Storage Station for Vacuum Cleaner and Vacuum Cleaner Assembly

Abstract

The present invention discloses a storage station and a vacuum cleaner assembly for a vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner includes a dust cup assembly, and the dust cup assembly includes a button and a rotatable bottom cover. After the button is triggered, the bottom cover can be released. The storage station includes: a main body, a dust collection cavity is formed inside the main body, and the dust cup assembly is adapted to be fitted in the dust collection cavity; a protruding portion, the protruding portion is provided on the main body and protrudes outward relative to the main body, and an installation cavity is defined inside the protruding portion; a release mechanism, the release mechanism is configured to trigger the button, and the release mechanism is provided in the installation cavity; a closing mechanism, the closing mechanism is configured to push the bottom cover to rotate back to its original position, and the closing mechanism is provided in the installation cavity. The present invention can automatically open or close the bottom cover of the dust cup assembly, enabling the vacuum cleaner to facilitate the automatic dust collection of the storage station after being configured on the storage station, and can solve the problem that the hands are easily soiled during the manual opening or closing process of the bottom cover of the dust cup assembly, which is beneficial to maintaining the overall cleanliness of the vacuum cleaner and the storage station.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and particularly to a storage station for a vacuum cleaner and a vacuum cleaner assembly. Background Art

[0002] When the dust cup assembly of an existing handheld vacuum cleaner removes dust, the user needs to manually open the bottom cover of the dust cup, and then remove the dust from the dust cup assembly. The entire dust removal process of the vacuum cleaner is inconvenient, requires frequent operations, has a relatively high labor intensity, is likely to dirty the user's hands and the vacuum cleaner, and cannot keep the vacuum cleaner and the user's hands clean. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. For this purpose, the present invention provides a storage station for a vacuum cleaner to solve the problem that the bottom cover of the dust cup assembly in an existing vacuum cleaner is manually opened, resulting in inconvenient dust removal and easy hand soiling.

[0004] The present invention also aims to provide a vacuum cleaner assembly to apply the above-mentioned storage station for a vacuum cleaner.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a storage station for a vacuum cleaner, the vacuum cleaner includes a dust cup assembly, the dust cup assembly includes a button and a rotatable bottom cover, and the button can release the bottom cover after being triggered. The storage station includes:

[0006] A main body, a dust collection cavity is formed in the main body, and the dust cup assembly is adapted to be fitted in the dust collection cavity; a protruding portion, the protruding portion is provided on the main body and protrudes outward relative to the main body, and an installation cavity is defined in the protruding portion; a release mechanism, the release mechanism is configured to trigger the button, and the release mechanism is provided in the installation cavity; a closing mechanism, the closing mechanism is configured to push the bottom cover to rotate and reset, and the closing mechanism is provided in the installation cavity.

[0007] According to the storage station for a vacuum cleaner of the embodiment of the present invention, through the cooperative action of the release mechanism and the closing mechanism, the bottom cover of the dust cup assembly can be automatically opened or closed, so that after the vacuum cleaner is configured on the storage station, the storage station can automatically collect dust conveniently, and the problem that the bottom cover of the dust cup assembly is easily soiled during the manual opening or closing process can be solved, which is beneficial to reducing the labor intensity of the user and keeping the vacuum cleaner and the storage station clean as a whole.

[0008] In some embodiments, a top cover is pivotally disposed in the dust collection chamber. The top cover is located below the dust cup assembly, and a through hole is provided on the top cover. The release mechanism includes a movable member having a trigger portion and a stop portion. The movable member moves between a first position and a second position. The trigger portion can trigger the button at the second position, and the stop portion can be supported on the top cover at the first position and can disengage from the top cover at the second position. The closing mechanism includes a main pusher that can move vertically. The main pusher can pass through the through hole. An auxiliary pusher is provided on the main pusher. There is a height difference between the top of the auxiliary pusher and the main pusher. The height difference is configured such that the main pusher pushes the bottom cover to rotate and reset, and the auxiliary pusher pushes the top cover to rotate and reset.

