KR20240028265A - Vacuum cleaner capable of self-diagnosing and self-diagnosis method of vacuum cleaner - Google Patents

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to self-diagnosis of a vacuum cleaner including a vacuum cleaner body and a brush device connected to the vacuum cleaner body. The cleaner main body performs self-diagnosis for each component of the cleaner by comparing the data on the pressure value of the cleaner's flow path and the load of the brush device detected using a pressure sensor mounted on a part of the suction duct with the reference value stored in the memory, It can be configured to output self-diagnosis results.

Description

Vacuum cleaner capable of self-diagnosis and self-diagnosis method of vacuum cleaner {VACUUM CLEANER CAPABLE OF SELF-DIAGNOSING AND SELF-DIAGNOSIS METHOD OF VACUUM CLEANER}

An embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a vacuum cleaner capable of self-diagnosis and a self-diagnosis method for the vacuum cleaner.

A vacuum cleaner is an electronic device that can suck in air containing foreign substances using suction power generated from a suction motor, and separate the sucked foreign substances from the air to collect dust.

However, it is difficult for the user to determine whether the vacuum cleaner is in optimal operating condition. For example, a user may not be aware that the vacuum cleaner is overheating. If the vacuum cleaner overheats, the suction motor included in the vacuum cleaner may be damaged. If the suction motor is damaged, the user must repair the vacuum cleaner.

Additionally, if any abnormality occurs in the vacuum cleaner, the user must refer to the manual to find the cause of the vacuum cleaner's abnormality or contact the manufacturer. For example, if the vacuum cleaner is overheating, the user must refer to the manual or contact the manufacturer to find the cause of the vacuum cleaner overheating.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a cleaner including a cleaner main body and a brush device connected to the cleaner main body is provided. The vacuum cleaner main body included in the vacuum cleaner includes a user interface that outputs information about diagnosis results regarding the status of the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner main body stores one or more instructions and includes a memory that stores data for diagnosing the status of the vacuum cleaner. The cleaner body includes a pressure sensor mounted on a portion of a suction duct included in the cleaner body. The cleaner main body includes at least one processor. At least one processor may execute at least one instruction stored in memory to determine whether the vacuum cleaner is in a no-load state. At least one processor may execute at least one instruction and detect the pressure value inside the flow path of the cleaner based on the pressure sensor as the state of the cleaner is determined to be in a no-load state. At least one processor may detect data related to the load of the brush device. At least one processor may compare the detected pressure value inside the flow path of the cleaner and data related to the detected load of the brush device with a reference value stored in the memory. At least one processor may diagnose the status of the vacuum cleaner based on the comparison result. At least one processor may output information about diagnosis results through a user interface.

A self-diagnosis method of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include determining, by at least one processor of the vacuum cleaner main body, whether the vacuum cleaner is in a no-load state. In a method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, as the state of the cleaner is determined to be in a no-load state, the pressure inside the flow path of the cleaner is measured by at least one processor based on a pressure sensor mounted on a part of the suction duct of the cleaner main body. It may include detecting a value. A method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include detecting, by at least one processor, data related to the load of the brush device. A method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes comparing, by at least one processor, the detected pressure value inside the flow path of the cleaner and data related to the load of the brush device with a reference value stored in a memory included in the cleaner main body. It can be included. A method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include diagnosing the state of the vacuum cleaner based on the comparison result by at least one processor. The method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include outputting information about the diagnosis result through a user interface included in the vacuum cleaner main body by at least one processor.

FIG. 1A is a diagram for explaining a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 1B is an example for explaining a no-load state of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 1C is an example for explaining an unloaded state of a vacuum cleaner while it is in use according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 2 is a diagram for explaining the main body of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 3 is a functional block diagram of a vacuum cleaner main body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 4 is an example of a self-diagnosis table for a vacuum cleaner based on the current value of the motor of the brush device and the flow path pressure value of the vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 5 is an example of a self-diagnosis table for a vacuum cleaner based on the current value of the motor of the brush device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 6 is an example of a self-diagnosis table for a vacuum cleaner based on the flow path pressure value of the vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 7 is an example of self-diagnosis types and priorities according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
8 shows that the reference value for self-diagnosis of the flow path pressure value of the vacuum cleaner and the reference value for self-diagnosis of the current value of the motor included in the brush device vary depending on the type of the brush device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. This is a table to explain what is set.
Figure 9 is an exemplary diagram of the relationship between self-diagnosis items of a vacuum cleaner, information on self-diagnosis results, self-diagnosis criteria, examples of states of inspection items, and a user action guide according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 10 is a diagram for explaining a brush device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 11 is an example of information on self-diagnosis results output through a user interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 12 is an example of information on self-diagnosis results output through a user interface according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 13 is a functional block diagram of a station according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 14 is an operation flowchart of a self-diagnosis method for a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 15 is an operation flowchart of a vacuum cleaner including a self-diagnosis method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and is an operation flowchart when the vacuum cleaner is installed.
Figure 16 is an operation flowchart of a vacuum cleaner including a self-diagnosis method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and is a flowchart of an operation when the vacuum cleaner is in operation.

Terms used in the present disclosure will be briefly described, and an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail.

The terms used in the present disclosure have selected general terms that are currently widely used as much as possible while considering the function in an embodiment of the present disclosure, but this may vary depending on the intention or precedent of a person skilled in the art, the emergence of new technology, etc. there is. In addition, in certain cases, there are terms arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in this case, the meaning will be described in detail in the description of the corresponding embodiment of the present disclosure. Therefore, the terms used in this disclosure should be defined based on the meaning of the term and the overall content of this disclosure, rather than simply the name of the term.

In the present disclosure, the expression “at least one of a, b, or c” refers to “a”, “b”, “c”, “a and b”, “a and c”, “b and c”, “a, b and c", or variations thereof.

In this disclosure, the term “and/or” includes any element of a plurality of described elements or a combination of a plurality of described elements. In the present disclosure, terms such as “first”, “second”, or “first” or “second” may be used simply to distinguish the corresponding component from other corresponding components, and refer to the corresponding component in other aspects ( (e.g. importance or order).

Throughout the present disclosure, when a part “includes” a certain element, this means that it may further include other elements rather than excluding other elements, unless specifically stated to the contrary.

In addition, terms such as "...unit" and "module" described in the present disclosure refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation, and "...unit" and "module" refer to an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate) It can be implemented with hardware or software such as Array) or ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), or by combining hardware and software. The term “˜part” used in an embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited to software or hardware. The “-portion” described in this disclosure may be configured to reside in an addressable storage medium and may be configured to reproduce on one or more processors. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, “˜part” refers to components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, processes, functions, properties, and processes. May include scissors, subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuitry, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables. Functions provided through specific components or specific “parts” may be combined to reduce their number or separated into additional components. Additionally, in one embodiment, “˜unit” may include one or more processors.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, each block of the flowchart drawings and combinations of the flowchart drawings may be performed by computer program instructions. Computer program instructions may be mounted on a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing equipment. Instructions executed through a processor of a computer or other programmable data processing device may create a means of performing the functions described in the flowchart block(s). Computer program instructions may also be stored in computer-usable or computer-readable memory that can be directed to a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to implement a function in a particular manner. Instructions stored in computer-usable or computer-readable memory are also capable of producing articles of manufacture containing instruction means to perform the functions described in the flow diagram block(s). Computer program instructions may also be mounted on a computer or other programmable data processing equipment.

Additionally, each block in a flowchart diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for executing specified logical function(s). In one embodiment of the present disclosure, it is also possible for functions mentioned in blocks to occur out of order. For example, two blocks shown in succession may be performed substantially simultaneously or may be performed in reverse order depending on their functions.

Below, with reference to the attached drawings, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily practice them. However, an embodiment of the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiment described herein. In order to clearly describe an embodiment of the present disclosure in the drawings, parts that are not related to the description are omitted, and similar parts are assigned similar reference numerals throughout the present disclosure.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a vacuum cleaner and a self-diagnosis method for the vacuum cleaner that perform self-diagnosis of each component in a no-load (Lift) state and provide information regarding the self-diagnosis results may be provided. Accordingly, the user can easily know whether the vacuum cleaner is in optimal operating condition. Based on the information provided on the vacuum cleaner's self-diagnosis results, users can accurately identify locations or components that require inspection and take appropriate action. Accordingly, users can save time and costs due to maintenance of the vacuum cleaner. In addition, the vacuum cleaner's self-diagnosis can prevent damage to each component included in the vacuum cleaner, thereby extending the life of the vacuum cleaner.

The no-load state of the vacuum cleaner mentioned throughout the present disclosure means a state in which the brush device included in the vacuum cleaner is not affected by the surface being cleaned. For example, the no-load state of the cleaner may indicate a state in which the suction port of the brush device is not in close contact with the surface being cleaned, or a state in which the suction port of the brush device is open away from the surface being cleaned, but is not limited to this.

FIG. 1A is a diagram for explaining a vacuum cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 1A, the cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be a stick-type cleaner including a cleaner main body 1000, a brush device 2000, and an extension tube 3000. The vacuum cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be a hand-type vacuum cleaner including a vacuum cleaner body 1000 and a brush device 2000. The cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be a wireless vacuum cleaner including a cleaner main body 1000, a brush device 2000, an extension tube 3000, and a station 4000. The vacuum cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be a hand-type or stick-type cleaner that can be selectively used. The hand-held vacuum cleaner and/or stick-type vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be a cordless vacuum cleaner.

The vacuum cleaner body 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is a part that the user can hold and move when cleaning. The cleaner main body 1000 may include a dust bin (or dust collection bin) 1200 that accommodates foreign substances sucked from the surface to be cleaned (e.g., floor (e.g., floor (e.g., floor, carpet, mat, etc.)), bedding, sofa, etc.). The cleaner main body 1000 may include a filter unit 1300 that filters ultrafine dust not filtered in the dust bin 1200 and discharges the air from which the ultrafine dust has been removed to the outside of the cleaner main body 1000. . The cleaner main body 1000 may include a pressure sensor 1400 used to detect the pressure (hereinafter referred to as flow path pressure) inside the flow path of the cleaner 100. The flow path of the vacuum cleaner 100 may represent a section from a position where air containing foreign substances begins to be sucked to a position where air from which foreign substances have been removed is discharged. For example, the flow path of the cleaner 100 may represent a section from the suction port 2003 of the brush device 2000 to the filter unit 1300 of the cleaner main body 1000, but is not limited thereto. The cleaner body 1000 may include a battery 1500 that supplies power to the cleaner body 1000. The cleaner main body 1000 may include a user interface 1700 that receives user input and outputs information about the self-diagnosis results of the cleaner 100.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the cleaner main body 1000 may have a pressure sensor 1400 mounted on a portion of the suction duct 40, but is not limited thereto. For example, the cleaner main body 1000 may have a pressure sensor 1400 mounted on a portion of the motor assembler 1100 to be described in FIG. 2 . The cleaner body 1000 may include more or fewer components than the components shown in FIG. 1A. The specific configuration of the cleaner main body 1000 will be examined in detail in FIGS. 2 and 3, which will be described later.

The brush device 2000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is a device that is in close contact with the surface to be cleaned and can suck air and foreign substances from the surface to be cleaned. The brush device 2000 may also be represented as a vacuum cleaner head. The brush device 2000 may be rotatably coupled to the extension tube 3000. The brush device 2000 may include, but is not limited to, a drum 2001 to which a motor 2004, a motor controller 2005, and a rotating brush 2002 are attached, as will be described in FIG. 10 . For example, the brush device 2000 may further include at least one processor for controlling communication with the cleaner body 1000. There may be various types of brush device 2000.

The extension pipe 3000 may be formed of a pipe or flexible hose with a certain rigidity. Therefore, the extension pipe 3000 may be referred to as a pipe. The extension pipe 3000 transmits the suction force generated through the suction motor 1110 of the cleaner main body 1000 to the brush device 2000, and transfers air and foreign substances sucked through the brush device 2000 to the cleaner main body 1000. It can be moved. A vacuum state may be formed in the extension pipe 3000 according to the operation of the suction motor 1110. The extension tube 3000 may be separably connected to the brush device 2000. The extension tube 3000 may be formed in multiple stages between the cleaner main body 1000 and the brush device 2000. There may be two or more extension tubes 3000.

