KR20220111729A - Cleaner station, cleaner system and controlling method of cleaner station - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner system, and includes a virtual plane formed by including a virtual suction flow passage penetrating line passing through a vacuum cleaner, a cleaner station, and a suction passage in a longitudinal direction, and a virtual suction motor axis extending a rotation axis of the suction motor and, the plane is disposed so that, when the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station, at least a part of the cleaner station passes and the center of gravity of the cleaner passes through a space capable of maintaining the balance of the station, the cleaner and the station It has the effect of being stably supported without falling.

Description

CLEANER STATION, CLEANER SYSTEM AND CONTROLLING METHOD OF CLEANER STATION

The present invention relates to a cleaner station, a cleaner system, and a control method of the cleaner station, and more particularly, to a cleaner station, a cleaner system, and a control method of the cleaner station for sucking dust stored in the cleaner into the cleaner station .

2. Description of the Related Art In general, a vacuum cleaner is a household appliance that sucks in small garbage or dust in a manner that uses electricity to suck air and fills the dust bin in the product, and is generally referred to as a vacuum cleaner.

Such a vacuum cleaner may be divided into a manual cleaner in which a user directly moves the cleaner and performs cleaning, and an automatic cleaner in which the user performs cleaning while driving by themselves. Manual vacuum cleaners may be classified into canister-type cleaners, upright cleaners, handy-type cleaners, stick-type cleaners, and the like, depending on the type of cleaner.

In the past, canister-type vacuum cleaners were used a lot in household cleaners, but recently, hand-held vacuum cleaners and stick cleaners, which are convenient to use by providing a dust container and a cleaner body, are increasingly used.

The canisty type vacuum cleaner is connected to the main body and the suction port by a rubber hose or pipe, and in some cases, it can be used by inserting a brush into the suction port.

The Hand Vacuum Cleaner maximizes portability, and since it is light in weight but short in length, there may be restrictions on the cleaning area while sitting. Therefore, it is used to clean localized places such as on a desk or sofa, or in a car.

The stick vacuum cleaner can be used while standing, so you can clean without bending your back. Therefore, it is advantageous for cleaning while moving a large area. If a hand-held vacuum cleaner cleans a narrow space, the stick-type vacuum cleaner can clean a wider space than that, and can clean a high place that cannot be reached by hand. Recently, a stick cleaner is provided in a module type, and the cleaner type is actively changed and used for various objects.

Also, recently, a robot cleaner that cleans itself without a user's manipulation has been used. The robot vacuum cleaner automatically cleans the area to be cleaned by sucking foreign substances such as dust from the floor while driving the area to be cleaned by itself.

To this end, the robot cleaner includes a distance sensor for detecting a distance to obstacles such as furniture, office supplies, or walls installed in the cleaning area, a left wheel and a right wheel for moving the robot cleaner.

Here, the left wheel and the right wheel are configured to be rotated by the left wheel motor and the right wheel motor, respectively, and the robot cleaner changes directions by itself according to the driving of the left wheel motor and the right wheel motor and performs indoor cleaning.

However, conventional handheld vacuum cleaners, stick cleaners, and robot cleaners have a small capacity of a dust bin for storing the collected dust, so that a user has to empty the dust bin every time.

In addition, when the dust bin is emptied, there is a problem in that the dust scatters and adversely affects the health of the user.

In addition, when the residual dust in the dust box is not removed, there is a problem in that the suction power of the cleaner is reduced.

In addition, when the residual dust in the dust bin is not removed, there is a problem in that a bad odor is generated due to the residue.

On the other hand, the prior patent document KR2020-0074054A discloses a vacuum cleaner and a docking station.

In the case of the vacuum cleaner station, the structure for docking with the dust collecting bin was disposed toward the top. In this case, there is a method in which only the dust bin is coupled after separating the dust bin from the cleaner, but there is an inconvenience in that the user has to separate the dust bin from the cleaner.

In addition, in the vacuum cleaner, the shaft of the extension tube, the suction port, and the dust collector are arranged side by side. At this time, even if the vacuum cleaner with the dust collector mounted thereon can be coupled to the station, the flow path through which dust and air can flow must be bent at least twice to be sucked into the station. Accordingly, the flow path structure is complicated, and thus there is a limit in that the efficiency of collecting dust is reduced.

On the other hand, the prior patent document JP2017-189453 discloses a station device for collecting dust of a hand stick cleaner.

In the vacuum cleaner, the extension tube, the suction port, and the shaft of the dust container are arranged side by side, and the station device has a structure coupled to the dust container of the vacuum cleaner and is disposed upward. That is, the vacuum cleaner is mounted on the top of the station.

However, in the station, the dust bin is exposed to the outside when the vacuum cleaner is mounted, which may cause discomfort to the user.

In addition, if an external shock is applied while the main body of the vacuum cleaner is coupled to the upper part of the station, there is a possibility that the vacuum cleaner body may overturn.

Prior patent document US 2020-0129025 A1 discloses a dust container combined with a stick-type vacuum cleaner.

The combination of the dust bin and the vacuum cleaner of the prior patent document is arranged so that the vacuum cleaner is coupled to the dust container.

The dust container in the prior patent document is provided so that a vacuum cleaner is coupled to the upper surface.

However, since the height of the upper surface coupled to the vacuum cleaner is low from the ground, the dust container is inconvenient that the user has to bend the waist in the process of coupling the vacuum cleaner to the dust container.

And, there is a limit in that the user has to directly assemble the vacuum cleaner and the dust container.

In addition, there is a limit in that it is impossible to remove the dust remaining in the vacuum cleaner by compressing the dust in the vacuum cleaner.

On the other hand, prior patent document US 10595692 B2 discloses a discharging station having a dust bin (debris bin) of a robot cleaner.

In the prior patent document, a station to which a robot cleaner is docked is provided, and a flow path for sucking dust in a direction perpendicular to the ground is formed in the station. A sensor for docking the robot cleaner and the station is provided, and a motor is driven to suck dust in the robot cleaner during docking.

However, the station of the prior patent document has a limitation in that there is no structure capable of coupling the stick cleaner. In addition, there is a limit in that the robot cleaner only sucks dust in a state coupled to the connector of the station and the station, and cannot fix the cleaner by recognizing whether the cleaner is engaged, and cannot open and close the suction port.

Furthermore, while the station of the prior patent document is formed to have a relatively low height, the dust collecting motor for sucking the dust of the robot cleaner is disposed above the station.

With this configuration, even if the stick cleaner is mounted on the station, since the overall center of gravity of the station on which the stick cleaner is mounted is concentrated on the upper side, there is a limitation in that the station may easily fall over and cause a breakdown due to impact.

The present invention was created to improve the problems of the conventional vacuum cleaner system as described above, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a cleaner station, a cleaner system, and a control method of the cleaner station that can eliminate the hassle of a user having to empty the dust bin every time There is this.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a cleaner station, a cleaner system, and a control method of the cleaner station that can prevent dust from scattering when the dust container is emptied.

In addition, when the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station, it is detected and automatically fixed to the cleaner, the suction port (door) of the cleaner station is opened, and the cover of the vacuum cleaner dust box is opened. The purpose is to provide.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a cleaner station, a cleaner system, and a control method of the cleaner station capable of removing dust in a dust bin without a user's separate manipulation.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a cleaner station, a cleaner system, and a control method of the cleaner station, which can remove odors caused by the residue by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a cleaner station and a cleaner system that can be stably supported without the cleaner and the station falling over when the cleaner is coupled to the station.

Another object of the cleaner is to provide a cleaner station and a cleaner system that can be mounted in a state in which an extension tube and a cleaning module are mounted.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a cleaner station and a cleaner system capable of minimizing a space occupied on a horizontal surface even in a state in which the cleaner is mounted.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a cleaner station and a cleaner system that minimize loss of flow force for collecting dust.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a cleaner station and a cleaner system in which dust in the dust bin is not visible from the outside in a state in which the cleaner is mounted.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a cleaner station and a cleaner system in which a user can couple a cleaner to the station without bending his/her back.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a cleaner station and a cleaner system in which a user can easily couple the cleaner to the cleaner station with only a simple motion of moving only a wrist or forearm while holding the cleaner.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a cleaner station and a cleaner system capable of selectively removing dust in a dust bin of a stick cleaner and a dust bin of a robot cleaner by combining the stick cleaner and the robot cleaner at the same time.

In order to achieve the above object, a cleaner system according to the present invention includes a suction unit having a suction passage through which air can flow, a suction motor generating suction force for sucking air along the suction unit, and the suction unit A dust separation unit including at least two cyclone units for separating dust from the air introduced through the dust separation unit, a dust container for storing the dust separated through the dust separation unit, a first extension extending toward the suction motor, and the dust container a cleaner including a handle including a second extension portion extending toward the second extension portion and a grip portion connecting the first extension portion and the second extension portion; A cleaner station comprising: a dust suction module having a coupling part to which the dust container is coupled; a dust collecting part for collecting dust inside the dust container; may include

In this case, a virtual plane formed including a virtual suction passage through line passing through the suction passage in the longitudinal direction and a virtual suction motor axis line extending the rotation shaft of the suction motor; may include.

The plane may be formed to include a virtual gripping part through line formed along the length direction of the gripping part and penetrating the inside of the gripping part.

The plane may be formed to include a virtual dust collecting motor axis line extending from the rotating shaft of the dust collecting motor.

The plane may be formed to include a virtual dust bin through line penetrating the dust bin in a longitudinal direction.

The plane may pass through at least a portion of the dust collecting motor when the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station.

The suction flow passage through line may intersect the suction motor axis line.

The suction flow passage through line may intersect with a virtual gripping unit through line formed along the length direction of the holding unit and penetrating the inside of the holding unit.

When the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station, the suction motor axis intersects an imaginary dust collecting motor axis extending the axis of the dust collecting motor, and the height of the intersection of the suction motor axis and the dust collecting motor axis from the ground is the vacuum cleaner It may be less than or equal to the maximum height of the station.

The cleaner station may further include a flow passage in which a flow passage for communicating the inner space of the dust container and the inner space of the dust collecting unit is formed when the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station.

In this case, in a state in which the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station, a virtual dust container penetrating line passing through the dust container in a longitudinal direction and an imaginary dust collecting motor axis line extending the rotation shaft of the dust collecting motor may intersect inside the flow passage. .

The flow passage may include: a first flow passage communicating with the inner space of the dust container when the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station; and a second flow path that communicates between the first flow path and the inner space of the dust collecting unit and is formed at a predetermined angle with the first flow path.

A length of the first flow path may be less than or equal to a length of the second flow path.

The cleaner station may further include a housing that forms an exterior of the cleaner station and accommodates the dust collecting unit and the dust suction module.

The cleaner is coupled to a side surface of the housing, and when the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station, an imaginary gripper through line extending along the longitudinal direction of the gripper formed in a pillar shape and penetrating the inside of the gripper and imaginary dust collecting motor axes extending the axis of the dust collecting motor may cross each other, and an intersection of the gripper through line and the dust collecting motor axis may be located inside the housing.

The cleaner system of the present invention may further include a virtual plane formed including the gripper through line and the dust collecting motor axis.

The plane may be formed to include the gripper through line and a virtual suction passage through line penetrating the suction passage in a longitudinal direction.

In the vacuum cleaner system of the present invention, when the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station, the gripper through line intersects the suction flow passage through line, and the height of the intersection of the gripping portion through line and the suction passage through line from the ground is, It may be less than or equal to the maximum height of the housing.

The plane may be formed to include a virtual suction motor axis extending from the dust collecting motor axis and a rotation axis of the suction motor.

The dust collecting motor axis may intersect the suction motor axis when the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station.

The plane may be formed to include the dust collecting motor shaft line and the dust bin through line.

The dust collecting motor axis may intersect the dust bin through line when the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station.

The gripper may have a shortest distance from the ground of 60 cm or more in a state in which the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station.

An angle between the vertical line with respect to the ground and the suction motor axis may be 40 degrees or more and 95 degrees or less.

An angle between the vertical line with respect to the ground and the suction motor axis may be 43 degrees or more and 90 degrees or less.

The plane may be formed to include the suction flow passage through line and the gripper through line.

The plane may pass through at least a part of the dust collecting motor when the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station, and an orthographic projection of the suction motor axis line to the plane may intersect the suction flow passage through line.

The coupling part is disposed vertically above the dust collecting motor, the dust collecting motor is heavier than the suction motor, and the distance from the dust collecting motor to the coupling part may be longer than the distance from the suction motor to the coupling part. .

The suction motor axis and the dust collecting motor axis may cross each other.

The coupling part may be disposed between a virtual suction flow passage penetrating line passing through the suction passage in a longitudinal direction and a virtual dust collecting motor shaft line extending a rotation shaft of the dust collecting motor when the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station. .

The cleaner station may further include a fixing member moving from the outside of the dust container toward the dust container to fix the dust container.

The fixing member may be disposed between the suction flow passage through line and the dust collecting motor shaft line when the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station.

The cleaner station may further include a cover opening unit configured to open a discharge cover of the dust container.

The cover opening unit may be disposed between the suction flow passage through line and the dust collecting motor shaft line when the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station.

When the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station, the handle may be located at a greater distance from the ground than an imaginary suction motor axis extending an axis of the suction motor.

The cleaner may further include a battery for supplying power to the suction motor.

When the vacuum cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station, the battery may be located at a greater distance from the ground than an imaginary suction motor axis extending an axis of the suction motor.

When the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station, the angle between the virtual suction motor axis extending the axis of the suction motor and the virtual dust collecting motor axis extending the axis of the dust collecting motor may be 40 degrees or more and 95 degrees or less.

An angle between the suction motor axis and the dust collecting motor axis may be 43 degrees or more and 90 degrees or less.

When the main body of the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station, a longitudinal axis of the dust container and a longitudinal axis of the cleaner station may cross each other.

When the main body of the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station, an axis of flow of the dust separator and a longitudinal axis of the cleaner station may cross each other.

The dust container may be detachable from the main body of the cleaner, and when the dust container is coupled to the cleaner station, a longitudinal axis of the dust container and a longitudinal axis of the cleaner station may cross each other.

When the main body of the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station, a rotation axis of the suction motor may cross a longitudinal axis of the cleaner station.

A rotation shaft of the suction motor may be disposed parallel to a longitudinal axis of the dust container.

A rotation shaft of the suction motor may be disposed parallel to an axis of flow of the dust separation unit.

The main body of the cleaner may be moved in a direction crossing the longitudinal direction of the suction part to be coupled to the coupling part.

A direction crossing the longitudinal direction of the suction unit may be a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the suction unit.

A direction crossing the longitudinal direction of the suction part may be a direction parallel to the ground.

The main body of the cleaner may be moved in a direction crossing the longitudinal direction of the suction part and then moved in the longitudinal direction of the suction part to be coupled to the coupling part.

The main body of the cleaner may be moved along a longitudinal axis of the cleaner station to be coupled to the coupling part.

The main body of the cleaner may be moved along a longitudinal axis of the cleaner station and then moved in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the suction part to be coupled to the coupling part.

The main body of the cleaner may be moved vertically downward to be coupled to the coupling portion.

In order to achieve the above object, a cleaner station according to the present invention includes a housing; a coupling part disposed on the housing and including a coupling surface to which the first cleaner is coupled; a dust collecting unit accommodated in the housing, disposed below the coupling unit, and collecting dust inside the dust bin of the first cleaner; a dust collecting motor accommodated in the housing, disposed below the dust collecting part, and generating a suction force for sucking dust in the dust container; a fixing unit disposed in the coupling part and fixing the first cleaner; and a control unit configured to control the coupling unit, the fixing unit, the door unit, the cover opening unit, the lever pulling unit, and the dust collecting motor.

At this time, the coupling portion, the guide projection formed to protrude from the coupling surface; and a coupling sensor disposed on the guide protrusion and detecting whether the first cleaner is coupled to the original position.

The coupling sensor may transmit a signal indicating that the first cleaner is coupled when the first cleaner is coupled to the original position.

The fixing unit may include a fixing member moving from the outside of the dust container toward the dust container to fix the dust container when the first cleaner is coupled to the coupling part; and a fixed driving unit that provides power to move the fixed member.

The controller may receive a signal that the first cleaner is coupled from the coupling sensor.

When receiving a signal that the cleaner is coupled from the coupling sensor, the control unit may operate the fixing driving unit so that the fixing member fixes the dust container.

The fixing unit may further include a fixing detection unit capable of detecting the movement of the fixing member.

The fixing detecting unit may transmit a signal indicating that the dust container is fixed when detecting that the fixing member has moved to a position where the dust container is fixed.

The control unit may receive a signal indicating that the dust container is fixed from the fixed detection unit, and may stop the operation of the fixed driving unit.

The fixed driving unit may be operable to move the fixing member when at least a portion of the cleaner is coupled to the fixed position of the coupling unit.

The cleaner station of the present invention may further include a door unit coupled to the coupling surface and including a door that opens and closes a dust passage hole formed in the coupling surface to allow air outside the housing to flow into and out.

The door unit may include: a door hinged to the coupling surface and configured to open and close the dust passage hole; and a door motor that provides power to rotate the door.

In this case, when the dust container is fixed, the controller may operate the door motor to open the dust passage hole.

The door motor may operate to open the dust passage hole by rotating the door when the dust container is fixed.

The door unit may further include a door opening/closing detection unit configured to detect whether the door is opened or closed.

When detecting that the door is opened, the door opening/closing detecting unit may transmit a signal indicating that the door is opened.

The control unit may determine whether the first cleaner is coupled by whether power is supplied to the battery of the first cleaner.

The control unit may receive a signal indicating that the door has been opened, and may stop the operation of the door motor.

The cleaner station of the present invention may further include a cover opening unit disposed on the coupling portion and configured to open a discharge cover of the dust container.

The cover opening unit may include a push protrusion that moves when the first cleaner is coupled; and a cover opening driving unit providing power to move the push protrusion.

In this case, when the door is opened, the control unit may operate the cover opening driving unit to open the discharge cover.

The cover opening unit may further include a cover opening detection unit configured to detect whether the discharge cover is opened.

When the cover open detection unit detects that the discharge cover is opened, the cover open detection unit may transmit a signal indicating that the discharge cover is opened.

The control unit may receive a signal indicating that the discharge cover is opened, and may stop the operation of the cover opening driving unit.

The cleaner station of the present invention may further include a lever pulling unit accommodated in the housing and pulling the dust bin compression lever of the first cleaner through stroke movement and rotation movement.

The lever pulling unit may include a stroke driving motor disposed inside the housing and providing power to move the lever pulling arm in a stroke.

In this case, the control unit may operate the stroke driving motor to move the lever pulling arm above the height of the dust container compression lever.

The lever pulling unit may further include an arm movement detecting unit that senses the movement of the lever pulling arm.

The arm movement detecting unit may transmit a signal indicating that the lever pulling arm has moved to a target position when detecting that the lever pulling arm has moved to a height greater than or equal to the height of the dust container compression lever.

The controller may receive a signal indicating that the lever pulling arm has moved to a target position, and may stop the operation of the stroke driving motor.

Meanwhile, the lever pulling unit may further include a rotation driving motor providing power to rotate the lever pulling arm.

At this time, when the lever pulling arm is moved to a height greater than the height of the dustbin compression lever, the control unit may operate the rotation driving motor to rotate the end of the lever pulling arm to a position where the dustbin compression lever can be pressed. have.

The rotation driving motor may be operated when the lever pulling arm is moved to a height greater than or equal to a height of the dust container compression lever.

The arm movement detecting unit may transmit a signal indicating that the lever pulling arm has rotated to a target position when detecting that the lever pulling arm has rotated to a position where the dust container compression lever can be pressed.

The control unit may receive a signal indicating that the lever pulling arm has rotated to a target position, and may stop the operation of the rotation driving motor.

Meanwhile, when the end of the lever pulling arm is moved to a position where the dustbin compression lever can be pressed, the control unit may operate the stroke driving motor in a direction in which the lever pulling arm pulls the dustbin compression lever.

The stroke driving motor may be operated when the end of the lever pulling arm is moved to a position where the dust container compression lever can be pressed.

The arm movement detecting unit may transmit a signal indicating that the lever pulling arm is pulled when detecting that the lever pulling arm has moved to a target position when the compression lever is pulled.

The control unit may receive a signal indicating that the lever pulling arm is pulled, and may stop the operation of the stroke driving motor.

The control unit may operate the dust collecting motor, and operate the stroke driving motor such that the lever pulling arm pulls the dust container compression lever at least once during the operation of the dust collecting motor.

The stroke driving motor may be operated at least once during operation of the dust collecting motor.

The controller may operate the door motor in a direction to close the door after the operation of the dust collecting motor is finished.

The door motor may be operated after the operation of the dust collecting motor is finished.

After the operation of the dust collecting motor is finished, the control unit operates the rotation driving motor to rotate the end of the lever pulling arm to its original position, and drives the stroke to return the height of the lever pulling arm to its original position. motor can be operated.

When the door is closed, the control unit may operate the fixed driving unit so that the fixing member releases the fixing of the dust container.

The fixed driving unit may be operated when the door closes the dust passage hole.

In order to achieve the above object, a cleaner system according to the present invention includes a suction unit, a suction motor generating suction force for sucking air along the suction unit, and dust separating dust from the air introduced through the suction unit. A separation unit, a dust container for storing the dust separated by the dust separation unit, a discharge cover for selectively opening and closing the lower part of the dust container, and a compressor for moving the inner space of the dust container to compress the dust in the dust container downward containing cleaner; and a cleaner station including a coupling part to which the dust container is coupled, a cover opening unit for separating the discharge cover from the dust container, and a dust collecting part disposed under the coupling part.

In this case, when the discharge cover is separated from the dust container, the dust in the dust container may be collected by the dust collector by gravity.

Also, when the discharge cover is separated from the dust container, the compressor may move from the upper part to the lower part of the dust container to collect the dust in the dust container to the dust collecting unit.

In addition, the cleaner may include a compression lever disposed outside the dust container or the dust separation unit and connected to the compressor.

In this case, when the compression lever is moved downward by an external force, the compressor may move from an upper portion to a lower portion of the dust container to collect dust in the dust container to the dust collecting unit.

In addition, the coupling part may include a coupling surface that forms a predetermined angle with the ground and is coupled to a lower surface of the dust container, and a dust container guide surface that is connected to the coupling surface and has a shape corresponding to the outer surface of the dust container.

In addition, the cleaner station may include a first driving unit for rotating the coupling surface.

In this case, when the dust container is coupled to the coupling surface, the first driving unit may rotate the coupling surface horizontally with the ground.

In addition, the cleaner may include a hinge for rotating the discharge cover with respect to the dust container, and a coupling lever for coupling the discharge cover to the dust container.

In this case, the cover opening unit may separate the coupling lever from the dust container to selectively open and close the lower part of the dust container. In addition, due to the impact of the discharge cover being separated from the dust container, the dust in the dust container may be collected by the dust collecting unit.

The cleaner station may include a coupling sensor detecting whether the dust container is coupled to the coupling part, and a cover opening driving part driving the cover opening unit when the dust container is coupled to the coupling part.

The cleaner station may include a door for coupling the discharge cover separated from the dust container to the dust container, and a door motor for rotating the door to one side.

Also, the cleaner station may include a first flow part for flowing air into the suction part.

In this case, the air flowing into the suction unit may collect dust in the dust container to the dust collecting unit.

In addition, the cleaner station may include a sealing member for sealing the suction unit, and a second flow unit for flowing air into the dust container.

In this case, the air flowing into the dust bin may collect the dust in the dust bin to the dust collecting unit.

In addition, the second flow unit may include a discharge unit for discharging air, and a driving unit for rotating the discharge unit with respect to a first axis.

In addition, the cleaner station may include a sealing member for sealing the suction unit, and an inhaler for sucking the dust from the dust bin and collecting the dust into the dust collecting unit.

In addition, the cleaner station may include a removal unit that moves into the dust container to remove residual dust inside the dust container.

In addition, the dust collecting unit may include a roll vinyl spread by the load of the collected dust, and a joint for cutting and bonding the roll vinyl.

In this case, the bonding unit may collect the roll vinyl in a central region and heat-wire the upper portion of the roll vinyl.

In order to achieve the above object, a cleaner station according to the present invention includes a coupling part to which a dust container is coupled; a cover opening unit for separating the discharge cover from the dust container; and a dust collecting part disposed under the coupling part.

In this case, when the discharge cover is separated from the dust container, the dust in the dust container is collected by the dust collector by gravity.

Here, the cleaner station includes a suction unit, a suction motor generating a suction force for sucking air along the suction unit, a dust separation unit separating dust from the air introduced through the suction unit, and the dust separation unit separated from the suction unit. It is possible to collect dust of a cleaner including a dust bin for storing dust, a discharge cover for selectively opening and closing the lower part of the dust bin, and a compressor for moving the inner space of the dust bin to compress the dust in the dust bin downward.

Also, when the discharge cover is separated from the dust container, the compressor may move from the upper part to the lower part of the dust container to collect the dust in the dust container to the dust collecting unit.

In order to achieve the above object, a cleaner system according to the present invention includes a suction unit, a suction motor generating suction force for sucking air along the suction unit, and dust separating dust from the air introduced through the suction unit. a first cleaner including a separation unit, a dust container for storing dust separated by the dust separation unit, and a discharge cover for selectively opening and closing a lower portion of the dust container; a second cleaner traveling in the moving space; and a coupling part to which the dust container of the first cleaner is coupled, a cover opening unit for separating the discharge cover of the first cleaner from the dust container, a dust collecting part disposed under the coupling part, and the dust collecting part connected to the dust collecting part a dust suction module, a first cleaner flow path connecting the dust container of the first cleaner to the dust collecting unit, a second cleaner flow path connecting the second cleaner and the dust collecting unit, and the first cleaner flow path and a cleaner station including a unit and a flow path switching valve selectively opening and closing the second cleaner flow path part.

In addition, the first cleaner may include a compressor for moving the inner space of the dust container to compress the dust in the dust container downward.

Also, when the discharge cover is separated from the dust container, the compressor may move from the upper part to the lower part of the dust container to collect the dust in the dust container to the dust collecting unit.

Also, when the discharge cover is separated from the dust container, the dust in the dust container may pass through the first cleaner flow path part and be collected by the dust collection part by gravity.

