JP6648618B2 - Waste collection equipment, vacuum cleaner and vacuum cleaner system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a refuse collection device, a vacuum cleaner, and a vacuum cleaner system.

  Patent Literature 1 describes a vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner described in Patent Literature 1 is a so-called stick-type vacuum cleaner. In the vacuum cleaner described in Patent Literature 1, a dust collection unit that collects dust is supported by a member that connects a head having a suction port and a handle of a user.

JP 2016-39860 A

  The vacuum cleaner described in Patent Literature 1 becomes difficult to operate when the dust collecting portion is enlarged. For this reason, the dust collecting portion cannot be made larger than necessary, and the dust accumulated in the dust collecting portion has to be frequently discarded.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above problems. An object of the present invention is to provide a vacuum cleaner and a vacuum cleaner system that can reduce the number of trash disposal. Another object of the present invention is to provide a refuse collection device for reducing the number of trash disposal of a vacuum cleaner.

A refuse collection device according to the present invention is a refuse collection device for collecting refuse stored in a first dust collection chamber of a vacuum cleaner. The garbage collection device detects that a second dust collection chamber for collecting garbage and a dust collection section having a dust collection air passage leading to the second dust collection chamber are formed, and that the vacuum cleaner is placed on the dust collection section. A first detecting means, an electric blower for generating an airflow in an exhaust air passage leading from the second dust collecting chamber to the outlet, a control means for controlling the electric blower, and dust accumulated in the first dust collecting chamber. (2) a second detecting means for detecting that the dust is collected in the dust collecting chamber . The second dust collection chamber communicates with the first dust collection chamber via the dust collection air passage when the vacuum cleaner is placed on the dust collection unit. The control means drives the electric blower to generate an airflow when the first detection means detects that the vacuum cleaner has been placed on the dust collecting portion. After driving the electric blower, the control means stops the electric blower when the second detection means detects that the dust accumulated in the first dust collection chamber has been collected in the second dust collection chamber.

A refuse collection device according to the present invention is a refuse collection device for collecting refuse stored in a first dust collection chamber of a vacuum cleaner. The refuse collection device includes a dust collection section in which a second dust collection chamber for storing refuse is formed, and a first connection section provided in the dust collection section, in which a refuse collection air passage communicating with the second dust collection chamber is formed. And a second connecting part provided in the dust collecting part and having a return air passage communicating with the second dust collecting chamber. When the vacuum cleaner is placed on the dust collecting section, the second dust collection chamber communicates with the first dust collection chamber via the dust collection air path, and communicates with the outlet of the vacuum cleaner via the return air path.
Further, the refuse collection device according to the present invention is a refuse collection device for collecting refuse stored in the first dust collection chamber of the vacuum cleaner. The refuse collection device includes a second dust collection chamber for storing refuse, a dust collection section having a refuse collection air passage leading to the second dust collection chamber, and an exhaust air passage leading from the second dust collection chamber to an outlet. An electric blower that generates an airflow, detection means for detecting that a specified amount of dust is accumulated in the second dust collection chamber, and detection means for detecting that a specified amount of dust is accumulated in the second dust collection chamber Transmission means for transmitting, to the vacuum cleaner, a signal for informing the user of waste disposal. The second dust collection chamber communicates with the first dust collection chamber via the dust collection air passage when the vacuum cleaner is placed on the dust collection unit.

A vacuum cleaner according to the present invention includes a head having a suction port, an electric blower for generating an airflow in a main body air passage communicating from the suction port to the outlet, a first dust collection chamber for collecting dust, and a first dust collection chamber. The dust collecting section includes a dust collecting section in which a dust collecting air passage communicating with the dust collecting chamber is formed, and a first closing member provided in the dust collecting section to close the dust collecting air path. When the dust collecting unit is placed on the dust collecting device for collecting the dust accumulated in the first dust collecting chamber into the second dust collecting chamber, the first closing body is displaced, and the first dust collecting chamber is moved to the dust collecting air path. Through the second dust collection chamber. The dust collecting portion is disposed so as to surround the first peripheral wall, a movable bottom portion that contacts a lower end portion of the first peripheral wall, forms a part of the first dust collecting chamber with the first peripheral wall, and surrounds the first peripheral wall. A second peripheral wall that forms another part of the first dust collecting chamber between the first peripheral wall and a separating unit that separates the movable bottom from the lower end of the first peripheral wall when the dust collecting unit is placed on the dust collection device; And.

  A vacuum cleaner according to the present invention includes a head having a suction port, an electric blower for generating an airflow in a main body air passage communicating from the suction port to the outlet, a first dust collection chamber for collecting dust, and a first dust collection chamber. A dust collection unit having a dust collection air passage formed in the dust collection chamber; a first closing member provided in the dust collection unit to block the dust collection air passage; and a return air passage upstream of the electric blower and leading to the main body air passage. Formed in the air path forming section, a second closing body that is provided in the air path forming section and closes the return air path, and is capable of closing the main body air path upstream of a position where the return air path leads to the main body air path. A simple valve device. When the dust collecting unit is placed on the dust collecting device for collecting the dust accumulated in the first dust collecting chamber into the second dust collecting chamber, the first closing body is displaced, and the first dust collecting chamber is moved to the dust collecting air path. Through the second dust collection chamber. When the dust collection unit is placed on the refuse collection device, the second closing body is displaced, and the outlet is returned to the second dust collection chamber via the air passage. When the dust collection unit is placed on the refuse collection device, the valve device blocks the main body air passage.

A vacuum cleaner system according to the present invention includes a vacuum cleaner, and a refuse collection device for collecting refuse collected in a first dust collection chamber of the vacuum cleaner in a second dust collection chamber. The vacuum cleaner has a head having a suction opening, a first electric blower for generating an airflow in a main body air passage leading from the suction opening to the first blowout opening, and a first dust collection chamber and a first dust collection chamber. A first dust collection unit having a first dust collection air passage formed therein, and a first closing body provided in the first dust collection unit to close the first dust collection air passage. The refuse collection device includes a second dust collection chamber, a second dust collection section having a second refuse collection air passage communicating with the second dust collection chamber, and an exhaust air passage communicating from the second dust collection chamber to a second blowout port. And a second electric blower that generates an airflow. The vacuum cleaner further includes a first holding unit that holds the first closing body at a position that closes the first dust collection air passage when the first dust collection unit is not placed on the second dust collection unit. The refuse collection device further includes a release unit that releases the holding function of the first holding unit when the first dust collection unit is placed on the second dust collection unit. When the first dust collecting section is placed on the second dust collecting section, the first closing body is displaced, and the first dust collecting chamber and the second dust collecting chamber are connected to the first dust collecting air path and the second dust collecting air path. Through. The release means is provided on the upper surface of the second dust collecting unit.

  A vacuum cleaner system according to the present invention includes a vacuum cleaner, and a refuse collection device for collecting refuse collected in a first dust collection chamber of the vacuum cleaner in a second dust collection chamber. The electric vacuum cleaner includes a head having a suction port, an electric blower for generating an airflow in a main body air passage leading from the suction port to the outlet, and a first dust collection chamber communicating with the first dust collection chamber and the first dust collection chamber. A first dust collecting portion having an air passage formed therein, a first closing member provided in the first dust collecting portion to block the first dust collection air passage, and a first return wind upstream of the electric blower and leading to the main body air passage. An air path forming part having a path formed therein, a second closing member provided in the air path forming part to close the first return air path, and a main body air path upstream of a position where the first return air path leads to the main body air path And a valve device capable of closing the valve. The refuse collection device is provided in the second dust collection section having the second dust collection chamber and the first connection provided with the second trash collection air passage communicating with the second dust collection chamber. A second connecting portion provided in the second dust collecting portion and having a second return air passage communicating with the second dust collecting chamber. When the first dust collecting section is placed on the second dust collecting section, the first closing body is displaced, and the first dust collecting chamber and the second dust collecting chamber are connected to the first dust collecting air path and the second dust collecting air path. Through. When the first dust collecting portion is placed on the second dust collecting portion, the second closing body is displaced, and the outlet and the second dust collecting chamber communicate with each other through the first return air passage and the second return air passage. When the first dust collecting portion is placed on the second dust collecting portion, the valve device closes the main body air passage.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the frequency | count of refuse disposal of a vacuum cleaner can be reduced.

It is a perspective view showing an example of a vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a top view of the vacuum cleaner system shown in FIG. It is a side view which shows a vacuum cleaner. It is a figure showing the section of an electric vacuum cleaner. It is a figure showing the section of an electric vacuum cleaner. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a vacuum cleaner. It is a figure showing a section of a dust collection unit. It is a figure showing a section of a dust collection unit when an electric vacuum cleaner is put on a refuse collection device. It is an exploded perspective view of a dust collection unit. It is a perspective view which shows a dust collection unit. It is a perspective view which shows a dust collection unit. It is a side view which shows a refuse collection apparatus. It is a perspective view showing a refuse collection device. It is a figure showing a section of a refuse collection device. It is a figure showing a section of a refuse collection device. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a garbage collection device. It is a figure showing the section of a vacuum cleaner system. It is a figure showing the section of a vacuum cleaner system. It is the figure which expanded the D section shown in FIG. It is the figure which expanded the E section shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the example of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the example of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 2 of this invention. FIG. 22 is a plan view of the vacuum cleaner system shown in FIG. 21. It is a side view which shows a vacuum cleaner. It is a figure showing the section of an electric vacuum cleaner. It is a figure showing the section of an electric vacuum cleaner. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a vacuum cleaner. It is a figure showing a section of a dust collection unit. It is an exploded perspective view of a dust collection unit. It is a perspective view showing the state where the unit was further disassembled. It is the figure which expanded the L section shown in FIG. It is a perspective view showing the state where the unit was further disassembled. It is the figure which expanded the M section shown in FIG. It is a perspective view showing the state where the unit was further disassembled. It is a perspective view showing a refuse collection device. It is the figure which expanded the upper part of the refuse collection apparatus. 4 shows the refuse collection device with the lid open. It is a figure showing the section of a vacuum cleaner system. It is a figure showing the section of a vacuum cleaner system. It is a figure showing the section of a vacuum cleaner system. FIG. 39 is an enlarged view of a portion N shown in FIG. 38. FIG. 40 is an enlarged view of a portion P shown in FIG. 39. FIG. 41 is an enlarged view of an R portion shown in FIG. 40. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a control device.

  The present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Duplicate descriptions will be simplified or omitted as appropriate. In each figure, the same reference numerals indicate the same or corresponding parts.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a vacuum cleaner system 1 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the vacuum cleaner system 1 shown in FIG. The vacuum cleaner system 1 includes, for example, a vacuum cleaner 2 and a refuse collection device 3. The electric vacuum cleaner 2 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is a so-called stick type vacuum cleaner. A first dust collection chamber is formed in the vacuum cleaner 2. The vacuum cleaner 2 stores the sucked dust in the first dust collection chamber. A second dust collection chamber is formed in the refuse collection device 3. The refuse collection device 3 collects refuse stored in the first dust collection chamber of the vacuum cleaner 2 in the second dust collection chamber. When the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the dust collection device 3 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the dust accumulated in the first dust collection chamber of the vacuum cleaner 2 is collected in the second dust collection chamber of the dust collection device 3. can do.

