JP2019141333A - Vacuum cleaner - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a vacuum cleaner that can adjust a position of a switch part relative to a grip part.SOLUTION: A vacuum cleaner includes a body in which a motor-fan is built; a switch part 10 for instructing control of the motor-fan; and a grip part 7 that is gripped by a user. The switch part 10 is installed in the vicinity of the grip part 7 and is configured to be separated from and coming into contact with the grip part 7.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner including a switch unit for instructing control of an electric blower.

  Generally, a vacuum cleaner is provided with a switch for the user to operate, and is designed so that the user can easily grasp the vicinity of the switch (for example, Patent Document 1 to Patent Document 4).

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 62-33756 JP 2001-275907 A JP 2007-128673 A JP-A-9-206256

  In the electric vacuum cleaner described in Patent Document 1, a control operation element is provided in the grip part of the hose, and a display part for displaying the control content by the control operation element is formed in the grip part.

  The electric vacuum cleaner described in Patent Document 2 includes a hand grip portion that is gripped during operation and a switch lever disposed on the hand grip portion, and maintains an energized state by engaging the hand grip portion and the switch lever. It is supposed to be configured.

  In the electric vacuum cleaner described in Patent Document 3, a pair of film substrates that are spaced apart from each other, a pair of electrode portions provided on each film substrate, and a pair of electrode portions that slide along the film substrate are in contact with each other. There is provided a switch structure including a slide pressing portion.

  In the electric vacuum cleaner described in Patent Document 4, the switch operation element is provided in the hand operation part, and the outer peripheral surface of the hand operation part is a concave curved surface, and the control content of the switch operation element is displayed along the curved surface. A display unit is provided.

  In Patent Document 1 to Patent Document 4 described above, the switch is slid to control the rotational speed of the electric blower to adjust the suction force of the vacuum cleaner, but the basic position of the switch is fixed. Specifically, the user operates the switch by extending a finger while holding the grip part with a hand, but the distance from the grip part to the switch is short or long with respect to the size of the user's hand. In some cases, it was difficult to press and the usability was poor.

  An object of this invention is to provide the vacuum cleaner made | formed in order to solve said subject.

  A vacuum cleaner according to the present invention is a vacuum cleaner comprising a main body incorporating an electric blower, a switch unit for instructing control of the electric blower, and a grip part for a user to grip, The switch part is provided in the vicinity of the grip part, and is configured to come into contact with and separate from the grip part.

  In the vacuum cleaner which concerns on this invention, when the said switch part is made to contact / separate with respect to the said grip part, it is good also as a structure which the instruction | indication content to the said electric blower does not change.

  In the electric vacuum cleaner according to the present invention, the switch unit may be configured such that a plurality of stop positions are set according to a distance away from the grip part, and movement is restricted at the stop position.

  The vacuum cleaner which concerns on this invention is good also as a structure provided with the cover which covers the said switch part.

  The vacuum cleaner according to the present invention may include a gripping housing in which the grip portion is integrally formed, and the switch portion may be locked to the gripping housing.

  In the electric vacuum cleaner according to the present invention, the holding housing is provided with a housing recess in which the switch unit is housed, and the housing recess is larger than the switch unit in a direction in which the switch unit is separated from and coming into contact. It is good also as a structure which is formed and the said switch part is connected with the recessed part cover which covers the said accommodation recessed part.

  In the vacuum cleaner according to the present invention, the switch unit has a plurality of buttons to which instructions to the electric blower are respectively assigned, and when the switch unit is separated from and connected to the grip unit, The instruction content assigned to a plurality of buttons may be replaced.

  According to the present invention, by adjusting the position of the switch part with respect to the grip part according to the size of the user's hand, it becomes easier to operate the switch part, and usability can be improved.

