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WO2023171941A1
WO2023171941A1 PCT/KR2023/002531 KR2023002531W WO2023171941A1 WO 2023171941 A1 WO2023171941 A1 WO 2023171941A1 KR 2023002531 W KR2023002531 W KR 2023002531W WO 2023171941 A1 WO2023171941 A1 WO 2023171941A1
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김성준
이동근
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
    • A47L9/2868—Arrangements for power supply of vacuum cleaners or the accessories thereof
    • A47L9/2873—Docking units or charging stations
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L7/00—Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L7/00—Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
    • A47L7/0095—Suction cleaners or attachments adapted to collect dust or waste from power tools
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/0009—Storing devices ; Supports, stands or holders
    • A47L9/0063—External storing devices; Stands, casings or the like for the storage of suction cleaners
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
    • A47L9/2805—Parameters or conditions being sensed
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
    • A47L9/2836—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means characterised by the parts which are controlled
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L2201/00—Robotic cleaning machines, i.e. with automatic control of the travelling movement or the cleaning operation
    • A47L2201/02—Docking stations; Docking operations
    • A47L2201/024—Emptying dust or waste liquid containers

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  • the present invention relates to a cleaner station, and more particularly to a cleaner station in which a first cleaner and a second cleaner can be selectively or simultaneously combined.
  • a vacuum cleaner is a home appliance that sucks in small trash or dust by sucking air using electricity and fills the dust bin inside the product, and is commonly called a vacuum cleaner.
  • vacuum cleaners can be divided into manual vacuum cleaners, in which the user moves the vacuum cleaner while performing cleaning, and automatic vacuum cleaners, in which the vacuum cleaner performs cleaning while traveling on its own.
  • manual cleaners can be classified into canister-type cleaners, upright cleaners, hand-held cleaners, and stick-type cleaners.
  • canister-type vacuum cleaners were widely used as household cleaners, but recently, hand-held vacuum cleaners and stick vacuum cleaners, which provide improved convenience of use by providing a dust bin and vacuum cleaner body, are increasingly being used.
  • a canisty-type vacuum cleaner has its main body and suction port connected by a rubber hose or pipe, and in some cases, it can be used by inserting a brush into the suction port.
  • the Hand Vacuum Cleaner is designed to maximize portability. Although it is light in weight, it is short in length, so the cleaning area you can sit on may be limited. Therefore, it is used to clean localized areas, such as on a desk or sofa, or inside a car.
  • Stick vacuum cleaners can be used while standing, so you can clean without bending down. Therefore, it is advantageous for cleaning a large area while moving. While a handheld vacuum cleaner cleans narrow spaces, a stick vacuum cleaner can clean larger spaces and high places that cannot be reached by hand. Recently, stick vacuum cleaners have been provided in module types, allowing users to actively change the vacuum cleaner type for various purposes.
  • robot vacuum cleaners that clean themselves without user intervention have been used.
  • a robot vacuum cleaner automatically cleans the area you want to clean by sucking in foreign substances such as dust from the floor while driving around the area you want to clean.
  • Prior Document 1 relates to a vacuum cleaner station and a control method of the vacuum cleaner station.
  • Prior document 1 discloses a cleaner station having a first flow path connected to a first cleaner and a second flow path connected to a second cleaner. Additionally, the vacuum cleaner station according to prior art document 1 includes a flow path switching valve. The flow path switching valve is disposed between the dust collecting part and the first flow path and the second flow path, and selectively opens and closes the first flow path and the second flow path connected to the dust collecting part.
  • Prior Document 1 conceptually explains the flow path switching valve and lacks a description of the specific structure of the flow path switching valve. Additionally, there is a lack of explanation as to when the flow path switching valve is operated to open and close the vacuum cleaner flow path.
  • Prior Document 2 relates to a robot vacuum cleaner station.
  • Prior document 2 discloses a robot cleaner station on which a robot cleaner is mounted and which includes a connection hose that communicates with the dust collection device of the robot cleaner.
  • the connecting hose is connected to the dust collection device of the robot vacuum cleaner, sucks dust collected in the robot cleaner, and collects it in the dust collection section of the station.
  • the lower end of the connecting hose can be separated from the cleaner station, and is coupled to another cleaning module to suck dust existing in areas other than the robot cleaner and collect it in the dust collection part of the station.
  • the vacuum cleaner station can selectively suck dust existing in locations other than the robot vacuum cleaner.
  • the user has to open the cover of the vacuum cleaner station and separate the connecting hose directly, and dust scatters during the separation process.
  • the user since the user must manually operate the connecting hose and there is no configuration for the flow path switching valve, even if prior document 1 and prior document 2 are combined, it is not possible to know at what time the flow path switching valve is driven to open and close the vacuum cleaner flow path. .
  • the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a vacuum cleaner station that solves the problems of the conventional vacuum cleaner station as described above.
  • the conventional vacuum cleaner station lacks a specific description of the control method of the flow path switching valve.
  • the problem to be solved by the present invention is that when the first or second cleaner is combined with the vacuum cleaner station, the dust collection unit is connected to the corresponding vacuum cleaner. It provides a vacuum cleaner station equipped with a flow path conversion module that can be connected to a flow path.
  • Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a cleaner station that can determine whether the connection hose of the flow path conversion module is correctly coupled when coupled to the first cleaner connection flow path connection part or the second cleaner connection flow path connection part.
  • Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a cleaner that can sequentially remove dust collected in the first or second cleaner by giving priority when a first cleaner and a second cleaner are simultaneously combined in a cleaner station. To provide a station.
  • the vacuum cleaner station includes a housing that forms an external shape and is coupled to at least one of the first cleaner or the second cleaner and forms a space therein, and is disposed inside the housing, A first cleaner flow path connected to the dust bin of the first cleaner, a second cleaner flow path disposed inside the housing and connected to the dust bin of the second cleaner, and dust inside the housing and inside the dust bin of the first cleaner or the second cleaner.
  • a dust collection unit that collects, a dust collection motor disposed inside the housing and generating a suction force to suck in the dust inside the dust bin, a flow path conversion module that selectively connects the dust collection unit to the first cleaner flow path or the second cleaner flow path, inside the housing. It is disposed and includes a control unit that controls at least one of the dust collection motor or the flow path switching module. The control unit operates the flow path conversion module at least once before the dust collection motor operates.
  • the cleaner station may include a charging unit electrically connected to at least one of the first cleaner and the second cleaner. At this time, the control unit can operate the flow path switching module when current flows through the charging unit.
  • the flow path switching module includes a case disposed in the housing and having a first cleaner flow path connection part connected to the first cleaner flow path and a second cleaner flow path connection part connected to the second cleaner flow path, and disposed in the case and having an inlet connected to the first cleaner flow path connection part.
  • it may include a connection hose that is selectively coupled to one of the second cleaner flow passage connections, and a position sensor disposed in the case that detects the position of the connection hose and transmits a signal to the control unit.
  • the control unit may stop the operation of the flow path switching module when receiving a signal from the position sensor.
  • the position sensor is disposed on one side of the first cleaner flow path connection portion and transmits a signal to the control unit when the inlet of the connecting hose is coupled to the first cleaner flow path connection portion, and is disposed on one side of the second cleaner flow path connection portion. and may include a second position sensor that transmits a signal to the control unit when the inlet of the connecting hose is coupled to the second vacuum cleaner flow path connection part.
  • the control unit may couple the connection hose to the first cleaner flow path connection part or the second cleaner flow path connection part to which the corresponding cleaner is coupled. At this time, if the first cleaner and the second cleaner are coupled to the housing before the dust collection motor operates, the control unit may couple the connection hose to the first cleaner flow path connection part. Alternatively, if the second cleaner is coupled to the housing before the dust collection motor operates and the first cleaner is coupled to the housing after the dust collection motor operates, the control unit may couple the connection hose to the second cleaner flow path connection part.
  • the cleaner station may further include a coupling portion disposed in the housing and to which the first cleaner is coupled, and a coupling sensor disposed in the coupling portion and transmitting a signal to the control unit when the first cleaner approaches.
  • the control unit may operate the flow path switching module when receiving a signal from the combination sensor.
  • the cleaner station may further include a fixing unit disposed in the housing and fixing the first cleaner to the housing when the first cleaner is coupled to the housing.
  • the control unit may operate the flow path switching module before the fixed unit operates.
  • the cleaner station may further include a cover opening unit disposed in the housing and opening the discharge cover of the dust bin of the first cleaner.
  • the control unit may operate the flow path switching module before the cover opening unit operates.
  • the cleaner station may further include a door unit disposed in the housing and opening and closing the first cleaner connection passage.
  • the control unit may operate the flow path switching module before the door unit operates.
  • the control method of the vacuum cleaner station includes a coupling confirmation step of checking whether at least one of the first cleaner or the second cleaner is coupled to the housing, and a dust collection unit for collecting dust. and driving a flow path switching module disposed between the first cleaner flow path connected to the dust bin of the first cleaner and the second cleaner flow path connected to the dust bin of the second cleaner to selectively place the dust collection unit in the first cleaner flow path or the second cleaner flow path. It includes a flow path connection step, and a dust collection step of collecting dust inside the dust bin into a dust collection unit by operating a dust collection motor disposed in the housing.
  • the coupling confirmation step when current flows from the housing to at least one of the first cleaner and the second cleaner, it may be determined that at least one of the first cleaner or the second cleaner is coupled to the housing.
  • the dust collection unit may be connected to a cleaner flow path to which a corresponding cleaner is combined, either the first cleaner flow path or the second cleaner flow path.
  • the flow path connection step may connect the dust collection unit to the first cleaner flow path.
  • the dust collection unit may be connected to the second cleaner flow path.
  • control unit operates the flow path switching module at least once before the dust collection motor operates, and connects the connection hose to the first cleaner flow path connection or the second cleaner flow path connection to the cleaner flow connection to which the corresponding cleaner is combined, so that the user
  • the control unit operates the flow path switching module at least once before the dust collection motor operates, and connects the connection hose to the first cleaner flow path connection or the second cleaner flow path connection to the cleaner flow connection to which the corresponding cleaner is combined, so that the user
  • it has the advantage that dust does not scatter during the flow path switching process.
  • Second it includes a first position sensor that transmits a signal to the control unit when the connecting hose is coupled to the first vacuum cleaner flow path connection, and a second position sensor that transmits a signal to the control unit when the connecting hose is coupled to the second cleaner flow path connection.
  • the control unit couples the connecting hose to the first cleaner flow path connection, and gives priority to the manually operated first cleaner to connect the first cleaner to the first cleaner. This has the advantage of increasing the convenience of the vacuum cleaner.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner system consisting of a vacuum cleaner station and a vacuum cleaner according to the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the configuration of a vacuum cleaner system according to the present invention.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the vacuum cleaner station showing the flow path conversion module with a portion of the cover opened;
  • Figure 4 is an enlarged view of the flow path conversion module in Figure 3;
  • Figure 5 is an exploded view of the flow path switching module according to the present invention.
  • Figure 6 is an enlarged view of the part where the flow path conversion module is combined in the vacuum cleaner station
  • Figure 7 is an enlarged view of the flow path conversion module after processing the first link in Figure 6 with a hidden line;
  • Figure 8 is an enlarged view of the flow path conversion module after processing the connection hose in Figure 7 with a silver line;
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the connection hose in FIG. 6 being moved a predetermined distance toward the second vacuum cleaner flow path connection portion;
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the connection hose in FIG. 9 is moved a predetermined distance further toward the second vacuum cleaner flow path connection portion;
  • Figure 11 is an enlarged view of the portion where the flow path conversion module is coupled in the vacuum cleaner station, showing a state in which the connection hose is coupled to the second cleaner flow path connection portion;
  • Figures 12 and 13 are diagrams expressing the first trajectory and the second trajectory in the flow path conversion module
  • FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a flow path switching module according to the present invention.
