KR20220170572A - Cleaner station - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cleaner station including a component storage unit where components of a cleaner or a cleaner station can be sanitarily stored. The cleaner station according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a station housing joined to a cleaner; a dust collection motor accommodated in the station housing to generate suction force for sucking dust in a dust container of the cleaner; and a component storage unit joined to an end portion of the bottom of the station housing to include a storage space formed to store components of the cleaner or the cleaner station, wherein the component storage unit can accommodate at least a part of the cleaner while the cleaner is joined to the station housing.

Description

Cleaner station {Cleaner station}

The present invention relates to a cleaner station that sucks dust stored in a cleaner into the inside. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cleaner station including an accessory storage unit capable of hygienically storing a cleaner or accessories of the cleaner station.

BACKGROUND ART In general, a vacuum cleaner is a home appliance that sucks up small garbage or dust and fills a dust bin in a product by a method of sucking air using electricity, and is commonly referred to as a vacuum cleaner.

Such cleaners may be classified into manual cleaners for cleaning while a user directly moves the cleaner, and automatic cleaners for performing cleaning while driving by itself. Manual cleaners may be classified into canister-type cleaners, upright cleaners, handheld cleaners, and stick-type cleaners according to the shape of the cleaner.

In household cleaners, canister-type vacuum cleaners have been widely used in the past, but recently, handheld vacuum cleaners and stick vacuum cleaners, which provide convenience in use by integrally providing a dust bin and a cleaner body, have been widely used.

The main body of the canister type vacuum cleaner is connected to the intake by a rubber hose or pipe, and in some cases, a brush can be inserted into the intake.

A handheld vacuum cleaner maximizes portability, and is light in weight, but has a short length, so a sitting area may be limited. Thus, it is used to clean localized areas, such as on a desk or sofa, or in a car.

The stick vacuum cleaner can be used standing up, so you can clean without bending your back. Therefore, it is advantageous to clean while moving a large area. If the handheld vacuum cleaner cleans a narrow space, the stick type cleaner can clean a wider space and can clean high places that are out of reach. Recently, a stick cleaner is provided in a module type, and the cleaner type is actively changed and used for various objects.

However, in the stick vacuum cleaner, the capacity of the dust bin for storing the collected dust is small, and the user has to empty the dust bin every time, which is inconvenient.

In this regard, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2021-0002057 discloses a cleaning device including a vacuum cleaner and a docking station.

The docking station disclosed in the above Patent Publication is configured to include a docking part connected to the dust collection box to remove foreign substances collected in the dust collection box, and a suction device for sucking in air and foreign substances in the dust collection box docked in the docking part. The docking part includes a docking opening that opens in a second direction different from the first direction so that at least a part of the dust collection container is inserted therein. In addition, the docking station includes a dust bag for collecting foreign substances.

Meanwhile, some of the accessories of the above-described cleaning device and vacuum cleaner may need to be replaced. For example, a plurality of suction nozzles of the vacuum cleaner may be provided according to the purpose of use and may be replaced according to the purpose of cleaning. Or, for example, a dust bag coupled to a cleaning device is a component that requires periodic replacement. That is, a user typically purchases a plurality of dust bags and replaces them with a new dust bag when foreign substances are collected at a certain level or more in the dust bags. Alternatively, for example, a filter coupled to a vacuum cleaner or cleaning device may require periodic cleaning and a new filter may be coupled to the vacuum cleaner or cleaning device while drying the washed filter.

In the above case, there is a problem in that accessories (separated suction nozzle, new dust bag, washed filter, etc.) that are not currently used require a storage space and are highly likely to be lost since the user must store them separately.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2021-0002057

An object of the present invention is to provide a cleaner station that includes a function of sucking dust in a dust bin of a cleaner, a function of holding the cleaner, and a function of storing a cleaner or accessories of the cleaner station.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a cleaner station capable of sanitarily managing a cleaner or accessories of the cleaner station during storage.

One embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object is a cleaner station that suctions and collects dust inside a dust bin of a cleaner, comprising: a station housing coupled to the cleaner; a dust collecting motor accommodated inside the station housing and generating a suction force for sucking dust inside the dust bin; and an accessory storage unit coupled to a lower end of the station housing and formed with a storage space for storing accessories of the cleaner or accessories of the cleaner station, wherein the accessory storage unit is coupled to the station housing. In this state, at least a portion of the cleaner may be accommodated.

Here, the accessory storage unit may further include a sterilization unit disposed to irradiate ultraviolet light in a direction toward at least a portion of the housed cleaner.

In this case, the sterilization unit may be disposed below the accessory storage unit.

In addition, when the dust collecting motor is driven, the dust collecting motor and the storage space may communicate with each other so that a flow of air for drying the accessories is generated.

Meanwhile, the accessory storage unit may include a storage unit housing that forms an outer shape of the accessory storage unit and accommodates at least a portion of the cleaning module coupled to the cleaner; and a drawer unit disposed in the storage unit housing, forming at least a part of the storage space, and provided to be drawn out in a drawer manner.

At this time, when the dust collecting motor is driven, the dust collecting motor and the drawer are communicated so that a flow of air for drying the accessories occurs, and the dust collection motor and the storage unit housing are connected so that a flow of air for drying the cleaning module occurs. can be intertwined

Meanwhile, the station housing may form a long axis extending in a vertical direction, and the drawer unit may be provided to be drawn out in a direction perpendicular to the long axis.

Also, when the cleaner is coupled to the front of the station housing, the drawer unit may be provided to be drawn out toward the side or rear of the station housing.

In addition, the storage unit housing may include an air inlet that communicates the inside and outside of the storage unit housing, and the air inlet may be formed on a front surface of the storage unit housing.

Another embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object is a cleaner station that sucks and collects dust inside a dust bin of a cleaner, comprising: a station housing coupled to the cleaner and forming a long axis extending in a vertical direction; and an accessory storage unit coupled to a lower end of the station housing and having a storage space for storing accessories of the cleaner or accessories of the cleaner station, wherein the accessory storage unit forms an outer shape of the accessory storage unit. storage unit housing; and a drawer unit disposed in the storage housing and drawn out from the storage housing in a drawer-like manner in a direction perpendicular to a long axis of the station housing.

Here, the accessory storage unit may further include a sterilization unit disposed in the storage unit housing and irradiating ultraviolet light in a direction toward the drawer unit.

In addition, the accessory storage unit may further include a wind generating unit disposed in the storage unit housing and driven to generate air flow in the drawer unit.

According to the present invention, since the accessories storage unit coupled to the lower side of the station housing is included, accessories of the vacuum cleaner or the cleaner station can be stored, and thus accessories can be easily stored without fear of loss.

In addition, according to the present invention, accessories of the cleaner or cleaner station may be hygienically stored by including a structure capable of sterilizing the accessories.

In addition, according to the present invention, accessories of the vacuum cleaner or cleaner station may be hygienically stored by including a structure capable of drying the accessories.

