CN211243215U - Steam generating device and steam mop - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model provides a steam generating device, include: the steam generator comprises a first connecting head, and a steam outlet is formed in the first connecting head; the shell is used for mounting the steam generator and comprises a second connector, and a steam inlet is formed in the second connector; the first connector is provided with a first limiting structure, the second connector is provided with a second limiting structure, and the steam generator and the shell are detachably connected through the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure, so that the steam outlet is communicated with the steam inlet. The steam generator provided by the utility model has the advantages that the detachable connection structure of the steam generator and the shell is arranged near the communication position of the steam outlet and the steam inlet, so that the steam leakage caused by the shaking of the steam generator and the shell at the steam communication position can be avoided; in addition, the lever principle is utilized, the steam generator can be separated from the shell by using smaller force during use, and the stability is improved.

Description

Steam generating device and steam mop

Technical Field

The utility model relates to a steam cleaning appliance technical field especially relates to a steam generator and steam mop.

Background

Wet mops and dry mops have been widely used for cleaning floors, one of which is a steam mop operated using a steam device. The existing steam mop includes a mop frame body, and a steam generating device that can generate steam, wherein the steam generating device has a water tank for storing water, which is connected to an electric water pump having an on/off switch, an outlet of the electric water pump is connected to an evaporator having a heating element for heating water, and the heated water generates steam, which can be directed to its intended target, such as a mop cloth, clothes, a floor, etc., that is put on the mop cleaning frame, through a nozzle that controls the application of the steam.

In the prior art, the steam generator of the steam mop can be detached from the shell of the mop for use, for example, as a steam iron, because the steam generator has independent functions. However, the steam generating device is concentrated to bear most of the weight of the steam mop, so that the steam generating device is easy to fall off and damage when being disassembled, and the service life is even shortened; in addition, the steam temperature is also very high, and the steam generator is not firm in the position of steam pipeline intercommunication with the casing, accidents such as steam leakage easily take place. Therefore, how to mount the steam generating device more tightly, further avoiding steam leakage accidents, and more labor-saving disassembly is a big problem in the prior art.

EP0100438a2 discloses a vacuum cleaner, the dirt container and the driving unit of which are detachably connected by pressing a button to drive a lock catch in the same direction as the dirt container, the structure of which is complex, the difficulty of production and assembly is high, and the disassembly is laborious and not suitable for a steam mop.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

In order to solve the above problem, the utility model provides a steam generating device, include:

the steam generator comprises a first connecting head, and a steam outlet is formed in the first connecting head; the shell is used for mounting the steam generator and comprises a second connector, and a steam inlet is formed in the second connector; the first connector has a first limit structure, the second connector has a second limit structure, the steam generator and the shell are detachably connected through the first limit structure and the second limit structure, so that the steam outlet is communicated with the steam inlet.

Above-mentioned setting can establish the detachable connection structure of steam generator and casing near the intercommunication position of steam outlet and steam inlet to make the connection at steam intercommunication position fasten most, prevent to appear droing when the steam generator during operation the danger that unexpected circumstances such as cause, can also avoid steam generator and casing to take place to rock the steam leakage that leads to at steam intercommunication position simultaneously.

Wherein, the first limit structure and the second limit structure which can be disassembled can be selected from any conventional means, such as screw connection, key connection, pin connection, buckle connection and the like.

Further, as a preferred embodiment, the second limiting structure includes a limiting hole formed on the second connecting head; the first limiting structure comprises a connecting rod arranged on the steam generator, the connecting rod is provided with a shaft hole, and a connecting rod shaft is arranged in the shaft hole; the connecting rod further comprises a reset elastic piece, the connecting rod rotates by taking the connecting rod shaft as an axis, and the connecting rod is reset through the reset elastic piece so that the connecting rod is clamped with the limiting hole; the connecting rod is characterized in that a clamping hook used for being clamped with the limiting hole is arranged at one end, close to the limiting hole, of the connecting rod, a trigger button is arranged at one end, far away from the limiting hole, and the length of the connecting rod from the connecting rod shaft to the clamping hook end is smaller than that of the connecting rod from the connecting rod shaft to the trigger button.

Optionally, steam generator is including the casing that is used for wrapping up inside components and parts, and the connecting rod can set up in the outside of casing, also can set up in the inboard of casing, and preferred setting is inboard at the casing, makes steam generator's structure compacter on the one hand, reduces occupation space, and on the other hand can prevent that the connecting rod from taking place to damage because of receiving to collide with.

