TW202015605A - Charging base and electric vacuum cleaner system - Google Patents

Abstract

A charging base (400) is provided with a base seat section (401) which is installed on a floor, a columnar tower section (402) which is provided on the base seat section (401), a first support section (403) which is provided to the tower section (402) and which can support a vertical first electric vacuum cleaner (100), and a second support section (404) which is provided to the tower section (402) and which can support a vertical second electric vacuum cleaner (200). An vacuum cleaner system 1 is provided with the charging base (400) configured as described above, the vertical first electric vacuum cleaner (100), and the vertical second electric vacuum cleaner (200).

Description

Charging base and electric vacuum cleaner system

The invention relates to a charging base and an electric vacuum cleaner system.

Patent Document 1 describes a rechargeable sweeper. This rechargeable sweeper is a vertical electric vacuum cleaner supported by a charging stand. In addition, the rechargeable sweeper described in Patent Document 1 includes a suction part that sucks dust as a sweeping tool for removing dust on the surface to be cleaned.

Advanced technical literature Patent Literature: Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-121469

Problems to be solved by invention

The charging stand system described in Patent Document 1 is configured to be able to support one charging sweeper. In the conventional technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, when installing a plurality of rechargeable sweepers, it is necessary to have space for installing a plurality of charging bases. In addition, in the conventional technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, when a plurality of suction parts are provided, it is also necessary to have a space where a plurality of charging stations are provided.

The present invention was developed to solve the aforementioned problems. The object of the present invention is to make the installation space necessary when installing a plurality of vertical electric vacuum cleaners supported by a charging stand smaller than in the past. In addition, an object of the present invention is to make the installation space required when installing a plurality of vertical electric vacuum cleaner sweepers supported by a charging stand smaller than in the past. Means to solve the problem

The charging stand of the present invention includes: a pedestal section provided on the ground; a columnar tower section provided on the pedestal section; a first support section provided on the tower section and capable of supporting the vertical first electric vacuum cleaner; and It is installed in the tower section and can support the second support section of the vertical second electric vacuum cleaner. The electric vacuum cleaner system of the present invention includes the charging stand configured as described above, a vertical first vacuum cleaner, and a vertical second vacuum cleaner. In addition, the charging stand of the present invention includes: a charging stand body having a pedestal part provided on the ground and a columnar tower part provided on the pedestal part; and a support part provided on the aforementioned tower part and capable of supporting built-in The main body of the vertical electric vacuum cleaner with electric blower. The main body of the electric vacuum cleaner is formed with a first cleaning tool for removing dust on the surface to be cleaned, and a second cleaning tool for removing dust on the surface to be cleaned as a freely detachable body connecting portion. A first cleaning tool connection portion connectable to the main body connection portion is formed on the first cleaning tool; a second cleaning tool connection portion connectable to the main body connection portion is formed on the second cleaning tool. The support portion is configured to be able to support the main body of the electric vacuum cleaner with the main body connection portion facing downward. The charging stand body is configured to be able to support the first sweeper with the first sweeper connection portion facing upward and support the second sweeper with the second sweeper connection portion facing upward. The electric vacuum cleaner system of the present invention includes a charging stand configured as described above, a body of a vertical electric vacuum cleaner in which an electric blower is built-in, a first cleaning tool, and a second cleaning tool.

Invention effect According to the present invention, it is possible to make the installation space necessary when installing a plurality of vertical electric vacuum cleaners supported by a charging stand smaller than in the past. In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to make the installation space required when installing a plurality of vertical electric vacuum cleaner sweepers supported by the charging stand smaller than in the past.

Hereinafter, the embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. The same symbol in each figure indicates the same part or a corresponding part. In addition, duplicate descriptions are appropriately simplified or omitted in this specification. In addition, the present invention is a combination of all the configurations disclosed in the following embodiments.

Embodiment 1. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an electric vacuum cleaner system 1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the electric vacuum cleaner system 1 of this embodiment includes a first electric vacuum cleaner 100, a second electric vacuum cleaner 200, and a charging stand 400.

The first electric vacuum cleaner 100 is a wireless vertical electric vacuum cleaner. The second electric vacuum cleaner 200 is a wireless vertical electric vacuum cleaner. Vertical electric vacuum cleaners are also called stick-type electric vacuum cleaners. The wireless first electric vacuum cleaner 100 has a rechargeable battery (not shown) inside. Similarly, the wireless-type second electric vacuum cleaner 200 has a rechargeable battery not shown inside.

The charging stand 400 series can stand on its own. The charging stand 400 is installed on the ground for indoor use, for example. The self-supporting charging stand 400 is configured to simultaneously support the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200. The first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 are supported by the charging stand 400 in an upright state, for example.

The first electric vacuum cleaner 100 in this embodiment is an example of a vertical first electric vacuum cleaner. In addition, the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 in this embodiment is an example of a vertical second electric vacuum cleaner. The first electric vacuum cleaner 100 is different from the second electric vacuum cleaner 200. For example, the specifications of the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 are different from the specifications of the second electric vacuum cleaner 200. In addition, the specifications of the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 may be the same as the specifications of the second electric vacuum cleaner 200.