1 is a perspective view illustrating a cleaner system including a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a side cross-sectional view of the vacuum cleaner system of FIG. 1;
3 shows a cleaner coupled to a cleaner station.
4 is an enlarged view of a dust box opening and closing structure of the vacuum cleaner.
Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the cleaner station of Fig. 1;
Fig. 6 is a front view of the cleaner station of Fig. 1;
FIG. 7 is a view showing the arrangement relationship between the cleaner and the housing of the cleaner station and the outer wall arrangement structure of the housing.
8 is an enlarged view of a coupling part to which a cleaner is coupled in a housing of a cleaner station.
9 is an enlarged view of the door unit of the cleaner station.
10 is a diagram illustrating a dispositional relationship between an exhaust cover and a door of the vacuum cleaner in an open state.
11 is an enlarged view of a cover opening unit of the cleaner station.
12 is a cross-sectional view of the accessory storage included in the embodiment of FIG. 1 viewed from the side.
13 to 15 show cases in which the drawer units are drawn out in different directions in the embodiment of FIG. 1 .
16 and 17 respectively show air flow in the embodiment of FIG. 1 when the air inlet is not provided in the storage unit housing and when the air inlet is provided in the storage unit housing.
18 is a perspective view illustrating a cleaner system including a cleaner station according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 19 is a perspective view of the cleaner station of Fig. 18;
FIG. 20 is a view for explaining a sterilization unit that may be included in the accessory storage unit included in the embodiment of FIG. 18 .
21 is a view for explaining a wind generating unit that may be included in the accessory storage unit included in the embodiment of FIG. 18 .

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

Since the present invention can make various changes and have various embodiments, specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. This is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and should be construed as including all changes, equivalents, or substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

Terms used in this application are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions may include plural expressions 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 a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries 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, interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal meaning. It may not be.

1 is a perspective view illustrating a cleaner system including a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view of the cleaner system of FIG. 1 .

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , a cleaner system 1A according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a cleaner station 10A and a cleaner 50 .

Here, the cleaner station 10A combines with the cleaner 50 to perform an operation of sucking dust inside the dust bin 516 of the cleaner 50, and has an internal space for accommodating a plurality of parts provided for this purpose. A prepared station housing 110 may be included.

In addition, the cleaner station 10A may serve as a charging stand for charging the cleaner 50 by supplying power to the cleaner 50 when the cleaner 50 is coupled thereto.

The cleaner 50 may be coupled to the front of the cleaner station 10A. More specifically, the cleaner body 510 of the cleaner 50 may be coupled to the front of the cleaner station 10A.

In this case, the forward direction may be defined as a direction toward which a coupling portion 115 formed by recessing the station housing 110 into a shape corresponding to the cleaner body 510 of the cleaner 50, which will be described later, faces. A direction in which the opposite surface of the station housing 110 faces with respect to the coupling part 115 may be defined as rear. In addition, the direction in which the long axis A1 of the station housing 110 is disposed may be defined as the vertical direction, and at this time, one side where the coupling part 115 is disposed may be the upper part.

Hereinafter, first, the structure of the cleaner 50 coupled to the cleaner station 10A will be briefly described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 and then the structure of the cleaner station 10A will be described.

3 illustrates a cleaner coupled to a cleaner station, and FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a dust box opening and closing structure of the cleaner.

The cleaner 50 may be a stick cleaner configured so that a user manually cleans the room by gripping the handle 514 , and the cleaner 50 may include a cleaner body 510 .

The cleaner body 510 of the cleaner 50 communicates with the suction part 511 providing a flow path through which air containing dust can flow, and the suction part 511 communicates with the suction part 511 to the inside through the suction part 511. It may include a dust separator 512 for separating dust, a suction motor 513 for generating a suction force for sucking air, a handle 514 gripped by a user, and a battery housing 515 for accommodating a battery therein. there is.

In addition, the cleaner body 510 of the cleaner 50 may further include a dust container 516 .

Here, the dust container 516 may communicate with the dust separation unit 512 and may store the dust separated by the dust separation unit 512 .

Referring to FIG. 4 , the dust bin 516 may include a dust bin body 5161 , a discharge cover 5162 , and a coupling lever 5163 .

The dust container body 5161 may have a cylindrical shape and have one side open. The air introduced through the suction unit 511 passes through the dust separation unit 512 accommodated in the dust box body 5161. At this time, the dust is collected inside the dust box body 5161, and the dust-separated air is supplied to the suction motor ( 513 and discharged to the outside of the cleaner 50.

The discharge cover 5162 may be rotatably coupled to one open side of the dust container body 5161 . More specifically, the discharge cover 5162 may be coupled to the dust container body 5161 via the dust container hinge 5164 at one open side of the dust container body 5161 . In this case, the dust bin hinge 5164 may be disposed on one side adjacent to the battery housing 515 . The discharge cover 5162 can rotate to open or close the dust container body 5161 with the dust container hinge 5164 as an axis.

In addition, the discharge cover 5162 may include a coupling hook (not shown) disposed on one side adjacent to the inlet 511 and hook-coupled with the dust box body 5161 . The coupling hook may be provided in an extended form from the discharge cover 5162. The coupling hook and the dust bin hinge 5164 may be disposed opposite to each other.

The coupling lever 5163 may be provided to move along the outer circumferential surface of the dust container body 5161 in the longitudinal direction of the dust container body 5161 to release the hook coupling between the discharge cover 5162 and the dust container body 5161. The coupling lever 5163 may be disposed downward based on a state in which the cleaner 50 is coupled to the cleaner station 10A. When an external force is applied to the coupling lever 5163 and the coupling lever 5163 moves in the longitudinal direction of the dust box body 5161 (a direction in which the hook is uncoupled), the coupling hook is elastically deformed and the discharge cover 5162 and the dust box body The hook engagement of 5161 can be released.

The cleaner 50 may further include an extension tube 520 (see FIG. 2 ). The extension tube 520 may communicate with the cleaning module 530 . The extension pipe 520 may communicate with the main body 510 of the cleaner 50 . The extension pipe 520 may communicate with the suction part 511 of the main body 510 . Extension tube 510 may be formed in a long cylindrical shape.

The cleaner 50 may further include a cleaning module 530 . The cleaning module 530 may communicate with the extension pipe 520 . Therefore, external air is introduced into the cleaner body 510 of the cleaner 50 through the cleaning module 530 and the extension pipe 520 by the suction force generated in the body 510 of the cleaner 50, and the dust container 516 may collect dust.

Hereinafter, the structure of the cleaner station 10A will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5 to 10 .

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the cleaner station of FIG. 1, FIG. 6 is a front view of the cleaner station of FIG. 1, and FIG. 7 is a view showing the arrangement relationship between the cleaner and the housing of the cleaner station and the arrangement structure of the outer wall of the housing.

As described above, the cleaner station 10A may include the station housing 110 .

Referring to FIG. 5 , the station housing 110 is a component to which the cleaner 50 is coupled, and may form the appearance of the cleaner station 10A. Specifically, the station housing 110 may be formed in a column shape including at least one outer wall surface. For example, the station housing 110 may be formed in a shape similar to a square pillar.

Components such as the dust collection motor 130 and the dust collector 140 may be accommodated in the space formed inside the station housing 110 (see FIG. 2).

The cleaner station 10A may further include an upper cover 113 .

