WO2021177572A1

WO2021177572A1 - Docking station and dust removal system including same

Info

Publication number: WO2021177572A1
Application number: PCT/KR2020/019280
Authority: WO
Inventors: 김성준; 이동재; 김영수
Original assignee: 엘지전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2020-03-03
Filing date: 2020-12-29
Publication date: 2021-09-10

Abstract

A docking station and a vacuum cleaner dust removal system including same are provided. A vacuum cleaner dust removal system according to one aspect of the present specification comprises: a vacuum cleaner including a suction part, a suction motor for generating suction force that suctions air along the suction part, a dust-separating part for separating the dust from the air flowing in through the suction part, a dust canister for storing the dust separated out in the dust-separating part, a body cover for selectively opening and closing the lower portion of the dust canister, and a compressing part for downwardly compressing the dust in the dust canister by moving in the inner space of the dust canister; and a docking station including a loading part in which the dust canister is loaded, a separating part for separating the body cover from the dust canister, and a dust-storing part disposed below the loading part, wherein, when the body cover is separated from the dust canister, the dust inside the dust canister is collected in the dust-storing part by means of gravity.

Description

Docking station and dust removal system comprising same

The present specification relates to a docking station and a dust removal system including the same, and more particularly, to a docking station for collecting dust stored in a cleaner and a dust removal system including the same.

2. Description of the Related Art In general, a vacuum cleaner is a household appliance that sucks in small garbage or dust in a manner that uses electricity to suck air and fills the dust bin in the product, and is generally referred to as a vacuum cleaner.

Such a vacuum cleaner may be divided into a manual cleaner in which the user directly moves the cleaner to perform cleaning, and an automatic cleaner in which the user performs cleaning while driving by themselves. The manual cleaner may be classified into a canister-type cleaner, an upright cleaner, a handy-type cleaner, and a stick-type cleaner, depending on the type of cleaner.

In the past, canister-type vacuum cleaners were used a lot in household cleaners, but recently, hand-held vacuum cleaners and stick cleaners, which are convenient to use by providing a dust container and a cleaner body, are increasingly used.

The canisty type vacuum cleaner is connected to the main body and the suction port by a rubber hose or pipe, and in some cases, it can be used by inserting a brush into the suction port.

The Hand Vacuum Cleaner maximizes portability, and since it is light in weight but short in length, there may be restrictions on the cleaning area while sitting. Therefore, it is used to clean localized places such as on a desk or sofa, or in a car.

The stick vacuum cleaner can be used while standing, so you can clean without bending your back. Therefore, it is advantageous for cleaning while moving a large area. If a hand-held vacuum cleaner cleans a narrow space, the stick-type vacuum cleaner can clean a wider space than that, and can clean a high place that cannot be reached by hand. Recently, a stick cleaner is provided in a module type, and the cleaner type is actively changed and used for various objects.

Also, recently, a robot cleaner that cleans itself without a user's manipulation has been used. The robot vacuum cleaner automatically cleans the area to be cleaned by sucking foreign substances such as dust from the floor while driving the area to be cleaned by itself.

To this end, the robot cleaner includes a distance sensor for detecting a distance to an obstacle such as furniture, office supplies, or walls installed in the cleaning area, a left wheel for movement of the robot cleaner, and a right wheel.

Here, the left wheel and the right wheel are configured to be rotated by the left wheel motor and the right wheel motor, respectively, and the robot cleaner changes directions by itself according to the driving of the left wheel motor and the right wheel motor to perform indoor cleaning.

However, conventional handheld vacuum cleaners, stick cleaners, and robot cleaners have a small capacity of a dust container for storing collected dust, so that a user has to empty the dust container every time.

In addition, when the dust bin is emptied, there is a problem in that the dust scatters and adversely affects the health of the user.

In addition, when the residual dust in the dust box is not removed, there is a problem in that the suction power of the cleaner is reduced.

In addition, when the residual dust in the dust bin is not removed, there is a problem in that a bad odor is generated due to the residue.

An object of the present specification is to provide a docking station capable of eliminating the hassle of a user having to empty the dust bin every time, and a dust removal system including the same.

Another object of the present specification is to provide a docking station capable of preventing dust from scattering when the dust bin is emptied, and a dust removal system including the same.

In addition, an object of the present specification is to provide a docking station capable of providing user convenience because dust in a dust bin can be removed without a separate operation by a user, and a dust removal system including the same.

In addition, the problem to be solved by the present specification is a docking station capable of simultaneously docking a stick cleaner and a robot cleaner to selectively remove dust in a dust bin of a steel cleaner and a dust bin of a robot cleaner as needed, and dust removal including the same to provide a system.

Another object of the present specification is to provide a docking station capable of improving suction power of a cleaner by preventing residual dust from remaining in a dust bin, and a dust removal system including the same.

In addition, an object of the present specification is to provide a docking station capable of removing odor generated by the residue by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust bin, and a dust removal system including the same.

A vacuum cleaner dust removal system according to an aspect of the present specification for achieving the above object includes a suction unit, a suction motor generating suction force for sucking air along the suction unit, and dust from the air introduced through the suction unit. a dust separation unit separating the dust; a cleaner including a compression unit for compression; and a docking station including a seating part on which the dust container is mounted, a separation part for separating the body cover from the dust container, and a dust storage part disposed under the seating part.

In this case, when the body cover is separated from the dust bin, the dust in the dust bin may be collected into the dust storage unit by gravity.

Through this, since the dust in the dust bin can be removed without a separate operation by the user, user convenience can be provided.

In addition, it is possible to eliminate the hassle of the user having to empty the dust bin every time.

In addition, when the dust bin is emptied, it is possible to prevent dust from scattering.

Also, when the body cover is separated from the dust container, the compression unit may move from an upper portion to a lower portion of the dust container to collect dust in the dust container into the dust storage unit.

In addition, the cleaner may include a manipulation unit disposed outside the dust container or the dust separation unit and connected to the compression unit.

In this case, when the manipulation unit moves downward by an external force, the compression unit may move from the upper part to the lower part of the dust bin to collect the dust in the dust bin into the dust storage unit.

Accordingly, the suction power of the cleaner may be improved by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container.

In addition, it is possible to remove the odor generated by the residue by preventing the residual dust from remaining in the dust container.

In addition, the seating part may include a seating surface at a predetermined angle with the ground and on which the lower surface of the dust container is seated, and a guide part connected to the seating surface and formed in a shape corresponding to the outer surface of the dust container.

In addition, the docking station may include a first driving unit for rotating the seating surface.

In this case, when the dust container is seated on the seating surface, the first driving unit may rotate the seating surface horizontally with the ground.

Also, the cleaner may include a hinge for rotating the body cover with respect to the dust container, and a coupling lever for coupling the body cover to the dust container.

