ES2619846T3 - Cleaning device nozzle - Google Patents

Abstract

A nozzle for a cleaning device, comprising: a body including a steam discharge portion (160) in which at least one steam discharge hole (162) is formed to discharge steam; a cleaning element connecting part (40) to which a cleaning element (50) for receiving steam is connected and in which the cleaning element connecting part (40) is removably connected to the body; and a steam guide part (164) that allows steam to move into the cleaning element (50), wherein at least a portion (164) of the steam guide part is arranged between the part ( 40) connecting the cleaning element and the cleaning element (50), in which the steam guide part (164) protrudes from the steam discharge part (160), in which the steam guide part (164) Outwardly protruding steam guide is outside the cleaning element connection piece (40) passing through the cleaning element connection piece (40), wherein the steam guide portion surrounds a periphery of the at least one steam discharge orifice, and in which the body includes an intake port (102) for the suction of air, characterized in that at least a part of the steam guide part (164) is arranged between the intake port (102) and the at least one steam discharge port (162) to block steam discharged through the Steam discharge port (162) flows to the intake port (102).

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DESCRIPTION

Cleaning device nozzle Technical field

This document refers to a nozzle for a cleaning device. Background Technique

In general, a cleaning device is an apparatus that cleans a floor of a room and the like by using a suction force of a suction motor. Recently, several types of cleaning devices have been introduced, such as a steam cleaning device that removes a foreign substance from a soil by injecting water vapor into it. For example, EP 1 654 974 A1 refers to a cleaning device for a flat surface comprising a housing comprising a base and a cover, the base being provided with a first opening and with a second opening communicating with a vacuum cleaner disposed in said housing, a bristle roller disposed in said housing and facing said first opening, a dispensing group facing said second opening and in communication with an atmospheric pressure steam generator and an air and air permeable cleaning cloth liquids covering said second opening. The dispensing group dispenses steam on a fabric portion, the remaining portion of the fabric covering said second opening being subjected to suction through said vacuum cleaner communicating with said second opening.

And, a nozzle of the steam cleaning device that is configured such a cleaning element is attached to the nozzle in order to remove the foreign substance from the ground.

However, according to a prior art nozzle, since a steam discharge part, through which steam is discharged, is not firmly connected to the cleaning element and the generated steam is not flowed to the element of cleaning, but a part of the steam escapes through a hole, there is a problem that the efficiency of cleaning deteriorates.

Also, in the case of a nozzle that is configured to aspirate the air, there is a problem that the steam does not move to the cleaning element, but is sucked into the nozzle.

Disclosure of the invention

Technical problem

The present invention is derived to solve the above and other drawbacks of the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a nozzle for a cleaning device, which maximizes the amount of steam moved to the cleaning element.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a nozzle for a cleaning device, which prevents steam from entering the nozzle through an intake port.

Technical solution

In order to achieve these objects and other advantages and in accordance with the purpose of the invention, as performed and described extensively herein, a nozzle has been provided in accordance with the independent claim. Advantageous embodiments are described in the dependent claims. The nozzle for a cleaning device includes a body in which at least one steam discharge orifice is formed to discharge the steam; a connection part of the cleaning element to which a cleaning element is connected to receive steam; and a steam crane part in which at least part of it is disposed between the connection part of the cleaning element and the cleaning element to guide the steam in the cleaning element.

The nozzle for a cleaning device includes a body in which at least one steam discharge orifice is formed to discharge the steam; a cleaning element that is provided outside the body to receive the steam discharged through the steam discharge orifice; and a steam crane part, which protrudes and forms around the steam discharge hole to form a passage through which steam moves to the cleaning element, in which the steam crane part is firmly connected to the cleaning element

The nozzle for a cleaning device includes a body in which at least one steam discharge orifice is formed to discharge the steam; a connection part of the cleaning element, to which a cleaning element is connected, which connects with the body; and a steam crane part protruding from the cleaning element to guide the steam discharged through the steam discharge hole in the cleaning element.

The nozzle for a cleaning device includes a body in which an intake port and at least one steam discharge port are formed to discharge the steam; a cleaning element for receiving the steam discharged through the steam discharge hole; and a part of steam crane that is arranged between the body and the

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cleaning element for guiding the steam discharged through the steam discharge hole in the cleaning element, in which at least part of the steam gam part is disposed between the intake port and the steam discharge hole for block the steam discharged through the steam discharge orifice to flow into the intake port.

