KR20220077608A - Cleaning device having vacuum cleaner and docking station - Google Patents

Abstract

A cleaning device is disclosed. The cleaning apparatus includes a suction nozzle, a dust collector, a cleaner including an extension pipe connecting the suction nozzle and the dust collector, and a docking station provided to charge and seat the cleaner, and the docking station includes a body including a housing, the dust collector A suction unit provided inside the body to remove foreign substances, a depression formed from the outside of the housing to the inside to accommodate a portion of the extension tube, and the housing to support the body, and the suction nozzle of the cleaner from one side of the body and a support forming an accommodation space in which it is accommodated.

Description

CLEANING DEVICE HAVING VACUUM CLEANER AND DOCKING STATION

The present disclosure relates to a cleaning device including a vacuum cleaner and a docking station, and more particularly, to a docking station and cleaning device having an improved structure to automatically discharge internal dust while charging the vacuum cleaner. .

BACKGROUND ART In general, a vacuum cleaner includes a fan motor generating a suction force, and is a device for sucking foreign substances such as dust together with air through a suction force generated by the fan motor. In addition, a vacuum cleaner is a device that separates foreign substances contained in the sucked air from the air and then collects the dust to perform cleaning.

Such a vacuum cleaner includes a dust collector for collecting foreign substances. Since the capacity of the dust collector is limited, the user must periodically remove the foreign substances collected in the dust collector from the vacuum cleaner and discharge it from the dust collector.

One aspect of the present invention provides a cleaning apparatus including a docking station for automatically discharging dust from a dust collector only when a user desires while charging and mounting of the cleaner are performed at the same time.

Another aspect of the present invention provides a cleaning apparatus including a docking station rotatably provided in a state in which the cleaner is mounted.

A cleaning apparatus according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a vacuum cleaner including a suction nozzle, a dust collector, an extension tube connecting the suction nozzle and the dust collector, and a docking station provided to charge and seat the cleaner, the docking station comprising: A body including a housing, a suction unit provided inside the body to remove foreign substances collected in the dust collecting bin, a depression formed from the outside of the housing to the inside to accommodate a part of the extension tube, and the body; and a support member coupled to the housing to support it and forming an accommodation space in which the suction nozzle of the cleaner is accommodated at one side of the main body.

In addition, the docking station further includes a docking frame coupled to the housing so that the dust collector of the cleaner is seated, and a charging terminal mounted on the docking frame, and the cleaner is supplied with power from the charging terminal. It further includes a charging part provided between the extension tube.

In addition, the docking station further includes a switch provided to receive a dust discharge signal from the outside coupled to the docking frame, and a load driver operating based on a signal transmitted by the switch.

In addition, the docking station is a duct that is provided to move the foreign substances collected in the dust collector to the dust bag, and is formed on the outside of the duct by the duct and the recessed surface that is formed by depression from the outside to the inside It further includes a driving part seating space.

In addition, the rod driving part is accommodated in the driving part seating space.

In addition, the dust collector includes a cover rotatably provided to open and close the dust collector, and the rod driving unit includes a push rod provided to press the cover.

In addition, the duct further includes a rod through hole formed in the recessed surface so that the push rod can ascend and descend through the duct.

In addition, the rod driving unit includes a rod driving motor provided to provide power, and a connecting rod having one end coupled with the rod driving motor and the other end coupled with the push rod to transmit the power to the push rod.

In addition, the connecting rod includes a protrusion extending toward the push rod, and the push rod includes an interference portion provided to insert the protrusion.

In addition, the suction unit includes a driving device for generating suction power by providing power, and when a signal is applied to the switch, the rod driving motor and the driving device operate to perform a dust discharge operation of the dust collector.

In addition, when a signal is applied to the switch, the push rod descends to release the pressure on the cover.

In addition, the support includes a rotating unit that accommodates the power supply and forms a bottom surface and a rotating unit that has an upper portion coupled with the main body and a lower portion coupled with the fixing unit, and is provided to be rotatable with respect to the fixed unit.

In addition, the rotating unit includes a first frame coupled to the housing, a side frame coupled to the rim of the first frame, and a moving frame coupled to a lower portion of the side frame to be in contact with the rail frame of the fixing unit. .

In addition, the first frame includes a support provided to be coupled to the housing, an extension extending obliquely downward from one end of the support and a surface connected to the extension to face the support. As a nozzle seating part, and a nozzle seating part forming the accommodation space between the support part and the support part.

In addition, the main body and the rotating part of the cleaner and the docking station are provided to be integrally rotatable with respect to the fixing part.

A cleaning apparatus according to another aspect of the present disclosure includes a cleaner including a suction nozzle, a dust collector, an extension pipe connecting the suction nozzle and the dust collector, and a docking station provided to seat the cleaner, and the docking station includes a body and A docking frame including a support provided to support the main body, the main body receiving a part of the dust collecting bin and including a charging terminal for supplying power to the cleaner, a housing coupled to the docking frame, and the extension tube are seated It includes a depression formed so as to be recessed from the outside to the inside of the housing, wherein the support body is coupled to a fixing portion forming a bottom surface and the main body and is provided rotatably with respect to the fixing portion, wherein the suction nozzle of the cleaner is It includes a rotating part that forms an accommodation space to be accommodated.

