WO2023008836A2 - 청소기의 물걸레 모듈 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a cleaner, and more particularly, to a wet mop module of a cleaner that discharges water to a mop to suck in or wipe dust or foreign matter in an area to be cleaned.
- a vacuum cleaner is a device that performs cleaning by sucking or wiping dust or foreign substances in an area to be cleaned.
- Such cleaners may be classified into manual cleaners for cleaning while the user directly moves the cleaner, and automatic cleaners for cleaning while driving themselves.
- manual cleaners may be classified into canister-type cleaners, upright-type cleaners, handheld cleaners, stick-type cleaners, and the like, depending on the shape of the cleaner.
- Dry cleaning is a method of cleaning by sweeping or sucking dust, and a conventional vacuum cleaner corresponds to this.
- Wet cleaning is a method of cleaning by wiping off dirt with a damp cloth.
- a dry cleaner is used for dry cleaning
- a wet cleaner is used for wet cleaning.
- one main body, a dry cleaning module and a wet cleaning module are provided, and the dry cleaning module is mounted on the main body for dry cleaning, and the wet cleaning module (wet mop module) is installed on the main body for wet cleaning. ) was studied.
- a method of heating water through a heater and supplying high-temperature water or steam to the mop may be considered.
- the steam wet mop module includes a water container for storing water, a heater for generating steam by heating water, and a mop for wiping the floor by receiving water or steam.
- each part is preferably composed of one assembly to facilitate replacement.
- the water tank or heater is disposed in the steam mop module instead of the cleaner body.
- US registered patent US9420933B2 (216.08.23) discloses a heater used in a steam wet mop cleaner.
- the steam wet mop cleaner has a configuration in which water is supplied from a water tank, steam is generated through a steam generator, and then supplied to a cleaning pad.
- the steam generator here is configured to heat water through a heater in a stored state, and to discharge steam that is heated and flows upward through a discharge port provided on the upper side of the steam generator to a cleaning pad.
- Korean registered patent KR1609444B1 (2016.03.30) discloses a water cleaner equipped with a steam generating means.
- both the water supply port and the steam outlet are disposed above the steam generating means, and the water supply port and the steam outlet are connected by a U-shaped pipe.
- a discharge port through which steam is discharged is generally disposed above the steam generator.
- the steam heated by the heater has a relatively low density compared to water, so it rises upward, and the mop placed on the lower side of the heater is limited in that water, not steam, is mainly supplied. It can be.
- the water flowing inside the heater is not sufficiently heated and discharged to the mop may be limited.
- the present invention has been created to improve the problems of the wet mop module of conventional cleaners as described above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a wet mop module of a cleaner that increases the effect of sterilization and removal of foreign substances by supplying high-temperature water or steam to the mop. .
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a wet mop module of a vacuum cleaner capable of continuously heating drain generated inside a steam generator without being discharged to the outside.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a wet mop module of a vacuum cleaner capable of maintaining a supply amount of water or steam by maintaining a flow direction of moisture even when a steam generator is shaken during cleaning.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a wet mop module of a vacuum cleaner that can be heated to a target temperature while water introduced into a steam generator flows.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a wet mop module of a vacuum cleaner capable of adjusting the temperature and phase of moisture supplied to the mop according to selection.
- the steam generator may include a water inlet through which water is introduced from the water tank; and a water outlet through which heated water is discharged, and in a state in which the mop is placed on the floor, a height from the floor to the water inlet may be higher than a height from the floor to the water outlet.
- a shortest distance from the rotary cleaning unit to the water inlet may be greater than a shortest distance from the rotational cleaning unit to the water outlet.
- the steam generator includes a heating chamber in which the water inlet and the water outlet are formed and water flows along a bottom surface, and in a state in which the mop is placed on the floor surface, the bottom surface of the heating chamber is connected to the floor surface. It can be inclined at a predetermined angle.
- the bottom of the heating chamber may be inclined at a predetermined angle with an imaginary extension of the disk-shaped rotating cleaning unit.
- the steam generator may include a heating chamber having a flow path through which moisture flows; a heater disposed below the heating chamber and supplying heat to the heating chamber; a lower cover disposed below the heater and covering the heater; a sealer disposed on the upper side of the heating chamber and sealing the upper side of the heating chamber; and an upper cover disposed above the sealer and covering the sealer.
- the heating chamber may include a chamber body; at least one flow guide wall protruding from the inside of the chamber body; a flow delay protrusion protruding from one end of the flow guide wall; and partition walls protruding from the lower surface of the chamber body along the front-back direction to separate the inner space of the chamber body.
- the flow guide wall may be inclined at a predetermined angle from the sidewall of the chamber body.
- the flow guide wall may be inclined at a predetermined angle from the partition wall.
- moisture may flow between the barrier rib and the flow guide wall.
- the flow guide wall has a flow delay protrusion protruding and extending from one end, the other end is connected to the side wall of the chamber body, and the one end is disposed closer to the bottom surface than the other end, the flow delay An upper end of the protrusion may be disposed farther from the bottom surface than the other end.
- the chamber body the first chamber in which the moisture flowing inside is heated; and a second chamber separated from the first chamber through a barrier rib and in which moisture flowing therein is heated independently of the first chamber.
- the temperature inside the first chamber and the temperature inside the second chamber may be different from each other.
- the water discharged from the first chamber and the water discharged from the second chamber may be in different phases.
- the wet mop module of the cleaner according to the present invention may include a diffuser including at least one nozzle and supplying moisture discharged from the steam generator to the mop through the nozzle.
- the diffuser may include a diffuser body having a diffusion passage through which moisture may flow; and a connection pipe provided in the diffuser main body and coupled to a moisture outlet of the steam generator.
- the diffuser body may be formed in an arc shape.
- the diffuser body may be formed in an annular shape.
- high-temperature water or steam is supplied to the mop through a heater to increase the effect of sterilization and foreign matter removal.
- the drain generated inside the steam generator is not discharged to the outside and can be continuously heated.
- a wet mop module of a vacuum cleaner capable of adjusting the temperature and phase of moisture supplied to the mop by measuring the temperature through the temperature detector and controlling the heater according to selection.
- a barrier rib is formed in the heating chamber to separate the left and right chambers, thereby controlling the temperature and phase of moisture discharged from the left and right chambers.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 2 is a combined perspective view for explaining a wet mop module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of Figure 2;
- Figure 4 is a perspective view of a state in which the upper housing is removed from the wet mop module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 5 is a bottom view of Figure 4.
- Figure 6 is a plan view of Figure 4.
- Figure 7 is a rear view looking at the rear side of the wet mop module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a wet mop module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a steam generator in a wet mop module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view for explaining a diffuser in a wet mop module according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view for explaining a steam generator in a wet mop module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 12 is a plan view illustrating a heating chamber of a steam generator in a wet mop module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a block diagram for explaining a control configuration of a wet mop module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components may not be limited by the terms. These terms are only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, a first element may be termed a second element, and similarly, a second element may be termed a first element, without departing from the scope of the present invention.
- the term "and/or" may include any combination of a plurality of related listed items or any of a plurality of related listed items.
- FIGS. 1 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIGS. 2 and 3 show a combined perspective view and an exploded perspective view for explaining a wet mop module according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIGS. 6 shows a view showing a state in which the upper housing is removed from the wet mop module according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 7 shows a rear view of the rear side of the wet mop module according to an embodiment of the present invention
- 8 is a cross-sectional view of a wet mop module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- floor surface may be understood to mean a cleaning surface such as a carpet as well as a floor surface of a living room or room.
