EP2234533B1 - Vacuum cleaner and hose connection unit thereof - Google Patents
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- This document relates to a vacuum cleaner and a hose connection unit thereof.
- a vacuum cleaner is an apparatus which sucks air containing dusts using vacuum pressure generated by a suction motor mounted in a main body and filters off the dusts in a main body.
- the vacuum cleaner includes a cleaner main body, a dust collection unit detachably installed in the cleaner main body, and a suction unit which sucks air containing dusts and moves the sucked air to the cleaner main body.
- the suction unit includes a suction nozzle which sucks air containing dusts, an extension pipe which is connected to the suction nozzle, a handle connected to the extension pipe, a connecting hose connected to the handle, and a connecting unit which connects the connecting hose to the cleaner main body.
- the connecting unit is provided with a release button for releasing the connecting unit from the cleaner main body. Therefore, the connecting unit may be connected or separated to/from the cleaner main body by the operation of the release button.
- JP 2006 102062 A relates to a slide ring for a hose connection part of a vacuum cleaner.
- JP H1085160 A relates to a hose for a vacuum cleaner for preventing the hose from being twisted and prolonging the service life for contact element by preventing the infiltration of dust by double shielding a slide guiding contact part.
- An object of the present embodiment is to propose a vacuum cleaner which allows a connecting unit, to which a connecting hose is connected, to be fixedly fastened to a cleaner main body.
- Another object of the present embodiment is to propose a vacuum cleaner and a hose connection unit thereof, which allow a connecting hose to be rotated with respect to a connecting unit.
- Another object of the present embodiment is to propose a vacuum cleaner and a hose connection unit thereof, which prevent an electric wire, through which electric current flows, from being twisted while a connecting hose rotates.
- a hose connection unit of a vacuum cleaner includes: a first connecting unit which is connected to a cleaner main body and from which a connecting part is inwardly protruded; and a second connecting unit which is connected with a connecting hose and is rotatably connected to the first connecting unit, wherein the second connecting unit includes an accommodation space in which the connecting part is received in order to prevent the interference with the connecting part during the rotation of the second connecting unit.
- a vacuum cleaner including: a connecting hose through which air containing dusts is flowed; a cleaner main body into which the air of connecting hose is introduced; and a hose connection unit composed of a first connecting unit which connects the connecting hose to the cleaner main body and is fastened to the cleaner main body, and a second connecting unit which is connected with the connecting hose and is rotatably connected to the first connecting unit, wherein the first connecting unit includes a first connection terminal for supplying power, and a connecting part which is to be connected with the second connecting unit, and wherein the second connecting unit includes a second connection terminal contacted with the first connection terminal, and an accommodation space which is formed along a periphery of the second connecting unit to accommodate the connecting part.
- acuum cleaner including: a cleaner main body in which a suction portion is formed; a hose connection unit which is connected with a connecting hose and connects the connecting hose with the suction portion; a button inserting hole formed in the suction portion; a release button which is provided at the hose connection unit and is provided with an inserting portion to be inserted in the button inserting hole; and a detachment preventing means which prevents the inserting portion from being detached in a state where the inserting portion is inserted in the button inserting hole, wherein the detachment preventing means includes a detachment preventing projection protruded from the inserting portion, and a projection inserting groove, formed as an inner circumferential surface of the button inserting hole is depressed, in which the detachment preventing projection is inserted, and wherein the projection inserting groove is depressed in a direction that separates the hose connection unit from the inner circumferential surface of the button inserting hole.
- a connecting hose since a second connecting unit can be rotated with respect to a first connecting unit while it is connected to the first connecting unit by a connecting part, a connecting hose may be prevented from being twisted while cleaning.
- a second connection terminal is connected to the second connecting unit in a peripheral direction, and a first connection terminal provided at the first connecting unit is contacted to the second connection terminal, power may be supplied via the first and second connection terminals while the second connecting unit is rotated.
- the electric wire may be prevented from being twisted when rotating the second connecting unit.
- a detachment preventing projection is further inserted into a projection inserting hole in a state where an inserting part of a release button is inserted in a button inserting hole formed in the cleaner main body, there is an advantage in that the hose connection unit is fixedly fastened to the suction portion.
- the release button since the release button is rotated by the button guide while the release button is pressed, the detachment preventing projection may be easily separated from the projection inserting hole.
- FIGURE 1 shows a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention in a perspective view.
- the vacuum cleaner 1 includes a cleaner main body 10 in which a suction motor for generating vacuum pressure in the vacuum cleaner is provided, and a dust collection unit 20 for separating the dusts included in the air introduced into the cleaner main body 10.
- the vacuum cleaner 1 includes a suction nozzle 30 sucking the air containing the dusts, a handle 50 which allows users to operate the vacuum cleaner 1, an extension pipe 40 connecting the suction nozzle 30 with the handle 50, a connecting hose 60 connected to the handle 50, and a hose connection unit 100 which is connected with the connecting hose 60 and is selectively connected to the cleaner main body 10.
- a suction portion 12 into which the air sucked through the suction nozzle 30 is introduced is formed at the cleaner main body 10.
- One side of the hose connection unit 100 is connected to the suction portion 12, and the other side thereof is connected with the connecting hose 60.
- the connecting hose 60 is formed of a flexible material. And, the connecting hose 60 is rotated with respect to the cleaner main body 10 while being connected to the hose connection unit 100.
- FIGURE 2 shows a suction portion of a cleaner main body according to an embodiment of the present invention in an enlarged perspective view.
- an inserting hole 13 into which the hose connection unit 100 is inserted is formed at the suction portion 12. Accordingly, in case the hose connection unit 100 is inserted into the inserting hole 13, the air sucked through the suction nozzle 30 may be flowed to the cleaner main body 10.
- connection terminal to which a connection terminal, which will be described below, of the hose connection unit 100 is connected are formed at the suction portion 12.
- power of the cleaner main body 10 may be supplied to the handle through the connection terminal.
- a button inserting hole 15 to which a release button, which will be described below, is connected is formed at the suction portion 12. Accordingly, in case the release button is connected to the button inserting hole 15, the hose connection unit 100 is fixedly fastened to the suction portion 12.
- FIGURE 3 shows a hose connection unit according to an embodiment of the present invention in a perspective view
- FIGURE 4 shows the hose connection unit of FIGURE 3 in an exploded perspective view.
- the hose connection unit 100 includes a first connecting unit 200 connected to the suction portion 12, and a second connecting unit 300 connected to the connecting hose 60. And, the second connecting unit 300 is rotatably connected to the first connecting unit 200.