In addition, the docking station further includes a switch provided to receive a dust discharge signal from the outside coupled to the docking frame, and a load driver operating based on a signal transmitted by the switch.

In addition, the dust collector includes a cover rotatably provided to open and close the dust collector, and the rod driving unit is a push rod provided to press the cover, and when a signal is applied to the switch, the pressure on the cover is released. includes a push rod that

A cleaning apparatus according to another aspect of the present disclosure includes a vacuum cleaner including a suction nozzle, a dust collector, an extension pipe connecting the suction nozzle and the dust collector, and a docking station provided to charge and seat the cleaner, and the docking station A main body including a silver housing, a suction unit provided to suck and remove foreign substances collected in the dust collecting bin, a depression formed from the outside of the housing to the inside to accommodate a portion of the extension tube, and support the body a support that is coupled to the housing and forms an accommodating space in which the suction nozzle of the cleaner is accommodated between the body and the main body; and a switch receiving a signal from the outside to release the pressure of the rod driving unit and operate the suction unit.

In addition, the rod driving unit includes a rod driving motor provided to provide power, and a connecting rod having one end coupled with the rod driving motor and the other end coupled with the push rod to transmit the power to the push rod.

By charging the vacuum cleaner while it is mounted on the docking station, the hassle of separately charging the cleaner can be reduced.

By discharging foreign substances inside the dust collecting bin of the cleaner only when a dust discharging signal is input to the docking station by the user, unnecessary noise generated when discharging dust can be prevented.

By providing the docking station and the vacuum cleaner mounted thereon to be rotatable with respect to the ground, it is possible to improve appearance aesthetics and increase user convenience when the cleaner is not in use.

1 is a perspective view illustrating that a cleaner of a cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is coupled to a docking station.
Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the docking station of the cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention from the rear.
FIG. 3 is a side cross-sectional view of FIG. 1 .
4 is an exploded perspective view of a duct part of a docking station of a cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a perspective view showing the cleaner of the cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention from the bottom.
6 is an enlarged perspective view of an upper portion of a docking station of a cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is an exploded perspective view of the rod driving part of FIG. 4 .
8 is an exploded perspective view of a collecting unit of a docking station of a cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is an exploded perspective view of a suction unit of a docking station of a cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is an exploded perspective view of an exhaust filter unit of a docking station of a cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is an exploded perspective view of the support of the cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the support of the cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is an enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a push rod of a docking station of a cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is pressing the cover of the cleaner.
14 is an enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the push rod of the docking station of the cleaning device releases the pressure on the cover of the cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The configuration shown in the embodiments and drawings described in this specification is only a preferred example of the disclosed invention, and there may be various modifications that can replace the embodiments and drawings of the present specification at the time of filing of the present application.

In addition, the same reference numerals or reference numerals in each drawing of the present specification indicate parts or components that perform substantially the same functions.

In addition, the terminology used herein is used to describe the embodiments, and is not intended to limit and/or limit the disclosed invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present specification, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to designate that a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification exists, but one or more other features It does not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

In addition, terms including an ordinal number, such as "first", "second", etc. used herein may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited by the terms, and the terms are It is used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, a second component may also be referred to as a first component. The term “and/or” includes a combination of a plurality of related listed items or any of a plurality of related listed items.

Hereinafter, an embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view illustrating that a cleaner of a cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is coupled to a docking station. Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the docking station of the cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention from the rear. FIG. 3 is a side cross-sectional view of FIG. 1 ;

Referring to FIG. 1 , the cleaning apparatus may include a cleaner 1 and a docking station 2 on which the cleaner 1 is mounted.

The cleaner 1 may include a cleaner body 14 and a dust collector 10 detachably coupled to the cleaner body 14 . The dust collector 10 may be provided to collect foreign substances moved into the cleaner 1 .

The cleaner 1 may include a suction nozzle 13 and an extension pipe 12 .

The suction nozzle 13 may be provided to suck external foreign substances into the cleaner 1 . The extension pipe 12 may be provided to connect the cleaner body 14 and the suction nozzle 13 to form a path through which foreign substances move. The sucked foreign substances may be collected by being moved to the dust collector 10 through the cleaner body 14 . That is, the extension pipe 12 may be provided to connect the suction nozzle 13 and the dust collector 10 . The cleaner 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be provided in such a way that the cleaner body 14 is mounted in front of the extension tube 12 . In addition, the dust collector 10 connected to the cleaner body 14 may also be disposed in front of the extension tube 12 . In this case, the front may be defined as the front of the user when the user holds the cleaner 1 .

