Cleaning device and vacuum cleaner

Abstract

The present invention provides a cleaning device and vacuum cleaner, comprising: a housing including a top cover and a bottom plate connected thereto, and a front frame disposed on the top cover; a cleaning port disposed below the housing for sucking in dust; and a storage space disposed between the top cover and the front frame; and a lighting device disposed within the storage space, the storage space being provided with a light-transmitting portion, the lighting device being configured to illuminate a position in front of the housing. A storage space with a light-transmitting portion is disposed between the top cover and the front frame, the lighting device is disposed within the storage space, and the light-transmitting portion is disposed on the storage space. By adjusting the orientation of the light-transmitting portion, the position in front of the housing is illuminated, thereby overcoming the drawback of prior art vacuum cleaners, which suffer from poor cleaning performance in locations with insufficient light.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vacuum cleaners, and in particular to a cleaning device and a vacuum cleaner. Background Art

[0002] Nowadays, the economy continues to develop rapidly, consumer income continues to grow, especially the rapid growth of income levels of residents in large and medium-sized cities, residents' living conditions continue to improve, there are more and more large-area houses, and residents' demand for vacuum cleaners is also getting stronger.

[0003] As a common electrical device, a vacuum cleaner creates a negative pressure environment through a built-in motor, sucking air mixed with dust and dirt from the outside into the vacuum cleaner. After filtering and separation, the dust and dirt remain in the vacuum cleaner, and the clean air is discharged to the outside.

[0004] A vacuum cleaner usually includes a vacuum cleaner head connected to a vacuum hose for floor cleaning. Dust or mud often accumulates in different corners, which are difficult for users to see clearly. As a result, the cleaning head cannot completely clean dark places such as corners, thereby reducing the cleaning effect. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defect in the prior art that the vacuum cleaner has poor cleaning effect in a position with insufficient light, thereby providing a cleaning device and a vacuum cleaner.

[0006] The present invention provides a cleaning device, comprising:

[0007] The housing comprises a top cover and a bottom plate connected to each other, and a front frame arranged on the top cover, a cleaning port is provided at the bottom of the housing for sucking in dust, and a receiving space is provided between the top cover and the front frame;

[0008] The lighting device is arranged in the accommodating space. The accommodating space is provided with a light-transmitting portion. The lighting device has a lighting state for illuminating the position in front of the shell.

[0009] The top cover comprises: a cover assembly, comprising a front cover and side covers, wherein the side covers are fixedly connected to the front cover and the chassis respectively;

[0010] The connecting portion is arranged at the front end of the front cover and includes a first connecting member and a first limiting groove. The first connecting member is fixed to the front frame, and the opening of the first limiting groove is arranged toward the front frame.

[0011] The first limiting groove includes: a protruding plate fixedly connected to the front cover and extending toward the front end of the front cover;

[0012] The side panel assembly is arranged on the protruding plate and includes a first side panel and a second side panel arranged at intervals. The first side panel and the second side panel are respectively provided with a first locking structure on the side surfaces arranged opposite to each other. The first side panel is arranged at the front end of the second side panel and is provided with a plurality of first light-through holes.

[0013] The front frame includes: a second limiting groove, the opening direction of which is arranged opposite to the opening direction of the first limiting groove, suitable for accommodating the side panel assembly, and the accommodating space is formed between the second limiting groove and the first limiting groove, the second limiting groove includes a second snap-fit ​​structure, and the second snap-fit ​​structure is cooperated with the first snap-fit ​​structure and fixedly connected.

[0014] The first engaging structure is a limiting rib, which is arranged in an inclined surface shape, and the second engaging structure is a limiting groove, which is suitable for accommodating the first engaging structure.

[0015] The front frame includes a second connecting member, which is arranged in cooperation with the first connecting member and is suitable for fixing the front frame and the connecting part.

[0016] The first connecting member is a screw column, and the second connecting member is a screw hole.

[0017] The light-through portion includes the first light-through hole and a second light-through hole, and a plurality of the second light-through holes are arranged on the front frame, corresponding to the first light-through holes.