  FIG. 3 is a side view showing the vacuum cleaner 2. FIG. 3 is a view of the electric vacuum cleaner 2 viewed from a direction A in FIG. 4 and 5 are views showing a cross section of the vacuum cleaner 2. FIG. 4 is a diagram in which the vacuum cleaner 2 is cut along a line BB in FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram in which the vacuum cleaner 2 is cut along a line CC in FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the vacuum cleaner 2. The vacuum cleaner 2 includes, for example, a head 4, a connection pipe 5, a main unit 6, and a dust collection unit 7.

  One end of a connection pipe 5 is connected to the head 4. The other end of the connection pipe 5 is connected to the main unit 6. The dust collection unit 7 is provided in the main unit 6. A suction port 8 for sucking dust is formed in the head 4. An outlet 9 through which air from which dust is removed is blown out is formed in the main unit 6. A main body air passage 10 is formed in the vacuum cleaner 2 and communicates from the suction port 8 to the outlet port 9.

  The main unit 6 includes, for example, an electric blower 11, a handle 12, an operation panel 13, a control device 14, and a secondary battery 15.

  The electric blower 11 generates an airflow in the main body air passage 10. When the electric blower 11 generates an airflow, air is sucked from the suction port 8. The air sucked from the suction port 8 passes through the main body air passage 10. That is, the air sucked from the suction port 8 passes through the air passages formed in the head 4, the connection pipe 5, the dust collection unit 7, and the main unit 6, and is blown out from the blowout port 9. When the electric blower 11 generates an airflow, dust is sucked from the suction port 8 together with the air. The dust sucked from the suction port 8 is separated from the airflow by the dust collection unit 7. For this reason, air from which dust is removed is blown out from the blowout port 9.

  In the following description, when the terms “upstream” and “downstream” are used in the vacuum cleaner 2, the airflow generated by the electric blower 11 is used as a reference. For example, FIGS. 4 and 5 show an example in which the electric blower 11 and the filter 16 are arranged in the main body air passage 10. The filter 16 is arranged upstream of the electric blower 11. The upper and lower sides of the vacuum cleaner 2 are based on the state of being placed on the refuse collection device 3. That is, the upper and lower sides of the vacuum cleaner 2 are based on the state shown in FIGS. For example, the electric blower 11 and the secondary battery 15 are arranged above the dust collection unit 7.

  The handle 12 is a part held by the user when performing cleaning. In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the connection pipe 5 is a straight cylindrical member. The handle 12 is arranged, for example, in a straight line with respect to the connection pipe 5. The operation panel 13 is for the user to operate with the hand holding the handle 12. The operation panel 13 includes, for example, an input button 17 and a lamp 18. The lamp 18 is an example of a notifying unit that notifies a user of information. The operation panel 13 may include a small display or the like as a notification unit.

  The control device 14 controls devices provided in the vacuum cleaner 2. For example, a signal indicating that the input button 17 has been pressed is input to the control device 14. The control device 14 controls the device based on the input signal. For example, the control device 14 controls the electric blower 11. The control device 14 controls the lamp 18 of the operation panel 13. The secondary battery 15 supplies power to a device provided in the vacuum cleaner 2. For example, the secondary battery 15 supplies power to the control device 14.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a cross section of the dust collection unit 7. FIG. 7 is a diagram in which the dust collection unit 7 is cut along the line BB in FIG. The dust collection unit 7 includes, for example, a separation unit 19 and a dust collection unit 20.

  The separation unit 19 separates dust sucked from the suction port 8 from the airflow in the main body air passage 10. FIG. 7 illustrates an example in which the separation unit 19 employs a cyclone method as a method of separating dust. The separation unit 19 may employ a so-called cup method as a method of separating dust. For example, a swirling chamber 21 is formed in the separation unit 19. The swirling chamber 21 is a part of the main body air passage 10. The dust sucked from the suction port 8 passes through the head 4 and the connection pipe 5 and enters the swirling chamber 21. In the swirling chamber 21, a swirling airflow is formed. Thereby, the refuse is separated by the centrifugal force. Dust such as sand and dust is discharged from the swirling chamber 21 through an opening 23 formed in a side wall 22 of the swirling chamber 21. The dust not discharged from the opening 23 is discharged from the swirling chamber 21 through the downward opening 24.

  The refuse separated from the airflow by the separation unit 19 is stored in the dust collection unit 20. A dust collecting chamber 25 and a dust collecting chamber 26 for storing dust are formed in the dust collecting section 20. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the dust collection chamber 25 and the dust collection chamber 26 are the first dust collection chamber of the vacuum cleaner 2. The dust collecting unit 20 includes, for example, a peripheral wall 27, a movable bottom part 28, a peripheral wall 29, a bottom part 30, and a separation device 31.

  The peripheral wall 27 has a cylindrical shape. The upper end of the peripheral wall 27 is provided on the side wall 22. The peripheral wall 27 extends downward from the outer surface of the side wall 22. The peripheral wall 27 is arranged so as to surround the periphery of the opening 24. The movable bottom portion 28 contacts the lower end portion of the peripheral wall 27 from below. The downward opening of the peripheral wall 27 is closed by the movable bottom 28. Thus, a dust collection chamber 25 communicating with the swirling chamber 21 through the opening 24 is formed. That is, the peripheral wall 27 and the movable bottom part 28 form the dust collection chamber 25. The dust that has passed through the opening 24 enters the dust collection chamber 25. Garbage accumulates in the dust collection chamber 25.

  The peripheral wall 29 is arranged so as to surround the side wall 22 and the peripheral wall 27. A continuous space formed between the peripheral wall 29 and the side wall 22 and between the peripheral wall 29 and the peripheral wall 27 is the dust collection chamber 26. The dust that has passed through the opening 23 enters the dust collection chamber 26. Dust such as dust accumulates in the dust collection chamber 26. The lower end of the peripheral wall 29 is located below the lower end of the peripheral wall 27. A bottom 30 is provided at the lower end of the peripheral wall 29 so as to close the downward opening of the peripheral wall 29. The movable bottom 28 is disposed above the bottom 30.

  The movable bottom portion 28 can be disposed at a closed position for closing the downward opening of the peripheral wall 27 and at an open position where a gap is provided between the movable bottom portion 28 and the lower end of the peripheral wall 27. FIG. 7 shows a state in which the movable bottom portion 28 is located at the closed position. When the user cleans with the vacuum cleaner 2, the movable bottom portion 28 is placed in the closed position. Therefore, dust such as sand accumulates in the dust collection chamber 25, and dust such as dust accumulates in the dust collection chamber 26. The dust accumulated in the dust collection chamber 26 does not enter the dust collection chamber 25.

  When the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the refuse collection device 3, the movable bottom 28 is located at the open position. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a cross section of the dust collection unit 7 when the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the refuse collection device 3. FIG. 8 is a diagram in which the dust collection unit 7 is cut along the line BB in FIG. When the movable bottom 28 is located at the open position, a gap is formed between the peripheral wall 27 and the movable bottom 28. Therefore, the dust collection chamber 25 directly communicates with the dust collection chamber 26 without passing through the swirl chamber 21. 7 and 8 show an example in which the movable bottom part 28 is displaced up and down.

  The separation device 31 is a device for disposing the movable bottom portion 28 at the open position. The separation device 31 pushes up the movable bottom portion 28 when the vacuum cleaner 2 is not placed on the refuse collection device 3. As a result, the movable bottom portion 28 is pressed against the lower end portion of the peripheral wall 27 from below, and is disposed at the closed position. The separation device 31 displaces the movable bottom 28 downward when the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the refuse collection device 3. Thereby, the movable bottom part 28 is separated from the lower end part of the peripheral wall 27. When the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the refuse collection device 3, the movable bottom 28 is located at the open position. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the dust collection unit 7. The separation device 31 includes, for example, an interlocking member 32, a spring (not shown), and a lid 33.

  The center of the interlocking member 32 is supported by the bottom 30. The interlocking member 32 is disposed below the bottom 30. The interlocking member 32 moves like a seesaw. That is, when one end of the interlocking member 32 approaches the bottom 30, the other end of the interlocking member 32 separates from the bottom 30. When one end of the interlocking member 32 moves away from the bottom 30, the other end of the interlocking member 32 approaches the bottom 30. The movable bottom 28 is connected to the other end of the interlocking member 32.

  The interlocking member 32 is always subjected to a force by a spring so that the other end approaches the bottom 30. Therefore, if no external force other than a spring acts on the interlocking member 32, the movable bottom 28 is pushed up by the interlocking member 32. That is, the movable bottom portion 28 is located at the closed position. When an external force acts on the interlocking member 32 such that one end thereof approaches the bottom 30, the movable bottom 28 is displaced downward in conjunction with the interlocking member 32. That is, the movable bottom portion 28 is located at the open position.

  The lid 33 is provided on the bottom 30 so as to cover the interlocking member 32 from below. A through hole 34 is formed in the lid 33. The through hole 34 is formed at a position where one end of the interlocking member 32 faces.

  In addition, a dust collection air passage 35 is formed in the dust collection unit 20. The dust collection air passage 35 is an air passage for collecting dust accumulated in the dust collection chamber 25 and the dust collection chamber 26 in the second dust collection chamber of the dust collection device 3. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the dust collection air passage 35 communicates with the dust collection chamber 26. The dust collection passage 35 opens at the lower surface of the dust collection unit 20. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the dust collection air passage 35 opens at the lower surface of the bottom 30.

  The dust collecting unit 7 is provided with a closing device 36 in order to prevent dust from dropping from the dust collecting unit 20 except when collecting dust in the dust collecting device 3. The closing device 36 is provided in the dust collecting unit 20. 10 and 11 are perspective views showing the dust collection unit 7. FIG. When the vacuum cleaner 2 is not placed on the refuse collection device 3, the closing device 36 blocks the refuse collection air passage 35 as shown in FIG. When the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the refuse collection device 3, the closing device 36 is set to a state where the refuse collection air passage 35 is open as shown in FIG. 11. The closing device 36 includes, for example, a closing body 37, a holding body 38, a spring 39, and a support case 40.

  The closing body 37, the holding body 38, and the spring 39 are supported by the support case 40. The closing body 37, the holding body 38 and the spring 39 are provided on the dust collecting unit 20 via the support case 40. The closing body 37 blocks the dust collection air passage 35. For example, the closing body 37 closes the opening leading to the refuse collection air passage 35 from below. The closing body 37 always receives a force from the spring 39 so as to close the dust collection air path 35. For this reason, if no external force other than the spring 39 acts on the closing member 37, the closing member 37 is in close contact with the lower surface of the bottom portion 30 so as to cover the opening communicating with the dust collection air passage 35 from below.

  The holding body 38 holds the closing body 37 at a position that closes the dust collection air passage 35. For example, a nail as shown in FIG. 9 is formed at the tip of the holding body 38. If the vacuum cleaner 2 is not placed on the refuse collection device 3, the claw at the tip of the holding body 38 hangs on one end of the closing body 37. This prevents the closing body 37 from opening. That is, when the vacuum cleaner 2 is not placed on the refuse collection device 3, the holding body 38 holds the closing body 37 at a position that closes the refuse collection air passage 35 as shown in FIG. 10. The function of the holding body 38 holding the closing body 37 is released when the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the refuse collection device 3. When the holding function of the holding body 38 is released, the closing body 37 can be opened.