In order to achieve the above object, in a method for controlling a cleaner station according to the present invention, a dust container fixing step of holding and fixing the dust container of the first cleaner by a fixing member of the cleaner station when the first cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station ; a door opening step of opening a door of the cleaner station when the dust container is fixed; a cover opening step of opening a discharge cover for opening and closing the dust container when the door is opened; and a dust collecting step of operating a dust collecting motor of the cleaner station to collect dust inside the dust bin when the discharge cover is opened.

The method for controlling a cleaner station according to the present invention may further include a dust bin compression step of compressing the inside of the dust bin when the discharge cover is opened.

The dust container compression step may include: a first compression preparation step of moving the lever pulling arm of the cleaner station to a height at which the dust container compression lever of the first cleaner can be pressed; a second compression preparation step of rotating the lever pulling arm to a position where the dust container compression lever can be pressed; and a lever pulling step of pulling the dust container compression lever at least once through the lever pulling arm after the second compression preparation step.

The method for controlling a cleaner station according to the present invention may further include a compression end step of returning the lever pulling arm to its original position after the dust container compression step.

The compression end step may include: a first return step of rotating and moving the lever pulling arm to its original position; and a second return step of stroke-moving the lever pulling arm to the original position.

The method for controlling a cleaner station according to the present invention may further include a coupling check step of checking whether the first cleaner is coupled to a coupling part of the cleaner station.

The dust container compression step may be performed while the dust collecting motor is operating.

The dust collection step may be performed after the dust container compression step.

The method for controlling a cleaner station according to the present invention may further include a door closing step of closing the door after the dust collecting step.

The method for controlling a cleaner station according to the present invention may further include a fixing releasing step of releasing the fixing of the dust bin after the door closing step.

As described above, according to the cleaner station, the cleaner system, and the control method of the cleaner station according to the present invention, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience of the user having to empty the dust bin every time.

In addition, when the dust bin is emptied, dust in the dust bin is sucked into the station to prevent the dust from scattering.

In addition, the combination of the vacuum cleaner is sensed without the user's separate operation, the dust passage hole is opened, and the dust in the dust bin can be removed according to the operation of the dust collecting motor, thereby providing user convenience.

In addition, by combining the stick cleaner and the robot cleaner at the same time, there is an effect of selectively removing dust from the dust bin of the stick cleaner and the dust bin of the robot cleaner, if necessary.

In addition, when the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station, it is sensed and automatically fixed the cleaner, the suction port (door) of the cleaner station is opened, and the cover of the dust container of the cleaner can be opened.

Also, when the cleaner station senses that the dust container is engaged, it pulls the lever to compress the dust container, thereby preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container, thereby improving the suction power of the cleaner.

In addition, it is possible to remove the odor generated by the residue by preventing the residual dust from remaining in the dust container.

In addition, the vacuum cleaner is coupled to the side of the station, the dust collecting unit is disposed below the coupling unit, and the dust suction module is disposed below the dust collecting unit, thereby minimizing the horizontal space occupied in the room, thereby increasing space efficiency. .

In addition, when the cleaner is coupled to the station, the center of gravity of the cleaner is disposed to pass through a space capable of maintaining the balance of the station, so that the cleaner and the station can be stably supported without falling over.

In addition, there is an effect that the cleaner can be mounted on the cleaner station while the extension tube and the cleaning module are mounted.

In addition, even when the cleaner is mounted on the cleaner station, it is possible to minimize the space occupied on the horizontal surface.

In addition, since the flow path communicating with the dust container is bent downward only once, there is an effect of minimizing the loss of the flow force for collecting dust.

In addition, there is an effect that the dust in the dust bin is not visible from the outside while the cleaner is mounted on the cleaner station.

In addition, there is an effect that the user can easily couple the vacuum cleaner to the station without bending the waist.

In addition, there is an effect that the user can couple the cleaner to the cleaner station with only a simple motion of the user's wrist or forearm.

1 is a perspective view of a cleaner system including a station and a first cleaner and a second cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a schematic diagram of a configuration of a cleaner system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a view for explaining a first cleaner in the cleaner system according to the embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a view for explaining a coupling unit in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a view for explaining the arrangement of a fixing unit, a door unit, a cover opening unit, and a lever pulling unit in the cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a fixing unit in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a view for explaining the arrangement of the first cleaner and the fixing unit in the cleaner station according to the embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a fixing unit in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8A is a view for explaining a fixing unit according to another embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a view for explaining the relationship between the first cleaner and the door unit in the cleaner station according to the embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a view for explaining a lower surface of the dust container of the first cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a view for explaining the relationship between the first cleaner and the cover opening unit in the cleaner station according to the embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a perspective view illustrating a cover opening unit in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a view for explaining the relationship between the first cleaner and the lever pulling unit in the cleaner station according to the embodiment of the present invention.
13A is a view for explaining a lever pulling unit according to another embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a view for explaining weight distribution using a virtual plane penetrating a first cleaner in the cleaner system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a virtual plane expressing weight distribution and orthographic projection thereof according to another exemplary embodiment of FIG. 14 .
16 is a view for explaining a weight distribution in a state in which a first cleaner and a cleaner station are combined using a virtual line in the cleaner system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
17 is a view for explaining a weight distribution in a state in which the first cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station at a predetermined angle;
18 is a view for explaining an angle formed by an imaginary line with the ground and a vertical line with respect to the ground when the first cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station at a predetermined angle; FIG.
19 is a view for explaining an arrangement for maintaining a balance in a state in which a first cleaner and a cleaner station are combined in a cleaner system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 20 is a schematic view of FIG. 19 when viewed from another direction.
21 is a view for explaining the arrangement relationship of relatively heavy components in a state in which the first cleaner and the cleaner station are coupled according to an embodiment of the present invention.
22 and 23 are views for explaining a convenient height for a user to couple the first cleaner to the cleaner station in the cleaner system according to the embodiment of the present invention.
24 is a perspective view of a cleaner system including a cleaner station according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
25 is a cross-sectional view of a cleaner system including a cleaner station according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
26 is a perspective view of a cleaner station according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 27 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the first door member is also opened in FIG. 26 .
28 and 29 are operation diagrams illustrating a state in which the main body of the first cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
30 is a perspective view of a coupling part of a cleaner station according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
31 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the main body of the first cleaner is coupled to the coupling part of the cleaner station according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
32 and 33 are operation diagrams illustrating a state in which the main body of the first cleaner is fixed to the coupling part of the cleaner station according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
34 is a view illustrating a state in which the discharge cover of the first cleaner according to the present invention is opened and closed.
35 and 36 are operational diagrams illustrating the rotation of the main body of the first cleaner coupled to the coupling part of the cleaner station according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
37 is a cross-sectional view of a cleaner system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
38 and 39 are operational diagrams of the compressor of the first cleaner of the present invention.
40 to 44 are cross-sectional views of a cleaner system according to another embodiment of the present invention.
45 and 46 are views illustrating a state in which the discharge cover of the first cleaner according to the second embodiment of the present invention is opened and closed.
47 and 48 are operation diagrams illustrating bonding of roll vinyl in the cleaner station according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
49 is a perspective view of a cleaner station according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
50 is a perspective view of a cleaner system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
51 is a perspective view of a partial configuration of a cleaner station according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
52 is a perspective view of a cleaner station according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
53 is a block diagram illustrating a control configuration in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
54 is a flowchart for explaining the first embodiment in the method for controlling a cleaner station according to the present invention.
55 is a flowchart for explaining a second embodiment in a method for controlling a cleaner station according to the present invention.
56 is a flowchart for explaining a third embodiment in the method for controlling a cleaner station according to the present invention.
57 is a flowchart for explaining a fourth embodiment in a method for controlling a cleaner station according to the present invention.

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

Since the present invention can have various changes and can have various embodiments, specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and will be described in detail in the detailed description. This is not intended to limit the present invention to a specific embodiment, it should be construed to include all modifications, equivalents and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.

The terms used in this application are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression may include the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in a commonly used dictionary may be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related art, and unless explicitly defined in the present application, it is interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal meaning. it may not be

1 is a perspective view of a cleaner system including a cleaner station and a first cleaner and a second cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the configuration of a cleaner system according to an embodiment of the present invention. has been

1 and 2 , the cleaner system 10 according to an embodiment of the present specification may include a cleaner station 100 and cleaners 200 and 300 . In this case, the cleaners 200 and 300 may include the first cleaner 200 and the second cleaner 300 . On the other hand, in the present embodiment, it may be implemented except for some of these configurations, and additional configurations are not excluded.

The cleaner system 10 may include a cleaner station 100 . The first cleaner 200 and the second cleaner 300 may be coupled to the cleaner station 100 . The first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the side of the cleaner station 100 . Specifically, the main body of the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the side of the cleaner station 100 . A second cleaner 300 may be coupled to a lower portion of the cleaner station 100 . The cleaner station 100 may remove dust from the dust container 220 of the first cleaner 200 . The cleaner station 100 may remove dust from a dust bin (not shown) of the second cleaner 300 .

Meanwhile, FIG. 3 is a view for explaining a first cleaner in the dust removal system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 14 shows a second cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention using virtual lines and virtual planes. 1 A diagram for explaining the weight distribution of the vacuum cleaner is disclosed.

First, the structure of the first cleaner 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3 as follows.

The first cleaner 200 may mean a cleaner manually operated by a user. For example, the first cleaner 200 may mean a hand-held cleaner or a stick cleaner.

The first cleaner 200 may be mounted on the cleaner station 100 . The first cleaner 200 may be supported by the cleaner station 100 . The first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the cleaner station 100 .

Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, the direction may be defined based on when the bottom surface (lower surface) of the dust container 220 and the battery housing 230 is placed on the ground.

In this case, the front may refer to a direction in which the suction unit 212 is disposed based on the suction motor 214 , and the rear may refer to a direction in which the handle 216 is disposed. In addition, a direction disposed on the right side when the suction motor 214 looks at the suction unit 212 may be called a right side, and a direction disposed on the left side may be called a left side. In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, upper and lower sides may be defined along a direction perpendicular to the ground based on when the bottom surface (lower surface) of the dust container 220 and the battery housing 230 is placed on the ground. .

The first cleaner 200 may include a body 210 . The body 210 may include a body housing 211 , a suction unit 212 , a dust separation unit 213 , a suction motor 214 , an air exhaust cover 215 , a handle 216 , and an operation unit 218 . have.

The body housing 211 may form an exterior of the first cleaner 200 . The body housing 211 may provide a space for accommodating the suction motor 214 and the filter (not shown) therein. The body housing 211 may be configured in a shape similar to a cylinder.

The suction part 212 may protrude outward from the main body housing 211 . For example, the suction part 212 may be formed in a cylindrical shape with an open inside. The suction part 212 may be coupled to the extension pipe 250 . The suction unit 212 may provide a flow path (hereinafter, may be referred to as a 'suction flow path') through which air containing dust may flow.

Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, a virtual line passing through the inside of the suction unit 212 configured in a cylindrical shape may be formed. That is, it is possible to form a virtual suction passage passage line a2 penetrating the intake passage in the longitudinal direction.

In this case, the suction flow passage through line a2 may be a virtual line formed perpendicular to the plane including a point on a plane that appears when the suction part 212 is cut in a radial direction along the longitudinal direction (axial direction). For example, the suction flow passage through line a2 may be a virtual line connecting the origin of a circle that appears when the cylindrical suction part 212 is cut in a radial direction along the longitudinal direction (axial direction).

The dust separation unit 213 may communicate with the suction unit 212 . The dust separator 213 may separate dust sucked into the dust through the suction part 212 . The space inside the dust separation unit 213 may communicate with the space inside the dust container 220 .

For example, the dust separation unit 213 may include at least two cyclone units capable of separating dust by cyclone flow. In addition, the space inside the dust separation unit 213 may communicate with the suction passage. Accordingly, the air and dust sucked in through the suction unit 212 spirally flow along the inner circumferential surface of the dust separation unit 213 . Accordingly, a cyclone flow may occur in the inner space of the dust separation unit 213 .

Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, a virtual cyclone line a4 extending in the vertical direction of the dust separation unit 213 in which the cyclone flow occurs may be formed.

In this case, the cyclone line a4 may include a point on a plane that appears when the dust separation unit 213 is cut in a radial direction, and may be an imaginary line formed perpendicular to the plane.

The suction motor 214 may generate a suction force for sucking air. The suction motor 214 may be accommodated in the body housing 211 . The suction motor 214 may generate suction force by rotation. For example, the suction motor 214 may be provided similarly to a cylindrical shape.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a virtual suction motor axis a1 extending the rotation axis of the suction motor 214 may be formed.

The air exhaust cover 215 may be disposed on one side in the axial direction of the body housing 211 . A filter for filtering air may be accommodated in the air exhaust cover 215 . For example, a HEPA filter may be accommodated in the air exhaust cover 215 .

An air discharge port 215a for discharging air sucked by the suction force of the suction motor 214 may be formed in the air discharge cover 215 .

A flow guide may be disposed on the air exhaust cover 215 . The flow guide may guide the flow of air discharged through the air outlet 215a.

The handle 216 may be gripped by a user. The handle 216 may be disposed behind the suction motor 214 . For example, the handle 216 may be formed similarly to a cylindrical shape. Alternatively, the handle 216 may be formed in a curved cylindrical shape. The handle 216 may be disposed at a predetermined angle with the main housing 211 , the suction motor 214 , or the dust separation unit 213 .

The handle 216 is a gripper 216a formed in a pillar shape so that a user can hold it, and a first extension connected to one end of the gripper 216a in the longitudinal direction (axial direction) and extending toward the suction motor 214 . A second extension portion 216c connected to the other end of the portion 216b and the grip portion 216a in the longitudinal direction (axial direction) may include a second extension portion 216c extending toward the dust container 220 .

Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, a virtual gripper through line a3 extending along the longitudinal direction (axial direction of the column) of the gripping part 216a and penetrating the gripping part 216a may be formed.

For example, the gripper through line a3 may be an imaginary line formed inside the cylindrical handle 216, and may be an imaginary line formed parallel to at least a portion of the outer surface (outer peripheral surface) of the gripper 216a. .

The upper surface of the handle 216 may form a partial exterior of the upper surface of the first cleaner 200 . Through this, when the user grips the handle 216 , it is possible to prevent one component of the first cleaner 200 from coming into contact with the user's arm.

The first extension portion 216b may extend from the grip portion 216a toward the body housing 211 or the suction motor 214 . At least a portion of the first extension 216b may extend in a horizontal direction.

The second extension portion 216c may extend from the grip portion 216a toward the dust container 220 . At least a portion of the second extension portion 216c may extend in a horizontal direction.

The manipulation unit 218 may be disposed on the handle 216 . The manipulation unit 218 may be disposed on an inclined surface formed in an upper region of the handle 216 . The user may input an operation or stop command of the first cleaner 200 through the manipulation unit 218 .

The first cleaner 200 may include a dust container 220 . The dust container 220 may communicate with the dust separator 213 . The dust container 220 may store the dust separated by the dust separator 213 .

The dust container 220 may include a dust container body 221 , a discharge cover 222 , a dust container compression lever 223 , and a compressor (not shown).

The dust container body 221 may provide a space for storing the dust separated by the dust separation unit 213 . For example, the dust container body 221 may be formed similarly to a cylindrical shape.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, a virtual penetrating through the inside (internal space) of the dust container body 221 and extending along the longitudinal direction of the dust container body 221 (meaning the axial direction in the cylindrical dust container body 221 ) of the dust bin through line a5 may be formed.

At this time, the dust bin penetration line a5 includes points on a plane that appear when the dust bin 220 is cut in a radial direction along the longitudinal direction (axial direction in the cylindrical dust bin body 221 ) and is perpendicular to the plane. It may be an imaginary line formed.

For example, the dust bin penetration line a5 may be a virtual line that passes through the origin of a circle that appears when the dust bin 220 is cut in a radial direction along the longitudinal direction and is formed perpendicular to the circle.

A lower surface (bottom surface) of the dust container body 221 may be partially open. In addition, a lower surface extension 221a may be formed on a lower surface (bottom surface) of the dust container body 221 . The lower surface extension 221a may be formed to block a portion of the lower surface of the dust container body 221 .

The dust container 220 may include a discharge cover 222 . The discharge cover 222 may be disposed on a lower surface of the dust container 220 . The discharge cover 222 may selectively open and close the lower portion of the dust container 220 that is opened downward.

The discharge cover 222 may include a cover body 222a and a hinge portion 222b. The cover body 222a may be formed to block a portion of the lower surface of the dust container body 221 . The cover body 222a may rotate downward based on the hinge part 222b. The hinge part 222b may be disposed adjacent to the battery housing 230 . The discharge cover 222 may be coupled to the dust container 220 through a hook coupling.

Meanwhile, the dust container may further include a coupling lever 222c. The discharge cover 222 may be separated from the dust container 220 through the coupling lever 222c. The coupling lever 222c may be disposed in front of the dust container. Specifically, the coupling lever 222c may be disposed on the front side outer surface of the dust container 220 . The coupling lever 222c may elastically deform a hook extending from the cover body 222a to release the hook coupling between the cover body 222a and the dust container body 221 when an external force is applied.

When the discharge cover 222 is closed, the lower surface of the dust container 220 may be blocked (sealed) by the discharge cover 222 and the lower surface extension 221a.

The dust container 220 may include a dust container compression lever 223 . The dust container compression lever 223 may be disposed outside the dust container 220 or the dust separator 213 . The dust container compression lever 223 may be disposed to move up and down outside the dust container 220 or the dust separation unit 213 . The dust container compression lever 223 may be connected to a compressor (not shown). When the dust container compression lever 223 moves downward by an external force, the compressor 224 may also move downward. Through this, it is possible to provide user convenience. The compressor (not shown) and the dust container compression lever 223 may be returned to their original positions by an elastic member (not shown). Specifically, when the external force applied to the dustbin compression lever 223 is removed, the elastic member may move the dustbin compression lever 223 and the compressor 224 upward.

The compressor 224 may be disposed inside the dust container body 221 . The compressor may move in the inner space of the dust container body 221 . Specifically, the compressor may move up and down within the dust container body 221 . Through this, the compressor may compress the dust in the dust container body 221 downward. In addition, when the discharge cover 222 is separated from the dust container body 221 to open the lower part of the dust container 220 , the compressor moves from the upper part to the lower part of the dust container 220 , and foreign substances such as residual dust in the dust container 220 . can be removed. Through this, the suction power of the cleaner may be improved by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container 220 . In addition, by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container 220 , it is possible to remove odors generated by the residue (refer to FIGS. 38 and 39 ).

The first cleaner 200 may include a battery housing 230 . The battery 240 may be accommodated in the battery housing 230 . The battery housing 230 may be disposed below the handle 216 . For example, the battery housing 230 may have a hexahedral shape with an open bottom. A rear surface of the battery housing 230 may be connected to the handle 216 .

The battery housing 230 may include a receiving part that is opened downward. The battery 240 may be detached from the receiving part of the battery housing 230 .

The first cleaner 200 may include a battery 240 .

For example, the battery 240 may be detachably coupled to the first cleaner 200 . The battery 240 may be detachably coupled to the battery housing 230 . For example, the battery 240 may be inserted into the battery housing 230 from below the battery housing 230 . With such a configuration, the portability of the first cleaner 200 may be improved.

Alternatively, the battery 240 may be integrally provided inside the battery housing 230 . At this time, the lower surface of the battery 240 is not exposed to the outside.

The battery 240 may supply power to the suction motor 214 of the first cleaner 200 . The battery 240 may be disposed under the handle 216 . The battery 240 may be disposed at the rear of the dust container 220 . That is, the suction motor 214 and the battery 240 are disposed so as not to overlap in the vertical direction, and the arrangement height may also be different. With respect to the handle 216 , the heavy suction motor 214 is disposed in front of the handle 216 , and the heavy battery 240 is disposed below the handle 216 , so that the first cleaner 200 ), the weight can be evenly distributed throughout. Through this, when the user holds the handle 216 and cleans, it is possible to prevent strain on the user's wrist.

According to an embodiment, when the battery 240 is coupled to the battery housing 230 , the lower surface of the battery 240 may be exposed to the outside. Since the battery 240 may be placed on the floor when the first cleaner 200 is placed on the floor, the battery 240 may be directly separated from the battery housing 230 . In addition, since the lower surface of the battery 240 is exposed to the outside and in direct contact with the external air of the battery 240 , the cooling performance of the battery 240 may be improved.

On the other hand, when the battery 240 is integrally fixed to the battery housing 230 , the structure for attaching and detaching the battery 240 and the battery housing 230 can be reduced, so that the overall size of the first cleaner 200 is reduced. can be reduced, and weight reduction is possible.

The first cleaner 200 may include an extension tube 250 . The extension tube 250 may communicate with the cleaning module 260 . The extension tube 250 may communicate with the body 210 . The extension pipe 250 may communicate with the suction part 212 of the body 210 . The extension tube 250 may be formed in a long cylindrical shape.

The body 210 may be connected to the extension tube 250 . The body 210 may be connected to the cleaning module 260 through the extension pipe 250 . The main body 210 may generate a suction force through the suction motor 214 , and may provide suction force to the cleaning module 260 through the extension pipe 250 . External dust may be introduced into the main body 210 through the cleaning module 260 and the extension pipe 250 .

The first cleaner 200 may include a cleaning module 260 . The cleaning module 260 may communicate with the extension tube 250 . Accordingly, external air may be introduced into the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 through the cleaning module 260 and the extension pipe 250 by the suction force generated in the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 . .

Dust in the dust container 220 of the first cleaner 200 may be collected by the dust collecting unit 170 of the cleaner station 100 by gravity and the suction force of the dust collecting motor 191 . Through this, since the dust in the dust bin can be removed without a separate operation by the user, user convenience can be provided. In addition, it is possible to eliminate the hassle of the user having to empty the dust bin every time. In addition, when the dust bin is emptied, it is possible to prevent dust from scattering.

The first cleaner 200 may be coupled to a side surface of the housing 110 . Specifically, the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 may be mounted on the coupling part 120 . More specifically, the dustbin 220 and the battery housing 230 of the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the coupling surface 121 , and the outer peripheral surface of the dustbin body 221 may be coupled to the dustbin guide surface 122 . In addition, the suction unit 212 may be coupled to the suction unit guide surface 126 of the coupling unit 120 . In this case, the central axis of the dust container 220 may be disposed in a direction parallel to the ground, and the extension tube 250 may be disposed along a direction perpendicular to the ground (refer to FIG. 2 ).

The cleaner system 10 may include a second cleaner 300 . The second cleaner 300 may mean a robot cleaner. The second cleaner 300 may automatically clean the area to be cleaned by sucking foreign substances such as dust from the floor while driving the area to be cleaned by itself. The second cleaner 300 may include a distance sensor that detects a distance to an obstacle, such as furniture, office supplies, or walls, installed in the cleaning area, and a left wheel and a right wheel for moving the robot cleaner. The second cleaner 300 may be coupled to the cleaner station 100 . Dust in the second cleaner 300 may be collected by the dust collecting unit 170 through the second cleaner flow path unit 182 .

Meanwhile, FIGS. 19 and 20 are diagrams for explaining a state in which a first cleaner and a cleaner station are coupled and maintaining a balance accordingly in the cleaner system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1, 2, 19 and 20, the cleaner station 100 of the present invention will be described as follows.

A first cleaner 200 and a second cleaner 300 may be disposed in the cleaner station 100 . The first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the side of the cleaner station 100 . Specifically, the dust container 220 of the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to a side surface of the cleaner station 100 . A second cleaner 300 may be coupled to a lower portion of the cleaner station 100 . The cleaner station 100 may remove dust from the dust container 220 of the first cleaner 200 . The cleaner station 100 may remove dust from a dust bin (not shown) of the second cleaner 300 .

The cleaner station 100 may include a housing 110 . The housing 110 may form the exterior of the cleaner station 100 . Specifically, the housing 110 may be formed in a pillar shape including at least one outer wall surface. For example, the housing 110 may be formed in a shape similar to a quadrangular pole.

The housing 110 may have a space for accommodating a dust collecting unit 170 for storing dust therein and a dust suction module 190 generating a flow force for collecting dust to the dust collecting unit 170 .

The housing 110 may include a bottom surface 111 and an outer wall surface 112 .

The bottom surface 111 may support the lower side in the gravity direction of the dust suction module 190 . That is, the bottom surface 111 may support the lower side of the dust collecting motor 191 of the dust suction module 190 .

In this case, the bottom surface 111 may be disposed toward the ground. The bottom surface 111 may be disposed parallel to the ground, as well as disposed inclined at a predetermined angle with the ground. With such a configuration, the dust collecting motor 191 can be stably supported, and even when the first cleaner 200 is coupled, there is an advantage in that the overall weight can be balanced.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment, the floor surface 111 may further include a ground support part (not shown) that increases an area in contact with the ground in order to prevent the cleaner station 100 from falling down and maintain a balance. For example, the ground support part may be in the form of a plate extending from the bottom surface 111 , and one or more frames may be formed to protrude from the bottom surface 111 in the direction of the ground. At this time, it is preferable that the ground support part is arranged symmetrically in order to maintain left and right balance and front and rear balance based on the front surface on which the first cleaner 200 is mounted.

The outer wall surface 112 may mean a surface formed along the direction of gravity, and may mean a surface connected to the bottom surface 111 . For example, the outer wall surface 112 may mean a surface vertically connected to the bottom surface 111 . In another embodiment, the outer wall surface 112 may be disposed to be inclined at a predetermined angle with the bottom surface 111 .

The outer wall surface 112 may include at least one surface. For example, the outer wall surface 112 may include a first outer wall surface 112a, a second outer wall surface 112b, a third outer wall surface 112c, and a fourth outer wall surface 112d.

In this case, in the present embodiment, the first outer wall surface 112a may be disposed in front of the cleaner station 100 . Here, the front may mean a surface to which the first cleaner 200 or the second cleaner 300 is coupled. Accordingly, the first outer wall surface 112a may form the exterior of the front surface of the cleaner station 100 .

On the other hand, if the direction is defined for the understanding of the present embodiment as follows. In the present embodiment, the direction may be defined while the first cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 100 .