[0009] In some embodiments, the movable member is a rotatable toggle member, and both the trigger portion and the stop portion can penetrate into or out of the dust collection chamber.

[0010] Optionally, the stop portion includes: a pushing block formed on the toggle member; a limiting block movably provided on the dust collection chamber. A through hole is provided on the limiting block, and the pushing block is inserted into the through hole.

[0011] Optionally, the pushing block and the through hole are in clearance fit so that the pushing block can rotate relative to the through hole, and a first elastic member is supported on the limiting block.

[0012] Optionally, the release mechanism further includes: a fixing plate provided in the main body. The toggle member is pivotally provided on the fixing plate. One end of the first elastic member is connected to the limiting block and the other end is connected to the fixing plate; a first driving member connected to the toggle member to drive the toggle member to rotate.

[0013] Optionally, the release mechanism further includes: a first detection member provided on the fixing plate and corresponding to the trigger portion; a second detection member provided on the fixing plate and corresponding to the stop portion; wherein, when the first detection member detects that the trigger portion is in the first position, the first driving member stops operating, and when the second detection member detects that the stop portion is in the second position, the first driving member stops operating.

[0014] In some embodiments, the main pusher can vertically extend into or out of the dust collection chamber; the auxiliary pusher is a cross bar, and a limiting groove is provided on the dust collection chamber, and the cross bar can be fitted in the limiting groove.

[0015] Optionally, the closing mechanism further includes: a housing, the main pushing member is movably disposed on the housing, and at least a part of the main pushing member is located inside the housing; a cam, the cam is pivotally disposed inside the housing, and the edge of the cam drives the main pushing member to move; a second elastic member, the second elastic member passes through the housing, and the second elastic member is disposed between the main pushing member and the outer wall of the dust collection chamber to keep the main pushing member moving vertically downward; a second driving member, the second driving member is linked with the movement of the cam to drive the cam to rotate.

[0016] Optionally, there are two main pushing members; the closing mechanism further includes a moving block, and both of the main pushing members are connected to the moving block, and the edge of the cam abuts against the moving block.

[0017] Optionally, the closing mechanism further includes: two sliding sleeves, both of the sliding sleeves are disposed on the housing, and the two main pushing members are slidably engaged with the two sliding sleeves in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0018] In some embodiments, a roller is pivotally provided at the top of the main pushing member, and the roller can contact the bottom cover.

[0019] A vacuum cleaner assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a storage station, which is the storage station of the vacuum cleaner described in any one of the foregoing; a vacuum cleaner, the vacuum cleaner includes a dust cup assembly, and the dust cup assembly is adapted to be fitted in the dust collection chamber.

[0020] According to the vacuum cleaner assembly of the embodiment of the present invention, the vacuum cleaner 200 can be arranged on the storage station 100, and can automatically open or close the bottom cover 2101 of the dust cup assembly 210, which is convenient for the storage station 100 to collect dust, helps to reduce the operation difficulty of the user, avoids the user's hands from being contaminated with dust, and the operation is cleaner, greatly improving the user experience effect.

[0021] The additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be partly given in the following description, partly will become obvious from the following description, or will be understood through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become obvious and easy to understand from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic three-dimensional structure diagram of the storage station in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 is a partial internal structure cross-sectional view of the storage station in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3Schematic diagram of the partial internal structure of the storage station in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 is Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the partial enlargement at I;

[0027] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the release mechanism in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the closing mechanism in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the vacuum cleaner assembly in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Reference numerals:

[0031] 100, storage station;

[0032] 10, main body;

[0033] 101, dust collection chamber; 1011, first inlet hole; 1012, second inlet hole; 1013, third inlet and outlet; 102, top cover; 103, through hole; 104, limiting groove;

[0034] 20, release mechanism;

[0035] 21, movable part; 211, trigger part; 212, stop part; 2121, push block; 2122, limiting block; 21221, through hole;