The cleaner body 1000, brush device 2000, and extension tube 3000 included in the cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure use power supplied from the battery 1500 to the cleaner body 1000 and the brush device. (2000) may include a power line for transmission. The cleaner 100 can supply power to the cleaner main body 1000 and the brush device 2000 using a power line.

The cleaner body 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure detects whether the brush device 2000 is attached or detached, identifies the type of the brush device 2000, and determines the use environment status (e.g., floor) of the brush device 2000. The operation of the brush device 2000 (e.g., RPM of the rotating brush 2002 (or drum 2001)) according to the operation of the brush device 2000 (hard floor, carpet, mat, corner, lifted state from the surface to be cleaned, or no load state, etc.) (Rotations Per Minute) and RPM of the motor (2004) can also be controlled adaptively.

A state in which the brush device 2000 is lifted from the surface to be cleaned may indicate a no-load state of the cleaner 100. The no-load state of the cleaner 100 may be referred to as a state in which the brush device 2000 is open from the surface to be cleaned. In this way, the no-load state of the cleaner 100 is a state in which the brush device 2000 is not affected by the surface to be cleaned, and the cleaner main body 1000 may be docked at the station 4000, and the station 4000 It may be undocked. A state in which the brush device 2000 is not affected by the surface to be cleaned (for example, a state in which the brush device 2000 is lifted from the surface to be cleaned) corresponds to the flow path pressure value detected based on the pressure sensor 1400 and the brush device ( 2000) can be identified by comparing the current value of the motor 2004 and the corresponding reference value pre-stored in the memory 3011, but the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, a distance measuring sensor is mounted on the brush device 2000 to monitor the distance between the surface to be cleaned and the brush device 2000, and as a result of the monitoring, if the brush device 2000 is detected to be more than a preset distance from the surface to be cleaned. , the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 may be determined to be in a no-load state. For example, the ranging sensor may include, but is not limited to, an ultrasonic sensor, an infrared sensor, a LIDAR sensor, a RADAR sensor, or a camera sensor.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in order to determine whether the brush device 2000 is not affected by the surface to be cleaned based on the flow path pressure value, the cleaner main body 1000 determines whether the brush device 2000 is in a state of being unaffected by the surface to be cleaned. There may be a reference value for the flow path pressure value associated with a state that is not affected by . The reference value for the flow path pressure value is stored in the memory 3011 and can be read and used by the processor 3012.

FIG. 1B is an example for explaining a no-load state of the vacuum cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 1B shows a no-load state of the cleaner 100 when the cleaner main body 1000, extension tube 3000, and brush device 2000 are docked to the station 4000 in a connected or combined state.

When the cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is detected to be docked at the station 4000 while the cleaner main body 1000, extension tube 3000, and brush device 2000 are connected or combined, the cleaner ( 100) can be determined as a no-load state. As shown in FIG. 1B, the no-load state of the vacuum cleaner 100 is a state in which the rotating brush of the brush device 2000 is separated from the floor, which may indicate a state in which the flow path of the brush device 2000 is open. For example, the no-load state of the vacuum cleaner 100 may indicate a state in which the bottom surface of the brush device 2000 is not affected by the surface being cleaned. Detection that the vacuum cleaner 100 is docked with the station 4000 may be detected using a charging terminal or a docking detection sensor included in the station 4000, but is not limited thereto. For example, when it is detected that the battery 1500 is electrically connected to the charging terminal of the station 4000, the vacuum cleaner 100 detects that it is docked with the station 4000 and changes the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 to a no-load state. You can decide. The docking detection sensor, not shown, may be mounted on a part of the station 4000, a part of the cleaner body 1000, or a part of the brush device 2000, but the mounting position of the docking detection sensor is limited to this. That is not the case.

After the vacuum cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is docked at the station 4000 and the dust emptying operation of the dust bin 1200 is completed, the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 may be determined to be in a no-load state. Because of this, the vacuum cleaner 100 can perform more accurate self-diagnosis. The cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure determines the state of the cleaner 100 as no-load as described above, and then uses the user interface included in the station 4000 or the user interface included in the cleaner main body 1000. Based on 1700, self-diagnosis according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be performed according to the received user input. The user interface included in the station 4000 or the user interface 1700 included in the cleaner main body 1000 may include a self-diagnosis button. Accordingly, since the user can perform a self-diagnosis of the vacuum cleaner 100 using the self-diagnosis button, the user can easily perform a self-diagnosis of the vacuum cleaner 100 at any time desired by the user. Self-diagnosis of the vacuum cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be performed using an application set in another electronic device 5000. The application is a smart application and may be an application dedicated to the vacuum cleaner 100 or an application dedicated to a home network, but is not limited thereto. At this time, the other electronic device 5000 may be a smart phone or a portable terminal device, but is not limited thereto. For example, another electronic device 5000 may be a smart refrigerator.

The operation of determining the no-load state of the vacuum cleaner 100 described in FIG. 1B can also be applied to a vacuum cleaner having a wall-mounted charger in which the brush device 2000 is mounted away from the surface to be cleaned.

FIG. 1C is an example for explaining an unloaded state of the vacuum cleaner 100 while the vacuum cleaner 100 is in use according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 1c shows the state in which the cleaner body 1000, the extension pipe 3000, and the brush device 2000 are connected or combined, and when the user cleans the surface to be cleaned, the brush device 2000 is separated from the surface to be cleaned. This is an example of determining the no-load state of 100). In FIG. 1C, the no-load state of the vacuum cleaner 100 can be determined using the current value and pressure value. The current value and pressure value shown in FIG. 1C represent the brush motor current value and flow path pressure value mentioned in one embodiment of the present disclosure.

As shown in the relationship between the current value and the pressure value shown in FIG. 1C, the pressure value and current value detected when the vacuum cleaner 100 is cleaning the surface to be cleaned are when the vacuum cleaner 100 is in an unloaded state. Higher than the detected pressure and current values. As shown in FIG. 1C, in order to determine the no-load state of the vacuum cleaner 100, the vacuum cleaner 100 stores reference values for the pressure value and current value in the memory 3011, and uses the vacuum cleaner 100 while using the vacuum cleaner 100. The no-load state of the cleaner 100 can be determined while continuously monitoring the pressure value and current value. Continuously monitoring the pressure and current values may refer to continuously or periodically detecting the pressure and current values. The state in which the vacuum cleaner 100 is being used indicates that the vacuum cleaner 100 is cleaning the surface to be cleaned (eg, floor, carpet, mat, etc.). For example, the current value and pressure value detected while using the vacuum cleaner 100 are the reference value stored in the memory 3011 (a reference value that can be determined in a no-load state in the relationship diagram shown in FIG. 1C (e.g., the pressure value is 480 to 250 Pa, and the current value is 0.6 to 0.8 A), the cleaner 100 may determine the state of the cleaner 100 as a no-load state, but in order to determine the no-load state of the cleaner 100, The reference values of pressure and current values used are not limited to these.

The cleaner main body 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can detect data related to the load of the brush device 2000. For example, data related to the load of the brush device 2000 may include the current value (or brush motor current value) of the motor 2004 included in the brush device 2000, shown in FIG. 10, which will be described later. there is. The current value of the motor 2004 may be the current value of the motor 2004 included in the brush device 2000 when the vacuum cleaner 100 is operated with a preset power consumption in a no-load state. The current value of the motor 2004 may be referred to as the operating current value of the brush device 2000. When operating the vacuum cleaner 100 with a preset power consumption, the cleaner main body 1000 may be docked (or mounted) at the station 4000, or in a state not docked at the station 4000 (or It may be in an unmounted state).

The user interface 1700 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be provided on the handle of the cleaner main body 1000, but is not limited thereto. For example, user interface 1700 may be provided adjacent to motor assembly 1100. The user interface 1700 may include an input interface and an output interface. The input interface may include buttons through which the user can select or input data, such as a power button and a suction power intensity control button, but is not limited thereto. The output interface may include, but is not limited to, a light-emitting diode (LED), a liquid crystal display (LCD), a touch screen, etc. For example, the output interface may further include an audio output unit. The audio output unit included in the output interface may output the self-diagnosis results of the vacuum cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure as an audio signal. When the output interface is configured as a touch screen, the output interface may be referred to as an input/output interface.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the user interface 1700 of the present disclosure can output information indicating that self-diagnosis is being performed and information regarding self-diagnosis results. Information regarding the self-diagnosis result may include information that the self-diagnosis result is “normal” and information that “inspection is necessary.” The information “Inspection is required” can output information about specific inspection items. If the information about the self-diagnosis result includes a plurality of inspection items, the user interface 1700 may sequentially output the plurality of inspection items or information about the plurality of inspection items. If the information about the self-diagnosis result includes a plurality of inspection items, the user interface 1700 may simultaneously output the plurality of inspection items or information about the plurality of inspection items. Information about a plurality of inspection items may include detailed information about the inspection items, but is not limited thereto. For example, information about a plurality of inspection items may include link information that can be connected to implicit information and detailed information about each inspection item. For example, implied information may include numbers or names of components. For example, after the implied information is output through the user interface 1700, when a selection signal for one piece of information is received from the user, the cleaner main body 1000 uses link information corresponding to the selected information to provide detailed information. can be provided to the user. Link information may include information connecting selected information and detailed information. Link information may include information that allows detailed information to be read depending on the selection of selected information.

When a user requests detailed information about an inspection item, the vacuum cleaner 100 can transmit the detailed information to another electronic device 5000 through the station 4000 and output the detailed information through the other electronic device 5000. there is. Detailed information may include information about actions (or appropriate actions) the user can take regarding the inspection item or guide information about the inspection item. Detailed information may be output through the user interface 1700. If the self-diagnosis result is “normal,” the vacuum cleaner 100 may activate smart mode or AI (Artificial Intelligence) mode.

The smart mode or AI mode of the vacuum cleaner 100 determines the conditions of the surface to be cleaned (e.g., carpet, floor, mat, etc.) and the cleaning environment (e.g., the brush device 2000 is in close contact with the floor or is lifted, and the dust bin is clogged. Depending on the state, etc.), the amount of change in the vacuum pressure of the cleaner 100 and the load state of the brush device 2000 (current value of the motor 2004 or current value of the brush motor) are detected to detect the power consumption of the suction motor 1110 ( This is a mode in which the rotation speed of the motor 2004 included in the brush device 2000 (or the rotation speed of the drum 2001) can be adjusted. The general mode of the vacuum cleaner 100 depends on the conditions of the surface to be cleaned and the cleaning environment. The power consumption of the suction motor 1110 and the rotation speed of the motor 2004 included in the brush device 2000 (or the rotation speed of the drum 2001) ) is a mode that does not change.

The station 4000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may dock the vacuum cleaner body 1000. The station 4000 may be configured to charge the battery 1500 when the cleaner main body 1000 is docked. When the cleaner main body 1000 is docked, the station 4000 opens the door of the dust bin 1200 to empty the dust bin 1200 of the cleaner main body 1000, and can be configured to discharge dust from the dust bin 1200. . The station 4000 may be configured to perform wireless communication with the cleaner main body 1000. Station 4000 may be configured to communicate with an IoT server within the home or an external server. The station 4000 may be configured to communicate with another electronic device 5000 within the home. The station 4000 may be configured to perform short-distance communication, such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication, with the cleaner main body 1000. The station 4000 may be configured to perform WiFi communication with another electronic device 5000. The station 4000 may be configured to communicate with the cleaner main body 1000 using a universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) or an inter integrated circuit (I2C). The station 4000 may be configured to transmit and receive data with another electronic device 5000, an external server (not shown), or the cleaner main body 1000 based on a specific communication function application. The configuration of the station 4000 will be described in detail in FIG. 13, which will be described later.