  FIG. 12 is a side view showing the refuse collection device 3. FIG. 12 is a view of the refuse collection device 3 viewed from the direction A in FIG. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the refuse collection device 3. 14 and 15 are views showing a cross section of the refuse collection device 3. FIG. 14 is a diagram in which the refuse collection device 3 is cut along the line BB in FIG. FIG. 15 is a view of the refuse collection device 3 cut along the line CC in FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the refuse collection device 3. The refuse collection device 3 includes, for example, a dust collection unit 41 and a support unit 42.

  The dust collection unit 41 includes, for example, a dust collection unit 43 and a dust collection unit 44. The dust collecting section 43 is provided in the dust collecting section 44. The dust collecting section 43 is arranged on the dust collecting section 44. A dust collecting chamber 45 for storing dust is formed in the dust collecting section 43. A dust collecting chamber 46 for storing dust is formed in the dust collecting section 44. The dust collecting chamber 45 communicates with the dust collecting chamber 46. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the dust collection chamber 45 and the dust collection chamber 46 are the second dust collection chamber of the dust collection device 3.

  Further, a dust collection air passage 47 is formed in the dust collecting section 43. The dust collection air path 47 is an air path for collecting dust accumulated in the dust collection chamber 25 and the dust collection chamber 26 of the vacuum cleaner 2 in the dust collection chamber 45 and the dust collection chamber 46. In the example shown in this embodiment, the dust collection air passage 47 communicates with the dust collection chamber 45. The dust collection air passage 47 opens on the upper surface of the dust collection part 43.

  The dust collection unit 41 is provided on the support unit 42. The dust collection unit 41 is disposed on the support unit 42. The dust collection unit 41 is supported by the support unit 42. An outlet 48 from which air from which dust is removed is blown out is formed in the support unit 42. An exhaust air passage 49 is formed in the refuse collection device 3 and communicates with the outlet 48 from the second dust collection chamber. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the exhaust air passage 49 leads from the dust collection chamber 46 to the outlet 48.

  The support unit 42 includes, for example, an electric blower 50, a power supply unit 51, an operation panel 52, and a control device 53.

  The electric blower 50 generates an airflow in the exhaust air passage 49. When the electric blower 50 generates an airflow, air is sucked in from an opening formed on the upper surface of the dust collecting portion 43. The air sucked from the opening passes through the dust collection air path 47, the dust collection chamber 45, the dust collection chamber 46, and the exhaust air path 49, and is blown out from the outlet 48. When the electric blower 50 generates an airflow, dust is also sucked from the opening together with the air. The garbage sucked from the opening enters the garbage collection air passage 47. The refuse that has entered the refuse collection air path 47 is separated from the airflow in the dust collection chamber 45 and the dust collection chamber 46. Therefore, air from which dust is removed is blown out from the blowout port 48.

  14 and 15 show an example in which a cyclone method is adopted as a method of separating dust in the dust collection chamber 45. FIG. 14 and 15 show an example in which a paper pack system is adopted as a system for separating dust in the dust collection chamber 46. FIG. The method of separating refuse is not limited to these methods.

  In the following description, when the terms “upstream” and “downstream” are used in the refuse collection device 3, the airflow generated by the electric blower 50 is used as a reference. For example, FIGS. 14 and 15 show an example in which the electric blower 50 and the filter 57 are arranged in the exhaust air passage 49. The filter 57 is disposed upstream of the electric blower 50.

  The power supply unit 51 supplies electric power for charging the secondary battery 15 provided in the vacuum cleaner 2. When the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the refuse collection device 3, the power supply unit 51 is electrically connected to the secondary battery 15. The refuse collection device 3 described in the present embodiment also has a function as a charging stand for the vacuum cleaner 2.

  The operation panel 52 is for the user to operate. The operation panel 52 includes, for example, an input button 58 and a lamp 59. The lamp 59 is an example of a reporting unit that reports information to a user. The operation panel 52 may include a small display or the like as a notification unit.

  The control device 53 controls devices provided in the refuse collection device 3. For example, a signal indicating that the input button 58 has been pressed is input to the control device 53. The control device 53 controls the device based on the input signal. For example, the control device 53 controls the electric blower 50. The control device 53 controls the power supply unit 51. The control device 53 controls a lamp 59 of the operation panel 52.

  Further, the dust collecting unit 41 is provided with an operating part 54, a releasing part 55, and an opening part 56.

  The operation part 54 is a member for operating the separation device 31 provided in the electric vacuum cleaner 2. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the operation section 54 is a projection provided on the upper surface of the dust collection section 43. The release unit 55 is a member for releasing the holding function of the holding body 38 provided in the vacuum cleaner 2. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the release unit 55 is a plate-shaped member provided on the upper surface of the dust collection unit 43. The release section 55 projects from the upper surface of the dust collection section 43. The opening 56 is a member for opening the closing body 37 provided in the vacuum cleaner 2. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the opening portion 56 is a plate-shaped member provided on the upper surface of the dust collecting portion 43. The opening 56 projects from the upper surface of the dust collecting unit 43.

  Hereinafter, the functions of the operation unit 54, the release unit 55, and the release unit 56 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 17 and 18 are views showing a cross section of the cleaner system 1. FIG. 17 shows a BB cross section of FIG. FIG. 18 shows a CC cross section of FIG. FIG. 19 is an enlarged view of a portion D shown in FIG. FIG. 20 is an enlarged view of a portion E shown in FIG.

  17 to 20 show a state in which the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the refuse collection device 3. FIG. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the dust collection unit 20 of the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the dust collection unit 43 of the refuse collection device 3. When the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the refuse collection device 3, the head 4 of the vacuum cleaner 2 is in a state of being suspended in the air. That is, the head 4 is disposed above the lower surface of the support unit 42 of the refuse collection device 3. When the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the refuse collection device 3, the vacuum cleaner 2 is supported by the dust collection unit 43 of the refuse collection device 3. When the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the refuse collection device 3, the lower surface of the dust collector 20 faces the upper surface of the dust collector 43.

  When the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the refuse collection device 3, the secondary battery 15 is electrically connected to the power supply unit 51. Thereby, the control device 53 starts charging of the secondary battery 15 by the power supply unit 51.

  The direction of the vacuum cleaner 2 with respect to the refuse collection device 3 when placing the vacuum cleaner 2 on the refuse collection device 3 is predetermined. The operation part 54 is arranged in accordance with the position of the through hole 34 formed in the lid 33 of the separation device 31. When the dust collecting unit 20 is placed on the dust collecting unit 43, the operating unit 54 passes through the through hole 34. The tip of the operating portion 54 that has passed through the through hole 34 contacts one end of the interlocking member 32 from below. When the dust collecting unit 20 further approaches the dust collecting unit 43, the operating unit 54 pushes up one end of the interlocking member 32. As a result, the other end of the interlocking member 32 is displaced away from the bottom 30 and the movable bottom 28 moves downward. When the dust collecting unit 20 is completely placed on the dust collecting unit 43, the lower part of the dust collecting chamber 25 and the lower part of the dust collecting chamber 26 communicate with each other.

  The release unit 55 is arranged in accordance with the position of the holding body 38 of the closing device 36. When the dust collecting unit 20 is placed on the dust collecting unit 43, the release unit 55 is inserted into a space adjacent to the holding body 38 while contacting the side surface of the holding body 38. When the release section 55 is inserted into the space, the holding body 38 is pushed by the release section 55, and the holding body 38 is displaced away from the closing body 37. Specifically, the holding body 38 is curved such that the claw at the tip of the holding body 38 is disengaged from one end of the closing body 37. Alternatively, the end of the holder 38 may be rotatably supported by a shaft, and the holder 38 may be pressed against the space by a spring. Even in such a configuration, when the release section 55 is inserted into the space, the holding body 38 is pressed by the release section 55, and the holding body 38 is displaced away from the closing body 37. Thus, the holding function of the holding body 38 is released. When the dust collecting unit 20 is completely placed on the dust collecting unit 43, the closing body 37 can be opened.

  The opening 56 is arranged in accordance with the position of the closing body 37 of the closing device 36. When the dust collecting part 20 is placed on the dust collecting part 43, the opening part 56 comes into contact with the other end of the closing body 37. When the dust collecting unit 20 further approaches the dust collecting unit 43, the opening 56 pushes up the other end of the closing body 37. Thereby, the closing body 37 is displaced so that one end of the closing body 37 moves downward, and the closing body 37 is opened. When the dust collecting unit 20 is completely placed on the dust collecting unit 43, the closing body 37 is held in an open state.

  The opening communicating with the dust collection air passage 47 formed on the upper surface of the dust collection unit 43 is arranged in accordance with the position of the opening communicating with the dust collection air passage 35 formed on the lower surface of the dust collection unit 20. That is, when the dust collecting unit 20 is placed on the dust collecting unit 43, the opening communicating with the dust collecting air passage 47 faces the opening communicating with the dust collecting air passage 35. Therefore, when the dust collecting section 20 is placed on the dust collecting section 43, the dust collecting chamber 26 and the dust collecting chamber 45 communicate with each other through the dust collection air path 35 and the dust collection air path 47. That is, when the dust collecting section 20 is placed on the dust collecting section 43, the first dust collecting chamber formed in the vacuum cleaner 2 and the second dust collecting chamber formed in the dust collecting apparatus 3 are connected to the dust collecting air passage 35. And through the refuse collection air passage 47.

  When the electric blower 50 is driven in a state where the dust collection unit 20 is placed on the dust collection unit 43, an airflow from the vacuum cleaner 2 to the dust collection device 3 is generated. The driving of the electric blower 50 is started, for example, when an input button 58 of the operation panel 52 is pressed. When the electric blower 50 generates an airflow, air is sucked from the suction port 8 of the vacuum cleaner 2. The air sucked in from the suction port 8 passes through a part of the main body air passage 10 and enters the dust collecting chamber 25 and the dust collecting chamber 26. That is, the air sucked from the suction port 8 passes through the head 4 and the connection pipe 5 and then enters the dust collection chamber 25 and the dust collection chamber 26 from the swirl chamber 21.

  The air that has entered the dust collection chamber 25 enters the dust collection chamber 26 through between the peripheral wall 27 and the movable bottom 28. The air that has entered the dust collection chamber 26 from the swirling chamber 21 or from the dust collection chamber 25 passes through the dust collection air passage 35 and is taken into the dust collection device 3. The air that has entered the refuse collection device 3 from the refuse collection air passage 35 passes through the refuse collection air passage 47, the dust collection chamber 45, the dust collection chamber 46, and the exhaust air passage 49, and is blown out from the outlet 48.

  When the electric blower 50 generates an airflow, the dust stored in the dust collection chamber 25 and the dust collection chamber 26 passes through the dust collection air passage 35 and is collected by the dust collection device 3. The refuse collected by the refuse collection device 3 enters the dust collection chamber 45 and the dust collection chamber 46 from the refuse collection air path 47. The refuse collected in the refuse collection device 3 is separated from the airflow in the dust collection chamber 45 and the dust collection chamber 46. Therefore, air from which dust is removed is blown out from the blowout port 48.