The first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 are freely attachable to and detachable from the charging stand 400. In the state shown in FIG. 1, both the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 are mounted on the charging stand 400.

In this specification, in principle, the up, down, left, and right directions are defined based on the state shown in FIG. 1. In other words, in this specification, in principle, the directions of the up, down, left, and right directions are defined based on the state in which the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 are supported by the charging stand 400 provided on a horizontal plane.

2 is a perspective view of the electric vacuum cleaner system 1 in a state where the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 has been removed from the charging stand 400 in Embodiment 1. FIG. In the state shown in FIG. 2, the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 has been removed from the charging stand 400. In the state shown in FIG. 2, the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 is being mounted on the charging stand 400. FIG. 2 shows the appearance of the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 removed from the charging stand 400, and the appearance of the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 mounted on the charging stand 400 and the charging stand 400 supporting the second electric cleaner 200.

The charging stand 400 has a function of charging the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200. The charging stand 400 can be connected to an external power source via a power cord (not shown). The first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 are charged by being mounted on a charging stand 400 connected to an external power source.

The structure of the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. As shown in FIG. 1, the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 includes a first sweeper body 101, a first extension tube 102, and a first head 103 as its main components.

The first extension tube 102 is a cylindrical member extending linearly. One end of the first extension tube 102 may be connected to the first head 103. The first head 103 is free to attach and detach the first extension tube 102. In addition, the other end of the first extension tube 102 may be connected to the first sweeper body 101. The first extension pipe 102 is freely attachable to and detachable from the main body 101 of the first sweeper.

The first head 103 is for removing dust on the surface to be cleaned, such as the ground. In this specification, the cleaning objects of the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 such as garbage, dust, dust, hair, fibers, etc. are collectively referred to as "dust". In addition, the surface to be cleaned in this specification includes not only the ground, but also the top surface of things such as tables and bedding.

The first head 103 is a part also called a cleaning tool. The first head 103 is detachably connected to the first sweeper body 101 through the first extension tube 102.

The first sweeper body 101 and the first extension tube 102 in this embodiment are examples of the first body included in the first electric vacuum cleaner of this specification. In addition, the first head 103 is an example of a first cleaning tool that can be detachably attached to the first body in this specification.

In addition, the first head 103 may be detachably connected to the first sweeper body 101 without passing through the first extension tube 102. The first sweeper body 101 and the first extension tube 102 may be integrated. That is, the first body included in the first electric vacuum cleaner of this specification may not include a detachable cylindrical member like the first extension tube 102 in this embodiment.

Inside the first extension pipe 102 and the first head 103, an air path for allowing air containing dust to flow into the first sweeper body 101 from the outside is formed. In addition, in this specification, air containing dust is sometimes referred to as "dust-containing air". In addition, in this specification, air that has been cleaned by removing dust may be referred to as "clean air".

The first sweeper body 101 has a function of separating dust from dust-containing air. In addition, the first sweeper body 101 has a function of collecting separated dust. The first sweeper body 101 includes a first grip 104, a first suction tube 105, a first body 106, and a first dust collector 107 as an example.

The first grip 104 is a member that the user holds when using the first electric vacuum cleaner 100. In addition, the first suction pipe 105 is a cylindrical member extending linearly. Inside the first suction pipe 105, a flow path through which the dust-containing air that has passed through the first head 103 and the first extension pipe 102 flows is formed.

In the first body portion 106, a first electric blower 108 is built. The first electric blower 108 is a device that generates an airflow for attracting dust for the first electric vacuum cleaner 100. The first grip 104 is mechanically connected to the first body 106 in which the first electric blower 108 is built. The first suction pipe 105 is formed to be connected to this first grip 104. As an example, the lower end of the first suction pipe 105 is located below the lower end of the first body portion 106.

The first dust collecting unit 107 is a dust collecting device that separates dust from dust-containing air to collect the dust. The first dust collecting part 107 can be attached to and detached from the first body part 106. Inside the first body portion 106 and the first dust collecting portion 107, an air path communicating with the air path inside the first suction pipe 105 is formed. The first electric blower 108 is installed on the air path inside the first body 106.

As an example, the first dust collector 107 causes the dust-containing air drawn by the airflow generated by the first electric blower 108 to circulate, and the dust is separated by centrifugal force. As an example, the first dust collector 107 has a cyclone separation function. Furthermore, the first dust collector 107 is not limited to the cyclone-type dust collector. The first dust collector 107 may be, for example, a paper bag type dust collector.

As shown in FIG. 2, the first grip display unit 104 is provided with a first operation display unit 109. The first operation display unit 109 is a device for the user to operate the first electric vacuum cleaner 100. The first operation display unit 109 includes, for example, plural buttons for controlling the operation of the first electric vacuum cleaner 100. The first electric blower 108 performs a predetermined action in response to the user's operation on the first operation display unit 109. In addition, the first operation display unit 109 is also a device that displays the state of the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 to the user. The first operation display unit 109 includes, for example, a lamp and a liquid crystal screen.

In addition, a rechargeable battery (not shown) is built into the first body 106. This rechargeable battery is a power source for driving the first electric blower 108. The rechargeable battery built into the first body portion 106 is charged by the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 being mounted on the charging stand 400.

