WO2023153793A1 - Station de nettoyage et procédé de commande de station de nettoyage - Google Patents

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WO2023153793A1
WO2023153793A1 PCT/KR2023/001807 KR2023001807W WO2023153793A1 WO 2023153793 A1 WO2023153793 A1 WO 2023153793A1 KR 2023001807 W KR2023001807 W KR 2023001807W WO 2023153793 A1 WO2023153793 A1 WO 2023153793A1
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  • the present invention relates to a cleaner station and a control method of the cleaner station, and more particularly, to a cleaner station capable of separating dust contained in air, collecting it in a dust bag, and emptying only the dust bag, and a control method of the cleaner station. .
  • a vacuum cleaner is a home appliance that sucks up small garbage or dust by sucking air using electricity and fills a dust bin in the product, and is commonly referred to as a vacuum cleaner.
  • Such cleaners may be classified into manual cleaners for cleaning while a user directly moves the cleaner, and automatic cleaners for performing cleaning while driving by itself.
  • Manual cleaners may be classified into canister-type cleaners, upright cleaners, handheld cleaners, and stick-type cleaners according to the shape of the cleaner.
  • canister-type vacuum cleaners have been widely used in the past, but recently, handheld vacuum cleaners and stick vacuum cleaners, which provide convenience in use by integrally providing a dust bin and a cleaner body, have been widely used.
  • a canister-type vacuum cleaner has a main body and a suction port connected by a rubber hose or pipe, and in some cases, a brush can be inserted into the suction port to be used.
  • the Hand Vacuum Cleaner maximizes portability and is light in weight, but has a short length, so the cleaning area may be limited while sitting. Thus, it is used to clean localized areas, such as on a desk or sofa, or in a car.
  • the stick vacuum cleaner can be used standing up, so you can clean without bending your back. Therefore, it is advantageous to clean while moving a large area. If the handheld vacuum cleaner cleans a narrow space, the stick type cleaner can clean a wider space and can clean high places that are out of reach. Recently, a stick cleaner is provided in a module type, and the cleaner type is actively changed and used for various objects.
  • the robot cleaner automatically cleans the area to be cleaned by sucking foreign substances such as dust from the floor while traveling on its own in the area to be cleaned.
  • a cleaner station equipped with a dust collector, a dust storage unit, and a dust bag has been developed to automatically empty and store the dust bin of the cleaner.
  • the conventional cleaner station collects air and dust without separating them, so that the air occupies a large volume inside the dust bag, and it is difficult to remove the dust bag. Also, when the user removes the dust bag from the cleaner station, there is a problem in that dust is scattered along with the air in the dust bag. Scattered dust not only contaminates the user's space, but also can cause diseases such as respiratory diseases.
  • a cleaner station capable of improving user convenience and hygiene by minimizing the volume of a dust bag by compressing and removing air from the cleaner station and sealing the dust bag to prevent scattering of dust when the dust bag is removed, and a control method thereof need this
  • the present invention has been created to improve the conventional problems as described above, and includes a bag compressing member and a jointer to automatically discharge air inside the dust bag, compress the volume, and seal the vacuum cleaner station and the cleaner station. Its purpose is to provide a control method for
  • a cleaner station includes a housing forming an exterior and forming a space therein; a coupling part disposed on the housing and including a coupling surface to which at least a part of the cleaner is coupled; A dust separator accommodated inside the housing and disposed below the coupling part to separate dust from the air flowing in from the dust bin of the cleaner, a dust bag to store the dust separated from the dust separator, and the dust bag A dust collection unit including a bag supporter for supporting and a bonding machine for bonding the dust bag; an envelope accommodating space formed inside the housing and accommodating the envelope support part; a dust collecting motor accommodated inside the housing, disposed below the dust collecting part, and generating a suction force to suck dust inside the dust bin; and a first flow path connecting the dust bin of the cleaner to the dust collecting unit, a second flow path guiding air passing through the dust collecting unit to the dust collecting motor, and a bypass flow path connecting the bag supporter and the dust collecting motor. and a bag compression member
  • the bag compression member may include a flow path closing member hinged to the bag receiving space, and the flow path closing member may be rotated to open and close the bypass flow path.
  • the bag compression member may include a flow path closing member that is slidably coupled to the bag accommodation space, and the flow path closing member may be linearly moved to open and close the bypass flow path.
  • the bag compressing member may include a compressing member hingedly coupled to the inside of the bag supporting part, and the compressing member may compress the outer surface of the dust bag by being rotated.
  • the bag compressing member may include a compressing member disposed inside the bag supporter, and the compressing member may linearly move and compress the outer surface of the dust bag.
  • the bonding machine a fixed bonding member; and a movable joint member provided to be movable toward the fixed joint member, wherein the dust collection motor can be operated in a state in which the movable joint member is separated from the fixed joint member by a predetermined distance.
  • the bonding unit may include a hot wire capable of hot wire bonding the dust bag.
  • the bonding unit a fixed bonding member; and a movable joint member provided to close the dust bag by moving toward the fixed joint member, wherein the hot wire is disposed on at least one of the fixed joint member and the movable joint member.
  • the movable joint member may include a first movable joint member provided to be linearly movable in a first direction toward the fixed joint member; and a second movable joining member provided to be linearly movable toward the fixed joining member in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.
  • the dust collecting unit may further include a dust bag cartridge detachably coupled to the housing and supplying the dust bag.
  • the dust bag may be supported by the bag support part and discharged from the bag receiving space.
  • the first flow path may be connected to an upper side of the envelope accommodating space
  • the second flow path may be connected to an upper side of the envelope accommodating space
  • bypass passage may be connected to a lower side of the envelope accommodation space.
  • a control method of a cleaner station includes a collecting step of operating a dust collection motor to collect dust inside a dust bin of the cleaner with a dust bag provided in the cleaner station; After the collecting step, a tightening step of limiting the inlet of the dust bag to a predetermined width by moving a movable joining member; a bag compressing step of compressing the dust bag by moving a bag compressing member after the tightening step; and a packaging step of closing the inlet of the dust bag by moving the movable bonding member after the compressing the bag, and sealing the inlet of the dust bag by hot wire bonding.
  • the bag compressing step may include: closing a bypass flow path connecting the bag receiving space in which the dust bag is accommodated and the dust collecting motor by moving the bag compressing member; and an air suction step of discharging air inside the dust bag by operating the dust collection motor after the passage closing step.
  • the bag compressing step may include a compression step of moving the bag compression member to press the outer surface of the dust bag to discharge air inside the dust bag;
  • the tightening step may include a first tightening step of moving a first movable joining member included in the movable joining member in a first direction; A second fastening step of moving a second movable joining member included in the movable joining member in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and the packaging step includes the first movable joining member in the first direction.
  • a first packaging step of moving in the direction; A second packing step of moving the second movable joining member in the second direction may be further included.
  • the cleaner station and the control method of the cleaner station according to the present invention have an effect of reducing the volume of the dust bag by including the bag compressing member to discharge and compress the air packed inside the dust bag. It has an effect of preventing scattering of dust when the dust bag is removed from the cleaner station by sealing the dust bag.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a cleaner that can be coupled to a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a view of the cleaner of FIG. 1 viewed from another angle.
  • FIG. 3 is a view for explaining a dust bin of the vacuum cleaner of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 4 is a view for explaining a state in which a cleaner is coupled to a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a view for explaining a coupling part of a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a fixing unit of a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 and 8 are diagrams for explaining a relationship between a door unit of a cleaner station and a cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a relationship between a cleaner and a cover opening unit in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a view for explaining a process of guiding dust to a dust collection unit and a flow path unit in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a dust collecting unit of a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • 13 to 16 are diagrams for explaining a process of bonding and discharging a dust bag with a bonding machine in a dust collection unit of a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • 17 is a block diagram for explaining a control configuration of a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • 18 and 19 are diagrams for explaining a two-axis moving jointer of a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • 20 to 27 are diagrams for explaining a process of compressing, reducing the volume of, and sealing a dust bag inside a dust collecting unit of a cleaner station according to other embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 28 and 29 are flowcharts illustrating a process of compressing and sealing a dust bag inside a dust collection unit by a control method of a cleaner station according to other embodiments of the present invention.
  • first and second used in this specification may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms, and the terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.
  • 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” includes any combination of a plurality of related listed items or any of a plurality of related listed items.
  • FIG. 1 is a view for explaining a cleaner 200 that can be coupled to a cleaner station 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a view of the cleaner 200 of FIG. 1 viewed from another angle.
  • 3 is a drawing for explaining the dust bin 220 of the cleaner 200 of FIG. 1, and FIG. A drawing for explaining a coupled state is shown.
  • a cleaner 200 may be coupled to the cleaner station 100 according to an embodiment of the present specification.
  • the cleaner station 100 may remove dust from the dust bin 220 of the cleaner 200 .
  • the cleaner 200 may refer to a cleaner manually operated by a user.
  • the cleaner 200 may mean a handheld cleaner or a stick cleaner.
  • the cleaner 200 may be mounted on the cleaner station 100 .
  • the cleaner 200 may be supported by the cleaner station 100 .
  • the cleaner 200 may be coupled to the cleaner station 100 .
  • direction can be defined while the cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 100 (see FIG. 4).
  • a direction in which the cleaner 200 is exposed to the outside of the cleaner station 100 may be referred to as a front.
  • a direction in which the suction motor 214 of the cleaner 200 is disposed may be referred to as a forward direction.
  • a direction opposite to the direction in which the suction motor 214 is disposed in the cleaner station 100 may be referred to as a rear direction.
  • a surface facing the front of the housing 110 based on the inner space may be referred to as a rear surface of the cleaner station 100 .
  • the left surface may be referred to as a left surface
  • the right surface may be referred to as a right surface
  • the left surface may mean a direction in which the third outer wall surface 112c is formed
  • the right surface may mean a direction in which the fourth outer wall surface 112d is formed.
  • a surface facing the front of the housing 110 based on the inner space may be referred to as a rear surface of the cleaner station 100 . Accordingly, the rear surface may refer to a direction in which the second outer wall surface 112b is formed.