  The controller 53 stops the electric blower 50 when a certain time has elapsed since the start of driving the electric blower 50.

  In the vacuum cleaner system 1 according to the present embodiment, the refuse collected in the dust collection chambers 25 and 26 of the vacuum cleaner 2 is collected in the dust collection chambers 45 and 46 of the refuse collection device 3. can do. Since the garbage collected in the vacuum cleaner 2 can be collected, the number of garbage disposals can be reduced. Even if the dust collecting portion 20 of the vacuum cleaner 2 is made small, the number of times of trash disposal does not increase. The dust collector 20 can be reduced in size and the vacuum cleaner 2 excellent in operability can be provided.

  The refuse collection device 3 does not need to be carried every time cleaning is performed unlike the vacuum cleaner 2. For this reason, even if the dust collection chamber 45 and the dust collection chamber 46 are enlarged, the operability does not deteriorate. For example, if the dust collecting chamber 45 and the dust collecting chamber 46 are made larger than the dust collecting chamber 25 and the dust collecting chamber 26, the number of times of dust disposal can be further reduced.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the vacuum cleaner 2 is a stick type. Many stick-type vacuum cleaners are not self-supporting. In the example shown in the present embodiment, even when the vacuum cleaner 2 is not self-supporting, the vacuum cleaner 2 can be easily installed in the refuse collection device 3 by placing the dust collecting unit 20 on the dust collecting unit 43. Moreover, since the vacuum cleaner 2 can be installed in the refuse collection device 3 in a standing state, the area required for installation can be reduced. If the vacuum cleaner 2 can be placed on the refuse collection device 3 so that the connection pipe 5 is arranged in the vertical direction as in the example shown in the present embodiment, the area required for installation can be minimized. .

  In the example shown in the present embodiment, since the dust collection unit 20 of the vacuum cleaner 2 is disposed above the dust collection unit 43 of the refuse collection device 3, the trash moves so as to fall from the top to the bottom when collecting the trash. I do. Therefore, dust such as sand can be reliably collected.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the user presses the input button 58 of the operation panel 52 to collect garbage has been described. A sensor 60 may be provided in the refuse collection device 3 to automatically start refuse collection. The sensor 60 is an example of a unit that detects that the vacuum cleaner 2 has been placed on the dust collection unit 43. When the sensor 60 detects that the vacuum cleaner 2 has been placed on the dust collecting section 43, the control device 53 drives the electric blower 50 to generate an airflow.

  As the sensor 60, a switch that is pressed when the electric vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the dust collecting section 43 may be employed. A proximity sensor may be used as the sensor 60. In the example shown in the present embodiment, when the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the dust collecting section 43, one end of the closing body 37 is disposed in the dust collection air path 47. The sensor 60 may detect the presence of the closing body 37 disposed in the dust collection air path 47.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the electric blower 50 is automatically stopped when a certain time has elapsed since the drive of the electric blower 50 was started. A sensor 61 may be provided in the refuse collection device 3 in order to stop the electric blower 50 according to the state of refuse collection. The sensor 61 is an example of a unit that detects that dust accumulated in the dust collection chamber 25 and the dust collection chamber 26 of the vacuum cleaner 2 has been collected in the dust collection chamber 45 and the dust collection chamber 46 of the dust collection device 3. is there. After driving the electric blower 50, the controller 53 detects that the dust collected in the dust collection chamber 25 and the dust collection chamber 26 has been collected in the dust collection chamber 45 and the dust collection chamber 46 by the sensor 61. The electric blower 50 is stopped.

  As the sensor 61, a photoelectric sensor including a light emitting device and a light receiving device may be employed. For example, a light emitter is provided so that the detection light crosses the dust collection air path 47. The detection light from the light emitter enters the light receiver after traversing the dust collection air path 47. After the driving of the electric blower 50 is started, for example, when the light receiver continuously receives the detection light from the light emitter for a certain period of time, it is detected that the collection of the dust is completed. The function of the sensor 61 may be provided in the vacuum cleaner 2. For example, the vacuum cleaner 2 includes a sensor 63 that detects the presence or absence of dust accumulated in the dust collection chamber 25 and the dust collection chamber 26. The refuse collection device 3 may receive the detection signal from the sensor 63.

  As another function, the refuse collection device 3 may be provided with a notification function for encouraging waste disposal. For example, a sensor 62 is provided in the refuse collection device 3. The sensor 62 is an example of a unit that detects that a specified amount of dust is accumulated in the dust collection chamber 45 and the dust collection chamber 46. As the sensor 62, a photoelectric sensor including a light emitter and a light receiver may be employed. The sensor 62 may perform the detection based on the value of the current flowing through the electric blower 50.

  When the sensor 62 detects that a specified amount of dust is accumulated in the dust collection chamber 45 and the dust collection chamber 46, the control device 53 turns on a specific lamp 59 provided on the operation panel 52. Lighting of the lamp 59 is an example of notification for urging disposal of garbage. Notification for urging waste disposal by other methods may be performed.

  In the case where the sensor 62 is provided in the refuse collection device 3, notification for prompting disposal of refuse may be performed from a device other than the refuse collection device 3. For example, the control device 53 has a function as a transmission unit that transmits a signal to another device. When the sensor 62 detects that a specified amount of dust has accumulated in the dust collection chamber 45 and the dust collection chamber 46, the control device 53 transmits a signal to the vacuum cleaner 2 to perform a notification for urging waste disposal. I do. In the vacuum cleaner 2 that has received this signal, the control device 14 turns on a specific lamp 18 provided on the operation panel 13. Lighting of the lamp 18 is an example of a notification for urging waste disposal. Notification for urging waste disposal by other methods may be performed.

  When the sensor 62 detects that the specified amount of dust has accumulated in the dust collection chamber 45 and the dust collection chamber 46, the control device 53 causes devices other than the electric vacuum cleaner 2 to notify the user of waste disposal. May be transmitted. The device to which the signal is transmitted is registered in advance. For example, the control device 53 transmits the signal to a mobile terminal such as a smartphone registered in advance. The device receiving this signal gives a notification to prompt the user to discard the waste by display or sound.

  When the sensor 62 is provided in the refuse collection device 3, the electric blower 50 may be controlled based on the result detected by the sensor 62. The control device 53 stops the electric blower 50 when the sensor 62 detects that a specified amount of dust is accumulated in the dust collection chamber 45 and the dust collection chamber 46. That is, when a specified amount of dust is accumulated in the dust collection chamber 45 and the dust collection chamber 46, the electric blower 50 is not driven. This prevents excessive accumulation of dust in the dust collecting chamber 45 and the dust collecting chamber 46.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the refuse collection device 3 includes a plurality of dust collection chambers has been described. The refuse collection device 3 may not include only one dust collection chamber. The method by which the waste collection device 3 separates waste may be a cyclone method or a paper pack method. Other separation methods may be employed.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which refuse collection device 3 also functions as a charging stand for vacuum cleaner 2. The refuse collection device 3 does not need to have a function as a charging stand for the vacuum cleaner 2. However, if the refuse collection device 3 functions as a charging stand for the vacuum cleaner 2, trash can be collected each time the vacuum cleaner 2 is charged.

Embodiment 2 FIG.
In the first embodiment, an example in which the refuse collection device 3 includes the electric blower 50 has been described. That is, in the example shown in Embodiment 1, the electric blower 50 provided in the refuse collection device 3 generates an airflow for collecting refuse. In the present embodiment, an example in which the refuse collection device 3 does not include an electric blower will be described. In the example shown in the present embodiment, electric blower 11 included in vacuum cleaner 2 generates an airflow for collecting refuse.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration different from the configuration disclosed in Embodiment 1 will be described in detail. Configurations not disclosed in the present embodiment are the same as any of the configurations disclosed in the first embodiment.

  FIGS. 21 and 22 are perspective views showing an example of a vacuum cleaner system 1 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. FIG. 23 is a plan view of the vacuum cleaner system 1 shown in FIG. The vacuum cleaner system 1 includes, for example, a vacuum cleaner 2 and a refuse collection device 3. FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the vacuum cleaner system 1 as viewed from the front side of the electric vacuum cleaner 2. FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the vacuum cleaner system 1 as viewed from the rear side of the electric vacuum cleaner 2.

  The electric vacuum cleaner 2 shown in FIGS. 21 to 23 is a so-called stick type vacuum cleaner. In the example shown in the present embodiment, a first dust collection chamber is formed in the vacuum cleaner 2. The vacuum cleaner 2 stores the sucked dust in the first dust collection chamber. A second dust collection chamber is formed in the refuse collection device 3. The refuse collection device 3 collects refuse stored in the first dust collection chamber of the vacuum cleaner 2 in the second dust collection chamber. When the vacuum cleaner 2 is mounted on the dust collection device 3 as shown in FIGS. 21 to 23, the dust accumulated in the first dust collection chamber of the vacuum cleaner 2 is collected in the second dust collection chamber of the dust collection device 3. can do.

  FIG. 24 is a side view showing the vacuum cleaner 2. FIG. 24 is a view of the vacuum cleaner 2 viewed from the direction F in FIG. FIGS. 25 and 26 are views showing a cross section of the vacuum cleaner 2. FIG. 25 is a diagram in which the vacuum cleaner 2 is cut along a line GG in FIG. 23. FIG. 26 is a view of the electric vacuum cleaner 2 cut along the line HH in FIG. 23. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the vacuum cleaner 2. The vacuum cleaner 2 includes, for example, a head 4, a connection pipe 5, a main unit 6, and a dust collection unit 7.

  One end of a connection pipe 5 is connected to the head 4. The other end of the connection pipe 5 is connected to the main unit 6. The dust collection unit 7 is provided in the main unit 6. A suction port 8 for sucking dust is formed in the head 4. An outlet 9 through which air from which dust is removed is blown out is formed in the main unit 6. A main body air passage 10 is formed in the vacuum cleaner 2 and communicates from the suction port 8 to the outlet port 9.

  The main unit 6 includes, for example, an electric blower 11, a handle 12, an operation panel 13, a control device 14, and a secondary battery 15.

  The electric blower 11 generates an airflow in the main body air passage 10. When the electric blower 11 generates an airflow, air is sucked from the suction port 8. The air sucked from the suction port 8 passes through the main body air passage 10. That is, the air sucked from the suction port 8 passes through the air passages formed in the head 4, the connection pipe 5, the dust collection unit 7, and the main unit 6, and is blown out from the blowout port 9. When the electric blower 11 generates an airflow, dust is sucked from the suction port 8 together with the air. The dust sucked from the suction port 8 is separated from the airflow by the dust collection unit 7. For this reason, air from which dust is removed is blown out from the blowout port 9.

  FIGS. 25 and 26 show an example in which the electric blower 11 and the filter 16 are arranged in the main body air passage 10. The filter 16 is arranged upstream of the electric blower 11. The electric blower 11 and the secondary battery 15 are disposed above the dust collection unit 7.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a cross section of the dust collection unit 7. FIG. 28 is a diagram in which the dust collection unit 7 is cut along the line JJ in FIG. The dust collection unit 7 includes, for example, a separation unit 19 and a dust collection unit 20.

