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JP2007195789A
JP2007195789A JP2006018813A JP2006018813A JP2007195789A JP 2007195789 A JP2007195789 A JP 2007195789A JP 2006018813 A JP2006018813 A JP 2006018813A JP 2006018813 A JP2006018813 A JP 2006018813A JP 2007195789 A JP2007195789 A JP 2007195789A
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Masakazu Fukushima
雅一 福嶋
Seiichi Ueno
聖一 上野
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vacuum cleaner performing dust detection alarm and suction force control only when collecting dust from a floor surface. <P>SOLUTION: The vacuum cleaner includes an operating means for operating the motion of an electric blower 2, a dust-detecting means 11 for detecting the passage of dust in a dust collection channel, and a microcomputer (controlling means) 15 for receiving a signal from a dust-detecting means 11 to change suction force in a plurality of steps and performing alarm, and the microcomputer 15 is provided with a time period not receiving the signal from the dust-detecting means 11 or reducing motion sensitivity. Therefore, the vacuum cleaner of high handleability is provided which enables the dust detection alarm and suction force control only when collecting dust from a floor surface. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

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本発明は、電気掃除機に関するもので、特に塵埃検出報知の制御に関するものである。   The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner, and more particularly to control of dust detection notification.

従来、この種の電気掃除機は、図5に示すように掃除機本体101に電動送風機102と信号処理部103がある制御回路104が内蔵され、手元操作部105と掃除機本体101を接続するホース106と、吸込み具107に内蔵されている電動機108と、電動機108によって回転する塵埃をかきあげる回転ブラシ109と吸込み具107と手元操作部105を接続する延長管110とから構成されており、手元操作部105によって電動送風機102の吸込み力コントロールや電動機108回転の有無を制御している。   Conventionally, in this type of vacuum cleaner, as shown in FIG. 5, a control circuit 104 having an electric blower 102 and a signal processing unit 103 is built in the cleaner main body 101, and the hand operating unit 105 and the cleaner main body 101 are connected. The hose 106, the electric motor 108 built in the suction tool 107, the rotating brush 109 that scoops up the dust rotated by the electric motor 108, and the extension pipe 110 that connects the suction tool 107 and the hand operation unit 105. The operation unit 105 controls the suction force control of the electric blower 102 and the presence / absence of rotation of the electric motor 108.

また手元操作部では「切」、「おまかせ」、「強」、「弱」ポジション等の複数の吸込み力が選択可能で「強」ポジションでは塵埃集塵での風量低下による吸込み力の低減を行うために、風量を電動送風機102の電流検知手段111によって検知し、吸込み力を上げるように制御を行っているものがほとんどである。また近年では電流検知によって風量が検出できることを利用し、塵埃が集塵され電流値が低減されて、予め設定された電流値以下になると塵埃捨てを報知したり、吸込み力を低減させたりする使い勝手を考えた制御も行われている。さらには「おまかせ」、「弱」ポジションでは集塵経路内であるホース106の掃除機本体101側の接続部に塵埃の通過を検出する塵埃検出手段112を備え塵埃があるときには吸込み力を上げて掃除を行うように、集塵効率を向上させる制御も行われている(例えば、特許文献1参照)。
特開2002−248070号公報
In addition, multiple suction forces such as “off”, “automatic”, “strong”, and “weak” positions can be selected at the hand control unit. In the “strong” position, the suction force is reduced by reducing the air volume in dust collection. Therefore, in most cases, the air volume is detected by the current detection means 111 of the electric blower 102 and control is performed so as to increase the suction force. In recent years, the ability to detect the air volume by current detection has been used, and dust is collected and the current value is reduced. When the current value falls below a preset current value, the user can be notified of dust disposal and the suction force can be reduced. The control which considered this is also performed. Further, in the “Random” and “Weak” positions, a dust detecting means 112 for detecting the passage of dust is provided at the connection portion of the hose 106 on the cleaner body 101 side in the dust collecting path, and when there is dust, the suction force is increased. Control to improve dust collection efficiency is also performed so as to perform cleaning (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
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しかしながら、前記従来の構成においては、塵埃検出手段が本体101ホース106の接続部に備えてあるため、掃除機を動作させるときに前回掃除時にホース106や延長管110等に付着していた塵埃が取れて、その塵埃が塵埃検出手段112を通過することで床面から塵埃を集塵していないにもかかわらず使用者に報知を行い、吸い込み力を上げて無駄な電力を消費する不具合が生じていた。また、吸い込み口を密閉して開放する風量の変化をしたときにも同様に、床面からの塵埃を集塵していないのにホース106などの取れ残りの塵埃で報知を行い、吸い込み力を上げて無駄な電力消費する不具合が生じていた。   However, in the conventional configuration, since the dust detection means is provided in the connection portion of the main body 101 hose 106, dust attached to the hose 106, the extension pipe 110, etc. during the previous cleaning when the cleaner is operated is removed. The dust passes through the dust detection means 112 to notify the user even though the dust is not collected from the floor surface, thereby increasing the suction force and consuming wasteful power. It was. Similarly, when the air volume that opens and closes the suction port is changed, the dust is not collected from the floor surface, but a notification is given by the remaining dust such as the hose 106, and the suction force is increased. There was a problem that it was raised and wasted power.

前記従来の課題を解決するために、本発明の電気掃除機は、吸引力を発生させる電動送風機と、吸引された塵埃を捕集する塵埃捕集手段と、前記電動送風機を駆動する駆動手段と、前記電動送風機の動作を操作する操作手段と、集塵経路内に塵埃の通過を検出する塵埃検出手段と、前記塵埃検出手段からの信号を受けて複数段階に吸込み力を可変し、また報知を行う制御手段とを備え、前記制御手段は塵埃検出手段からの信号を受け付けない期間、または動作感度を低下させる期間を設けるものである。これによって床面から塵埃を集塵しているときだけに塵埃検出報知および吸い込み力コントロールを行うことができる。   In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, an electric vacuum cleaner of the present invention includes an electric blower that generates a suction force, a dust collecting unit that collects sucked dust, and a driving unit that drives the electric blower. , Operation means for operating the electric blower, dust detection means for detecting the passage of dust in the dust collection path, and a signal from the dust detection means to change the suction force in a plurality of stages and also notify The control means provides a period during which no signal is received from the dust detection means or a period during which the operation sensitivity is reduced. This makes it possible to perform dust detection notification and suction force control only when dust is being collected from the floor surface.