When docked with the station 4000, the cleaner main body 1000 may be configured to perform a self-diagnosis operation according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The cleaner main body 1000 may be configured to perform a self-diagnosis operation according to an embodiment of the present disclosure when the door of the dust bin 1200 is opened by the station 4000 after being docked with the station 4000. Opening the door of the dust bin 1200 may indicate that emptying of the dust bin 1200 has been completed. When it is detected that the brush device 2000 is not affected by the surface to be cleaned (or the no-load state of the cleaner 100), the cleaner main body 1000 may perform a self-diagnosis operation according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. there is. When the no-load state of the cleaner 100 described in FIGS. 1B and 1C is determined, the cleaner main body 1000 may perform a self-diagnosis operation according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Other electronic devices 5000 may include smart phones, mobile terminals, portable terminals, or smart home appliances capable of communication. Another electronic device 5000 is connected to the station 4000 through Wi-Fi communication, receives status information about the cleaner main body 1000, and transmits information or commands for controlling the cleaner main body 1000 to the station 4000. You can. The station 4000 may transmit information about the results of the self-diagnosis performed by the cleaner main body 1000 to another electronic device 5000. For example, information about the self-diagnosis result includes information indicating that the vacuum cleaner body 1000 is in a normal state, information that the vacuum cleaner body 1000 requires inspection, and information about components that require inspection in the vacuum cleaner body 1000 ( or information on inspection items), information (or guide information) on inspection methods for components (or inspection items) that require inspection in the vacuum cleaner main body 1000, etc., but is not limited thereto. Another electronic device 5000 may establish a communication channel with the station 4000 based on a specific communication application and then transmit and receive data. Data transmitted and received may include, but are not limited to, information about the status of the vacuum cleaner 100, operation control commands of the vacuum cleaner 100, and/or operation status information of the vacuum cleaner 100.

Not all of the components shown in FIG. 1A are essential components of the vacuum cleaner 100 and the vacuum cleaner body 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The cleaner 100 and the cleaner main body 1000 may be implemented with more components than those shown in FIG. 1A, or the cleaner 100 and the cleaner main body 1000 may be implemented with fewer components. .

The self-diagnosis results of the vacuum cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure include checking the blockage of the flow path of the brush device 2000, the state of foreign matter being stuck in the drum 2001 included in the brush device 2000, and the brush device. (2000), check the assembly state of the drum (2001), check the state of the dust bin (1200) included in the cleaner main body (1000), check the state of the filter included in the cleaner main body (1000) (or check the state of the pre-motor filter), Alternatively, it may include at least one of checking the condition of the extension tube 3000 between the cleaner main body 1000 and the brush device 2000, but is not limited thereto. For example, the self-diagnosis results of the vacuum cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may indicate blockage of the pipe (or extension tube 3000)/brush (or brush device 2000) flow path, free motor filter (or filter unit ( 1300))/This may include cleaning the dust bin (1200), removing foreign substances from the breech drum, and checking the state of the drum assembly.

2 and 3 are diagrams for explaining the cleaner main body 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 is a functional block diagram of the cleaner main body 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. With reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 , let us take a closer look at the cleaner main body 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The cleaner body 1000 may include a handle that can be held by a user. Accordingly, the vacuum cleaner body 1000 may be expressed as a handy body. The user can hold the handle and move the vacuum cleaner body 1000 and the brush device 2000 in the forward and backward directions.

Referring to FIG. 2, the cleaner main body 1000 may include a suction force generating device (hereinafter referred to as the motor assembly 1100) that generates the suction force necessary to suction foreign substances on the surface being cleaned. In addition, the cleaner main body 1000 is capable of supplying power to a dust bin (1200, also called a dust collector) that accommodates foreign substances sucked from the surface to be cleaned, a filter unit 1300, a pressure sensor 1400, and a motor assembly 1100. It may include a battery 1500, a communication interface 1600, a user interface 1700, a memory 3011, and at least one processor 3012. At least one processor 3012 may include, but is not limited to, the main processor 1800 and the first processor 1131 shown in FIG. 2 .

A program or at least one instruction for processing and controlling at least one processor 3012 may be stored in the memory 3011. The memory 3011 contains input/output data (e.g., a previously learned AI model (SVM (Support Vector Machine) algorithm), state data of the suction motor 1110, measurement values of the pressure sensor 1400, and battery 1500). ) status data, status data of the brush device 2000, error occurrence data, power consumption of the suction motor 1110 corresponding to the operating conditions, RPM of the drum 2001 included in the brush device 2000, brush device ( RPM of the motor 2004 included in the brush device 2000, trip level of the motor 2004 included in the brush device 2000, etc.) may be stored. The restraint level is intended to prevent overload of the brush device 2000 and may mean a reference load value (eg, a reference current value of the motor 2004) for stopping the operation of the brush device 2000.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, data for self-diagnosing the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 may be stored in the memory 3011. Data for self-diagnosing the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 may include reference values for self-diagnosing the state of the vacuum cleaner 100. The reference value may be set depending on the type of brush device 2000 and whether the vacuum cleaner 100 is in operation. The reference value may include a reference value for the flow path pressure value and a reference value for data related to the load of the brush device 2000. The reference value for the flow path pressure value and the reference value related to the load of the brush device 2000 may include a value for determining a no-load state of the cleaner 100 and a value for self-diagnosis, respectively. Data related to the load of the brush device 2000 may include a current value (brush motor current value) of the motor 2004 included in the brush device 2000.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, to determine whether the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 is a normal state or an abnormal state (or a state requiring inspection), and in the case of an abnormal state, to determine inspection items for the vacuum cleaner 100 , the memory 3011 may store information (or data) necessary to obtain self-diagnosis results, such as the table shown in FIGS. 4 to 9 or the table shown in FIGS. 4 to 9, which will be described later. For example, the memory 3011 may store self-diagnosis reference values for the current value (A) of the motor 2004 of the brush device 2000 and the flow path pressure value (Pa) of the vacuum cleaner 100, respectively. A reference value for self-diagnosis that combines the current value (A) of the motor 2004 and the flow path pressure value (Pa) of the vacuum cleaner 100 may be stored. In the memory 3011, reference values for self-diagnosis may be stored at the time of product manufacturing, or reference values for self-diagnosis may be stored in the initial setting of the vacuum cleaner 100. The self-diagnosis reference value stored in the memory 3011 may include a self-diagnosis reference value when the vacuum cleaner 100 is in an unloaded state according to the type of brush device 2000 mounted on the vacuum cleaner 100. The reference value stored in the memory 3011 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in more detail in FIGS. 4 to 9 to be described later.

The motor assembly 1100 shown in FIG. 2 includes a suction motor 1110 that converts electrical force into mechanical rotational force, a fan 1120 that is connected to the suction motor 1110 and rotates, and a fan 1120 that is connected to the suction motor 1110. It may include a driving circuit (PCB: Printed Circuit Board) 1130. The suction motor 1110 may form a vacuum inside the cleaner 100. Here, vacuum means a state lower than atmospheric pressure. The suction motor 1110 may include a brushless motor (hereinafter referred to as a brushless direct current (BLDC) motor), but is not limited thereto.

The driving circuit 1130 controls the suction motor 1110, a first processor 1131 that controls communication with the brush device 2000, and a load detection sensor 1134 (example) that detects the load of the brush device 2000. : shunt resistance), but is not limited thereto.

The first processor 1131 may obtain data related to the state of the suction motor 1110 (hereinafter referred to as state data) and transmit the state data of the suction motor 1110 to the main processor 1800. Additionally, the first processor 1131 may transmit a control signal for controlling the brush device 2000 to the brush device 2000. For example, the control signal transmitted to the brush device 2000 may be the target revolutions per minute (RPM) of the motor 2004 included in the brush device 2000 (or the target RPM of the drum 2001), and the target RPM of the motor 2004 included in the brush device 2000. ) may include data representing at least one of the target trip level of the motor 2004 or the power consumption of the suction motor 1110, but is not limited thereto.

The first processor 1131 may detect a signal transmitted from the brush device 2000. Data indicating the current state of the brush device 2000 may be transmitted, but is not limited to this. For example, the brush device 2000 may transmit data regarding current operating conditions (e.g., RPM of the motor 2004, current restraint level, etc.) to the first processor 1131. Additionally, the brush device 2000 may transmit data indicating the type of the brush device 2000. The first processor 1311 may transmit data indicating the current state of the brush device 2000 or data indicating the type of the brush device 2000 to the main processor 1800. The first processor 1131 may detect whether the brush device 2000 is in a lifted state from the surface being cleaned and transmit the detection result to the main processor 1800. Accordingly, the main processor 1800 can determine whether the vacuum cleaner 100 is in a no-load state. The first processor 1131 can detect whether the brush device 2000 is in a state of being lifted from the surface to be cleaned using the reference value mentioned in FIG. 1C stored in the memory 3011, and accordingly, the main processor 1800 It can be determined whether (100) is in a no-load state.

The motor assembly 1100 may be located within the dust bin 1200. The dust bin 1200 may be configured to filter and collect dust or dirt in the air flowing in through the brush device 2000. Accordingly, the dust bin 1200 may be referred to as a dust collection unit. The dust bin 1200 may be provided to be detachable from the cleaner main body 1000.

The dust bin 1200 can collect foreign substances through a cyclone method that separates foreign substances using centrifugal force. The air from which foreign substances have been removed through the cyclone method can be discharged to the outside of the vacuum cleaner main body 1000, and the foreign substances can be stored in the dust bin 1200. A multi-cyclone may be placed inside the dust bin 1200. The dust bin 1200 may be provided to collect foreign substances on the lower side of the multi-cyclone. The dust bin 1200 may include a door that opens the dust bin 1200 when connected to the station 4000. The dust bin 1200 may include a first dust bin in which relatively large foreign substances are collected and a second dust bin in which relatively small foreign substances are collected and collected by a multi-cyclone. Both the first dust bin and the second dust bin can be arranged to be open to the outside when the door of the dust bin is opened.

The filter unit 1300 can filter ultrafine dust that is not filtered in the dust bin 1200. The filter unit 1300 may include an outlet through which air passing through the filter is discharged to the outside of the cleaner 100. The filter unit 1300 may include a motor filter, a HEPA filter, etc., but is not limited thereto. The filter unit 1300 may be referred to as a pre filter or pre motor filter.

The pressure sensor 1400 can measure (or detect) the pressure value of the flow path of the vacuum cleaner 100. In the case of the pressure sensor 1400 provided at the suction end (e.g., suction duct 40), the change in flow rate at the corresponding location can be measured by measuring the static pressure. The pressure sensor 1400 may be an absolute pressure sensor or a relative pressure sensor. When the pressure sensor 1400 is an absolute pressure sensor, the at least one processor 3012 receives a first pressure value from the pressure sensor 1400 before operating the suction motor 1110 (or before operating the vacuum cleaner 100). can be obtained. Obtaining the first pressure value from the pressure sensor 1400 may refer to obtaining the first pressure value using the pressure sensor 1400. Obtaining the first pressure value from the pressure sensor 1400 can be expressed as detecting the first pressure sensor value.

The processor 3012 obtains the second pressure value from the pressure sensor 1400 after driving the suction motor 1110 at a preset target RPM (or after driving the vacuum cleaner 100 with a preset power consumption). can do. Obtaining a second pressure value from the pressure sensor 1400 may refer to obtaining the second pressure value using the pressure sensor 1400. Obtaining the second pressure value from the pressure sensor 1400 can be expressed as detecting the second pressure value from the pressure sensor 1400.

The processor 3012 may use the difference between the first pressure value and the second pressure value as the pressure value inside the flow path (or flow path pressure value (Pa)). The first pressure value is a pressure value due to internal/external influences such as weather, altitude, state of the vacuum cleaner 100, and dust inflow, and the second pressure value is a pressure value due to internal/external influences such as altitude, state of the vacuum cleaner 100, and dust inflow amount. It may be a pressure value due to an external influence or a pressure value due to driving the suction motor 1110, and the difference between the first pressure value and the second pressure value may be a pressure value due to driving the suction motor 1110. Therefore, when the difference between the first pressure value and the second pressure value is used as the pressure value inside the flow path (flow path pressure value), internal/external influences other than those of the suction motor 1110 can be minimized.