Next, the configuration of the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 will be described in more detail. The overall configuration of the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 is basically the same as the overall configuration of the first electric vacuum cleaner 100. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 has a second sweeper body 201, a second extension tube 202, and a second head 203 as its main components.

The second extension tube 202 is a cylindrical member extending linearly. One end of the second extension tube 202 can be connected to the second head 203. The second head 203 is freely attachable to and detachable from the second extension tube 202. In addition, the other end of the second extension tube 202 may be connected to the second sweeper body 201. The second extension tube 202 is freely attachable to and detachable from the main body 201 of the second sweeper.

The second head 203 is for removing dust on the surface to be cleaned, such as the ground. The second head 203 is a part also called a cleaning tool. The second head 203 is detachably connected to the second sweeper body 201 through the second extension tube 202. Inside the second extension pipe 202 and the second head portion 203, an air path is formed to allow dust-containing air to flow into the second sweeper body portion 201 from the outside.

The second sweeper body portion 201 and the second extension tube 202 are examples of the second body of the second electric vacuum cleaner included in this specification. In addition, the second head 203 is an example of a second cleaning tool that can be detachably attached to the second body in this specification.

In addition, the second head 203 may be detachably connected to the second sweeper body 201 without passing through the second extension tube 202. The main body 201 of the second sweeper and the second extension tube 202 may be integrated. That is, the second body included in the second electric vacuum cleaner of this specification may not include a detachable cylindrical member like the second extension tube 202 in this embodiment.

The second sweeper body part 201, like the first sweeper body part 101, has a function of separating dust from dust-containing air and collecting the dust. In addition, the specifications of the second scanner body portion 201 and the specifications of the first scanner body portion 101 may be the same or may be different.

3 is a perspective view of a second electric vacuum cleaner 200 according to Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 3 shows the appearance of the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 that has been removed from the charging stand 400. The second sweeper body 201 has a second grip 204, a second suction pipe 205, a second body 206, and a second dust collector 207 as shown in FIG. 3 as an example.

The second grip 204 is a member that the user holds when using the second electric vacuum cleaner 200. The second suction pipe 205 is a cylindrical member extending linearly. Inside the second suction pipe 205, a flow path through which dust-containing air that has passed through the second head portion 203 and the second extension pipe 202 flows is formed.

In the second body portion 206, a second electric blower 208 is built. The second electric blower 208 is a device that generates an air flow for attracting dust for the second electric vacuum cleaner 200. The second grip portion 204 is mechanically connected to the second body portion 206 in which the second electric blower 208 is built. The second suction pipe 205 is formed to be connected to this second grip 204. As an example, the lower end of the second suction pipe 205 is located below the lower end of the second body portion 206.

The second dust collecting unit 207 is a dust collecting device that separates dust from dust-containing air to collect the dust. The second dust collecting part 207 is detachable to the second body part 206. Inside the second body portion 206 and the second dust collecting portion 207, an air path communicating with the air path inside the second suction pipe 205 is formed. The second electric blower 208 is provided on the air path inside the second body portion 206.

As an example, the second dust collector 207 circulates the dust-containing air drawn by the airflow generated by the second electric blower 208, and separates the dust by centrifugal force. As an example, the second dust collector 207 has a cyclone separation function. In addition, the second dust collecting unit 207 is not limited to the cyclone type dust collecting device, and may be, for example, a paper bag type dust collecting device.

As shown in FIG. 3, a second operation display unit 209 is provided in the second grip unit 204. The second operation display unit 209 is a device for the user to operate the second electric vacuum cleaner 200. The second operation display unit 209 includes, for example, plural buttons for controlling the operation of the second electric vacuum cleaner 200. The second electric blower 208 performs a predetermined action in response to the user's operation of the second operation display unit 209. In addition, the second operation display unit 209 is also a device that displays the state of the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 to the user. The second operation display unit 209 includes, for example, a lamp and a liquid crystal screen.

In addition, a rechargeable battery (not shown) is built into the second body portion 206. This rechargeable battery is a power source for driving the second electric blower 208. The rechargeable battery built into the second body portion 206 is charged by the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 being mounted on the charging stand 400.

4 is a perspective view of the second head 203 in the first embodiment. 5 is a perspective view of the first head 103 according to the first embodiment. 4 and 5, the specifications of the first head 103 and the second head 203 in this embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, in this embodiment, the appearance of the first head 103 and the appearance of the second head 203 are different. The parts of the first head 103 and the parts of the second head 203 have different appearances. The specifications of the first header 103 and the specifications of the second header 203 are different.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the second head 203 has a rotary brush 210. The rotating brush 210 is a part that sweeps up and removes dust on the surface to be cleaned by rotating.

The rotary brush 210 is provided so as to face the second head suction port 211 formed on the bottom surface of the second head 203. The bottom surface of the second head 203 is a surface facing the surface to be cleaned when the second head 203 is used. The second head suction port 211 is an opening for allowing dusty air to enter the second head 203. In addition, a brush chamber which is a space communicating with the second head suction port 211 is formed inside the second head 203. The rotary brush 210 is provided in this brush chamber.

