JP2005065914A - Vacuum cleaner - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vacuum cleaner improving visibility of a light emitting display of a dust collecting chamber. <P>SOLUTION: This vacuum cleaner is provided with a light emitting display means 27 disposed inside or adjacent to the dust collecting chamber 13, and a lid body 18 covering the light emitting display means 27 and the dust collecting chamber. The lid body 18 is formed of a transparent or translucent part 25 having a transparency and a part 24 with lower transparency than that of the transparent or translucent part 25 having the transparency. This constitution can make the light from the outside hardly enter therein by the part 24 with the lower transparency of the lid body 18 so that, when the light emitting display means 27 inside the dust collecting chamber is lit, the visibility of the light emitting display means from the transparent or translucent part 25 can be improved. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner having light emitting display means.

  A conventional vacuum cleaner will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main body of the vacuum cleaner is composed of a cleaning port portion 1 at the front and a main body 2 at the rear. The main body 2 has a fan motor 3, a filter 5 having a suction port 4 for collecting dust, and an illumination 6 in the filter chamber. ing. Reference numeral 7 denotes a cover for opening / closing or removing the filter, which is provided on the upper surface of the outer casing of the main body 2. The suction port 4 is provided in a portion near the suction air pipe 8 on the upper surface. Reference numeral 9 denotes a reflux trachea for returning exhaust discharged from the fan motor 3 to the cleaning port 1. Reference numeral 6 denotes an illumination light bulb (light source) which is turned on / off together with the fan motor 3 or turned on / off together with the fan motor 3 for a predetermined time. The lid 7 is formed of a transparent, translucent or half mirror.

  The operation of the vacuum cleaner configured as described above will be described.

When the lid 7 is transparent, the appearance of the filter 5 can be seen well, and the dust accumulation property can be visually observed. If the lid 7 is made translucent or a half mirror, the internal filter 5 is not normally visible, so the aesthetics are improved. Since the internal filter 5 can be seen well by turning on the light source 6 inside the lid, the dust accumulation property can be known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2000-139788 A

  However, in the above configuration, when the lid 7 is transparent, external light enters from the entire lid 7, so that it is difficult to see the inside even if the light source 6 inside the lid 7 is turned on. Further, when the lid 7 is semi-transparent or half-mirror, the transparency is lower than that of complete transparency. Therefore, even if the light source 6 inside the lid 7 is turned on, the light is blocked by the lid 7 and the visibility is impaired. .

  This invention solves the said subject, and it aims at providing the vacuum cleaner with high visibility of the light emission display of a dust collection chamber.

  In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, the present invention includes a light emitting display means provided in or near a dust collection chamber, and a lid that covers the light emission display means and the dust collection chamber. It is formed from a part having translucency and a part having lower translucency than the part having translucency, and light from the outside by a part having lower translucency than the part having translucency of the lid. Therefore, when the light emitting display means in the dust collection chamber is lit, the visibility of the light emitting display means from the part having translucency can be improved.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the vacuum cleaner which improved the visibility of the light emission display of a dust collection chamber can be provided.

  1st invention is equipped with the light emission display means provided in the dust collection chamber inside or its vicinity, and the cover body which covers the said light emission display means and the said dust collection chamber, The part which has the translucency to the said cover body, A light emitting display means provided in or near a dust collection chamber formed from a portion having a lower light transmission than the light transmission portion, and a lid that covers the light emission display means and the dust collection chamber. The lid is formed from a part having translucency and a part having a lower translucency than the part having the translucency, and a part having a lower translucency than the part having the translucency of the lid Therefore, when the light emitting display means in the dust collection chamber is turned on, the visibility of the light emitting display means from the part having translucency can be improved.