  • the left surface when looking at the front with respect to the inner space of the housing 110, the left surface may be referred to as a left surface, and the right surface may be referred to as a right surface. Accordingly, the left surface may mean a direction in which the third outer wall surface 112c is formed, and the right surface may mean a direction in which the fourth outer wall surface 112d is formed.
  • the cleaner 200 may include a main body 210 .
  • the body 210 may include a body housing 211, a suction part 212, a dust separator 213, a suction motor 214, an air discharge cover 215, a handle 216, and a control unit 218. there is.
  • the body housing 211 may form the exterior of the cleaner 200 .
  • the body housing 211 may provide a space capable of accommodating the suction motor 214 and a filter (not shown) therein.
  • the body housing 211 may be configured in a shape similar to a cylinder.
  • the suction part 212 may protrude outward from the body housing 211 .
  • the inlet 212 may be formed in a cylindrical shape with an open interior.
  • the suction part 212 may be coupled with the extension tube 250 .
  • the suction unit 212 may provide a passage through which air containing dust may flow (hereinafter, may be referred to as a 'suction passage').
  • an imaginary line passing through the inside of the suction unit 212 having a cylindrical shape may be formed.
  • the dust separation unit 213 may communicate with the suction unit 212 .
  • the dust separation unit 213 may separate dust sucked into the inside through the suction unit 212 .
  • the space inside the dust separator 213 may communicate with the space inside the dust container 220 .
  • the dust separation unit 213 may include at least one cyclone unit capable of separating dust by cyclone flow.
  • a space inside the dust separator 213 may communicate with the suction passage. Accordingly, air and dust sucked through the suction unit 212 spirally flow along the inner circumferential surface of the dust separation unit 213 . Thus, a cyclone flow may occur in the inner space of the dust separator 213 .
  • the dust separation unit 213 communicates with the suction unit 212 and has a configuration in which the principle of a dust collector using centrifugal force is applied to separate dust sucked into the body 210 through the suction unit 212 .
  • the dust separator 213 may further include a secondary cyclone that separates dust from the air discharged from the cyclone again.
  • the secondary cyclone may be located inside the cyclone so that the size of the dust separator is minimized.
  • the secondary cyclone may include a plurality of cyclone bodies arranged in parallel. The air discharged from the cyclone can pass through divided into a plurality of cyclone bodies.
  • the axis of the cyclone flow of the secondary cyclone may also extend in the vertical direction, and the axis of the cyclone flow of the cyclone and the axis of the cyclone flow of the secondary cyclone may form a coaxial axis in the vertical direction, This may be collectively referred to as an axis of the cyclone flow of the dust separator 213 .
  • the suction motor 214 may generate a suction force for sucking air.
  • the suction motor 214 may be housed in the body housing 211 .
  • the suction motor 214 may generate suction force by rotation.
  • the suction motor 214 may be provided similarly to a cylindrical shape.
  • a virtual suction motor axis may be formed by extending the rotation axis of the suction motor 214 .
  • the air discharge cover 215 may be disposed on one side of the body housing 211 in the axial direction.
  • a filter for filtering air may be accommodated in the air discharge cover 215 .
  • a HEPA filter may be accommodated in the air discharge cover 215 .
  • An air discharge port 215a may be formed in the air discharge cover 215 to discharge air sucked in by the suction force of the suction motor 214 .
  • a flow guide may be disposed on the air discharge cover 215 .
  • the flow guide may guide the flow of air discharged through the air outlet 215a.
  • the handle 216 can be grasped by a user.
  • a handle 216 may be disposed behind the suction motor 214 .
  • the handle 216 may be formed to resemble a cylindrical shape.
  • the handle 216 may be formed in a bent cylindrical shape.
  • the handle 216 may be disposed at a predetermined angle with the body housing 211 or the suction motor 214 or the dust separator 213 .
  • the handle 216 is connected to a gripping part 216a formed in a column shape so that a user can hold it, and a longitudinal (axial direction) end of the gripping part 216a and a first extension extending toward the suction motor 214.
  • a second extension portion 216c connected to the other end of the portion 216b and the gripping portion 216a in the longitudinal direction (axial direction) and extending toward the dust container 220 may be included.
  • a virtual gripping part through-line extending along the longitudinal direction (axial direction of the column) of the gripping part 216a and penetrating the gripping part 216a may be formed.
  • the gripping part penetration line may be a virtual line formed inside the cylindrical handle 216 or may be a virtual line formed parallel to at least a part of an outer surface (outer circumferential surface) of the gripping part 216a.
  • the upper surface of the handle 216 may form part of the outer appearance of the upper surface of the cleaner 200 . Through this, when the user grips the handle 216, a component of the cleaner 200 may be prevented from coming into contact with the user's arm.
  • the first extension portion may extend toward the body housing 211 or the suction motor 214 from the gripping portion 216a. At least a portion of the first extension portion may extend in a horizontal direction.
  • the second extension part may extend toward the dust bin 220 from the gripping part 216a. At least a portion of the second extension portion may extend in a horizontal direction.
  • Manipulator 218 may be disposed on handle 216 .
  • the control unit 218 may be disposed on an inclined surface formed in an upper region of the handle 216 .
  • a user may input an operation or stop command of the cleaner 200 through the control unit 218 .
  • the cleaner 200 may include a dust container 220 .
  • the dust container 220 may communicate with the dust separator 213 .
  • the dust container 220 may store the dust separated by the dust separator 213 .
  • the dust bin 220 may include a dust bin body 221, a discharge cover 222, a dust bin compression lever 223, and a compressor (not shown).
  • the dust container body 221 may provide a space for storing the dust separated by the dust separator 213 .
  • the dust container body 221 may be formed similarly to a cylindrical shape.
  • the dust box body 221 passes through the inside (inner space) and is formed extending along the longitudinal direction of the dust box body 221 (meaning the axial direction in the cylindrical dust box body 221). It is possible to form a line through the dust box.
  • a rear surface of the dust box body 221 may be partially opened.
  • a rear rear extension portion 221a may be formed on the rear surface of the dust box body 221 .
  • the rear extension part 221a may be formed to cover a part of the rear surface of the dust container body 221 .
  • the dust bin 220 may include a discharge cover 222 .
  • the discharge cover 222 may be disposed on the rear surface of the dust container 220 .
  • the discharge cover 222 may be provided to open and close one end of the dust container body 221 in the longitudinal direction. Specifically, the discharge cover 222 may selectively open and close the rear portion of the dust container 220 that opens downward.
  • the discharge cover 222 may include a cover body 222a and a hinge part 222b.
  • the cover body 222a may be formed to cover a part of the rear surface of the dust container body 221 .
  • the cover body 222a may rotate downward based on the hinge portion 222b.
  • the hinge part 222b may be disposed adjacent to the battery housing 230 .
  • a torsion spring 222d may be provided at the hinge portion 222b. Therefore, when the discharge cover 222 is separated from the dust box body 221, the cover body 222a moves through the dust box body 221 with the hinge part 222b as an axis by the elastic force of the torsion spring 222d. It can be supported in a rotated state more than an angle.
  • the discharge cover 222 may be coupled to the dust container 220 through hook coupling. Meanwhile, the discharge cover 222 may be separated from the dust bin 220 through the coupling lever 222c.
  • the coupling lever 222c may be disposed on an outer surface of the dust bin. When an external force is applied, the coupling lever 222c may elastically deform the hook extending from the cover body 222a to release the hook coupling between the cover body 222a and the dust container body 221 .
  • the rear surface of the dust bin 220 may be blocked (sealed) by the discharge cover 222 and the rear extension portion 221a.
  • the dust bin 220 may include a dust bin compression lever 223 (see FIG. 2 ).
  • the dust bin compression lever 223 may be disposed outside the dust bin 220 or the dust separator 213 .
  • the dust bin compression lever 223 may be disposed to linearly move back and forth outside the dust bin 220 or the dust separator 213 .
  • the dust box compression lever 223 may be connected to a compressor (not shown). When the dust box compression lever 223 moves backward by an external force, the compressor (not shown) may move backward as well. Through this, it is possible to provide user convenience.
  • the compressor (not shown) and the dust container compression lever 223 may be returned to their original positions by an elastic member (not shown). Specifically, when the external force applied to the dust box compression lever 223 is removed, the elastic member may move the dust box compression lever 223 and the compressor (not shown) forward.
  • a compressor (not shown) may be disposed inside the dust box body 221 .
  • the compressor may move the inner space of the dust container body 221 .
  • the compressor may linearly move back and forth within the dust box body 221 . Through this, the compressor may compress the dust in the dust box body 221 backward.
  • the compressor moves from the front to the rear of the dust bin 220 and foreign substances such as remaining dust in the dust bin 220 can be removed. Through this, it is possible to improve suction power of the cleaner by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust bin 220 . In addition, residual dust is prevented from remaining in the dust bin 220 to remove odors caused by the residue.
  • the cleaner 200 may include a battery housing 230 .
  • a battery 240 may be accommodated in the battery housing 230 .
  • Battery housing 230 may be disposed behind handle 216 .
  • the battery housing 230 may have a hexahedral shape with one surface open.
  • One surface of the battery housing 230 may be connected to the handle 216 .
  • the battery housing 230 may include a receiving portion that is opened to the rear.
  • the battery 240 may be detachable through the receiving portion of the battery housing 230 .
  • the cleaner 200 may include a battery 240 .
  • the battery 240 may be detachably coupled to the cleaner 200 .
  • the battery 240 may be detachably coupled to the battery housing 230 .
  • the battery 240 may be inserted into the battery housing 230 from below the battery housing 230 . With such a configuration, the portability of the cleaner 200 can be improved.
  • the battery 240 may be integrally provided inside the battery housing 230 . At this time, the rear surface of the battery 240 is not exposed to the outside.
  • the battery 240 may supply power to the suction motor 214 of the cleaner 200 .
  • Battery 240 may be disposed at the back of handle 216 .
  • the battery 240 may be disposed above the dust container 220 .