As shown in FIG. 4, the second head 203 includes a brush motor 212. The brush motor 212 is a motor for rotating the rotating brush 210. The rotary brush 210 is set in the brush chamber, and is in a state where it can be rotated by the brush motor 212. When the brush motor 212 is driven, the rotary brush 210 rotates. For example, the brush motor 212 is driven by electric power supplied from a rechargeable battery built into the second body portion 206.

As shown in FIG. 5, the first head 103 includes a cleaning body 110. The wiping cleaning body 110 is a part that attracts and removes dust on the surface to be cleaned. The wiping cleaning body 110 is a part for wiping off the surface to be cleaned. When the dust is removed by the cleaning body 110, it is not necessary to drive the first electric blower 108. The wiper body 110 is a part having a specification different from that of the rotary brush 210.

The wiper body 110 is provided so as to face the first head suction port 111 formed on the bottom surface of the first head 103. The bottom surface of the first head 103 is a surface facing the surface to be cleaned when the first head 103 is used. The first head suction port 111 is an opening for sucking dust-containing air into the first head 103.

For example, the user uses the first head 103 provided with the cleaning body 110 and the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 provided with the first head when sweeping a smooth surface to be cleaned, such as a floor. The user can easily remove conspicuous hair or dust by using the first head 103 provided with the cleaning body 110 and the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 provided with the first head.

In addition, the wiper body 110 is not a component driven by a motor like the rotary brush 210. Therefore, when dust is removed by the wiper body 110, the first electric blower 108 does not need to be driven. By using the first head 103 and the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 equipped with the first head 103, the user can clean the surrounding noise without paying attention to the noise at night, for example.

The user uses the second head 203 provided with the rotary brush 210 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 provided with the second head 203 when the user cleans the surface to be cleaned, such as carpet and tatami dust, which easily enters deep. . The user can effectively remove dust that enters the depth of the surface to be cleaned by using the second head 203 provided with the rotary brush 210 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 provided with the second head.

As described above, in this embodiment, since the specifications of the first head 103 and the specifications of the second head 203 are different, the user can select respectively according to the time zone for cleaning, the type of surface to be cleaned, and the type of dust The first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200.

In addition, the specifications of the first head 103 included in the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the specifications of the second head 203 included in the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 are not limited to the above examples. For example, the first head 103 may include a rotary brush 210. In addition, the second head 203 may include the cleaning body 110.

In addition, the specifications of the first header 103 and the specifications of the second header 203 are not necessarily different. The first head 103 and the second head 203 may be interchangeable. The first head 103 may be attachable to and detachable from the second scanner body part 201 and the second extension tube 202. The second head 203 may be attachable to and detachable from the first scanner body 101 and the first extension tube 102.

Next, the operation when the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 configured as described above and the operation when the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 are used will be described. The first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 are removed from the charging stand 400 during use. For example, the user of the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 moves the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 back and forth with the first head 103 in close contact with the surface to be cleaned. Thereby, the dust on the surface to be cleaned is removed by wiping the cleaning body 110.

In addition, the user of the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 may also operate the first operation display unit 109 to drive the first electric blower 108. The first electric blower 108 is driven to generate an air flow for sucking dust. With this, the dust-containing air is sucked from the first head suction port 111 of the first head 103. The dust-containing air that has been sucked in from the first head suction port 111 is sent to the first dust collector 107. The dust-containing air sent to the first dust collecting unit 107 is separated into dust and air. This dust is collected by the first dust collecting unit 107. The air separated from the dust by the first dust collector 107, that is, clean air, is discharged to the outside of the first electric vacuum cleaner 100.

After using the first electric vacuum cleaner 100, the user attaches the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 to the charging stand 400. When the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 is not used, it is mounted on the charging stand 400 to charge it.

In addition, for example, the user of the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 operates the second operation display unit 209 in a state where the second head 203 is in close contact with the surface to be cleaned. The second electric blower 208 and the brush motor 212 are driven in response to the operation of the second operation display unit 209. When the brush motor 212 is driven, the rotary brush 210 rotates and sweeps up the dust adhering to the surface to be cleaned.

In addition, the second electric blower 208 is driven to generate an air flow for sucking dust. With this, the dust-containing air containing the dust swept by the rotary brush 210 is sucked from the second head suction port 211 of the second head 203. The dust-containing air that has been sucked in from the second head suction port 211 is sent to the second dust collector 207. The dust-containing air that has been sent to the second dust collecting unit 207 is separated into dust and air. This dust is captured by the second dust collecting unit 207. The air separated from the dust by the second dust collector 207, that is, clean air, is discharged to the outside of the second electric vacuum cleaner 200.

The user, after using the second electric vacuum cleaner 200, attaches the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 to the charging stand 400. When the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 is not used, it is mounted on the charging stand 400 to charge it.

6 is a plan view of the electric vacuum cleaner system of the first embodiment. The configuration of the charging stand 400 of this embodiment will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 1, 2 and 6.

As described above, the charging stand 400 of this embodiment is configured to support the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 at the same time. As shown in each figure, this charging stand 400 includes a pedestal portion 401 and a tower portion 402. The pedestal portion 401 and the tower portion 402 are examples of the charging base body in this specification.