[0036] 22, fixed plate; 23, first driving part; 24, first detecting part; 25, second detecting part;

[0037] 30, closing mechanism;

[0038] 31, main pusher; 311, roller; 32, auxiliary pusher; 33, housing; 34, cam; 341, first pushing point; 342, second pushing point; 35, second elastic part; 36, second driving part; 37, moving block; 38, sliding sleeve;

[0039] 40, protruding part; 40a, installation cavity;

[0040] 1000, vacuum cleaner assembly; 200, vacuum cleaner; 210, dust cup assembly; 2101, bottom cover. Detailed implementation manners

[0041] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary only for explaining the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0042] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0043] In addition, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features, which are used to distinguish and describe features, without order or importance.

[0044] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more.

[0045] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "mounted", "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0046] The storage station 100 of the vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0047] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, a storage station 100 of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a main body 10, a release mechanism 20, a closing mechanism 30, and a protruding portion 40.

[0048] The storage station 100 is used in cooperation with a vacuum cleaner 200. The vacuum cleaner 200 includes a dust cup assembly 210. The dust cup assembly 210 includes a button (not shown in the figure) and a rotatable bottom cover 2101. After the button is triggered, the bottom cover 2101 can be released, so that dust can fall from the dust cup and finally be removed from the dust cup.

[0049] A dust collection cavity 101 is formed inside the main body 10. The dust cup assembly 210 is adapted to be fitted inside the dust collection cavity 101. A protruding portion 40 is provided on the main body 10 and protrudes outward relative to the main body 10. An installation cavity 40a is defined inside the protruding portion 40. A release mechanism 20 is configured to trigger a button and is disposed inside the installation cavity 40a. A closing mechanism 30 is configured to push the bottom cover 2101 to rotate and reset, and the closing mechanism 30 is disposed inside the installation cavity 40a.

[0050] It can be understood that after the vacuum cleaner 200 is fitted on the storage station 100, the release mechanism 20 and the closing mechanism 30 can be provided inside the installation cavity 40a defined by the protruding portion 40. The release mechanism 20 triggers the opening of the bottom cover 2101 of the dust cup assembly 210, so that the dust in the dust cup falls into the dust collection cavity 101. After the dust cleaning is completed, the bottom cover 2101 can be rotated and reset by the closing mechanism 30, thereby closing the bottom cover 2101.

[0051] For the storage station 100 of the vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention, through the synergistic effect of the release mechanism 20 and the closing mechanism 30, the bottom cover 2101 of the dust cup assembly 210 can be automatically opened or closed, so that after the vacuum cleaner 200 is configured on the storage station 100, it is convenient for the storage station 100 to automatically collect dust. The problem that the bottom cover 2101 of the dust cup assembly 210 is easy to dirty hands during the manual opening or closing process can be solved, which is beneficial to reducing the labor intensity of the user and keeping the overall cleanliness of the vacuum cleaner 200 and the storage station 100.

[0052] In some embodiments, a top cover 102 is pivotally provided inside the dust collection cavity 101. The top cover 102 is located below the dust cup assembly 210, and a through hole 103 is provided on the top cover 102. Specifically, after the top cover 102 is opened, then the bottom cover 2101 of the dust cup assembly 210 is opened, and the dust in the dust cup can fall into the dust collection cavity 101, so that the main body 10 can centrally collect the dust of the vacuum cleaner 200. When the dust collection is completed, closing the top cover 102 can block the outlet of the dust collection cavity 101, prevent the dust inside the dust collection cavity 101 from being exposed, make the whole more beautiful, and also avoid the dust escaping from the dust collection cavity 101. The whole process of the dust entering the dust collection cavity 101 from the dust cup assembly 210 is completed inside the main body 10, which can keep the storage station 100 and the vacuum cleaner 200 clean.