The cleaner 1 may include a cleaner body 14 and a handle 15 connected to the extension tube 12 . Specifically, the handle 15 may be coupled to the upper portion of the cleaner body 14 and the extension tube 12 . A user may hold the handle 15 to move the cleaner 1 and perform cleaning.

When the cleaner 1 is mounted on the docking station 2 , the suction nozzle 13 may be accommodated in an accommodation space formed in the docking station 2 . Details related to this will be described later.

2 and 3 , the docking station 2 may include a body 100 and a support 200 supporting the body 100 .

The body 100 may include a housing 110 . The housing 110 may include a first housing 111 , a second housing 112 , a third housing 113 , and a fourth housing 114 .

The body 100 may include a duct part 120 , a rod driving part 130 , a collecting part 140 , a suction part 150 , and an exhaust filter part 160 accommodated in the housing 110 . A detailed configuration related thereto will be described later.

The first housing 111 and the second housing 112 may form an upper exterior of the docking station 2 . In more detail, the first housing 111 and the second housing 112 may be coupled to each other to form the front and rear exteriors of the docking station 2 . The duct part 120 and the collecting part 140 may be accommodated in the first housing 111 and the second housing 112 .

The first housing 111 and the second housing 112 may be provided to have a long axis extending in one direction. Specifically, the long axes of the first housing 111 and the second housing 112 may be preferably provided to extend in the vertical direction. Accordingly, the docking station 2 may be provided in a shape extending approximately in the vertical direction. Also, the first housing 111 and the second housing 112 may be formed to have curved surfaces. Accordingly, the docking station 2 may be provided in a substantially cylindrical shape.

The third housing 113 and the fourth housing 114 may form a lower exterior of the docking station 2 . More specifically, the third housing 113 and the fourth housing 114 may be coupled to each other to form the front and rear exteriors of the docking station 2 . The third housing 113 may be coupled to a lower portion of the first housing 111 , and the fourth housing 114 may be coupled to a lower portion of the second housing 112 . The suction unit 150 and the exhaust filter unit 160 may be accommodated in the third housing 113 and the fourth housing 114 .

The third housing 113 and the fourth housing 114 may be provided to have long axes extending in one direction. Specifically, the long axes of the third housing 113 and the fourth housing 114 may be preferably provided to extend in the vertical direction. Accordingly, the docking station 2 may be provided in a shape extending approximately in the vertical direction. In addition, the third housing 113 and the fourth housing 114 may be formed to have curved surfaces corresponding to the shapes of the first housing 111 and the second housing 112 . Accordingly, the docking station 2 may be provided in a substantially cylindrical shape.

The docking station 2 may include depressions 112b and 114b. The depressions 112b and 114b may include a first depression 112b and a second depression 114b.

The first recessed portion 112b may be formed in the second housing 112 . More specifically, the first recessed part 112b may be provided to be recessed from the outside to the inside of the second housing 112 . A part of the extension pipe 12 of the cleaner 1 may be accommodated in the first recessed part 112b.

The second recessed portion 114b may be formed in the fourth housing 114 . More specifically, the second recessed part 114b may be provided to be recessed from the outside to the inside of the fourth housing 114 . A portion of the extension tube 12 of the cleaner 1 may be accommodated in the second recessed portion 114b.

As the second housing 112 and the fourth housing 114 are vertically disposed, the first recessed part 112b and the second recessed part 114b may be connected to each other. Accordingly, the upper part of the extension pipe 12 of the cleaner 1 may be accommodated in the first recessed part 112b, and the lower part of the extension pipe 12 of the cleaner 1 may be accommodated in the second recessed part 114b. can

The third housing 113 may include a first exhaust hole 113a. The fourth housing 114 may include a second exhaust hole 114a. Since the suction unit 150 is accommodated in the third housing 113 and the fourth housing 114 , there is a need for the suctioned air to be discharged to the outside. To this end, the first exhaust hole 113a and the second exhaust hole 114a are formed in the third housing 113 and the fourth housing 114 so that the air sucked through the intake unit 150 is removed from the exhaust filter unit ( 160) and may be discharged to the outside.

The body 100 may include a docking frame 121 (refer to FIG. 4 ) coupled to upper portions of the first housing 111 and the second housing 112 .

The dust collector 10 of the cleaner 1 may be seated on the docking frame 121 . A charging terminal 170 is mounted on the docking frame 121 and may be exposed to the outside. The charging terminal 170 may supply power to the vacuum cleaner 1 in contact with the charging unit 20 of the cleaner 1 to be described later.

The support 200 may be coupled to the housing 110 of the body 100 . More specifically, the support 200 may be coupled to the third housing 113 and the fourth housing 114 . That is, the support 200 may be coupled to the lower portion of the body 100 .

The support 200 may form an accommodation space in which the suction nozzle 13 of the cleaner 1 is accommodated at one side of the main body 100 . Details related to this will be described later.

4 is an exploded perspective view of a duct part of a docking station of a cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a perspective view showing the cleaner of the cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention from the bottom. 6 is an enlarged perspective view of the upper portion of the docking station of the cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the rod driving part of FIG. 4 .

