JP3063157B2 - Electric vacuum cleaner - Google Patents
Electric vacuum cleanerInfo
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- JP3063157B2 JP3063157B2 JP2323674A JP32367490A JP3063157B2 JP 3063157 B2 JP3063157 B2 JP 3063157B2 JP 2323674 A JP2323674 A JP 2323674A JP 32367490 A JP32367490 A JP 32367490A JP 3063157 B2 JP3063157 B2 JP 3063157B2
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
- A47L9/24—Hoses or pipes; Hose or pipe couplings
- A47L9/242—Hose or pipe couplings
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L11/00—Machines for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
- A47L11/40—Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups A47L11/02 - A47L11/38, or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers, levers
- A47L11/4011—Regulation of the cleaning machine by electric means; Control systems and remote control systems therefor
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
- A47L9/009—Carrying-vehicles; Arrangements of trollies or wheels; Means for avoiding mechanical obstacles
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
- A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
- A47L9/32—Handles
- A47L9/327—Handles for suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing
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Description
【発明の詳細な説明】 産業上の利用分野 本発明は、走行ロ−ラを駆動モ−タで駆動する追走機
構を有する電気掃除機に関する。Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electric vacuum cleaner having a traveling mechanism for driving a traveling roller by a driving motor.
従来の技術 近年、電気掃除機は掃除機本体を引き回す力を軽減し
て操作性を向上することが求められている。2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, there has been a demand for a vacuum cleaner to reduce operability by pulling a vacuum cleaner body to improve operability.
従来、この種の電気掃除機は第８図に示すような構成
であった。以下、その構成について説明する。Conventionally, this type of vacuum cleaner has a configuration as shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the configuration will be described.
図に示すように、電動送風機を内蔵し集塵機能を有す
る掃除機本体１に走行ロ−ラ２とキャスタ−ロ−ラ３を
設け、床ノズル４、延長管５および手元操作部６を備え
たホ−ス７を掃除機本体１のホ−ス差し込み部８に連結
固定していた。As shown in the drawing, a traveling roller 2 and a caster roller 3 are provided in a cleaner body 1 having a built-in electric blower and having a dust collecting function, and a floor nozzle 4, an extension pipe 5, and a hand operation unit 6 are provided. The hose 7 is connected and fixed to the hose insertion portion 8 of the cleaner body 1.
発明が解決しようとする課題 このような従来の電気掃除機では、掃除中に掃除機本
体１を引張りながら移動するが、掃除機本体１を移動開
始させるとき、慣性によって最も大きな抵抗が手元に作
用し、床ノズル４の円滑な操作を邪魔するため疲れやす
く、大変煩わしく感じられるものであった。特に、じゅ
うたん上では走行ロ−ラ２およびキャスタ−ロ−ラ３の
転がり摩擦抵抗が増大するため、移動開始時の抵抗が１
〜1.5kgと大きくなるだけでなく、走行時の抵抗もかな
り大きくなり、使用感を悪くさせるという問題を有して
いた。Problems to be Solved by the Invention In such a conventional vacuum cleaner, the cleaner main body 1 moves while being pulled during cleaning, but when the cleaner main body 1 starts to move, the largest resistance acts on the hand due to inertia. However, it hinders the smooth operation of the floor nozzle 4 and is easily tired, which is very troublesome. In particular, since the rolling friction resistance of the traveling roller 2 and the caster roller 3 increases on the carpet, the resistance at the start of the movement is 1%.
In addition to the increase of ~ 1.5kg, the resistance at the time of running became considerably large, and there was a problem that the usability was deteriorated.
本発明は、上記従来の問題を解決するもので、掃除機
本体移動開始時の抵抗力を軽減して、床ノズル操作を円
滑にし、また、じゅうたん上などでの掃除機本体を引き
回す力を軽減して、楽に快適に掃除ができるようにする
ことを目的としている。The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and reduces the resistance at the start of the movement of the cleaner main body, smoothes the operation of the floor nozzle, and also reduces the power of drawing the cleaner main body on a carpet or the like. The purpose is to make cleaning easier and more comfortable.