[0053] The release mechanism 20 includes a movable member 21 which has a trigger portion 211 and a stop portion 212. The movable member 21 moves between a first position and a second position. The trigger portion 211 can trigger the button at the second position, and the stop portion 212 can support on the top cover 102 at the first position and can disengage from the top cover 102 at the second position. That is to say, the movable member 21 is movable within the main body 10. When the movable member 21 is at the first position, the trigger portion 211 does not contact the button, the bottom cover 2101 is in the closed state, the stop portion 212 supports on the top cover 102, and the top cover 102 is also in the closed state. When the movable member 21 is at the second position, the trigger portion 211 triggers the button, the bottom cover 2101 is released and rotates downward, thereby opening the bottom cover 2101, the stop portion 212 disengages from the top cover 102, and the top cover 102 rotates downward due to the disappearance of the bottom support, thereby opening the top cover 102. In this way, the release mechanism 20 can automatically open the bottom cover 2101 of the dust cup and the top cover 102 of the dust collection chamber 101, facilitating the dust cleaning of the vacuum cleaner 200.

[0054] The closing mechanism 30 includes a main pusher 31 that can move vertically. The main pusher 31 can pass through the through hole 103. A secondary pusher 32 is provided on the main pusher 31. There is a height difference between the top of the secondary pusher 32 and the main pusher 31. The height difference is configured such that the main pusher 31 pushes the bottom cover 2101 to rotate and reset, and the secondary pusher 32 pushes the top cover 102 to rotate and reset. Specifically, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, by the vertical movement of the main pusher 31 and the secondary pusher 32, the bottom cover 2101 and the top cover 102 rotate and return to the initial position. At this time, the bottom cover 2101 is closed on the button (specifically, reference can be made to the opening and closing methods of the bottom cover of the dust cup in existing vacuum cleaners, where Figure 2 and Figure 3 only show the bottom cover 2101 of the dust cup component). After the movable member 21 returns to the first position, the stop portion 212 re-supports on the top cover 102 to close the top cover 102. In this way, the closing mechanism 30 can automatically close the bottom cover 2101 of the dust cup, and can also automatically close the top cover 102 of the dust collection chamber 101 in cooperation with the release mechanism 20.

[0055] It should be noted that since the release mechanism 20 and the closing mechanism 30 cooperate with each other to automatically open and close the bottom cover 2101 and the top cover 102, manual operation is not required, which reduces the labor intensity. At the same time, it also avoids soiling the user's hands and the vacuum cleaner during the process of removing dust, and further avoids dust from falling onto the vacuum cleaner 200 and the storage station 100, thereby keeping the overall vacuum cleaner 200 and the storage station 100 cleaner and being beneficial to protecting the user's health.

[0056] The storage station 100 of the vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention can automatically open or close the bottom cover 2101 of the dust cup assembly 210 and the top cover 102 of the dust collection chamber 101 through the respective actions and mutual cooperation of the release mechanism 20 and the closing mechanism 30, which is beneficial to cooperate with the vacuum cleaner 200 to realize the automatic dust collection operation, solves the problem of dirty hands during the dust cleaning process of the vacuum cleaner 200, reduces the labor intensity of users, and has the advantages of facilitating the dust cleaning of the vacuum cleaner 200 and keeping the overall cleanliness of the vacuum cleaner 200.

[0057] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 shown, the movable member 21 is a rotatable toggle member, and both the trigger portion 211 and the stop portion 212 can penetrate into or out of the dust collection chamber 101. That is to say, the movable member 21 can move between the first position and the second position by rotating. For example, the movable member 21 is in the first position in the initial state, and the movable member 21 is located in the second position after rotating counterclockwise. By adopting this method, the movement of the movable member 21 is flexible and simple, and it is convenient to control.

[0058] Specifically, as Figure 2 shown, the dust collection chamber 101 is provided with a first inlet hole 1011 and a second inlet hole 1012. The trigger portion 211 can penetrate into or out of the dust collection chamber 101 through the first inlet hole 1011, and the stop portion 212 can penetrate into or out of the dust collection chamber 101 through the second inlet hole 1012.

