KR20240009277A - Cleaning device having cleaner and station - Google Patents

Abstract

The cleaning device includes a first suction port through which foreign substances are sucked, a first dust collection bin through which foreign substances sucked in from the first suction port are collected, and a first cleaner including an outlet for discharging foreign substances from the first dust collection bin, and is rotatable. A suction header including a drum brush and a second suction port through which foreign substances are sucked, a second dust collection container through which foreign substances sucked in from the second suction port are collected, and an extension pipe connecting the suction header and the second dust collection container. It includes two cleaners and a station provided so that the first cleaner and the second cleaner can be seated. The station includes a mounting portion on which the second dust collection container of the second cleaner is mounted and a mounting hole provided to communicate with the second dust collection container, and a suction airflow so that foreign substances in the second dust collection container are sucked through the mounting hole. A suction part forming a suction part, a collection part disposed between the mounting part and the suction part and collecting foreign substances moving from the inside of the second dust collection bin through the mounting hole of the mounting part by the suction airflow, and the first cleaner. and a seating portion on which the second cleaner is seated, wherein one end of the seating portion is connected to the discharge port of the first cleaner to communicate with the first dust collection container and the second dust collection container, and the other end is connected to the outlet of the second cleaner. 2 Includes a guide duct connected to the intake port.

Description

CLEANING DEVICE HAVING CLEANER AND STATION}

The present disclosure relates to a cleaning device, and more particularly to a cleaning device including a vacuum cleaner and a station.

In general, a vacuum cleaner includes a fan motor that generates suction power. It sucks in foreign substances such as dust along with air through the suction power generated by the fan motor, separates foreign substances contained in the sucked air from the air, and then collects the dust for cleaning. It is a device that makes it happen.

The vacuum cleaner includes a dust collection container that collects foreign substances, and the user must periodically separate the foreign substances collected in the dust collection container from the vacuum cleaner and discharge them from the dust collection container.

One aspect of the present disclosure provides a cleaning device capable of removing foreign substances inside the dust collection chamber of a vacuum cleaner.

Another aspect of the present disclosure provides a cleaning device including a station capable of simultaneously holding a stick vacuum cleaner and a robot vacuum cleaner.

Another aspect of the present disclosure provides a cleaning device including a station that can simultaneously remove foreign substances inside a dust collection container of a stick vacuum cleaner and foreign substances inside a dust collection container of a robot vacuum cleaner.

A cleaning device according to an embodiment includes a first suction port through which foreign substances are sucked, a first dust collection container through which foreign substances sucked in from the first suction port are collected, and a first cleaner including an outlet through which foreign substances from the first dust collection container are discharged. , a suction header including a drum brush provided to be rotatable and a second suction port through which foreign substances are sucked, a second dust collection container through which foreign substances sucked in from the second suction port are collected, and a device connecting the suction header and the second dust collection container. It includes a second cleaner including an extension tube, and a station provided so that the first cleaner and the second cleaner can be seated. The station includes a mounting portion on which the second dust collection container of the second cleaner is mounted and a mounting hole provided to communicate with the second dust collection container, and a suction airflow so that foreign substances in the second dust collection container are sucked through the mounting hole. A suction part forming a suction part, a collection part disposed between the mounting part and the suction part and collecting foreign substances moving from the inside of the second dust collection bin through the mounting hole of the mounting part by the suction airflow, and the first cleaner. and a seating portion on which the second cleaner is seated, wherein one end of the seating portion is connected to the discharge port of the first cleaner to communicate with the first dust collection container and the second dust collection container, and the other end is connected to the outlet of the second cleaner. 2 Includes a guide duct connected to the intake port.

The seating portion of the station includes a first seating portion including a first opening on which the first cleaner is seated and provided at a position corresponding to the outlet, and a first seating portion on which the second cleaner is seated and including a first opening provided at a position corresponding to the second intake port. It includes a second seating portion including a second opening, and the guide duct may extend between the first opening and the second opening.

The second seating portion may include a seating plate provided to support the suction header of the second vacuum cleaner, and the seating plate may include the second opening.

The seating plate may further include a seating curved portion corresponding to the shape of the drum brush to guide the seating direction of the suction header.

The station may further include a sealing pad disposed between the second suction port of the second cleaner and the second opening of the seating plate.

The sealing pad may include a sealing curved portion corresponding to the shape of the seating curved portion.

The cleaning device further includes a flow path that guides foreign substances in the first dust collection container of the first cleaner to move to the second dust collection container of the second cleaner, and the flow path extends from the one end of the guide duct to the other end. It may include a first flow path formed and a second flow path connected to the first flow path and formed from the second suction port of the second cleaner to the second dust collection bin.

The first cleaner further includes an outlet door provided to open and close the outlet, and the station further includes a lever device that opens and closes the outlet door and a station controller that controls the lever device, and the station controller is configured to: 2 The lever device may be driven to open the outlet of the first cleaner by detecting that the cleaner is seated on the second seating portion.

The second cleaner further includes a drum motor module that generates a driving force to rotate the drum brush, and a second cleaner controller that controls the drum motor module, wherein the second cleaner controller allows the first cleaner to operate the first cleaner. 1 The drum motor module can be driven to rotate the drum brush of the second cleaner by detecting that it is seated on the seating portion.

The second opening may extend along the extension direction of the drum brush of the second cleaner.

The seating portion further includes an upper guide frame forming an upper part of the guide duct and a lower guide frame forming a lower part of the guide duct and corresponding to the upper guide frame, and the upper guide frame and the lower guide frame are coupled to each other. can form the guide duct.

The station may further include a guide duct sealing member disposed between the upper guide frame and the lower guide frame.

The upper guide frame may include a first guide frame provided on the first seating portion and a second guide frame connected to the first guide frame and provided on the second seating portion.

The first guide frame may include an upper wall and a first side wall bent downward from the upper wall, and the second guide frame may include a second side wall connected to the first side wall.

The guide duct includes a first guide duct formed by the first guide frame and a second guide duct connected to the first guide duct and formed by the second guide frame, and the first guide duct extends in a horizontal direction. and the second guide duct may extend upward toward the second opening.

