JP7460536B2 - Charging stand and vacuum cleaner system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a charging stand and a vacuum cleaner system.

Patent document 1 describes a rechargeable vacuum cleaner. This rechargeable vacuum cleaner is an upright electric vacuum cleaner supported by a charging stand. The rechargeable vacuum cleaner described in patent document 1 is a cleaning tool that removes dust from a surface to be cleaned and is equipped with a suction part that sucks in dust.

Japanese Patent Publication No. 2004-121469

The charging stand described in Patent Document 1 is configured to be capable of supporting one rechargeable vacuum cleaner. In the conventional technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, when multiple rechargeable vacuum cleaners are installed, space is required to install multiple charging stands. Furthermore, in the conventional technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, when multiple suction units are installed, space is required to install multiple charging stands.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems. An object of the present invention is to reduce the installation space required when installing multiple upright vacuum cleaners supported by a charging stand, compared to the conventional art. Another object of the present invention is to reduce the installation space required when installing multiple cleaning tools of an upright vacuum cleaner supported by a charging stand, compared to the conventional art.

The charging stand according to the present invention comprises a base part installed on a floor surface, a columnar tower part provided on the base part, a first support part provided on the tower part and capable of supporting a first upright vacuum cleaner, and a second support part provided on the tower part and capable of supporting a second upright vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner system according to the present invention comprises the charging stand configured as described above, a first upright vacuum cleaner, and a second upright vacuum cleaner. The first vacuum cleaner comprises a first vacuum cleaner main body part having a first electric blower built therein, and a first head part that is detachable from the first vacuum cleaner main body part and removes dust from a surface to be cleaned. The second vacuum cleaner comprises a second vacuum cleaner main body part having a second electric blower built therein, and a second head part that is detachable from the second vacuum cleaner main body part and removes dust from a surface to be cleaned. The first support part has a terminal connectable with a terminal provided on the first vacuum cleaner body part, and the second support part has a terminal connectable with a terminal provided on the second vacuum cleaner body part. When the first vacuum cleaner with the first head part connected to the first vacuum cleaner body part is supported by the first support part and the second vacuum cleaner with the second head part connected to the second vacuum cleaner body part is supported by the second support part, the first head part is lined up next to the second head part , and the longitudinal direction of the first head part in a plan view and the longitudinal direction of the second head part in a plan view are along the same direction.

According to the present invention, the installation space required when installing a plurality of vertical vacuum cleaners supported by a charging stand can be made smaller than in the past.
Further, according to the present invention, the installation space required when installing a plurality of vertical vacuum cleaner cleaning tools supported by a charging stand can be made smaller than in the past.

1 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the vacuum cleaner system in a state in which the first vacuum cleaner is detached from the charging base in the first embodiment. It is a perspective view of the 2nd vacuum cleaner of Embodiment 1. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a second head portion according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the first head portion of the first embodiment. 1 is a plan view of a vacuum cleaner system according to a first embodiment. FIG. FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a first modification of the vacuum cleaner system of Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a front view which shows the 2nd modification of the vacuum cleaner system of Embodiment 1. FIG. 11 is a front view showing a second modified example of the vacuum cleaner system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of a vacuum cleaner system according to a second embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of a vacuum cleaner system according to a second embodiment. FIG. 2 is a plan view of a vacuum cleaner system according to a second embodiment.

Embodiments will be described below with reference to the drawings. The same reference numerals in each figure indicate the same or corresponding parts. Further, in this disclosure, overlapping explanations will be simplified or omitted as appropriate. Note that the present invention may include any combination of configurations disclosed by the following embodiments.

Embodiment 1.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner system 1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the vacuum cleaner system 1 of this embodiment includes a first vacuum cleaner 100, a second vacuum cleaner 200, and a charging stand 400.

The first vacuum cleaner 100 is a cordless, upright vacuum cleaner. The second vacuum cleaner 200 is a cordless, upright vacuum cleaner. Upright vacuum cleaners are also known as stick-type vacuum cleaners. A secondary battery (not shown) is built into the cordless first vacuum cleaner 100. Similarly, a secondary battery (not shown) is built into the cordless second vacuum cleaner 200.

Charging stand 400 can stand on its own. The charging stand 400 is used, for example, by being installed on the floor of a room or the like. The self-supporting charging stand 400 is configured to be able to support the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 at the same time. The first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 are supported by the charging stand 400 in an upright state, for example.

The first vacuum cleaner 100 in this embodiment is an example of a vertical first vacuum cleaner. Further, the second vacuum cleaner 200 in this embodiment is an example of a vertical second vacuum cleaner. The first vacuum cleaner 100 is a vacuum cleaner separate from the second vacuum cleaner 200. The specifications of the first vacuum cleaner 100 are different from the specifications of the second vacuum cleaner 200, for example. Note that the specifications of the first vacuum cleaner 100 may be the same as the specifications of the second vacuum cleaner 200.