In this case, the separation unit may separate the coupling lever from the dust container to selectively open and close the lower part of the dust container. Also, due to the impact of the body cover being separated from the dust container, dust in the dust container may be collected into the dust storage unit.

Through this, it is possible to effectively remove the residual dust in the dust container.

In addition, the docking station may include a sensor unit that detects whether the dust container is seated on the seating part, and a second driving part that drives the separation part when the dust container is seated on the seating part.

The docking station may include an opening/closing member for coupling the body cover separated from the dustbin to the dustbin, and a third driving unit for rotating the opening/closing member to one side.

Also, the docking station may include a first flow part for flowing air into the suction part.

In this case, the air flowing into the suction unit may collect dust in the dust container into the dust storage unit.

In addition, the docking station may include a sealing member for sealing the suction unit, and a second flow unit for flowing air into the dust container.

In this case, the air flowing into the dust container may collect dust in the dust container to the dust storage unit.

In addition, the second flow unit may include a discharge unit for discharging air, and a fourth driving unit for rotating the discharge unit with respect to a first axis.

In addition, the docking station may include a sealing member sealing the suction unit, and an inhaler for sucking dust from the dust bin and collecting the dust into the dust storage unit.

In addition, the docking station may include a removal unit that moves into the dust container and removes residual dust from the inside of the dust container.

In addition, the dust storage unit may include a roll vinyl spread by the load of the collected dust, and a joint for cutting and bonding the roll vinyl.

Through this, it is possible to prevent dust from scattering when the dust container is emptied.

In this case, the bonding unit may collect the roll vinyl in a central region and heat-wire the upper portion of the roll vinyl.

A docking station according to an aspect of the present specification for achieving the above object includes a seating part on which the dust container is seated; a separation unit separating the body cover from the dust container; and a dust storage unit disposed under the seating unit.

At this time, when the body cover is separated from the dust bin, the dust in the dust bin is collected into the dust storage unit by gravity.

Here, the docking station includes a suction unit, a suction motor generating a suction force for sucking air along the suction unit, a dust separation unit separating dust from the air introduced through the suction unit, and the dust separation unit being separated from the dust separation unit. It is possible to collect the dust of the cleaner including a dust bin for storing dust, a body cover for selectively opening and closing the lower part of the dust bin, and a compression unit for moving the inner space of the dust bin to compress the dust in the dust bin downward.

A vacuum cleaner dust removal system according to an aspect of the present specification for achieving the above object includes a suction unit, a suction motor generating suction force for sucking air along the suction unit, and dust from the air introduced through the suction unit. a first cleaner including a dust separator for separating the dust, a dust container for storing the dust separated by the dust separator, and a body cover for selectively opening and closing the lower part of the dust container; a second cleaner traveling in the moving space; and a seating part on which the dust container of the first cleaner is seated; a separation part for separating the body cover of the first cleaner from the dust container; a dust storage part disposed under the seating part; and the dust storage part; a suction unit connected to the suction unit, a first flow path connecting the dust container of the first cleaner to the dust storage unit, a second flow path connecting the second vacuum cleaner and the dust storage unit, and the first flow path and the second flow path. It may include a docking station including a valve to selectively open and close.

Through this, by docking the stick cleaner and the robot cleaner at the same time, it is possible to selectively remove dust from the dust bin of the steel cleaner and the dust bin of the robot cleaner as needed.

In addition, the first cleaner may include a compression unit for moving the inner space of the dust container to compress the dust in the dust container downward.

Also, when the body cover is separated from the dust container, dust in the dust container may pass through the first flow path by gravity and be collected into the dust storage unit.

Through the present specification, it is possible to provide a docking station capable of eliminating the hassle of a user having to empty the dust bin every time, and a dust removal system including the same.

In addition, through the present specification, it is possible to provide a docking station capable of preventing dust from scattering when the dust bin is emptied, and a dust removal system including the same.

In addition, through the present specification, it is possible to provide a docking station capable of providing user convenience and a dust removal system including the same, since dust in the dust bin can be removed without a separate operation by the user.

In addition, through the present specification, a docking station capable of simultaneously docking a stick cleaner and a robot cleaner and selectively removing dust in a dust bin of a steel cleaner and a dust bin of a robot cleaner as needed, and a dust removal system including the same can be provided. have.

In addition, through the present specification, it is possible to provide a docking station capable of improving suction power of a cleaner by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust bin, and a dust removal system including the same.

In addition, through the present specification, it is possible to provide a docking station capable of removing odor generated by the residue by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust bin, and a dust removal system including the same.

1 is a perspective view of a dust removal system according to an embodiment of the present specification.

2 is a cross-sectional view of a dust removal system according to an embodiment of the present specification.

3 is a perspective view of a docking station according to an embodiment of the present specification;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating an open state of the first door member in FIG. 3 .

5 and 6 are operation diagrams illustrating a state in which the main body of the first cleaner is seated in the docking station according to an embodiment of the present specification.

7 is a perspective view of a seating part of a docking station according to an embodiment of the present specification.

8 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the main body of the first cleaner is seated on a seating part of a docking station according to an exemplary embodiment of the present specification.

9 and 10 are operation diagrams illustrating a state in which the main body of the first cleaner is fixed to the seating part of the docking station according to an embodiment of the present specification.

11 is a view illustrating a state of opening and closing a body cover of the first cleaner according to an embodiment of the present specification.

12 and 13 are operation diagrams illustrating the rotation of the main body of the first cleaner seated in the seating part of the docking station according to an embodiment of the present specification.

14 is a cross-sectional view of a dust removal system according to an embodiment of the present specification.

15 and 16 are operation diagrams of a compression unit of the first cleaner according to an embodiment of the present specification.

17 to 21 are cross-sectional views of a dust removal system according to another embodiment of the present specification.

22 and 23 are views illustrating a state in which the body cover of the first cleaner is opened and closed according to an embodiment of the present specification.

24 and 25 are operation diagrams illustrating bonding of a roll vinyl in a docking station according to an embodiment of the present specification.

26 is a perspective view of a docking station according to an embodiment of the present specification.

27 is a perspective view of a dust removal system according to an embodiment of the present specification.

28 is a perspective view of a partial configuration of a docking station according to an embodiment of the present specification.

29 is a perspective view of a docking station according to an embodiment of the present specification;

Hereinafter, the embodiments disclosed in the present specification (discloser) will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the same or similar components are assigned the same reference numbers regardless of reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted.

However, the technical spirit of the present specification is not limited to some embodiments described, but may be implemented in various different forms, and within the scope of the technical spirit of the present specification, one or more of the components between the embodiments may be selected. It can be used by combining or substituted with

In addition, the terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in the examples of the present specification may be generally understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this specification belongs, unless specifically defined and described explicitly. It may be interpreted as a meaning, and generally used terms such as terms defined in advance may be interpreted in consideration of the contextual meaning of the related art.