In this case, the surface including the extension line 212a of the suction part 212 may be referred to as a front surface (see FIG. 1 ). That is, in a state in which the first cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 100 , a portion of the suction unit 212 may be in contact with and coupled to the suction unit guide surface 126 , and the suction unit 212 may be the suction unit 212 . A portion not coupled to the sub-guide surface 126 may be disposed to be exposed outwardly from the first outer wall surface 112a. Accordingly, if an imaginary extension line 212a of the suction unit 212 is drawn, it may be disposed on the first outer wall surface 112a, and the surface including the extension line 212a of the suction unit 212 may be called a front surface. have.

From another point of view, in a state in which the lever pulling arm 161 is coupled to the housing 110 , a surface including a surface exposed to the outside of the lever pulling arm 161 may be referred to as a front surface.

From another point of view, an outer surface of the cleaner station 100 through which the main body 210 of the first cleaner passes while the first cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 100 may be referred to as a front surface.

Also, when the first cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 100 , the direction in which the first cleaner 200 is exposed to the outside of the cleaner station 100 may be referred to as a front.

Also, from another point of view, when the first cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 100 , the direction in which the suction motor 214 of the first cleaner 200 is disposed may be referred to as a front. In addition, a direction opposite to the direction in which the suction motor 214 is disposed in the cleaner station 100 may be referred to as a rearward direction.

From another point of view, the direction in which the intersection of the gripper through line a3 and the suction motor axis a1 intersects with respect to the cleaner station 100 may be referred to as a front. Alternatively, the direction in which the intersection point P2 where the gripper through line a3 and the suction flow passage through line a2 intersect is disposed may be referred to as a forward direction. Alternatively, the direction in which the intersection P1 where the suction motor axis line a1 and the suction flow passage through line a2 intersect is disposed may be referred to as a front. In addition, a direction opposite to the direction in which the intersection point is disposed with respect to the cleaner station 100 may be referred to as a rearward direction.

In addition, a surface in a direction facing the front with respect to the inner space of the housing 110 may be referred to as a rear surface of the cleaner station 100 . Accordingly, the rear surface may refer to a direction in which the second outer wall surface 112b is formed.

And, when looking at the front with reference to the inner space of the housing 110 , the left side may be referred to as a left side, and the right side may be referred to as a right side. Accordingly, the seat surface may mean a direction in which the third outer wall surface 112c is formed, and the right surface may indicate a direction in which the fourth outer wall surface 112d is formed.

The first outer wall surface 112a may be formed not only in a flat shape, but also in a curved shape as a whole, or may be formed to include a curved surface in a portion thereof.

The first outer wall surface 112a may have an appearance corresponding to the shape of the first cleaner 200 . In detail, the coupling part 120 may be disposed on the first outer wall surface 112a. With this configuration, the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the cleaner station 100 and may be supported by the cleaner station 100 . A detailed configuration of the coupling unit 120 will be described later.

A lever pulling unit 160 may be disposed on the first outer wall surface 112a according to an embodiment. Specifically, the lever pulling arm 161 of the lever pulling unit 160 may be mounted on the first outer wall surface 112a. For example, an arm receiving groove in which the lever pulling arm 161 can be accommodated may be formed in the first outer wall surface 112a. In this case, the arm receiving groove may be formed to correspond to the shape of the lever pulling arm 161 . Therefore, when the lever pulling arm 161 is mounted in the arm receiving groove, the first outer wall surface 112a and the outer surface of the lever pulling arm 161 can form a continuous outer shape, and the According to the operation, the stroke may move so that the lever pulling arm 161 protrudes from the first outer wall surface 112a.

Meanwhile, it is also possible to add a structure for mounting various types of cleaning modules 290 used in the first cleaner 200 to the first outer wall surface 112a.

In addition, a structure to which the second cleaner 300 can be coupled may be added to the first outer wall surface 112a. Accordingly, a structure corresponding to the shape of the second cleaner 300 may be added to the first outer wall surface 112a.

In addition, a cleaner bottom plate (not shown) to which the lower surface of the second cleaner 300 can be coupled may be additionally coupled to the first outer wall surface 112a. Meanwhile, in another embodiment, the cleaner bottom plate (not shown) may be formed in a form connected to the bottom surface 111 .

In this embodiment, the second outer wall surface 112b may be a surface facing the first outer wall surface 112a. That is, the second outer wall surface 112b may be disposed on the rear surface of the cleaner station 100 . Here, the rear surface may be a surface facing the surface to which the first cleaner 200 or the second cleaner 300 is coupled. Accordingly, the second outer wall surface 112b may form the appearance of the rear surface of the cleaner station 100 .

For example, the second outer wall surface 112b may be formed in a planar shape. With this configuration, the cleaner station 100 can be closely attached to the wall of the room, and the cleaner station 100 can be stably supported.

As another example, a structure for mounting various types of cleaning modules 260 used in the first cleaner 200 may be added to the second outer wall surface 112b.

In addition, a structure to which the second cleaner 300 can be coupled may be added to the second outer wall surface 112b. Accordingly, a structure corresponding to the shape of the second cleaner 300 may be added to the second outer wall surface 112b.

In addition, a cleaner bottom plate (not shown) to which the lower surface of the second cleaner 300 can be coupled may be additionally coupled to the second outer wall surface 112b. Meanwhile, in another embodiment, the cleaner bottom plate (not shown) may be formed in a form connected to the bottom surface 111 . According to this configuration, when the second cleaner 300 is coupled to the cleaner bottom plate (not shown), the overall center of gravity of the cleaner station 100 may be lowered to stably support the cleaner station 100 .

In this embodiment, the third outer wall surface 112c and the fourth outer wall surface 112d may refer to a surface connecting the first outer wall surface 112a and the second outer wall surface 112b. In this case, the third outer wall surface 112c may be disposed on the left surface of the station 100 , and the fourth outer wall surface 112d may be disposed on the right surface of the cleaner station 100 . Alternatively, the third outer wall surface 112c may be disposed on the right surface of the cleaner station 100 , and the fourth outer wall surface 112d may be disposed on the seat surface of the cleaner station 100 .

The third outer wall surface 112c or the fourth outer wall surface 112d may be formed not only in a flat shape, but may also be formed in an overall curved shape, or may be formed to include a curved surface in a portion thereof.

Meanwhile, it is also possible to add a structure for mounting various types of cleaning modules 260 used in the first cleaner 200 to the third outer wall surface 112c or the fourth outer wall surface 112d.

In addition, a structure to which the second cleaner 300 can be coupled may be added to the third outer wall surface 112c or the fourth outer wall surface 112d. Accordingly, a structure corresponding to the shape of the second cleaner 300 may be added to the third outer wall surface 112c or the fourth outer wall surface 112d.

In addition, a cleaner bottom plate (not shown) to which the lower surface of the second cleaner 300 can be coupled may be additionally coupled to the third outer wall surface 112c or the fourth outer wall surface 112d. Meanwhile, in another embodiment, the cleaner bottom plate (not shown) may be formed in a form connected to the bottom surface 111 .

4 is a view for explaining a coupling part in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a fixed unit, a door unit, a cover opening unit and a lever pulling unit in the cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention. A drawing for explaining the arrangement is disclosed.

The coupling part 120 of the cleaner station 100 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5 .

The cleaner station 100 may include a coupling unit 120 to which the first cleaner 200 is coupled. Specifically, the coupling part 120 may be disposed on the first outer wall surface 112a, and the main body 210, the dust container 220, and the battery housing 230 of the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to each other.

The coupling part 120 may include a coupling surface 121 . The coupling surface 121 may be disposed on a side surface of the housing 110 . For example, the coupling surface 121 may mean a surface formed in a groove shape concave toward the inside of the cleaner station 100 on the first outer wall surface 112a. That is, the coupling surface 121 may mean a surface formed by forming a step with the first outer wall surface 112a.

The first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the coupling surface 121 . For example, the coupling surface 121 may be in contact with the dust container 220 of the first cleaner 200 and the lower surface of the battery housing 230 . Here, the lower surface may mean a surface facing the ground when the user uses or puts the first cleaner 200 on the ground.

In this case, the coupling between the coupling surface 121 and the dust container 220 of the first cleaner 200 may mean a physical coupling in which the first cleaner 200 and the cleaner station 100 are coupled and fixed. This may be a premise for a flow path coupling through which the dust container 220 and the flow path unit 180 are in communication with each other to allow a fluid to flow.

In addition, the coupling between the coupling surface 121 and the battery housing 230 of the first cleaner 200 may mean a physical coupling in which the first cleaner 200 and the cleaner station 100 are coupled and fixed. This may be a premise for an electrical coupling in which the battery 240 and the charging unit 128 are electrically connected.

For example, the angle between the coupling surface 121 and the ground may be a right angle. Through this, when the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling surface 121 , the space of the cleaner station 100 may be minimized.

As another example, the coupling surface 121 may be disposed to be inclined at a predetermined angle to the ground. Through this, when the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling surface 121 , the cleaner station 100 may be stably supported. In this case, the coupling surface 121 may be provided at an angle of 40 degrees or more and 95 degrees or less with the ground, and preferably, the coupling surface 121 may be provided at an angle of 43 degrees or more and 90 degrees or less with the ground. When the coupling surface 121 is provided at an angle of less than 40 degrees to the ground, the user has to bend the waist when the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100, and the coupling surface 121 ) is provided at an angle of greater than 95 degrees to the ground, the first cleaner 200 may be separated from the cleaner station 100 by its own weight.

A dust passage hole 121a may be formed in the coupling surface 121 to allow air from the outside of the housing 110 to flow into the inside. The dust passage hole 121a may be formed in a hole shape corresponding to the shape of the dust container 220 so that the dust of the dust container 220 flows into the dust collecting unit 170 . The dust passage hole 121a may be formed to correspond to the shape of the discharge cover 222 of the dust container 220 . The dust passage hole 121a may be formed to communicate with a first cleaner flow passage 181 to be described later.

The coupling part 120 may include a dust container guide surface 122 . The dust container guide surface 122 may be disposed on the first outer wall surface 112a. The dust container guide surface 122 may be connected to the first outer wall surface 112a. Also, the dust container guide surface 122 may be connected to the coupling surface 121 .

The dust bin guide surface 122 may be formed to have a shape corresponding to the outer surface of the dust bin 220 . The front outer surface of the dust container 220 may be coupled to the dust container guide surface 122 . Through this, it is possible to provide convenience in which the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling surface 121 .

The coupling part 120 may include a guide protrusion 123 . The guide protrusion 123 may be disposed on the coupling surface 121 . The guide protrusion 123 may protrude upward from the coupling surface 121 . Two guide protrusions 123 may be disposed to be spaced apart from each other. A distance between the two guide protrusions 123 spaced apart from each other may correspond to a width of the battery housing 230 of the first cleaner 200 . Through this, it is possible to provide convenience in which the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling surface 121 .

The coupling part 120 may include a sidewall 124 . The side wall 124 may mean wall surfaces disposed on both sides of the coupling surface 121 , and may be vertically connected to the coupling surface 121 . The side wall 124 may be connected to the first outer wall surface 112a. In addition, the side wall 124 may be connected to the dust container guide surface 122 . That is, the side wall 124 may form a surface connected to the dust container guide surface 122 . Through this, the first cleaner 200 can be stably accommodated.

The coupling unit 120 may include a coupling sensor 125 . The coupling sensor 125 may detect whether the first cleaner 200 is physically coupled to the coupling unit 120 .

The coupling sensor 125 may include a contact sensor. For example, the coupling sensor 125 may include a micro switch. In this case, the coupling sensor 125 may be disposed on the guide protrusion 123 . Therefore, when the battery housing 230 or the battery 240 of the first cleaner 200 is coupled between the pair of guide protrusions 123, the coupling sensor 125 is brought into contact, and the coupling sensor 125 is the first 1 It may be detected that the cleaner 200 is physically coupled to the cleaner station 100 .

On the other hand, the coupled sensor 125 may also include a non-contact sensor. As an example, the coupling sensor 125 may include an infrared sensor unit (IR sensor). In this case, the coupling sensor 125 may be disposed on the side wall 124 . Accordingly, when the dust bin 220 or the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 passes the side wall 124 and reaches the engaging surface 121 , the engaging sensor 125 detects the dust bin 220 or the main body 210 of the dust bin 220 or the main body 210 . The presence may be detected, and it may be detected that the first cleaner 200 is physically coupled to the cleaner station 100 .

The coupling sensor 125 may face the dust container 220 or the battery housing 230 of the first cleaner 200 .

The coupling sensor 125 may be a means for determining whether the first cleaner 200 is coupled together with power applied to the battery 240 of the first cleaner 200 .

The coupling part 120 may include a suction part guide surface 126 . The suction part guide surface 126 may be disposed on the first outer wall surface 112a. The suction unit guide surface 126 may be connected to the dust container guide surface 122 . The suction unit 212 may be coupled to the suction unit guide surface 126 . The shape of the suction part guide surface 126 may be formed to correspond to the shape of the suction part 212 . Through this, it is possible to provide convenience in which the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling surface 121 .

The coupling part 120 may include a fixing member entry/exit hole 127 . The fixing member access hole 127 may be formed in the form of a long hole along the side wall 124 so that the fixing member 131 can enter and exit. For example, the fixing member access hole 127 may be a rectangular hole formed along the side wall 124 . A detailed description of the fixing member 131 will be described later.

With this configuration, when the user couples the first cleaner 200 to the coupling part 120 of the cleaner station 100 , the dust container guide surface 122 , the guide protrusion 123 , and the suction part guide surface 126 are attached to each other. Accordingly, the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 may be stably disposed on the coupling part 120 . Through this, it is possible to provide convenience in which the dust container 220 and the battery housing 230 of the first cleaner 200 are coupled to the coupling surface 121 .

Meanwhile, views for explaining a fixing unit in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention are disclosed in FIGS. 6 to 8 .

4 to 8, the fixing unit 130 according to the present invention will be described as follows.

The cleaner station 100 of the present invention may include a fixed unit 130 . The fixing unit 130 may be disposed on the sidewall 124 . Also, the fixing unit 130 may be disposed on the back surface of the coupling surface 121 . The fixing unit 130 may fix the first cleaner 200 coupled to the coupling surface 121 . Specifically, the fixing unit 130 may fix the dust container 220 and the battery housing 230 of the first cleaner 200 coupled to the coupling surface 121 .

The fixing unit 130 may include a fixing member 131 for fixing the dust container 220 and the battery housing 230 of the first cleaner 200 , and a fixing driving unit 133 for driving the fixing member 131 . have. In addition, the fixed unit 130 converts the rotational motion of the fixed gear 134 and the fixed gear 134 for transmitting the power of the fixed driving unit 133 to the fixed member 131 into a reciprocating motion of the fixed member 131 . It may further include a fixing part link (135). In addition, the fixing unit 13 may further include a fixing unit housing 132 accommodating the fixed driving unit 133 and the fixing unit gear 134 therein.

The fixing member 131 may be disposed on the side wall 124 of the coupling part 120 and may be provided to be reciprocally movable on the side wall 124 to fix the dust container 220 . Specifically, the fixing member 131 may be accommodated in the fixing member access hole 127 .

The fixing members 131 may be respectively disposed on both sides of the coupling part 120 . For example, two fixing members 131 may be arranged in pairs symmetrically with respect to the coupling surface 121 .

Specifically, the fixing member 131 may include a link coupling part 131a, a moving panel 131b, and a moving sealer 131c. In this case, the link coupling part 131a may be disposed on one side of the movable panel 131b, and the movable sealer 131c may be disposed on the other side of the movable panel 131b.

The link coupling part 131a is coupled to the fixing part link 135 at one side of the moving panel 131b. For example, the link coupling portion 131a may be formed to protrude in the form of a cylindrical or circular pin from the connecting jaw 131bb in which one end of the movable panel 131b is bent and extended. Accordingly, the link coupling part 131a may be rotatably inserted and coupled to one end of the fixing part link 135 .

The moving panel 131b may be connected to the link coupling unit 131a and reciprocally moved from the sidewall 124 toward the dust container 220 by driving the fixed driving unit 133 . For example, the moving panel 131b may be provided to be reciprocally linearly movable along the guide frame 131d.

Specifically, one side of the movable panel 131b may be disposed to be accommodated in the space inside the first outer wall surface 112a, and the other side of the movable panel 131b may be disposed to be exposed on the side wall 124 . .

The moving panel 131b may include a panel body 131ba, a connecting jaw 131bb, a first pressing part 131bc, and a second pressing part 131bd. For example, the panel body 131ba may be formed in a flat plate shape. In addition, a connecting jaw 131bb may be disposed at one end of the panel body 131ba. In addition, a first pressing part 131bc may be formed at the other end of the panel body 131ba.

The connecting jaw 131bb may be bent and extended from one end of the panel body 131ba toward the fixed driving unit 133 . A link coupling part 131a may be formed to protrude from the front end of the connecting jaw 131bb.

A frame through hole through which the guide frame 131d can pass may be formed in the connecting jaw 131bb. For example, the frame through-hole may be formed in a shape similar to the letter 'I'.

The first pressing part 131bc is formed at the other end of the panel body 131ba, and may be formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the dust container 220 in order to airtight the dust container 220 . For example, the first pressing part 131bc may be formed in a shape that can surround the cylinder. That is, the first pressing part 131bc may mean an end formed in a concave arc shape on the other side of the panel body 131ba.

The second pressing part 131bd is connected to the first pressing part 131bc and may be formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the battery housing 230 in order to airtight the battery housing 230 . For example, the second pressing part 131bd may be formed in a shape that can press the battery housing 230 . That is, the second pressing part 131bd may mean an end formed in a straight line on the other side of the panel body 131ba.

The moving sealer 131c is disposed at the distal end of the moving panel 131b in the reciprocating direction, and may seal the dust container 220 . Specifically, the movable sealer 131c is coupled to the first pressing part 131bc, and when the first pressing part 131bc surrounds and presses the dust container 220, the dust container 220 and the first pressing part 131bc) The space between them can be sealed. In addition, the movable sealer 131c is coupled to the second pressing part 131bd, and when the second pressing part 131bd presses the battery housing 230, between the battery housing 230 and the second pressing part 131bd. of space can be sealed.

The fixing unit 130 may further include a guide frame 131d coupled to the housing 110 to pass through the movable panel 131b and guide the movement of the fixing member 131 . For example, the guide frame 131d may be an 'I'-shaped frame passing through the connecting jaw 131bb. With such a configuration, the moving panel 131b may linearly reciprocate along the guide frame 131d.

The fixing unit housing 132 may be disposed inside the housing 110 . For example, the fixing unit housing 132 may be disposed on the back surface of the coupling surface 121 .

The fixing unit housing 132 may form a space capable of accommodating the fixing unit gear 134 therein. Also, the fixing unit housing 132 may accommodate the fixed driving unit 133 .

The fixing unit housing 132 may include a first fixing unit housing 132a, a second fixing unit housing 132b, a link guide hole 132c, and a motor receiving unit 132d.

The first fixing unit housing 132a and the second fixing unit housing 132b may be coupled to each other to form a space for accommodating the fixing unit gear 134 therein.

For example, the first fixing unit housing 132a may be disposed in a direction facing the outside of the cleaner station 100 , and the second fixing unit housing 132b may be disposed in a direction facing the inside of the cleaner station 100 . can That is, the first fixing unit housing 132a may be disposed in a direction toward the coupling surface 121 , and the second fixing unit housing 132b may be disposed in a direction toward the second outer wall surface 112b.

The link guide hole 132c may be formed in the first fixing unit housing 132a. The link guide hole 132c may refer to a hole formed to guide the movement path of the fixing part link 135 . For example, the link guide hole 132c may mean an arc-shaped hole formed along the circumferential direction with respect to the rotation axis of the fixed gear 134 .

Two link guide holes 132c may be formed to guide a pair of fixing part links 135 that move the pair of fixing members 131 . In addition, the two link guide holes 132c may be formed symmetrically with each other.

The motor accommodating part 132d may be provided to accommodate the fixed driving part 133 . For example, the motor accommodating part 132d may be formed to protrude in a cylindrical shape from the first fixing part housing 132a to accommodate the fixed driving part 133 therein.

The fixed driving unit 133 may provide power to move the fixed member 131 . In the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the fixed driving unit 133 is an electric motor, but is not limited thereto.

Specifically, the fixed driving unit 133 may rotate the fixed unit gear 134 in a forward direction or a reverse direction. Here, the forward direction may mean a direction in which the fixing member 131 is moved from the inside of the side wall 124 in a direction in which the dust container 220 is pressed. In addition, the reverse direction may mean a direction in which the fixing member 131 moves from a position in which the dust container 220 is pressed to the inside of the side wall 124 . The forward direction may be opposite to the reverse direction.

The fixed gear 134 may be coupled to the fixed driving unit 133 and move the fixed member 131 by using the power of the fixed driving unit 133 .

The fixed gear 134 may include a driving gear 134a, a connection gear 134b, a first link rotation gear 134c, and a second link rotation gear 134d.

The driving gear 134a may be inserted and coupled to the shaft of the fixed driving unit 133 . As an example, the driving gear 134a may be fixedly coupled to the shaft of the fixed driving unit 133 . As another example, the driving gear 134a may be integrally formed with the shaft of the fixed driving unit 133 .

The connection gear 134b may mesh with the driving gear 134a and the first link rotation gear 134c.

The first link rotation gear 134c may be rotatably coupled to the other end of the fixing part link 135 , and may transmit a rotational force transmitted from the driving gear 134a to the fixing part link 135 .

The first link rotation gear 134c may include a rotation shaft 134ca, a rotation surface 134cb, a gear tooth 134cc, and a link coupling part 134cd.

The rotation shaft 134ca may be coupled to and supported by the first fixing unit housing 132a and the second fixing unit housing 132b. The rotation surface 134cb may be formed in the form of a disk having a predetermined thickness around the rotation shaft 134ca. The gear teeth 134cc are formed on the outer circumferential surface of the rotating surface 134cb and may be meshed with the connecting gear 134b. Also, the gear teeth 134cc may be meshed with the second link rotation gear 134d. With this configuration, the first link rotation gear 134c may receive power provided from the fixed driving unit 133 through the driving gear 134a and the connection gear 134b, and transmit it to the second link rotation gear 134d. have.

The link coupling part 134cd may be formed to protrude from the rotation surface 134cb in a cylindrical or circular pin shape along the axial direction. The link coupling part 134cd may be rotatably coupled to the other end of the fixing part link 135 . For example, the link coupling part 134cd may be coupled to the other end of the fixing part link 135 through the link guide hole 132c. With such a configuration, the first link rotation gear 134c is rotated by the power of the fixed driving unit 133, and the fixed part link 135 can be rotated and moved linearly by the rotation of the first link rotation gear 134c. As a result, the dust container 220 can be fixed and released while the fixing member 131 moves.

The second link rotation gear 134d may be meshed with the first link rotation gear 134c, and may rotate in the opposite direction to the first link rotation gear 134c.

The second link rotation gear 134d may be rotatably coupled to the other end of the fixing part link 135 , and may transmit a rotational force transmitted from the driving gear 134a to the fixing part link 135 .

The second link rotation gear 134d may include a rotation shaft 134da, a rotation surface 134db, a gear tooth 134dc, and a link coupling part 134dd.

The rotation shaft 134da may be coupled to and supported by the first fixing unit housing 132a and the second fixing unit housing 132b. The rotation surface 134db may be formed in the form of a disk having a predetermined thickness around the rotation shaft 134da. The gear teeth 134dc are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the rotation surface 134db, and may be meshed with the first link rotation gear 134c. With this configuration, the second link rotation gear 134d may receive power provided from the fixed driving unit 133 through the driving gear 134a, the connection gear 134b and the first link rotation gear 134c.

The link coupling part 134dd may be formed to protrude from the rotation surface 134db in a cylindrical or circular pin shape along the axial direction. The link coupling part 134dd may be rotatably coupled to the other end of the fixing part link 135 . For example, the link coupling part 134dd may pass through the link guide hole 132c and be coupled to the other end of the fixing part link 135 . With this configuration, the second link rotation gear 134d is rotated by the power of the fixed driving unit 133, and the fixed link 135 can be rotated and moved in a straight line by the rotation of the second link rotation gear 134d. As a result, the dust container 220 can be fixed and released while the fixing member 131 moves.

The fixing part link 135 may link the fixing part gear 134 and the fixing member 131 and convert the rotation of the fixing part gear 134 into a reciprocating movement of the fixing member 131 .

One end of the fixing part link 135 may be coupled to the link coupling part 131a of the fixing member 131 , and the other end may be coupled to the link coupling parts 134cd and 134dd of the fixing part gear 134 .

The fixing part link 135 may include a link body 135a, a first link connection part 135b, and a second link connection part 135c.

For example, the link body 135a may be formed in a frame shape in which a central portion is bent. This is to improve the efficiency of power transmission by changing the angle of transmission of power.

A first link connection part 135b may be disposed at one end of the link body 135a, and a second link connection part 135c may be disposed at the other end of the link body 135a. The first link connection part 135b may be formed to protrude in a cylindrical shape from one end of the link body 135a. A hole into which the link coupling part 131a can be inserted and coupled may be formed in the first link connection part 135b. The second link connecting portion 135c may be formed to protrude in a cylindrical shape from the other end of the link body 135a. In this case, the protruding height of the second link connecting portion 135c may be higher than the protruding height of the first link connecting portion 135b. This is to accommodate the link fastening parts 134cd and 134dd of the fixed gear 134 therein to move along the link guide hole 132c, and to support the link fastening parts 134cd and 134dd during rotation. . A hole into which the link fastening parts 134cd and 134dd can be inserted and coupled may be formed in the second link connection part 135c.

The fixed sealer 136 may be disposed on the dust container guide surface 122 to seal the dust container 220 when the cleaner 200 is coupled thereto. With this configuration, when the dust container 220 of the cleaner 200 is coupled, the fixed sealer 136 can be pressed by the weight of the cleaner 200, and the dust container 220 and the dust container guide surface 122 are sealed. can be

The fixed sealer 136 may be disposed on an imaginary extension line of the movable sealer 131c. With this configuration, when the fixed driving unit 133 is operated and the fixing member 131 presses the dust bin 220 , the perimeter of the dust bin 220 at the same height can be sealed. That is, the fixed sealer 136 and the movable sealer 131c may seal the outer peripheral surface of the dust container 220 disposed on the concentric circles.

According to an embodiment, the fixed sealer 136 may be disposed on the dust container guide surface 122 in a bent line shape corresponding to the arrangement of the cover opening unit 150 to be described later.