The first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 are detachably attached to the charging stand 400. In the state shown in FIG. 1, both the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 are attached to the charging stand 400.

In this disclosure, in principle, the up, down, left and right directions are defined based on the state shown in Figure 1. In other words, in this disclosure, in principle, the up, down, left and right directions are defined based on the state in which the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 are supported by the charging stand 400 installed on a horizontal surface.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the vacuum cleaner system 1 in a state in which the first vacuum cleaner 100 is removed from the charging stand 400 in the first embodiment. In the state shown in FIG. 2, the first vacuum cleaner 100 is removed from the charging stand 400. Moreover, in the state shown in FIG. 2, the second vacuum cleaner 200 is attached to the charging stand 400. FIG. 2 shows the appearance of the first vacuum cleaner 100 removed from the charging stand 400, the second vacuum cleaner 200 attached to the charging stand 400, and the charging stand 400 supporting the second vacuum cleaner 200. It shows the appearance.

The charging stand 400 has a function of charging the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200. Charging stand 400 can be connected to an external power source via a power cable (not shown). The first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 are charged by being attached to a charging stand 400 connected to an external power source.

The configuration of the first vacuum cleaner 100 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. As shown in FIG. 1, the first vacuum cleaner 100 includes a first vacuum cleaner body 101, a first extension tube 102, and a first head 103 as main components.

The first extension tube 102 is a cylindrical member that extends in a straight line. One end of the first extension tube 102 can be connected to the first head unit 103. The first head unit 103 can be attached and detached freely from the first extension tube 102. The other end of the first extension tube 102 can be connected to the first vacuum cleaner main body unit 101. The first extension tube 102 can be attached and detached freely from the first vacuum cleaner main body unit 101.

The first head section 103 is for removing dust on a surface to be cleaned such as a floor surface. In the present disclosure, objects to be cleaned by the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200, such as dirt, dust, dirt, hair, fibers, etc., are collectively referred to as "dust". Further, the surface to be cleaned in the present disclosure includes not only the floor surface but also the upper surface of objects such as tables and futons.

The first head unit 103 is a part also called a cleaning tool. The first head unit 103 is detachably connected to the first vacuum cleaner body unit 101 via the first extension tube 102.

The first vacuum cleaner body 101 and the first extension tube 102 in this embodiment are an example of a first body included in the first vacuum cleaner according to the present disclosure. The first head 103 is an example of a first cleaning tool that is detachable from the first body according to the present disclosure.

Note that the first head section 103 may be detachably connected to the first cleaner main body section 101 without using the first extension tube 102. The first vacuum cleaner body 101 and the first extension tube 102 may be integrated. That is, the first main body included in the first vacuum cleaner according to the present disclosure does not need to have a removable cylindrical member like the first extension tube 102 in the present embodiment.

An air passage is formed inside the first extension tube 102 and the first head unit 103 to allow dust-containing air to flow from the outside into the first vacuum cleaner body unit 101. In this disclosure, the air containing dust may be referred to as "dust-containing air." In this disclosure, the air from which dust has been removed and which has become clean may be referred to as "clean air."

The first vacuum cleaner body 101 has a function of separating dust from dust-containing air. Further, the first vacuum cleaner main body 101 has a function of collecting separated dust. The first vacuum cleaner main body part 101 includes, for example, a first grip part 104, a first suction pipe 105, a first main body part 106, and a first dust collecting part 107.

The first grip portion 104 is a member that is held by the user's hand while using the first vacuum cleaner 100. The first suction pipe 105 is a cylindrical member that extends in a straight line. Inside the first suction pipe 105, a flow path is formed through which dust-laden air that has passed through the first head portion 103 and the first extension pipe 102 flows.

The first main body 106 has a first electric blower 108 built in. The first electric blower 108 is a device that generates an airflow for the first vacuum cleaner 100 to suck up dust. The first grip 104 is mechanically connected to the first main body 106 in which the first electric blower 108 is built in. The first suction pipe 105 is formed so as to be continuous with the first grip 104. As an example, the lower end of the first suction pipe 105 is located lower than the lower end of the first main body 106.

The first dust collector 107 is a dust collector that separates dust from dust-containing air and collects the dust. The first dust collecting section 107 can be attached to and detached from the first main body section 106. An air passage communicating with an air passage inside the first suction pipe 105 is formed inside the first main body portion 106 and the first dust collecting portion 107 . The first electric blower 108 is installed on the air path inside the first main body part 106.

As an example, the first dust collecting unit 107 swirls the dust-containing air sucked in by the airflow generated by the first electric blower 108, and separates the dust by centrifugal force. As an example, the first dust collecting unit 107 has a cyclone separation function. Note that the first dust collecting unit 107 is not limited to a cyclone type dust collecting device. The first dust collecting unit 107 may be, for example, a paper bag type dust collecting device.

