TWI725176B - Cleaner holder - Google Patents

Abstract

A cleaner holder includes: a first body having a first charging port configured to charge a cleaner; a second body protruding from the first body to support the cleaner; and a battery accommodating space recessed in one surface of the second body and configured to accommodate a battery detachably mounted to the cleaner, wherein a second charging port configured to charge the battery is provided in the second body.

Description

Vacuum cleaner support frame

The invention relates to a support frame for a vacuum cleaner.

A vacuum cleaner is a device that performs cleaning by adsorbing and wiping dust or foreign objects on the surface to be cleaned.

Such a vacuum cleaner can be classified into a manual vacuum cleaner that performs cleaning when the user directly moves the vacuum cleaner; and an automatic vacuum cleaner that performs cleaning when the vacuum cleaner itself is driven. According to the types of vacuum cleaners, manual vacuum cleaners can be classified into canister cleaners, upright cleaners, handheld cleaners, stick cleaners, and so on.

The vacuum cleaner described above may have a rechargeable battery embedded therein, and the rechargeable battery may only provide power for operating the vacuum cleaner when it is frequently charged. Therefore, the vacuum cleaner needs a support frame that can simultaneously charge the rechargeable battery and support the vacuum cleaner.

Korean Patent Application Publication No. 10-2012-0103956 discloses the contents of a vacuum cleaner support frame as a prior art.

The vacuum cleaner support frame according to the related art includes: a base for supporting the head of the vacuum cleaner to simultaneously charge and support the vacuum cleaner; and a support member having charging pins for charging the vacuum cleaner.

At the same time, the vacuum cleaner support frame according to the prior art of the vacuum cleaner with the center at the lower side is inserted into the support on the lower side of the vacuum cleaner to support the vacuum cleaner. However, in the case where the center of the vacuum cleaner is on its upper side, since the charging terminal should be provided on the upper side, the vacuum cleaner support frame according to the related art cannot support the vacuum cleaner.

The invention provides a vacuum cleaner support frame, which can charge the vacuum cleaner and the battery at the same time, and can be used in a vertical or wall-mounted type as required.

The invention provides a vacuum cleaner support frame, which can be used while being supported by a floor.

A vacuum cleaner support frame includes: a first body having a first charging port configured to charge a vacuum cleaner; a second body protruding from the first body to support the vacuum cleaner; and a battery accommodating space recessed In a surface of the second body and configured to accommodate a battery detachably mounted to the vacuum cleaner, wherein a second charging port configured to charge the battery is provided in the second body.

A vacuum cleaner support frame fixed on a wall surface, comprising: a first body, a rear surface of the first body is fixed on the wall surface, and a front surface of the first body is formed to charge a vacuum cleaner A first charging port, and the front surface is in contact with a first surface of the vacuum cleaner; a second body protruding from the first body and an upper surface of which supports a second surface of the vacuum cleaner; and a locking portion, It is arranged on the first body and coupled to the vacuum cleaner.

A support frame for a vacuum cleaner to be placed and used on a floor, comprising: a first body, a rear surface of the first body is placed on the floor, and an upper surface of the first body is formed to face a vacuum cleaner A first charging port for charging, the upper surface is in contact with a first surface of the vacuum cleaner; a second body protruding upward from the first body, and a second surface of the vacuum cleaner is supported by a side surface of the second body ; And a locking portion, provided in the second body and coupled to the cleaner body.