課題を解決するための手段 上記目的を達成するために本発明の第１の課題解決手
段は、掃除機本体のホース差し込み部に設けホースの方
向を検知するホース方向検知手段と、前記掃除機本体に
設けた走行ローラを駆動する駆動モーターと、前記ホー
ス方向検知手段で検知した前記ホースの方向に応じて前
記駆動モータの回転方向を制御する駆動モータ制御手段
と、前記ホースの手元操作部に設けた操作スイッチを備
え、前記操作スイッチの操作により前記駆動モータ制御
手段による動作を行なうようにしたものである。Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, a first object of the present invention is to provide a hose direction detecting means provided at a hose insertion portion of a cleaner main body to detect a direction of a hose, and the cleaner main body. A drive motor for driving a traveling roller provided in the motor, a drive motor control means for controlling a rotation direction of the drive motor in accordance with the direction of the hose detected by the hose direction detection means, and a hand operation unit of the hose. Operation switch, and the operation of the drive motor control means is performed by operating the operation switch.
また、本発明の第２の課題解決手段は、掃除機本体の
ホース差し込み部に設けホースの方向を検知するホース
方向検知手段と、前記掃除機本体に設けた走行ローラを
駆動する駆動モーターと、前記ホース方向検知手段で検
知した前記ホースの方向に応じて前記駆動モータの回転
方向を制御する駆動モータ制御手段と、前記掃除機本体
を移動方向に向かせるキャスターローラの回転を検知す
る回転検知手段を備え、前記回転検知手段による回転検
知により前記駆動モータ制御手段による動作を行なうよ
うにしたものである。Further, the second problem solving means of the present invention is a hose direction detecting means provided at a hose insertion portion of the cleaner body to detect a direction of a hose, a drive motor driving a running roller provided at the cleaner body, Drive motor control means for controlling a rotation direction of the drive motor in accordance with the direction of the hose detected by the hose direction detection means, and rotation detection means for detecting rotation of a caster roller for moving the cleaner body in a movement direction. And the operation by the drive motor control means is performed by the rotation detection by the rotation detection means.
本発明の第３の課題解決手段は、掃除機本体のホース
差し込み部に設けホースの方向を検知するホース方向検
知手段と、前記掃除機本体に設けた走行ローラを駆動す
る駆動モーターと、前記ホース方向検知手段で検知した
前記ホースの方向に応じて前記駆動モータの回転方向を
制御する駆動モータ制御手段と、前記掃除機本体の動き
を検知する状態検知手段を備え、前記状態検知手段を、
掃除機本体にぶら下げた発光素子と、この発光素子の下
方に位置し前記掃除機本体に固定した受光素子から構成
し、前記発光素子の動きにより前記受光素子に到達する
光が変化し、前記受光素子の出力が変化することで前記
掃除機本体の動きを検知するようにし、前記状態検知手
段による状態検知により前記駆動モータ制御手段による
動作を行なうようにしたものである。The third object of the present invention is to provide a hose direction detecting means provided at a hose insertion portion of a cleaner body for detecting a direction of a hose, a drive motor for driving a traveling roller provided on the cleaner body, and the hose A drive motor control unit that controls a rotation direction of the drive motor according to a direction of the hose detected by a direction detection unit, and a state detection unit that detects a movement of the cleaner body, wherein the state detection unit includes:
A light-emitting element hanging from the cleaner body and a light-receiving element positioned below the light-emitting element and fixed to the cleaner body, the light reaching the light-receiving element changes due to the movement of the light-emitting element, The movement of the cleaner body is detected by a change in the output of the element, and the operation by the drive motor control means is performed by the state detection by the state detection means.
作用 本発明の第１の課題解決手段によれば、掃除機本体を
移動させるときには、使用者が手元操作部の操作スイッ
チを操作して操作スイッチを入れることにより、ホース
方向検知手段が検知したホースの方向に応じて駆動モー
タ制御手段が駆動モータの回転方向を決定すると共にそ
の回転方向に駆動し、走行ローラが回転して掃除機本体
をホースの方向に向けて移動させることができる。According to the first problem solving means of the present invention, when moving the cleaner body, the user operates the operation switch of the hand operation unit to turn on the operation switch, and the hose direction detection means detects the hose. The drive motor control means determines the rotation direction of the drive motor according to the direction and drives the drive motor in the rotation direction, and the traveling roller rotates to move the cleaner body toward the hose.