  • the rear surface of the battery 240 may be exposed to the outside. Since the battery 240 may be placed on the floor when the cleaner 200 is placed on the floor, the battery 240 may be directly separated from the battery housing 230 . In addition, since the rear surface of the battery 240 is exposed to the outside and directly contacts external air of the battery 240 , cooling performance of the battery 240 may be improved.
  • the structure for attaching and detaching the battery 240 and the battery housing 230 may be reduced, and thus the overall size of the cleaner 200 may be reduced. Yes, and it is possible to reduce weight.
  • the cleaner 200 may include an extension tube 250 .
  • the extension pipe 250 may communicate with the cleaning module 260 .
  • the extension pipe 250 may communicate with the main body 210 .
  • the extension pipe 250 may communicate with the suction part 212 of the main body 210 .
  • the extension pipe 250 may be formed in a long cylindrical shape.
  • the main body 210 may be connected to the extension pipe 250 .
  • the main body 210 may be connected to the cleaning module 260 through an extension tube 250 .
  • the body 210 may generate suction force through the suction motor 214 and provide suction force to the cleaning module 260 through the extension pipe 250 .
  • External dust may be introduced into the body 210 through the cleaning module 260 and the extension pipe 250 .
  • the cleaner 200 may include a cleaning module 260 .
  • the cleaning module 260 may communicate with the extension pipe 250 . Accordingly, external air may flow into the main body 210 of the cleaner 200 through the cleaning module 260 and the extension tube 250 by the suction force generated in the main body 210 of the cleaner 200 .
  • Dust in the dust bin 220 of the cleaner 200 may be collected by the dust collecting unit 170 of the cleaner station 100 by gravity and the suction force of the dust collecting motor 191 .
  • the user can eliminate the hassle of having to empty the dust bin every time.
  • the dust bin is emptied, it is possible to prevent dust from scattering.
  • the cleaner 200 may be coupled to the front of the housing 110 .
  • the main body 210 of the cleaner 200 may be mounted on the coupling part 120 .
  • the dust bin 220 and the battery housing 230 of the cleaner 200 may be coupled to the coupling surface 121, and the outer circumferential surface of the dust bin body 221 may be coupled to the dust bin guide surface 122, ,
  • the suction part 212 may be coupled to the suction part guide surface 126 of the coupling part 120.
  • the central axis of the dust bin 220 may be disposed in a direction parallel to the ground, and the extension pipe 250 may be disposed in a direction perpendicular to the ground.
  • FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining a coupling part in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining a fixing unit in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • 7 and 8 show diagrams for explaining the relationship between the cleaner and the door unit in the cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 9 shows the cleaner and the cover opening unit in the cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the cleaner station 100 of the present invention will be described as follows.
  • the cleaner 200 may be coupled to the cleaner station 100 .
  • the main body of the cleaner 200 may be coupled to the front of the cleaner station 100 .
  • the cleaner station 100 may remove dust inside the dust bin 220 of the cleaner 200 .
  • the cleaner station 100 may include a housing 110 .
  • the housing 110 may form an exterior of the cleaner station 100 and may have a space formed therein.
  • the housing 110 may be formed in a columnar shape including at least one outer wall surface.
  • the housing 110 may be formed in a shape similar to a square pillar.
  • the housing 110 may have a space capable of accommodating the dust collecting unit 170 that stores dust and the dust suction module 190 that generates a flow force by which the dust is collected by the dust collecting unit 170 .
  • the housing 110 may include a bottom surface 111 , an outer wall surface 112 , and an upper surface 113 .
  • the bottom surface 111 may support the lower side of the dust suction module 190 in the direction of gravity. That is, the bottom surface 111 may support the lower side of the dust collecting motor 191 of the dust suction module 190 .
  • the bottom surface 111 may be disposed toward the ground.
  • the bottom surface 111 may be disposed parallel to the ground or inclined at a predetermined angle with the ground.
  • the floor surface 111 may further include a ground support 111a to increase a contact area with the ground in order to prevent the cleaner station 100 from falling over and to maintain balance.
  • the ground support 111a may have a plate shape extending from the bottom surface 111, and one or more frames may protrude and extend from the bottom surface 111 along the direction of the ground.
  • the outer wall surface 112 may mean a surface formed along the direction of gravity, and may mean a surface connected to the bottom surface 111 .
  • the outer wall surface 112 may refer to a surface vertically connected to the bottom surface 111 .
  • the outer wall surface 112 may also be disposed inclined at a predetermined angle with the bottom surface 111 .
  • the outer wall surface 112 may include at least one surface.
  • the outer wall surface 112 may include a first outer wall surface 112a, a second outer wall surface 112b, a third outer wall surface 112c, and a fourth outer wall surface 112d.
  • the first outer wall surface 112a may be disposed on the front of the cleaner station 100 .
  • the front side may refer to a surface where the cleaner 200 is exposed in a state in which the cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 . Accordingly, the first outer wall surface 112a may form a front appearance of the cleaner station 100 .
  • the first outer wall surface 112a may be formed in a flat shape, as well as in a curved shape as a whole, or may include a curved surface in a portion thereof.
  • the coupling part 120 may be disposed on the first outer wall surface 112a. With this configuration, the cleaner 200 can be coupled to the cleaner station 100 and supported by the cleaner station 100 . A detailed configuration of the coupler 120 will be described later.
  • a structure for holding various types of cleaning modules 260 used in the cleaner 200 may be added to the first outer wall surface 112a.
  • the second outer wall surface 112b may be a surface facing the first outer wall surface 112a. That is, the second outer wall surface 112b may be disposed on the rear surface of the cleaner station 100 . The second outer wall surface 112b may form the outer appearance of the rear surface of the cleaner station 100 .
  • the third outer wall surface 112c and the fourth outer wall surface 112d may mean surfaces connecting the first outer wall surface 112a and the second outer wall surface 112b.
  • the third outer wall surface 112c may be disposed on the left surface of the cleaner station 100 and the fourth outer wall surface 112d may be disposed on the right surface of the cleaner station 100 .
  • the third outer wall surface 112c may be disposed on the right surface of the cleaner station 100 and the fourth outer wall surface 112d may be disposed on the left surface of the cleaner station 100 .
  • the third outer wall surface 112c or the fourth outer wall surface 112d may be formed in a flat shape, as well as in a curved shape as a whole, or may include a curved surface in a portion thereof.
  • a structure for holding various types of cleaning modules 290 used in the cleaner 200 may be added to the third outer wall surface 112c or the fourth outer wall surface 112d.
  • the upper surface 113 may form the top appearance of the cleaner station. That is, the upper surface 113 may refer to a surface exposed to the outside by being disposed on the uppermost side in the direction of gravity in the cleaner station.
  • the upper and lower sides may respectively mean upper and lower sides along a direction of gravity (a direction perpendicular to the ground) in a state where the cleaner station 100 is installed on the ground.
  • the upper surface 113 may be disposed parallel to the ground or inclined at a predetermined angle with the ground.
  • a display unit may be disposed on the upper surface 113 .
  • the display unit may display the state of the cleaner station 100 and the state of the cleaner 200, and may also display other information such as a cleaning progress status and a map of a cleaning area.
  • the upper surface 113 may be detachably provided from the outer wall surface 112 .
  • the battery separated from the cleaner 200 can be accommodated in the inner space surrounded by the outer wall surface 112, and a terminal (not shown) capable of charging the separated battery is provided. It can be.
  • an envelope accommodating space 115 may be formed inside the housing 110 .
  • the bag accommodation space 115 may be disposed below the coupling part 120 in the direction of gravity, and may be disposed above the dust suction module 190 in the direction of gravity.
  • a dust collecting unit 170 may be provided in the bag receiving space 115 .
  • an envelope support 173 to be described later may be accommodated in the envelope accommodation space 115 to be accessible.
  • a dust bag cartridge 174 to be described later may be detachably coupled to the bag accommodation space 115 .
  • a splicer 176 to be described later may be mounted in the envelope accommodation space 115 .
  • an envelope compression member 177 to be described later may be disposed in the envelope receiving space 115 .
  • the envelope accommodating space 115 may communicate with a first flow path 181 , a second flow path 182 , and a bypass flow path 183 to be described later. With this configuration, the bag receiving space 115 can provide a space in which air and dust introduced from the dust bin 220 can flow and be collected in the dust bag 172, and the dust bag 172 can be compressed and sealed.
  • the cleaner 200 may be mounted on the outer wall surface 112 of the cleaner station 100 .
  • the dust bin 220 and the battery housing 230 of the cleaner 200 may be coupled to the coupling surface 121 of the cleaner station 100 . That is, the cleaner 200 may be mounted on the first outer wall surface 112a.
  • the axis of the suction motor 214 may be formed perpendicular to the first outer wall surface (112a). That is, the axis of the suction motor 214 may be formed parallel to the ground.
  • An imaginary line penetrating the dust bin 220 may be formed perpendicular to the first outer wall surface 112a.
  • a longitudinal axis C of the housing 110 may be formed perpendicular to the ground.
  • the longitudinal axis C of the housing 110 is parallel to at least one of the first outer wall surface 112a, the second outer wall surface 112b, the third outer wall surface 112c, and the fourth outer wall surface 112d. can be formed
  • an axis of the suction motor 214 may intersect a longitudinal axis of the cleaner station 100. That is, the rotational axis of the suction motor 214 may intersect the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station 100 .
  • the battery 240 may be disposed farther from the ground than the rotation axis of the suction motor 214. With this configuration, the cleaner 200 can be stably supported by the cleaner station 100 .
  • an imaginary line penetrating the dust bin 220 may intersect the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station 100. That is, the longitudinal axis of the dust bin 220 may cross the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station 100 . At this time, the intersection of the longitudinal axis of the dust bin 220 and the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station 100 may be located inside the housing 110, and more specifically, inside the flow path part 180.
  • the handle 216 may be disposed at a greater distance from the ground than a virtual line penetrating the dust bin 220.
  • the coupling part 120 of the cleaner station 100 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 5 .
  • the cleaner station 100 may include a coupling part 120 to which the cleaner 200 is coupled.
  • the coupling part 120 may be disposed on the first outer wall surface 112a, and the body 210 of the cleaner 200, the dust bin 220, and the battery housing 230 may be coupled thereto.