2‧‧‧Wall

10‧‧‧Vacuum cleaner support frame

100‧‧‧Charging stand

110‧‧‧First Body

110a‧‧‧Second Body

111‧‧‧Back surface

112‧‧‧Support

113‧‧‧First charging port

114‧‧‧Wire

115a, 115b‧‧‧Fixed part

116‧‧‧Vacuum cleaner guide

117a‧‧‧Battery accommodation space

117b‧‧‧First groove

117c‧‧‧Second groove

117d‧‧‧Charging port

118a, 118b‧‧‧connector

119‧‧‧Coupling

120‧‧‧Locking part

122‧‧‧Anti-slip part

123‧‧‧Promotion Department

200‧‧‧Bracket

210‧‧‧Pedestal

213‧‧‧inclined surface

215‧‧‧stop

220‧‧‧Support

300‧‧‧Vacuum cleaner

302‧‧‧Spare battery

303、304‧‧‧Nozzle

310‧‧‧Vacuum cleaner body

312‧‧‧Dust separator

314‧‧‧Dust Collector

320‧‧‧Battery housing

330‧‧‧Extension tube

340‧‧‧Nozzle

The embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the following drawings, in which the same reference numerals denote the same elements, and in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a vacuum cleaner support frame according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is the first Figure 3 is a front view of the vacuum cleaner support frame; Figure 3 is a rear view of the vacuum cleaner support frame of Figure 1; Figure 4 is a diagram showing the state of the vacuum cleaner supported on the vacuum cleaner support frame; Figure 5(a) is a diagram showing the state where the vacuum cleaner is coupled to the support part; Figure 5(b) is a diagram showing the state where the lock part is coupled to the vacuum cleaner; Figure 6 is a diagram showing the backup battery and the vacuum cleaner support Figure 7 is a diagram showing the state that the nozzle is separated from the charging stand; Figure 8 is a diagram showing the separation state of the charging stand and the support; Figure 9 is a diagram showing that the vacuum cleaner will be supported A diagram showing the state where the charging stand is installed on the wall; and Figure 10 is a diagram showing the state where the charging stand is supported by the floor.

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that when parts in the drawings are denoted by reference signs, even if the parts are shown in different drawings, the same parts have the same reference signs as much as possible. In addition, in the description of the embodiment of the present invention, when it is determined that the detailed description of a well-known configuration or function hinders the understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

In addition, in the description of the embodiments of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used. Each term is only used to distinguish the corresponding component from other components, and does not limit the essence, order, or sequence of the corresponding component. It should be understood that when one component is "connected", "coupled" or "coupled" to another component, the former can be directly connected or coupled to the latter, or a third component inserted therebetween can be "connected", "coupled" or "coupled". "Join" to the latter.

Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a vacuum cleaner support frame according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a front view of the vacuum cleaner support frame of Figure 1, Figure 3 is a rear view of the vacuum cleaner support frame of Figure 1, and Figure 4 is a diagram showing a state where the vacuum cleaner is supported on the vacuum cleaner support frame.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 4, the vacuum cleaner support frame 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a charging frame 100 for charging the battery of the vacuum cleaner 300. The charging stand 100 can simultaneously support the vacuum cleaner 300 and charge the battery provided in the vacuum cleaner 300.

The vacuum cleaner 300 may include: a vacuum cleaner body 310 with a suction motor; a battery housing 320 in which the battery is contained; an extension tube 330 and a suction nozzle 340. The cleaner body 310 may include a dust separator 312 for separating dust; and a dust collector 314 in which the dust separated by the dust separator 312 is stored. The outside air can pass through the generated in the vacuum cleaner body 310 The suction force is introduced through the suction nozzle 340 and the extension pipe 330, and external air may move to the dust collector 314 provided in the cleaner body 310. Hereinafter, a detailed description of the cleaner 300 is omitted.

The charging stand 100 includes a first body 110 and a second body 110a.

The first body 110 includes a charging port 113 (or a first charging port). The charging port 113 is in contact with the terminal of the vacuum cleaner 300 to charge the battery provided in the vacuum cleaner 300.

A backup battery 302 may be accommodated in the second body 110a. The second body 110a may additionally include a charging port (117d) (see FIG. 6) (or a second charging port) for charging the spare battery 302.

Additional nozzles 303 and 304 may be coupled to the charging stand 100. The nozzles 303 and 304 can be connected to/detached from the cleaner 300 or the like. Generally, the vacuum cleaner may include a plurality of replaceable suction nozzles according to the application. Therefore, it is inconvenient to store unused nozzles. However, in this way, when the nozzles 303 and 304 are coupled to the charging stand 100 to be stored, the risk of loss is reduced, and the user can easily use it. The additional nozzles 303 and 304 may be referred to as accessories.

