TWI700072B - Charging stand and electric vacuum cleaner system - Google Patents

Abstract

The charging stand (400) includes: a pedestal part (401) arranged on the ground; a columnar tower part (402) arranged on the pedestal part (401); arranged on the tower part (402) and capable of supporting a vertical first 1 The first support part (403) of the electric vacuum cleaner (100); and the second support part (404) which is arranged on the tower part (402) and can support the vertical second electric vacuum cleaner (200). The cleaner system 1 includes a charging stand (400), a vertical first electric vacuum cleaner (100), and a vertical second electric vacuum cleaner (200) constructed as described above.

Description

Charging stand and electric vacuum cleaner system

The invention relates to a charging stand 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 unit that sucks dust as a sweeping tool that removes dust on the surface to be cleaned.

Advanced technical literature Patent Literature: Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2004-121469

The problem that the invention solves

The charging stand described in Patent Document 1 is configured to be able to support one rechargeable cleaner. In the conventional technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, when a plurality of rechargeable sweepers are installed, a space for installing a plurality of charging stands is required. In addition, in the conventional technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, when a plurality of suction parts are provided, a space for installing a plurality of charging stands is also necessary.

The present invention is developed to solve the above-mentioned problems. The object of the present invention is to make the installation space necessary for installing a plurality of vertical electric vacuum cleaners supported by a charging stand smaller than in the past. In addition, the object of the present invention is to make the installation space necessary for installing a plurality of vertical vacuum cleaners supported by the charging stand smaller than in the past. Means to solve the problem

The charging stand of the present invention includes: a pedestal part arranged on the ground; a columnar tower part arranged on the pedestal part; a first supporting part arranged on the tower part and capable of supporting a vertical first electric vacuum cleaner; and The second support part is installed in the tower part and can support the second vertical vacuum cleaner. The electric vacuum cleaner system of the present invention includes a charging stand constructed as described above, a vertical first electric vacuum cleaner, and a vertical second electric vacuum cleaner. In addition, the charging stand of the present invention includes: a charging stand body having a pedestal portion provided on the ground and a columnar tower portion provided on the pedestal portion; and a support portion, which is provided on the aforementioned tower portion and can support the built-in The body of the vertical electric vacuum cleaner with an electric blower. The body of the electric vacuum cleaner is formed with a first sweeping tool that removes dust on the surface to be cleaned and a second sweeping tool that removes dust on the surface to be cleaned as a freely attachable body connection part. The first sweeping tool is formed with a first sweeping tool connection part which can be connected with the main body connection part; the second sweeping tool is formed with a second sweeping tool connection part which can be connected with the main body connection part. The support part is configured to be able to support the main body of the electric vacuum cleaner with the main body connection part facing downward. The charging stand body is configured to be able to support the first sweeping tool in a state where the first sweeping tool connection part faces upward, and to support the second sweeping tool in a state where the second cleaning tool connection part faces upward. The electric vacuum cleaner system of the present invention includes the charging stand configured as described above, the main body of the vertical electric vacuum cleaner with an electric blower built-in, a first sweeping tool, and a second sweeping tool.

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

Hereinafter, the embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. The same symbols in the figures indicate the same or equivalent parts. In addition, redundant descriptions are appropriately simplified or omitted in this specification. In addition, the present invention includes all combinations of the configurations disclosed in the following embodiments.

Implementation mode 1. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an electric vacuum cleaner system 1 according to the first embodiment. The electric vacuum cleaner system 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, 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 cordless vertical electric vacuum cleaner. The second electric vacuum cleaner 200 is a cordless vertical electric vacuum cleaner. Vertical electric vacuum cleaners are also called stick-type electric vacuum cleaners. The cordless first electric vacuum cleaner 100 contains a rechargeable battery (not shown) inside. Similarly, the cordless second electric vacuum cleaner 200 contains a rechargeable battery (not shown) inside.