本発明の電気掃除機は、床面から塵埃を集塵しているときだけに塵埃検出報知および吸い込み力コントロールを行うことができることで無駄な電力を消費することもなくなり、使用実感にあった報知を行える。   The vacuum cleaner of the present invention can perform dust detection notification and suction force control only when dust is collected from the floor surface, so that wasteful power is not consumed, and notification that is suitable for actual use. Can be done.

第1の発明は、吸引力を発生させる電動送風機と、吸引された塵埃を捕集する塵埃捕集手段と、前記電動送風機を駆動する駆動手段と、前記電動送風機の動作を操作する操作手段と、集塵経路内に塵埃の通過を検出する塵埃検出手段と、前記塵埃検出手段からの信号を受けて複数段階に吸込み力を可変し、また報知を行う制御手段とを備え、前記制御手段は塵埃検出手段からの信号を受け付けない期間、または動作感度を低下させる期間を設けることにより、床面から塵埃を集塵しているときだけに塵埃検出報知および吸い込み力コントロールを行うことができることで無駄な電力を消費することもなくなり、使用実感にあった報知を行える。   The first invention includes an electric blower that generates a suction force, dust collecting means for collecting sucked dust, driving means for driving the electric blower, and operating means for operating the electric blower. A dust detection means for detecting the passage of dust in the dust collection path; and a control means for receiving a signal from the dust detection means to vary the suction force in a plurality of stages and for performing notification. By providing a period during which no signal is received from the dust detection means or a period during which the operation sensitivity is reduced, dust detection notification and suction force control can be performed only when dust is collected from the floor. It is no longer necessary to consume a large amount of power, and it is possible to make notifications according to actual use.

第2の発明は、塵埃検出手段からの信号を受け付けない、または動作感度を低下させる期間は、操作手段からの信号を受け、電動送風機が作動してからの所定時間であることにより、動作開始の風量変化によってホースや延長管等に付着した塵埃が取れて、その塵埃を塵埃検出手段が検出することで報知や吸い込み力コントロールを行うことがなくなり、無駄な電力を消費せずに、使用実感にあった報知を行える。   According to a second aspect of the present invention, the period when the signal from the dust detection unit is not received or the operation sensitivity is lowered is a predetermined time after the signal from the operation unit is received and the electric blower is activated, so that the operation starts. Dust adhering to the hose, extension pipe, etc. is removed due to the change in the air flow, and the dust detection means detects the dust so that notification and suction force control are no longer performed, and use feeling is not consumed without consuming unnecessary power. You can make a notification that suits your needs.

第3の発明は、複数の吸引力を選択できる操作手段を備え、制御手段は塵埃検出手段からの信号を受け付けない、または動作感度を低下させる所定時間を選択された吸引力によって可変することにより、風量が高くさらにスロースタート時間の長いために風量安定が遅い高吸い込み力時よりも、風量の安定が速い低吸い込み力コントロール時のほうが受け付けない時間を短くすることで、低吸い込み力時の塵埃検出しなく吸い込み力が上がらないことでの床面での取り残しを抑えることができる。   According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an operation means capable of selecting a plurality of suction forces, and the control means does not accept a signal from the dust detection means or varies a predetermined time for reducing the operation sensitivity by the selected suction force. Dust at low suction force is shortened by shortening the time that is not accepted during low suction force control where the air flow stability is fast compared to high suction force where the air flow stability is slow due to high air flow and slow slow start time If the suction force does not increase without detection, it is possible to suppress the remaining on the floor surface.

第4の発明は、塵埃捕集手段の塵埃量を風量、電流、回転数または圧力で検出する風量検出手段を備え、制御手段は塵埃検出手段からの信号を受け付けない、または動作感度を低下させる期間を、操作手段からの信号を受け、電動送風機が動作してから風量が略安定するまでの時間であることにより、動作開始の風量変化によってホースや延長管等に付着した塵埃が取れて、その塵埃を塵埃検出手段が検出することで報知や吸い込み力コントロールを行うことがなくなり、無駄な電力を消費せずに、使用実感にあった報知を行える。   4th invention is equipped with the air volume detection means which detects the dust amount of a dust collection means with an air volume, an electric current, rotation speed, or pressure, and a control means does not receive the signal from a dust detection means, or reduces operational sensitivity The period is the time from the operation of the electric blower operating until the air flow is almost stabilized after receiving the signal from the operating means, so that dust attached to the hose, extension pipe, etc. can be removed due to the air flow change at the start of operation, When the dust is detected by the dust detection means, notification and suction force control are not performed, and notification according to the actual use can be performed without consuming unnecessary power.

第5の発明は、制御手段は、塵埃検出手段からの信号を受け付けない、または動作感度を低下させる期間を、動作中に急激な風量変化が生じたときとすることにより、動作中での急激な風量変化によってホースや延長管等に付着した塵埃が取れて、その塵埃を塵埃検出手段が検出することで報知や吸い込み力コントロールを行うことがなくなり、無駄な電力を消費せずに、使用実感にあった報知を行える。   According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the control means does not accept a signal from the dust detection means or reduces the operation sensitivity when a sudden air flow change occurs during the operation. Dust adhering to hoses and extension pipes can be removed due to a change in air flow, and the dust detection means detects the dust so that notification and suction force control are no longer performed, and the user feels that they can use it without consuming unnecessary power. You can make a notification that suits your needs.

第6の発明は、掃除機の衝撃を検出する衝撃検出手段を備え、制御手段は塵埃検出手段からの信号を受け付けない、または動作感度を低下させる期間を、掃除機に衝撃が生じたときとすることにより、衝撃で塵埃検出手段の発光素子および受光素子の光軸がずれ光量が変化することで、塵埃検出手段が反応してしまうことがなくなり、無駄な電力を消費せずに、使用実感にあった報知を行える。   6th invention is equipped with the impact detection means which detects the impact of a cleaner, and a control means does not receive the signal from a dust detection means, or when the impact occurs in a cleaner during the period which reduces operational sensitivity As a result, the light axis of the light detection element and the light receiving element of the dust detection means are shifted due to an impact, and the amount of light is changed, so that the dust detection means does not react, and it is possible to use it without consuming unnecessary power. You can make a notification that suits your needs.