  • the coupling part 120 may include a coupling surface 121 .
  • the coupling surface 121 may be disposed on the front side of the housing 110 .
  • the coupling surface 121 may refer to a surface concavely formed in a groove shape from the first outer wall surface 112a toward the inside of the cleaner station 100 . That is, the coupling surface 121 may mean a surface formed by forming a step with the first outer wall surface 112a.
  • the cleaner 200 may be coupled to the coupling surface 121 .
  • the coupling surface 121 may come into contact with the dust bin 220 of the cleaner 200 and the rear surface of the battery housing 230 .
  • an angle between the coupling surface 121 and the ground may be a right angle.
  • the coupling surface 121 may be disposed inclined at a predetermined angle with the ground. Through this, when the cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling surface 121, the cleaner station 100 can be stably supported.
  • a dust passage hole 121a may be formed on the coupling surface 121 so that air outside the housing 110 may flow into the inside.
  • the dust passage hole 121a may be formed in a hole shape corresponding to the shape of the dust bin 220 so that dust in the dust bin 220 flows into the dust collection unit 170 .
  • the dust passage hole 121a may be formed to correspond to the shape of the discharge cover 222 of the dust bin 220 .
  • the dust passage hole 121a may be formed to communicate with a passage part 180 to be described later.
  • the coupling part 120 may include a dust box guide surface 122 .
  • the dust box guide surface 122 may be disposed on the first outer wall surface 112a.
  • the dust box guide surface 122 may be connected to the first outer wall surface 112a.
  • the dust box guide surface 122 may be connected to the coupling surface 121 .
  • the dust bin guide surface 122 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the outer surface of the dust bin 220 .
  • a lower outer surface of the dust bin 220 may be coupled to the dust bin guide surface 122 . Through this, convenience in coupling the cleaner 200 to the coupling surface 121 may be provided.
  • a protrusion movement hole 122a may be formed in the dust container guide surface 122 , and a push protrusion 151 to be described later may linearly move along the projection movement hole 122a.
  • a gear box 155 accommodating a gear of the cover opening unit 150 to be described later may be provided below the dust box guide surface 122 in the direction of gravity.
  • a guide space 122b in which the push protrusion 151 can move may be formed between the lower surface of the dust box guide surface 122 and the upper surface of the gear box 155 .
  • the guide space 122b may communicate with the first flow path 181 through the bypass hole 122c.
  • the protrusion movement hole 122a, the guide space 122b, the bypass hole 122c, and the first flow path 181 may form one flow path.
  • the coupling part 120 may include a guide protrusion 123 .
  • the guide protrusion 123 may be disposed on the coupling surface 121 .
  • the guide protrusion 123 may protrude upward from the coupling surface 121 .
  • Two guide protrusions 123 may be disposed spaced apart from each other. A distance between the two guide protrusions 123 spaced apart from each other may correspond to a width of the battery housing 230 of the cleaner 200 . Through this, convenience in coupling the cleaner 200 to the coupling surface 121 may be provided.
  • Coupling part 120 may include a coupling part sidewall 124 .
  • the coupling part sidewall 124 may refer to a wall surface disposed on both sides of the coupling surface 121 and may be connected perpendicularly to the coupling surface 121 .
  • the coupling part sidewall 124 may be connected to the first outer wall surface 112a.
  • the coupling part sidewall 124 may form a surface connected to the dust box guide surface 122 . Through this, the cleaner 200 can be stably accommodated.
  • the coupling unit 120 may include a coupling sensor 125 .
  • the coupling sensor 125 may detect whether the cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling unit 120 .
  • the coupling sensor 125 may include a contact sensor.
  • the coupling sensor 125 may include a micro switch.
  • the coupling sensor 125 may be disposed on the guide protrusion 123 . Therefore, when the battery housing 230 or the battery 240 of the cleaner 200 is coupled between the pair of guide protrusions 123, the coupled sensor 125 comes into contact with the coupled sensor 125. ) can be detected.
  • the combined sensor 125 may also include a non-contact sensor.
  • the combined sensor 125 may include an infrared sensor unit (IR sensor).
  • the combination sensor 125 may be disposed on the sidewall 124 of the coupling part. Therefore, when the dust bin 220 or the main body 210 of the cleaner 200 passes through the sidewall 124 of the coupling part and reaches the coupling surface 121, the coupling sensor 125 detects the dust container 220 or the main body 210. presence can be detected.
  • the coupling sensor 125 may face the dust bin 220 or the battery housing 230 of the cleaner 200 .
  • the coupling sensor 125 may be a means for determining whether the cleaner 200 is coupled with power being applied to the battery 240 of the cleaner 200 .
  • the coupling part 120 may include an inlet guide surface 126 .
  • the inlet guide surface 126 may be disposed on the first outer wall surface 112a.
  • the inlet guide surface 126 may be connected to the dust box guide surface 122 .
  • the suction part 212 may be coupled to the suction part guide surface 126 .
  • the shape of the suction part guide surface 126 may be formed to correspond to the shape of the suction part 212 .
  • the coupling part 120 may further include a fixing member access hole 127 .
  • the fixing member access hole 127 may be formed in a long hole shape along the sidewall 124 of the coupling part so that the fixing member 131 can enter and exit.
  • the dust box guide surface 122, the guide protrusion 123, and the suction part guide surface 126 act as a vacuum cleaner.
  • the body 210 of the body 200 may be stably disposed on the coupling part 120. Through this, convenience in coupling the dust bin 220 and the battery housing 230 of the cleaner 200 to the coupling surface 121 may be provided.
  • the cleaner station 100 may further include a charging unit 128 .
  • the charging unit 128 may be disposed on the coupling unit 120 .
  • the charging unit 128 may be electrically connected to the cleaner 200 coupled to the coupling unit 120 .
  • the charging unit 128 may supply power to the battery of the cleaner 200 coupled to the coupling unit 120 .
  • the cleaner station 100 may further include a side door (not shown). Side doors may be disposed on the housing 110 . The side door may selectively expose the dust collection unit 170 to the outside. Through this, the user can easily remove the dust bag 172 from the cleaner station 100 .
  • the fixing unit 130 according to the present invention is described as follows.
  • the cleaner station 100 of the present invention may include a fixing unit 130 .
  • the fixing unit 130 may be disposed on the coupling part sidewall 124 .
  • the fixing unit 130 may be disposed on the back surface of the coupling surface 121 .
  • the fixing unit 130 may fix the cleaner 200 coupled to the coupling surface 121 .
  • the fixing unit 130 may fix the dust container 220 and the battery housing 230 of the cleaner 200 coupled to the coupling surface 121 .
  • the fixing unit 130 may include a fixing member 131 fixing the dust bin 220 and the battery housing 230 of the cleaner 200, and a fixing motor 133 driving the fixing member 131.
  • the fixing unit 130 may further include a fixing part link 135 that transmits power of the fixing part motor 133 to the fixing member 131 .
  • the fixing member 131 may be disposed on the sidewall 124 of the coupling part, and may be reciprocally movable on the sidewall 124 of the coupling part to fix the dust container 220 . Specifically, the fixing member 131 may be accommodated inside the fixing member access hole 127 .
  • the fixing member 131 may be disposed on both sides of the coupling part 120, respectively.
  • two fixing members 131 may be symmetrically arranged in pairs around the coupling surface 121 .
  • the fixing motor 133 may provide power for moving the fixing member 131 .
  • the fixing part link 135 may convert the rotational force of the fixing part motor 133 into reciprocating movement of the fixing member 131 .
  • the fixed sealer 136 When the cleaner 200 is coupled, the fixed sealer 136 may be disposed on the dust container guide surface 122 so that the dust container 220 is airtight. With this configuration, when the dust bin 220 of the vacuum cleaner 200 is coupled, the fixed sealer 136 can be pressed by the weight of the vacuum cleaner 200, and the dust bin 220 and the dust bin guide surface 122 are sealed. It can be.
  • the fixing sealer 136 may be disposed on a virtual extension line of the fixing member 131 . With this configuration, when the fixing part motor 133 is operated and the fixing member 131 presses the dust container 220 , the circumference of the dust container 220 on the same height may be sealed.
  • the fixed sealer 136 may be disposed on the dust box guide surface 122 in a bent line shape corresponding to the arrangement of the cover opening unit 150 to be described later.
  • the fixing unit 130 may fix the main body 210 of the cleaner 200.
  • the coupling sensor 125 detects that the main body 210 of the cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling portion 120 of the cleaner station 100
  • the fixing motor 133 moves the fixing member 131.
  • the main body 210 of the cleaner 200 may be fixed by moving it.
  • the door unit 140 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 .
  • the cleaner station 100 of the present invention may include a door unit 140 .
  • the door unit 140 may be configured to open and close the dust passage hole 121a.
  • the door unit 140 may include a door 141 , a door motor 142 and a door arm 143 .
  • the door 141 is hinged to the coupling surface 121 and can open and close the dust passage hole 121a.
  • the door 141 may include a door body 141a.
  • the door body 141a may be formed in a form capable of blocking the dust passage hole 121a.
  • the door body 141a may be formed similarly to a disc shape.
  • a hinge unit is disposed on the upper side of the door body 141a, and an arm coupling unit 141b is disposed on the lower side of the door body 141a.
  • the door body 141a may be formed in a form capable of sealing the dust passage hole 121a.
  • an outer surface of the door body 141a exposed to the outside of the cleaner station 100 is formed to have a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the dust passage hole 121a, and an inner surface disposed inside the cleaner station 100.
  • the side surface is formed to have a larger diameter than the diameter of the dust passage hole 121a.
  • a step may be generated between the outer surface and the inner surface.
  • at least one reinforcing rib for connecting the hinge part and the arm coupling part 141b and reinforcing the supporting force of the door body 141a may protrude from the inner surface.
  • the hinge part may be a means for hinge-coupled the door 141 to the coupling surface 121 .
  • the hinge part may be disposed at an upper end of the door body 141a and coupled to the coupling surface 121 .
  • the arm coupling part 141b may be a means by which the door arm 143 is rotatably coupled.