In addition, the terms used in the embodiments of the present specification are for describing the embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

In the present specification, the singular form may also include the plural form unless otherwise specified in the phrase, and when it is described as "at least one (or one or more) of A and (and) B, C", it is combined with A, B, C It may include one or more of all possible combinations.

In addition, in describing the components of the embodiment of the present specification, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc. may be used. These terms are only for distinguishing the component from other components, and are not limited to the essence, order, or order of the component by the term.

And, when it is described that a component is 'connected', 'coupled', or 'connected' to another component, the component is directly 'connected', 'coupled', or 'connected' to the other component. In addition to the case, it may include a case of 'connected', 'coupled', or 'connected' by another element between the element and the other element.

In addition, when it is described as being formed or disposed on "above (above)" or "below (below)" of each component, "above (above)" or "below (below)" means that two components are directly connected to each other. It includes not only the case of contact, but also the case where one or more other components are formed or disposed between two components. In addition, when expressed as "upper (upper)" or "lower (lower)", the meaning of not only an upper direction but also a lower direction based on one component may be included.

On the other hand, the terms of the specification (discloser) can be replaced with terms such as document, specification, description.

1 is a perspective view of a dust removal system according to an embodiment of the present specification. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a dust removal system according to an embodiment of the present specification. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a dust removal system according to an embodiment of the present specification. 3 is a perspective view of a docking station according to an embodiment of the present specification; FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating an open state of the first door member in FIG. 3 . 5 and 6 are operation diagrams illustrating a state in which the main body of the first cleaner is seated in the docking station according to an embodiment of the present specification. 7 is a perspective view of a seating part of a docking station according to an embodiment of the present specification. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the main body of the first cleaner is seated on a seating part of a docking station according to an exemplary embodiment of the present specification. 9 and 10 are operation diagrams illustrating a state in which the main body of the first cleaner is fixed to the seating part of the docking station according to an embodiment of the present specification. 11 is a view illustrating a state of opening and closing a body cover of the first cleaner according to an embodiment of the present specification. 12 and 13 are operation diagrams illustrating the rotation of the main body of the first cleaner seated in the seating part of the docking station according to an embodiment of the present specification. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a dust removal system according to an embodiment of the present specification. 15 and 16 are operation diagrams of a compression unit of the first cleaner according to an embodiment of the present specification. 17 to 21 are cross-sectional views of a dust removal system according to another embodiment of the present specification. 22 and 23 are views illustrating a state in which the body cover of the first cleaner is opened and closed according to an embodiment of the present specification. 24 and 25 are operation diagrams illustrating bonding of a roll vinyl in a docking station according to an embodiment of the present specification. 26 is a perspective view of a docking station according to an embodiment of the present specification. 27 is a perspective view of a dust removal system according to an embodiment of the present specification. 28 is a perspective view of a partial configuration of a docking station according to an embodiment of the present specification. 29 is a perspective view of a docking station according to an embodiment of the present specification;

1 and 29 , the dust removal system 10 according to an embodiment of the present specification may include a docking station 100 , a first cleaner 200 , and a second first cleaner 200 . However, it may be implemented except for some of these configurations, and does not exclude additional configurations in addition.

The dust removal system 10 may include a docking station 100 . A first cleaner 200 and a second first cleaner 200 may be disposed in the docking station 100 . The first cleaner 200 may be seated on the docking station 100 . Specifically, the body of the first cleaner 200 may be seated on the docking station 100 . A second cleaner 200 may be docked at a lower portion of the docking station 100 . The docking station 100 may remove dust from the dust container 215 of the first cleaner 200 . The docking station 100 may remove dust from a dust bin (not shown) of the second cleaner 200 .

The docking station 100 may include a housing 110 . The housing 110 may form an exterior of the docking station 100 . A seating part 120 for seating the first cleaner 200 may be disposed on an upper portion of the housing 110 . The second cleaner 200 may be seated on a lower portion of the housing 110 . A dust storage unit 130 , a first flow path 140 , a second flow path 150 , a valve 160 , and an inhaler 170 may be disposed in the housing 110 . In one embodiment of the present specification, the housing 110 is described as being formed in a hexahedral shape as an example, but it is not limited thereto and the shape of the housing 110 may be variously changed.

The housing 110 may include a first door member 112 . The first door member 112 may be disposed on the upper surface of the housing 110 . The first door member 112 may selectively expose the seating part 120 disposed on the upper portion of the housing 100 to the outside. The first door member 112 may be opened when the user approaches the docking station 100 , and closed when the first cleaner 100 seated in the docking station 100 is separated from the docking station 100 . Through this, it is possible to prevent foreign substances such as dust from entering the inside of the docking station 100 .

The housing 110 may include a first sensor unit 113 . The first sensor unit 113 may be disposed in the housing 110 . The first sensor unit 113 may detect whether the user approaches the docking station 100 . The first sensor unit 113 may include a non-contact sensor. For example, the first sensor unit 113 may be an infrared sensor unit (IR sensor). The first sensor unit 113 may include a contact sensor. For example, the first sensor unit 113 may include a micro switch. In one embodiment of the present specification, the first sensor unit 113 has been described as being disposed on the upper surface of the housing 110 as an example, but if it is possible to detect whether a user approaches, the position of the first sensor unit 113 may vary. can be changed to

The docking station 100 may include a mounting unit 120 . The mounting unit 120 may be disposed on the docking station 100 . The seating part 120 may be disposed on the housing 110 . The seating part 120 may be selectively opened and closed by the first door member 112 . The first cleaner 200 may be seated on the seating unit 120 . The body 210 of the first cleaner 200 may be seated on the seating part 120 .

The seating part 120 may include a seating surface 121 . The seating surface 121 may be disposed on the upper surface of the housing 110 . The first cleaner 200 may be seated on the seating surface 121 . Specifically, the body 210 of the first cleaner 200 may be seated on the seating surface 121 . For example, the dust container 215 of the first cleaner 200 may be disposed on the seating surface 121 . The seating surface 121 may form a predetermined angle with the ground. For example, the angle between the seating surface 121 and the ground may be an acute angle. Through this, it is possible to provide convenience in which the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 is seated on the seating surface 121 .

The seating part 120 may include a first guide part 122 . The first guide part 122 may be disposed on the housing 110 . The first guide part 122 may be connected to the upper surface of the housing 110 . The first guide part 122 may be connected to the seating surface 121 . The first guide part 122 may form a predetermined angle with the ground. For example, an angle formed by the first guide part 122 with the ground may be an obtuse angle. The first guide part 122 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the outer surface of the dust container 215 . The outer surface of the dust container 215 may be seated on the first guide part 122 . Through this, it is possible to provide convenience in which the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 is seated on the seating surface 121 .