第7の発明は、塵埃検出手段は塵埃の大きさを検出できる複数の増幅手段を備え、制御手段は塵埃検出手段からの信号を受け付けない、または動作感度を低下させる期間を検出できる塵埃の大きさによって可変することにより、小さい塵埃を検出する信号は受け付けない期間が長いが、大きい塵埃を検出する信号は受け付けない期間をなしにすることで付着している小さい塵埃は反応しないが、床面の大きな塵埃には反応することができ、塵埃検出がなく吸い込み力が上がらないことでの床面での取り残しを抑えることができる。   In a seventh invention, the dust detection means includes a plurality of amplification means that can detect the size of the dust, and the control means does not accept a signal from the dust detection means or can detect a period during which the operation sensitivity is reduced. By changing the length, the period for not accepting signals to detect small dust is long, but the period for not accepting signals to detect large dust does not accept small dust that has adhered, but the floor surface It is possible to react to a large amount of dust, and it is possible to suppress the remaining on the floor surface because dust detection is not performed and the suction force does not increase.

以下、本発明の実施の形態について、図面を参照しながら説明する。なおこの実施の形態によって本発明が限定されるものではない。   Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

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図1は本発明の第1の実施の形態における電気掃除機の回路ブロック図を、図2は電気掃除機の外観図を、それぞれ示すものである。
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FIG. 1 is a circuit block diagram of the electric vacuum cleaner according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an external view of the electric vacuum cleaner.

図2において、1は電気掃除機本体であり、吸引力を発生させ、塵埃を塵埃捕集手段(図示せず)に集塵するための電動送風機2を内蔵している。3はホースであり、前記電動送風機2の吸引力の強さである「強」、「おまかせ」、「弱」などの運転ポジションを切り替える手元操作部4と掃除機本体1を接続している。6は床面に接して被掃除面の塵埃等を吸引させるための吸込み具であり、被掃除面の塵埃をかきあげる回転ブラシ7と回転ブラシ7を駆動する電動機8を内蔵している。前記回転ブラシ7はベルト(図示せず)などを介して、前記電動機8により駆動されたり、あるいは前記回転ブラシ7内に電動機8を内蔵し、ギア(図示せず)などを介して前記回転ブラシ7を駆動させる方法などがある。   In FIG. 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a main body of the electric vacuum cleaner, which has an electric blower 2 for generating a suction force and collecting dust in a dust collecting means (not shown). Reference numeral 3 denotes a hose, which connects the vacuum cleaner main body 1 to the hand operating unit 4 for switching operation positions such as “strong”, “automatic”, and “weak” which are the strength of the suction force of the electric blower 2. Reference numeral 6 denotes a suction tool for sucking dust on the surface to be cleaned in contact with the floor surface, and has a built-in rotary brush 7 for scraping dust on the surface to be cleaned and an electric motor 8 for driving the rotary brush 7. The rotating brush 7 is driven by the electric motor 8 via a belt (not shown) or the like, or the electric motor 8 is built in the rotating brush 7 and the rotating brush is connected via a gear (not shown) or the like. 7 or the like.

5は延長管で、前記吸込み具6と前記ホース4とを連通させており伸縮可能になっている。手元操作部4を操作し、前記電動送風機2および電動機8を駆動させることで、吸込み具6から被掃除面の塵埃はかきあげられ、前記塵埃は、延長管5、ホース3を通って電気掃除機本体1へと運搬され、塵埃は電気掃除機本体1内に内蔵された集塵室(図示せず)に集塵されるとともに、吸込み風は前記電気掃除機本体1より排出される。前記手元操作部4からの操作を受けて、電動送風機2および電動機8の動作を制御している制御回路9は掃除機本体1に内蔵されている。   Reference numeral 5 denotes an extension pipe which allows the suction tool 6 and the hose 4 to communicate with each other and can be expanded and contracted. By operating the hand operating unit 4 and driving the electric blower 2 and the electric motor 8, dust on the surface to be cleaned is scraped up from the suction tool 6, and the dust passes through the extension pipe 5 and the hose 3 to be used in the vacuum cleaner. While being transported to the main body 1, dust is collected in a dust collection chamber (not shown) built in the main body 1 of the vacuum cleaner, and the suction air is discharged from the main body 1 of the vacuum cleaner. A control circuit 9 that controls the operation of the electric blower 2 and the electric motor 8 in response to an operation from the hand operation unit 4 is built in the cleaner body 1.

また吸込み具6には吸込み具本体9と狭い隙間を掃除できるように子ノズル10が着脱可能に備えており、「おまかせ」ポジションではこの吸込み具6の状態「離床」、「着床」、「子ノズル」よって運転モードを切り替えている。吸気経路内のホース3と本体1との接続部には塵埃の通過を検出するための塵埃検出手段11を備えており、塵埃検出手段11で塵埃が検出されないときには電動送風機2や電動機8の電力を小さくしておき、検出したら前記電動送風機2や電動機8の吸込み力を上げることで塵埃がないときの消費電力を抑え、省エネも行っている。   In addition, the suction tool 6 is provided with a child nozzle 10 so as to be detachable so as to be able to clean a narrow gap with the suction tool body 9, and in the “automatic” position, the state of the suction tool 6 is “leaving”, “landing”, “ The operation mode is switched by the “sub nozzle”. A connecting portion between the hose 3 and the main body 1 in the intake path is provided with dust detection means 11 for detecting the passage of dust. When no dust is detected by the dust detection means 11, the electric power of the electric blower 2 or the electric motor 8 is detected. Is reduced, and if detected, the suction force of the electric blower 2 or the electric motor 8 is increased to reduce the power consumption when there is no dust and to save energy.