  • the arm coupling portion 141b may be disposed below the door body 141a, rotatably coupled with the door body 141a, and rotatably coupled to the door arm 143.
  • the door arm 143 pulls the door body 141a in a state where the door 141 closes the dust passing hole 121a, the door body 141a pivots on the hinge portion to move the cleaner station 100 ), and the dust passage hole 121a may be opened. Meanwhile, when the door arm 143 pushes the door body 141a while the dust passage hole 121a is open, the door body 141a moves along the outside of the cleaner station 100 with the hinge part 141b as an axis. It rotates and moves toward, and the dust passage hole 121a may be blocked.
  • the door 141 may come into contact with the discharge cover 215. Also, as the door 141 rotates, the discharge cover 215 may be rotated in conjunction with the door 141 .
  • the door motor 142 may provide power for rotating the door 141 .
  • the door motor 142 may rotate the door arm 143 forward or reverse.
  • the forward direction may mean a direction in which the door arm 143 pulls the door 141 . Accordingly, when the door arm 143 rotates in the forward direction, the dust passage hole 121a may be opened.
  • the reverse direction may mean a direction in which the door arm 143 pushes the door 141 . Accordingly, when the door arm 143 rotates in the reverse direction, the dust passage hole 121a may be at least partially closed.
  • the forward direction may be the reverse direction and the opposite direction.
  • the door arm 143 connects the door 141 and the door motor 142 and can open and close the door 141 using power generated by the door motor 142 .
  • the door arm 143 may include a first door arm 143a and a second door arm 143b.
  • One end of the first door arm 143a may be coupled to the door motor 142 .
  • the first door arm 143a may rotate by power of the door motor 142 .
  • the other end of the first door arm 143a may be rotatably coupled to the second door arm 143b.
  • the first door arm 143a may transfer the force transmitted from the door motor 142 to the second door arm 143b.
  • One end of the second door arm 143b may be coupled to the first door arm 143a.
  • the other end of the second door arm 143b may be coupled to the door 141 .
  • the second door arm 143b may push or pull the door 141 to open and close the dust passage hole 121a.
  • the door unit 140 may further include a door open/close detector 144 .
  • the door open/close detector 144 may be provided inside the housing 110 and may detect whether the door 141 is open.
  • the door open/close detector 144 may be disposed at both ends of the rotational movement area of the door arm 143 .
  • the door open/close detector 144 may be disposed at both ends of the movement area of the door 141 .
  • the door open/close detection unit 144 may detect that the door is open.
  • the door open/close detection unit 144 may detect that the door is opened.
  • the door open/close sensor 144 may also include a contact sensor.
  • the door open/close sensor 144 may include a micro switch.
  • the door open/close sensor 144 may also include a non-contact sensor.
  • the door opening/closing detector 144 may include an infrared sensor (IR sensor).
  • the door unit 140 can selectively open and close at least a portion of the coupling surface 121 so that the outside of the first outer wall surface 112a communicates with the flow path 180 and/or the dust collection unit 170. .
  • the door unit 140 may be opened when the discharge cover 222 of the cleaner 200 is opened. In addition, when the door unit 140 is closed, the discharge cover 222 of the cleaner 200 may be closed together in conjunction therewith.
  • the door motor 142 rotates the door 141 to couple the discharge cover 222 to the dust bin body 221 .
  • the door motor 142 rotates the door 141 based on the hinge portion 141b by rotating the door 141, and the door 141 rotating based on the hinge portion 141b rotates the discharge cover ( 222) may be pushed toward the dust box body 221.
  • the cover opening unit 150 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 9 .
  • the cleaner station 100 of the present invention may include a cover opening unit 150 .
  • the cover opening unit 150 is disposed on the coupling part 120 and can open the discharge cover 222 of the cleaner 200 .
  • the cover opening unit 150 may include a push protrusion 151 , a cover opening motor 152 , a cover opening gear 153 , a support plate 154 , and a gear box 155 .
  • the push protrusion 151 may move to press the coupling lever 222c when the cleaner 200 is coupled.
  • the push protrusion 151 may be disposed on the dust box guide surface 122 . Specifically, a protrusion movement hole may be formed in the dust container guide surface 122 , and the push protrusion 151 may pass through the projection movement hole and be exposed to the outside.
  • the push protrusion 151 may be disposed at a position where the coupling lever 222c can be pressed when the cleaner 200 is coupled. That is, the coupling lever 222c may be disposed on the protrusion movement hole. Also, the coupling lever 222c may be disposed on the moving area of the push protrusion 151 .
  • the push protrusion 151 may linearly reciprocate to press the coupling lever 222c. Specifically, the push protrusion 151 is coupled to the gear box 155 so that linear movement may be guided. The push protrusion 151 is coupled to the cover opening gear 153 and may be moved together by the movement of the cover opening gear 153 .
  • the cover opening motor 152 may provide power to move the push protrusion 151 .
  • the cover opening motor 152 may rotate a motor shaft (not shown) in a forward or reverse direction.
  • the forward direction may mean a direction in which the push protrusion 151 presses the coupling lever 222c.
  • the reverse direction may refer to a direction in which the push protrusion 151, which presses the coupling lever 222c, returns to its original position.
  • the forward direction may be the reverse direction and the opposite direction.
  • the cover opening gear 153 is coupled to the cover opening motor 152 and may move the push protrusion 151 using power of the cover opening motor 152 .
  • the cover opening gear 153 may be accommodated inside the gear box 155 .
  • the drive gear 153a of the cover opening gear 153 may be coupled to the motor shaft of the cover opening motor 152 to receive power.
  • the driven gear 153b of the cover opening gear 153 may be coupled with the push protrusion 151 to move the push protrusion 151 .
  • the driven gear 153b is provided in the form of a rack gear, meshes with the driving gear 153a, and can receive power from the driving gear 153a.
  • the discharge cover 222 may be provided with a torsion spring 222d.
  • the discharge cover 222 can be rotated more than a predetermined angle and supported in the rotated position. Accordingly, the discharge cover 222 may be opened, and the dust passage hole 121a may communicate with the inside of the dust container 220 .
  • the gearbox 155 is provided inside the housing 110, is disposed below the coupling part 120 in the gravitational direction, and the cover opening gear 153 may be accommodated therein.
  • a cover opening detection unit 155f may be provided in the gear box 155 .
  • the cover opening detector 155f may include a contact sensor.
  • the cover opening detector 155f may include a micro switch.
  • the cover opening detector 155f may also include a non-contact sensor.
  • the cover opening detection unit 155f may include an infrared sensor unit (IR sensor).
  • At least one cover opening detector 155f may be disposed on an inner surface or an outer surface of the gear box 155 .
  • one cover opening detector 155f may be disposed on an inner surface of the gearbox 155.
  • the cover opening detection unit 155f may detect that the push protrusion 151 is in an initial position.
  • the user can open the dust bin 220 without separately opening the discharge cover 222 of the cleaner by using the cover opening unit 150, thereby improving convenience.
  • the dust collecting unit 170 will be described as follows.
  • the cleaner station 100 may include a dust collecting unit 170 .
  • the dust collection unit 170 may be disposed inside the housing 110 .
  • the dust collection unit 170 may be disposed below the coupling unit 120 in the direction of gravity.
  • the dust collecting unit 170 may collect dust inside the dust bin 220 of the cleaner 200 . Specifically, when the dust collection motor 191 is operated in a state in which the cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 and the inside of the dust bin 220 and the passage part 180 are in communication, the dust inside the dust bin 220 flows into the passage. It may flow along the part 180 and be collected in the dust collecting part 170 .
  • the dust collection unit 170 includes a dust separation unit 171, a dust bag 172, a bag support unit 173, a dust bag cartridge 174, a pre-filter 175, a binder 176, and a bag compression member 177. can do.
  • the dust separator 171 may separate dust from air introduced from the dust container 220 .
  • the dust separator 171 may communicate with the first flow path 181 .
  • the dust separator 171 may separate dust sucked into the inside through the first flow path 181 .
  • the space inside the dust separator 171 may communicate with the space inside the bag supporter 173 .
  • the dust separation unit 171 may include at least one cyclone unit capable of separating dust by cyclone flow. Accordingly, the air and dust introduced through the first flow passage 181 spirally flow along the inner circumferential surface of the dust separator 171 . Thus, a cyclone flow may occur in the inner space of the dust separator 171 .
  • the dust separation unit 171 communicates with the first flow path 181 and is configured to apply the principle of a dust collector using centrifugal force to separate dust introduced into the housing 110 through the dust passage hole 121a. .
  • the dust separator 171 may further include a secondary cyclone that separates dust from the air discharged from the cyclone again.
  • the secondary cyclone may be located inside the cyclone so that the size of the dust separator 171 is minimized.
  • the secondary cyclone may include a plurality of cyclone bodies arranged in parallel. The air discharged from the cyclone can pass through divided into a plurality of cyclone bodies.
  • the dust bag 172 may be disposed inside the housing 110 .
  • the dust bag 172 may be disposed below the dust separator 171 in the direction of gravity.
  • the dust bag 172 may be formed of an impermeable material.
  • the dust bag 172 may include a roll vinyl (not shown). With this configuration, when the dust bag 172 is sealed or bonded, dust or odor collected inside the dust bag 172 may be prevented from leaking out of the dust bag 172 .
  • the dust bag 172 may be mounted on the housing 110 through the dust bag cartridge 174. If necessary, the dust bag 172 may be replaced through the dust bag cartridge 174. That is, the dust collection unit 170 may be defined as a consumable part.
  • the dust bag 172 may increase in volume due to a suction force (negative pressure) generated when the dust collecting motor 191 operates while being mounted on the housing 110 .
  • the dust bag 172 in an unfolded state may be accommodated inside the bag support part 173 . That is, when the dust collecting motor 191 is operated, the dust bag 172 may expand within the bag support part 173 . Also, the unfolded dust bag 172 may be supported by the bag support 173 to maintain its shape.
  • the dust bag 172 may store the dust separated by the dust separator 171 .
  • An upper region of the dust bag 172 may be cut and joined by a joining machine 176 .
  • the dust bag 172 can be separated from the bag support 173 with the upper region cut and joined.