本発明の第２の課題解決手段によれば、使用者がホー
スを引っ張ることにより、掃除機本体に設けたキャスタ
ーローラが回転するので、この回転を回転検知手段で検
知すると、ホース方向検知手段が検知したホースの方向
に応じて駆動モータ制御手段が駆動モータの回転方向を
決定すると共にその回転方向に駆動し、走行ローラが回
転して掃除機本体をホースの方向に向けて移動させるこ
とができる。駆動モータを停止する方法としては、回転
検知手段で回転開始を検知すると、その回転開始検知か
ら設定時間を経過すると駆動モータを停止する方法があ
る。According to the second problem solving means of the present invention, since the caster roller provided on the cleaner body is rotated by the user pulling the hose, when the rotation is detected by the rotation detecting means, the hose direction detecting means is The drive motor control means determines the rotation direction of the drive motor according to the detected direction of the hose, and drives the drive motor in the rotation direction, so that the traveling roller rotates to move the cleaner body toward the hose. . As a method of stopping the drive motor, there is a method of stopping the drive motor when a set time elapses after the rotation start is detected by the rotation detection unit.
本発明の第３の課題解決手段は、使用者がホースを引
っ張ることにより、掃除機本体に設けた発光素子が揺れ
て受光素子の出力が変化し、状態検知手段が掃除機本体
を移動させたことを検知する。状態検知手段がこの状態
を検知すると、ホース方向検知手段が検知したホースの
方向に応じて駆動モータ制御手段が駆動モータの回転方
向を決定すると共にその回転方向に駆動し、走行ローラ
が回転して掃除機本体をホースの方向に向けて移動させ
ることができる。駆動モータを停止する方法としては、
状態検知手段で掃除機本体の移動開始を検知すると、そ
の移動開始検知から設定時間を経過すると駆動モータを
停止する方法がある。According to a third problem solving means of the present invention, when a user pulls a hose, a light emitting element provided on the cleaner main body swings, an output of a light receiving element changes, and a state detecting means moves the cleaner main body. Detect that When the state detection means detects this state, the drive motor control means determines the rotation direction of the drive motor according to the direction of the hose detected by the hose direction detection means and drives in the rotation direction, and the running roller rotates. The cleaner body can be moved toward the hose. As a method of stopping the drive motor,
There is a method in which when the state detection means detects the start of movement of the cleaner body, the drive motor is stopped when a set time has elapsed from the detection of the start of movement.
実 施 例 以下、本発明の第１の課題解決手段の実施例について
第１図から第３図を参照しながら説明する。なお、従来
例と同じ構成のものは同一符号を付して説明を省略す
る。Embodiment An embodiment of the first problem solving means of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. The same components as those in the conventional example are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
図に示すように、ホ−ス方向検知手段９は掃除機本体
１のホ−ス差し込み部８に設け、ホ−ス７の方向を検知
し、その出力は駆動モ−タ制御手段10に入力している。
操作スイッチ11は駆動モータ制御手段10の動作をON,OFF
させるもので、ホース７の手元操作部６に設け、使用者
が掃除中に操作できるようにしている。駆動モ−タ制御
手段10は走行ロ−ラ２に連結した駆動モ−タ12,13の回
転方向を制御するものである。As shown in the figure, a hose direction detecting means 9 is provided in a hose insertion portion 8 of the cleaner body 1 to detect the direction of the hose 7, and its output is input to a drive motor control means 10. doing.
The operation switch 11 turns on and off the operation of the drive motor control means 10.
It is provided on the hand operation unit 6 of the hose 7 so that the user can operate it during cleaning. The drive motor control means 10 controls the direction of rotation of the drive motors 12, 13 connected to the traveling roller 2.