[0018] The light-transmitting portion further comprises a membrane structure embedded in the engaging groove of the front frame, and the engaging groove is provided with the second light-transmitting hole.

[0019] The front end of the protruding plate is also covered with a rubber-coated anti-collision strip along the length direction.

[0020] The lighting device is a PCB light board, on which a plurality of LED lamp components are arranged at intervals and corresponding to the light-transmitting parts.

[0021] The present invention also provides a vacuum cleaner comprising the above-mentioned cleaning device.

[0022] The technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0023] 1. The present invention provides a cleaning device, comprising: a shell, including a top cover and a bottom plate connected to each other, and a front frame arranged on the top cover, a cleaning port is provided at the bottom of the shell, suitable for sucking in dust, and a storage space is provided between the top cover and the front frame; a lighting device is provided in the storage space, the storage space is provided with a light-transmitting portion, and the lighting device has a lighting state for illuminating the position in front of the shell.

[0024] A accommodating space with a light-transmitting portion is provided between the top cover and the front frame, a lighting device is provided in the accommodating space, and a light-transmitting portion is provided on the accommodating space. By adjusting the direction of the light-transmitting portion, illumination of the front position of the shell is achieved, thereby overcoming the defect in the prior art that the vacuum cleaner has a poor cleaning effect in a position with insufficient light.

[0025] In addition, such an arrangement, on the one hand, can effectively protect the lighting device by embedding the lighting device into the accommodation space, preventing the lighting device from being damaged due to bumps or collisions, thereby increasing the service life of the cleaning device; on the other hand, the front frame and the top cover structures can realize multiple position limits on the lighting device, thereby increasing the stability of the installation of the lighting device.

[0026] 2. The cleaning device provided by the present invention, the front frame includes: a second limiting groove, the opening direction of which is arranged opposite to the opening direction of the first limiting groove, suitable for accommodating the side panel assembly, and the accommodating space is formed between the second limiting groove and the first limiting groove, the second limiting groove includes a second snap-fit ​​structure, and the second snap-fit ​​structure is arranged in coordination with the first snap-fit ​​structure and fixedly connected.

[0027] With this arrangement, the accommodating space formed by the clamping and fixing of the two limit grooves, on the one hand, increases the outer wall thickness of the accommodating space and improves the stability of the lighting device. On the other hand, this arrangement is convenient for installation and easy to assemble, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the cleaning device.

[0028] 3. In the cleaning device provided by the present invention, the light-transmitting portion further comprises a membrane structure, which is embedded in the engaging groove of the front frame, and the engaging groove is provided with the second light-transmitting hole.

[0029] By providing a membrane structure over the engagement groove, dust and dirt from the outside of the housing can be prevented from entering the housing through the light hole and affecting the lighting effect of the lighting device. It also improves the safety of the cleaning device by preventing water from entering and causing short circuits. Furthermore, the structure and material of the membrane structure can be adjusted to achieve either light scattering or focusing.

[0030] 4. In the cleaning device provided by the present invention, the front end of the protruding plate is also covered with a rubber-coated anti-collision strip along the length direction.

[0031] The setting of the rubber-coated anti-collision strip has a buffering effect, further improving the service life of the cleaning device and the working stability of the lighting device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0033] Figure 1 An exploded view of parts of a cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the cleaning device from another angle;

[0035] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the internal structure of the cleaning device shown;

[0036] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of the cleaning device from another angle is shown;

[0037] Figure 5 for Figure 4 An enlarged schematic diagram of the structure of section A of the cleaning device shown;

[0038] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the front frame of the cleaning device shown;

[0039] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of the internal structure of the cleaning device shown;

[0040] Figure 8 for Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the partial structure of the front frame of the cleaning device shown.

[0041] Description of reference numerals:

[0042] 1-front cover; 2-side cover; 3-chassis; 4-front frame; 5-accommodating space; 6-lighting device; 7-rubber-coated anti-collision strip; 11-first connecting member; 12-first limiting groove; 121-projecting plate; 122-first side panel; 123-second side panel; 124-first engaging structure; 125-first light hole; 41-second limiting groove; 411-second engaging structure; 42-second connecting member; 43-second light hole; 44-engaging groove; 45-membrane structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0044] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate and simplify the description of the present invention. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0045] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0046] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0047] like Figure 1 - Figure 8 As shown, this embodiment provides a cleaning device, including a shell and a lighting device 6.