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 5 , the upper cover 113 may be coupled to the station housing 110 . More specifically, the upper cover 113 may be disposed above the station housing 110 in the direction of the long axis A1 and coupled to the station housing 110 .

The station housing 110 may be formed in a shape in which an upper portion in the direction of the long axis A1 is open. That is, a part of the inner space of the station housing 110 may communicate with the outside of the station housing 110 at the top of the station housing 110 . The coupling part 115 to be described later may extend to an open top of the station housing 110 .

The upper cover 113 may be provided to open and close the upper end of the station housing 110 . The upper cover 113 may be coupled to the station housing 110 through a hinge to open and close the station housing 110 . More specifically, the upper cover 113 may be coupled through a hinge at one side of the upper end of the station housing 110, and the upper end of the station housing 110 may be opened and closed by pivoting the hinge. At this time, the hinge may be coupled to one surface opposite to one surface of the station housing 110 where the coupling part 115 is provided. For example, when the coupling part 115 is provided on the first outer wall surface 111a of the station housing 110 to be described later, the hinge may be coupled to the third outer wall surface 111c. Accordingly, the upper cover 113 may open the upper end of the station housing 110 while being rotated in a direction away from the first outer wall surface 111a where the coupling part 115 is provided.

Through this configuration, when attaching the cleaner 50 to the cleaner station 10A, the user may couple the cleaner 50 to the station housing 110 while opening the top cover 113 . Also, when the user detaches the cleaner 50 from the cleaner station 10A, the cleaner 50 may be taken out of the station housing 110 while the top cover 113 is open. Therefore, when attaching or detaching the cleaner 50, the moving range of the cleaner 50 upward in the long axis direction of the station housing 110 can be freed without restriction. In other words, since the cleaner 50 can be detached and attached without the configuration interfering with the upper side of the station housing 110, convenience in attaching and detaching the cleaner 50 can be provided.

The top cover 113 may also form an upper appearance of the cleaner station 10A while being coupled to the cleaner station 10A. That is, the upper cover 113 may include an upper surface, which is a surface exposed to the outside, disposed at an uppermost part in the long axis direction of the cleaner station 10A.

In this case, the upper surface of the upper cover 113 may be disposed parallel to the ground based on the coupled state to the cleaner station 10A, or may be disposed inclined at a predetermined angle with the ground.

As described above, the station housing 110 may include at least one outer wall surface. For example, the station housing 110 may include a first outer wall surface 111a on which the coupling portion 115 is formed, and are sequentially arranged in a counterclockwise direction while looking at the first outer wall surface 111a. It may further include a second outer wall surface 111b, a third outer wall surface 111c, and a fourth outer wall surface 111d (see FIG. 7).

The station housing 110 may be openable so that some of the parts accommodated therein (eg, the dust collector 140) are exposed. For example, when viewing the cleaner station 10A from the front, a portion of the right side of the first outer wall surface 111a and the second outer wall surface 111b may be integrally opened in the direction of the second outer wall surface 111b. And the left part of the first outer wall surface (111a) and the fourth outer wall surface (111d) can be integrally opened in the direction of the fourth outer wall surface (111d). With this configuration, the dust collecting unit 140 collecting a certain amount of dust can be replaced with a new dust collecting unit by a user.

The coupling part 115 formed on the first outer wall surface 111a may be provided by recessing the first outer wall surface 111a toward the inside of the station housing 110 to correspond to the shape of a portion of the cleaner body 510. there is. With this configuration, a portion of the cleaner 50 can be coupled to the cleaner station 10A, and the cleaner 50 can be supported by the cleaner station 10A. Here, a part of the cleaner 50 may mean a certain area of the dust bin 516 of the cleaner 50 and a certain area of the battery housing 515 of the cleaner 50 .

Hereinafter, the shape of the coupling part 115 will be described with reference to FIG. 8 .

8 is an enlarged view of a coupling part to which a cleaner is coupled in a housing of a cleaner station.

The dust bin 516 and the battery housing 515 of the cleaner 50 may be coupled to the coupling part 115 . Referring to FIG. 8 , the coupling part 115 may include a coupling surface 1151 . The coupling surface 1151 may be disposed parallel to the outer wall surface of the station housing 110 . For example, the coupling surface 1151 may mean a surface formed by bending a portion of the first outer wall surface 111a toward the inside of the station housing 110 . That is, the coupling surface 1151 may mean a surface forming a stage with the first outer wall surface 111a.

The coupling surface 1151 may come into contact with the lower surface of the dust bin 516 and the lower surface of the battery housing 515 of the cleaner 50 . Here, the bottom surface of the dust bin 516 may refer to a surface facing the ground when the user is using the cleaner 50 or when the cleaner 50 is placed on the ground.

A dust passage hole 1151a may be formed on the coupling surface 1151 to allow air to flow from the outside to the inside of the station housing 110 . The dust passage hole 1151a may be formed in a hole shape corresponding to the shape of the dust bin 516 so that dust inside the dust bin 516 flows into the dust collecting unit 140 . Specifically, the dust passage hole 1151a may be formed to correspond to the shape of the discharge cover 5162 so that the discharge cover 5162 of the dust bin 516 can pass through when the discharge cover 5162 of the dust bin 516 is opened. The dust passage hole 1151a may be formed to communicate with a suction pipe 120 to be described later.

The coupling part 115 may include a dust box guide surface 1152 . The dust box guide surface 1152 may be connected to the first outer wall surface 111a. In addition, the dust box guide surface 1152 may be connected to the coupling surface 1151.

The dust bin guide surface 1152 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the outer circumferential surface of the dust bin 516 . Through this, it is possible to provide convenience in that the cleaner 50 is stably coupled to the coupling surface 1151, and when the cleaner 50 is coupled to the cleaner station 10A, the dust box ( 516) can be supported.

A charging terminal 1156 may be disposed at the coupling part 115 . The charging terminal 1156 may be disposed on the coupling surface 1151 and may be disposed in two spaced apart from each other. The distance between the two spaced apart charging terminals 1156 coincides with the distance between corresponding terminals provided in the cleaner 50 . When the cleaner 50 is physically coupled to the cleaner station 10A, the corresponding terminal on the cleaner station 10A comes into contact with the charging terminal 1156 on the cleaner station 10A, and the cleaner 50 and the cleaner station 10A are electrically coupled. When the battery of the cleaner 50 is electrically coupled to the charging terminal 1156 as described above, power is supplied from the power source of the cleaner station 10A to the battery so that the cleaner 50 can be charged.

Meanwhile, the cleaner station 10A according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a controller (not shown) that detects electrical coupling between the cleaner station 10A and the cleaner 50 and controls overall suction operations thereafter. The controller may be accommodated inside the housing 100 of the cleaner station 10A.

In this case, the controller may include all kinds of devices capable of processing data, such as a processor. Here, a 'processor' may refer to a data processing device embedded in hardware having a physically structured circuit to perform functions expressed by codes or instructions included in a program, for example. As an example of such a data processing device built into hardware, a microprocessor, a central processing unit (CPU), a processor core, a multiprocessor, an application-specific integrated (ASIC) circuit), field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc., but the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto.