In a preferred embodiment, the return elastic member is a spring. In one embodiment, the return elastic member is a return spring disposed at the trigger button, and it can be understood by those skilled in the art that the return spring should be disposed at one side of the connecting rod and at the opposite side of the trigger button, and may further have a spring shaft; in another embodiment, the return elastic member may be a torsion spring disposed at the link shaft, and the link may return after rotating by a torsion force of the torsion spring.

Wherein, steam generator is constructed and set to can generate steam, and inside is equipped with water tank, boiler, water pump etc. has concentrated steam generating device's core components and parts, has also born the weight of the overwhelming majority simultaneously.

By adopting the steam generating device arranged above, the heavier steam generator can be detachably connected with the shell through the connecting rod and the limiting hole. Obviously, the lever principle is utilized in the arrangement, a user can separate the steam generator from the shell by using smaller force, and meanwhile, when the steam generator is locked with the shell, the elastic force of the reset elastic piece can be amplified and applied to the clamping hook through the lever action, so that the locking strength and stability are improved.

Furthermore, the connecting rod has an outer side surface and an inner side surface opposite to the outer side surface, the trigger button is located on the outer side surface, and the hook is located on the inner side surface, so that when the connecting rod rotates by taking the connecting rod shaft as an axis, the motion direction of the trigger button is opposite to that of the hook.

Optionally, the hook and the trigger button may be distributed in a plurality of ways other than the above-mentioned distribution way on the connecting rod, such as: the trigger button is positioned on the inner side of the connecting rod, and the clamping hook is positioned on the outer side of the connecting rod, so that a user can rotate the connecting rod in a manner of manually lifting and pressing the trigger button; in addition, the trigger button and the clamping hook can be positioned on the same side of the connecting rod, and can be clamped with or released from the limiting hole in the shell through the rotation of the connecting rod around the connecting rod shaft, like the outer side or the inner side of the connecting rod.

Compared with other distribution modes, the arrangement that the clamping hook and the trigger button are respectively distributed on the inner side and the outer side of the connecting rod is more labor-saving; meanwhile, when the steam generator needs to be detached, the arrangement of pressing the trigger button is more convenient to operate.

Further, the link includes: the connecting mechanism comprises a first rod part between the connecting shaft and the clamping hook and a second rod part between the connecting shaft and the trigger button, wherein an included angle is formed between the first rod part and the second rod part, and the included angle is 110-150 degrees.

Preferably, the degree of included angle is 120-130. The connecting rod arranged between the first rod part and the second rod part at an included angle can enable the structure of the steam generator to be more compact, so that the triggering button can be pressed on the side surface of the steam generator or other positions far away from the joint, and the clamping connection or separation of the joint of the shell and the steam generator can be controlled.

Further, the trigger button is provided with a sliding block, the connecting rod is provided with a sliding groove matched with the sliding block, and the sliding block is sleeved with the sliding groove so that the trigger button is movably connected with the connecting rod.

The movably connected trigger button and the connecting rod can provide a certain moving space for the trigger button, and the trigger button is prevented from being locked at the connecting rod. On the other hand, when the elastic component that resets for setting up the reset spring who triggers button department, the reset spring who so sets up and can also protect trigger button department avoids causing the abnormal bending of spring to shorten its life-span.

Furthermore, the second connector is also provided with a guide groove extending along the direction of the steam inlet. The setting of guide way for when first connector and second connector erection joint, steam inlet and steam outlet can accurate location intercommunication, more help preventing steam leakage.

Further, the second connector is telescopically arranged on the shell, so that the second connector has a reverse supporting effect on the steam generator. The telescopic second connector can be matched with the clamping hook and the limiting hole in a clamping manner, so that the clamping connection is more tight.

Further, the connecting rod is assembled and connected with the first connecting head through the connecting rod shaft, so that the structure is more compact. In another embodiment, the connecting rod can also be connected to the first connecting head via the housing of the steam generator.

Further, the pressing direction of the trigger button is approximately parallel to the axial direction of the steam inlet, so that when a user presses the trigger button to take off the steam generator, the trigger button can be taken off along the horizontal direction, and the steam outlet or the steam inlet is prevented from being collided and damaged.

In another aspect, the present application also provides a steam mop including the above steam generating device.

Preferably, the steam mop can be provided with a mop bracket, a mop cleaning component and the like besides the steam generating device, so as to realize the functions of cleaning the floor and the like.

