JP7355208B2 - vacuum cleaner system - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to a vacuum cleaner system including a vacuum cleaner and a support device for supporting the vacuum cleaner.

Patent Document 1 discloses a vacuum cleaner system. In the vacuum cleaner system, the support device supports the vacuum cleaner.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2011-189132

However, in the vacuum cleaner system described in Patent Document 1, when the vacuum cleaner is used as a hand-held vacuum cleaner, the support device does not support the removed tube body. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the location of the tube.

The present disclosure has been made to solve the above problems. An object of the present disclosure is to provide a vacuum cleaner system that can support a vacuum cleaner regardless of how the vacuum cleaner is used.

A vacuum cleaner system according to the present disclosure includes a vacuum cleaner and a support device for supporting the vacuum cleaner. The support device includes a tube body that connects the tube body, and a tube body holding portion that holds the tube body, and a support body that extends in the vertical direction, and when the tube body is held by the tube body holding portion. , a first regulating part and a second regulating part that regulate downward movement, and the tubular body can be adjusted in a state in which the pipe body is connected to the main body and in a state in which the pipe body is released from the connection with the main body. A vacuum cleaner system for holding a tube body, wherein the tube body has a proximal portion close to the support body in the front-rear direction when the tube body is held in the tube body holding portion, and the first regulating portion and the second regulating portion are , the tube holding portion is provided in the proximal portion and holds the first regulating portion and the second regulating portion.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide an easy-to-use vacuum cleaner system that can support a vacuum cleaner regardless of how the vacuum cleaner is used.

1 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is a top view of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is a side view of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a first usage example of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 7 is a side view showing a second usage example of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1; FIG. 2 is a front view of the main body of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a side view of the main body of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a side view showing a state immediately before the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1 is supported by a support device. FIG. 2 is a side view showing a state in which the suction tool of the vacuum cleaner system according to Embodiment 1 is arranged at a specific position. FIG. 3 is a side view of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1 in a state in which the pipe body and the suction tool are supported by the support device. FIG. 3 is a side view of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1 in a state where the main body and the pipe body are supported by the support device. FIG. 3 is a side view of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1 in a state where the tube body is supported by the support device. FIG. 2 is a side view of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1, with the main body supported by the support device. FIG. 3 is a side view of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1 in a state where the suction tool is supported by the support device. FIG. 2 is a side view of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1 in a state where the main body of the vacuum cleaner and the suction tool are connected. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is a main part of a vertical cross-sectional view of a vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the dust collecting section of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 3 is a top view of the dust collecting section of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 20 is a sectional view taken along line FF in FIG. 19. FIG. 20 is a sectional view taken along line GG in FIG. 19. FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a tube body of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the tube body of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a side view of the vacuum cleaner tube of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a tube body of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 25 is a sectional view taken along line HH in FIG. 24. FIG. 1 is a front view of a vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is a top view of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is a side view of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a bottom view of a suction tool of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1; FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a vacuum cleaner suction tool of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. 1 is a perspective view of a support device of a vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a top view of the support device of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 2 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the support device of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. 2 is a main part of a vertical cross-sectional view of the support device of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is a main part of a vertical cross-sectional view of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a holder of the support device of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1; FIG. 3 is a front view of the holder of the support device of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1; 3 is a main part of a vertical cross-sectional view of a holder of a support device of a vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a main part of a holder of the support device of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view of main parts of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 43 is a main part of a cross-sectional view taken along line II in FIG. 42. FIG. This is a main part of a cross-sectional view taken along line NN in FIG. 42. FIG. 7 is a side view of a first example of a main body of a vacuum cleaner of a vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 2; FIG. 7 is a side view of a second example of the main body of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 2; FIG. 7 is a side view of a third example of the vacuum cleaner main body of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 2; FIG. 7 is a side view of a vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 3.

A form for implementing the vacuum cleaner system of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In each figure, the same or corresponding parts are given the same reference numerals. Duplicate explanations of the relevant parts will be simplified or omitted as appropriate. In the following description, dust and other debris will be collectively referred to simply as "dust." Air mixed with dust is called "dust-laden air." Air from which dust has been removed is called "clean air."

Embodiment 1.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a top view of the vacuum cleaner system in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a side view of the vacuum cleaner system in the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the vacuum cleaner system includes a vacuum cleaner 1 and a support device 2.

The vacuum cleaner 1 is removed from the support device 2 when cleaning is performed. After cleaning is completed, the vacuum cleaner 1 is attached to the support device 2 while maintaining the direction of movement. At this time, the front part of the vacuum cleaner 1 is held by the support device 2. As a result, the vacuum cleaner 1 is arranged with the rear part as the design surface. The vacuum cleaner 1 and the vacuum cleaner system have symmetry in the left-right direction in appearance.

For example, the vacuum cleaner 1 includes a main body 3, a pipe body 4, and a suction tool 5.

For example, the main body 3 is formed in a cylindrical shape. For example, the tube body 4 is formed into a rod shape. The tube 4 extends downward from the main body 3. The upper end of the tube body 4 is detachably attached to the rear part of the main body 3. A rear portion and a middle portion in the width direction of the suction tool 5 is provided to be detachably attached to the lower end portion of the tube body 4.

For example, the support device 2 is placed on the floor of a living room. For example, the support device 2 is a charging stand that charges the vacuum cleaner 1. A part of the support body 7 is formed of a metal member. For example, a part of the support device 2 is formed of a steel plate. The support body 7 is heavier than the vacuum cleaner 1. For example, the support device 2 includes a base 6, a support 7, and a holder 8.

The base body 6 is arranged at the lowest position in the support device 2 . For example, the base 6 is placed on the floor near the wall of the living room. For example, the support body 7 is columnar. For example, the lower end of the support 7 is fixed to the base 6. The holding body 8 is arranged above the base body 6. For example, the holder 8 is placed directly above the base 6. The holder 8 is supported by the support 7. The holder 8 is fixed to the upper end of the support 7.

The centers of gravity of the base body 6, support body 7, and holder 8 are set at a low position so that the support device 2 is unlikely to fall when the vacuum cleaner 1 is attached or detached. Specifically, the base body 6 is heavier than the support body 7. The base body 6 is heavier than the holder 8. The base body 6 may be heavier than the combined weight of the support body 7 and the holding body 8. In other words, the mass of the base 6 is greater than the combined mass of the support 7 and the holder 8. This lowers the center of gravity, making it difficult for the support device 2 and the vacuum cleaner system to fall over. For example, even if force is applied to the support device 2 in the horizontal direction, it will not easily fall over.

When the vacuum cleaner 1 is attached to the support device 2, at least one of the main body 3 and the tube body 4 is held by the holder 8. The suction tool 5 is supported by the base body 6 of the support device 2 . At this time, the rear end of the suction tool 5 is arranged on the rear side of the tube body 4 and the main body 3. The center of gravity of the main body 3 is on the front side of the internal air passage of the tube body 4. Preferably, the center of gravity of the main body 3 is on the front side of the main body 3 rather than the tube body 4.

When the vacuum cleaner 1 is removed from the support device 2 as a stick-type vacuum cleaner, the user moves the main body 3 in the direction A without lifting the main body 3 upward, as shown in FIG.

Note that the user may rotate the main body 3 in the direction B without lifting the main body 3 upward. Immediately after the main body 3 rotates in the B direction, it moves in the A direction. As a result, the tube body 4 becomes oblique with respect to the surface to be cleaned. Therefore, the vacuum cleaner 1 quickly shifts to the cleaning mode.

When the vacuum cleaner 1 is removed from the support device 2 as a hand-held vacuum cleaner, the user moves the main body 3 in the C direction. At this time, the tube body 4 is pulled by the main body 3 and moves in the C direction. Therefore, even if the main body 3 moves in the C direction, the tube body 4 remains held by the holder 8. At this time, the tube body 4 and the suction tool 5 do not come off from the support device 2.

Note that when the tubular body 4 is not supported by the support device 2, the vacuum cleaner 1 can be attached to and removed from the support device 2 as a hand-held vacuum cleaner 1. For example, the user attaches and detaches the main body 3 by moving it laterally with respect to the support device 2. For example, the user attaches and detaches the main body 3 by moving it vertically relative to the support device 2.

Further, when the tube 4 is supported by the support device 2, the user moves the main body 3 from above the tube 4. As a result, the main body 3 is supported by the support device 2 while being connected to the tube body 4.

When the vacuum cleaner 1 is supported by the support device 2, a part of the main body 3 is placed directly above the suction tool 5. Therefore, the vacuum cleaner 1 and the support device 2 can be installed in a narrow space.

Next, a first usage example of the vacuum cleaner 1 will be described using FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a first usage example of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 4, the main body 3 includes an outer shell 9, a handle 10, and a dust collection section 11.

The outer shell part 9 becomes a part of the design surface of the vacuum cleaner 1. The handle 10 defines the longitudinal direction of the vacuum cleaner system. The upper end of the handle 10 is provided above the outer shell 9. The dust collecting section 11 is formed in a cylindrical shape as a whole. The dust collecting section 11 is provided below the outer shell section 9.

When the vacuum cleaner 1 is used as a stick-type vacuum cleaner, a user holds the middle part of the handle 10. For example, the user cleans the floor surface with the longitudinal direction of the pipe body 4 being in an oblique direction. At this time, the tube body 4 is arranged below the main body 3.

Next, a second usage example of the vacuum cleaner 1 will be described using FIG. 5.
FIG. 5 is a side view showing a second usage example of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 5, the user cleans with the suction tool 5, which is not shown in FIG. 5, removed. For example, a user cleans a high place with the longitudinal direction of the pipe body 4 diagonally. At this time, there is no heavy object at the tip of the cleaner 1. Therefore, the user can clean with less burden on his/her hands.

Next, a third usage example of the vacuum cleaner 1 will be described using FIGS. 6 and 7.
FIG. 6 is a front view of the main body of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a side view of the main body of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, when the vacuum cleaner 1 is used as a hand-held vacuum cleaner, the user cleans the surface to be cleaned with the pipe body 4 and suction tool 5 removed. . At this time, the user holds the front end of the handle 10.

Next, a procedure for supporting the vacuum cleaner 1 on the support device 2 will be explained using FIGS. 8 and 9.
FIG. 8 is a side view showing the vacuum cleaner system according to the first embodiment in a state immediately before the vacuum cleaner is supported by the support device. FIG. 9 is a side view showing a state in which the suction tool of the vacuum cleaner system according to the first embodiment is arranged at a specific position.

As shown in FIG. 8, the user holds the handle 10 and moves the suction tool 5 back and forth. At this time, the vacuum cleaner 1 is arranged diagonally so that the suction tool 5 is located in front of the main body 3.

After cleaning, the user moves the vacuum cleaner 1 in the direction D while maintaining the cleaning posture and places the suction tool 5 at a specific position on the support device 2. At this time, the suction tool 5 does not perform any special operation.

As shown in FIG. 9, immediately after the suction tool 5 is placed at a specific position, the main body 3 is placed behind the suction tool 5. The user moves the main body 3 and the tube body 4 in the E direction with the suction tool 5 placed at a specific position. The movement in the D direction and the movement in the E direction are performed as a series of movements to move the cleaner 1 forward. The movement in the E direction is a movement in which the user holds the handle 10 and moves the suction tool 5 in an arc around the rotation axis. Therefore, the vacuum cleaner 1 is supported by the support device 2 without being lifted.