Accordingly, when the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 is disposed on the coupling part 120 , the fixing unit 130 may fix the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 . Specifically, when the coupling sensor 125 detects that the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling unit 120 of the cleaner station 100 , the fixed driving unit 133 is configured to be connected to the fixing member 131 . may be moved to fix the body 210 of the first cleaner 200 .

The fixing unit 130 may further include a fixing detecting unit 137 capable of detecting the movement of the fixing member 131 .

The fixed detection unit 137 may be provided inside the housing 110 and may detect whether the dust container 220 is fixed.

As an example, the fixed detection unit 137 may be disposed at both ends of the rotation region of the fixed unit link 135 , respectively. That is, the first fixing detection unit 137a may be disposed at an end of the fixing member 131 in the direction of pushing the fixing member 131 toward the dust bin 220 in the rotation region of the fixing part link 135 . In addition, the second fixing detection unit 137b may be disposed at an end of the fixing member 131 in a direction away from the dust container 220 in the rotation region of the fixing unit link 135 . Alternatively, as another example, the fixing detection unit 137 may be respectively disposed at both ends of the linear movement region of the fixing member 131 .

Accordingly, the fixing part link 135 moves to a predetermined position at which the first fixing detection unit 137a is disposed (hereinafter, it may be referred to as a 'dust bin fixing position FP1 '), or the fixing member 131 moves to a predetermined position. When moving in a straight line, the fixed detection unit 137 may detect this and transmit a signal indicating that the dust container 220 is fixed. In addition, the fixing part link 135 moves to a predetermined position where the second fixing detection part 137b is disposed (hereinafter, it may be referred to as a 'dust bin fixing release position FP2 '), or the fixing member 131 moves to a predetermined position. When it moves linearly to the position, the fixed detection unit 137 may detect it and transmit a signal indicating that the dust container 220 is fixed.

The fixed detection unit 137 may include a touch sensor. For example, the fixed sensing unit 137 may include a micro switch.

Meanwhile, the fixed sensing unit 137 may include a non-contact sensor. For example, the fixed sensing unit 137 may include an infrared sensor unit (IR sensor).

Control of the fixed unit 130 will be described later while explaining the control unit 400 of the cleaner station 100 of the present invention.

Meanwhile, FIG. 8A shows another embodiment of the fixing unit 1130 in the cleaner station of the present invention.

In order to avoid overlapping description, the contents of the fixing unit 130 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be used for other configurations except as specifically mentioned in this embodiment.

In the present embodiment, the fixing member 1131 may fix the dust container 220 and the battery housing 230 by linear movement of the fixing part frame 1135 in the vertical direction.

That is, when the fixing unit frame 1135 is moved upward by the operation of the fixed driving unit 1133, the fixing member 1131 is moved from the inside of the side wall 124 by the guide of the fixing unit frame 1135 to the dust container 220. will move towards

In this case, the fixed detection unit 1137 may be disposed at both ends of the moving area of the fixed unit frame 1135 , respectively. That is, the first fixed detection unit 1137a may be disposed at an upper end of the moving region of the fixing unit frame 1135 . In addition, the second fixed detection unit 1137b may be disposed at the lower end of the moving region of the fixing unit frame 1135 .

Accordingly, when the fixing unit frame 1135 moves to a predetermined position where the first fixing detection unit 1137a is disposed (hereinafter may be referred to as a 'dust bin fixing position FP1 '), the fixing unit frame 1135 is formed to protrude. The sensor touch bar 1135a may press the first fixed detecting unit 1137a and the first fixed detecting unit 1137a may transmit a signal indicating that the dust container 220 is fixed. Also, when the fixing unit frame 1135 moves to a predetermined position at which the second fixing detection unit 1137b is disposed (hereinafter, it may be referred to as a 'dust bin fixing release position FP2 '), the sensor touch bar 1135a moves. The second fixed detecting unit 1137b is pressed, and the second fixed detecting unit 1137b may transmit a signal indicating that the fixing of the dust container 220 is released.

Through this, the amount of vibration and impact generated when the discharge cover 222 of the main body 210 of the fixed first cleaner 200 is separated from the dust container 220 is increased to remove the dust stored in the dust container 220 with the cleaner. The efficiency of moving to the dust collecting unit 170 of the station 100 may be improved. That is, the suction power of the cleaner may be improved by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container. In addition, it is possible to remove the odor generated by the residue by preventing the residual dust from remaining in the dust container.

Meanwhile, FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the first cleaner and the door unit in the cleaner station according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The door unit 140 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4, 5 and 9 as follows.

The cleaner station 100 of the present invention may include a door unit 140 . The door unit 140 may be configured to open and close the dust passage hole 121a.

The door unit 140 may include a door 141 , a door motor 142 , and a door arm 143 .

The door 141 is hinged to the coupling surface 121 and may open and close the dust passage hole 121a. The door 141 may include a door body 141a, a hinge part 141b, and an arm coupling part 141c.

The door body 141a may be formed in a shape capable of blocking the dust passage hole 121a. For example, the door body 141a may be formed similarly to a disk shape. Based on the state in which the door body 141a blocks the dust passage hole 121a, the hinge part 141b is disposed on the upper side of the door body 141a, and the arm coupling part 141c is disposed on the lower side of the door body 141a. ) can be placed.

The door body 141a may be formed to seal the dust passage hole 121a. For example, the outer surface of the door body 141a exposed to the outside of the cleaner station 100 is formed to have a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the dust passage hole 121a, and is disposed inside the cleaner station 100 . The side surface is formed to have a larger diameter than the diameter of the dust passage hole 121a. In addition, a step may be generated between the outer surface and the inner surface. Meanwhile, at least one reinforcing rib for connecting the hinge part 141b and the arm coupling part 141c to the inner surface and strengthening the supporting force of the door body 141a may be formed to protrude.

The hinge part 141b may be a means for hingedly coupling the door 141 to the coupling surface 121 . The hinge part 141b may be disposed at an upper end of the door body 141a and may be coupled to the coupling surface 121 .

The arm coupling part 141c may be a means to which the door arm 143 is rotatably coupled. The arm coupling part 141c may be disposed on the lower side of the inner surface, and the door arm 143 may be rotatably coupled thereto.

With this configuration, when the door arm 143 pulls the door body 141a in a state where the door 141 closes the dust passage hole 121a, the door body 141a moves with the hinge part 141b as an axis. It rotates toward the inside of the cleaner station 100, and the dust passage hole 121a may be opened. On the other hand, when the door arm 143 pushes the door body 141a while the dust passage hole 121a is open, the door body 141a moves toward the outside of the cleaner station 100 with the hinge part 141b as an axis. toward the rotational movement, the dust passage hole 121a may be blocked.

The door motor 142 may provide power to rotate the door 141 . Specifically, the door motor 142 may rotate the door arm 143 in a forward direction or a reverse direction. Here, the forward direction may mean a direction in which the door arm 143 pulls the door 141 . Accordingly, when the door arm 143 rotates in the forward direction, the dust passage hole 121a may be opened. Also, the reverse direction may mean a direction in which the door arm 143 pushes the door 141 . Accordingly, when the door arm 143 rotates in the reverse direction, the dust passage hole 121a may be at least partially closed. The forward direction may be opposite to the reverse direction.

The door arm 143 may connect the door 141 and the door motor 142 , and may open and close the door 141 using power generated from the door motor 142 .

For example, the door arm 143 may include a first door arm 143a and a second door arm 143b. One end of the first door arm 143a may be coupled to the door motor 142 . The first door arm 143a may be rotated by the power of the door motor 142 . The other end of the first door arm 143a may be rotatably coupled to the second door arm 143b. The first door arm 143a may transmit the force transmitted from the door motor 142 to the second door arm 143b. One end of the second door arm 143b may be coupled to the first door arm 143a. The other end of the second door arm 143b may be coupled to the door 141 . The second door arm 143b may open or close the dust passage hole 121a by pushing or pulling the door 141 .

The door unit 140 may further include a door opening/closing detection unit 144 . The door opening/closing detection unit 144 may be provided inside the housing 110 and may detect whether the door 141 is in an open state.

For example, the door opening/closing detection unit 144 may be disposed at both ends of the rotational movement area of the door arm 143 , respectively. As another example, the door opening/closing detection units 144 may be respectively disposed at both ends of the moving region of the door 141 .

Accordingly, when the door arm 143 moves to the predetermined open position DP1 or the door 141 is opened to the predetermined position, the door open/close detection unit 144 may detect that the door is opened. Also, when the door arm 143 moves to the predetermined closing position DP2 or the door 141 is opened to the predetermined position, the door opening/closing detecting unit 144 may detect that the door is opened.

The door opening/closing detection unit 144 may transmit a signal indicating that the door is open and may transmit a signal indicating that the door is closed.

The door opening/closing detection unit 144 may include a contact sensor. For example, the door open/close detection unit 144 may include a micro switch.

Meanwhile, the door opening/closing detection unit 144 may include a non-contact sensor. For example, the door opening/closing detection unit 144 may include an infrared sensor unit (IR sensor).

With this configuration, the door unit 140 selectively opens and closes at least a portion of the coupling surface 121 so as to connect the outside of the first outer wall surface 112a and the first cleaner flow path part 181 and/or the dust collecting part 170 . can communicate.

The door unit 140 may be opened together when the discharge cover 222 of the first cleaner 200 is opened. Also, when the door unit 140 is closed, the discharge cover 222 of the first cleaner 200 may be closed together.

When dust is removed from the dust container 220 of the first cleaner 200 , the door motor 142 may rotate the door 141 to couple the discharge cover 222 to the dust container body 221 . Specifically, the door motor 142 rotates the door 141 by rotating the door 141 to rotate the door 141 based on the hinge part 141b, and the door 141 rotating based on the hinge part 141b causes the discharge cover ( 222 ) may be pushed toward the dust container body 221 .

10 is a view for explaining a lower surface (bottom surface) of a dust bin of a first cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a first cleaner and a cover opening unit in the cleaner station according to the embodiment of the present invention. A diagram is disclosed for explaining the relationship of

The cover opening unit 150 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4, 5 and 10 to 12 as follows.

The cleaner station 100 of the present invention may include a cover opening unit 150 . The cover opening unit 150 may be disposed on the coupling part 120 , and may open the discharge cover 222 of the first cleaner 200 .

The cover opening unit 150 may include a push protrusion 151 , a cover opening driving unit 152 , a cover opening gear 153 , a support plate 154 , and a gear box 155 .

The push protrusion 151 may move to press the coupling lever 222c when the first cleaner 200 is coupled.

The push protrusion 151 may be disposed on the dust container guide surface 122 . Specifically, a protrusion moving hole may be formed in the dust container guide surface 122 , and the push protrusion 151 may pass through the protrusion moving hole and be exposed to the outside.

The push protrusion 151 may be disposed at a position where the coupling lever 222c can be pressed when the first cleaner 200 is coupled. That is, the coupling lever 222c may be disposed on the protrusion moving hole. In addition, the coupling lever 222c may be disposed on the moving region of the push protrusion 151 .

The push protrusion 151 may reciprocate linearly to press the coupling lever 222c. Specifically, the push protrusion 151 may be coupled to the gear box 155 to guide linear movement. The push protrusion 151 may be coupled to the cover opening gear 153 and move together by the movement of the cover opening gear 153 .

For example, the push protrusion 151 may include a protrusion part 151a, a protrusion support plate 151b, a connection part 151c, a gear coupling block 151d, and a guide frame 151e.

The protrusion 151a may be formed to press the coupling lever 222c. The protrusion 151a may be formed in a protrusion shape similar to a hook or a right-angled triangle or trapezoid. The protrusion support plate 151b is connected to the protrusion 151a and may be formed in the form of a flat plate supporting the protrusion 151a.

The protrusion support plate 151b may be provided to be movable along the upper surface of the gear box 155 . The connection part 151c may connect the protrusion support plate 151b and the gear coupling block 151d. The connection part 151c may be formed to have a narrower width than the protrusion support plate 151b and the gear coupling block 151d.

The connection part 151c may be disposed to pass through the protrusion through hole 155b formed in the gear box 155 . The gear coupling block 151d may be coupled to the cover opening gear 153 . The gear coupling block 151d may be fixedly coupled to the cover opening gear 153 using a member such as a screw or piece.

The gear coupling block 151d is accommodated in the gearbox 155 and may linearly reciprocate inside the gearbox 155 by the movement of the cover opening gear 153 . The guide frame 151e may be formed to protrude from both sides of the gear coupling block 151d, respectively. The guide frame 151e may be formed to protrude from the gear coupling block 151d in the form of a square pillar.

The guide frame 151e may be disposed to pass through the guide hole 155c formed in the gear box 155 . Accordingly, the guide frame 151e may linearly reciprocate along the guide hole 155c when the gear coupling block 151d moves linearly.

The cover opening driving unit 152 may provide power to move the push protrusion 151 . In the embodiment of the present invention, the cover opening driving unit 152 is described as an example of an electric motor, but is not limited thereto. Specifically, the cover opening driving unit 152 may rotate the motor shaft 152a in a forward direction or a reverse direction. Here, the forward direction may mean a direction in which the push protrusion 151 presses the coupling lever 222c. Also, the reverse direction may mean a direction in which the push protrusion 151 pressing the coupling lever 222c is returned to its original position. The forward direction may be opposite to the reverse direction.

The cover opening driving unit 152 may be disposed outside the gear box 155 . The motor shaft 152a of the cover opening driving unit 152 may pass through the motor through hole 155e of the gear box 155 to be coupled to the cover opening gear 153 . For example, the motor shaft 152a may be coupled to the open driving gear 153a and rotated together.

The cover opening gear 153 is coupled to the cover opening driving unit 152 , and may move the push protrusion 151 by using the power of the cover opening driving unit 152 . Specifically, the cover opening gear 153 may be accommodated in the gear box 155 . The cover opening gear 153 may be coupled to the cover opening driving unit 152 to receive power. The cover opening gear 153 may be coupled to the push protrusion 151 to move the push protrusion 151 .

The cover opening gear 153 may include an opening driving gear 153a and an opening driven gear 153b. Specifically, the open driving gear 153a may receive rotational power of the cover opening driving unit 152 by being inserted into the shaft 152a of the cover opening driving unit 152 .

The open driven gear 153b may be engaged with the open driving gear 153a and may be engaged with the gear coupling block 151d of the push protrusion 151 to move the push protrusion 151 . For example, the open driven gear 153b may be formed in the form of a rack gear to mesh with the open driving gear 153a in the form of a pinion gear. The open driven gear 153b may include a body portion 153ba coupled to the gear coupling block 151d. In addition, the open driven gear 153b may include a gear portion 153bb formed below the body portion 153ba and engaged with the open driving gear 153a. In addition, the open driven gear 153b may include guide shafts 153bc protruding from both sides of the body portion 153ba. In addition, the open driven gear 153b may include a gear wheel 153bd to which the guide shaft 153bc is inserted and rolled along the guide rail 155d formed on the inner surface of the gearbox 155 .

The support plate 154 may be provided to support one surface of the dust container 220 . Specifically, the support plate 154 may be formed to extend from the coupling surface 121 . The support plate 154 may be formed to protrude from the coupling surface 121 toward the center of the dust passage hole 121a.

The support plate 154 may be formed to protrude symmetrically from the coupling surface 121 , but is not limited thereto, and supports the lower surface extension 221a of the first cleaner 200 or the lower surface of the dust container 220 . It can include all of the various possible forms.

When the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 , the lower surface of the dust container 220 may be disposed in the dust passage hole 121a , and the support plate 154 closes the lower surface of the dust container 220 . can support A lower surface of the dust container 220 may include a discharge cover 222 to be opened and closed, and may include a cylindrical dust container body 221 and an extended lower surface extension part 221a. In this case, the support plate 154 may be in contact with and support the lower surface extension part 221a.

With this configuration, in a state in which the support plate 154 supports the lower surface extension portion 221a, the push protrusion 151 may press the coupling lever 222c of the sales cover 222 . Accordingly, the discharge cover 222 may be opened, and the dust passage hole 121a may communicate with the inside of the dust container 220 . That is, the flow passage 180 and the inside of the dust container 220 may communicate with each other by the opening of the discharge cover 222 , and the cleaner station 100 and the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to enable the flow of fluid. possible (euro bond).

The gear box 155 is coupled to the inner surface of the housing 110 , is disposed below the coupling part 120 in the direction of gravity, and the cover opening gear 153 may be accommodated therein. Specifically, a space for accommodating the cover opening gear 153 is formed inside the box body 155a, and the connection part 151c of the push protrusion 151 passes through the upper surface of the box body 155a. A through hole 155b is formed. In addition, a guide hole 155c is formed in the left and right side of the box body 155a in the form of a long hole, and the guide frame 151e of the push protrusion 151 may be disposed to pass therethrough.

Meanwhile, a guide rail 155d may be formed on the inner surface of the left and right side surfaces of the box body 155a. The guide rail 155d may support the open driven gear 153b and guide the movement of the open driven gear 153b.

A motor through hole 155e is formed in one side of the gear box 155 so that the shaft 152a of the cover opening driving unit 152 can pass therethrough. In addition, a cover open detection unit 155f may be disposed on a side surface of the gear box 155 .

The cover open detection unit 155f may include a contact sensor. For example, the cover open detection unit 155f may include a micro switch. Meanwhile, the cover open detection unit 155f may include a non-contact sensor. For example, the cover open detection unit 155f may include an infrared sensor unit (IR sensor). Accordingly, the cover opening detection unit 155f may detect the position of the guide frame 151e, and through this, the position of the push protrusion 151 may be detected.

The cover open detection unit 155f may be disposed at both ends of the long hole-shaped guide hole 155c, respectively. Accordingly, when the push protrusion 151 moves to a position where the discharge cover 222 can be opened by pressing the coupling lever 222c, the guide frame 151e is positioned at a predetermined cover opening point CP1, and the cover opening is detected. The part 155f may detect that the discharge cover 222 is opened. In addition, when the push protrusion 151 returns to its original position, the guide frame 151e is positioned at a predetermined cover non-opening point CP2, and the cover open detection unit 155f has the push protrusion 151 returned to its original position. can detect

With this configuration, the cover opening unit 150 can selectively open and close the lower portion of the dust container 220 by separating the coupling lever 222c from the dust container 220 . In this case, the dust in the dust container 220 may be collected by the dust collecting unit 170 due to the impact that the discharge cover 222 is separated from the dust container 220 .

Therefore, when the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 is fixed to the coupling part 120 , the cover opening driving part 152 moves the push protrusion 151 to remove the discharge cover 222 from the dust container 220 . can be separated. When the discharge cover 222 is separated from the dust container 220 , dust in the dust container 220 may be collected by the dust collecting unit 170 .

Accordingly, according to the present invention, the user can open the dust container 220 without separately opening the discharge cover 222 of the first cleaner by the cover opening unit 150 , thereby improving convenience.

In addition, since the discharge cover 222 is opened in a state in which the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 , it is possible to prevent dust from scattering.

Meanwhile, FIG. 13 is a view for explaining the relationship between the first cleaner and the lever pulling unit in the cleaner station according to the embodiment of the present invention.

4, 5 and 13, the lever pulling unit 160 of the present invention will be described as follows.

The cleaner station 100 of the present invention may include a lever pulling unit 160 . The lever pulling unit 160 may be disposed on the first outer wall surface 112a of the housing 110 . The lever pulling unit 160 may compress the dust inside the dust container 220 by pressing the dust container compression lever 223 of the first cleaner 200 .

The lever pulling unit 160 may include a lever pulling arm 161 , an arm gear 162 , a stroke driving motor 163 , a rotation driving motor 164 , and an arm movement detecting unit 165 .

The lever pulling arm 161 may be accommodated in the housing 110 and may be provided to enable stroke movement and rotation movement. For example, the lever pulling arm 161 may be accommodated in the arm receiving groove formed in the first outer wall surface 112a. At this time, if a virtual cylinder is drawn with the lower end of the arm receiving groove as an axis, the dust container compression lever 223 may be disposed in the virtual cylinder.

The lever pulling arm 161 may be provided to press the dust container compression lever 223 . The lever pulling arm 161 may be formed to correspond to the shape of the arm receiving groove. For example, the lever pulling arm 161 may be formed in a shape similar to an elongated bar.

One surface of the lever pulling arm 161 may be formed so as to form a continuous surface with the first outer wall surface 112a while being accommodated in the arm receiving groove. An arm gear 162 may be coupled to one side of the other surface of the lever pulling arm 161 .

The arm gear 162 may be coupled to the lever pulling arm 161 , the stroke driving motor 163 and the rotation driving motor 164 . For example, the female gear 162 may be formed similarly to a kind of shaft. One end of the arm gear 162 may be fixedly coupled to the lever pulling arm 161 . The female gear 162 may have the other end of the shaft in the form of a worm wheel. Accordingly, the female gear 162 may be engaged with the rotation drive motor 164 in the form of a worm gear at the other end of the shaft. The shaft of the female gear 162 may be formed in the form of a cylindrical worm. The shaft of the female gear 162 may be meshed with the stroke driving motor 163 in the form of a worm gear.

The stroke driving motor 163 may provide power for moving the lever pulling arm 161 to the stroke. The stroke driving motor 163 may rotate in a forward direction or a reverse direction. Here, the forward direction may mean a direction in which the lever pulling arm 161 moves away from the housing 110 of the cleaner station 100 . Also, the reverse direction may mean a direction in which the lever pulling arm 161 is pulled toward the cleaner station 100 . The forward direction may be opposite to the reverse direction.

The rotation driving motor 164 may provide power to rotate the lever pulling arm 161 . The rotation driving motor 164 may rotate in a forward or reverse direction. Here, the forward direction may mean a direction in which the lever pulling arm 161 rotates to a position in which the dust container compression lever 223 can be pressed. Also, the reverse direction may be a direction opposite to the forward direction.

The arm movement detection unit 165 may be disposed inside the housing 110 . The arm movement detection unit 165 may be disposed on a movement path of the shaft of the arm gear 162 . The arm movement detection unit 165 may be respectively disposed at an initial position LP1 and a maximum stroke movement position LP2 of the shaft of the arm gear 162 and a position LP3 when the compression lever 223 is pulled. .

The arm movement detection unit 165 may include a touch sensor. As an example, the arm movement detection unit 165 may include a micro switch. Meanwhile, the arm movement detection unit 165 may include a non-contact sensor. For example, the arm movement detection unit 165 may include an infrared sensor unit (IR sensor). With this configuration, the arm movement detection unit 165 may detect the stroke position of the arm gear 162 .

In addition, the arm movement detection unit 165 may be disposed at the other end of the shaft of the arm gear 162 . The arm movement detection unit 165 may be disposed at the other end of the arm gear 162 provided in the form of a worm wheel to detect a rotational position. The arm movement detection unit 165 may include a touch sensor. As an example, the arm movement detection unit 165 may include a micro switch. Meanwhile, the arm movement detection unit 165 may include a non-contact sensor. For example, the arm movement detection unit 165 may include an infrared sensor unit (IR sensor) or a Hall sensor (Hall sensor).

Accordingly, the arm movement detecting unit 165 may detect that the lever pulling arm 161 is in the initial position. Also, the arm movement detecting unit 165 may detect that the lever pulling arm 161 has moved as far as possible from the housing 110 . Also, the arm movement detecting unit 165 may detect that the lever pulling arm 161 rotates to pull the compression lever 223 . Also, the arm movement detecting unit 165 may detect that the lever pulling arm 161 pulls the compression lever 223 . Also, the arm movement detecting unit 165 may detect that the lever pulling arm 161 rotates to its original position after pulling the compression lever 223 .

Accordingly, when the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling part 120 and the lever pull arm 161 moves by a stroke, the compressor 224 moves downward to compress and move the dust in the dust container 220 . have. In one embodiment of the present specification, after the discharge cover 222 is separated from the dust container 220 and the dust in the dust container 220 is primarily collected by the dust separator 213 by gravity, the compressor is secondarily The 224 may allow residual dust in the dust container 220 to be collected by the dust separator 213 . On the other hand, in a state in which the discharge cover 222 is coupled to the dust container 220 , a compressor (not shown) compresses the dust in the dust container 220 downward, and the discharge cover 222 is separated from the dust container 220 . Dust in the dust container 220 may be collected by the dust separator 213 .

On the other hand, another embodiment of the lever pulling unit of the present invention is disclosed in Figure 13a.

In order to avoid overlapping descriptions, other configurations may refer to the contents of the lever pulling unit 160 according to an embodiment of the present invention, except for those specifically mentioned in this embodiment.

In this embodiment, the female gear 2162 and the shaft 2166 are separately provided, and the female gear 2162 and the shaft 2166 may be provided in parallel with each other. In addition, the shaft 2166 may be coupled to the arm gear 2162 to move relatively stroke. That is, when the shaft 2166 and the female gear 2162 are connected, a female thread may be formed on the inner surface of the connection part.

Accordingly, when the female gear 2162 rotates according to the operation of the stroke driving motor 2163 , the shaft 2166 may stroke along the thread of the female gear 2162 .

Meanwhile, a lever pulling arm 2161 is provided at one end of the shaft 2166 , and a worm wheel 2166a is formed at the other end of the shaft 2166 so that the rotation driving motor 2164 may be engaged.

Accordingly, when the rotational drive motor 2164 is operated, the shaft 2166 may rotate and the lever pull arm 2161 may rotate.

The arm movement detection unit 2165 may be disposed close to the arm gear 2162 , and may be disposed on a movement path of the shaft 2166 . The arm movement detection unit 2165 may be disposed at an initial position LP1 of the shaft 2166 , a maximum stroke movement position LP2 , and a position LP3 when the compression lever 223 is pulled.

That is, the first arm movement detection unit 2165a may be disposed at the initial position LP1 of the shaft. In addition, the second arm movement detection unit 2165b may be disposed at the maximum stroke movement position LP2 . In addition, the third arm movement detecting unit 2165c may be disposed at the position LP3 when the compression lever 223 is pulled.

The arm movement detection unit 2165 may include a touch sensor. For example, the arm movement detection unit 2165 may include a micro switch. Meanwhile, the arm movement detection unit 2165 may include a non-contact sensor. For example, the arm movement detection unit 2165 may include an infrared sensor unit (IR sensor). With such a configuration, the arm movement detection unit 2165 may detect a stroke position of the shaft 2166 .