The following beneficial effects can be brought through the application:

the utility model provides a steam generating device, the detachable connection structure of the steam generator and the shell is arranged near the communication position of the steam outlet and the steam inlet, so that the connection of the steam communication part is the most tight, the danger caused by the falling-off and other accidents of the steam generator during the work is prevented, and the steam leakage caused by the shaking of the steam generator and the shell at the steam communication part can be avoided; in addition, the lever principle is utilized, the steam generator can be separated from the shell by using smaller force during use, and the locking strength and stability are improved.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the application and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this application, illustrate embodiment(s) of the application and together with the description serve to explain the application and not to limit the application. In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a steam generator;

FIG. 2 is a schematic structural view of the housing;

FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a connecting rod structure of the steam generator;

in the figure: 1. a steam generator; 11. a connecting rod; 12. a hook; 13. a shaft hole; 14. a link shaft; 15. a trigger button; 16. a return spring; 17. a slider; 18. a chute; 2. a first connector; 3. a steam outlet; 4. a housing; 5. a second connector; 51. a limiting hole; 52. a guide groove; 6. a steam inlet.

Detailed Description

In order to more clearly explain the overall concept of the present invention, the following detailed description is given by way of example in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

It should be noted that in the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention, however, the present invention may be practiced in other ways than those specifically described herein, and thus the scope of the present invention is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

In addition, in the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on those shown in the drawings, and are only for convenience of description and simplicity of description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly stated or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "fixed" are to be construed broadly and may, for example, be fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally formed; either directly or indirectly through intervening media, either internally or in any other relationship. However, the direct connection means that the two bodies are not connected to each other by the intermediate structure but connected to each other by the connecting structure to form a whole. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations by those skilled in the art.

In the present application, unless expressly stated or limited otherwise, the first feature may be directly on or directly under the second feature or indirectly via intermediate members. In the description herein, references to the description of the term "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "an example," "a specific example," or "some examples," etc., mean that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the terms used above are not necessarily intended to refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

The utility model provides a steam generating device, as shown in figure 1, include:

the steam generator 1 is constructed and arranged to generate steam, wherein the steam generator 1 further comprises inside it a boiler for heating water to generate steam, a water tank for providing water to the boiler, and a water pump for pumping water to the boiler, all of which are known arrangements in steam generating devices, not shown in the drawings, i.e. the steam generator 1 concentrates the core elements of the steam generating device while also carrying a substantial part of the weight of the steam generating device.

The steam generating device further comprises a housing 4 for mounting the steam generator 1, preferably the housing 4 is in the shape of a C-frame having a cavity, and the steam generator 1 can be embraced in the cavity of the housing 4.

As shown in fig. 1-2, the steam generator 1 includes a first connector 2, a steam outlet 3 is provided inside the first connector 2, wherein the boiler heats water in the water tank to generate steam, and the steam is output from the steam outlet 3 through a steam transport pipe; the housing 4 comprises a second connection head 5, which second connection head 5 is provided with a steam inlet 6 inside, wherein the housing inside of the housing 4 is further provided with a steam transport pipe connecting the steam inlet 6 and eventually transported to a predetermined target location, preferably the steam inlet 6 is used for receiving steam released from the steam outlet 3.

Wherein, first connector 2 has first limit structure, and second connector 5 has second limit structure, and steam generator 1 and casing 4 can dismantle through first limit structure and second limit structure and be connected to make steam outlet 3 be linked together with steam inlet 6. The first and second removable stop structures may be selected from any conventional means available, such as threaded connections, keyed connections, pinned connections, snap connections, etc.

In the embodiment shown in fig. 1-2, the second limiting structure comprises a limiting hole 51 formed on the second connecting head 5, and the first limiting structure comprises a connecting rod 11 mounted on the steam generator 1. Wherein, the pole portion of connecting rod 11 is equipped with the shaft hole 13 of perpendicular to pole portion side, installs connecting rod axle 14 in the shaft hole 13, and connecting rod 11 still includes the elastic component that resets, and connecting rod 11 can use connecting rod axle 14 to rotate as the axle center, and passes through the elastic component that resets to make connecting rod 11's one end can with spacing hole 51 joint.

In the above embodiment, when the hook 12 is engaged with the limiting hole 51, the steam outlet 3 is communicated with the steam inlet 6, that is, the steam generator 1 is communicated with the steam pipe inside the housing 4.

The aforesaid is established the setting in the near of the intercommunication position of steam outlet 3 and steam inlet 6 with the installation joint position of steam generator 1 and casing 4, can make the connection of the intercommunication position of steam conduit fasten most, prevents to appear droing when steam generator 1 in the during operation the danger that unexpected circumstances such as cause, can also avoid steam generator 1 and casing 4 to take place to rock the steam leakage that leads to in steam conduit intercommunication position simultaneously.

In addition, the heavy steam generator 1 is detachably connected with the housing 4, and the steam generator 1 can generate steam, so that the steam generator 1 can be used as a separate steam cleaning appliance such as ironing fabric and the like after being detached.