Although not shown, the user lifts the main body 3 and tube body 4 diagonally upward while the suction tool 5 is placed at a specific position. Thereafter, the user presses the tube 4 against the holder 8 from behind. As a result, the vacuum cleaner 1 is held by the holding body 8.

Next, a modified example of the vacuum cleaner system will be described using FIGS. 10 to 15.
FIG. 10 is a side view of the vacuum cleaner system according to Embodiment 1 in a state where the pipe body and the suction tool are supported by the support device. FIG. 11 is a side view of the vacuum cleaner system according to Embodiment 1, with the main body and tube supported by the support device. FIG. 12 is a side view of the vacuum cleaner system according to Embodiment 1 in a state where the tube body is supported by the support device. FIG. 13 is a side view of the vacuum cleaner system according to the first embodiment, with the main body supported by the support device. FIG. 14 is a side view of the vacuum cleaner system according to Embodiment 1 in a state where the suction tool is supported by the support device. FIG. 15 is a side view of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1 in a state where the main body of the vacuum cleaner and the suction tool are connected.

As shown in FIG. 10, the tube 4 is held by the holder 8 in a state where the tube 4 and the suction tool 5 are connected.

As shown in FIG. 11, the tube 4 is held by the holder 8 in a state where the main body 3 and the tube 4 are connected.

As shown in FIG. 12, the tube body 4 is held by the holder 8 without the main body 3 and the suction tool 5.

As shown in FIG. 13, the main body 3 is held by the holder 8 without the tube 4 and suction tool 5.

As shown in FIG. 14, the suction tool 5 is supported by the base 6 without the main body 3 and the tube 4.

As shown in FIG. 15, the main body 3 and the suction tool 5 are directly connected. The end of the suction device 5 is similar to the end of the tube 4. Therefore, the main body 3 and the suction tool 5 are mechanically and electrically connected. In this state, the vacuum cleaner 1 is used as a hand-held vacuum cleaner equipped with a suction tool 5. For example, the vacuum cleaner 1 is used to clean a sofa. For example, the vacuum cleaner 1 is used to clean a desk.

Next, the outer shell portion 9 and the handle 10 will be explained using FIGS. 16 and 17.
FIG. 16 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 17 is a main part of a vertical cross-sectional view of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the outer shell part 9 includes a case part 12, a battery part 13, a connecting pipe part 14, and an exhaust part 15.

The case portion 12 is formed into a cylindrical shape as a whole. The case section 12 houses an electric blower 16 and a control section 17. Electric blower 16 is provided above dust collecting section 11 . The electric blower 16 is provided to take in and exhaust air. The control unit 17 is provided directly above the electric blower 16. For example, the control unit 17 controls the operation of the electric blower 16.

The case portion 12 includes a convex portion 18 . The convex portion 18 is provided at the front of the case portion 12.

The battery part 13 is housed in the rear part of the outer shell part 9 below the rear end part of the handle 10. Battery section 13 is adjacent to case section 12 . The battery section 13 includes a plurality of secondary batteries. The voltages of the plurality of secondary batteries are controlled by the control unit 17.

The connecting pipe section 14 is arranged along the dust collecting section 11 . The front side of the connecting pipe section 14 is adjacent to the dust collecting section 11 . The connecting tube section 14 is arranged on an extension of the battery section 13. The connecting pipe portion 14 is formed into a cylindrical shape. The connecting tube portion 14 is provided in a detachable manner with respect to the tube body 4 . The inside of the lower part of the connecting tube part 14 is provided so that the upper part of the tube body 4 can be inserted therein. The connecting pipe portion 14 is detachably provided with respect to the suction tool 5.

The connecting tube section 14 includes a fitting section 19 . The fitting portion 19 is formed in a triangular shape when viewed from the side. The fitting portion 19 protrudes to the outside of the connecting tube portion 14 as it goes upward. For example, the lower part of the fitting part 19 hardly protrudes. For example, the lower part of the fitting part 19 does not protrude completely. For example, the fitting portion 19 is formed in a slope shape.

The exhaust section 15 is provided in the outer shell section 9 in the vicinity of the battery section 13 . The exhaust part 15 may also be provided at the front and lower part of the handle 10. In this case, the exhaust section 15 will be provided at the front and rear of the main body 3.

The handle 10 is arranged so that the main body 3 is visible when viewed from above with the main body 3 supported by a support device 2 (not shown) in FIGS. 16 and 17. The handle 10 is formed across the main body 3 in the front-rear direction. For example, the handle 10 is formed from the upper end to the front. For example, the handle 10 is formed from the upper end to the rear. For example, the handle 10 is formed from the upper end to the front and back. For example, the handle 10 is formed at a lower position forward than the upper end. For example, the handle 10 is formed at a lower position behind the upper end. For example, the handle 10 is formed to extend back and forth from the center of the main body 3 in the front and back direction.

For example, the handle 10 is formed continuously from the front end to the rear end of the outer shell 9. For example, the front end and rear end of the handle 10 are provided in parallel. For example, the middle portion of the handle 10 is curved and connected to the front and rear ends of the handle 10 above the case portion 12. For example, the middle portion of the handle 10 is formed to be convex upward. For example, the rear end portion of the handle 10 is provided on the extension line of the tube body 4 on the rear side of the case portion 12 rather than the rear portion of the case portion 12. For example, the front end portion of the handle 10 is provided closer to the front side of the case portion 12 than the front portion of the case portion 12 . For example, the front end of the handle 10 is connected to the protrusion 18 of the case part 12.

Preferably, the handle 10 is located at the top of the body 3. The handle 10 is arranged above the electric blower 16. Preferably, a space 20 is formed between the handle 10 and the case portion 12 in a side view. Preferably, the space 20 is formed directly below the upper end of the handle 10. The space 20 is used when the user holds the handle 10 from above, and the user may hold the handle 10 with a hand or finger inserted into the space.

The handle 10 includes an operating section 21. The operating section 21 is provided at the front of the handle 10. For example, the operation unit 21 includes a plurality of operation switches.

Although not shown, the main body 3 includes a left main body side charging terminal portion L and a right main body side charging terminal portion R. For example, the left main body side charging terminal portion L and the right main body side charging terminal portion R are provided at the front portion of the connecting tube portion 14. For example, the left main body side charging terminal portion L and the right main body side charging terminal portion R are provided below the dust collecting portion 11. The left main body side charging terminal portion L and the right main body side charging terminal portion R may be provided at the lower part of the handle 10.

The left main body charging terminal portion L and the right main body charging terminal portion R are covered by the main body charging terminal support. The left main body charging terminal portion L and the right main body charging terminal portion R are fixed to the ends of the main body charging terminal support.

The left main body side charging terminal portion L and the right main body side charging terminal portion R are formed of elongated metal plates. The left main body side charging terminal portion L and the right main body side charging terminal portion R each include an elongated protrusion. The protrusion is provided at the center of the corresponding charging terminal portion on the main body side.

The left main body side charging terminal portion L and the right main body side charging terminal portion R are arranged at positions separated from each other. The left main body side charging terminal portion L and the right main body side charging terminal portion R face in the left-right direction.

The user operates the operating section 21 with the hand holding the handle 10. The control unit 17 uses power from the battery unit 13 to control the operation of the electric blower 16 based on the content of the operation on the operation unit 21 . For example, the control unit 17 operates the electric blower 16 when one of the operation switches is pressed while the electric blower 16 is stopped. For example, the control unit 17 stops the electric blower 16 when one of the operation switches is pressed while the electric blower 16 is operating. For example, the control unit 17 changes the rotation speed of the electric blower 16 when the other operation switch is pressed while the electric blower 16 is operating.

When the electric blower 16 operates, suction air is generated. The dust-containing air is sucked in from the suction tool 5 by the suction wind. Thereafter, the dust-containing air passes through the inside of the tube body 4. Thereafter, the dust-containing air passes through the inside of the connecting pipe section 14. Thereafter, the dust-containing air flows into the dust collecting section 11. At this time, the dust in the dust-containing air is collected in the dust collecting section 11. As a result, clean air is produced. The clean air flows out from the dust collecting section 11. Thereafter, the clean air passes through the electric blower 16. Thereafter, the clean air is discharged from the exhaust section 15 to the outside of the main body 3.

Next, the dust collecting section 11 will be explained using FIGS. 18 to 21.
FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of the dust collecting section of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 19 is a top view of the dust collecting section of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 20 is a sectional view taken along line FF in FIG. 19. FIG. 21 is a sectional view taken along line GG in FIG. 19.

As shown in FIG. 18, the dust collection section 11 includes a cyclone separation device 22 and a filter section 23.

The cyclone separation device 22 includes an inlet case 24 , a guide part 25 , a rotating part 26 , a discharge part 27 , a dust collection container 28 , and a partition part 29 .

The inlet case 24 includes an inlet 30 . The inlet 30 opens at the side wall of the inlet case 24 .

The guide portion 25 is provided so as to be housed in the inflow portion case 24 .

The rotating portion 26 is formed into a conical shape.

The dust collecting container 28 is formed into a cylindrical shape. The longitudinal axis of the dust collecting container 28 is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the rotating part 26. The dust container 28 has a bottom. The dust collection container 28 is provided so as to be removable.

The partition part 29 is arranged at the lower part of the turning part 26. The partition wall portion 29 partitions the dust collection container 28 .

The discharge part 27 is formed in a cylindrical or conical shape. The discharge part 27 includes a plurality of micropores. The longitudinal axis of the discharge section 27 is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the dust collection container 28 and the longitudinal axis of the rotating section 26.

As shown in FIG. 19, the filter section 23 is removably housed in the upper part of the inlet case 24. As shown in FIG. The filter section 23 is provided between the electric blower 16 and the cyclone separation device 22, which are not shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 20, the turning section 26 includes a first opening 31 and a second opening 32. The first opening 31 is formed in the side wall of the rotating portion 26 . The second opening 32 is formed at the bottom of the pivot portion 26 .

The dust container 28 includes a recess 33 . The recessed portion 33 is provided at the bottom of the dust collection container 28 . Although not shown, the recessed portion 33 is provided so as to be able to come into contact with the convex portion 18 of the connecting pipe portion 14 . The contact point at this time becomes the starting point when the dust collecting section 11 rotates and is connected to the main body 3.

The outside of the partition wall portion 29 becomes a first dust collection chamber 34 . The inside of the partition wall portion 29 becomes a second dust collection chamber 35.

In the dust collecting section 11 , dust-containing air flows in from the inlet 30 . The dust-containing air flows into the inlet case 24 in a tangential direction or a circumferential direction. The dust-containing air is guided to the swirling section 26 via the guide section 25. The dust-containing air becomes a swirling airflow in the swirling section 26.

At this time, the debris in the swirling airflow is subjected to centrifugal force. For example, relatively large-volume dust α such as textile dust and hair is sent from the first opening 31 to the first dust collection chamber 34 by centrifugal force. On the other hand, relatively small-volume dust β such as sand and fine fibers is not sent to the first dust collection chamber 34 through the first opening 31 but falls into the second dust collection chamber 35 through the second opening 32. As a result, the dust-containing air becomes clean air. The clean air passes through the exhaust section 27. Thereafter, the clean air passes through the filter section 23. At this time, the filter section 23 collects finer dust that has not been separated.