[0048] The housing includes a top cover and a bottom plate 3, and the top cover and the bottom plate 3 are detachably fixedly connected, specifically by a combination of screw fixation and snap-on fixation, or by screw fixation or snap-on fixation alone. When the cleaning device is in working condition, the bottom plate 3 is adjacent to and spaced from the surface to be cleaned, and moves along the surface to be cleaned, which may be a floor or a wall. A cleaning port is provided on the lower side of the bottom plate 3, and dust and dirt can be sucked in from the cleaning port by utilizing the negative pressure environment inside the cleaning device. In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, a front frame 4 is detachably fixedly provided on the outside of the top cover, and the front frame 4 is provided on the top cover toward the front end of the housing and close to the surface to be cleaned. An accommodating space 5 is provided between the front frame 4 and the top cover.

[0049] The lighting device 6 is arranged in the accommodating space 5, and the accommodating space 5 is provided with a light-transmitting portion. The lighting device 6 has a lighting state for illuminating the front position of the shell. In this embodiment, the light-transmitting portion is an opening toward the front position of the shell. As a convertible embodiment, the light-transmitting portion can also be a transparent layer.

[0050] A accommodating space 5 with a light-transmitting portion is provided between the top cover and the front frame 4, a lighting device 6 is provided in the accommodating space 5, and a light-transmitting portion is provided on the accommodating space 5. By adjusting the direction of the light-transmitting portion, illumination of the front position of the shell is achieved, thereby overcoming the defect in the prior art that the vacuum cleaner has a poor cleaning effect in a position with insufficient light.

[0051] In addition, such an arrangement, on the one hand, can effectively protect the lighting device 6 by embedding the lighting device 6 into the accommodating space 5, thereby preventing the lighting device 6 from being damaged due to bumps or collisions, and improving the service life of the cleaning device. On the other hand, the front frame 4 and the top cover can realize multiple position limits on the lighting device 6, thereby increasing the stability of the installation of the lighting device 6.

[0052] The top cover includes a cover body assembly and a connecting portion.

[0053] The cover assembly includes a front cover 1 and a side cover 2. The front cover 1 is in the shape of an arc sheet, arranged on the upper side of the chassis 3, and fixed to the chassis 3. The two side covers 2 are respectively arranged on both sides of the front cover 1, and are respectively fixed to the front cover 1 and the chassis 3. In this embodiment, the chassis 3 and the side cover 2 on one side are integrally formed, and the side cover 2 on the other side is detachably fixed to the front cover 1 and the chassis 3, specifically, it is a combination of screw fixation and snap-fit ​​fixation, or it can be only screw fixation or snap-fit ​​fixation.

[0054] The connecting portion is provided on the front cover 1 at a front end facing the housing, and is connected to the front frame 4. The connecting portion includes a first connecting member 11 and a first limiting groove 12. The first connecting member 11 is fixed to the second connecting member 42 on the front frame 4. The opening of the first limiting groove 12 is provided toward the front frame 4, and is connected and fixed to the second limiting groove 41 on the front frame 4. The first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 42 are respectively provided on the front cover 1 and the front frame 4 near both ends along the length direction. The specific form of the first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 42 is not limited, and it is sufficient to securely connect the front frame 4 and the connecting portion. In this embodiment, the first connecting member 11 is a screw column, and the second connecting member 42 is a screw hole. As a convertible embodiment, the first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 42 can also be a snap-fit ​​slot structure or the like.

[0055] The first limiting groove 12 includes a protruding plate 121 and a side plate assembly.

[0056] The protruding plate 121 is in the shape of a flat plate, fixedly connected to the front cover 1 , and extends toward the front end of the front cover 1 . In this embodiment, the protruding plate 121 and the front cover 1 are integrally formed.

