Mopping robot glossary
- Docking station
The docking station is where the robot returns to charge. Depending on its equipment, it may also handle water, mops or dust emptying.
See: Docking station →- Clean-water tank
The clean-water tank stores water before the device uses it.
See: Clean-water tank →- Dirty-water tank
The dirty-water tank collects water after the mops are washed.
See: Dirty-water tank →- Solution container (detergent dispenser)
This is a separate container for cleaning solution, from which the dock draws liquid for dosing.
See: Solution container (detergent dispenser) →- Replaceable liquid cartridge
A replaceable cartridge is a liquid container designed to be replaced as a whole.
See: Replaceable liquid cartridge →- Plumbed dock
A plumbed dock draws water directly from the plumbing.
See: Plumbed dock →- Water tank in the robot
This is a tank inside the robot that supplies water to the mopping system.
See: Water tank in the robot →- Mop (pads, rotating mops, roller)
The mop is the element that wipes the floor. It may take the form of a pad, rotating pads or a roller.
See: Mop (pads, rotating mops, roller) →- Main brush
The main brush collects dirt from the floor beneath the robot.
See: Main brush →- Side brush
The side brush directs dirt beside the robot into the collection area.
See: Side brush →- Filter
The filter traps particles in the passing air.
See: Filter →- Dock dust bag (dustbin emptying)
The dock dust bag collects dust transferred from the robot’s dustbin during emptying.
See: Dock dust bag (dustbin emptying) →- Manufacturer source / importer or seller source
A manufacturer source is a document or page from the entity that makes the device. An importer or seller source is information published by the entity placing the device on the market or selling it.
See: Manufacturer source / importer or seller source →- Identify by sight
This means checking the visible tanks and containers when the data does not establish a model’s setup.
See: Identify by sight →