The charging stand 400 can stand on its own. The charging stand 400 is installed on the ground such as indoors for use. The self-supporting charging stand 400 is configured to support the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 at the same time. The first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 are supported by the charging stand 400 in a standing 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 a different electric vacuum cleaner from the second electric vacuum cleaner 200. For example, the specifications of the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the specifications of the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 are different. 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 detachably attached to 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 first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 are supported by the charging stand 400 installed on a horizontal surface as a reference to define the vertical, horizontal, left, and right directions.

2 is a perspective view of the electric vacuum cleaner system 1 in a state where the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 is removed from the charging stand 400 in Embodiment 1. As shown in FIG. In the state shown in FIG. 2, the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 has been removed from the charging stand 400. In addition, in the state shown in FIG. 2, the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 is being mounted on the charging stand 400. 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 installed on the charging stand 400 and the charging stand 400 supporting the second electric vacuum 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 may be connected to an external power source through 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 configuration 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 1st electric vacuum cleaner 100 is equipped with the 1st cleaner main body part 101, the 1st extension pipe 102, and the 1st head part 103 as its main components.

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

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

The first head 103 is a part also called a sweeper. The first head 103 is connected to the first cleaner main body 101 in a detachable manner through the first extension pipe 102.

The first cleaner main body 101 and the first extension pipe 102 in this embodiment are an example of the first main body included in the first electric vacuum cleaner of this specification. In addition, the first head 103 is an example of the first cleaning tool that is freely attachable to and detachable from the first body in this specification.

In addition, the first head 103 may be connected to the first cleaner main body 101 in a detachable manner without penetrating the first extension pipe 102. The first cleaner main body 101 and the first extension pipe 102 may be integrated. That is, the first body included in the first electric vacuum cleaner of this specification may not include a freely detachable cylindrical member like the first extension pipe 102 in this embodiment.

In the inside of the first extension pipe 102 and the first head 103, an air passage for allowing air containing dust to flow into the first sweeper main body 101 from the outside is formed. In addition, in this specification, air containing dust may be referred to as "dust-containing air". In addition, in this specification, the air in a clean state after removing dust is sometimes referred to as "clean air".

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

The first grip 104 is a member that the user holds by hand when using the first electric vacuum cleaner 100. In addition, the first suction pipe 105 is a cylindrical member extending linearly. In the inside of 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.

The first electric blower 108 is built in the first main body 106. The first electric blower 108 is a device for the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 to generate an air flow for sucking dust. The first grip 104 is mechanically connected to the first main body 106 in which the first electric blower 108 is housed. The first suction pipe 105 is formed to be connected to the first grip portion 104. For example, the lower end of the first suction pipe 105 is located below the lower end of the first main body 106.

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

For example, the first dust collecting unit 107 causes the dust-containing air sucked by the airflow generated by the first electric blower 108 to swirl, and the dust is separated by centrifugal force. For example, the first dust collecting part 107 has a cyclone separation function. In addition, the first dust collecting unit 107 is not limited to a cyclone type dust collecting device. The first dust collecting unit 107 may be, for example, a paper bag type dust collecting device.

As shown in FIG. 2, a first operation display portion 109 is provided in the first grip portion 104. 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 a plurality of buttons for controlling the operation of the first electric vacuum cleaner 100, for example. The first electric blower 108 performs a predetermined operation in response to the user's operation of 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 in the first body portion 106. This rechargeable battery is a power source for driving the first electric blower 108. The rechargeable battery contained in the first main body 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 structure of the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 is basically the same as the overall structure of the first electric vacuum cleaner 100. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the 2nd electric vacuum cleaner 200 has the 2nd cleaner main body part 201, the 2nd extension pipe 202, and the 2nd head part 203 as its main components.

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

The second head 203 is used to remove dust on the surface to be cleaned, such as the floor. The second head 203 is a part also called a sweeper. The second head 203 is connected to the second cleaner body 201 through the second extension pipe 202 in a detachable manner. Inside the second extension pipe 202 and the second head 203, an air passage for allowing air containing dust to flow into the second cleaner main body 201 from the outside is formed.