A cleaning device according to an embodiment includes a robot cleaner including a first suction port through which foreign substances are sucked, a first dust collection container through which foreign substances sucked in from the first suction port are collected, and an outlet through which foreign substances from the first dust collection container are collected; A suction header including a rotatable drum brush and a second suction port through which foreign substances are sucked, a second dust collection container through which foreign substances sucked in from the second suction port are collected, and a device connecting the second suction port and the second dust collection container. A stick cleaner including an extension pipe, the robot cleaner, and a station on which the stick cleaner is mounted, and includes a third dust collection container that is in communication with the second dust collection container of the stick cleaner and sucks and collects foreign substances inside the second dust collection container. A station that guides foreign substances inside the first dust collection container of the robot cleaner to move to the third dust collection container of the station, and a first dust collection container connected from the first dust collection container to the second suction port of the stick cleaner. It includes a flow path, a second flow path connected to the first flow path and connected from the second intake port to the second dust collection container, and a third flow path connected from the second dust collection container to the third dust collection container.

The station includes a first seating portion on which the robot cleaner is seated and which includes a first opening provided at a position corresponding to the outlet, and a second opening on which the stick vacuum cleaner is seated and which is provided at a position corresponding to the second intake port. It may further include a second seating portion including a guide duct extending between the first opening and the second opening, and the first flow path may be formed inside the guide duct.

The second seating portion may include a seating plate provided to support the suction header of the stick cleaner, and the seating plate may include the second opening.

The robot cleaner further includes an outlet door provided to open and close the outlet, and the station further includes a lever device that opens and closes the outlet and a station controller that controls the lever device, and the station controller allows the stick cleaner to operate. By detecting that the robot cleaner is seated on the second seating portion, the lever device can be driven to open the outlet of the robot cleaner and open the first passage.

The stick cleaner further includes a drum motor module that generates a driving force to rotate the drum brush, and a stick cleaner controller that controls the drum motor module, wherein the stick cleaner controller allows the robot cleaner to be mounted on the first seating portion. By detecting seating, the drum motor module can be driven to rotate the drum brush of the stick cleaner.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, foreign substances inside the dust collection box of a vacuum cleaner can be removed.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the stick vacuum cleaner and the robot vacuum cleaner can be mounted at the same time, thereby increasing the efficiency of space use.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, foreign substances inside the dust collection chamber of a stick vacuum cleaner and foreign substances inside the dust collection chamber of a robot vacuum cleaner can be removed at the same time, thereby improving convenience.

1 is a perspective view of a cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a first vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment.
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a first vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of a second vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment.
Figure 5 is an exploded view of a suction header of a second vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment.
Figure 6 is a perspective view showing a station from the front according to one embodiment.
Figure 7 is a perspective view showing the station from the rear according to one embodiment.
Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a first cleaner and a second cleaner installed in a station according to an embodiment.
Figure 9 is an exploded view of a station according to one embodiment.
Figure 10 is an exploded view of a partial configuration of a station according to an embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a view showing FIG. 10 from the bottom.
Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view showing foreign substances inside the first dust collection container moving to the suction header according to one embodiment.
Figure 13 is a diagram showing the electrical connection relationship between the station and the second vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment.
Figure 14 is a flowchart showing a control method of a cleaning device according to an embodiment.

The embodiments described in this specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are only preferred examples of the disclosed invention, and at the time of filing this application, there may be various modifications that can replace the embodiments and drawings in this specification.

In addition, the same reference numbers or symbols shown in each drawing of this specification indicate parts or components that perform substantially the same function.

Additionally, the terms used in this specification are used to describe embodiments and are not intended to limit and/or limit the disclosed invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but are not intended to indicate the presence of one or more other features. The existence or addition of elements, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof is not excluded in advance.

In addition, terms including ordinal numbers such as “first”, “second”, etc. used in this specification may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms, and the terms It is used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, a first component may be named a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be named a first component without departing from the scope of the present invention. The term “and/or” includes any of a plurality of related stated items or a combination of a plurality of related stated items.

Meanwhile, the terms “front,” “top,” “bottom,” “left,” and “right” used in the following description are defined based on the drawings, and the shapes and positions of each component are limited by these terms. It doesn't work.

Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

1 is a perspective view of a cleaning device according to one embodiment.

The cleaning device may include a first cleaner 10, a second cleaner 50, and a station 100 on which the first cleaner 10 and/or the second cleaner 50 are seated. The first cleaner 10 and/or the second cleaner 50 may be coupled to the station 100 by being seated on the station 100 .

The first cleaner 10 may include a robot cleaner. The first cleaner 10 may be seated in front of the station 100. The second cleaner 50 may include a stick cleaner. The second cleaner 50 may be mounted at the rear of the station 100.

The first cleaner 10 and/or the second cleaner 50 may be mounted and/or stored in the station 100. The first cleaner 10 and/or the second cleaner 50 may be seated in the station 100 and charged. The first cleaner 10 and or the second cleaner 50 may be coupled to the station 100 to remove foreign substances inside the dust collection bin.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of a first vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment. Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a first vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment.

The first cleaner 10 may include a robot cleaner. The first vacuum cleaner 10 may include a first housing 11, a wheel 14 provided on a lower portion of the first housing 11, and a lidar sensor 15.

The wheel 14 can allow the first housing 11 to travel along the floor. Wheels 14 may be provided as a pair. The wheel 14 may be arranged to rotate about a rotation axis.

The first housing 11 may form a receiving space therein. Electrical components may be placed inside the first housing 11.

A first intake port 12 may be formed in the first housing 11. The first suction port 12 may be formed toward the surface being cleaned. The first intake port 12 may be formed through the bottom surface of the first housing 11. Through the first suction port 12, foreign substances on the surface to be cleaned can be sucked into the first dust collection container 19 along with air.

A first drum brush 13 may be disposed in the first suction port 12. The first drum brush 13 may be rotatably mounted with respect to the first housing 11 . The first drum brush 13 can scatter foreign substances by hitting the surface to be cleaned. Scattered foreign substances may be sucked into the first intake port 12 along with the surrounding air.