The seating part 120 may include a second guide part 123 . The second guide part 123 may be disposed on the seating surface 121 . The second guide part 123 may protrude upward from the seating surface 121 . The second guide part 123 may include first and second guide members spaced apart from each other. The distance between the first guide member and the second guide member may correspond to the width of the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 . Specifically, a distance between the first guide member and the second guide member may correspond to the width of the battery housing 220 of the first cleaner 200 . Through this, it is possible to provide convenience in which the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 is seated on the seating surface 121 .

The seating part 120 may include a fixing part 124 . The fixing part 124 may be disposed on the seating surface 121 . The fixing part 124 may be disposed on the second guide part 123 . The fixing part 124 may fix the first cleaner 200 seated on the seating surface 121 . Specifically, the fixing part 124 may fix the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 seated on the seating surface 121 . The fixing part 124 may include a fixing member 129 fixing the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 and a fifth driving part 1291 driving the fixing member 129 . In an embodiment of the present invention, the fifth driving unit 1291 moves the fixing member 129 up and down as an example. If possible, the shape of the fixing member 129 and the type of the fifth driving unit 1291 may be variously changed.

The seating unit 120 may include a second sensor unit 125 . The second sensor unit 125 may be disposed in the housing 110 . The second sensor unit 125 may detect whether the first cleaner 200 is seated on the mounting unit 120 . The second sensor unit 125 may face the first body 210 of the first cleaner 200 . The second sensor unit 125 may include a non-contact sensor. As an example, the second sensor unit 125 may include an infrared sensor unit (IR sensor). The second sensor unit 125 may include a contact sensor. For example, the second sensor unit 125 may include a micro switch.

The seating part 120 may include an opening/closing member 126 . The opening/closing member 126 may be disposed in the housing 110 . The opening/closing member 126 may be disposed on the seating surface 121 . The opening/closing member 126 may selectively open and close at least a portion of the seating surface 121 to communicate the upper portion of the seating part 120 with the first flow path 140 and/or the dust storage unit 130 . The opening/closing member 126 may be opened when the body cover 240 of the first cleaner 200 is opened. The opening/closing member 126 may rotate downward based on the second shaft 1261 . The opening/closing member 126 may be closed by the connecting member 191 and the third driving unit 190 . For example, the opening/closing member 126 may be rotated to one side by the third driving unit 190 . The opening/closing member 126 may close the body cover 240 of the first cleaner 200 as the opening/closing member 126 is closed.

The seating unit 120 may include a first driving unit (not shown). The first driving unit may be disposed in the housing 110 . The first driving unit may rotate the seating surface 121 . When the dust container 215 is seated on the seating surface 121 , the first driving unit may rotate the seating surface 121 horizontally with the ground. Through this, the efficiency of collecting dust inside the dust container 215 into the dust storage unit 130 by its own weight can be improved.

The seating part 120 may include a third guide part 127 . The third guide part 127 may be disposed on the housing 110 . The third guide part 127 may be connected to the second guide part 122 . The suction part 214 may be seated on the third guide part 127 . The shape of the third guide part 127 may be formed to correspond to the shape of the suction part 214 . Through this, it is possible to provide convenience in which the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 is seated on the seating surface 121 .

The docking station 100 may include a separator 128 . The separation unit 128 may be disposed on the seating surface 121 . The separation unit 128 may be disposed adjacent to the second guide unit 122 . When the first body 210 of the first cleaner 200 is seated on the seating part 120 , the separation part 128 may separate the body cover 240 from the dust container 215 . The separation unit 128 may include a separation member 111 and a second driving unit 1111 driving the separation member 111 . The second driving unit 1111 may drive the separation member 111 when the dust container 215 is seated on the mounting unit 220 . Specifically, when the second driving unit 1111 moves the separation member 111 downward, the separation member 111 separates the coupling lever 241 from the dust container 215 to selectively remove the lower part of the dust container 215 . can be opened and closed. In this case, due to the impact of the body cover 240 being separated from the dust container 215 , the dust in the dust container 215 may move downward and be collected by the dust storage unit 130 .

The docking station 100 may include a dust storage unit 130 . The dust storage unit 130 may be disposed in the housing 110 . The dust storage unit 130 may be disposed under the seating unit 120 . Through this, when the body cover 240 is separated from the dust container 215 , the dust in the dust container 215 may be collected into the dust storage unit 130 by gravity.

The docking station 100 may include a first flow path 140 . The first flow path 140 may connect the dust container 215 of the first cleaner 200 and the dust storage unit 130 . The first flow path 140 may mean a space between the dust container 215 of the first cleaner 200 and the dust storage unit 130 . Unlike FIG. 2 , the first flow path 140 may mean a straight region extending vertically. Dust in the dust container 215 of the first cleaner 200 may move to the dust storage unit 130 through the first flow path 140 .

The docking station 100 may include a second flow path 150 . The second flow path 150 may connect the second first cleaner 200 and the dust storage unit 150 . Dust in the second first cleaner 200 may move to the dust storage unit 150 through the second flow path 150 .

The docking station 100 may include a valve 160 . The valve 160 may be disposed between the dust storage unit 130 , the first flow path 140 , and the second flow path 150 . The valve 160 may selectively open and close the first flow path 140 and the second flow path 150 connected to the dust storage unit 130 . Through this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in suction force generated by the opening of the plurality of

flow paths

140 and 150 .

For example, when only the first cleaner 200 is docked in the docking station 100 , the valve 160 connects the first flow path 140 and the dust storage unit 130 , and the second flow path 150 and The connection of the dust storage unit 130 may be disconnected.

As another example, when only the second first cleaner 200 is seated in the docking station 100 , the valve 160 separates the connection between the first flow path 140 and the dust storage unit 130 , and the second flow path ( 150) and the dust storage unit 130 may be connected.

As another example, when both the first cleaner 200 and the second first cleaner 200 are docked in the docking station 100 , the valve 160 connects the first flow path 140 and the dust storage unit 130 to each other. The dust in the dust container 215 of the first cleaner 200 may be removed first by disconnecting the connection between the second flow path 150 and the dust storage unit 130 . Thereafter, the valve 160 separates the connection between the first flow path 140 and the dust storage unit 130 , and connects the second flow path 150 and the dust storage unit 130 to the second flow path 150 . Dust of the first cleaner 200 may be removed. Through this, the convenience of using the first cleaner 200 manually operated by the user may be increased.

The docking station 100 may include an inhaler 170 . The inhaler 170 may be disposed in the dust storage unit 130 . Alternatively, the inhaler 170 may be disposed outside the dust storage unit 130 and connected to the dust storage unit 130 . The inhaler 170 may generate suction force in the first flow path 140 and the second flow path 150 . Through this, the inhaler 170 may provide a suction force capable of sucking the dust in the dust container 215 of the first cleaner 200 and the dust in the second first cleaner 200 .

