KR20110055818A

KR20110055818A - A vacuum cleaner

Info

Publication number: KR20110055818A
Application number: KR1020090112398A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 이창훈
Original assignee: 엘지전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2009-11-20
Filing date: 2009-11-20
Publication date: 2011-05-26
Also published as: KR101645037B1

Abstract

This embodiment relates to a vacuum cleaner.

The vacuum cleaner according to the present embodiment includes a main body provided with a suction motor; A filter assembly for separating foreign matter from the air passing through the suction motor; An exhaust cover covering one side of the filter assembly; And a fragrance provided between the filter assembly and the exhaust cover to emit fragrance; And a mounting portion for supporting the fragrance on one side of the filter assembly, wherein the mounting portion includes: an insertion groove into which the fragrance is detachably inserted; And a recess formed by cutting at least a portion of the mounting portion and formed at a position corresponding to the perfume.

According to the vacuum cleaner according to the present embodiment, since the air containing the fragrance is discharged to the outside, the user can use the cleaner in a fresh environment.

Description

Vacuum cleaner {A vacuum cleaner}

This embodiment relates to a vacuum cleaner.

In general, a vacuum cleaner is a device that sucks air containing a foreign material by using a suction force generated by a suction motor mounted inside the main body, and then filters the foreign material inside the main body.

Such a vacuum cleaner includes a suction nozzle for sucking air containing foreign matter on a surface to be cleaned, a foreign material separating part for separating foreign matter from the air sucked by the suction nozzle, a dust collecting device for storing the foreign material stored in the foreign material separating part; A cleaner body to which the dust collecting device is mounted is included. Here, the dust collecting device may be detachably coupled to the cleaner body.

On the other hand, according to the conventional vacuum cleaner, in the process of discharging the air separated foreign matter to the outside of the cleaner, there is a problem that causes the user uncomfortable by discharging the smell of the foreign matter present in the cleaner.

In addition, as the air containing the odor is discharged, there is a problem that the pollution degree of the indoor space using the cleaner is increased, thereby creating an unsanitary environment.

In order to solve the above problems, an embodiment of the present invention is to improve the structure of the vacuum cleaner, to propose a vacuum cleaner to allow the air containing the fragrance is discharged to the outside of the cleaner.

Vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention, the suction motor is provided with a main body; A filter assembly for separating foreign matter from the air passing through the suction motor; An exhaust cover covering one side of the filter assembly; And a fragrance provided between the filter assembly and the exhaust cover to emit fragrance; And a mounting portion for supporting the fragrance on one side of the filter assembly, wherein the mounting portion includes: an insertion groove into which the fragrance is detachably inserted; And a recess formed by cutting at least a portion of the mounting portion and formed at a position corresponding to the perfume.

According to the proposed embodiment, since the perfume generating unit is provided on one side of the exhaust filter, the air containing the perfume can be discharged to the outside.

In addition, since the fragrance is included immediately before the air passing through the exhaust filter is discharged to the outside of the cleaner, most of the fragrance can be easily emitted to the outside of the cleaner.

In addition, since the fragrance is detachably coupled to the mounting portion there is an advantage that the replacement of the fragrance is easy.

In addition, since the air passing through the suction motor acts on the fragrance in a state where the temperature is raised, the fragrance of the fragrance can be more active, and there is an effect that the odor can be easily removed.

In addition, since the air containing the fragrance is discharged from the cleaner, the discomfort caused by the odor during cleaning is reduced, there is an advantage that the freshness can be maintained.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described a specific embodiment of the present invention. However, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments presented, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention can easily suggest other embodiments within the scope of the same idea.

1 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a rear view of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 and 2, the vacuum cleaner 1 according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be detachably provided to the main body 10 and the main body 10 to form an external appearance of the cleaner. A dust collecting device 20 in which the separated dust is stored, a main body cover 40 shielding the upper side of the main body 10, and a plurality of moving wheels 60 moving the main body 10 forward and rearward. ) Is included.

In detail, an air inlet 30 is formed in front of the main body 10 to allow air including dust to flow into the main body 10. Although not shown in the drawings, an extension tube and a connection hose may be provided at the front of the air inlet 30 to connect the main body 10 and the cleaner nozzle (not shown).

Therefore, the air introduced from the nozzle of the cleaner passes through the extension pipe and the connection hose, and flows into the main body 10 through the air inlet 30.

The body cover 40 is rotatably coupled to one side of the body 10. In addition, the main body cover 40 includes a pressing part 41 that a user can operate to open the main body cover 40, and a handle 50 that the user can grip. The user may press the pressing part 41 and pull the handle 50 so that the inside of the main body 10 is opened.

In the state in which the main body cover 40 is opened, the dust collecting device 20 may be separated from the main body 10. That is, in order to separate the dust collecting device 20, the main body cover 40 must first be opened.