It is an appearance perspective view of the vacuum cleaner concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic sectional drawing which expands and shows the principal part of a holding | grip housing | casing. It is a schematic top view which expands and shows the principal part of the holding | grip housing | casing shown in FIG. It is a schematic sectional drawing which expands and shows the principal part of a holding | grip housing | casing in the state which moved the switch part. It is a schematic top view which expands and shows the principal part of the holding | grip housing | casing shown in FIG. In the vacuum cleaner which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention, it is a schematic sectional drawing which expands and shows the principal part of a holding | grip housing | casing. It is a schematic top view which expands and shows the principal part of the holding | grip housing | casing shown in FIG. It is a schematic sectional drawing which expands and shows the principal part of a holding | grip housing | casing in the state which moved the cover. It is a schematic top view which expands and shows the principal part of the holding | grip housing | casing shown in FIG. In the vacuum cleaner which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention, it is a schematic sectional drawing which expands and shows the principal part of a holding | grip housing | casing. It is a schematic top view which expands and shows the principal part of the holding | grip housing | casing shown in FIG. It is a schematic explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the positional relationship of a latching protrusion and a wide part. It is model explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the positional relationship of a latching protrusion and a wide part. It is a schematic explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the positional relationship of a latching protrusion and a wide part. In the vacuum cleaner which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention, it is a schematic sectional drawing which expands and shows the principal part of a holding | grip housing | casing. In the vacuum cleaner which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention, it is a schematic sectional drawing which expands and shows the principal part of a holding | grip housing | casing. It is a schematic sectional drawing which expands and shows the principal part of a holding | grip housing | casing in the state which moved the button cover.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, the vacuum cleaner concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention is explained with reference to drawings.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the electric vacuum cleaner according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The vacuum cleaner 1 (canister type vacuum cleaner) according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 2 incorporating an electric blower, a hose 3 extending from the main body 2, and a gripping housing provided at the tip of the hose 3. Body 4, pipe 5 connected to gripping housing 4, and suction part 6 (suction port body) connected to the tip of pipe 5, gripping housing 4 includes gripping part 7 and switch Part 10 is provided.

  The main body 2 includes an electric blower constituted by a motor and a fan, and a dust collecting part for sucked dust. The vacuum cleaner 1 is not limited to the configuration described above, and may be a cyclone type in which a dust collection unit and a motor, a fan, or the like are combined, or may be a stick type vacuum cleaner.

  The pipe 5 and the hose 3 are hollow inside and open at both ends. The suction unit 6 is provided with an opening, and sends dust taken from the opening to the main body 2 via the pipe 5 and the hose 3.

  The gripping housing 4 is provided between the hose 3 and the pipe 5. That is, the user can move the suction unit 6 via the pipe 5 by moving the gripping housing 4 while gripping the grip unit 7. Next, the structure of the holding housing 4 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  2 is an enlarged schematic cross-sectional view showing the main part of the gripping housing, and FIG. 3 is an enlarged schematic top view showing the main part of the gripping housing shown in FIG.

  2 and 3 show the vicinity of the grip portion 7 and the switch portion 10 in the gripping housing 4 in an enlarged manner. The grip portion 7 and the switch portion 10 are provided along the longitudinal direction of the gripping housing 4. The grip portion 7 is a part of the outer peripheral surface of the grip housing 4 and is formed in a substantially bar shape that is thick enough to be grasped by a human hand. In addition, the grip part 7 should just be ensured the length according to a person's hand, both ends may be connected with the outer peripheral surface of the holding | grip housing | casing 4, and a front-end | tip is from the outer peripheral surface of the holding | grip housing | casing 4. It may be a protruding protrusion.

  The switch unit 10 is housed in a housing recess 20 provided in the gripping housing 4, and is provided at a position that is far enough to reach the user's finger extended from the grip 7. In other words, the switch unit 10 is provided within a range where a user's finger extended from the grip unit 7 can reach. Further, the switch unit 10 is configured such that the button 31, the first intermediate body 32, the second intermediate body 33, and the substrate 34 are accommodated in the switch box 30.

