KR101164291B1 - Nozzle for cleaner - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a nozzle of a cleaner, and more particularly, to a nozzle of a cleaner in which steam is generated. More particularly, the present invention relates to a nozzle of a cleaner that allows a user to confirm that steam is generated.

The nozzle of the cleaner according to the present invention includes a steam generator; A nozzle body having a first discharge hole through which a portion of steam generated by the steam generator is discharged and a second discharge hole through which another portion of steam generated by the steam generator is discharged; And a mop plate detachably coupled to the nozzle body and having a mop attached thereto, wherein the mop plate includes a discharge flow path for direct discharge of steam discharged from the second discharge hole to the outside. Steam generated in the device is characterized in that the discharge simultaneously with the first discharge hole and the second discharge hole.

According to the present invention, since a small amount of steam generated inside is discharged to the outside of the nozzle, the user can confirm that the steam is generated inside the nozzle, thereby improving the reliability of the user's product It works.

Nozzle, steam

Description

Nozzle for cleaner

1 is a perspective view of a nozzle of a cleaner according to the present invention.

2 is an exploded perspective view of the nozzle;

3 is a bottom view of the base according to the invention.

4 is a perspective view of a mop plate according to the present invention.

5 is an exploded perspective view showing a coupling relationship between the mop plate and the nozzle;

6 is a cross-sectional view showing the flow of steam in the steam discharge unit according to the present invention.

7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II ′ of FIG. 4.

8 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a state in which the mop plate and the base are coupled.

9 is a perspective view showing a state in which steam is discharged from the rear side of the nozzle according to the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

10: base 20: cover member

40: mop plate 50: mop

110: steam generator 160: steam discharge unit

162: steam discharge hole 168: auxiliary discharge hole

432: discharge groove 434: discharge guide portion

The present invention relates to a nozzle of a cleaner, and more particularly, to a nozzle of a cleaner in which steam is generated. More particularly, the present invention relates to a nozzle of a cleaner that allows a user to confirm that steam is generated.

The vacuum cleaner is a device to reduce human labor by cleaning with the power of a machine. A vacuum cleaner using suction force and a water cleaner that injects water and air at the same time by spraying water, as well as foreign matters on the floor by spraying steam recently. Various types of steam cleaners for removing oil have emerged.

In addition, the nozzle of the steam cleaner is configured to remove foreign substances on the bottom surface using steam supplied with a mop. This mop is attached to the lower side of the mop plate, the mop plate is configured to be coupled to the lower side of the nozzle.

However, according to the nozzle according to the prior art, since the steam is supplied to the mop side, there is a problem that the user can not determine whether steam is generated in the nozzle.

Of course, if the mop is separated from the mop plate can be confirmed whether the steam is generated, if the separation of the mop from the mop while the steam is generated a problem that the user is seriously damaged by the steam do.

The present invention has been proposed to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to propose a nozzle of a cleaner that allows the user to visually check whether steam is generated.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to allow a small amount of steam to be discharged to the outside so that the user can determine whether the steam is generated, and to propose a nozzle of the cleaner that does not cause damage to the user even if the steam is discharged.

The nozzle of the cleaner according to the present invention for achieving the above object is a steam generator; A nozzle body having a first discharge hole through which a portion of steam generated by the steam generator is discharged and a second discharge hole through which another portion of steam generated by the steam generator is discharged; And a mop plate detachably coupled to the nozzle body and having a mop attached thereto, wherein the mop plate includes a discharge flow path for direct discharge of steam discharged from the second discharge hole to the outside. Steam generated in the device is characterized in that the discharge simultaneously with the first discharge hole and the second discharge hole.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the spirit of the invention is not limited to the embodiments shown and that those skilled in the art, upon reading and understanding the spirit of the invention, may easily suggest other embodiments within the scope of the same concept.

1 is a perspective view of a nozzle of a cleaner according to the present invention, Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the nozzle.

1 and 2, the nozzle 1 of the cleaner according to the present invention is a portion for sucking the air containing the dust on the bottom surface and the steam is discharged, the base 10 forming the bottom appearance and the The exterior is formed by the cover member 20 coupled to the upper side of the base 10.

In addition, the nozzle 1 is coupled to the connecting pipe 30 for moving the air sucked from the bottom to the cleaner body (not shown) on the rear side, the mop plate 40 is attached to the lower mop 50 is Combined.