Also, the arm movement detection unit 2165 may include a fourth arm movement detection unit 2165d disposed on the other end 2166a of the shaft. The fourth arm movement detection unit 2165d may detect a rotational position of the shaft 2166 . The fourth arm movement detection unit 2165d may include a touch sensor. For example, the fourth arm movement detection unit 2165d may include a micro switch. Meanwhile, the fourth arm movement detection unit 2165d may include a non-contact sensor. For example, the fourth arm movement detection unit 2165d may include an infrared sensor unit (IR sensor) or a Hall sensor (Hall sensor).

Accordingly, the first arm movement detecting unit 2165a may detect that the lever pulling arm 2161 is in the initial position LP1. Also, the second arm movement detecting unit 2165b may detect that the lever pulling arm 2161 has moved as far away from the housing 2110 as possible. Also, the fourth arm movement detecting unit 2165d may detect that the lever pulling arm 2161 rotates to pull the compression lever 223 . Also, the third arm movement detecting unit 2165d may detect that the lever pulling arm 2161 pulls the compression lever 223 . Also, the fourth arm movement detecting unit 2165d may detect that the lever pulling arm 2161 is rotated to its original position after pulling the compression lever 223 .

Meanwhile, the dust collecting unit 170 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 53 as follows.

The cleaner station 100 may include a dust collecting unit 170 . The dust collecting unit 170 may be disposed inside the housing 110 . The dust collecting unit 170 may be disposed below the coupling unit 120 in the direction of gravity.

The dust collecting unit 170 may include a roll vinyl (not shown). The roll vinyl may be fixed to the housing 110 and unfold downward by the load of dust falling from the dust container 220 .

The cleaner station 100 may include a junction (not shown). The junction part may be disposed on the housing 110 . The junction part may be disposed in an upper region of the dust collecting part 170 . The joint can cut and bond the upper area of the roll vinyl where dust has been collected. Specifically, the bonding portion may gather the roll vinyl into a central area and hot wire bonding the upper area of the roll vinyl. The bonding portion may include a first bonding member (not shown) and a second bonding member (not shown). A first bonding member (not shown) moves in a first direction through the first bonding driving unit 174 , and a second bonding member (not shown) moves in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction through the second bonding driving unit 175 . It can move in 2 directions.

With such a configuration, the dust collected from the first cleaner 200 or the second cleaner 200 can be collected inside the roll vinyl, and the roll vinyl can be automatically bonded. Accordingly, there is no need for the user to separately bundle the dust-collected bag, and thus user convenience can be improved.

Meanwhile, the flow path unit 180 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 16 as follows.

The cleaner station 100 may include a flow path unit 180 . The flow path 180 may connect the first cleaner 200 or the second cleaner 300 and the dust collecting part 170 to each other.

The flow path unit 180 may include a first cleaner flow path unit 181 , a second cleaner flow path unit 182 , and a flow path switching valve 183 .

The first cleaner flow path 181 may connect the dust container 220 of the first cleaner 200 and the dust collecting part 170 . The first cleaner flow path part 181 may be disposed on the rear side of the coupling surface 121 . The first cleaner flow passage 181 may mean a space between the dust container 220 of the first cleaner 200 and the dust collecting part 170 . The first cleaner flow path part 181 may be a space formed rearward from the dust passage hole 121a, and may be a flow passage through which dust and air may flow by being bent downward in the dust passage hole 121a.

Specifically, when the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 and the dust passage hole 121a is opened, the first flow path 181a and the first flow path 181a communicated with the inner space of the dust container 220 . ) and a second flow path 181b communicating between the dust collecting unit 170 and the inner space of the dust collecting unit 170 may be included.

For example, the first flow path 181a may be disposed substantially parallel to the suction motor axis a1 or the dust container through line a5 . At this time, the suction motor shaft line a1 or the dust container through line a5 may pass through the first flow path 181a.

Also, the second flow path 181b may be disposed in a direction parallel to the dust collecting motor axis C. With this configuration, it is possible to minimize the reduction in the suction force of the dust collecting motor 191 in the first flow path 181a and the second flow path 181b.

In this case, the first flow path 181a may be formed at a predetermined angle with the second flow path 181b. For example, the first flow path 181a and the second flow path 181b may be formed at right angles. With such a configuration, the overall volume of the cleaner station 100 can be minimized.

As another example, the angle formed between the first flow path 181a and the second flow path 181b may be an acute angle. This may mean that the first flow path 181a is formed toward the upper side in the gravity direction, and is formed toward the lower side in the gravity direction in the second flow path 181b. That is, the air flowing through the first flow path 181a and the second flow path 181b by the operation of the dust collecting motor 191 flows upward in the gravitational direction in the dust container 220 and then changes the direction to flow downward in the gravitational direction. can be done With such a configuration, there is an effect of preventing the reverse flow of air including dust when the dust collecting motor 191 is not operated.

As another example, the angle formed between the first flow path 181a and the second flow path 181b may be an obtuse angle. In this case, there is an effect that the flow path loss can be reduced.

Meanwhile, the length of the first flow path 181a may be less than or equal to the length of the second flow path. With this configuration, even if the entire flow path for dust removal is bent once, the suction force of the dust collecting motor 191 may be transmitted to the space inside the dust container 220 .

The dust in the dust container 220 of the first cleaner 200 may move to the dust collecting unit 170 through the first cleaner flow path part 181 .

The second cleaner flow path part 182 may connect the second cleaner 300 and the dust collecting part 170 . Dust in the second cleaner 300 may move to the dust collecting part 170 through the second cleaner flow path part 182 .

The flow path switching valve 183 may be disposed between the dust collecting part 170 and the first cleaner flow path part 181 and the second cleaner flow path part 182 . The flow path switching valve 183 may selectively open and close the first cleaner flow path part 181 and the second cleaner flow path part 182 connected to the dust collecting part 170 . Through this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in suction force generated by opening the plurality of flow paths 181 and 182 .

For example, when only the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 , the flow path switching valve 183 connects the first cleaner flow path 181 and the dust collecting unit 170 to the second cleaner flow path. The connection between the unit 182 and the dust collecting unit 170 may be separated.

As another example, when only the second cleaner 300 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 , the flow path switching valve 183 separates the connection between the first cleaner flow path part 181 and the dust collecting part 170 , and the second cleaner The flow path 182 and the dust collecting unit 170 may be connected to each other.

As another example, when both the first cleaner 200 and the second cleaner 300 are coupled to the cleaner station 100 , the flow path switching valve 183 may include the first cleaner flow path unit 181 and the dust collecting unit 170 . may be connected, and the second cleaner flow passage 182 and the dust collecting part 170 may be disconnected to remove dust from the dust container 220 of the first cleaner 200 first. Thereafter, the flow path switching valve 183 disconnects the connection between the first cleaner flow path part 181 and the dust collecting unit 170 , and connects the second cleaner flow path unit 182 and the dust collecting unit 170 to the second cleaner. The dust of 300 can be removed. Through this, the convenience of using the first cleaner 200 manually operated by the user may be increased.

Meanwhile, the dust suction module 190 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2, 16 to 20 and 53 as follows.

The cleaner station 100 may include a dust suction module 190 . The dust suction module 190 may include a dust collection motor 191 , a first filter 192 , and a second filter (not shown).

The dust collecting motor 191 may be disposed under the dust collecting unit 170 . The dust collecting motor 191 may generate a suction force to the first cleaner flow path part 181 and the second cleaner flow path part 182 . Through this, the dust collecting motor 191 may provide a suction force capable of sucking the dust in the dust container 220 of the first cleaner 200 and the dust in the second cleaner 300 .

The dust collecting motor 191 may generate a suction force by rotation. For example, the dust collecting motor 191 may be formed in a shape similar to a cylinder.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a virtual dust collecting motor axis C extending the rotation axis of the dust collecting motor 191 may be formed.

The first filter 192 may be disposed between the dust collecting unit 170 and the dust collecting motor 191 . The first filter 192 may be a pre-filter.

A second filter (not shown) may be disposed between the dust collecting motor 191 and the outer wall surface 112 . The second filter (not shown) may be a HEPA filter.

The cleaner station 100 may include a charging unit 128 . The charging unit 128 may be disposed in the coupling unit 120 . Specifically, the charging unit 128 may be disposed on the coupling surface 121 . In this case, the position of the charging unit 128 may be arranged at a position facing the charging terminal provided in the battery 240 of the first cleaner 200 . The charging unit 128 may be electrically connected to the first cleaner 200 coupled to the coupling unit 120 . The charging unit 128 may supply power to the battery of the first cleaner 200 coupled to the coupling unit 120 . That is, when the first cleaner 200 is physically coupled to the coupling surface 121 , the charging unit 128 may be electrically coupled to the first cleaner 200 .

In addition, the charging unit 128 may include a lower charging unit (not shown) disposed in the lower region of the housing 110 . The lower charging unit may be electrically connected to the second cleaner 300 coupled to the lower region of the housing 110 . The second charger may supply power to the battery of the second cleaner 300 coupled to the lower region of the housing 110 .

The cleaner station 100 may include a side door (not shown). The side door may be disposed in the housing 110 . The side door may selectively expose the dust collecting unit 170 to the outside. Through this, the user can easily remove the dust collecting unit 170 from the cleaner station 100 .

24 is a perspective view of a cleaner system including a cleaner station according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view of a cleaner system including a cleaner station according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 26 is a perspective view of a cleaner station according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 27 is a perspective view showing an open state of the first door member in FIG. 26, and FIGS. 28 and 29 are first views of the present invention An operation diagram showing a state in which the main body of the first cleaner according to the second embodiment is coupled to the cleaner station is disclosed, FIG. 30 is a perspective view of the coupling part of the cleaner station according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 31 is A perspective view showing a state in which the main body of the first cleaner according to the second embodiment of the present specification is coupled to the coupling part of the cleaner station is disclosed.

A cleaner system according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 31 .

The cleaner system according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present specification may include a cleaner station 3100 and cleaners 200 and 300 . In this case, the cleaners 200 and 300 may include the first cleaner 200 and the second cleaner 300 .

Meanwhile, since the cleaners 200 and 300 in this embodiment are the same as the cleaners 200 and 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention, they can be used.

In addition, in order to avoid duplicated description, the contents of the cleaner system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be used for other configurations, except for those specifically mentioned in the present embodiment.

In the present embodiment, the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the upper portion of the cleaner station 3100 . Specifically, the body 210 of the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the upper portion of the cleaner station 3100 .

The cleaner station 3100 may include a housing 3110 . In the present embodiment, a coupling part 3120 for coupling the first cleaner 200 may be disposed on the upper portion of the housing 3110 . The second cleaner 300 may be coupled to a lower portion of the housing 3110 . In the present embodiment, the housing 3110 is formed in a hexahedral shape as an example, but is not limited thereto, and the shape of the housing 3110 may be variously changed.

In this embodiment, the housing 3110 may include a first door member 3114 . The first door member 3114 may be disposed on the upper surface of the housing 3110 . The first door member 3114 may selectively expose the coupling part 3120 disposed on the upper portion of the housing 3100 to the outside. The first door member 3114 may be opened when the user approaches the cleaner station 3100 , and closed when the first cleaner 200 coupled to the cleaner station 3100 is separated from the cleaner station 3100 . Through this, it is possible to prevent foreign substances such as dust from entering the inside of the cleaner station 3100 .

In this embodiment, the housing 3110 may include a first sensor unit 3115 . The first sensor unit 3115 may be disposed in the housing 3110 . The first sensor unit 3115 may detect whether the user approaches the cleaner station 3100 . The first sensor unit 3115 may include a non-contact sensor. For example, the first sensor unit 3115 may be an infrared sensor unit (IR sensor). The first sensor unit 3115 may include a contact sensor. For example, the first sensor unit 3115 may include a micro switch. In one embodiment of the present specification, the first sensor unit 3115 has been described as being disposed on the upper surface of the housing 3110 as an example, but if it is possible to detect whether a user approaches, the position of the first sensor unit 3115 may vary. can be changed to

In this embodiment, the cleaner station 3100 may include a coupling part 3120 . The coupling part 3120 may be disposed on the cleaner station 3100 . The coupling part 3120 may be disposed on the housing 3110 . The coupling part 3120 may be selectively opened and closed by the first door member 3114 . The main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 , the dust container 220 , and the battery housing 230 may be coupled to the coupling part 3120 .

The coupling part 3120 may include a coupling surface 3121 , a dust container guide surface 3122 , a guide protrusion 3123 , a coupling sensor 3125 , and a suction part guide surface 3126 .

On the other hand, in order to avoid overlapping description, unless otherwise specified, specific descriptions of the coupling surface 3121 , the dust bin guide surface 3122 , the guide protrusion 3123 , the coupling sensor 3125 and the suction part guide surface 3126 . may refer to the description of the coupling surface 121 , the dust container guide surface 122 , the guide protrusion 123 , the coupling sensor 125 and the suction unit guide surface 126 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The coupling part 3120 may include a coupling surface 3121 . The coupling surface 3121 may be disposed on the upper surface of the housing 110 . The first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the coupling surface 3121 . Specifically, the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 , the dust container 220 , and the battery housing 230 may be coupled to the coupling surface 3121 .

The coupling surface 3121 may form a predetermined angle with the ground. For example, the angle between the coupling surface 3121 and the ground may be an acute angle. Through this, it is possible to provide convenience in which the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling surface 3121 . Here, the coupling between the coupling surface 3121 and the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 may mean a physical coupling in which the first cleaner 200 and the cleaner station 3100 are coupled and fixed.

The coupling unit 3120 may include a first driving unit (not shown). The first driving unit may be disposed in the housing 3110 . The first driving unit may rotate the coupling surface 3121 . When the dust container 220 is coupled to the coupling surface 3121 , the first driving unit may rotate the coupling surface 3121 horizontally with the ground. Through this, the efficiency in which the dust inside the dust container 220 is collected by the dust collecting unit 3170 by its own weight can be improved.

The coupling part 3120 may include a dust container guide surface 3122 . The dust container guide surface 3122 may be disposed on the housing 110 . The dust container guide surface 3122 may be connected to the upper surface of the housing 3110 . The dust container guide surface 3122 may be connected to the coupling surface 3121 . The dust container guide surface 3122 may form a predetermined angle with the ground. For example, the angle formed by the dust container guide surface 3122 with the ground may be an obtuse angle.

The coupling unit 3120 may include a coupling sensor 3125 . The coupling sensor 3125 may be disposed in the housing 3110 . The coupling sensor 3125 may detect whether the first cleaner 200 is physically coupled to the coupling part 3120 . The coupling sensor 3125 may face the body 210 of the first cleaner 200 .

The coupling part 3120 may include a suction part guide surface 3126 . The suction part guide surface 3126 may be disposed on the housing 3110 . The suction unit guide surface 3126 may be connected to the dust container guide surface 3122 . The suction unit 212 may be coupled to the suction unit guide surface 3126 . The shape of the suction part guide surface 3126 may be formed to correspond to the shape of the suction part 212 . Through this, it is possible to provide convenience in which the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling surface 3121 .

Meanwhile, operation diagrams illustrating a state in which the main body of the first cleaner is fixed to the coupling part of the cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present specification are disclosed in FIGS. 32 and 33 .

32 and 33 , the cleaner station 3100 of the present embodiment may include a fixing part 3130 . The fixing part 3130 may be disposed on the coupling surface 3121 . The fixing part 3130 may be disposed on the guide protrusion 3123 . The fixing part 3130 may fix the first cleaner 200 coupled to the coupling surface 3121 . Specifically, the fixing part 3130 may fix the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 coupled to the coupling surface 3121 . The fixing part 3130 may include a fixing member 3131 for fixing the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 and a fixing driving part 3132 for driving the fixing member 3131 . In one embodiment of the present invention, the fixed driving unit 3132 is described as an example of moving the fixing member 3131 up and down, but the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 can be fixed to the coupling unit 3120 . If there is, the shape of the fixing member 3131 and the type of the fixing driving unit 3132 may be variously changed.

The cleaner station 3100 of this embodiment may include a door 3141 . The door 3141 may be disposed in the housing 3110 . The door 3141 may be disposed on the coupling surface 3121 . The door 3141 may selectively open and close at least a portion of the coupling surface 3121 to communicate the upper portion of the coupling part 3120 with the first cleaner flow path part 3181 and/or the dust collecting part 3170 . The door 3141 may be opened together when the discharge cover 222 of the first cleaner 200 is opened. The door 3141 may rotate downward based on the hinge part 3141b. The door 3141 may be closed by the door arm 3143 and the door motor 3142 . For example, the door 3141 may be rotated to one side by the door motor 3142 . The door 3141 may be closed together with the discharge cover 222 of the first cleaner 200 when the door 3141 is closed. Through this, the dust container 220 of the first cleaner 200 and the first cleaner flow path part 3181 may be coupled in a flow path so that a fluid can flow.

Meanwhile, FIG. 34 is a view showing a state in which the discharge cover of the first cleaner according to the second embodiment of the present specification is opened and closed.

Referring to FIG. 34 , the cleaner station 3100 may include a cover opening unit 3150 . The cover opening unit 3150 may be disposed on the coupling surface 3121 . The cover opening unit 3150 may be disposed adjacent to the dust container guide surface 3122 . When the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling part 3120 , the cover opening unit 3150 may separate the discharge cover 222 from the dust container 220 .

The cover opening unit 3150 may include a separating member 3151 and a cover opening driving unit 3152 driving the separating member 3151 . The cover opening driving unit 3152 may drive the separating member 3151 when the dust container 220 is coupled to the coupling unit 3120 . Specifically, when the cover opening driving unit 3152 moves the separating member 3151 downward, the separating member 3151 separates the coupling lever 222c from the dust bin 220 to selectively remove the lower portion of the dust bin 220 . can be opened and closed. In this case, due to the impact of the discharge cover 222 being separated from the dust container 220 , the dust in the dust container 220 may move downward and be collected by the dust collecting unit 3170 .

The cleaner station 3100 may include a dust collecting unit 3170 .

In order to avoid overlapping description, the dust collecting unit 3170 of the present embodiment may refer to the contents of the dust collecting unit 170 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, except as otherwise noted.

The dust collecting unit 3170 may be disposed in the housing 3110 . The dust collecting part 3170 may be disposed under the coupling part 3120 . Through this, when the discharge cover 222 is separated from the dust container 220 , the dust in the dust container 220 may be collected by the dust collecting unit 3170 by gravity.

In this embodiment, the cleaner station 3100 may include a flow path part, and the flow path part may include a first cleaner flow path part 3181 , a second cleaner flow path part 3182 , and a flow path switching valve 3183 .

In order to avoid overlapping description, the flow path part of the present embodiment may refer to the contents of the flow path part 180 according to an embodiment of the present invention, except as otherwise specifically mentioned.

The first cleaner flow path part 3181 may mean a straight region extending vertically. Dust in the dust container 220 of the first cleaner 200 may move to the dust collecting unit 3170 through the first cleaner flow passage 3181 .

On the other hand, the second cleaner flow path part 3182 and the flow path switching valve 3183 have the same configuration and operation as the second cleaner flow path part 182 and the flow path switching valve 183 according to an embodiment of the present invention. can do.

In this embodiment, the cleaner station 3100 may include a dust suction module 3190 .

In order to avoid overlapping description, the dust suction module 3190 of the present embodiment may refer to the contents of the dust suction module 190 according to the embodiment of the present invention, except as otherwise noted.

The dust suction module 3190 may be disposed in the dust collecting unit 3170 . Alternatively, the dust suction module 3190 may be disposed outside the dust collecting unit 3170 and connected to the dust collecting unit 3170 . The dust suction module 3190 may generate a suction force to the first cleaner flow path part 3181 and the second cleaner flow path part 3182 . Accordingly, the dust suction module 3190 may provide a suction force capable of sucking the dust in the dust container 220 of the first cleaner 200 and the dust in the second cleaner 300 .

Although not shown, in the present embodiment, the cleaner station 3100 may include a charging unit. The charging unit may include a first charger disposed in the coupling unit 3120 and a second charger disposed in a lower region of the housing 3110 . Accordingly, the first cleaner 200 or the second cleaner 300 may be electrically coupled to the cleaner station 3100 by the charging unit.

In this embodiment, the cleaner station 3100 may include a side door (not shown). The side door may be disposed in the housing 3110 . Through this, in the present embodiment, since the user can use the dust collecting unit 3170 as a trash can, user convenience can be improved.

26 and 27 , when a user approaches the cleaner station 3100 , the first door member 114 may move upward, and the coupling part 3120 may be exposed upwardly. In this case, whether the user approaches the cleaner station 3100 may be detected through the first sensor unit 3115 . Through this, since the user does not need to separately open and close the first door member 3114, it is possible to provide convenience to the user.

28 and 29 , when the user couples the first cleaner 200 to the coupling part 3120 of the cleaner station 3100, the main body 210 and the dust container 220 of the first cleaner 200 It may be stably disposed on the coupling part 3120 . Through this, it is possible to provide convenience in which the main body 210 and the dust container 220 of the first cleaner 200 are coupled to the coupling surface 3121 .

31 and 33 , when the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 is disposed on the coupling part 3120 , the fixing part 3130 moves the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 . can do it Specifically, when the coupling sensor 3125 detects that the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling part 3120 of the cleaner station 3100, the fixed driving unit 3132 is the fixing member 3131 . may be moved upward to fix the body 210 of the first cleaner 200 .

Through this, the amount of vibration and impact generated when the discharge cover 222 of the main body 210 of the fixed first cleaner 200 is separated from the dust container 220 is increased to remove the dust stored in the dust container 220 with the cleaner. The efficiency of moving to the dust collecting unit 3170 of the station 3100 may be improved. That is, the suction power of the cleaner may be improved by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container. In addition, it is possible to remove the odor generated by the residue by preventing the residual dust from remaining in the dust container.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the fixed driving unit 3132 is described as a solenoid actuator as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto and may be variously changed to an electromagnetic force actuator or the like.

Referring to FIG. 34 , when the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 is fixed to the coupling part 3120 , the cover opening driving part 3152 moves the separating member 3151 downward to the discharge cover 222 . can be separated from the dust container 220 . When the discharge cover 222 is separated from the dust container 220 , the dust in the dust container 220 may be collected by the dust collecting unit 3170 by gravity and load. At this time, the door 3141 may be rotated downward by the weight of the dust bin 220 separated from the dust bin 220 so that the lower portion of the dust bin 220 and the dust collecting unit 3170 may communicate with each other. Alternatively, in the exemplary embodiment of the present specification, the door 3141 may be excluded.

Through this, since the dust in the dust bin can be removed without a separate operation by the user, user convenience can be provided. In addition, it is possible to eliminate the hassle of the user having to empty the dust bin every time. In addition, when the dust bin is emptied, it is possible to prevent dust from scattering.

In one embodiment of the present specification, the cover opening driving unit 3152 is described as an example of a solenoid actuator, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto and may be variously changed to an electromagnetic force actuator or the like.

Meanwhile, FIGS. 35 and 36 are operational diagrams illustrating the rotation of the main body of the first cleaner coupled to the coupling part of the cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present specification.

35 and 36 , when the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 is fixed to the coupling part 3120 , the first driving part (not shown) may rotate the coupling surface 3121 . In this case, since the coupling surface 3121 is positioned horizontally with the ground, the efficiency of collecting dust inside the dust container 220 by its own weight by the dust collecting unit 3170 can be improved.

Even when the coupling surface 3121 rotates, the discharge cover 222 may be separated from the dust container 220 by the cover opening driving unit 3152 as shown in FIG. 11 . Contrary to this, when a separate protrusion is formed on the inner surface of the coupling part so that the coupling surface 3121 is level with the ground, the protrusion formed on the inner surface of the coupling part comes into contact with the coupling lever 222c to remove the discharge cover 222 from the dust container. It can also be separated from 220 .

37 is a cross-sectional view of a cleaner system according to an embodiment of the present specification is disclosed.

Referring to FIG. 37 , the dust collecting unit 3170 may include a roll vinyl 3171 . The roll vinyl 3171 may be fixed to the housing 110 and unfold downward by the load of dust falling from the dust container 220 .

Meanwhile, FIGS. 47 and 48 show operation diagrams of bonding a roll vinyl in the cleaner station according to the second embodiment of the present specification.

47 and 48 , the cleaner station 3100 may include an abutment. The junction part may be disposed on the housing 3110 . The junction part may be disposed in an upper region of the dust collecting part 3170 . The joint may cut and bond the upper region of the roll vinyl 3171 in which dust is collected. Specifically, the bonding portion may collect the roll vinyl 3171 in the central area and hot wire bonding the upper area of the roll vinyl 3171 . The bonding portion may include a first bonding member 3172 and a second bonding member 3173 . The first bonding member 3172 moves in a first direction through the first bonding driving unit 3174 , and the second bonding member 3173 moves in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction through the second bonding driving unit 3175 . can move to

Meanwhile, an operation diagram of the compressor of the first cleaner according to an embodiment of the present specification is disclosed in FIGS. 38 and 39 .

38 and 39 , when the compression lever 223 moves downward, the compressor 224 moves downward to move dust in the dust container 220 downward. In one embodiment of the present specification, after the discharge cover 222 is separated from the dust bin 220 and the dust in the dust bin 220 is primarily collected in the dust collecting unit 3170 by gravity, secondarily, the compressor ( 224 may allow residual dust in the dust container 220 to be collected by the dust collecting unit 3170 . In contrast, in a state in which the discharge cover 222 is coupled to the dust container 220 , the compressor 224 compresses the dust in the dust container 220 downward, and the discharge cover 222 is separated from the dust container 220 to separate the dust container. Dust in the 220 may be collected by the dust collecting unit 3170 .

40 to 44 are views for explaining another embodiment of the cleaner system according to the second embodiment of the present invention is disclosed.

Referring to FIG. 40 , the cleaner station 3100 according to another embodiment of the present specification may include a first flow part 3192 . The first flow part 3192 may flow air into the suction part 212 of the first cleaner 200 . The air flowing into the suction unit 212 of the first cleaner 200 may move the residual dust of the dust container 220 downward and collect it by the dust collecting unit 3170 . Through this, the suction power of the first cleaner 200 may be improved by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container 220 . In addition, by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container 220 , it is possible to remove odors generated by the residue.