Next, the tubular body 4 will be explained using FIGS. 22 to 26.
FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the vacuum cleaner tube of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 23 is a rear view of the vacuum cleaner tube of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 24 is a side view of the vacuum cleaner tube of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 25 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the vacuum cleaner tube of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 26 is a sectional view taken along line HH in FIG. 24.

As shown in FIG. 22, the tube body 4 includes a pipe portion 36, a cover pipe 37, a latch portion 38, a terminal portion 39, and a lead wire (not shown).

The pipe portion 36 is a main member of the tube body 4. The upper end of the pipe section 36 is connected to the connecting tube section 14 inside the connecting tube section 14, which is not shown in FIG.

The pipe section 36 includes a pipe 40 and a fitting section 41.

Pipe 40 is the main part of pipe section 36. The pipe 40 is formed into a cylindrical shape. The inside of the pipe 40 becomes an air path. The interior space of the pipe 40 has a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal axis has a linear shape. The fitting part 41 is arranged at the front and lower part of the pipe part 36. The fitting part 41 is provided so as to be able to fit into the suction tool 5, which is not shown in FIG.

The cover pipe 37 is coupled to the rear part of the pipe section 36. The cover pipe 37 has an arcuate outer shape. In a state where the cover pipe 37 is coupled to the pipe portion 36, the combined outer shape of the pipe portion 36 and the cover pipe 37 is a straight rod shape.

The latch part 38 is arranged at the front and upper part of the tube body 4. The latch portion 38 is provided outside the pipe portion 36. For example, the latch section 38 is fixed to the pipe section 36 via the cover. For example, the latch portion 38 is directly fixed to the pipe portion 36. A central portion of the latch portion 38 is supported by the pipe portion 36. The latch portion 38 is provided so as to be able to fit into the main body 3, which is not shown in FIG. Specifically, the latch portion 38 is provided so as to maintain the connection between the lower end portion of the connecting tube portion 14 and the upper end portion of the tube body 4. The latch portion 38 includes a latch 42a and a cover latch 42b.

As shown in FIG. 25, the latch 42a includes a button portion 43a, a latch tip portion 43b, and a spring 43c. The latch 42a is displaced like a seesaw. For example, the latch 42a is displaced from the first position to the second position. For example, latch 42a is displaced from the second position to the first position. The first position is a position where the connection between the main body 3 and the upper end of the pipe portion 36, which is not shown in FIG. 25, is maintained. The second position is a position where the connection between the main body 3 and the upper end of the pipe portion 36 is released.

The latch 42a receives a force from the spring 43c so that the button part 43a moves away from the end of the pipe part 36. Therefore, if no external force other than the force from the spring 43c acts on the latch 42a, the latch 42a is placed in the first position.

When the button portion 43a is pushed closer to the pipe portion 36, the latch 42a is displaced from the first position to the second position. When the latch tip 43b contacts the fitting portion of the main body 3, the latch 42a changes from the first position.

Cover latch 42b covers latch tip 43b. For example, cover latch 42b is angled. For example, the cover latch 42b has a rounded shape. For example, the width of the cover latch 42b becomes narrower as the distance from the pipe portion 36 increases. The cover latch 42b serves as a guide when the tube body 4 is held by the holder 8.

When the tubular body 4 and the fitting portion of the connecting tube portion 14 move in the direction of separation with the latch 42a disposed at the second position, the latch tip portion 43b engages with the fitting portion of the connecting tube portion 14. freed from the situation. When the latch 42a is placed in the first position, the latch tip 43b fits into the fitting part of the connecting tube part 14. At this time, the convex portion of the fitting portion of the connecting tube portion 14 prevents the pipe portion 36 from coming off from the connecting tube portion 14 . Further, when the latch tip portion 43b separates from the fitting portion of the connecting tube portion 14, the latch 42a returns to the first position due to the force from the spring 43c.

When the tube body 4 is inserted into the main body 3, the latch tip portion 43b contacts the fitting portion of the connecting tube portion 14. When the tube 4 further moves toward the main body 3 from this state, the latch 42a changes from the first position. When the tube 4 further moves toward the main body 3 from this state, the main body 3 and the tube 4 are connected. At this time, the latch 42a returns to the first position. In this way, the connection between the main body 3 and the tube body 4 is performed without requiring any operation of the button portion 43a.

As shown in FIG. 26, the pipe portion 36 includes a left recess 44a and a right recess 44b. For example, the left recess 44a and the right recess 44b are provided at the front of the pipe 40. For example, the left recess 44a and the right recess 44b are provided behind the latch portion 38. For example, the left recess 44a and the right recess 44b are vertically long depressions.

For example, the left recess 44a is formed on the surface of the pipe portion 36 that faces leftward. The right recess 44b is formed on the right-facing surface of the pipe portion 36. On the other hand, the latch portion 38 is provided on the front surface of the pipe portion 36 . When the tube body 4 is viewed from above, the latch portion 38 is disposed between the left side recess 44a and the right side recess 44b.

The left recess 44a and the right recess 44b are arranged at the same height. For example, the left recess 44a and the right recess 44b are arranged at the same height as the latch 42a and the cover latch 42b. The minimum width of the left recess 44a and the minimum width of the right recess 44b are smaller than the maximum width of the cover latch 42b.

As shown in FIG. 24, the tubular body 4 includes a first left regulating section 45a, a first right regulating section 45b, a second left regulating section 46a, and a second right regulating section 46b. Note that the first left regulating section 45a and the second left regulating section 46a are arranged on the back side in FIG. 24. Therefore, in FIG. 24, the first left regulating section 45a and the second left regulating section 46a are not illustrated.

For example, the first left regulating section 45a, the first right regulating section 45b, the second left regulating section 46a, and the second right regulating section 46b are provided near the upper end of the pipe section 36. For example, the first left regulating section 45a, the first right regulating section 45b, the second left regulating section 46a, and the second right regulating section 46b are provided near the latch section 38.

The first left regulating portion 45a is arranged at the upper end of the left recess 44a. The first right regulating portion 45b is arranged at the upper end of the right recessed portion 44b. The first left regulating portion 45a and the first right regulating portion 45b are arranged at the same height. Note that the left recess 44a is arranged on the back side in FIG. 24. Therefore, in FIG. 24, the left recess 44a is not illustrated.

The second left regulating portion 46a is arranged at the lower end of the left recess 44a. The second right regulating portion 46b is arranged at the lower end of the right recessed portion 44b. The second left regulating portion 46a and the second right regulating portion 46b are arranged at the same height.

The terminal portion 39 is arranged at the rear and upper part of the tube body 4. The terminal portion 39 is a relay component for energizing the suction tool 5 (not shown in FIG. 24). The terminal portion 39 is connected to a lead wire not shown in FIG. A portion of the terminal portion 39 and the lead wire are arranged between the pipe portion 36 and the cover pipe 37.

Next, the suction tool will be explained using FIGS. 27 to 31.
FIG. 27 is a front view of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 28 is a top view of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 29 is a side view of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 30 is a bottom view of the vacuum cleaner suction tool of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 31 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the suction tool of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1.

As shown in FIGS. 27 to 29, the suction tool 5 includes a suction port body 47 and a connecting portion 48.

The suction port body 47 is formed in an elongated shape. The suction port body 47 is formed in a rectangular shape in plan view. In plan view, the lateral direction of the suction port body 47 is the cleaning direction in the suction port body 47. In plan view, the longitudinal direction of the suction port body 47 is a direction perpendicular to the lateral direction of the suction port body 47. Most of the bottom surface of the suction port body 47 is parallel to the surface to be cleaned.

The connecting portion 48 connects the longitudinally intermediate and rear portion of the suction port body 47 to the tube body 4 . The connecting portion 48 is provided so that the angle between the suction port body 47 and the tube body 4 can be varied.

As shown in FIG. 30, the suction port body 47 includes a pair of front wheels 49, a pair of rear wheels 50, a suction port 51, a rotating brush 52, and an electric motor (not shown).

A pair of front wheels 49 are provided so as to be rotatable. One of the pair of front wheels 49 is provided on one side of the suction port body 47 at the center of the suction port body 47 in the longitudinal direction. The other of the pair of front wheels 49 is provided on the other side of the suction port body 47 at the center of the suction port body 47 in the longitudinal direction.

The pair of rear wheels 50 are rotatably provided. One of the pair of rear wheels 50 is provided on one side of the suction port body 47 at the rear of the suction port body 47 . The other of the pair of front wheels 49 is provided on the other side of the suction port body 47 at the rear of the suction port body 47 .

The suction port 51 is formed on the bottom surface of the suction port body 47. The suction port 51 opens downward.

Rotating brush 52 is arranged at suction port 51 . The rotating brush 52 is provided so that it can scrape up dust when rotated.

The electric motor is provided so as to be able to operate with power supplied directly from the main body 3 or with power supplied from the main body 3 via the tube 4. The rotation of the electric motor is transmitted to the rotating brush 52 via a belt or the like.

The suction port body 47 includes a safety switch 53. The safety switch 53 is provided so as to be able to detect the surface to be cleaned. The safety switch 53 is set so that the rotating brush 52 can rotate when the surface to be cleaned is detected. For example, the safety switch 53 includes a wheel 53a and an elastic member (not shown).

The wheel 53a is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction. When the wheel 53a comes into contact with the surface to be cleaned, it moves upward. The wheel 53a is arranged above the pair of front wheels 49 and the pair of rear wheels 50 when moved to the top.

For example, the elastic member is a spring. The elastic member returns the wheel 53a to a preset position when the wheel 53a leaves the surface to be cleaned.

As shown in FIG. 31, the connecting portion 48 includes a plurality of rotation axes that are not parallel to each other. For example, as shown in FIG. 31, the connecting portion 48 includes a rotation axis X. The rotation axis X is a rotation axis for making the angle of the tube body 4 with respect to the suction port body 47 variable. The rotation axis X is a rotation axis along the longitudinal direction of the suction port body 47. The rotation axis X is a rotation axis perpendicular to the cleaning direction.

For example, when the rear in the horizontal direction is set to 0°, the connecting portion 48 rotates around the rotation axis X to an angle α. For example, the coupling portion 48 rotates between 0° and 90°. Preferably, the rotation is between 0° and 92°.

The connecting portion 48 includes a terminal portion 54 . The terminal part 54 is arranged at the rear and upper part of the connecting part 48. The terminal portion 54 is provided so as to be able to conduct electricity with the tube body 4 and the main body 3, which are not shown in FIG.

The connecting portion 48 includes a latch portion 55 . The latch portion 55 is provided at the front and upper portion of the connecting portion 48 . The latch portion 55 is provided so as to be able to fit into the tube body 4. For example, the latch section 55 is arranged directly below the latch section 38. For example, the latch portion 55 includes a latch 56 and a cover latch 57. When the tube body 4 and the connecting portion 48 move away from each other with the latch 56 being pressed, the connection between the tube body 4 and the connecting portion 48 is released.