The flow path pressure value detected by the pressure sensor 1400 is the current usage environment state of the brush device 2000 (e.g., the state of the surface to be cleaned (floor, carpet, mat, corner, etc.), the state of being lifted from the surface to be cleaned (or the state of the surface to be cleaned) It may be used to identify a state that is not affected by, or a no-load state, etc.), and may be used to detect (or measure) suction power that changes depending on the degree of contamination of the dust bin 1200 or the degree of dust collection.

The pressure sensor 1400 may be located at the suction end (eg, suction duct 40). The suction duct 40 connects the dust bin 1200 and the extension pipe 3000 or the dust bin 1200 and the brush device 2000, and may be a structure that allows fluid containing foreign substances to move to the dust bin 1200. . The pressure sensor 1400 may be located at the end of a straight section (or an inflection point between a straight section and a curved section) of the suction duct 40 in consideration of contamination by foreign substances/dust, but is not limited thereto. The pressure sensor 1400 may be located in the middle of the straight portion of the suction duct 40. Meanwhile, when the pressure sensor 1400 is located in the suction duct 40, the pressure sensor 1400 may be expressed as a negative pressure sensor.

In the present disclosure, the case where the pressure sensor 1400 is located in the suction duct 40 is described as an example, but is not limited thereto. The pressure sensor 1400 may be located at the discharge end (eg, within the motor assembly 1100). When the pressure sensor 1400 is located in the motor assembly 1100, during self-diagnosis of the vacuum cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, based on the flow path pressure value detected using the pressure sensor 1400, The processor 3012 can diagnose whether the entire flow path of the vacuum cleaner 100 is clogged.

Additionally, a plurality of pressure sensors 1400 may be provided in the vacuum cleaner 100. For example, when the pressure sensor 1400 is located in a portion of the suction duct 40 and the motor assembly 1100, the cleaner 100 operates based on the pressure values detected by the plurality of pressure sensors 1400. You can perform complex self-diagnosis. For example, using the pressure value detected by the pressure sensor mounted on the motor assembly 1100 and the pressure value detected by the pressure sensor 1400 mounted on the suction duct 40, the cleaner 100 is connected to the cleaner body. It is possible to diagnose blockage of the flow path of (1000), diagnose whether the flow path of the cleaner main body (1000) is blocked, whether it is the flow path of the brush device (2000) or the flow path of the extension pipe (3000), etc., and output the diagnosis result. . At this time, the pressure value detected by the pressure sensor mounted on the motor assembly 1100 is the first pressure value before operating the vacuum cleaner 100 and the second pressure value after operating the vacuum cleaner 100 at a preset power consumption. Indicates the difference value (flow pressure value) between values.

The battery 1500 may be detachably mounted on the cleaner body 1000. The battery 1500 may be electrically connected to a charging terminal provided in the station 4000. The battery 1500 can be charged by receiving power from a charging terminal. The station 4000 may be a device for discharging dust from the vacuum cleaner 100 and charging the battery 1500. The vacuum cleaner 1000 may be seated (docked) in the station 4000 when use is completed. Station 4000 may be referred to as a clean station.

The cleaner main body 1000 may include a communication interface 1600 for communicating with an external device. For example, the cleaner main body 1000 may communicate with the station 4000 or a server device (not shown) or another electronic device 5000 through the communication interface 1600. The communication interface 1600 may include a short-range communication unit and a long-distance communication unit. The short-range wireless communication interface includes a Bluetooth communication unit, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication unit, NFC (Near Field Communication interface), WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication unit, Zigbee communication unit, and infrared (IrDA) communication unit. , Infrared Data Association) communication unit, WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication unit, UWB (ultra wideband) communication unit, or/and Ant+ communication unit, but is not limited thereto.

The user interface 1700 may be provided on the handle. The user interface 1700 may include an input interface and an output interface. The cleaner main body 1000 may receive user input related to the operation of the cleaner 100 through the user interface 1700, and may output information related to the operation of the cleaner 100. The input interface may include a power button, a suction power intensity control button, etc. The output interface may include, but is not limited to, an LED, LCD, touch screen, etc. The user interface 1700 may output information regarding self-diagnosis results as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, which will be described later.

The cleaner main body 1000 may include at least one processor 3012. At least one processor 3012 may consist of one processor, but may also include multiple processors. For example, at least one processor 3012 may include a main processor 1800 connected to the user interface 1700 and a first processor 1131 connected to the suction motor 1110. At least one processor 3012 may include only the first processor 1131. In this case, the first processor 1131 may be referred to as the main processor. At least one processor 3012 may include only the main processor 1800. In this case, the main processor 1800 may further perform the operation performed by the first processor 1131.

At least one processor 3012 may control the overall operation of the vacuum cleaner 100. For example, when the vacuum cleaner 100 is in an unloaded state, the at least one processor 3012 calculates the flow path pressure value detected using the pressure sensor 1400, the power consumption of the suction motor 1110, and the brush device 2000. RPM of the motor 2004, RPM of the drum 2001 of the brush device 2000, trip level of the brush device 2000, current value of the motor 2004 of the brush device 2000, etc. You can.

Referring to FIG. 3, the cleaner main body 1000 may include, but is not limited to, a suction motor 1110, a pressure sensor 1400, a memory 3011, a user interface 1700, and a processor 3012. no. The processor 3012 may execute at least one instruction stored in the memory 3011 to determine whether the vacuum cleaner 100 is in a no-load state. When the processor 3012 detects a state in which the brush device 2000 is not affected by the surface to be cleaned, the processor 3012 determines that the state of the cleaner 100 is in a no-load state. The processor 3012 can detect a state in which the brush device 2000 is not affected by the surface to be cleaned (or a lifted state of the brush device 2000) using the flow path pressure value detected using the pressure sensor 1400. It may be possible, but it is not limited to this. For example, the processor 3012 may determine a state in which the brush device 2000 is not affected by the surface to be cleaned based on the sensing value detected by a distance sensor (not shown) installed in the brush device 2000. there is. The no-load state of the vacuum cleaner 100 can be determined as described in FIGS. 1B and 1C.

As the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 is determined to be in a no-load state, the processor 3012 detects the flow path pressure value of the vacuum cleaner 100 using the pressure sensor 1400. The processor 3012 may detect the flow path pressure value of the vacuum cleaner 100 using the pressure sensor 1400 even before determining whether the vacuum cleaner 100 is in a no-load state. After power is applied, the processor 3012 may detect the flow path pressure value at a preset cycle, but is not limited to this. For example, the processor 3012 may detect the flow path pressure value after receiving a user input requesting self-diagnosis. As the state of the cleaner 100 is determined to be in a no-load state, the processor 3012 collects data related to the load of the brush device 2000 (for example, the current value of the motor 2004 included in the brush device 2000). detect. The processor 3012 may detect data (brush motor current value) related to the load of the brush device 2000 before determining whether the vacuum cleaner 100 is in a no-load state. After power is applied, the processor 3012 may detect data related to the load of the brush device 2000 at a preset cycle, but is not limited to this. For example, the processor 3012 may detect data related to the load of the brush device 2000 after receiving a user input requesting self-diagnosis.

The processor 3012 compares the detected flow path pressure value with a reference value corresponding to the flow path pressure value stored in the memory 3011. The processor 3012 compares the detected data related to the load of the brush device 2000 with a reference value corresponding to the data related to the load of the brush device 2000 stored in the memory 3011. The processor 3012 diagnoses the status of the vacuum cleaner 100 based on the comparison result. Diagnosis of the status of the vacuum cleaner 100 by the processor 3012 is performed even while the vacuum cleaner 100 is in use. For example, as shown in FIG. 1C, when the no-load state of the cleaner 100 is determined based on the flow path pressure value and the brush motor current value detected while the cleaner 100 is in use, the processor 3012 determines the detected flow path The status of the vacuum cleaner 100 can be diagnosed (or self-diagnosed) using the pressure value, brush motor current value, and reference value stored in the memory 3011.

The processor 3012 outputs information about the diagnosis results to the user interface 1700. Information about the diagnosis result output through the user interface 1700 may be as shown in FIG. 11 or FIG. 12, which will be described later, but is not limited thereto. For example, information about diagnosis results may be output as an audio signal. The audio signal may include an alarm signal or a voice message.

The processor 3012 can write data to the memory 3011 or read data stored in the memory 3011, and in particular, executes a program stored in the memory 3011 to data according to predefined operation rules or an artificial intelligence model. can be processed. Accordingly, the processor 3012 can perform operations described in the following embodiments, and the operations described as performed by the cleaner body 1000 in the following embodiments are performed by the processor 3012 unless otherwise specified. It can be seen as being carried out. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor 3012 executes a program stored in the memory 3011 to output information about the results of the self-diagnosis performed by the vacuum cleaner body 1000 to the user interface 1700 or to another electronic device. A transmission process to the device 5000 can be performed.

The diagnosis of the vacuum cleaner 100, which will be described in FIGS. 4 to 9 below, is performed after the vacuum cleaner 100 is determined to be in a no-load state, but is not limited to this.

Figure 4 shows the current value (A) (or brush motor current value (A)) of the motor 2004 of the brush device 2000 and the flow path pressure value (Pa) of the cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. This is an example of a self-diagnosis table for the vacuum cleaner 100 based on this. The values of the brush motor current value (A) and the flow path pressure value (Pa) of the cleaner 100 shown in FIG. 4 and inspection items (e.g., pipe/brush flow path blockage, brush drum foreign matter, pre-motor filter/ cleaning the dust bin, etc.) is an example to aid understanding, and is not limited thereto.

Referring to the table in FIG. 4, the brush motor current value (current value of the motor 2004 of the brush device 2000) (A) is 0.46 to 1.0 A, and the flow path pressure value (pressure inside the flow path of the vacuum cleaner 100) is 0.46 to 1.0 A. When (Pa) is 750 to 401 Pa, the processor 3012 may determine that the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 is in a normal state. At this time, the vacuum cleaner 100 is in a no-load state as shown in FIG. 1C. The memory 3011 stores a reference value that can be used to determine that the vacuum cleaner 100 is in a normal state when the brush motor current is 0.46 to 1.0 A and the flow path pressure is 750 to 401 Pa. The processor 3012 may diagnose the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 by reading the reference value stored in the memory 3011 and comparing the read reference value with the currently detected flow path pressure value and brush motor current value.

Referring to the table in FIG. 4, when the brush motor current value is 1.1 to 2.4 A and the flow path pressure value is 5180 to 751 Pa, the processor 3012 determines that the vacuum cleaner 100 is in an abnormal state (a state requiring inspection). It can be decided that The memory 3011 stores a reference value that can be used to determine that the vacuum cleaner 100 is in an abnormal state when the brush motor current is 1.1 to 2.4 A and the flow path pressure is 5180 to 751 Pa. At this time, the processor 3012 diagnoses the cause of the abnormal state of the vacuum cleaner 100 as at least one of a blocked pipe/brush passage, a brush drum stuck state, and a state requiring free motor filter/dust bin cleaning. can do. Accordingly, the processor 3012 provides information on items (or items to be inspected) that need to be inspected, including pipe/brush flow path blockage, brush drum stuck, and pre-motor filter/dust bin cleaning condition. can be output as information about the diagnosis result through the user interface 1700. The pipe represents an extension pipe (3000). The pre-motor filter represents the filter unit 1300. The brush drum refers to the drum 2001 included in the brush device 2000. The processor 3012 may diagnose the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 by reading the reference value stored in the memory 3011 and comparing the read reference value with the currently detected flow path pressure value and brush motor current value.

Referring to the table in FIG. 4, when the brush motor current value is 0.46 to 1.0 A and the flow path pressure value is 5180 to 751 Pa, the processor 3012 determines that the vacuum cleaner 100 is in an abnormal state (a state requiring inspection). It can be decided that The memory 3011 stores a reference value that can be used to determine that the vacuum cleaner 100 is in an abnormal state when the brush motor current is 0.46 to 1.0 A and the flow path pressure is 5180 to 751 Pa. At this time, the processor 3012 may diagnose the cause of the abnormal state of the vacuum cleaner 100 as at least one of a blocked pipe/brush passage, and a state in which free motor filter/dust bin cleaning is required. Accordingly, the processor 3012 provides information on items (or items to be inspected) that require inspection, including the pipe/brush flow path blockage and the condition requiring pre-motor filter/dust bin cleaning, to the diagnosis result through the user interface 1700. It can be printed as related information. The processor 3012 may diagnose the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 by reading the reference value stored in the memory 3011 and comparing the read reference value with the currently detected flow path pressure value and brush motor current value.