[0057] The side panel assembly is mounted on the protruding panel 121 and includes a first side panel 122 and a second side panel 123 spaced apart from each other. In this embodiment, the first side panel 122 and the second side panel 123 are arranged parallel to each other and perpendicular to the protruding panel 121. The first side panel 122 is disposed at the front end of the second side panel 123 and is provided with a plurality of first light-transmitting holes 125. First engaging structures 124 are provided on both opposing sides of the first and second side panels 122, 123. The first engaging structures 124 engage with second engaging structures 411 on the front frame 4. The provision of the engaging structures supplements the securing of the connectors, achieving dual securing and improving the stability of the connection between the front cover 1 and the front frame 4. Furthermore, the provision of the engaging structures facilitates assembly, allowing for pre-forming a stable accommodation space 5. The first connector 11 and the second connector 42 then secure the front cover 1 and the front frame 4 completely, facilitating installation and removal by the assembler.

[0058] In this embodiment, the first locking structure 124 is a limiting rib protruding in the shape of an inclined surface, and the second locking structure 411 is a limiting groove for accommodating the first locking structure 124. As a convertible implementation, the first locking structure 124 and the second locking structure 411 can be fixed by screws.

[0059] A second limiting groove 41 is provided on the front frame 4. The opening direction of the second limiting groove 41 is arranged opposite to the opening direction of the first limiting groove 12, and can accommodate the side panel assembly. An accommodating space 5 is formed between the second limiting groove 41 and the first limiting groove 12. The second limiting groove 41 includes a second snap-fit ​​structure 411, and the second snap-fit ​​structure 411 is cooperated with the first snap-fit ​​structure 124 and fixedly connected.

[0060] With this arrangement, the accommodating space 5 formed by the clamping and fixing of the two limit grooves, on the one hand, increases the outer wall thickness of the accommodating space 5 and improves the stability of the lighting device 6 in use; on the other hand, this arrangement is convenient for installation and easy to assemble, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the cleaning device.

[0061] In this embodiment, the light-through portion includes a first light-through hole 125 and a second light-through hole 43. Several first light-through holes 125 are arranged at intervals on the first side panel 122, and several second light-through holes 43 are arranged on the groove wall of the second limiting groove 41 of the front frame 4. The groove wall is adjacent to the first side panel 122 and is fixed in engagement. The setting position of the second light-through hole 43 is corresponding to the setting position of the first light-through hole 125. The lighting device 6 in the accommodating space 5 can transmit light to the outside of the shell through the two light-through holes.

[0062] The light-transmitting portion further includes a membrane structure 45, which is embedded in the engaging groove 44 of the front frame 4. The engaging groove 44 is provided with the second light-transmitting hole 43. In this embodiment, the membrane structure 45 is a semi-transparent membrane structure, which can make the light more uniform and soft while ensuring the lighting effect.

[0063] By providing a membrane structure 45 on the engaging groove 44, dust and dirt outside the housing can be prevented from entering the accommodating space 5 through the light hole and affecting the lighting effect of the lighting device 6. It also improves the safety of the cleaning device by preventing water from entering and causing short circuits. In addition, the structure and material of the membrane structure 45 can be adjusted to achieve adjustment of light scattering or focusing.

[0064] In this embodiment, the front end of the protruding plate 121 is further provided with a plurality of spaced mounting grooves along its length, the inner diameter of the mounting grooves gradually increasing in a direction away from the opening. The rubber-coated anti-collision strip 7 is provided with a plurality of elastic protrusions that are interference-connected with the mounting grooves. The elastic protrusions cooperate with the mounting grooves to ensure that the elastically provided rubber-coated anti-collision strip 7 is stably covered on the front end of the protruding plate 121. In addition, the protruding plate 121, to which the rubber-coated anti-collision strip 7 is installed, extends along the front of the housing for a greater distance than the extension distance of the membrane structure 45. This allows the rubber-coated anti-collision strip 7 to provide a buffering effect for multiple structures during daily use, further improving the service life of the cleaning device and the operating stability of the lighting device 6. As a convertible embodiment, the rubber-coated anti-collision strip 7 may also be omitted, or may be provided as spaced anti-collision blocks.