駆動モ−タ12を正方向に回転させるときはトランジス
タ14,15をONさせ、逆方向に回転させるときはトランジ
スタ16,17をONさせる。同様に、駆動モ−タ13を正方向
に回転させるときはトランジスタ18,19をONさせ、逆方
向に回転させるときはトランジスタ20,21をONさせる。When the drive motor 12 is rotated in the forward direction, the transistors 14 and 15 are turned on. When the drive motor 12 is rotated in the reverse direction, the transistors 16 and 17 are turned on. Similarly, when the drive motor 13 is rotated in the forward direction, the transistors 18 and 19 are turned on, and when the drive motor 13 is rotated in the reverse direction, the transistors 20 and 21 are turned on.
上記構成において動作を説明すると、ホ−ス７の方向
がホ−ス方向検知手段９のＡの位置にあるとき、すなわ
ち掃除機本体１の前方向に向いているとき、操作スイッ
チ11がONされると、駆動モ−タ12,13をそれぞれ正方向
に回転し、掃除機本体１を前方向に移動させる。また、
ホ−ス方向がＢの位置にあるとき、すなわち掃除機本体
１の右前方に向いているとき、操作スイッチ11がONされ
れば、駆動モ−タ13のみ正方向に回転し、掃除機本体１
を右前方に移動させる。同様に、ホ−ス方向がＣの位置
にあるとき、すなわち掃除機本体１の左前方に向いてい
るとき、操作スイッチ11がONされれば、駆動モ−タ12の
み正方向に回転し、掃除機本体１を左前方に移動させ
る。さらに、ホ−ス方向がＤの位置にあるとき、すなわ
ち掃除機本体の右後方に向いているときには、操作スイ
ッチ11がONされれば駆動モ−タ12は逆方向、駆動モ−タ
13は正方向に回転し、掃除機本体１を右後方に回転させ
る。同様に、ホ−ス方向がＥの位置にあるとき、すなわ
ち掃除機本体１の左後方に向いているときには、操作ス
イッチ11がONされれば、駆動モ−タ12は正方向、駆動モ
−タ13は逆方向に回転し、掃除機本体を左後方に回転さ
せる。The operation of the above configuration will be described. When the direction of the hose 7 is at the position A of the hose direction detecting means 9, that is, when the direction of the hose 7 is directed to the front of the cleaner body 1, the operation switch 11 is turned on. Then, the drive motors 12 and 13 are each rotated in the forward direction, and the cleaner body 1 is moved forward. Also,
When the hose direction is at the position B, that is, when the operation switch 11 is turned on when facing the right front of the cleaner body 1, only the drive motor 13 rotates in the forward direction when the operation switch 11 is turned on. 1
To the right front. Similarly, when the hose direction is at the position C, that is, when the operation switch 11 is turned on when facing the left front of the cleaner body 1, only the drive motor 12 rotates in the forward direction when the operation switch 11 is turned on. The cleaner body 1 is moved to the left front. Further, when the hose direction is at the position D, that is, when the operation switch 11 is turned on when the operation switch 11 is turned on, the drive motor 12 is in the reverse direction, and the drive motor is in the reverse direction.
13 rotates in the forward direction and rotates the cleaner body 1 to the right rear. Similarly, when the hose direction is at the position E, that is, when the operation switch 11 is turned ON when the operation switch 11 is turned on, the drive motor 12 is in the forward direction and the drive motor is in the forward direction. The tab 13 rotates in the opposite direction, and rotates the cleaner body to the left rear.
このように第１の課題解決手段の実施例の電気掃除機
によれば、ホ−ス７の方向に応じて駆動モ−タ12,13の
回転方向を制御する駆動モ−タ制御手段10は、操作スイ
ッチ11により動作させるようにしたから、掃除機本体１
を移動させたいときに操作スイッチ11を押すことにより
ホ−ス７の方向に掃除機本体１を移動でき、掃除機本体
１を引き回す力を軽減でき、快適に掃除ができる。As described above, according to the vacuum cleaner of the embodiment of the first problem solving means, the drive motor control means 10 for controlling the rotation direction of the drive motors 12, 13 in accordance with the direction of the hose 7 is provided. , By operating the operation switch 11, the cleaner body 1
By pressing the operation switch 11 when the user wants to move the cleaner body 1, the cleaner body 1 can be moved in the direction of the hose 7, the power to draw the cleaner body 1 can be reduced, and cleaning can be performed comfortably.