  • FIGS 16 to 18 show steps in which the flow path switching module is separated from the housing
  • Figure 19 is a diagram for explaining a coupling part in a vacuum cleaner station
  • 20 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the fixing unit in the vacuum cleaner station
  • 21 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between a first vacuum cleaner and a door unit in a vacuum cleaner station
  • Figure 22 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between a first cleaner and a cover opening unit in the cleaner station
  • FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram briefly showing the charging part of the vacuum cleaner system
  • 24 is a block diagram for explaining the control configuration in the vacuum cleaner station
  • 25 is a flowchart for explaining the control method of the vacuum cleaner station according to the first embodiment
  • 26 is a flowchart for explaining the control method of the vacuum cleaner station according to the second embodiment
  • FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the control method of the vacuum cleaner station according to an embodiment of FIG. 22;
  • Figure 28 is a flowchart for explaining the control method of the vacuum cleaner station according to another embodiment in Figure 22;
  • Figure 29 is a diagram for explaining the operation of controlling each motor over time when the first vacuum cleaner is installed in the control method of the vacuum cleaner station;
  • Figure 30 is a diagram for explaining the operation of controlling each motor over time when a second cleaner is installed in the control method of the cleaner station.
  • Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a cleaner system 10 consisting of a cleaner station 100, a first cleaner 200, and a second cleaner 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 shows an embodiment of the present invention.
  • a schematic diagram of the configuration of a vacuum cleaner system 10 according to an example is disclosed.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner station showing the flow path switching module with a portion of the cover opened
  • Figure 4 is an enlarged view of the flow path switching module in Figure 3
  • Figure 5 is an exploded view of the flow path switching module according to the present invention.
  • Figure 6 is an enlarged view of the part where the flow path conversion module is combined in the vacuum cleaner station
  • Figure 7 is an enlarged view of the flow path conversion module after processing the first link in Figure 6 with a hidden line
  • Figure 8 is an enlarged view of the connection hose in Figure 7.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the connection hose in FIG. 6 being moved a predetermined distance toward the second cleaner flow path connection part
  • FIG. 10 is a view of the connection hose in FIG. 9 showing the second connection hose.
  • This is a diagram showing a state in which the vacuum cleaner flow path connection part is moved a predetermined distance further
  • FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of the part where the flow path conversion module is coupled in the vacuum cleaner station, showing the connection hose coupled to the second cleaner flow path connection part.
  • FIGS. 12 and 13 are diagrams expressing the first trajectory and the second trajectory in the flow path switching module
  • FIG. 14 is an enlarged view of the chamber in which the flow path switching module is installed when the flow path switching module is separated
  • FIG. 15 is an enlarged view of the present invention.
  • FIG. 16 to 18 are diagrams showing the steps in which the flow path switching module is separated from the housing
  • Figure 19 is a diagram for explaining the coupling portion in the vacuum cleaner station
  • Figure 20 is a diagram showing the coupling portion in the vacuum cleaner station.
  • Figure 21 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the first cleaner and the door unit at the cleaner station
  • Figure 22 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the first cleaner and the cover opening unit at the cleaner station.
  • Figure 23 is a schematic diagram briefly showing the charging part of the vacuum cleaner system
  • Figure 24 is a block diagram for explaining the control configuration in the vacuum cleaner station
  • Figure 25 is a control method of the vacuum cleaner station according to the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the control method of the vacuum cleaner station according to the second embodiment
  • FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the control method of the vacuum cleaner station according to one embodiment in FIG. 22
  • FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the control method of the vacuum cleaner station according to another embodiment in FIG. 22,
  • FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining the control method of the vacuum cleaner station according to the elapse of time when the first vacuum cleaner is installed.
  • This is a diagram for explaining the operation
  • Figure 30 is a diagram for explaining the operation of controlling each motor over time when the second cleaner is installed in the control method of the cleaner station.
  • a vacuum cleaner system 10 may include a vacuum cleaner station 100 and vacuum cleaners 200 and 300 .
  • the cleaners 200 and 300 may include a first cleaner 200 and a second cleaner 300. Meanwhile, in this embodiment, it may be implemented excluding some of these configurations, and additional configurations other than these are not excluded.
  • Vacuum cleaner system 10 may include a cleaner station 100 .
  • the first cleaner 200 and the second cleaner 300 may be combined in the cleaner station 100.
  • the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the side of the cleaner station 100.
  • the main body of the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the side of the cleaner station 100.
  • a second cleaner 300 may be coupled to the lower part of the cleaner station 100.
  • the cleaner station 100 can remove dust from the dust bin 220 of the first cleaner 200.
  • the cleaner station 100 can remove dust from the dust bin (not shown) of the second cleaner 300.
  • the first vacuum cleaner 200 may refer to a vacuum cleaner that is manually operated by a user.
  • the first vacuum cleaner 200 may refer to a handheld vacuum cleaner or a stick vacuum cleaner.
  • the first cleaner 200 may be mounted on the cleaner station 100.
  • the first cleaner 200 may be supported by the cleaner station 100 .
  • the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the cleaner station 100.
  • the first cleaner 200 may include a main body 210.
  • the main body 210 may include a main body housing 211, a suction unit 212, a dust separation unit 213, a suction motor 214, an air discharge cover 215, a handle 216, and an operating unit 218. there is.
  • the main housing 211 may have the appearance of the first vacuum cleaner 200.
  • the main housing 211 may provide a space to accommodate the suction motor 214 and a filter (not shown) therein.
  • the main housing 211 may be configured in a shape similar to a cylinder.
  • the suction part 212 may protrude outward from the main housing 211.
  • the suction part 212 may be formed in a cylindrical shape with an open interior.
  • the suction unit 212 may be combined with the extension pipe 250.
  • the suction part 212 may provide a flow path through which air containing dust can flow (hereinafter referred to as a 'suction flow path').
  • a virtual line can be formed that penetrates the inside of the suction part 212, which has a cylindrical shape.
  • a virtual suction flow path penetration line A2 can be formed that penetrates the suction flow path in the longitudinal direction.
  • the dust separation unit 213 may be in communication with the suction unit 212.
  • the dust separation unit 213 can separate dust sucked into the dust through the suction unit 212.
  • the space inside the dust separator 213 may be in communication with the space inside the dust bin 220.
  • the dust separation unit 213 may include at least two cyclone units capable of separating dust by cyclonic flow. Additionally, the space inside the dust separation unit 213 may communicate with the suction flow path. Accordingly, the air and dust sucked in through the suction unit 212 flows spirally along the inner peripheral surface of the dust separation unit 213. Therefore, cyclonic flow may occur in the internal space of the dust separation unit 213.
  • the dust separation unit 213 is in communication with the suction unit 212, and is configured to apply the principle of a dust collector using centrifugal force to separate dust sucked into the interior of the main body 210 through the suction unit 212.
  • the suction motor 214 may generate suction force to suck air.
  • the suction motor 214 may be accommodated within the main housing 211.
  • the suction motor 214 can generate suction force by rotation.
  • the suction motor 214 may be provided in a similar cylindrical shape.
  • a virtual suction motor axis A1 can 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 main housing 211 in the axial direction.
  • the air discharge cover 215 may accommodate a filter for filtering air.
  • a HEPA filter may be accommodated in the air discharge cover 215.
  • An air outlet (not shown) may be formed in the air discharge cover 215 to discharge air sucked by the suction force of the suction motor 214.
  • Handle 216 may be held by a user.
  • the handle 216 may be placed behind the suction motor 214.
  • the handle 216 may be shaped similarly to a cylinder.
  • the handle 216 may be formed in the shape of a curved cylinder.
  • the handle 216 may be disposed at a predetermined angle with the main housing 211, the suction motor 214, or the dust separation unit 213.
  • a virtual handle axis line A3 extending along the longitudinal direction (axial direction of the column) of the handle 216 can be formed.
  • the manipulation unit 218 may be disposed on the handle 216.
  • the manipulation unit 218 may be placed on an inclined surface formed in the upper area of the handle 216. The user can input an operation or stop command for the first cleaner 200 through the manipulation unit 218.
  • the first cleaner 200 may include a dust bin 220.
  • the dust bin 220 may be in communication with the dust separator 213.
  • the dust bin 220 can store dust separated from the dust separator 213.
  • the dust bin 220 may include a dust bin main body 221, a discharge cover 222, a dust bin compression lever 223, and a compressor (not shown).
  • the dust bin main body 221 may provide a space to store dust separated from the dust separator 213.
  • the dust bin body 221 may be formed similarly to a cylindrical shape.
  • the dust bin 220 may include an exhaust cover 222.
  • the discharge cover 222 may be placed on the lower side of the dust bin 220.
  • the discharge cover 222 may be provided to open and close one end of the dust bin body 221 in the longitudinal direction. Specifically, the discharge cover 222 can selectively open and close the lower part of the dust bin 220 that opens downward.
  • the discharge cover 222 may be coupled to the dust bin main body 221 through a hook connection. Meanwhile, the discharge cover 222 can be separated from the dust bin main body 221 through a coupling lever (not shown).
  • the dust bin 220 may include a dust bin compression lever (not shown).
  • the dust bin compression lever moves the compressor to compress the dust collected inside the dust bin, thereby reducing the volume of the dust.
  • a dust bin compression lever (not shown) may be disposed on the outside of the dust bin 220.
  • the compressor may be disposed inside the dust bin main body (not shown).
  • the compressor can move in the internal space of the dust bin main body (not shown). Specifically, the compressor can move up and down within the dust bin main body (not shown). Through this, the compressor can compress the dust in the dust bin main body (not shown) downward.
  • the discharge cover (not shown) is separated from the dust bin main body (not shown) and the lower part of the dust bin 220 is opened, the compressor moves from the upper part of the dust bin 220 to the lower part to collect remaining dust, etc. in the dust bin 220. Foreign substances can be removed.
  • the first cleaner 200 may include a battery housing 230.
  • a battery 240 may be accommodated in the battery housing 230.
  • the battery housing 230 may be placed below the handle 216.
  • the battery housing 230 may have a hexahedral shape with an open bottom. The rear of the battery housing 230 may be connected to the handle 216.
  • the battery housing 230 may include a receiving portion that opens downward.
  • the battery 240 may be coupled or separated through the receiving portion of the battery housing 230.
  • the first cleaner 200 may include a battery 240.
  • the battery 240 may be detachably coupled to the first vacuum 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. With this configuration, the portability of the first cleaner 200 can be improved.
  • the battery 240 may be provided integrally within the battery housing 230. At this time, the lower surface of the battery 240 is not exposed to the outside.
  • the battery 240 may supply power to the suction motor 214 of the first vacuum cleaner 200.
  • the first cleaner 200 may include an extension pipe 250.
  • the extension pipe 250 may be in communication with the cleaning module 260.
  • the extension pipe 250 may be in communication with the main body 210.
  • the extension tube 250 may communicate with the suction part 212 of the main body 210.
  • the extension tube 250 may be formed in a long cylindrical shape.
  • the main body 210 may be connected to the extension tube 250.
  • the main body 210 may be connected to the cleaning module 260 through an extension pipe 250.
  • the main 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 flow into the main body 210 through the cleaning module 260 and the extension pipe 250.
  • the first cleaner 200 may include a cleaning module 260.
  • the cleaning module 260 may be in communication with the extension pipe 250. Therefore, external air may flow into the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 through the cleaning module 260 and the extension tube 250 by the suction force generated in the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200. .
  • Dust in the dust bin 220 of the first cleaner 200 may be collected in the dust collection unit 170 of the cleaner station 100 by gravity and the suction force of the dust collection motor 191. Through this, dust in the dust bin can be removed without any separate manipulation by the user, thereby providing user convenience. Additionally, the user can eliminate the inconvenience of having to empty the dust bin every time. Additionally, when emptying the dust bin, dust can be prevented from scattering.