Referring to the table in FIG. 4, when the brush motor current value is 0.1 to 0.45 A and the flow path pressure value is 5180 to 751 Pa, the processor 3012 determines that the vacuum cleaner 100 is in an abnormal state (a state requiring inspection). It can be decided that The memory 3011 stores a reference value that can be used to determine that the vacuum cleaner 100 is in an abnormal state when the brush motor current is 0.1 to 0.45 A and the flow path pressure is 5180 to 751 Pa. At this time, the processor 3012 may diagnose the cause of the abnormal state of the vacuum cleaner 100 as at least one of a blocked pipe/brush passage, a drum assembly state inspection, and a state requiring pre-motor filter/dust bin cleaning. Accordingly, the processor 3012 provides the user interface 1700 with information on items (or items to be inspected) that need to be inspected, including pipe/brush flow path blockage, drum assembly status inspection, and pre-motor filter/dust bin cleaning required status. It can be output as information about the diagnosis results. The drum represents a drum 2001 included in the brush device 2000. The processor 3012 may diagnose the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 by reading the reference value stored in the memory 3011 and comparing the read reference value with the currently detected flow path pressure value and brush motor current value.

Referring to the table in FIG. 4, when the brush motor current value is 1.1 to 2.4 A and the flow path pressure value is 750 to 401 Pa, the processor 3012 determines that the vacuum cleaner 100 is in an abnormal state (a state requiring inspection). It can be decided that The memory 3011 stores a reference value that can be used to determine that the vacuum cleaner 100 is in an abnormal state when the brush motor current is 1.1 to 2.4 A and the flow path pressure is 750 to 401 Pa. At this time, the processor 3012 may diagnose the cause of the abnormal state of the vacuum cleaner 100 as a brush drum foreign matter condition. Accordingly, the processor 3012 may output information about items requiring inspection (or inspection items), including the state of brush drum foreign matter, as information about the diagnosis result through the user interface 1700. The processor 3012 may diagnose the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 by reading the reference value stored in the memory 3011 and comparing the read reference value with the currently detected flow path pressure value and brush motor current value.

Referring to the table in FIG. 4, when the brush motor current value is 1.1 to 2.4 A and the flow path pressure value is 400 to 21 Pa, the processor 3012 determines that the vacuum cleaner 100 is in an abnormal state (a state requiring inspection). It can be decided that The memory 3011 stores a reference value that can be used to determine that the vacuum cleaner 100 is in an abnormal state when the brush motor current is 1.1 to 2.4 A and the flow path pressure is 400 to 21 Pa. At this time, the processor 3012 may diagnose the cause of the abnormal state of the vacuum cleaner 100 as at least one of a brush drum foreign matter condition and a condition requiring pre-motor filter/dust bin cleaning. Accordingly, the processor 3012 provides information about items requiring inspection (or inspection items), including the brush drum foreign matter condition and the condition requiring pre-motor filter/dust bin cleaning, through the user interface 1700. It can be output as . The processor 3012 may diagnose the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 by reading the reference value stored in the memory 3011 and comparing the read reference value with the currently detected flow path pressure value and brush motor current value.

Referring to the table in FIG. 4, when the brush motor current value is 0.46 to 1.0 A and the flow path pressure value is 400 to 21 Pa, the processor 3012 determines that the vacuum cleaner 100 is in an abnormal state (a state requiring inspection). It can be decided that The memory 3011 stores a reference value that can be used to determine that the vacuum cleaner 100 is in an abnormal state when the brush motor current is 0.46 to 1.0 A and the flow path pressure is 400 to 21 Pa. At this time, the processor 3012 diagnoses the cause of the abnormal state of the vacuum cleaner 100 as a state in which free motor filter/dust bin cleaning is necessary. Accordingly, the processor 3012 may output information about items requiring inspection (or inspection items), including a condition requiring pre-motor filter/dust bin cleaning, as information regarding the diagnosis result through the user interface 1700. The processor 3012 may diagnose the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 by reading the reference value stored in the memory 3011 and comparing the read reference value with the currently detected flow path pressure value and brush motor current value.

Referring to the table in FIG. 4, when the brush motor current value is 0.1 to 0.45 A and the flow path pressure value is 400 to 21 Pa, the processor 3012 determines that the vacuum cleaner 100 is in an abnormal state (a state requiring inspection). It can be decided that The memory 3011 stores a reference value that can be used to determine that the vacuum cleaner 100 is in an abnormal state when the brush motor current is 0.1 to 0.45 A and the flow path pressure is 400 to 21 Pa. At this time, the processor 3012 may diagnose the cause of the abnormal state of the vacuum cleaner 100 as at least one of a state requiring inspection of the drum assembly state and a state requiring cleaning of the free motor filter/dust bin. Accordingly, the processor 3012 provides information on items requiring inspection (or inspection items), including a state requiring inspection of the drum assembly and a state requiring pre-motor filter/dust bin cleaning, to the diagnosis result through the user interface 1700. It can be printed as related information. The processor 3012 may diagnose the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 by reading the reference value stored in the memory 3011 and comparing the read reference value with the currently detected flow path pressure value and brush motor current value.

Referring to the table in FIG. 4, when the brush motor current value is 0.1 to 0.45 A and the flow path pressure value is 750 to 401 Pa, the processor 3012 determines that the vacuum cleaner 100 is in an abnormal state (a state requiring inspection). It can be decided that The memory 3011 stores a reference value that can be used to determine that the vacuum cleaner 100 is in an abnormal state when the brush motor current is 0.1 to 0.45 A and the flow path pressure is 750 to 401 Pa. At this time, the processor 3012 may diagnose the cause of the abnormal state of the vacuum cleaner 100 as a state requiring inspection of the drum assembly state. Accordingly, the processor 3012 may output information about items requiring inspection (or inspection items), including a state requiring inspection of the drum assembly state, as information about the diagnosis result through the user interface 1700. The processor 3012 may diagnose the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 by reading the reference value stored in the memory 3011 and comparing the read reference value with the currently detected flow path pressure value and brush motor current value.

The high load shown in FIG. 4 corresponds to high current (high brush motor current value) in the relationship between current and pressure shown in FIG. 1C, and the low load shown in FIG. 4 corresponds to the relationship between current and pressure shown in FIG. 1C. Corresponds to low current (low brush motor current value). The numerical values disclosed in FIG. 4 are for ease of understanding and are not limited thereto.

FIG. 5 is an example of a self-diagnosis table for the vacuum cleaner 100 based on the current value (or brush motor current value) of the motor 2004 of the brush device 2000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5 is an example where the brush device 2000 is a round brush and the vacuum cleaner 100 is in a no-load state. The numerical values disclosed in FIG. 5 are for ease of understanding and are not limited thereto. Additionally, if the type of brush device 2000 is not a round brush, the numerical value disclosed in FIG. 5 may be defined as a different value.

Referring to FIG. 5, if the brush motor current value is within 0.1 to 0.45A or 1.1 to 2.4A, the processor 3012 may determine the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 to be abnormal (a state requiring inspection). . If the detected current value of the motor 2004 is within 0.1 to 0.45 A, the processor 3012 may determine that inspection of the brush device 2000 is necessary. At this time, information about the diagnosis result (or inspection guide information) may include, but is not limited to, inspection of the drum planting condition. For example, checking whether the drum rotates can be provided as an inspection guide. If the brush motor current value is within 1.1 to 2.4 A, the processor 3012 may determine that inspection of the brush device 2000 is necessary. At this time, information about the diagnosis result (or inspection guide information) may include guide information such as “foreign matter caught in the brush drum, check and remove.”

At this time, the processor 3012 may provide detailed removal guide information. Processor 3012 may provide detailed removal guide information as user input requesting detailed guide information is received. Figure 5 illustrates the case where the brush motor current value is included in the range of 0.1 to 2.4A to aid understanding. However, the range for the brush motor current value that requires inspection is stored in the memory 3011 as 0.45A or less and 1.1A or more. In addition, the processor 3012 may be implemented to determine that inspection is necessary when the brush motor current is 0.45 A or less or 1.1 A or more. If it is determined that inspection of the brush device 2000 is necessary, the processor 3012 may stop the operation of the brush device 2000.

In FIG. 5 , when the brush motor current value (A) of the vacuum cleaner 100 is within 0.46 to 1.0 A, the processor 3012 determines the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 to be in a normal state. At this time, the vacuum cleaner 100 is in a no-load state as shown in FIG. 1C.

FIG. 6 is an example of a self-diagnosis table for the vacuum cleaner 100 based on the flow path pressure value of the vacuum cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 6 shows a case where the brush device 2000 is a round brush and the vacuum cleaner 100 is in a no-load state. The numerical values disclosed in FIG. 6 are for ease of understanding and are not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 6, when the flow path pressure value (Pa) of the vacuum cleaner 100 is within 401 to 750 Pa, the processor 3012 determines that the vacuum cleaner 100 is in a normal state. At this time, the vacuum cleaner 100 is in a no-load state as shown in FIG. 1C. When the flow path pressure value (Pa) of the vacuum cleaner 100 is within 21-400 Pa, the processor 3012 may diagnose the vacuum cleaner 100 as being in an abnormal state and requiring inspection. At this time, the processor 3012 determines that the inspection items include at least one of checking the status of the dust bin 1200 and checking the status of the filter 1300, and determines the inspection module to be the dust bin 1200 and the filter 1300, The inspection location may be determined to be at the rear end of the pressure sensor 1400. At this time, the inspection guide information may include guide information for emptying the dust bin 1200 and cleaning the filter 1300.

Referring to FIG. 6, when the flow path pressure value (Pa) of the vacuum cleaner 100 is within 751 to 5180 Pa, the processor 3012 diagnoses the status of the vacuum cleaner 100 as abnormal and requiring inspection. do. At this time, the processor 3012 determines that the inspection items include at least one of a pipe (extension pipe 3000) and a brush device 2000, and selects the inspection module as a pipe (extension pipe 3000) and a brush (brush device). (2000)), and the inspection location may be determined as the front end of the pressure sensor 1400. At this time, the inspection guide information may include information guiding the user to check whether the pipe and brush passage are clogged.

Figure 7 is an example of self-diagnosis types and priorities according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 7, self-diagnosis types (or self-diagnosis items) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure include pipe (extension pipe 3000)/brush (brush device 2000) flow path blockage items, free motor filter (or filter) Items for cleaning the unit (1300)/dust bin (1200), foreign matter in the brush drum (2001) (or rotating brush (2002)), and checking the assembly condition of the drum (2001) (or rotating brush (2002)). It may include, but is not limited to this. If multiple types (or items) are diagnosed among the above-mentioned self-diagnosis types, the pipe/brush passage blockage item may have the highest priority (1), and the drum (2001) assembly condition check item may have the lowest priority. There is (4). In Figure 7, priority number 1 indicates the highest priority, and priority number 4 indicates the lowest priority. Therefore, the priority shown in FIG. 7 means that the priority is in the order 1>2>3>4. For example, the priority may be set in the following order: pipe/brush passage blockage, pre-motor filter/dust bin cleaning, brush drum foreign matter, and drum assembly condition inspection, but the priority is not limited to this.

The pressure shown in FIG. 7 is the flow path pressure value, and the current is the brush motor current value.

In case 1 shown in FIG. 7, as the pressure value (flow path pressure value) is detected to be higher than the reference value, the processor 3012 determines the diagnosis type as a pipe/brush channel blockage item and provides guide information for this. (e.g. check for clogged pipes and brushes).

In case 2 shown in FIG. 7, as the pressure value (flow pressure value) is detected to be lower than the reference value, the processor 3012 determines the diagnosis type as a pre-motor filter/dust bin 1200 cleaning item, Guide information on this (for example, please clean the pre-motor filter and dust bin 1300) can be provided.