The second cleaner body 201 and the second extension pipe 202 are an example of the second body of the second electric vacuum cleaner included in this specification. In addition, the second head 203 is an example of the second cleaning tool that is freely attachable to and detachable from the second body in this specification.

In addition, the second head 203 may not pass through the second extension pipe 202 and may be connected to the second cleaner main body 201 in a detachable manner. The second cleaner main body 201 and the second extension pipe 202 may be integrated. That is, the second body included in the second electric vacuum cleaner of this specification may not include a freely attachable cylindrical member like the second extension pipe 202 in this embodiment.

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

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a second electric vacuum cleaner 200 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 shows the appearance of the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 removed from the charging stand 400. As an example, the second cleaner body 201 has a second grip 204, a second suction pipe 205, a second body 206, and a second dust collecting section 207 as shown in FIG. 3.

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

In the second main body 206, the second electric blower 208 is built-in. The second electric blower 208 is a device that the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 generates an airflow for sucking dust. The second grip portion 204 is mechanically connected to the second main body portion 206 in which the second electric blower 208 is incorporated. The second suction pipe 205 is formed to be connected to the second grip portion 204. For example, the lower end of the second suction pipe 205 is located below the lower end of the second main body 206.

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

As an example, the second dust collecting part 207 causes the dust-containing air sucked by the airflow generated by the second electric blower 208 to swirl, and the dust is separated by centrifugal force. For example, the second dust collecting unit 207 has a cyclone separation function. In addition, the second dust collecting unit 207 is not limited to a 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 portion 209 is provided in the second grip portion 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 a plurality of buttons for controlling the operation of the second electric vacuum cleaner 200, for example. The second electric blower 208 performs a predetermined operation in response to the operation of the second operation display unit 209 by the user. 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 in the second body portion 206. This rechargeable battery is a power source for driving the second electric blower 208. The rechargeable battery contained in the second body part 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 of the first embodiment. Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the first head 103 of 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 part configuration of the first head 103 and the part configuration of the second head 203 are different in appearance. The specifications of the first head 103 and the specifications of the second head 203 are different.

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

The rotating brush 210 is provided 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 the surface that faces the surface to be cleaned when the second head 203 is used. The second head suction port 211 is an opening for allowing dust-containing air to enter the second head 203. In addition, a brush chamber as a space communicating with the second head suction port 211 is formed inside the second head 203. The rotating brush 210 is arranged in this brush chamber.

As shown in FIG. 4, the 2nd head 203 is equipped with the motor 212 for brushes. The brush motor 212 is a motor for rotating the rotating brush 210. The rotating brush 210 is set in the brush chamber, and is in a state that can be rotated by the brush motor 212. When the brush motor 212 is driven, the rotating brush 210 rotates. For example, the brush motor 212 is driven by electric power supplied from a rechargeable battery built in the second body part 206.

As shown in FIG. 5, the first head 103 includes a wiping cleaning body 110. The wiping cleaning body 110 is a part that absorbs and removes dust on the surface to be cleaned. The wiping cleaning body 110 is a part for wiping and cleaning the surface to be cleaned. When dust is removed by the wiping cleaning body 110, it is not necessary to drive the 1st electric blower 108. The wiping cleaning body 110 is a part different in specifications from the rotating brush 210.

The wiping cleaning body 110 is provided 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 the surface that faces the surface to be cleaned when the first head 103 is in use. The first head suction port 111 is an opening for sucking dust-containing air into the first head 103.

For example, when a user performs cleaning of a smooth cleaned surface like a floor, he uses the first head 103 provided with the wiping cleaning body 110 and the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 provided with the first head. The user can easily remove conspicuous hair or dust by using the first head 103 provided with the wiping cleaning body 110 and the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 provided with the first head.