また図1において、本実施の形態の電気掃除機は、電気掃除機本体1、手元操作部4を備えたホース3、延長管5、吸込み具6の4つのブロックに分けられ、12は回転ブラシ7を回転駆動させる電動機8を位相制御するための電動機駆動手段である。13は吸込み力を発生させる電動送風機2を位相制御するための電動送風機駆動手段であり電動送風機2と直列に接続されている。14は電動送風機2の電流変化によって風量を検出する風量検出手段で電動送風機2と直列に接続されている。15は電動送風機2および電動機8に供給する電力を制御する制御手段であるマイクロコンピュータであり、手元操作部4のスイッチ操作情報および塵埃検出手段11からの塵埃通過情報、電動送風機2の電流情報を取り込み、その情報をもとに、電動機駆動手段12および電動送風機駆動手段13へ位相制御ための点弧パルスを出力し、制御を行っている。   In FIG. 1, the vacuum cleaner according to the present embodiment is divided into four blocks: a vacuum cleaner body 1, a hose 3 having a hand operating section 4, an extension pipe 5, and a suction tool 6. Reference numeral 12 denotes a rotating brush. 7 is an electric motor driving means for controlling the phase of the electric motor 8 that rotationally drives the electric motor 7. 13 is an electric blower driving means for phase-controlling the electric blower 2 that generates the suction force, and is connected in series with the electric blower 2. 14 is an air volume detecting means for detecting an air volume by a current change of the electric fan 2 and is connected in series with the electric fan 2. Reference numeral 15 denotes a microcomputer which is a control means for controlling the electric power supplied to the electric blower 2 and the electric motor 8, and includes switch operation information of the hand operation unit 4, dust passing information from the dust detection means 11, and current information of the electric blower 2. Based on this information, an ignition pulse for phase control is output to the motor driving means 12 and the electric blower driving means 13 based on the information, and control is performed.

風量検出手段14はカレントトランス等で電流を電圧変換し、整流、平滑して電流情報をマイクロコンピュータ15に入力している。塵埃検出手段11は赤外発光ダイオードとフォトトランジスタなどで構成されており塵埃検出手段11の出力信号をオペアンプやコンパレータなどで構成し、増幅機能とフィルタ機能を持たせている変換部16でパルス信号に変換することで、塵埃の通過によって遮られる光の量を電圧変換して、設定された電圧変化以上あったときにはマイクロコンピュータ15にパルス波形として入力するようになっている。また塵埃検出手段11の電源もマイクロコンピュータ15によって制御されており、塵埃検出が必要なときのみに供給するようになっている。17は手元操作部4の信号を制御回路11に伝達するための第1の直流電源装置でコモンラインを基準に負電源で構成されている。またこの第1の直流電源装置17は本体1とホース3の接点の信頼性を向上させるために12V以上の負電源としている。18はマイクロコンピュータ15の電源となる第2の直流電源装置であり、第1の直流電源装置17から降圧して作成しており、コモンラインを基準に負電源となっている。19は電気掃除機に電力を供給する商用電源である。   The air volume detection means 14 converts the current into a voltage with a current transformer or the like, rectifies and smoothes the current information, and inputs the current information to the microcomputer 15. The dust detection means 11 is composed of an infrared light emitting diode and a phototransistor, and the output signal of the dust detection means 11 is composed of an operational amplifier, a comparator, etc., and a pulse signal is generated by a conversion unit 16 having an amplification function and a filter function. Thus, the amount of light blocked by the passage of dust is converted into a voltage, and is input to the microcomputer 15 as a pulse waveform when there is a change in the set voltage or more. The power source of the dust detection means 11 is also controlled by the microcomputer 15, and is supplied only when dust detection is necessary. Reference numeral 17 denotes a first DC power supply device for transmitting a signal from the hand operating unit 4 to the control circuit 11 and is constituted by a negative power supply with reference to the common line. In addition, the first DC power supply device 17 is a negative power supply of 12 V or more in order to improve the reliability of the contact point between the main body 1 and the hose 3. Reference numeral 18 denotes a second DC power supply device serving as a power source for the microcomputer 15, which is created by stepping down from the first DC power supply device 17, and is a negative power supply based on the common line. Reference numeral 19 denotes a commercial power source for supplying power to the vacuum cleaner.

以上のように構成された電気掃除機について、以下その動作、作用を説明する。   About the vacuum cleaner comprised as mentioned above, the operation | movement and an effect | action are demonstrated below.

手元操作部4には、図1に示すように複数のスイッチSW1〜SW3と抵抗r1〜r4が内蔵されており、本体1側の回路に内蔵された抵抗Rとの分割電圧の変化によって手元操作がどのように行われているかを認識し、電動機駆動手段12および電動送風機駆動手段13にマイクロコンピュータ15から信号が出力され、電動送風機2および電動機8を手元操作に応じた吸込み力で動作を行う。電動機8の動作ラインには電動機8と直列に接続された安全スイッチ13があり、安全スイッチ13の前後に図1に示すように抵抗r5とr6、子ノズル10にはr7が内蔵されており、本体1側の回路に内蔵された抵抗R2およびR3との分割電圧の変化によって安全スイッチ13がONされているか、電動機8が回転されているか、子ノズル10のみで動作されているかをマイクロコンピュータ15は認識し、電動送風機2の吸込み力を制御している。   As shown in FIG. 1, the hand operation unit 4 includes a plurality of switches SW1 to SW3 and resistors r1 to r4. The hand operation unit 4 is operated by changing the divided voltage with the resistor R built in the circuit on the main body 1 side. Is recognized, and a signal is output from the microcomputer 15 to the electric motor driving means 12 and the electric blower driving means 13 to operate the electric blower 2 and the electric motor 8 with a suction force corresponding to the hand operation. . The operation line of the electric motor 8 has a safety switch 13 connected in series with the electric motor 8, and resistances r5 and r6 as shown in FIG. The microcomputer 15 determines whether the safety switch 13 is turned ON, the motor 8 is rotated, or only the child nozzle 10 is operated by the change of the divided voltage between the resistors R2 and R3 incorporated in the circuit on the main body 1 side. Is recognized and the suction force of the electric blower 2 is controlled.

ここで上記安全スイッチ13のON/OFFや電動機の回転を認識するためおよび、手元操作信号を確実に伝達するために電動機8は一定時間のOFF期間を有している。これはホース3には抵抗成分が存在するため電動機8に電流を流すと、抵抗成分で電圧降下が生じ直流成分に交流成分が重畳されてしまうために、手元操作が正常に伝達されなくなってしまうからである。またこの一定期間のOFFの中で分割電圧で吸込み具6の状況を認識することも同時に行っている。   Here, in order to recognize the ON / OFF of the safety switch 13 and the rotation of the electric motor and to reliably transmit the hand operation signal, the electric motor 8 has an OFF period of a certain time. This is because the hose 3 has a resistance component, and when a current is passed through the motor 8, a voltage drop occurs in the resistance component and the AC component is superimposed on the DC component, so that the hand operation is not normally transmitted. Because. At the same time, the situation of the suction tool 6 is recognized by the divided voltage during the OFF period.