In an embodiment, steam generator 1 is still including the casing that is used for wrapping inside components and parts, and connecting rod 11 can set up in the outside of casing, also can set up in the inboard of casing 11, and preferred setting is inboard at the casing, makes steam generator 1's structure compacter on the one hand, reduces occupation space, and on the other hand can prevent that connecting rod 11 from taking place to damage because of receiving to collide with.

In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned link 11, as shown in fig. 3, a hook 12 for engaging with the limit hole 51 is provided at one end of the link 11 close to the limit hole 51, and a trigger button 15 is provided at one end of the link 11 far from the limit hole 51.

As a preferred embodiment, the return elastic member is a spring, for example, a return spring 16 disposed at the trigger button 15, and the link 11 returns after rotating by the elastic force of the return spring 16 to the trigger button 15; or a torsion spring disposed at the link shaft 14, and the link 11 is returned after rotating by the torsion of the torsion spring.

In the embodiment shown in fig. 3, the inner side surface of the trigger button 15 is provided with a return spring 16, and it is understood that the return spring 16 is a cylindrical spring sleeved on the outer side of the spring shaft, when the trigger button 15 is pressed, the return spring 16 is compressed and deformed, and generates an acting force opposite to the pressing direction to realize the return of the trigger button 15. Preferably, the spring shaft bottom of the return spring 16 may be fixed by a support.

The length of the link from the link shaft 14 to the end of the hook 12 is less than the length of the link from the link shaft 14 to the trigger button 15.

Obviously, the arrangement utilizes the lever principle, a user can realize the clamping connection or the separation of the hook 12 and the limiting hole 51 with smaller force, and the steam generator 1 can be installed or detached on the shell 4, and meanwhile, when the steam generator 1 and the shell 4 are in a locking state, the elastic force of the return spring 16 at the trigger button 15 is amplified and applied on the hook 12 through the lever action, so that the locking strength and the locking stability are improved.

In a preferred embodiment, the link 11 has an outer side surface and an inner side surface opposite to the outer side surface, the trigger button 15 is located on the outer side surface, and the hook 12 is located on the inner side surface, and when the trigger button 15 is pressed to rotate the link 11 around the link shaft 14, the trigger button 15 and the hook 12 move in opposite directions.

In other embodiments, the hook 12 and the trigger button 15 may be distributed in a plurality of ways other than the above-mentioned distribution on the connecting rod, such as: the trigger button 15 is positioned on the inner side of the connecting rod 11, the hook 12 is positioned on the outer side of the connecting rod 11, and a user can rotate the connecting rod 11 by manually lifting and pressing the trigger button 15; in addition, the trigger button 15 and the hook 12 can also be located on the same side of the connecting rod 11, as being located on the outer side or the inner side of the connecting rod 11, and can be clamped with or released from the limiting hole 51 on the housing 4 through the rotation of the connecting rod 11 around the connecting rod shaft 14.

Compared with other distribution modes, the arrangement that the hook 12 and the trigger button 15 are respectively distributed on the inner side and the outer side of the connecting rod 11 is more labor-saving; meanwhile, when the steam generator 1 needs to be disassembled, the arrangement of pressing the trigger button 15 is more convenient to operate.

The connecting rod 11 further comprises a first rod part between the connecting rod shaft 14 and the hook 12 and a second rod part between the connecting rod shaft 14 and the trigger button 15, wherein an included angle is formed between the first rod part and the second rod part, and the included angle is 110-150 degrees, preferably 120-130 degrees. The connecting rod 11 arranged at an included angle between the first rod part and the second rod part can enable the structure of the steam generator 1 to be more compact, so that the clamping or the separation of the connecting part of the shell 4 and the steam generator 1 can be controlled by pressing the trigger button 15 at the side surface or other positions far away from the connecting part of the steam generator 1.

In a preferred embodiment, the trigger button 15 is provided with a slide 17, and the connecting rod 11 is provided with a slide slot 18 matching with the slide 17, as shown in fig. 3, the slide 17 is sleeved with the slide slot 18 to movably connect the trigger button 15 and the connecting rod 11. The movably connected trigger button 15 and the connecting rod 11 can provide a certain movable space for the trigger button 15, prevent the trigger button 15 from being locked at the connecting rod 11, protect the reset spring 16 at the trigger button 15, and avoid abnormal bending of the spring and shorten the service life of the spring.

In one embodiment, the connecting rod 11 may be assembled with the first connecting head 2 through a housing of the steam generator 1; in another embodiment, the connecting rod 11 may be assembled with the first connecting head 2 to make the structure more compact, and preferably, the connecting rod 11 is mounted on the first connecting head 2 through the connecting rod shaft 14.