  In the second aspect of the present invention, the area of the light-transmitting portion is larger than the area of the light-transmitting portion out of the total area of the cover body, When the light-emitting display means in the dust collection chamber is turned on by making the light from the outside more difficult to enter by the part having lower translucency than the part having translucency, the light-emitting display from the part having translucency The visibility of the means can be further improved.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, a portion having translucency is provided only in a range where at least a part of the light emitting display means and the inside of the dust collection chamber can be seen from the outside. When it is lit, it is possible to provide a vacuum cleaner that can easily recognize the light emitting display means. Also, since at least a part of the dust collection chamber can be seen from the outside, the dust collection state, for example, the dust accumulation state and the dust spillage in the dust collection chamber can be visually confirmed from the outside. Improves.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, an opening is formed in a portion that is less translucent than the portion having translucency, and a portion having translucency is disposed in the opening to form a lid. The visibility of the light emitting display means can be improved and the assembly can be easily performed.

  In the fifth aspect of the invention, the light-transmitting portion and the light-transmitting portion lower than the light-transmitting portion are fixed by welding or adhesion, and can be reliably fixed.

  In the sixth aspect of the invention, the substantially outer periphery of the light-transmitting portion is welded or adhered, and reliable fixing can be performed without affecting the warpage of the light-transmitting portion.

  7th invention provides the soft member between the part which has translucency, and the part which is less translucent than the part which has the said translucency, and falls to a vacuum cleaner or furniture etc. Even if some welding or detachment occurs due to collision or the like, the soft member can prevent the outside air from flowing into the dust collection chamber and does not reduce the suction force of the vacuum cleaner. It is.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the lid is formed of a translucent member, and out of the translucent portion, at least a part of the light emitting display means and the inside of the dust collection chamber is outside the range where it can be seen from the outside. Is provided with a member that is less translucent than the member having translucency, improves the visibility of the light-emitting display means, and causes air leakage due to the fall of the vacuum cleaner or collision with furniture, etc. It is possible to provide a vacuum cleaner that does not cause any problems.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the lid is formed of a translucent member, and out of the translucent portion, at least a part of the light emitting display means and the inside of the dust collection chamber is outside the range where it can be seen from the outside. Is painted and improves the visibility of the light emitting display means, and does not cause air leakage due to dropping of the vacuum cleaner or collision with furniture, etc., making the configuration easy and inexpensive electric cleaning Can provide a machine.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, a lid is formed by integrally forming a light-transmitting portion and a light-transmitting portion lower than the light-transmitting portion, and improves the visibility of the light-emitting display means. At the same time, air tightness can be reliably performed, and the manufacturing process of assembling the transparent member and the member having no visibility can be simplified, and an inexpensive vacuum cleaner can be provided.

  In an eleventh aspect of the invention, a portion having a lower translucency than a portion having a light-transmitting property is formed by embossing, and a portion having a light-transmitting property and a portion having a low light-transmitting property are simultaneously molded with one component. In addition, the manufacturing process can be simplified, and an inexpensive vacuum cleaner can be provided.

  The twelfth invention comprises a paper bag for collecting the dust sucked into the dust collection chamber and a dust removing means for removing the dust adhering to the paper bag, and the light emitting display means notifies the operating state of the dust removing means. Thus, the visibility of the light emitting display means is not impaired even when the paper bag is inflated during the dust removal operation inside the paper bag.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  1 to 5, the cleaner body 10 generates a dust collection chamber 13 that houses dust collection means 12 that collects dust in front of a lower cover 11 that opens upward and forms an outer shell, and generates suction air in the rear. An electric blower chamber 15 for housing the electric blower 14 is provided, the upper portion of the electric blower chamber 15 is covered by an upper cover 16, and the upper portion of the dust collection chamber 13 is pivotally supported by the upper cover 16 and can be opened and closed. The lid 18 is covered with a rotating body 18 and is configured to be covered. The lid 18 includes a transparent or translucent portion 25 having translucency, and an opaque portion 24 having a lower translucency than the translucent portion 25, and is more opaque than the transparent or translucent portion 25. Since the area of 24 is increased, it is difficult for light from the outside to enter. The lid 18 has a soft member 26 for the purpose of air tight with the transparent or translucent part 25 interposed in the outer periphery of the opening 24 a provided in the opaque part 24, so that the substantially outer periphery of the transparent or translucent part 25 is interposed. As a result of being bonded to each other by welding or adhesion, assembly can be easily performed, and reliable fixing can be performed without affecting the warping of the transparent or translucent portion 25. Furthermore, since the soft member 26 is present, even if the vacuum cleaner body 10 falls or collides with furniture or the like, even if some welding or detachment occurs in the bonded portion, the soft member 26 causes outside air to enter the dust collection chamber 13. Inflow can be prevented, and the suction force of the cleaner body 10 is not reduced.