  The button 31 is a member pressed by the user, and is provided so that the surface protrudes from the switch box 30. In the present embodiment, two buttons 31 are stored in the switch box 30, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the switch unit 10 may include three or more buttons 31. A substrate 34 is provided below the button 31, and a first intermediate body 32 and a second intermediate body 33 are provided between the button 31 and the substrate 34. The first intermediate body 32 and the second intermediate body 33 are provided for each button 31. When the button 31 is pressed, the first intermediate body 32 and the second intermediate body 33 come into contact with each other, detect that the button 31 has been pressed, and determine that an instruction to the electric blower has been input. Although omitted in FIG. 2, wiring for performing input / output of a signal for controlling the electric blower, power supply, and the like may be connected to the substrate 34.

  The switch unit 10 is locked to the gripping housing 4 and is configured to come into contact with the gripping unit 7. In the following description, the direction in which the switch unit 10 moves may be referred to as the separation / contact direction S (longitudinal direction of the gripping housing 4) for the sake of explanation. Specifically, the accommodation recess 20 is formed to have a length in the separation / contact direction S larger than that of the switch box 30. On the wall surface of the housing recess 20, slide grooves 21 are formed which face both side surfaces of the switch box 30 and extend in the separation direction S. On the side surface of the switch box 30, a locking projection 35 protruding from the periphery is provided, and the locking projection 35 is inserted into the slide groove 21. In the present embodiment, two locking projections 35 are provided on both side surfaces of the switch box 30. The switch box 30 is locked to the housing recess 20 via the slide groove 21 and the locking protrusion 35, and can be moved in the separation direction S while being guided by the slide groove 21. 2 and 3 show a state in which the switch unit 10 is brought close to the grip unit 7.

  4 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an enlarged main part of the gripping housing in a state where the switch unit is moved, and FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the main part of the gripping housing shown in FIG. It is a schematic top view.

  4 and 5 show a state in which the switch unit 10 is moved away from the grip 7 with respect to FIGS. 2 and 3. In this manner, the position of the switch unit 10 with respect to the grip part 7 can be adjusted according to the size of the user's hand. Accordingly, the user can adjust the switch unit 10 to a position where it can be easily operated, so that the usability can be improved.

  Moreover, the switch part 10 is set as the structure by which the content of instruction | indication to an electric blower does not change, when it is made to contact / separate with respect to the grip part 7. FIG. In other words, the first intermediate body 32, the second intermediate body 33, the substrate 34, and the like that detect input are moved together with the pressed button 31, and the instruction content to the electric blower is displayed by sliding the button 31. The configuration to be changed is different. As described above, since the instruction content does not change, only the position of the switch unit 10 from the grip unit 7 can be changed and adjusted to an appropriate positional relationship.

  A concave cover 40 is connected to the switch unit 10. The recess cover 40 is a plate-like member provided along the outer peripheral surface of the gripping housing 4, covers the receiving recess 20, and a portion corresponding to the switch box 30 is opened. The recess cover 40 is formed to be longer in the separation / contact direction S than the housing recess 20, and is configured to move in conjunction with the switch unit 10. That is, since the accommodating recess 20 is formed longer in the separation / contact direction S than the switch box 30, a gap (cavity) is formed between the holding housing 4 and the switch box 30 on the outer peripheral surface side. Covering with the cover 40 and hiding the cavity improves the design. Further, by adopting a structure in which the switch unit 10 is accommodated in the gripping housing 4, a sense of unity between the two can be produced. Furthermore, by locking the switch unit 10 to the gripping housing 4, the positional relationship between the grip unit 7 and the switch unit 10 can be easily adjusted.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the vacuum cleaner which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated with reference to drawings. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the component which has a function similar to 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  6 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an enlarged main part of the gripping housing in the vacuum cleaner according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a main part of the gripping housing shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a schematic top view showing the enlarged main portion of the gripping housing in a state in which the cover is moved, and FIG. It is a schematic top view which expands and shows the principal part of a holding | grip housing | casing.