3 and 4 , the body 100 may include a duct part 120 provided inside the first housing 111 and the second housing 112 .

The duct unit 120 may include a docking frame 121 , a coupling frame 122 , and a duct 123 .

The docking frame 121 may be provided in a substantially hollow annular shape. The docking frame 121 may be provided so that the charging terminal 170 and the electrode fixing member 171 are mounted thereon. A switch 129 to be described later may be coupled to the docking frame 121 .

A coupling frame 122 may be mounted on the lower side of the docking frame 121 . The coupling frame 122 may also be provided in an annular shape having a hollow corresponding to the shape of the docking frame 121 .

The duct 123 may be mounted on the lower side of the coupling frame 122 . The duct 123 may be provided so that foreign substances collected in the dust collecting container 10 of the cleaner 1 move to the dust bag 146 .

An opening 126 may be formed at an upper portion of the duct 123 . Through this, when the cleaner 1 is mounted, foreign substances from the dust collector 10 may move into the duct 123 . That is, the opening 126 of the duct 123 may be provided to correspond to the diameter of the cover 11 of the dust collector 10 to be described later.

A dust outlet 125 may be formed at a lower portion of the duct 123 . Accordingly, the foreign substances discharged from the dust collector 10 of the cleaner 1 may move into the duct 123 and move to the collecting unit 140 through the dust outlet 125 .

The duct 123 may include a recessed surface 123a and a rod through hole 124 formed therein. The recessed surface 123a may be recessed from the outside to the inside of the duct 123 .

As the recessed surface 123a is formed, a driving part seating space 127 may be provided on one side of the duct 123 . The driving part seating space 127 may be formed outside the duct 123 . More specifically, the driving part seating space 127 is formed between the recessed surface 123a of the duct 123 and the cover frame 128 to be described later, so that the rod driving part 130 to be described later can be accommodated therein.

The rod through hole 124 may be provided so that the push rod 134 (refer to FIG. 6 ) of the rod driving unit 130 passes. The rod through hole 124 may be formed in the recessed surface 123a so that the push rod 134 can ascend and descend through the duct 123 . Details on this will be described later.

The duct unit 120 may include a cover frame 128 , a switch 129 , and a rod driving unit 130 .

The cover frame 128 may be disposed at the rear of the first housing 111 . The cover frame 128 may be provided inside the first housing 111 .

The switch 129 may be coupled to the upper side of the cover frame 128 . In addition, the switch 129 may be provided to be mounted on the docking frame 121 to be exposed to the outside of the docking frame 121 . The switch 129 may be provided to receive a dust discharge signal from the outside. More specifically, the switch 129 may be provided so that the dust discharge operation can be performed when the user wants to discharge the dust from the dust collector 10 .

The load driving unit 130 may operate based on a signal transmitted by the switch 129 . The switch 129 and the load driving unit 130 may be connected in a wired manner or may be connected by wireless communication. That is, as long as a signal is applied to the switch 129 and the switch 129 can transmit a signal to the load driving unit 130 , the method is not limited thereto. Also, the switch 129 may be connected to a driving device 153 to be described later. A detailed configuration of the rod driving unit will be described later.

5 and 6 , the cleaner 1 may include a cover 11 rotatably provided to open and close the dust collector 10 . One end of the cover 11 may be connected to one side of the dust collector 10 by a hinge.

The cleaner 1 may include a charging unit 20 . The charging unit 20 may be provided to receive power from a charging terminal of the docking station 2 . The charging part 20 may be provided between the dust collector 10 and the extension tube 12 .

As shown in FIG. 6 , as the charging terminal 170 of the docking station 2 is provided to be exposed to the outside, the charging unit 20 of the cleaner 1 is in contact with the charging terminal of the docking station 2 and the cleaner 1 ) can be charged.

Accordingly, the user can charge the vacuum cleaner at the same time, thereby reducing the hassle of separately charging the vacuum cleaner.

The electrode fixing member 171 may be provided to be connected to the first recessed part 112b. Through this, a part of the extension tube 12 of the cleaner 1 may be provided to be seated on the outer surface of the electrode fixing member 171 .

The configuration of the rod driving unit 130 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 and 7 .

The rod driving unit 130 may include a mounting body 131 , a rod driving motor 132 , a connecting rod 133 , a push rod 134 , and a power supply unit 135 .

The mounting body 131 may be provided to accommodate the rod driving motor 132 , the connecting rod 133 , and the power supply unit 135 . The mounting body 131 may be provided to accommodate a portion of the push rod 134 . The mounting body 131 may be provided in the shape of a box having an open surface. However, the shape of the mounting body 131 is not limited thereto.

The rod driving motor 132 may be provided to provide power. A connecting rod 133 may be coupled to the rod driving motor 132 to be rotatably provided based on the rotation of the motor.

The connection rod 133 may be provided to transmit power to the push rod 134 . More specifically, the connecting rod 133 may have one end coupled to the rod driving motor 132 and the other end coupled to the push rod 134 .