  • the bag support 173 may support the dust bag 172 .
  • the bag support 173 may accommodate the dust bag 172 therein when the dust bag 172 is inflated.
  • the bag support 173 may support the outer shape of the expanded dust bag 172 .
  • the bag support 173 may include a support body 173a and a suction hole 173b.
  • the support body 173a may be detachably coupled to the inside of the housing 110 .
  • the support body 173a may be formed in a cylindrical shape, and wheels 173c may be provided below the support body 173a.
  • the outer circumferential surface of the support body 173a may be spaced apart from the sidewall of the bag receiving space 115 .
  • a space may be formed between the outer circumferential surface of the support body 173a and the sidewall of the bag receiving space 115 .
  • a space may be formed between the lower surface of the support body 173a and the lower surface of the bag receiving space 115 .
  • the above space may provide a path through which suction force of the dust collecting motor 191 is transmitted.
  • the support body 173a When the dust bag 172 is inflated, the support body 173a may be formed to accommodate the dust bag 172 therein.
  • the support body 173a may be formed in a cylindrical shape, an upper surface of the support body 173a may be open, and at least a portion of a lower surface of the support body 173a may be closed. At this time, at least a part of the dust bag 172 may be disposed above the support body 173a. Also, when the dust bag 172 is inflated, the dust bag 172 expands downward to fill the internal space of the support body 173a.
  • a plurality of suction holes 173b may be formed in the support body 173a.
  • a plurality of suction holes 173b may be formed along the outer circumferential surface of the support body 173a.
  • at least one suction hole 173b may be formed on a lower surface of the support body 173a.
  • air inside the support body 173a may flow to the outside of the support body 173a through the suction hole 173b.
  • negative pressure may be applied toward the outside of the support body 173a with respect to the dust bag 172, and the dust bag 172 may be applied to the support part. It may expand to come into close contact with the inner circumferential surface and lower surface of the main body 173a. That is, the dust bag 172 may expand along the inner shape of the bag support 173 .
  • the dust bag 172 can be evenly inflated while a uniform negative pressure is applied to the entire dust bag 172, and the expanded shape can be maintained. there is.
  • the envelope support 173 may be provided in a withdrawable manner within the housing 110 .
  • the bag support 173 may be provided in the bag receiving space 115 formed inside the housing 110 .
  • a structure for guiding linear movement of the bag supporter 173 may be provided in the bag supporter 173 .
  • the bag support 173 may include a plurality of wheels 173c. That is, a plurality of wheels 173c may be provided on the lower surface of the support body 173a.
  • a guide rail may be formed on the side of the envelope support 173 .
  • the user may open the side door (not shown) of the cleaner station 100 and then pull the bag support 173 to take the dust bag 172 out of the housing 110 . Therefore, according to the present invention, the user can easily take out the dust bag and throw it away.
  • the dust bag cartridge 174 is detachably coupled to the housing 110 and may supply a dust bag 172 .
  • the dust bag cartridge 174 may be detachably coupled to the housing 110 .
  • a structure in which the dust bag cartridge 174 is coupled may be formed inside the housing 110 (the bag receiving space 115), and the user inserts the dust bag cartridge 174 into the housing 110. can be inserted inside.
  • the dust bag cartridge 174 may be separated from the housing 110. can With this configuration, the user can easily attach or detach the dust bag cartridge 174 from the housing.
  • a dust bag 172 may be provided in the dust bag cartridge 174 .
  • the dust bag 172 in the form of a roll vinyl may be coupled to the dust bag cartridge 174, and the dust bag 172 moves toward the bag support part 173 according to the operation of the dust collecting motor 191. can be inflated.
  • a part of the dust bag 172 may be separated from the dust bag cartridge 174 while the dust bag 172 is joined according to the operation of the bonding machine 176 to be described later.
  • the dust collecting unit 170 may further include a pre-filter 175.
  • the pre-filter 175 is disposed on the second flow path 182 and may separate foreign substances from air flowing through the second flow path 182 .
  • the pre-filter 175 may be disposed on the inlet side of the second flow path 182 to separate dust included in the air passing through the dust separation unit 171 . With this configuration, there is an effect of preventing foreign substances from flowing into the dust collecting motor 191 .
  • the dust collecting unit 170 may further include a bonding machine 176 .
  • An adapter 176 may be disposed in the housing 110 .
  • the jointer 176 may be disposed in an upper region of the envelope support 173 .
  • the bonding machine 176 may cut and bond the upper region of the dust bag 172 where the dust is collected. Specifically, the bonding machine 176 may collect the upper area of the dust bag 172 at one point, and then heat the upper area of the dust bag 172 to perform hot wire bonding.
  • the splicer 176 is an upper portion of the envelope accommodating space 115 and may be mounted on a lower portion of the envelope cartridge 174 . That is, the splicer 176 may be disposed between the envelope accommodating space 115 and the envelope cartridge 174 .
  • the bonding machine 176 may include a hot wire 1760 , a movable bonding member 1761 , a fixed bonding member 1762 , and a bonding driver 1763 .
  • the movable bonding member 1761 may receive power from the bonding driving unit 1763 and be movable toward the fixed bonding member 1762 .
  • the jointer 176 may have a structure for guiding linear movement of the movable joining member 1761 .
  • one or more wheels may be provided in the movable bonding member 1761 .
  • a guide rail may be formed on a side surface of the movable joining member 1761 .
  • the movable joint member 1761 may be linearly moved toward the fixed joint member 1762 by the joint driver 1763 .
  • the hot wire 1760 may be disposed on at least one of the movable bonding member 1761 and the fixed bonding member 1762 .
  • dust collected in the dust bin 220 of the cleaner 200 may be collected inside the dust bag 172 of the cleaner station 100, and the dust bag 172 may be automatically joined. Accordingly, since the user does not need to separately tie the dust-collecting bag or the like, user convenience can be improved.
  • the dust collecting unit 170 may further include a dust amount sensor.
  • the dust amount sensor may measure the amount of dust in the dust bag 172 .
  • the cleaner station 100 may include a flow path part 180 .
  • the flow path part 180 may connect the cleaner 200 , the dust collecting part 170 , and the dust collecting motor 191 .
  • the flow path unit 180 may include a first flow path 181 , a second flow path 182 , and a bypass flow path 183 .
  • the first flow path 181 may connect the dust container 220 of the cleaner 200 and the dust collection unit 170 .
  • the first passage 181 may be disposed on the rear side of the coupling surface 121 .
  • the first passage 181 may refer to a space between the dust bin 220 of the cleaner 200 and the dust collecting unit 170 .
  • the first flow path 181 may be a space formed rearward from the dust passage hole 121a, or may be a flow path formed downward from the dust passage hole 121a through which dust and air may flow.
  • the first passage 181 is a first region 181a communicating with the inner space of the dust bin 220. and a second area 181b communicating the first area 181a with the envelope accommodation space 115 (or the inner space of the dust collecting unit 170).
  • the direction in which the first region 181a is formed may be substantially parallel to the axial direction (longitudinal direction) of the dust bin.
  • the direction in which the second region 181b is formed may be disposed in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis line C of the housing 110 .
  • the first region 181a may be formed at a predetermined angle with the second region 181b.
  • dust in the dust bin 220 of the cleaner 200 may flow to the dust collecting unit 170 through the first flow path 181 .
  • the second flow path 182 may connect the dust collection unit 170 and the dust suction module 190 .
  • the second passage 182 may be a passage connecting the upper side of the dust collection unit 170 and the upper side of the dust suction module 190 .
  • the second passage 182 is formed vertically upward from the upper side of the dust collector 170 and is connected from the third region 182a to the fourth region formed along the horizontal direction. (182b), the fifth region 182c connected from the fourth region 182b and formed vertically downward, and formed along the horizontal direction from the fifth region 182c to join the bypass passage 183
  • a sixth region 182d may be included.
  • the air passing through the dust collecting unit 170 through the second flow path 182 may be guided to the dust collecting motor 191 .
  • the bypass passage 183 may connect the bag support 173 and the dust collecting motor 191 in a passage way.
  • the bypass passage 183 may communicate the bag accommodation space 115 and the inner space of the dust suction module 190 .
  • the bypass passage 183 may be a passage formed along the direction of gravity to connect the bag accommodation space 115 and the dust suction module 190 .
  • the bypass flow passage 183 may guide air existing in the bag accommodation space 115 to the dust collecting motor 191 .
  • the second flow path 182 and the bypass flow path 183 may communicate with each other and be connected to the dust suction module 190 .
  • the second flow path 182 may be connected to the bypass flow path 183
  • the bypass flow path 183 may be connected to the dust suction module 190 .
  • the bypass flow path 183 may be connected to the second flow path 182
  • the second flow path 182 may be connected to the dust suction module 190 .
  • the second flow path 182 and the bypass flow path 183 may be connected to the dust collecting unit 170 and the dust collecting motor 191 , respectively.
  • the cleaner station 100 may include a dust suction module 190 .
  • the dust suction module 190 may include a dust collecting motor 191 .
  • the dust collecting motor 191 may be disposed below the dust collecting part 170 .
  • the dust collecting motor 191 may generate a suction force to the flow path part 180 . Through this, the dust collecting motor 191 may provide a suction force capable of sucking dust in the dust bin 220 of the cleaner 200 .
  • the dust collecting motor 191 may generate suction force by rotation.
  • the dust collection motor 191 may be formed in a shape similar to a cylinder, and may generate suction force while rotating around a rotation axis. At this time, the direction of the rotation axis of the dust collecting motor 191 may be disposed perpendicular to the ground.
  • FIGS. 10 to 16 An operation process of the cleaner station 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 16 .
  • the fixing part motor 133 is operated and the fixing member 131 is moved to fix the dust container 220 of the cleaner 200.
  • the cover opening motor 152 is operated to open the discharge cover 222 of the cleaner 200, and the door motor 142 is operated to open the door 141.
  • the dust passage hole 121a may be opened.
  • the inside of the dust bin 220, the first flow path 181, and the dust collecting unit 170 may communicate with each other.