  The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that a cover 50 that covers the switch unit 10 is provided. The cover 50 is connected to the concave cover 40 and is configured to move in the separation / contact direction S together with the concave cover 40. For example, the cover 50 and the recess cover 40 may have a structure in which the cover 50 and the recess cover 40 are locked by a protrusion or a groove, for example, a hinge structure. That is, the cover 50 may be configured to move with respect to the recess cover 40. As shown in FIG. 9, the cover 50 is formed to be slightly larger than the upper surface of the switch unit 10, and the switch unit 10 is operated by an unexpected drop or the like by covering the switch unit 10 with the cover 50. Can be prevented, and the switch unit 10 can be protected at the same time.

(Third embodiment)
Next, the vacuum cleaner which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated with reference to drawings. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the component which has the function similar to 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an enlarged main part of the gripping housing in the vacuum cleaner according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a main part of the gripping housing shown in FIG. It is a schematic top view which expands and shows.

  The third embodiment differs from the second embodiment in the structure for locking the switch box 30. Specifically, in the switch box 30, an elastic member 36 is attached to the lower part of the locking projection 35. The slide groove 21 is provided with three wide portions (a first wide portion 21a, a second wide portion 21b, and a third wide portion 21c) that are widened upward. The locking projection 35 is designed to fit in a space that is widened by the wide portion. The elastic member 36 is a resin leaf spring that is curved so as to protrude downward. Next, the relationship between the locking projection 35 and the wide portion when the switch unit 10 is moved will be described with reference to FIGS. 12A to 12C.

  FIG. 12A is a schematic explanatory diagram (part 1) showing the positional relationship between the locking projection and the wide portion, and FIG. 12B is a schematic explanatory diagram showing the positional relationship between the locking projection and the wide portion (part 1). FIG. 12C is a schematic explanatory view (No. 3) showing the positional relationship between the locking protrusion and the wide portion.

  FIGS. 12A to 12C show the locking protrusion 35, the elastic member 36, and the slide groove 21 on one side of the switch box 30 out of the switch portion 10 and the housing recess 20. FIG. In order to distinguish the three wide portions provided in the slide groove 21, the first wide portion 21 a, the second wide portion 21 b, and the third wide portion 21 c are arranged based on the order in which they are arranged in the separating direction S. Call it.

  FIG. 12A corresponds to the state shown in FIG. 10 (a state in which the switch unit 10 is close to the grip unit 7), and the two locking projections 35 are respectively urged upward by the elastic members 36, It fits in the 2 wide part 21b and the 3rd wide part 21c. In this state, since the locking projection 35 is hooked on the second wide portion 21b and the third wide portion 21c, the switch box 30 is restricted from moving in the separation direction S.

  In FIG. 12B, the switch box 30 is pushed downward with respect to FIG. 12A, and the locking projection 35 is pushed downward against the urging force of the elastic member 36. Accordingly, when the locking of the locking protrusion 35 and the wide portion is released, the switch box 30 can be moved in the separation / contact direction S.

  FIG. 12C shows a state in which the switch box 30 is moved in the separation / contact direction S with respect to FIG. 12B (a state in which the switch unit 10 is far from the grip unit 7). When the switch box 30 is moved and the two locking projections 35 reach the first wide portion 21a and the second wide portion 21b, they are urged upward by the elastic member 36, and the first wide portion 21a and It fits in the 2nd wide part 21b. Thus, the switch box 30 stops at a position corresponding to the wide portion, and movement is restricted.

  As described above, the switch unit 10 is configured such that a plurality of stop positions are set according to the distance from the grip unit 7 and movement is restricted at the stop position. That is, by stopping the switch unit 10 at the stop position, it is possible to prevent the switch unit 10 from moving unexpectedly and maintain an appropriate positional relationship.