The docking station 100 may include a charging unit (not shown). The charging unit may include a first charger (not shown) disposed on the seating unit 120 . The first charger may be electrically connected to the first cleaner 200 seated on the seating unit 120 . The first charger may supply power to the battery of the first cleaner 200 seated on the seating unit 120 . In addition, the charging unit may include a second charger (not shown) disposed in the lower region of the housing 110 . The second charger may be electrically connected to the second first cleaner 200 seated in the lower region of the housing 110 . The second charger may supply power to the battery of the second first cleaner 200 seated in the lower region of the housing 110 .

The docking station 100 may include a side door (not shown). The side door may be disposed in the housing 110 . The side door may selectively expose the dust storage unit 130 to the outside. Through this, since the user can also use the dust storage unit 130 as a trash can, user convenience can be improved. In addition, the user can easily remove the dust storage unit 130 from the docking station 100 .

The dust removal system 10 may include a first cleaner 200 . The first cleaner 200 may mean a cleaner manually operated by a user. For example, the first cleaner 200 may mean a handheld cleaner or a stick cleaner.

The first cleaner 200 may be mounted on the docking station 100 . The first cleaner 200 may be supported by the docking station 100 . The first cleaner 200 may be seated in the docking station 100 . The first cleaner 200 may be seated on the upper portion of the housing 110 . Specifically, the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 may be seated on the seating unit 120 . Dust in the dust container 215 of the first cleaner 200 may be collected by gravity into the dust storage unit 130 of the docking station 100 . Through this, it is possible to remove the dust in the dust bin without a separate operation by the user, thereby providing user convenience. In addition, it is possible to eliminate the hassle of the user having to empty the dust bin every time. In addition, when the dust bin is emptied, it is possible to prevent dust from scattering.

The first cleaner 200 may include a body 210 . The body 210 may include a suction motor 205 . The body 210 may be connected to the extension tube 280 . The main body 210 may be connected to the cleaning module 290 through the extension pipe 280 . The main body 210 may generate a suction force through the suction motor 205 , and may provide suction force to the cleaning module 290 through the extension pipe 280 . External dust may be introduced into the main body 210 through the cleaning module 290 and the extension pipe 280 . External dust may be introduced into the main body 210 through the cleaning module 290 and the extension pipe 280 .

A hinge 282 may be disposed on the upper portion of the extension tube 280 . Specifically, at least a portion of the extension tube 280 may be rotated with respect to the hinge 282 . Through this, when the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 is docked in the docking station 100 , the extension tube 280 may support the main body 210 .

The body 210 may include a suction unit 214 . The suction part 214 may protrude outward from the main body 210 . The suction part 214 may be formed in a cylindrical shape with an open inside. The suction part 214 may communicate with the extension pipe 280 . The suction unit 214 may suck in air containing dust. The suction part 214 may be seated on the seating part 120 . Specifically, the suction part 214 may be seated on the third guide part 217 of the seating part 120 .

The body 210 may include a dust separation unit 211 . The dust separation unit 211 may communicate with the suction unit 214 . The dust separator 211 may separate dust sucked into the dust through the suction part 214 . The dust separator 211 may communicate with the dust container 215 .

For example, the dust separator 211 may separate dust by cyclone flow. The cyclone unit generating the cyclone flow may be disposed in at least one of the dust separation unit 211 and the inside of the dust container 215 . The cyclone unit may communicate with the suction unit 214 . Air and dust sucked through the suction unit 214 are spirally flowed along the inner circumferential surface of the cyclone unit. The axis of the cyclone flow of the cyclone unit may extend in the vertical direction.

The body 210 may include a dust container 215 . The dust container 215 may communicate with the dust separator 211 . The dust container 215 may store the dust separated by the dust separator 211 .

The body 210 may include an exhaust cover 209 having an air outlet 212 through which air is exhausted from the intake motor 205 . A HEPA filter for filtering air may be accommodated in the exhaust cover 209 . A flow guide may be disposed on the discharge cover 209 . The flow guide may guide the flow of air discharged through the air outlet 212 .

The first cleaner 200 may include a handle 216 . The handle 216 may be gripped by a user. The handle 216 may be disposed at the rear of the suction motor 205 . That is, the shaft of the suction motor 205 may be disposed between the suction unit 214 and the handle 216 . In one embodiment of the present specification, the front may refer to a direction in which the suction unit 214 is disposed with respect to the suction motor 205 , and the rear may refer to a direction in which the handle 216 is disposed. The upper surface of the handle 216 may form a partial exterior of the upper surface of the first cleaner 200 . Through this, when the user grips the handle 216 , it is possible to prevent one component of the first cleaner 200 from coming into contact with the user's arm.

The first cleaner 200 may include an extension 218 . Extension 218 may extend from handle 216 towards suction motor 205 . At least a portion of the extension 218 may extend in a horizontal direction.

The first cleaner 200 may include a movement limiter 217 . The movement limiter 217 may be disposed on the handle 216 . The movement limiter 217 may be disposed on one side of the handle 216 facing the main body 210 . The movement limiter 217 may serve to prevent the user's hand from moving in the longitudinal direction or the vertical direction of the handle 216 . The movement limiter 217 may be spaced apart from the extension 218 . That is, in the state of gripping the handle 216 , some fingers of the user may be positioned above the movement limiter 217 , and the remaining fingers may be positioned below the movement limiter 217 . For example, the movement limiter 217 may be positioned between the index finger and the middle finger.

The first cleaner 200 may include a first manipulation unit 219 . The first manipulation unit 219 may be disposed on the handle 216 . The first manipulation unit 219 may be disposed on an inclined surface formed in an upper region of the handle 216 . The user may input an operation or stop command of the first cleaner 200 through the first manipulation unit 219 .

The first cleaner 200 may include a battery housing 220 . The battery 230 may be accommodated in the battery housing 220 . The battery housing 220 may be disposed below the handle 216 . The battery housing 220 may have a hexahedral shape with an open bottom. A rear surface of the battery housing 220 may be connected to the handle 216 .

The battery housing 220 may include a heat dissipation hole (not shown) for discharging heat generated from the battery 230 to the outside. Since heat is discharged to the outside of the battery housing 220 by the heat dissipation hole, the life of the battery 230 may be extended through smooth cooling of the battery 230 . The battery housing 220 may include a receiving part that is opened downward. The battery 230 may be mounted in the receiving portion of the battery housing 220 .

The first cleaner 200 may include an extension tube 280 . The extension pipe 300 may communicate with the cleaning module 290 . The extension tube 280 may communicate with the body 210 . The extension pipe 280 may communicate with the suction part 214 of the body 210 . The extension tube may be formed in an elongated cylindrical shape.

The first cleaner 200 may include a cleaning module 290 . The cleaning module 290 may communicate with the extension pipe 280 . External air may be introduced into the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 through the cleaning module 290 and the extension pipe 280 by the suction force generated in the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 .