Foreign substances sucked in through the first suction port 12 may move to the first dust collection container 19. Foreign substances can move to the first dust collection container (19) through the connection pipe (17). The first dust collection container 19 can store foreign substances.

The first vacuum cleaner 10 may include a first battery 16. The first battery 16 may be provided to be rechargeable. The first battery 16 may provide power necessary to drive the first vacuum cleaner 10. The first battery 16 may be electrically connected to the first station charging terminal 323 provided in the station 100. The first battery 16 can be charged by receiving power from the first station charging terminal 323.

The first cleaner 10 may include a first suction device 18. The first suction device 18 may be provided with a fan and/or motor device. The first suction device 18 may generate suction force to suction foreign substances on the surface being cleaned through the first suction port 12.

The first dust collection container 19 may be configured to filter and collect foreign substances sucked in through the first suction port 12. A device for separating foreign substances from the air may be placed in the first dust collection container 19. A cyclone unit (not shown) may be disposed in the first dust collection container 19.

The first dust collection container 19 may include a first outlet 20 through which foreign substances are discharged to the station 100. The first outlet 20 may be formed on the bottom surface of the first dust collection container 19. The first dust collection container 19 may be communicated with the outside through the first outlet 20.

The first dust collection container 19 may include a first outlet door 21. The first outlet 20 can be opened and closed by the first outlet door 21. The first outlet 20 may selectively communicate with the first opening 328 of the station 100.

The first outlet door 21 rotates with respect to the first dust collection container 19 and can open and close the first outlet 20. The first outlet door 21 may be made of an elastic material. The first outlet door 21 may be elastically biased in the direction of closing the first outlet 20 by its elasticity.

The first outlet door 21 may be provided so that an attractive force acts between it and the lever device 330 of the station 100. The first outlet door 21 may include a magnetic material corresponding to the magnetic material of the lever device 330.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of a second vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment. Figure 5 is an exploded view of a suction header of a second vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment.

The second cleaner 50 may include a stick cleaner. The second cleaner 50 may include a second main body 51, a suction header 60, and an extension pipe 80 connecting the second main body 51 and the suction header 60.

The second body 51 may include a handle 56. The user can clean by holding the handle 56 and moving the second cleaner 50.

The second body 51 may include a second battery 57. The second battery 57 may be provided to be rechargeable. The second battery 57 may provide power necessary to drive the second vacuum cleaner 50. The second battery 57 may be electrically connected to the second station charging terminal 213 provided in the station 100. The second battery 57 can be charged by receiving power from the second station charging terminal 213.

The second body 51 may include a second suction device 55. The second suction device 55 may be provided with a fan and/or motor device. The second suction device 55 may generate suction force to suction foreign substances on the surface being cleaned through the second suction port 65.

The second body 51 may include a second dust collection container 52. The second dust collection container 52 may be configured to filter and collect foreign substances sucked in through the second suction port 65. A device for separating foreign substances from the air may be placed in the second dust collection container 52. A cyclone unit (not shown) may be disposed in the second dust collection container 52.

The second dust collection container 52 may include a second outlet 53 through which foreign substances are discharged to the station 100 . The second outlet 53 may be formed on the bottom of the second dust collection container 52. The first dust collection container 19 may be communicated with the outside through the second outlet 53.

The second dust collection container 52 may include a second outlet door 54. The second outlet 53 can be opened and closed by the second outlet door 54. The second outlet 53 may be selectively communicated with the mounting hole 212 of the station 100.

The second outlet door 54 rotates with respect to the second dust collection container 52 and can open and close the second outlet 53. With the second cleaner 50 mounted on the station 100, when the second outlet door 54 rotates and the second outlet 53 is opened, foreign matter inside the second dust collection container 52 is moved to the station. You can move to (100).

The second cleaner 50 may include a second cleaner controller (not shown). A second cleaner controller (not shown) may be provided to control the operation of the second cleaner 50. The second vacuum cleaner controller (not shown) may be provided as a Printed Board Assembly (PBA).

Referring to FIG. 5 , the second cleaner 50 may include a suction header 60. The suction header 60 may be provided to suck foreign substances from the surface being cleaned into the second cleaner 50 . The suction header 60 may be rotatably coupled to the extension pipe 80.

The suction header 60 includes a header housing 61 with a second suction port 65, and a second drum brush 67 that rotates so that foreign substances are effectively sucked into the header housing 61 through the second suction port 65. And, it may include a header connector 66 connecting the header housing 61 and the extension tube 80.

The header housing 61 may include an upper header housing 62, a lower header housing 63, and a side header housing 64.

The second intake port 65 may be formed along the longitudinal direction of the lower header housing 63. The second intake port 65 may be located at the center of the lower header housing 63.

The second drum brush 67 may be disposed adjacent to the second suction port 65. The second drum brush 67 may be located on the front side of the suction header 60. The drum brush 69 may be provided to be rotatable. Foreign substances may be scattered around the second suction port 65 by rotation of the second drum brush 67. The second drum brush 67 can improve the efficiency with which foreign substances are sucked into the second suction port 65 by scattering foreign substances.

The second drum brush 67 may include a drum body 68. The drum body 68 may be rotatably fixed to the drum detachable cover 64b. The drum body 68 may have a substantially cylindrical shape. The drum body 68 may be provided in the shape of a hollow cylinder.

The second drum brush 67 may include a brush 69 . The brush 69 may be provided on the outer peripheral surface of the drum body 68. The brush 69 can maximize the effect of scattering foreign substances by sweeping the cleaning surface.

The suction header 60 may further include a second drum motor module 70. The second drum motor module 70 may include a second drum motor (M) that generates driving force.

The second drum motor module 70 may be disposed in the hollow of the drum body 68. The second drum motor module 70 may include a second drum motor case 71. The second drum motor case 71 may position and protect each component of the second drum motor module 70 that generates and/or transmits driving force to drive the second drum brush module 70.

The second drum motor module 70 may be combined with the connector module 75. The second drum motor module 70 may include a plug 74 that is electrically connected to the connector module 75. The plug 74 is electrically connected to the connector of the connector module 75 and can receive power from the second battery 57.