- the connecting hose 60 is prevented from being twisted, since the second connecting unit 300, to which the connecting hose 60 is connected, is rotated with respect to the first connecting unit 200 in a state where the first connecting unit 200 is fixed to the suction portion 12.
- the first connecting unit 200 includes a connecting pipe 210 connected to the suction portion 12, a cover element 230 connected to an upper part of the connecting pipe 210, and a release button 280 for selectively fastening the first connecting unit 200 to the suction portion 12.
- the first connecting unit 200 includes a connection terminal 250 which is selectively connected to the terminal connecting hole 14, a plurality of first connection terminals 260 which are contacted with a second connection terminal 330 of the second connecting unit 300, a fixing element 270 which fastens the plurality of first connection terminals 260 to the cover element 230, and an elastic element 290 which elastically supports the release button 280.
- connection terminal 260 and the connection terminal 250 are connected by an electric wire which is not illustrated.
- the second connecting unit 300 includes a hose connecting part 310 to which the connecting hose 60 is connected, a terminal connecting part 320 which surrounds an external surface of the hose connecting part 310 and the second connection terminal 330 for transferring power is connected thereto, a hose cover 350 which surrounds some of the connecting hose 60 in a state where the connecting hose 60 is connected to the hose connecting part 310, a connecting element 340 which allows the hose connecting part 310 and the terminal connecting part 320 to be connected and has an insulating material, and a sealing element 360 which is connected to the hose connecting part 310 in order to seal a contact area where the hose connecting part 310 and the connecting pipe 210 are contacted.
- FIGURE 5 shows a connecting pipe in a perspective view
- FIGURE 6 shows a cover element in a bottom perspective view.
- the connecting pipe 210 is formed in the shape of an approximate cylinder, and an air channel is formed in the connecting pipe. And, one side 212 of the connecting pipe 210 is inserted into the inserting hole 13 of the suction portion 12, and some of the hose connecting part 310 is inserted into the other side 213 of the connecting pipe 210.
- a mounting portion 215 on which the cover element 230 is mounted is formed at the exterior of the connecting pipe 210.
- a plurality of fastening bosses 216 which are to be fastened with the cover element 230 by a fastening element (not illustrated) such as a screw, are formed at the mounting portion 215.
- an elastic element inserting portion 217 into which one end of the elastic element 290 is inserted is formed at the mounting portion 215.
- a connecting rib 218 connecting with the elastic element 290 is protruded and formed.
- the plurality of openings 220 are spaced at specific intervals. According to the present embodiment, 4 openings 220 are formed, however it should be noted that the number of the opening 220 is not restricted thereto.
- a support rib 221 which supports a side surface of the cover element 230 is formed at the mounting portion 215.
- a cover guide 214 surrounding some of the hose cover 350 is formed.
- a button through hole 231, through which the release button 280 is passed, is formed at the cover element 230.
- the release button 280 passes through the button through hole 231 at the lower part of the cover element 230.
- a plurality of seat ribs 241 on which the release button 280 is seated are formed at a contour of the button through hole 231.
- a guide rib 240 which guides the vertical movement of the release button 280 and prevents the horizontal movement, is formed.
- seat grooves 232 on which the plurality of connection terminals 250 are seated, are formed at the cover element 230 in parallel.
- an electric wire support rib 233 which supports an electric wire 252 connected with the connection terminal 250, is formed at the cover element 230.
- a seat groove 234 on which the electric wire 252 is seated is formed at the electric wire support rib 233.
- a plurality of fastening holes 243 which are to be fastened with screws, are formed at the cover element 230.
- the connecting part 235 which connects the connecting pipe 210 with the hose connecting part 310 is formed at a middle of the cover element 230.
- the connecting part 235 is extended downwardly from a bottom surface of the cover element 230 for a predetermined length.
- a pair of connecting projections 238a, 238b, to which the first connection terminal 260 is connected are formed at the cover element 230 in numbers. That is, a pair of connecting projections 238a, 238b are connected to a first connection terminal 260, and the pair of connecting projections 238a, 238b are formed in numbers identical to the number of the first connection terminal 260.
- a fixing element 270 is connected to the connecting projections 238a, 238b in a state where the connecting projections 238a, 238b are connected to the first connection terminal 260.
- a plurality of connecting projections 238a, 238b are connected to the fixing element 270 simultaneously.
- a through hole, through which the connecting projections 238a, 238b are passed, is formed at the first connection terminal 260 and the fixing element 270.
- connecting holes 236, 237 into which the fixing element 270 is connected, are formed at the connecting part 235 and a rear of the cover element 230. That is, the connecting projections 238a, 238b are inserted into the fixing element 270, and some of the fixing element 270 is inserted into the connecting holes 236, 237.
- an electric wire 252 connected with the respective connection terminal 250 is connected.
- a plurality of electric wire guides 239, which fixes the position of electric wire 252 connected with the first connection terminal 260, are formed at the cover element 230.
- FIGURE 7 shows a release button according to the present embodiment in a perspective view.
- the release button 280 includes a pressing part 282 which allows for the user to press it, and a hook 284 which is extended from the pressing part 282 and is selectively connected to a button inserting hole 15 of the suction portion 12. And, a plurality of locking ribs 288, which are fastened to seat ribs 241 of the cover element 230, are formed at both sides of the release button 280.
- the hook 284 includes an inserting portion 285 which is selectively inserted into the button inserting hole 15.
- the inserting portion 285 includes a contact surface 286 which is contacted with an inner circumferential surface of the button inserting hole 15.
- a detachment preventing projection 287 which prevents the inserting portion 285 from separating from the button inserting hole 15, is formed at the contact surface 286.
- the detachment preventing projection 287 is protruded from the contact surface 286 toward the pressing part 282.
- FIGURE 8 shows a hose connecting part in a perspective view
- FIGURE 9 shows a terminal connecting part in a perspective view.
- the hose connecting part 310 is formed in the shape of a cylinder.
- a sealing element connecting part 311, to which the sealing element 360 is connected, is formed at a front end of the hose connecting part 310.
- a pair of guide ribs 312a, 312b are formed at a rear of the sealing element connecting part 311.
- the pair of guide ribs 312a, 312b are formed along a periphery of the hose connecting part 310, and they are protruded at a predetermined height from the hose connecting part 310.
- the pair of guide ribs 312a, 312b are spaced apart at a specific distance. Accordingly, an accommodation space 313, in which the connecting part 235 is accommodated, is formed between the pair of guide ribs 312a, 312b.