The pedestal portion 401 is a member provided on the ground. The bottom surface of the pedestal portion 401 faces the ground. The base portion 401 forms a base of the charging base 400. The pedestal portion 401 is the lowest part of the charging stand 400. As an example, the pedestal portion 401 is formed in a rectangular shape when viewed in plan.

The tower portion 402 is a columnar member. The tower portion 402 is provided above the pedestal portion 401. The tower portion 402 is a columnar member. The lower end of the tower 402 is fixed to the pedestal 401. As an example, the tower portion 402 is configured to stand upright from the center in a plan view of the bottom surface of the pedestal portion 401. As an example, the tower portion 402 is configured to stand vertically upward from the upper surface of the pedestal portion 401. In addition, as an example, the height dimension of the tower portion 402 is set to be longer than the lateral dimension of the pedestal portion 401 and the longitudinal dimension of the pedestal portion 401.

The tower portion 402 is provided with a first support portion 403 configured to support the first electric vacuum cleaner 100. Moreover, the tower part 402 is provided with a second support part 404 configured to support the second electric vacuum cleaner 200. The first support portion 403 and the second support portion 404 are provided on the same tower portion 402.

As an example, the first support portion 403 is formed in a shape in which the first body portion 106 can be fitted. The first support portion 403 is formed with a concave portion that matches the outer shape of the first body portion 106. The first support portion 403 grips the first body portion 106 to support the first electric vacuum cleaner 100. In addition, as an example, the second support portion 404 is formed in a shape in which the second body portion 206 can be fitted. The second support portion 404 is formed with a concave portion conforming to the outer shape of the second body portion 206. The second support portion 404 grasps the second body portion 206 to support the second electric vacuum cleaner 200.

The first support portion 403 is provided with a terminal connectable to the terminal provided in the first body portion 106. When the first body portion 106 is mounted on the first support portion 403, the terminals provided on the first support portion 403 and the terminals provided on the first body portion 106 are electrically connected. As a result, the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 is electrically connected to the charging stand 400 and is charged.

The second support portion 404 is provided with a terminal connectable to the terminal provided in the second body portion 206. When the second body portion 206 is mounted on the second support portion 404, the terminals provided in the second support portion 404 and the terminals provided in the second body portion 206 are electrically connected. As a result, the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 and the charging stand 400 are electrically connected and charged.

In addition, the mechanism for electrically connecting the 1st electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the charging stand 400 is not limited to each terminal mentioned above. The mechanism for electrically connecting the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the charging stand 400 may be provided in, for example, the pedestal portion 401 and the tower portion 402. Similarly, a mechanism for electrically connecting the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 and the charging stand 400 may be provided in, for example, the pedestal portion 401 and the tower portion 402.

As described above, the charging stand 400 of the present embodiment includes the first support portion 403 and the second support portion 404 provided on the same tower portion 402. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 are supported by one charging stand 400. Therefore, according to this embodiment, the installation space required when installing a plurality of vertical electric vacuum cleaners can be made smaller than in the past.

In addition, according to the electric vacuum cleaner system 1 of the present embodiment, the first user using the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second user using the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 can simultaneously perform cleaning. According to this embodiment, since a plurality of users can perform sweeping at the same time, the time required for sweeping can be shortened.

In the present embodiment, when the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 are supported by the charging stand 400, the first head 103 and the second head 203 are placed on the pedestal portion 401. As a result, the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 are supported in a more stable state.

In addition, the first head 103 and the second head 203 may be in a state of floating from the pedestal portion 401 when the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 are supported by the charging stand 400. In addition, for example, the tower portion 402 may be formed in contact with the first head 103 and the second head 203 to support the first head 103 and the second head 203.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 6, in this embodiment, the first support portion 403 and the second support portion 404 are provided to surround the tower portion 402. The first support portion 403 and the second support portion 404 are configured to extend from the side surface of the tower portion 402 in different directions. The first electric vacuum cleaner 100 attached to the first support portion 403 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 attached to the second support portion 404 are arranged to surround the charging stand 400. According to the structure as described above, it is possible to obtain the electric vacuum cleaner system 1 that can stand up in a stable state. In addition, the user can attach and detach the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 in a stable state where the charging stand 400 does not easily tip over.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the first support portion 403 and the second support portion 404 are arranged side by side. As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 6, in this embodiment, the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 supported by the first support portion 403 is arranged next to the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 supported by the second support portion 404. . By arranging the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 side by side, the user can easily and selectively remove the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 is supported by the first support portion 403 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 is supported by the second support portion 404, the first head 103 is juxtaposed adjacent to the second head 203. Moreover, when the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 is supported by the first support portion 403 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 is supported by the second support portion 404, the longitudinal direction of the first head 103 in plan view and the second head in plan view The longitudinal direction of the portion 203 is along the same direction. According to the above-described configuration, the user only needs to apply force in the same direction when removing the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and when removing the second electric vacuum cleaner 200. When removing the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and when removing the second electric vacuum cleaner 200, the user only needs to twist the wrist in the same direction. According to the embodiment, the charging stand 400 and the electric vacuum cleaner system 1 which are more convenient to use are obtained.