[0059] In other examples, the movable member 21 can also be a trigger rod that moves vertically (not shown in the figure), and the trigger portion 211 is formed as a trigger block that can be elastically ejected and retracted in the horizontal direction on the trigger rod (not shown in the figure). When the trigger rod moves downward, the trigger portion 211 corresponds to the first inlet hole 1011 and then extends outward, thereby triggering the button on the dust cup assembly 210 to open the bottom cover 2101. At the same time, after the stop portion 212 moves downward, it cannot support on the top cover 102, thereby opening the top cover 102. By adopting this method, the bottom cover 2101 of the dust cup assembly 210 and the top cover 102 of the dust collection chamber 101 can also be opened.

[0060] Optionally, as Figure 2 shown, the trigger portion 211 is formed as a protruding block that protrudes inward from the dust collection chamber 101. Due to the protruding structure design of the protruding block itself, it is beneficial to contact the button, thereby facilitating the triggering of the button movement.

[0061] Optionally, as Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, the stopper portion 212 includes a pushing block 2121 and a limiting block 2122. The pushing block 2121 is formed on the toggling member. The limiting block 2122 is movably disposed on the dust collection chamber 101, and a through hole 21221 is provided on the limiting block 2122, and the pushing block 2121 is inserted into the through hole 21221. Specifically, the limiting block 2122 is fitted in the second inlet hole 1012. When the movable member 21 rotates counterclockwise, the pushing block 2121 can push the limiting block 2122 to slide backward through the through hole 21221, and the limiting block 2122 is disengaged from the bottom of the top cover 102, and the top cover 102 rotates downward, thereby opening the top cover 102. When the movable member 21 rotates clockwise, the limiting block 2122 can be pushed to reset, so that after the top cover 102 is reset, it can stop against the bottom of the top cover 102 again to close the top cover 102. In this way, the movement amplitude of the limiting block 2122 is small, and the movement process is stable and reliable, which is beneficial to stopping the top cover 102.

[0062] Optionally, as Figure 5 shown, the pushing block 2121 and the through hole 21221 are in clearance fit so that the pushing block 2121 can rotate relative to the through hole 21221, and a first elastic member (not shown in the figure) is supported on the limiting block 2122. Specifically, when the movable member 21 rotates counterclockwise, the pushing block 2121 contacts the rear hole wall of the through hole 21221 and pushes the limiting block 2122 to move backward. When the movable member 21 rotates clockwise, the first elastic member can push the limiting block 2122 to move forward through elastic action and re-support against the bottom of the top cover 102. In this way, the swing amplitude of the movable member 21 is small, which is beneficial to saving installation space.

[0063] In other examples, the stopper portion 212 can also be a stopper block (not shown in the figure), and the stopper block has a stopper surface (not shown in the figure) that supports against the bottom of the top cover 102. When the movable member 21 rotates counterclockwise, the stopper surface can be disengaged from supporting the bottom of the top cover 102, thereby opening the top cover 102. When the movable member 21 rotates clockwise, after the top cover 102 rotates and resets, the stopper surface can re-support against the bottom of the top cover 102 to close the top cover 102.

[0064] Optionally, as Figure 5 shown, the release mechanism 20 further includes a fixing plate 22 and a first driving member 23. The fixing plate 22 is disposed in the main body 10, the toggling member is pivotally disposed on the fixing plate 22, one end of the first elastic member is connected to the limiting block 2122 and the other end is connected to the fixing plate 22, and the first driving member 23 is connected to the toggling member to drive the toggling member to rotate.

[0065] Specifically, the first driving member 23 is any one of a motor and a rotary cylinder, and the action control is simple and the operation is convenient.