- the accommodation space 313 is also formed along the periphery of the hose connecting part 310, since the pair of guide ribs 312a, 312b are formed along the periphery of the hose connecting part 310.
- the hose connecting part 310 is prevented from being moved in the back-and-forth direction in a state where the connecting part 235 is received in the accommodation space 313, while the hose connecting part 310 may rotate. That is, the interference with the connecting part 235 is prevented by the accommodation space 313 during the rotation of the second connecting unit 300.
- a pair of insertion guides 316a, 316b for guiding the insertion of the connecting element 340 are formed at the hose connecting part 310.
- the pair of insertion guides 316a, 316b are spaced apart at a specific distance. Accordingly, a connecting element accommodating portion 317, in which the connecting element 340 is received, is formed between the pair of insertion guides 316a, 316b.
- a plurality of support ribs 315 which support the terminal connecting part 320 in a state where the terminal connecting part 320 is connected to the hose connecting part 310, are formed at the hose connecting part 310.
- the support ribs 315 are formed along the periphery of the hose connecting part 310 and prevent the terminal connecting part 320 from being deformed in a radial direction.
- a plurality of guide grooves 315a for guiding the connection of the terminal connecting part 320 are respectively formed at each of the plurality of support ribs 315.
- the terminal connecting part 320 is formed in the shape of a cylinder. And, the terminal connecting part 320 surrounds an exterior of the hose connecting part 310.
- connecting element 340 is disposed at the connecting element accommodating portion 317 in a state where the connecting element 340 is inserted into the inserting hole 321. Therefore, the hose connecting part 310 and the terminal connecting part 320 are connected by the connecting element 340.
- a plurality of terminal seating grooves 322 on which the second connection terminal 330 is seated are formed along the periphery of the terminal connecting part 320.
- the plurality of terminal seating grooves 322 are spaced apart at a specific distance.
- the terminal connecting part 320 is formed in the shape of a ring.
- a pair of terminal seating grooves 322 are formed at both sides of the connecting element inserting hole 321, respectively.
- an electric wire (not illustrated) provided at the connecting hose 60 is connected to the second connection terminal 330 passed through the through hole 323.
- a plurality of guide ribs 324 are formed at an inner circumferential surface of the terminal connecting part 320. Each of the guide ribs 324 guides the connection of the hose connecting part 310 and the terminal connecting part 320 and is inserted into the guide groove 315a of the hose connecting part 310.
- the terminal connecting part 320 is connected to the hose connecting part 310 with a certain d irectivity. And, in case the terminal connecting part 320 is connected to the hose connecting part 310, the connecting element inserting hole 321 and the connecting element accommodating portion 317 are vertically arranged.
- a locking jaw 325 to which the hose cover 350 is fastened, is formed in a peripheral direction.
- FIGURES 10 to 14 show assembling processes of the hose connection unit
- FIGURE 15 shows the hose connection unit in a vertical cross-section view.
- the second connection terminal 330 is connected to the terminal connecting part 320. After that, the terminal connecting part 320, to which the second connection terminal 330 is connected, is connected to the hose connecting part 310.
- the guide rib 324 is inserted into the guide groove 315a, and the connecting element inserting hole 321 and the connecting element accommodating portion 317 are vertically arranged. And, the terminal connecting part 320 surrounds some of the hose connecting part 310.
- the hose cover 350 is connected to the terminal connecting part 320.
- the terminal connecting part 320 perforates the hose cover 350, and the hose cover 350 is fastened to the locking jaw 325 of the terminal connecting part 320 as shown in Fig. 12 .
- a locking rib (see reference numeral 352 in Fig. 15 ), to which the locking jaw 325 is fastened, is formed at an inner circumferential surface of the hose cover 350.
- the hose connecting part 310 and the terminal connecting part 320 are connected by the connecting element 340 as shown in Fig. 12 .
- the connecting element 340 is slidingly inserted into the connecting element inserting hole 321.
- the connecting element 340 is accommodated in the connecting element accommodating portion 317 while being inserted into the connecting element inserting hole 321, and therefore the assembly of the second connecting unit 300 is completed. And, a lower surface of the connecting element 340 is seated on the support surface 326 in a state where the connecting element 340 is inserted into the connecting element inserting hole 321.
- the distance between the connecting element inserting hole 321 and the connecting element accommodating portion 317 is formed to correspond to the width of the connecting element 340. Accordingly, the connecting element 340 is interference-fitted into the connecting element inserting hole 321 and connecting element accommodating portion 317.
- some of the second connecting unit 300 is inserted into the connecting pipe 210.
- the hose connecting part 310 and the terminal connecting part 320 are inserted.
- the second connecting unit 300 is disposed below the opening 220, and the accommodation space 313 in which the connecting part 235 is accommodated is disposed below the through hole 219 through which the connecting part 235 is passed.
- the elastic element 290 is inserted into the elastic element inserting portion 217.
- the cover element 230 is connected to the connecting pipe 210 while the release button 280 is seated on the cover element 230.
- the connecting part 235 passes the through hole 219 and is accommodated in the accommodation space 313, and a connecting projection 242 is connected to the connecting hole 222.
- a fastening element S is fastened into the cover element 230 and the hose connecting part 310. Then, the first connecting unit 200 and the second connecting unit 300 are connected as soon as the assembly of the first connecting unit 200 is finished.
- both ends of the first connection terminal 260 are contacted to the second connection terminal 330 via the opening 220.
- the second connecting unit 300 may rotate with respect to the first connecting unit 200 in a state where the second connecting unit 300 is connected to the first connecting unit 200 by the the connecting part 235, since the accommodation space 313 accommodating the connecting part 235 is formed at the hose connecting part 310 along the periphery thereof.
- the connecting hose 60 may be prevented from being twisted while cleaning, as the second connecting unit 300 is rotated with respect to the first connecting unit 200.
- first connection terminal 260 and the second connection terminal 330 can be contacted to each other even though the second connection terminal 330 rotates, since the second connection terminal 330 is connected to the terminal connecting part 320 along the perihery thereof and the first connection terminal 260 is contacted to the second connection terminal 330 via the opening 220.
- an electric wire may be prevented from being twisted when the second connecting unit 300 rotates, since the first connecting unit 200 and the second connecting unit 300 are connected not by the electric wire but by the first connection terminal 260 and second connection terminal 330.
- FIGURE 16 shows a state where the hose connection unit is connected to a suction portion in a cross-section view
- FIGURE 17 shows an aspect where a release button in Fig. 16 is detached from a button-inserting hole.