The fixing parts 115 a and 115 b for fixing the charging stand 100 to the wall surface may be provided on the rear surface 111 of the first body 110. Therefore, the charging stand 100 can be fixed to the wall surface. For example, the fixing portions 115a and 115b may have a hole or groove shape. Therefore, nails or the like installed on the wall surface are inserted into the fixing portions 115a, 115b, so that the first body 110 can be fixed to the wall surface.

A supporting portion 112 for supporting the cleaner body 310 may be provided in the second body 110a. The support portion 112 can support the cleaner body 310 from below.

The charging stand 100 may further include a locking part 120 provided in the first body 110. The locking part 120 may be coupled to the cleaner 300 to stably fix the cleaner 300.

In detail, the locking part 120 may be coupled to the battery case 320 to support the cleaner 300. The inner peripheral surface of the locking part 120 may have a shape corresponding to the outer peripheral surface of the battery case 320 to surround the outer peripheral surface of the battery case 320.

The user can selectively rotate the locking part 120 forward/backward so that the locking part 120 can be coupled to the battery case 320. The locking part 120 may include a non-slip part for providing friction. 122, so that the user can easily grasp the locking portion 120. The anti-skid portion 122 may have a plurality of bosses on the outer peripheral surface of the locking portion 120.

The vacuum cleaner support frame 10 may further include a bracket 200 for supporting the charging stand 100.

The bracket 200 may include a base 210 supported on the floor and a support 220 arranged in the base 210. The support 220 may be detachably coupled to the charging stand 100.

The support 220 may extend from the base 210 in a vertical direction. The support 220 may be coupled to the wire 114 provided in the charging stand 100. The wire 114 may extend from the rear surface 111 of the first body 110 to connect to an external power source.

The base 210 may include an inclined surface 213 and a stopper 215. The suction nozzle 340 of the vacuum cleaner 300 is supported on the inclined surface 213, and the stopper 215 is used to prevent the suction nozzle 340 of the vacuum cleaner 300 from being separated therefrom.

The stopper 215 may protrude from one end of the inclined surface 213. The stopper 215 is used to support the suction nozzle 340 so that the state in which the suction nozzle 340 is stably placed on the base 210 can be maintained.

Hereinafter, a method of coupling the cleaner 300 to the support frame 10 will be described.

Figure 5 is a diagram showing a state where the vacuum cleaner is supported on the vacuum cleaner support frame. In detail, Fig. 5(a) shows a state where the cleaner is coupled to the support part, and Fig. 5(b) shows a state where the lock part is coupled to the cleaner.

Referring to Fig. 5(a), a cleaner guide 116 for guiding the movement of the cleaner body 310 may be provided in the second body 110a.

The cleaner guide 116 may be provided inside the support part 112. Therefore, the cleaner body 310 can move forward/backward along the cleaner guide 116 while being supported by the supporting part 112. As shown in the figure, the cleaner body 310 moves along the cleaner guide 116 to contact the charging port 113.

The locking part 120 may be rotatably connected to the first body 110 within a predetermined angle. (A) of FIG. 5 shows a state where the lock portion 120 is rotated backward to the maximum (in the clockwise direction in (a) of FIG. 5).

The first body 110 may include an elastic member (not shown in the figure) for applying elastic force to the locking portion 120. In a state where the locking part 120 rotates backward, the elastic member (not shown in the figure) can apply an elastic force to the rear side thereof, so that the state where the locking part 120 rotates backward is maintained.

The locking part 120 may include a pushing part 123. The pushing part 123 may be provided inside the locking part 120. When the cleaner body 310 moves along the guide 116, the pushing part 123 may be pressed by the battery case 320.

When the pushing part 123 is pressed by the battery case 320, the locking part 120 may be operated.