Next, the base body 6 and the support body 7 will be explained using FIGS. 32 to 37.
FIG. 32 is a perspective view of the support device of the vacuum cleaner system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 33 is a top view of the support device of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 34 is a longitudinal sectional view of the support device of the vacuum cleaner system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 35 is a main part of a vertical cross-sectional view of the support device of the vacuum cleaner system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 36 is a longitudinal sectional view of the vacuum cleaner system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 37 is a main part of a vertical cross-sectional view of the vacuum cleaner system according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 32, the base body 6 includes a bottom plate 58, a fixing part 59, and a side wall 60.

The bottom plate 58 forms the bottom surface of the base 6. The upper surface of the bottom plate 58 is a flat surface. The fixing portion 59 is provided on the upper surface of the bottom plate 58. The fixing part 59 supports the lower end of the support body 7. The side wall 60 is connected to the bottom plate 58 and the fixing part 59. The side wall 60 may be connected only to the bottom plate 58.

As shown in FIG. 33, the side wall 60 includes a side wall 60a, a side wall 60b, and a side wall 60c. The side wall 60a, the side wall 60b, and the side wall 60c function as a positioning part for arranging the suction tool 5, which is not shown in FIG. 33, at a specific position. The specific position is a position where the suction tool 5 is placed when the vacuum cleaner 1 is supported by the support device 2.

When the suction tool 5 is arranged at a specific position on the upper surface of the bottom plate 58, the side wall 60a, the side wall 60b, and the side wall 60c are provided so as to face the suction tool 5 from three sides. Specifically, the side wall 60a is provided so as to face the front surface of the suction tool 5 placed at a specific position. For example, the side wall 60a is provided so that the suction tool 5 approaches from the rear. The side wall 60b is provided so as to face the right side surface of the suction tool 5 placed at a specific position. The side wall 60c is provided so as to face the left side surface of the suction tool 5 placed at a specific position. For example, the distance between the side wall 60b and the side wall 60c becomes longer toward the rear so that the suction tool 5 can easily enter.

As shown in FIG. 34, the base body 6 may include a slope portion 61. The slope portion 61 is provided to make it easier to put the suction tool 5 (not shown in FIG. 34) into a specific position without lifting it. The upper surface of the slope portion 61 is an inclined surface. The slope portion 61 is adjacent to the bottom plate 58. That is, the inclined surface of the slope portion 61 is adjacent to the flat surface of the bottom plate 58. The height of the slope decreases toward the rear from the flat surface of the bottom plate 58.

As shown in FIG. 35, the base 6 includes a control section 62 and a sheet metal member 63.

For example, the control unit 62 has a function of controlling charging of the secondary battery of the battery unit 13, which is not shown in FIG. For example, the control unit 62 has a function of converting external AC power into DC power.

The sheet metal member 63 has a function as a weight. The sheet metal member 63 has a function of preventing the spread of flame due to combustion of the control section 62. The sheet metal member 63 has a function of protecting the control section 62. The sheet metal member 63 has a function of firmly fixing the base body 6 and the support body 7, which is not shown in FIG. For example, the sheet metal member 63 is made of a flame retardant material. For example, the sheet metal member 63 has a self-extinguishing property that burns while exposed to flame, but extinguishes when removed from the flame, making it difficult for the fire to spread. For example, the sheet metal member 63 is a steel plate with a thickness of 1.6 mm or more. Preferably, the sheet metal member 63 is a steel plate with a thickness of 2.0 mm or more. For example, the sheet metal member 63 is a steel plate made of SGHC material. The sheet metal member 63 covers at least a portion of the control section 62. For example, the sheet metal member 63 covers the upper part of the control section 17 . Preferably, the sheet metal member 63 covers the entire control section 17.

As shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, the support body 7 is provided so as not to break when supporting a heavy object such as the main body 3. For example, at least a portion of the outer appearance of the support body 7 is formed of a member stronger than a resin member. For example, at least a portion of the outer appearance of the support body 7 is formed of a metal member. The metal member extends in the vertical direction. For example, the metal member extends from the lower end of the support 7 to the upper end. For example, the metal member is firmly fixed to a sheet metal member 63, which is not shown in FIGS. 36 and 37.

Next, the holder 8 will be explained using FIGS. 38 to 44.
FIG. 38 is a perspective view of the holder of the support device of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 39 is a front view of the holder of the support device of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 40 is a main part of a vertical cross-sectional view of the holder of the support device of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 41 is a perspective view of a main part of the holder of the support device of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 1. FIG. 42 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of essential parts of the vacuum cleaner system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 43 is a main part of a sectional view taken along line II in FIG. 42. FIG. 44 is a main part of a sectional view taken along line NN in FIG. 42.

As shown in FIG. 38, the holding body 8 includes a holding case 64, a tube holding section 65, a main body holding section 66, and a release section 67.

The holding case 64 is fixed to the upper part of the support body 7, which is not shown in FIG. A portion of the holding case 64 has a concave shape when viewed from above. A space exists in the concave portion of the holding case 64. The space opens upward and downward. The space opens rearward in a straight line from top to bottom.

As shown in FIG. 39, the holding case 64 includes an inner wall 64a, an inner wall 64b, and an inner wall 64c. The inner wall 64a, the inner wall 64b, and the inner wall 64c form a part of the concave shape of the holding case 64. The inner wall 64a is the inner wall on the back side that is disposed between the inner wall 64b and the inner wall 64c among the inner walls forming the concave portion.

Although not shown, the holding case 64 includes a plurality of shaft supports. For example, each of the plurality of shaft supports is a hole. For example, a portion of each of the plurality of shaft supports has an arc shape. For example, a portion of each of the plurality of shaft supports is cut out.

The tube holding part 65 is supported by the holding case 64. The tube holding portion 65 holds the vacuum cleaner 1 (not shown in FIG. 39). For example, the tube holding section 65 holds the vacuum cleaner 1 by sandwiching it from both sides. Specifically, the tube holding section 65 holds the upper end of the tube 4 by sandwiching it from both sides. The tube holding portion 65 may sandwich the main body 3 from both sides.

The main body holding part 66 is supported by the holding case 64. The main body holding part 66 is arranged above the tube holding part 65. The main body holding section 66 holds the main body 3. For example, the main body holding part 66 holds the connecting pipe part 14. Specifically, the main body holding part 66 holds the connecting pipe part 14 by sandwiching it from both sides. The main body holding portion 66 may hold a part of the main body 3 by sandwiching it therebetween. The main body holder 66 can charge the main body 3.

The release portion 67 protrudes from the inner wall 64a of the holding case 64. For example, in the release portion 67, the upper end portion and the lower end portion remote from the inner wall 64a may be inclined. Further, the lower end portion may protrude substantially perpendicularly from the inner wall 64a. In other words, only the upper end portion may be inclined. For example, in the release portion 67, the upper and lower ends remote from the inner wall 64a are rounded. Although not shown in FIG. 39, the release portion 67 is disposed above the button portion 43a of the latch portion 38 or at an equivalent height. The width of the release portion 67 is smaller than the width of the button portion 43a.

As shown in FIG. 41, for example, the tube holding section 65 includes a left side holding section 68a, a right side holding section 68b, and a spring 69.

For example, the left side holding part 68a and the right side holding part 68b are arranged to face each other. For example, the left holding part 68a and the right holding part 68b are arranged symmetrically.

The left holding portion 68a includes a left shaft portion 70a. The left shaft portion 70a is provided at the front portion of the left holding portion 68a. The left shaft portion 70a protrudes from the upper and lower ends of the left holding portion 68a. The left shaft portion 70a is rotatably supported by a shaft support portion of a holding case 64, which is not shown in FIG. At this time, the rotation direction of the left holding portion 68a is perpendicular to the vertical direction of the vacuum cleaner system. The rotation direction is horizontal to the floor surface.

The right holding portion 68b includes a right shaft portion 70b. The right shaft portion 70b is provided at the front portion of the right holding portion 68b. The right shaft portion 70b protrudes from the upper end and lower end of the right holding portion 68b. The right shaft portion 70b is rotatably supported by a shaft support portion of the holding case 64, which is not shown in FIG. At this time, the rotation direction of the right holding portion 68b is perpendicular to the vertical direction of the vacuum cleaner system. The rotation direction is horizontal to the floor surface.

For example, spring 69 is a tension spring. It is arranged at the rear of the left shaft portion 70a and the right shaft portion 70b. The spring 69 is connected to the left side holding part 68a and the right side holding part 68b. The spring 69 draws the left side holding part 68a and the right side holding part 68b toward each other by its initial tension. The spring 69 brings the left side holding part 68a and the right side holding part 68b closest when no external force other than its own force acts on the left side holding part 68a and the right side holding part 68b.

As shown in FIG. 41, the main body holding portion 66 includes a left side holding portion 71a, a right side holding portion 71b, a spring 72, and a support device side charging terminal portion.

A portion of the left side holding portion 71a and a portion of the right side holding portion 71b of the left side holding portion 71a are formed in a triangular shape when viewed from above. The left side holding part 71a and the right side holding part 71b are arranged at the same height. The left side holding part 71a and the right side holding part 71b are arranged symmetrically.

The left side holding portion 71a includes a left side shaft portion 73a. The left shaft portion 73a is provided at the front of the left holding portion 71a. The left shaft portion 73a has a cylindrical shape. The left shaft portion 73a protrudes from the upper and lower ends of the left holding portion 71a. The left shaft portion 73a is rotatably supported by a shaft support portion of the holding case 64, which is not shown in FIG. At this time, the rotation direction of the left holding portion 71a is perpendicular to the vertical axis of the vacuum cleaner system. The rotation direction is horizontal to the floor surface.

The right holding portion 71b includes a right shaft portion 73b. The right shaft portion 73b is provided at the front portion of the right holding portion 71b. The right shaft portion 73b has a cylindrical shape. The right shaft portion 73b protrudes from the upper and lower ends of the right holding portion 71b. The right shaft portion 73b is rotatably supported by a shaft support portion of the holding case 64, which is not shown in FIG. At this time, the rotation direction of the right side holding portion 71b is perpendicular to the vertical axis of the vacuum cleaner system. The rotation direction is horizontal to the floor surface.

For example, spring 72 is a tension spring. It is arranged at the rear of the left shaft portion 73a and the right shaft portion 73b. The spring 72 is connected to the left side holding part 71a and the right side holding part 71b. The spring 72 draws the left side holding part 71a and the right side holding part 71b toward each other by the initial tension. The spring 72 brings the left side holding part 71a and the right side holding part 71b closest to each other when no external force other than its own force acts on the left side holding part 71a and the right side holding part 71b.

As shown in FIG. 41, the main body holding portion 66 includes a left side support device side charging terminal portion 74a and a right side support device side charging terminal portion 74b.

The left side support device side charging terminal section 74a is provided below the slope section provided at the upper part of the left side holding section 71a. The right side support device side charging terminal portion 74b is provided below the slope portion provided at the upper part of the right side holding portion 71b.

The left support device side charging terminal portion 74a and the right side support device side charging terminal portion 74b are formed of triangular metal plates. The left side support device side charging terminal portion 74a and the right side support device side charging terminal portion 74b are formed to be tapered. The left side support device side charging terminal portion 74a and the right side support device side charging terminal portion 74b are formed such that the closer the distance between them in the left and right direction is, the smaller the depth width becomes. The left side support device side charging terminal portion 74a and the right side support device side charging terminal portion 74b are arranged at the same height. The left side support device side charging terminal portion 74a and the right side support device side charging terminal portion 74b are arranged symmetrically.