- a cleaner 1 includes a cleaner body 400 having a suction motor for generating suction force and connected to the cleaner body 400, It may include a wet mop module 100 for sucking in air and foreign substances on the floor and wiping and cleaning the floor, and an extension tube 300 connecting the cleaner body 400 and the wet mop module 100.
- the wet mop module 100 may include a module housing 110 and a connection pipe 180 movably connected to the module housing 110.
- the wet mop module 100 of this embodiment may be used by being connected to, for example, a handheld cleaner or a canister cleaner.
- the wet mop module 100 may be detachably connected to the cleaner body 400 or the extension pipe 300 . Therefore, as the cleaner body 400 or the extension tube 300 is connected, the user can clean the floor using the wet mop module 100 . At this time, the cleaner body 400 to which the wet mop module 100 is connected can separate dust in the air in a multi-cyclone manner.
- the wet mop module 100 may operate by receiving power from the cleaner body 400 .
- the suction force generated by the suction motor acts on the wet mop module 100 to remove the wet mop module 100. It can inhale foreign substances and air from the bottom surface.
- the wet mop module 100 may serve to suck in foreign substances and air on the floor and guide them to the cleaner body 400 .
- connection pipe 180 is connected to the central part of the rear side of the module housing 110, and may guide the sucked air to the cleaner 1, but is not limited thereto.
- the part to which the connector 180 is connected in the wet mop module 100 may be referred to as the rear side (rear side) of the wet mop module 100, and the opposite side of the connector 180
- the part may be referred to as the front (front) of the wet mop module 100.
- a direction connecting the front and rear may be referred to as a front and rear direction.
- the left side of the flow path forming part 113 may be referred to as the left side (left side) of the wet mop module 100, and the flow path forming part 113
- the right side of ) may be referred to as the right side (right side) of the wet mop module 100.
- a direction connecting the left and right sides may be referred to as a left-right direction.
- the left-right direction may mean a front-back direction and a direction perpendicular to each other on a horizontal plane.
- the direction approaching the floor can be referred to as lower or lower
- the direction away from the bottom surface may be referred to as upward or upward.
- the wet mop module 100 may further include a rotating cleaning unit 140 rotatably provided on the lower side of the module housing 110 .
- the rotating cleaning parts 140 may be provided as a pair and arranged in a left-right direction. At this time, the pair of rotating cleaning parts 140 may rotate independently.
- the rotational cleaning unit 140 may include a first rotational cleaning unit 141 and a second rotational cleaning unit 142 .
- the rotary cleaning unit 140 may be combined with the mop 150.
- Mop 150 may be formed in a disc shape, for example.
- the mop 150 may include a first mop 151 and a second mop 152 .
- the mop 150 In a state where the mop 150 is placed on the floor, the mop 150 is in close contact with the floor by the load of the wet mop module 100, so the frictional force between the mop 150 and the floor increases.
- the module housing 110 may form an outer shape of the wet mop module 100 and may have a suction port 113a for sucking air.
- the inlet 113a may be formed at the front end of the lower surface of the module housing 110, for example.
- the inlet 113a may extend from the module housing 110 in the left and right directions.
- the module housing 110 may include a lower housing 111 and an upper housing 112 coupled to an upper side of the lower housing 111 .
- the lower housing 111 is equipped with a rotary cleaning unit 140, and may form the outer shape of the wet mop module 100.
- the lower housing 111 may include a bottom surface 111a to which the rotary cleaning unit 140 is coupled. At this time, the lower surface of the bottom surface (111a) is arranged to face the floor surface in a state where the wet mop module 100 is placed on the floor surface, and the upper surface of the bottom surface (111a) has a water supply unit 130, a steam generator 200, and Mop drive motor 170 may be provided.
- An inlet 113a may be formed in the lower housing 111 .
- a suction port 113a may be formed on the bottom surface 111a of the lower housing 111 .
- the suction port 113a means a space through which dust-containing air can flow.
- the lower housing 111 may be provided with a printed circuit board 190 for controlling the mop driving motor 170 is installed on the board mounting portion.
- the substrate installation unit may be formed in a hook shape extending upward from the lower housing 111 .
- the substrate installation unit may be located on one side of the flow path forming unit 113 in the lower housing 111 .
- the printed circuit board 190 may be disposed adjacent to the first manipulation unit 191 and the second manipulation unit 192 . Therefore, the switch installed on the printed circuit board 190 can sense manipulations of the first manipulation unit 191 and the second manipulation unit 192 .
- a nozzle hole (not shown) through which the diffuser 137 passes may be formed in the lower housing 111 .
- Water or steam (steam) passing through the steam generator 200 and the diffuser 137 through a nozzle hole (not shown) may be supplied to the mop 150 .
- the light emitting module 160 may be provided in the lower housing 111 . Specifically, the light emitting module 160 may be provided on the front of the lower housing 111 .
- the upper housing 112 covers the upper side of the lower housing 111 and may form the outer shape of the wet mop module 100 of the present invention.
- the module housing 110 may further include a passage forming part 113 communicating with the inlet 113a and forming a passage for guiding air introduced from the inlet 113a to the cleaner body 400 .
- the flow path forming part 113 may be coupled to the upper central portion of the lower housing 111 , and an end thereof may be connected to the connection pipe 180 .
- the inlet 113a can be extended in a substantially straight line in the front-back direction by the arrangement of the flow path forming part 113, the length of the inlet 113a can be minimized, resulting in flow loss in the wet mop module 100. this can be minimized.
- a front portion of the passage forming portion 113 may cover an upper side of the inlet 113a.
- the passage forming part 113 may be disposed to be inclined upward from the front end toward the rear side. That is, the upper surface of the passage forming part 113 may be inclined at a predetermined angle with the bottom surface. In addition, the upper surface of the passage forming part 113 may be inclined at a predetermined angle with the lower surface 111a of the lower housing 111 .
- the height of the front portion of the passage forming portion 113 may be formed lower than that of the rear portion.
- the height of the front part of the flow path forming part 113 is low, there is an advantage in that the height of the front part can be reduced from the total height of the wet mop module 100.
- the steam generator 200 may be disposed on the upper side of the flow path forming part 113 . With this configuration, the steam generator 200 can be stably supported while being disposed at a predetermined angle with the floor.
- a blocker 114 is disposed on the lower side of the lower housing 111 (lower side of the bottom surface 111a).
- the blocker 114 blocks the front space where the suction port 113a is disposed and the rear space where the mop 150 is disposed, and prevents the moisture emitted from the mop 150 from spreading to the suction port 113a.
- the blocker 114 may include a central portion 114a and an extension portion 114b. At this time, a pair of extensions 114b may be symmetrically connected to both ends of the central portion 114a.
- the central portion 114a is disposed behind the inlet 113a to block the flow of moisture toward the inlet 113a.
- the extension part (114b) may be provided in an arc shape to surround the circular mop (150).
- a plurality of rollers for smooth movement of the wet mop module 100 may be provided on the lower side of the lower surface 111a of the lower housing 111 .
- the front roller 115 may be positioned in front of the mop 150 in the lower housing 111 .
- the front roller 115 may include a first roller 115a and a second roller 115b.
- the first roller 115a and the second roller 115b may be spaced apart from each other in the left and right directions.
- Each of the first roller 115a and the second roller 115b may be rotatably connected to the shaft.
