KR100299695B1 - Stick-type vacuum cleaner - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a stick vacuum cleaner capable of cleaning with an auxiliary tool without removing the brush assembly from the suction tube. The disclosed stick vacuum cleaner includes a dust collecting cup having a suction port formed therein; A cleaner body having a main suction passage and an auxiliary suction passage communicating with the suction port; An adapter body coupled to the cleaner body and having a connection channel formed at one side thereof in communication with the auxiliary suction channel; A valve rotatably coupled to the adapter body at a position where the main suction passage and the auxiliary suction passage join to communicate the main suction oil or the auxiliary suction passage with the suction port; And a motor-X system for generating a flow of air to the dust collecting cup through the main suction passage and the auxiliary suction passage.

Description

Stick-type vacuum cleaner

The present invention relates to a stick type vacuum cleaner, and more particularly, to a stick type vacuum cleaner having a cleaner body attached to a handle so as to easily carry out a cleaning operation such as a stair while carrying the cleaner body.

An example of such a conventional stick vacuum cleaner is shown in FIG. 1, and according to FIG. 1, a conventional stick vacuum cleaner includes a cleaner main body 10, a dust collecting cup 20, and a motor vacuum system ( 30) and the handle 40 is configured.

The cleaner body 10 includes an upper housing 11 and a lower housing 12 that are coupled to each other by screws (not shown). The motor-wheel system 30 is installed in the space formed by the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12.

One side of the lower housing 12 is provided with a suction pipe 14 formed with a suction passage 13. An upstream end of the suction pipe 14 is selectively coupled to the floor cleaning brush assembly 50 or the gap cleaning auxiliary tool 50 '(FIG. 2).

The dust collecting cup 20 is detachably coupled to one side of the cleaner body 10 and also has a suction port 15 in communication with the suction passage 13. The suction port 15 is provided with a valve plate 25 for preventing the reverse flow of dust introduced into the dust collecting cup 20. At the outlet end of the dust collecting cup 20, a filter 24 for filtering and collecting dust from a mixture of dust and air introduced therein is disposed.

The motor-wheel system 30 serves to generate a flow of air leading to the dust collecting cup 20 through the brush assembly 50 and the suction flow path 13, and to the motor-wheel system 30 upstream. A filter 17 is arranged to prevent dust from being sucked in.

The upper housing 11 is formed with a plurality of discharge holes 16 for discharging the air sucked by the motor- 홴 system 30 to the outside of the cleaner body 10, the outer surface, such as stairs, etc. An auxiliary handle 18 is formed to make handling of the cleaner more convenient when cleaning the place.

On the front lower side of the dust collecting cup 20, a detachable button 22 having a hook 21 is held outwardly by a spring 23, and a hook 21 and a corresponding position of the lower housing 11 are provided. The engaging jaw 21 'is formed. The dust collecting cup 20 is detachably coupled to one side of the cleaner body 10 by the operation of the detachable button 22.

The conventional stick-type vacuum cleaner configured as described above has an air flow leading to the dust collecting cup 20 through the brush assembly 50, the suction flow passage 13 and the suction port 15 when the motor-charm system 30 is operated. Is generated.

Accordingly, the dust is sucked together with the air through the brush assembly 50, and the sucked dust is introduced into the dust collecting cup 20 through the suction passage 13 and the suction port 15, and the filter 24. By the inside of the dust collecting cup 20 is collected.

Therefore, the user simply grabs the handle 40 of the cleaner and moves the cleaner while keeping the bottom of the brush assembly 50 in close contact with the floor, thereby automatically inhaling dust present in the floor and cleaning the floor. .

On the other hand, in order to clean the part where a stronger suction force is required, such as a corner of a room or stairs, or a gap in the floor, the user removes the brush assembly 50 from the suction pipe 14 and grinds the auxiliary tool 50 '. After inserting (FIG. 2), the cleaning operation is performed while lifting and moving the cleaner using the handle 40 and the auxiliary handle 18.

Therefore, according to the conventional stick-type vacuum cleaner configured as described above, when the user wants to clean a part such as a corner or a gap by using the auxiliary tool 14, the brush is removed from the suction pipe 14 every time. There has been a hassle in use that requires the assembly 50 to be removed and the auxiliary tool 50 'replaced.

In addition, according to the conventional stick-type vacuum cleaner configured as described above, when the user wants to perform the cleaning operation using the auxiliary tool 50 ', as shown in Figure 2, the handle 40 and the auxiliary handle There was also a problem that he had to carry a heavy vacuum cleaner with both hands using (18).

Therefore, the technical problem to be achieved by the present invention, that is, the object of the present invention, to solve the above problems of the conventional stick-type vacuum cleaner, the cleaning operation using the auxiliary tool without removing the brush assembly from the suction pipe is It is to provide a possible stick vacuum cleaner.