In detail, a suction port (see 102 in FIG. 3) is formed at the front end portion of the base 10 to allow foreign substances on the bottom surface to be sucked up. In addition, the suction port (see 102 in FIG. 3) and the connection pipe 30 are connected by the suction flow path pipe 130. The suction flow path tube 130 is formed to extend in the front and rear direction of the nozzle (1).

In addition, the connection pipe 30 may be seated on the rear side of the suction flow path tube 130, and may be rotated up and down with respect to the suction flow path tube 130.

Therefore, the air sucked through the suction port (see 102 of FIG. 3) is introduced into the cleaner body through the suction channel pipe 130 and the connection pipe 30.

On the rear side of the base 10 is provided a moving wheel 140 to enable the movement of the nozzle (1). In addition, a pair of auxiliary wheels (see 142 of FIG. 3) are installed at left and right ends of the base 10 to assist the movement of the nozzle 1.

On the other hand, the base 10 is provided with a steam generator 110 to heat the water to generate steam.

In detail, the steam generating device 110 is provided between the base 10 and the suction passage pipe 130.

The steam generator 110 may include a steam case 112 that forms a space in which water for generating steam is stored, and a heater that generates steam by heating water stored in the steam case 112. 118 is included.

More specifically, the side of the steam case 112 is formed with a plurality of coupling end 112a in the circumferential direction, the base 10 is formed with a plurality of coupling protrusions 103 protruding upward from the inner bottom surface. .

Therefore, as the coupling end 112a of the steam case 112 is coupled with the coupling protrusion 103 of the base 10, the steam generator 110 is primarily coupled to the base 10.

In addition, the screw is fastened to the coupling portion in a state in which the coupling end 112a and the coupling protrusion 103 are coupled so as to completely fix the steam generator 110.

In addition, the steam case 112 is composed of an upper case 113, and a lower case 114 coupled to the upper case 113.

The upper case 114 is provided with a water inlet 115 for introducing water from the outside, the water inlet 115 is an inlet valve in the state that the cover member 20 is coupled to the base 10 It is opened and closed by 60.

In addition, the upper case 113 is formed with a plurality of protrusions 117 forming an additional space to increase the amount of water stored in the steam case 112.

Here, the protrusion 117 is a phenomenon that the water stored in the steam case 112 overflows through the water inlet 115 even when the nozzle 1 is inclined while the water inlet 115 is open. It can also play a role in preventing it.

In addition, the protrusion 117 is to ensure a sufficient space for the steam is formed in the steam case 112.

On the other hand, the heater 118 generates heat by the power applied from the outside, thereby converting the water inside the steam case 112 to steam. In addition, the heater 118 is placed on the steam case 112 in a left and right direction, and is mounted on the steam case 112 in a state in which the heater 118 is coupled to the heater seat 119.

Here, the heater seat 119 serves to not only allow the heater 118 to be seated on the steam case 112, but also to stably fix the heater 118.

In addition, since the heater seat 119 is in close contact with the heater 118 and receives heat from the heater 118, the heater seat 119 is preferably made of a material having heat resistance that can withstand the heat of the heater 118. Do.

In addition, the heater 118 is controlled by the control unit 190 provided on the upper side of the steam generator 110. That is, the heat generation amount, temperature, operating time, etc. of the heater 118 are adjusted by the controller 190.

On the other hand, the lower case 114 is formed with a steam discharge pipe 116 (see Fig. 6) for discharging the steam generated in the steam case 112 to the outside.

In detail, the steam discharge pipe 116 protrudes upward from the lower case 114 to a predetermined height, and comprises a hollow shaft having a flow path formed therein. The lower end of the steam discharge pipe 116 protrudes downward of the lower case 114 and penetrates the base 10.

Here, the reason why the steam discharge pipe 116 penetrates the base 10 is to supply steam moved along the steam discharge pipe 116 to the mop 50 provided below the base 10. to be.

Therefore, the steam formed inside the steam case 112 is moved to the lower side of the lower case 114 through the steam discharge pipe 116.

On the other hand, the cover member 20 is coupled to the base 10 by forming the outer appearance of the left and right as well as the front and rear of the nozzle (1).

In addition, a guide hole 202 is formed at the rear side of the cover member 20 to allow the connecting pipe 30 to move. Therefore, the connecting pipe 30 may be adjusted in angle within the range of the space formed by the guide hole 202.

In addition, at one side of the cover member 20, the valve seat 206 in which the inlet valve 60 is seated is recessed downwardly. In addition, a valve through hole 204 through which the lower end of the inlet valve 60 penetrates is formed in the center portion of the valve seat 206 to penetrate up and down.