In case 3 shown in FIG. 7, as the current value (brush motor current value) is detected to be higher than the reference value, the processor 3012 determines the diagnosis type as a brush drum foreign matter detection item and provides guide information for this. (For example, please remove foreign substances from the drum (2001)).

In case 4 shown in FIG. 7, as the current value (brush motor current value) is detected to be lower than the reference value, the processor 3012 determines the diagnosis type as a drum assembly status check item and provides guide information for this. (For example, please assemble the drum (2001) properly).

In case 5 shown in FIG. 7, as the pressure value (flow passage pressure value) is detected to be higher than the reference value, the processor 3012 determines the diagnosis type as a pipe/brush passage clogged item and provides a guide for this. Provides information. After the corresponding action is taken, the processor 3012 checks the pressure value and current value and, as the pressure value is detected to be lower than the reference value, determines the diagnosis type as a pre-filter motor/dust bin cleaning item and provides guide information for this. can do. The processor 3012 may determine that the corresponding action has been taken based on whether the corresponding component (e.g., pre-filter motor or dust bin) is attached or detached, but is not limited to this. For example, the processor 3012 may determine whether the corresponding action has been taken for a certain period of time. Once this has elapsed, it can be determined that the corresponding action has been taken. For example, the processor 3012 may determine that a corresponding action has been taken based on a user input (e.g., a user input indicating that the corresponding action has been taken). In cases where the corresponding action has not been substantially taken, the processor 3012 may detect the pressure value and current value under the same conditions.

In case 6 shown in FIG. 7, as the pressure value (flow passage pressure value) is detected to be higher than the reference value, the processor 3012 determines the diagnosis type as a pipe/brush passage blockage item and provides a guide for this. Provides information. After the corresponding action is taken, the processor 3012 checks the pressure value and current value, and as the current value is detected to be higher than the reference value, it determines the diagnosis type as foreign matter in the drum and provides guide information for this. You can.

In case 7 shown in FIG. 7, as the pressure value (flow path pressure value) is detected to be higher than the reference value, the processor 3012 determines the diagnosis type as a pipe/brush channel blockage item and provides guide information for this. provides. After the corresponding action is taken, the processor 3012 checks the pressure value and current value, and as the current value is detected to be lower than the reference value, the processor 3012 determines the diagnosis type as a drum assembly status check item and provides guide information for this. there is.

In case 8 shown in FIG. 7, as the pressure value (flow pressure value) is detected to be lower than the reference value, the processor 3012 determines the diagnosis type as a pre-motor filter/dust bin cleaning item and provides a guide for this. Provides information. After the corresponding action is taken, the processor 3012 checks the pressure value and current value, and as the current value is detected to be higher than the reference value, the diagnosis type is determined to be foreign matter in the drum, and the foreign matter is removed from the drum 2001. We can provide guidance information on how to do this.

In case 9 shown in FIG. 7, as the pressure value (flow pressure value) is detected to be lower than the reference value, the processor 3012 determines the diagnosis type as a pre-motor filter/dust bin cleaning item and provides a guide for this. Provides information (e.g., please clean the pre-motor filter and dust bin (1300)). After the corresponding action is taken, the processor 3012 checks the pressure value and current value, and as the current value is detected to be lower than the reference value, the diagnosis type is determined as a drum assembly status check item, and guide information regarding this (e.g. , please assemble the drum (2001) properly) can be provided.

In case 10 shown in FIG. 7, as the pressure value (flow passage pressure value) is detected to be higher than the reference value, the processor 3012 determines the diagnosis type as a pipe/brush passage blockage item and provides guide information for this. provides. After the corresponding action is taken, the processor 3012 checks the pressure value and current value and, as the pressure value is detected to be lower than the reference value, determines the diagnosis type as a pre-filter motor/dust bin cleaning item and provides guide information for this. do. After the corresponding action is taken, the processor 3012 checks the pressure value and current value, and as the current value is detected to be higher than the reference value, it determines the diagnosis type as foreign matter in the drum and provides guide information for this. You can.

In case 11 shown in FIG. 7, as the pressure value (flow path pressure value) is detected to be higher than the reference value, the processor 3012 determines the diagnosis type as a pipe/brush clogging item and provides guide information for this. to provide. After the corresponding action is taken, the processor 3012 checks the pressure value and current value and, as the pressure value is detected to be lower than the reference value, determines the diagnosis type as a pre-filter motor/dust bin cleaning item and provides guide information for this. do. After the corresponding action is taken, the processor 3012 checks the pressure value and current value, and as the current value is detected to be lower than the reference value, the processor 3012 determines the diagnosis type as a drum assembly status check item and provides guide information for this. there is.

In case 6, case 8, and case 9 shown in FIG. 7, the diagnosis type (or inspection type) is not sequentially determined as described above, but multiple diagnosis types (For example, the five/brush passage blockage item and the free motor filter/dust bin cleaning item) may be determined simultaneously.

The vacuum cleaner 100 of the present disclosure may store corresponding data or information in the memory 3011 in order to perform the self-diagnosis shown in FIGS. 4 and 7 described above. Additionally, a program for performing self-diagnosis of the vacuum cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be stored in the memory 3011. The vacuum cleaner 100 may store the above-described program in the memory 3011.

Figure 8 shows the reference value for self-diagnosis of the flow path pressure value of the vacuum cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure and the current value (brush motor current value) of the motor 2004 included in the brush device 2000. This is a table to explain that the reference value for self-diagnosis is set differently depending on the type of brush device 2000. “xxa, xxb, xxc, xxd, xxe” shown in Figure 8 each includes a table as shown in Figure 6, and “yya, yyb, yyc, yyd, yye” shown in Figure 8 each includes a table as shown in Figure 5 It may include a table as shown in . However, since the brush device 2000 in FIGS. 5 and 6 is a mixed brush device, the values shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 and “xxa, xxb, xxc, xxd, xxe, yya, yyb, yyc, yyd, The values of the table included in each “yye” may be different from the values shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. For example, xxb of the Yung type in FIG. 8 may include a table that matches the table shown in FIG. 6, and yyb of the Yung type in FIG. 8 may include a table that matches the table shown in FIG. 5.

9 is an example of the relationship between self-diagnosis items (or inspection items) of the vacuum cleaner 100, information on self-diagnosis results, self-diagnosis criteria, examples of statuses of inspection items, and user action guides according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. am.

Referring to FIG. 9, diagnostic items (inspection items) include cleaning the pre-motor filter/dust bin, clogging the pipe/brush passage, detecting foreign substances in the brush drum, and checking the drum assembly condition. An example of displaying information about diagnosis results for each diagnosis item is an example provided through the user interface 1700. Information on the diagnosis result may include information on inspection items (e.g., pre-motor filter/dust bin cleaning, 2), flow path pressure value (e.g., 225), and motor current value.

Referring to FIG. 9, the self-diagnosis standard is diagnosed according to whether the flow path pressure value is greater or less (or higher or lower) than the reference value (first reference value) corresponding to the flow path pressure value stored in the memory 3011, and the brush device Whether the motor current value (brush motor current value) of (2000) is greater or lower (or higher or lower) than the reference value (second reference value) corresponding to the motor current value of the brush device 2000 stored in the memory 3011. Diagnose according to

Referring to FIG. 9 , examples of the status of inspection items may be provided through the user interface 1700 or another electronic device 5000. If the diagnosis result is cleaning the pre-motor filter/dust bin, the user action guide for the diagnosis result may provide a guide (or guide information) called “Check the pre-motor filter and empty the dust bin.” If the diagnosis result is that the pipe/brush passage is blocked, the user action guide for the diagnosis result may provide a guide (guide information) to “remove the foreign matter from the pipe/brush passage.” If the diagnosis result is brush drum foreign matter, the user action guide for the diagnosis result may provide a guide (guide information) to “remove the drum foreign matter.” If the diagnosis result is a drum assembly condition check, the user action guide for the diagnosis result may provide guidance information to reassemble the drum.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a brush device 2000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 10, the brush device 2000 includes a drum 2001 with a rotating brush 2002 attached thereto, a motor 2004 for rotating the drum 2001, and a motor controller that controls the operation of the motor 2004. (2004), and an intake port (2003) through which air containing foreign substances is sucked in, but is not limited thereto. The motor 2004 of the brush device 2000 may be provided inside the drum 2001 or may be provided outside the drum 2001. When the motor 2004 is provided outside the drum 2001, the drum 2001 can receive power from the motor 2001 through a belt. The motor 2004 is composed of a BLDC motor inside the drum 2001. In the case of a BLDC motor, the RPM of the motor 2004 and the RPM of the drum 2001 may be the same. The configuration of the motor 2004 included in the brush device 2000 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 11 . For example, when the brush device 2000 is a brush type, the motor 2004 may be configured by combining a PMDC (Permanent Magnet DC) motor and a planetary gear on the drum 2001. A motor configured in this way can be expressed as a planetary geared motor. The planetary gear is for controlling the RPM of the drum (2001) according to the gear ratio. In the case of a planetary geared motor, the RPM of the motor 2004 and the RPM of the drum 2001 may have a constant ratio.

There may be various types of brush device 2000. For example, the brush device 2000 may include a multi-type, a floor type (or a flute type), a mop type, a turbo (carpet) type, a bedding type, a brush type, a gap type, a pet type, etc. It is not limited.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating information on self-diagnosis results output through the user interface 1700 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 11 is an example of providing information on multiple items sequentially when information on self-diagnosis results includes multiple items. For example, the processor 3012 outputs information “multiple items need to be inspected” through the user interface 1700 at 1711, and outputs information “pipe/brush flow path is clogged” through the user interface 1700 at 1712. , “Brush drum foreign matter detected” is displayed through the user interface 1700 at 1713, and “Free motor filter/dust bin cleaning” is displayed through the user interface 1700 at 1714.

Figure 11 is an example of displaying information through the user interface 1700, but an embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited to this. For example, when information is displayed through an audio output unit (not shown) included in the output interface of the user interface 1700, an audio signal that guides inspection may be output. The output audio signal may be in the form of a simple notification, but is not limited to this. For example, the output audio signal may be the same audio signal as the displayed content.

Figure 12 is an example of information on self-diagnosis results output through the user interface 1700 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 12 is an example of providing information on multiple items simultaneously when information on self-diagnosis results includes multiple items.

Referring to FIG. 12, the processor 3012 outputs the information “Check for multiple items is required” through the user interface 1700 at 1721, and outputs information “1.” through the user interface 1700 at 1722. Information on the diagnosis results for pipe/brush passage blockage and 2. foreign matter in the brush drum can be displayed simultaneously. FIG. 12 is an example of displaying information through the user interface 1700, but is an embodiment of the present disclosure. is not limited to this. For example, when displaying information through an audio output unit (not shown) included in the output interface of the user interface 1700, an audio signal that guides inspection may be output. The output audio signal may be in the form of a simple notification, but is not limited thereto. For example, the output audio signal may be the same audio signal as the displayed content.

Figure 13 is a functional block diagram of the station 4000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 13, the station 4000 includes a communication interface 4100, a user interface 4200, a memory 4300, a processor 4400, a dust discharge motor 4500, and a battery charging adapter 4600. , the configuration of the station 4000 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 13. Components of station 4000 may have more or fewer components than those shown in FIG. 13 .

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, some or all of the communication interface 4100, user interface 4200, memory 4300, and processor 4400 may be implemented in the form of a single chip, and the processor 4400 ) may include one or more processors.

The communication interface 4100 is a component for transmitting and receiving signals (control commands and data, etc.) with an external device wired or wirelessly, and may be configured to include a communication chipset that supports various communication protocols. According to one embodiment, the communication interface 4100 may support WiFi communication and BLE communication by including a WiFi module 4110 and a BLE module 4120. Accordingly, the station 4000 can communicate with an external server or another electronic device 5000 through WiFi, and with the cleaner main body 1000 or another electronic device 5000 through BLE.

The communication interface 4100 may receive a signal from the outside and output it to the processor 4400, or may transmit a signal output from the processor 4400 to the outside.