In detail, when the locking part 120 is operated, the locking part 120 may be rotated forward (counterclockwise in (a) of FIG. 5) to be coupled to the outer circumferential surface of the battery case 320. Therefore, the locking part 120 may cover at least a part of the battery case 320.

When the locking part 120 rotates forward, an elastic member (not shown in the figure) may apply an elastic force, so that the state of the locking part 120 rotating forward is maintained. Therefore, the locking part 120 may be used to fix the battery case 320 to the first body 110.

Figure 6 is a diagram showing a state where the backup battery is separated from the vacuum cleaner support frame.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 6, the charging stand 100 includes a second body for accommodating a spare battery 302.

The second body 110 a may protrude from the first body 110. A battery accommodating space 117a for accommodating the backup battery 302 may be formed in the second body 110a. The battery accommodating space 117a may be recessed rearward from a surface of the second body 110a. In addition, the battery accommodating space 117a may be provided inside the support portion 112 and the cleaner guide 116.

A charging port 117d for charging the spare battery 302 is provided inside the battery accommodating space 117a.

The first body 110 and the second body 110a may include grooves 117b and 117c for allowing the spare battery 302 accommodated in the battery accommodating space 117a to be easily grasped.

The grooves 117b and 117c may include: a first groove 117b disposed at the front of the battery accommodating space 117a; and a second groove 117c disposed at the rear of the battery accommodating space 117a.

Fig. 7 is a diagram showing a state where the nozzle is separated from the charging stand.

Referring to Figure 7, the charging stand 100 may include connectors 118a and 118b, and additional nozzles 303 and 304 are selectively coupled to the connectors 118a and 118b. The connectors 118a and 118b may extend from one side of the charging stand 100. The connectors 118a and 118b may be provided in, for example, the first body 110 or the second body 110a.

The user can connect the nozzles 303 and 304 to the connectors 118a and 118b and separate the nozzles 303 and 304 from the connectors 118a and 118b as needed. Therefore, since the additional nozzles 303 and 304 can be easily stored and used, user convenience can be improved.

Here, in a state where the cradle 200 is coupled to the cradle coupling part 119 of the charging cradle 100, the connectors 118 a and 118 b may be located in front of the cradle 200.

Fig. 8 is a diagram showing a state in which the charging stand is separated from the support, and Fig. 9 is a diagram showing a state in which the charging stand supporting the vacuum cleaner is installed on the wall surface.

Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the first body 110 may include a coupling part 119 to which the support 220 is coupled. The support 220 is detachably coupled to the coupling part 119. Therefore, the user can easily separate the charging stand 100 and the support 220 from each other.

According to needs, the user can use the fixing parts 115a and 115b to fix the charging stand 100 separated from the support 220 to the wall 2.

When the vacuum cleaner support frame according to the present invention is wall-mounted, the charging frame can be fixed on the wall and in close contact with the wall when the bracket is separated from the charging frame, so that the space utilization rate is excellent.

Figure 10 is a diagram showing a state where the charging stand is supported by the floor.

Referring to FIG. 10, the rear surface 111 of the charging stand 100 may be supported by the floor. To achieve this, the rear surface 111 of the charging stand 100 may have a planar shape. In this way, since the charging stand 100 can be held in various ways according to usage conditions, user convenience can be improved.

When the vacuum cleaner support frame according to the present invention is a floor-mounted type, unlike the bracket type or the wall-mounted type, a separate element for installing the charging stand is not required, and therefore, since the center of gravity is located on the lower side, the risk of tipping is minimized.

