JP2014188125A - Vacuum cleaner - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vacuum cleaner capable of hygienically performing movement and dust discharge without attaching dust to the hand of a user, etc. when a dust collection tank is moved and dust is discharged, etc.SOLUTION: A vacuum cleaner includes: a dust collection tank 2 having an opening on the upper surface, having a hose connection part 1 arranged on the side surface to connect a hose, and collecting dust to be sucked from the hose connection part; a body unit 6 removably connected to the opening on the upper surface of the dust collection tank 2, having a handle 3 in an upper part, having a suction port 4 facing to the inside of the dust collection tank 2, incorporating an electric blower 5 inside, and sucking air inside the dust collection tank 2 from the suction port 4; an airtight packing 7 held between the dust collection tank 2 and the body unit 6; a filter 8 arranged under the suction port 4 so as to block the invasion of dust sucked into the dust collection tank 2 toward the electric blower 5 side through the suction port 4; and travelling wheels 9 arranged in the lower part of the dust collection tank 2. Grips are arranged on the side surface of the dust collection tank 2.

Description

  The present invention relates to an electric vacuum cleaner, and more particularly to an electric vacuum cleaner in which an electric blower and a dust collecting portion are arranged vertically, and a main body unit incorporating the electric blower and a dust collecting tank forming the dust collecting portion can be attached and detached.

  Conventionally, in a vacuum cleaner, a handle for carrying the vacuum cleaner main body has been provided at the top of the main unit.

  This technique is described in Japanese Patent No. 2656633.

  FIG. 12 shows a conventional vacuum cleaner. In FIG. 12, 101 is an electric blower, 102 is a main unit, 103 is a traveling wheel, 104 is a dust collection tank, 105 is a dust collection filter, and 106 is a handle provided at the upper part of the main unit 102.

  In the electric vacuum cleaner provided with such a handle 106, the user can carry the vacuum cleaner by holding the handle 106 without bending. Further, when the main unit 102 is removed from the dust collection tank 104 in order to discharge the dust accumulated in the dust collection tank 104, the main unit 102 can be easily held.

Japanese Patent No. 2656633

  For example, in a conventional electric vacuum cleaner having a handle as shown in the above-mentioned Japanese Patent No. 2656633, in order to discharge the dust accumulated in the dust collection tank, the user removes the main unit from the dust collection tank. After removing the dust collection tank, it is necessary to move the dust collection tank to a dust disposal site or lift the dust collection tank to incline the dust collection tank to discharge the dust inside the dust collection tank.

  However, the conventional vacuum cleaner has no part that can be easily gripped after removing the main unit, so when removing the main unit and moving the dust collection tank to the dust disposal place, It was necessary to hold the top opening and the side of the dust collection tank. Further, when discharging the dust accumulated in the dust collection tank, it is necessary to tilt the dust collection tank by grasping the opening edge of the upper surface of the dust collection tank, the side surface of the dust collection tank, or the vicinity of the traveling wheel.

  When the opening edge of the upper surface of the dust collection tank is gripped for the purpose of moving the dust collection tank and discharging the dust, the dust may adhere to the hand when the dust is discharged, which may be unsanitary. Also, if you put your hand on the side of the dust collection tank other than the opening on the top of the dust collection tank, there is no place where you can grasp it strongly, so the hand that supports the dust collection tank may be slippery and handling may not be easy. is there.

  In general, a vacuum cleaner equipped with a dust collection tank has a large dust collection volume, so that the weight of the dust collection tank after the dust has accumulated is heavy. For this reason, the risk of the user sliding his / her hand becomes even higher.

  The present invention provides an electric vacuum cleaner that can move and discharge dust in a sanitary manner without dust adhering to a hand or the like when the dust collection tank is moved or dust is discharged. In addition, the dust collection tank can be easily moved and handled when dust is discharged, and the purpose is to improve the dust disposal workability of workers.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned various problems, and has a dust collection tank that has an opening on an upper surface, a hose connection portion that connects a hose on a side surface, and stores dust sucked from the hose connection portion. The dust collection tank is detachably connected to the top opening of the dust collection tank, has a handle on the upper side, has an intake port facing the dust collection tank, has an electric blower built in, and has air in the dust collection tank. A main body unit that sucks air from the air intake port, and an airtight packing interposed between the dust collection tank and the main body unit, and dust sucked into the dust collection tank is disposed below the air intake port. In a vacuum cleaner provided with a filter for preventing the electric blower from entering and passing through the dust collecting tank, a handle is provided on a side surface of the dust collecting tank. It is characterized in.