As shown in FIG. 2, the first grip portion 104 is provided with a first operation display unit 109. The first operation display unit 109 is for the user to operate the first vacuum cleaner 100. The first operation display unit 109 includes, for example, a plurality of buttons for controlling the operation of the first vacuum cleaner 100. The first electric blower 108 performs a preset operation in response to an operation on the first operation display unit 109 by the user. The first operation display unit 109 also displays the state of the first vacuum cleaner 100 to the user. The first operation display unit 109 includes, for example, a lamp and an LCD screen.

The first main body 106 also has a built-in secondary battery (not shown). This secondary battery is the power source for driving the first electric blower 108. The built-in secondary battery in the first main body 106 is charged when the first vacuum cleaner 100 is attached to the charging stand 400.

Next, the configuration of the second vacuum cleaner 200 will be described in more detail. The overall configuration of the second vacuum cleaner 200 is basically the same as the overall configuration of the first vacuum cleaner 100. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the second vacuum cleaner 200 has, as its main components, a second vacuum cleaner body 201, a second extension tube 202, and a second head 203.

The second extension tube 202 is a cylindrical member that extends linearly. One end of the second extension tube 202 is connectable to the second head section 203. The second head portion 203 is detachable from the second extension tube 202 . Further, the other end of the second extension tube 202 can be connected to the second vacuum cleaner body 201. The second extension tube 202 is detachable from the second vacuum cleaner body 201.

The second head unit 203 is for removing dust from a surface to be cleaned, such as a floor. The second head unit 203 is a part also called a cleaning tool. The second head unit 203 is detachably connected to the second vacuum cleaner body unit 201 via the second extension tube 202. An air passage is formed inside the second extension tube 202 and the second head unit 203 to allow air containing dust to flow from the outside into the second vacuum cleaner body unit 201.

The second vacuum cleaner body 201 and the second extension tube 202 are an example of a second body included in the second vacuum cleaner according to the present disclosure. The second head 203 is an example of a second cleaning tool that is detachable from the second body according to the present disclosure.

Note that the second head section 203 may be detachably connected to the second cleaner main body section 201 without using the second extension tube 202. The second vacuum cleaner main body 201 and the second extension tube 202 may be integrated. That is, the second main body included in the second vacuum cleaner according to the present disclosure does not need to have a removable cylindrical member like the second extension tube 202 in the present embodiment.

Like the first vacuum cleaner main body 101, the second vacuum cleaner main body 201 has a function of separating dust from dust-containing air and collecting the dust. Note that the specifications of the second vacuum cleaner main body 201 may be the same as or different from the specifications of the first vacuum cleaner main body 101.

Figure 3 is an oblique view of the second vacuum cleaner 200 of embodiment 1. Figure 3 shows the external appearance of the second vacuum cleaner 200 removed from the charging base 400. The second vacuum cleaner main body 201 includes, as an example, a second grip portion 204, a second suction pipe 205, a second main body portion 206 and a second dust collection portion 207 shown in Figure 3.

The second grip portion 204 is a member that is held by the user's hand while using the second vacuum cleaner 200. The second suction pipe 205 is a cylindrical member that extends in a straight line. Inside the second suction pipe 205, a flow path is formed through which dust-laden air that has passed through the second head portion 203 and the second extension pipe 202 flows.

The second main body 206 has a built-in second electric blower 208. The second electric blower 208 is a device that generates an airflow for the second vacuum cleaner 200 to suck up dust. The second grip 204 is mechanically connected to the second main body 206 in which the second electric blower 208 is built. The second suction pipe 205 is formed so as to be continuous with the second grip 204. As an example, the lower end of the second suction pipe 205 is located lower than the lower end of the second main body 206.

The second dust collecting section 207 is a dust collecting device that separates dust from dust-laden air and collects the dust. The second dust collecting section 207 is detachable from the second main body section 206. An air passage that communicates with the air passage inside the second suction pipe 205 is formed inside the second main body section 206 and the second dust collecting section 207. The second electric blower 208 is installed on the air passage inside the second main body section 206.

As an example, the second dust collecting section 207 swirls the dust-containing air sucked in by the airflow generated by the second electric blower 208, and separates the dust by centrifugal force. As an example, the second dust collecting section 207 has a cyclone separation function. Note that the second dust collecting section 207 is not limited to a cyclone type dust collecting device, and may be, for example, a paper bag type dust collecting device.

As shown in FIG. 3, the second grip section 204 is provided with a second operation display section 209. The second operation display section 209 is for the user to operate the second vacuum cleaner 200. The second operation display section 209 includes, for example, a plurality of buttons for controlling the operation of the second vacuum cleaner 200. The second electric blower 208 performs a preset operation in response to the user's operation on the second operation display section 209. Further, the second operation display section 209 also displays the status of the second vacuum cleaner 200 to the user. The second operation display section 209 includes, for example, a lamp, a liquid crystal screen, and the like.