A plug 74 may be disposed on one end of the second drum motor module 70, and a drum drive shaft 78 may be disposed on the other end. The driving force generated by the second drum motor (M) may be transmitted through the drum drive shaft 78. The second drum motor module 70 may further include a coupler 72 that is coupled to the drum drive shaft 78 and can be rotated integrally.

Inside the drum body 68, a coupler groove may be provided in a shape corresponding to the coupler 72 that is coupled to the drum drive shaft 78 and can be rotated integrally. The coupler 72 and the coupler groove may be engaged with each other so that the driving force of the second drum motor module 70 is transmitted to the drum body 68 so that the drum body 68 can rotate.

Figure 6 is a perspective view showing a station from the front according to one embodiment. Figure 7 is a perspective view showing the station from the rear according to one embodiment.

Station 100 may include a first station main body 200 and a second station main body 51. The station first body 200 may form the upper part of the station 100. The second station main body 51 may form the lower part of the station 100.

The station first main body 200 and the station second main body 51 may be combined. The station first body 200 and the station second main body 51 may be formed as one body.

The station first body 200 may include station housings 201 and 202. The station housings 201 and 202 may include a front housing 201 that forms the front exterior of the station first body 200 and a rear housing 202 that forms the rear exterior of the station first body 200. You can. The front housing 201 and the rear housing 202 may be coupled to each other. The front housing 201 and the rear housing 202 may be formed as one piece.

The station first body 200 may include a mounting portion 210. The mounting portion 210 may be formed on the upper part of the first main body 200 of the station.

The mounting part 210 may be provided so that the second cleaner 50 is mounted. The mounting part 210 may be provided so that the second dust collection container 52 of the second cleaner 50 is mounted. The second cleaner 50 can be coupled to the station 100 by being mounted on the mounting unit 210.

The mounting unit 210 may include a mounting frame 211. The mounting frame 211 may be provided in a substantially circular shape. The second dust collection container 52 of the second cleaner 50 may be mounted on the mounting frame 211. The second station charging terminal 213 may be provided in the mounting frame 211 to be exposed to the outside.

The second station charging terminal 213 may be in contact with the second vacuum cleaner charging terminal 58 to supply power to the second vacuum cleaner 50 . The second cleaner 50 can be charged by being mounted on the first main body 200 of the station.

The mounting portion 210 may include a mounting hole 212. The mounting hole 212 may communicate with the second dust collection container 52 of the second cleaner 50.

A depression 205 may be formed in the rear housing 202. The recessed portion 205 may be provided such that a portion of the rear housing 202 is recessed inward. The depression 205 may extend along the long axis of the rear housing 202. A portion of the extension pipe 80 of the second cleaner 50 may be accommodated in the recessed portion 205.

The station first body 200 may include a suction part 220 and a collection part 230 (see FIG. 8).

The second station main body 51 may include a seating portion 310 and a connecting portion 380.

The first cleaner 10 and/or the second cleaner 50 may be mounted on the seating portion 310. The seating portion 310 may support the lower portion of the station 100. The seating portion 310 may include a first seating portion 320 and a second seating portion. The connection portion 380 may connect the first seating portion 320 and the second seating portion 340. The connection unit 380 may connect the first station main body 200 and the second station main body 51.

The first vacuum cleaner 10 may be seated on the first seating portion 320. When the first vacuum cleaner 10 is seated on the first seating part 320, the station 100 charges the first battery 16 of the first vacuum cleaner 10, or charges the first battery 16 of the first vacuum cleaner 10. Foreign substances collected in the dust collection container (19) can be collected.

The first seating portion 320 may include an upper seating cover 321. The first vacuum cleaner 10 may be seated on the upper seating cover 321. The upper seating cover 321 may include a first station charging terminal 323.

The first seating portion 320 may include a first opening 328. The first opening 328 may communicate with the first outlet 20 of the first cleaner 10. The first opening 328 may be provided at a position corresponding to the first outlet 20 when the first cleaner 10 is seated on the first seating part 320. The upper seating cover 321 may include an upper cover opening 322 corresponding to the first opening 328.

The second vacuum cleaner 50 may be seated on the second seating portion 340. The suction header 60 of the second cleaner 50 may be seated on the second seating portion 340.

The second seating portion 340 may include a seating plate 341. The second cleaner 50 may be seated on the seating plate 341. The suction header 60 of the second cleaner 50 may be mounted on the seating plate 341.

The seating plate 341 may include a seating curved portion 343 corresponding to the shape of the suction header 60 to guide the seating direction of the suction header 60. The seating curved portion 343 may be provided at one end of the seating plate 341. The seating curved portion 343 may correspond to the shape of the drum brush 69.

The second seating portion 340 may include a second opening 342. The second opening 342 may communicate with the second suction port 65 of the second cleaner 50. The second opening 342 may be provided at a position corresponding to the second suction port 65 when the second cleaner 50 is seated on the second seating portion 340.

The second opening 342 may extend along the longitudinal direction of the suction header 60. The second opening 342 may extend along the extension direction of the second drum brush 67 of the second cleaner 50. The second opening 342 may be provided to correspond to the shape of the second suction port 65.

The second seating portion 340 may include a support frame 345. The support frame 345 may be provided to support the seating plate 341. The support frame 345 may be provided to space the seating plate 341 from the ground. The support frame 345 may extend in the vertical direction.

The rear end of the support frame 345 may extend longer than the front end. The support frame 345 may be provided to slope downward from the rear end toward the front end. The seating plate 341 provided on the upper part of the support frame 345 may be inclined downwardly toward the front.

The second seating portion 340 may include a sealing pad 350. The sealing pad 350 may be placed on top of the seating plate 341. The suction header 60 of the second vacuum cleaner 50 may be mounted on the upper surface of the sealing pad 350. The sealing pad 350 may be disposed between the second suction port 65 and the second opening 342.

The sealing pad 350 may include a sealing curved portion 352 corresponding to the shape of the seating curved portion 343. The sealing pad 350 may guide the seating direction of the suction header 60.

