Foreword
Codeofchina.com is in charge of this English translation. In case of any doubt about the English translation, the Chinese original shall be considered authoritative.
This standard was formulated in accordance with Guideline for structure and drafting of social organization standard (T/CAS 1.1-2017).
Drafting organizations of this standard: CHEARI (Beijing) Certification & Testing Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Media Cleaning Appliances Co., Ltd., Ecovacs Robotics Co., Ltd., Kingclean Electric Co., Ltd., China Household Electric Appliances Research Institute, SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co., Ltd., Suzhou SharkNinja Technology Co.Ltd., SAMSUNG Electronics (China) Investment Co., Ltd., Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd., Suzhou GTT Service Co., Ltd. and Suning.Com Co., Ltd.
Drafters of this standard: Li Xue, Sun Weiwei, Zhou Lei, Gao Xiang, Qi Xin, Qian Shijun, Zhang Yujia, Li Zhiqiang, Tu Guosheng, Pan Jun, Shen Rui, Xiong Kaisheng, Tang Zhengguo, Chen Huaxia, Qin Weihua, Zhou Wei, Wu Heng, Chen Xiangfeng, Zhao Hui, Wang Meiling, Wen Changjiang, Dong Qiyuan, Hu Yaxin, Xu Weiqiang, He Yue, Hong Wei, Shi Wenpeng, Xu Ze, Zhao Yuetong, Ren Yiying, Dou Wei and Li Xiaojuan.
Considering that some provisions in this standard are possibly involved with patent, China Association for Standardization shall not be held responsible for identifying the patent of this category.
This standard is developed for the first time.
Performance requirements for household cleaning robots
1 Scope
This standard specifies the performance requirements of cleaning robots for household and similar purposes.
This standard is applicable to cleaning robots for household and similar purposes with rated voltage not greater than 250 V in single phase and not greater than 480 V for other appliances.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced documents (including any amendment) applies.
GB 4706.7-2014 Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances
GB/T 20291.1 Vacuum cleaners for household use — Part 1: Dry vacuum cleaners — Methods for measuring the performance
GB/T 34454-2017 Dry cleaning robots for household use — Methods of measuring performance
QB/T 4833-2015 Household and similar cleaning robot
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the terms and definitions given in GB/T 20291.1, GB/T 34454-2017, QB/T 4833-2015 and the following apply. For the convenience of application, some terms and definitions specified in GB/T 34454-2017 and QB/T 4833-2015 are listed below.
3.1
cleaning robot
appliance which may automatically clean the ground without human intervention in a certain area
Note: Cleaning robot includes mobile objects, and may contain docking station and accessories. Its run may also be controlled by remote control.
[GB/T 34454-2017, 3.1]
3.2
cleaning head
air intake at the bottom of robot
Note: The width of cleaning head refers to the track of air intake in the direction in which the appliance goes ahead.
[GB/T 34454-2017, 3.3]
3.3
docking station
base unit
unit which provides manual or automatic charging, dust removal from the robot, data processing or other auxiliary functions
[GB/T 34454-2017, 3.5]
3.4
navigation and location type cleaning robot
cleaning robot that can sense its own position and plan and navigate autonomously, such as cleaning robots with functions of laser positioning navigation, visual navigation or similar functions and their combinations
4 Technical requirements and test methods
4.1 Floor dust removal coefficient
4.1.1 Hard floor linear dust removal coefficient
The test shall meet the requirements of linear dust removal test in GB/T 34454-2017, Clause 6, in which the number of runs is changed to 1, that is, single cleaning test includes one run (linear forward movement). The test mode shall be repeatable and simulate the state of normal use, including power, speed and continuous forward mode.
The coefficient is graded according to Table 1:
Table 1 Grades of hard floor linear dust removal coefficients
Grade of hard floor linear dust removal coefficient Limit
A Hard floor linear dust removal coefficient ≥ 80%
B 70% ≤ hard floor linear dust removal coefficient < 80%
C 60% ≤ hard floor linear dust removal coefficient < 70%
4.1.2 Hard floor rectangular frame dust removal coefficient
The test shall meet the requirements of rectangular frame dust removal test in GB/T 34454-2017, Clause 5, in which the running duration shall not exceed 5 min.
The coefficient is graded according to Table 2:
Table 2 Grades of hard floor rectangular frame dust removal coefficients
Grade of hard floor rectangular frame dust removal coefficient Limit
A Hard floor rectangular frame dust removal coefficient ≥ 85%
B 75% ≤ hard floor rectangular frame dust removal coefficient < 85%
C 65% ≤ hard floor rectangular frame dust removal coefficient < 75%
4.2 Edge and corner dust removal coefficient
The edge and corner dust removal test shall meet the requirements of QB/T 4833-2015, 6.3.3, in which the running duration shall not exceed 5 min.