Referring to FIG. 41 , in the cleaner station 3100 according to another embodiment of the present specification, a sealing member sealing the suction part 212 of the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 coupled to the coupling part 3120 . It may include a 3219 and an inhaler 3194 for sucking the dust of the dust container 220 and collecting the dust by the dust collecting unit 3170 . Through this, the suction power of the first cleaner 200 may be improved by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container 220 . In addition, by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container 220 , it is possible to remove odors generated by the residue.

Referring to FIG. 42 , in the cleaner station 3100 according to another embodiment of the present specification, a sealing member sealing the suction part 212 of the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 coupled to the coupling part 3120 . 3219 and a second flow part 3196 for flowing air into the dust container 220 may be included. The second flow part 3196 may be understood to be the same as the first flow part 3192 . The second flow part 3196 may flow air into the dust container 220 instead of the suction part 212 . The air flowing into the dust container 220 of the first cleaner 200 may move the remaining dust of the dust container 220 downward to be collected by the dust collecting unit 3170 . Through this, the suction power of the first cleaner 200 may be improved by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container 220 . In addition, by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container 220 , it is possible to remove odors generated by the residue.

The second flow unit 3196 may include a discharge unit 3196b for discharging air, and a driving unit (not shown) for rotating the discharge unit 3196b based on the first shaft 3196a. Since the discharge part 3196b rotates about the first shaft 3196a and flows air to various areas of the dust container 220 , residual dust in the dust container 220 can be efficiently removed.

43 and 44 , the cleaner station 3100 according to another embodiment of the present specification may include a removal unit that moves into the dust container 220 and removes residual dust inside the dust container 220 . .

The removal unit may include a first removal member 3197 . The first removal member 3197 may rotate with respect to the central area of the dust container 220 to scrape off residual dust in the dust container 220 .

The removal unit may include a second removal member 3198 . The second removal member 3198 may move from an upper portion to a lower portion of the dust container 220 to scrape off residual dust in the dust container 220 .

Through this, the suction power of the first cleaner 200 may be improved by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container 220 . In addition, by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container 220 , it is possible to remove odors generated by the residue.

Meanwhile, FIGS. 45 and 46 are views illustrating opening and closing of the discharge cover of the first cleaner according to the second embodiment of the present specification.

45 and 46 , when dust from the dust bin 220 of the first cleaner 200 is removed, the door motor 3142 rotates the door 3141 to move the discharge cover 222 to the dust bin 220 . can be coupled to Specifically, the door motor 3142 rotates the door arm 3143 to rotate the door 3141 based on the hinge part 3142b, and the door 3141 rotating based on the hinge part 3142b is the discharge cover. (222) can be pushed upwards. In this case, the discharge cover 222 may be rotated based on the hinge portion 222b and the coupling lever 222c may be coupled to the dust container 220 .

Meanwhile, FIGS. 49 and 50 are perspective views for explaining an embodiment in which a cradle is added in the cleaner station according to the second embodiment of the present specification.

49 and 50 , the cleaner station 3100 according to an embodiment of the present specification may include a cradle 3500 . The cradle 3500 may extend in the vertical direction. The cradle 3500 may be detachably coupled to the housing 3110 . Alternatively, the cradle 3500 may be integrally formed with the housing 3110 . The first cleaner 200 may be mounted on the cradle 3500 . The cradle 3500 may support the first cleaner 200 .

The cradle 3500 may include a body part 3510 . The body part 3510 may be disposed on the support 3520 . The main body 3510 may be disposed on the support 3520 . The main body 3510 may be supported by a support 3520 . The body portion 3510 may be detachably coupled to the support 3520 . The first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the body part 3510 . The main body 3510 may charge the battery 240 of the first cleaner 200 .

The cradle 3500 may include a support 3520 . The support 3520 may be detachably coupled to the housing 3110 . Alternatively, the support 3520 may be integrally formed with the housing 3110 . The support 3520 may support the main body 3510 . In one embodiment of the present specification, the support 3520 is described as an example formed on the side surface of the housing 3110 , but the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the support 3520 may be disposed on the upper surface of the housing 3110 . In addition, in one embodiment of the present specification, the support 3520 is described as an example formed in a hexahedral shape extending in the vertical direction, but if the body part 3510 can be supported, the shape of the support 3520 is variously changed. can be

The cradle 3500 may include a locking part 3530 . The locking part 3530 may be disposed on the body part 3510 . The locking unit 3530 may be coupled to the first cleaner 200 to stably fix the first cleaner 200 . The locking unit 3530 may include a plurality of locking members spaced apart in a horizontal direction. The main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 may be fitted in the space between the plurality of locking members from above. At this time, the inner surface of the locking part 3530 may be slidably coupled to the outer surface of the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 . A sliding groove may be formed on an inner surface of the locking unit 3530 , and a sliding protrusion that is slidably coupled to the sliding groove of the locking unit 3530 may be formed on an outer surface of the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 . Conversely, a sliding protrusion may be formed on an inner surface of the locking part 3530 , and a sliding groove may be formed on an outer surface of the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 .

An extra cleaning module may be disposed on the cradle 3500 . The extra cleaning module may be detachably coupled to the cradle 3500 . In general, the first cleaner 200 may be provided with replaceable cleaning modules in various ways depending on the purpose. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the risk of loss by storing the unused extra cleaning module in a state coupled to the cradle 3500 . The extra cleaning module can be referred to as an 'accessory'.

Meanwhile, FIG. 51 is a perspective view for explaining some configurations of the cleaner station according to the second embodiment of the present specification.

Referring to FIG. 51 , the coupling part 3120 of the cleaner station 3100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention may be separated. Specifically, the coupling part 3120 of the cleaner station 3100 and the first door member 3114 may be detachably coupled to the housing 3110 . When the coupling part 3120 is removed, the dust collecting part 3170 disposed in the housing 3110 may be exposed upward, and the user may use the cleaner station 3100 as a general trash can. In addition, when the dust collecting unit 3170 is filled with dust, the user can easily remove and/or replace the dust collecting unit 3170 , thereby providing user convenience.

Meanwhile, FIG. 52 is a perspective view for explaining an embodiment in which the second door member is provided in the cleaner station according to the second embodiment of the present specification.

Referring to FIG. 52 , the cleaner station 3100 according to an embodiment of the present specification may include a second door member 3116 . The second door member 3116 may be disposed on a side surface of the cleaner station 3100 . The second door member 3116 may communicate with the dust collecting unit 3170 . Specifically, when the second door member 3116 is opened, the dust collecting unit 3170 may be exposed to the outside, and the user may use the cleaner station 3100 as a general trash can. In addition, when the dust collecting unit 3170 is filled with dust, the user can easily remove and/or replace the dust collecting unit 3170 , thereby providing user convenience.

Meanwhile, FIG. 53 is a block diagram illustrating a control configuration in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 53, the control configuration of the present invention will be described as follows.

The cleaner station 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a coupling unit 120 , a fixing unit 130 , a door unit 140 , a cover opening unit 150 , a lever pulling unit 160 , and a dust collecting unit 170 . , the control unit 400 for controlling the flow path unit 180 and the dust suction module 190 may be further included.

The control unit 400 may be disposed on the upper side of the housing 110 . For example, the control unit 400 may be disposed on the coupling unit 120 . Through this arrangement, the control unit 400 and the fixing unit 130 , the door unit 140 , the cover opening unit 150 , and the lever pulling unit 160 are disposed close to each other, so that the response performance may be improved.

Alternatively, the control unit 400 may be disposed on the lower side of the housing 110 . For example, the control unit 400 may be disposed in the dust suction module 190 . Through such an arrangement, the control unit 400 is disposed close to the relatively heavy dust collecting motor 191 and disposed close to the ground, so that it can be stably supported to prevent damage even when an external shock is applied. .

The control unit 400 may be composed of a printed circuit board and elements mounted on the printed circuit board.

When the coupling sensor 125 detects the coupling of the first cleaner 200 , the coupling sensor 125 may transmit a signal indicating that the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling unit 120 . In this case, the control unit 400 may receive the signal of the coupling sensor 125 to determine that the first cleaner 200 is physically coupled to the coupling unit 120 .

In addition, when the charging unit 128 supplies power to the battery 240 of the first cleaner 200 , the control unit 400 may determine that the first cleaner 200 is electrically coupled to the coupling unit 120 . .

Accordingly, when it is determined that the first cleaner 200 is physically and electrically coupled to the coupling unit 120 , the controller 400 may determine that the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 .

When it is determined that the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling part 120 , the controller 400 may operate the fixed driving part 133 to fix the first cleaner 200 .

When the fixing member 131 or the fixing part link 135 moves to the dustbin fixing position FP1 , the fixing detecting part 137 may transmit a signal indicating that the first cleaner 200 is fixed. The controller 400 may receive a signal indicating that the first cleaner 200 is fixed from the fixation detection unit 137 and determine that the first cleaner 200 is fixed. When it is determined that the first cleaner 200 is fixed, the control unit 400 may stop the operation of the fixed driving unit 133 .

Meanwhile, when the emptying of the dust container 220 is finished, the control unit 400 may release the fixing of the first cleaner 200 by rotating the fixed driving unit 133 in the reverse direction.

When it is determined that the first cleaner 200 is fixed to the coupling part 120 , the controller 400 may operate the door motor 142 to open the door 141 of the cleaner station 100 .

The door opening/closing detection unit 144 may transmit a signal indicating that the door 141 is opened when the door 141 or the door arm 143 reaches the predetermined open position DP1. The control unit 400 may receive a signal that the door 141 has been opened from the door open/close detection unit 137 and determine that the door 141 has been opened. When it is determined that the door 141 is opened, the controller 400 may stop the operation of the door motor 142 .

Meanwhile, when the emptying of the dust container 220 is finished, the controller 400 may close the door 141 by rotating the door motor 142 in the reverse direction.

When it is determined that the door 141 is opened, the control unit 400 may operate the cover opening driving unit 152 to open the discharge cover 222 of the first cleaner 200 . As a result, the dust passage hole 121a may communicate with the inside of the dust container 220 . Accordingly, the cleaner station 100 and the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to allow the flow of a fluid (a flow path coupling).

The cover open detection unit 155f may transmit a signal indicating that the discharge cover 222 is opened when the guide frame 151e reaches a predetermined cover opening point CP1. The control unit 400 may receive a signal indicating that the discharge cover 222 is opened from the cover open detection unit 155f and determine that the discharge cover 222 is opened. When it is determined that the discharge cover 222 is opened, the control unit 400 may stop the operation of the cover opening driving unit 152 .

The controller 400 may control the lever pulling arm 161 to pull the dust container compression lever 223 by operating the stroke driving motor 163 and the rotation driving motor 164 .

The arm movement detection unit 165 may transmit a signal when detecting that the arm gear 162 reaches the maximum stroke movement position LP2 , and the control unit 400 receives a signal from the arm movement detection unit 165 . Thus, the operation of the stroke driving motor 163 may be stopped.

The arm movement detection unit 165 may transmit a signal when detecting that the arm gear 162 rotates to a position where the compression lever 223 can be pulled, and the control unit 400 controls the arm movement detection unit 165 . By receiving the signal, the operation of the rotation driving motor 164 may be stopped.

Also, the control unit 400 may reversely operate the stroke driving motor 163 to pull the lever pulling arm 161 .

At this time, when the arm movement detection unit 165 detects that the position LP3 when the compression lever 223 is pulled, it may transmit a signal, and the control unit 400 controls the arm movement detection unit 165 . The operation of the stroke driving motor 163 may be stopped by receiving the signal.

Meanwhile, when the emptying of the dust container 220 is finished, the controller 400 may reversely rotate the stroke driving motor 163 and the rotation driving motor 164 to return the lever pulling arm 161 to its original position.

The control unit 400 may operate the first bonding driving unit 174 and the second bonding driving unit 175 to bond the roll vinyl (not shown).

The controller 400 may control the flow path switching valve 183 of the flow path unit 180 . For example, the control unit 400 may selectively open and close the first cleaner flow path part 181 and the second cleaner flow path part 182 .

The controller 400 may operate the dust collecting motor 191 to suck the dust inside the dust container 220 .

The control unit 400 may operate the display unit 500 to display the emptying state of the dust bin and the charging state of the first cleaner 200 or the second cleaner 300 .

Specific control contents of the control unit 400 according to the passage of time will be described later.

Meanwhile, the cleaner station 100 of the present invention may include a display unit 500 .

The display unit 500 may be disposed on the housing 110 as well as a separate display device, or may be provided in a terminal including a mobile phone.

The display unit 500 may be configured to include at least one of a display panel capable of outputting characters and/or figures, and a speaker capable of outputting a voice signal and sound. The user can easily grasp the status of the current administration, the remaining time, and the like through the information output through the display unit 500 .

Meanwhile, FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a weight distribution using a virtual plane penetrating a first cleaner in the cleaner system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 15 shows the weight distribution according to another embodiment. A diagram for explaining a virtual plane and an orthographic projection thereof are disclosed, and FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a weight distribution in a state in which a first vacuum cleaner and a cleaner station are combined using a virtual line, and FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 is a view for explaining an angle formed by a virtual line with the ground and a vertical line with respect to the ground in a state in which the first cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station at a predetermined angle, and in FIG. 19, the first cleaner and the cleaner station are coupled A view for explaining the arrangement for maintaining a balance in a state is disclosed, FIG. 20 is a schematic view of FIG. 19 viewed from another direction, and FIG. A drawing for explaining the arrangement relationship is disclosed.

With reference to FIGS. 14 to 21 , distribution of the overall weight and maintenance of balance in a state in which the first cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 100 will be described as follows.

In the present invention, the first cleaner 200 may be mounted on the outer wall surface 112 of the cleaner station 100 . For example, the dust container 220 and the battery housing 230 of the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the coupling surface 121 of the cleaner station 100 . That is, the first cleaner 200 may be mounted on the first outer wall surface 112a.

At this time, the suction motor axis (a1) may be formed perpendicular to the first outer wall surface (112a). That is, the suction motor axis a1 may be formed parallel to the ground. The suction motor axis a1 may be formed on a plane perpendicular to the ground. Also, the suction motor axis a1 may be formed on a plane perpendicularly intersecting with the first outer wall surface 112a.

Meanwhile, in another embodiment, the suction motor axis a1 may be formed parallel to the first outer wall surface 112a. The suction motor axis a1 may be formed along the direction of gravity. That is, the suction motor axis a1 may be formed perpendicular to the ground. Further, the suction motor axis a1 may be formed on a plane perpendicularly intersecting with the first outer wall surface 112a.

The suction flow passage through line a2 may be formed parallel to the first outer wall surface 112a. The suction flow passage through line a2 may be formed along the direction of gravity. That is, the suction passage through line a2 may be formed perpendicular to the ground. In addition, the suction flow passage through line a2 may be formed on a plane perpendicular to the first outer wall surface 112a.

The gripper through line a3 may be formed to be inclined at a predetermined angle from the first outer wall surface 112a. In addition, the gripper through line a3 may be formed to be inclined at a predetermined angle to the ground. The gripper through line a3 may be formed on a plane perpendicular to the first outer wall surface 112a.

The cyclone line a4 may be formed perpendicular to the first outer wall surface 112a. That is, the cyclone line a4 may be formed parallel to the ground. The cyclone line a4 may be formed on a plane perpendicular to the ground. In addition, the cyclone line a4 may be formed on a plane perpendicular to the first outer wall surface 112a.

Meanwhile, in another embodiment, the cyclone line a4 may be formed parallel to the first outer wall surface 112a. The cyclone line a4 may be formed along the direction of gravity. That is, the cyclone line a4 may be formed perpendicular to the ground. In addition, the cyclone line a4 may be formed on a plane perpendicular to the first outer wall surface 112a.

The dust bin through line a5 may be formed perpendicular to the first outer wall surface 112a. That is, the dustbin through line a5 may be formed parallel to the ground. The dustbin through line a5 may be formed on a plane perpendicular to the ground. In addition, the dust container through line a5 may be formed on a plane that perpendicularly intersects the first outer wall surface 112a.

Meanwhile, in another embodiment, the dust container through line a5 may be formed parallel to the first outer wall surface 112a. The dustbin through line a5 may be formed along the direction of gravity. That is, the dustbin through line a5 may be formed perpendicular to the ground. In addition, the dust container through line a5 may be formed on a plane that perpendicularly intersects the first outer wall surface 112a.

The dust collecting motor axis (C) may be formed perpendicular to the ground. The dust collecting motor axis line C may be formed to be parallel to at least one of the first outer wall surface 112a, the second outer wall surface 112b, the third outer wall surface 112c, and the fourth outer wall surface 112d.

In the vacuum cleaner system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the suction motor shaft line (a1), the suction flow passage line (a2), the grip portion through line (a3), the cyclone line (a4), the dust bin through line (a5), and the dust collection motor The relationship between the axis line C will be described as follows.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the suction motor axis a1 may be disposed between the suction unit 212 and the handle 216 . Also, the cyclone line a4 may be disposed between the suction unit 212 and the handle 216 . The dustbin through line a5 may be disposed between the suction unit 212 and the handle 216 .

The suction motor axis line a1 may be disposed at a predetermined angle with the suction flow passage through line a2 or the gripping part through line a3 . Accordingly, the suction motor axis a1 may cross each other with the suction flow passage through line a2 or the gripping portion through line a3 .

In this case, an intersection P1 of the suction motor axis line a1 and the suction flow passage through line a2 may exist. For example, the suction motor axis line a1 and the suction flow passage through line a2 may cross vertically.

Also, there may be an intersection of the suction motor axis a1 and the gripper through line a3 . For example, the intersection of the suction motor axis a1 and the gripper through line a3 is farther from the cleaner station 100 than the intersection P1 of the suction motor axis a1 and the suction passage through line a2. can

The suction motor axis (a1) may be formed on the same axis as the cyclone line (a4) or the dustbin through line (a5). With such a configuration, there is an effect of reducing flow path loss.

Although not shown, as another example, the suction motor shaft line a1 may be formed in parallel with the cyclone line a4 or the dustbin through line a5 at a predetermined distance. That is, the rotary shaft of the suction motor 214 may be disposed parallel to the longitudinal axis of the dust container 220 or the flow axis of the dust separation unit 213 . As another example, the suction motor axis (a1) may be formed perpendicular to the cyclone line (a4) or the dustbin through line (a5).

When the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 , the suction motor axis a1 may intersect the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station 100 . That is, the rotation axis of the suction motor 214 may intersect the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station 100 . In this case, the intersection of the rotational axis of the suction motor 214 and the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station 100 may be located inside the housing 110 , and more specifically, may be located inside the flow path unit 180 .

When the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 , the suction motor axis a1 may intersect the dust collection motor axis C. At this time, the suction motor axis (a1) and the dust collecting motor axis (C) may have an intersection point (P5). The intersection P5 of the suction motor axis a1 and the dust collecting motor axis C may be located inside the housing 110 , and more specifically, may be located inside the flow path unit 180 .

In this case, the height from the ground of the intersection P5 of the suction motor axis a1 and the dust collecting motor axis C may be less than or equal to the maximum height of the cleaner station 100 .

In addition, the height from the ground of the intersection P5 of the suction motor axis a1 and the dust collection motor axis C may be the same as the height of the intersection P4 of the suction flow passage through line a2 and the dust bin through line a5. .

And, the height from the ground of the intersection P5 of the suction motor axis a1 and the dust collection motor axis C may be the same as the height of the intersection P1 of the suction flow passage through line a2 and the suction motor axis a1. .

With such a configuration, in a state in which the first cleaner 200 and the cleaner station 100 are coupled, the first cleaner 200 can be stably supported by the cleaner station 100 , and the flow path is lost when the dust container 220 is emptied. has the effect of reducing

In a state in which the first cleaner 200 and the cleaner station 100 are coupled, the suction motor axis a1 may intersect the dust collecting motor axis C at a predetermined angle. For example, the angle θ1 between the suction motor axis a1 and the dust collecting motor axis C may be 40 degrees or more and 95 degrees or less, and preferably 43 degrees or more and 90 degrees or less. If the angle between the angles is less than 40 degrees, the user has to bend the waist when the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 , and when the angle between the angles exceeds 95 degrees, the first cleaner 200 may It may be separated from the cleaner station 100 by its own weight.

Here, the angle between the suction motor axis (a1) and the dust collecting motor axis (C) is formed while crossing, and may mean an angle sandwiched between the suction motor axis (a1) and the dust collecting motor axis (C). For example, the angle between the suction motor axis line (a1) and the dust collecting motor axis line (C) of the intersection (P5) as a vertex, the dust collection motor axis line (C) formed farther from the ground than the intersection point (P5) and the intersection point ( It may mean an angle formed by the suction motor axis line a1 formed in the direction of the suction motor 214 based on P5) (see FIGS. 16 and 17 ).

In addition, in a state in which the first cleaner 200 and the cleaner station 100 are coupled, the suction motor axis a1 may intersect the vertical line V with respect to the ground at a predetermined angle. For example, the angle θ2 between the suction motor axis line a1 and the vertical line V with respect to the ground may be 40 degrees or more and 95 degrees or less, and preferably 43 degrees or more and 90 degrees or less. If the angle between the angles is less than 40 degrees, the user has to bend the waist when the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 , and when the angle between the angles exceeds 95 degrees, the first cleaner 200 may It may be separated from the cleaner station 100 by its own weight.

Here, the angle between the suction motor axis (a1) and the vertical line (V) to the ground intersect as an angle formed, and may mean an angle sandwiched between the suction motor axis (a1) and the vertical line (V) to the ground. have. For example, the angle between the suction motor axis line (a1) and the intersection point (P7) of the vertical line to the ground as a vertex, the vertical line (V) to the ground formed farther from the ground than the intersection point (P7), the intersection point (P7) ) may mean an angle formed by the suction motor axis a1 formed in the direction of the suction motor 214 based on (see FIG. 18 ).

Also, in a state in which the first cleaner 200 and the cleaner station 100 are coupled, the suction motor axis a1 may intersect the ground B at a predetermined angle.

For example, the angle θ3 between the suction motor axis a1 and the ground B may be -5 degrees or more and 50 degrees or less, and preferably 0 degrees or more and 47 degrees or less. In this case, the angle between the angles may be an acute angle. Here, the negative angle is based on the intersection P5 of the suction motor axis a1 and the dust collection motor axis C, and the intersection P1 of the suction motor axis a1 and the suction flow passage through line a2 is on the ground. It may mean an angle between the suction motor axis a1 and the ground when located closer (see FIG. 18 ).

Meanwhile, when the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 , the handle 216 may be disposed at a greater distance from the ground than the suction motor axis a1 . With this configuration, when the user holds the handle 216 , the relatively heavy suction motor 214 is positioned below the gravity direction, and the user moves the first cleaner 200 in a direction parallel to the ground. It is possible to provide convenience in which the first cleaner 200 can be coupled or separated from the cleaner station 100 only by using only the vacuum cleaner 200 .

In addition, when the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 , the battery 240 may be disposed at a greater distance from the ground than the suction motor axis a1 . With this configuration, the first cleaner 200 may be stably supported by the cleaner station 100 .

The suction passage passage line a2 may intersect the suction passage axis line a1 or the gripper passage line a3 or the cyclone line a4 or the dust bin passage line a5 .

For example, the suction flow passage through line a2 may vertically intersect the suction flow passage axis line a1 . In this case, an intersection P1 of the suction motor axis line a1 and the suction flow passage through line a2 may exist.

Also, the suction flow passage through line a2 and the gripping part through line a3 may cross each other at a predetermined angle. In addition, an intersection P2 may exist between the suction flow passage through line a2 and the gripping part through line a3 .

Also, the suction flow passage through line a2 may vertically cross the cyclone line a4 . In this case, there may be an intersection P3 between the suction passage passage line a2 and the cyclone line a4 .

Also, the suction flow passage through line a2 may vertically intersect with the dust bin through line a5 . In this case, there may be an intersection P4 between the suction flow passage through line a2 and the dust bin through line a5 .

When the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 , the suction flow passage through line a2 may be formed parallel to the dust collecting motor axis C. With this configuration, there is an effect of minimizing the space occupied by the first cleaner 200 on a horizontal plane in a state in which it is coupled to the cleaner station 100 .

In this case, the coupling part 120 may be disposed between the suction flow passage through line a2 and the dust collecting motor axis C. A fixing member 131 may be disposed between the suction passage through line a2 and the dust collecting motor axis C. A cover opening unit 150 may be disposed between the suction flow passage through line a2 and the dust collecting motor axis C. With such a configuration, the first cleaner 200 can be coupled or separated from the cleaner station 100 only by a simple operation of the user moving the first cleaner 200 in a direction parallel to the ground, and the dust container 220 can be removed. It can be fixed, and it is possible to provide the convenience of opening the dust container 220 .

Meanwhile, as another example, the suction flow passage through line a2 may be disposed at a predetermined angle with the dust collecting motor axis C. At this time, it is preferable that the angle between the suction flow passage through line a2 and the dust collecting motor axis C is 50 degrees or less. If the angle between the suction passage passage line a2 and the dust collection motor axis C exceeds 50 degrees, the user has to bend the waist when the first vacuum cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 . can

The gripper through line a3 may intersect the suction passage axis a1 or the suction passage through line a2 or the cyclone line a4 or the dust bin through line a5 .

When the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 , the height of the intersection P2 of the gripper through line a3 and the suction flow passage through line a2 from the ground is the maximum height of the housing 110 . may be below. With this configuration, the overall volume of the first cleaner 200 can be minimized while the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 .

The gripper through line a3 may intersect the dust collecting motor axis C at a predetermined angle. In this case, the intersection P6 of the gripper through line a3 and the dust collecting motor axis C may be located inside the housing 110 . With such a configuration, the first cleaner 200 can be coupled to the cleaner station 100 only with a simple operation of pushing the arm toward the side of the cleaner station 100 while the user holds the first cleaner 200 . there are advantages to In addition, since a relatively heavy dust collecting motor 191 is accommodated inside the housing 110 , the cleaner station 100 is shaken even when the user pushes the first cleaner 200 into the cleaner station 100 . has the effect of preventing

The cyclone wire (a4) may be formed coaxially with the suction motor shaft line (a1) or the dustbin through line (a5). With such a configuration, there is an effect of reducing flow path loss during cleaning.

Although not shown, as another example, the cyclone line a4 may be formed in parallel with the suction motor axis a1 or the dust bin penetration line a5 at a predetermined interval. As another example, the cyclone line (a4) may be formed perpendicular to the suction motor axis line (a1) or the dustbin through line (a5).