A station controller cover 332 may be provided on the second station main body 51. A station power board (not shown) and a station controller (not shown) may be placed inside the station controller cover 332.

The station power board (not shown) may be configured to receive power from the outside and convert it to suit the station 100. The station controller (not shown) may be electrically connected to the station power board (not shown). A station controller (not shown) may be provided to control the operation of the station 100. The station controller (not shown) may be provided as a Printed Board Assembly (PBA).

Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a first cleaner and a second cleaner installed in a station according to an embodiment.

The second cleaner 50 may be seated on the second seating portion 340. The suction header 60 of the second cleaner 50 may be mounted on the second seating portion 340, and the second dust collection container 52 of the second cleaner 50 may be mounted on the mounting portion 210. The second cleaner 50 can be charged by being coupled to the second station charging terminal 213 of the mounting unit 210.

Station 100 may include a collection unit 230. The collection unit 230 may be provided to collect foreign substances inside the second dust collection container 52 of the second cleaner 50. The collection unit 230 may be disposed between the mounting unit 210 and the suction unit 220. The collection unit 230 may be disposed at the lower part of the mounting unit 210. The collection unit 230 may be disposed on the upper part of the suction unit 220.

The collection unit 230 may include a third dust collection container 231. Foreign matter inside the second dust collection container 52 may be moved to the third dust collection container 231 and stored. The third dust collection container 231 may be provided to store dust introduced from the second cleaner 50.

The collection unit 230 may include a connection duct 215. The connection duct 215 may guide foreign substances collected in the second dust collection container 52 of the second cleaner 50 to move to the third dust collection container 231. The third dust collection container 231 may be in communication with the connection duct 215.

A connection duct inlet 216 may be formed in the upper part of the connection duct 215. When the second outlet door 54 is opened while the second cleaner 50 is mounted on the station 100, the second dust collection container 52 of the second cleaner 50 passes through the connection duct inlet 216. Internal foreign substances may move into the connection duct 215. When the second outlet door 54 is opened while the second cleaner 50 is mounted on the station 100, the connection duct inlet 216 may be provided to communicate with the second dust collection container 52.

A connection duct outlet 217 may be formed in the lower part of the connection duct 215. Foreign substances discharged from the second dust collection container 52 of the second cleaner 50 may move inside the connection duct 215 and move to the third dust collection container 231 through the connection duct outlet 217.

Station 100 may include a suction unit 220. The suction unit 220 may be provided to suction foreign substances inside the second dust collection container 52. The suction part 220 may be formed in the lower part of the first station main body 200. The suction part 220 may be formed inside the front housing 201 and the rear housing 202. The suction unit 220 may be disposed below the collection unit 230.

The suction unit 220 may include a third suction device 221. The third suction device 221 may be provided as a fan and/or motor device. The third suction device 221 may generate suction force to suction foreign substances in the second dust collection container 52.

The first cleaner 10 may be seated on the first seating portion 320. The first vacuum cleaner 10 can be charged by being coupled to the first station charging terminal 323 of the first seating portion 320. The first outlet door 21 of the first cleaner 10 and the first opening 328 of the first seating part 320 may be positioned to correspond. The first outlet 20 of the first cleaner 10 may be positioned to correspond to the first opening 328 of the first seating part 320.

The second cleaner 50 may be seated on the second seating portion 340. When the second dust collection container 52 of the second cleaner 50 is mounted on the mounting part 210 of the first main body 200 of the station, the second suction port 65 and the second seating part of the second cleaner 50 The second opening 342 of 340 may be positioned correspondingly.

When the first cleaner 10 is seated on the first seating part 320 and the second cleaner 50 is seated on the second seating part 340, the first cleaner 10 and the second cleaner 50 are guided. It may be communicated by a duct 400.

Station 100 may include a guide duct 400. The guide duct 400 may be provided in the second main body 51 of the station. The guide duct 400 may be provided in the seating portion 310.

The guide duct 400 may communicate with the first dust collection container 19 of the first cleaner 10 and the second dust collection container 52 of the second cleaner 50. The guide duct 400 may guide foreign substances inside the first dust collection container 19 to move to the second dust collection container 52.

The guide duct 400 may guide foreign substances inside the first dust collection container 19 of the first cleaner 10 to move to the suction header 60 of the second cleaner 50. The guide duct 400 may connect the first dust collection container 19 and the suction header 60.

One end of the guide duct 400 may be connected to the first outlet 20 of the first cleaner 10. The open link 331 of the lever device 330 may be located at one end of the guide duct 400. The other end of the guide duct 400 may be connected to the second suction port 65 of the second cleaner 50.

The guide duct 400 may extend between the first opening 328 and the second opening 342. A first opening 328 may be provided at one end of the guide duct 400 and a second opening 342 may be provided at the other end.

The cleaning device may include a flow path that guides foreign substances in the first dust collection container 19 of the first cleaner 10 to move to the second dust collection container 52 of the second cleaner 50.

The flow path may include a first flow path (A). The first flow path A may be provided in the guide duct 400. The first flow path A may extend from one end to the other end of the guide duct 400. The first flow path A may be formed from the first outlet 20 to the second intake port 65. The first flow path A may be formed from the first opening 328 toward the second opening 342.

Foreign substances inside the first cleaner 10 may move into the inside of the second cleaner 50 through the first flow passage A. Foreign substances inside the first dust collection container 19 may move to the suction header 60 through the first flow path (A).

The flow path may include a second flow path (B). The second flow path (B) may be connected to the first flow path (A). The second flow path B may be provided inside the second cleaner 50. The second flow path (B) may be provided from the suction header 60 toward the second dust collection container 52. The second flow path (B) may be formed from the second intake port 65 to the second dust collection container 52. The second flow path (B) may be formed from the second opening 342 toward the second dust collection container 52.

Foreign substances inside the first cleaner 10 may move to the second dust collection container 52 of the second cleaner 50 through the second flow passage B. Foreign substances moved from the first dust collection container 19 may be stored together in the second dust collection container 52 .

Foreign substances inside the second dust collection container 52 may move to the third dust collection container 231 of the station 100 through the third flow path C. The third flow path (C) may be connected to the second flow path (B). The third flow path C may be provided from the second dust collection container 52 toward the third dust collection container 231. The third flow path C may be formed from the second outlet 53 to the third dust collection container 231.