The second main body 206 also has a built-in secondary battery (not shown). This secondary battery is the power source for driving the second electric blower 208. The built-in secondary battery in the second main body 206 is charged when the second vacuum cleaner 200 is attached to the charging stand 400.

Figure 4 is an oblique view of the second head unit 203 in embodiment 1. Figure 5 is an oblique view of the first head unit 103 in embodiment 1. The specifications of the first head unit 103 and the second head unit 203 in this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 4 and 5.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, in this embodiment, the appearance of the first head section 103 and the appearance of the second head section 203 are different. The component configuration of the first head section 103 and the component configuration appearance of the second head section 203 are different. The specifications of the first head section 103 and the specifications of the second head section 203 are different.

In this embodiment, the second head unit 203 is provided with a rotating brush 210 as shown in Figure 4. The rotating brush 210 is a part that rotates to pick up and remove dust on the surface to be cleaned.

The rotating brush 210 is provided so as to face the second head suction port 211 formed on the bottom surface of the second head portion 203 . The bottom surface of the second head section 203 is a surface that faces the surface to be cleaned when the second head section 203 is used. The second head suction port 211 is an opening for taking dust-containing air into the second head portion 203 . Further, a brush chamber, which is a space communicating with the second head suction port 211, is formed inside the second head portion 203. The rotating brush 210 is installed in this brush chamber.

As shown in Figure 4, the second head unit 203 is equipped with a brush motor 212. The brush motor 212 is an electric motor for rotating the rotating brush 210. The rotating brush 210 is set in the brush chamber in a state in which it can be rotated by the brush motor 212. The rotating brush 210 rotates when the brush motor 212 is driven. The brush motor 212 is driven by power supplied from a secondary battery built into the second main body unit 206, for example.

The first head section 103 includes a wiping cleaning body 110, as shown in FIG. The wiping cleaning body 110 is a component that adsorbs and removes dust on the surface to be cleaned. The wiping cleaning body 110 is a component for wiping a surface to be cleaned. When dust is removed by the wiping cleaning body 110, it is not essential to drive the first electric blower 108. The wiping cleaning body 110 is a component having different specifications from the rotating brush 210.

The wiping body 110 is arranged to face the first head suction port 111 formed on the bottom surface of the first head unit 103. The bottom surface of the first head unit 103 is the surface that faces the surface to be cleaned when the first head unit 103 is in use. The first head suction port 111 is an opening for taking in dust-containing air into the first head unit 103.

For example, when cleaning a smooth surface to be cleaned such as a flooring, the user uses the first head section 103 equipped with the wiping cleaning body 110 and the first vacuum cleaner 100 equipped with the first head section. use. By using the first head section 103 equipped with the wiping cleaning body 110 and the first vacuum cleaner 100 equipped with the first head section, the user can easily clean hair and dust that are easily visible. can.

Further, the wiping cleaning body 110 is not a component driven by an electric motor like the rotating brush 210. When dust is removed by the wiping cleaning body 110, the first electric blower 108 does not need to be driven. By using the first head section 103 and the first vacuum cleaner 100 equipped with the first head section 103, the user can clean, for example, at night without worrying about noise to the surroundings. It can be carried out.

For example, when cleaning surfaces to be cleaned, such as carpets and tatami mats, where dust easily penetrates, the user can use the second head section 203 equipped with the rotating brush 210 and the second head section 203. A second vacuum cleaner 200 is used. By using the second head section 203 equipped with the rotating brush 210 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 equipped with the second head section, the user can effectively remove dust that has penetrated deep into the surface to be cleaned. can do.

As described above, in this embodiment, since the specifications of the first head section 103 and the specifications of the second head section 203 are different, the user can adjust the cleaning time, the type of surface to be cleaned, and the type of dust. Accordingly, the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 can be used properly.

In addition, the specifications of the 1st head part 103 with which the 1st vacuum cleaner 100 is provided, and the specifications of the 2nd head part 203 with which the 2nd vacuum cleaner 200 is provided are not restricted to the above-described example. For example, the first head section 103 may include a rotating brush 210. Further, the second head section 203 may include a wiping cleaning body 110.

Further, the specifications of the first head section 103 and the specifications of the second head section 203 do not necessarily need to be different. There may be compatibility between the first head section 103 and the second head section 203. The first head section 103 may be detachably attached to the second cleaner main body section 201 and the second extension tube 202. The second head section 203 may be removably attached to the first cleaner body section 101 and the first extension tube 102.

Next, the operation when the first vacuum cleaner 100 configured as described above is used and the operation when the second vacuum cleaner 200 is used will be explained. The first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 are removed from the charging stand 400 during use. The user of the first vacuum cleaner 100 moves the first vacuum cleaner 100 back and forth, for example, with the first head portion 103 in close contact with the surface to be cleaned. Thereby, the dust on the surface to be cleaned is removed by the wiping cleaning body 110.