In addition, the wiping cleaning body 110 is not a part driven by a motor like the rotating brush 210. Therefore, when the wiping cleaning body 110 removes dust, 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 at night, for example.

The user uses the second head 203 provided with the rotating brush 210 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 provided with the second head 203 when cleaning the cleaned surface where dust such as carpets and tatami mats easily enter the depths. . By using the second head 203 equipped with the rotating brush 210 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 equipped with the second head, the user can effectively remove dust that has entered the depths of the surface to be cleaned.

As mentioned above, in this embodiment, since the specifications of the first head 103 and the second head 203 are different, the user can choose to choose 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-mentioned examples. For example, the first head 103 may include a rotating brush 210. In addition, the second head 203 may be provided with the wiping cleaning body 110.

In addition, the specifications of the first head 103 and the specifications of the second head 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 cleaner main body 201 and the second extension pipe 202. The second head 203 may be attachable to and detachable from the first cleaner main body 101 and the first extension pipe 102.

Next, the operation during use of the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the operation during use of the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 configured as described above will be described. The first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 are detached 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 can 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. Thereby, dust-containing air is sucked in from the first head suction port 111 of the first head 103. The dust-containing air sucked in from the first head suction port 111 is sent to the first dust collecting part 107. The dust-containing air sent to the first dust collecting part 107 is separated into dust and air. The dust is collected by the first dust collecting unit 107. The air separated from the dust by the first dust collecting unit 107, that is, clean air, is discharged to the outside of the first electric vacuum cleaner 100.

The user attaches the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 to the charging stand 400 after the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 is used. When the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 is not in use, 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 rotating brush 210 rotates to sweep up the dust attached to the surface to be cleaned.

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

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

In addition, Fig. 6 is a plan view of the electric vacuum cleaner system of the first embodiment. 1, 2 and 6, the structure of the charging stand 400 of this embodiment will be described in more detail.

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 base portion 401 and a tower portion 402. The base part 401 and the tower part 402 are an example of the charging stand body in this specification.

The pedestal portion 401 is a member installed on the ground. The bottom surface of the pedestal portion 401 faces the ground. The base portion 401 forms the base of the charging stand 400. The pedestal part 401 is the lowest part of the charging stand 400. For example, the pedestal portion 401 is formed in a rectangular shape in plan view.

The tower 402 is a columnar member. The tower part 402 is provided on the base part 401. The tower 402 is a columnar member. The lower end of the tower part 402 is fixed to the base part 401. As an example, the tower portion 402 is configured to stand upright from the center to the upper side in a plan view of the bottom surface of the base portion 401. As an example, the tower portion 402 is configured to stand vertically upward from the upper surface of the base portion 401. In addition, as an example, the height direction dimension of the tower portion 402 is set to be longer than the left-right dimension of the base portion 401 and the front-rear direction dimension of the base portion 401.

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

For example, the first support portion 403 is formed in a shape that can fit the first body portion 106. The first support portion 403 is formed with a recess that matches the outer shape of the first main body portion 106. The first support part 403 grasps the first body part 106 to support the first electric vacuum cleaner 100. In addition, as an example, the second support portion 404 is formed in a shape capable of fitting the second body portion 206. The second supporting portion 404 is formed with a concave portion that matches the outer shape of the second body portion 206. This second support part 404 grasps the second body part 206 to support the second electric vacuum cleaner 200.

The first support portion 403 is provided with a terminal that can be connected to a terminal provided on the first body portion 106. When the first body portion 106 is attached to 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. Thereby, the 1st electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the charging stand 400 are electrically connected and charged.

The second support portion 404 is provided with a terminal that can be connected to the terminal provided in the second body portion 206. When the second body portion 206 is attached to the second support portion 404, the terminals provided on the second support portion 404 and the terminals provided on the second body portion 206 are electrically connected. Thereby, the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 and the charging stand 400 are electrically connected and charged.