つぎに、本発明の第２の課題解決手段の実施例を第４
図および第５図を参照しなが説明する。なお、以下上記
実施例と同じ構成のものは同一符号を付して説明を省略
する。Next, an embodiment of the second problem solving means of the present invention will be described with reference to a fourth embodiment.
This will be described with reference to FIG. 5 and FIG. Hereinafter, components having the same configuration as the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.
図に示すように、回転検知手段18はキャスタ−ロ−ラ
３の回転始動を検知するもので、キャスタ−ロ−ラ３の
回転を検知してからある設定時間だけ駆動モ−タ制御手
段10を動作させるタイマ−回路19を備えている。回転検
知手段18はキャスタ−ロ−ラ３に接続した回転スイッチ
20によってパルスを発生させ、１回目のパルス発生時か
らある設定時間だけタイマ−回路19が駆動モ−タ制御手
段10を動作させる。As shown in the drawing, the rotation detecting means 18 detects the start of rotation of the caster roller 3, and detects the rotation of the caster roller 3 for a certain set time after detecting the rotation of the caster roller 3. Is provided with a timer circuit 19 for operating the. The rotation detecting means 18 is a rotation switch connected to the caster roller 3.
A pulse is generated by 20 and the timer circuit 19 operates the drive motor control means 10 for a certain set time from the time of the first pulse generation.
上記構成において動作を説明すると、ホ−ス７を動か
してキャスタ−ロ−ラ３が回転を始めると、回転検知手
段18が出力を出し、タイマ−回路19の設定時間だけ駆動
モ−タ制御手段10を動作させ、駆動モ−タ12,13を駆動
する。このとき、駆動モ−タ12,13の回転方向は、上記
実施例と同様にホ−ス方向検知手段９により検知したホ
−ス７の方向へ掃除機本体１を移動させる方向となる。When the caster roller 3 starts rotating by moving the hose 7, the rotation detecting means 18 outputs an output, and the driving motor control means is set for the time set by the timer circuit 19. 10 is operated to drive the drive motors 12 and 13. At this time, the rotation direction of the drive motors 12 and 13 is the direction in which the cleaner body 1 is moved in the direction of the hose 7 detected by the hose direction detecting means 9 as in the above embodiment.
このように第２の課題解決手段の実施例の電気掃除機
によれば、駆動モ−タ制御手段10はキャスタ−ロ−ラ３
の回転検知手段18により設定時間だけ動作させるように
したから、掃除中ホ−ス７を動かして掃除機本体１の先
端が動くことにより、ホ−ス７の方向に掃除機本体１を
自動的に移動できる。As described above, according to the vacuum cleaner of the embodiment of the second problem solving means, the drive motor control means 10 includes the caster roller 3.
Is operated only for a set time by the rotation detecting means 18, so that the cleaner 7 is automatically moved in the direction of the hose 7 by moving the hose 7 and moving the tip of the cleaner body 1 during cleaning. Can be moved to
つぎに、本発明の第３の課題解決手段の実施例を第６
図および第７図を参照しなが説明する。なお、上記実施
例と同じ構成のものは同一符号を付して説明を省略す
る。Next, an embodiment of the third problem solving means of the present invention will be described with reference to the sixth embodiment.
This will be described with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. The components having the same configuration as the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.
図に示すように、状態検知手段21は掃除機本体１の動
作状態を検知するもので、この状態検知手段21により掃
除機本体１の動作状態を検知してからある設定時間だけ
駆動モ−タ制御手段10を動作させるタイマ−回路22を備
えている。状態検知手段21は掃除機本体１内にぶら下げ
てある発光ダイオ−ド23とこの発光ダイオ−ド23の下に
固定してあるフォトトランジスタ24の間にスリット25を
設けた構成としている。As shown in the figure, the state detecting means 21 detects the operating state of the cleaner main body 1, and the drive motor for a certain set time after detecting the operating state of the cleaner main body 1 by the state detecting means 21. A timer circuit 22 for operating the control means 10 is provided. The state detecting means 21 has a configuration in which a slit 25 is provided between a light emitting diode 23 hanging inside the cleaner body 1 and a phototransistor 24 fixed below the light emitting diode 23.