Further, the user of the first vacuum cleaner 100 may operate the first operation display section 109 to drive the first electric blower 108. When the first electric blower 108 is driven, an airflow for sucking in dust is generated. As a result, dust-containing air is sucked in from the first head suction port 111 of the first head portion 103 . Dust-containing air sucked in from the first head suction port 111 is sent to the first dust collecting section 107. The dust-containing air sent to the first dust collecting section 107 is separated into dust and air. The dust is collected in the first dust collecting section 107. The air separated from dust by the first dust collector 107, that is, clean air, is discharged to the outside of the first vacuum cleaner 100.

After using the first vacuum cleaner 100, the user attaches the first vacuum cleaner 100 to the charging stand 400. The first vacuum cleaner 100 is attached to the charging stand 400 and charged when not in use.

Furthermore, a user of the second vacuum cleaner 200 operates the second operation display unit 209, for example, with the second head unit 203 in close contact with the surface to be cleaned. The second electric blower 208 and the brush motor 212 are driven in response to the operation on the second operation display unit 209. When the brush motor 212 is driven, the rotating brush 210 rotates, and dust adhering to the surface to be cleaned is scraped up.

In addition, the second electric blower 208 is driven to generate an airflow for sucking in dust. As a result, dust-laden air containing dust scooped up by the rotating brush 210 is sucked in through the second head suction port 211 of the second head unit 203. The dust-laden air sucked in through the second head suction port 211 is sent to the second dust collecting unit 207. The dust-laden air sent to the second dust collecting unit 207 is separated into dust and air. The dust is collected in the second dust collecting unit 207. The air separated from the dust by the second dust collecting unit 207, i.e., clean air, is discharged outside the second vacuum cleaner 200.

After using the second vacuum cleaner 200, the user attaches the second vacuum cleaner 200 to the charging base 400. When not in use, the second vacuum cleaner 200 is attached to the charging base 400 and charged.

Figure 6 is a plan view of the vacuum cleaner system of embodiment 1. The configuration of the charging stand 400 of this embodiment will be described in more detail with reference to Figures 1, 2 and 6.

As described above, the charging stand 400 of the present embodiment is configured to be capable of supporting the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 simultaneously. As shown in each figure, the charging stand 400 includes a base portion 401 and a tower portion 402. The base portion 401 and the tower portion 402 are an example of a charging stand main body according to the present disclosure.

The pedestal section 401 is a member installed on the floor. The bottom surface of the pedestal section 401 faces the floor surface. Pedestal portion 401 forms the base of charging stand 400 . Pedestal portion 401 is the lowest portion of charging stand 400 . As an example, the pedestal portion 401 is formed to have a rectangular outer shape in plan view.

The tower section 402 is a columnar member. The tower section 402 is provided on the base section 401. The tower section 402 is a columnar member. The lower end of the tower section 402 is fixed to the base section 401. As an example, the tower section 402 is configured to stand upright from the center of the bottom surface of the base section 401 in a plan view toward the upper side. As an example, the tower section 402 is configured to stand upright vertically upward from the upper surface of the base section 401. Also, as an example, the height dimension of the tower section 402 is set to be longer than the left-right dimension of the base section 401 and the front-rear dimension of the base section 401.

The tower portion 402 is provided with a first support portion 403 that is configured to support the first vacuum cleaner 100 . Further, the tower section 402 is provided with a second support section 404 configured to be able to support the second vacuum cleaner 200. The first support section 403 and the second support section 404 are provided in the same tower section 402.

As an example, the first support section 403 is formed into a shape into which the first main body section 106 can be fitted. A recessed portion matching the outer shape of the first main body portion 106 is formed in the first support portion 403 . The first support section 403 supports the first vacuum cleaner 100 by gripping the first main body section 106. Further, as an example, the second support portion 404 is formed in a shape into which the second main body portion 206 can be fitted. A recessed portion matching the outer shape of the second main body portion 206 is formed in the second support portion 404 . The second support section 404 supports the second vacuum cleaner 200 by gripping the second main body section 206.

The first support section 403 is provided with a terminal that can be connected to a terminal provided on the first main body section 106 . When the first body part 106 is attached to the first support part 403, the terminals provided on the first support part 403 and the terminals provided on the first body part 106 are electrically connected. Thereby, the first vacuum cleaner 100 is electrically connected to the charging stand 400 and charged.

The second support part 404 is provided with a terminal that can be connected to a terminal provided on the second main body part 206. When the second main body part 206 is attached to the second support part 404, the terminal provided on the second support part 404 and the terminal provided on the second main body part 206 are electrically connected. As a result, the second vacuum cleaner 200 is electrically connected to the charging stand 400 and charged.