  The separation unit 19 separates dust sucked from the suction port 8 from the airflow in the main body air passage 10. FIG. 28 illustrates an example in which the separation unit 19 employs a cyclone method as a method of separating dust. The method by which the separation unit 19 separates dust is not limited to the cyclone method. For example, a swirling chamber 21 is formed in the separation unit 19. The swirling chamber 21 is a part of the main body air passage 10. The dust sucked from the suction port 8 passes through the head 4 and the connection pipe 5 and enters the swirling chamber 21. In the swirling chamber 21, a swirling airflow is formed. Thereby, the refuse is separated by the centrifugal force. Dust such as sand and dust is discharged from the swirling chamber 21 through an opening 23 formed in a side wall 22 of the swirling chamber 21. The dust not discharged from the opening 23 is discharged from the swirling chamber 21 through the downward opening 24.

  The refuse separated from the airflow by the separation unit 19 is stored in the dust collection unit 20. A dust collecting chamber 25 and a dust collecting chamber 26 for storing dust are formed in the dust collecting section 20. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the dust collection chamber 25 and the dust collection chamber 26 are the first dust collection chamber of the vacuum cleaner 2. The dust collecting unit 20 includes, for example, a peripheral wall 27, a movable bottom part 28, a peripheral wall 29, a bottom part 30, and a separation device 31.

  The shape of the movable bottom portion 28 shown in the present embodiment is different from the shape disclosed in the first embodiment. However, the function itself of the movable bottom portion 28 is the same as the function disclosed in the first embodiment. For example, the movable bottom portion 28 can be disposed at a closed position that closes a downward opening of the peripheral wall 27 and an open position where a gap is provided between the movable bottom portion 28 and a lower end of the peripheral wall 27. FIG. 28 shows a state where the movable bottom portion 28 is located at the open position.

  The function of separation device 31 shown in the present embodiment is the same as the function disclosed in the first embodiment. However, in the separation device 31 shown in the present embodiment, a member corresponding to the operating portion 54 of the refuse collection device 3 comes into contact with one end of the interlocking member 32 from the K direction shown in FIG. For this reason, a slit 64 is formed in the cover 33 of the separation device 31 so that a member corresponding to the operating portion 54 can enter from the side.

  In addition, a dust collection air passage 35 is formed in the dust collection unit 20. The dust collection air passage 35 is an air passage for collecting dust accumulated in the dust collection chamber 25 and the dust collection chamber 26 in the second dust collection chamber of the dust collection device 3. The dust collection air passage 35 communicates with the dust collection chamber 26. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the dust collection air passage 35 opens on the side surface of the dust collection unit 20. Specifically, the dust collection air passage 35 opens at the peripheral wall 29. In the example shown in the present embodiment, an opening leading to the dust collection air passage 35 is not formed in the bottom 30.

  The dust collecting unit 7 is provided with a closing device 36 in order to prevent dust from dropping from the dust collecting unit 20 except when collecting dust in the dust collecting device 3. The closing device 36 is provided in the dust collecting unit 20. FIG. 29 is an exploded perspective view of the dust collection unit 7. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the peripheral wall 29 differs from the shape disclosed in the first embodiment in that a flat portion exists on the outer surface. For example, the cross section of the peripheral wall 29 is square. The closing device 36 is provided on the peripheral wall 29.

  The dust collection unit 7 can be disassembled from a unit 7a to a unit 7d as shown in FIG. FIG. 30 is a perspective view showing a state where the unit 7a is further disassembled. FIG. 31 is an enlarged view of a portion L shown in FIG. The dust collecting unit 20 of the dust collecting unit 7 is formed by, for example, the unit 7a and a part of the unit 7b. The separation unit 19 is formed by, for example, a part of the unit 7b, a part of the unit 7c, and the unit 7d.

  When the vacuum cleaner 2 is not placed on the refuse collection device 3, the closing device 36 closes the refuse collection air passage 35 as shown in FIGS. 29 and 31. When the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the refuse collection device 3, the closing device 36 makes the refuse collection air passage 35 open. The closing device 36 includes, for example, a closing body 37, a holding body 38, a spring 39, and a support case 40.

  The function itself of the closing device 36 is the same as the function disclosed in the first embodiment. The closing body 37, the holding body 38, and the spring 39 are supported by the support case 40. The closing body 37, the holding body 38 and the spring 39 are provided on the dust collecting unit 20 via the support case 40. The closing body 37 blocks the dust collection air passage 35. For example, the closing body 37 closes an opening leading to the dust collection air passage 35 from the side. The closing body 37 always receives a force from the spring 39 so as to close the dust collection air path 35. Therefore, if no external force other than the spring 39 acts on the closing body 37, the closing body 37 comes into close contact with the peripheral wall 29 so as to cover the opening communicating with the dust collection air passage 35 from the side.

  The holding body 38 holds the closing body 37 at a position that closes the dust collection air passage 35. For example, a nail as shown in FIG. 30 is formed at the tip of the holding body 38. If the vacuum cleaner 2 is not placed on the refuse collection device 3, the claw at the tip of the holding body 38 hangs on the lower end of the closing body 37. This prevents the closing body 37 from opening. That is, when the vacuum cleaner 2 is not placed on the refuse collection device 3, the holding body 38 holds the closing body 37 at a position that closes the refuse collection air passage 35 as shown in FIGS. 29 and 31. The function of the holding body 38 holding the closing body 37 is released when the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the refuse collection device 3. When the holding function of the holding body 38 is released, the closing body 37 can be opened.

  FIG. 32 is a perspective view showing a state where the unit 7b is further disassembled. FIG. 33 is an enlarged view of a portion M shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, a return air passage 65 is formed in the dust collection unit 7. The return air path 65 is an air path for returning the air sent from the vacuum cleaner 2 to the refuse collection device 3 to the vacuum cleaner 2. The return air passage 65 communicates with the main body air passage 10. For example, the return air passage 65 communicates with the main air passage 10 upstream of the electric blower 11 and the filter 16 and downstream of the swirl chamber 21.

  In the example shown in the present embodiment, the dust collection unit 7 includes an air path forming unit 66 for forming the return air path 65. The return air passage 65 is opened on a side surface of the air passage forming section 66. The return air passage 65 opens in the same direction as the direction in which the dust collection air passage 35 opens on the peripheral wall 29.

  The dust collecting unit 7 is provided with a closing device 67 to prevent dust from dropping from the dust collecting unit 20 except when collecting dust in the dust collecting device 3. The closing device 67 is provided in the air path forming unit 66. When the vacuum cleaner 2 is not placed on the refuse collection device 3, the closing device 67 closes the return air passage 65 as shown in FIGS. 29 and 33. When the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the refuse collection device 3, the closing device 67 makes the return air passage 65 open. The closing device 67 includes, for example, a closing body 68, a holding body 69, a spring 70, and a support case 71.

  The function of the closing device 67 itself is the same as the function of the closing device 36. The closing body 68, the holding body 69, and the spring 70 are supported by the support case 71. The closing body 68, the holding body 69, and the spring 70 are provided in the air path forming unit 66 via the support case 71. The closing body 68 blocks the return air passage 65. For example, the closing body 68 closes the opening leading to the return air passage 65 from the side. The closing body 68 always receives a force from the spring 70 so as to close the return air passage 65. For this reason, if no external force other than the spring 70 acts on the closing body 68, the closing body 68 comes into close contact with the air path forming portion 66 so as to cover the opening leading to the return air path 65 from the side.

  The holding body 69 holds the closing body 68 at a position that closes the return air passage 65. For example, a nail as shown in FIG. 32 is formed at the tip of the holder 69. If the vacuum cleaner 2 is not placed on the refuse collection device 3, the claw at the tip of the holding body 69 hangs on the lower end of the closing body 68. This prevents the closing body 68 from opening. That is, when the vacuum cleaner 2 is not placed on the refuse collection device 3, the holding body 69 holds the closing body 68 at a position that closes the return air passage 65 as shown in FIGS. 29 and 33. The function of the holding body 69 holding the closing body 68 is released when the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the refuse collection device 3. When the holding function of the holding body 69 is released, the closing body 68 can be opened.

  As described above, in the example shown in the present embodiment, electric blower 11 included in vacuum cleaner 2 generates an airflow for collecting refuse. The dust collection unit 7 is provided with a valve device 72 in order to generate an air current in the dust collection air passage 35 and the return air passage 65 when collecting the dust. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the valve device 72 is provided in the separation section 19. When the vacuum cleaner 2 is not placed on the refuse collection device 3, the valve device 72 makes the main body air passage 10 open. When the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the refuse collection device 3, the valve device 72 closes the main body air passage 10. The valve device 72 closes the main body air passage 10 upstream of a position where the return air passage 65 communicates with the main body air passage 10 and downstream of the swirl chamber 21, for example. FIG. 34 is a perspective view showing a state where the unit 7c is further disassembled. The valve device 72 includes, for example, a valve body 73, a spring 74, and an interlocking body 75.

  The valve body 73 is a member for closing the main body air passage 10. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the valve body 73 has a disk shape. The valve body 73 can be arranged at a closed position for closing the main body air passage 10 and an open position for passing the main body air passage 10. As shown in FIG. 28, the separation unit 19 includes a discharge pipe 76 for discharging air from which dust has been removed from the swirl chamber 21. The discharge pipe 76 is arranged at the center of the swirl chamber 21. The air from which dust has been removed is taken into the discharge pipe 76 from the swirl chamber 21 through the discharge hole 77. The air taken into the discharge pipe 76 moves upward and passes through the filter 16. The internal space of the discharge pipe 76 is a part of the main body air passage 10.

  The valve body 73 closes the air passage that continues upward from the upper end of the discharge pipe 76. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the open position of the valve body 73 is a position higher than the closed position. The valve body 73 always receives a force from the spring 74 so as to be pressed downward. Therefore, if no external force other than the spring 74 acts on the valve body 73, the valve body 73 is pressed downward and is arranged at the closed position.

  The interlocking body 75 is a member for interlocking the valve body 73 with the up and down movement of the movable bottom 28. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the interlocking body 75 is a single rod. The interlocking body 75 has an upper end connected to the valve body 73 from below. The interlocking body 75 vertically passes through the discharge pipe 76. The lower end of the interlocking body 75 is connected to the movable bottom 28 from above. Thus, when the movable bottom portion 28 is displaced upward, the valve body 73 is displaced upward. When the movable bottom 28 is displaced downward, the valve body 73 is displaced downward. That is, the interlocking body 75 arranges the valve body 73 at the open position when the movable bottom part 28 is in contact with the lower end part of the peripheral wall 27. The interlocking body 75 arranges the valve body 73 in the closed position when the movable bottom part 28 is separated from the lower end of the peripheral wall 27. FIG. 28 shows a state where the movable bottom portion 28 is displaced downward and the valve body 73 is disposed at the closed position.

  FIG. 35 is a perspective view showing the refuse collection device 3. FIG. 36 is an enlarged view of the upper part of the refuse collection device 3. The refuse collection device 3 includes, for example, a dust collection unit 41 and a support unit 42. The dust collecting unit 41 includes, for example, a dust collecting portion 78, a connecting portion 79, a connecting portion 80, a guide plate 81, an operating portion 82, releasing portions 83 and 84, and opening portions 85 and 86.