手元操作部4のSW1〜SW3には「強」「おまかせ/弱」「切」の切り替えが可能になっておりSW3である「強」スイッチを押すと分割電圧変化でマイクロコンピュータ15に認識され、電動送風機2と電動機8に位相制御信号で動作するように電動機駆動手段12と電動送風機駆動手段13に信号を伝達し、位相制御された電圧で電動送風機2と電動機8は動作を行う。   SW1 to SW3 of the hand operation unit 4 can be switched between “strong”, “automatic / weak”, and “off”, and when the “strong” switch that is SW3 is pressed, the microcomputer 15 recognizes the divided voltage change, A signal is transmitted to the electric motor drive means 12 and the electric blower drive means 13 so that the electric blower 2 and the electric motor 8 operate with the phase control signal, and the electric blower 2 and the electric motor 8 operate with the phase-controlled voltage.

強ポジションは最大の吸い込み力がでるポジションであり塵埃検出手段11によっての吸い込み力の変化は行わなく、塵埃を検出したことは可視発光ダイオード等の表示で報知しているのみで開放風量時には900W程度になっている。塵埃が集塵室に蓄積されると風量が低下するため電動送風機2の電流値は低減していく。よってこの電流変化を風量検出手段14で検出することで風量が検出できるため風量低下によって吸い込み力が低下しないように1150Wまで風量低下とともに入力が上昇するように位相値を変化させている。   The strong position is the position where the maximum suction force is generated, the suction force is not changed by the dust detection means 11, and the fact that the dust is detected is only notified by a display such as a visible light-emitting diode, etc. It has become. When dust accumulates in the dust collection chamber, the air flow decreases, so the current value of the electric blower 2 decreases. Therefore, since the air volume can be detected by detecting this current change with the air volume detecting means 14, the phase value is changed so that the input increases with a decrease in the air volume up to 1150 W so that the suction force does not decrease due to the decrease in the air volume.

また風量低下とともに塵埃の集塵量が検出できるためマイクロコンピュータ15は電流値が予め設定している第2の電流値以下になった場合には、集塵室の塵埃を捨ててもらうように報知し、さらに、第1の電流値以下になったら集塵室から塵埃があふれる前に吸い込み力を低下させるように動作する。   Further, since the amount of dust collected can be detected as the air flow decreases, the microcomputer 15 informs the user to throw away the dust in the dust collecting chamber when the current value is equal to or lower than the preset second current value. Further, when the current value becomes equal to or lower than the first current value, the suction force is reduced before the dust overflows from the dust collecting chamber.

次にSW2である「おまかせ/弱」スイッチを押すと分割電圧変化でマイクロコンピュータ15に認識され、電動送風機2と電動機8に位相制御信号で動作するように電動機駆動手段12と電動送風機駆動手段13に信号を伝達し、位相制御された電圧で電動送風機2と電動機8は動作を行う。おまかせポジションは省エネを考えているお薦めポジションになっており、吸い込み具6の状態と塵埃検出手段11からの情報によって電動送風機2と電動機8のパワーを可変するようになっている。   Next, when the “automatic / weak” switch that is SW2 is pressed, the microcomputer 15 recognizes the change in the divided voltage, and the electric motor driving means 12 and the electric fan driving means 13 are operated by the phase control signal to the electric blower 2 and the electric motor 8. The electric blower 2 and the electric motor 8 operate with a phase-controlled voltage. The entrusted position is a recommended position in consideration of energy saving, and the power of the electric blower 2 and the electric motor 8 is varied according to the state of the suction tool 6 and information from the dust detection means 11.

吸い込み具6の状態が離床の時には電動送風機2の吸い込み力は小さくなっており開放時275W位相で動作させている。着床の時には開放時440W位相であり、風量低下でよって吸い込み力が低下しないように風量検出手段14によって風量が低下したことを検出すると入力を開放550Wになるように位相を可変させている。子ノズルの時には隙間の塵埃が取れやすいように開放600Wの位相、延長間のみの時には開放275W位相になっている。   When the state of the suction tool 6 is leaving the bed, the suction force of the electric blower 2 is small and is operated at a phase of 275 W when opened. When landing, the phase is 440 W at the time of opening, and the phase is varied so that the input becomes 550 W when the air volume detecting means 14 detects that the air volume has been reduced so that the suction force does not decrease due to the decrease in the air volume. The phase of the opening is 600 W so that dust in the gap can be easily removed when the child nozzle is used, and the phase of the opening is 275 W when it is only between the extensions.

再度SW2を押すと弱ポジションとなり開放200W位相で動作し再クリックでおまかせポジションと弱ポジションと交互に変化する。それぞれの吸い込み具6の状態によっての動作モードにおいては、塵埃検出手段11からの信号を受けて入力は上昇するようになっており、本発明は塵埃検出手段11からの信号に対するマイクロコンピュータ15の制御がポイントである。   When SW2 is pressed again, it becomes a weak position and operates in the open 200W phase. By re-clicking, the automatic position and the weak position change alternately. In the operation mode depending on the state of each suction tool 6, the input rises in response to a signal from the dust detection means 11, and the present invention controls the microcomputer 15 for the signal from the dust detection means 11. Is the point.

SW2である「おまかせ/弱」を押した場合、マイクロコンピュータ15は電動送風機2を動作させると同時に塵埃検出手段11に電源供給を行うことによって塵埃検出手段11は塵埃検出を開始する。塵埃検出手段11で塵埃を検出され、パスル信号がマイクロコンピュータ15に入力されるがここで風量が安定する一定期間(例えば200ms)はパルス信号が入力されてもマイクロコンピュータ15はその情報を無視し入力変化や表示を行わない。   When the “automatic / weak” which is SW2 is pressed, the microcomputer 15 operates the electric blower 2 and simultaneously supplies power to the dust detection means 11, whereby the dust detection means 11 starts detecting dust. Dust is detected by the dust detection means 11 and a pulse signal is input to the microcomputer 15, but the microcomputer 15 ignores the information even if a pulse signal is input for a certain period of time (for example, 200 ms) where the air flow is stable. Does not change input or display.