- the shaft may be fixed to the lower side of the lower housing 111 in a state in which it is disposed to extend in the left and right directions.
- the distance between the shaft and the front end of the lower housing 111 is greater than the minimum distance between the mop 150 and the front end of the lower housing 111 .
- At least a portion of the rotating cleaning unit 140 may be positioned between the shaft of the first roller 115a and the shaft of the second roller 115b.
- the rotating cleaning unit 140 can be positioned as close as possible to the suction port 113a, and the area cleaned by the rotating cleaning unit 140 among the floor surfaces where the wet mop module 100 is located is increased, thereby cleaning the floor. Performance can be improved.
- the mobility of the wet mop module 100 can be improved.
- a third roller 116 may be further provided in the lower housing 111 . Accordingly, the first roller 115a and the second roller 115b may support the wet mop module 100 at three points together with the third roller 116 . At this time, the third roller 116 may be located behind the mop 150 so as not to interfere with the mop 150 .
- a cooling air inlet 117 may be formed in the lower housing 111 . External air may be introduced into the module housing 110 through the cooling air inlet 117 . In addition, the cooling air inlet 117 may be formed on the front sidewall of the lower housing 111 . With this configuration, when the wet mop module 100 moves forward by user's manipulation, the inflow of air can be increased.
- a cooling air outlet 118 may be formed in the upper housing 112 . Air inside the module housing 110 may be discharged to the outside through the cooling air outlet 118 . In addition, cooling air outlets 118 may be formed on both side walls of the upper housing 112 . With this configuration, the air introduced through the cooling air inlet 117 can be induced to pass through the mop driving motor 170 in the process of flowing to the cooling air outlet 118, and overheating of the mop driving motor 170 has the advantage of preventing
- the cooling air outlet 118 may be disposed farther from the ground than the cooling air inlet 117 . With this configuration, the air heated inside the module housing 110 rises and can be effectively discharged through the cooling air outlet 118 .
- the wet mop module 100 may further include a water tank 120 to supply moisture to the mop 150.
- the water tank 120 may be detachably connected to the module housing 110 . Specifically, the water tank 120 may be coupled to the upper side of the upper housing 112 . For example, the water tank 120 may be mounted on a water container seat formed on the upper side of the upper housing 112 .
- the water tank 120 may be disposed above the steam generator 200 . Specifically, the water tank 120 is disposed above the steam generator 200 to be spaced apart from the steam generator 200 . That is, the water tank 120 may be disposed above the steam generator 200 with the upper housing 112 therebetween.
- the water tank 120 may form the appearance of the wet mop module 100.
- Substantially the entire upper wall of the water tank 120 may form the upper surface of the wet mop module 100 . Therefore, the user can visually check whether the water tank 120 is mounted on the module housing 110 or not.
- the module housing 110 may further include a water tank separation button operated to separate the water tank 120 while the water tank 120 is mounted on the module housing 110 .
- the water tank separation button may be located at the center of the wet mop module 100 . Therefore, there is an advantage in that the user can easily recognize the water tank separation button and operate the water tank separation button.
- water in the water tank 120 may be supplied to the mop 150.
- water stored in the water tank 120 may be supplied to the mop 150 through the water supply unit 130 .
- a space capable of storing water is formed inside the water tank 120 .
- Water stored in the water tank 120 may be supplied to the steam generator 200 through at least one pipe (hose).
- Water introduced into the steam generator 200 may be heated, and may be phase-converted into steam (steam) according to a user's selection.
- Water or steam heated by the steam generator 200 may be supplied to the mop 150 through the diffuser 137.
- the water tank 120 includes a water supply port.
- the water supply port is a hole through which water flows into the water tank 120 .
- the water supply port may be formed on the side of the water tank 120 .
- the water tank 120 includes a drain hole.
- the drain hole is a hole through which water stored in the water tank 120 is discharged. Water discharged from the drain may flow to the steam generator 200 .
- a drain hole may be formed on a lower surface of the water tank 120 .
- the water tank 120 includes an air hole.
- the air hole is a hole through which air is introduced into the water tank 120 .
- the pressure inside the water tank 120 decreases, and air may flow into the water tank 120 through the air hole to compensate for the decreased pressure.
- an air hole may be formed at an upper end of the water tank 120 .
- the wet mop module 100 of the present invention may include a water supply unit 130 having a flow path for supplying water introduced from the water tank 120 to the mop 150.
- the water supply unit 130 includes a water tank connection unit 131 for introducing water from the water tank 120 into the module housing 110, and a water pump 133 for supplying water introduced into the water tank connection unit 131 to the module housing 110. ), a water inlet pipe 132 for supplying water from the water pump 133 to a T-shaped connector, and a guide pipe 134 for supplying water from the water pump 133 to the steam generator 200.
- a supply pipe 135 may be included.
- the water tank connection unit 131 may operate a valve (not shown) in the water tank 120 and allow water to flow.
- the water tank connection part 131 may be coupled to the lower side of the upper housing 112, and a portion may protrude upward through the upper housing 112.
- the water tank connection portion 131 protruding upward may pass through an outlet of the water tank 120 and be drawn into the water tank 120.
- a sealer for preventing water discharged from the water tank 120 from leaking around the water tank connection part 131 may be provided in the upper housing 112 .
- the sealer may be formed of, for example, a rubber material, and may be coupled to the upper housing 112 at an upper side of the upper housing 112 .
- a water pump 133 for controlling discharge of water from the water tank 120 may be installed in the upper housing 112 .
- the water pump 133 may provide fluid power of water.
- the water pump 133 may include a first connection port to which the water inlet pipe 132 is connected and a second connection port to which the guide pipe 134 is connected.
- the first connection port may be an inlet and the second connection port may be an outlet based on the water pump 133 .
- the water pump 133 is a pump that expands or contracts while the internal valve body operates so that the first connection port and the second connection port communicate with each other. do it with
- the water supply pipe 135 may connect the connector and the water inlet 212 of the steam generator 200.
- the water supply pipe 135 may be a pair of pipes branched from the connector.
- water supplied to the water inlet pipe 132 is introduced into the water pump 133 and then flows into the guide pipe 134 .
- the water flowing through the guide pipe 134 flows into the water supply pipe 135 by the connector. Then, the water flowing through the water supply pipe 135 is supplied to the steam generator 200.
- the steam generator 200 is a device for heating water.
- the steam generator 200 is disposed inside the module housing 110. Specifically, the steam generator 200 is installed on the upper surface of the lower housing 111.
- the steam generator 200 is disposed inclined. Specifically, based on the state in which the module housing 110 is placed on the floor, the bottom of the steam generator 200 may be arranged to form a predetermined angle ⁇ with the floor.
- the diffuser 137 is configured to discharge water in the water tank 120 to the mop 150.
- the diffuser 137 may include at least one nozzle, and supply moisture discharged from the steam generator 200 to the mop 150 through the nozzle.
- the diffuser 137 may be accommodated in a space formed inside the module housing 110, and a part of the diffuser 137 passes through a nozzle hole (not shown) formed in the module housing 110 to the outside of the module housing 110. may be exposed to
- the diffusers 137 may be mounted in a pair on the module housing 110 and arranged in a left-right direction.
- the pair of diffusers 137 arranged in the left and right directions may be formed in symmetrical shapes (mirror images).
- the diffuser 137 may be connected to the steam generator 200 to supply moisture flowing through the steam generator 200 to the mop 150 .