The first cleaner 200 may include a battery 230 . The battery 230 may be detachably coupled to the first cleaner 200 . The battery 230 may be detachably coupled to the battery housing 220 . For example, the battery 230 may be inserted into the battery housing 220 from below the battery housing 220 . The battery 230 may supply power to the suction motor 205 of the first cleaner 200 .

The battery 230 may be disposed under the handle 216 . The battery 230 may be disposed at the rear of the dust container 215 . That is, the suction motor 205 and the battery 230 are arranged not to overlap in the vertical direction, and the arrangement height may also be different. With respect to the handle 216 , the heavy suction motor 205 is disposed in front of the handle 216 , and the heavy battery 230 is disposed below the handle 216 , so that the first cleaner 200 ), the weight can be distributed evenly throughout. Through this, when the user holds the handle 216 and cleans, it is possible to prevent strain on the user's wrist.

When the battery 230 is coupled to the battery housing 220 , the lower surface of the battery 230 may be exposed to the outside. Since the battery 230 may be placed on the floor when the first cleaner 200 is placed on the floor, the battery 230 may be directly separated from the battery housing 220 . In addition, since the lower surface of the battery 230 is exposed to the outside and in direct contact with the external air of the battery 230 , the cooling performance of the battery 230 may be improved.

The body 210 may include a body cover 240 . The body cover 240 may be disposed under the dust container 215 . The body cover 240 may selectively open and close the lower portion of the dust container 215 that is opened downward. The body cover 240 may rotate downward based on the hinge part 242 . The hinge part 242 may be disposed adjacent to the battery housing 220 . The body cover 240 may be coupled to the dust container 215 through the coupling lever 241 . The coupling lever 241 may be coupled to the front of the body 210 . Specifically, the coupling lever 241 may be coupled to the front side outer surface of the dust container 215 .

The body 210 may include a compression unit 250 . The compression unit 250 may be disposed in the dust container 215 . The compression unit 250 may move in the inner space of the dust container 215 . Specifically, the compression unit 250 may move up and down in the dust container 215 . Through this, the compression unit 250 may compress the dust in the dust container 215 downward. In addition, when the body cover 240 is separated from the dust container 215 and the lower part of the dust container 215 is opened, the compression unit 250 moves from the upper part to the lower part of the dust container 215 , and the residual dust in the dust container 215 is moved from the upper part to the lower part. It is possible to remove foreign substances such as Accordingly, the suction power of the cleaner may be improved by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container. In addition, it is possible to remove the odor generated by the residue by preventing the residual dust from remaining in the dust container.

The body 210 may include a second manipulation unit 251 . The second manipulation unit 251 may protrude to the outside of the main body 210 . The second manipulation unit 251 may be disposed outside the dust container 215 or the dust separation unit 211 . The second manipulation unit 251 may be disposed to move up and down outside the dust container 215 or the dust separation unit 211 . The second manipulation unit 251 may be connected to the compression unit 250 . When the second manipulation unit 251 moves downward by the user's external force, the compression unit 250 may also move downward. Through this, it is possible to provide user convenience. The compression unit 250 and the second manipulation unit 251 may be returned to their original positions by an elastic member (not shown). Specifically, when the external force applied to the second manipulation unit 251 is removed, the elastic member may move the second manipulation unit 251 and the compression unit 250 upward.

The dust removal system 10 may include a second cleaner 300 . The second cleaner 300 may mean a robot cleaner. The second cleaner 300 may automatically clean the area to be cleaned by sucking foreign substances such as dust from the floor while driving the area to be cleaned by itself. The second vacuum cleaner 300 may include a distance sensor for detecting a distance to an obstacle such as furniture, office supplies, or walls installed in the cleaning area, a left wheel for movement of the robot cleaner, and a right wheel. The second cleaner 300 may be docked or seated in a docking station. Dust in the second cleaner 300 may be collected into the dust storage unit 130 through the second flow path 150 .

3 and 4 , when a user approaches the docking station 100 , the first door member 112 may move upward, and the seating unit 120 may be exposed upward. In this case, whether the user approaches the docking station 100 may be detected through the first sensor unit 113 . Through this, since the user does not need to separately open and close the first door member 112, convenience can be provided to the user.

5 and 6, when the user seats the first cleaner 200 on the seating part 120 of the docking station 100, the slope of the seating surface 121 and the first to third guide parts ( The main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 may be stably disposed on the seating part 120 by the 122 , 123 , and 127 . Through this, it is possible to provide convenience in which the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 is seated on the seating surface 121 .

8 and 10 , when the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 is disposed on the seating part 120 , the fixing part 124 moves the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 . can do it Specifically, when the second sensor unit 125 detects that the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 is seated on the receiving unit 120 of the docking station 100 , the fifth driving unit 1291 is a fixing member By moving 129 upward, the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 may be fixed.

Through this, the amount of vibration and shock generated when the body cover 240 of the main body 210 of the fixed first cleaner 200 is separated from the dust container 215 is increased, and the dust stored in the dust container 215 is docked. The efficiency of moving to the dust storage unit 130 of the station 100 may be improved. That is, the suction power of the cleaner may be improved by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container. In addition, it is possible to remove the odor generated by the residue by preventing the residual dust from remaining in the dust container.

In the exemplary embodiment of the present specification, the fifth driving unit 1291 is described as a solenoid actuator as an example, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto and may be variously changed to an electromagnetic force actuator or the like.

Referring to FIG. 11 , when the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 is fixed to the seating part 120 , the second driving part 1111 moves the separating member 111 downwards to the body cover 240 . can be separated from the dust container 215 . When the body cover 240 is separated from the dust container 215 , dust in the dust container 215 may be collected by the dust storage unit 130 by gravity and load. At this time, the opening/closing member 126 may be rotated downward by the weight of the dust container 215 separated from the dust container 215 so that the lower part of the dust container 215 and the dust storage unit 130 may communicate. Alternatively, the embodiment of the present specification may be implemented except for the opening/closing member 126 .

Through this, since the dust in the dust bin can be removed without a separate operation by the user, user convenience can be provided. In addition, it is possible to eliminate the hassle of the user having to empty the dust bin every time. In addition, when the dust bin is emptied, it is possible to prevent dust from scattering.

In the exemplary embodiment of the present specification, the second driving unit 1111 is described as a solenoid actuator as an example, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto and may be variously changed to an electromagnetic force actuator or the like.

12 and 13 , when the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 is fixed to the seating part 120 , the first driving part (not shown) may rotate the seating surface 121 . In this case, since the seating surface 121 is positioned horizontally with the ground, the efficiency of collecting dust inside the dust container 215 by its own weight into the dust storage unit 130 may be improved.

Even when the seating surface 121 rotates, the body cover 240 may be separated from the dust container 215 by the second driving unit 1111 as shown in FIG. 11 . On the other hand, when a separate protrusion is formed on the inner surface of the seating part so that the seating surface 121 is level with the ground, the protrusion formed on the inner surface of the seating part comes into contact with the coupling lever 241 to remove the body cover 240 from the dust container. It can also be separated from (215).