また通常は、3つのパスル信号がマイクロコンピュータ15に入力されたら入力をあげたり、検出表示を行っているが、この一定期間では10つのパルス信号が入力されないと入力を上げたり表示を行わないように動作感度を下げるようになっている。なおこの動作は操作されてか一定時間後に塵埃検出手段11に電源供給してもよいことは言うまでもない。また動作感度を下げるのは変換部16の増幅およびコンパレータ電圧を変化させることでも実現できる。SW3である「強」を押した場合には風量が安定する時間が長くなるためパルス入力を無視および動作感度をさげる一定期間は長くなるように設定する(例えば500ms)。図3に操作後の動作説明図を示す。   Normally, when three pulse signals are input to the microcomputer 15, the input is increased or the detection display is performed. However, if ten pulse signals are not input during this fixed period, the input is not increased or displayed. The operation sensitivity is lowered. Needless to say, the power may be supplied to the dust detection means 11 after a certain time has elapsed since the operation. Further, the operation sensitivity can be lowered by changing the amplification of the converter 16 and the comparator voltage. When “strong”, which is SW3, is pressed, the time for stabilizing the air flow becomes longer, so that the pulse input is ignored and a certain period for reducing the operation sensitivity is set to be longer (for example, 500 ms). FIG. 3 shows an operation explanatory diagram after the operation.

以上のように、本実施例の形態においては手元操作が行われ、電動送風機が動作され、風量が安定するまでの一定期間は塵埃検出手段11からの信号を無視したり、または動作感度を低下させることにより、動作開始の風量変化によってホースや延長管等に付着した塵埃が取れて、その塵埃を塵埃検出手段が検出することで報知や吸い込み力コントロールを行うことがなくなり、床面から塵埃を集塵しているときだけに塵埃検出報知および吸い込み力コントロールを行うことができることで無駄な電力を消費することもなくなり、使用実感にあった報知を行える。また風量安定が遅い高吸い込み力時よりも、風量の安定が速い低吸い込み力コントロール時のほうが受け付けない時間を短くすることで、低吸い込み力時の塵埃検出しなく吸い込み力が上がらないことでの床面での取り残しを抑えることができる。   As described above, in the present embodiment, the hand operation is performed, the electric blower is operated, and the signal from the dust detection means 11 is ignored or the operation sensitivity is lowered for a certain period until the air volume is stabilized. As a result, the dust attached to the hose, extension pipe, etc. is removed due to the change in the air volume at the start of operation, and the dust detection means detects the dust so that the notification and suction force control are not performed, and dust is removed from the floor. Since dust detection notification and suction force control can be performed only when dust is collected, wasteful power is not consumed, and notification suitable for use can be performed. Also, by reducing the time during which low suction force control, where air flow stability is fast, and low suction force control, which is slower than high suction force, where air flow stability is slow, the suction force does not increase without detecting dust at low suction force. Leftovers on the floor can be suppressed.

(実施の形態2)
回路ブロック図および外観図は実施の形態1と同様のため省略する。
(Embodiment 2)
Since the circuit block diagram and the external view are the same as those in Embodiment 1, they are omitted.

SW2である「おまかせ/弱」を押した場合、マイクロコンピュータ15は電動送風機2を動作させるがここでマイクロコンピュータ15は風量検出手段14によって風量の変化が認識できるため風量検出手段14からの信号が安定するまでの期間は塵埃検出手段11からのパルス信号が入力されてもその情報を無視し入力変化や表示を行わない。または通常より動作感度を下げるようになっている。SW3である「強」を押した場合にも同様に動作をする。さらに電動送風機2が動作している途中に吸い込み口に大きな塵埃が付着したり、付着した大きな塵埃を取り除いたりして風量変化が急激に変化したときも風量検出手段14からの信号によってマイクロコンピュータ15は変化を認識することが可能であるため、動作中に急激な風量変化したときにも同様に塵埃検出手段11からの信号を無視したり、動作感度を下げるようになっている。図4に操作後の動作説明図を示す。   When the “automatic / weak” which is SW2 is pressed, the microcomputer 15 operates the electric blower 2. Here, since the microcomputer 15 can recognize the change in the air volume by the air volume detecting means 14, the signal from the air volume detecting means 14 is received. During the period until stabilization, even if a pulse signal from the dust detection means 11 is input, the information is ignored and no input change or display is performed. Or the operation sensitivity is lowered than usual. The same operation is performed when “strong” which is SW3 is pressed. Further, even when a large amount of dust adheres to the suction port during the operation of the electric blower 2 or a large amount of adhering dust is removed and the airflow change changes abruptly, the microcomputer 15 uses the signal from the airflow detection means 14 to change the airflow. Since the change can be recognized, the signal from the dust detection means 11 is similarly ignored or the operation sensitivity is lowered when the air volume changes suddenly during operation. FIG. 4 shows an operation explanatory diagram after the operation.

以上のように、本実施例の形態においては風量検出手段14によって各ポジションでの風量安定する期間が検出できるため、電動送風機2動作される初期だけではなく動作中も風量検出手段14から信号を受けて塵埃検出手段11からの信号を無視したり、または動作感度を低下させることができるため、動作開始だけでなく動作中での風量変化によってホースや延長管等に付着した塵埃が取れて、その塵埃を塵埃検出手段が検出することで報知や吸い込み力コントロールを行うことがなくなり、床面から塵埃を集塵しているときだけに塵埃検出報知および吸い込み力コントロールを行うことができることで無駄な電力を消費することもなくなり、使用実感にあった報知を行える。   As described above, in the present embodiment, since the air volume detecting unit 14 can detect the period during which the air volume is stabilized at each position, a signal is output from the air volume detecting unit 14 not only during the initial operation of the electric blower 2 but also during operation. Since the signal from the dust detection means 11 can be ignored and the operation sensitivity can be reduced, the dust attached to the hose, the extension pipe, etc. can be removed not only by the start of the operation but also by the change in the air volume during the operation, Since the dust detection means detects the dust, the notification and suction force control are not performed, and the dust detection notification and suction force control can be performed only when dust is collected from the floor. Electricity is not consumed, and notification suitable for actual use can be performed.