  In the vacuum cleaner, a handle provided on a side surface of the dust collection tank is provided separately from the dust collection tank, and is screwed to the dust collection tank.

  In the vacuum cleaner, the dust collection tank is made of a metal material, and a holding plate member is provided inside the dust collection tank to which a handle is attached.

  In addition, there is a hose connection part that has an opening on the upper surface and a hose on the side surface, and is detachably connected to a dust collection tank that collects dust sucked from the hose connection part, and an upper surface opening of the dust collection tank. A main body unit which has a handle on the upper side and has an intake port facing the dust collection tank, which has a built-in electric blower and sucks air in the dust collection tank from the intake port, and the dust collection tank In order to prevent dust sucked into the dust collection tank from entering the electric blower side through the air intake port below the air intake port. In a vacuum cleaner provided with a traveling wheel provided below the dust collection tank, a handle is provided in the hose connection portion.

  Further, in the vacuum cleaner, the handle is constituted by a hose connection part and an integrally molded product, and the hose connection part is screwed and attached to a dust collection tank.

  Moreover, the said vacuum cleaner WHEREIN: The said dust collection tank is comprised with the metal material, The holding plate member was provided in the dust collection tank which attaches a hose connection part, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  Since the electric vacuum cleaner of the present invention has a handle on the side surface of the dust collection tank, when the dust collection tank is moved or when dust is discharged, the dust does not adhere to the hand etc. The effect that can be performed is obtained. In addition, the dust collection tank can be easily moved and handled when dust is discharged, and the dust disposal workability of the worker is improved.

It is an appearance perspective view of the vacuum cleaner concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is sectional drawing of the vacuum cleaner which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the disassembled perspective view of the vacuum cleaner which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the state at the time of dust discharge of the vacuum cleaner which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the assembly of the hose connection part and dust collection tank of the vacuum cleaner which concern on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the assembly of the hose connection part and dust collection tank of the vacuum cleaner which concern on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an external appearance perspective view of the vacuum cleaner which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the vacuum cleaner which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the assembly of the hose connection part and dust collection tank of the vacuum cleaner which concern on the 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the assembly of the hose connection part and dust collection tank which concern on the 1st-5th embodiment of this invention. It is another figure which shows the assembly of the hose connection part and dust collection tank which concern on the 1st-5th embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the conventional Example.

  Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a vacuum cleaner according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a sectional view thereof, and FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view.

  In FIG. 1, 1 is a hose connection part, 2 is a dust collecting tank, 3 is a handle, 6 is a main unit, 7 is an airtight packing, 9 is a traveling wheel, 11 is a clamp, 15 is a caster base, 16 is a main body case, Reference numeral 20 denotes a cut packing, and 10 denotes a handle described later.

  The dust collection tank 2 is a substantially cylindrical member having an opening on the upper surface. The dust collection tank 2 has a hose connection part 2 for connecting a hose to a side surface. The main unit 6 is detachably connected to the upper opening of the dust collection tank 2. The main unit 6 and the dust collection tank 2 are locked by a clamp 11.

  Hereinafter, the embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 2, 4 is an air inlet, 5 is an electric blower, 8 is a filter, 12 is a mounting screw, 17 is a filter cloth, 18 is a motor base, and 19 is a power cord.

  Dust sucked from the hose connection 1 on the side surface of the dust collection tank 2 is stored in the dust collection tank 2. The airtightness between the hose connection part 1 and the dust collection tank 2 is maintained by a cut gasket 20.

  The suction force for collecting dust is obtained by the electric blower 5 inside the main unit 6.

  The main unit 6 includes a case 16 and a handle 3 at the top thereof, and an electric blower 5 inside. When the main unit 6 is attached to the dust collection tank 2, the electric blower 5 faces the inside of the dust collection tank 2 and is held by the motor base 18. An air inlet 4 is provided below the motor base 18 to constitute the main unit 6.

  In order to prevent inflow of dust into the electric blower 5, a filter 8 is provided below the electric blower 5. The filter 8 is attached to the filter casing 17 so that the filter 8 is not attracted to the electric blower 5 side by the suction force of the electric blower 5. The airtight packing 7 includes a filter cloth 17 and a filter 8, and is provided so as to maintain airtightness between the main unit 6 and the dust collection tank 2.