The coefficient is graded according to Table 3:
Table 3 Grades of edge and corner dust removal coefficients
Grade of edge and corner dust removal coefficient Limit
A Edge and corner dust removal coefficient ≥ 70%
B 60% ≤ edge and corner dust removal coefficient < 70%
C 50% ≤ edge and corner dust removal coefficient < 60%
4.3 Single-room coverage percentage
The test method of primary single-room coverage percentage shall meet the test requirements of QB/T 4833-2015, 6.3.1, and only primary coverage percentage is calculated.
The coefficient is graded according to Table 4:
Table 4 Grades of single-room coverage percentage
Product type Cleaning head width Grade of single-room primary coverage percentage
A B C
Navigation and location type < 150 mm Primary coverage percentage ≥70% 60% ≤ primary coverage percentage < 70% 50% ≤ primary coverage percentage < 60%
≥ 150mm Primary coverage percentage ≥ 75% 65% ≤ primary coverage percentage < 75% 55% ≤ primary coverage percentage < 65%
Other types < 150 mm Primary coverage percentage ≥ 65% 55% ≤ primary coverage percentage < 65% 45% ≤ primary coverage percentage < 55%
≥ 150mm Primary coverage percentage ≥70% 60% ≤ primary coverage percentage < 70% 50% ≤ primary coverage percentage < 60%
4.4 Multi-room coverage percentage
4.4.1 General requirements
Multi-room coverage percentage is a measure of the robot's capability to cover accessible areas in the standard test room specified in 4.4.2. This test measures the cumulative coverage percentage over a period of time. This test only tests the primary coverage percentage in multiple rooms.
Contents ii
Foreword iii
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Technical requirements and test methods
4.1 Floor dust removal coefficient
4.2 Edge and corner dust removal coefficient
4.3 Single-room coverage percentage
4.4 Multi-room coverage percentage
4.5 Noise
5 Functional requirements and test methods
5.1 Requirements for general function
5.2 Light influence test method
5.3 Minimum passing capacity test method
5.4 Maximum obstacle-passing capacity test method
5.5 Test method for effective cleaning area based on single charging
Foreword
Codeofchina.com is in charge of this English translation. In case of any doubt about the English translation, the Chinese original shall be considered authoritative.
This standard was formulated in accordance with Guideline for structure and drafting of social organization standard (T/CAS 1.1-2017).
Drafting organizations of this standard: CHEARI (Beijing) Certification & Testing Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Media Cleaning Appliances Co., Ltd., Ecovacs Robotics Co., Ltd., Kingclean Electric Co., Ltd., China Household Electric Appliances Research Institute, SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co., Ltd., Suzhou SharkNinja Technology Co.Ltd., SAMSUNG Electronics (China) Investment Co., Ltd., Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd., Suzhou GTT Service Co., Ltd. and Suning.Com Co., Ltd.
Drafters of this standard: Li Xue, Sun Weiwei, Zhou Lei, Gao Xiang, Qi Xin, Qian Shijun, Zhang Yujia, Li Zhiqiang, Tu Guosheng, Pan Jun, Shen Rui, Xiong Kaisheng, Tang Zhengguo, Chen Huaxia, Qin Weihua, Zhou Wei, Wu Heng, Chen Xiangfeng, Zhao Hui, Wang Meiling, Wen Changjiang, Dong Qiyuan, Hu Yaxin, Xu Weiqiang, He Yue, Hong Wei, Shi Wenpeng, Xu Ze, Zhao Yuetong, Ren Yiying, Dou Wei and Li Xiaojuan.
Considering that some provisions in this standard are possibly involved with patent, China Association for Standardization shall not be held responsible for identifying the patent of this category.
This standard is developed for the first time.
Performance requirements for household cleaning robots
1 Scope
This standard specifies the performance requirements of cleaning robots for household and similar purposes.
This standard is applicable to cleaning robots for household and similar purposes with rated voltage not greater than 250 V in single phase and not greater than 480 V for other appliances.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced documents (including any amendment) applies.
GB 4706.7-2014 Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances
GB/T 20291.1 Vacuum cleaners for household use — Part 1: Dry vacuum cleaners — Methods for measuring the performance
GB/T 34454-2017 Dry cleaning robots for household use — Methods of measuring performance
QB/T 4833-2015 Household and similar cleaning robot
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the terms and definitions given in GB/T 20291.1, GB/T 34454-2017, QB/T 4833-2015 and the following apply. For the convenience of application, some terms and definitions specified in GB/T 34454-2017 and QB/T 4833-2015 are listed below.