Foreign substances inside the first dust collection container 19 of the first cleaner 10 may move along the flow path by the suction force generated by the suction unit 220 of the station 100. Specifically, when the second outlet door 54 is opened by the lever device 330, suction can be sucked into the suction header 60 of the second cleaner 50 through the first passage A. Thereafter, it can move to the second dust collection container 52 through the second flow path (B) and then move to the third dust collection container 231 of the station 100 through the third flow path (C).

That is, the station 100 can accommodate the first cleaner 10 and the second cleaner 50 at the same time, thereby increasing space efficiency. Additionally, the first cleaner 10 and the second cleaner 50 can be mounted on the station 100 without disassembling their components. In other words, the entire first cleaner 10 and the second cleaner 50 can be mounted and stored in the station 100, so convenience of use can be improved.

Additionally, the cleaning device is capable of automatically discharging foreign substances collected in the dust collection bins 19 and 52 of the first cleaner 10 and/or the second cleaner 50. Accordingly, the user mounts the entire first cleaner 10 and/or the second cleaner 50 on the station 100 without separating the first dust collection container 19 and/or the second dust collection container 52. Foreign substances collected in the first dust collection container 19 and/or the second dust collection container 52 can be conveniently discharged.

Figure 9 is an exploded view of a station according to one embodiment. Figure 10 is an exploded view of a partial configuration of a station according to an embodiment. FIG. 11 is a view showing FIG. 10 from the bottom.

Station 100 may include a first station main body 200 and a second station main body 51. The second station main body 51 may include a first seating portion 320, a second seating portion 340, and a connecting portion 380.

The first seating portion 320 may include an upper seating cover 321 and a base plate 324. The second seating portion 340 may include a support frame 345, a seating plate 341, and a sealing pad 350.

The upper seating cover 321 may be placed on top of the base plate 324. The upper seating cover 321 may be combined with the base plate 324. The upper seating cover 321 and the base plate 324 may be formed as one piece.

The first seating part 320 may be disposed in front of the second seating part 340. The base plate 324 may be disposed in front of the support frame 345. The base plate 324 may be connected to the support frame 345.

The seating portion 310 may include a guide duct 400. The guide duct 400 may be provided in the first seating portion 320 and the second seating portion 340.

The guide duct 400 may be formed by combining the upper guide frames 325 and 346 and the lower guide frame 360. The upper guide frames 325 and 346 may include a first guide frame 325 and a second guide frame 346.

The first seating portion 320 may include a base plate 324. The base plate 324 may have the shape of a flat plate.

The base plate 324 may include a first guide frame 325. The first guide frame 325 may be formed to protrude upward from the base plate 324. A protruding portion may be formed on the upper surface of the base plate 324 by the first guide frame 325. A recessed portion may be formed on the lower surface of the base plate 324 by the first guide frame 325. A recessed space may be formed in the base plate 324.

The first guide frame 325 may include an upper wall 326 and a first side wall 327. The upper wall 326 may be provided on the upper part of the first guide frame 325. The first side wall 327 may be provided on the side of the first guide frame 325. The first side wall 327 may extend from the top wall 326. The first side wall 327 may be provided by bending downward from the upper wall 326.

A first opening 328 may be formed in the first guide frame 325. The first opening 328 may be provided in the upper wall 326.

A lever device 330 may be disposed on the base plate 324. The opening link 331 of the lever device 330 may be disposed adjacent to the first opening 328. A first fastening portion 329 may be provided on the base plate 324.

The second seating portion 340 may include a second guide frame 346. The second guide frame 346 may be disposed inside the support frame 345. The second guide frame 346 may be disposed below the seating plate 341. The second guide frame 346 may be formed integrally with the seating plate 341.

The second guide frame 346 may have a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. A second opening 342 may be formed in the upper part of the second guide frame 346. A second side wall 347 may be provided on the side of the second guide frame 346. The second side wall 347 may extend vertically.

The second guide frame 346 may be connected to the first guide frame 325. The second side wall 347 may extend from the first side wall 327. The second side wall 347 may be formed by bending from the first side wall 327.

The first guide frame 325 may extend in the front-to-back direction. The first guide frame 325 may extend in the horizontal direction to guide the movement of foreign substances introduced from the first opening 328. The first guide frame 325 may have a rear portion narrower than the front portion in order to increase the flow rate of gas flowing therein.

The second guide frame 346 may extend in the vertical direction. The second guide frame 346 may be connected to the first guide frame 325. The second guide frame 346 may be formed integrally with the first guide frame 325.

The lower guide frame 360 may cover the lower portion of the upper guide frames 325 and 346. The lower guide frame 360 may be coupled to the upper guide frames 325 and 346. The lower guide frame 360 may include a first guide frame cover portion 361 corresponding to the first guide frame 325 and a second guide frame cover portion 362 corresponding to the second guide frame 346. there is.

The upper guide frames 325 and 346 may form the upper and side portions of the guide duct 400. The lower guide frame 360 may form the lower part of the guide duct 400.

A guide duct sealing member 370 may be disposed between the upper guide frames 325 and 346 and the lower guide frame 360. The guide duct sealing member 370 may extend along the outer edge of the lower guide frame 360. The guide duct sealing member 370 is in close contact with the empty space between the upper guide frames 325 and 346 and the lower guide frame 360 to prevent pressure loss inside the guide duct 400. The guide duct sealing member 370 can prevent foreign substances moving inside the guide duct 400 from leaking out.

The seating portion 310 may include a first fastening portion 329 formed on the base plate 324 and a second fastening portion 366 formed around the lower guide frame 360. The second fastening part 366 may be provided to correspond to the first fastening part 329. The first fastening part 329 and the second fastening part 366 may be fixed to each other through a fastening member.

When the lower guide frame 360 is coupled to the upper guide frames 325 and 346, the guide duct 400 may be formed. The guide duct 400 includes a first guide duct 410 formed by the first guide frame 325 and the lower guide frame 360, and a second guide duct formed by the second guide frame 346 and the lower guide frame 360. It may include a guide duct 420.