  • the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the side of the housing 110. Specifically, the main body 210 of the first vacuum cleaner 200 may be mounted on the coupling portion 120. In this case, the central axis of the dust bin 220 may be arranged in a direction parallel to the ground, and the extension pipe 250 may be arranged along a direction perpendicular to the ground (see FIG. 2).
  • the dust removal system 10 may include a second cleaner 300 .
  • the second cleaner 300 may refer to a robot cleaner.
  • the second cleaner 300 can automatically clean the area to be cleaned by suctioning foreign substances such as dust from the floor while traveling in the area to be cleaned.
  • the second cleaner 300 may include a distance sensor that detects the distance to obstacles such as furniture, office supplies, or walls installed in the cleaning area, and left and right wheels for movement of the robot cleaner.
  • the second cleaner 300 may be coupled to the cleaner station. Dust in the second cleaner 300 may be collected into the dust collection unit 170 through the second flow path 182.
  • the vacuum cleaner station 100 of the present invention will be described as follows.
  • a first cleaner 200 and a second cleaner 300 may be placed in the cleaner station 100.
  • the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the side of the cleaner station 100.
  • the main body of the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the side of the cleaner station 100.
  • a second cleaner 300 may be coupled to the lower part of the cleaner station 100.
  • the cleaner station 100 can remove dust from the dust bin 220 of the first cleaner 200.
  • the cleaner station 100 can remove dust from the dust bin (not shown) of the second cleaner 300.
  • the cleaner station 100 may include a housing 110 .
  • the housing 110 forms the outer shape of the cleaner station 100, to which at least one of the first cleaner 200 or the second cleaner 300 is coupled, and forms a space therein.
  • the housing 110 may form the exterior of the vacuum cleaner station 100. Specifically, the housing 110 may be formed in a pillar shape including at least one outer wall surface. As an example, the housing 110 may be formed in a shape similar to a square pillar.
  • At least one of the first cleaner 200 or the second cleaner 300 is coupled to the housing 110 .
  • first cleaner 200 is coupled to the housing 110
  • second cleaner 300 is coupled to the housing 110
  • both the first cleaner 200 and the second cleaner 300 are coupled to the housing. It can be coupled to (110).
  • the housing 110 may be formed with a space capable of accommodating a dust collection unit 170 that stores dust therein and a dust suction module 190 that generates a flow force to collect dust into the dust collection 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 collection motor 191 of the suction module 190.
  • the bottom surface 111 may be disposed toward the ground.
  • the bottom surface 111 may be arranged parallel to the ground or inclined at a predetermined angle with the ground.
  • the outer wall surface 112 may refer to a surface formed along the direction of gravity and may refer to a surface connected to the floor surface 111.
  • the outer wall surface 112 may mean a surface connected perpendicularly to the floor surface 111.
  • the outer wall surface 112 may be disposed to be inclined at a predetermined angle with the floor surface 111.
  • the upper surface 113 may form the upper exterior of the vacuum cleaner station.
  • the upper surface 113 may refer to a surface disposed at the uppermost part of the vacuum cleaner station in the direction of gravity and exposed to the outside.
  • the upper and lower sides may refer to the upper and lower sides, respectively, along the direction of gravity (direction perpendicular to the ground) when the vacuum cleaner station 100 is installed on the ground.
  • the upper surface 113 can be arranged not only parallel to the ground, but also inclined at a predetermined angle with the ground.
  • a display unit may be placed on the upper surface 113.
  • the display unit may display the status of the vacuum cleaner station 100, the status of the first vacuum cleaner 200, and the status of the second vacuum cleaner 300, and other information such as cleaning progress and a map of the cleaning area. can be displayed.
  • the upper surface 113 may be provided to be separable from the outer wall surface 112. At this time, when the upper surface 113 is separated, the battery separated from the vacuum cleaner 200, 300 can be accommodated in the internal space surrounded by the outer wall surface 112, and a terminal (not shown) for charging the separated battery is provided. may be provided.
  • the cleaner station 100 may include a coupling portion 120 to which the first cleaner 200 is coupled.
  • the coupling portion 120 is disposed on the outer wall surface 112, and the main body 210, dust bin 220, and battery housing 230 of the first cleaner 200 can be coupled to each other.
  • the coupling portion 120 may be disposed on the front of the outer wall surface 112.
  • the coupling portion 120 may include a coupling surface 121.
  • the coupling surface 121 may be disposed on the side of the housing 110.
  • the engaging surface 121 may refer to a surface formed in a concave groove shape toward the inside from the front of the vacuum cleaner station 100.
  • the coupling portion 120 may include a dust bin guide surface 122.
  • the dust bin guide surface 122 may be connected to the coupling surface 121.
  • a protrusion movement hole 122a may be formed on the dust bin guide surface 122, and a push protrusion 151, which will be described later, may be moved linearly along the protrusion movement hole 122a.
  • a gear box 155 that accommodates gears of the cover opening unit 150, which will be described later, may be provided on the lower side of the dust bin guide surface 122 in the direction of gravity.
  • the coupling portion 120 may include a guide protrusion 123.
  • 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 arranged spaced apart from each other. The distance between the two guide protrusions 123 spaced apart from each other may correspond to the width of the battery housing 230 of the first vacuum cleaner 200. Through this, the convenience of coupling the first cleaner 200 to the coupling surface 121 can be provided.
  • the coupling portion 120 may include a side wall 124.
  • the side wall 124 may refer to a wall disposed on both sides of the coupling surface 121 and may be connected perpendicularly to the coupling surface 121.
  • the side wall 124 may be connected to the first outer wall surface 112a. Additionally, the side wall 124 may form a surface connected to the dust bin guide surface 122. Through this, the first cleaner 200 can be stably accommodated.
  • the coupling unit 120 may include a coupling sensor 125.
  • the coupling sensor 125 may detect whether the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling unit 120.
  • Combination sensor 125 may also include a contact sensor.
  • the combination sensor 125 may include a micro switch.
  • the coupling sensor 125 may be placed on the guide protrusion 123. Accordingly, when the battery housing 230 or battery 240 of the first vacuum cleaner 200 is coupled between the pair of guide protrusions 123, it contacts the coupling sensor 125, and the coupling sensor 125 1 It can be detected that the vacuum cleaner 200 is coupled.
  • the combination sensor 125 may also include a non-contact sensor.
  • the combination sensor 125 may include an infrared sensor (IR sensor).
  • IR sensor infrared sensor
  • the coupling sensor 125 may be placed on the side wall 124. Therefore, when the dust bin 220 or the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200 passes the side wall 124 and reaches the coupling surface 121, the coupling sensor 125 is connected to the dust bin 220 or the main body 210. Presence can be sensed.
  • the coupling sensor 125 may be a means of determining whether power is applied to the battery 240 of the first vacuum cleaner 200 and whether the first vacuum cleaner 200 is coupled.
  • the coupling portion 120 may include a suction guide surface 126.
  • the suction guide surface 126 may be disposed on the first outer wall surface 112a.
  • the suction guide surface 126 may be connected to the dust bin guide surface 122.
  • the suction unit 212 may be coupled to the suction 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 portion 120 may further include a fixing member entrance hole 127.
  • the fixing member access hole 127 may be formed in the form of a long hole along the side wall 124 to allow the fixing member 131 to enter and exit.
  • the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the coupling portion 120.
  • the coupling unit 120 may include a coupling sensor 125.
  • the coupling sensor 125 may detect whether the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling unit 120. Specifically, the combination sensor 125 transmits a signal to the control unit 400 when the first cleaner 200 approaches.
  • Combination sensor 125 may also include a contact sensor.
  • the combination sensor 125 may include a micro switch.
  • the coupling sensor 125 may be placed on the guide protrusion 123. Accordingly, when the battery housing 230 or battery 240 of the first vacuum cleaner 200 is coupled between the pair of guide protrusions 123, it contacts the coupling sensor 125, and the coupling sensor 125 1 It can be detected that the vacuum cleaner 200 is coupled.
  • the combination sensor 125 may also include a non-contact sensor.
  • the combination sensor 125 may include an infrared sensor (IR sensor).
  • the coupling sensor 125 may face the dust bin 220 or the battery housing 230 of the first cleaner 200.
  • the coupling sensor 125 may be a means of determining whether power is applied to the battery 240 of the first vacuum cleaner 200 and whether the first vacuum cleaner 200 is coupled.
  • the cleaner station 100 of the present invention may include a fixing unit 130.
  • the fixing unit 130 may be placed in the housing 110 . Additionally, the fixing unit 130 may be disposed on the rear side of the coupling portion 120. The fixing unit 130 may fix the first cleaner 200 coupled to the coupling portion 120. Specifically, the fixing unit 130 may fix the dust bin 220 and the battery housing 230 of the first cleaner 200 that are coupled to the coupling portion 120.
  • the fixing unit 130 may include a fixing member 131 that fixes the dust bin 220 and the battery housing 230 of the first cleaner 200, and a fixing part driver 133 that drives the fixing member 131. You can. Additionally, the fixing unit 130 may further include a fixing unit link 135 that transmits the power of the fixing unit driving unit 133 to the fixing member 131.
  • the fixing member 131 is disposed on one side of the coupling portion 120 and may be provided to move back and forth to fix the dust bin 220.
  • the fixing member 131 may be disposed on both sides of the coupling portion 120, respectively.
  • the fixing unit driving unit 133 may provide power to move the fixing member 131.
  • the fixing unit link 135 can convert the rotational force of the fixing unit driving unit 133 into reciprocating movement of the fixing member 131.
  • the fixed sealer 136 may be disposed on the dust bin guide surface 122 to airtight the dust bin 220 when the first cleaner 200 is coupled. With this configuration, when the dust bin 220 of the vacuum cleaner 200 is coupled, the fixed sealer 136 can be pressed by the self-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 unit 130 may fix the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200.
  • the coupling sensor 125 detects that the main body 210 of the first vacuum cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling part 120 of the vacuum cleaner station 100
  • the fixing unit driving unit 133 is connected to the fixing member 131. ) can be moved to fix the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200.
  • the suction power of the vacuum cleaner can be improved by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust bin.
  • bad odors caused by residue can be eliminated.
  • the vacuum 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 first passage 181.
  • the door unit 140 may include a door 141, a door motor 142, and a door arm 143.
  • the door 141 is hinged to one side of the coupling portion 120 and can open and close the first passage 181.
  • the door motor 142 may provide power to rotate the door 141. Specifically, the door motor 142 may rotate the door arm 143 in the forward or reverse direction. When the door arm 143 rotates in the forward direction, the first passage 181 may be opened. Conversely, when the door arm 143 rotates in the reverse direction, at least a portion of the first passage 181 may be closed. The forward direction may be the opposite direction to the reverse 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 from the door motor 142.
  • the door unit 140 may further include a door opening/closing detection unit 144.
  • the door opening/closing detection unit 144 may be provided inside the housing 110 and can detect whether the door 141 is in an open state.
  • the door open/closed detection unit 144 can detect that the door is open.
  • the door opening/closing detection unit 144 may include a contact sensor.
  • the door opening/closing detection unit 144 may include a micro switch.
  • the door opening/closing detection unit 144 may also include a non-contact sensor.
  • the door opening/closing detection unit 144 may include an infrared sensor (IR sensor).
  • the door unit 140 can selectively open and close at least a portion of the first cleaner flow path 181 to communicate with the dust bin 220 and the dust collection unit 170 of the first cleaner 200.
  • the door unit 140 may be opened when the discharge cover 222 of the first cleaner 200 is opened. Additionally, when the door unit 140 is closed, the discharge cover 222 of the first cleaner 200 may be closed together.