The connecting rod 133 may include a body 133a and a protrusion 133b. The body 133a of the connecting rod 133 may be provided in a substantially flat bar shape. The protrusion 133b of the connecting rod 133 may extend in a vertical direction from the body 133a. Specifically, the protrusion 133b of the connecting rod 133 may extend toward the push rod 134 .

The push rod 134 may be provided to press the cover 11 of the dust collector 10 . The push rod 134 may include a pressing portion 134a in contact with the cover 11 and an interference portion 134b connected to the connecting rod 133 .

The pressing portion 134a of the push rod 134 may be provided to penetrate the rod through hole 124 and move into the duct 123 .

The interference portion 134b of the push rod 134 may be cut and provided. The interference portion 134b of the push rod 134 may be provided so that the protrusion 133b of the connection rod 133 is inserted. Through this, based on the rotation of the connecting rod 133, the push rod 134 may move up and down.

A power supply unit 135 may be coupled to the inside of the mounting body 131 . The power supply unit 135 may be provided to provide power to the rod driving motor 132 . In addition, the power supply unit 135 may include a control unit (not shown) to receive a signal from the switch 129 .

A detailed operation of the rod driving unit 130 according to the operation of the switch 129 will be described later.

8 is an exploded perspective view of the collecting unit 140 of the docking station 2 of the cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 and 8 , the main body 100 may include a collecting unit 140 provided inside the first housing 111 and the second housing 112 .

The collecting unit 140 includes a mounting frame 141 , a dust bag 146 detachably coupled to the inside of the mounting frame 141 , and a dust bag cover coupled with the mounting frame 141 from the front of the dust bag 146 . (144).

The mounting frame 141 may include a dust inlet 142 formed thereon. The dust inlet 142 may communicate with the dust outlet 125 formed in the duct 123 of the duct unit 120 . Accordingly, foreign substances that have moved through the duct unit 120 may be collected by the collecting unit 140 .

A dust bag 146 may be coupled to the inside of the mounting frame 141 . Foreign substances that have passed through the duct unit 120 through the dust inlet 142 of the mounting frame 141 may be collected in the dust bag 146 .

A fixing member 147 may be coupled to an upper portion of the dust bag 146 . Since the dust bag 146 is formed of a relatively flexible material, the dust bag 146 can be stably disposed inside the mounting frame 141 through the fixing member 147 . In addition, when the user replaces the dust bag 146 , the replacement can be easily performed by gripping the fixing member 147 .

The dust bag cover 144 may be provided to cover the front of the dust bag 146 . The dust bag cover 144 may be coupled to the mounting frame 141 to accommodate the dust bag 146 therein.

The collecting unit 140 may include a sealing member 143 . The sealing member 143 may be provided to prevent foreign substances introduced into the dust inlet 142 from leaking out of the mounting frame 141 . A gap between the dust bag 146 and the mounting frame 141 may be sealed through the sealing member 143 .

The collecting unit 140 may include a filtering unit 145 .

The filtering unit 145 may be disposed under the mounting frame 141 and the dust bag cover 144 . Foreign substances that have not flowed into the dust bag 146 may be accumulated in the filter unit 145 . Through this, it may be provided so that foreign substances do not flow into the suction unit 150 located below the collecting unit 140 .

9 is an exploded perspective view of a suction unit of a docking station of a cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. 10 is an exploded perspective view of an exhaust filter unit of a docking station of a cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9 , the suction unit 150 may include a first motor cover 151 , a driving device 153 , and a second motor cover 154 . The suction unit 150 may be disposed inside the third housing 113 and the fourth housing 114 . The suction unit 150 may be provided inside the body 100 to remove foreign substances collected in the dust collector 10 .

The first motor cover 151 and the second motor cover 154 may be coupled to each other. The driving device 153 may be disposed inside the first motor cover 151 and the second motor cover 154 .

The first motor cover 151 may include an air flow hole 152 . Accordingly, the suction force generated from the driving device 153 may reach the collecting unit 140 and the duct unit 120 .

The driving device 153 may generate a suction force by providing power. The driving device 153 may include components such as a motor and a fan. That is, an air flow for sucking foreign substances in the dust collector 10 may be formed by the driving device 153 .

9 and 10 , a portion of the exhaust filter unit 160 may be disposed inside the third housing 113 and the fourth housing 114 .

The exhaust filter unit 160 may include an accommodation frame 161 and a filter 162 . The accommodation frame 161 may be provided to accommodate the filter 162 . The accommodation frame 161 may be coupled to the second motor cover 154 of the suction unit 150 .

The driving device 153 of the suction unit 150 may suck air from an upper portion of the docking station 2 , and the suctioned air may pass through the exhaust filter unit 160 . The air that has passed through the exhaust filter unit 160 may be discharged to the outside through the first exhaust hole 113a of the third housing 113 and the second exhaust hole 114a of the fourth housing 114 . By disposing the filter 162 inside, when the dust discharge operation of the dust collector 10 is performed, it is possible to prevent dust from escaping to the outside, thereby increasing indoor comfort.

