters disposed in the air cleaning duct to clean the drawn-in air.
3. The robot cleaner as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the suction port is formed in one side of a front portion of the body cover.
4. The robot cleaner as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the suction port is formed in one side of an upper portion of the body cover.
5. The robot cleaner as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the discharge port is formed in another side of the front portion of the body cover.
6. The robot cleaner as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the discharge port is formed in another side of a front portion of the body cover.
7. The robot cleaner as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the discharge port is formed in another side of the upper portion of the body cover.
8. The robot cleaner as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the suction driving source is disposed in the air cleaning duct to draw-in air.
9. The robot cleaner as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the plurality of filters comprise:
a first filter filtering out relatively large dust particles from the drawn-in air; and
a second filter filtering out minute dust particles and indifferent odors from air.
10. A robot cleaning system comprising a driving part for driving a plurality of wheels, a dust suction part for drawing-in dust from a cleaning surface, and a controller for controlling the driving part and the dust suction part, the robot cleaning system further comprising an air cleaning part controlled by the controller, wherein the robot cleaning system performs a cleaning task via the dust suction part and an air cleaning work via the air cleaning part simultaneously or selectively.
11. The robot cleaning system as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the air cleaning part comprises a suction driving source for drawing-in dust-ladened air from a predetermined cleaning area, a suction port through which air is drawn-in, a discharge port through which cleaned air is discharged, and at least one filter for cleaning the drawn-in air, and when the suction driving source is driven by the controller, air is drawn-in through the suction port, cleaned though the filter, and discharged through the discharge port.
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