The coupling part 115 may include a guide protrusion 1153 . The guide protrusion 1153 may be disposed on the coupling surface 1151 (see FIG. 6 ). The guide protrusion 1153 may protrude from the coupling surface 1151 . Two guide protrusions 1153 may be disposed spaced apart from each other. A distance between the two guide protrusions 1153 spaced apart from each other may correspond to the width of the battery housing 515 of the cleaner 50 . Through this, convenience in coupling the cleaner 50 to the coupling surface 1151 may be provided.

The coupling part 115 may include a side wall of the coupling part. The sidewalls of the coupling part may refer to wall surfaces disposed on both sides of the coupling surface 1151 and may be connected to the coupling surface 1151 vertically. The coupling part sidewall may be connected to the first outer wall surface 111a. In addition, the coupling part sidewall may be connected to the dust box guide surface 1152. That is, the sidewall of the coupling part may form a surface connected to the dust box guide surface 1152 . Through this, the cleaner 50 is prevented from shaking in the left and right directions, and the cleaner station 10A can stably accommodate the cleaner 50 .

The coupling unit 115 may include a coupling sensor (not shown). The combination sensor may detect whether the cleaner 50 is coupled to the coupling part 115 .

The combined sensor may include a contact sensor. For example, the combination sensor may include a micro switch. In this case, the combined sensor may be disposed on the guide protrusion 1153. Accordingly, when the battery housing 515 of the cleaner 50 is coupled between the pair of guide protrusions 1153, the coupling sensor may sense the cleaner 50 through contact with the battery housing 515. Meanwhile, the combination sensor may also include a non-contact sensor. For example, the combined sensor may be an infrared sensor.

The cleaner station 10A may include a suction pipe 120 .

Referring to FIG. 2 , the suction pipe 120 is accommodated inside the station housing 110 and when the door 151 to be described later is opened, the dust container 516 of the cleaner 50 and can be intertwined The suction pipe 120 may be disposed vertically inside the station housing 110 . The disposition direction of the suction pipe 120 may be substantially parallel to the long axis A1 of the station housing 110 . The suction pipe 120 may be provided in the form of a pipe having a space therein to form a passage through which dust moves. The suction pipe 120 may be formed such that one side coupled to the dust passage hole 1151a has a larger cross-sectional area than the other side coupled to the dust collecting unit 140 . That is, the suction pipe 120 may be provided in the form of a pipe whose cross-sectional area becomes narrower from top to bottom.

The cleaner station 10A may include a dust collecting motor 130 .

Referring to FIG. 2 , the dust collection motor 130 is accommodated and disposed inside the station housing 110 and may generate a suction force for sucking dust inside the dust bin 516 of the cleaner 50 . The dust collecting motor 130 may be disposed relatively lower inside the station housing 110 . Accordingly, a flow of airflow from top to bottom may be formed inside the station housing 110 . The dust collecting motor 130 may be accommodated inside the dust collecting motor chamber 133 . The dust collecting motor chamber 133 may be disposed inside the station housing 110 and provide a space for accommodating the dust collecting motor 130 . An outer surface of the dust collecting motor chamber 133 and an inner surface of the station housing 110 may be spaced apart by a predetermined distance to form a space, and an accessory drying passage 135 to be described later may be disposed in the space.

The cleaner station 10A may include a dust collection unit 140 .

Referring to FIG. 2 , the dust collecting unit 140 may be accommodated inside the station housing 110 and disposed above the dust collecting motor 130 . When the dust collector 140 is disposed above the dust collecting motor 130 and the dust collecting motor 130 generates a suction force, the dust sucked from the inside of the dust bin 516 of the cleaner 50 is collected by the dust collector 140. It can be. That is, dust may be collected in the dust collector 140 through a suction path connected to the dust container 516, the suction pipe 120, and the dust collector 140 of the cleaner 50.

The dust collector 140 may be detachably coupled to the station housing 110 . Accordingly, when the station housing 110 is opened, the dust collecting part 140 may be separated from the station housing 110 and discarded, and a new dust collecting part 140 may be coupled to the station housing 110 . That is, the dust collector 140 may be defined as a consumable part.

The dust collecting unit 140 may increase in volume when suction force is generated by the dust collecting motor 130 and may accommodate dust therein. To this end, the dust collection unit 140 may be made of a material that allows air to pass through but does not transmit foreign substances such as dust. For example, the dust collecting unit 140 may be made of a non-woven fabric and may have a hexahedron shape based on when the volume is increased.

Meanwhile, one end of the suction pipe 120 may be coupled to the dust passage hole 1151a and the other end of the suction pipe 120 may be coupled to the dust collecting unit 140 . Therefore, when the dust collection motor 130 is driven to generate a suction force, a flow of airflow from one end of the suction pipe 120 to the other end occurs, and foreign substances flowing from the inside of the dust bin 516 of the cleaner 50 are included. The air moves to the dust collecting unit 140 through the suction pipe 120 and exits the dust collecting unit 140 leaving only foreign substances in the dust collecting unit 140 .

The cleaner station 10A may include a door unit 150 .

FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of a door unit of the cleaner station, and FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a dispositional relationship between an exhaust cover and a door of the cleaner in an open state.

Referring to FIG. 9 , the door unit 150 is disposed across the coupling part 115 and the rear of the coupling part 115, and may include a door 151, a door arm 152, and a door motor unit 153. there is.

The door 151 is disposed on the coupling part 115 and can be opened so that the outside of the station housing 110 communicates with the suction pipe 120 . More specifically, the door 151 is coupled to the door hinge 154 inside the station housing 110, rotates around the door hinge 154 and moves toward the upper inside of the station housing 110, through which The inside and outside of the station housing 110 may be open or closed. More specifically, the door hinge 154 may be disposed adjacent to the upper end of the dust passage hole 1151a on the surface opposite to the coupling surface 1151, and the door 151 is coupled to the door hinge 154 and passes dust It may be disposed at a position to close the hole 1151a.

Referring to FIG. 10 , when the door 151 is open, the door 151 rotates in a direction toward the inside of the station housing 110 (first direction, R1) with the door hinge 154 as an axis, thereby opening the station housing ( 110) may mean a state in which the outside and the suction pipe 120 are in communication.

In addition, when the door 151 is closed, the door 151 rotates around the door hinge 154 in a direction opposite to the first direction (second direction, R2) so that the dust passage hole 1151a is closed. This may mean a state in which the outside of the station housing 110 and the suction pipe 120 are not in communication.

The door 151 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the dust passage hole 1151a to close the inside and outside of the station housing 110 by blocking the dust passage hole 1151a. For example, the door 151 may be formed in a circular shape. The door 151 may be defined as one area of the coupling surface 1151 while blocking the dust passage hole 1151a.

The door arm 152 connects the door 151 and the door motor unit 153, and opens and closes the door 151 using power generated by the door motor unit 153.

For example, the door arm 152 may include a first door arm 152a and a second door arm 152b. One end of the first door arm 152a may be coupled to the door motor unit 153 . The first door arm 152a may rotate by power transmitted from the door motor unit 153 . The other end of the first door arm 152a may be rotatably coupled to the second door arm 152b. The first door arm 152a may transfer the force transmitted from the door motor 153a to the second door arm 152b. One end of the second door arm 152b may be coupled to the first door arm 152a. The other end of the second door arm 152b may be coupled to the door 151 . The second door arm 152b may push or pull the door 151 .