The first guide duct 410 may extend in the horizontal direction. The second guide duct 420 may be connected to the first guide duct 410. The second guide duct 420 may extend upward toward the second opening 342.

The guide duct 400 may be a closed space except for the first opening 328 and the second opening 342. The first flow path A may be formed inside the guide duct 400. The first flow path A may be formed from the first opening 328 toward the second opening 342.

Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view showing the movement of foreign substances inside the first dust collection container to the suction header according to one embodiment.

When the second vacuum cleaner 50 is seated on the second seating portion 340 and the first vacuum cleaner 10 is seated on the first seating portion 320, the first outlet door 21 of the first vacuum cleaner 10 ) can be opened. The third suction device 221 of the suction unit 220 of the station 100 generates suction force so that foreign substances inside the first dust collection container 19 of the first cleaner 10 move along the guide duct 400. can do. Specifically, after moving in the horizontal direction along the first guide duct 410, it may move upward toward the second opening 342 along the second guide duct 420.

Foreign substances inside the first dust collection container 19 may move around the suction header 60 of the second cleaner 50 along the guide duct 400. At this time, the second drum brush 67 of the second cleaner 50 may scatter foreign substances while rotating. Alternatively, it may rub against foreign substances with large particles such as hair. Accordingly, the effect of foreign substances being sucked into the second suction port 65 can be improved. That is, the second drum brush 67 may rotate to guide foreign substances to be efficiently sucked into the second suction port 65.

Figure 13 is a diagram showing the electrical connection relationship between the station and the second vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment.

When the second battery 57 is installed, the second vacuum cleaner 50 may include a second vacuum cleaner charging terminal 58 that is electrically connected to the second battery 57 .

The station 100 includes a second station charging terminal 213 that is electrically connected to the second vacuum cleaner charging terminal 58 to charge the second battery 57 of the second vacuum cleaner 50, and a second station charging terminal. It may include a station power board 334 that is electrically connected to 213 and is provided to receive power from the outside.

According to this configuration, the second cleaner 50 can charge the second battery 57 when mounted on the station 100.

The station 100 may include a first seating unit sensor 101 provided on the first seating unit 320 and a second seating unit sensor 102 provided on the second seating unit 340. The first seating part sensor 101 may be configured to detect whether the first vacuum cleaner 10 is seated on the first seating part 320. The second seating part sensor 102 may be configured to detect whether the second vacuum cleaner 50 is seated on the second seating part 340. The first seating part sensor 101 and/or the second seating part sensor 102 is connected to the first seating part 320 and/or the second seating part 340 with the first vacuum cleaner 10 and/or the second vacuum cleaner. When it is detected that 50 is seated, this information can be transmitted to the station controller 333.

The station controller 333 may drive the lever device 330 based on information received from the first seating sensor 101 and/or the second seating sensor 102. The station controller 333 may operate the lever device 330 to open the first outlet door 21 of the first cleaner 10.

The second cleaner controller 59 may drive the second drum motor module 70 based on information received through the second station controller 333. The second cleaner controller 59 may drive the second drum motor module 70 to rotate the second drum brush 67 of the second cleaner 50.

Figure 14 is a flowchart showing a control method of a cleaning device according to an embodiment.

The cleaning device may include a control method for removing foreign substances inside the first dust collection container 19 of the first cleaner 10.

The cleaning device may be implemented in automatic mode. The control method of the cleaning device according to the automatic mode is as follows.

When the first cleaner 10 is seated on the first seating portion 320, the cleaning device can detect this through the first seating portion sensor 101 (1010). When the second vacuum cleaner 50 is seated on the second seating portion 340, the cleaning device may detect this through the second seating portion sensor 102 (1020).

When the first cleaner 10 and the second cleaner 50 are seated on the first seating part 320 and the second seating part 340, respectively, the cleaning device may start a discharge stroke. Specifically, the station controller 333 of the cleaning device may control the lever device 330 to open the first outlet 20 of the first cleaner 10 (1030). Thereafter, the station controller 333 of the cleaning device may control the second drum motor module 70 so that the second drum brush 67 of the second cleaner 50 rotates (1040). Additionally, the station controller 333 of the cleaning device may control the third suction device 221 of the suction unit 220 of the station 100 to operate. Accordingly, foreign matter inside the first dust collection container 19 of the first cleaner 10 passes through the first flow path (A), the second flow path (B), and the third flow path (C) into the third dust collection container of the station 100. It can be discharged as (231).

Afterwards, when the foreign matter in the first dust collection container 19 is removed and the discharge process is terminated, the station controller 333 can control the operation of the third suction device 221 to stop. The station controller 333 may control the second drum motor module 70 to stop rotation of the second drum brush 67 (1060). The station controller 333 may control the lever device 330 to close the first outlet 20 (1070).

Meanwhile, the cleaning device may be implemented in manual mode. When implemented in manual mode, the cleaning device can determine whether to initiate a discharge stroke by considering the user's input.

For example, the user may select and input the discharge of foreign substances from the first cleaner 10 and/or the second cleaner 50. When the user selects to discharge foreign substances from the first cleaner 10, the cleaning device determines whether to start the discharge process through the above processes (1010, 1020, 1030, 1040, 1050, 1060, 1070), and performs the discharge process. It can be done.

If the user selects to eject foreign substances from the first cleaner 10, but the first cleaner 10 is not seated on the first seating part 320 or the second cleaner 50 is not seated on the second seating part 340. If they are not seated, the cleaning device may inform the user through a display or the like that the first cleaner 10 and/or the second cleaner 50 are not seated.

In the above, specific embodiments are shown and described. However, it is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and those skilled in the art can make various changes without departing from the gist of the technical idea of the invention as set forth in the claims below. .