[0066] Optionally, as Figure 5As shown, the release mechanism 20 further includes a first detection member 24 and a second detection member 25. The first detection member 24 is provided on the fixed plate 22 and is disposed corresponding to the triggering portion 211; the second detection member 25 is provided on the fixed plate 22 and is disposed corresponding to the stopping portion 212. Among them, when the first detection member 24 detects that the triggering portion 211 is in the first position, the first driving member 23 stops operating; when the second detection member 25 detects that the stopping portion 212 is in the second position, the first driving member 23 stops operating. Specifically, the first detection member 24 and the second detection member 25 can cooperate with each other to accurately control the start and stop of the first driving member 23, avoiding the first driving member 23 driving the movable member 21 beyond the movement stroke.

[0067] Specifically, the first detection member 24 and the second detection member 25 can be microswitches, which are sensitive in detection and convenient in control. Of course, the first detection member 24 and the second detection member 25 are not limited to this, and can also be other detection elements, which will not be elaborated here.

[0068] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the main pusher 31 can vertically extend into or vertically extend out of the dust collection chamber 101. That is to say, the main pusher 31 is disposed in the main body 10 and can enter and exit the dust collection chamber 101 by penetrating or passing through, making the internal structure of the dust collection chamber 101 simple and the overall appearance more concise. When the main pusher 31 acts, the main pusher 31 vertically extends upward into the dust collection chamber 101, then passes through the through hole 103, and the top of the main pusher 31 contacts the bottom cover 2101, and the bottom cover 2101 rotates and resets on the dust cup assembly 210 to close.

[0069] As Figure 4 shown, the auxiliary pusher 32 is a cross bar. The auxiliary pusher 32 moves with the movement of the main pusher 31. Due to the height difference formed between the auxiliary pusher 32 and the main pusher 31, the auxiliary pusher 32 can support on the bottom of the top cover 102 and push the top cover 102 to rotate and reset in the dust collection chamber 101. After the movable member 21 rotates clockwise, the limiting block 2122 moves forward and re-supports on the bottom of the top cover 102, thereby closing the top cover 102. It should be noted that the rod length of the auxiliary pusher 32 is greater than the width of the through hole 103, so it cannot pass through the through hole 103 and will only support on the top cover 102. As Figure 4 shown, a limiting groove 104 is provided on the dust collection chamber 101, and the cross bar can be fitted in the limiting groove 104 to play a role in limiting the auxiliary pusher 32.

[0070] Specifically, as Figure 4 shown, a third inlet / outlet 1013 is provided on the dust collection chamber 101, and the main pusher 31 penetrates into or out of the dust collection chamber 101 through the third inlet / outlet 1013.

[0071] Optionally, as Figure 6As shown, the closing mechanism 30 further includes: a housing 33, a cam 34, a second elastic member 35, and a second driving member 36. The main pushing member 31 is movably disposed on the housing 33, and at least a part of the main pushing member 31 is located inside the housing 33; the cam 34 is pivotally disposed inside the housing 33, and the edge of the cam 34 drives the main pushing member 31 to move, so that the main pushing member 31 can move upward to push the bottom cover 2101 to rotate and reset; the second elastic member 35 passes through the housing 33, and the second elastic member 35 is disposed between the main pushing member 31 and the outer wall of the dust collection chamber 101, so as to keep the main pushing member 31 moving vertically downward, that is, to play the role of elastic reset of the main pushing member 31; the second driving member 36 is in motion linkage with the cam 34 to drive the cam 34 to rotate.

[0072] Optionally, as Figure 6 shown, there are two main pushing members 31, so as to enhance the effect of pushing the bottom cover 2101 to rotate and reset. The closing mechanism 30 further includes a moving block 37. Both main pushing members 31 are connected to the moving block 37. The edge of the cam 34 abuts against the moving block 37. There are a first pushing point 341 and a second pushing point 342 on the edge of the cam 34. The connection line between the first pushing point 341 and the rotation center of the cam 34 is the maximum radius, and the connection line between the second pushing point 342 and the rotation center of the cam 34 is the minimum radius. In this way, during the rotation of the cam 34, when the second pushing point 342 contacts the moving block 37, the auxiliary pushing member 32 cooperates in the limiting groove 104; when the first pushing point 341 contacts the moving block 37, the main pushing member 31 pushes the bottom cover 2101 to reset, and the auxiliary pushing member 32 pushes the top cover 102 to reset.