Note that the mechanism for electrically connecting the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the charging stand 400 is not limited to the above-mentioned terminals. A mechanism for electrically connecting the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the charging stand 400 may be provided, for example, on the pedestal section 401, the tower section 402, and the like. Similarly, a mechanism for electrically connecting the second vacuum cleaner 200 and the charging stand 400 may be provided, for example, on the pedestal section 401, the tower section 402, and the like.

As described above, the charging stand 400 of this embodiment has a first support part 403 and a second support part 404 provided on the same tower part 402. Therefore, in this embodiment, the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 are supported by a single charging stand 400. Therefore, with this embodiment, the installation space required when installing multiple upright vacuum cleaners can be made smaller than in the past.

Moreover, in the vacuum cleaner system 1 of the present embodiment, the first user who uses the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second user who uses the second vacuum cleaner 200 clean at the same time. It can be carried out. According to this embodiment, since multiple users can clean at the same time, the time required to complete cleaning can be shortened.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 are supported by the charging stand 400, the first head section 103 and the second head section 203 are mounted on the pedestal section 401. placed. Thereby, the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 are supported in a more stable state.

Note that even if the first head section 103 and the second head section 203 are in a state floating from the pedestal section 401 when the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 are supported by the charging stand 400, good. Further, for example, the tower section 402 may be formed so as to contact the first head section 103 and the second head section 203 and support the first head section 103 and the second head section 203.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 6, in this embodiment, the first support section 403 and the second support section 404 are provided so as to surround the tower section 402. The first support section 403 and the second support section 404 are configured to extend in different directions from the side surface of the tower section 402, respectively. The first vacuum cleaner 100 attached to the first support part 403 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 attached to the second support part 404 are arranged so as to surround the charging stand 400. According to the above configuration, the vacuum cleaner system 1 that can stand on its own in a stable state can be obtained. Moreover, the user can attach and detach the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 in a stable state in which the charging stand 400 does not easily fall over.

In addition, in this embodiment, the first support portion 403 and the second support portion 404 are arranged side by side. As shown in Figures 1, 2 and 6, in this embodiment, the first vacuum cleaner 100 supported by the first support portion 403 is arranged next to the second vacuum cleaner 200 supported by the second support portion 404. By arranging the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 next to each other, the user can easily selectively remove the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the first vacuum cleaner 100 is supported by the first support part 403 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 is supported by the second support part 404, the first head part 103 are lined up next to the second head section 203. When the first vacuum cleaner 100 is supported by the first support part 403 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 is supported by the second support part 404, the longitudinal direction of the first head part 103 in plan view and The longitudinal direction of the second head portion 203 in plan view is along the same direction. According to the above configuration, the user only has to apply force in the same direction when removing the first vacuum cleaner 100 and when removing the second vacuum cleaner 200. The user only needs to twist his wrist or the like in the same direction when removing the first vacuum cleaner 100 and when removing the second vacuum cleaner 200. According to this embodiment, a more convenient charging stand 400 and vacuum cleaner system 1 can be obtained.

Further, charging stand 400 may have an air purifying function to purify indoor air, for example. The charging stand 400 having an air purifying function includes an intake port 405 for sucking air, a filter 406 for collecting dust in the air sucked from the intake port 405, and a filter 406 for discharging the air that has passed through the filter 406. and a fan 408 that generates airflow from the intake port 405 toward the exhaust port 407.

The intake port 405 is formed, for example, in the base portion 401. This allows dust near the floor surface to be efficiently sucked in. The filter 406 and the fan 408 are built into, for example, the tower portion 402. The exhaust port 407 is formed, for example, in the side surface of the tower portion 402.

The charging stand 400 configured as described above can function both as a device for charging the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 and as an air purifier. The charging stand 400 configured as described above can also remove dust that is stirred up in the air in the room when the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 are used. This prevents dust that has been stirred up once from falling back onto the floor and adhering thereto. The charging stand 400 configured as described above can reduce the amount of dust that accumulates on the floor and reduce the frequency with which the user cleans the floor. The charging stand 400 according to the present disclosure does not necessarily have an air purifying function.

Next, a modification of the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a first modification of the vacuum cleaner system of Embodiment 1. As shown in FIG. 7, the tower portion 402 may have a recessed portion 402a formed therein. In the modification shown in FIG. 7, a first recess 402a and a second recess 402a are formed in the tower section 402. The recessed portion 402a is a concave portion depressed toward the center of the tower portion 402 in plan view. The recessed portion 402a is formed on the side surface of the tower portion 402.

A first support portion 403 is provided in the first recess 402a. A second support portion 404 is provided in the second recess 402a. In this first modified example, the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 are stored in a recessed space formed in the side of the tower portion 402. With the above-described configuration, the width direction, i.e., the horizontal dimension, of the entire vacuum cleaner system 1 can be made smaller. With this first modified example, a vacuum cleaner system 1 is obtained that can be installed in a narrow space, such as between furniture.