10 1st cleaner
19 1st dustbin
20 First outlet
21 First outlet door
50 2nd vacuum cleaner
52 2nd dust collection box
53 Second outlet
59 Second vacuum cleaner controller
60 intake header
65 Second intake port
67 Second drum brush
70 Second drum motor module
80 extension tube
100 stations
310 Seating part
320 First seating part
333 station controller
341 seating plate
340 Seating part

Claims (20)

A first cleaner including a first suction port through which foreign substances are sucked, a first dust collection container through which foreign substances sucked in from the first suction port are collected, and an outlet through which foreign substances from the first dust collection container are discharged;
A suction header including a rotatable drum brush and a second suction port through which foreign substances are sucked, a second dust collection container through which foreign substances sucked in from the second intake port are collected, and an extension pipe connecting the suction header and the second dust collection container. A second cleaner comprising: and
It includes a station provided so that the first cleaner and the second cleaner can be seated,
The station is,
a mounting portion on which the second dust collection container of the second cleaner is mounted and including a mounting hole provided to communicate with the second dust collection container;
a suction unit that forms a suction airflow so that foreign substances in the second dust collection container are sucked through the mounting hole;
a collection part disposed between the mounting part and the suction part and collecting foreign substances moving from the inside of the second dust collection bin through the mounting hole of the mounting part by the suction airflow; and
A seating portion on which the first cleaner and the second cleaner are seated, the seating portion having one end connected to the outlet of the first cleaner to communicate with the first dust collection container and the second dust collection container, and the other end being connected to the second dust collection container. A cleaning device including a guide duct connected to the second suction port of the cleaner. According to claim 1,
The seating portion of the station,
a first seating portion on which the first cleaner is seated and including a first opening provided at a position corresponding to the outlet; and
a second seating portion on which the second vacuum cleaner is seated and including a second opening provided at a position corresponding to the second suction port;
The cleaning device wherein the guide duct extends between the first opening and the second opening. According to clause 2,
The second seating portion includes a seating plate provided to support the suction header of the second cleaner, and the seating plate includes the second opening. According to clause 3,
The seating plate further includes a seating curved portion corresponding to the shape of the drum brush to guide the seating direction of the suction header. According to clause 4,
The station is,
The cleaning device further includes a sealing pad disposed between the second suction port of the second cleaner and the second opening of the seating plate. According to claim 5,
The sealing pad is a cleaning device including a sealing curved portion corresponding to the shape of the seating curved portion. According to claim 1,
It further includes a flow path that guides foreign matter in the first dust collection container of the first cleaner to move to the second dust collection container of the second cleaner,
The flow path includes a first flow path formed from the one end of the guide duct to the other end, and a second flow path connected to the first flow path and formed from the second suction port of the second cleaner to the second dust collection bin. cleaning device. According to clause 2,
The first cleaner further includes an outlet door provided to open and close the outlet,
The station further includes a lever device that opens and closes the outlet door, and a station controller that controls the lever device,
The station controller detects that the second cleaner is seated on the second seating portion and drives the lever device to open the outlet of the first cleaner. According to clause 2,
The second cleaner further includes a drum motor module that generates a driving force to rotate the drum brush and a second cleaner controller that controls the drum motor module,
The second cleaner controller detects that the first cleaner is seated on the first seating portion and drives the drum motor module to rotate the drum brush of the second cleaner. According to clause 2,
The second opening extends along the extension direction of the drum brush of the second cleaner. According to clause 2,
The seating unit further includes an upper guide frame forming an upper part of the guide duct and a lower guide frame forming a lower part of the guide duct and corresponding to the upper guide frame,
A cleaning device wherein the upper guide frame and the lower guide frame are coupled to each other to form the guide duct. According to claim 11,
The station is,
A cleaning device further comprising a guide duct sealing member disposed between the upper guide frame and the lower guide frame. According to claim 11,
The upper guide frame is a cleaning device including a first guide frame provided on the first seating portion and a second guide frame connected to the first guide frame and provided on the second seating portion. According to claim 13,
The first guide frame includes an upper wall and a first side wall bent downward from the upper wall, and the second guide frame includes a second side wall connected to the first side wall. According to claim 13,
The guide duct includes a first guide duct formed by the first guide frame and a second guide duct connected to the first guide duct and formed by the second guide frame,
A cleaning device wherein the first guide duct extends in a horizontal direction and the second guide duct extends upward toward the second opening. A robot cleaner including a first suction port through which foreign substances are sucked, a first dust collection bin into which foreign substances sucked in from the first suction port are collected, and an outlet for discharging foreign substances from the first dust collection bin;
A suction header including a rotatable drum brush and a second suction port through which foreign substances are sucked, a second dust collection container through which foreign substances sucked in from the second suction port are collected, and a device connecting the second suction port and the second dust collection container. Stick vacuum cleaner with extension tube;
A station on which the robot cleaner and the stick cleaner are mounted, the station including a third dust collection container that is in communication with the second dust collection container of the stick cleaner and sucks and collects foreign substances inside the second dust container; and
A flow path that guides foreign substances inside the first dust collection box of the robot cleaner to move to the third dust collection box of the station, a first flow path connected from the first dust collection box to the second suction port of the stick cleaner, A cleaning device comprising a second flow path connected to a first flow path and connected from the second suction port to the second dust collection container, and a third flow path connected from the second dust collection container to the third dust collection container. According to claim 16,
The station is,
a first seating portion on which the robot cleaner is seated and including a first opening provided at a position corresponding to the outlet;
a second seating portion on which the stick vacuum cleaner is seated and including a second opening provided at a position corresponding to the second suction port; and
It further includes a guide duct extending between the first opening and the second opening,
The first flow path is a cleaning device formed inside the guide duct. According to claim 17,
The second seating portion includes a seating plate provided to support the suction header of the stick cleaner, and the seating plate includes the second opening. According to claim 17,
The robot cleaner further includes an outlet door provided to open and close the outlet,
The station further includes a lever device that opens and closes the outlet and a station controller that controls the lever device,
The station controller detects that the stick cleaner is seated on the second seating portion and opens the discharge port of the robot cleaner, thereby driving the lever device to open the first passage. According to clause 19,
The stick cleaner further includes a drum motor module that generates a driving force to rotate the drum brush, and a stick cleaner controller that controls the drum motor module,
The stick cleaner controller detects that the robot cleaner is seated on the first seating portion and drives the drum motor module to rotate the drum brush of the stick cleaner.