In addition, the mechanism for electrically connecting the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the charging stand 400 is not limited to the aforementioned terminals. The mechanism for electrically connecting the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the charging stand 400 may also be provided in the base section 401 and the tower section 402, for example. Similarly, a mechanism for electrically connecting the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 and the charging stand 400 may also be provided in the base section 401 and the tower section 402, for example.

As described above, the charging stand 400 of the present embodiment includes the first support portion 403 and the second support portion 404 that are provided in the same tower portion 402. Therefore, in this embodiment, the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 are supported by one charging stand 400. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to make the installation space necessary for installing a plurality of vertical vacuum cleaners smaller than in the past.

In addition, with the electric vacuum cleaner system 1 of this embodiment, the first user who uses the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second user who uses the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 can perform cleaning at the same time. According to this embodiment, since a plurality of users can perform the cleaning at the same time, the time required to complete the cleaning can be shortened.

In addition, in this 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 base 401. Thereby, the 1st electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the 2nd 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 floating state from the base 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 in different directions from the side surface of the tower portion 402, respectively. The first electric vacuum cleaner 100 mounted on the first support part 403 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 mounted on the second support part 404 are arranged to surround the charging stand 400. According to the above-mentioned configuration, an electric vacuum cleaner system 1 that can stand on its own in a stable state can be obtained. 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 fall over.

In addition, in this 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 part 403 is arranged next to the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 supported by the second support part 404 . By arranging the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 adjacent to each other, the user can easily and selectively remove the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 is supported by the first supporting part 403 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 is supported by the second supporting part 404, the first head 103 is arranged adjacent to the second head 203. Furthermore, when the first electric vacuum cleaner 100 is supported by the first supporting part 403 and the second electric vacuum cleaner 200 is supported by the second supporting part 404, the longitudinal direction of the first head 103 in a plan view and the second head in a plan view The longitudinal direction of the portion 203 is along the same direction. According to the configuration as described above, 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 may turn his wrist in the same direction. According to this embodiment, a more usable charging stand 400 and electric vacuum cleaner system 1 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 air cleaning function is equipped with an air suction port 405 to suck in air, a filter 406 to collect dust in the air sucked in from the air suction port 405, and a filter 406 to discharge air that has passed through the filter 406. The exhaust port 407, a fan 408 that generates air flow from the intake port 405 to the exhaust port 407.

For example, the suction port 405 is formed in the base portion 401. This effectively sucks in dust near the ground. For example, the filter 406 and the fan 408 are hidden 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 electrical base 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 dust that was raised once again falls and adheres to the ground. With the charging stand 400 configured as described above, the amount of dust accumulated on the ground can be suppressed, and the frequency of cleaning the ground by the user can be reduced. Furthermore, the charging stand 400 in this specification does not necessarily have an air cleaning function.

Next, a modification of Embodiment 1 will be described. Fig. 7 is a plan view showing a first modification of the electric vacuum cleaner system of the first embodiment. As shown in Fig. 7, a recess 402a may be formed in the tower portion 402. In the modification shown in FIG. 7, the first recess 402 a and the second recess 402 a are formed in the tower portion 402. The concave portion 402a is a concave portion recessed toward the center of the tower portion 402 in plan view. The recess 402 a is formed on the side surface of the tower 402.

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

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

Furthermore, in this second modification example, the first body portion 106 supported by the first support portion 403 is positioned higher than the second body portion 206 supported by the second support portion 404. In this second modification example, the second body portion 206 is arranged near the ground. The first main body 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 to sandwich the center of the tower portion 402 up and down in a front view. According to the structure of this second modification, the size of the entire electric vacuum cleaner system 1 can be made smaller.

Implementation form 2. Next, the second embodiment will be explained. The parts that are the same as or equivalent to those in the first embodiment are marked with the same symbols, and their descriptions are simplified or omitted. 10 and 11 are front views of the electric vacuum cleaner system 2 of the second embodiment. Fig. 12 is a plan view of the electric vacuum cleaner system 2 of the second embodiment.