When the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 , the cyclone line a4 may intersect the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station 100 . That is, the axis of flow of the dust separator 213 may intersect the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station 100 . In this case, the intersection of the flow axis of the dust separation unit 213 and the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station 100 may be located inside the housing 110 , and more specifically, may be located inside the flow path unit 180 .

When the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 , the cyclone line a4 may intersect the dust collecting motor axis C. At this time, the cyclone line (a4) and the dust collecting motor axis (C) may have an intersection (P5). The intersection P5 of the cyclone line a4 and the dust collecting motor axis C may be located inside the housing 110 , and more specifically, may be located inside the flow path 180 . With such a configuration, in a state in which the first cleaner 200 and the cleaner station 100 are coupled, the first cleaner 200 can be stably supported by the cleaner station 100 , and the flow path is lost when the dust container 220 is emptied. has the effect of reducing

The cyclone line (a4) may intersect the dust collecting motor axis line (C) at a predetermined angle. For example, the angle between the cyclone line a4 and the dust collecting motor axis C may be 40 degrees or more and 95 degrees or less, and preferably 43 degrees or more and 90 degrees or less. If the angle between the angles is less than 40 degrees, when the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100, the user has to bend the waist, and if the angle between the angles exceeds 95 degrees, the first cleaner 200 ) may be separated from the cleaner station 100 by its own weight.

The dust bin through line a5 may be formed on the same axis as the suction motor axis a1 or the cyclone line a4. With such a configuration, there is an effect of reducing flow path loss during cleaning.

Although not shown, as another example, the dustbin through line a5 may be formed in parallel with the suction motor axis a1 or the cyclone line a4 at a predetermined interval. As another example, the dust bin through line a5 may be formed perpendicular to the suction motor axis a1 or the cyclone line a4 .

When the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 , the dustbin through line a5 may intersect the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station 100 . That is, the longitudinal axis of the dustbin 220 may intersect the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station 100 . In this case, the intersection of the longitudinal axis of the dust container 220 and the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station 100 may be located inside the housing 110 , and more specifically, may be located inside the flow path unit 180 .

The dust bin through line a5 may intersect the dust collecting motor axis C at a predetermined angle. For example, the angle between the dustbin through line a5 and the dust collecting motor axis C may be 40 degrees or more and 95 degrees or less, and preferably 43 degrees or more and 90 degrees or less. If the angle between the angles is less than 40 degrees, when the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100, the user has to bend the waist, and if the angle between the angles exceeds 95 degrees, the first cleaner 200 ) may be separated from the cleaner station 100 by its own weight.

Meanwhile, when the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 , the handle 216 may be disposed at a greater distance from the ground than the dustbin through line a5 . With this configuration, when the user holds the handle 216 , the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 only by a simple operation of the user moving the first cleaner 200 in a direction parallel to the ground, or It can provide the convenience of being separated.

Also, when the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 , the battery 240 may be disposed at a greater distance from the ground than the dustbin through line a5 . With this configuration, since the battery 240 presses the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 by its own weight, the first cleaner 200 can be stably supported by the cleaner station 100 .

Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, a virtual plane S1 may be formed along the long axis direction connecting the front and rear surfaces of the first cleaner 200 and on which the entire weight of the first cleaner 200 is concentrated.

Specifically, the imaginary plane S1 is a suction motor axis line a1, a suction flow passage through line a2, a gripping part through line a3, a cyclone line a4, a dust bin through line a5, and a dust collection motor. A virtual plane S1 may be formed by including at least two of the axes C. That is, the plane S1 may be an imaginary plane formed by connecting two imaginary straight lines to each other, and may include an extended imaginary plane.

For example, the plane S1 may be formed to include a suction motor axis line a1 and a suction flow passage through line a2 . Alternatively, the plane S1 may be formed to include a suction motor axis a1 and a gripper through line a3. Alternatively, the plane S1 may be formed to include a cyclone line a4 and a suction passage through line a2. Alternatively, the plane S1 may be formed to include a cyclone line a4 and a gripper through line a3. Alternatively, the plane S1 may be formed to include a dust bin through line a5 and a suction flow path through line a2 . Alternatively, the plane S1 may be formed to include a dust bin through line a5 and a gripper through line a3 . Alternatively, the plane S1 may be formed to include a suction flow passage through line a2 and a gripping part through line a3 . In addition, the plane (S1) may be formed to include a dust collecting motor axis (C) and a suction motor axis (a1). In addition, the plane S1 may be formed to include the dust collecting motor axis C and the suction flow passage through line a2 . In addition, the plane (S1) may be formed to include the dust collecting motor axis (C) and the gripper through line (a3). In addition, the plane (S1) may be formed to include a dust collecting motor axis (C) and a cyclone line (a4). In addition, the plane S1 may be formed to include the dust collecting motor shaft line C and the dust bin through line a5.

On the other hand, in FIG. 15 , some of the suction motor shaft line a1 , the suction flow passage through line a2 , the gripping part through line a3 , the cyclone line a4 , the dust bin through line a5 and the dust collection motor axis line C An embodiment in which is parallel to the plane S1 is disclosed.

At this time, the plane S1 is the suction motor axis a1, the suction flow passage through line a2, the gripper through line a3, the cyclone line a4, the dust bin through line a5, and the dust collection motor axis C ), and an imaginary line not included in the plane S1 may be parallel to the plane S1. In addition, an imaginary line not included in the plane S1 may have an orthogonal projection with respect to the plane S1 , and the orthogonal projection may intersect the imaginary line included in the plane S1 .

For example, as shown in FIG. 15 , the plane S1 includes a suction flow passage through line a2 and a gripping part through line a3 , and passes through the suction motor axis line a1 or the cyclone line a4 or the dust bin. The line a5 may be parallel to the plane S1. In addition, the orthogonal projection a1′ of the suction motor axis line, the orthographic projection a4′ of the cyclone line, or the orthogonal projection a5′ of the dust bin through line may intersect the suction passage through line a2. That is, the orthogonal projection a1 ′ of the suction motor axis and the suction passage through line a2 may have an intersection P1 ′. In addition, the orthogonal projection a4 ′ of the cyclone line and the suction flow passage through line a2 may have an intersection point P3 ′. In addition, an intersection point P4 ′ may exist between the orthogonal projection a5 ′ of the dust bin through line and the suction passage through line a2 .

Although not shown, as another example, the plane S1 is formed to include the suction motor axis a1 and the dust collection motor axis C, and the suction flow passage through line a2 may be parallel to the plane S1. . And, the orthographic projection of the suction flow passage through line a2 may intersect the suction motor axis a1. That is, the orthogonal projection of the suction flow passage through line a2 and the suction motor axis a1 may have an intersection.

The virtual extension surface of the plane S1 may pass through the first cleaner 200 .

For example, the imaginary extension surface of the plane S1 may pass through the suction unit 212 . Alternatively, the virtual extension surface of the plane S1 may pass through the dust separation unit 213 . Alternatively, the imaginary extension surface of the plane S1 may pass through the suction motor 214 . Alternatively, the virtual extension surface of the plane S1 may pass through the handle 216 . Alternatively, the virtual extension surface of the plane S1 may pass through the dust container 220 .

Also, when the first cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 100 , the virtual extension surface of the plane S1 may penetrate at least a portion of the cleaner station 100 .

Accordingly, when the first cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 100 , the plane S1 may penetrate (pass through) the housing 110 .

Specifically, when the first cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 100 , the plane S1 may penetrate the floor surface 111 .

For example, the plane S1 may pass through to bisect the bottom surface 111 . That is, the bottom surface 111 similarly formed in a quadrangle may be a surface symmetrical with respect to the center line, and the imaginary line formed while the bottom surface 111 and the plane S1 intersect each other is the bottom surface 111 of the bottom surface 111 . may coincide with the centerline. With this configuration, the entire weight of the first cleaner 200 is concentrated on the center of the floor surface 111 , and the cleaner station 100 can maintain a balance while the first cleaner 200 is mounted.

The plane S1 may perpendicularly intersect the first outer wall surface 112a. That is, the plane S1 may pass through the first outer wall surface 112a and the second outer wall surface 112b. As an example, the plane S1 may be a virtual plane that bisects the first outer wall surface 112a and the second outer wall surface 112b of the cleaner station 100 . Accordingly, the housing 110 may be symmetrically divided by the plane S1. Also, the plane S1 may pass through the coupling surface 121 to bisect it.

The virtual extension surface of the plane S1 may pass through the dust collecting motor 191 . In this case, the entire load of the first cleaner 200 is concentrated on the area where the dust collecting motor 191 is disposed. At this time, since the weight of the dust collecting motor 191 is heavier than that of the first cleaner 200 and the dust collecting motor 191 is disposed closer to the ground than the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 , the first cleaner 200 and the cleaner The overall center of gravity to which the station 100 is coupled is formed low to maintain a balance.

An imaginary extension surface of the plane S1 may pass through the flow path 180 . In this case, the loss of a flow path of air from the dust container 220 to the dust collecting unit 170 may be minimized.

Meanwhile, the virtual extension surface of the plane S1 may asymmetrically pass through the bottom surface 111 , or may not pass through the dust collecting motor 191 . However, even in this case, in the present invention, the first cleaner 200 is supported by the coupling part 120 and the housing 110 so that the overall load of the first cleaner 200 is concentrated inside the area of the floor surface 111 . do. At this time, since the dust collecting motor 191 is also provided inside the housing 110 , the load of the dust collecting motor 191 is also concentrated in the area of the bottom surface 111 . In this case, since the load of the first cleaner 200 is loaded on one side of the floor surface 111 and the load of the dust collecting motor 191 is loaded on the other side of the floor surface 111, the first cleaner 200 and the cleaner station The total weight of (100) combined is concentrated in the area of the bottom surface (111). Accordingly, the cleaner station 100 may maintain a balance while the first cleaner 200 is mounted thereon.

With this configuration, the entire weight of the first cleaner 200 is concentrated toward the floor surface 111 , and the cleaner station 100 can maintain a balance while the first cleaner 200 is mounted.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, in the cleaner station 100, the dust collecting unit 170 is disposed below the gravity direction of the coupling unit 120 on which the first cleaner is mounted, and the dust suction module ( 190) is placed. That is, the dust collecting unit 170 may be disposed closer to the ground than the coupling unit 120 , and the dust suction module 190 may be disposed closer to the ground than the dust collecting unit 170 .

Most of the internal space of the cleaner station 100 is occupied by the flow passage 180 , which is a space in which air flows, and a dust collecting part in which relatively very light dust is collected. In addition, the fixing unit 130 , the door unit 140 , the cover opening unit 150 , and the lever pulling unit 160 are disposed on the upper side (the direction away from the ground) inside the cleaner station 100 . In addition, the dust collecting motor 191 of the suction module 190 is disposed on the lower side (in the direction close to the ground) inside the cleaner station 100 . In this case, the dust collecting motor 191 in the cleaner station 100 may be the heaviest.

Accordingly, the overall weight of the cleaner station 100 may be concentrated on the lower side where the dust collecting motor 191 is disposed.

And, when the first cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 100 , the virtual plane S1 may pass through the axis of the dust collecting motor 191 . In this case, the entire weight of the first cleaner 200 in a state in which the cleaner station 100 is mounted may be concentrated on the plane S1 .

Accordingly, the cleaner station 100 may maintain a balance while the first cleaner 200 is mounted thereon.

Meanwhile, the weight of the upper side (direction away from the ground) in the cleaner station 100 may be concentrated on the rear side (the direction close to the second outer wall surface 112b). The coupling part 120 disposed on the upper side of the cleaner station 100 is concave toward the rear from the first outer wall surface 112a disposed on the front side. At this time, the fixing unit 130 , the door unit 140 , the cover opening unit 150 , and the lever pulling unit 160 are disposed close to the inner surface of the coupling surface 121 . Accordingly, the fixing unit 130 , the door unit 140 , the cover opening unit 150 , and the lever pulling unit 160 are intensively disposed in the space between the coupling surface 121 and the second outer wall surface 112b. As a result, the fixing unit 130 , the door unit 140 , the cover opening unit 150 , and the lever pulling unit 160 are centrally disposed on the rear side of the cleaner station 100 .

Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, a virtual balance maintaining space R1 extending vertically from the ground and penetrating the dust collecting unit 170 and the dust suction module 190 may be formed. For example, the balance maintaining space R1 may be a virtual space extending vertically from the ground, and at least the dust collecting motor 191 may be accommodated in the balance maintaining space R1 . That is, the balance maintaining space R1 may be a virtual cylindrical space accommodating the dust collecting motor 191 therein.

Accordingly, the entire weight of the configuration arranged in the balance maintaining space R1 may be concentrated on the dust suction module 190 . In this case, since the dust suction module 190 is disposed close to the ground, the cleaner station 100 may stably maintain a balance similar to a roly poly.

With such a configuration, in the present invention, the cleaner station 100 can stably maintain a balance while the first cleaner 200 is mounted.

That is, when the first cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 100 , the virtual extension surface of the plane S1 is configured to penetrate the balance maintaining space R1 . Accordingly, the first cleaner 200 of the present invention may maintain a balance in the left and right directions while mounted on the cleaner station 100 .

When the first cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 100 , the battery 240 , which is relatively heavy in the first cleaner 200 , is accommodated in the coupling part 120 of the cleaner station 100 . In the first cleaner 200 , the suction motor 214 , which is relatively heavy, is disposed at a predetermined distance d from the battery 240 .

On the other hand, in the space between the coupling part 120 and the second outer wall surface 112b, at least one of the fixing unit 130, the door unit 140, the cover opening unit 150, and the lever pulling unit 160 (hereinafter) may be called a 'unit for station operation'). In addition, the dust collecting unit 170 and the dust suction module 190 are disposed closer to the ground than the battery 240 and the station operation unit.

For better understanding, the weight (m1) of the suction motor 214 and the weight (m2) of the battery 240, the weight of the unit for station operation (m3), and the arrangement of the weight (M) of the dust collecting motor 191 are described It is as follows (refer to FIG. 21)

Assuming that the battery 240 is fixed to the coupling unit 120 , the cleaner station 100 may receive a forward tilting force by the weight m1 of the suction motor 214 .

At this time, the battery 240 and the fixed coupling surface 121 may receive a force inclined backward by the weight m3 of the unit for station operation.

As a result, in a state in which the battery 240 , the suction motor 214 , and the station operation unit are coupled to each other, the overall weight may be concentrated inside the housing 110 .

Accordingly, the weight m1 of the suction motor 214 and the weight m3 of the unit for station operation may be balanced based on the battery 240 and the coupling surface 121 .

Meanwhile, in the present invention, the distance from the dust collecting motor 191 to the coupling part 120 is longer than the distance from the suction motor 214 to the coupling part 120 to maintain the balance of the cleaner station 100 .

That is, the suction motor 214 may be disposed at a predetermined distance d in the horizontal direction from the coupling unit 120 , and the coupling unit 120 is vertically above the dust collecting motor 191 . It is disposed at a predetermined distance (h), and at this time, the distance (h) from the dust collecting motor 191 to the coupling part 120 may be longer than the distance (d) from the suction motor 214 to the coupling part 120 . have.

Specifically, the battery 240 and the fixed coupling surface 121 may receive a downward force by the weight M of the dust collecting motor 191 . At this time, the distance (h: may be referred to as height) between the dust collecting motor 191 and the battery 240 is greater than the distance d between the battery 240 and the suction motor 214 . In addition, the weight M of the dust collecting motor 191 is greater than the weight m1 of the suction motor 214 .

Therefore, the torque generated by the weight m1 of the suction motor 214 and the distance d between the battery 240 and the suction motor 214 is the weight M of the dust collecting motor 191 and the dust collecting motor 191 . The distance h between the battery 240 and the battery 240 is significantly smaller than the generated torque. Accordingly, the cleaner station 100 is not tilted by the weight m1 of the suction motor 214 .

Therefore, according to the present invention, even when the first cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 100 , the balance can be stably maintained.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 16 , in a state in which the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 , the first cleaner 200 , the first cleaner flow path part 181 , the dust collection part 170 , and the dust suction module The arrangement of (190) will be described as follows.

When the first cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 100 , an axis penetrating the dust container 220 formed in a cylindrical shape along the longitudinal direction may be disposed parallel to the ground. In addition, the dust container 220 may be disposed perpendicular to the first outer wall surface 112a and the coupling surface 121 . That is, the dustbin through line a5 may be disposed perpendicular to the first outer wall surface 112a and the coupling surface 121 , or may be disposed parallel to the ground. In addition, the dust bin through line a5 may be disposed perpendicular to the dust collecting motor axis C.

And, when the first cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 100 , the extension tube 250 may be disposed along a direction perpendicular to the ground. In addition, the extension pipe 250 may be disposed parallel to the first outer wall surface 112a. That is, the suction flow passage through line a2 may be disposed parallel to the first outer wall surface 112a and may be disposed perpendicular to the ground. In addition, the suction flow passage through line (a2) may be disposed parallel to the dust collecting motor axis (C).

Meanwhile, when the first cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 100 , at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the dust container 220 may be surrounded by the dust container guide surface 122 . A first flow path 181a is disposed at the rear of the dust container 220 so that, when the dust container 220 is opened, the inner space of the dust container 220 may communicate with the first flow passage 181a. In addition, the second flow path 181b may be bent downward (toward the ground) from the first flow path 181a. Also, the dust collecting unit 170 may be disposed closer to the ground than the second flow path 181b. In addition, the dust suction module 190 may be disposed closer to the ground than the dust collecting unit 170 .

Accordingly, according to the present invention, the first cleaner 200 may be mounted on the cleaner station 100 in a state in which the extension tube 250 and the cleaning module 260 are mounted. Also, even when the first cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 100 , it is possible to minimize the space occupied by the horizontal plane.

In addition, according to the present invention, since the first cleaner flow path part 181 communicating with the dust container 220 is bent only once, there is an effect of minimizing the loss of the flow force for collecting dust.

And, according to the present invention, in a state in which the first cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 100 , the outer circumferential surface of the dust container 220 is surrounded by the dust container guide surface 122 , and the dust container 220 is connected to the coupling part 120 . ), so the dust in the dust bin is not visible from the outside.

Meanwhile, FIGS. 22 and 23 are views for explaining a convenient height for a user to couple the first cleaner to the cleaner station in the cleaner system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

First, a process in which the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 will be described as follows.

In general, the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the cleaner station 100 by a user gripping the handle 216 and then moving it. In this case, a direction in which the user's hand grips the handle 216 may be opposite to a direction in which the user's hand grips the handle 216 of the first cleaner 200 for cleaning. Specifically, when the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100, if the user's palm wraps around the outer circumferential surface of the grip portion 216a, the user's thumb or index finger is the rear (first) of the grip portion 216a. The second extension portion 216c may be disposed in a direction close to), and the user's little finger may be disposed in front of the grip portion 216a (a direction close to the first extension portion 216b).

In this way, in a state in which the user grips the handle 216, the first cleaner 200 is brought close to the cleaner station 100, and then the user's arm or wrist is finally moved to move the first cleaner 200 to the cleaner station ( It may be coupled to the coupling portion 120 of the 100).

In this case, in the embodiment of the present invention, the first cleaner 200 may be moved in a direction crossing the longitudinal direction of the suction part 212 to be coupled to the coupling part 120 of the cleaner station 100 .

Specifically, in the embodiment of the present invention, the first cleaner 200 (or the main body 210 ) may be moved along the longitudinal axis of the dust container 220 to be coupled to the coupling part 120 of the cleaner station 100 . . Also, the first cleaner 200 (or the main body 210 ) may be moved in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the suction part 212 to be coupled to the coupling part 120 of the cleaner station 100 . In addition, the first cleaner 200 (or the main body 210 ) is moved in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the suction unit 212 , and then is moved along the longitudinal direction of the suction unit 212 , so that the coupling unit 120 . can be coupled to Also, the first cleaner 200 (or the main body 210 ) may be moved along the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station 100 to be coupled to the coupling part 120 . In addition, the first cleaner 200 (or the main body 210 ) is moved along the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station 100 , and then is moved in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the suction unit 212 , so that the coupling unit 120 . can be coupled to

For example, when the cleaner station 100 is erected perpendicular to the ground, and the coupling part 120 is provided on the side (a surface formed along a direction perpendicular to the ground) of the cleaner station 100 (the coupling surface 121 ) When provided along a direction perpendicular to the ground), the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the coupling unit 120 while moving in a direction parallel to the ground.

Meanwhile, the user may further release the hand holding the first cleaner 200 in a state in which the first cleaner 200 is pushed into the coupling part 120 . In this case, the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the coupling unit 120 while moving in a direction parallel to the ground and then moving vertically downward.

As another example, when the coupling surface 121 of the coupling unit 120 is inclined at a predetermined angle to the ground, the user moves the first cleaner 200 in a direction parallel to the ground, and then the first cleaner 200 is When it moves to the vicinity of the vertically upper side of the coupling part 120 , the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the coupling part 120 while lowering the hand holding the first cleaner 200 vertically downward. In this case, the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the coupling unit 120 while moving in a direction parallel to the ground and then moving vertically downward.

As another example, when the coupling surface 121 of the coupling part 120 is provided parallel to the ground, the user lifts the first cleaner 200 to an upper position in the vertical direction of the coupling part 120 and then lowers it downward. It can be coupled to the coupling part 120 while the In this case, the first cleaner 200 may be moved vertically downward to be coupled to the coupling unit 120 .

Referring to FIGS. 16, 22, and 23 , the position of the coupling part 120 capable of coupling the first cleaner 200 to the cleaner station 100 without a user bending the waist will be described as follows.

22 and 23 , in order for the user to couple the first cleaner 200 to the cleaner station 100 without bending the user's waist, the user holds the handle 216 of the first cleaner 200 and stands up. It is preferable that the height of the dust container 220 and the battery housing 230 in this state is similar to the height of the coupling part 120 . In this case, the user may couple the first cleaner 200 to the cleaner station 100 by horizontally moving the first cleaner 200 or by adding only a simple operation of moving a wrist or forearm thereto.

Therefore, the lowest height at which the user can couple the first vacuum cleaner 200 to the cleaner station 100 without bending the waist means the height from the ground to the bottom of the palm when the user drops his or her arm while standing. can

For example, the height of the cleaner station 100 to which the grip part 216a of the first cleaner 200 is coupled may be 60 cm or more from the ground. In addition, the height of the guide protrusion 123 corresponding to the positions of the grip portion 216a and the battery housing 230 may be 60 cm or more from the ground.

Specifically, the table below is data on average human body dimensions. With reference to this, to obtain the height (F) from the ground to the center of the palm, it may be the value obtained by subtracting the length of the upper arm (B), the length of the lower arm (C), and the length of the palm (D) from the height (A) outside the shoulder (F = A) -(B+C+D)).

At this time, in order to obtain the lowest height at which the user can couple the first vacuum cleaner 200 to the cleaner station 100 without bending the waist, using the human body size of a woman aged 60 or older, who has the smallest average height among adults, about It is 60.89 cm. Here, in consideration of the diameter of the gripping part 216a, the height of the cleaner station 100 to which the gripping part 216a is coupled is preferably at least 60 cm from the ground.

Therefore, in a state in which the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 , the shortest distance from the ground of the gripper 216a may be 60 cm or more.

On the other hand, if the user can couple the first cleaner 200 to the cleaner station 100 by using only the lower arm or the wrist without rotating the upper arm, the user does not apply a relatively large force to provide convenience.

Therefore, the maximum height at which the user can conveniently couple the first cleaner 200 to the cleaner station 100 is the height from the ground to the elbow (lower upper arm) when the user drops his or her arm while standing. can mean

For example, the height of the cleaner station 100 to which the grip part 216a of the first cleaner 200 is coupled may be 108 cm or less from the ground. In addition, the height of the guide protrusion 123 corresponding to the positions of the gripping portion 216a and the battery housing 230 may be 108 cm or less from the ground.

Specifically, when the height from the ground to the elbow is obtained, it may be a value obtained by subtracting the upper arm length (B) from the outer shoulder height (A) (A-B).

At this time, using the human body size of a man in his 30s, who has the highest height from the ground to the elbow among adults, it is about 107.6 cm. Here, in consideration of the diameter of the gripping part 216a, the maximum height of the cleaner station 100 to which the gripping part 216a is coupled is preferably 108 cm or less from the ground.

Therefore, in a state in which the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 , the shortest distance from the ground of the gripper 216a may be 108 cm or less.

With such a configuration, the user can comfortably couple the first cleaner 200 to the cleaner station 100 without bending the waist.

Meanwhile, FIG. 54 is a flowchart for explaining a first embodiment of a method for controlling a cleaner station according to the present invention.

A first embodiment of a method for controlling a cleaner station according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 54 .

The control method of the cleaner station of this embodiment includes a coupling confirmation step (S10), a dust container fixing step (S20), a door opening step (S30), a cover opening step (S40), a dust collection step (S60), a dust collection end step (S80), It includes a door closing step (S90) and a fixing release step (S110).

In the coupling confirmation step ( S10 ), it may be checked whether the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling unit 120 of the cleaner station 100 .

Specifically, in the coupling confirmation step (S10), when the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100, the coupling sensor 125 disposed on the guide protrusion 123 may come into contact with the battery housing 230, and , the coupling sensor 125 may transmit a signal indicating that the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling unit 120 . Alternatively, the non-contact sensor type coupling sensor 125 disposed on the sidewall 124 may detect the presence of the dust container 220 , and the coupling sensor 125 is coupled to the coupling unit 120 by the first cleaner 200 . signal can be transmitted. In addition, when the coupling sensor 125 is disposed on the dustbin guide surface 122 , the dustbin 220 can press the coupling sensor 125 by its own weight, and the coupling sensor 125 is the first cleaner 200 . It can be detected that the coupling, the coupling sensor 125 can transmit a signal that the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling unit (120).

Therefore, in the coupling confirmation step (S10), the control unit 400 may receive a signal generated from the coupling sensor 125 and determine that the first cleaner 200 is physically coupled to the coupling unit 120 .

On the other hand, in the coupling confirmation step (S10) of the present invention, the control unit 400 determines whether the charging unit 128 supplies power to the battery 240 of the first cleaner 200, and the first cleaner 200 is the cleaner station. It can be determined whether or not it is electrically coupled to the 100 , and it can be checked whether the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the original position.