  A dust collecting chamber 87 (not shown in FIGS. 35 and 36) for storing dust is formed in the dust collecting section 78. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the dust collection chamber 87 is the second dust collection chamber of the refuse collection device 3. The dust collecting unit 78 includes, for example, a box 88, a lid 89, and a base 90. The space surrounded by the box 88 and the lid 89 is a dust collection chamber 87. The lid 89 is provided on the box 88. The lid 89 can be opened and closed with respect to the box 88. FIG. 37 shows the refuse collection device 3 with the lid 89 opened. FIG. 37 shows an example in which a paper pack system is employed as a system for separating dust in the dust collection chamber 87. The method of separating dust in the dust collection chamber 87 is not limited to the paper pack method.

  The table 90 is provided on the box 88. The table 90 is arranged on the box 88. The vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the table 90. The guide plate 81 and the operation unit 82 are provided on a table 90. The guide plate 81 is a member for guiding the vacuum cleaner 2 placed on the table 90 to a fixed position. The guide plate 81 is arranged along an edge other than the front edge of the table 90. The guide plate 81 extends upward from the edge of the table 90. The operating section 82 functions in the same manner as the operating section 54 disclosed in the first embodiment. That is, the operating section 82 is a member for operating the separating device 31 provided in the electric vacuum cleaner 2. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the operation section 82 is a plate-shaped member provided on the upper surface of the table 90. The operating part 82 is arranged on the back side of the table 90 and protrudes from the upper surface of the table 90.

  The connecting part 79 is provided in the dust collecting part 78. In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the connecting portion 79 is a tube extending vertically. The lower end of the connecting portion 79 is connected to the side surface of the box 88. A refuse collection air passage 91 is formed in the connecting portion 79. The dust collection air passage 91 is an air passage for collecting dust accumulated in the dust collection chamber 25 and the dust collection chamber 26 of the vacuum cleaner 2 into the dust collection chamber 87. The dust collection air passage 91 communicates with the dust collection chamber 87.

  The connecting portion 79 extends above the dust collecting portion 78. The upper end face of the connecting portion 79 is disposed above the dust collecting portion 78. The upper end face of the connecting portion 79 is disposed so as to face the table 90 when the refuse collection device 3 is viewed from above. The refuse collection air passage 91 opens at the upper end surface of the connecting portion 79. That is, the dust collection air passage 91 opens at a position higher than the dust collecting portion 78. Further, the refuse collection air passage 91 opens so as to face the table 90 when the refuse collection device 3 is viewed from above.

  The release unit 83 is a member for releasing the holding function of the holding body 38 provided in the vacuum cleaner 2. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the release portion 83 is a plate-shaped member provided on the upper end surface of the connecting portion 79. The release portion 83 projects from the end face of the connecting portion 79. The release unit 83 is arranged, for example, along the lower edge of the opening communicating with the refuse collection air passage 91.

  The opening 85 is a member for opening the closing body 37 provided in the vacuum cleaner 2. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the open portion 85 is a plate-shaped member provided on the upper end surface of the connecting portion 79. The opening 85 protrudes from the end face of the connecting part 79. The opening 85 is arranged, for example, along the upper edge of the opening communicating with the refuse collection air passage 91. The opening part 85 is arranged at a position higher than the release part 83.

  The connecting part 80 is provided in the dust collecting part 78. In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the connecting portion 80 is a tube extending vertically. The lower end of the connecting portion 80 is connected to the side surface of the box 88. For example, the connecting portion 80 is connected to the same side surface of the box 88 as the side surface to which the connecting portion 79 is connected. The connecting portion 80 is connected to the box 88 at a position lower than the position where the connecting portion 79 is connected to the box 88. A return air passage 92 is formed in the connecting portion 80. The return air passage 92 is an air passage for returning the air sent from the vacuum cleaner 2 to the refuse collection device 3 to the vacuum cleaner 2. The return air passage 92 communicates with the dust collection chamber 87.

  The connecting portion 80 extends above the dust collecting portion 78. The upper end surface of the connecting portion 80 is disposed above the upper ends of the dust collecting portion 78 and the connecting portion 79. The upper end face of the connecting portion 80 is arranged so as to face the base 90 when the refuse collection device 3 is viewed from above. That is, the upper end surface of the connecting portion 80 faces in the same direction as the direction in which the upper end surface of the connecting portion 79 faces. The return air passage 92 opens at the upper end surface of the connecting portion 80. That is, the return air passage 92 opens at a position higher than the dust collecting portion 78. The return air passage 92 opens at a position higher than the position where the dust collection air passage 91 opens. The return air passage 92 opens in the same direction as the direction in which the dust collection air passage 91 opens.

  The release section 84 is a member for releasing the holding function of the holding body 69 provided in the electric vacuum cleaner 2. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the release portion 84 is a plate-shaped member provided on the upper end surface of the connecting portion 80. The release part 84 protrudes from the end face of the connecting part 80. The release portion 84 is arranged, for example, along the lower edge of the opening communicating with the return air passage 92.

  The opening 86 is a member for opening the closing body 68 provided in the vacuum cleaner 2. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the open portion 86 is a plate-shaped member provided on the upper end surface of the connecting portion 80. The opening 86 protrudes from the end face of the connecting part 80. The opening 86 is arranged, for example, along the upper edge of the opening leading to the return air passage 92. The open part 86 is arranged at a position higher than the release part 84.

  The dust collection unit 41 is provided on the support unit 42. The dust collection unit 41 is disposed on the support unit 42. The dust collection unit 41 is supported by the support unit 42. The support unit 42 includes a head cover 93, for example.

  Hereinafter, the function of collecting dust accumulated in the vacuum cleaner 2 by the dust collection device 3 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 38 to 40 are views showing a cross section of the vacuum cleaner system 1. FIG. 38 shows a JJ cross section of FIG. FIG. 39 shows a GG section of FIG. 23. FIG. 40 shows an HH section of FIG. 23. FIG. 41 is an enlarged view of a portion N shown in FIG. FIG. 42 is an enlarged view of a portion P shown in FIG. FIG. 43 is an enlarged view of the R portion shown in FIG.

  FIGS. 38 to 43 show a state in which the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the refuse collection device 3. In the example shown in the present embodiment, the dust collection unit 20 of the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the dust collection unit 78 of the refuse collection device 3. When the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the refuse collection device 3, the head 4 of the vacuum cleaner 2 is covered with a head cover 93. That is, the head 4 is disposed above the lower surface of the support unit 42 of the refuse collection device 3. When the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the refuse collection device 3, the vacuum cleaner 2 is supported by the dust collection unit 78 of the refuse collection device 3. When the vacuum cleaner 2 is placed on the refuse collection device 3, the lower surface of the dust collector 20 faces the upper surface of the dust collector 78.

  The direction of the vacuum cleaner 2 with respect to the refuse collection device 3 when placing the vacuum cleaner 2 on the refuse collection device 3 is predetermined. The operation part 82 is arranged in accordance with the position of the slit 64 formed in the lid 33 of the separation device 31. When the dust collecting unit 20 is placed on the dust collecting unit 78, the operating unit 82 passes through the slit 64. The operating portion 82 that has passed through the slit 64 contacts one end of the interlocking member 32 from the side. When the dust collecting unit 20 further approaches the guide plate 81 on the back side, the operating unit 82 pushes up one end of the interlocking member 32. As a result, the other end of the interlocking member 32 is displaced away from the bottom 30 and the movable bottom 28 moves downward. When the dust collecting unit 20 is placed on the dust collecting unit 78 and arranged at a fixed position, the lower part of the dust collecting chamber 25 and the lower part of the dust collecting chamber 26 communicate with each other.

  The valve element 73 of the valve device 72 is linked to the movable bottom 28. When the dust collecting portion 20 is placed on the dust collecting portion 78, the movable bottom portion 28 is displaced downward, so that the valve body 73 is also displaced downward. Thereby, the valve body 73 is arranged at the closed position. When the dust collecting unit 20 is placed on the dust collecting unit 78 and arranged at a fixed position, the main body air passage 10 is closed by the valve device 72.

  The release unit 83 is arranged in accordance with the position of the holding body 38 of the closing device 36. When the dust collecting unit 20 is placed on the dust collecting unit 78, the release unit 83 is inserted into a space adjacent to the holding body 38 while being in contact with the upper surface of the holding body 38. When the release section 83 is inserted into the space, the holding body 38 is pushed by the release section 83, and the holding body 38 is displaced away from the closing body 37. Specifically, the holding body 38 is curved such that the claw at the tip of the holding body 38 is disengaged from the lower end of the closing body 37. Alternatively, the end of the holder 38 may be rotatably supported by a shaft 97, and the holder 38 may be pressed against the space by a spring 96 (see FIGS. 30 and 31). Even in such a configuration, the holding body 38 is pushed by the releasing section 55 by inserting the release section 55 into the space, and the holding body 38 is displaced away from the closing body 37. Thus, the holding function of the holding body 38 is released. When the dust collecting section 20 is placed on the dust collecting section 78 and arranged at a fixed position, the closing body 37 can be opened.

  The opening 85 is arranged in accordance with the position of the closing body 37 of the closing device 36. When the dust collecting part 20 is placed on the dust collecting part 78, the opening part 85 comes into contact with the upper end of the closing body 37. When the dust collecting unit 20 further approaches the guide plate 81 on the back side, the opening 85 pushes the upper end of the closing body 37. Thereby, the closing body 37 is displaced so that the lower end of the closing body 37 is separated from the dust collecting part 20, and the closing body 37 is opened. When the dust collecting unit 20 is placed on the dust collecting unit 78 and arranged at a fixed position, the closing body 37 is held in an open state.

  The release section 84 is arranged in accordance with the position of the holder 69 of the closing device 67. When the dust collecting unit 20 is placed on the dust collecting unit 78, the release unit 84 is inserted into a space adjacent to the holding body 69 while being in contact with the upper surface of the holding body 69. When the release section 84 is inserted into the space, the holding body 69 is pushed by the release section 84, and the holding body 69 is displaced away from the closing body 68. Specifically, the holding body 69 is curved such that the claw at the tip of the holding body 69 is disengaged from the lower end of the closing body 68. Alternatively, the end of the holder 69 may be rotatably supported by a shaft 99, and the holder 69 may be pressed against the space by a spring 98 (see FIGS. 32 and 33). Also in this configuration, when the release portion 84 is inserted into the space, the holding body 69 is pressed by the release portion 84, and the holding body 69 is displaced away from the closing body 68. Thereby, the holding function of the holding body 69 is released. When the dust collecting section 20 is placed on the dust collecting section 78 and is arranged at a fixed position, the closing body 68 can be opened.

  The opening 86 is arranged in accordance with the position of the closing body 68 of the closing device 67. When the dust collecting part 20 is placed on the dust collecting part 78, the opening part 86 contacts the upper end part of the closing body 68 at the tip. When the dust collecting unit 20 further approaches the guide plate 81 on the back side, the opening 86 pushes the upper end of the closing body 68. As a result, the closing body 68 is displaced so that the lower end of the closing body 68 is separated from the air path forming section 66, and the closing body 68 is opened. When the dust collecting unit 20 is placed on the dust collecting unit 78 and is arranged at a fixed position, the closing body 68 is held in an open state.