When the door arm 152 pulls the door 151 while the door 151 is closed, the door 151 may rotate in the first direction R1. Meanwhile, when the door arm 152 pushes the door 151 while the door 151 is open, the door 151 may rotate in the second direction R2.

The door motor unit 153 may provide power to rotate and move the door 151 to the door arm 152 . Specifically, the door motor unit 153 may rotate the door arm 152 forward or reverse. Here, the forward direction may mean a first direction R1 , which is a direction in which the door arm 152 pulls the door 151 toward the inside of the station housing 110 . Also, the reverse direction may mean a second direction R2 , which is a direction in which the door arm 152 pushes the door 151 toward the outside of the station housing 110 .

The door motor unit 153 may include at least one or more mechanical parts for transmitting power to the door arm 152 . For example, the door motor unit 153 may include a door motor 153a that generates power and at least one gear part 153b that receives power from the door motor 153a. For example, the gear part 153b may be provided in the form of a combination of a worm gear, a worm wheel, and a plurality of gears, as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 10 . At this time, the first door arm 152a may be coupled to the gear part 153b and rotated. As another example, the door motor unit 153 may consist of only the door motor 153a and directly transmit power from the door motor 153a to the first door arm 152a. That is, a structure for transmitting power to the door arm 152 is not particularly limited.

The cleaner station 10A may include a cover opening unit 170 .

11 is an enlarged view of a cover opening unit of the cleaner station.

2 and 11 , the cover opening unit 170 is disposed on the lower side of the coupling part 115 inside the station housing 110 and can open the discharge cover 5162 of the cleaner 50. provided so that The cover opening unit 170 may include a push protrusion 171, a cover opening gear 172, and a cover opening motor (not shown).

The push protrusion 171 may be disposed at a position where the coupling lever 5163 can be pressed when the cleaner 50 is coupled to the coupling portion 115 . The push protrusion 171 may linearly reciprocate to press the coupling lever 5163. Specifically, the push protrusion 171 may be disposed between the dust box guide surfaces 1152 . A protrusion movement hole in which the coupling part 115 penetrates in the vertical direction may be formed between the dust bin guide surfaces 1152, and the push protrusion 171 is disposed to pass through the protrusion movement hole so that the station housing 110 ) can be exposed to the outside. The push protrusion 171 is coupled to the cover opening gear 172 and may be moved together by the movement of the cover opening gear 172 .

The cover opening motor may provide power for moving the push protrusion 171 to the cover opening gear 172 .

The cover opening gear 172 is coupled to the cover opening motor and may move the push protrusion 171 using power of the cover opening motor. More specifically, the cover opening gear 172 meshes with the first cover opening gear 172a and the first cover opening gear 172a receiving rotational power from the shaft of the cover opening motor, and rectilinearly reciprocates with the push protrusion 171. A second cover opening gear 172b that transmits motion may be included.

In this case, as an example, the first cover opening gear 172a may be formed of a pinion gear, and the second cover opening gear 172b may be formed of a rack gear.

In other words, when the cover opening motor moves the push protrusion 171 through the cover opening gear 172 in a state in which the cleaner body 510 of the cleaner 50 is coupled to the coupling part 115, the push protrusion 171 moves. 151 may press the engagement lever 5163 to open the discharge cover 5162.

Next, a combined shape of the cleaner station 10A and the cleaner 50 will be geometrically described.

Referring back to FIG. 2 , as described above, the cleaner 50 may be coupled to the front of the station housing 110 . More specifically, a part of the cleaner body 510 of the cleaner 50 is coupled to the coupling part 115 so that the entire cleaner 50 may be mounted on the cleaner station 10A. More specifically, when the cleaner 50 is coupled to the coupling portion 115 of the station housing 110, the longitudinal axis A2 of the dust bin 516 of the cleaner 50 may be disposed substantially parallel to the ground. there is. In addition, when the cleaner 50 is coupled to the coupling part 115 of the station housing 110, the longitudinal axis A2 of the dust bin 516 of the cleaner 50 substantially coincides with the long axis A1 of the station housing 110. can be placed vertically. In this case, the cleaner 50 may be mounted so that the longitudinal axis A3 of the suction part 511 of the cleaner 50 is substantially parallel to the long axis A1 of the station housing 110 .

Meanwhile, 'coupling' between the cleaner 50 and the cleaner station 10A, which has been repeatedly described throughout this specification, is a concept including physical coupling, electrical coupling, and fluid coupling.

Specifically, the cleaner 50 is seated on the coupling part 115 by the user and fixed and/or sealed with the cleaner station 10A through a mechanical configuration to be connected in a state in which fluidic coupling to be described later is possible. can be referred to as a bond.

In addition, the battery of the cleaner 50 is connected to the charging terminal 1156 so that the cleaner 50 can receive power from the cleaner station 10A, or the physical connection can be detected through various sensors. Connecting the cleaner 50 and the cleaner station 10A in the present state may be referred to as electrical coupling.

In addition, the door 151 of the cleaner station 10A is opened and the discharge cover 5162 of the cleaner 50 is also opened so that the dust bin 516 of the cleaner 50 communicates with the suction pipe 120 of the cleaner station 10A. This state can be referred to as a fluid coupling. The fluidic coupling is performed after the above-described physical coupling and/or electrical coupling, and in a fluid coupling state, the air inside the dust bin 516 of the cleaner 50 passes through the suction pipe 120 together with the dust to collect the dust. (140).

In this way, through a configuration in which the cleaner 50 is coupled to the cleaner station 10A and the dust inside the dust bin 516 of the cleaner 50 is collected by the suction force of the dust collection motor 130 into the dust collector 140, Users can eliminate the hassle of having to empty the dust bin of the stick vacuum cleaner each time. In addition, when the user directly empties the dust bin of the stick cleaner, it is possible to prevent dust from scattering.

Hereinafter, the accessory storage unit 180 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 , 5 and 12 .

12 is a cross-sectional view of the accessory storage included in the embodiment of FIG. 1 viewed from the side.

Referring to FIGS. 1 , 5 and 12 , the cleaner station 1A may further include an accessory storage unit 180 .

The accessory storage unit 180 may be coupled to the lower end of the station housing 110 . A storage space for storing accessories of the cleaner 50 or accessories of the cleaner station 10A may be formed in the accessory storage unit 180 .

In this case, the accessory 70 may include a component that is coupled to the cleaner 50 or the cleaner station 10A to allow the cleaner 50 or the cleaner station 1A to perform a specific function. Alternatively, the accessory 70 may include a component that is not coupled to the cleaner 50 or the cleaner station 1A but assists the function of the cleaner 50 or the cleaner station 1A.

The accessory 70 may include a cleaning module that is interchangeably coupled to the cleaner 50 . The cleaning module may be, for example, a suction cleaning module used to suck in dust or a wet mop cleaning module attached to a rag and used to wipe a surface to be cleaned. A plurality of cleaning modules coupled to the cleaner 50 may be provided depending on the purpose, and the user may select a cleaning module according to the purpose of cleaning and use it by coupling it to the end of the extension tube 520 of the cleaner 50 .