- the diffuser 137 includes a diffuser body 137a and a connection pipe 137b.
- the diffuser body 137a includes a diffusion passage through which moisture can flow, and a nozzle through which the moisture flowing through the diffusion passage is discharged as a mop.
- the diffuser body 137a may be formed in an arc shape, and a plurality of nozzles may be provided at predetermined intervals. With this configuration, the diffuser body 137a can stably supply moisture to the disc-shaped mop 150.
- the diffuser body may be formed in an annular shape, and a plurality of nozzles may be provided along the circumferential direction at predetermined intervals.
- the diffuser body 137a can quickly supply moisture to the entire disk-shaped mop 150 (see FIG. 10).
- connection pipe 137b is provided on the diffuser body 137a and may be coupled to the water outlet 213 of the steam generator 200.
- a passage formed inside the connection pipe 137b may be in communication with the moisture outlet 213 and the diffusion passage formed in the diffuser body 137a. With this configuration, moisture discharged from the steam generator 200 may be discharged to the mop 150 through the diffuser body 137a after passing through the connection pipe 137b.
- the water sprayed from the diffuser 137 is supplied to the mop 150 after passing through the water passage hole formed in the rotating cleaning unit 140 .
- the mop 150 wipes the floor while being rotated while absorbing moisture supplied therethrough.
- the rotating cleaning unit 140 may rotate by receiving power from the mop driving motor 170 .
- the rotating cleaning unit 140 may be a rotating plate.
- the rotating cleaning unit 140 may be formed in a disc shape, and a mop 150 may be attached to the lower surface.
- the rotating cleaning unit 140 in the form of a disk may be disposed parallel to the floor surface in a state where the wet mop module 100 is placed on the floor surface.
- the disk-shaped rotary cleaning unit 140 may be disposed parallel to the lower surface 111a of the lower housing 111 .
- the rotary cleaning unit 140 may be located behind the suction port 113a at the lower side of the module housing 110, for example.
- the floor surface can be wiped by the mop 150 after foreign substances and air are sucked in by the suction port 113a.
- At least one rotating cleaning unit 140 may be provided on the lower side of the module housing 110 .
- the rotary cleaner 140 is connected to the first mop drive motor 171 and the first mop 151 is attached to the first rotary cleaner 141 and connected to the second mop drive motor 172 And may include a second rotating cleaning unit 142 to which the second mop 152 is attached.
- the rotary cleaning unit 140 includes an outer body in the form of a circular ring, an inner body located in the central region of the outer body and spaced apart from the inner circumferential surface of the outer body, and a plurality of connecting the outer circumferential surface of the inner body and the inner circumferential surface of the outer body. It may include a connecting rib of.
- the rotating cleaning unit 140 may include a plurality of water passage holes formed along the circumferential direction in order to supply water discharged through the diffuser 137 to the mop 150 .
- the rotating cleaning unit 140 may include an attachment means for attaching the mop 150.
- the attachment means may be Velcro.
- the rotating cleaning unit 140 may be disposed below the lower housing 111 . That is, the rotary cleaning unit 140 may be disposed outside the module housing 110 .
- the rotating cleaner 140 may be connected to the mop driving motor 170 to receive power.
- the rotating cleaner 140 may be connected to the mop driving motor 170 through at least one gear, and may be rotated by the operation of the mop driving motor 170.
- the rotational cleaning unit 140 may include a first rotational cleaning unit 141 and a second rotational cleaning unit 142 .
- the first rotational cleaning unit 141 may mean the rotational cleaning unit 140 disposed on the left side
- the second The rotating cleaning unit 142 may refer to the rotating cleaning unit 140 disposed on the right side, but is not limited thereto, and left and right may be reversed.
- the center of rotation of the first rotation cleaning unit 141 and the center of rotation of the second rotation cleaning unit 142 are spaced apart from each other in the left and right directions.
- the center of rotation of the rotating cleaner 140 may be located farther from the front end of the module housing 110 than the central axis bisecting the front and rear lengths of the module housing 110 . This is to prevent the rotary cleaner 140 from blocking the inlet 113a.
- the distance between the rotation center of the first rotation cleaning unit 141 and the rotation center of the second rotation cleaning unit 142 may be greater than the diameter of the mop 150 . This is to reduce mutual friction due to interference between the first mop 151 and the second mop 152 during rotation, and to prevent the cleaning area from being reduced by the interfering portion.
- the mop 150 may wipe the floor by a rotational motion.
- the mop 150 may be coupled to the lower side of the rotating cleaning unit 140 to face the floor.
- the mop 150 is made to have a bottom surface facing the floor to have a predetermined area, and the mop 150 is made of a flat shape.
- the mop 150 is formed in a form in which the width (or diameter) in the horizontal direction is sufficiently larger than the height in the vertical direction.
- the bottom surface of the mop 150 may be parallel to the bottom surface.
- the bottom surface of the mop 150 may be substantially circular, and the mop 150 may be formed in a rotationally symmetrical shape as a whole.
- the mop 150 may be attached to and detached from the lower surface of the rotating cleaning unit 140, and may be coupled to the rotating cleaning unit 140 to rotate together with the rotating cleaning unit 140.
- a part of the mop 150 protrudes outward from the wet mop module 100 and is located below the wet mop module 100 Not only the floor surface but also the floor surface located outside the wet mop module 100 can be cleaned.
- the mop 150 may protrude to both sides of the wet mop module 100 as well as to the rear.
- the mop 150 may include a first mop 151 coupled to the first rotating cleaning unit 141 and a second mop 152 coupled to the second rotating cleaning unit 142 . Therefore, when the first rotating cleaning unit 141 is rotated by receiving the power of the first mop driving motor 171, the first mop 151 is also rotated, and the second rotating cleaning unit 142 is the second mop driving motor ( When rotated by receiving the power of 172, the second mop 152 may also be rotated together.
- the wet mop module 100 may further include a light emitting module 160.
- the light emitting module 160 may irradiate light in front of the wet mop module 100 to identify foreign substances or microorganisms present in the front of the wet mop module 100.
- the light emitting module 160 may be disposed in front of the module housing 110 .
- the light emitting module 160 may be disposed on the front surface of the lower housing 111 and may be disposed in plurality along the left and right directions.
- the light emitting module 160 may be disposed behind the cooling air inlet 117 . Through this arrangement, the light emitting module 160 can be cooled by the air introduced from the cooling air inlet 117 .
- the light emitting module 160 may include a light emitting member and a diffusion plate.
- the light emitting member may emit light forward or downward.
- the light emitting member may be composed of a plurality of LEDs.
- the light emitted by the light emitting member may be visible light, or may be infrared (IR) or ultraviolet (UV) light according to embodiments.
- IR infrared
- UV ultraviolet
- the diffusion plate may be disposed in front of the light emitting member to diffuse light emitted from the light emitting member.
- the wet mop module 100 may further include a mop driving motor 170 that provides power for rotating the mop 150 and the rotating cleaning unit 140 .
- the mop drive motor 170 includes a first mop drive motor 171 for rotating the first rotating cleaning unit 141 and a second mop driving motor 172 for rotating the second rotating cleaning unit 142. can do.
- first mop driving motor 171 and the second mop driving motor 172 may be spaced apart from the module housing 110 in the left and right directions. And, the first mop driving motor 171 and the second mop driving motor 172 may be located at the rear of the suction port (113a).
- Mop drive motor 170 may be disposed within the module housing (110).