In addition, another technical problem to be achieved by the present invention, that is, another object of the present invention is to provide a stick-type vacuum cleaner that can perform the cleaning operation using the auxiliary tool without carrying a heavy cleaner with both hands.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a conventional stick vacuum cleaner showing a state of cleaning a floor using a brush assembly.

Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a conventional stick vacuum cleaner showing a state of cleaning a staircase using an auxiliary tool.

3 is a cross-sectional view showing a stick vacuum cleaner according to the present invention, showing a state of cleaning the floor using a brush assembly.

4 is an enlarged view illustrating main parts of FIG. 3;

Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a partial incision showing the main portion of the stick-type vacuum cleaner according to the present invention.

Fig. 6 is a sectional view showing the stick vacuum cleaner according to the present invention, showing a state in which the stairs are cleaned using an auxiliary tool.

7 is an enlarged view illustrating main parts of FIG. 6.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

110; A cleaner body 111; Upper housing

112; Lower housing 113; Main suction passage

114; Suction tube 115; Suction port

116; Outlet holes 117 and 124; filter

118; Auxiliary handle 120; Dust Cup

121; Hook 121 '; Jam

122; Release button 123; spring

125; Valve plate 130; Motor-chan system

140; Handle 150; Brush assembly

161; Auxiliary suction channel 162; Through hole

170; Adapter body 171; Connection

172; Valve 172 '; Valve fitting hole

173; Valve release prevention protrusion 174; Recess

175, 175 '; Valve anti-rotation projections 176, 176 '; Jamming

180; Flexible hose 181; Assistant tool

185; Auxiliary Tool Holder

An object of the present invention as described above, the dust collecting cup and the suction port is formed; A cleaner body having a main suction passage and an auxiliary suction passage communicating with the suction port; An adapter body coupled to the cleaner body and having a connection channel formed at one side thereof in communication with the auxiliary suction channel; A valve rotatably coupled to the adapter body at a position where the main suction passage and the auxiliary suction passage join to communicate the main suction oil or the auxiliary suction passage with the suction port; And a motor-X system for generating a flow of air to the dust collecting cup through the main suction passage and the auxiliary suction passage.

Here, the adapter main body is provided with a valve release prevention projection, the valve release prevention projection is retained without being separated from the adapter body by engaging the recess formed in the valve.

In addition, the adapter body is provided with a pair of valve anti-rotation projections, the locking projection formed in the valve is positioned between the pair of valve anti-rotation projections so that the valve suctions the main suction oil or the auxiliary suction passage. Optionally communicate with the port.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

3 to 5, a stick vacuum cleaner according to the present invention is shown. According to Figs. 3 to 5, the stick vacuum cleaner according to the present invention includes a cleaner body 110, a dust collecting cup 120, , A motor-wheel system 130 and a handle 140.

The cleaner body 110 includes an upper housing 111 and a lower housing 112 that are coupled to each other by screws (not shown). The motor-wheel system 130 is installed in the space formed by the upper housing 111 and the lower housing 112.

A main suction passage 113 and an auxiliary suction passage 161 are provided at one side of the lower housing 112, and the passage 113, where the main suction passage 113 and the auxiliary suction passage 161 join together. The through hole 162 is formed in a direction perpendicular to the 161. The floor cleaning brush assembly 150 is detachably coupled to an upstream end of the suction pipe 114 on which the main suction passage 113 is formed.

The dust collecting cup 120 is detachably coupled to one side of the cleaner body 110 and has a suction port 115 communicating with the through hole 162 of the lower housing 112. The suction port 115 is provided with a valve plate 125 to prevent the reverse flow of dust introduced into the dust collecting cup 120. A filter 124 is disposed at an outlet end of the dust collecting cup 120 to collect and collect dust from a mixture of dust and air introduced therein.

The adapter body 170 is coupled to the lower housing 112. One side of the adapter body 170 is formed with a connection passage 171 in communication with the auxiliary suction passage 161 of the lower housing 112. One side of the flexible hose 180 is coupled to the connection passage 171, and the auxiliary cleaning tool 181 for clearance cleaning is coupled to the other side of the flexible hose 180.

In addition, a valve coupling hole 172 'is formed at a position corresponding to the through hole 162 of the lower housing 112 at the other side of the adapter body 170. A valve 172 is coupled to the valve coupling hole 172 ′ as a means for selectively communicating the main suction passage 113 or the auxiliary suction passage 161 with the suction port 115 of the dust collecting cup 120.

A valve release preventing protrusion 173 is formed inside the valve coupling hole 172 ', and a recess 174 is formed at the outside of the valve 172 to which the valve release preventing protrusion 173 is coupled. The valve release preventing protrusion 173 is engaged with the recess 174 formed in the valve 172, thereby preventing the valve 172 from being separated from the adapter body 170.