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

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

Both the first head 103 and the second head 203 in this embodiment are configured to be detachably attached to the first extension pipe 102. The first extension pipe 102 is formed with a connecting portion 102a to which the first head 103 and the second head 203 are detachable. The connecting portion 102a is an example of the main body connecting portion in this specification.

In the first head 103 in this embodiment, a first head connecting portion 103a connectable to the connecting portion 102a is formed. In addition, a second head connection portion 203a connectable to the connection portion 102a is formed in the second head portion 203. The first head connecting portion 103a is an example of the first sweeping tool connecting portion in this specification. In addition, the second head connecting portion 203a is an example of the second cleaning tool connecting portion in this specification.

The first support portion 403 is configured to be able to support the first cleaner main body 101 in a state where the connection portion 102a is directed downward. As shown in FIG. 10, when the first cleaner main body 101 is attached to 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 sweeping tools such as the first head 103, the second head 203, and the first head 103 are removed. The pedestal portion 401 and the tower portion 402, which are examples of the charging stand body, are characterized by being configured to simultaneously support the first head 103 and the second head 203.

For example, the first head 103 and the second head 203 are placed on the base part 401. The first head 103 and the second head 203 are supported by the base portion 401 from below. Furthermore, for example, the first head 103 and the second head 203 may be supported by the tower part 402 in a state of floating from the base part 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 portion 103 with the first head portion connecting portion 103a facing upward. In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, the pedestal portion 401 and the tower portion 402, which are examples of the charging stand body, can support the second head portion 203 with the second head portion connecting portion 203a facing upward.

As shown in FIG. 10, the charging stand 400 of this embodiment can support the first cleaner body 101, the first head 103, and the second head 203 at the same time. Therefore, according to this embodiment, the installation space required when installing a vertical electric vacuum cleaner and a plurality of sweepers can be made smaller than in the past.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, when the first cleaner main body 101 is attached to the charging stand 400, the connecting portion 102a faces downward. When the first head connecting portion 103a is attached to the charging stand 400, the first head connecting portion 103a faces upward. When the second head connection part 203a is attached to the charging stand 400, the second head connection part 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. For 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 above configuration, after the user removes the first cleaner body 101 from the charging stand 400, the user can easily connect the first head connecting part 103a or the second head connecting part 203a to the connecting part 102a with an easy operation . FIG. 11 shows the state where the first head connecting part 103a is connected to the connecting part 102a after the first cleaner body 101 is removed from the charging stand 400, that is, the first head 103 is connected to the first extension pipe 102 status.

In addition, 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 part 402 is located between the first head 103 and the second head 203. The first head 103 and the second head 203 are arranged so as to sandwich the tower 402 in a plan view. Moreover, 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 a plan view and the second head 203 in a plan view The long side direction is along the same direction. According to the above-mentioned configuration, the width direction (that is, the horizontal dimension) of the entire electric vacuum cleaner system 1 can be made smaller.

Furthermore, the charging stand 400 of Embodiment 1 may be configured to support three or more electric vacuum cleaners at the same time. The charging stand 400 of the second embodiment can also be configured to support three or more cleaning tools 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 where the tower 402 is sandwiched like the first head 103 and the second head 203 of the second embodiment. And be supported. In addition, in the second embodiment, the first head 103 and the second head 203 may be supported in a state of being adjacent to each other. [Industrial use possibility]

The charging stand described 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: The first electric vacuum cleaner 101: The first sweeper body 102: The first extension tube 102a: connecting part 103: first head 103a: 1st head connection part 104: The first control part 105: The first suction pipe 106: The first body part 107: First Dust Collection Department 108: The first electric blower 109: The first operation display 110: Wipe cleaning body 111: The first head suction port 200: The second electric vacuum cleaner 201: The second cleaner body 202: The second extension tube 203: 2nd head 203a: 2nd head connection part 204: The second control part 205: 2nd suction pipe 206: The second body part 207: The second dust collection department 208: The second electric blower 209: The second operation display part 210: Rotary brush 211: The second head suction port 212: Brush motor 400: Charging dock 401: Pedestal 402: Tower 402a: recess 403: Support Department 1 404: Second Support Department 405: Inhalation 406: filter 407: Exhaust Port 408: Fan