In the front center portion of the main body 10, along with the moving wheel 60 is provided an auxiliary wheel 62 to facilitate the movement of the vacuum cleaner (1). The auxiliary wheel 62 functions to allow the vacuum cleaner 1 to smoothly cross the threshold.

At the rear of the main body 10, an exhaust cover 150 is provided to allow air inside the vacuum cleaner 1 to be discharged to the outside. The filtered air may be discharged through the cover discharge hole 152 (see FIG. 4) of the exhaust cover 150.

In addition, an electric cord 90 is provided at a rear portion of the vacuum cleaner 1 to be connected to an external power source for power supply. The electric cord 90 may be withdrawn or drawn by a cord reel device (not shown) inside the main body 10.

3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II ′ of FIG. 1.

Referring to FIG. 3, the main body 10 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention communicates with a flow path pipe 32 through which air introduced through the air inlet part 30 moves, and the flow path pipe 32. Cyclone portion 70 to separate the foreign matter in the air, and the suction motor 85 through which the air passing through the cyclone portion 70 is included.

In detail, the flow path pipe 32 is rounded from the air inlet portion 30 toward the rear upper side of the main body 10, and one side of the flow path pipe 32 is an inlet of the cyclone portion 70. Communicate with the side.

The cyclone unit 70 is configured to generate a cyclone flow, and includes a filter unit 72 to separate foreign matter therein.

At the inlet side of the suction motor 85, a pre-filter 75 is provided for separating foreign matters before air enters the suction motor 85. The air discharged from the cyclone unit 70 is introduced into the suction motor 85 through the prefilter 75.

In the rear portion of the main body 10, a motor chamber 81 for receiving the suction motor 85 is provided. The suction motor 85 is seated inside the motor chamber 81, and a casing 83 is provided outside the suction motor 85.

The casing 83 is formed with a plurality of through holes through which air passes, and the air passing through the suction motor 85 is discharged to the outside of the motor chamber 81 via the casing 83.

At the outlet side of the suction motor 85, a filter assembly 100 is provided to allow the air passing through the suction motor 85 to be filtered before being discharged to the outside of the cleaner. Air separated from the filter assembly 100 is discharged to the outside of the cleaner 1 via the exhaust cover 150.

The operation of the vacuum cleaner 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be briefly described.

Foreign matter on the surface to be cleaned is introduced into the vacuum cleaner 1 through the air inlet 30 together with the air. The introduced air is sucked into the cyclone portion 70 through the flow path pipe 32, and cyclone flow is generated in the cyclone portion 70.

During the cyclone flow, foreign matter in the air flows into the dust collector 20 by gravity, and the air from which the foreign matter is separated is discharged to the outside of the cyclone portion 70 through the filter portion 72.

The discharged air is introduced into the suction motor 85 via the prefilter 75. Air flows from the upper side to the lower side of the suction motor 85, and the air discharged from the suction motor 85 is discharged to the outside of the motor chamber 81 via the casing 83.

The air discharged from the motor chamber 81 is moved toward the rear to pass through the filter assembly 100, and foreign matters in the air are filtered in the process. Air passing through the filter assembly 100 is discharged to the outside of the cleaner through the exhaust cover 150.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner showing a state in which the exhaust cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of the filter assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 is an embodiment of the present invention Sectional drawing which shows the structure of the exhaust_gas | exhaustion filter and the fragrance | flavor generation unit which followed.

4 to 6, a scent generating unit 120 is provided between the filter assembly 100 and the exhaust cover 150 according to the embodiment of the present invention so that a good scent is generated.

In detail, the fragrance generating unit 120 includes a fragrance 128 for generating a predetermined fragrance, a fragrance sheet 127 for supporting the fragrance 128, and a fragrance sheet 127 for the filter assembly 100. Includes a mounting portion 121 to be mounted on one side of the. Here, the mounting portion 121 may be located between the filter assembly 100 and the exhaust cover 150.

In addition, the filter assembly 100, the front portion 111, the filter inlet 112 is formed, the rear portion 115, the filter outlet hole 116 is formed and the front portion 111 and the rear portion 115 The exhaust filter 113 intervened between is included.

The front part 111 is disposed in a direction facing the motor chamber 81 side, that is, a direction in which air discharged from the motor chamber 81 flows, and forms an inlet side of the filter assembly 100. . Air passes through the front part 111 through the filter inlet 112.

Air passing through the front part 111 is moved to the rear part 115 side through the exhaust filter 113. The rear portion 115 forms an outlet side of the filter assembly 100 and is disposed in a direction facing the exhaust cover 150. The air passing through the exhaust filter 113 may be discharged through the filter discharge hole 116.