  • the door motor 142 rotates the door 141 to couple the discharge cover 222 to the dust bin main body 221. Specifically, the door motor 142 rotates the door 141 relative to the hinge portion 141b by rotating the door 141, and the door 141 rotating relative to the hinge portion 141b is an exhaust cover ( 222) can be pushed toward the dust bin main body 221.
  • 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 portion 120 and can open the discharge cover 222 of the first 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 first vacuum cleaner 200 is coupled.
  • the discharge cover is released, the lower surface of the dust bin 220 is opened, and the dust bin 220 and the first cleaner flow path 181 can be communicated.
  • the push protrusion 151 may be disposed at a position where the coupling lever 222c can be pressed when the first cleaner 200 is coupled.
  • the push protrusion 151 may make a linear reciprocating motion to press the coupling lever 222c.
  • the cover opening motor 152 may provide power to move the push protrusion 151. Specifically, the cover opening motor 152 may rotate the motor shaft (not shown) in the forward or reverse direction.
  • the cover opening gear 153 is coupled to the cover opening motor 152 and can move the push protrusion 151 using the power of the cover opening motor 152.
  • the gear box 155 is provided inside the housing 110 and disposed below the coupling portion 120 in the direction of gravity, and the cover opening gear 153 can be accommodated therein.
  • the gear box 155 may be provided with a cover open detection unit 155f.
  • the cover open detection unit 155f may include a contact sensor.
  • the cover open detection unit 155f may include a micro switch.
  • the cover open detection unit 155f may also include a non-contact sensor.
  • the cover open detection unit 155f may include an infrared sensor (IR sensor).
  • the user can open the dust bin 220 without separately opening the discharge cover 222 of the first cleaner by using the cover opening unit 150, thereby improving convenience.
  • the cleaner station 100 may include a dust collection 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 collection unit 170 may refer to a dust bag that collects dust sucked from the inside of the dust bin 220 of the first cleaner 200 by the dust collection motor 191.
  • the dust collection unit 170 may be detachably coupled to the housing 110.
  • the dust collection unit 170 can be separated from the housing 110 and discarded, and a new dust collection unit 170 can be coupled to the housing 110. That is, the dust collection unit 170 may be defined as a consumable part.
  • the dust bag may be provided so that when suction force is generated by the dust collection motor 191, the volume increases and dust is accommodated inside.
  • the dust bag may be made of a material that allows air to pass through but does not allow foreign substances such as dust to pass through.
  • the dust bag may be made of a non-woven material and may have a hexahedral shape when expanded in volume.
  • the cleaner station 100 may further include a sterilization module (not shown).
  • One or more sterilizing modules may be provided on the flow path portion 180 or may be provided at least one around the dust collection portion 170.
  • the sterilization module (not shown) is provided to sterilize dust collected in the dust collection unit 170.
  • the cleaner station 100 may include a flow path portion 180.
  • the flow path unit 180 may connect the first cleaner 200 or the second cleaner 300 and the dust collection unit 170.
  • the flow path unit 180 may include a first cleaner flow path 181, a second cleaner flow path 182, a dust collection flow path 184, and a flow path switching module 183.
  • the first cleaner flow path 181 is disposed inside the housing 110 and is connected to the dust bin 220 of the first cleaner 200.
  • the first cleaner flow path 181 may connect the dust bin 220 and the dust collection unit 170 of the first cleaner 200.
  • the first cleaner flow path 181 may be disposed at the rear of the coupling portion 120.
  • the first cleaner flow path 181 may refer to the space between the dust bin 220 and the dust collection unit 170 of the first cleaner 200.
  • the first cleaner flow path 181 extends rearward from the coupling portion 120, and may be bent and then extended downward.
  • Dust in the dust bin 220 of the first cleaner 200 may move to the dust collection unit 170 through the first cleaner flow path 181.
  • the second cleaner flow path 182 is disposed inside the housing 110 and connected to the dust bin (not shown) of the second cleaner 300.
  • the second cleaner flow path 182 may connect the second cleaner 300 and the dust collection unit 170. Dust in the second cleaner 300 may move to the dust collection unit 170 through the second cleaner flow path 182.
  • the inlet of the dust collection flow path 184 is selectively connected to either the first cleaner flow path 181 or the second cleaner flow path 182, and the outlet is connected to the dust collection unit 170.
  • the inlet of the dust collection passage 184 is coupled to the dust collection passage connection portion 1831d of the case 1831.
  • the outlet of the dust collection flow path 184 is coupled to the inlet of the dust collection unit 170 and communicates with the internal space of the dust collection unit 170.
  • the flow path switching module 183 is a component that selectively connects the dust collection flow path 184 to the first cleaner flow path 181 or the second cleaner flow path 182.
  • the flow path switching module 183 selectively connects the dust collection unit 1700 disposed in the housing 110 to the first cleaner flow path 181 or the second cleaner flow path 182.
  • the flow path switching module 183 is disposed between the dust collection unit 170 and the first cleaner flow path 181 and the second cleaner flow path 182.
  • the flow path switching module 183 may be disposed between the dust collection unit 170 and the first cleaner flow path 181 and the second cleaner flow path 182.
  • the flow path switching module 183 can selectively open and close the first cleaner flow path 181 and the second cleaner flow path 182 connected to the dust collection unit 170. Through this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in suction power caused by opening the plurality of passages 181 and 182.
  • the flow path switching module 183 connects the first cleaner flow path 181 and the dust collection unit 170, and connects the second cleaner flow path ( The connection between 182) and the dust collection unit 170 can be separated.
  • connection between the first cleaner flow path 181 and the dust collection unit 170 is as follows.
  • the connection hose 1832 is coupled to the first cleaner flow path connection portion 1831b.
  • the connection hose 1832 is connected to the first vacuum cleaner flow path 181.
  • the first cleaner flow path 181 communicates with the dust collection unit 170.
  • connection between the second cleaner flow path 182 and the dust collection unit 170 is as follows.
  • the connection hose 1832 is coupled to the second cleaner flow path connection portion 1831c.
  • the connecting hose 1832 is connected to the second vacuum cleaner flow path 182.
  • the second cleaner flow path 182 communicates with the dust collection unit 170.
  • the flow path switching module 183 connects the first cleaner flow path 181 and the dust collection unit 170.
  • the flow path switching module 183 connects the second cleaner flow path 182 and the dust collection unit 170.
  • the flow path switching module 183 connects the first cleaner flow path 181 and the dust collection unit 170, and 2
  • the dust in the dust bin 220 of the first cleaner 200 can be removed first by disconnecting the cleaner flow path 182 and the dust collection unit 170.
  • the flow path switching module 183 disconnects the first cleaner flow path 181 and the dust collection unit 170, and connects the second cleaner flow path 182 and the dust collection part 170 to create a second cleaner (300). ) can remove dust.
  • the convenience of using the first cleaner 200 which is manually operated by the user, can be increased.
  • the cleaner station 100 may include a dust suction module 190.
  • the dust suction module 190 may include a dust collection motor 191, a first filter 192, and a second filter (not shown).
  • the dust collection motor 191 may be disposed below the dust collection unit 170.
  • the dust collection motor 191 may generate suction force in the first cleaner flow path 181 and the second cleaner flow path 182. Through this, the dust collection motor 191 can provide suction power to suck dust in the dust bin 220 of the first cleaner 200 and dust in the second cleaner 300.
  • the dust collection motor 191 can generate suction force by rotation.
  • the dust collection motor 191 may be formed in a shape similar to a cylinder.
  • the first filter 192 may be disposed between the dust collection unit 170 and the dust collection motor 191.
  • the first filter 192 may be a pre-filter.
  • a second filter may be disposed between the dust collection motor 191 and the outer wall surface 112.
  • the second filter may be a HEPA filter.
  • the cleaner station 100 may further include a charging unit 128.
  • the charging unit 128 is a component that is connected to the first cleaner 200 and/or the second cleaner 300 and charges the first cleaner 200 and/or the second cleaner 300.
  • the charging unit 128 is electrically connected to at least one of the first cleaner 200 or the second cleaner 300.
  • the charging unit 128 may be a charging terminal.
  • the charging unit 128 may be electrically connected and allow current to flow by contacting a corresponding terminal disposed on the first cleaner 200 or the second cleaner 300.
  • the charging unit 128 may include a first charging unit 1281 and a second charging unit 1282.
  • the first charging part 1281 may be disposed in the coupling part 120.
  • the charging unit 128 may be electrically connected to the first cleaner 200 coupled to the coupling unit 120.
  • the charging unit 128 may supply power to the battery of the first cleaner 200 coupled to the coupling unit 120.
  • the charging unit 128 may include a lower charging unit (not shown) disposed in the lower area of the housing 110.
  • the second charging unit 1282 may be electrically connected to the second cleaner 300 coupled to the lower region of the housing 110.
  • the second charging unit 1282 may supply power to the battery of the second vacuum cleaner 300 coupled to the lower region of the housing 110.
  • the cleaner station 100 may further include a side door (not shown).
  • a side door may be placed in the housing 110.
  • the side door can selectively expose the dust collection unit 170 to the outside. Through this, the user can easily remove the dust collection unit 170 from the cleaner station 100.
  • Figure 6 is a front view of the flow path switching module 183.
  • the direction in which the second vacuum cleaner passage 182 is located centered on the case 1831 is defined as the left.
  • the direction in which the driving cam 1836 is located centered on the case 1831 is defined as the right side.
  • the direction in which the first vacuum cleaner passage 181 is located centered on the case 1831 is defined as upward.
  • the direction in which the dust collection unit 170 is located centered on the case 1831 is defined as downward.
  • the flow path switching module 183 is disposed inside the housing 110.
  • the flow path switching module 183 is disposed inside the left cover of the housing 110 and may be exposed to the outside when the left cover of the housing 110 is opened. Alternatively, unlike what is shown in FIG. 4, the flow path switching module 183 may be placed inside the right cover.
  • the flow path switching module 183 is disposed on the inner side of the flow path switching module cover 185, and when the flow path switching module cover 185 is opened, the flow path switching module 183 may be exposed to the outside. there is.
  • the flow path switching module 183 includes a case 1831, a connecting hose 1832, a first link 1833, a second link 1834, a switching motor 1835, and a driving cam 1836.
  • the flow path conversion module 183 includes a case 1831.
  • the case 1831 is a component that forms an outline and forms a frame on which other components can be combined or supported.
  • the case 1831 is formed in a cylindrical shape with a space inside, and includes a first cleaner flow path connection portion 1831b connected to the first cleaner flow path 181 and a second cleaner flow path connected to the second cleaner flow path 182. It is provided with a connection portion 1831c. Additionally, the case 1831 is provided with a dust collection passage connecting portion 1831d connected to the dust collection passage 184.
  • Case 1831 may form an arc on its inner circumferential surface.
  • the inner circumferential surface of case 1831 forms part of an imaginary circle centered on a central axis. Referring to FIG. 6, the central axis 1831a of the case is disposed in the front-back direction.
  • the first cleaner flow path connection portion 1831b may be formed to protrude radially outward from the case 1831. Referring to FIG. 6, the first vacuum cleaner flow path connection portion 1831b may be formed to protrude upward.
  • a flange 1831ba is formed at the end of the first cleaner flow path connection portion 1831b, and the flange 1831ba can be fixed by inserting into the groove 181c formed in the first cleaner flow path 181.
  • the second cleaner flow path connection portion 1831c may be formed to protrude radially outward from the case 1831. Referring to FIG. 6, the second vacuum cleaner flow path connection portion 1831c may be formed to protrude to the left.
  • a flange 1831ca is formed at the end of the first cleaner flow path connection portion 1831c, and the flange 1831ca can be fixed by inserting into the groove 182a formed in the second cleaner flow path 182.
  • the dust collection passage connection portion 1831d may be formed to protrude radially outward from the case 1831. Referring to FIG. 6, the dust collection passage connecting portion 1831d may be formed to protrude downward. A flange 1831da is formed at the end of the dust collection passage connecting portion 1831d, and the flange 1831da can be fixed by inserting into the groove 184a formed in the dust collection passage 184.