(実施の形態3)
図5は、本発明の第3の実施の形態における電気掃除機の回路ブロック図である。
(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 5 is a circuit block diagram of the electric vacuum cleaner according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

塵埃検出手段11の近傍に加速度センサーなどの衝撃検出手段20を配して、その出力信号がマイクロコンピュータ15に接続されている以外は実施の形態1と同様であるため説明は省略する。   Since the impact detection means 20 such as an acceleration sensor is arranged in the vicinity of the dust detection means 11 and the output signal thereof is connected to the microcomputer 15, the description thereof is omitted.

電動送風機2が動作している途中に部屋の壁に衝突したり、敷居を乗り越し時の衝撃を受けた場合マイクロコンピュータ15は衝撃検出手段20によって衝撃を受けたことが検出でき、その衝撃検出手段20からの信号が入力されている期間または入力されてからの一定期間は塵埃検出手段11からのパルス信号が入力されてもその情報を無視し入力変化や表示を行わない、または通常は動作感度を下げるようになっている。図6に操作後の動作説明図を示す。   When the electric blower 2 collides with the wall of the room while the electric blower 2 is operating or receives an impact when passing over the sill, the microcomputer 15 can detect that the impact has been received by the impact detection means 20, and the impact detection means In the period when the signal from 20 is input or for a certain period after it is input, even if the pulse signal from the dust detection means 11 is input, the information is ignored and no input change or display is performed, or usually the operation sensitivity Is to lower. FIG. 6 shows an operation explanatory diagram after the operation.

以上のように、本実施例の形態においては衝撃検出手段20によって衝撃で塵埃検出手段11の発光素子および受光素子の光軸がずれ光量が変化することで、塵埃検出手段11が反応してしまい報知や吸い込み力コントロールを行うことがなくなり、床面から塵埃を集塵しているときだけに塵埃検出報知および吸い込み力コントロールを行うことができることで無駄な電力を消費することもなくなり、使用実感にあった報知を行える。   As described above, in the present embodiment, the impact detection means 20 reacts when the light axis of the dust detection means 11 and the optical axis of the light detection element 11 are shifted due to an impact, and the light quantity changes. Notification and suction force control are not performed, and dust detection notification and suction force control can be performed only when dust is collected from the floor surface, so that wasteful power is not consumed and the user experience is felt. It was possible to report.

(実施の形態4)
図7は、本発明の第4の実施の形態における回路ブロック図である。21は、塵埃検出手段11の出力信号をオペアンプやコンパレータなどで構成し、増幅機能とフィルタ機能を持たせており、所定の第1増幅率をもつ第1増幅部で判定され出力する第1の塵埃検出信号と、さらに大きな第2増幅率をもつ第2増幅部で判定され出力する第2の塵埃検出信号とを出力する分別信号出力手段である。22は第1の塵埃検出信号を受けてマイクロコンピュータ15にパルス波形を出力する第1塵埃パルス波形取込部であり、23は第2の塵埃検出信号を受けてマイクロコンピュータ15にパルス波形を出力する第2塵埃パルス取込部である。その他の構成は実施の形態1と同様のため説明は省略する。
(Embodiment 4)
FIG. 7 is a circuit block diagram according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. 21 includes an operational amplifier, a comparator, or the like, which is an output signal of the dust detection means 11, and has an amplification function and a filter function. It is a classification signal output means for outputting a dust detection signal and a second dust detection signal that is determined and output by a second amplification unit having a larger second amplification factor. Reference numeral 22 denotes a first dust pulse waveform capturing unit that receives the first dust detection signal and outputs a pulse waveform to the microcomputer 15, and 23 receives the second dust detection signal and outputs the pulse waveform to the microcomputer 15. It is the 2nd dust pulse taking-in part. Since other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

以下、その動作を説明する。   Hereinafter, the operation will be described.

塵埃検出手段11は、検出信号として分別信号出力手段21に送る。分別信号出力手段21では受けた信号をまず、第1増幅部で増幅し、この結果が、所定の閾値を越えていれば、第1の塵埃検出信号として出力する。さらに、第1の塵埃検出信号として出力するレベルであるかないかに関わらず、第2増幅部での増幅結果が、所定の閾値を越えていれば、第2の塵埃検出信号として出力する。つまり、比較的大きな塵埃の場合には、第1増幅率で反応したと判定できるので、第1の塵埃検出信号、第2の塵埃検出信号ともに出力される。小さな塵埃の場合には第1増幅率では判定レベルに達せず、第2増幅率でのみ反応したと判定できるので、第2の塵埃検出信号のみが検出される。増幅率の差で判定を分別することで、受発光部分の通過速度が等しく、パルス幅では十分な差が得られない塵埃(例えば径が0.1mmの塵埃と0.03mmの塵埃)であっても、信号として区別できる。   The dust detection unit 11 sends the detection signal to the classification signal output unit 21 as a detection signal. The classification signal output means 21 first amplifies the received signal by the first amplifying unit, and if the result exceeds a predetermined threshold value, outputs it as a first dust detection signal. Furthermore, regardless of whether the output level is the first dust detection signal or not, if the amplification result in the second amplification unit exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the second dust detection signal is output. That is, in the case of relatively large dust, since it can be determined that the reaction has occurred with the first amplification factor, both the first dust detection signal and the second dust detection signal are output. In the case of small dust, the first amplification factor does not reach the determination level, and since it can be determined that the reaction has occurred only at the second amplification factor, only the second dust detection signal is detected. By classifying the judgment based on the difference in amplification factor, the passage speeds of the light emitting and receiving parts are equal, and the difference in pulse width cannot be obtained sufficiently (for example, dust having a diameter of 0.1 mm and dust having a diameter of 0.03 mm). Can be distinguished as signals.

2つの増幅率で塵埃の大きさが区別できるため、動作初期や急激な風量変化があったときは小さな塵埃を検出しているパスル入力を無視および動作感度をさげる一定期間は大きな塵埃を検出しているパスル入力を無視および動作感度を下げる時間は長くなるように設定する。   Since the size of the dust can be distinguished by the two amplification factors, the pulse input that detects small dust is ignored at the beginning of operation or when there is a sudden change in air volume, and large dust is detected for a certain period of time that reduces the operation sensitivity. Ignore the pulse input and set the time to lower the motion sensitivity to be longer.