  • air introduced into the first flow path 181 from inside the dust bin 220 may pass through the first flow path 181 and then be separated from dust by the dust separator 171 .
  • air in a state in which dust is separated flows toward the dust collection motor 191 through the second flow passage 182 and may be discharged to the outside.
  • the dust bag 172 may expand toward the bag support part 173. Also, dust separated from the air may be collected inside the inflated dust bag 172 (see FIG. 14 ).
  • the adapter 176 may be operated. A process of bonding the dust bag 172 by the bonding machine 176 will be described in detail.
  • the dust bag 172 extends downward from the roll vinyl (not shown) of the bag cartridge 174, passes through the seaming machine 176, and reaches the bag support 173.
  • the movable bonding member 1761 may be moved by receiving power from the bonding driver 1763 .
  • a moving direction of the movable bonding member 1761 may be a direction parallel to the ground.
  • a moving direction of the movable bonding member 1761 may be in a direction parallel to the bottom surface 111 .
  • the hot wire 1760 may bond and seal the top of the closed dust bag 172 . Dust collected inside the sealed dust bag 172 is not discharged to the outside.
  • the sealed dust bag 172 may be separated downward and placed in the bag support part 173 .
  • a new dust bag 172' may be created in the dust bag cartridge 174.
  • a new dust bag 172' may be formed by bonding and separating the dust bag 172 from the roll vinyl provided in the dust bag cartridge 174 (see FIG. 16).
  • the bag support 173 may be moved outside the housing 110 of the cleaner station 100 .
  • a plurality of wheels 173c may be provided on the lower side of the bag supporter 173, and when a user opens a side door (not shown) of the housing 110 and pulls the bag supporter 173, the bag supporter (173) can be moved out of the housing (110). In this state, the user can take out the sealed dust bag 172 and throw it away.
  • FIG. 17 is a block diagram for explaining a control configuration in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the cleaner station 100 includes a coupling part 120, a fixing unit 130, a door unit 140, a cover opening unit 150, a dust collecting part 170, a flow path part 180, and a joining machine. 176 , the compression driving unit 178 , and the control unit 300 controlling the dust suction module 190 may be further included.
  • the control unit 300 may be composed of a printed circuit board and elements mounted on the printed circuit board.
  • the coupling sensor 125 When the coupling sensor 125 detects coupling of the cleaner 200 , the coupling sensor 125 may transmit a signal indicating that the cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling unit 120 . At this time, the control unit 300 may receive a signal from the coupling sensor 125 and determine that the cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling unit 120 .
  • the controller 300 may determine that the cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling unit 120 .
  • the controller 300 may operate the fixing motor 133 to fix the cleaner 200.
  • the fixation detecting unit 137 may transmit a signal indicating that the cleaner 200 is fixed.
  • the station control unit 300 may receive a signal indicating that the cleaner 200 is fixed from the fixation detection unit 137 and determine that the cleaner 200 is fixed. When it is determined that the cleaner 200 is fixed, the station control unit 300 may stop the operation of the motor 133 of the fixing part.
  • control unit 300 may release the fixation of the cleaner 200 by rotating the motor 133 in the reverse direction.
  • the controller 300 may operate the door motor 142 to open the door 141 of the cleaner station 100.
  • the door open/close detection unit 144 may transmit a signal indicating that the door 141 is open when the door 141 or the door arm 143 reaches a predetermined open position DP1.
  • the control unit 300 may receive a signal indicating that the door 141 is open from the door open/close sensor 137 and determine that the door 141 is open. When it is determined that the door 141 is opened, the controller 300 may stop the operation of the door motor 142 .
  • the controller 300 may close the door 141 by rotating the door motor 142 in a reverse direction.
  • the controller 300 may open the discharge cover 222 of the cleaner 200 by operating the cover opening motor 152 .
  • the cover open detection unit 155f may transmit a signal indicating that the discharge cover 222 is opened when the guide frame 151e reaches a predetermined open position CP1.
  • the controller 300 may receive a signal indicating that the discharge cover 222 is open from the cover open detection unit 155f and determine that the discharge cover 222 is open. When it is determined that the discharge cover 222 is opened, the controller 300 may stop the operation of the cover opening motor 152 .
  • the control unit 300 may operate the adapter 176 after the operation of the dust collecting motor 191 is finished.
  • the control unit 300 may operate the adapter 176 when a predetermined time elapses after the operation of the dust collecting motor 191 is finished.
  • the control unit 300 may operate the adapter 176 when a predetermined time elapses after the dust collecting motor 191 is operated a preset number of times.
  • the control unit 300 may operate the adapter 176 at preset intervals, but may operate the adapter 176 when a predetermined time elapses while the dust collecting motor 191 is in operation.
  • the control unit 300 may operate the bonding machine 176 when the amount of dust measured through a dust amount sensor (not shown) exceeds a predetermined standard.
  • control unit 300 closes the dust bag 172 by driving the joint drive unit 1763 to move the movable joint member 1761 toward the fixed joint member 1762, and operates the hot wire 1760 to
  • the dust bag 172 may be hot wire bonded.
  • the dust bag 172 is sealed in a state in which dust does not float inside the cleaner station 100 and settles in the dust bag 172, thereby improving hygiene.
  • the controller 300 may drive the dust collection motor 191 to suck dust inside the dust bin 220 .
  • control unit 300 may reduce the volume of the dust bag 172 by discharging and compressing air in the dust bag 172 by driving the compression driver 178 to move the bag compression member 177. .
  • a specific process of compressing the dust bag 172 through the compression driving unit 178 will be described in detail with other drawings below.
  • the control unit 300 may operate the display unit 310 to display the emptying and charging status of the dust bin for the cleaner 200 . For example, in this embodiment, when the amount of dust measured by the dust amount sensor exceeds a predetermined reference value, the controller 300 may display on the display unit 310 that the dust bag 172 needs to be replaced. .
  • the cleaner station 100 of the present invention may include a display unit 310 .
  • the display unit 310 may be disposed in the housing 110, as well as in a separate display device, and may be provided in a terminal including a mobile phone.
  • the display unit 310 may include at least one of a display panel capable of outputting text and/or figures, and a speaker capable of outputting voice signals and sounds. The user can easily grasp the status of the current administration, the remaining time, etc. through the information output through the display unit.
  • the cleaner station 100 may include a memory 330 .
  • the memory 330 may include various data for driving and operating the cleaner station 100 .
  • the cleaner station 100 may include an input unit 340 .
  • the input unit 340 generates key input data input by the user to control the operation of the cleaner station 100 .
  • the input unit 340 may include a key pad, a dome switch, and a touch pad (static pressure/capacitance).
  • a touch pad static pressure/capacitance
  • the touch pad and the display unit 310 form a mutual layer structure, this may be referred to as a touch screen.
  • 18 and 19 are diagrams for explaining the two-axis moving joint of the cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 18 and 19 A configuration of a two-axis moving jointer of a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19 .
  • An upper portion of the envelope accommodating space 115 may be equipped with a splicer 176 .
  • the splicer 176 is an upper portion of the envelope accommodating space 115 and may be mounted on a lower portion of the envelope cartridge 174 . That is, the splicer 176 may be disposed between the envelope accommodating space 115 and the envelope cartridge 174 .
  • the bonding machine 176 may include a hot wire 1760 , a movable bonding member 1761 , a fixed bonding member 1762 , and a bonding driver 1763 .
  • the movable junction member 1761 may include a first movable junction member 1761a and a second movable junction member 1761b.
  • the junction driving unit 1763 may include a first junction driving unit 1763a and a second junction driving unit 1763b.
  • the first movable joint member 1761a may be moved in a first direction by the first joint driver 1763a
  • the second movable joint member 1761b may be moved perpendicular to the first direction by the second joint driver 1763b. It can move in one second direction. Both the first direction and the second direction may be parallel to the ground. Both the first direction and the second direction may be parallel to the bottom surface 111 .
  • the first movable joint member 1761a and the second movable joint member 1761b may linearly move in a sliding manner.
  • a rail for linearly moving the movable joining member 1761 may be formed above the jointer 176 .
  • the first movable joint member 1761a and the second movable joint member 1761b may linearly move along the rail.
  • the movable bonding member 1761 may include wheels for linear movement.
  • the first junction driving unit 1763a and the second junction driving unit 1763b may include motors (not shown) for sliding and moving the first movable junction member 1761a and the second movable junction member 1761b.
  • the controller 300 may connect the dust bag 172 by driving the bonding machine 176 .
  • the controller 300 may operate the first movable joint member 1761a to move in the first direction, and the controller 300 may operate the second movable joint member 1761b to move in the first direction. It can move in the second direction.
  • the controller 300 When the dust bag 172 is closed by the movement of the first movable bonding member 1761a and the second movable bonding member 1761b, the controller 300 operates the hot wire 1760 to bond the top of the dust bag 172. can do.
  • the first moving joint member 1761a and the second moving joint member 1762b are moved by the first joint driving unit 1763a and the second joint driving unit 1763b. It can be moved in a direction away from the fixed junction member 1762. That is, the movable bonding member 1761 may return to its original position after the sealing and bonding of the dust bag 172 is finished.
  • a new dust bag 172' may be placed into the bag receiving space 115.
  • 20 to 27 are diagrams for explaining a bonding machine 176 and an envelope compression member 177 of a cleaner station according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • An envelope compression member 177 and a compression driving unit 178 may be disposed in the envelope accommodation space 115 .
  • the envelope compression member 177 may include a passage closing member 177a.
  • the passage closing member 177a is movably coupled to the bag accommodating space 115 and is provided to open or close the bypass passage 183 .
  • the flow path closing member 177a may be disposed below the bag accommodation space 115 .
  • the passage closing member 177a may be coupled to be linearly movable in a sliding manner in the lower part of the bag accommodation space 115 (see FIGS. 20 and 21).
  • the passage Rails or wheels may be provided to guide the linear movement of the closing member 177a.
  • the passage closing member 177a may be hinged and rotatably provided at the lower part of the bag accommodation space 115 (see FIGS. 22 and 23).
  • the passage A hinge structure for rotational movement of the closing member 177a may be provided.