In FIG. 44, the left side holding part 68a and the right side holding part 68b have tips. The tips of the left side holding part 68a and the right side holding part 68b may be arranged at the closest distance between the left side holding part 68a and the right side holding part 68b that are exposed to the outside. Further, the left side holding portion 68a and the right side holding portion 68b may be arranged such that their tips face each other. The left side holding part 68a and the right side holding part 68b have a rearward slope that slopes backward from the tip. The left side holding portion 68a and the right side holding portion 68b have a front inclined surface that slopes forward from the tip. As shown in FIG. 44, the rear inclined surface is longer than the front inclined surface from the tip. Further, regarding the angle from the tip, the rear inclined surface is more gently inclined than the front inclined surface. In other words, at positions equally spaced forward and backward from the tip, the distance between the left holding part 68a and the right holding part 68b is narrower on the rear inclined surface than on the front inclined surface. In other words, the distance between the left holding part 68a and the right holding part 68b changes more gently on the rear inclined surface than on the front inclined surface. As a result, the tube body 4 is easily supported by the holder 8 and difficult to come off from the holder 8. In other words, the force required to remove the tube 4 from the support device is greater than the force required to cause the tube 4 to be supported by the support device 2. In other words, the force required to remove the vacuum cleaner 1 from the support device 2 is greater than the force required to support the vacuum cleaner 1 on the support device 2.

In FIG. 44, before the tubular body 4 comes into contact with the left holding part 68a and the right holding part 68b, the distance between the tip of the left holding part 68a and the tip of the right holding part 68b is smaller than the width of the latch part 38. It's also short. The distance between the tip of the left holding portion 68a and the tip of the right holding portion 68b is shorter than the width and the distance between the left recess 44a and the right recess 44b.

When the latch part 38 comes into contact with the left side holding part 68a and the right side holding part 68b and then moves so as to be pressed against the left side holding part 68a and the right side holding part 68b, the left side holding part 68a and the right side holding part 68b come into contact with each other. are displaced in a direction that increases the distance between them.

When the latch part 38 is further moved to be pressed against the left side holding part 68a and the right side holding part 68b, the tip of the left side holding part 68a and the tip of the right side holding part 68b are moved into the left side recess 44a and the right side recess 44b. Each is stored. At this time, the left side holding part 68a and the right side holding part 68b are displaced in a direction in which the distance between them becomes narrower. As a result, the tubular body 4 is held by the holder 8 while being sandwiched between the left side holding part 68a and the right side holding part 68b.

In a state in which the distal end of the left holding portion 68a and the distal end of the right holding portion 68b are housed in the left recess 44a and the right recess 44b, respectively, the left holding portion 68a and the right holding portion 68b are held together by the force of the spring 69. The left recess 44a and the right recess 44b are pressed together. Unless an external force other than the spring 69, such as an external force by a user, acts, the left holding part 68a and the right holding part 68b continue to press the left recess 44a and the right recess 44b together by the force of the spring 69. As a result, the tubular body 4 faces in the vertical direction while being held by the holder 8.

When the pipe portion 36 moves in a direction away from the holding body 8, the left holding portion 68a and the right holding portion 68b are displaced in a direction in which the distance between them increases. For example, when the pipe portion 36 moves rearward, the left holding portion 68a and the right holding portion 68b are displaced in a direction in which the distance between them increases. When the pipe portion 36 is detached from the left side holding portion 68a and the right side holding portion 68b, the left side holding portion 68a and the right side holding portion 68b are placed at a position where they are closest to each other due to the force of the spring 69.

Although details are not shown, in a state where the tubular body 4 is held by the holder 8, the lower surface of the first left regulating part 45a is arranged above the left holding part 68a. The lower surface of the first right regulating portion 45b is arranged above the right holding portion 68b. The upper surface of the second left regulating portion 46a is arranged below the left holding portion 68a. The upper surface of the second right regulating portion 46b is arranged below the right holding portion 68b.

The tube body 4 is supported by the left side first restriction part 45a and the right side first restriction part 45b coming into contact with the left side holding part 68a and the right side holding part 68b, respectively. Preferably, the tubular body 4 is supported by the left side first restriction part 45a and the right side first restriction part 45b contacting the upper end part of the left side holding part 68a and the upper end part of the right side holding part 68b, respectively.

When the tube body 4 moves upward while being held by the holding body 8, the left side second regulating part 46a and the right side second regulating part 46b are moved to the left side holding part 68a and the right side holding part 68b, respectively. Contact. Preferably, the left second restricting portion 46a and the right second restricting portion 46b contact the lower end portions of the left holding portion 68a and the right holding portion 68b, respectively. As a result, the tube body 4 is restricted from moving upward.

Moreover, regardless of whether or not the suction tool 5 and the pipe body 4 are connected, the left side first restriction part 45a and the right side first restriction part 45b are supported by the left side holding part 68a and the right side holding part 68b, respectively. As a result, the tubular body 4 is supported by the support device 2 without changing its posture and position. At this time, if the suction tool 5 and the tube body 4 are connected, the rear wheels 50 of the suction tool 5 will float slightly above the top surface of the bottom plate 58.

When the main body 3 is removed from the support device 2, the distance between the left support device side charging terminal portion 74a and the right side support device side charging terminal portion 74b is equal to the distance between the left side main body side charging terminal portion L and the right side main body side charging terminal portion R. shorter than the interval between. When the main body 3 approaches the support device 2, the left main body charging terminal portion L and the right main body charging terminal portion R come into contact with the left supporting device charging terminal portion 74a and the right supporting device charging terminal portion 74b, respectively. . Thereafter, when the left side main body side charging terminal part L and the right side main body side charging terminal part R move so as to be pressed against the left side supporting device side charging terminal section 74a and the right side supporting device side charging terminal section 74b, respectively, the left side supporting device side The charging terminal portion 74a and the right support device side charging terminal portion 74b are displaced in a direction in which the distance between them increases. At this time, the left side holding part 71a and the right side holding part 71b are displaced in a direction in which the distance between them increases. When the main body 3 is supported by the support device 2, the main body holding portion 66 holds the left main body side charging terminal portion L and the right main body side charging terminal portion R so as to sandwich them therebetween. As a result, the main body 3 is stabilized while being supported by the support device 2. When the main body 3 is removed from the support device 2, the left side support device side charging terminal portion 74a and the right side support device side charging terminal portion 74b are arranged at a position where they are closest to each other due to the force of the spring 72.

Note that a portion of the left side holding portion 71a and a portion of the right side holding portion 71b have a triangular shape when viewed from above. Further, an inclined portion is formed at the upper part of the left holding part 71a and the upper part of the right holding part 71b. Therefore, even if the left side main body side charging terminal part L and the right side main body side charging terminal part R contact the left side holding part 71a and the right side holding part 71b from either the upper side or the rear, respectively, the left side holding part 71a and the right side holding part 71a The distance from the holding portion 71b increases. Moreover, even if the main body 3 moves in either direction, upward or backward, the main body 3 comes off from the support device 2.

When the main body 3 is supported by the support device 2, the left main body side charging terminal portion L and the right main body side charging terminal portion R are connected to the left side supporting device side charging terminal portion 74a and the right side supporting device side charging terminal portion 74b. Contact. As a result, the power supply path from the support device 2 connected to an external AC power source such as a commercial power source to the main body 3 is connected. At this time, the base body 6 converts AC power into DC power using a built-in power conversion circuit and supplies the DC power to the left side support device side charging terminal section 74a and the right side support device side charging terminal section 74b. The left main body side charging terminal portion L and the right main body side charging terminal portion R supply DC power to the battery via lead wires (not shown) disposed inside the main body 3.

When the tube body 4 moves upward, the button part 43a moves upward while being pushed by the release part 67. As a result, latch 42a is placed in the second position. At this time, the latch portion 38 is removed from the fitting portion of the connecting tube portion 14.

After the latch 42a is placed in the second position, when the tube body 4 further moves upward, the left side second restriction part 46a and the right side second restriction part 46b are moved to the left side holding part 68a and the right side holding part 68b, respectively. Contact. As a result, the tube body 4 is restricted from moving upward. When the main body 3 moves further upward, the main body 3 is detached from the tube body 4.

When the main body 3 is brought close to the support device 2 from above in a state where the tube body 4 is supported by the support device 2, the latch tip portion 43b comes into contact with the fitting portion of the connecting tube portion 14. Thereafter, when the main body 3 is brought closer to the support device 2 from above, the main body 3 and the tube body 4 are connected. Furthermore, the main body 3 and the support device 2 are connected.

Note that when the tubular body 4 and the holding body 8 are attached and detached, no external force other than the force from the spring 43c acts on the latch portion 38. At this time, the latch 42a remains in the first position.

Further, the vacuum cleaner system will fall if it is tilted beyond a preset range using the base body 6 as a fulcrum. However, when the inclination angle is within 10 degrees, for example, when the support device 2 is placed on a mounting surface that is inclined within 10 degrees, in other words, when no external force other than gravity and the inclined surface is applied, In the vacuum cleaner system in which the vacuum cleaner system and the support device 2 alone do not fall over and the vacuum cleaner 1 is supported by the support device 2, the vacuum cleaner 1 does not come off the support device 2. In addition, the falling angle of the vacuum cleaner system or the support device 2 and the vacuum cleaner with respect to the state where the mounting surface is tilted backward, in other words, the mounting surface is tilted in the direction in which the vacuum cleaner 1 is removed from the support device 2. The value of the release angle at which 1 is released from the support device 2 is preset. The center of gravity of the vacuum cleaner 1 is located at a higher position than the center of gravity of the support device 2. Therefore, the overturning angle when the vacuum cleaner 1 is supported by the support device 2 is smaller than the overturning angle of the support device 2 . The release angle is also set between the tipping angle of the vacuum cleaner system and the tipping angle of the support device 2.

Moreover, when the vacuum cleaner 1 is supported by the support device 2 and force is gradually applied toward the rear, the vacuum cleaner 1 falls over. However, when the vacuum cleaner 1 is supported by the support device 2 and force is gradually applied to the vacuum cleaner 1 toward the rear, the vacuum cleaner 1 falls down faster than the vacuum cleaner 1 supported by the support device 2. , the release force is set such that the vacuum cleaner 1 is released from the support device 2. In other words, when the vacuum cleaner 1 is supported by the support device 2 and a force is applied to the main body 3 toward the rear, the force required to remove the vacuum cleaner 1 from the support device 2 is When the vacuum cleaner 1 is supported by the support device 2 and falls over, the force is smaller than that required when the vacuum cleaner 1 falls over while being supported by the support device 2. Note that the place where the force is applied is, for example, the handle 10. In addition, the force required when the vacuum cleaner 1 falls over while being supported by the support device 2 is the force required when the vacuum cleaner 1 is placed on a horizontal surface and a force is applied backward while the vacuum cleaner 1 is supported by the support device 2. In this case, this is the force required to reach an overturning angle at which the base body 6, for example, the rear end of the base body 6, is tilted with the fulcrum as the fulcrum.