Therefore, in the coupling confirmation step (S10), the control unit 400 receives a signal that the first cleaner 200 is coupled from the coupling sensor 125, and whether power is supplied to the battery 240 through the charging unit 128 by checking whether the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling unit 120 of the cleaner station 100 may be checked.

In the dust container fixing step S20 , when the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 , the fixing member 131 may hold and fix the dust container 220 .

Specifically, when receiving a signal that the first cleaner 200 is coupled from the coupling sensor 125 , the control unit 400 moves the fixing driving unit 133 in the forward direction so that the fixing member 131 fixes the dust container 220 . can make it work

At this time, when the fixing member 131 or the fixing part link 135 moves to the dustbin fixing position FP1 , the first fixing detecting part 137a may transmit a signal indicating that the first cleaner 200 is fixed.

Accordingly, the controller 400 may receive a signal indicating that the first cleaner 200 is fixed from the first fixation detection unit 137a and determine that the first cleaner 200 is fixed.

When it is determined that the first cleaner 200 is fixed, the control unit 400 may stop the operation of the fixed driving unit 133 .

In the door opening step S30 , when the dust container 220 is fixed, the door 141 may be opened.

Specifically, when receiving a signal indicating that the dust container 220 is fixed from the first fixing detection unit 137a, the control unit 400 may operate the door motor 142 in a forward direction to open the dust passage hole 121a. .

At this time, when the door arm 143 moves to the open position DP1 where the first door open/close detection unit 144a is disposed, the first door open/close detection unit 144a transmits a signal indicating that the door 141 is opened. can

Accordingly, the control unit 400 may receive a signal indicating that the door 141 has been opened from the first door open/close detection unit 144a and determine that the door 141 has been opened.

When it is determined that the door 141 is opened, the controller 400 may stop the operation of the door motor 142 .

In the cover opening step (S40), when the door 141 is opened, the discharge cover 222 may be opened.

For example, when receiving a signal that the door 141 is opened from the first door opening/closing detection unit 144a, the control unit 400 operates the cover opening driving unit 152 in the forward direction to open the discharge cover 222 . can That is, the discharge cover 222 may be separated from the dust container body 221 .

As another example, in consideration of the time required for the push protrusion 151 to move and press the coupling lever 222c, the control unit 400 operates the cover opening driving unit 152 before the door motor 142 for a predetermined time. It is also possible to do Even in this case, after the door 141 starts to open, the discharge cover 222 is opened. With this configuration, the time required for both the door 141 and the discharge cover 222 to be opened can be minimized.

The cover open detection unit 155f may transmit a signal indicating that the discharge cover 222 is opened when the guide frame 151e reaches a predetermined cover opening point CP1 at which the first cover open detection unit 155fa is disposed. .

At this time, the control unit 400 may receive a signal indicating that the discharge cover 222 is opened from the first cover open detection unit 155fa and determine that the discharge cover 222 is opened.

When it is determined that the discharge cover 222 is opened, the control unit 400 may stop the operation of the cover opening driving unit 152 .

The control unit 400 may perform a dust collection step (S60) after the cover opening step (S40).

Specifically, in the dust collecting step ( S60 ), when the discharge cover 222 is opened, the dust collecting motor 191 may be operated to collect dust inside the dust container 220 .

For example, when receiving a signal indicating that the discharge cover 222 is opened from the first cover open detection unit 155fa, the control unit 400 may operate the dust collecting motor 191 .

As another example, after receiving a signal that the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 through the coupling sensor 125 , the control unit 400 operates the dust collection motor 191 when a preset time elapses. It is also possible

According to the dust collecting step S60 , the dust inside the dust container 220 may pass through the dust passage hole 121a and the first cleaner flow passage 181 to be collected by the dust collecting unit 170 . Accordingly, since the user can remove the dust in the dustbin 220 without a separate operation, there is an effect of providing user convenience.

In the dust collection termination step ( S80 ), when the dust collection motor 191 is operated for a predetermined time, the operation of the dust collection motor 191 may be terminated.

Specifically, the control unit 400 may have a built-in timer (not shown), and when it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed, may terminate the operation of the dust collecting motor 191 .

In this case, the operation time of the dust collecting motor 191 may be preset, and a user may input it through an input unit (not described), and the control unit 400 by detecting the amount of dust inside the dust container 220 through a sensor or the like. It is also possible to set automatically.

In the door closing step (S90), the door 141 may be closed after the dust collection end step (S80).

In detail, the controller 400 may close the dust passage hole 121a at least partially by operating the door motor 142 in the reverse direction after terminating the operation of the dust collecting motor 191 .

At this time, the door 141 and the discharge cover 222 supported by each other may be rotated by the door 141 to be coupled to the dust container body 221 , and the lower surface of the dust container body 221 may be closed.

At this time, when the door arm 143 moves to the closed position DP2 where the second door open/close detection unit 144b is disposed, the second door open/close detection unit 144b transmits a signal that the door 141 is closed. can

Accordingly, the control unit 400 may receive a signal indicating that the door 141 is closed from the second door open/close detection unit 144b and determine that the door 141 is closed.

When it is determined that the door 141 is closed, the controller 400 may stop the operation of the door motor 142 .

In the fixing release step ( S110 ), when the door 141 is closed, the fixing driving unit 133 is operated to allow the fixing member 131 to release the fixing of the dust container 220 .

Specifically, when receiving a signal indicating that the initial position LP1 has been reached from the arm movement detectors 165 and 2165 , the controller 400 reverses the fixed driving unit 133 to release the fixing of the dust container 220 . can make it work

At this time, when the fixing member 131 or the fixing part link 135 moves to the dustbin fixing release position FP2, the second fixing detecting part 137b transmits a signal indicating that the fixing of the first cleaner 200 is released. can

Accordingly, the control unit 400 may receive a signal indicating that the fixing of the first cleaner 200 is released from the second fixing detection unit 137b and determine that the fixing of the first cleaner 200 is released.

When it is determined that the fixing of the first cleaner 200 is released, the control unit 400 may stop the operation of the fixed driving unit 133 .

Meanwhile, FIG. 55 is a flowchart for explaining the second embodiment in the method for controlling a cleaner station according to the present invention.

A second embodiment of a method for controlling a cleaner station according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 55 .

The control method of the cleaner station according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a coupling confirmation step (S10), a dust container fixing step (S20), a door opening step (S30), a cover opening step (S40), a dust container compression step (S50), It includes a dust collection step (S60), a dust container additional compression step (S70), a dust collection end step (S80), a door closing step (S90), a compression end step (S100), and a fixing release step (S110).

In order to avoid overlapping description, in the second embodiment, the coupling confirmation step (S10), the dust container fixing step (S20), the door opening step (S30), the cover opening step (S40), the dust collection end step (S80), the door closing step (S90) and the fixing release step (S110) may refer to the contents of the control method of the cleaner station according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

In the dust container compression step ( S50 ), when the discharge cover 222 is opened, the inside of the dust container 220 may be compressed.

The dust container compression step S50 may include a first compression preparation step S51 , a second compression preparation step S52 , and a lever pulling step S53 .

In the first compression preparation step S51 , the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 may be stroke-moved to a height at which the dust container compression lever 223 can be pressed.

Specifically, when receiving a signal that the discharge cover 222 is opened from the first cover opening detection unit 155fa, the control unit 400 moves the lever pull arms 161 and 2161 to a height of the dustbin compression lever 223 or higher. The stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 may be operated to move them.

When the arm movement detectors 165 and 2165 detect that the lever pull arms 161 and 2161 have moved to a height greater than the height of the dust bin compression lever 223, signal can be transmitted. That is, the arm movement detection units 165 and 2165 may transmit a signal when detecting that the arm gear 162 or the shaft 2166 reaches the maximum stroke movement position LP2, and the control unit 400 moves the arm The operation of the stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 may be stopped by receiving a signal from the sensing units 165 and 2165 .

In the second compression preparation step S52 , the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 may be rotated to a position where the dust container compression lever 223 can be pressed.

Specifically, when receiving a signal from the arm movement detection unit 165 and 2165 indicating that the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 have moved higher than the height of the dust bin compression lever 223, the control unit 400 receives the lever pulling arm 161, The rotation driving motors 164 and 2164 may be operated to move the dust container compression lever 223 to a position where it can be pressed.

When the arm movement detection units 165 and 2165 detect that the arm gear 162 or the shaft 2166 rotates to a position where the compression lever 223 can be pulled, the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 rotate to the target position. A signal indicating the movement may be transmitted, and the control unit 400 may receive a signal from the arm movement detection units 165 and 2165 to stop the operation of the rotation driving motors 164 and 2164 .

In the lever pulling step S53 , the dust container compression lever 223 may be pulled at least once through the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 .

Specifically, after the second compression preparation step ( S52 ), the control unit 400 may reversely operate the stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 to pull the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 .

At this time, when the arm movement detection units 165 and 2165 detect that the arm gear 162 or the shaft 2166 reaches the position LP3 when the compression lever 223 is pulled, the compression lever 223 is pulled. It may transmit a signal indicating that it has lost, and the controller 400 may receive a signal from the arm movement detection units 165 and 2165 to stop the operation of the stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 .

According to the dust container compression step S50 , the dust in the dust container 220 is pre-compressed before the dust collection motor 191 is operated to prevent the generation of residues in the dust container 220 , and the dust collection efficiency of the dust collector 191 . has the effect of improving

In the dust collecting step ( S60 ), when the discharge cover 222 is opened and the inside of the dust container 220 is compressed, the dust collecting motor 191 may be operated to collect dust inside the dust container 220 .

Specifically, the control unit 400 receives a signal indicating that the discharge cover 222 is opened from the first cover opening detection unit 155fa, and a signal indicating that the compression lever 223 is pulled from the arm movement detection units 165 and 2165 . Upon receiving , the dust collecting motor 191 may be operated.

According to the dust collecting step S60 , the dust inside the dust container 220 may pass through the dust passage hole 121a and the first cleaner flow passage 181 to be collected by the dust collecting unit 170 . Accordingly, since the user can remove the dust in the dustbin 220 without a separate operation, there is an effect of providing user convenience.

In the dust container additional compression step S70 , the inside of the dust container 220 may be compressed while the dust collecting motor 191 is operating.

Specifically, after the lever pulling step S53, the control unit 400 forwards the stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 to move the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 to a height before pulling the dust bin compression lever 223. can be operated with At this time, the dust container compression lever 223 is also returned to its original position by an elastic member (not shown).

That is, the arm movement detection units 165 and 2165 may transmit a signal when detecting that the arm gear 162 or the shaft 2166 reaches the maximum stroke movement position LP2 again, and the control unit 400 is the arm The forward operation of the stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 may be stopped by receiving a signal from the movement sensing units 165 and 2165 .

Thereafter, the controller 400 may reversely operate the stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 to pull the dust bin compression lever 223 immediately after the dust collecting motor 191 is operated or after a predetermined time has elapsed.

Meanwhile, the dust container additional compression step ( S70 ) may be performed at least once. At this time, the number of times of performing the dust container additional compression step (S70) may be preset, and a user may input it through an input unit (not described), and the control unit (220) by detecting the amount of dust inside the dust container 220 through a sensor 400) can be set automatically.

According to the dust bin additional compression step S70 , dust in the dust bin 220 is compressed while the dust collection motor 191 is operated, thereby removing dust remaining even in the operation of the dust collecting motor 191 .

In the compression end step (S100), after the door closing step (S90), the lever pulling arm may be returned to its original position.

The compression end step ( S100 ) may include a first return step ( S101 ) and a second return step ( S102 ).

In the first return step ( S101 ), the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 may be rotated to their original positions.

Specifically, when the control unit 400 receives a signal that the door 141 is closed from the second door opening/closing detection unit 144b, the rotation driving motor 164, 2164) can be operated in the reverse direction.

When the arm movement detection unit 165, 2165 detects that the arm gear 162 or the shaft 2166 rotates the compression lever 223 to the original position, the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 are rotationally moved to the target position. A signal may be transmitted, and the control unit 400 may receive a signal from the arm movement detection units 165 and 2165 to stop the operation of the rotation driving motors 164 and 2164 .

In the second return step ( S102 ), the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 may be stroke moved to their original positions.

Specifically, when the control unit 400 receives a signal indicating that the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 have rotated to the target position, the control unit 400 moves the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 to the original position (position coupled to the housing 110: LP1). ) to move the stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 in the reverse direction.

When the arm movement detecting units 165 and 2165 detect that the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 have moved to their original positions, the arm movement detecting units 165 and 2165 may transmit a signal indicating that the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 have moved to a target position. That is, the arm movement detection units 165 and 2165 may transmit a signal when detecting that the arm gear 162 or the shaft 2166 has reached the initial position LP1, and the control unit 400 controls the arm movement detection unit By receiving the signals 165 and 2165, the operation of the stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 may be stopped.

Meanwhile, FIG. 56 is a flowchart for explaining the third embodiment in the method for controlling a cleaner station according to the present invention.

A third embodiment of a method for controlling a cleaner station according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 56 .

The control method of the cleaner station of the present embodiment includes a combination confirmation step (S10), a dust container fixing step (S20), a door opening step (S30), a cover opening step (S40), a dust collection step (S60), a dust container compression step (S70`) , including a dust collection end step (S80), a door closing step (S90), a compression end step (S100) and a fixing release step (S110).

In order to avoid overlapping description, in the third embodiment, the coupling confirmation step (S10), the dust container fixing step (S20), the door opening step (S30), the cover opening step (S40), the dust collection end step (S80), the door closing step (S90), the compression end step (S100), and the fixing release step (S110) may refer to the contents of the control method of the cleaner station according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

In this embodiment, after the cover opening step (S40), the dust collection step (S60) may be performed.

Specifically, in the dust collecting step ( S60 ), when the discharge cover 222 is opened, the dust collecting motor 191 may be operated to collect dust inside the dust container 220 .

Specifically, when receiving a signal indicating that the discharge cover 222 is opened from the first cover open detection unit 155fa, the control unit 400 may operate the dust collecting motor 191 .

According to the dust collection step S60 , the dust inside the dust container 220 may pass through the dust passage hole 121a and the first flow path 181a to be collected by the dust collector 170 . Accordingly, since the user can remove the dust in the dustbin 220 without a separate operation, there is an effect of providing user convenience.

In addition, in the dust container compression step ( S70 ′) in the present embodiment, the dust container 220 may be compressed while the dust collecting motor 191 is operating.

The dust container compression step (S70') includes a first compression preparation step (S71'), a second compression preparation step (S72'), a lever pulling step (S73'), and an additional pulling step (S74').

In this case, the first compression preparation step S71 ′ and the second compression preparation step S72 ′ may be performed after the dust collecting motor 191 is operated, as well as being performed before the dust collecting motor 191 .

In the first compression preparation step S71 ′, the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 may be stroke-moved to a height at which the dust container compression lever 223 can be pressed.

Specifically, the controller 400 may operate the stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 to move the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 to a height of the dustbin compression lever 223 or higher.

When the arm movement detectors 165 and 2165 detect that the lever pull arms 161 and 2161 have moved higher than the height of the dust bin compression lever 223, it indicates that the lever pull arms 161 and 2161 have stroked to the target position. signal can be transmitted. That is, the arm movement detection units 165 and 2165 may transmit a signal when detecting that the arm gear 162 or the shaft 2166 reaches the maximum stroke movement position LP2, and the control unit 400 moves the arm The operation of the stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 may be stopped by receiving a signal from the sensing units 165 and 2165 .

In the second compression preparation step ( S72 ′), the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 may be rotated to a position where the dust container compression lever 223 can be pressed.

Specifically, when receiving a signal from the arm movement detection unit 165 and 2165 indicating that the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 have moved higher than the height of the dust bin compression lever 223, the control unit 400 receives the lever pulling arm 161, The rotation driving motors 164 and 2164 may be operated to move the dust container compression lever 223 to a position where it can be pressed.

When the arm movement detection units 165 and 2165 detect that the arm gear 162 or the shaft 2166 rotates to a position where the compression lever 223 can be pulled, the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 rotate to the target position. A signal indicating the movement may be transmitted, and the control unit 400 may receive a signal from the arm movement detection units 165 and 2165 to stop the operation of the rotation driving motors 164 and 2164 .

In the lever pulling step S73 ′, the dust container compression lever 223 may be pulled at least once through the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 .

Specifically, after the second compression preparation step ( S72 ′), the control unit 400 may reversely operate the stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 to pull the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 .

At this time, when the arm movement detection units 165 and 2165 detect that the arm gear 162 or the shaft 2166 reaches the position LP3 when the compression lever 223 is pulled, the compression lever 223 is pulled. It may transmit a signal indicating that it has lost, and the controller 400 may receive a signal from the arm movement detection units 165 and 2165 to stop the operation of the stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 .

In the additional pulling step ( S74 ′), the dust container compression lever 223 may be additionally pulled through the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 .

At this time, whether or not the additional pulling step (S74`) is performed and the number of times it is performed may be preset, it is also possible for the user to input it through an input unit (not described), and the amount of dust inside the dust container 220 is detected through a sensor or the like. Thus, it is also possible for the control unit 400 to set automatically.

After the lever pulling step (S73 ′), the control unit 400 operates the stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 in the forward direction to move the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 to the height before the dust container compression lever 223 is pulled. can do it At this time, the dust container compression lever 223 is also returned to its original position by an elastic member (not shown).

That is, the arm movement detection units 165 and 2165 may transmit a signal when detecting that the arm gear 162 or the shaft 2166 reaches the maximum stroke movement position LP2 again. The forward operation of the stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 may be stopped by receiving a signal from the movement detecting units 165 and 2165 .

Thereafter, the controller 400 may reversely operate the stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 to pull the dust bin compression lever 223 immediately after the dust collecting motor 191 is operated or after a predetermined time has elapsed.

According to the present embodiment, by pulling the dust container compression lever 223 an appropriate number of times while the dust collecting motor 191 is operating, there is an effect of shortening the time used to empty the dust container 220 .

Meanwhile, FIG. 57 is a flowchart for explaining a fourth embodiment in the method for controlling a cleaner station according to the present invention.

A fourth embodiment of a method for controlling a cleaner station according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 57 .

The control method of the cleaner station of the present embodiment includes a coupling confirmation step (S10), a dust container fixing step (S20), a door opening step (S30), a cover opening step (S40), a dust container compression step (S50`), a dust collecting step (S60) , including a dust collection end step (S80), a door closing step (S90), a compression end step (S100) and a fixing release step (S110).

In order to avoid overlapping description, in the fourth embodiment, the coupling confirmation step (S10), the dust container fixing step (S20), the door opening step (S30), the cover opening step (S40), the dust collection end step (S80), the door closing step (S90), the compression end step (S100), and the fixing release step (S110) may refer to the contents of the control method of the cleaner station according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

The dust container compression step (S50') includes a first compression preparation step (S51'), a second compression preparation step (S52'), a lever pulling step (S53'), and an additional pulling step (S54').

In the first compression preparation step (S51 ′), when receiving a signal indicating that the discharge cover 222 is opened from the first cover opening detection unit 155fa, the control unit 400 moves the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 to the dustbin compression lever. (223) can be stroked to a pressable height.

Specifically, the controller 400 may operate the stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 to move the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 to a height of the dustbin compression lever 223 or higher.

When the arm movement detectors 165 and 2165 detect that the lever pull arms 161 and 2161 have moved higher than the height of the dust bin compression lever 223, it indicates that the lever pull arms 161 and 2161 have stroked to the target position. signal can be transmitted. That is, the arm movement detection units 165 and 2165 may transmit a signal when detecting that the arm gear 162 or the shaft 2166 reaches the maximum stroke movement position LP2, and the control unit 400 moves the arm The operation of the stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 may be stopped by receiving a signal from the sensing units 165 and 2165 .

In the second compression preparation step ( S52 ′), the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 may be rotated to a position where the dust container compression lever 223 can be pressed.

Specifically, when receiving a signal from the arm movement detecting units 165 and 2165 indicating that the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 have moved higher than the height of the dust bin compression lever 223, the control unit 400 The rotation driving motors 164 and 2164 may be operated to move the dust container compression lever 223 to a position where it can be pressed.

When the arm movement detection units 165 and 2165 detect that the arm gear 162 or the shaft 2166 rotates to a position where the compression lever 223 can be pulled, the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 rotate to the target position. A signal indicating the movement may be transmitted, and the controller 400 may receive a signal from the arm movement detection units 165 and 2165 to stop the operation of the rotation driving motors 164 and 2164 .

In the lever pulling step S53 ′, the dust container compression lever 223 may be pulled at least once through the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 .

Specifically, after the second compression preparation step ( S52 ′), the control unit 400 may reversely operate the stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 to pull the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 .

At this time, when the arm movement detection units 165 and 2165 detect that the arm gear 162 or the shaft 2166 reaches the position LP3 when the compression lever 223 is pulled, the compression lever 223 is pulled. It may transmit a signal indicating that it has lost, and the controller 400 may receive a signal from the arm movement detection units 165 and 2165 to stop the operation of the stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 .

In the additional pulling step ( S54 ′), the dust container compression lever 223 may be additionally pulled through the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 .

At this time, whether or not the additional pulling step (S54`) is performed and the number of times it is performed may be preset, it is also possible for the user to input it through an input unit (not described), and the amount of dust inside the dustbin 220 is detected through a sensor or the like. Thus, it is also possible for the control unit 400 to set automatically.

After the lever pulling step ( S53 ′), the control unit 400 operates the stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 in the forward direction to move the lever pulling arms 161 and 2161 to the height before pulling the dust bin compression lever 223 . can do it At this time, the dust container compression lever 223 is also returned to its original position by an elastic member (not shown).

That is, the arm movement detection units 165 and 2165 may transmit a signal when detecting that the arm gear 162 or the shaft 2166 reaches the maximum stroke movement position LP2 again, and the control unit 400 is the arm The forward operation of the stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 may be stopped by receiving a signal from the movement sensing units 165 and 2165 .

Thereafter, the controller 400 may reversely operate the stroke driving motors 163 and 2163 to pull the dust bin compression lever 223 immediately after the dust collecting motor 191 is operated or after a predetermined time has elapsed.

In the present embodiment, after the dust container compression step (S50`), the dust collection step (S60) is performed.

Accordingly, in the dust collecting step ( S60 ), when the discharge cover 222 is opened and the inside of the dust container 220 is compressed a preset number of times, the dust collecting motor 191 is operated to collect the dust inside the dust container 220 . .

According to the present embodiment, after pulling the dust container compression lever 223 an appropriate number of times, the dust collecting motor 191 is operated to shorten the time used to empty the dust container 220 .

Although the present invention has been described in detail through specific examples, it is intended to describe the present invention in detail, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and the present invention is within the technical spirit of the present invention. It is clear that the transformation or improvement is possible by the person.

All simple modifications or changes of the present invention fall within the scope of the present invention, and the specific scope of protection of the present invention will be made clear by the appended claims.

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The dust separation unit and the main body including a suction unit having a suction passage through which air can flow, a dust separation unit including at least one cyclone unit, and a suction motor generating suction force for sucking air along the suction unit, and the dust separation unit a cleaner including a dust bin for storing dust separated through the vacuum cleaner; and
A coupling part including a dust bin guide surface to which an outer circumferential surface of the dust bin is coupled; a dust collecting part disposed below the coupling part and collecting dust inside the dust bin; and a cleaner station including a dust collecting motor generating a suction force for sucking into the dust collecting unit, and a housing having the dust collecting unit and the dust collecting motor therein;
In a state in which the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station, an extension line of the longitudinal axis of the dust bin and the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station cross each other;
The coupling part,
a pair of guide protrusions disposed above the dust container guide surface;
further comprising,
The housing is
a first outer wall surface to which the cleaner is exposed when the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station;
a second outer wall surface formed in a direction facing the first outer wall surface;
a third outer wall surface connecting the first outer wall surface and the second outer wall surface; and
a fourth outer wall surface connecting the first outer wall surface and the second outer wall surface and formed in a direction facing the third outer wall surface;
including,
A battery of the cleaner is disposed between the pair of guide protrusions in a state in which the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station,
The suction motor is
The cleaner system is characterized in that the cleaner is disposed at a predetermined distance in a horizontal direction from the first outer wall surface in a state in which the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station.
According to claim 1,
The dust bin guide surface is
The vacuum cleaner system, characterized in that formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical dust bin.
According to claim 1,
The vacuum cleaner station,
a fixed sealer disposed on the dust container guide surface and sealing between the outer peripheral surface of the dust container and the coupling part in a state in which the cleaner is coupled;
A cleaner system further comprising a.
According to claim 1,
The coupling part,
sidewalls connected to the dustbin guide surface and vertically protruding from both sides of a surface facing a bottom surface of the cleaner in a state in which the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station;
further comprising,
The vacuum cleaner system, characterized in that the dust container is accommodated between the pair of side walls.
5. The method of claim 4,
A gap between the pair of guide protrusions is narrower than a gap between the pair of sidewalls.
6. The method of claim 5,
A distance between the pair of guide protrusions is smaller than a diameter of the dust container.
According to claim 1,
a charging unit disposed on a surface facing the bottom surface of the cleaner in a state in which the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station;
further comprising,
The charging unit,
When the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station, the cleaner system is characterized in that it is electrically connected to a terminal provided in a battery of the cleaner.
According to claim 1,
a virtual suction passage through line passing through the suction passage in the longitudinal direction; and
an imaginary suction motor axis extending the rotational axis of the suction motor;
further comprising,
The suction flow passage through line,
The vacuum cleaner system according to claim 1, wherein the vacuum cleaner intersects the suction motor axis in a state in which the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station.
According to claim 1,
The cleaner is
a battery for supplying power to the suction motor;
further comprising,
The battery is
In a state in which the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station, the cleaner system is characterized in that it is disposed farther from the ground than the dust container.
According to claim 1,
The cleaner is
a cleaning module coupled to the main body of the cleaner and into which external air is introduced by a suction force generated in the main body of the cleaner;
includes,
The cleaner system, characterized in that the cleaning module is mounted on the third outer wall surface or the fourth outer wall surface.
According to claim 1,
The first outer wall surface,
and forming a front exterior of the cleaner station.
According to claim 1,
The cleaner system according to claim 1, wherein the cleaner is moved in a direction crossing the longitudinal direction of the suction part in the process of being coupled to the cleaner station, and then is moved in the longitudinal direction of the suction part to be coupled to the coupling part.

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