- the suction portion 12 includes an outer case 12a and an inner case 12b. And, the inserting hole 13 and the button inserting hole 15 are formed in the inner case 12b.
- the projection inserting groove 17 is depressed and formed into the inner circumferential surface 16 of the button inserting hole 15 in a direction for separating the the hose connection unit 100.
- the elastic element 290 is constricted as the pressing projection 18 pushes the upper surface of the inserting portion 285, and the release button 280 is moved inside the hose connection unit 100.
- the upper surface of the inserting portion 285 is slid along an inner surface of the inner case 12b.
- the inserting portion 285 is maintained to be pressed by the inner surface of the inner case 12b.
- the inserting portion 285 is aligned with the button inserting hole 15.
- the elastic element 290 is elongated, as the force exerted on the inserting portion 285 is released.
- the release button 280 is moved out of the hose connection unit 100 by the restoring force of the elastic element 290. And then, the inserting portion 285 is inserted into the button inserting hole 15.
- a slanted surface 224 is formed at an upper part of the button guide 223.
- the slanted surface 224 is formed at a region adjacent to the pressing part 282 so that it is downwardly inclined toward the hook 284. That is, a vertical distance between the slanted surface 224 and the pressing part 282 is longer than a distance between the slanted surface 224 and the hook 284.
- the release button 280 is spaced apart from the button guide 223 in a state where the inserting portion 285 is inserted into the button inserting hole 15. In this state, if the release button is pressed, a bottom surface of the release button 280 will be contacted with a top point 225 of the slanted surface 224.
- the release button 280 is rotated to a bottom point 226 while being contacted with the top point 225. And, the detachment preventing projection 287 is separated from the projection inserting groove 17 during the rotation of the release button 280, and the pressing part 282 is separated from the button inserting hole 15, and therefore the hose connection unit 100 may be separated from the suction portion 12.
- the hose connection unit 100 may be fixedly fastened to the suction portion 12.
- the release button 280 since the release button 280 is rotated by the button guide 223 while the release button 280 is pressed, the detachment preventing projection 287 may be easily detached from the projection inserting groove 17 when separating the hose connection unit 100.
- the detachment preventing projection 287 and the projection inserting groove 17 serve to prevent the detachment of the inserting portion 285 when the inserting portion 285 is inserted into the button inserting hole 15, the detachment preventing projection 287 and projection inserting groove 17 may be referred to as a detachment preventing means.
- a region 19 contacting with the inserting portion at the inner circumferential surface of the inserting hole 15 serves as a locking part to which the hook 284 is fastened.
- the detachment preventing projection 287 surrounds some of the locking part. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the detachment preventing projection 287 serve to maintain the connection between the hook 284 and the locking part.
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- This document relates to a vacuum cleaner and a hose connection unit thereof.
- Generally, a vacuum cleaner is an apparatus which sucks air containing dusts using vacuum pressure generated by a suction motor mounted in a main body and filters off the dusts in a main body.
- And, the vacuum cleaner includes a cleaner main body, a dust collection unit detachably installed in the cleaner main body, and a suction unit which sucks air containing dusts and moves the sucked air to the cleaner main body.
- The suction unit includes a suction nozzle which sucks air containing dusts, an extension pipe which is connected to the suction nozzle, a handle connected to the extension pipe, a connecting hose connected to the handle, and a connecting unit which connects the connecting hose to the cleaner main body.
- The connecting unit is provided with a release button for releasing the connecting unit from the cleaner main body. Therefore, the connecting unit may be connected or separated to/from the cleaner main body by the operation of the release button.
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JP H1085160 A - An object of the present embodiment is to propose a vacuum cleaner which allows a connecting unit, to which a connecting hose is connected, to be fixedly fastened to a cleaner main body.
- Another object of the present embodiment is to propose a vacuum cleaner and a hose connection unit thereof, which allow a connecting hose to be rotated with respect to a connecting unit.
- Further another object of the present embodiment is to propose a vacuum cleaner and a hose connection unit thereof, which prevent an electric wire, through which electric current flows, from being twisted while a connecting hose rotates.
- The objects are solved by the features of the independent claim. Preferably, a hose connection unit of a vacuum cleaner includes: a first connecting unit which is connected to a cleaner main body and from which a connecting part is inwardly protruded; and a second connecting unit which is connected with a connecting hose and is rotatably connected to the first connecting unit, wherein the second connecting unit includes an accommodation space in which the connecting part is received in order to prevent the interference with the connecting part during the rotation of the second connecting unit.
- Preferably, there is provided a vacuum cleaner, including: a connecting hose through which air containing dusts is flowed; a cleaner main body into which the air of connecting hose is introduced; and a hose connection unit composed of a first connecting unit which connects the connecting hose to the cleaner main body and is fastened to the cleaner main body, and a second connecting unit which is connected with the connecting hose and is rotatably connected to the first connecting unit, wherein the first connecting unit includes a first connection terminal for supplying power, and a connecting part which is to be connected with the second connecting unit, and wherein the second connecting unit includes a second connection terminal contacted with the first connection terminal, and an accommodation space which is formed along a periphery of the second connecting unit to accommodate the connecting part.
- Preferably, there is provided a acuum cleaner, including: a cleaner main body in which a suction portion is formed; a hose connection unit which is connected with a connecting hose and connects the connecting hose with the suction portion; a button inserting hole formed in the suction portion; a release button which is provided at the hose connection unit and is provided with an inserting portion to be inserted in the button inserting hole; and a detachment preventing means which prevents the inserting portion from being detached in a state where the inserting portion is inserted in the button inserting hole, wherein the detachment preventing means includes a detachment preventing projection protruded from the inserting portion, and a projection inserting groove, formed as an inner circumferential surface of the button inserting hole is depressed, in which the detachment preventing projection is inserted, and wherein the projection inserting groove is depressed in a direction that separates the hose connection unit from the inner circumferential surface of the button inserting hole.
- According to the proposed embodiments, since a second connecting unit can be rotated with respect to a first connecting unit while it is connected to the first connecting unit by a connecting part, a connecting hose may be prevented from being twisted while cleaning.
- Also, since a second connection terminal is connected to the second connecting unit in a peripheral direction, and a first connection terminal provided at the first connecting unit is contacted to the second connection terminal, power may be supplied via the first and second connection terminals while the second connecting unit is rotated.
- Also, since the first and second connecting units are connected not by the electric wire but by the first and second connection terminals, the electric wire may be prevented from being twisted when rotating the second connecting unit.