Referring to FIG. 14 , the dust storage unit 130 may include a roll vinyl 132 . The roll vinyl 132 may be fixed to the housing 110 and unfold downward by the load of dust falling from the dust container 215 .

24 and 25 , the docking station 100 may include

junctions

134 and 135 . The

bonding portions

134 and 135 may be disposed on the housing 110 . The

abutments

134 and 135 may be disposed in the upper region of the dust storage unit 130 . The

joint portions

134 and 135 may cut and bond the upper region of the roll vinyl 132 in which dust is collected. Specifically, the

bonding portions

134 and 135 may collect the roll vinyl 132 in the central area and heat-wire bonding the upper area of the roll vinyl 132 . The

bonding portions

134 and 135 may include a first bonding member 134 and a second bonding member 135 . The first bonding member 134 moves in a first direction through a sixth driving unit (not shown), and the second bonding member 135 moves in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction through a seventh driving unit (not shown). can move

15 and 16 , when the manipulation unit 251 moves downward, the compression unit 250 moves downward to move dust in the dust container 215 downward. In one embodiment of the present specification, after the body cover 240 is separated from the dust container 215 and the dust in the dust container 215 is primarily collected by the dust separator 130 by gravity, the compression unit secondarily The 250 may allow the residual dust in the dust container 125 to be collected by the dust separator 130 . In contrast, in a state in which the body cover 240 is coupled to the dust container 215 , the compression unit 250 compresses the dust in the dust container 125 downward, and the body cover 240 is separated from the dust container 215 to separate the dust container. Dust in the 215 may be collected by the dust separation unit 130 .

Referring to FIG. 17 , the docking station 100 according to another embodiment of the present specification may include a first flow part 172 . The first flow part 172 may flow air into the suction part 214 of the first cleaner 200 . The air flowing into the suction unit 214 of the first cleaner 200 may move the residual dust of the dust container 215 downward and collect it in the dust storage unit 130 . Through this, the suction power of the first cleaner 200 may be improved by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container 215 . In addition, by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container 215 , it is possible to remove odors generated by the residue.

Referring to FIG. 18 , the docking station 100 according to another embodiment of the present specification has a sealing member that seals the suction unit 214 of the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 seated on the mounting unit 120 . It may include a 2142 and an inhaler 174 that sucks the dust of the dust container 215 and collects the dust into the dust storage unit 130 . Through this, the suction power of the first cleaner 200 may be improved by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container 215 . In addition, by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container 215 , it is possible to remove odors generated by the residue.

Referring to FIG. 19 , the docking station 100 according to another embodiment of the present specification has a sealing member sealing the suction part 214 of the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 seated on the seating part 120 . It may include a 2142 and a second flow part 176 for flowing air into the dust container 215 . The second flow portion 176 may be understood to be the same as the first flow portion 172 . The second flow part 176 may flow air into the dust container 215 instead of the suction part 214 . The air flowing into the dust unit 215 of the first cleaner 200 may move the remaining dust of the dust container 215 downward to be collected by the dust storage unit 130 . Through this, the suction power of the first cleaner 200 may be improved by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container 215 . In addition, by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container 215 , it is possible to remove odors generated by the residue.

The second flow unit 176 may include a discharge unit 1762 for discharging air, and a fourth driving unit (not shown) for rotating the discharge unit 1762 with respect to the first shaft 1761 . Since the discharge unit 1762 rotates about the first shaft 1761 and flows air to various areas of the dust container 216 , residual dust in the dust container 215 can be efficiently removed.

Referring to FIGS. 20 and 21 , the docking station 100 according to another embodiment of the present specification moves to the inside of the dust container 215 and removes

parts

177 and 178 for removing residual dust inside the dust container 215 . ) may be included.

Referring to FIG. 20 , the

removal units

177 and 178 may include a first removal member 177 . The first removal member 177 may be rotated based on the central area of the dust container 215 to scrape off residual dust in the dust container 215 .

Referring to FIG. 21 , the

removal units

177 and 178 may include a second removal member 178 . The second removal member 177 may move from the upper part to the lower part of the dust container 216 to scrape off residual dust in the dust container 215 .

Through this, the suction power of the first cleaner 200 may be improved by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container 215 . In addition, by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust container 215 , it is possible to remove odors generated by the residue.

22 and 23 , when dust from the dust container 215 of the first cleaner 200 is removed, the third driving unit 190 rotates the opening/closing member 126 to move the body cover 240 into the dust container ( 215) can be combined. Specifically, the third driving unit 190 rotates the opening/closing member 126 based on the second axis 1261 by rotating the connecting member 191, and the opening/closing member ( 126 may push the body cover 240 upwards. In this case, the body cover 240 may rotate based on the hinge part 242 , and the coupling lever 241 may be coupled to the dust container 215 .

26 and 27 , the docking station 100 according to an embodiment of the present specification may include a cradle 400 . The cradle 400 may extend in the vertical direction. The cradle 400 may be detachably coupled to the housing 110 . Alternatively, the cradle 400 may be integrally formed with the housing 110 . The first cleaner 200 may be mounted on the cradle 400 . The cradle 400 may support the first cleaner 200 .

The cradle 400 may include a main body 410 . The main body 410 may be disposed on the support 420 . The main body 410 may be disposed on the support 420 . The main body 410 may be supported by the support 420 . The main body 410 may be detachably coupled to the support 420 . The first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the main body 410 . The main body 410 may charge the battery 230 of the first cleaner 200 .

The cradle 400 may include a support 420 . The support 420 may be detachably coupled to the housing 110 . Alternatively, the support 420 may be integrally formed with the housing 110 . The support 420 may support the main body 410 . In one embodiment of the present specification, the support 420 is described as an example formed on the side surface of the housing 110 , but the present disclosure is not limited thereto and the support 420 may be disposed on the upper surface of the housing 110 . In addition, in one embodiment of the present specification, the support 420 is described as an example formed in a hexahedral shape extending in the vertical direction, but if the body part 410 can be supported, the shape of the support 420 is variously changed. can be

The cradle 400 may include a locking part 430 . The locking part 430 may be disposed on the body part 410 . The locking unit 430 may be coupled to the first cleaner 200 to stably fix the first cleaner 200 . The locking unit 430 may include a plurality of locking members spaced apart in a horizontal direction. The main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 may be inserted into the space between the plurality of locking members from above. In this case, the inner surface of the locking part 430 may be slidably coupled to the outer surface of the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 . A sliding groove may be formed on the inner surface of the locking unit 430 , and a sliding protrusion that is slidably coupled to the sliding groove of the locking unit 430 may be formed on the outer surface of the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 . Conversely, a sliding protrusion may be formed on the inner side of the locking unit 430 , and a sliding groove may be formed on the outer surface of the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 .