- the mop drive motor 170 may be seated on the upper side of the lower housing 111 and covered by the upper housing 112 . That is, the mop driving motor 170 may be located between the lower housing 111 and the upper housing 112.
- the wet mop module 100 includes a connection pipe 180 coupled to the cleaner body 400 or the extension pipe 300 .
- connection pipe 180 includes a first connection pipe 181 connected to the end of the passage forming part 113, a second connection pipe 182 rotatably connected to the first connection pipe 181, and a first connection pipe 182 connected to the first connection pipe 181.
- a guide tube communicating the inside of the connection tube 181 and the second connection tube 182 may be included.
- the first connection pipe 181 is formed in a tubular shape, one end in the axial direction is connected to the end of the flow path forming part 113, and the other end in the axial direction is rotatably coupled to the second connection pipe 182. .
- the first connection pipe 181 may be formed in a shape in which a portion of the outer circumferential surface is cut, and the cut portion may be disposed toward the second connection pipe 182 and the upper side.
- the second connection pipe 182 is formed in a tubular shape, so that one end in the axial direction is rotatably coupled to the first connection pipe 313, and the other end in the axial direction is inserted into the cleaner body 400 or the extension tube 300. Detachably coupled.
- an auxiliary battery housing in which an auxiliary battery (not shown) is accommodated may be coupled to the second connector 182 .
- wires may be embedded in the first connector 181 and the second connector 182, and wires embedded in the first connector 181 and the second connector 182 may be electrically connected to each other. there is.
- the guide pipe may connect the inner space of the first connection pipe 181 and the inner space of the second connection pipe 182 .
- a flow path may be formed inside the guide tube so that air sucked from the wet mop module 100 flows to the extension tube 300 and/or the cleaner body 400 .
- the guide tube may be deformed along with rotation of the first connection tube 181 and the second connection tube 182 .
- the guide tube may be formed in the form of a corrugated tube (jabara).
- the wet mop module 100 may include a printed circuit board 190 on which a wet mop module controller 700 for controlling the wet mop module 100 is disposed.
- a current may be applied to the printed circuit board 190 and a communication line may be disposed.
- the printed circuit board 190 may be cooled by air introduced through the cooling air inlet 117 and discharged through the cooling air outlet 118 .
- the module housing 110 may further include a first control unit 191 for adjusting the amount of water discharged from the water tank 120 .
- the first manipulation unit 191 may be located on the rear side of the module housing 110 .
- the first manipulation unit 191 can be operated by a user, and by manipulating the first manipulation unit 191, water can be discharged from the water tank 120 or not discharged.
- the amount of water discharged from the water tank 120 may be adjusted by the first control unit 191 .
- the water tank 120 discharges a first amount of water per unit time, or a second amount greater than the first amount per unit time. can be let out.
- the first manipulation unit 191 may be provided to be pivoted in the left and right directions on the module housing 110, or may be provided to be pivoted in the up and down directions according to embodiments.
- the water discharge amount is 0 when the first manipulation unit 191 is located in the neutral position, and the left side of the first manipulation unit 191 is pushed so that the first manipulation unit 191 is pivoted to the left, the water tank ( In 120), a first amount of water per unit time may be discharged.
- a second amount of water per unit time may be discharged from the water tank 120 .
- the module housing 110 may further include a second manipulation unit 192 for adjusting the phase of moisture discharged from the steam generator 200 .
- the second manipulation unit 192 may be located on the rear side of the module housing 110 .
- the second manipulation unit 192 can be manipulated by the user, and water can be discharged from the steam generator 200 to the mop 150 or steam (steam) can be discharged by manipulation of the second manipulation unit 192. .
- the second manipulation unit 192 may be provided to rotate on the module housing 110 .
- the second control unit 192 may be a rotary handle (dial).
- water at room temperature may be discharged to the mop 150 without heating water in the steam generator 200 .
- the steam generator 200 may heat water and discharge the water to the mop 150 .
- the steam generator 200 heats water to change the phase of the water into steam (steam) and then wipes the mop. (150) can be discharged.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view for explaining a steam generator in a wet mop module according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view for explaining a steam generator in a wet mop module according to an embodiment of the present invention
- 12 is a plan view illustrating a heating chamber of a steam generator in a wet mop module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- a steam generator 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described as follows.
- the steam generator 200 may generate high-temperature water or steam (steam) by heating water.
- the steam generator 200 may heat water supplied from the water tank 120 and supply it to the mop 150.
- the steam generator 200 is provided in the wet mop module 100, not the cleaner body 400. This is to prevent inconvenience in cleaning due to the weight and volume of the steam generator during dry cleaning when the steam generator is disposed in the cleaner body.
- the steam generator 200 may be coupled to the upper part of the lower housing 111 (upper surface of the lower surface 111a).
- the steam generator 200 may be coupled to the upper side of the flow path forming part 113 .
- the steam generator 200 since the passage forming part 113 is coupled to the central portion of the upper side of the lower housing 111, the steam generator 200 may also be disposed in the central portion of the lower housing 111.
- the steam generator 200 may include a heating chamber 210, a heater 220, a lower cover 230, a sealer 240, an upper cover 250, and a temperature detector 260.
- the heater 220 is disposed below the heating chamber 210
- the lower cover 230 is disposed below the heater 220 to cover the lower side of the steam generator 200.
- the sealer 240 is disposed above the heating chamber 210
- the upper cover 250 is disposed above the sealer 240 to cover the upper side of the steam generator 200.
- the temperature detector 260 is preferably provided inside the heating chamber 210, but is not limited thereto, and may be provided outside the heating chamber 210.
- the heating chamber 210 may provide a space in which a passage through which moisture flows is formed, and a space in which moisture flowing through the passage is heated by receiving heat generated from the heater 220 .
- the heating chamber 210 includes a chamber body 211, a water inlet 212, a water outlet 213, a partition wall 214, a flow guide wall 215, a flow delay protrusion 216, and a water reservoir groove 217. ).
- the chamber body 211 may form the exterior of the heating chamber 210 and provide a space through which moisture may flow therein.
- the chamber body 211 may be formed in a shape similar to a rectangular box.
- the chamber body 211 may have a rectangular plate-shaped bottom surface formed at the lowermost side, and four side walls formed perpendicular to the bottom surface and connected thereto.
- an upper portion of the chamber body 211 may be open.
- the inside of the chamber body 211 may be referred to as a space surrounded by the bottom surface and four side walls.
- the four side walls may be referred to as a front side wall, a rear side wall, a left wall, and a right wall, respectively, depending on the positions in which they are arranged.
- an internal space of the chamber body 211 may be separated by a partition wall 214 to be described later.
- a space disposed on the left side of the partition wall 214 may be referred to as a first chamber 211a
- a space disposed on the right side of the partition wall 214 may be referred to as a second chamber 211b.
- the left and right sides of the first chamber 211a and the second chamber 211b are reversed.
- a water inlet 212 and a water outlet 213 may be formed in the chamber body 211 .
- a water inlet 212 and a water outlet 213 may be formed on the bottom surface of the chamber body 211 .
- the water inlet 212 and the water outlet 213 are preferably disposed farthest along the front and rear direction of the wet mop module 100. This is to ensure sufficient heating time by maximizing the flow distance until the water introduced into the water inlet 212 is discharged through the water outlet 213 .
- the rear end of the chamber body 211 is disposed above the front end of the chamber body 211 . That is, the steam generator 200 has a backward-upward inclination. Accordingly, the water may be heated while flowing from the rear upper portion of the steam generator 200 to the front lower portion.