  The opening communicating with the dust collection air passage 91 formed on the end face of the connecting portion 79 is arranged in accordance with the position of the opening communicating with the dust collection air passage 35 formed on the side surface of the dust collecting portion 20. That is, when the dust collection unit 20 is placed on the dust collection unit 78, the opening communicating with the dust collection air passage 91 faces the opening communicating with the dust collection air passage 35. Therefore, when the dust collection unit 20 is placed on the dust collection unit 78, the dust collection chamber 26 and the dust collection chamber 87 communicate with each other via the dust collection air passage 35 and the dust collection air passage 91.

  The opening communicating with the return air passage 92 formed on the end face of the connecting portion 80 is arranged in accordance with the position of the opening communicating with the return air passage 65 formed on the side surface of the air passage forming portion 66. That is, when the dust collecting unit 20 is placed on the dust collecting unit 78, the opening communicating with the return air passage 92 faces the opening communicating with the return air passage 65. Therefore, when the dust collecting section 20 is placed on the dust collecting section 78, the dust collecting chamber 87 and the main body air path 10 communicate with each other via the return air path 92 and the return air path 65. That is, when the dust collecting unit 20 is placed on the dust collecting unit 78, the dust collecting chamber 87 and the outlet 9 communicate with each other via the return air path 92, the return air path 65, and a part of the main body air path 10.

  When the electric blower 11 is driven in a state where the dust collection unit 20 is placed on the dust collection unit 78, the airflow from the vacuum cleaner 2 to the dust collection device 3 and the airflow from the dust collection device 3 to the vacuum cleaner 2 Occurs. The driving of the electric blower 11 is started, for example, when the input button 17 of the operation panel 13 is pressed. When the electric blower 11 generates an airflow, air is sucked from the suction port 8 of the vacuum cleaner 2. The air sucked in from the suction port 8 passes through a part of the main body air passage 10 and enters the dust collecting chamber 25 and the dust collecting chamber 26. That is, the air sucked from the suction port 8 passes through the head 4 and the connection pipe 5 and then enters the dust collection chamber 25 and the dust collection chamber 26 from the swirl chamber 21. The main body air passage 10 is interrupted on the way by the valve device 72. Therefore, the air in the swirl chamber 21 is not taken into the discharge pipe 76.

  The air that has entered the dust collection chamber 25 enters the dust collection chamber 26 through between the peripheral wall 27 and the movable bottom 28. The air that has entered the dust collection chamber 26 from the swirling chamber 21 or from the dust collection chamber 25 passes through the dust collection air passage 35 and is taken into the dust collection device 3. That is, the air that has passed through the dust collection air passage 35 enters the dust collection chamber 87 via the dust collection air passage 91.

  The air in the dust collection chamber 87 is returned to the vacuum cleaner 2 via the return air passage 92. That is, the air in the dust collection chamber 87 enters the return air passage 92. The air that has passed through the return air passage 92 enters the main body air passage 10 downstream of the valve device 72 via the return air passage 65. The air that has entered the main body air passage 10 from the return air passage 65 passes through the filter 16 and the electric blower 11 and is blown out from the outlet 9.

  When the electric blower 11 generates an airflow, the dust stored in the dust collection chamber 25 and the dust collection chamber 26 passes through the dust collection air passage 35 and is collected by the dust collection device 3. The refuse collected by the refuse collection device 3 enters the dust collection chamber 87 from the refuse collection air passage 91. The refuse collected in the refuse collection device 3 is separated from the airflow in the dust collection chamber 87. For this reason, the air from which dust has been removed returns to the vacuum cleaner 2.

  The controller 14 stops the electric blower 11 when a certain time has elapsed since the start of driving the electric blower 11.

  In the vacuum cleaner system 1 according to the present embodiment, the refuse collected in the dust collection chamber 25 and the dust collection chamber 26 of the vacuum cleaner 2 can be collected in the dust collection chamber 87 of the refuse collection device 3. Since the garbage collected in the vacuum cleaner 2 can be collected, the number of garbage disposals can be reduced. Even if the dust collecting portion 20 of the vacuum cleaner 2 is made small, the number of times of trash disposal does not increase. The dust collector 20 can be reduced in size and the vacuum cleaner 2 excellent in operability can be provided.

  The refuse collection device 3 does not need to be carried every time cleaning is performed unlike the vacuum cleaner 2. Therefore, the operability does not deteriorate even if the dust collecting chamber 87 is made large. For example, if the dust collection chamber 87 is made larger than the dust collection chamber 25 and the dust collection chamber 26, the number of times of dust disposal can be further reduced.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the vacuum cleaner 2 is a stick type. Many stick-type vacuum cleaners are not self-supporting. In the example shown in the present embodiment, even when the vacuum cleaner 2 is not self-supporting, the vacuum cleaner 2 can be easily installed in the refuse collection device 3 by placing the dust collecting unit 20 on the dust collecting unit 78. Moreover, since the vacuum cleaner 2 can be installed in the refuse collection device 3 in a standing state, the area required for installation can be reduced. If the vacuum cleaner 2 can be placed on the refuse collection device 3 so that the connection pipe 5 is arranged in the vertical direction as in the example shown in the present embodiment, the area required for installation can be minimized. .

  In the example shown in the present embodiment, since the dust collecting unit 20 of the vacuum cleaner 2 is arranged on the dust collecting unit 78 of the garbage collecting device 3, the garbage moves so that the garbage falls from the top to the bottom when the garbage is collected. I do. Therefore, dust such as sand can be reliably collected.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the user presses the input button 17 of the operation panel 13 to collect refuse. In order to automatically start the collection of the refuse, the vacuum cleaner 2 may be provided with a sensor 60. The sensor 60 detects that the vacuum cleaner 2 has been placed on the dust collecting unit 78. When the sensor 60 detects that the vacuum cleaner 2 has been placed on the dust collecting unit 78, the control device 14 drives the electric blower 11 to generate an airflow.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the electric blower 11 is automatically stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed since the drive of the electric blower 11 was started. The vacuum cleaner 2 may be provided with a sensor 63 in order to stop the electric blower 11 according to the state of refuse collection. The sensor 63 detects that dust collected in the dust collection chamber 25 and the dust collection chamber 26 of the vacuum cleaner 2 has been collected in the dust collection chamber 87 of the dust collection device 3. After driving the electric blower 11, the controller 14 stops the electric blower 11 when the sensor 63 detects that the dust collected in the dust collection chamber 25 and the dust collection chamber 26 has been collected in the dust collection chamber 87. Let it.

The refuse collection device 3 described in the present embodiment may function as a charging stand for the vacuum cleaner 2.
In such a case, the refuse collection device 3 includes a power supply unit 51, an operation panel 52, and a control device 53. When the refuse collection device 3 includes the control device 53, the refuse collection device 3 may include a sensor 62. The sensor 62 detects that a specified amount of dust has accumulated in the dust collection chamber 87. This may add a notification function for urging waste disposal. Any of the functions disclosed in the first embodiment may be employed as the notification function for prompting the waste disposal. When the refuse collection device 3 includes the sensor 62, the electric blower 11 may be controlled based on a result detected by the sensor 62.

  FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the control device 14. The control device 14 includes a processing circuit including, for example, a processor 94 and a memory 95 as hardware resources. The control device 14 realizes each function described above by executing the program stored in the memory 95 by the processor 94. Some or all of the functions of the control device 14 may be realized by hardware.

  The hardware configuration of control device 53 is the same as the configuration shown in FIG. The control device 53 includes, as hardware resources, a processing circuit including, for example, a processor and a memory. The control device 53 realizes each function described above by executing a program stored in the memory by the processor. Some or all of the functions of the control device 53 may be realized by hardware.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Vacuum cleaner system, 2 Vacuum cleaner, 3 Garbage collection apparatus 4 Head, 5 Connection pipe, 6 Main unit, 7 Dust collection unit, 8 Suction port, 9 Blow-out port, 10 Main body airway, 11 Electric blower, 12 Handle, Reference Signs List 13 operation panel, 14 control device, 15 secondary battery, 16 filter, 17 input button, 18 lamp, 19 separation unit, 20 dust collection unit, 21 swirl chamber, 22 side wall, 23 opening, 24 opening, 25 dust collection chamber, 26 dust collecting chamber, 27 peripheral wall, 28 movable bottom, 29 peripheral wall, 30 bottom, 31 separation device, 32 interlocking member, 33 lid, 34 through hole, 35 refuse collection air path, 36 closing device, 37 closing body, 38 holding body , 39 spring, 40 support case, 96 spring, 97 shaft 41 dust collection unit, 42 support unit, 43 dust collection unit, 44 dust collection unit, 45 dust collection chamber, 46 dust collection chamber, 47 dust collection air path, 48 air outlet, 49 exhaust air path, 50 electric blower, 51 power supply section, 52 operation panel, 53 control device, 54 operation section, 55 release section, 56 opening section, 57 filter 58 input button, 59 lamp, 60 sensor, 61 sensor, 62 sensor 63 sensor, 64 slit, 65 return air path, 66 air path forming part, 67 closing device, 68 closing body, 69 holding body, 70 spring, 71 support Case, 72 valve device, 73 valve body, 74 spring, 75 interlocking body, 76 discharge pipe, 77 discharge hole, 98 spring, 99 shaft 78 dust collecting part, 79 connecting part, 80 connecting part, 81 guide plate, 82 operating part , 83 release section, 84 release section, 85 open section, 86 open section, 87 dust collection chamber, 88 box, 89 lid, 90 units, 91 refuse collection airway, 92 return Airway, 93 Headcover 94 Processor, 95 Memory

Claims (28)