According to the first embodiment described above, the handle 10 is formed continuously from the rear end to the front end of the case portion 12. For example, the rear end and front end of handle 10 are parallel. For example, the middle portion of the handle 10 is curved and connected to the rear and front ends of the handle 10. Therefore, it is possible to secure an appropriate grip location depending on the cleaning situation. As a result, the user can grip the part that is easy to grip depending on the cleaning situation.

Further, in a state where the suction tool 5 is supported by the support device 2 , the front portions of the main body 3 , the pipe body 4 , and the suction tool 5 face the support device 2 . For example, the front part of the vacuum cleaner 1 is arranged closer to the support 7 or an imaginary extension of the support 7 than the rear part of the vacuum cleaner 1. For example, the front part of the tube 4 is arranged closer to the support body 7 than the rear part of the tube 4. For example, the front or upper part of the suction tool 5 is arranged closer to the support body 7 than the rear or lower part.

Further, the main body 3, the pipe body 4, and the suction tool 5 are supported by the support device 2 in a state where they are connected as one body. In other words, the height of the vacuum cleaner system increases. For example, the maximum height of the vacuum cleaner system is greater than the maximum length of the support device 2 when viewed from above.

Further, the support device 2 charges the secondary battery of the main body 3. The support device 2 requires an AC power source. For example, the power cord of the support device 2 is connected to a wall outlet. For this reason, it is better to install the support device 2 next to a wall. When the support device 2 is installed near a wall, it is possible to prevent the user from accidentally touching the support device 2. The direction in which the support device 2 falls can be restricted. It is possible to prevent the user's feet from getting caught in the power cord.

Further, when the vacuum cleaner 1 is supported by the support device 2, the user stands behind the vacuum cleaner 1. At this time, the front of the support device 2 faces the wall. The rear part of the vacuum cleaner 1 faces the user. In this state, the user removes the vacuum cleaner 1 from the support device 2. For example, when cleaning a place other than a high position, such as cleaning a floor or a desk, the user tilts the vacuum cleaner 1 with the rear part of the main body 3 facing the user. The rear of the vacuum cleaner 1 faces the user both when the support device 2 and the vacuum cleaner 1 are attached and detached, and when cleaning. Therefore, there is no need to change the orientation of the vacuum cleaner 1 when attaching and detaching the vacuum cleaner 1 to the support device 2 and during cleaning, and the usability of the vacuum cleaner 1 can be improved.

Moreover, the handle 10 extends in the front-rear direction. A user grasps the handle 10 when attaching and detaching the vacuum cleaner 1 and the support device 2. The direction in which the handle 10 is held at this time is the same as the direction in which the handle 10 is held during cleaning. Therefore, there is no need to change the grip of the handle 10 when attaching/detaching the vacuum cleaner 1 and the support device 2 and when cleaning, and the ease of use of the vacuum cleaner 1 can be improved. In particular, there is no need to support the main body 3 with the hand on the opposite side of the hand gripping the handle 10. No second handle or the like is required.

Alternatively, the handle 10 may be formed from the upper end to the front. At this time, when the vacuum cleaner 1 is supported by the support device 2, the front of the handle 10 is located at a lower position than the upper end. Therefore, the user can easily hold the handle 10 and clean it. For example, the user can easily attach and detach the vacuum cleaner 1 and the support device 2 by holding the upper end of the handle 10. At this time, there is no need to change the position of the handle 10. However, the position of the handle 10 may be changed depending on the shape of the vacuum cleaner 1 or the location where the vacuum cleaner 1 is used. Therefore, the usability of the cleaner 1 can be improved. In particular, there is no need to support the main body 3 with the hand on the opposite side of the hand gripping the handle 10. No second handle or the like is required.

Further, the handle 10 may be formed from the upper end to the rear. When the vacuum cleaner 1 is supported by the support device 2, the front of the handle 10 is located at a position lower than the upper end. Therefore, the user can easily hold the handle 10 and clean it. For example, the operator can attach and detach the vacuum cleaner 1 from the support device 2 by holding the rear of the handle 10 without straining the elbow, shoulder, and wrist. For example, the user can attach and detach the support device 2 and the vacuum cleaner 1 by holding the upper end of the handle 10 and clean without changing the position in which the handle 10 is held. However, the position of the handle 10 may be changed depending on the shape of the vacuum cleaner 1 or the location where the vacuum cleaner 1 is used. For example, the handle 10 may be held at the rear when the cleaner 1 and the support device 2 are attached or detached, and the handle 10 may be held at a slightly forward position during cleaning. Therefore, the usability of the cleaner 1 can be improved. In particular, there is no need to support the main body 3 with the hand on the opposite side of the hand gripping the handle 10. No second handle or the like is required.

Further, in the support device 2, the support body 7, heavy objects such as sheet metal, etc. are arranged on one side of the center of the support device 2. For example, heavy objects such as the support body 7 and sheet metal are placed in front of the center of the support device 2 . Therefore, the center of gravity of the support device 2 is located forward of the center of the support device 2. The tube body 4 is arranged closer to the other end of the support device 2 than the center of the support device 2 . For example, the tubular body 4 is arranged at the rear of the support device 2 rather than the center of the support device 2. For this reason, the tube body 4 is arranged with a space in the front-rear direction between the tube body 4 and the support body 7 in a state where the vacuum cleaner 1 is supported by the support device 2 . As a result, the rear side of the vacuum cleaner system becomes easier to see when viewed from the side. For example, it becomes easier to visually recognize people. For example, it becomes easier to visually recognize short objects such as infants. Therefore, safety around the vacuum cleaner system can be ensured.

Further, the main body 3 is arranged above the suction tool 5. The center of the main body 3 is located further forward than the center of the tube body 4. Therefore, the center of gravity of the main body 3 is located at the same level as the center of the tubular body 4 or in front of the tubular body 4. At this time, the center of gravity of the main body 3 and the tube 4 or the center of gravity of the vacuum cleaner 1 is arranged at the same level as the center of the tube 4 or in front of the center of the tube 4. Preferably, the center of the main body 3 is located further forward than the tube body 4. The center of gravity of the vacuum cleaner 1 is located forward of the center of the tube body 4. The center of gravity of the support device 2 is located forward of the center of the support device 2. In a state where the vacuum cleaner 1 is supported by the support device 2, the center of gravity of the vacuum cleaner 1 is located behind the center of the support device 2. At this time, the center of gravity of the vacuum cleaner 1 and the center of gravity of the support device 2 are arranged on opposite sides of the center of the support device 2. Therefore, the centers of gravity of the vacuum cleaner 1 and the support device 2 are not biased to one side in the front-rear direction, so that the vacuum cleaner 1 and the support body 7 can be prevented from falling over. Furthermore, it is possible to suppress the support device 2 from falling over when the vacuum cleaner 1 is removed backward from the support device 2.

Further, in a state where the vacuum cleaner 1 is supported by the support device 2, the center of gravity of the main body 3 is located in front of the rotation axis X of the suction port body 47. The support 7 is arranged forward of the center of the vacuum cleaner system. The combined center of gravity of the support 7 and the holder 8 is located forward of the center of the vacuum cleaner system. The main body 3 is arranged at a position behind the center of the vacuum cleaner system and close to the center of the vacuum cleaner system. In this case, the combined center of gravity of the main body 3, tube 4, and holder 8 is closer to the center of the vacuum cleaner system than the combined center of gravity of the tube 4 and holder 8. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the center of gravity of the vacuum cleaner system from being biased to one side in the front-rear direction. As a result, it is possible to prevent the vacuum cleaner system from falling over. Even if the center of gravity of the vacuum cleaner system is placed at a higher position because the vacuum cleaner 1 is supported by the support device 2, the center of gravity of the vacuum cleaner system is placed closer to the center than the center of gravity of the support device 2. Ru. For this reason, it is possible to maintain suppression of overturning of the vacuum cleaner system.

Furthermore, the sheet metal member 63 is made of a flame retardant material. The sheet metal member 63 covers the control section 62. The support device 2 is heavier than the vacuum cleaner 1. Therefore, even if an abnormality occurs in the control section 62, it is possible to suppress the spread of the flame to surrounding resin parts and the like. It is possible to suppress the support device 2 from falling when the vacuum cleaner 1 and the support device 2 are attached and detached. As a result, the safety of the vacuum cleaner system can be increased.

Moreover, both ends of the rear part of the suction tool 5 have a rounded shape. The bottom plate 58 has a circular shape. The base body 6 has a circular shape when viewed from above. The side surface of the base 6 is arcuate. When the vacuum cleaner 1 is supported by the support device 2, the combined side surface of the suction tool 5 and the base body 6 is circular. In the vacuum cleaner system, a portion above the suction tool 5 and the base body 6 is arranged inside the bottom plate 58 when viewed from above. At this time, the appearance of the vacuum cleaner system is circular when viewed from above. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the vacuum cleaner system from falling over in all directions. By eliminating the corners of the vacuum cleaner system, it is possible to prevent people's feet from getting caught, and the vacuum cleaner system can be easily installed in living spaces. Furthermore, by arranging the main body 3, tube body 4, support body 7, holder 8, and base body 6 inside, it is possible to prevent people from accidentally touching the support device 2, thereby increasing the safety of the vacuum cleaner system. be able to.

Note that the main body 3 may be supported by the support device 2. For example, the support device 2 may support the dust collector 11 or the handle 10. For example, the main body 3 may be held at the same height as the upper end of the dust collecting section 11 or above the upper end. Further, for example, the main body 3 may be held above the lower end of the battery section 13. Preferably, the support device 2 may support the bottom of the dust collecting section 11 or the front of the handle 10. If the front part of the handle 10 has a bottom part, the bottom part may be supported. For example, a support part may be provided at the rear or upper part of the support body 7, and the main body 3 may be held by the support part. In other words, a support portion may be provided directly above the support body 7 to hold the main body 3. Thereby, by supporting at least a portion of the main body 3 in addition to the pipe body 4, the stability of the vacuum cleaner system can be improved. Only the main body 3 from which the tube body 4 has been removed can be supported by the support device 2, and the versatility of the vacuum cleaner system can be expanded. Furthermore, by holding the vacuum cleaner 1 at a high position, the vacuum cleaner 1 becomes difficult to come off from the support device 2. In addition, by gripping the upper side of a heavy object such as a battery, it becomes difficult for the object to come off the support device 2. For example, when removing the vacuum cleaner 1 using the rotation axis . For this reason, it is preferable to hold the main body 3 at the above-mentioned height. As a result, it is possible to improve the usability of the vacuum cleaner system.

Further, the support device 2 may support the bottom of the dust collecting section 11. For example, when the main body 3 and the tube body 4 are connected to the support device 2 in a connected state, the dust collecting section 11 may be slightly lifted from the holder 8. For example, when the main body 3 is disconnected from the tube body 4, the support device 2 may support the main body 3 directly below the center of gravity. In other words, when the main body 3 is disconnected from the pipe body 4, the bottom of the dust collecting section 11 may be supported by the support device 2. Preferably, it is supported on the upper surface of the holder 8. However, it is not necessary to directly support the center of gravity of the main body 3. For example, it may be supported on a circular arc, and the center of gravity in top view may be located inside the circular arc. For example, it is sufficient if it is supported at three or more points and the center of gravity in a top view is inside a rectangle connecting each point. This places the center of gravity within the supported area and prevents it from tipping over. In addition, the stability when the main body 3 is installed on the support device 2 can be improved, and it is easy to use.