上記構成において動作を説明すると、掃除機本体１が
動くと発光ダイオ−ド23が揺れ、スリット25によって光
を遮られ、フォトトランジスタ24がOFFすることによ
り、パルスを発生させ、１回目のパルス発生時からある
設定時間だけタイマ−回路22が駆動モ−タ制御手段10を
動作させる。The operation will be described in the above configuration. When the cleaner body 1 moves, the light emitting diode 23 shakes, the light is blocked by the slit 25, and the phototransistor 24 is turned off, thereby generating a pulse and generating the first pulse. The timer circuit 22 operates the drive motor control means 10 for a certain set time from the time.
このように第３の課題解決手段の実施例の電気掃除機
によれば、駆動モ−タ制御手段10は掃除機本体１の状態
検知手段21により設定時間だけ動作させるようにしたか
ら、ホ−ス７を引張って掃除機本体１が動くことによ
り、ホ−ス７の方向に掃除機本体１を自動的に移動でき
る。As described above, according to the vacuum cleaner of the embodiment of the third problem solving means, the drive motor control means 10 is operated by the state detecting means 21 of the cleaner body 1 for a set time, so that the electric motor is operated. By moving the cleaner body 1 by pulling the hose 7, the cleaner body 1 can be automatically moved in the direction of the hose 7.
発明の効果 以上の実施例により明らかなように本発明の請求項１
記載の発明によれば、手元操作部に設けた操作スイッチ
の操作により駆動モータを駆動して掃除機本体を移動さ
せることができるので、掃除機本体の移動開始時におけ
るホース引張り力を軽減でき、楽にかつ快適に掃除を行
なうことができる。また、操作スイッチの掃除機本体を
移動させる構成なので、ホースの引張り具合（引張方向
および床面に対するホースの引張角度）にかかわらず確
実に掃除機本体を移動させることができる。また、本発
明の請求項２記載の発明によれば、ホースの引張り具合
（引張方向および床面に対するホースの引張角度）にか
かわらず、掃除機本体がわずかでも動けばキャスターロ
ーラが回転するので、確実に掃除機本体を移動させるこ
とができる。さらに、本発明の請求項３記載の発明によ
れば、ホースの引張り具合にかかわらず、ホースの引張
りにより掃除機本体に振動が加われば状態検知手段で確
実に検知できるので、掃除機本体の移動をホースの引張
り具合にかかわらず確実に行なうことができる。Effect of the Invention As is apparent from the above embodiment, claim 1 of the present invention
According to the described invention, the drive motor can be driven to move the cleaner main body by operating the operation switch provided on the hand operation unit, so that the hose pulling force at the start of movement of the cleaner main body can be reduced, Cleaning can be performed easily and comfortably. Further, since the cleaner main body of the operation switch is moved, the cleaner main body can be surely moved irrespective of the tension of the hose (the pulling direction and the pulling angle of the hose with respect to the floor). Further, according to the invention described in claim 2 of the present invention, regardless of the tension of the hose (the pulling direction and the pulling angle of the hose with respect to the floor), the caster roller rotates even if the cleaner body moves even a little, The cleaner main body can be reliably moved. Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 3 of the present invention, regardless of the degree of tension of the hose, if vibration is applied to the cleaner main body by the pulling of the hose, it can be reliably detected by the state detecting means. Irrespective of the tension of the hose.