In addition, as an example, the charging stand 400 may have an air cleaning function for cleaning indoor air. The charging stand 400 with an air cleaning function includes: an intake port 405 for drawing in air, a filter 406 for collecting dust in the air that has been drawn in from the intake port 405, and a device for discharging air that has passed through the filter 406 An exhaust port 407, a fan 408 that generates airflow from the intake port 405 toward the exhaust port 407.

For example, the intake port 405 is formed in the pedestal portion 401. This effectively sucks in dust near the ground. For example, the filter 406 and the fan 408 are built in the tower 402. In addition, for example, the exhaust port 407 is formed on the side surface of the tower portion 402.

The charging stand 400 configured as described above can have both the function as a device for charging the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 and the function as an air cleaner. In addition, the electric stand 400 configured as described above can remove dust flying in the indoor air when the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 are used. Therefore, it is suppressed that the once-raised dust falls and adheres to the ground again. With the charging stand 400 configured as described above, it is possible to suppress the amount of dust accumulated on the ground and reduce the frequency with which the user cleans the ground. Furthermore, the charging stand 400 of this specification does not necessarily have an air cleaning function.

Next, a modification of the first embodiment will be described. 7 is a plan view showing a first modification of the electric vacuum cleaner system according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the recess 402 a may be formed in the tower 402. In the modification shown in FIG. 7, the first concave portion 402 a and the second concave portion 402 a are formed in the tower portion 402. The concave portion 402a is a concave portion that is concave toward the center of the tower portion 402 in a plan view. The concave portion 402 a is formed on the side surface of the tower portion 402.

The first support portion 403 is provided in the first concave portion 402a. The second support portion 404 is provided in the second concave portion 402a. In this first modification, the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 are accommodated in a recessed space formed on the side of the tower 402. According to the above-described configuration, the entire width of the electric vacuum cleaner system 1 (that is, the size in the horizontal direction) can be made smaller. According to this first modification, the electric vacuum cleaner system 1 that can also be installed in a narrow space such as between furniture is obtained.

8 and 9 are front views showing a second modification of the electric vacuum cleaner system 1 of the first embodiment. FIG. 8 shows a state where the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 have been mounted on the charging stand 400. FIG. 9 shows a state where the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 have been removed from the charging stand 400.

In this second modification, the first body portion 106 is attached to and detached from the first support portion 403 provided in the first concave portion 402a. In addition, the second body portion 206 is attached to and detached from the second support portion 404 provided in the second concave portion 402a.

Furthermore, in this second modification, the first body portion 106 supported by the first support portion 403 is located above the second body portion 206 supported by the second support portion 404. In this second modification, the second body portion 206 is arranged near the ground. The first body portion 106 is arranged at a position away from the ground. The distance from the ground to the bottom surface of the second body portion 206 is shorter than the distance from the ground to the bottom surface of the first body portion 106. The first body portion 106 supported by the first support portion 403 and the second body portion 206 supported by the second support portion 404 are arranged so as to sandwich the center of the tower portion 402 up and down in front view. According to the configuration of this second modification, the size of the entire vacuum cleaner system 1 can be reduced.

Embodiment 2. Next, Embodiment 2 will be described. The parts that are the same as or correspond to those in the first embodiment are marked with the same symbols, and the description is simplified or omitted. 10 and 11 are front views of the electric vacuum cleaner system 2 according to the second embodiment. Fig. 12 is a plan view of an electric vacuum cleaner system 2 according to the second embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the electric vacuum cleaner system 2 of the present embodiment includes a first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and a charging stand 400. In addition, the electric vacuum cleaner system 2 includes a second head 203.

The first electric vacuum cleaner 100 includes a first sweeper body 101, a first extension tube 102, and a first head 103 as its main components. The charging stand 400 includes a pedestal section 401 and a tower section 402 as an example of a charging stand body. The tower portion 402 is provided with a first support portion 403. The first support portion 403 is provided in the concave portion 402 a formed in the tower portion 402.

In this embodiment, the first head 103 and the second head 203 are both configured to be freely attachable to and detachable from the first extension tube 102. The first extension tube 102 is formed with a connection portion 102 a where the first head 103 and the second head 203 are detachable. The connection part 102a is an example of the body connection part in this specification.

In the first head 103 in this embodiment, a first head connecting portion 103a that can be connected to the connecting portion 102a is formed. In addition, a second head connecting portion 203a connectable to the connecting portion 102a is formed in the second head 203. The first head connecting portion 103a is an example of the first cleaning tool connecting portion in this specification. In addition, the 2nd head connection part 203a is an example of the 2nd cleaning tool connection part in this specification.

The first support portion 403 is configured to support the first scanner main body portion 101 with the connection portion 102a facing downward. As shown in FIG. 10, when the first scanner body portion 101 is mounted on the charging stand 400, the connecting portion 102a faces downward.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the charging stand 400 is configured to simultaneously support the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 in a state where the cleaning tools such as the first head 103, the second head 203, and the first head 103 have been removed. The pedestal portion 401 and the tower portion 402 as an example of the charging stand body are characterized by being configured to support the first head 103 and the second head 203 simultaneously.