  • the compression driving unit 178 is connected to the passage closing member 177a and is provided to move the passage closing member 177a.
  • the compression driving unit 178 may include a flow path closing motor 178a for linearly or rotationally moving the flow path closing member 177a.
  • the passage closing member 177a may be formed in a shape similar to that of a disc.
  • a packing (not shown) formed of silicon or the like may be disposed on an upper surface of the flow path closing member 177a to effectively close the bypass flow path 183 .
  • the jointer 176 includes a movable joint member 1761 and a fixed joint member 1762, and the movable joint member 1761 may move toward the fixed joint member 1762.
  • the control unit 300 may control the joint drive unit 1763 to stop moving the movable joint member 1761 at a predetermined distance from the fixed joint member 1762. .
  • the control unit 300 may control the joint drive unit 1763 to stop moving the movable joint member 1761 at a predetermined distance from the fixed joint member 1762. .
  • an air flow path through which air inside the dust bag can be discharged may be formed.
  • the upper air passage be disposed close to the dust separator 171.
  • the dust bag ( 172) may be disposed directly below the dust separator 171.
  • bypass passage 183 may be closed by linearly or rotationally moving the passage closing member 177a by the passage closing motor 178a.
  • the controller 300 may operate the dust collection motor 191 after the bypass passage 183 is closed.
  • bypass passage 183 since the bypass passage 183 is closed, negative pressure cannot be applied to the bypass passage 183 and the dust bag 172 is not inflated.
  • control unit 300 may linearly or rotationally move the flow path closing member 177a through the flow path closing motor 178a to open the bypass flow path 183 again.
  • An envelope compression member 177 and a compression driving unit 178 may be disposed in the envelope accommodation space 115 .
  • the bag compression member 177 may include a compression member 177b that applies pressure to the outer surface of the dust bag 172 .
  • the compression member 177b is movably coupled to the inside of the bag support 173 and is provided to compress the dust bag 172 .
  • the compression member 177b may be formed in a rectangular flat plate shape.
  • the compression member 177b may be disposed inside the envelope support 173 .
  • the compression member 177b may be coupled to be linearly movable in a sliding manner inside the bag supporter 173 (see FIGS. 24 and 25).
  • the compression member 177b Rails or wheels for guiding the linear movement of may be provided.
  • the compression member 177b may be hingedly coupled to the inside of the bag supporter 173 so as to be rotatably movable (see FIGS. 26 and 27).
  • the compression member 177b may be provided with a hinge structure for rotational movement.
  • the compression driving unit 178 is connected to the passage closing member 177a and is provided to move the passage closing member 177a.
  • the compression driver 178 may include a compression motor 178b for linearly or rotationally moving the compression member 177b.
  • control unit 300 controls the joint driving unit 1763 to stop moving the movable coupling member 1761 in a state where it is spaced apart from the fixed coupling member 1762 by a predetermined distance, so that the top of the dust bag 172 is not completely closed, and can be controlled to form an air flow path.
  • the air passage formed in the dust bag 172 is preferably disposed immediately below the dust separator 171 .
  • the compression member 177b may be linearly or rotationally moved to apply pressure to the outer surface of the dust bag 172 . Air inside the dust bag 172 may be discharged by the pressure applied by the compression member 177b.
  • the compression member 177b provided to be linearly movable may linearly move from one side of the inner wall of the bag supporter 173 to the other side. It is preferable that the linear movement direction of the pressing member 177b is parallel to the direction in which the movable joining member 1761 moves to the fixed joining member 1762 .
  • the other side is preferably below the fixed joining member 1762 . That is, the pressing member 177b compresses the dust bag 172 downward in the air flow path of the upper part of the dust bag 172 formed by the fixed joint member 1762 and the movable joint member 1761, so that the dust bag ( 172) It is preferable to move the air inside so that it can be well discharged to the air passage.
  • the lower end of the compression member 177b provided to be rotatably movable may be rotatably coupled to the lower end of one side of the inner wall of the bag supporter 173 by being hinged thereto.
  • the compression member 177b provided to be rotatably movable may be disposed parallel to one side of the inner wall of the bag supporter 173 and perpendicular to the bottom of the bag supporter 173 .
  • the compression motor 178b may rotate the compression member 177b to form a predetermined angle with one side of the inner wall of the bag support 173 . From another point of view, the compression motor 178b may be rotated so that the compression member 177b forms an acute angle (gradually faces the bottom of the bag support 173) in a state in which the compression member 177b is perpendicular to the bottom of the bag support 173. .
  • the compression member 177b compresses the dust bag 172 from top to bottom, and the air inside the dust bag 172 can be discharged through the upper air passage.
  • the compression motor 178b linearly or rotationally moves the compression member 177b to its original position so that a new dust bag 172' is lowered from a roll vinyl (not shown).
  • a space to be extended and passed through the splicer 176 and drawn into the envelope support 173 may be re-formed.
  • the jointer 176 After the dust bag 172 is compressed by the bag compression member 177, the jointer 176 further moves the movable joint member 1761 toward the fixed joint member 1762 to close the top of the dust bag 172. After that, the dust bag 172 may be sealed by operating the hot wire 1760 to bond the upper end of the dust bag 172 with the heat wire.
  • the volume of the dust bag 172 can be sealed while the volume is significantly reduced, and the user takes the sealed dust bag 172 out of the bag support 173 and provides convenience and convenience in the process of disposal. Hygiene can be improved.
  • 28 and 29 are flowcharts illustrating a process of compressing the dust bag 172 inside the dust collecting unit 170 of the cleaner station 100 to reduce the volume, bonding, and sealing according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the control unit 300 of the cleaner station 100 drives the dust collection motor 191 to remove dust inside the dust bin 220 into a dust bag inside the cleaner station 100 ( 172). (S10)
  • the input unit 340 may transmit a signal to pack the dust bag 172 to the controller 300. Yes. (S20)
  • control unit 300 may operate the joint driving unit 1763 to tighten the inlet of the dust bag (S30).
  • the junction driving unit 1763 may include a first junction driving unit 1763a and a second junction driving unit 1763b.
  • the first junction driver 1763a may move the first movable junction member 1761a
  • the second junction driver 1763b may move the second movable junction member 1761b.
  • the controller 300 operates the first joint driving unit 1763a to move the first movable joint member 1761a in the first direction, and operates the second joint driver 1763b to move the second movable joint member 1763b. (1761b) may be moved in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.
  • the movement direction of the first movable junction member 1761a and the second movable junction member 1761b may be directed toward the fixed junction member 1762 .
  • the first movable joint member 1761a and the second movable joint member 1761b are stopped while being separated from the fixed joint member 1762 by a predetermined distance, thereby limiting the entrance of the dust bag 172 to a predetermined width, The mouth of the dust bag 172 may be tightened.
  • control unit 300 may move the bag compression member 177 by operating the compression driving unit 178 to compress the dust bag.
  • the envelope compression member 177 may include a flow path closing member 177a or a compression member 177b.
  • the compression drive unit 178 may include a flow path closing motor 178a capable of moving the flow path closing member 177a or a compression motor 178b capable of moving the compression member 177b.
  • the control unit 300 operates the flow path closing motor 178a to move the flow path closing member 177a so that the bag accommodation space 115 and the dust collecting motor 191 are moved. ) can be closed.
  • control unit 300 operates the dust collecting motor 191 in a state in which the bypass passage 183 is closed to discharge air inside the dust bag 172 and compresses the dust bag 172 to reduce the volume. (S41b) (Steps S41a and S41b are included in step S40.)
  • the control unit 300 operates the compression motor 178 b to move the compression member 177 b to compress the outer surface of the dust bag 172 so that the dust bag ( 172)
  • the volume of the dust bag 172 may be reduced by discharging air therein and compressing the dust bag 172.
  • the movement of the compression member 177b may be a linear movement or a rotational movement (S42) (Step S42 is included in step S40).
  • control unit 300 may drive the bonding machine 176 to heat-bond the dust bag 172 to seal the dust bag 172 (S50).
  • control unit 300 operates the first joint driving unit 1763a and the second joint driving unit 1763b to move the first movable joint member 1761a in the first direction as much as possible (S51), and then moves the second joint 1761a.
  • the upper part of the dust bag 172 may be closed by moving the bonding member 1761b as much as possible in the second direction (S52).
  • the controller 300 may operate the hot wire 1760 to seal the dust bag 172 by bonding the top of the dust bag 172 with the hot wire.
  • the bag wrapping signal reception step (step S20) is omitted
  • the above-described method is performed.
  • the compression drive unit 178 and the joining drive unit 1763 may be operated to compress and seal the bag.
  • control unit 300 operates the compression driving unit 178 and the joint driving unit 1763 in the above-described manner after the dust collecting motor 191 is operated a preset number of times and then, when a predetermined time elapses, compresses and seals the bag. can do.
  • control unit 300 operates the compression driving unit 178 and the bonding driving unit 1763 at each preset period, and operates the bonding driving unit 1763 after a predetermined time has elapsed when the dust collecting motor 191 is in operation. to compress and seal the envelope.
  • control unit 300 operates the compression driving unit 178 and the joint driving unit 1763 to compress and Sealing is also possible.
  • the dust bag 172 is compressed and sealed at an appropriate time to prevent dust from scattering and promote hygiene. can do.

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La présente invention porte sur une station de nettoyage qui à laquelle un dispositif de nettoyage peut être couplé et un procédé de commande de la station de nettoyage, la station de nettoyage étant équipée d'un dispositif de collecte de poussière et d'un sac à poussière, dans lequel le bac à poussière d'un dispositif de nettoyage couplé peut être vidé, et comprend un élément de compression de sac et un dispositif d'assemblage de sac, de telle sorte que l'air à l'intérieur du sac à poussière peut être expulsé et le sac à poussière peut être comprimé pour réduire son volume et le sac à poussière peut être scellé pour empêcher la diffusion de poussière lors du retrait du sac à poussière, ce qui facilite la commodité pour l'utilisateur dans le processus d'élimination de sac à poussière, prévenant ainsi des maladies telles que des maladies respiratoires provoquées par la désintégration et la diffusion de la poussière et améliorant l'hygiène.
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