In addition, the accessory 70 may include a mop attached to the bottom surface of the wet mop cleaning module.

Additionally, fitment 70 may include a filter. For example, the accessory 70 may include a pre-filter, a HEPA filter, and the like disposed inside the station housing 110 . Alternatively, for example, the accessory 70 may include a pre-filter and a HEPA filter coupled to the cleaner 50 .

In addition, the accessory 70 may include a dust bag disposed inside the station housing 110 .

In addition, the accessory 70 may include various accessory tools to assist the function of the cleaner 50 or the cleaner station 1A. For example, the accessory 70 may include a brush provided to shake off foreign substances attached to the cleaning module 530 .

The accessory storage unit 180 may accommodate at least a portion of the cleaner 50 in a state in which the cleaner 50 is coupled to the station housing 110 . More specifically, the accessory storage unit 180 may include a storage unit housing 181 and a drawer unit 182 .

The storage unit housing 181 may form an outer shape of the accessory storage unit 180 . For example, the storage unit housing 181 may have a rectangular parallelepiped shape with a storage space therein. An upper surface of the storage unit housing 181 may be coupled to a lower end of the cleaner station 1A.

A partial area of an upper surface of the storage unit housing 181 may be opened so that at least a portion of the cleaner 50 is accommodated in the storage space when the cleaner 50 is coupled to the cleaner station 1A. More specifically, the front of the storage unit housing 181 forms an opening 1811 upward, so that a part of the cleaning module of the cleaner that has passed through the opening 1811 can be accommodated in the storage space.

Hereinafter, the drawer unit 182 will be described with further reference to FIGS. 13 to 15 .

13 to 15 show cases in which the drawer units are drawn out in different directions in the embodiment of FIG. 1 .

Referring to FIGS. 12 to 15 , the drawer unit 182 may be disposed in the storage unit housing 181 . The drawer unit 182 may form at least a part of the storage space. The drawer unit 182 may be provided to be drawn out like a drawer. More specifically, the drawer unit 182 is a first storage space 180a provided to accommodate a part of the cleaning module 530 coupled to the cleaner 50 and other accessories 70. ) It can be divided into a second storage space (180b) prepared to accommodate.

The drawer unit 182 may have a rectangular parallelepiped shape with an open upper surface. The drawer unit 182 may include a bottom surface 1821 of the drawer unit in the form of a square flat plate, a front surface of the drawer unit 1822, a rear surface of the drawer unit 1823, and a side surface of the drawer unit 1824. The drawer front 1822 and the drawer rear 1823 may be vertically connected to the drawer bottom 1821 and may be disposed to face each other. The front side of the drawer unit 1821 may be disposed toward the cleaning module 530 . The drawer side surface 1824 may connect the front surface 1822 and the rear surface 1823 of the drawer unit.

The drawer bottom surface 1821 may form a space in which the accessory 70 is accommodated together with the drawer front surface 1822 , the drawer rear surface 1823 , and the drawer side surface 1824 . At this time, the formed space may be defined as the aforementioned second storage space 180b.

The first storage space 180a may refer to a space disposed below the opening 1811 and exposed at all times. The second storage space 180b is disposed on the lower side of the station housing 110 when the drawer 182 is retracted, and its interior is covered by the upper surface of the storage housing 181, and then the drawer 182 opens. When drawn out, it may mean a space exposed to the outside.

The drawer unit 182 may be provided to be drawn out in a direction perpendicular to the long axis A1 of the station housing 110 .

In a possible embodiment, the drawer 182 can be pulled out towards the front of the station housing 110 . That is, the drawer unit 182 can be drawn out toward the first storage space 180a (see FIG. 13).

In a preferred embodiment, when the cleaner 50 is coupled to the front of the station housing 110, the drawer 182 may be pulled out toward the rear of the station housing 110. In the case of this embodiment, there is an advantage that the drawer 182 can be withdrawn without interference with the cleaning module 530 accommodated in the first storage space 180a (see FIG. 14).

In a more preferred embodiment, when the cleaner 50 is coupled to the front of the station housing 110, the drawer 182 may be drawn out toward the side of the station housing 110. More specifically, in this case, the drawer unit 182 may be drawn out toward the left side of the station housing 110 or toward the right side. In this embodiment, the drawer 182 can be withdrawn without interference with the cleaning module 530 accommodated in the first storage space 180a, and the rear surface of the station housing 110 (the third outer wall surface 111c) ) can be attached to the indoor wall (W), which also has the advantage of increasing space utilization (see Fig. 15).

Hereinafter, the sterilization unit 183 will be described with reference to FIG. 12 again.

Referring to FIG. 12 , the accessory storage unit 180 may further include a sterilization unit 183 .

The sterilization unit 183 may be disposed to radiate ultraviolet light toward at least a portion of the cleaner 50 accommodated in the accessory storage unit 180 . More specifically, the sterilization unit 183 emits ultraviolet light toward the cleaning module 530 accommodated in the first storage space 180a of the storage unit housing 181 in a state where the cleaner 50 is coupled to the cleaner station 10A. can be arranged to investigate.

The sterilization unit 183 may include one or more light emitting diodes equipped to emit ultraviolet light. Since UV light damages the DNA double helix of microorganisms to inhibit the growth of microorganisms, when UV light is irradiated, foreign substances including microorganisms such as bacteria can be sterilized.

The sterilization unit 183 may be electrically connected to a controller (not shown) of the cleaner station 10A, and irradiation of ultraviolet light may be controlled by the controller. In a possible embodiment, on/off of the ultraviolet light may be controlled by a user's input. Alternatively, in a possible embodiment, on/off of the ultraviolet light may be controlled by a preset logic.

With this configuration, there is an advantage in that the cleaning module 530 of the cleaner 50 coupled to the cleaner station 10A can be hygienically managed after cleaning is finished.

In a preferred embodiment, the sterilization unit 183 may be disposed below the accessory storage unit 180. More specifically, the sterilization unit 183 may be disposed on the inner bottom surface of the storage unit housing 181 . The sterilization unit 183 may have an appropriate width so that ultraviolet light can be irradiated not only toward the first storage space 180a but also toward the second storage space 180b. To explain from another point of view, the sterilization unit 183 may be disposed so that the lower part of the cleaning module 530 and the bottom surface 1821 of the drawer unit face each other at the same time.

Meanwhile, at least a portion of the bottom surface 1821 of the drawer unit may be made of a material capable of transmitting ultraviolet light irradiated by the sterilization unit 183 . For example, at least a portion of the bottom surface 1821 of the drawer unit may be made of quartz. It is known that quartz does not interfere with the transmission of ultraviolet light in the UV-C region. However, this is only an example, and the material of at least a portion of the bottom surface 1821 of the drawer unit can be used without limitation as long as it is a material that can transmit ultraviolet light.

With this configuration, there is an advantage in that not only the cleaning module 530 of the cleaner 50 but also the accessories 70 stored in the second storage space 180b inside the drawer 182 can be hygienically managed.

Meanwhile, when the dust collecting motor 130 of the cleaner station 10A is driven, the dust collecting motor 130 and the storage space may communicate with each other so that a flow of air for drying the accessories 70 is generated.