Moreover, FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are front views showing a second modification of the vacuum cleaner system 1 of the first embodiment. FIG. 8 shows a state in which the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 are attached to the charging stand 400. FIG. 9 shows a state in which the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 are removed from the charging stand 400.

In this second modification, the first main body portion 106 is attached to and detached from the first support portion 403 provided in the first recess 402a. Further, the second main body portion 206 is attached to and detached from the second support portion 404 provided in the second recess 402a.

In this second modification, the first body part 106 supported by the first support part 403 is located higher than the second body part 206 supported by the second support part 404. In this second modification, the second main body portion 206 is located near the floor surface. The first main body portion 106 is arranged at a position away from the floor surface. The distance from the floor to the bottom of the second main body 206 is shorter than the distance from the floor to the bottom of the first main body 106. The first main body part 106 supported by the first support part 403 and the second main body part 206 supported by the second support part 404 are arranged to sandwich the center of the tower part 402 from above and below when viewed from the front. . According to the configuration of such a second modification, the dimensions of the entire vacuum cleaner system 1 can be made smaller.

Embodiment 2.
Next, a second embodiment will be described. The same or corresponding parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description will be simplified or omitted. Figures 10 and 11 are front views of the vacuum cleaner system 2 of the second embodiment. Figure 12 is a plan view of the vacuum cleaner system 2 of the second embodiment.

As shown in Figures 10 to 12, the vacuum cleaner system 2 of this embodiment includes a first vacuum cleaner 100 and a charging stand 400. The vacuum cleaner system 2 also includes a second head unit 203.

The first vacuum cleaner 100 has, as its main components, a first vacuum cleaner main body 101, a first extension tube 102, and a first head 103. The charging stand 400 has a base 401, which is an example of the charging stand main body, and a tower 402. The tower 402 is provided with a first support 403. The first support 403 is provided in a recess 402a formed in the tower 402.

In this embodiment, both the first head section 103 and the second head section 203 are configured to be detachably attached to the first extension tube 102. The first extension tube 102 is formed with a connecting portion 102a to which the first head portion 103 and the second head portion 203 can be attached and detached. The connecting portion 102a is an example of a main body connecting portion according to the present disclosure.

In this embodiment, the first head unit 103 is formed with a first head unit connection portion 103a that can be connected to the connection portion 102a. The second head unit 203 is formed with a second head unit connection portion 203a that can be connected to the connection portion 102a. The first head unit connection portion 103a is an example of a first cleaning tool connection portion according to the present disclosure. The second head unit connection portion 203a is an example of a second cleaning tool connection portion according to the present disclosure.

The first support part 403 is configured to be able to support the first vacuum cleaner main body part 101 with the above-mentioned connection part 102a facing downward. As shown in FIG. 10, when the first vacuum cleaner main body part 101 is attached to the charging base 400, the connection part 102a faces downward.

Further, in the present embodiment, the charging stand 400 includes the first head section 103, the second head section 203, and the first vacuum cleaner 100 from which cleaning tools such as the first head section 103 are removed. It is constructed so that it can support both at the same time. The pedestal section 401 and the tower section 402, which are an example of the charging stand main body, are characterized in that they are configured to be able to support the first head section 103 and the second head section 203 at the same time.

The first head unit 103 and the second head unit 203 are placed on, for example, the base unit 401. The first head unit 103 and the second head unit 203 are supported from below by the base unit 401. Note that the first head unit 103 and the second head unit 203 may be supported by the tower unit 402, for example, in a state where they are floating above the base unit 401.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10, the pedestal section 401 and the tower section 402, which are an example of the charging stand main body, can support the first head section 103 with the first head section connection section 103a facing upward. Moreover, the pedestal part 401 and the tower part 402, which are an example of the charging stand main body, can support the second head part 203 with the second head part connection part 203a facing upward, as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 10, the charging stand 400 of this embodiment can support the first vacuum cleaner main body 101, the first head 103, and the second head 203 at the same time. Therefore, in this embodiment, the installation space required to install a vertical vacuum cleaner and a plurality of cleaning tools can be made smaller than in the past.

Moreover, as shown in FIG. 10, when the first vacuum cleaner main body part 101 is attached to the charging stand 400, the connecting part 102a faces downward. When the first head connecting portion 103a is attached to the charging stand 400, the first head connecting portion 103a faces upward. When the second head connecting portion 203a is attached to the charging stand 400, the second head connecting portion 203a faces upward. In the state shown in FIG. 10, the connecting portion 102a and the first head connecting portion 103a face each other. In the state shown in FIG. 10, the connecting portion 102a and the second head connecting portion 203a face each other. As an example, in the state shown in FIG. 10, the connecting portion 102a is located above the first head connecting portion 103a and the second head connecting portion 203a.