3.1
cleaning robot
appliance which may automatically clean the ground without human intervention in a certain area
Note: Cleaning robot includes mobile objects, and may contain docking station and accessories. Its run may also be controlled by remote control.
[GB/T 34454-2017, 3.1]
3.2
cleaning head
air intake at the bottom of robot
Note: The width of cleaning head refers to the track of air intake in the direction in which the appliance goes ahead.
[GB/T 34454-2017, 3.3]
3.3
docking station
base unit
unit which provides manual or automatic charging, dust removal from the robot, data processing or other auxiliary functions
[GB/T 34454-2017, 3.5]
3.4
navigation and location type cleaning robot
cleaning robot that can sense its own position and plan and navigate autonomously, such as cleaning robots with functions of laser positioning navigation, visual navigation or similar functions and their combinations
4 Technical requirements and test methods
4.1 Floor dust removal coefficient
4.1.1 Hard floor linear dust removal coefficient
The test shall meet the requirements of linear dust removal test in GB/T 34454-2017, Clause 6, in which the number of runs is changed to 1, that is, single cleaning test includes one run (linear forward movement). The test mode shall be repeatable and simulate the state of normal use, including power, speed and continuous forward mode.
The coefficient is graded according to Table 1:
Table 1 Grades of hard floor linear dust removal coefficients
Grade of hard floor linear dust removal coefficient Limit
A Hard floor linear dust removal coefficient ≥ 80%
B 70% ≤ hard floor linear dust removal coefficient < 80%
C 60% ≤ hard floor linear dust removal coefficient < 70%
4.1.2 Hard floor rectangular frame dust removal coefficient
The test shall meet the requirements of rectangular frame dust removal test in GB/T 34454-2017, Clause 5, in which the running duration shall not exceed 5 min.
The coefficient is graded according to Table 2:
Table 2 Grades of hard floor rectangular frame dust removal coefficients
Grade of hard floor rectangular frame dust removal coefficient Limit
A Hard floor rectangular frame dust removal coefficient ≥ 85%
B 75% ≤ hard floor rectangular frame dust removal coefficient < 85%
C 65% ≤ hard floor rectangular frame dust removal coefficient < 75%
4.2 Edge and corner dust removal coefficient
The edge and corner dust removal test shall meet the requirements of QB/T 4833-2015, 6.3.3, in which the running duration shall not exceed 5 min.
The coefficient is graded according to Table 3:
Table 3 Grades of edge and corner dust removal coefficients
Grade of edge and corner dust removal coefficient Limit
A Edge and corner dust removal coefficient ≥ 70%
B 60% ≤ edge and corner dust removal coefficient < 70%
C 50% ≤ edge and corner dust removal coefficient < 60%
4.3 Single-room coverage percentage
The test method of primary single-room coverage percentage shall meet the test requirements of QB/T 4833-2015, 6.3.1, and only primary coverage percentage is calculated.
The coefficient is graded according to Table 4:
Table 4 Grades of single-room coverage percentage
Product type Cleaning head width Grade of single-room primary coverage percentage
A B C
Navigation and location type < 150 mm Primary coverage percentage ≥70% 60% ≤ primary coverage percentage < 70% 50% ≤ primary coverage percentage < 60%
≥ 150mm Primary coverage percentage ≥ 75% 65% ≤ primary coverage percentage < 75% 55% ≤ primary coverage percentage < 65%
Other types < 150 mm Primary coverage percentage ≥ 65% 55% ≤ primary coverage percentage < 65% 45% ≤ primary coverage percentage < 55%
≥ 150mm Primary coverage percentage ≥70% 60% ≤ primary coverage percentage < 70% 50% ≤ primary coverage percentage < 60%
4.4 Multi-room coverage percentage
4.4.1 General requirements
Multi-room coverage percentage is a measure of the robot's capability to cover accessible areas in the standard test room specified in 4.4.2. This test measures the cumulative coverage percentage over a period of time. This test only tests the primary coverage percentage in multiple rooms.
Contents of T/CAS 378-2019
Contents ii
Foreword iii
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Technical requirements and test methods
4.1 Floor dust removal coefficient
4.2 Edge and corner dust removal coefficient
4.3 Single-room coverage percentage
4.4 Multi-room coverage percentage
4.5 Noise
5 Functional requirements and test methods
5.1 Requirements for general function
5.2 Light influence test method
5.3 Minimum passing capacity test method
5.4 Maximum obstacle-passing capacity test method
5.5 Test method for effective cleaning area based on single charging