[Fig. 1] A perspective view of the electric vacuum cleaner system of the first embodiment. [Fig. 2] A perspective view of the electric vacuum cleaner system in a state in which the first electric vacuum cleaner is removed from the charging stand in Embodiment 1. [Fig. 3] A perspective view of the second electric vacuum cleaner of the first embodiment. [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. [Figure 6] A plan view of the electric vacuum cleaner system of the first embodiment. [Fig. 7] 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 the electric vacuum cleaner system of the second embodiment. [Fig. 11] A front view of the electric vacuum cleaner system of the second embodiment. [Figure 12] A plan view of the electric vacuum cleaner system of the second embodiment.

1: Electric vacuum cleaner system

100: The first electric vacuum cleaner

101: The first sweeper body

102: The first extension tube

103: first head

200: The second electric vacuum cleaner

201: The second cleaner body

202: The second extension tube

203: 2nd head

400: Charging dock

401: Pedestal

402: Tower

403: Support Department 1

404: Second Support Department

405: Inhalation

406: filter

407: Exhaust Port

408: Fan

Claims (17)

A charging stand, comprising: a pedestal part arranged on the ground; a columnar tower part arranged on the aforementioned pedestal part; a first support part arranged on the aforementioned tower part and capable of supporting a vertical first electric vacuum cleaner; and A second support part that is installed in the tower and can support a second vertical vacuum cleaner; the first electric vacuum cleaner includes: a first body that houses a first electric blower, and a first body that can be detached freely The first sweeper that removes dust on the surface to be cleaned; the aforementioned second electric vacuum cleaner includes: a second body that houses a second electric blower, and a freely attachable and detachable device for removing dust on the surface to be cleaned The second sweeping tool; the specifications of the aforementioned first sweeping tool are different from the specifications of the aforementioned second sweeping tool. A charging stand, comprising: a pedestal part arranged on the ground; a columnar tower part arranged on the aforementioned pedestal part; a first support part arranged on the aforementioned tower part and capable of supporting a vertical first electric vacuum cleaner; and A second support part installed in the tower and capable of supporting a vertical second electric vacuum cleaner; when the first electric vacuum cleaner is supported by the first support part and the second electric vacuum cleaner is supported by the second support part, The first cleaning tool is arranged adjacent to the second cleaning tool, and the longitudinal direction of the first cleaning tool in a plan view and the longitudinal direction of the second cleaning tool in a plan view are along the same direction. A charging stand, comprising: a pedestal part set on the ground; A columnar tower part installed on the aforementioned pedestal part; a first supporting part installed on the aforementioned tower part and capable of supporting a vertical first electric vacuum cleaner; and a first supporting part installed on the aforementioned tower part and capable of supporting a vertical second electric vacuum cleaner The second support portion of the vacuum cleaner; the first and second recesses formed on the tower portion that are recessed toward the center of the tower portion in a plan view; the first support portion is provided in the first recess; the second support portion is provided In the aforementioned second recess. The charging stand described in item 2 or 3 of the scope of patent application, wherein: the aforementioned first electric vacuum cleaner includes: a first body that houses a first electric blower, and a surface to be cleaned that can be freely attached and detached from the first body The first sweeper for the dust on the surface; the aforementioned second electric vacuum cleaner includes: a second body with a second electric blower built-in, and a second sweeper for removing dust on the surface to be cleaned freely detachable from the second body ; The specifications of the aforementioned first sweeper are different from those of the aforementioned second sweeper. The charging stand described in any one of items 1 to 3 in the scope of the patent application, wherein: the first electric vacuum cleaner supported by the first support part is arranged side by side on the first electric vacuum cleaner supported by the second support part 2Nearby electric vacuum cleaner. The charging stand described in item 1 or 3 of the scope of patent application, wherein: when the first electric vacuum cleaner is supported