16 and 17 respectively show air flow in the embodiment of FIG. 1 when the air inlet is not provided in the storage unit housing and when the air inlet is provided in the storage unit housing.

Referring to FIGS. 16 and 17 , the dust collection motor 130 and the drawer 182 may communicate with each other so that a flow of air for drying the accessories 70 stored in the second storage space 180b is generated. To this end, an accessory drying passage 135 guiding a flow of air to an inner space of the dust collecting motor chamber 133 may be disposed inside the station housing 110 . The accessory drying passage 135 may be formed in the form of a hollow tube. The accessory drying passage 135 may be disposed inside the station housing 110, and one end thereof extends beyond the upper side of the dust collecting motor 130 to the inside of the accessory drying passage 135 and the inside of the dust collecting motor chamber 133. Spaces can communicate with each other. The other end of the accessory drying passage 135 may communicate with an inner space (second storage space 180b) of the drawer unit 182 . Therefore, when the dust collection motor 130 is driven, a suction force for sucking air from the second storage space 180b, which is an inner space of the drawer unit 182, may be generated through the accessory drying passage 135. Accordingly, a flow of air for drying the accessory may be generated in the second storage space 180b by the suction force. Air sucked in by the dust collecting motor 130 may be discharged to the outside of the station housing 110 through an exhaust unit (not shown) of the cleaner station 10A.

Accessories that can be washed, such as pre-filters, HEPA filters, and rags, are common to have spares for hygienic management and need to be cleaned and replaced periodically after using for a certain period of time, so the used accessories 70 If stored in the drawer 182 after washing, it can be quickly dried using the suction force of the dust collecting motor 130 .

On the other hand, the first internal space of the dust collecting motor 130 and the storage unit housing 181 generates a flow of air for drying the cleaning module 530 coupled to the cleaner 50 by the driving of the dust collecting motor 130. The storage space 180a may be in communication with each other. More specifically, the dust collecting motor 130 and the second storage space 180b, which is the inner space of the drawer 182, may be in communication, and the second storage space 180b and the first storage space 180a may be in communication. . As a result, the dust collecting motor 130 and the first storage space 180a may communicate with each other. To this end, separate air passing means may be provided on the upper surface of the storage unit housing 181 and the front surface 1822 of the drawer unit. For example, the air passing means may be formed in the form of a hole passing through the upper surface of the storage unit housing 181 and a hole passing through the front surface 1822 of the drawer unit. Therefore, when the dust collection motor 130 is driven, a suction force for sucking in the air of the second storage space 180b, which is an inner space of the drawer unit 182, may be generated through the accessory drying passage 135, and the second storage space 180b ) and a flow of air may occur in the first storage space 180a communicating with the first storage space 180a.

With this configuration, there is an advantage in that the cleaning module 530 coupled to the cleaner 50 can be quickly dried by using the suction force of the dust collecting motor 130 . In particular, when the cleaning module 530 is a wet mop cleaning module, the mop can be dried by using the flow of air generated by the suction force of the dust collection motor 130, so even if the used mop is left wet, odor generation or bacteria reproduction can be inhibited.

In a preferred embodiment, the storage unit housing 181 may include an air inlet 1812 communicating the inside and outside of the storage unit housing 181 (see FIG. 17 ). The air inlet 1812 is a storage unit. It may be formed on the front surface of the housing 181. More specifically, the air inlet 1812 may be formed on the front surface of the storage housing 181 and disposed adjacent to the bottom surface of the storage housing 181 .

With this configuration, when the dust collection motor 130 generates a suction force, a flow of air flowing through the lower portion of the cleaning module 530 may be generated inside the storage unit housing 181 . 16 and 17, in the embodiment in which the air inlet 1812 is not provided, since air is introduced only through the opening 1811 of the storage unit housing 181, the lower part of the cleaning module 530 flows. (See FIG. 16). Unlike this, when the air inlet 1812 is provided, air is introduced through the air inlet 1812, so that the lower part of the cleaning module 530 flows. A strong flow of air is generated (refer to FIG. 17 ), and thus, drying efficiency of a rag attached to the lower portion of the cleaning module 530 may be further increased.

18 is a perspective view illustrating a cleaner system including a cleaner station according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the cleaner station of FIG. 18 .

The cleaner system 1B including the cleaner station 10B according to another embodiment of the present invention has components other than the accessory storage unit 190 and the embodiment of FIG. 1 (eg, the coupling unit 115, Since the suction pipe 120, the dust collection motor 130, the dust collector 140, the door unit 150, the cover opening unit 170, etc.) are the same, duplicate descriptions are omitted here.

In another embodiment 10B of the cleaner station, the accessory storage unit 190 is coupled to the lower end of the station housing 110 as in the previous embodiment, and the accessory of the cleaner 50 or the cleaner station ( A storage space for storing the accessories of 10B) may be formed.

The accessory storage unit 190 may include a storage unit housing 191 and a drawer unit 192 .

The storage unit housing 191 may form the outer shape of the accessory storage unit 190 . For example, the storage unit housing 191 may be formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape. An upper surface of the storage unit housing 191 may be coupled to a lower surface of the station housing 110 . The width of the upper surface of the storage unit housing 191 may be substantially the same as the width of the lower surface of the station housing 110 .

The drawer unit 192 may be disposed in the storage unit housing 191 . More specifically, the drawer unit 192 may be accommodated inside the storage unit housing 191 and may be drawn out from the storage unit housing 191 in a drawer manner. At this time, the drawer unit 192 may be drawn out in a direction perpendicular to the long axis A1 of the station housing 110 . In a possible embodiment, the drawer portion 192 can be pulled out towards the front of the station housing 110 . Or, in a possible embodiment, the drawer 192 can be pulled out towards the rear of the station housing 110. Alternatively, in a possible embodiment, the drawer portion 192 may be drawn out toward the side of the station housing 110.

The drawer unit 192 may be provided in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped with an open upper side. More specifically, the drawer unit 192 may include a bottom surface 1921 of a square flat plate shape, a front surface of the drawer 1922 , a rear surface of the drawer 1923 , and a side surface of the drawer 1924 . The drawer front 1922 and the drawer rear 1923 may be vertically connected to the drawer bottom 1921 and may be disposed to face each other. The drawer side surface 1924 may connect the front surface 1922 and the rear surface 1923 of the drawer unit. After the user withdraws the drawer unit 192 from the storage unit housing 191, the accessory 70 can be stored in the storage space formed inside the drawer unit 192 through the open upper side of the drawer unit 192, Accessories stored in the drawer 192 may be taken out through the open top.

FIG. 20 is a view for explaining a sterilization unit that may be included in the accessory storage unit included in the embodiment of FIG. 18 .

Referring to FIG. 20 , the accessory storage unit 190 may further include a sterilization unit 193.

The sterilization unit 193 may be disposed in the storage unit housing 191 and may irradiate ultraviolet light in a direction toward the drawer unit 192 . The sterilization unit 193 may include one or more light emitting diodes equipped to emit ultraviolet light.

In a possible embodiment, the sterilization unit 193 may be disposed on the upper surface of the storage unit housing 191 to emit ultraviolet light toward the open upper side of the drawer unit 192 . With this configuration, there is an advantage in being able to hygienically manage the accessories 70 stored in the storage space inside the drawer unit 192 .