The mounting portion 121 is coupled to the outside of the rear portion 115. The mounting portion 121 is formed with an insertion groove 122 into which the fragrance sheet 127 is inserted and a depression 123 recessed in a predetermined direction.

The insertion groove 122 refers to a predetermined space formed between one surface of the rear portion 115 and the mounting portion 121. The top surface of the insertion groove 122 is formed to be opened, and thus the fragrance sheet 127 may be inserted inward from the upper side of the mounting portion 121.

In the state where the perfume sheet 127 is inserted into the insertion groove 122, the perfume sheet 127 may be supported by the mounting portion 121. Therefore, even when air is discharged to the rear of the vacuum cleaner 1 during the operation of the vacuum cleaner 1, the inserted state of the perfume sheet 127 can be maintained.

The recessed part 123 is formed by cutting a portion of the front surface of the mounting part 121. In the state where the perfume sheet 127 is inserted into the insertion groove 122, the depression 123 is formed at a position corresponding to the perfume 128. The fragrance of the fragrance 128 may be easily dissipated toward the rear of the filter assembly 100 through the depression 123.

The fragrance 128 is contained by a thin film (membrane) as a liquid component which gives off aroma. The membrane may be made of the same material as the perfume sheet or may be formed only in a portion accommodating the perfume, separately from the perfume sheet.

The fragrance can be evaporated through the micropores of the membrane as a volatile liquid. During the operation of the vacuum cleaner, the fragrance 128 may be discharged to the outside of the cleaner together with the air passing through the filter assembly 100. That is, the fragrance 128 may be guided by the air and discharged.

On the other hand, the exhaust cover 150, the engaging portion 154 is formed so that the exhaust cover 150 is detachably coupled to the main body 10. In addition, the main body 10 is provided with a locking groove 15 in which the locking portion 154 is engaged. The user may detach the exhaust cover 150 to replace the fragrance 128.

As described above, even if the fragrance 128 is provided on the outside of the filter assembly 100, the outside of the fragrance 128 is shielded by the exhaust cover 150. As a result, since the fragrance 128 is not exposed to the outside of the vacuum cleaner, the appearance is beautiful.

In addition, since the fragrance sheet 127 including the fragrance 128 is easily detachable through a space between the filter assembly 100 and the mounting portion 121, the fragrance 128 may be easily replaced. .

In addition, since the air warmed while passing through the suction motor 85 acts on the fragrance 128, the evaporation of the fragrance 128 is more active, and thus, the fragrance can be smoothly released.

In addition, since the fragrance 128 is provided between the filter assembly 100 and the exhaust cover 150 so that the fragrance of the fragrance 128 is discharged directly with the air, the fragrance can be easily transmitted to the outside of the cleaner. There is an advantage.

As a result, the unique odor generated by the cleaner is removed, the user can feel a refreshing feeling due to the emission of a pleasant scent.

A fragrance generating process according to an embodiment of the present invention will be briefly described.

Air passing through the suction motor 85 is introduced into the filter assembly 100 through the front portion 111 and passes through the exhaust filter 113 accommodated in the filter assembly 100. In this process, foreign matter or fine dust in the air can be filtered out.

Air passing through the exhaust filter 113 is discharged to the outside of the filter assembly 100 through the rear portion 115 to act on the fragrance generating unit 120. In addition, the fragrance emitted by the fragrance 128 may be guided by the air and moved toward the outside of the cleaner 1.

As a result, the air containing the fragrance is discharged to the outside of the cleaner 1 through the exhaust cover 150 to remove odors around the cleaner 1, as well as to create a pleasant environment due to the persistence of the fragrance after cleaning. do.

1 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a rear view of the vacuum cleaner according to the embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II ′ of FIG. 1.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner showing a state in which the exhaust cover according to an embodiment of the present invention removed.

5 is an exploded perspective view of the filter assembly according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the exhaust filter and the fragrance generating unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Claims

A main body provided with a suction motor;

A filter assembly for separating foreign matter from the air passing through the suction motor;

An exhaust cover covering one side of the filter assembly; And

A fragrance provided between the filter assembly and the exhaust cover to emit fragrance; And

Includes a mounting portion for supporting the fragrance on one side of the filter assembly,

In the mounting portion,

An insertion groove into which the fragrance is detachably inserted; And

At least a portion of the mounting portion is cut off, the vacuum cleaner including a recess formed in a position corresponding to the air freshener.

The method of claim 1,

The filter assembly,

A front part having a filter inlet hole through which air is introduced;

A rear part having a filter discharge hole through which air is discharged; And

An exhaust filter is included between the front part and the rear part to separate foreign matter from the air.

The mounting portion is a vacuum cleaner provided on one side of the rear portion.

The method of claim 1,

The fragrance is a vacuum cleaner, characterized in that the volatile material is received in the membrane (membrane).