  • Case 1831 may be detachably coupled to housing 110.
  • the case 1831 is inserted from the left side of the housing into the right room, and the flanges formed on the first cleaner flow path connection part 1831b, the second cleaner flow path connection part 1831c, and the dust collection flow path connection part 1831d are connected to the first cleaner flow path 181. and is inserted and fixed into the grooves of the second cleaner flow path 182 and the dust collection flow path 184. Thereafter, the case 1831 may be screwed to the housing 110 using at least one screw.
  • the flow path conversion module 183 includes a connecting hose 1832.
  • the connecting hose 1832 is a component that selectively communicates the dust collection flow path 184 with the first cleaner flow path 181 or the second cleaner flow path 182.
  • connection hose 1832 has an inlet 1832a that moves along the inner circumferential surface of the case 1831 and is selectively coupled to either the first cleaner flow path connection part 1831b or the second cleaner flow path connection part 1831c.
  • the outlet (1832b) of the connecting hose is coupled to the dust collection passage connection portion (1831d).
  • the connecting hose 1832 may be made of an elastic material.
  • the connecting hose 1832 may be made of rubber or resin. Accordingly, the connecting hose 1832 may be deformed.
  • connection hose 1832 may have wrinkles formed on at least part of it. Accordingly, the connecting hose 1832 may be structurally deformed.
  • the inlet 1832a of the connecting hose 1832 is selectively coupled to either the first cleaner flow path connection part 1831b or the second cleaner flow path connection part 1831c.
  • the connection hose 1832 is coupled to the first cleaner flow path connection part 1831b, so that the first cleaner flow path 181 and the dust collection unit 170 can communicate.
  • the connecting hose 1832 may be coupled to the second cleaner flow path connection portion 1831c to communicate the second cleaner flow path 182 and the dust collection unit 170.
  • the inlet 1832a of the connecting hose 1832 moves along the inner circumferential surface of the case 1831. Specifically, the inlet 1832a of the connecting hose 1832 moves along the inner circumferential surface of the case 1831 while being spaced apart from the case 1831 by a predetermined distance or more. Therefore, while the connecting hose 1832 moves along the inner circumferential surface of the case 1831, the sealer 1832c disposed at the inlet 1832a of the connecting hose 1832 is not damaged.
  • the outlet (1832b) of the connecting hose (1832) is coupled to the dust collection flow path connection portion (1831d).
  • the outlet (1832b) of the connecting hose (1832) is fixedly coupled to the dust collection passage connecting portion (1831d) and is always in communication with the dust collection portion.
  • the flow path conversion module 183 includes a first link 1833.
  • the first link 1833 is a component that transmits the power of the motor to the connecting hose 1832 and moves the connecting hose 1832.
  • One side of the first link 1833 is rotatably coupled to the case 1831, and the other side is coupled to the connecting hose 1832.
  • the first link 1833 rotates around a rotation axis 1833a disposed on one side.
  • the first link 1833 is rotatably coupled to the case 1831 through the rotation axis 1833a of the first link 1833.
  • the first link 1833 is rotatably coupled to the case 1831 on the right side of the connecting hose 1832.
  • the rotation axis 1833a of the first link becomes the rotation center for rotating the first link 1833.
  • the rotation axis 1833a of the first link extends from the first link 1833 toward the case 1831.
  • the rotation axis 1833a of the first link is rotatably coupled to the case 1831.
  • the first link 1833 extends in one direction from the rotation axis 1833a of the first link, and a connection portion 1833b with the connecting hose 1832 is disposed at an end.
  • connection portion 1833b of the first link is hinged to the inlet 1832a of the connection hose 1832.
  • the first link 1833 is connected to the connecting hose 1832 through the connection part 1833b of the first link. Therefore, when the first link 1833 rotates, the connecting hose 1832 can move.
  • the first link 1833 extends to the left from the rotation axis 1833a.
  • the connection portion 1833b of the first link is disposed at the left end of the first link 1833.
  • the connection portion 1833b of the first link may be connected to the left end of the inlet 1832a of the connection hose 1832.
  • the first link 1833 includes a gear portion 1833c.
  • the first link 1833 may extend from the rotation axis 1833a of the first link in a direction opposite to the connection part 1833b, and the gear part 1833c of the first link is disposed at the end. Referring to FIG. 6, the first link 1833 may extend to the right from the rotation axis 1833a of the first link, and the gear portion 1833c of the first link is disposed at the right end.
  • the gear portion 1833c of the first link has gear teeth formed at its ends.
  • the gear portion 1833c of the first link is connected to the gear portion 1836c of the driving cam. Specifically, the gear portion 1833c of the first link is meshed with the gear portion 1836c of the driving cam.
  • the first link includes a partition 1833d.
  • the partition wall 1833d of the first link is a component that prevents the flow path switching module 183 from being separated when the connecting hose 1832 is in a specific position. Specifically, when the connecting hose 1832 is not coupled to the first cleaner flow path connection part 1831b and the connecting hose 1832 is coupled to the second cleaner flow path part 1831c, or the connecting hose 1832 is connected to the first cleaner flow path connection part 1831b. When located between the flow path portion 1831b and the second cleaner flow path portion 1831c, the flow path switching module 183 is blocked from being separated.
  • the partition wall 1833d of the first link is disposed at the rear of the gear portion 1833c of the first link and extends radially outward of the gear portion 1833c of the first link.
  • the partition wall 1833d of the first link is disposed at the rear of the gear portion 1833c of the first link. Accordingly, the assembly including the case 1831 and the first link 1833 is separated while moving toward the front of the driving cam 1836, and the partition wall 1833d is caught by the gear portion 1836c of the driving cam, preventing the assembly from being separated. I can't.
  • the partition wall 1833d of the first link is disposed on a part of the gear portion 1833c of the first link.
  • the partition 1833d of the first link covers a part of the gear portion 1833c.
  • the partition wall 1833d of the first link is arranged so as not to overlap the gear portion 1836c of the driving cam when the flow path switching module 1833 is separated.
  • the partition wall 1833d is disposed to overlap the gear part 1836c of the driving cam at the rear of the gear part 1836c of the driving cam, so that the partition wall 1833d of the first link overlaps the gear part 1836c of the driving cam. (1836c) and cannot be separated.
  • the partition wall 1833d of the first link is not arranged to overlap the gear portion 1836c of the driving cam, the flow path switching module 183 can be easily separated.
  • the partition wall 1833d of the first link and the driving cam 1836 are not arranged to overlap front and back, and the connecting hose 1832 is connected to the second cleaner flow path.
  • the partition wall 1833d and the driving cam 1836 of the first link are arranged to overlap front and rear, and the connection hose 1832 is connected to the first cleaner flow passage connection portion 1831b and the second cleaner flow passage connection portion ( When disposed between 1831c), the partition wall 1833d of the first link and the driving cam 1836 are arranged to overlap front and back. Accordingly, the flow path switching module 183 can be separated only when the first cleaner flow path connection portion 1831b is closed, which has the effect of preventing dust falling through the first flow path 181a from scattering during separation and attachment.
  • the flow path conversion module 183 includes a second link 1834.
  • the second link 1834 is a component that moves the connecting hose 1832 together with the first link 1833.
  • One side of the second link 1834 is rotatably coupled to the case 1831, and the other side is coupled to the connecting hose 1832.
  • the second link 1834 rotates around a rotation axis 1834a disposed on one side.
  • One side of the second link 1834 is rotatably coupled to the case 1831.
  • the second link 1834 rotates around a rotation axis 1834a disposed on one side.
  • the rotation axis 1834a of the second link may be disposed at an end of the second link 1834. Referring to FIG. 6, the second link 1834 is rotatably coupled to the case 1831 at the rear of the connecting hose 1832.
  • the rotation axis 1834a of the second link becomes a rotation center that rotates the second link 1834.
  • the rotation axis 1834a of the second link extends from the second link 1834 toward the case 1831.
  • the rotation axis 1834a of the second link is rotatably coupled to the case 1831.
  • the second link 1834 extends in one direction from the rotation axis 1834a of the second link, and a connection portion 1834b with the connecting hose 1832 is disposed at an end.
  • connection portion 1834b of the second link is hinged to the inlet 1832a of the connection hose 1832.
  • the second link 1834 is connected to the connecting hose 1832 through the connection portion 1834b of the second link. Therefore, when the second link 1834 rotates, the connecting hose 1832 can move.
  • One side of the second link 1834 is coupled to the case 1831, and the other side of the second link 1834 is coupled to the connecting hose 1832. Specifically, one end of the second link 1834 becomes the rotation axis 1834a and is coupled to the case 1831. The other end of the second link 1834 becomes a connection portion 1834b and is hinged to the inlet 1832a of the connection hose 1832.
  • the rotation axis 1834a of the second link is disposed at the bottom of the second link 1834 and is rotatably coupled to the case 1831.
  • the second link 1834 extends upward from the rotation axis 1834a of the second link, and the connection portion 1834b of the second link is disposed at the top.
  • the connection portion 1834b of the second link may be connected to the right end of the inlet 1832a of the connection hose 1832.
  • the rotation axis 1833a of the first link is disposed to be spaced apart from the rotation axis 1834a of the second link. Accordingly, the rotation axis 1833a of the first link and the rotation axis 1834a of the second link become two focal points, and the connecting hose 1832 can move in an elliptical orbit.
  • the elliptical trajectory of the connecting hose 1832 is a trajectory that passes through the center point of the inlet 1832a of the connecting hose, as shown by the chain two-dot line in FIGS. 12 and 13. Therefore, while the inlet 1832a of the connecting hose 1832 moves, the inlet 1832a of the connecting hose 1832 may move a certain distance away from the case 1831.
  • connection hose 1832 is in close contact with the inner peripheral surface of the case 1831 when coupled to either the first cleaner flow path connection part 1831b or the second cleaner flow path connection part 1831c, and the first cleaner flow path connection part 1831b Alternatively, when moving from one of the second cleaner flow path connecting portions 1831c to the other, they are spaced apart from the inner circumferential surface of the case 1831.
  • the connecting hose 1832 is in close contact with the first vacuum cleaner flow path connection portion 1831b.
  • the connecting hose 1832 moves between the first cleaner flow passage connection part 1831b and the second cleaner flow passage connection part 1832c, the connecting hose 1832 is connected to the case 1831. It is spaced apart from the inner circumferential surface of .
  • the connecting hose 1832 is in close contact with the second vacuum cleaner flow path connection portion 1831c.
  • the sealer 1832c of the connecting hose 1832 may not be damaged by friction or the like while moving between the first cleaner flow path connection part 1831b and the second cleaner flow path connection part 1831c.
  • At least one of the rotation axis 1833a of the first link or the rotation axis 1834a of the second link is disposed to be spaced apart from the central axis 1831a of the case 1831.
  • the rotation axis 1833a of the first link is disposed on the right side of the central axis 1831a of the case 1831, and the rotation axis 1834a of the second link is the central axis 1831a of the case 1831. is placed below.
  • the trajectory along which the connecting portion 1833b of the first link moves and the trajectory along which the connecting portion 1834b of the second link moves are misaligned, and the inlet 1832a of the connecting hose moves with an elliptical trajectory.
  • the inlet 1832a of the connection hose may be spaced apart from the inner circumferential surface of the case 1831 by a predetermined distance or more while moving.
  • the connection point between the first link 1833 and the connection hose 1832 indicates the connection portion 1833b of the first link.
  • connection portion 1833b of the first link is disposed at the right intersection point, and this is when the connecting hose 1832 is connected to the first cleaner flow path 181 as shown in FIG. 6. Additionally, referring to FIG. 13 , the connection portion 1833b of the first link is disposed at the left intersection point, and this is when the connecting hose 1832 is connected to the second cleaner flow path 182 as shown in FIG. 11 .