The user interface 4200 includes an input interface (e.g., power button, touch screen, function button, microphone, etc.) for receiving control commands or information from the user, and the station 4000 and the execution results of operations according to the user's control. It may include an output interface (e.g., display panel, speaker, etc.) to display the status of.

The memory 4300 is a component for storing various programs or data, and may be composed of storage media such as ROM, RAM, hard disk, CD-ROM, and DVD, or a combination of storage media. The memory 4300 may not exist separately but may be configured to be included in the processor 4400, which will be described later. The memory 4300 may be comprised of volatile memory, non-volatile memory, or a combination of volatile memory and non-volatile memory. The memory 4300 may provide stored data to the processor 4400 at the request of the processor 4400. According to one embodiment, the memory 4300 may store a program that transmits information related to self-diagnosis (information regarding diagnosis results) received from the vacuum cleaner main body 1000 to another electronic device 5000.

The processor 4400 is a component that controls a series of processes so that the station 4000 operates, and may be comprised of one or more processors. At this time, one or more processors may be a general-purpose processor such as a CPU, AP, or DSP (Digital Signal Processor), a graphics-specific processor such as a GPU or VPU (Vision Processing Unit), or an artificial intelligence-specific processor such as an NPU. For example, if one or more processors are dedicated artificial intelligence processors, the artificial intelligence dedicated processors may be designed with a hardware structure specialized for processing a specific artificial intelligence model.

The processor 4400 can write data to the memory 4300 or read data stored in the memory 4300, and in particular, executes a program stored in the memory 4300 to data data according to predefined operation rules or an artificial intelligence model. can be processed. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor 4400 performs a process of transmitting information about the self-diagnosis result received from the cleaner main body 1000 to another electronic device 5000 by executing a program stored in the memory 4300. It can be done.

The dust discharge motor 4500 is configured to discharge dust from the dust bin 1200 mounted on the cleaner main body 1000 when the cleaner main body 1000 is coupled to the station 4000. According to one embodiment, the dust discharge motor 4500 opens the door (or cover) of the dust bin 1200 mounted on the cleaner main body 1000 to provide driving force to discharge dust in the dust bin 1200. You can.

The battery charging adapter 4600 is configured to charge the battery 1500 mounted on the cleaner main body 1000. According to one embodiment, the battery charging adapter 4600 of the station 4000 charges the battery 1500 by contacting a terminal for charging the battery 1500 when the cleaner body 1000 is coupled to the station 4000. can provide power for

Figure 14 is an operation flowchart of a self-diagnosis method of the vacuum cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In step S1410, the processor 3012 of the cleaner main body 1000 determines whether the state of the cleaner 100 is a no-load state. For example, when a state in which the brush device 2000 is not affected by the surface to be cleaned is detected, the processor 3012 may determine the state of the cleaner 100 as a no-load state. The state in which the brush device 2000 is not affected by the surface to be cleaned is based on the flow path pressure value of the cleaner 100 by the pressure sensor 1400 and the current value of the motor 2004 of the brush device 2000, as shown in FIG. 1B. and can be detected as described in Figure 1C.

When the state of the cleaner 100 is determined to be in a no-load state, in step S1420, the processor 3012 of the cleaner main body 1000 detects the pressure sensor 1400 mounted on a part of the suction duct 40 of the cleaner main body 1000. Based on this, the pressure value inside the flow path (or flow path pressure value) of the cleaner 100 is detected. The pressure value inside the flow path of the cleaner 100 is determined by the first pressure value obtained from the pressure sensor 1400 before operating the cleaner 100 and the pressure sensor 1400 after operating the cleaner 100 with the preset power consumption. ) is the difference between the second pressure value obtained from Accordingly, the processor 3012 obtains the first pressure value from the pressure sensor 1400, obtains the second pressure value, and then detects the difference between the first pressure value and the second pressure value to determine the pressure value inside the flow path. It can be detected. Obtaining the first pressure value from the pressure sensor 1400 may refer to obtaining the first pressure value using the pressure sensor 1400. Obtaining a second pressure value from the pressure sensor 1400 may refer to obtaining the second pressure value using the pressure sensor 1400. Obtaining the first pressure value from the pressure sensor 1400 can be expressed as detecting the first pressure value from the pressure sensor 1400. Obtaining the second pressure value from the pressure sensor 1400 can be expressed as detecting the second pressure value from the pressure sensor 1400.

In step S1430, the processor 3012 of the cleaner main body 1000 detects data related to the load of the brush device 2000. Data related to the load of the brush device 2000 may include the current value of the motor 2004 included in the brush device 2000 detected using the load detection sensor 1134 included in the cleaner main body 1000. . Accordingly, in step S1430, the processor 3012 may detect the current value of the motor 2004 included in the brush device 2000.

In step S1440, the processor 3012 of the cleaner main body 1000 stores data related to the detected pressure value inside the flow path of the cleaner 100 and the load of the brush device 2000 in the memory 3011 included in the cleaner main body 1000. ) and compare them with each reference value stored in . The reference value stored in the memory 3011 is a value set depending on the type of brush device 2000 and whether the vacuum cleaner 100 is in operation. For example, the value as described in FIGS. 4 to 8 may be set. there is.

In step S1450, the processor 3012 of the cleaner main body 1000 diagnoses the state of the cleaner 100 based on the comparison result. Diagnosis of the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 by the processor 3012 can be performed as described in FIGS. 4 to 7 and 9 above. The vacuum cleaner 100 is based on the pressure value inside the flow path of the vacuum cleaner 100. The diagnostic items for the state of may be different from the diagnostic items for the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 based on data related to the load of the brush device 2000. For example, diagnostic items for the state of the cleaner 100 based on the pressure value inside the flow path of the cleaner 100 include the state of the filter unit 1300, the state of the dust bin 1200, the extension tube 3000 (or pipe) status, etc. For example, a diagnostic item regarding the status of the cleaner 100 based on the current value of the motor 2004 of the brush device 2000 may include inspection of the drum 2001 of the brush device 2000 (e.g., assembly of the drum 2001). This may include whether the drum 2001 rotates, whether foreign substances stuck in the drum 2001 are removed, etc.).

In step S1460, the processor 3012 of the cleaner main body 1000 outputs information regarding the diagnosis result through the user interface 1700 included in the cleaner main body 1000. For example, if the information about the diagnosis result includes a plurality of inspection items, the processor 3012 may simultaneously output information about the plurality of inspection items through the user interface 1700. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, information on a plurality of inspection items can be output simultaneously. For example, if the information about the diagnosis result includes a plurality of inspection items, the processor 3012 may sequentially output information about the plurality of inspection items through the user interface 1700. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, information on a plurality of inspection items can be output simultaneously.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the operation of the vacuum cleaner 100 including a self-diagnosis method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and is a flowchart of the operation when the vacuum cleaner 100 is installed.

During initial setup following installation of the vacuum cleaner 100, in step S1510, the vacuum cleaner main body 1000 performs smart self-diagnosis. Smart self-diagnosis can be performed when the cleaner main body 1000 and the brush device 2000 are connected or when the cleaner main body 1000, the extension tube 3000, and the brush device 2000 are connected. The smart self-diagnosis performed in step S1510 may be performed as shown in the flowchart shown in FIG. 14. As a result of the self-diagnosis, if the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 is determined to be normal, the processor 3012 of the vacuum cleaner main body 1000 sets a reference value in step S1520. The reference value may include a flow path pressure value required for the cleaner 100 to operate in smart mode or AI mode and a current value of the motor 2004 of the brush device 2000. When the smart setting is completed in step S1530, the vacuum cleaner 100 is capable of smart suction control in smart mode or AI mode. In step S1540, when operating the vacuum cleaner 100 in smart mode or AI mode, the current value and flow path of the motor 2004 of the brush device 2000 according to use are used using the correction algorithm stored in the memory 3011. Proceed with calibration of the pressure value.

As a result of performing a smart self-diagnosis on the vacuum cleaner 100 in step S1510, if the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 is determined to be abnormal (or a state requiring inspection), the processor 3012 sends an inspection guide notification in step S1550. Display. The displayed inspection guide notification may be output as shown in Figure 11 or 12, but is not limited thereto. For example, an inspection guide notification may display information about one inspection item through the user interface 1700. For example, an inspection guide notification may be output as an audio signal. For example, the inspection guide notification that can be output may include information such as blockage of the flow path/free motor filter, misassembly (misassembly of the drum 2001 or the extension tube 3000), foreign matter, etc.

In step S1560, the processor 3012 of the vacuum cleaner main body 1000 determines whether the notification check action has been performed normally. In step S1560, the processor 3012 of the vacuum cleaner main body 1000 may perform the smart self-diagnosis performed in step S1510 to determine whether the notification check action has been performed normally. As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the notification inspection action was not performed properly, the processor 3012 of the vacuum cleaner main body 1000 sets the smart setting as incomplete in step S1570 and notifies the need for service inspection in step S1580. As smart setting incomplete is set in step S1570, the vacuum cleaner 100 becomes unable to control smart suction. This may mean deactivation of the smart mode or AI mode of the vacuum cleaner 100. In step S1580, the processor 3012 of the cleaner main body 1000 may provide a detailed inspection guide for each inspection item through the user interface 1700 or another electronic device 5000. Providing a detailed inspection guide for each inspection item through another electronic device 5000 can be performed by transmitting detailed inspection guide information for each inspection item through the station 4000.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the operation of the vacuum cleaner 100 including a self-diagnosis method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and is a flowchart of the operation of the vacuum cleaner 100 when the vacuum cleaner 100 is in operation.

When the vacuum cleaner 100 operates (starts cleaning), in step S1610, the vacuum cleaner main body 1000 performs smart self-diagnosis. Smart self-diagnosis can be performed when the cleaner main body 1000 and the brush device 2000 are connected or when the cleaner main body 1000, the extension tube 3000, and the brush device 2000 are connected. The smart self-diagnosis performed in step S1610 may be performed as shown in the flowchart shown in FIG. 14. As a result of the self-diagnosis, if the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 is determined to be normal, in step S1620, the processor 3012 of the vacuum cleaner main body 1000 performs a cleaning operation in smart mode or AI mode.

As a result of performing a smart self-diagnosis on the vacuum cleaner 100 in step S1610, if the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 is determined to be abnormal (or a state requiring inspection), the processor 3012 sends an inspection guide notification in step S1630. Display. The displayed inspection guide notification may be output as shown in Figure 11 or 12, but is not limited thereto. For example, an inspection guide notification may display information about one inspection item through the user interface 1700. For example, an inspection guide notification may be output as an audio signal. For example, the inspection guide notification that can be output may include information such as blockage of the flow path/free motor filter, misassembly (misassembly of the drum 2001 or the extension tube 3000), foreign matter, etc.

In step S1640, the processor 3012 of the vacuum cleaner main body 1000 determines whether the notification check action has been performed normally. In step S1640, the processor 3012 of the vacuum cleaner main body 1000 may perform the smart self-diagnosis performed in step S1610 to determine whether the notification check action has been performed normally. As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the notification inspection action was not performed normally, the processor 3012 of the vacuum cleaner main body 1000 switches to the normal mode in step S1650. The normal mode does not change the power consumption of the suction motor 1110 and the rotation speed of the motor 2004 included in the brush device 2000 (or the rotation speed of the drum 2001) depending on the conditions of the surface being cleaned and the cleaning environment. It's a mode. Therefore, smart suction control is not possible in normal mode. This is because smart mode is disabled.

In step S1660, the need for service inspection is notified. The processor 3012 of the cleaner main body 1000 may provide a detailed inspection guide for each inspection item through the user interface 1700 or another electronic device 5000. Providing a detailed inspection guide for each inspection item through another electronic device 5000 can be performed by transmitting detailed inspection guide information for each inspection item through the station 4000.

In the cleaner 100 including the cleaner main body 1000 and the brush device 2000 connected to the cleaner main body 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the cleaner main body 1000 is in the state of the cleaner 100. A user interface 1700 that outputs information about the diagnosis results, a memory 3011 that stores one or more instructions and data for diagnosing the state of the vacuum cleaner 100, and a memory 3011 included in the vacuum cleaner body 1000. It includes a pressure sensor 1400 mounted on a portion of the suction duct 40, and at least one processor 3012.