第１図は本発明一実施例の電気掃除機のブロック図、第
２図は同電気掃除機の斜視図、第３図は同電気掃除機の
要部回路図、第４図は本発明の他の実施例の電気掃除機
のブロック図、第５図は同電気掃除機の要部回路図、第
６図は本発明の別の実施例の電気掃除機のブロック図、
第７図は同電気掃除機の要部構成図、第８図は従来の掃
除機の斜視図である。 １……掃除機本体、２……走行ロ−ラ、７……ホ−ス、
８……ホ−ス差し込み部、９……ホ−ス方向検知手段、
10……駆動モ−タ制御手段、11……操作スイッチ、12,1
3……駆動モ−タ。1 is a block diagram of a vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the vacuum cleaner, FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram of a main part of the vacuum cleaner, and FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a vacuum cleaner of another embodiment, FIG. 5 is a circuit diagram of a main part of the vacuum cleaner, FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a vacuum cleaner of another embodiment of the present invention,
FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram of a main part of the vacuum cleaner, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a conventional vacuum cleaner. 1 ... cleaner body, 2 ... running roller, 7 ... hose,
8 hose insertion part 9 hose direction detecting means
10 ... Drive motor control means, 11 ... Operation switch, 12,1
3 ... Driving motor.
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Claims (3)
スの方向を検知するホース方向検知手段と、前記掃除機
本体に設けた走行ローラを駆動する駆動モーターと、前
記ホース方向検知手段で検知した前記ホースの方向に応
じて前記駆動モータの回転方向を制御する駆動モータ制
御手段と、前記ホースの手元操作部に設けた操作スイッ
チを備え、前記操作スイッチの操作により前記駆動モー
タ制御手段による動作を行なうようにしてなる電気掃除
機。1. A hose direction detecting means provided at a hose insertion portion of a cleaner main body for detecting a direction of a hose, a drive motor for driving a traveling roller provided on the cleaner main body, and a detection by the hose direction detecting means. A drive motor control means for controlling a rotation direction of the drive motor in accordance with a direction of the hose; and an operation switch provided on a hand operation unit of the hose, wherein operation of the drive motor control means is performed by operating the operation switch. Vacuum cleaner to be done.
スの方向を検知するホース方向検知手段と、前記掃除機
本体に設けた走行ローラを駆動する駆動モーターと、前
記ホース方向検知手段で検知した前記ホースの方向に応
じて前記駆動モータの回転方向を制御する駆動モータ制
御手段と、前記掃除機本体を移動方向に向かせるキャス
ターローラの回転を検知する回転検知手段を備え、前記
回転検知手段による回転検知により前記駆動モータ制御
手段による動作を行なうようにしてなる電気掃除機。2. A hose direction detecting means provided at a hose insertion portion of the cleaner main body for detecting a direction of a hose, a drive motor for driving a traveling roller provided on the cleaner main body, and a detection by the hose direction detecting means. A drive motor control unit that controls a rotation direction of the drive motor according to a direction of the hose; and a rotation detection unit that detects rotation of a caster roller that directs the cleaner body in a movement direction. An electric vacuum cleaner, wherein the operation by the drive motor control means is performed by detecting rotation.
スの方向を検知するホース方向検知手段と、前記掃除機
本体に設けた走行ローラを駆動する駆動モーターと、前
記ホース方向検知手段で検知した前記ホースの方向に応
じて前記駆動モータの回転方向を制御する駆動モータ制
御手段と、前記掃除機本体の動きを検知する状態検知手
段を備え、前記状態検知手段を、掃除機本体にぶら下げ
た発光素子と、この発光素子の下方に位置し前記掃除機
本体に固定した受光素子から構成し、前記発光素子の動
きにより前記受光素子に到達する光が変化し、前記受光
素子の出力が変化することで前記掃除機本体の動きを検
知するようにし、前記状態検知手段による状態検知によ
り前記駆動モータ制御手段による動作を行なうようにし
てなる電気掃除機。3. A hose direction detecting means provided at a hose insertion portion of the cleaner main body for detecting a direction of a hose, a drive motor for driving a traveling roller provided on the cleaner main body, and detection by the hose direction detecting means. A drive motor control unit that controls a rotation direction of the drive motor according to a direction of the hose; and a state detection unit that detects a movement of the cleaner main body. An element and a light receiving element positioned below the light emitting element and fixed to the main body of the cleaner, and the light reaching the light receiving element changes due to the movement of the light emitting element, and the output of the light receiving element changes. A vacuum cleaner for detecting a movement of the cleaner body and performing an operation by the drive motor control means by detecting a state by the state detecting means.
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