[0065] In this embodiment, the lighting device 6 is a PCB light board with a plurality of LED lamps arranged at intervals thereon, respectively corresponding to the first light hole 125 and the second light hole 43. As an alternative embodiment, the lighting device 6 can also be a separate lamp arranged corresponding to each light hole.

[0066] This embodiment also provides a vacuum cleaner, comprising: a dust and dirt separation device, a dust suction pipe, and the above-mentioned cleaning device. One end of the dust suction pipe is connected to the air inlet of the dust and dirt separation device, and the cleaning device is connected to the other end of the dust suction pipe.

[0067] When the dust and dirt separation device is started, the internal vacuum motor will work to generate negative pressure. The negative pressure will suck the dust and dirt into the dust and dirt separation device through the cleaning port on the cleaning device and the dust suction pipe, thereby collecting the dust and dirt itself.

[0068] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clarity of explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation methods here. Obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom remain within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vacuum cleaner, characterized in that: include: A housing comprises a top cover and a bottom plate (3) connected to each other, and a front frame (4) arranged on the top cover, a cleaning port is provided below the housing for sucking in dust, and an accommodating space (5) is provided between the top cover and the front frame (4); A lighting device (6) is arranged in the accommodating space (5), the accommodating space (5) is provided with a light-transmitting portion, and the lighting device (6) has a lighting state for illuminating a position in front of the housing; The top cover comprises: A cover assembly comprises a front cover (1) and a side cover (2), wherein the side cover (2) is fixedly connected to the front cover (1) and the chassis (3) respectively; a connecting portion, arranged at the front end of the front cover (1), comprising a first connecting member (11) and a first limiting groove (12), wherein the first connecting member (11) is fixed to the front frame (4), and the opening of the first limiting groove (12) is arranged toward the front frame (4); The first limiting groove (12) comprises: A protruding plate (121) is fixedly connected to the front cover (1) and extends toward the front end of the front cover (1); a side panel assembly, arranged on the protruding panel (121), comprising a first side panel (122) and a second side panel (123) arranged at intervals, wherein the first side panel (122) is arranged at the front end of the second side panel (123) and is provided with a plurality of first light-through holes (125); The lighting device (6) is arranged between the first side plate (122) and the second side plate (123); First engaging structures (124) are respectively provided on the side surfaces of the first side plate (122) and the second side plate (123) that are arranged opposite to each other; The front frame (4) comprises: The second limiting groove (41) is arranged with its opening direction opposite to the opening direction of the first limiting groove (12), is suitable for accommodating the side panel assembly, and the accommodating space (5) is formed between the second limiting groove (41) and the first limiting groove (12). The second limiting groove (41) includes a second engaging structure (411), and the second engaging structure (411) is arranged in coordination with and fixedly connected to the first engaging structure (124).

2. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that The first engaging structure (124) is a limiting rib, which is arranged in an inclined plane shape, and the second engaging structure (411) is a limiting groove, which is suitable for accommodating the first engaging structure (124).

3. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that The front frame (4) includes a second connecting member (42) which is arranged in cooperation with the first connecting member (11) and is suitable for fixing the front frame (4) and the connecting portion.

4. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 3, characterized in that The first connecting member (11) is a screw column, and the second connecting member (42) is a screw hole.

5. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 3, characterized in that The light-through portion comprises the first light-through hole (125) and second light-through holes (43); a plurality of the second light-through holes (43) are arranged on the front frame (4) and are arranged corresponding to the first light-through holes (125).

6. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 5, characterized in that The light-through portion further comprises a membrane structure (45) embedded in a snap-fit ​​groove (44) of the front frame (4), and the snap-fit ​​groove (44) is provided with the second light-through hole (43).

7. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that The front end of the protruding plate (121) is also covered with a rubber-coated anti-collision strip (7) along the length direction.

8. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that The lighting device (6) is a PCB light board, on which a plurality of LED lamp components are arranged at intervals and arranged corresponding to the light-transmitting parts.

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