以上のように、本実施例の形態においては、複数の増幅手段を持つことで塵埃の大きさが区別でき、塵埃の検出できる大きさに可変することにより、小さい塵埃を検出する信号は受け付けない期間が長いが、大きい塵埃を検出する信号は受け付けない期間をなしにすることで付着している小さい塵埃は反応しないが、床面の大きな塵埃には反応することができ、塵埃検出がなく吸い込み力が上がらないことでの床面での取り残しを抑えることができる。   As described above, in the present embodiment, the size of dust can be distinguished by having a plurality of amplifying means, and a signal for detecting small dust is not accepted by changing the size to a size that can detect dust. Although the period is long, the signal to detect large dust is not accepted, so that the small dust adhering does not react, but it can react to the large dust on the floor, and it sucks in without detecting dust Leftovers on the floor due to the lack of strength can be suppressed.

以上のように本発明にかかる電気掃除機は、電気掃除機の状態に合わせて音声報知の音量を変化させることが可能となるため、使用者に音声報知が伝わらないという問題を解決できる。そのため家庭用電気掃除機だけでなく、よりメンテナンスが重要となる業務用電気掃除機等への応用展開も有用である。   As described above, since the electric vacuum cleaner according to the present invention can change the volume of the voice notification according to the state of the vacuum cleaner, the problem that the voice notification is not transmitted to the user can be solved. Therefore, application development not only for household vacuum cleaners but also for business vacuum cleaners where maintenance is more important is useful.

本発明の実施の形態1における電気掃除機の回路ブロック図The circuit block diagram of the vacuum cleaner in Embodiment 1 of this invention 同実施の形態における電気掃除機の外観図External view of the vacuum cleaner in the same embodiment 同実施の形態における動作説明図Operation explanatory diagram in the same embodiment 本発明の実施の形態2における動作説明図Operation explanatory diagram in Embodiment 2 of the present invention 本発明の実施の形態3における電気掃除機の回路ブロック図Circuit block diagram of the electric vacuum cleaner according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention 本発明の実施の形態3における動作説明図Operation explanatory diagram in Embodiment 3 of the present invention 本発明の実施の形態4における電気掃除機の回路ブロック図The circuit block diagram of the vacuum cleaner in Embodiment 4 of this invention 従来の電気掃除機の外観図External view of conventional vacuum cleaner

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

2 電動送風機
4 手元操作部
11 塵埃検出手段
13 電動送風機駆動手段
14 風量検出手段
15 マイクロコンピュータ
20 衝撃検出手段
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 2 Electric blower 4 Hand operation part 11 Dust detection means 13 Electric blower drive means 14 Air volume detection means 15 Microcomputer 20 Impact detection means

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吸引力を発生させる電動送風機と、吸引された塵埃を捕集する塵埃捕集手段と、前記電動送風機を駆動する駆動手段と、前記電動送風機の動作を操作する操作手段と、集塵経路内に塵埃の通過を検出する塵埃検出手段と、前記塵埃検出手段からの信号を受けて複数段階に吸込み力を可変し、また報知を行う制御手段とを備え、前記制御手段は塵埃検出手段からの信号を受け付けない期間、または動作感度を低下させる期間を設けることを特徴とする電気掃除機。 An electric blower for generating a suction force, a dust collecting means for collecting the sucked dust, a driving means for driving the electric blower, an operating means for operating the electric blower, and a dust collecting path A dust detecting means for detecting the passage of dust; and a control means for receiving a signal from the dust detecting means to vary the suction force in a plurality of stages and for giving a notification. The control means receives a signal from the dust detecting means. A vacuum cleaner characterized by providing a period during which no operation is accepted or a period during which operational sensitivity is reduced. 塵埃検出手段からの信号を受け付けない、または動作感度を低下させる期間は、操作手段からの信号を受け、電動送風機が作動してからの所定時間であることを特徴とする請求項1記載の電気掃除機。 2. The electricity according to claim 1, wherein the period during which the signal from the dust detection means is not received or the operation sensitivity is lowered is a predetermined time after the signal from the operation means is received and the electric blower is activated. Vacuum cleaner. 複数の吸引力を選択できる操作手段を備え、制御手段は塵埃検出手段からの信号を受け付けない、または動作感度を低下させる所定時間を、選択された吸引力によって可変することを特徴とする請求項2記載の電気掃除機。 An operation means capable of selecting a plurality of suction forces is provided, and the control means does not accept a signal from the dust detection means or varies a predetermined time for reducing the operation sensitivity according to the selected suction force. The electric vacuum cleaner according to 2. 塵埃捕集手段の塵埃量を風量、電流、回転数または圧力で検出する風量検出手段を備え、制御手段は塵埃検出手段からの信号を受け付けない、または動作感度を低下させる期間を、操作手段からの信号を受け、電動送風機が動作してから風量が略安定するまでの時間であることを特徴とする請求項1記載の電気掃除機。 It is provided with an air volume detecting means for detecting the dust amount of the dust collecting means by the air volume, current, rotation speed or pressure, and the control means does not accept a signal from the dust detecting means or reduces the operation sensitivity from the operating means. 2. The electric vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the time is from when the electric blower operates until the air flow is substantially stabilized. 制御手段は、塵埃検出手段からの信号を受け付けない、または動作感度を低下させる期間を、動作中に急激な風量変化が生じたときとすることを特徴とした請求項4記載の電気掃除機。 5. The electric vacuum cleaner according to claim 4, wherein the control means does not accept a signal from the dust detection means, or the period during which the operation sensitivity is lowered is when an abrupt air flow change occurs during operation. 掃除機の衝撃を検出する衝撃検出手段を備え、制御手段は塵埃検出手段からの信号を受け付けない、または動作感度を低下させる期間を、掃除機に衝撃が生じたときとすることを特徴とする請求項1記載の電気掃除機。 An impact detection means for detecting the impact of the vacuum cleaner is provided, and the control means does not accept a signal from the dust detection means, or the period during which the operation sensitivity is reduced is when the impact occurs in the vacuum cleaner. The electric vacuum cleaner according to claim 1. 塵埃検出手段は塵埃の大きさを検出できる複数の増幅手段を備え、制御手段は塵埃検出手段からの信号を受け付けない、または動作感度を低下させる期間を検出できる塵埃の大きさによって可変することを特徴とする請求項1記載の電気掃除機。 The dust detection means includes a plurality of amplification means that can detect the size of the dust, and the control means does not accept a signal from the dust detection means, or is variable depending on the size of the dust that can detect the period during which the operation sensitivity is reduced. The electric vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, wherein
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