According to the above-mentioned configuration, the user can easily connect the first head connection part 103a or the second head connection part 203a to the connection part 102a after removing the first vacuum cleaner body part 101 from the charging base 400. FIG. 11 shows a state in which the first head connection part 103a is connected to the connection part 102a after the first vacuum cleaner body part 101 is removed from the charging base 400, i.e., a state in which the first head part 103 is connected to the first extension tube 102.

As shown in Figs. 10 and 12, when the first head unit 103 and the second head unit 203 are supported by the charging base 400, the tower unit 402 is located between the first head unit 103 and the second head unit 203. The first head unit 103 and the second head unit 203 are arranged to sandwich the tower unit 402 in a plan view. As shown in Fig. 12, when the first head unit 103 and the second head unit 203 are supported by the charging base 400, the longitudinal direction of the first head unit 103 in a plan view and the longitudinal direction of the second head unit 203 in a plan view are along the same direction. With the above-mentioned configuration, the width direction, i.e., the horizontal dimension of the entire vacuum cleaner system 1 can be made smaller.

In addition, the charging stand 400 of Embodiment 1 may be comprised so that three or more vacuum cleaners can be supported simultaneously. Charging stand 400 of Embodiment 2 may be configured to be able to support three or more cleaning tools at the same time. Moreover, the configuration of the vacuum cleaner system 1 of Embodiment 1 and the configuration of the vacuum cleaner system 2 of Embodiment 2 can be combined without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure. For example, in the first embodiment, the first vacuum cleaner 100 and the second vacuum cleaner 200 are arranged such that the tower part 402 is sandwiched between them, like the first head part 103 and the second head part 203 in the second embodiment. It may be supported while being placed in the Further, in the second embodiment, the first head section 103 and the second head section 203 may be supported side by side.

The charging stand according to the present disclosure can be used, for example, to charge a vacuum cleaner for cleaning a room. The vacuum cleaner system according to the present disclosure can be used, for example, to clean a room or the like.

1 Vacuum Cleaner System, 2 Vacuum Cleaner System, 100 First Vacuum Cleaner, 101 First Vacuum Cleaner Main Body, 102 First Extension Pipe, 102a Connection Part, 103 First Head Part, 103a First Head Connection Part , 104 first gripping section, 105 first suction pipe, 106 first main body section, 107 first dust collection section, 108 first electric blower, 109 first operation display section, 110 wiping cleaning body, 111 first head section suction Mouth, 200 Second vacuum cleaner, 201 Second vacuum cleaner body, 202 Second extension pipe, 203 Second head, 203a Second head connection part, 204 Second grip, 205 Second suction pipe, 206 2nd main body part, 207 2nd dust collection part, 208 2nd electric blower, 209 2nd operation display part, 210 rotating brush, 211 2nd head part suction port, 212 motor for brush, 400 charging stand, 401 pedestal part, 402 tower part, 402a recessed part, 403 first support part, 404 second support part, 405 intake port, 406 filter, 407 exhaust port, 408 fan

Claims (4)

A vacuum cleaner system comprising a first vertical vacuum cleaner, a second vertical vacuum cleaner, and a charging stand,
The charging stand is
a pedestal section installed on the floor;
a columnar tower section provided on the pedestal section;
a first support part provided in the tower part and capable of supporting a vertical first vacuum cleaner;
a second support part provided in the tower part and capable of supporting a vertical second vacuum cleaner;
Equipped with
The first vacuum cleaner includes a first vacuum cleaner main body in which a first electric blower is built-in, and a first vacuum cleaner main body that is detachably attached to the first vacuum cleaner main body and that removes dust on the surface to be cleaned. Includes the head and
The second vacuum cleaner includes a second vacuum cleaner main body in which a second electric blower is built-in, and a second vacuum cleaner main body that is detachably attached to the second vacuum cleaner main body and that removes dust on the surface to be cleaned. Includes the head and
The first support part has a terminal connectable to a terminal provided on the first vacuum cleaner main body part,
The second support part has a terminal connectable to a terminal provided on the second vacuum cleaner main body part,
The first vacuum cleaner in which the first head part is connected to the first vacuum cleaner body part is supported by the first support part, and the second head part is connected to the second vacuum cleaner body part. When the second vacuum cleaner connected to is supported by the second support part, the first head part is arranged next to the second head part , and the first head part is A vacuum cleaner system in which the longitudinal direction of the second head section and the longitudinal direction of the second head section in plan view are along the same direction. The vacuum cleaner system according to claim 1 , wherein the first vacuum cleaner supported by the first support part is arranged next to the second vacuum cleaner supported by the second support part. The tower portion has a first recess and a second recess recessed toward a center of the tower portion in a plan view,
The first support portion is provided in the first recess,
The vacuum cleaner system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second support portion is provided in the second recess. The charging stand is
An intake port for sucking air,
a filter that collects dust in the air sucked from the air intake port;
an exhaust port for discharging the air that has passed through the filter;
a fan that generates airflow from the intake port toward the exhaust port;
The vacuum cleaner system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising:

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