Advantageous effects

In accordance with the proposed embodiments of the present invention, steam, which is generated in the steam generating device by the steam gma part, can be supplied without problems in the cleaning element.

Also, since all steam is supplied in the cleaning element, the efficiency of the steam is increased and the cleaning performance of the nozzle is improved.

In addition, since steam moves in the cleaning element along the steam gma part, steam is prevented from moving inside the intake port.

Brief description of the drawings

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a nozzle for a cleaning device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the nozzle.

Figure 3 is a bottom view of a body according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of a connection part of the cleaning element according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of a relationship between the connection part of the cleaning element and the body.

Figure 6 is a partial cross-sectional view of a relationship between the body, the connection part of the cleaning element and the cleaning element.

Figure 7 is a bottom perspective view of a connection part of the cleaning element according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a perspective view of a relationship between the connection part of the cleaning element and the nozzle according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

Mode for the invention

Hereinafter, the preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a nozzle for a cleaning device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 2 shows an exploded perspective view of the nozzle.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, a nozzle 1 for a cleaning device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention aspirates air containing the soil particles and discharges steam. And, the nozzle 1 comprises a body that defines an external appearance and a connection tube 30 connects a rear part of the body. The connection tube 30 gma the air sucked by the nozzle 1 to a vacuum body (not shown).

The body includes a base 10 defining an external aspect of a lower surface, and a cover element 20 connected to an upper part of the base 10. And, a connection part 40 of the cleaning element, to which an element 50 cleaning is attached, is connected to a lower part of the base 10. For example, a cloth can be used as the cleaning element 50.

In particular, an intake port 102 (see Figure 3) for aspirating air containing foreign substances from the ground is formed in the middle of a front end of the base 10. And, the intake port 102 (see Figure 3 ) and the connection tube 30 are connected by a tube 130 of air gma. The air gma tube 130 extends in a backward and forward direction of the nozzle 1.

In addition, the connection tube 30 sits on the base 10 and is arranged in a rear part of the air gma tube 130. And, the connection tube 30 can be turned up or down with respect to the air gma tube 130.

Therefore, the air sucked through the intake port 102 (see Figure 3) is introduced into the body of the vacuum through the air gam tube 130 and the connection tube 30.

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A roller 140 to facilitate the movement of the nozzle 1 is installed on a rear side of the base 10. And, a pair of auxiliary rollers 142 (see Figure 3) are installed on both sides of a front end of the base 10.

Meanwhile, a steam generating device 110 for generating water vapor by heating water is installed in base 10.

In particular, the steam generating device 110 is disposed between the base 10 and the air gma tube 130.

In addition, the steam generation device 110 includes a steam vessel 112 defining a space in which water is stored for steam generation, and a heater 118 for steam generation by heating the water stored in the vessel 112 steam

More particularly, a plurality of connection stages 112a are formed on one side of the steam vessel 112 along a circumferential direction, and a plurality of connection projections 103, protruding upwardly from an inner bottom surface, are formed in the base 10.

In addition, the steam generating device 110 is initially connected to the base, when the connecting stages 112a of the steam vessel 112 are connected to the connecting projections 103 of the base 10. And, the screws are fixed in a state that the connection stages 112a and the connection projections 103 are connected to each other, so that the steam generating device 110 is completely fixed thereto.

In addition, the steam vessel 112 is composed of an upper vessel 113 and a lower vessel 114 to be connected to the upper vessel 113.

A water inlet 115, through which water is supplied from the outside, is formed in the container 114, and the water inlet 115 is opened or closed by an inlet valve 60 in a state that the cover element 20 is connected to base 10.

In addition, a plurality of projections 117 are formed in the upper container 113. The projections 117 prevent the water stored in the steam vessel 112 from overflowing through the water inlet 115 when the nozzle 1 is tilted, while the water inlet 115 is opened.

In addition, the projections 117 secure a space, which is large enough to generate steam in the steam vessel 112.

Meanwhile, heater 118 generates heat by using an energy source applied from the outside. And, the water stored in the steam vessel 112 is converted to steam by the heat emitted from the heater 118. And, the heater 118 is arranged horizontally in the steam vessel 112, and the heater 118 is seated in the vessel 112 of steam in a state that is connected to a heater connection part 119.

Here, the heater connection part 119 serves to stably fix the heater 118, as well as to make the heater 118 seated in the steam vessel 112.