  12A to 12C show a structure in which the locking projection 35 is rectangular, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a corner portion in the separation / contact direction S of the locking projection 35 is notched, It is good also as a structure which attaches roundness and the latching protrusion 35 is easy to come out from a wide part. Further, when the shape of the locking projection 35 is changed, the wide portion may be shaped according to the locking projection 35. Furthermore, in the structure described above, the wide portions are provided at three locations, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of wide portions may be increased to increase the stop position of the switch portion 10. As a result, the movement of the switch unit 10 can be adjusted with a finer positional relationship.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, the vacuum cleaner which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated with reference to drawings. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the component which has the function similar to 1st Embodiment thru | or 3rd Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 13: is a schematic sectional drawing which expands and shows the principal part of a holding | grip housing | casing in the vacuum cleaner which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention.

  The fourth embodiment differs from the third embodiment in the shape of the cover 50. Specifically, the cover 50 is connected to the gripping housing 4 and has a structure independent of the concave cover 40. That is, the position of the cover 50 does not change even if the concave cover 40 is moved. The cover 50 is formed larger than the concave cover 40 in the separation / contact direction S, and has a structure that covers the entire switch unit 10 including the concave cover 40. In the present embodiment, the cover 50 is configured to rotate in the direction of the arrow R with the end portion as a fulcrum, and the cover 50 indicated by a two-dot chain line indicates a state separated from the switch portion 10. ing. As described above, when the switch unit 10 is operated, the button 31 is exposed by opening the cover 50, and the switch unit 10 is prevented from being unexpectedly operated by closing the cover 50 and covering the switch unit 10. it can.

  In FIG. 13, the configuration in which the cover 50 is rotated is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  In addition, when the switch unit 10 is separated from the grip part 7, the instruction content assigned to the plurality of buttons 31 may be replaced. For example, if the function of switching the on / off of the electric blower is assigned to the button 31 far from the grip portion 7 among the two buttons 31, when the switch portion 10 is moved, the button 31 close to the grip portion 7 is Assign an electric blower on / off switching function. The position of the switch unit 10 may be detected by providing an appropriate sensor or the like. As described above, the degree of freedom of arrangement of the switch unit 10 can be improved by changing the function of each button 31 depending on the position of the switch unit 10 to set a frequently used function at a position where it can be easily operated. .

(Fifth embodiment)
Next, a vacuum cleaner according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the component which has the function similar to 1st Embodiment thru | or 4th Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 14A is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an enlarged main part of a gripping housing in a vacuum cleaner according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 14B shows a gripping state in which the button cover is moved. It is a schematic sectional drawing which expands and shows the principal part of a housing | casing.

  5th Embodiment differs in the structure of the switch part 10 with respect to 1st Embodiment. Specifically, in the switch unit 10, the switch box 30 is fixed to the gripping housing 4, and a button cover 60 that covers a part of the switch box 30 is provided. In FIG. 14A, the accommodation recess 20 is not illustrated, but the holding housing 4 may be provided with a space for accommodating the switch box 30.

  In the present embodiment, four buttons 31 are stored in the switch box 30. Hereinafter, in order to distinguish the four buttons 31 from each other, they are referred to as a first button 31a, a second button 31b, a third button 31c, and a fourth button 31d in order from the side closer to the grip portion 7 in the separation / contact direction S. Sometimes.

  The button cover 60 is configured to move in the separation / contact direction S. In the state shown in FIG. 14A, the button cover 60 covers the third button 31c and the fourth button 31d, and the first button 31a and the second button 31b are exposed. 14B shows a state in which the button cover 60 is moved with respect to FIG. 14A. The button cover 60 covers the first button 31a and the fourth button 31d, and the second button 31b and the third button 31d. The button 31c is exposed. In the switch unit 10, a sensor or the like may be provided as appropriate to detect the position of the button cover 60, and the function for each button 31 may be switched depending on the position of the button cover 60. That is, it is only necessary to prevent the input from the button 31 covered by the button cover 60 from being received and to assign a function to the exposed button 31. In this manner, by moving the button cover 60, the user can recognize that the switch unit 10 is separated from the grip portion 7 in appearance.