In a preferred embodiment, the pressing direction of the trigger button 15 is substantially parallel to the axial direction of the steam inlet 6, so that when a user presses the trigger button 15 to remove the steam generator 1, the trigger button can be removed in the horizontal direction, and the steam outlet 3 or the steam inlet 6 is prevented from being damaged by knocking.

Wherein, the second connector 5 is further provided with a guide groove 52 extending along the direction of the steam inlet 6, so that when the first connector 2 and the second connector 5 are installed and connected, the steam inlet 6 and the steam outlet 3 can be accurately positioned and communicated, and the steam leakage can be prevented.

Preferably, the second connection head 5 is telescopically arranged on the housing 4, so that the second connection head 5 has a counter-supporting effect on the steam generator 1. The retractable second connector 5 can be engaged with the hook 12 and the limiting hole 51, so that the engagement connection is more secure.

More preferably, the steam generator 1 further comprises a handle, i.e. the steam generator 1 can be removed or mounted by a user holding the handle, and the trigger button 15 is located between the handle and the first connection head 2, so that the thumb can just touch the trigger button 15 when the user holds the handle.

In another aspect, the present application also provides a steam mop including the above steam generating device. Preferably, the steam mop can be provided with a mop bracket, a mop cleaning component and the like besides the steam generating device, so as to realize the functions of cleaning the floor and the like.

In summary, the steam generating device provided by the utility model, with the detachable connection structure of the steam generator and the casing being arranged near the connection position of the steam outlet and the steam inlet, makes the connection of the steam connection part most tight, prevents the danger caused by the falling off of the steam generator during operation, and simultaneously avoids the steam leakage caused by the shaking of the steam generator and the casing at the steam connection part; in addition, the lever principle is utilized, the steam generator can be separated from the shell by using smaller force during use, and the locking strength and stability are improved.

The above description is only an example of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Various modifications and changes may occur to those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application should be included in the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims (10)

1. A steam generating apparatus, comprising:

the steam generator comprises a first connecting head, and a steam outlet is formed in the first connecting head;

the shell is used for mounting the steam generator and comprises a second connector, and a steam inlet is formed in the second connector;

the first connector has a first limit structure, the second connector has a second limit structure, the steam generator and the shell are detachably connected through the first limit structure and the second limit structure, so that the steam outlet is communicated with the steam inlet.

2. The steam generating device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second limiting structure comprises a limiting hole formed on the second connector;

the first limiting structure comprises a connecting rod arranged on the steam generator, the connecting rod is provided with a shaft hole, and a connecting rod shaft is arranged in the shaft hole;

the connecting rod further comprises a reset elastic piece, the connecting rod rotates by taking the connecting rod shaft as an axis, and the connecting rod is reset through the reset elastic piece so that the connecting rod is clamped with the limiting hole;

the connecting rod is characterized in that a clamping hook used for being clamped with the limiting hole is arranged at one end, close to the limiting hole, of the connecting rod, a trigger button is arranged at one end, far away from the limiting hole, and the length of the connecting rod from the connecting rod shaft to the clamping hook end is smaller than that of the connecting rod from the connecting rod shaft to the trigger button.

3. The steam generator as claimed in claim 2, wherein the connecting rod has an outer side and an inner side opposite to the outer side, the trigger button is located on the outer side, and the hook is located on the inner side, so that when the connecting rod rotates around the connecting rod shaft, the trigger button and the hook move in opposite directions.

4. The steam generating device of claim 2, wherein the connecting rod comprises: the connecting rod comprises a first rod part between the connecting rod shaft and the clamping hook and a second rod part between the connecting rod shaft and the trigger button, wherein an included angle is formed between the first rod part and the second rod part, and the included angle is 110-150 degrees.

5. The steam generator as claimed in claim 2, wherein the trigger button is provided with a slider, and the connecting rod has a sliding slot matching with the slider, and the slider is sleeved with the sliding slot to movably connect the trigger button and the connecting rod.

6. The steam generator of claim 2, wherein the connecting rod is assembled with the first connecting head by the connecting rod shaft.

7. A steam generating device according to claim 2, wherein the pressing direction of the trigger button is substantially parallel to the axial direction of the steam inlet.

8. A steam generating device according to any one of claims 1-7, wherein the second connecting head is further provided with a guide groove extending in the direction of the steam inlet.

9. Steam generating device according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the second connecting head is telescopically arranged on the housing, so that the second connecting head has a counter-supporting effect on the steam generator.

10. A steam mop, comprising a steam generating device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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