For example, the first head 103 and the second head 203 are placed on the pedestal 401. The base portion 401 supports the first head 103 and the second head 203 from below. In addition, for example, the first head 103 and the second head 203 may be supported by the tower 402 while floating from the pedestal 401.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10, the pedestal portion 401 and the tower portion 402 as an example of the charging stand body can support the first head 103 with the first head connecting portion 103 a facing upward. In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, the pedestal portion 401 and the tower portion 402 as an example of the charging stand body can support the second head portion 203 with the second head connecting portion 203 a facing upward.

As shown in FIG. 10, the charging stand 400 of this embodiment can simultaneously support the first scanner body 101, the first head 103, and the second head 203. Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to make the installation space required when installing a vertical electric vacuum cleaner and a plurality of sweeping tools smaller than in the past.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, when the first scanner body 101 is mounted on the charging stand 400, the connecting portion 102a faces downward. When the first head connector 103a is mounted on the charging stand 400, the first head connector 103a faces upward. When the second head connector 203a is mounted on the charging stand 400, the second head connector 203a faces upward. In the state shown in FIG. 10, the connecting portion 102a and the first head connecting portion 103a face each other. In the state shown in FIG. 10, the connecting portion 102a and the second head connecting portion 203a face each other. As an example, in the state shown in FIG. 10, the connecting portion 102a is located above the first head connecting portion 103a and the second head connecting portion 203a.

According to the configuration as described above, the user can connect the first head connecting portion 103a or the second head connecting portion 203a to the connecting portion 102a with an easy operation after removing the first scanner body 101 from the charging stand 400 . 11 shows the state where the first head connecting portion 103a is connected to the connecting portion 102a after the first scanner body 101 is removed from the charging stand 400, that is, the first head 103 is connected to the first extension tube 102. status.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 12, when the first head 103 and the second head 203 are supported by the charging stand 400, the tower portion 402 is located between the first head 103 and the second head 203. The first head 103 and the second head 203 are arranged to sandwich the tower 402 in a plan view. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12, when the first head 103 and the second head 203 are supported by the charging stand 400, the longitudinal direction of the first head 103 in plan view and the second head 203 in plan view The long side direction is along the same direction. According to the above-described configuration, the entire width of the electric vacuum cleaner system 1 (that is, the size in the horizontal direction) can be made smaller.

In addition, the charging stand 400 according to the first embodiment may be configured to simultaneously support three or more electric vacuum cleaners. The charging stand 400 of the second embodiment may be configured to support three or more sweepers at the same time. In addition, the structure of the electric vacuum cleaner system 1 of Embodiment 1 and the structure of the electric vacuum cleaner system 2 of Embodiment 2 can be combined without departing from the gist of this specification. For example, in the first embodiment, the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 may be arranged in a state of sandwiching the tower 402 like the first head 103 and the second head 203 of the second embodiment. And be supported. In the second embodiment, the first head 103 and the second head 203 can be supported in a state of being adjacent to each other. [Industry use possibility]

The charging stand in this manual can be used to charge an electric vacuum cleaner in a cleaning room, for example. In addition, the electric vacuum cleaner system of this specification can be used for cleaning indoors, for example.

1: Electric vacuum cleaner system 2: Electric vacuum cleaner system 100: 1st electric vacuum cleaner 101: Main body of the first sweeper 102: 1st extension tube 102a: connection 103: the first head 103a: the first head connection 104: 1st holding department 105: 1st suction pipe 106: The first body 107: Dust Collection Department 1 108: The first electric blower 109: The first operation display unit 110: Wipe the cleaning body 111: 1st head suction port 200: 2nd electric vacuum cleaner 201: Second sweeper body 202: 2nd extension tube 203: 2nd head 203a: 2nd head connector 204: 2nd control section 205: 2nd suction pipe 206: Second body part 207: The second dust collection department 208: 2nd electric blower 209: Second operation display unit 210: rotary brush 211: 2nd head suction port 212: Brush motor 400: charging stand 401: Pedestal 402: Tower 402a: recess 403: 1st Support Department 404: 2nd Support Department 405: Suction port 406: filter 407: exhaust port 408: Fan

[Fig. 1] A perspective view of an electric vacuum cleaner system according to Embodiment 1. [Fig. 2] A perspective view of an electric vacuum cleaner system in a state where the first electric vacuum cleaner has been removed from the charging stand in the first embodiment. [Fig. 3] A perspective view of a second electric vacuum cleaner according to Embodiment 1. [Fig. 4] A perspective view of the second head of the first embodiment. [Fig. 5] A perspective view of the first head of the first embodiment. [Fig. 6] A plan view of the electric vacuum cleaner system according to the first embodiment. 7 is a plan view showing a first modification of the electric vacuum cleaner system of the first embodiment. [Fig. 8] A front view showing a second modification of the electric vacuum cleaner system of the first embodiment. [Fig. 9] A front view showing a second modification of the electric vacuum cleaner system of the first embodiment. [Fig. 10] A front view of an electric vacuum cleaner system according to Embodiment 2. [Fig. 11] A front view of an electric vacuum cleaner system according to Embodiment 2. [Fig. 12] A plan view of an electric vacuum cleaner system according to Embodiment 2.