Therefore, the inlet valve 60 may be coupled to the water inlet 115 in a state in which the cover member 20 is coupled to the base 10 through the valve through hole 204.

Figure 3 is a bottom view of the base according to the invention, Figure 4 is a perspective view of the mop plate according to the invention, Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a coupling relationship of the mop plate and the nozzle, Figure 6 is according to the present invention Sectional view showing the flow of steam in the steam outlet.

3 to 6, the mop plate 40 is coupled to the lower side of the base 10, and the mop 50 is attached to the lower side of the mop plate 40.

In detail, the plate seating portion 104 of the rectangular shape is recessed to the upper portion of the base 10. In addition, the plate seating part 104 is formed in a shape corresponding to the mop plate 40 to seat the mop plate 40.

In addition, a plurality of plate coupling parts 150 protruding downward from the bottom of the base 10 to be coupled to the mop plate 40 seated on the plate seating part 104.

In detail, the plate coupling portion 150 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and at least one pair of engaging grooves 152 are formed. In addition, at least one pair of locking members 420 provided in the mop plate 40 are selectively inserted into the locking groove 152 when the mop plate 40 is coupled to the mop plate 40.

In addition, the steam discharge unit 160 for discharging the steam generated by the steam generating device 110 is formed in the center of the base 10 to the left and right.

In detail, a flow path is formed in the steam discharge unit 160 to guide the steam moved downwardly through the steam discharge pipe 116 to be distributed to the left and right.

In addition, a plurality of steam discharge holes 162 are formed through the bottom of the steam discharge unit 160 up and down.

Therefore, the steam guided by the steam discharge unit 160 is completely discharged from the nozzle 1 through the steam discharge hole 162, the discharged steam is attached to the lower side of the mop plate 40 The mop 50 is supplied.

In addition, an auxiliary discharge hole 168 is formed at one side of the steam discharge unit 160 to discharge steam in a different path from the steam discharged through the steam discharge hole 162.

In addition, the auxiliary discharge hole 168 is formed at a connection portion between the base 10 and the steam discharge unit 160 so that steam discharged through the auxiliary discharge hole 168 can be smoothly discharged to the outside. . That is, the auxiliary discharge hole 168 is formed at the upper end of the steam discharge unit 160.

In addition, the auxiliary discharge hole 168 is discharged to the outside through the discharge passage formed in the mop plate 40 to be described later.

Accordingly, two flow paths through which the steam generated by the steam generator 110 flows are formed in the nozzle 1 by the steam discharge hole 162 and the auxiliary discharge hole 168. It can be understood that.

Here, the steam discharged to the auxiliary discharge hole 168 is discharged to the rear side of the nozzle 1 so that the user can confirm that the steam is generated in the nozzle 1 by the steam. Detailed description will be described later.

On the other hand, the mop plate 40 is selectively seated on the plate seating portion 104.

The mop plate 40 is a plate to which the mop 50 is detachably attached, and a mop attachment part 450 is formed at a bottom thereof so that the mop 50 is detachable.

Here, the mop attachment portion 450 is preferably made of a Velcro (velcro) or a magic tape also referred to as 'sticky'.

In addition, a through hole 410 through which the steam discharge part 160 penetrates is formed in the center of the mop plate 40 to penetrate up and down. In addition, the through hole 410 is formed long in left and right in a size corresponding to the left and right length of the steam outlet 160.

Therefore, the bottom surface of the steam outlet 160 is exposed to the lower portion of the mop plate 40 through the through hole 410.

Then, at one rear end of the mop plate 40, the removal lever 408 is formed to protrude to the rear in a predetermined size.

The removal lever 408 allows the mop plate 40 to be easily separated from the base 10, and is vertically bent upward from the rear end of the mop plate 40, and then vertically bent backwards. It is shaped as a whole in a '' 'shape (as seen from the left side).

On the other hand, the other end of the mop plate 40 is formed with a discharge groove 432 to allow the steam discharged through the auxiliary discharge hole 168 to be discharged to the outside.

In detail, the discharge groove 432 provides a flow path through which the steam discharged through the auxiliary discharge hole 168 can be discharged to the outside of the nozzle 1.

In addition, the discharge groove 432 is formed in the front and rear direction on the upper surface of the mop plate (40). One end of the discharge groove 432 is formed at a position corresponding to the auxiliary discharge hole 432.

Here, when the steam outlet 160 is inserted into the through hole 410, the circumference of the side of the steam outlet 160 is shielded by the circumferential surface of the through hole 410, and the steam outlet 160 is provided. The steam cannot be discharged except at the lower side.