- Also, since a detachment preventing projection is further inserted into a projection inserting hole in a state where an inserting part of a release button is inserted in a button inserting hole formed in the cleaner main body, there is an advantage in that the hose connection unit is fixedly fastened to the suction portion.
- Also, since the release button is rotated by the button guide while the release button is pressed, the detachment preventing projection may be easily separated from the projection inserting hole.
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Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. -
Fig. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of a suction portion of a cleaner main body according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.. -
Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a hose connection unit according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. -
Fig. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the hose connection unit inFig. 3 . -
Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a connecting pipe. -
Fig. 6 is a bottom perspective view of a cover element. -
Fig. 7 is a perspective view of a release button according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. -
Fig. 8 is a perspective view of a hose connecting part. -
Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a terminal connecting part. -
Figs. 10 to 14 are views showing assembling processes of the hose connection unit. -
Fig. 15 is a vertical cross-section view of the hose connection unit. -
Fig. 16 is a cross-section view showing a state where the hose connection unit is connected to a suction portion. -
Fig. 17 is a view showing an aspect where a release button inFig. 16 is detached from a button-inserting hole. - Hereinafter, preferred embodiments will be explained in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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FIGURE 1 shows a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention in a perspective view. - Referring to
Fig. 1 , thevacuum cleaner 1 according to the preferred embodiment includes a cleanermain body 10 in which a suction motor for generating vacuum pressure in the vacuum cleaner is provided, and adust collection unit 20 for separating the dusts included in the air introduced into the cleanermain body 10. - In addition, the
vacuum cleaner 1 includes asuction nozzle 30 sucking the air containing the dusts, ahandle 50 which allows users to operate thevacuum cleaner 1, anextension pipe 40 connecting thesuction nozzle 30 with thehandle 50, a connectinghose 60 connected to thehandle 50, and ahose connection unit 100 which is connected with the connectinghose 60 and is selectively connected to the cleanermain body 10. - In detail, a
suction portion 12 into which the air sucked through thesuction nozzle 30 is introduced is formed at the cleanermain body 10. One side of thehose connection unit 100 is connected to thesuction portion 12, and the other side thereof is connected with the connectinghose 60. - The connecting
hose 60 is formed of a flexible material. And, the connectinghose 60 is rotated with respect to the cleanermain body 10 while being connected to thehose connection unit 100. -
FIGURE 2 shows a suction portion of a cleaner main body according to an embodiment of the present invention in an enlarged perspective view. - Referring to
Fig. 2 , aninserting hole 13 into which thehose connection unit 100 is inserted is formed at thesuction portion 12. Accordingly, in case thehose connection unit 100 is inserted into theinserting hole 13, the air sucked through thesuction nozzle 30 may be flowed to the cleanermain body 10. - Further, a plurality of terminal connecting
holes 14 to which a connection terminal, which will be described below, of thehose connection unit 100 is connected are formed at thesuction portion 12. In case the connection terminal is connected to the connectinghole 14, power of the cleanermain body 10 may be supplied to the handle through the connection terminal. - In addition, a
button inserting hole 15 to which a release button, which will be described below, is connected is formed at thesuction portion 12. Accordingly, in case the release button is connected to thebutton inserting hole 15, thehose connection unit 100 is fixedly fastened to thesuction portion 12. - Hereinafter, the
hose connection unit 100 will be explained in detail. -
FIGURE 3 shows a hose connection unit according to an embodiment of the present invention in a perspective view, andFIGURE 4 shows the hose connection unit ofFIGURE 3 in an exploded perspective view. - Referring to
Figs. 3 and 4 , thehose connection unit 100 according to the present embodiment includes a first connectingunit 200 connected to thesuction portion 12, and a second connectingunit 300 connected to the connectinghose 60. And, the second connectingunit 300 is rotatably connected to the first connectingunit 200. - Therefore, the connecting
hose 60 is prevented from being twisted, since the second connectingunit 300, to which the connectinghose 60 is connected, is rotated with respect to the first connectingunit 200 in a state where the first connectingunit 200 is fixed to thesuction portion 12. - In detail, the first connecting
unit 200 includes a connectingpipe 210 connected to thesuction portion 12, acover element 230 connected to an upper part of the connectingpipe 210, and arelease button 280 for selectively fastening the first connectingunit 200 to thesuction portion 12. - In addition, the first connecting
unit 200 includes aconnection terminal 250 which is selectively connected to theterminal connecting hole 14, a plurality offirst connection terminals 260 which are contacted with asecond connection terminal 330 of the second connectingunit 300, afixing element 270 which fastens the plurality offirst connection terminals 260 to thecover element 230, and anelastic element 290 which elastically supports therelease button 280. - Further, the
first connection terminal 260 and theconnection terminal 250 are connected by an electric wire which is not illustrated. - Meanwhile, the second connecting
unit 300 includes ahose connecting part 310 to which the connectinghose 60 is connected, aterminal connecting part 320 which surrounds an external surface of thehose connecting part 310 and thesecond connection terminal 330 for transferring power is connected thereto, ahose cover 350 which surrounds some of the connectinghose 60 in a state where the connectinghose 60 is connected to thehose connecting part 310, a connectingelement 340 which allows thehose connecting part 310 and theterminal connecting part 320 to be connected and has an insulating material, and asealing element 360 which is connected to thehose connecting part 310 in order to seal a contact area where thehose connecting part 310 and the connectingpipe 210 are contacted. - Hereinafter, each structural constituent of the hose connection unit will be explained in detail. First, the first connecting unit will be explained.