1: Electric vacuum cleaner system

100: 1st electric vacuum cleaner

101: Main body of the first sweeper

102: 1st extension tube

103: the first head

200: 2nd electric vacuum cleaner

201: Second sweeper body

202: 2nd extension tube

203: 2nd head

400: charging stand

401: Pedestal

402: Tower

403: 1st Support Department

404: 2nd Support Department

405: Suction port

406: filter

407: exhaust port

408: Fan

Claims (15)

A charging stand, including: The pedestal part set on the ground; A columnar tower part arranged on the aforementioned pedestal part; The first support portion provided in the aforementioned tower portion and capable of supporting the vertical first vacuum cleaner; and It is provided in the tower portion and can support the second support portion of the vertical second electric vacuum cleaner. The charging stand as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, in which: The aforementioned first electric vacuum cleaner includes: a first body in which the first electric blower is built-in; and a first cleaning tool for freely attaching and detaching the first body to remove dust on the surface to be cleaned; The aforementioned second electric vacuum cleaner includes: a second body in which the second electric blower is built-in; and a second cleaning tool for freely attaching and detaching the second body to remove dust on the surface to be cleaned; The specifications of the first sweeping tool are different from the specifications of the second sweeping tool. The charging stand as described in item 1 or 2 of the patent application scope, in which: The first electric vacuum cleaner supported by the first support portion is juxtaposed adjacent to the second electric vacuum cleaner supported by the second support portion. The charging stand as described in item 2 of the patent application scope, in which: When the first electric vacuum cleaner is supported by the first supporting portion and the second electric vacuum cleaner is supported by the second supporting portion, the first cleaning tool is juxtaposed adjacent to the second cleaning tool, the The longitudinal direction of the first cleaning tool and the longitudinal direction of the aforementioned second cleaning tool in plan view are along the same direction. The charging stand as described in item 1 or 2 of the patent application scope, in which: The tower portion is formed with a first recessed portion and a second recessed portion recessed toward the center of the tower portion in plan view; The first support portion is provided in the first recessed portion; The second support portion is provided in the second recessed portion. A charging stand, including: The charging stand body has a pedestal part provided on the ground and a columnar tower part provided on the pedestal part; The support part, which is provided in the aforementioned tower part, can support the body of the vertical electric vacuum cleaner in which the electric blower is embedded; On the main body, a first cleaning tool for removing dust on the surface to be cleaned and a second cleaning tool for removing dust on the surface to be cleaned are freely attachable and detachable body connecting parts; Forming a first cleaning tool connecting portion that can be connected to the body connecting portion on the first cleaning tool; Forming a second cleaning tool connecting portion connectable to the main body connecting portion on the second cleaning tool; The support portion is configured to be able to support the body with the body connection portion facing downward; The charging stand body is configured to be able to support the first sweeper with the first sweeper connection portion facing upward and support the second sweeper with the second sweeper connection portion facing upward. The charging stand as described in item 6 of the patent application scope, in which: The specifications of the first sweeping tool are different from the specifications of the second sweeping tool. The charging stand as described in item 6 or 7 of the patent application scope, in which: When the first sweeping tool and the second sweeping tool are supported by the charging base body, the tower is located between the first sweeping tool and the second sweeping tool, and the length of the first sweeping tool in plan view The side direction and the long side direction of the second cleaning tool in plan view are along the same direction. The charging stand as described in item 6 or 7 of the patent application scope, in which: A concave portion that is recessed toward the center of the tower portion in plan view is formed on the aforementioned tower portion; The support portion is provided in the recessed portion. The charging stand as described in items 1, 2, 4, 6 or 7 of the patent application scope includes: Inhalation port for inhaling air; A filter that traps dust in the air that has been sucked in from the aforementioned suction port; Exhaust port for exhausting air that has passed through the aforementioned filter; A fan that generates airflow from the intake port to the exhaust port. An electric vacuum cleaner system, including: The charging stand as described in item 1 of the patent application scope; The aforementioned first electric vacuum cleaner; and The aforementioned second electric vacuum cleaner. An electric vacuum cleaner system, including: The charging stand as described in item 6 of the patent application scope; The aforementioned body of the aforementioned electric vacuum cleaner; The aforementioned first cleaning tool; and The aforementioned second cleaning tool. An electric vacuum cleaner system, including: A charging stand as described in item 2 or 7 of the patent application scope; The aforementioned first cleaning tool; and The aforementioned second sweeping tool; The first cleaning tool or the second cleaning tool includes a rotary brush that sweeps up and removes dust on the surface to be cleaned. An electric vacuum cleaner system, including: A charging stand as described in item 2 or 7 of the patent application scope; The aforementioned first cleaning tool; and The aforementioned second sweeping tool; The first cleaning tool or the second cleaning tool includes a wiping cleaning body that absorbs and removes dust on the cleaning surface. The electric vacuum cleaner system as described in item 11 or 12 of the patent application scope, in which: The aforementioned charging stand includes: Inhalation port for inhaling air; A filter that traps dust in the air that has been sucked in from the aforementioned suction port; An exhaust port for exhausting the air that has passed through the aforementioned filter; A fan that causes airflow from the intake port to the exhaust port.

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