Accordingly, in the present invention, the discharge groove 432 is formed on the upper surface of the mop plate 40, and the auxiliary discharge hole 168 is formed on the upper end of the steam discharge unit 160, Allow for discharge.

On the other hand, the air discharged through the auxiliary discharge hole 168 is discharged to the rear of the row (1) along the discharge groove 432, the user's foot is located on the discharge groove 432 side, the steam If discharged directly to the user's feet, the user will be harmed.

Therefore, the mop plate 40 of the present invention is formed with a discharge guide portion 434 to prevent the user from being damaged by the steam discharged from the discharge groove 432.

In detail, the discharge guide part 434 extends backward from the rear end of the mop plate 40 by a predetermined length, and is then bent upwardly. That is, the discharge guide part 434 includes a blocking film 435 to prevent the steam discharged along the discharge groove 432 to be directly discharged to the rear. The blocking layer 435 is spaced apart from the rear surface of the base 10 by a predetermined distance.

Therefore, the steam discharged along the discharge groove 432 meets the blocking film 435 and is switched in direction and is discharged to the left and right based on the blocking film 435.

In this case, as the steam is discharged to the rear side of the nozzle 1 in addition to the steam is discharged to the mop 50, the user inside the nozzle 1 by the steam discharged to the rear side of the nozzle (1) It is possible to check that steam is generated in the user can get the advantage of improving the reliability.

7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II ′ of FIG. 4, and FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the mop plate and the base are coupled to each other.

7 and 8, the mop plate 40 includes a lower cover 401 and an upper cover 404 coupled to the lower cover 401.

In detail, the upper cover 404 has a plate coupling part insertion groove 405 into which the plate coupling part 150 is inserted to be coupled to the base 10 in a number corresponding to the plate coupling part 150. .

In addition, the lower cover 401 is seated on the engaging member 420 for coupling with the plate coupling portion 150.

In detail, the locking member 420 extends upwardly from the seating portion 421 of the plate seated on the lower cover 401, the seating portion 421, and the locking groove of the plate coupling portion 150. 152 includes a locking portion 422 is selectively inserted.

In addition, the locking portion 422 is formed in a substantially "⊃" or "⊂" shape, is configured to allow a predetermined elastic movement with respect to the seating portion 421, a part of the locking portion 422 is It protrudes into the plate coupling portion insertion groove 405.

At this time, it is preferable that at least one pair of the engaging portion 422 protrudes into each of the plate coupling part insertion grooves 405 so as to securely fix the mop plate 40 and the base 10.

That is, at least one pair of locking members 420 are provided around the plate coupling part insertion groove 405 to engage with the plate coupling part 150.

Here, the present invention is provided with the pair of locking members 420 to perform the locking action with the plate coupling portion 150, otherwise, the plate coupling by a single locking member while obtaining the same coupling effect The locking operation with the unit 150 may be performed.

That is, the locking member 420 may be composed of a single mounting portion 421 and a pair of locking portions 422 extending upward from both side ends of the mounting portion 421, the locking portion ( 422 will be configured to face each other.

Referring to the coupling and separation process of the mop plate 40 and the base (or nozzle) as follows.

First, the plate coupling portion 150 of the base 10 and the plate coupling portion insertion groove 405 of the mop plate 40 are aligned while the mop plate 40 is placed on the bottom surface.

Then, the base 10 is pressed downward. Then, the plate coupling portion 150 is inserted into the plate coupling portion insertion groove 405, the plate coupling portion 150 is inserted into the plate coupling portion insertion groove 405 in the process of engaging the engaging portion 422. Pressurized. Then, the locking portion 422 is elastically deformed in a direction away from the plate coupling portion insertion groove 405.

When the plate coupling part 150 is completely inserted into the plate coupling part insertion groove 405, the locking groove 152 and the locking part 422 are aligned. Then, as the elastically deformed locking portion 422 is returned to its original position and inserted into the locking groove 152, the mop plate 40 and the base 10 are finally coupled to each other.

On the other hand, in order to separate the base 10 and the mop plate 40, the base 10 is lifted upward while the user releases the release lever 408. Then, the plate coupling portion 150 pressurizes the locking portion 422, and the locking portion 422 is elastically deformed in a direction away from the plate coupling portion insertion groove 405, resulting in the locking portion 422. ) Is removed from the locking groove 152.

And, when the plate coupling portion 150 is completely separated from the plate coupling portion insertion groove 405, the mop plate 40 and the base 10 is completely separated.