[0073] Specifically, as Figure 6 shown, one end of the second elastic member 35 is supported on the moving block 37, and the other end is supported on the outer wall of the dust collection chamber 101, so that the moving block 37 can be elastically reset.

[0074] Specifically, the second driving member 36 is disposed on the housing 33, and the second driving member 36 is any one of a motor and a rotary cylinder, and the action control is simple and the operation is convenient.

[0075] Specifically, as Figure 6 shown, the output shaft of the second driving member 36 is connected to the cam 34 through a gear set, so that the second driving member 36 can drive the cam 34 to rotate.

[0076] Optionally, as Figure 6 shown, the closing mechanism 30 further includes: two sliding sleeves 38. Both sliding sleeves 38 are disposed on the housing 33, and the two main pushing members 31 are slidably engaged with the two sliding sleeves 38 in a one-to-one correspondence. That is to say, the two sliding sleeves 38 provide guidance for the vertical movement of the two main pushing members 31 to ensure the stable and reliable movement of the main pushing members 31.

[0077] In some embodiments, as Figure 4As shown, a roller 311 is pivotally provided on the top of the main pushing member 31, and the roller 311 can contact the bottom cover 2101. When the main pushing member 31 is close to the bottom cover 2101, the roller 311 rolls in contact with the bottom cover 2101 to reduce the friction loss between the main pushing member 31 and the bottom cover 2101, thereby ensuring that the bottom cover 2101 is intact and having a better pushing effect.

[0078] A specific embodiment of the storage station 100 for a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0079] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, a storage station 100 for a vacuum cleaner includes: a main body 10 , a release mechanism 20 , a closing mechanism 30 , and a protrusion 40 .

[0080] A dust collecting chamber 101 is formed in the main body 10, and the dust cup assembly 210 can be adapted to fit in the dust collecting chamber 101. The protrusion 40 is provided on the main body 10 and protrudes outward relative to the main body 10, and an installation chamber 40a is defined in the protrusion 40; the release mechanism 20 is configured as a button that can trigger the dust cup assembly 210, and the release mechanism 20 is provided on the rear side of the installation chamber 40a; the closing mechanism 30 is configured to push the bottom cover 2101 to rotate and reset, and the closing mechanism 30 is provided on the front side of the installation chamber 40a, and a top cover 102 is pivotably provided in the dust collecting chamber 101, and the top cover 102 is located below the dust cup assembly 210, and a through hole 103 is provided on the top cover 102.

[0081] like Figure 5 As shown, the release mechanism 20 includes: a movable member 21 , a fixed plate 22 , a first driving member 23 , a first detecting member 24 , and a second detecting member 25 .

[0082] Among them, the movable part 21 is a rotatable toggle part, and the movable part 21 has a trigger part 211 and a stop part 212. The movable part 21 moves between a first position and a second position. The trigger part 211 is formed as a protruding block, and the protruding block can trigger the button in the second position. The stop part 212 can be supported on the top cover 102 in the first position and can be detached from the top cover 102 in the second position. The dust collecting chamber 101 is provided with a first inlet hole 1011 and a second inlet hole 1012. The trigger part 211 can penetrate into or out of the dust collecting chamber 101 through the first inlet hole 1011, and the stop part 212 can penetrate into or out of the dust collecting chamber 101 through the second inlet hole 1012.

[0083] The stop portion 212 includes a pushing block 2121 and a limiting block 2122. The pushing block 2121 is formed on the toggling member. The limiting block 2122 is movably arranged on the dust collection chamber 101. A through hole 21221 is provided on the limiting block 2122, and the pushing block 2121 is inserted into the through hole 21221. The pushing block 2121 and the through hole 21221 are in clearance fit so that the pushing block 2121 can rotate relative to the through hole 21221. A first elastic member (not shown in the figure) is supported on the limiting block 2122, and the first elastic member is a spring.