At least one processor 3012 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure executes at least one instruction to determine whether the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 is in the no-load state, and determines whether the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 is in the no-load state. As determined, the pressure value inside the flow path of the cleaner 100 is detected based on the pressure sensor 1400, data related to the load of the brush device 2000 is detected, and the detected pressure value inside the flow path of the cleaner 100 is detected. Data related to the pressure value and the detected load of the brush device 2000 are compared with the reference value stored in the memory 3011, the status of the vacuum cleaner 100 is diagnosed based on the comparison result, and information regarding the diagnosis result is provided to the user. It may be configured to output through the interface 1700.

At least one processor 3012 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured to determine the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 as a no-load state when it is detected that the brush device 2000 is not affected by the surface to be cleaned. .

The processor 3012 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure obtains the first pressure value from the pressure sensor 1400 before operating the vacuum cleaner 100, and operates the vacuum cleaner 100 with a preset power consumption. The second pressure value may be obtained from the pressure sensor 1400, and the difference between the first pressure value and the second pressure value may be detected as the pressure value inside the flow passage of the vacuum cleaner 100.

Data related to the load of the brush device 2000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include the current value of the motor included in the brush device 2000. The current value of the motor included in the brush device 2000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be detected using the load detection sensor 1134 included in the cleaner main body 1000.

The pressure sensor 1400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be located at the end of a straight part of the suction duct 40 or at least one of an inflection point between a straight part and a curved part of the suction duct 40.

The diagnostic item for the state of the cleaner 100 based on the pressure value inside the flow path of the cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is the state of the cleaner 100 based on data related to the load of the brush device 2000. It may be different from the diagnostic items for

The reference value stored in the memory 3011 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be a value set depending on the type of the brush device 2000 and whether the vacuum cleaner 100 is operating.

At least one processor 3012 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may simultaneously output information about the plurality of inspection items through the user interface 1700 when the information about the diagnosis result includes a plurality of inspection items. there is. If the information about the diagnosis result includes a plurality of inspection items, at least one processor 30120 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may sequentially output information about the plurality of inspection items through the user interface 1700. there is.

The diagnosis results according to an embodiment of the present disclosure include checking the blockage of the flow path of the brush device 2000, checking the state of foreign matter in the drum 2001 included in the brush device 2000, and checking the condition of the drum 2001 included in the brush device 2000. Checking the assembly state of the drum 2001, checking the state of the dust bin included in the cleaner main body 1000, checking the state of the pre-motor filter included in the cleaner main body 1000, or the connection between the cleaner main body 1000 and the brush device 2000. It may include at least one of checking the condition of the pipe 3000.

The self-diagnosis method of the cleaner 100 including the cleaner main body 1000 and the brush device 2000 connected to the cleaner main body 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes at least one processor of the cleaner main body 1000 ( Determining whether the state of the cleaner 100 is in a no-load state by 3012); When the state of the cleaner 100 is determined to be in a no-load state, by at least one processor 3012, the cleaner main body 1000 Detecting the pressure value inside the flow path of the cleaner 100 based on the pressure sensor 1400 mounted on a portion of the suction duct 40 of the brush device 2000 by the at least one processor 3012. Detecting data related to the load, including the detected pressure value inside the flow path of the cleaner 100 and data related to the load of the brush device 2000 in the cleaner body 1000 by the at least one processor 3012. Comparing with a reference value stored in the memory 3011, Diagnosing the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 based on the comparison result by at least one processor 3012, Diagnosing by at least one processor 3012 It may include outputting information about the results through the user interface 1700 included in the cleaner main body 1000.

The step of determining whether the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is a no-load state is when a state in which the brush device 2000 is not affected by the surface to be cleaned is detected, the state of the cleaner 100 is no load. It may include a step of determining the state.

The step of detecting the pressure value inside the flow path of the cleaner 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes obtaining a first pressure value from the pressure sensor 1400 before operating the cleaner 100, and preset Obtaining a second pressure value from the pressure sensor 1400 after operating the vacuum cleaner 100 with power consumption, and using the difference between the first pressure value and the second pressure value as the pressure value inside the flow path of the vacuum cleaner 100. It may include a detection step.

The step of detecting data related to the load of the brush device 2000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is to detect the data of the motor included in the brush device 2000 using the load detection sensor 1134 included in the cleaner main body 1000. It may include detecting the current value.

If the information regarding the diagnosis result according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a plurality of inspection items, the step of outputting the diagnosis result through the user interface 1700 included in the vacuum cleaner main body 1000 includes the user interface 1700. It may include the step of simultaneously outputting information on a plurality of inspection items.

If the information regarding the diagnosis result according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a plurality of inspection items, the step of outputting the diagnosis result through the user interface 1700 included in the vacuum cleaner main body 1000 uses the user interface 1700. It may include sequentially outputting information on a plurality of inspection items.

A storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory storage medium' simply means that it is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves). This term refers to cases where data is semi-permanently stored in a storage medium and temporary storage media. It does not distinguish between cases where it is stored as . For example, a 'non-transitory storage medium' may include a buffer where data is temporarily stored.

According to one embodiment, methods according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided and included in a computer program product. Computer program products are commodities and can be traded between sellers and buyers. A computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)) or through an application store or between two user devices (e.g. smartphones). It may be distributed in person or online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product (e.g., a downloadable app) is stored on a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server. It can be temporarily stored or created temporarily.

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In the cleaner (100) including a cleaner main body (1000) and a brush device (2000) connected to the cleaner main body (1000),
The vacuum cleaner body 1000,
a user interface 1700 that outputs information about diagnosis results regarding the status of the vacuum cleaner 100;
a memory 3011 that stores one or more instructions and data for diagnosing the state of the vacuum cleaner 100;
A pressure sensor 1400 mounted on a part of the suction duct 40 included in the cleaner body 1000; and
Includes at least one processor 3012,
The at least one processor 3012 executes the at least one instruction,
Determine whether the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 is in a no-load state,
As the state of the cleaner 100 is determined to be the no-load state, the pressure value inside the flow path of the cleaner 100 is detected based on the pressure sensor 1400,
Detect data related to the load of the brush device 2000,
Comparing the detected pressure value inside the flow path of the cleaner 100 and data related to the detected load of the brush device 2000 with a reference value stored in the memory 3011,
Diagnosing the condition of the vacuum cleaner 100 based on the comparison results,
Outputting information about the diagnosis results through the user interface 1700,
vacuum cleaner. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one processor (3012) determines the state of the cleaner (100) as a no-load state when it is detected that the brush device (2000) is not affected by the surface to be cleaned.
vacuum cleaner. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one processor (3012):
Obtaining a first pressure value from the pressure sensor 1400 before operating the vacuum cleaner 100,
After operating the vacuum cleaner 100 with a preset power consumption, a second pressure value is obtained from the pressure sensor 1400,
Detecting the difference between the first pressure value and the second pressure value as a pressure value inside the flow path of the cleaner 100,
vacuum cleaner. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the data related to the load of the brush device (2000) includes a current value of a motor included in the brush device (2000).
vacuum cleaner. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the current value of the motor included in the brush device 2000 is detected using the load detection sensor 1134 included in the cleaner main body 1000.
vacuum cleaner. The method of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the pressure sensor 1400 is located at an end of a straight part of the suction duct 40 or at least one of an inflection point between a straight part and a curved part of the suction duct 40. located,
vacuum cleaner. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the diagnostic item for the state of the cleaner 100 based on the pressure value inside the flow path of the cleaner 100 is data related to the load of the brush device 2000. Different from the diagnostic items for the condition of the vacuum cleaner 100 based on
vacuum cleaner. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the reference value stored in the memory 3011 is a value set according to the type of the brush device 2000 and whether the vacuum cleaner 100 is operating.
vacuum cleaner. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein when the information regarding the diagnosis result includes a plurality of inspection items, the at least one processor 3012 is configured to display the plurality of inspection items through the user interface 1700. Simultaneously outputs information on inspection items,
vacuum cleaner. The method of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein when the information on the diagnosis result includes a plurality of inspection items, the at least one processor 3012 is configured to display the plurality of inspection items through the user interface 1700. Sequentially outputting information on inspection items,
vacuum cleaner. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the diagnosis result includes checking a blockage of the flow path of the brush device 2000, checking a state in which foreign matter is stuck in the drum 2001 included in the brush device 2000, and , checking the assembly state of the drum 2001 included in the brush device 2000, checking the state of the dust bin 1200 included in the cleaner main body 1000, checking the state of the free motor filter included in the cleaner main body 1000, or checking the condition of the connector 3000 between the cleaner main body 1000 and the brush device 2000,
vacuum cleaner. In the self-diagnosis method of a cleaner (100) including a cleaner main body (1000) and a brush device (2000) connected to the cleaner main body (1000),
determining, by at least one processor 3012 of the cleaner main body 1000, whether the cleaner 100 is in a no-load state;
As the state of the cleaner 100 is determined to be in a no-load state, the at least one processor 3012 uses a pressure sensor 1400 mounted on a part of the suction duct 40 of the cleaner main body 1000. detecting the pressure value inside the flow path of the cleaner (100);
detecting, by the at least one processor (3012), data related to the load of the brush device (2000);
By the at least one processor 3012, the detected pressure value inside the flow passage of the cleaner 100 and data related to the load of the brush device 2000 are stored in the memory 3011 included in the cleaner main body 1000. Comparing with a reference value stored in;
diagnosing the state of the vacuum cleaner 100 based on a comparison result by the at least one processor 3012; and
Comprising the step of outputting information about the diagnosis result through the user interface 1700 included in the cleaner main body 1000 by the at least one processor 3012,
How to self-diagnose the vacuum cleaner. The method of claim 12, wherein the step of determining whether the state of the cleaner 100 is in a no-load state includes determining the state of the cleaner 100 when a state in which the brush device 2000 is not affected by the surface to be cleaned is detected. Including determining a no-load state,
How to self-diagnose the vacuum cleaner. The method of claim 12 or 13, wherein the step of detecting the pressure value inside the flow passage of the cleaner 100 includes:
Obtaining a first pressure value from the pressure sensor 1400 before operating the cleaner 100;
Obtaining a second pressure value from the pressure sensor 1400 after operating the vacuum cleaner 100 with a preset power consumption; and
Comprising the step of detecting the difference between the first pressure value and the second pressure value as a pressure value inside the flow path of the cleaner 100,
How to self-diagnose the vacuum cleaner. The method of any one of claims 12 to 14, wherein the step of detecting data related to the load of the brush device (2000) includes detecting data related to the load of the brush device (2000) by using a load detection sensor (1134) included in the cleaner body (1000). Including detecting the current value of the motor included in the device 2000,
How to self-diagnose the vacuum cleaner. The method of any one of claims 12 to 15, wherein the pressure sensor 1400 is located at an end of a straight part of the suction duct 40 or at least one of an inflection point between a straight part and a curved part of the suction duct 40. located,
How to self-diagnose the vacuum cleaner. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 16, wherein the diagnostic item for the state of the cleaner (100) based on the pressure value inside the flow path of the cleaner (100) is based on data related to the load of the brush device (2000). Different from the diagnostic items for the condition of the vacuum cleaner 100 based on
How to self-diagnose the vacuum cleaner. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 17, wherein the reference value stored in the memory 3011 is a value set according to the type of the brush device 2000 and whether the vacuum cleaner 100 is in operation.
How to self-diagnose the vacuum cleaner. The method of any one of claims 12 to 18, wherein when the information on the diagnosis result includes a plurality of inspection items, the diagnosis result is output through the user interface 1700 included in the vacuum cleaner main body 1000. The step includes simultaneously outputting information about the plurality of inspection items through the user interface 1700,
How to self-diagnose the vacuum cleaner. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 19, wherein when the information on the diagnosis result includes a plurality of inspection items, the diagnosis result is output through the user interface 1700 included in the vacuum cleaner main body 1000. The step includes sequentially outputting information about the plurality of inspection items through the user interface 1700,
How to self-diagnose the vacuum cleaner.

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