In addition, the heat of the heater 118 is transferred to the heater connection part 119 as they are closely connected. Therefore, the heater connection part 119 is preferably made of a heat resistant material capable of withstanding the heat of the heater 118.

In addition, an operation of the heater 118 is controlled by a control unit 190 disposed at the top of the steam generating device 110. That is, the heating value, the temperature and the operation of the heater 118 are controlled by the control unit 190.

Meanwhile, a steam discharge pipe 116 (see Figure 6) for discharging the steam generated in the steam vessel 112 outwardly is formed in the lower vessel 114.

In particular, the steam discharge pipe 116 protrudes up and down the lower vessel 114 by a predetermined height, and the steam discharge pipe 116 is a hollow shaft in which a passage is formed. The lower end of the steam discharge pipe 116 penetrates the base 10.

Here, the steam discharge pipe 116 penetrates the base 10 so that the steam flows along the steam discharge pipe 116 is supplied to the cleaning element 50 disposed at the bottom of the base 10.

Therefore, the steam generated in the steam vessel 112 is flowed to the bottom of the lower vessel 114 through the steam discharge tube 116.

Meanwhile, a hole 202 of gma, which allows the movement of the connecting tube 30, is formed in a rear part of the cover element 20. Therefore, the connection tube 30 can be tilted into the hole

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202 grna.

In addition, a portion 206 of the valve seat, on which the inlet valve 60 sits, is pressed down on one side of the cover element 20. And, a perforated orifice valve 204, through which the lower part of the inlet valve 60 is passed, is formed in the center of the valve seat portion 206.

Therefore, the inlet valve 60 may be connected to the water inlet 115 through the perforated orifice valve 204 when the cover element 20 is connected to the base 10.

Figure 3 shows a bottom view of a body according to a first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a connection part of the cleaning element according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the Figure 5 shows a perspective view of a relationship between the connection part of the cleaning element and the body, and Figure 6 shows a cross-sectional view of a relationship between the body, the connection part of the cleaning element and the cleaning element

Referring to Figures 3 to 6, the connection part 40 of the cleaning element is connected to a lower part of the base 10, and the cleaning element 50 is connected to a lower part of the connection part 40 of the cleaning element .

In particular, a seat portion 104, in which the connection part 40 of the cleaning element is seated, is pressed into the base 10. And, the seat portion 104 is formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the part 40 of connection of the cleaning element.

In addition, a plurality of connection ribs 150 for connection to the connection portion 40 of the cleaning element seated in the seat portion 104 protrudes downwardly from the bottom of the base 10.

In particular, the first connection portions 150 are formed in a cylindrical shape, and a plurality of connection holes 152 is formed therein. And, a plurality of second connection parts 420 provided in the connection part 40 of the cleaning element is selectively inserted into the connection holes 152 when the connection part 40 of the cleaning element is connected thereto.

In addition, a steam discharge part 160 for discharging the steam generated in the steam generating device 110 is formed horizontally in the center of the bottom surface of the base 10. And, the steam discharge part 160 is arranged in a rear of the intake port 102.

In particular, the steam discharge part 160 deflects the steam, which is moved to the bottom of the base through the steam discharge pipe 116, in a horizontal direction. And, a plurality of steam discharge holes 162 is formed on a lower surface of the steam discharge portion 160.

Therefore, the water vapor guided by the steam discharge part 160 is discharged through the steam discharge holes 162, and the discharged steam is supplied to the cleaning element 50 attached to the bottom of the part 40 of connection of the cleaning element.

In addition, a steam crane part 164 for guiding the discharged steam to the cleaning element 50 is extended downward, and formed at the edge of the bottom of the steam discharge part 160.

In addition, the steam crane part 164 forms a passage, through which the steam discharged through the steam discharge hole 162 moves to the cleaning element 50.

Here, in order to supply the entire amount of steam generated in the steam generating device 110 in the cleaning element 50, the steam crane part 164 is preferably formed to a length capable of being firmly connected to the element 50 of cleaning when the connection part 40 of the cleaning element is connected to the base 10. More preferably, the steam crane part 164 is formed in a length capable of pressing the cleaning element 50.

In this case, as shown in Figure 6, if the connection part 40 of the cleaning element is connected to the base 10, the steam crane part 164 protrudes at the bottom of the connection part 40 of the connection element. Cleaning at a predetermined length. That is, some of the steam crane part 164 is disposed between the connection part 40 of the cleaning element and the cleaning element 50.