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FIGURE 5 shows a connecting pipe in a perspective view, andFIGURE 6 shows a cover element in a bottom perspective view. - Referring to
Figs. 4 to 6 , the connectingpipe 210 is formed in the shape of an approximate cylinder, and an air channel is formed in the connecting pipe. And, oneside 212 of the connectingpipe 210 is inserted into the insertinghole 13 of thesuction portion 12, and some of thehose connecting part 310 is inserted into theother side 213 of the connectingpipe 210. - A mounting
portion 215 on which thecover element 230 is mounted is formed at the exterior of the connectingpipe 210. - In detail, a plurality of
fastening bosses 216, which are to be fastened with thecover element 230 by a fastening element (not illustrated) such as a screw, are formed at the mountingportion 215. - Also, an elastic
element inserting portion 217 into which one end of theelastic element 290 is inserted is formed at the mountingportion 215. At the mountingportion 215, a connectingrib 218 connecting with theelastic element 290 is protruded and formed. - At the mounting
portion 215, a throughhole 219, through which a connectingpart 235 for connecting the connectingpipe 210 with thehose connecting part 310 is passed, is formed. - A plurality of
openings 220, through which both ends of thefirst connection terminal 260 are passed, are formed at the mountingportion 215. The plurality ofopenings 220 are spaced at specific intervals. According to the present embodiment, 4openings 220 are formed, however it should be noted that the number of theopening 220 is not restricted thereto. - Also, a
support rib 221 which supports a side surface of thecover element 230 is formed at the mountingportion 215. A plurality of connectingholes 222, into which a connecting projection (seereference numeral 242 inFig. 14 ) formed at thecover element 230 is connected, are formed at thesupport rib 221. Accordingly, thecover element 230 is fastened to the connectingpipe 210 by the connecting projection (seereference numeral 242 inFig. 14 ) and the screw. - At the
other side 213 of the connectingpipe 210, a cover guide 214 surrounding some of thehose cover 350 is formed. - Meanwhile, a button through
hole 231, through which therelease button 280 is passed, is formed at thecover element 230. Therelease button 280 passes through the button throughhole 231 at the lower part of thecover element 230. And, a plurality ofseat ribs 241 on which therelease button 280 is seated are formed at a contour of the button throughhole 231. At the contour of the button throughhole 231, aguide rib 240, which guides the vertical movement of therelease button 280 and prevents the horizontal movement, is formed. - Also,
seat grooves 232, on which the plurality ofconnection terminals 250 are seated, are formed at thecover element 230 in parallel. And, an electricwire support rib 233, which supports anelectric wire 252 connected with theconnection terminal 250, is formed at thecover element 230. Aseat groove 234 on which theelectric wire 252 is seated is formed at the electricwire support rib 233. - Further, a plurality of
fastening holes 243, which are to be fastened with screws, are formed at thecover element 230. - The connecting
part 235 which connects the connectingpipe 210 with thehose connecting part 310 is formed at a middle of thecover element 230. The connectingpart 235 is extended downwardly from a bottom surface of thecover element 230 for a predetermined length. - Also, a pair of connecting
projections first connection terminal 260 is connected, are formed at thecover element 230 in numbers. That is, a pair of connectingprojections first connection terminal 260, and the pair of connectingprojections first connection terminal 260. - And, a fixing
element 270 is connected to the connectingprojections projections first connection terminal 260. A plurality of connectingprojections element 270 simultaneously. And, a through hole, through which the connectingprojections first connection terminal 260 and the fixingelement 270. - Further, connecting
holes element 270 is connected, are formed at the connectingpart 235 and a rear of thecover element 230. That is, the connectingprojections element 270, and some of the fixingelement 270 is inserted into the connectingholes - At the respective
first connection terminal 260, anelectric wire 252 connected with therespective connection terminal 250 is connected. And, a plurality of electric wire guides 239, which fixes the position ofelectric wire 252 connected with thefirst connection terminal 260, are formed at thecover element 230. -
FIGURE 7 shows a release button according to the present embodiment in a perspective view. - Referring to
Figs. 6 and 7 , therelease button 280 includes apressing part 282 which allows for the user to press it, and ahook 284 which is extended from thepressing part 282 and is selectively connected to abutton inserting hole 15 of thesuction portion 12. And, a plurality of lockingribs 288, which are fastened to seatribs 241 of thecover element 230, are formed at both sides of therelease button 280. - In detail, a
slanted surface 283, which allows for the user to press thepressing part 282 with ease, is formed at an upper part of thepressing part 282. - The
hook 284 includes an insertingportion 285 which is selectively inserted into thebutton inserting hole 15. The insertingportion 285 includes acontact surface 286 which is contacted with an inner circumferential surface of thebutton inserting hole 15. - Further, a
detachment preventing projection 287, which prevents the insertingportion 285 from separating from thebutton inserting hole 15, is formed at thecontact surface 286. Thedetachment preventing projection 287 is protruded from thecontact surface 286 toward thepressing part 282. - In the next place, a second connecting unit will be explained.
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FIGURE 8 shows a hose connecting part in a perspective view, andFIGURE 9 shows a terminal connecting part in a perspective view. - Referring to
Figs. 4 ,8 and 9 , thehose connecting part 310 is formed in the shape of a cylinder. A sealingelement connecting part 311, to which thesealing element 360 is connected, is formed at a front end of thehose connecting part 310. - A pair of
guide ribs element connecting part 311. The pair ofguide ribs hose connecting part 310, and they are protruded at a predetermined height from thehose connecting part 310. And, the pair ofguide ribs accommodation space 313, in which the connectingpart 235 is accommodated, is formed between the pair ofguide ribs - Here, the
accommodation space 313 is also formed along the periphery of thehose connecting part 310, since the pair ofguide ribs hose connecting part 310. - Therefore, the
hose connecting part 310 is prevented from being moved in the back-and-forth direction in a state where the connectingpart 235 is received in theaccommodation space 313, while thehose connecting part 310 may rotate. That is, the interference with the connectingpart 235 is prevented by theaccommodation space 313 during the rotation of the second connectingunit 300. - A pair of insertion guides 316a, 316b for guiding the insertion of the connecting
element 340 are formed at thehose connecting part 310. The pair of insertion guides 316a, 316b are spaced apart at a specific distance. Accordingly, a connectingelement accommodating portion 317, in which the connectingelement 340 is received, is formed between the pair of insertion guides 316a, 316b. - Also, a plurality of
support ribs 315, which support theterminal connecting part 320 in a state where theterminal connecting part 320 is connected to thehose connecting part 310, are formed at thehose connecting part 310. Thesupport ribs 315 are formed along the periphery of thehose connecting part 310 and prevent theterminal connecting part 320 from being deformed in a radial direction. - Further, a plurality of
guide grooves 315a for guiding the connection of theterminal connecting part 320 are respectively formed at each of the plurality ofsupport ribs 315. - Meanwhile, the