11 is an exploded perspective view of the support of the cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 12 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the support of the cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

11 and 12 , the docking station 2 may include a support 200 for supporting the body 100 . The support 200 may include a fixing part 220 and a rotating part 210 provided to rotate with respect to the fixing part 220 .

The rotating unit 210 may include a first frame 213 , a reinforcing frame 212 , and a second frame 211 .

The first frame 213 may include a support portion 213a provided to be coupled to the housing 110 of the main body 100 . The support part 213a may be provided in a substantially hollow annular shape. The filter 162 may be seated on the upper end of the support 213a.

The first frame 213 may include an extension portion 213b that is inclined downwardly from one end of the support portion 213a. The extension part 213b is provided to connect the nozzle seating part 213c and the support part 213a, which will be described later. In the docking station 2 of the cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, the extension 213b is illustrated as being provided as one, but the number is not limited thereto.

The first frame 213 may include a nozzle seating part 213c connected to the extension part 213b and having a surface facing the support part 213a. The nozzle seating part 213c may be provided to form an accommodation space 218 in which the suction nozzle 13 of the cleaner 1 is accommodated between the support part 213a. The nozzle seating portion 213c may be provided in a substantially circular shape, but the shape is not limited thereto.

The nozzle seating part 213c may be provided to have a larger volume than the support part 213a. This is to make the housing 110 of the docking station 2 main body 100 as slim as possible, but to support the weight of the cleaner 1 as the floor surface when the cleaner 1 is seated in the docking station 2 . Accordingly, the extension portion 213b of the first frame 213 receives the load of the main body 100 and the cleaner 1 on the floor surface without encroaching on the receiving space in which the suction nozzle 13 of the cleaner 1 is accommodated. It may be provided to be inclined to be supported by the .

The second frame 211 may be coupled to the first frame 213 . The second frame 211 may also be coupled to the housing 110 of the main body 100 . The second frame 211 may be provided in a shape corresponding to the support portion 213a and the extension portion 213b of the first frame 213 .

The first frame 213 and the second frame 211 may be provided to form the exterior of the support 200 . More specifically, the first frame 213 may be provided to form the rear exterior of the support 200 of the docking station 2 and the second frame 211 is the support 200 of the docking station 2 . It may be provided to form a front appearance.

The reinforcing frame 212 may be coupled between the first frame 213 and the second frame 211 . The reinforcing frame 212 may be provided to reinforce strength with respect to a load applied to the extension 213b of the first frame 213 .

The rotating unit 210 may include a side frame 215 and a coupling frame 216 . The side frame 215 may be coupled to the edge of the first frame 213 . The side frame 215 may be formed in a substantially annular shape having a hollow.

The coupling frame 216 may be coupled to the lower portion of the side frame 215 . The coupling frame 216 may be formed to include a surface opposite to the nozzle seating part 213c of the first frame 213 . The coupling frame 216 may include a coupling portion 216a extending upward. The coupling portion 216a may be inserted into the reinforcing frame 212 and coupled thereto.

The rotating unit 210 may include a moving frame 217 . The moving frame 217 may be coupled to a lower portion of the side frame 215 . The moving frame 217 may be disposed at the lowermost end of the rotating part 210 to face the rail frame 224 of the fixing part 220 to be described later. The moving frame 217 may be provided to be in contact with the rail frame 224 .

The fixing unit 220 may include a support plate 221 and a bottom frame 222 . The support plate 221 may form a bottom surface of the docking station 2 . A bottom frame 222 may be coupled to the edge of the support plate 221 . The bottom frame 222 may be provided to be exposed to the outside of the docking station 2 to form the exterior of the support 200 .

The fixing unit 220 may be provided to accommodate the power supply 225 . The fixing unit 220 may include a power cover member 226 .

The power supply 225 and the power cover member 226 may be seated on the upper surface of the support plate 221 . Various circuit boards and wires may be disposed on the power supply device 225 . The power cover member 226 may be provided to cover the power device 225 to protect it from external impact.

The fixing unit 220 may include a fixing frame 223 and a rail frame 224 .

The fixed frame 223 may be coupled to the bottom frame 222 with the edge portion of the support plate 221 interposed therebetween. The fixed frame 223 and the moving frame 217 may be provided in a substantially ring shape. However, the shape is not limited thereto.

The moving frame 217 may be provided to be movable above the rail frame 224 . More specifically, a plurality of balls may be disposed on the rail frame 224 to minimize friction between the moving frame 217 and the rail frame 224 . However, the rotation method of the moving frame 217 is not limited thereto and may be implemented in various ways.

Accordingly, the upper portion of the rotating unit 210 may be coupled to the main body 100 and the lower portion may be rotatably coupled to the fixed unit 220 . Through this, the main body 100 of the cleaner 1 and the docking station 2 and the rotating part 210 of the support 200 of the docking station 2 may be provided rotatably integrally with respect to the fixing part 220 . have.