  Below the dust collection tank 2, traveling wheels 9 are provided so that the cleaner body can move freely. The traveling wheel 9 may be directly attached to the lower side of the dust collection tank 2, and a caster base 15 for holding the dust collection unit 2 and attaching the traveling wheel 9 may be provided as shown in the figure.

  On the side surface of the dust collection tank 2, there is provided one handle 10 that is used when moving to discharge dust accumulated in the dust collection tank 2 and when discharging dust.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the handle 10 is configured as an integral part of the dust collection tank 2.

  A plurality of grips 10 may be provided.

  The preparation for the user to discharge the dust accumulated in the dust collection tank 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the clamp 11 is removed, and the main unit 6 is removed from the dust collection tank 2 by grasping the handle 3 provided on the upper part of the main unit 6. Thereafter, the airtight packing 7 including the filter 8 and the filter cloth 17 is removed from the dust collection tank 2, and the dust in the dust collection tank 2 can be discharged as shown in FIG.

  When the user moves the dust collection tank 2 together with the caster base 15 and the casters 9 provided below to the dust disposal place, the user can easily hold and move the handle 10 by grasping the handle 10. Especially when moving up and down stairs or straddling a sill, there is no need to have an upper opening of the dust collection tank or the side surface of the dust collection tank 2, and the dust collection unit 2 can be carried hygienically and easily. .

  Furthermore, even a vacuum cleaner with a large dust collection capacity and heavy weight can hold the cleaner firmly, making it easy to carry.

  FIG. 4 illustrates a state where the user holds the handle 10 and tilts the dust collection tank 2 to discharge the dust. At this time, since the user holds the handle 10, the dust can be discharged hygienically without touching the dust.

  Further, when the handle 10 is provided only on the hose connection portion 1 side as in the first embodiment, the dust collecting tank is held by holding the handle 10 and the vicinity of the caster base 15 and the traveling wheel 9. 2 can be inclined and dust can be easily discharged.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, if the dust discharge operation is performed by holding the handle 10 on the hose connection portion 1 side upward, the hose connection portion 1 can be moved upward, and dust and dust collection in the hose connection portion 1 can be performed. The effect that the dust in the tank 2 does not spill out is also obtained.

  Furthermore, if the handle 10 on the hose connection part 1 side is held with one hand and the dust collecting tank 2 is lifted, the hose connection part 1 automatically faces upward, and dust spillage during movement is prevented.

Moreover, by providing the handle 10 above the side surface of the dust collection tank 2, the dust collection tank 2 can be easily lifted without bending the body.

  Further, by grasping the handle 10, even if the vacuum cleaner has a large dust collection volume and a heavy weight, the vacuum cleaner can be securely held, and therefore the dust collection tank 2 can be easily handled when dust is discharged.

  In addition, when there are two or more handles 10, it is not necessary to hold the caster base 15 and the vicinity of the traveling wheel 9 by having different handles 10 with both hands, and dust can be discharged more hygienically. There is also an effect.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 5, the handle 10 is provided separately from the dust collection tank 2.

  Attachment of the handle 10 to the dust collection tank 2 is performed by an attachment screw 12.

  By making the handle 10 separate, the materials and hues of the dust collection tank 2 and the handle 10 can be changed. Further, the handle 10 can be easily manufactured, the design can be improved, and a shape that can be easily gripped even with a complicated shape can be produced.

  For example, the dust collection tank 2 can be made of a lightweight synthetic resin, and the handle 10 can be made of a durable metal. Further, there is an advantage that even when the handle 10 is damaged, it can be easily replaced with a new part.

  Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 6, the dust collection tank 2 is made of a metal material such as tin-free steel, and a holding plate member 13 is provided inside the dust collection tank 2 to which the handle 10 is attached, and the handle 10 is attached by the mounting screw 12 via the holding plate member 13. Fix it.

  By using a metal for the dust collection tank 2 and providing the holding plate member 13, it is possible to improve the durability in the vicinity of the screwing portion of the dust collection tank 2.

  Even in the case of a vacuum cleaner with a large dust collection capacity and heavy weight, the provision of this structure ensures durability in the vicinity of the screwed part against repeated stress applied to the dust collection tank 2 when it is moved or dust is discharged from the dust collection tank 2. Improves. Further, durability is improved even with respect to a load caused by a collision of the handle 10 with a wall or the like during normal cleaning using the cleaner body.

  Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 7 is a perspective view of this embodiment.

  Here, the handle 10 is provided in the hose connection 1. In this figure, the handle 10 is disposed above the hose connection portion 1, but may be disposed on the side surface or below.