  • the second trace C2 and the reference circle C0 intersect at two points. Referring to FIG. 12, it is placed at the intersection on the right side of the connection part of the second link, and this is when the connecting hose 1832 is connected to the first cleaner flow path 181 as shown in FIG. 6. Additionally, referring to FIG. 13 , the connection portion 1834b of the second link is disposed at the left intersection, and the connection hose 1832 is connected to the second cleaner flow path 182 as shown in FIG. 11 .
  • the flow path switching module 183 may be formed so that the radius of curvature of the inner circumferential surface of the case 1831 is smaller than the radius of curvature formed by the trace of the inlet 1832a of the connecting hose 1832.
  • the trajectory along which the inlet 1832a of the connecting hose 1832 moves is formed in a shape similar to an oval, and the radius of curvature of the oval may be larger than the radius of curvature of the inner circumferential surface of the case 1831.
  • the inner circumferential surface of the case 1831 is concentric with the reference circle C0, and the radius of curvature of the inner circumferential surface of the case 1831 can be considered as R0.
  • the trajectory of the inlet 1832a of the connecting hose 1832 is an ellipse with the rotation axis 1833a of the first link and the rotation axis 1833b of the second link as the focus, and the connection hose 1832 )
  • the radius of curvature formed by the trajectory of the inlet 1832a is naturally larger than the radius of curvature of the inner circumferential surface of the case 1831.
  • the radius of curvature of the ellipse is formed to be larger than the radius of curvature of the inner circumferential surface of the case 1831, and the inlet 1832a of the connecting hose 1832 moves along the inner circumferential surface of the case 1831. It may be spaced apart on the inner side of the inner circumferential surface.
  • the flow path switching module 183 includes a plurality of links, one side of which is rotatably coupled to the case 1831 and the other side of which is coupled to the connecting hose 1832.
  • the links may be a first link 1833 and a second link 1834.
  • the radius of curvature of the trajectory along which the end connected to the case 1831 moves may be greater than the radius of curvature of the inner circumferential surface of the case 1831.
  • the radius of curvature (R2) of the second trace is larger than the radius of curvature of the inner circumferential surface of the case 1831
  • the radius of curvature (R1) of the first trace is the radius of curvature of the second trace ( R2) and may be larger than the radius of curvature of the inner circumferential surface of the case 1831.
  • connection portion 1833b of the connection hose 1834 and the first link 1833 is the connection portion of the connection hose 1832 and the second link 1834. (1834b).
  • connection portion 1833b of the first link is disposed on the left side of the imaginary line, and the second link 1834
  • the connection portion 1834c is disposed on the right side.
  • the inlet 1832a of the connecting hose 1832 can move in an orbit similar to an oval, and the sealer 1832c of the connecting hose 1832 can move away from the inner circumferential surface of the case 1831. there is.
  • the trace of the inlet 1832a of the connecting hose 1832 is indicated by a two-dash line.
  • the length of the first link 1833 may be longer than the length of the second link 1834.
  • the first link 1833 may intersect with the second link 1834.
  • the length of the first link 1833 is formed to be different from the length of the second link 1834, and as the first link 1833 and the second link 1834 are arranged at an intersection, the inlet 1832a of the connecting hose 1832 ) may be spaced apart from the inner circumferential surface of the case 1831 while moving between the first cleaner flow path connection part 1831b and the second cleaner flow path connection part 1831c.
  • the flow path switching module 183 includes a switching motor 1835 and a driving cam 1836.
  • the switching motor 1835 is disposed on one side of the case 1831 and generates power to move the connecting hose 1832.
  • the switching motor 1835 may be a bidirectional motor capable of rotating in both directions. That is, the switching motor 1835 can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. For example, when the switching motor 1835 rotates clockwise from FIGS. 6 to 9, the connecting hose 1832 moves to the second vacuum cleaner flow path connection portion 1831c. Conversely, when the switching motor 1835 rotates counterclockwise from FIGS. 9 to 6, the connecting hose 1832 moves to the first vacuum cleaner flow path connection portion 1831b.
  • the driving cam 1836 is coupled to the switching motor 1835 and transmits power to the first link 1833.
  • the driving cam 1836 is coupled to the switching motor 1835, includes a sensing portion 1836b protruding to one side, and transmits power to the connecting hose 1832.
  • the driving cam 1836 is coupled to the shaft of the switching motor 1835. Accordingly, the driving cam 1836 rotates integrally with the shaft of the switching motor 1835.
  • the driving cam 1836 includes a gear portion 1836c.
  • the gear portion 1836c of the driving cam may be formed to protrude outward in the radial direction.
  • the gear portion 1836c of the driving cam is connected to the gear portion 1833c of the first link.
  • the gear portion 1836c of the driving cam and the gear portion 1833c of the first link are gear-connected. Therefore, when the driving cam 1836 rotates clockwise, the first link 1833 rotates counterclockwise, and when the driving cam 1836 rotates counterclockwise, the first link 1833 rotates clockwise. do.
  • the flow path switching module 183 includes a sensing unit 1836b and a third position sensor 1837c, and can determine the position of the connecting hose 1832.
  • the sensing unit 1836b is formed on the driving cam 1836 and protrudes to one side.
  • the sensing unit 1836b protrudes outward in the radial direction of the shaft of the switching motor 1835, and its end is in close contact with the switch of the position sensor 1837.
  • the third position sensor 1837c is disposed on one side of the sensing unit 1836b and is turned on and off by the sensing unit 1836b to detect the position of the connecting hose 1832.
  • the third position sensor 1837c includes a micro switch.
  • the micro switch is placed on one side of the sensing unit 1836b. Therefore, when the micro switch is pressed on the sensing unit 1836b, a signal is emitted. Conversely, when the micro switch is not pressed against the sensing unit 1836b, it is turned off and does not emit a signal.
  • the signal is transmitted to the control unit, and the control unit can determine the location of the connecting hose 1832 based on the presence or absence of the signal and the signal transmission time.
  • the sensing unit 1836b may be composed of a plurality of surfaces.
  • the first surface 1836ba presses the third position sensor 1837c to turn it on.
  • the first surface 1836ba protrudes further outward in the radial direction than the second surface 1836bb or the fourth surface 1836bd, which will be described later, and a signal is generated by pressing the micro switch of the third position sensor 1837c.
  • the second surface 1836bb turns off the third position sensor 1837c.
  • the second side 1836bb is adjacent to the first side 1836ba.
  • the second surface 1836bb protrudes less radially outward than the first surface 1836ba or the third surface 1836bc, so the microswitch of the third position sensor 1837c is not pressed and no signal is generated.
  • the third surface 1836bc presses the third position sensor 1837 to turn it on.
  • the third side 1836bc is disposed between the second side 1836bb and the fourth side 1836bd.
  • the third surface 1836bc protrudes further outward in the radial direction than the second surface 1836bb or the fourth surface 1836bd, and a signal is generated by pressing the micro switch of the third position sensor 1837c.
  • the fourth surface 1836bd turns off the third position sensor 1837c.
  • the fourth side 1836bd is adjacent to the third side 1836bc.
  • the fourth surface 1836bd protrudes less radially outward than the first surface 1836ba or the third surface 1836bc, so the microswitch of the third position sensor 1837c is not pressed and no signal is generated.
  • the flow path switching module 183 may further include a position sensor 1837.
  • the position sensor is a component that detects the position of the connecting hose.
  • the position sensor detects the position of the connecting hose and transmits a signal to the control unit.
  • the position sensor may be divided into a first position sensor (1837a), a second position sensor (12837b), and a third position sensor (1837c).
  • the first position sensor 1837a transmits a signal to the control unit 400 when the inlet 1832a of the connecting hose is coupled to the first vacuum cleaner flow path connection part 1831b.
  • the first position sensor 1837a is disposed on one side of the first vacuum cleaner flow path connection portion 1831b.
  • the first position sensor 1837a may be disposed on the inner circumferential surface of the case 1831.
  • the connecting hose 1832 When the connecting hose 1832 is coupled to the first vacuum cleaner flow path connection portion 1831b, the inlet 1832a or the second link 1834 of the connecting hose may contact the first position sensor 1837a. At this time, the first position sensor 1837a can detect the inlet 1832a of the connecting hose or the second link 1834 and transmit a signal to the control unit 400.
  • the second position sensor 1837b transmits a signal to the control unit 400 when the inlet 1832a of the connecting hose is coupled to the second vacuum cleaner flow path connection part 1831c.
  • the second position sensor 1837b is disposed on one side of the second vacuum cleaner flow path connection portion 1831c.
  • the second position sensor 1837b may be disposed on the inner peripheral surface of the case 1831.
  • the connecting hose 1832 When the connecting hose 1832 is coupled to the second vacuum cleaner flow path connection portion 1831c, the inlet 1832a or the first link 1833 of the connecting hose may contact the second position sensor 1837b. At this time, the second position sensor 1837b may detect the inlet 1832a of the connection hose or the first link 1833 and transmit a signal to the control unit 400.
  • the flow path switching module 183 has the feature of providing a space in the case 1831 where the first position sensor 1837a and the second position sensor 1837b can be placed. Accordingly, the first position sensor 1837a and the second position sensor 1837b accurately determine the position of the connecting hose 1832, and the connecting hose 1832 is connected to the first vacuum cleaner flow path connection part 1831b or the second cleaner flow path. It has the advantage of being able to easily determine whether it is accurately coupled to the connection portion 1831c.
  • the flow path switching module 183 may further include an elastic member 1838.
  • the elastic member 1838 is a component that assists the movement of the inlet 1832a of the connecting hose 1832.
  • One side of the elastic member 1838 is connected to the case 1831, and the other side is connected to the second link 1834.
  • the elastic member 1838 may be a torsion spring.
  • the elastic member 1838 is tensioned when the connecting hose 1832 is coupled to the first cleaner flow path connection portion 1831b. Additionally, referring to FIG. 11, the elastic member 1838 is compressed when the connecting hose 1832 is coupled to the second cleaner flow path connection portion 1831c.
  • the elastic member 1838 helps the connecting hose 1832 move from the second cleaner flow passage connection part 1831c to the first cleaner flow passage connection part 1831b.
  • the first link 1833 can easily guide the left end of the connecting hose 1832 to the left by pulling it to the second vacuum cleaner flow path connection portion 1831c.
  • the first link 1833 pushes the left end of the connecting hose 1832 to the right and guides it to the first cleaner flow path connection part 1831b.
  • the right side of the connecting hose 1832 A problem may occur where the stage gets caught in the second vacuum cleaner flow path connection portion (1831c).
  • the elastic member 1838 pulls the connecting portion 1834b of the second link to the right, allowing the right end of the connecting hose 1832 to be easily separated to the right of the second vacuum cleaner flow passage connecting portion 1831c.
  • the flow path switching module 183 includes a stop sensor 1839 and a stopper 1836d, and can block the connecting hose 1832 from moving beyond the limit position.
  • the stopper 1836d is disposed on one side of the driving cam 1836. Specifically, the stopper 1836d may be disposed adjacent to one side of the first surface 1836ba of the sensing unit 1836b.
  • the stopper 1839 protrudes in the radial direction.
  • the stop sensor 1839 may be disposed adjacent to the driving cam 1836.
  • the stop sensor 1839 may be an infrared sensor or a contact sensor. When the stopper 1836d is placed close to the stop sensor 1839, the stop sensor 1839 can detect the position of the stopper 1836d and emit a signal. The generated signal is transmitted to the control unit 400.
  • the control unit 400 determines that the connecting hose 1832 is completely coupled to the first cleaner flow path connection part 1831b and stops the operation of the switching motor 1835. there is.
  • the flow path switching module 183 may be coupled to or separated from the housing 110.