  Details of the configuration will be described below.

  The dust collecting means 12 is constituted by a fixed portion 12a formed of a hard material and a soft material, and has a ventilation property, and is formed of a dust collecting chamber 12b formed in a bag shape, and a check valve is disposed in front of the dust collecting chamber 13. A front wall 21 holding 22 is formed, and a holding rib 45 having a substantially L-shaped cross section is provided in a U shape below the dust collection chamber 13 side. In addition, a fixed part presser 47 that is urged by a spring 46 and pivotally supported by the spring 46 is disposed above it, and these are configured as holding means for storing the dust collecting means 12. is there. The storage is as follows.

  The dust collecting means 12 is attached to the basket 23 which is an attachment part, and then attached to the dust collection chamber 13 together with the basket 23, and the holding part 47 is held on the upper end frame of the fixing part 12a by rotating and holding it. It is supposed to be stored. At that time, the fixing portion 12a is held in close contact with the reverse support valve 22, and the dust collecting means 12 for collecting dust and the dust collecting chamber 13 are established, and measures against dust leakage can be taken. It has become a thing. Further, when the dust collecting chamber 12b swells, a bag pressing member 44, which is a pressing member that presses the swelling of the dust collecting chamber 12b within a predetermined range from substantially above, is fixed to the inner surface of the lid 18 by claw fitting or screws.

  Next, the electric blower 14 is held between the lower cover 11 and the upper cover 16 via the cushion front 42 and the cushion rear 17. A partition wall 19 for partitioning the dust collecting chamber 13 is provided so as to face the lower cover 11 and the lid 18, and air tightness is ensured between the partition walls 19 via a packing 42 to ensure airtightness. doing. The dust collection chamber 13 and the electric blower chamber 15 are partitioned by a partition wall 19, and air is communicated with the dust collection chamber 13 through a communication port 20 provided in the partition wall 19. The communication port 20 is formed with ribs in a lattice shape. In front of the dust collection chamber 13 side of the communication port 20, in the so-called dust collection chamber 13, facing the outer surface of the dust collection chamber 12 b of the dust collection means 12 erected and stored from the lower cover 11, to give a vibration operation A dust removing means 28 having a vibration plate 29 is provided. A light emitting rod 27, which is a display light emitting means having a substantially circular cross section formed of transparent acrylic, is fixed to the outer top surface of the vibration plate 29.

  Further, an LED 43 is provided at a position where light is emitted toward the substantial center on one end face side of the light emitting rod 27 fixed to the vibration plate 29 in a state where the vibration plate 29 is mounted inside the dust collecting chamber 13. ing. When light is emitted from the LED 43 in this state, the entire light emitting rod 27 emits light in the same color as the light color of the LED 43, and the light emitting rod from the outside of the transparent or translucent portion 25 in the state where the lid 18 is closed. It can be visually recognized that 27 is emitting light, and serves as a display means. In addition, regarding the light emission timing and time of the light emitting rod 27, light may be emitted at the time of operation of the dust removing means 28 to be described later or at any time before and after the operation.

  The so-called transparent or translucent portion 25 is disposed only in a range where at least a part of the inside of the light emitting rod 27 and the dust collecting chamber 13 is visible from the outside, and the light emitting rod 27 inside the dust collecting chamber 13 is lit. In this case, the light emitting rod 27 can be easily visually recognized by making it difficult for external light to enter. Further, since at least a part of the inside of the dust collection chamber 13 can be visually observed from the outside, the dust collection state, for example, the dust accumulation state and the dust spillage in the dust collection chamber 13 can be visually confirmed from the outside. Therefore, usability is improved. In the present embodiment, the light-emitting rod 27 is disposed inside the dust collection chamber 13, but even if it is provided in the vicinity of the dust collection chamber 13, it is covered with the lid 18. Good. The range in which at least a part of the inside of the light emitting rod 27 and the dust collecting chamber 13 can be seen from the outside means that the light emitting rod when the user views the cleaner body 10 from the outside of the cleaner body 10. This means a range in which the lighting and blinking of 27 and the state inside the dust collecting chamber 13 can be confirmed visually.