  In addition, when the hose connection portion 1 is provided with the handle 10, the hose connection portion 1 can be moved upward by moving the dust 10 and lifting the dust by grasping and lifting the handle 10. The effect that the dust in the part 1 and the dust in the dust collecting tank 2 do not spill out is also obtained.

  The connection of the handle 10 to the hose connection portion 1 is fixed by a locking member 21 such as a screw.

  By providing the handle 10 in the hose connection portion 1, the user can grasp the handle 10 and the fulcrum when discharging the dust can move to the vicinity of the center of the dust collection tank 2 and the dust collection tank 2 can be easily inclined. Moreover, the handling property at the time of dust discharge | emission can be improved further.

  Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of this embodiment.

  Here, the handle 10 is an integral part of the hose connection 1, and the hose connection 1 is attached to the dust collection tank 2 with screws 12.

  By making the handle 10 and the hose connection portion 1 as an integrated product, the number of parts can be reduced and the handle 10 can be provided at a low cost as compared with the case where they are manufactured separately.

  As a material of the handle 10 and the hose connection portion 1, synthetic resin, metal, or the like is used.

Next, a sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 9, the dust collection tank 2 is made of a metal material such as tin-free steel, and a holding plate member 13 is provided inside the dust collection tank 2 to which the handle 10 is attached, and the handle 10 is attached by the mounting screw 12 via the holding plate member 13. The hose connection part 1 to be integrated is fixed.

  The holding plate member 13 is provided in at least one place as shown in FIG.

  By using a metal for the dust collection tank 2 and providing the holding plate member 13, it is possible to improve the durability in the vicinity of the screwing portion of the dust collection tank 2.

  10 and 11 show another embodiment of a method for fixing the hose connection portion 1 to the dust collection tank 2.

  In FIG. 10, a hook 14 is used to fix the hose connection portion 1.

  In FIG. 11, screwing is performed from the hose connection part 1 side.

  In the first to sixth embodiments, the above fixing method may be used.

  According to the present invention, by providing a handle on the side surface of the dust collection tank, when the dust collection tank is moved or dust is discharged, the dust is not attached to the hand etc. It is done. In addition, the dust collection tank can be easily moved and handled when dust is discharged, and the dust disposal workability of the worker is improved.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Hose connection part 2 Dust collection tank 3 Handle 4 Inlet 5 Electric blower 6 Main unit 7 Airtight packing 8 Filter 9 Traveling wheel 10 Handle 11 Clamp 12 Mounting screw 13 Holding plate member 14 Hook 15 Caster base 16 Wafer 17 Filter work 18 Motor base 19 Power cord 20 Nail packing 21 Handle locking screw

Claims (6)

  An opening on the upper surface, a hose connection portion for connecting a hose on the side surface, a dust collection tank for collecting dust sucked from the hose connection portion, and a removably connected to the upper surface opening of the dust collection tank, A main body unit that has a suction port facing the inside of the dust collection tank, has an electric blower built therein, and sucks air in the dust collection tank from the suction port, the dust collection tank, An airtight packing interposed between the main body unit and a filter for preventing dust sucked into the dust collecting tank from entering the electric blower side through the air intake port below the air intake port. A vacuum cleaner provided with traveling wheels below the dust collection tank, wherein a handle is provided on a side surface of the dust collection tank.   2. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, wherein a handle provided on a side surface of the dust collection tank is provided separately from the dust collection tank and is screwed to the dust collection tank.   3. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 2, wherein the dust collection tank is made of a metal material, and a holding plate member is provided inside the dust collection tank to which a handle is attached.   An opening on the upper surface, a hose connection portion for connecting a hose on the side surface, a dust collection tank for collecting dust sucked from the hose connection portion, and a removably connected to the upper surface opening of the dust collection tank, A main body unit that has a suction port facing the inside of the dust collection tank, has an electric blower built therein, and sucks air in the dust collection tank from the suction port, the dust collection tank, An airtight packing interposed between the main body unit and a filter for preventing dust sucked into the dust collecting tank from entering the electric blower side through the air intake port below the air intake port. A vacuum cleaner comprising a traveling wheel provided below the dust collection tank, wherein a handle is provided at the hose connection portion.   5. The electric vacuum cleaner according to claim 4, wherein the handle is formed of an integrally molded product with a hose connection portion, and the hose connection portion is screwed and attached to a dust collection tank.   6. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 5, wherein the dust collection tank is made of a metal material, and a holding plate member is provided inside the dust collection tank to which a hose connection portion is attached.