  • a chamber in which the flow path switching module 183 can be placed is formed in the housing 110, and the flow path switching module 183 is placed in the chamber and includes a first flow path 181, a second flow path 182, and a dust collection flow path ( 184).
  • the flow path switching module 183 can be easily coupled to or separated from the housing 110, which has the effect of making it easy to separate and clean.
  • the flow path switching module 183 may be coupled to or separated from the housing 110 while sliding. 16 to 18 as an example, the flow path switching module 183 moves forward and backward from the housing 110 and can be coupled or separated.
  • the cleaner station includes a flow path conversion module cover (185).
  • the flow path switching module cover 185 is a component that shields at least a portion of the flow path switching module 183.
  • the flow path switching module cover 185 is disposed on one side of the flow path switching module 183 and is coupled to the housing 110. Specifically, one side of the flow path switching module cover 185 is rotatably coupled to the housing 110.
  • the flow path switching module cover 185 prevents dust remaining in the flow path switching module 183 from scattering to the outside of the housing 110.
  • the flow path conversion module cover 185 may be composed of a rotating shaft 1851, a lower cover 1852, and an upper cover 1853.
  • the rotation axis 1851 of the flow path conversion module cover 185 is disposed at a coupling portion with the housing 110.
  • the rotation axis 1851 of the flow path conversion module cover is disposed at the bottom of the lower cover 1852.
  • the flow path conversion module cover 185 rotates as its top moves around the bottom.
  • the lower cover 1852 of the flow path conversion module cover extends upward from the rotation axis 1851 of the flow path conversion module cover and includes an inclined surface.
  • the lower cover 1852 of the flow path switching module cover extends upward from the rotation axis 1851 and may be formed as an inclined surface facing the flow path switching module 183.
  • the upper cover 1853 of the flow path conversion module cover extends upward from the top of the lower cover 1852, includes a vertical surface perpendicular to the ground, and one side is detachably fixed to the housing 110.
  • the upper cover 1853 of the flow path conversion module may cover the open front of the case 1831.
  • the flow path conversion module cover 185 includes a cover coupling portion 1856.
  • the cover coupling portion 1856 may be hook-coupled to one side of the housing 110.
  • the cover coupling portion 1856 may be disposed at the top of one side of the upper cover 1853.
  • the flow path conversion module cover 185 includes a cover handle 1857.
  • the cover handle 1857 is held by the user.
  • the cover handle 1857 may be disposed on one side of the cover coupling portion 1856.
  • At least a portion of the flow path conversion module cover 185 is in close contact with the first link 1833.
  • the support members of the flow path switching module cover 185 are in close contact with the first link 1833 and can support the first link 1833 when the first link 1833 rotates.
  • the flow path conversion module cover 185 includes a first link rotation axis support member 1854.
  • the first link rotation axis support member 1854 supports the rotation axis 1851 of the first link.
  • the first link rotation shaft support member 1854 protrudes toward the first link 1833, and an end supports the rotation shaft 1851 of the first link.
  • the first link rotation shaft support member 1854 may be formed in a C-shape with one side open.
  • the first link rotation axis support member 1854 may extend in the circumferential direction of the rotation axis 1851 of the first link.
  • the first link rotation shaft support member 1854 may extend along the gear portion 1833c of the first link.
  • the first link rotation axis support member 1854 may be disposed on the lower cover 1852.
  • the first link rotation axis support member 1854 may be disposed below the first link connection support member 1855.
  • the flow path conversion module cover 185 includes a first link connection support member 1855.
  • the first link connection support member 1855 supports the connection portion 1833b of the first link.
  • the first link connection support member 1855 protrudes toward the first link 1833, and an end supports the connection portion 1833b of the first link.
  • the first link connection support member 1855 extends along the first trajectory C1 formed as the connection portion 1833b of the first link and the connection hose moves.
  • the first link connection support member 1855 may be arranged concentrically with the first trajectory C1. Referring to FIG. 4, the first link connection support member 1855 may be formed in an arc shape.
  • the connecting hose 1832 and the first link 1833 are coupled to the case 1831 to form one assembly, and the assembly can be integrally coupled to or separated from the housing 110.
  • the case 1831, the connecting hose 1832, the first link 1833, and the second link 1834 may form one assembly.
  • the assembly can be assembled before being coupled to the housing 110, and can be treated as one part and coupled to or separated from the housing 110.
  • the assembly may be coupled to the housing 110 by sliding each flange into the flange grooves. After the assembly is coupled to the housing 110, it can be more firmly fixed with screws or the like.
  • the flow path switching module 183 is detachably coupled to the housing 110, but is separated when connected to either the first cleaner flow path 181 or the second cleaner flow path 182. Referring to FIG. 6, the flow path switching module 183 is separated when the connecting hose 1832 is connected to the first cleaner flow path 181. In contrast, referring to FIG. 9, when the connecting hose 1832 is connected to the second cleaner flow path 182, the partition wall 1833d is caught on the gear portion 1836c of the driving cam and cannot be separated.
  • the control unit 400 may be composed of a printed circuit board and elements mounted on the printed circuit board.
  • the control unit 400 includes a coupling unit 120, a fixing unit 130, a door unit 140, a cover opening unit 150, a lever pulling unit 160, a dust collecting unit 170, a flow path unit 180, and a dust collecting unit 170. Controls the suction module 190.
  • the control unit 400 electrically connects the first vacuum cleaner 200 to the coupling unit 120. It can be judged that they are combined.
  • the control unit 400 electrically connects the second vacuum cleaner 300 to the housing 110. It can be judged that they are combined.
  • the coupling sensor 125 may transmit a signal indicating that the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling unit 120.
  • the control unit 400 may receive a signal from the coupling sensor 125 and determine that the first cleaner 200 is physically coupled to the coupling unit 120.
  • control unit 400 determines that the first cleaner 200 is physically and electrically coupled to the coupling unit 120, it may determine that the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100.
  • a coupling sensor (not shown) disposed on the side of the second cleaner 300 detects the coupling of the second cleaner 300, it may be determined that the second cleaner 300 is physically coupled to the housing 110. .
  • control unit 400 may operate the fixing driver 133 to fix the first cleaner 200.
  • control unit 400 may rotate the fixed driving unit 133 in the reverse direction to release the fixation of the first vacuum cleaner 200.
  • control unit 400 may operate the door motor 142 to open the door 141 of the vacuum cleaner station 100.
  • control unit 400 may rotate the door motor 142 in the reverse direction to close the door 141.
  • control unit 400 may operate the cover opening motor 152 to open the discharge cover 222 of the first vacuum cleaner 200.
  • the dust passage hole 121a and the inside of the dust bin 220 can be communicated.
  • the cleaner station 100 and the first cleaner 200 can be coupled to allow fluid flow (flow-wise coupling).
  • the cover open detection unit 155f may transmit a signal that the discharge cover 222 is open when the guide frame 151e reaches a predetermined open position.
  • the control unit 400 may receive a signal that the discharge cover 222 is open from the cover open detection unit 155f and determine that the discharge cover 222 is open.
  • the control unit 400 may stop the operation of the cover opening motor 152 when it is determined that the discharge cover 222 is open.
  • the control unit 400 may control the flow path switching module 183 of the flow path unit 180. As an example, the control unit 400 can selectively open and close the first cleaner flow path 181 and the second cleaner flow path 182.
  • the control unit 400 operates the dust collection motor 191 to suck dust inside the dust bin 220.
  • the control unit 400 may operate the display unit 500 to display the dust bin emptying status and charging status for the first cleaner 200 or the second cleaner 300.
  • the control method of the cleaner station is the combination confirmation step (S10), the flow path connection step (S20), the dust bin fixing step (S30), the door opening step (S40), the cover opening step (S50), the dust collection step (S70), and the dust collection end step ( S90), door closing step (S100), and unlocking step (S120).
  • the coupling confirmation step (S10) it can be confirmed whether at least one of the first cleaner 200 or the second cleaner 300 is coupled to the housing 110.
  • the control unit 400 operates the flow path switching module 183 when current flows through the charging unit 128.
  • the control unit 400 determines whether the charging unit 128 supplies power to the first cleaner 200 or the second cleaner 300. It may be determined whether the cleaner 300 is electrically coupled to the cleaner station 100.
  • the control unit 400 controls the first cleaner 200 to be stored in the housing 110. It can be judged that they are combined.
  • the control unit 400 indicates that the second cleaner 300 is coupled to the housing 110. You can judge.
  • the coupling sensor 125 disposed in the coupling portion 120 may contact the first cleaner 200, and the coupling sensor 125 A signal indicating that the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling unit 120 may be transmitted.
  • the non-contact sensor type coupling sensor 125 may detect the presence of the dust bin 220, and the coupling sensor 125 may transmit a signal that the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling unit 120. there is.
  • the control unit 400 receives a signal from the coupling sensor 125, it operates the flow path switching module 183.
  • the control unit 400 may determine whether the first vacuum cleaner 200 is coupled by receiving a signal generated from the coupling sensor 125 as well as the flow of current.
  • the control unit 400 When receiving a signal from the coupling sensor 125, the control unit 400 connects the dust collection unit 170 to the first cleaner flow path 181 regardless of whether the current flows in the first cleaner 200 or the second cleaner 300. can be connected to. Accordingly, priority may be given to the first cleaner 200.
  • the dust collection unit 170 is connected to the first cleaner flow path 181 or the second cleaner 300.
  • the vacuum cleaner flow path (182) Selectively connect to the vacuum cleaner flow path (182).
  • the control unit 400 operates the flow path switching module 183 at least once before the dust collection motor 191 operates.
  • the control unit 400 when the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the housing 110, the control unit 400 operates the flow path switching module 183 to connect the dust collection unit 170 and the first cleaner flow path 181. .
  • the control unit 400 when the second cleaner 300 is coupled to the housing, the control unit 400 operates the flow path switching module 183 to connect the dust collection unit 170 and the second cleaner flow path 182.
  • control unit 400 When the control unit 400 receives a signal from the position sensor 1837, the control unit 400 may stop the operation of the flow path switching module 183.
  • the control unit 400 determines that the connecting hose 1832 is properly coupled to the first vacuum cleaner flow path connection part 1831b, and switches The operation of the motor 1835 can be stopped.
  • the control unit 400 determines that the connecting hose 1832 is properly coupled to the second vacuum cleaner flow path connection part 1831c, and switches the switching motor ( 1835) can be stopped from operating.
  • the control unit 400 can easily determine whether the dust collection unit 170 is accurately coupled to the first cleaner flow path 181 or the second cleaner flow path 182 through the first position sensor 1837a and the second position sensor 1837b. You can.
  • connection hose 1832 moves from the first vacuum cleaner flow path connection part 1831b to the second cleaner flow path connection part 1831c.
  • the control unit 400 determines that the second cleaner 300 is coupled, it drives the switching motor 1835.
  • the switching motor 1835 is driven, the first position sensor 1837a no longer emits a signal.
  • the inlet 1832a of the connecting hose is coupled to the second vacuum cleaner flow path connection part 1831c, the second position sensor 1837b emits a signal.
  • the control unit 400 receives a signal from the second position sensor 1837b, driving of the switching motor 1835 stops.
  • the control unit 400 determines that the first cleaner 200 is coupled, it drives the switching motor 1835.
  • the switching motor 1835 is driven, the second position sensor 1837b no longer emits a signal.
  • the inlet 1832a of the connecting hose is coupled to the first vacuum cleaner flow path connection part 1831b, the first position sensor 1837a emits a signal.
  • the control unit 400 receives a signal from the first position sensor 1837a, driving of the switching motor 1835 stops.
  • the control unit 400 sequentially receives signals from the first position sensor 1837a and the second position sensor 1837b, so that the connection hose 1832 is connected to the first cleaner flow path connection part 1831b or the second cleaner flow path connection part 1831c. ), you can easily determine whether it is properly combined.