An extra cleaning module 500 may be disposed on the cradle 400 . The extra cleaning module 500 may be detachably coupled to the cradle 400 . In general, the first cleaner 200 may include

replaceable cleaning modules

290 , 510 , and 520 in various ways depending on the purpose. Accordingly, the unused

extra cleaning modules

510 and 520 may be stored in a state coupled to the cradle 400 to reduce the risk of loss. The

extra cleaning modules

510 and 520 may be referred to as 'accessories'.

Referring to FIG. 28 , the seating part 120 of the docking station 100 according to an embodiment of the present specification may be separated. Specifically, the seating part 120 and the first door member 112 of the docking station 100 may be detachably coupled to the housing 110 . When the mounting unit 120 is removed, the dust storage unit 130 disposed in the housing 110 may be exposed upward, and the user may use the docking station 100 as a general trash can. In addition, when the dust storage unit 130 is filled with dust, the user can easily remove and/or replace the dust storage unit 130 , thereby providing user convenience.

Referring to FIG. 29 , the docking station 100 according to an embodiment of the present specification may include a second door member 195 . The second door member 195 may be disposed on a side surface of the docking station 100 . The second door member 195 may communicate with the dust storage unit 130 . Specifically, when the second door member 195 is opened, the dust storage unit 130 may be exposed to the outside, and the user may use the docking station 100 as a general trash can. In addition, when the dust storage unit 130 is filled with dust, the user can easily remove and/or replace the dust storage unit 130 , thereby providing user convenience.

Although the embodiments of the present specification have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, those of ordinary skill in the art to which this specification belongs can realize that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features thereof. you will be able to understand Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

Claims

a suction unit, a suction motor generating a suction force for sucking air along the suction unit, a dust separating unit separating dust from the air introduced through the suction unit, and a dust container storing the dust separated by the dust separating unit; a cleaner comprising: a body cover for selectively opening and closing the lower part of the dust container; and a compression unit for moving the inner space of the dust container to compress the dust in the dust container downward; and

a docking station including a seating part on which the dust container is seated, a separation part for separating the body cover from the dust container, and a dust storage part disposed under the seating part,

When the body cover is separated from the dust bin, the dust in the dust bin is collected into the dust storage unit by gravity.
The method of claim 1,

When the body cover is separated from the dust container, the compression unit moves from an upper portion to a lower portion of the dust container to collect dust in the dust container into the dust storage unit.
The method of claim 1,

The cleaner includes a manipulation unit disposed outside the dust container or the dust separation unit and connected to the compression unit,

When the operation unit moves downward by an external force, the compression unit moves from an upper portion to a lower portion of the dust container to collect dust in the dust container into the dust storage unit.
The method of claim 1,

The dust removal system for a cleaner comprising: a seating surface at which the seating part forms a predetermined angle with the ground and on which a lower surface of the dust container is seated; and a guide part connected to the seating surface and formed in a shape corresponding to an outer surface of the dust container.
5. The method of claim 4,

The docking station includes a first driving unit for rotating the seating surface,

When the dust container is seated on the seating surface, the first driving unit rotates the seating surface horizontally with the ground.
The method of claim 1,

The cleaner includes a hinge part for rotating the body cover with respect to the dust container, and a coupling lever for coupling the body cover to the dust container,

The separation unit separates the coupling lever from the dust container to selectively open and close the lower part of the dust container,

The dust removal system for a vacuum cleaner collects dust in the dust container into the dust storage unit by an impact of the body cover being separated from the dust container.
The method of claim 1,

The docking station includes a sensor for detecting whether the dust container is seated on the seating part, and a second driving part for driving the separation part when the dust container is seated on the seating part.
The method of claim 1,

The docking station includes an opening/closing member coupling the body cover separated from the dustbin to the dustbin, and a third driving unit rotating the opening/closing member to one side.
The method of claim 1,

The docking station includes a first flow portion for flowing air into the suction portion,

The air flowing into the suction unit collects dust in the dust container to the dust storage unit.
The method of claim 1,

The docking station includes a sealing member for sealing the suction unit, and a second flow unit for flowing air into the dust container,

The air flowing into the dust bin collects dust in the dust bin to the dust storage unit.
11. The method of claim 10,

The second flow unit includes a discharge unit for discharging air, and a fourth driving unit for rotating the discharge unit with respect to a first axis.
The method of claim 1,

The docking station may include a sealing member sealing the suction unit, and an aspirator which suctions dust from the dust bin and collects the dust into the dust storage unit.
The method of claim 1,

and the docking station includes a removal unit configured to move into the dust bin to remove residual dust from the inside of the dust bin.
The method of claim 1,

The dust storage unit includes a roll vinyl spread by the load of the collected dust, and a joint for cutting and bonding the roll vinyl,

The junction unit gathers the roll vinyl to a central area and heat-wires the upper portion of the roll vinyl to a cleaner dust removal system.
A suction unit, a suction motor generating a suction force for sucking air along the suction unit, a dust separation unit separating dust from the air introduced through the suction unit, and a dust container storing the dust separated by the dust separation unit; , A docking station for collecting dust of a cleaner comprising: a body cover for selectively opening and closing the lower part of the dust container; and a compression unit for moving the inner space of the dust container to compress dust in the dust container downward;

a seating part on which the dust container is seated;

a separation unit separating the body cover from the dust container; and

and a dust storage unit disposed under the seating unit,

When the body cover is separated from the dust bin, the dust in the dust bin is collected by gravity into the dust storage unit.
16. The method of claim 15,

When the body cover is separated from the dust container, the compression unit moves from an upper portion to a lower portion of the dust container to collect dust in the dust container into the dust storage unit.
A suction unit, a suction motor generating a suction force for sucking air along the suction unit, a dust separation unit separating dust from the air introduced through the suction unit, and a dust container storing the dust separated by the dust separation unit; , a first cleaner including a body cover for selectively opening and closing the lower part of the dust container;

a second cleaner traveling in the moving space; and

A seating part on which the dust container of the first cleaner is seated, a separation part for separating the body cover of the first cleaner from the dust container, a dust storage part disposed below the seating part, and the dust storage part are connected a suction unit, a first flow path connecting the dust container of the first cleaner to the dust storage unit, a second flow path connecting the second vacuum cleaner and the dust storage unit, and the first flow path and the second flow path are selectively selected A vacuum cleaner dust removal system comprising a docking station including a valve that opens and closes with a .
18. The method of claim 17,

and the first cleaner includes a compression unit configured to move the inner space of the dust container to compress the dust in the dust container downward.
19. The method of claim 18,

When the body cover is separated from the dust container, the compression unit moves from an upper portion to a lower portion of the dust container to collect dust in the dust container into the dust storage unit.
18. The method of claim 17,

When the body cover is separated from the dust container, the dust in the dust container passes through the first flow path by gravity and is collected into the dust storage unit.