Therefore, when the user mounts the cleaner 1 on the docking station 2 after using the cleaner 1, the first housing 111 and the third housing 113 of the docking station 2, not the cleaner 1, are It can be rotated to face the user and stored. Through this, the overall aesthetics of the cleaning device may be improved when the cleaner 1 is stored. In addition, since the docking station 2 is rotatably provided, the user's convenience can be increased.

13 is an enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a push rod of a docking station of a cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention is pressing the cover of the cleaner. 14 is an enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the push rod of the docking station of the cleaning apparatus releases the pressure on the cover of the cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

An operation of the push rod 134 when a signal is applied to the switch 129 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14 .

As shown in FIG. 13 , if the dust discharge signal is not applied to the switch 129 , the rod driving unit 130 does not operate. That the rod driving unit 130 does not operate means that the push rod 134 is inserted into the duct 123 by the connecting rod 133 .

A user may input a dust discharge signal through the switch 129 .

At this time, the pressing part 134a of the push rod 134 is pressing the cover 11 of the dust collector 10 . When the dust collector 10 of the cleaner 1 is mounted on the docking station 2 , the cover 11 provided to open and close the dust collector 10 is in a state that can be opened at any time.

In other words, when the cleaner 1 is not mounted on the docking station 2 , an interference member (not shown) may interfere with the cover 11 to prevent the cover 11 of the dust collector 10 from rotating.

However, when the cleaner 1 is mounted on the docking station 2 , the interference part 134b may be pressed so that the material does not interfere with the cover 11 anymore. The interference part 134b material may be provided to be connected to a member having elasticity, but the idea is not limited thereto.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13 , when the push rod 134 presses a portion of the cover 11 , the cover 11 is maintained in a closed state of the dust collector 10 .

In addition, if the dust discharge signal is not applied to the switch 129 , the driving device 153 of the suction unit 150 also does not operate. That is, the switch 129 may be provided to transmit an operation signal to the rod driving motor 132 and the driving device 153 .

Therefore, in this case, the dust discharge operation of the dust collector 10 is not performed.

As shown in FIG. 14 , when a dust discharge signal is applied to the switch 129 , the rod driving unit 130 operates. More specifically, the rod driving motor 132 may operate.

When the rod driving motor 132 operates, the connecting rod 133 may rotate. The connecting rod 133 may rotate in a state laid down horizontally with respect to the ground in a state in which it stands vertically with respect to the ground. Through this, the protrusion 133b of the connecting rod 133 may press the interference portion 134b of the push rod 134 downward. Accordingly, the push rod 134 is lowered.

As the push rod 134 descends, the pressure on the cover 11 of the dust collector 10 may be released. Accordingly, the dust collector 10 cover 11 may be opened.

Also, when a dust discharge signal is applied to the switch 129 , the driving device 153 of the suction unit 150 may be operated. Accordingly, the foreign substances collected inside the dust collecting container 10 may be sucked toward the collecting unit 140 . That is, the foreign substances inside the dust collecting container 10 may move to the collecting unit 140 through the duct unit 120 and be collected in the dust bag 146 .

Accordingly, the user may determine whether or not to perform the dust discharge operation of the dust collector 10 according to the user's will, separately from the fact that the cleaner 1 is mounted and charged.

Through this, unnecessary noise that may be generated when dust is discharged can be prevented, and thus ease of use can be improved.

In addition, the docking station 2 of the cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided with a depression in which the extension tube 12 of the cleaner 1 is accommodated, and a receiving space in which the suction nozzle 13 is accommodated is formed at the bottom. Mounting of the cleaner 1 can be performed more compactly.

Through this, the space occupied by the cleaning device may be minimized, and thus, the appearance of aesthetics may be improved.

In addition, since there is no need to separately separate the dust collector 10 of the cleaner 1 and mount it on the docking station 2 , user convenience can be increased.

In the above, specific embodiments have been shown and described. However, it is not limited only to the above-described embodiment, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the invention pertains can make various changes without departing from the spirit of the invention described in the claims below. .

One; vacuum cleaner
2; docking station
10; dust collector
11; cover
12; extension tube
13; suction nozzle
100; main body
200; support
111, 112, 113, 114; 1st to 4th housing
112b, 114b; 1st recessed part, 2nd recessed part
120; duct part
130; rod driving unit
134; push rod
140; collection unit
150; suction part
160; exhaust filter
210; reel
220; fixed part
218; accommodation space