Furthermore, in a state in which the connecting part 40 of the cleaning element is connected to the base 10, the steam crane part 164 and the cleaning element 50 are closely connected when the steam crane part 164 presses the element 50 cleaning

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, it is described that the steam crane part 164 is formed on the edge of the steam discharge part 160 and covers the periphery of the respective steam discharge hole 162, however, it is also it is possible that the respective steam crane part 164 is formed around the respective steam discharge hole 162, respectively.

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In addition, the steam gma part 164 may be formed around the plurality of steam discharge holes 162. That is, the number of parts 164 of steam may be equal to or less than that of the steam discharge port 162.

Here, there is an advantage in that the vapor diffuses in a larger area when the steam gam part 164 is formed on the periphery of the steam discharge part 160, and there is an advantage in that the steam is concentrated in a part of the cleaning element 50 when the steam gma part 164 is formed around the steam discharge hole 162.

In addition, some of the steam gam part 164 is disposed between the steam discharge port 162 and the intake port 102. Therefore, the steam discharged through the steam discharge port 162 is prevented from moving into the intake port 102. Here, since the steam gma part 164 blocks the steam discharged through the steam discharge orifice 162 moving into the intake port 102, the steam gma part 164 can be referred to as a blocking piece.

In addition, the connection part 40 of the cleaning element sits selectively on the seat part 104. And, coupling parts 450, to which the cleaning element 50 is fixed, are formed on a lower surface of the connection part 40 of the cleaning element.

For example, a velcro can be used as the coupling part 450.

In addition, a hole 410 perforated through which the steam discharge part 160 is passed is perforated and formed in the center of the connection part 40 of the cleaning element. And, the width of the perforated hole 410 is formed to correspond to the steam discharge part 160.

Therefore, the bottom surface of the steam discharge part 160 is exposed to the outside of the connection part 40 of the cleaning element through the perforated hole 410. And, as described above, the steam part 164 protrudes outwardly from the connection part 40 of the cleaning element.

In addition, a release lever 408 protrudes backward from one side of the rear end of the connection part 40 of the cleaning element.

The release lever 408 is used to separate the connection part 40 of the cleaning element from the base 10. The release lever 408 is formed, since it is bent upwardly from the rear end of the connection part 40 of the connection element. clean at a right angle and then bent backwards at a right angle.

In addition, an insertion groove 405, into which the connecting rib is inserted, is formed in the connecting part 40 of the cleaning element. And, a plurality of retaining elements 420 is provided in the connecting part 40 of the cleaning element, and a portion of the respective retaining element 420 protrudes in the insertion slot 405. And, the part of the respective retaining element 420, which protrudes into the insertion slot 405, is inserted into the insertion hole 152 of the connection ribs 150 that are inserted into the insertion slot 405.

Hereinafter, an operation of the nozzle 1 will be explained.

First, the suction force is generated by the suction motor arranged in the body of the vacuum when the body of the vacuum connected to the nozzle 1 is driven, and therefore the air containing soil particles is sucked into through port 102 of admission.

In addition, the air drawn through the intake port 102 is flowed to a rear portion of the nozzle 1 along the air grenade 130, and moves with the body of the cleaning device through the tubena 30 connection.

Meanwhile, users can clean the floor by using steam depending on their needs.

To clean the floor by the use of water vapor, water from the outside is supplied through the water inlet 115 after the users open the water inlet 115 by rotating the inlet valve 60. And, if an appropriate amount of water is received in the steam vessel 112, the water inlet 115 is closed by the inlet valve 60.

Then, if a source of energy is applied from the outside, the steam generated by the device 110 begins to operate. That is, heater 118 generates heat when the power source is supplied from outside to it.

Also, if the heater 118 generates heat, the water stored in the steam vessel 112 is heated. Here, the water that is instantly heated by the heater 118 is not all the water stored in the steam vessel 112, but the water adjacent to the heater 118.

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In addition, the steam generated by the heater 118 is moved to the bottom through the steam discharge pipe 116 and is introduced into the steam discharge part 160. And, the steam introduced into the steam discharge part 160 is diffused horizontally and is discharged to the bottom through the plurality of steam discharge holes 162.

In addition, the steam, which is discharged out through the steam discharge holes 162, is guided by the steam gma part 164 and is supplied in the cleaning element 50.

That is, the entire amount of steam generated in the steam generating device 110 is supplied in the cleaning element 50 by the steam gam part 164. And, the steam discharged through the steam discharge holes 162 is not allowed to move into the intake port 102 via the steam gma part 164.