According to this configuration, in order to couple the mop plate 40 to the base (or nozzle), it is only necessary to press the base 10 downward in a state where the mop plate 40 is placed on the bottom surface, On the contrary, in order to separate the mop plate 40 from the base 10, the base 10 may be lifted upward while the removal lever 408 is pressed, so that the mop plate ( 40 and the base 10 can be combined or separated.

In addition, the mop plate 40 and the base 10 can be combined or separated or combined with a minimum of operation.

9 is a perspective view showing a state in which steam is discharged from the rear side of the nozzle according to the present invention.

Referring to Fig. 9, the operation of the nozzle 1 will be described.

First, when the cleaner body connected to the nozzle 1 is operated, suction force is generated by the suction force generating means provided in the cleaner body, and thus air containing dust on the bottom surface is sucked through the suction port 102. .

In addition, the air sucked through the suction port 102 is moved to the rear of the nozzle 1 along the suction flow path tube 130, and is moved to the cleaner body through the connection pipe 30.

On the other hand, the user can clean the bottom surface using steam as needed.

In order to clean the bottom surface using steam, the user rotates the inlet valve 60 to open the water inlet 115, and then supplies water from the outside through the water inlet 150. When the appropriate amount of water is accommodated in the steam case 112, the water inlet 115 is shielded by using the inlet valve 60 again.

Next, when power is applied from the outside, the steam generator 110 is operated by the power. That is, external power is supplied to the heater 118 so that the heater 118 generates heat.

When the heater 118 generates heat, water stored in the steam case 112 is heated to form steam. At this time, the water heated by the heater 118 is not water of the whole stored in the steam case 112, but the water around the heater 118.

In addition, the steam generated by the heater 118 is moved downward through the steam discharge pipe 116 and flows into the steam discharge unit 160. At this time, since the steam discharge unit 160 is formed long to the left and right, most of the steam inside the steam discharge unit 160 is distributed to the left and right and discharged downward through the plurality of steam discharge holes 162.

At the same time, a small amount of steam in the steam discharge unit 160 is discharged through the auxiliary discharge hole 168. The steam discharged through the auxiliary discharge hole 168 is moved to the rear side of the nozzle 1 along the discharge groove 432.

And, the steam (S) moved along the discharge groove 432 is guided by the steam guide portion 434 is discharged to the outside of the nozzle (1). In detail, the steam S moved to the rear side of the nozzle 1 collides with the blocking film 435, and thus the flow direction is switched to the left and right with respect to the blocking film 435 as shown in FIG. 9. Spreads. In other words, the steam S is prevented from being discharged immediately after the nozzle 1.

Then, the user can confirm that the steam (S) is generated inside the nozzle (1) by the steam (S) discharged to the outside of the nozzle (1).

On the other hand, the steam discharged to the outside through the steam discharge hole 162 is supplied to the mop (50). Then, the mop 50 becomes a mop containing hot steam, and when the bottom surface is cleaned in this state, dust attached to the bottom surface is easily separated and removed by the mop 50.

According to the present invention as proposed, since a small amount of steam generated in the steam generator is discharged to the outside of the nozzle, the user can confirm that the steam is discharged from the nozzle, accordingly the reliability of the user's product It has an enhanced effect.

In addition, the steam discharged to the outside of the nozzle is not discharged immediately after the nozzle by the discharge guide portion, the user is prevented from being damaged by the discharged steam as discharged in both directions of the discharge guide portion. It works.

Claims (5)

Steam generator; A nozzle body having a first discharge hole through which a portion of steam generated by the steam generator is discharged and a second discharge hole through which another portion of steam generated by the steam generator is discharged; And Removably coupled to the nozzle body, and includes a mop plate attached to the mop, The mop plate includes a discharge passage for direct discharge of steam discharged from the second discharge hole to the outside, Steam generated by the steam generating device is a nozzle of the cleaner which is discharged at the same time to the first discharge hole and the second discharge hole. The method of claim 1, The nozzle body of the nozzle body is provided with a steam discharge portion formed with the first discharge hole and the second discharge hole. The method of claim 2, The discharge passage is a nozzle of the cleaner in communication with the second discharge hole as the mop plate is mounted to the nozzle body. The method of claim 2, And a through hole through which the steam discharged from the first discharge hole is formed in the rag plate. The method of claim 2, The nozzle of the cleaner is formed in the mop plate discharge guide portion for guiding the discharge of the steam of the discharge passage.

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