- the water inlet 212 is formed in the chamber body 211 , and water from the water tank 120 may be introduced therein.
- the water inlet 212 may be a hole formed at an inlet end of the chamber body 211 .
- the water supply pipe 135 of the water supply unit 130 may be connected to the water inlet 212 .
- the water supply pipe 135 may be coupled to the lower side of the chamber body 211, and a flow path inside the water supply pipe 135 and the water inlet 212 may communicate with each other. Therefore, when the water pump 133 is operated, the water stored in the water tank 120 flows through the water supply pipe 135 by the flow force generated by the water pump 133 and then flows into the chamber body 211. It can be.
- Moisture heated in the chamber body 211 may be discharged through the moisture outlet 213 .
- the water outlet 213 may be a hole formed at an outlet end of the chamber body 211 .
- a diffuser 137 may be connected to the water outlet 213 .
- the diffuser 137 may be coupled to the lower side of the chamber body 211, and a flow path inside the diffuser 137 and the water outlet 213 may communicate with each other. Accordingly, moisture (water or steam) heated inside the chamber body 211 may be introduced into the diffuser 137 through the moisture outlet 213 and then supplied to the mop 150 .
- the bottom surface of the steam generator is arranged parallel to the floor surface of the place where it is installed. And, a pipe through which steam is discharged is provided at the top of the steam generator. Therefore, when the steam generator is operated and steam (steam) is generated, the heated steam rises and is discharged to the outside along the pipe.
- the steam generator 200 is disposed inclined at a predetermined angle with the floor surface.
- the bottom surface of the chamber body 211 is at a predetermined angle with the floor ( ⁇ ) may be inclined.
- the lower surface 111a of the lower housing 111 to which the rotary cleaning unit 140 and the mop 150 are coupled to the lower side and the lower surface of the chamber body 211 may be inclined at a predetermined angle ⁇ . That is, the virtual extension of the lower surface of the chamber body 211 may intersect with the virtual extension of the lower surface 111a of the lower housing 111 .
- a height from the bottom surface to the water inlet 212 may be higher than a height from the bottom surface to the water outlet 213 .
- a distance from the bottom surface 111a of the lower housing 111 to the water inlet 212 may be greater than a distance from the bottom surface 111a to the water outlet 213 .
- the shortest distance from the disk-shaped rotary cleaner 140 to the water inlet 212 may be greater than the shortest distance from the rotary cleaner 140 to the water outlet 213 .
- the lower surface of the chamber body 211 may be inclined at a predetermined angle ⁇ with respect to the imaginary extension surface of the disk-shaped rotary cleaning unit 140 . That is, a virtual extension of the bottom surface of the chamber body 211 may intersect with a virtual extension of the rotating cleaning unit 140 .
- the water heated inside the chamber body 211 is phase-changed into water vapor and rises, it remains inside the chamber body 211 and can be additionally heated without being discharged to the top of the chamber body 211 .
- drain generated inside the steam generator 200 may be continuously heated without being discharged to the outside.
- the partition wall 214 may protrude upward from the lower surface of the chamber body 211 along the front and rear directions of the wet mop module 100 .
- the partition wall 214 may be a wall connecting side walls (front side wall and rear side wall) disposed in the front and rear of the chamber body 211 .
- the partition wall 214 may divide the inner space of the chamber body 211 into left and right sides. That is, the inner space of the chamber body 211 may be separated into a first chamber 211a and a second chamber 211b with the partition wall 214 as a boundary.
- the moisture flowing inside the first chamber 211a and the moisture flowing inside the second chamber 211b may be independently heated without being mixed with each other.
- the temperature inside the first chamber 211a and the temperature inside the second chamber 211b may be different from each other, and the moisture discharged from the first chamber 211a and the moisture discharged from the second chamber 211b may be different from each other.
- the phases may be different. For example, steam may be discharged from the first chamber 211a and water may be discharged from the second chamber 211b.
- At least one flow guide wall 215 protrudes from the inside of the chamber body 211 and may be formed along the left and right directions.
- the flow guide wall 215 protrudes vertically from the bottom surface of the chamber body 211 .
- the flow guide wall 215 protrudes along the left and right directions of the wet mop module 100, and may be formed inclined toward the front at a predetermined angle.
- the flow guide wall 215 may protrude along the left and right directions of the wet mop module 100, and may be inclined downward at a predetermined angle.
- the gap between the plurality of flow guide walls 215 may be formed to gradually widen from the inlet side to the outlet side.
- the flow guide wall 215 may be connected to left-right sidewalls (left and right walls) of the chamber body 211 or the partition wall 214 .
- one end of the flow guide wall 215 may be connected to the flow delay protrusion 216, and the other end of the flow guide wall 215 may be connected to the side wall or partition wall 214 of the chamber body 211. At this time, one end of the flow guide wall 215 may be disposed closer to the bottom surface (lower side in the direction of gravity) than the other end.
- a flow path through which water can flow may be formed between the partition wall 214 and the flow guide wall 215 or between the side wall of the chamber body 211 and the flow guide wall 215 .
- a plurality of flow guide walls 215 may be formed.
- the plurality of flow guide walls 215 may be alternately connected to the side walls and partition walls 214 of the chamber body 211 .
- the passage inside the chamber body 211 may be formed in a zigzag shape. As a result, it is possible to increase the flow path of the water flowing inside the chamber body 211 , and to secure sufficient time to heat the water inside the chamber body 211 . In addition, there is an effect of increasing an area where heat can be transferred to water flowing inside the chamber body 211 . In addition, even if the steam generator 200 is shaken, the flow direction of moisture is maintained to maintain the supply amount of water or steam.
- the flow delay protrusion 216 may protrude from one end of the flow guide wall 215 . Specifically, it may protrude backward from one end of the flow guide wall 215 .
- the rear (or upper) end of the flow delay protrusion 216 may be disposed farther from the bottom surface (upper side in the direction of gravity) than the other end of the flow guide wall 215 .
- the water flowing along the flow guide wall 215 encounters the flow delay protrusion 216, and the flow speed of the water may be reduced. Accordingly, sufficient time may be secured so that the water introduced into the steam generator 200 is heated to a target temperature.
- the water storage groove 217 is formed concavely on the lower surface of the chamber body 211 .
- the water storage groove 217 may be disposed on the front side of the lower surface of the chamber body 211 .
- water flowing along the flow guide wall 215 may be accommodated in the water storage groove 217 close to the bottom surface of the bottom surface of the chamber body 211 (lower side in the direction of gravity).
- the lowermost part of the water storage groove 217 may be disposed closer to the bottom surface than the water outlet 213 (lower side in the direction of gravity).
- the heater 220 may generate heat. Since the heater 220 is a device capable of converting electrical energy into thermal energy and can be implemented by a known structure, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- the heater 220 may be disposed below the heating chamber 210 and supply heat to the heating chamber 210 . Specifically, the heater 220 may contact the lower surface of the heating chamber 210 . Accordingly, when heat is generated from the heater 220, the heating chamber 210 in contact with the heater 220 may be heated by conduction. Accordingly, the heater 220 may receive power from a battery (not shown) and/or an auxiliary battery 600 provided in the cleaner body 400 to heat water flowing inside the heating chamber 210 .
- the heater 220 may adjust the temperature of water according to a user's input.
- the heater 220 may change the phase of water into steam (steam) according to a user's input.