A garbage collection device for collecting garbage collected in the first dust collection chamber of the vacuum cleaner,
A second dust collection chamber for storing refuse, and a dust collection unit formed with a refuse collection air passage leading to the second dust collection chamber;
First detection means for detecting that the vacuum cleaner has been placed on the dust collection unit;
An electric blower for generating an airflow in an exhaust air passage leading from the second dust collection chamber to an outlet,
Control means for controlling the electric blower,
Second detection means for detecting that dust accumulated in the first dust collection chamber has been collected in the second dust collection chamber;
With
The second dust collection chamber communicates with the first dust collection chamber via the dust collection air passage when the vacuum cleaner is placed on the dust collection unit ,
The control unit drives the electric blower to generate an airflow when the first detection unit detects that the vacuum cleaner is placed on the dust collection unit,
The controller controls the electric blower when the second detector detects that the dust collected in the first dust collection chamber is collected in the second dust collection chamber after driving the electric blower. It was stopped Rugomi recovery system.   The refuse collection device according to claim 1, wherein the refuse collection air passage opens at an upper surface of the dust collection unit. A garbage collection device for collecting garbage collected in the first dust collection chamber of the vacuum cleaner,
A dust collecting part in which a second dust collecting chamber for storing garbage is formed;
A first connection unit provided in the dust collection unit and having a refuse collection air passage formed to communicate with the second dust collection chamber;
A second connecting portion provided in the dust collecting portion, wherein a return air passage communicating with the second dust collecting chamber is formed;
With
The second dust collection chamber communicates with the first dust collection chamber through the dust collection air path when the vacuum cleaner is placed on the dust collection section, and the vacuum cleaner through the return air path. Garbage collection device that communicates with the air outlet. The refuse collection air passage is opened at a position higher than the dust collecting portion,
4. The refuse collection device according to claim 3 , wherein the return air passage opens at a position higher than the dust collection unit in the same direction as the direction in which the refuse collection air passage opens. 5. The refuse collection device according to claim 4 , wherein the return air passage opens at a position higher than a position where the refuse collection air passage opens. Third detection means for detecting that a predetermined amount of dust is accumulated in the second dust collection chamber;
When the third detection unit detects that a predetermined amount of dust has accumulated in the second dust collection chamber, a notification unit that issues a notification for urging waste disposal,
The refuse collection device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , further comprising: Third detection means for detecting that a predetermined amount of dust is accumulated in the second dust collection chamber;
When the third detection unit detects that a predetermined amount of dust is accumulated in the second dust collection chamber, a transmission unit that transmits a signal for performing a notification for urging waste disposal to the vacuum cleaner,
The refuse collection device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , further comprising: Third detection means for detecting that a predetermined amount of dust is accumulated in the second dust collection chamber;
When it is detected by the third detection means that a prescribed amount of dust is accumulated in the second dust collection chamber, a signal for performing a notification for urging waste disposal is sent to a registered device other than the vacuum cleaner. Transmitting means for transmitting;
The refuse collection device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , further comprising: Further comprising a support unit for supporting the dust collecting portion,
The vacuum cleaner includes a head formed with a suction port,
The refuse collection device according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein when the vacuum cleaner is placed on the dust collecting unit, the head is disposed above a lower surface of the support unit. A power supply unit for charging a secondary battery provided in the vacuum cleaner is further provided,
The power supply unit, when the vacuum cleaner is placed in the dust collecting unit, dust collecting apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9 which electrically connected to the rechargeable battery. A garbage collection device for collecting garbage collected in the first dust collection chamber of the vacuum cleaner,
A second dust collection chamber for storing refuse, and a dust collection unit formed with a refuse collection air passage leading to the second dust collection chamber;
An electric blower for generating an airflow in an exhaust air passage leading from the second dust collection chamber to an outlet,
Detecting means for detecting that a predetermined amount of dust is accumulated in the second dust collection chamber;
When the detection unit detects that a predetermined amount of dust is accumulated in the second dust collection chamber, a transmission unit that transmits a signal for performing a notification for urging waste disposal to the vacuum cleaner,
With
The second dust collection chamber is a refuse collection device that communicates with the first dust collection chamber via the refuse collection air passage when the vacuum cleaner is placed on the dust collection unit. A head with an inlet formed,
An electric blower for generating an airflow in a main body air passage communicating with the outlet from the suction port,
A first dust collection chamber for storing refuse, and a dust collection unit formed with a refuse collection air passage leading to the first dust collection chamber;
A first closing member that is provided in the dust collection unit and closes the dust collection air passage;
With
When the dust collection unit is placed on a dust collection device for collecting dust accumulated in the first dust collection chamber into the second dust collection chamber, the first closing body is displaced, and the first dust collection chamber is displaced. Communicating with the second dust collection chamber via the refuse collection air passage ;
The dust collecting section,
A first peripheral wall,
A movable bottom portion that contacts a lower end portion of the first peripheral wall and forms a part of the first dust collection chamber with the first peripheral wall;
A second peripheral wall disposed so as to surround the first peripheral wall and forming another part of the first dust collection chamber between the first peripheral wall and the second peripheral wall;
When the dust collecting unit is placed on the refuse collection device, separating means for separating the movable bottom from the lower end of the first peripheral wall;
Vacuum cleaner equipped with. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 12 , wherein the dust collection air passage opens at a lower surface of the dust collection unit. Electric vacuum according to claim 12 or claim 13 further comprising a holding means for holding the first closure in a position closing the dust collecting air passage when the dust collection unit is not placed on the dust collecting device Machine. A head with an inlet formed,
An electric blower for generating an airflow in a main body air passage communicating with the outlet from the suction port,
A first dust collection chamber for storing refuse, and a dust collection unit formed with a refuse collection air passage leading to the first dust collection chamber;
A first closing member that is provided in the dust collection unit and closes the dust collection air passage;
An airflow path forming section in which a return airflow path that is connected to the main airflow path upstream of the electric blower is formed;
A second closing member provided in the airflow path forming portion and closing the return airflow path;
A valve device capable of closing the main body air passage upstream of a position where the return air passage communicates with the main body air passage;
With
When the dust collection unit is placed on a dust collection device for collecting dust accumulated in the first dust collection chamber into the second dust collection chamber, the first closing body is displaced, and the first dust collection chamber is displaced. Communicating with the second dust collection chamber via the refuse collection air passage;
When the dust collection unit is placed on the refuse collection device, the second closing body is displaced, and the outlet communicates with the second dust collection chamber through the return air passage,
The vacuum cleaner in which the valve device blocks the main body air passage when the dust collection unit is placed on the waste collection device. The refuse collection air passage is opened on a side surface of the dust collection unit,
The vacuum cleaner according to claim 15 , wherein the return air passage opens in the same direction as the direction in which the dust collection air passage opens. Further comprising a filter arranged in the main body air passage upstream of the electric blower,
The return air passage, the electric vacuum cleaner according to claim 15 or claim 16 communicating with the main air passage upstream of the filter. A first holding unit that holds the first closing body at a position that closes the dust collection air passage when the dust collection unit is not placed on the dust collection device;
A second holding unit that holds the second closing body at a position that closes the return air passage when the dust collection unit is not placed on the waste collection device;
The vacuum cleaner according to any one of claims 15 to 17 , further comprising: The dust collecting section,
A first peripheral wall,
A movable bottom portion that contacts a lower end portion of the first peripheral wall and forms a part of the first dust collection chamber with the first peripheral wall;
A second peripheral wall disposed so as to surround the first peripheral wall and forming another part of the first dust collection chamber between the first peripheral wall and the second peripheral wall;
When the dust collecting unit is placed on the refuse collection device, separating means for separating the movable bottom from the lower end of the first peripheral wall;
The vacuum cleaner according to any one of claims 15 to 18 , comprising: The valve device includes:
A valve body that can be arranged at a closed position that closes the main body air passage and an open position that passes the main body air passage;
When the movable bottom is in contact with the lower end of the first peripheral wall, the valve body is arranged in the open position, and when the movable bottom is separated from the lower end of the first peripheral wall, the valve body is arranged in the closed position. Interlocking means to
The vacuum cleaner according to claim 19 , comprising: Further comprising a secondary battery,
The secondary battery, when the dust collection unit is placed in the dust collecting apparatus, claim 12 which is electrically connected to a power supply unit provided in the dust collecting device for charging said rechargeable battery The vacuum cleaner according to claim 20 . Vacuum cleaner,
A dust collection device for collecting dust accumulated in the first dust collection chamber of the vacuum cleaner in the second dust collection chamber;
With
The vacuum cleaner,
A head with an inlet formed,
A first electric blower that generates an airflow in a main body air passage that communicates with the first outlet from the suction port;
A first dust collection unit in which a first dust collection chamber and a first dust collection air passage communicating with the first dust collection chamber are formed;
A first closing member that is provided in the first dust collection portion and closes the first refuse collection air passage;
With
The refuse collection device,
A second dust collection section in which a second dust collection chamber and a second dust collection air passage communicating with the second dust collection chamber are formed;
A second electric blower for generating an airflow in an exhaust air passage leading from the second dust collection chamber to a second outlet,
With
The vacuum cleaner further includes a first holding unit that holds the first closing body at a position that closes the first refuse collection air passage when the first dust collection unit is not placed on the second dust collection unit. Prepared,
The refuse collection device further includes a release unit that releases a holding function of the first holding unit when the first dust collection unit is placed on the second dust collection unit,
When the first dust collection unit is placed on the second dust collection unit, the first closing body is displaced, and the first dust collection chamber and the second dust collection chamber are connected to the first dust collection air passage and the first dust collection air passage. Through the second refuse collection airway ,
The cleaning unit is provided on an upper surface of the second dust collecting unit . The first refuse collection air passage opens at a lower surface of the first dust collection unit,
23. The vacuum cleaner system according to claim 22 , wherein the second dust collection air passage opens at an upper surface of the second dust collection unit. Vacuum cleaner,
A dust collection device for collecting dust accumulated in the first dust collection chamber of the vacuum cleaner in the second dust collection chamber;
With
The vacuum cleaner,
A head with an inlet formed,
An electric blower for generating an airflow in a main body air passage communicating with the outlet from the suction port,
A first dust collection unit in which a first dust collection chamber and a first dust collection air passage communicating with the first dust collection chamber are formed;
A first closing member that is provided in the first dust collection portion and closes the first refuse collection air passage;
An airflow path forming section in which a first return airflow path leading to the main body airflow path is provided upstream of the electric blower;
A second closing member provided in the airflow path forming portion and closing the first return airflow path;
A valve device capable of closing the main body air passage upstream of a position where the first return air passage communicates with the main body air passage;
With
The refuse collection device,
A second dust collecting section in which the second dust collecting chamber is formed,
A first connection unit provided in the second dust collection unit, the second connection unit having a second dust collection air passage communicating with the second dust collection chamber;
A second connecting portion provided in the second dust collecting portion, wherein a second return air passage communicating with the second dust collecting chamber is formed;
With
When the first dust collection unit is placed on the second dust collection unit, the first closing body is displaced, and the first dust collection chamber and the second dust collection chamber are connected to the first dust collection air passage and the first dust collection air passage. Through the second refuse collection airway,
When the first dust collecting portion is placed on the second dust collecting portion, the second closing body is displaced, and the outlet and the second dust collecting chamber are connected to the first return air passage and the second return wind. Through the road,
The vacuum cleaner system, wherein the valve device blocks the main body air passage when the first dust collecting unit is placed on the second dust collecting unit. The first refuse collection air passage opens on a side surface of the first dust collection unit,
The first return air passage opens in the same direction as the direction in which the first waste collection air passage opens,
The second refuse collection air passage opens at a position higher than the second dust collection portion,
25. The cleaning according to claim 24 , wherein the second return air passage opens at a position higher than a position where the second waste collection air passage opens, and faces in the same direction as the direction in which the second waste collection air passage opens. Machine system. The vacuum cleaner,
A first holding unit that holds the first closing body at a position that blocks the first dust collection air passage when the first dust collection unit is not placed on the second dust collection unit;
A second holding unit that holds the second closing body at a position that closes the first return air passage when the first dust collection unit is not placed on the second dust collection unit;
With
The refuse collection device,
First releasing means for releasing the holding function of the first holding means when the first dust collecting section is placed on the second dust collecting section;
A second release unit that releases a holding function of the second holding unit when the first dust collection unit is placed on the second dust collection unit;
The vacuum cleaner system according to claim 24 or claim 25 , comprising: The first release means is provided on an end surface of the first connecting portion where the second refuse collection air passage opens,
27. The vacuum cleaner system according to claim 26 , wherein the second release unit is provided on an end surface of the second connecting portion where the second return air passage opens. The vacuum cleaner includes a secondary battery,
The refuse collection device includes a power supply unit for charging the secondary battery,
The vacuum cleaner according to any one of claims 22 to 27 , wherein the secondary battery is electrically connected to the power supply unit when the first dust collection unit is placed on the second dust collection unit. system.

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