Further, the vacuum cleaner 1 is removed from the support device 2 by moving backward from the state where it is supported by the support device 2. Therefore, the vacuum cleaner 1 can be removed from the support device 2 without lifting the vacuum cleaner 1 upward, and the usability of the vacuum cleaner 1 can be improved.

Further, the vacuum cleaner 1 is removed from the support device 2 by rotating backward around the rotation axis X of the suction tool 5 from the state of being supported by the support device. Therefore, the vacuum cleaner 1 can be removed from the support device 2 without lifting the vacuum cleaner 1 upward, and the usability of the vacuum cleaner 1 can be improved.

The holding body 8 also allows the main body 3 to be supported by the support device 2 by moving the main body 3 in a specific direction while holding the pipe body 4 in a state where the pipe body 4 is removed from the main body 3. , and the main body 3 and the tube body 4 are connected. The specific direction here is, for example, the downward direction. Therefore, for example, after cleaning using the main body 3 as a handheld vacuum cleaner, if the main body 3 is supported by the support device 2, the main body 3 is connected to the pipe body 4. Therefore, the trouble of connecting the main body and the pipe body 4 can be saved, and the usability of the vacuum cleaner 1 can be improved.

Note that the holding body 8 holds the tube 4 in a state where the tube 4 and the suction tool 5 are connected and in a state where the rear wheel of the suction tool 5 is lifted. In this case, even if the height of the suction tool 5 changes due to adhesion of dust to the suction tool 5 or variations in the dimensions of the suction tool 5, the connection between the vacuum cleaner 1 and the support device 2 can be prevented from becoming loose.

Further, the support device 2 holds the tube 4 in a state in which the tube 4 is connected to the main body 3 and in a state in which the tube 4 is released from the connection with the main body 3. Preferably, the holder 8 holds the tube 4. At this time, the holder 8 holds the tube 4 regardless of whether the suction tool 5 is connected to the tube 4 or not. In other words, the support device 2 can support only the tube body 4. Therefore, when the main body 3 is used in a state where it is released from the connection with the tube body 4, the tube body 4 can be maintained in a state held by the support device 2. Further, for example, when the suction tool 5 is directly connected to the main body 3 while cleaning with the vacuum cleaner 1, the removed tube body 4 can be supported by the support device 2. As a result, no space other than the support device 2 is required to place the tubular body 4, and there is no need to worry about where to place the tubular body 4. For example, there is no need to place the tube body 4 on the floor. There is no need to lean the pipe body 4 against the wall. The pipe body 4 leaning against the wall will not fall over. There is no possibility of losing the tube body 4.

Further, the support device 2 is configured such that the tube 4 is released from the main body 3 and connected to the suction tool 5, and the tube 4 connected to the main body 3 is connected to the suction tool 5. Hold 4. Therefore, when the main body 3 is used in a state where it is released from the connection with the pipe body 4, the pipe body 4 and the suction tool 5 can be maintained in a state held by the support device 2. As a result, no space other than the support device 2 is required for the placement of the tube body 4 and the suction tool 5, and there is no need to worry about where to place the tube body 4 and the suction device 5. For example, there is no need to place the pipe body 4 and the suction tool 5 on the floor. There is no need to lean the pipe body 4 and suction tool 5 against the wall. The pipe body 4 leaning against the wall will not fall over. There is no possibility of losing the pipe body 4 and suction tool 5.

Moreover, the support device 2 holds the tube 4 while keeping the same attitude of the tube 4 regardless of the connection state between the suction tool 5 and the main body 3. Therefore, the pipe body 4 will not be lost. Further, in the support device 2, the floor area required to support the vacuum cleaner 1 does not change regardless of the connection state between the suction tool 5 and the main body 3.

Further, the support device 2 holds the tubular body 4 with the attachment/detachment direction of the tubular body 4 released from the connection with the main body 3 being in the horizontal direction. Therefore, the tube body 4 and the holder 8 can be easily attached and detached without lifting the tube body 4 in a direction against gravity. This effect is particularly effective when the main body 3 on which a heavy object is placed is connected to the tube 4. At this time, if the suction tool 5 connected to the tube body 4 is moved in a specific lateral direction while in contact with the bottom plate 58, the tube body 4 and the holder 8 can be attached and detached without feeling any weight. can do.

Further, when the support device 2 supports the main body 3 while holding the tubular body 4 released from the connection with the main body 3, the tubular body 4 is connected to the main body 3. In other words, when the main body 3 approaches the support device 2 from above, the main body 3 is supported by the support device 2 and is connected to the tube body 4 supported by the support device 2. For example, when the main body 3 moves downward, the main body 3 is supported by the support device 2. At this time, the tube 4 is connected to the main body. Therefore, when the main body 3 is supported by the support device 2 after cleaning using the main body 3 as a hand-held vacuum cleaner, the connection between the pipe body 4 and the main body 3 and the support of the main body 3 to the support device 2 are simultaneously performed. It can be carried out.

Further, at least one of the holder 8 and the tube 4 restricts the tube 4 from moving downward. For example, the tubular body 4 includes a left side first restriction part 45a and a right side first restriction part 45b. Therefore, even if the holding force of the tube 4 is weak, the tube 4 can be prevented from shifting downward. For example, even when the main body 3 and the tube 4 are connected, the tube 4 can be prevented from shifting downward. As a result, the connection between the main body 3 and the tube 4 and the attachment and detachment between the tube 4 and the holder 8 can be reliably performed.

Furthermore, while the holder 8 holds the tube 4, at least one of the holder 8 and the tube 4 restricts the tube 4 from moving upward. For example, the tubular body 4 includes a left side second restriction part 46a and a right side second restriction part 46b. At this time, the holder 8 holds the tube 4 with the attachment/detachment direction of the tube 4 being in the horizontal direction. When the main body 3 moves upward in a state where the tube 4 and the main body 3 are connected, the left second restriction portion 46a and the right second restriction portion 46b restrict the upward movement of the tube 4. As a result, only the main body 3 moves upward, and the main body 3 is removed from the tube body 4. Therefore, by changing the direction of movement and removal of the main body 3, cleaning of only the main body 3 and cleaning with the main body 3 and the tubular body 4 connected can be selected.

Furthermore, when the tube 4 is moved upward while holding the tube 4, the holding body 8 releases the connection between the tube 4 and the main body 3 by changing the position of the latch 42a of the tube 4. . When the tube 4 moves further upward, the upward movement of the tube is restricted. In this case, even when the latch portion 38 is provided, the tube 4 and the main body 3 can be easily attached and detached. For example, if the user moves the main body 3 upward while holding the handle 10, the main body 3 is removed from the support device 2 while the tube 4 is held by the support device 2. Therefore, by changing the direction of movement and removal of the main body 3, cleaning of only the main body 3 and cleaning with the main body 3 and the tubular body 4 connected can be selected.

Further, the holding body 8 supplies power to the battery of the main body 3 when the main body 3 is held. Therefore, if the main body 3 is left in the supporting device 2 during maintenance of the suction tool 5 and the tube body 4, the battery of the main body 3 can be charged without requiring extra space.

Further, the holding body 8 holds the front part of the tube body 4 behind the support body 7. In this case, the rear of the tubular body 4 faces the user when the vacuum cleaner 1 and the support device 2 are attached and detached, and when the vacuum cleaner 1 is used for cleaning. Therefore, there is no need to change the orientation of the vacuum cleaner 1 when attaching and detaching the vacuum cleaner 1 and the support device 2 and when cleaning with the vacuum cleaner 1.

Note that, as long as the holding portion has sufficient holding power to hold the tubular body 4, the restriction portion may not be provided. Further, as long as the suction tool 5 is supported by the bottom plate 58 in a state where the suction tool 5 and the tube body 4 are connected, the holding force of the holding portion does not need to be strong. For example, if the suction tool 5 is supported with the bottom of the suction tool 5 parallel to the bottom plate 58, even if there is no restriction part and the main body 3 and the pipe body 4 are connected, the pipe body 4 will move downward. You can maintain your posture without slipping down.

Further, the pipe portion 36 may be held by the holding body 8.

Further, the release angle is set between the overturning angle of the support device 2 and the overturning angle of the vacuum cleaner 1 in a state where it is supported by the support device 2. In other words, the angle at which the vacuum cleaner 1 supported by the support device 2 comes off from the support device 2 when the base body 6 is tilted backwards with the base body 6 as the fulcrum is the angle at which the vacuum cleaner 1 is tilted backwards with the base body 6 as the fulcrum point. The angle at which the support device 2 that supported the vacuum cleaner 1 falls when it is supported by the support device 2, and the angle at which the support device 2 that supports the vacuum cleaner 1 is tilted backward with the base 6 as a fulcrum and the vacuum cleaner 1 removed is It is between the angle of the fall. Thereby, the vacuum cleaner 1 is not easily detached from the support device 2 and the vacuum cleaner 1 is not easily detached from the support device 2, making it easy to use.

Further, the force required to horizontally remove the main body 3 from the support device 2 may be greater than the force required to cause the support device 2 to support the main body 3 in the horizontal direction. Further, the force required to horizontally remove the vacuum cleaner 1 from the support device 2 may be greater than the force required to horizontally support the vacuum cleaner 1 on the support device 2. This makes it difficult to accidentally come off and improves stability.

In addition, when the vacuum cleaner 1 is supported by the support device 2, the force required to remove the vacuum cleaner 1 from the support device 2 is applied to the main body 3 toward the rear. However, the force is smaller than the force required when the vacuum cleaner 1 falls over while being supported by the support device 2. Thereby, when attempting to remove the vacuum cleaner 1 from the support device 2, the vacuum cleaner 1 is easily removed from the support device 2. The vacuum cleaner 1 does not come off the support device 2 and is never tilted to the point where the vacuum cleaner 1 and the support device 2 fall over together.

In addition, when the vacuum cleaner 1 is installed on the support device 2, the force required to remove the vacuum cleaner 1 from the support device 2 acts on the handle 10 toward the rear. , is smaller than the force required to reach the overturning angle of the vacuum cleaner 1 and the supporting device 2 together, which would allow the vacuum cleaner 1 and the supporting device 2 to fall in a state where the base body 6 is tilted backward using the base body 6 as a fulcrum. In other words, when the vacuum cleaner 1 is supported by the support device 2, the force that is applied to the handle 10 rearward and required to remove the vacuum cleaner 1 from the support device 2 is applied to the handle 10 rearward. The force required to reach an angle at which the support device 2 supporting the vacuum cleaner 1 falls over when the vacuum cleaner 1 is tilted backward using the base 6 as a fulcrum and the vacuum cleaner 1 is supported by the support device 2. smaller. Thereby, when attempting to remove the vacuum cleaner 1 from the support device 2, the vacuum cleaner 1 is easily removed from the support device 2. The vacuum cleaner 1 does not come off the support device 2 and is never tilted to the point where the vacuum cleaner 1 and the support device 2 fall over together. For example, when a force is applied to the rear while gripping the handle 10, the vacuum cleaner 1 does not come off the support device 2 and does not tilt to the point where the vacuum cleaner 1 and the support device 2 fall over together.