  FIG. 14B shows a state in which the button cover 60 is moved to a position where the second button 31b and the third button 31c are exposed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and covers the first button 31a and the second button 31b. The button cover 60 may be further moved to a position where the 3 button 31c and the fourth button 31d are exposed.

  Further, the function assigned to each button 30 may be specified in advance. For example, the first button 31a and the third button 31c have the same function, and the second button 31b and the fourth button 31d have the same function. It is good also as a structure to have. That is, the same instruction | indication can be input into the vacuum cleaner 1 by using either the combination of the 1st button 31a and the 2nd button 31b, and the combination of the 3rd button 31c and the 4th button 31d. In this case, the button cover 60 may be configured to stop at a predetermined position. For example, any one of a position covering the first button 31a and the second button 31b and a position covering the third button 31c and the fourth button 31d. In addition, the button cover 60 may be set to stop. In this configuration, the position adjustment is limited to two stages. However, even if the button cover 60 is stopped at any position, an appropriate instruction can be input to the vacuum cleaner 1, so that the position of the button cover 60 is detected. A sensor is unnecessary, and the cost can be reduced.

  The button cover 60 may be provided with an opening corresponding to the number of buttons 31 to be exposed, or may be divided into a plurality of parts so that each moves independently. When the button cover 60 is divided into a plurality of parts, for example, the number of the buttons 31 to be exposed is adjusted so that the distance between the button covers 60 is locked with each other so that the distance between the button covers 60 is not larger than a certain distance. May be. Further, the button cover 60 may be moved so as to cover all the buttons 31, and it is possible to prevent the switch unit 10 from being operated unexpectedly like the cover 50 described above.

  It should be noted that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative in all respects and does not serve as a basis for limited interpretation. Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention is not interpreted only by the above-described embodiment, but is defined based on the description of the scope of claims. Moreover, all the changes within the meaning and range equivalent to a claim are included.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electric vacuum cleaner 2 Main body 3 Hose 4 Grasping housing 5 Pipe 6 Suction part 7 Gripping part 10 Switch part 20 Housing recessed part 21 Slide groove 30 Switch box 31 Button 35 Locking protrusion 40 Recessed cover 50 Cover

Claims (7)

A main body with a built-in electric blower,
A switch unit for instructing control of the electric blower;
A vacuum cleaner having a grip for a user to grip;
The vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the switch portion is provided in the vicinity of the grip portion and is configured to come into contact with and separate from the grip portion. The electric vacuum cleaner according to claim 1,
The switch unit has a plurality of stop positions set according to a distance away from the grip part, and movement of the switch unit is restricted at the stop position. The electric vacuum cleaner according to claim 1 or 2,
A vacuum cleaner comprising a cover that covers the switch part. A vacuum cleaner according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A gripping housing in which the grip portion is integrally formed;
The vacuum cleaner, wherein the switch unit is locked to the gripping housing. It is a vacuum cleaner of Claim 4, Comprising:
The gripping housing is provided with a housing recess for housing the switch unit,
The accommodating recess is formed larger than the switch part with respect to the direction in which the switch part comes into contact with,
The switch is connected to a recess cover that covers the receiving recess. A vacuum cleaner according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, wherein when the switch unit is separated from or connected to the grip unit, the instruction content to the electric blower does not change. A vacuum cleaner according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The switch unit has a plurality of buttons to which instruction contents to the electric blower are respectively assigned,
The vacuum cleaner characterized by exchanging the instruction content assigned to the plurality of buttons when the switch part is separated from the grip part.

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