- a plurality of heaters 220 may be provided, and each heater 220 may independently generate heat.
- two heaters 220 may be provided, one may be disposed below the first chamber 211a, and the other may be disposed below the second chamber 211b.
- the temperature inside the first chamber 211a and the temperature inside the second chamber 211b may be different from each other, and the water discharged from the first chamber 211a and the water discharged from the second chamber 211b may be different from each other. Water phases can be different.
- the lower cover 230 is disposed below the heater 220 and may cover the heater 220 .
- the lower cover 230 may be formed in a flat plate shape, and may be formed in a shape capable of covering the heater 220 .
- the lower cover 230 may be formed of a material capable of blocking heat generated from the heater 220 . With this configuration, it is possible to improve energy efficiency by preventing heat generated from the heater 220 from escaping to the outside of the steam generator 200 . In addition, it is possible to prevent components accommodated in the module housing 110 from being damaged by heat generated by the heater 220 .
- the sealer 240 is disposed on the upper side of the heating chamber 210 and can airtightly seal the upper side of the heating chamber 210 .
- the sealer 240 may hermetically seal the open top of the chamber body 211 .
- the sealer 240 may be formed of a material capable of blocking passage of moisture. With this configuration, even if the water vapor generated inside the heating chamber 210 rises, it is blocked by the sealer 240 and leakage to the outside can be prevented.
- the upper cover 250 may be disposed above the sealer 240 and cover the sealer 240 .
- the upper cover 250 may be formed in a flat plate shape to cover the sealer 240 .
- the upper cover 250 may be formed of a material capable of blocking heat transmitted through the sealer 240 . With this configuration, it is possible to improve energy efficiency by preventing heat generated from the heater 220 from escaping to the outside of the steam generator 200 . In addition, it is possible to prevent components accommodated in the module housing 110 from being damaged by heat generated by the heater 220 .
- the temperature detector 260 may measure the temperature of the steam generator 200 .
- the temperature detector 260 may be a thermistor. In this case, the temperature detector 260 may transmit information about the measured temperature of the steam generator 200 to the wet mop module controller 700 .
- the temperature detector 260 may be a thermostat. In this case, when the temperature of the steam generator 200 exceeds a preset target temperature, the temperature detection unit 260 cuts off the supply of power to keep the temperature of the steam generator 200 constant.
- the cleaner 1 of the present invention may include an extension tube 300 .
- the extension tube 300 may be combined with the cleaner body 400 and the wet mop module 100 .
- the extension tube 300 may be formed in a long cylindrical shape. Therefore, the inner space of the extension pipe 300 may communicate with the inner space of the wet mop module 100. Also, the extension tube 300 may communicate with a suction passage formed in the cleaner body 400 .
- suction force When suction force is generated through a suction motor (not shown), suction force may be provided to the wet mop module 100 through the suction part of the cleaner body 400 and the extension pipe 300 . Accordingly, external dust and air may be introduced into the cleaner body 400 through the wet mop module 100 and the extension pipe 300 . In addition, dust and air introduced through the wet mop module 100 may be introduced into the cleaner body 400 after passing through the extension pipe 300 .
- an electric wire may be embedded in the extension pipe 300 . Therefore, the cleaner body 400 and the wet mop module 100 may be electrically connected through the extension pipe 300 .
- the cleaner 1 of the present invention may include a cleaner body 400 .
- the cleaner body 400 may include a suction motor, a dust box, and a battery.
- the cleaner body 400 may operate a suction motor by receiving power from a battery, and may generate suction force by operating the suction motor.
- a suction passage is formed in the cleaner body 400 so that air and dust introduced from the wet mop module 100 can flow.
- the cleaner body 400 may include at least one cyclone unit that separates dust sucked into the inside by applying the principle of a dust collector using centrifugal force. Accordingly, dust may be separated while the air introduced through the suction passage spirally flows.
- the cleaner body 400 may include a dust container to store dust separated from air sucked in through the cyclone flow.
- an input unit is provided in the main body 400 of the cleaner so that the user can set whether or not to supply power and the strength of air suction, as well as the rotational strength of the mop, the amount of water supplied, whether to heat the water, and whether to supply steam.
- the cleaner 1 of the present invention may include an auxiliary battery housing 500 .
- the auxiliary battery housing 500 may be coupled to the wet mop module 100 or the extension tube 300, and the auxiliary battery 600 may be detachably coupled.
- the auxiliary battery housing 500 may be coupled to the connector 180 of the wet mop module 100 and detachably accommodate the auxiliary battery 600 therein.
- the auxiliary battery housing 500 may connect a battery (not shown) provided in the cleaner body 400 and the auxiliary battery 600 in series. With this configuration, power can be stably supplied when high power supply is required, such as when the steam generator 200 is operated.
- the auxiliary battery housing 500 may connect a battery (not shown) provided in the cleaner body 400 and the auxiliary battery 600 in parallel. With this configuration, the use time of the cleaner 1 can be extended.
- the auxiliary battery housing 500 may electrically connect the auxiliary battery 600 to the steam generator 200 .
- electrical energy from the auxiliary battery 600 can be supplied to the steam generator 200 requiring high power supply.
- the cleaner 1 of the present invention may include an auxiliary battery 600 .
- the auxiliary battery 600 may supply power to the suction module 100 or the cleaner body 300 .
- the auxiliary battery 600 may store electrical energy therein.
- the auxiliary battery 600 may be a secondary battery.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the control configuration of the wet mop module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- control configuration of the wet mop module 100 is described as follows.
- the wet mop module 100 includes a wet mop module control unit 700.
- the wet mop module controller 700 may include a memory (not shown) and a timer (not shown). Preset information may be stored in a memory (not shown). A timer (not shown) may measure time.
- the wet mop module controller 700 may receive a control signal input through the cleaner body 400 or the wet mop module 100 or an external terminal (not shown).
- the wet mop module controller 700 may be connected to the cleaner body 400 or the wet mop module 100 or an external terminal (not shown) through wired or wireless communication.
- the wet mop module controller 700 may control the components included in the wet mop module 100 .
- the wet mop module control unit 700 may be connected to the first operation unit 191 and the second operation unit 192 by signal.
- the wet mop module control unit 700 may be electrically connected to the first operation unit 191 and the second operation unit 192, and may transmit and receive electrical signals.
- the wet mop module 100 may receive a control signal based on a user input from the first control unit 191 and/or the second control unit 192 and operate according to the received control signal.
- the wet mop module control unit 700 may be signalally connected to the temperature detection unit 260 .
- the temperature detection unit 260 may measure the temperature of the steam generator 200 and transmit information about the temperature of the steam generator 200 to the wet mop module control unit 700 .
- the wet mop module controller 700 may control the water pump 133 .
- the wet mop module controller 700 may control the amount of moisture supplied from the water tank 120 to the mop 150 according to a control signal input from the first manipulation unit 191 .
- the wet mop module controller 700 may control the operating time of the water pump 133 according to a control signal input from the first manipulation unit 191 .
- the wet mop module controller 700 may control the heater 220 .
- the wet mop module controller 700 may control the temperature and phase of water supplied to the mop 150 according to a control signal input from the second control unit 192 .
- the wet mop module controller 700 may control the operating time of the heater 220 and the amount of power applied to the heater 220 according to a control signal input from the second manipulation unit 192 .