Furthermore, even if the rear of the vacuum cleaner 1 is placed closer to the support 7 than the front of the cleaner 1, the tube 4 may be held by the holder 8. For example, even if the rear of the tube 4 is arranged closer to the support body 7 than the front of the tube 4, the tube 4 may be held by the holder 8. Even in these cases, the vacuum cleaner 1 can be attached to and detached from the support device 2. Only the tube body 4 can be attached to and detached from the support device 2. The main body 3 can be connected to the tube 4 supported by the support device 2.

Further, the latch portion 38 may be provided on the main body 3. Further, the latch portion 55 may be provided on the tube body 4. However, the tube body 4 is provided with either the latch portion 38 or the latch portion 55. As a result, when the suction tool 5 is connected to the main body 3, fitting and connection are possible.

Moreover, the release part 67 may be in a state in which the tube body 4 is installed on the support device 2 and the button part 43a is pressed. In other words, the latch 42a may be in the second position when the tube body 4 is installed on the support device 2. In other words, even when the tube body 4 to which the main body 3 is connected is supported by the support device 2, the latch 42a may be placed at the second position. As a result, there is less friction and resistance when moving the main body 3 upward, and the main body 3 can be easily removed from the tube body 4, allowing for easier removal.

Further, the width of the button portion 43a is larger than the width of the release portion 67. This ensures that the release portion 67 contacts the button portion 43a even if there are manufacturing variations or left and right deviations during connection. Furthermore, the user can easily press the button portion 43a when disconnecting the main body 3 and the tube body 4.

Further, even if the support device 2 does not have a charging function, the vacuum cleaner 1 can be supported by the support body 7.

Further, the main body side charging terminal portion may be provided at a location other than the connecting tube portion 14. For example, the main body charging terminal portion may be provided at a location such as the handle 10 that contacts the supporting device side charging terminal portion of the supporting device 2. In particular, when the support device side charging terminal comes into contact with the main body side charging terminal due to the elastic force of the elastic member, or when the support device side charging terminal comes into contact with the main body side charging terminal in the direction of gravity, contact failures are suppressed. can.

Further, if there is no structure above the handle 10, the handle 10 does not need to be arranged at the top of the vacuum cleaner 1. For example, the dust collector 11, the electric blower 16, and the battery may be arranged above and in front of the handle 10, or above and behind the handle 10. For example, the dust collector 11, the electric blower 16, and the battery may be arranged at the front end and the rear end of the handle 10. In this case, there is no structure that obstructs the act of holding the handle 10 from above. Therefore, the user can easily hold the handle 10.

Alternatively, the main body 3 may be supported by the support device 2 first. For example, if the bottom of the handle 10 or the bottom of the dust collection part 11 is in contact with the support device 2, and the distance between the pipe body 4 and the holding part is brought closer while sliding the vacuum cleaner 1, the vacuum cleaner 1 can be moved. It can be supported by a support body 7.

Further, the battery may be charged via a plug to a power supply means (not shown). For example, a plug may be connected to the support device 2 and connected to the main body 3 via a terminal. Even in this case, the battery can be charged.

Furthermore, by connecting the plug to the main body 3, power may be supplied from a commercial power source and the battery may be charged. Preferably, a plug and a cord to which the plug is connected can be installed on the support device 2.

Further, the dust collection unit 11 is not limited to the dust collection method in which centrifugal force acts as in the embodiment. For example, a paper pack type may be used, or a type that mainly uses a filter to collect dust may be used.

Embodiment 2.
FIG. 45 is a side view of a first example of the main body of the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum cleaner system according to the second embodiment. Note that the same or equivalent parts as in Embodiment 1 are given the same reference numerals. Description of this part will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 45, the front part of the handle 10 is formed from the upper end to the front. The rear part of the handle 10 is formed from the upper end to the rear. The front end of the handle 10 is arranged at the same position as the front end of the main body 3. The grip portion of the handle 10 is formed from the upper end of the support device 2 (not shown in FIG. 45) toward the main body 3 side.

Next, a second example of the main body 3 will be described using FIG. 46.
FIG. 46 is a side view of a second example of the vacuum cleaner main body of the vacuum cleaner system according to the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 46, the front part of the handle 10 is formed from the upper end to the front. The rear part of the handle 10 is formed from the upper end to the rear. The front end of the handle 10 is connected to the outer shell of the main body 3. The rear end of the handle 10 is not connected to the outer shell of the main body 3.

Next, a second example of the main body 3 will be described using FIG. 47.
FIG. 47 is a side view of a third example of the vacuum cleaner main body of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 2.

As shown in FIG. 47, the front portion of the handle 10 slopes downward from the upper end toward the front. The front part of the handle 10 may be curved so that it becomes lower as it goes forward from the upper end. The rear part of the handle 10 slopes downward from the upper end toward the rear. The rear of the handle 10 may be curved so that it becomes lower toward the rear from the upper end. The front end of the handle 10 is not connected to the outer shell of the main body 3. The rear end of the handle 10 is connected to the outer shell of the main body 3.

According to the second embodiment described above, various handles 10 are provided.

For example, in FIG. 45, the handle 10 is formed from the upper end of the support device 2 toward the main body 3 side. Even in this case, the stability of the cleaner 1 can be improved by gripping the handle 10.

For example, in FIG. 46, the front end of the handle 10 is connected to the outer shell of the main body 3. The rear end of the handle 10 is not connected to the outer shell of the main body 3. In this case, the user can easily clean the handle 10 by holding the handle 10 above or in front. Further, the user can easily attach and detach the main body 3 to and from the support device 2 by holding the rear of the handle 10. The user holds the rear part of the handle 10 and removes the main body 3 from the support device 2, then slides the handle and holds the upper or front part of the handle 10 for cleaning. In this way, the position of the handle 10 can be changed with only one hand. Therefore, there is no need for a second handle or the like.

Further, in FIG. 47, the front end of the handle 10 is not connected to the outer shell of the main body 3. The rear end of the handle 10 is connected to the outer shell of the main body 3. In this case, the user can easily clean the handle 10 by holding it from the upper end forward and downward. The user can easily attach and detach the main body 3 to and from the support device 2 by holding the rear of the handle 10.

Embodiment 3.
FIG. 48 is a side view of the vacuum cleaner system in Embodiment 3. Note that the same or equivalent parts as in Embodiment 1 are given the same reference numerals. Description of this part will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 48, at least a portion of the suction tool 5 does not contact the bottom plate 58 when it is supported by the support device 2 while connected to the tube body 4. The bottom of the suction tool 5 is not parallel to the bottom plate 58.

For example, in the holding body 8, at least one of the tube body 4 and the holding body 8 includes a regulating member (not shown). In a state where the holding portion holds the tubular body 4, the regulating member regulates the downward movement of the tubular body 4.

According to the third embodiment described above, at least a portion of the suction tool 5 does not contact the bottom plate 58 when it is supported by the support device 2 while being connected to the tube body 4 . Therefore, the suction tool 5 does not need to have a positioning element.

The holding body 8 holds the tube 4 in a state where the tube 4 and the suction tool 5 are connected and in a state where at least one of the plurality of wheels of the suction tool 5 is suspended. Therefore, even if the height of the suction tool 5 changes due to adhesion of dust to the suction tool 5 or variations in the dimensions of the suction tool 5, the connection between the vacuum cleaner 1 and the support device 2 can be prevented from becoming loose.

Reference Signs List 1 vacuum cleaner, 2 support device, 3 main body, 4 pipe body, 5 suction tool, 6 base body, 7 support body, 8 holder, 9 outer shell, 10 handle, 11 dust collection unit, 12 case unit, 13 battery unit, 14 connecting pipe section, 15 exhaust section, 16 electric blower, 17 control section, 18 convex section, 19 fitting section, 20 space, 21 operation section, 22 cyclone separation device, 23 filter section, 24 inflow section case, 25 guide section , 26 rotating part, 27 discharge part, 28 dust collection container, 29 partition part, 30 inlet, 31 first opening, 32 second opening, 33 hollow part, 34 first dust collection chamber, 35 second dust collection chamber, 36 pipe section, 37 cover pipe, 38 latch section, 39 terminal section, 40 pipe, 41 fitting section, 42a latch, 42b cover latch, 43a button section, 43b latch tip, 43c spring, 44a left recess, 44b right recess , 45a left side first restriction part, 45b right side first restriction part, 46a left side second restriction part, 46b right side second restriction part, 47 suction port body, 48 connection part, 49 front wheel, 50 rear wheel, 51 suction port, 52 rotating brush, 53 safety switch, 53a wheel, 54 terminal section, 55 latch section, 56 latch, 57 cover latch, 58 bottom plate, 59 fixed section, 60 side wall, 60a side wall, 60b side wall, 60c side wall, 61 slope section, 62 control part, 63 sheet metal member, 64 holding case, 64a inner wall, 64b inner wall, 64c inner wall, 65 tube holding part, 66 main body holding part, 67 release part, 68a left side holding part, 68b right side holding part, 69 spring, 70a left side Shaft portion, 70b Right side shaft portion, 71a Left side holding portion, 71b Right side holding portion, 72 Spring, 73a Left side shaft portion, 73b Right side shaft portion, 74a Left side support device side charging terminal portion, 74b Right side support device side charging terminal portion

Claims (6)

vacuum cleaner and
a support device for supporting the vacuum cleaner;
Equipped with
The vacuum cleaner is
A main body having an electric blower;
A suction device for sucking in garbage;
a pipe body connecting the main body and the suction tool;
Equipped with
The support device is
a tube holding part that holds the tube;
a support extending vertically;
Equipped with
The tubular body includes a first regulating part and a second regulating part that regulate downward movement when the tubular body is held by the tubular body holding part,
A vacuum cleaner system that holds the tubular body in a state where the tubular body is connected to the main body and a state where the tubular body is released from the connection with the main body,
The tube body is
In the state held by the tube body holding part,
a proximal portion close to the support in the front-back direction;
The first regulating part and the second regulating part are provided in the proximal part,
The tube holding section holds the first regulating section and the second regulating section. The vacuum cleaner system. The first regulating part and the second regulating part are arranged at the upper part of the pipe body,
The vacuum cleaner system according to claim 1, wherein the vacuum cleaner system is arranged at a position away from the center of the pipe body in the left-right direction. The tube holder includes a first tube holder and a second tube holder,
In a state where the tube body is held by the tube body holding part,
The cleaning according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first regulating part is in contact with the first pipe holding part, and the second regulating part is in contact with the second pipe holding part. machine system. The support device includes a main body holding part having a first main body holding part and a second main body holding part for holding the main body,
The vacuum cleaner system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first main body holding part and the second main body holding part are arranged at positions separated from each other in the left-right direction. When the main body approaches the support device from above while the tube body is held by the tube body holding portion, the main body is supported by the main body holding portion and held by the support device. The vacuum cleaner system according to claim 4, wherein the main body is connected to the tube. The tubular body holding section holds the tubular body in a state where the tubular body is connected to the suction tool and a state where the tubular body is released from the connection with the suction tool. A vacuum cleaner system according to any one of the above.

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