Alternatively, in a possible embodiment, the sterilization unit 193 may be disposed on the lower surface of the storage unit housing 191 to emit ultraviolet light toward the bottom surface 1921 of the drawer unit. At this time, at least a portion of the bottom surface 1921 of the drawer unit may be made of a material capable of transmitting ultraviolet light irradiated by the sterilization unit 193 . For example, at least a portion of the bottom surface 1921 of the drawer unit may be made of quartz. It is known that quartz does not interfere with the transmission of ultraviolet light in the UV-C region. However, this is just an example, and any material that can transmit ultraviolet rays can be used without limitation as the material of at least a portion of the bottom surface 1921 of the drawer unit.

Alternatively, in a possible embodiment, the sterilization unit 193 may be disposed on the side of the storage unit housing 191 to emit ultraviolet light toward the drawer side 1924 . At this time, at least a partial region of the side surface 1924 of the drawer unit may be made of a material capable of transmitting ultraviolet light irradiated by the sterilization unit 193 .

The sterilization unit 193 may be electrically connected to a controller (not shown) of the cleaner station 10B, and irradiation of ultraviolet light may be controlled by the controller. In a possible embodiment, on/off of the ultraviolet light may be controlled by a user's input. Alternatively, in a possible embodiment, on/off of the ultraviolet light may be controlled by a preset logic.

21 is a view for explaining a wind generating unit that may be included in the accessory storage unit included in the embodiment of FIG. 18 .

Referring to FIG. 21 , the accessory storage unit 190 may further include a wind generating unit 194.

The wind generating unit 194 may be disposed in the storage unit housing 191 and may be driven to generate air flow in the drawer unit 192 . More specifically, the wind generating unit 194 may include a wind generating motor 1941 and a fan 1942 rotating by driving the wind generating motor 1941 . In this case, the wind generating motor 1941 may be electrically connected to a controller (not shown) of the cleaner station 10B, and driving may be controlled by the controller. Therefore, when the control unit controls and drives the wind generating motor 1941, the fan 1942 rotates to generate wind by air flow.

The wind generating unit 194 may be disposed above the storage unit housing 191 . More specifically, the wind generating unit 194 is disposed inside the storage unit housing 191, and when the wind generating motor 1941 is driven, the interior of the drawer unit 192 toward the open upper side of the drawer unit 192. It may be disposed above the drawer unit 192 to generate air flow in the storage space.

With this configuration, there is an advantage in that the accessories 70 stored in the drawer 192 can be quickly dried. For example, the user may separate the pre-filter and the HEPA filter from the cleaner station 10B, wash them, store them in the drawer 192, and use the flow of air generated by the wind generating unit 194 to clean the air. Stored pre-filters and HEPA filters can be dried. Alternatively, for example, the user may separate the mop from the wet mop cleaning module of the cleaner 50, wash the mop, and store the mop in the drawer 192, using the flow of air generated by the wind generating unit 194 to clean the mop. Stored rags can be dried.

Meanwhile, when the wind generating unit 194 is provided in another embodiment 10B of the cleaner station, the accessory drying passage 135 described in the cleaner station 10A is the station housing 110 ) is not provided inside the

As described above, according to the present invention, since the accessory storage unit coupled to the lower side of the station housing is included, it is possible to store the accessories of the cleaner or the cleaner station, making it easy to store the accessories without fear of loss.

In addition, according to the present invention, accessories of the cleaner or cleaner station may be hygienically stored by including a structure capable of sterilizing the accessories.

In addition, according to the present invention, accessories of the vacuum cleaner or cleaner station may be hygienically stored by including a structure capable of drying the accessories.

Although the present invention has been described in detail through specific examples, this is for explaining the present invention in detail, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the present invention is within the technical spirit of the present invention. It is clear that modification 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 protection scope of the present invention will be clarified by the appended claims.

1A, 1B: vacuum system
10A, 10B: cleaner station
110: station housing
120: suction pipe
130: dust collection motor
140: dust collection unit
150: door unit
170: cover opening unit
180, 190: accessory storage unit
181, 191: storage unit housing
182. 192: drawer part
183, 193: sterilization unit

Claims (12)

A vacuum cleaner station that collects dust by sucking dust inside a dust bin of a vacuum cleaner, comprising:
a station housing coupled to the cleaner;
a dust collecting motor accommodated inside the station housing and generating a suction force for sucking dust inside the dust bin; and
An accessory storage unit coupled to a lower end of the station housing and having a storage space formed therein to store accessories of the cleaner or accessories of the cleaner station;
The accessory storage unit,
A cleaner station in which at least a portion of the cleaner is accommodated in a state in which the cleaner is coupled to the station housing.
According to claim 1,
The accessory storage unit,
The cleaner station may further include a sterilization unit configured to irradiate ultraviolet light in a direction toward at least one portion of the housed cleaner.
According to claim 2,
The sterilization unit,
A cleaner station disposed below the accessory storage unit.
According to claim 1,
The vacuum cleaner station of claim 1 , wherein the dust collecting motor communicates with the storage space so that a flow of air for drying the accessories is generated when the dust collecting motor is driven.
According to claim 1,
The accessory storage unit,
a storage housing housing an outer shape of the accessory storage unit and accommodating at least a portion of the cleaning module coupled to the cleaner; and
A cleaner station comprising: a drawer unit disposed in the storage unit housing, forming at least a part of the storage space, and being drawn out in a drawer manner.
According to claim 5,
When the dust collecting motor is driven, the dust collecting motor and the drawer unit are in communication so that a flow of air for drying the accessories occurs,
The cleaner station of claim 1 , wherein the dust collection motor communicates with the storage unit housing so that a flow of air for drying the cleaning module is generated.
According to claim 5,
The station housing,
Forming a long axis extending in the vertical direction,
The drawer part,
A cleaner station provided to be drawn out in a direction perpendicular to the long axis.
According to claim 7,
The drawer part,
When the cleaner is coupled to the front of the station housing, the cleaner station is provided to be drawn toward the side or rear of the station housing.
According to claim 5,
The storage unit housing,
Including an air inlet that communicates the inside and outside of the storage unit housing,
The air inlet,
A cleaner station formed on the front surface of the storage unit housing.
A vacuum cleaner station that collects dust by sucking dust inside a dust bin of a vacuum cleaner, comprising:
a station housing coupled to the cleaner and forming a long axis extending vertically; and
An accessory storage unit coupled to a lower end of the station housing and having a storage space formed therein to store accessories of the cleaner or accessories of the cleaner station;
The accessory storage unit,
a storage unit housing forming an outer shape of the accessory storage unit; and
The vacuum cleaner station comprising: a drawer unit disposed in the storage housing and drawn out from the storage housing in a drawer-like manner in a direction perpendicular to a long axis of the station housing.
According to claim 10,
The accessory storage unit,
The cleaner station may further include a sterilization unit disposed in the storage unit housing and irradiating ultraviolet light toward the drawer unit.
According to claim 10,
The accessory storage unit,
and a wind generating unit disposed in the storage unit housing and driven to generate air flow in the drawer unit.

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