  Details of the configuration and operation of the dust removing means 28 will be described.

  6 to 8, the vibration device 28 is housed in the lower portion of the lower cover 11 below the dust collection chamber 13 and is fixed by a cover cover 30. The vibration device 28 is erected from the movable case 32 from the main body case 31 of the vibration device 28. A lower hollow cylindrical arm 33 protrudes into the dust collecting chamber 13, and a projection 48 on the lower portion of the diaphragm 29 having a lattice shape is inserted and fitted to the arm 33. Since the diaphragm 29 is disposed at a position facing the outer surface of the dust collection chamber 12b facing the communication port 20 of the partition wall 19, suction air sucked from the communication port 20 through the dust collection chamber 12b. It has a lattice shape so as not to block.

  The arm 33 is fixed to the main body case 31 via a ring-shaped rubber bushing 34. In the main body case 31, a movable plate 32 is built in which a magnet 37 disposed in parallel to face the attracting action surfaces of the electromagnet 35 and the electromagnet 36 is fixed to the tip, and is opposite to the magnet 37 of the movable plate 32. One end on the side is fixed to the main body case 31 by a screw 39 through a rubber sleeve 38 so that the movable plate 32 is rotatable. When the switch is turned on by the vibration control circuit and the electromagnet 35 is energized with an AC 100V power source, the movable plate 32 having the magnet 37 fixed to the tip thereof by the magnetic field generated in the electromagnet 36 has the arm 33 as a fulcrum with one end fixed by a screw 39 Oscillates in a direction corresponding to the power supply frequency (50 Hz or 60 Hz) of the AC 100V power source in the directions of arrows 40 and 41 while bending the rubber bushing 34 back and forth. The vibration is transmitted to the vibration plate 29 via the arm 33, and the vibration plate 29 similarly vibrates in the directions of arrows 40 and 41 to vibrate the outer surface of the dust collecting chamber 12b of the dust collecting means 12 to perform dust removal. .

  With the above configuration, the dust removing means 28 for removing dust attached to the dust collecting chamber 12b can be used to scrape off dust that has adhered to and accumulated in the dust collecting chamber 12b of the dust collecting means 12. It becomes. As a result, a reduction in suction air can be reduced and suction efficiency can be improved. Further, by providing the dust removing means 28 inside the dust collecting chamber 13, the operation of the operation by a plurality of parts is unnecessary as a configuration of the dust removing means 28, and the dust removing operation can be directly applied to the dust collecting means 12. For this reason, diversification of the configuration of the dust removing means can be realized by simplifying the configuration, reducing the number of components, and deregulating by reducing related components.

  In addition, since the dust removing means 28 applies the operation to the dust collecting chamber 12b of the dust collecting means 12 provided in the dust collecting chamber 13, mainly the portion where dust is deposited and deposited is directly operated. Effects can be obtained. Further, since the dust collecting chamber 12b of the dust collecting means 12 provided inside the dust collecting chamber 13 is formed of a soft material, the operation by the dust removing means 28 is mitigated by the movement of only the dust collecting chamber 12b formed of the soft material. The operation is not transmitted to the fixed portion 12a formed of a hard material.

  As a result, the movement of the partition wall 19 and the fixed portion 12a of the dust collecting means 12 is not interlocked with each other, the tightness is improved, and dust leakage is eliminated. In addition, since the electric blower chamber 15 and the dust collecting chamber 13 have the communication port 20 and the dust removing means 28 is disposed in the vicinity of the communication port 20, the suction air passes and the dust is often attached. The dust collection chamber 12b can be dedusted. As a result, the effect of the dust removing means 28 can be expanded. Further, by providing the dust removing means 28 at a position facing the communication port 20, dust removal in the dust collecting chamber 12b where the suction air passes most and dust is most attached becomes possible.