terminal connecting part 320 is formed in the shape of a cylinder. And, theterminal connecting part 320 surrounds an exterior of thehose connecting part 310. An connectingelement inserting hole 321, in which the connecting element is inserted, is formed at theterminal connecting part 320. And, asupport surface 326, which supports the connectingelement 340 in a state where the connectingelement 340 is inserted into the insertinghole 321, is formed at theterminal connecting part 320. - Further, some of the connecting
element 340 is disposed at the connectingelement accommodating portion 317 in a state where the connectingelement 340 is inserted into the insertinghole 321. Therefore, thehose connecting part 310 and theterminal connecting part 320 are connected by the connectingelement 340. - A plurality of
terminal seating grooves 322 on which thesecond connection terminal 330 is seated are formed along the periphery of theterminal connecting part 320. The plurality ofterminal seating grooves 322 are spaced apart at a specific distance. And, theterminal connecting part 320 is formed in the shape of a ring. - In detail, a pair of
terminal seating grooves 322 are formed at both sides of the connectingelement inserting hole 321, respectively. And, a throughhole 323, through which some of thesecond connection terminal 330 is passed in a state where thesecond connection terminal 330 is seated, is formed in theterminal seating grooves 322. And, an electric wire (not illustrated) provided at the connectinghose 60 is connected to thesecond connection terminal 330 passed through the throughhole 323. - A plurality of
guide ribs 324 are formed at an inner circumferential surface of theterminal connecting part 320. Each of theguide ribs 324 guides the connection of thehose connecting part 310 and theterminal connecting part 320 and is inserted into theguide groove 315a of thehose connecting part 310. - Therefore, by means of the
guide rib 324 and theguide groove 315a, theterminal connecting part 320 is connected to thehose connecting part 310 with a certain d irectivity. And, in case theterminal connecting part 320 is connected to thehose connecting part 310, the connectingelement inserting hole 321 and the connectingelement accommodating portion 317 are vertically arranged. - At one end of the
terminal connecting part 320, a lockingjaw 325, to which thehose cover 350 is fastened, is formed in a peripheral direction. -
FIGURES 10 to 14 show assembling processes of the hose connection unit, andFIGURE 15 shows the hose connection unit in a vertical cross-section view. - Referring to
Figs. 10 to 15 , the assembling processes of the hose connection unit will be explained. - First, as shown in
Fig. 10 , thesecond connection terminal 330 is connected to theterminal connecting part 320. After that, theterminal connecting part 320, to which thesecond connection terminal 330 is connected, is connected to thehose connecting part 310. - And then, the
guide rib 324 is inserted into theguide groove 315a, and the connectingelement inserting hole 321 and the connectingelement accommodating portion 317 are vertically arranged. And, theterminal connecting part 320 surrounds some of thehose connecting part 310. - After that, as shown in
Fig. 11 , thehose cover 350 is connected to theterminal connecting part 320. In that case, theterminal connecting part 320 perforates thehose cover 350, and thehose cover 350 is fastened to the lockingjaw 325 of theterminal connecting part 320 as shown inFig. 12 . Here, a locking rib (seereference numeral 352 inFig. 15 ), to which thelocking jaw 325 is fastened, is formed at an inner circumferential surface of thehose cover 350. - And then, the
hose connecting part 310 and theterminal connecting part 320 are connected by the connectingelement 340 as shown inFig. 12 . Specifically, at one side of theterminal connecting part 320, the connectingelement 340 is slidingly inserted into the connectingelement inserting hole 321. - In that case, the connecting
element 340 is accommodated in the connectingelement accommodating portion 317 while being inserted into the connectingelement inserting hole 321, and therefore the assembly of the second connectingunit 300 is completed. And, a lower surface of the connectingelement 340 is seated on thesupport surface 326 in a state where the connectingelement 340 is inserted into the connectingelement inserting hole 321. - Here, the distance between the connecting
element inserting hole 321 and the connectingelement accommodating portion 317 is formed to correspond to the width of the connectingelement 340. Accordingly, the connectingelement 340 is interference-fitted into the connectingelement inserting hole 321 and connectingelement accommodating portion 317. - And, as shown in
Fig. 13 , some of the second connectingunit 300 is inserted into the connectingpipe 210. Into the connectingpipe 210, thehose connecting part 310 and theterminal connecting part 320 are inserted. - And then, as shown in
Fig. 14 , the second connectingunit 300 is disposed below theopening 220, and theaccommodation space 313 in which the connectingpart 235 is accommodated is disposed below the throughhole 219 through which the connectingpart 235 is passed. - Next, one end of the
elastic element 290 is inserted into the elasticelement inserting portion 217. And, thecover element 230 is connected to the connectingpipe 210 while therelease button 280 is seated on thecover element 230. In this case, the connectingpart 235 passes the throughhole 219 and is accommodated in theaccommodation space 313, and a connectingprojection 242 is connected to the connectinghole 222. - And, a fastening element S is fastened into the
cover element 230 and thehose connecting part 310. Then, the first connectingunit 200 and the second connectingunit 300 are connected as soon as the assembly of the first connectingunit 200 is finished. - And, in case the first connecting
unit 200 and the second connectingunit 300 are connected, both ends of thefirst connection terminal 260 are contacted to thesecond connection terminal 330 via theopening 220. - According to the present embodiment, the second connecting
unit 300 may rotate with respect to the first connectingunit 200 in a state where the second connectingunit 300 is connected to the first connectingunit 200 by the the connectingpart 235, since theaccommodation space 313 accommodating the connectingpart 235 is formed at thehose connecting part 310 along the periphery thereof. - Therefore, the connecting
hose 60 may be prevented from being twisted while cleaning, as the second connectingunit 300 is rotated with respect to the first connectingunit 200. - And, the
first connection terminal 260 and thesecond connection terminal 330 can be contacted to each other even though thesecond connection terminal 330 rotates, since thesecond connection terminal 330 is connected to theterminal connecting part 320 along the perihery thereof and thefirst connection terminal 260 is contacted to thesecond connection terminal 330 via theopening 220. - Further, an electric wire may be prevented from being twisted when the second connecting
unit 300 rotates, since the first connectingunit 200 and the second connectingunit 300 are connected not by the electric wire but by thefirst connection terminal 260 andsecond connection terminal 330. -
FIGURE 16 shows a state where the hose connection unit is connected to a suction portion in a cross-section view, andFIGURE 17 shows an aspect where a release button inFig. 16 is detached from a button-inserting hole. - Referring to
Figs. 16 and17 , thesuction portion 12 includes anouter case 12a and aninner case 12b. And, the insertinghole 13 and thebutton inserting hole 15 are formed in theinner case 12b. - In detail, a
pressing projection 18, which presses an upper surface of the insertingportion 285 while thehose connection unit 100 is connected, is formed at a front surface of theouter case 12a. - And, a
projection inserting groove 17, into which thedetachment preventing projection 287 is inserted, is formed in an innercircumferential surface 16 of thebutton inserting hole 15. Theprojection inserting groove 17 is depressed and formed into the innercircumferential surface 16 of thebutton inserting hole 15 in a direction for separating the thehose connection unit 100. - Therefore, in case the the