10‧‧‧Vacuum cleaner support frame

100‧‧‧Charging stand body

110‧‧‧First Body

112‧‧‧Support

113‧‧‧First charging port

120‧‧‧Locking part

122‧‧‧Anti-slip part

200‧‧‧Bracket

210‧‧‧Pedestal

215‧‧‧stop

220‧‧‧Support

302‧‧‧Spare battery

303、304‧‧‧Nozzle

Claims (20)

A support frame for a vacuum cleaner, comprising: a first body having a first charging port configured to charge a vacuum cleaner; a second body protruding from the first body to support the vacuum cleaner; and a battery accommodating space, concave Inserted into a surface of the second body and configured to receive a battery detachably mounted to the vacuum cleaner; wherein a second charging port configured to charge the battery is provided in the second body. The vacuum cleaner support frame according to the first item of the scope of patent application, wherein a fixing portion for fixing the first body to the wall surface and a bracket coupling portion for coupling with a bracket are provided in the first body. According to the first item of the scope of patent application, the vacuum cleaner support frame further includes a locking part rotatably arranged in the first body and coupled to the vacuum cleaner to fix the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner support frame according to the first scope of the patent application, wherein a vacuum cleaner guide configured to perform guidance such that the vacuum cleaner contacts the first charging port is provided in the second body. The vacuum cleaner support frame according to item 1 of the scope of patent application further includes a bracket coupled to the bracket coupling portion of the first body. The vacuum cleaner support frame according to item 5 of the scope of patent application, wherein the support includes: a support member coupled to the first body; and a base coupled to the lower end of the support member and supported by the floor. The vacuum cleaner support frame according to item 6 of the scope of patent application, wherein an electric wire configured to supply power to the first charging port and the second charging port is connected to a rear surface of the first body, and Wherein, the wire extends to the base along a rear surface of the support member. According to the vacuum cleaner support frame described in item 6 of the scope of patent application, an inclined surface inclined forward and backward is provided in the base so that a suction nozzle of the vacuum cleaner is supported on the inclined surface. According to the vacuum cleaner support frame described in item 6 of the scope of patent application, a stopper protruding upward is formed in front of the base to prevent the suction nozzle from separating. In the vacuum cleaner support frame according to the second scope of the patent application, a connector configured to fix an accessory is provided in the first body or the second body. The vacuum cleaner support frame according to item 10 of the scope of patent application, wherein the support frame is located on a rear side of the connector when the support frame is coupled with the support coupling portion. According to the vacuum cleaner support frame described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, the fixing parts have a hole or a groove shape. The vacuum cleaner support frame according to the second item of the scope of patent application, wherein the fixing parts and terminals connected to an electric wire configured to supply electric power are provided on a rear surface of the first body. A vacuum cleaner support frame fixed on a wall surface, the vacuum cleaner support frame includes: a first body, a rear surface of the first body is fixed on the wall surface, and has a front surface formed on the first body to align A first charging port for charging the vacuum cleaner, and the front surface is in contact with a first surface of the vacuum cleaner; a second body protruding from the first body and an upper surface of which supports a second surface of the vacuum cleaner; and A locking part is provided on the first body and coupled to the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner support frame according to item 14 of the scope of patent application, wherein at least a part of a bottom surface of the first body has a flat shape, so that the bottom surface is supported by the floor. The vacuum cleaner support frame according to item 14 of the scope of patent application further includes a battery accommodating space recessed in a surface of the second body to accommodate a battery. According to the vacuum cleaner support frame according to item 16 of the scope of patent application, a second charging port configured to charge the battery is provided in the battery accommodating space. The vacuum cleaner support frame according to item 16 of the scope of patent application, wherein when the terminal of the vacuum cleaner is in contact with the first charging port, at least a part of the battery accommodating space is covered by the vacuum cleaner. A support frame for a vacuum cleaner to be placed and used on a floor. The support frame for a vacuum cleaner includes: a first body, a rear surface of the first body is fixed on the floor, and a support frame formed on an upper surface of the first body A first charging port for charging the vacuum cleaner, and the upper surface is in contact with a first surface of the vacuum cleaner; a second body protruding upward from the first body, and a second surface of the vacuum cleaner is formed by the second A side support of the body; and a locking part, which is provided on the first body and coupled to the vacuum cleaner. According to the vacuum cleaner support frame described in item 19 of the scope of patent application, a battery accommodating space for accommodating the battery is formed on the side surface of the second body.

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