Consequently, the cleaning element 50 contains high temperature steam, and therefore the particles glued to the floor are easily separated and removed therefrom by the cleaning element 50 to clean the floor.

Figure 7 shows a bottom perspective view of a connection part of the cleaning element according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

The present embodiment is the same as the first embodiment, except for the difference in the formation position of the steam gma part. Therefore, the detailed description of the same configuration as the first embodiment will be omitted, and the characteristic configuration of the present embodiment will be described.

Referring to FIG. 7, a perforated hole 410, through which the steam discharge part 160 is passed, is formed in the connection part 40 of the cleaning element in accordance with the present embodiment. And, a part 430 of steam gma, which is to guide the discharged steam to the cleaning element 50 attached to the connection part 40 of the cleaning element, is formed at the edge of the perforated hole 410.

The steam part 430 protrudes downward on the bottom surface of the connection part 40 of the cleaning element by a predetermined length. That is, the steam part 430 is disposed between the connection part 40 of the cleaning element and the cleaning element 50. And, if the connection part 40 of the cleaning element is attached to the cleaning element 50, the steam gma part 430 is closely connected to the cleaning element 50 or presses the cleaning element 50.

Here, since the steam discharge part 160 passes through the drilled hole 410, it can be understood that the steam is discharged through the drilled hole 410 in view of the steam flow.

Figure 8 shows a perspective view of a relationship between the connection part of the cleaning element and the nozzle according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

The present embodiment is the same as the first embodiment, except for the difference in that the cleaning element is directly connected to the body. Therefore, the detailed description of the same configuration as the first embodiment will be omitted, and the characteristic configuration of the present embodiment will be described.

Referring to Fig. 8, a connection part 71 of the cleaning element to which the cleaning element 50 is connected is formed in a body 70 in accordance with the present embodiment. And, a plurality of steam discharge holes 72 through which steam is discharged and a plurality of coupling parts 79 to which the cleaning element 50 is attached is formed on the bottom surface of the connecting part 71 of the cleaning element.

In addition, the plurality of steam discharge holes 72 is perforated and formed in the lower surface of the body 70. And, a part 74 of steam gma to guide the steam discharged through the steam discharge holes 72 to the element 50 Cleaning is formed around the steam discharge holes 72. And, the steam gma part 74 protrudes and is formed downward on the lower surface 70 of the body.

Therefore, the steam gma part 74 is disposed between the cleaning element 50 and the connection part 71 of the cleaning element, and the steam gma part 74 presses the cleaning element 50 in a state that the element 50 is connected to the connection part 71 of the cleaning element.

Industrial Applicability

According to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, when the generated steam moves smoothly in the cleaning element, the efficiency of the steam is increased and the cleaning performance of the nozzle is improved, so that its industrial applicability is very high.

Claims (4)

5 10 fifteen twenty 25 1. A nozzle for a cleaning device, comprising: a body that includes a steam discharge part (160) in which at least one steam discharge hole (162) is formed to discharge the steam; a connection part (40) of the cleaning element to which a cleaning element (50) is connected to receive the steam and in which the connection part (40) of the cleaning element is detachably connected to the body; Y a steam crane part (164) that allows the steam to move inside the cleaning element (50), in which at least a portion (164) of the steam crane part is disposed between the part (40 ) of connection of the cleaning element and the cleaning element (50), wherein the steam crane part (164) protrudes from the steam discharge part (160), wherein the steam crane part (164) protruding outward is out of the connecting part (40) of the cleaning element passing through the connecting part (40) of the cleaning element, wherein the steam crane part surrounds a periphery of the at least one steam discharge hole, and wherein the body includes an intake port (102) for air intake, characterized because at least a part of the steam crane part (164) is arranged between the intake port (102) and the at least one steam discharge port (162) to block that the steam discharged through the hole (162) steam discharge flow to the intake port (102). 2. The nozzle according to claim 1, wherein the body includes a plurality of steam discharge holes (162) and the steam crane part (164) surrounds the periphery of the plurality of holes (162) of steam discharge. 3. The nozzle according to claim 1, wherein the steam crane part (164) is brought into contact with the cleaning element (50). 4. The nozzle according to claim 1, wherein the connection piece (40) of the cleaning element includes a hole (410) perforated through which the steam discharged passes through the discharge port (162) of steam.