  As a result, the effect of the dust removing means can be further expanded. Further, since the dust removing means 28 has air permeability, the ventilation resistance against the suction air can be reduced, and the deterioration of the suction performance in the electric vacuum cleaner can be prevented.

(Embodiment 2)
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same parts as those in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

  In this embodiment, the lid 18 formed of a translucent member is a translucent member outside the range where at least a part of the inside of the light emitting rod 27 and the dust collection chamber 13 can be seen from the outside. Since the cover 48 formed by the cover 18 is hidden by a member 48 having a lower translucency than the lid 18, the visibility of the light emitting rod 27 is improved, and air leakage is caused by the fall of the cleaner body 10 or the collision with furniture or the like. A vacuum cleaner that does not wake up can be provided.

  In addition, the translucent part is disposed only in a range where at least part of the inside of the light emitting rod 27 and the dust collecting chamber 13 can be seen from the outside, and the light emitting rod 27 inside the dust collecting chamber 13 is lit. In this case, the light emitting rod 27 can be easily visually recognized by making it difficult for external light to enter. Further, since at least a part of the inside of the dust collection chamber 13 can be visually observed from the outside, the dust collection state, for example, the dust accumulation state and the dust spillage in the dust collection chamber 13 can be visually confirmed from the outside. Therefore, usability is improved.

(Embodiment 3)
A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same parts as those in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

  In this embodiment, the cover 18 formed of a light-transmitting member is hidden by the coating 49 so that at least part of the inside of the light emitting rod 27 and the dust collection chamber 13 can be seen from the outside. Therefore, the visibility of the light-emitting rod 27 is improved, and air leakage does not occur due to the vacuum cleaner body 10 falling or colliding with furniture, etc., and the configuration becomes easy and an inexpensive vacuum cleaner can be provided.

  In addition, the translucent part is disposed only in a range where at least part of the inside of the light emitting rod 27 and the dust collecting chamber 13 can be seen from the outside, and the light emitting rod 27 inside the dust collecting chamber 13 is lit. In this case, the light emitting rod 27 can be easily visually recognized by making it difficult for external light to enter. Further, since at least a part of the inside of the dust collection chamber 13 can be visually observed from the outside, the dust collection state, for example, the dust accumulation state and the dust spillage in the dust collection chamber 13 can be visually confirmed from the outside. Therefore, usability is improved.

(Embodiment 4)
A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same parts as those in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the lid 18 includes a member 25 having a light transmitting property by integral molding and a member 49 having a light transmitting property lower than that of the light transmitting member 25, and the inside of the light emitting rod 27 and the dust collecting chamber 13. Since at least a portion outside the range that can be seen from the outside is hidden by the member 49 having low translucency, the visibility of the light emitting rod 27 is improved, air-tightness can be reliably performed, and the lid body The manufacturing process of assembling the 18 light-transmitting members 25 and the light-transmitting member 49 can be simplified, and an inexpensive electric vacuum cleaner can be provided.

  Further, the translucent member 25 is disposed only in a range where at least a part of the inside of the light emitting rod 27 and the dust collecting chamber 13 can be seen from the outside, and the light emitting rod 27 inside the dust collecting chamber 13 is provided. When turned on, the light emitting rod 27 can be easily visually recognized by making it difficult for external light to enter. Further, since at least a part of the inside of the dust collection chamber 13 can be visually observed from the outside, the dust collection state, for example, the dust accumulation state and the dust spillage in the dust collection chamber 13 can be visually confirmed from the outside. Therefore, usability is improved.