by the first supporting part and the second electric vacuum cleaner is supported by the second supporting part, the first cleaning The tools are arranged adjacent to the second cleaning tool, and the longitudinal direction of the first cleaning tool in a plan view and the longitudinal direction of the second cleaning tool in a plan view are along the same direction. The charging stand described in item 1 or 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein: the tower portion is formed with a first concave portion and a second concave portion recessed toward the center of the tower portion in plan view; The first support portion is provided in the first recess; the second support portion is provided in the second recess. A charging stand, comprising: a charging stand body, which has a pedestal part arranged on the ground and a columnar tower part arranged on the pedestal part; a support part, which is arranged on the aforementioned tower part, can support the built-in electric The main body of the vertical electric vacuum cleaner of the blower; in the aforementioned main body, the first sweeping tool that removes the dust on the surface to be cleaned and the second sweeping tool that removes the dust on the surface to be cleaned are the freely detachable body connection part; The first sweeping tool forms a first sweeping tool connecting part connectable to the body connecting part; the second sweeping tool forms a second sweeping tool connecting part connectable to the body connecting part; the support part is configured as, The main body can be supported in a state where the main body connection part faces downward; the charging stand main body is configured to support the first cleaning tool and the second cleaning tool in a state where the first cleaning tool connection part faces upward The above-mentioned second sweeping tool is supported with the connection part facing upward. Such as the charging stand described in item 8 of the scope of patent application, wherein: the specifications of the first sweeping tool and the specifications of the second sweeping tool are different. Such as the charging stand described in item 8 or 9 of the scope of patent application, wherein: when the first sweeping tool and the second sweeping tool are supported by the charging stand body, the tower is located between the first sweeping tool and the second sweeping tool. Between the cleaning tools, the long side direction of the first cleaning tool in a plan view and the long side direction of the second cleaning tool in a plan view are along the same direction. The charging stand described in item 8 or 9 of the scope of patent application, wherein: the tower portion is formed with a concave portion that is recessed toward the center of the tower portion in plan view; and the support portion is provided in the concave portion. The charging stand described in item 1, 2, 3, 8 or 9 of the scope of patent application includes: an air suction port for inhaling air; a filter for collecting dust in the air that has been sucked in from the air suction port ; To exhaust the air that has passed through the filter; a fan that generates airflow from the suction port to the exhaust port. An electric vacuum cleaner system, comprising: a charging stand as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application; the aforementioned first electric vacuum cleaner; and the aforementioned second electric vacuum cleaner. An electric vacuum cleaner system, comprising: the charging stand described in item 8 of the scope of patent application; the body of the electric vacuum cleaner; the first sweeping device; and the second sweeping device. An electric vacuum cleaner system, comprising: a charging stand as described in item 1 or 9 of the scope of patent application; the aforementioned first sweeper; and the aforementioned second sweeper; the aforementioned first sweeper or the aforementioned second sweeper The dust on the cleaning surface is swept up and removed Turn the brush. An electric vacuum cleaner system, comprising: a charging stand as described in item 1 or 9 of the scope of patent application; the aforementioned first sweeper; and the aforementioned second sweeper; the aforementioned first sweeper or the aforementioned second sweeper A wiping cleaning body that absorbs and removes dust on the cleaning surface. For example, the electric vacuum cleaner system described in item 13 or 14 of the scope of patent application, wherein: the charging base includes: an air suction port for sucking in air; a filter for trapping dust in the air sucked from the air suction port; An exhaust port for discharging the air that has passed through the filter; a fan that generates airflow from the intake port toward the exhaust port.

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