Claims (20)

a vacuum cleaner including a suction nozzle, a dust collector, and an extension pipe connecting the suction nozzle and the dust collector; and
and a docking station provided to charge and seat the cleaner.
The docking station is
a body including a housing;
a suction unit provided inside the main body to remove foreign substances collected in the dust collector;
a depression formed from the outside of the housing to the inside to accommodate a portion of the extension tube; and
A cleaning device comprising a; a support that is coupled to the housing to support the main body, and forms an accommodation space in which the suction nozzle of the cleaner is accommodated at one side of the main body. According to claim 1,
The docking station is
a docking frame coupled to the housing so that the dust collector of the cleaner is seated; and
and a charging terminal mounted on the docking frame.
the vacuum cleaner
The cleaning device further comprising a; a charging unit provided between the dust collector and the extension tube to receive power from the charging terminal. 3. The method of claim 2,
The docking station is
a switch coupled to the docking frame to receive a dust discharge signal from the outside; and
The cleaning device further comprising a; rod driving unit that operates based on the signal transmitted by the switch. 4. The method of claim 3,
The docking station is
a duct provided to move the foreign substances collected in the dust collector to a dust bag, the duct including a recessed surface that is recessed from the outside to the inside; and
The cleaning device further comprising a; driving unit seating space formed on the outside of the duct by the recessed surface. 5. The method of claim 4,
The rod driving unit is a cleaning device accommodated in the driving unit seating space.
5. The method of claim 4,
The dust collector
and a cover rotatably provided to open and close the dust collector.
The rod driving part
A cleaning device comprising a; a push rod provided to press the cover. 7. The method of claim 6,
the duct is
The cleaning device further comprising a; rod through hole formed in the recessed surface so that the push rod can ascend and descend through the duct. 7. The method of claim 6,
The rod driving part
a rod driving motor provided to provide power;
A cleaning device comprising a; one end is coupled to the rod driving motor and the other end is a connecting rod coupled to the push rod to transmit the power to the push rod. 9. The method of claim 8,
The connecting rod includes a protrusion extending toward the push rod.
The push rod includes an interference part provided to insert the protrusion. 9. The method of claim 8,
the suction part
A driving device for generating a suction force by providing power; and
When a signal is applied to the switch, the rod driving motor and the driving device operate to perform a dust discharge operation of the dust collector. 11. The method of claim 10,
When a signal is applied to the switch, the push rod descends to release the pressure on the cover. According to claim 1,
The support is
A fixing unit for accommodating the power supply and forming a bottom surface; and
Cleaning apparatus comprising a; the upper part is coupled to the main body and the lower part is a rotating part coupled to the fixed part, the rotating part provided to be rotatable with respect to the fixed part.
13. The method of claim 12,
the rotating part
a first frame coupled to the housing;
a side frame coupled to an edge of the first frame; and
A cleaning device comprising a; a moving frame coupled to a lower portion of the side frame and provided to come into contact with the rail frame of the fixing unit. 14. The method of claim 13,
The first frame is
a support provided to be coupled to the housing;
An extension portion extending obliquely downward from one end of the support portion; And
A cleaning device comprising a; as a nozzle seating portion connected to the extension and including a surface opposite to the support, the nozzle seating portion forming the accommodation space between the support portion. 14. The method of claim 13,
The cleaner and the main body and the rotating part of the docking station are provided to be integrally rotatable with respect to the fixed part. a vacuum cleaner including a suction nozzle, a dust collector, and an extension pipe connecting the suction nozzle and the dust collector; and
and a docking station provided to seat the cleaner.
The docking station is
main body; and
and a support provided to support the body.
the body is
a docking frame accommodating a portion of the dust collector and including a charging terminal for supplying power to the cleaner;
a housing coupled to the docking frame; and
Containing; and
The support is
a fixing part forming a bottom surface; and
A cleaning apparatus comprising a; a rotating unit coupled to the main body and provided rotatably with respect to the fixed unit, the rotating unit forming an accommodation space in which the suction nozzle of the cleaner is accommodated. 17. The method of claim 16,
The docking station is
a switch coupled to the docking frame to receive a dust discharge signal from the outside; and
The cleaning device further comprising a; rod driving unit that operates based on the signal transmitted by the switch. 18. The method of claim 17,
The dust collector
and a cover rotatably provided to open and close the dust collector.
The rod driving part
A cleaning device comprising a; as a push rod provided to press the cover, when a signal is applied to the switch, the push rod to release the pressure on the cover. a vacuum cleaner including a suction nozzle, a dust collector, and an extension pipe connecting the suction nozzle and the dust collector; and
and a docking station provided to charge and seat the cleaner.
The docking station is
a body including a housing;
a suction unit provided to suction and remove foreign substances collected in the dust collector;
a depression formed from the outside of the housing to the inside to accommodate a portion of the extension tube;
a support member coupled to the housing to support the body and forming an accommodation space in which the suction nozzle of the cleaner is accommodated between the body and the body;
a rod driving unit provided to press the cover of the dust collector to maintain a closed state of the dust collector;
A cleaning device comprising a; a switch that releases the pressure of the rod driving unit and receives a signal from the outside so that the suction unit is operated. 20. The method of claim 19,
The rod driving part
a rod driving motor provided to provide power; and
A cleaning device comprising a; one end is coupled to the rod driving motor and the other end is a connecting rod coupled to the push rod to transmit the power to the push rod.

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