(Embodiment 5)
A fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same parts as those in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the cover 18 formed of a light-transmitting member hides at least a part of the inside of the light emitting rod 27 and the dust collection chamber 13 from the outside by the embossing process 49. As a result, the visibility of the light-emitting rod 27 is improved, air-tightness can be reliably performed, and the light-transmitting portion 25 of the lid 18 and the low-light-transmitting textured portion 49 are simultaneously formed. Since it can shape | mold and a manufacturing process can be simplified, a cheaper vacuum cleaner can be provided.

  In addition, the translucent part is disposed only in a range where at least part of the inside of the light emitting rod 27 and the dust collecting chamber 13 can be seen from the outside, and the light emitting rod 27 inside the dust collecting chamber 13 is lit. In this case, the light emitting rod 27 can be easily visually recognized by making it difficult for external light to enter. Further, since at least a part of the inside of the dust collection chamber 13 can be visually observed from the outside, the dust collection state, for example, the dust accumulation state and the dust spillage in the dust collection chamber 13 can be visually confirmed from the outside. Therefore, usability is improved.

  As described above, the vacuum cleaner according to the present invention improves the visibility when the light emitting display means in the dust collection chamber is turned on, and can be applied as a display means for all devices, and has an inexpensive configuration. It is extremely useful.

Sectional drawing of the vacuum cleaner main body which shows Embodiment 1 of this invention An exploded perspective view of the inside of the dust collection chamber of the vacuum cleaner An exploded perspective view of the inside of the dust collection chamber of the vacuum cleaner External perspective view of the vacuum cleaner AA sectional view of FIG. Perspective view of the main body with the lid removed The perspective view which showed the components structure of the lower cover and dust removal means An enlarged view of the vibration device of the dust removal means The disassembled perspective view of the cover body which shows Embodiment 2 of this invention The perspective view of the cover body which shows Embodiment 3, 4, 5 of this invention Cross-sectional view of a conventional vacuum cleaner

Explanation of symbols

13 Dust collection chamber 14 Electric blower 18 Lid 23 Basket 24 Opaque part (translucent part lower than translucent part)
25 Transparent or translucent part (translucent part)
26 Soft member 27 Luminescent stick (light emitting display means)
28 Vibrating device 29 Diaphragm 43 LED
44 Bag retainer

Claims (12)

A light-emitting display means provided in or near the dust collection chamber; and a lid that covers the light-emitting display means and the dust collection chamber, the lid having a translucent portion and the translucency A vacuum cleaner formed from parts that are less translucent than parts. The electric vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, wherein, of the total area of the lid, the area of the light-transmitting portion is larger than the area of the light-transmitting portion. The electric vacuum cleaner according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a portion having translucency is disposed only in a range where at least a part of the light emitting display means and the inside of the dust collection chamber can be seen from outside. The vacuum cleaner according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein an opening is formed in a portion having low translucency, and a portion having translucency is disposed in the opening to form a lid. . The vacuum cleaner according to claim 5, wherein the light-transmitting part and the light-transmitting part are fixed to each other by welding or adhesion. The vacuum cleaner of Claim 6 which welds or adhere | attaches the substantially outer periphery of the part which has translucency. The vacuum cleaner of any one of Claims 1-7 which provided the soft member between the part which has translucency, and the part which is less translucent than the part which has the said translucency. The lid is formed of a translucent member, and the translucent portion of the translucent portion is outside the range where at least a part of the light emitting display means and the dust collection chamber can be seen from the outside. The vacuum cleaner of any one of Claims 1-3 which arrange | positioned the member of translucency lower than the member which has this. The lid is formed of a light-transmitting member, and, among the light-transmitting portions, the light-emitting display means and at least a part of the inside of the dust collection chamber are outside the range where they can be seen from the outside, and coating is applied. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 8. The electric vacuum cleaner according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a lid is formed by integrally forming a part having translucency and a part having lower translucency than the part having translucency. The vacuum cleaner of any one of Claims 1-8 and 10 which formed the part with low translucency from the part which has translucency by embossing. 2. A paper bag for collecting the dust sucked into the dust collection chamber and a dust removing means for removing dust adhering to the paper bag, wherein the light emitting display means informs the operating state of the dust removing means. The vacuum cleaner of any one of -11.

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