- the wet mop module control unit 700 determines the operating time of the heater 220 and the amount of power applied to the heater 220. can be changed
- the temperature of the water introduced into the steam generator 200 or the phase of moisture can be maintained, and energy efficiency can be increased.
- the wet mop module controller 700 may control the light emitting module 160 .
- the wet mop module control unit 700 may control the light emitting module 160 on/off according to a user's control input.
- the wet mop module controller 700 may control the amount of light of the light emitting module 160 according to a user's control input.
- the wet mop module controller 700 may control the mop drive motor 170.
- the wet mop module controller 700 may control the rotational speed (rpm) of the mop driving motor 170 according to a user's control input.
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- 바닥면의 이물질을 닦아 청소하는 청소기의 물걸레 모듈에 있어서,모듈 하우징;상기 모듈 하우징과 결합되고, 내부에 물을 저장하는 물탱크;상기 모듈 하우징의 하측에 배치되고, 걸레가 결합될 수 있는 적어도 하나 이상의 회전 청소부; 및상기 물탱크에서 공급되는 물을 가열하는 스팀 제너레이터;를 포함하고,상기 스팀 제너레이터는,상기 물탱크로부터 물이 유입되는 물 유입구; 및가열된 수분이 토출되는 수분 토출구;를 포함하며,상기 걸레가 바닥면 상에 놓여진 상태에서, 바닥면에서부터 상기 물 유입구까지의 높이가 바닥면에서부터 상기 수분 토출구까지의 높이보다 높은 것을 특징으로 하는 청소기의 물걸레 모듈.
- 제1항에 있어서,스팀 제너레이터는,상기 물 유입구 및 상기 수분 토출구가 형성되고, 저면을 따라 물이 유동하는 히팅 챔버;를 포함하고,상기 걸레가 바닥면 상에 놓여진 상태에서, 상기 히팅 챔버의 저면은 바닥면과 소정 각도로 경사를 이루는 것을 특징으로 하는 청소기의 물걸레 모듈.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 스팀 제너레이터는,내부에 수분이 유동하는 유로가 형성된 히팅 챔버; 및상기 히팅 챔버에 열을 공급하는 히터;를 포함하고,상기 히팅 챔버는,챔버 본체;상기 챔버 본체의 내부에 적어도 하나 이상 돌출 형성되는 유동 가이드 벽;을 포함하는 청소기의 물걸레 모듈.
- 제3항에 있어서,상기 히팅 챔버는,상기 유동 가이드 벽의 일측 단부에서 돌출 형성되는 유동 지연 돌기;를 더 포함하는 청소기의 물걸레 모듈.
- 제3항에 있어서,상기 유동 가이드 벽은,상기 챔버 본체의 측벽에서부터 소정 각도로 경사지게 형성되는 것을 특징으로 하는 청소기의 물걸레 모듈.
- 제3항에 있어서,상기 히팅 챔버는,상기 챔버 본체의 내부 공간을 분리시키도록 상기 챔버 본체의 저면에서 전후 방향을 따라 돌출 형성된 격벽;을 더 포함하는 청소기의 물걸레 모듈.
- 제6항에 있어서,상기 유동 가이드 벽은,상기 격벽에서부터 소정 각도로 경사지게 형성되는 것을 특징으로 하는 청소기의 물걸레 모듈.
- 제6항에 있어서,상기 히팅 챔버는,상기 격벽과 상기 유동 가이드 벽 사이로 수분이 유동하는 것을 특징으로 하는 청소기의 물걸레 모듈.
- 제3항에 있어서,상기 유동 가이드 벽은,일측 단부에서 유동 지연 돌기가 돌출 연장 형성되고, 타측 단부는 상기 챔버 본체의 측벽과 연결되며, 상기 일측 단부는 상기 타측 단부보다 바닥면에 가깝게 배치되되, 상기 유동 지연 돌기의 상측 단부는 상기 타측 단부보다 바닥면에 멀게 배치되는 것을 특징으로 하는 청소기의 물걸레 모듈.
- 제3항에 있어서,상기 챔버 본체는,내부를 유동하는 수분이 가열되는 제1 챔버; 및상기 제1 챔버와 격벽을 통하여 분리되고, 내부를 유동하는 수분이 상기 제1 챔버와 독립적으로 가열되는 제2 챔버;를 포함하는 청소기의 물걸레 모듈.
- 제10항에 있어서,상기 제1 챔버 내부의 온도와 상기 제2 챔버 내부의 온도가 서로 다른 것을 특징으로 하는 청소기의 물걸레 모듈.
- 제10항에 있어서,상기 제1 챔버에서 토출되는 수분과 상기 제2 챔버에서 토출되는 수분의 상(phase)이 서로 다른 것을 특징으로 하는 청소기의 물걸레 모듈.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 스팀 제너레이터는,내부에 수분이 유동하는 유로가 형성된 히팅 챔버;상기 히팅 챔버의 하측에 배치되고, 상기 히팅 챔버에 열을 공급하는 히터;상기 히터의 하측에 배치되고, 상기 히터를 커버하는 하부 커버;상기 히팅 챔버의 상측에 배치되고, 상기 히팅 챔버의 상측을 기밀하는 실러; 및상기 실러의 상측에 배치되고, 상기 실러를 커버하는 상부 커버;를 포함하는 청소기의 물걸레 모듈.
- 제1항에 있어서,적어도 하나 이상의 노즐을 포함하고, 상기 노즐을 통하여 상기 스팀 제너레이터에서 토출되는 수분을 걸레로 공급하는 디퓨져;를 포함하는 청소기의 물걸레 모듈.
- 제14항에 있어서,상기 디퓨져는,내부에 수분이 유동할 수 있는 확산 유로가 형성된 디퓨져 본체; 및상기 디퓨져 본체에 구비되고, 상기 스팀 제너레이터의 수분 토출구와 결합되는 연결관;을 포함하는 청소기의 물걸레 모듈.
- 제15항에 있어서,상기 디퓨져 본체는,환형으로 형성된 것을 특징으로 하는 청소기의 물걸레 모듈.
- 제15항에 있어서,상기 디퓨져 본체는,원호 형태로 형성된 것을 특징으로 하는 청소기의 물걸레 모듈.
- 하부 하우징과 상기 하부 하우징을 덮는 상부 하우징을 포함하는 모듈 하우징;상기 모듈 하우징과 결합되고, 내부에 물을 저장하는 물탱크;상기 모듈 하우징의 하측에 배치되고, 걸레가 결합될 수 있는 적어도 하나 이상의 회전 청소부; 및상기 물탱크에서 공급되는 물을 가열하는 스팀 제너레이터;를 포함하며,상기 스팀 제너레이터는,상기 물탱크로부터 물이 유입되는 물 유입구; 및가열된 수분이 토출되는 수분 토출구;를 포함하고,상기 회전 청소부에서부터 상기 물 유입구까지의 최단 거리가 상기 회전 청소부에서부터 상기 수분 토출구까지의 최단거리보다 큰 것을 특징으로 하는 청소기의 물걸레 모듈.
- 제18항에 있어서,스팀 제너레이터는,상기 물 유입구 및 상기 수분 토출구가 형성되고, 저면을 따라 물이 유동하는 히팅 챔버;를 포함하고,상기 걸레가 바닥면 상에 놓여진 상태에서, 상기 히팅 챔버의 저면은 원판 형태의 상기 회전 청소부의 가상의 연장면과 소정 각도로 경사를 이루는 것을 특징으로 하는 청소기의 물걸레 모듈.
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