hose connection unit 100 is inserted in thesuction portion 12, theelastic element 290 is constricted as thepressing projection 18 pushes the upper surface of the insertingportion 285, and therelease button 280 is moved inside thehose connection unit 100. - And, the upper surface of the inserting
portion 285 is slid along an inner surface of theinner case 12b. Here, while thehose connection unit 100 is inserted in thesuction portion 12, the insertingportion 285 is maintained to be pressed by the inner surface of theinner case 12b. - In case the
hose connection unit 100 is fully inserted in thesuction portion 12, the insertingportion 285 is aligned with thebutton inserting hole 15. In this case, theelastic element 290 is elongated, as the force exerted on the insertingportion 285 is released. - And, the
release button 280 is moved out of thehose connection unit 100 by the restoring force of theelastic element 290. And then, the insertingportion 285 is inserted into thebutton inserting hole 15. - In case the inserting
portion 285 is inserted into thebutton inserting hole 15, acontact surface 286 of the insertingportion 285 is tightly contacted to the innercircumferential surface 16 of thebutton inserting hole 15, and thedetachment preventing projection 287 is inserted into theprojection inserting groove 17. - Therefore, in case the
hose connection unit 100 is pulled without pressing therelease button 280, thehose connection unit 100 is not separated from thesuction portion 12 because thedetachment preventing projection 287 is forced toward theprojection inserting groove 17. - Meanwhile, a
button guide 223, which guides the movement of therelease button 280 while therelease button 280 is pressed, is formed at the connectingpipe 210. - In detail, a
slanted surface 224 is formed at an upper part of thebutton guide 223. Theslanted surface 224 is formed at a region adjacent to thepressing part 282 so that it is downwardly inclined toward thehook 284. That is, a vertical distance between theslanted surface 224 and thepressing part 282 is longer than a distance between theslanted surface 224 and thehook 284. - Accordingly, the
release button 280 is spaced apart from thebutton guide 223 in a state where the insertingportion 285 is inserted into thebutton inserting hole 15. In this state, if the release button is pressed, a bottom surface of therelease button 280 will be contacted with atop point 225 of the slantedsurface 224. - And then, the
release button 280 is rotated to abottom point 226 while being contacted with thetop point 225. And, thedetachment preventing projection 287 is separated from theprojection inserting groove 17 during the rotation of therelease button 280, and thepressing part 282 is separated from thebutton inserting hole 15, and therefore thehose connection unit 100 may be separated from thesuction portion 12. - According to the present embodiment, since the
detachment preventing projection 287 is further inserted into theprojection inserting groove 17 in a state where thepressing part 282 is inserted in thebutton inserting hole 15, thehose connection unit 100 may be fixedly fastened to thesuction portion 12. - In addition, since the
release button 280 is rotated by thebutton guide 223 while therelease button 280 is pressed, thedetachment preventing projection 287 may be easily detached from theprojection inserting groove 17 when separating thehose connection unit 100. - Here, since the
detachment preventing projection 287 and theprojection inserting groove 17 serve to prevent the detachment of the insertingportion 285 when the insertingportion 285 is inserted into thebutton inserting hole 15, thedetachment preventing projection 287 andprojection inserting groove 17 may be referred to as a detachment preventing means. - Further, a
region 19 contacting with the inserting portion at the inner circumferential surface of the insertinghole 15 serves as a locking part to which thehook 284 is fastened. And, as shown inFig. 16 , thedetachment preventing projection 287 surrounds some of the locking part. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, thedetachment preventing projection 287 serve to maintain the connection between thehook 284 and the locking part.
Claims (9)
- A hose connection unit (100) of a vacuum cleaner, comprising:a first connecting unit (200) which is connected to a cleaner main body (10) and from which a connecting part (235) is inwardly protruded; anda second connecting unit (300) which is connected with a connecting hose (60) and is rotatably connected to the first connecting unit (200),wherein the second connecting unit (300) comprises an accommodation space (313) in which the connecting part (235) is received in order to prevent the interference with the connecting part (235) during the rotation of the second connecting unit (300),characterized in that the first connecting unit comprises a connecting pipe (210) in which a through hole (219), through which the connecting part (235) is passed, is formed, and a cover element (230) which is connected to the connecting pipe (210) and is provided with the connecting part (235).
- The hose connection unit (100) of the vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the accommodation space (313)is formed along a periphery of the second connecting unit (300).
- The hose connection unit (100) of the vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the second connecting unit (300) comprises a hose connecting part (310) which is inserted into the connecting pipe (210) and is provided with the accommodation space (313), and wherein the connecting part (235) of the cover element (230) is received in the accommodation space (313) in a state where it passes the through hole (219).
- The hose connection unit (100) of the vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the first connecting unit (200) comprises a first connection terminal (260) for supplying power,
and wherein the second connecting unit (300) comprises a second connection terminal (330) which is contacted with the first connection terminal (260) during the rotation thereof. - The hose connection unit (100) of the vacuum cleaner according to claim 4, wherein the cover element (230) comprises a connecting projection (238a, 238b) to which the first connection terminal (260) is connected, and a fixing element (270) which fixes the location of the first connection terminal (260) as it is connected to the connecting projection (238a, 238b) in a state where the first connection terminal (260) is connected to the connecting projection (238a, 238b).
- The hose connection unit (100) of the vacuum cleaner according to claim 4, wherein an opening (220) for passing the first connection terminal (260) is formed in the connecting pipe (210), and the first connection terminal (260) is contacted to the second connection terminal (330) by passing through the opening (220).
- The hose connection unit (100) of the vacuum cleaner according to claim 4, wherein the second connecting unit (300) comprises:a hose connecting part (310) to which the connecting hose (60) is connected,a terminal connecting part (320) which is connected to the hose connecting part (310) and to which the second connection terminal (330) is connected in a peripheral direction, anda connecting element (340) which connects the hose connecting part (310) with the terminal connecting part (320).
- The hose connection unit (100) of the vacuum cleaner according to claim 7, wherein the hose connecting part (310) comprises a support rib (315) which supports the terminal connecting part (320) and in which a guide groove is formed (315a),
and wherein the terminal connecting part (320) comprises a guide rib (324) which is to be inserted into the guide groove (315a). - The hose connection unit (100) of the vacuum cleaner according to claim 7, wherein an inserting hole (321) in which the connecting element (340) is inserted is formed in the terminal connecting part (320), and an accommodating portion (317) in which the connecting element (340) is received in a state where the connecting element (340) is inserted in the inserting hole (321) is formed at the hose connecting part (310).
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