  • the control unit 400 couples the connection hose 1832 to the first cleaner flow path connection part 1831b or the second cleaner flow path connection part 1831c to which the corresponding cleaners 200 and 300 are coupled.
  • the control unit 400 when the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the housing 110, the control unit 400 operates the flow path switching module 183 to connect the inlet 1832a of the connecting hose to the first cleaner flow path connection part 1831b. Combine it with Alternatively, when the second cleaner 300 is coupled to the housing 110, the control unit 400 operates the flow path switching module 183 to couple the inlet 1832b of the connection hose to the second cleaner flow path connection part 1831c. I order it.
  • the controller 400 opens and closes the vacuum cleaner passages 181 and 182 on the side to which the vacuum cleaners 200 and 300 are connected before driving the dust collection motor 191. , there is an effect of minimizing dust scattering during flow path switching and easily removing dust collected inside the first cleaner 200 or the second cleaner 300.
  • control unit 400 connects the dust collection unit 170 to the first cleaner flow path 181 or the second cleaner flow path 182. ) can be connected sequentially.
  • control unit 400 connects the connection hose 1832 to the first cleaner flow path connection part 1831b. ) is combined with.
  • the flow path switching module 183 couples the connection hose 1832 to the first cleaner flow path connection portion 1831b, 1
  • the vacuum cleaner flow path 181 and the dust collection unit 170 can be connected.
  • the control unit 400 may drive the dust collection motor 191 to first remove dust collected in the dust bin of the first cleaner 200.
  • the control unit 400 separates the connection hose 1832 from the first cleaner flow path connection part 1831b and couples it to the second cleaner flow path connection part 1831c, thereby connecting the second cleaner flow path 182 and the dust collection part 170. can be connected.
  • the control unit 400 may drive the dust collection motor 191 to later remove dust collected in the dust bin of the second cleaner 300.
  • the control unit 400 may first determine whether the first vacuum cleaner 200 having priority is coupled (S11). At this time, when the first cleaner 200 is coupled, the control unit 400 connects the dust collection unit 170 to the first cleaner flow path 181 (S21). If the first cleaner 200 is not coupled, the control unit 400 may determine whether the second cleaner 300 is coupled (S12). At this time, when the second cleaner 300 is coupled, the dust collection unit 170 is connected to the second cleaner flow path 182, and when the second cleaner 300 is not coupled, the step is ended. According to this embodiment, priority is more clearly given to the first cleaner 200, which has the effect of allowing the dust bin of the first cleaner 200 to be emptied more quickly and preferentially.
  • the control unit 400 may first determine whether the second vacuum cleaner 200, which does not have priority, is coupled (S11'). At this time, by default, the dust collection unit 170 may already be connected to the first cleaner flow path 181, and if the second cleaner 300 is not coupled, the flow path connection step (S20) is completed and the next step is performed. do. In contrast, when the second cleaner 300 is coupled, it is determined whether the first cleaner 200 is coupled (S12'). When the first cleaner 200 is coupled, the control unit 400 connects the dust collection unit 170 to the first cleaner flow path 181 (S21). When the first cleaner 200 is not coupled, the control unit 400 connects the dust collection unit 170 to the second cleaner flow path 182. According to this embodiment, except when the second cleaner 300 is coupled, the dust collection unit 170 is always connected to the first cleaner flow path 181, and the remaining dust in the first cleaner flow path 181 is It can prevent dust from falling and scattering.
  • the control unit 400 couples the second cleaner 300 to the housing 110 before the dust collection motor 191 operates, and connects the first cleaner 200 to the housing 110 after the dust collection motor 191 operates.
  • the connection hose 1832 is coupled to the second cleaner flow path connection portion 1831c.
  • the flow path switching module 183 couples the connecting hose 1832 to the second cleaner flow path connection part 1831c to separate the second cleaner flow path 182 and dust. Connect the dust collection unit 170. Thereafter, the control unit 400 may drive the dust collection motor 191 to first remove dust collected in the dust bin of the second cleaner 300. When the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the housing while the dust inside the second cleaner 300 is being removed, priority is not given to the first cleaner 200 and the flow path switching module 183 is not driven and connected. The hose 1832 remains coupled to the second cleaner flow path connection portion 1831c.
  • the control unit 400 separates the connecting hose 1832 from the second cleaner flow path connection part 1831c and connects it to the first cleaner flow path connection part 1831b, thereby connecting the first cleaner 300 to the first cleaner 300. Connect the flow path 181 and the dust collection unit 170. Thereafter, the control unit 400 drives the dust collection motor 191 to later remove dust collected in the dust bin of the first cleaner 200.
  • the control unit 400 connects the connection hose. (1832) is coupled to the first cleaner flow path connection portion (1831b).
  • the flow path switching module 183 couples the connecting hose 1832 to the first cleaner flow path connection part 1831b to connect the first cleaner flow path 181 and dust. Connect the dust collection unit 170. Thereafter, the control unit 400 may drive the dust collection motor 191 to first remove dust collected in the dust bin of the first cleaner 200.
  • the second cleaner 300 is coupled to the housing while the dust inside the first cleaner 200 is being removed, priority is given to the first cleaner 200, and the connection hose 1832 is connected to the first cleaner 200 flow path. It remains coupled to the connection portion 1831b.
  • the control unit 400 separates the connection hose 1832 from the first cleaner flow path connection part 1831b and connects it to the second cleaner flow path connection part 1831c, thereby connecting the second cleaner 200 to the second cleaner 200. Connect the flow path 182 and the dust collection unit 170. Thereafter, the control unit 400 drives the dust collection motor 191 to later remove dust collected in the dust bin of the second cleaner 300.
  • the control unit 400 may operate the flow path switching module 183 before the fixing unit 130 operates. Specifically, the switching motor 1835 is driven before the fixing part driving part 133 is driven, so that the first cleaner flow path 181 is connected to the dust collecting part 170 before the first cleaner 200 is fixed to the housing 110. can be connected to
  • the control unit 400 may operate the flow path switching module 183 before the door unit 140 operates. Specifically, the switching motor 1835 is driven before the door motor 142 is driven, so that the first cleaner 200 causes the first cleaner flow path 181 to collect dust before the first cleaner flow path 181 is completely opened. It may be connected to the dust collection unit 170.
  • the control unit 400 may operate the flow path switching module 183 before the cover opening unit 150 operates. Specifically, the switching motor 1835 is driven before the cover opening motor 152 is driven, so that the first cleaner flow path 181 is operated before the discharge cover 222 of the first cleaner 200 is opened. ) can be connected to.
  • the flow path switching module 183 is driven before the fixing unit 130, door unit 140, or cover opening unit 150 is driven so that the dust collection unit 170 is connected to the first cleaner flow path 181. 1 It is possible to prevent the problem of dust scattering when the vacuum cleaner 200 is coupled to the housing 110 or the discharge cover 222 is opened.
  • the fixing member 131 can grab and fix the dust bin 220.
  • control unit 400 may operate the fixing drive unit 133 in the forward direction so that the fixing member 131 fixes the dust bin 220.
  • control unit 400 determines that the first vacuum cleaner 200 is fixed, it can stop the operation of the fixed driver 133.
  • the door 141 can be opened.
  • control unit 400 may stop the operation of the door motor 142.
  • the discharge cover 222 can be opened.
  • the control unit 400 may open the discharge cover 222 by operating the cover opening motor 152 in the forward direction. That is, the discharge cover 222 can be separated from the dust bin main body 221.
  • control unit 400 operates the cover opening motor 152 a predetermined time earlier than the door motor 142 in consideration of the time it takes for the push protrusion 151 to move and press the coupling lever 222c. It is also possible to do so. In this case as well, the discharge cover 222 is opened after the door 141 begins to open. With this configuration, the time required to open both the door 141 and the discharge cover 222 can be minimized.
  • control unit 400 determines that the discharge cover 222 is open, it may stop the operation of the cover opening motor 152.
  • the dust collection motor 191 is operated to collect dust inside the dust bin 220.
  • control unit 400 receives a signal that the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100 through the coupling sensor 125, and then operates the dust collection motor 191 when a preset time has elapsed. It is also possible.
  • the dust collected inside the first cleaner 200 or the second cleaner 300 passes through the first cleaner flow path 181 or the second cleaner flow path 182 to the dust collection unit 170. Dust may be collected in Accordingly, the user can remove dust in the dust bin 220 without any additional manipulation, thereby providing user convenience.
  • the dust collection end step (S90) if the dust collection motor 191 operates for a predetermined time, the operation of the dust collection motor 191 may be terminated.
  • control unit 400 may have a built-in timer (not shown), and when it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed, the control unit 400 may terminate the operation of the dust collection motor 191.
  • the operating time of the dust collection motor 191 can be set in advance, and the user can input it through an input unit (not shown).
  • the amount of dust inside the dust bin 220 is detected through a sensor, etc., and the control unit 400 It is also possible to set it automatically.
  • the door 141 may be closed after the dust collection end step (S90).
  • control unit 400 may operate the door motor 142 in the reverse direction to at least partially close the dust passage hole 121a.
  • the discharge cover 222 which is supported by the door 141, can be rotated by the door 141 and fastened to the dust bin main body 221, and the lower side of the dust bin main body 221 can be closed.
  • the fixing member 131 can unlock the dust bin 220 by operating the fixing drive unit 133.
  • control unit 400 may operate the fixing drive unit 133 in the reverse direction to release the fixation of the dust bin 220.
  • the control method of the vacuum cleaner station according to the second embodiment includes steps S60, S80, and S110 of compressing the dust bin of the vacuum cleaner in addition to the control method of the vacuum cleaner station according to the first embodiment described above.
  • the step of compressing the dust bin is not an essential step and may be an optional step.
  • the control unit 400 may perform the dust container compression step (S60) after the cover opening step (S50) and before performing the dust collection step (S70).
  • the dust in the dust bin 220 is compressed in advance before operating the dust collection motor 191, thereby preventing the generation of residues inside the dust bin 220 and improving the dust collection efficiency of the dust collection motor 191. It has the effect of improving.
  • the control unit 400 may perform an additional dust container compression step (S80) after the dust collection step (S70) and before performing the dust collection end step (S90).
  • the inside of the dust container 220 may be compressed while the dust collection motor 191 is operating.
  • the dust in the dust container 220 is compressed while the dust collection motor 191 is operating, which has the effect of removing dust remaining during the operation of the dust collection motor 191.
  • the control unit 400 may perform the compression end step (S110) after the door closing step (S100) and before performing the unlocking step (S120).
  • the lever pull arm In the compression end step (S110), the lever pull arm can be returned to its original position after the door closing step (S100).

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La présente invention concerne une station d'aspirateur comprenant : un module de commutation de trajet d'écoulement permettant de relier sélectivement une unité de collecte de poussière à un premier trajet d'écoulement d'aspirateur ou à un second trajet d'écoulement d'aspirateur ; et une unité de commande, qui est disposée à l'intérieur d'un boîtier et commande un moteur de collecte de poussière et/ou le module de commutation de trajet d'écoulement, l'unité de commande faisant fonctionner le module de commutation de trajet d'écoulement au moins une fois avant de faire fonctionner le moteur de collecte de poussière de façon à accoupler un tuyau de raccordement à une partie de raccordement de trajet correspondante d'écoulement d'aspirateur à laquelle un aspirateur est accouplé, parmi une première partie de raccordement de trajet d'écoulement d'aspirateur et une seconde partie de raccordement de trajet d'écoulement d'aspirateur, et ainsi un trajet d'écoulement peut être automatiquement commuté sans nécessiter, de la part d'un utilisateur, une commutation manuelle d'un trajet d'écoulement d'aspirateur et, en outre, la poussière n'est pas diffusée pendant la commutation de trajet d'écoulement.
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