In addition, the adapter body 170 is provided with a pair of valve anti-rotation protrusions 175 and 175 ', and the valve 172 is an obstacle that engages with the pair of valve anti-rotation protrusions 175 and 175'. Groups 176 and 176 'are formed. When the locking projections 176 and 176 '(FIG. 5) are positioned between the pair of valve anti-rotation protrusions 175 and 175', the main suction passage 113 communicates with the suction port 115 (Fig. 4) or the auxiliary suction passage 161 is in communication with the suction port 115 (Fig. 7).

Auxiliary tool holders 185 for storing the auxiliary tool 181 are formed on both sides of the connection flow path 171 of the adapter body 170, respectively (see FIG. 5). Although only one auxiliary tool holder 185 may be formed, two auxiliary tool holders 185 are formed in this embodiment for convenience of use.

The motor shock system 130 serves to generate a flow of air leading to the dust collecting cup 120 through the main suction passage 113 and the auxiliary suction passage 161, and the motor shock system 130 is located upstream. ), A filter 117 is disposed to prevent dust from being sucked in.

The upper housing 111 is formed with a plurality of discharge holes 116 for discharging the air sucked by the motor- 홴 system 130 to the outside of the cleaner body 110, and also of the upper housing 111 An auxiliary handle 118 is formed on the upper surface to make handling of the cleaner more convenient when cleaning a place such as a staircase.

On the front lower side of the dust collecting cup 120, a detachable button 122 having a hook 121 is touched outward by the spring 123, and the hook 121 is fitted at a corresponding position of the lower housing 111. FIG. A biting jaw 121 'is formed. The dust collecting cup 120 is detachably coupled to one side of the cleaner body 110 by the operation of the detachable button 122.

In the stick vacuum cleaner according to the present invention configured as described above, when the valve 172 is in a position as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the suction of air through the auxiliary suction passage 161 is blocked. Accordingly, when the motor-X system 130 is operated, airflow leading to the dust collecting cup 120 through the brush assembly 150, the main suction passage 113, and the suction port 115 is generated.

Accordingly, the dust is sucked together with the air through the brush assembly 150, and the sucked dust is introduced into the dust collecting cup 120 through the main suction passage 113 and the suction port 115, the filter ( 124 is collected inside the dust collecting cup 120.

Accordingly, the user simply grabs the handle 140 of the cleaner and moves the cleaner while keeping the bottom of the brush assembly 150 in close contact with the floor, thereby automatically inhaling dust present in the floor and cleaning the floor. .

On the other hand, in order to clean the corners of the room or stairs, or the gaps of the floor, etc., the user rotates the valve 172 to a position as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, and then the auxiliary tool holder 185. ), The auxiliary tool 181 is removed and cleaning is performed.

At this time, since the main suction passage 113 is blocked by the valve 172, the auxiliary tool 181, the flexible hose 180, the connection passage 171, the auxiliary suction passage 161 and the auxiliary suction port ( Air flow leading to the dust collecting cup 120 through the 162 is generated.

Accordingly, the user can not only clean the brush assembly 150 with the auxiliary tool 181 but also replace the brush assembly 150 with the auxiliary tool 181, and the auxiliary tool 181 is connected to the flexible hose 180. Therefore, the auxiliary tool 181 can be freely moved to clean the necessary part without carrying the heavy cleaner with both hands.

Therefore, according to the stick-type vacuum cleaner according to the present invention configured as described above, not only the cleaning operation using the auxiliary tool can be performed without removing the brush assembly from the suction pipe, but also the cleaning using the auxiliary tool without carrying a heavy cleaner with both hands. There is an advantage to doing work.

In the above, the present invention has been illustrated and described with respect to certain preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can vary as many without departing from the spirit of the technical idea of the present invention described in the claims below. Modifications may be made.

Claims (4)

A dust collecting cup having a suction port formed therein; A cleaner body having a main suction passage and an auxiliary suction passage communicating with the suction port; An adapter body coupled to the cleaner body and having a connection channel formed at one side thereof in communication with the auxiliary suction channel; A valve rotatably coupled to the adapter body at a position where the main suction passage and the auxiliary suction passage join to communicate the main suction oil or the auxiliary suction passage with the suction port; And And a motor-chan system for generating a flow of air to the dust collecting cup through the main suction passage and the auxiliary suction passage. 2. The stick-type vacuum according to claim 1, wherein the adapter main body is provided with a valve release preventing protrusion, and the valve release preventing protrusion is engaged with a recess formed in the valve so that the valve is not detached from the adapter body. vacuum cleaner. According to claim 2, wherein the adapter body is provided with a pair of valve anti-rotation projections, the locking projection formed in the valve is located between the pair of valve anti-rotation projections so that the valve is the main suction oil or auxiliary suction Stick-type vacuum cleaner, characterized in that to communicate with the suction port selectively. The stick type vacuum cleaner according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein auxiliary tool holders for storing auxiliary tools are integrally formed at both sides of the connection flow path of the adapter body.