[0084] The fixing plate 22 is arranged in the main body 10. The toggling member is pivotally arranged on the fixing plate 22. One end of the first elastic member is connected to the limiting block 2122 and the other end is connected to the fixing plate 22. The first driving member 23 is a motor, and the motor is connected to the toggling member to drive the toggling member to rotate. The first detecting member 24 and the second detecting member 25 are microswitches.

[0085] As Figure 6 shown, the closing mechanism 30 includes a main pushing member 31, an auxiliary pushing member 32, a housing 33, a cam 34, a second elastic member 35, a second driving member 36, a moving block 37, and two sliding sleeves 38 that can move vertically.

[0086] A third inlet / outlet 1013 is provided on the dust collection chamber 101. The main pushing member 31 penetrates into or out of the dust collection chamber 101 through the third inlet / outlet 1013, and the main pushing member 31 can pass through the through hole 103.

[0087] The auxiliary pushing member 32 is arranged on the main pushing member 31. There is a height difference between the top of the auxiliary pushing member 32 and the main pushing member 31. The height difference is configured such that the main pushing member 31 pushes the bottom cover 2101 to rotate and reset, and the auxiliary pushing member 32 pushes the top cover 102 to rotate and reset. A limiting groove 104 is provided on the dust collection chamber 101, and the cross bar can be fitted in the limiting groove 104.

[0088] The main pushing member 31 is movably arranged on the housing 33, and at least part of the main pushing member 31 is located inside the housing 33. The cam 34 is pivotally arranged inside the housing 33, and the edge of the cam 34 drives the main pushing member 31 to move. The second elastic member 35 passes through the housing 33. The second elastic member 35 is arranged between the main pushing member 31 and the outer wall of the dust collection chamber 101 to keep the main pushing member 31 moving vertically downward, that is, to play the role of elastic reset of the main pushing member 31. The second driving member 36 is in motion linkage with the cam 34 to drive the cam 34 to rotate.

[0089] There are two main pushing members 31, and both of the two main pushing members 31 are connected to the moving block 37. Rollers 311 are pivotally arranged at the tops of the two main pushing members 31, and the rollers 311 can contact the bottom cover 2101.

[0090] The edge of the cam 34 abuts against the moving block 37. The edge of the cam 34 has a first pushing point 341 and a second pushing point 342. The line connecting the first pushing point 341 and the rotation center of the cam 34 is the maximum radius, and the line connecting the second pushing point 342 and the rotation center of the cam 34 is the minimum radius.

[0091] The second elastic member 35 is a spring. One end of the spring is supported on the moving block 37, and the other end is supported on the outer wall of the dust collection chamber 101. The second driving member 36 is provided on the housing 33. The second driving member 36 is a motor. The output shaft of the second driving member 36 is connected to the cam 34 through a gear set, so that the second driving member 36 can drive the cam 34 to rotate.

[0092] Both sliding sleeves 38 are provided on the housing 33. The two main pushing members 31 are slidably engaged with the two sliding sleeves 38 in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0093] Next, with reference to the accompanying drawings, the vacuum cleaner assembly 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0094] As Figures 1 to 7 shown, a vacuum cleaner assembly 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a storage station 100 and a vacuum cleaner 200.

[0095] The storage station 100 is the storage station 100 of the vacuum cleaner in any one of the foregoing; the vacuum cleaner 200 includes a dust cup assembly 210, and the dust cup assembly 210 is adapted to be fitted in the dust collection chamber 101. The storage station 100 is used in cooperation with the vacuum cleaner 200. The dust cup assembly 210 includes a button (not shown in the figure) and a rotatable bottom cover 2101. The bottom cover 2101 can be released after the button is triggered.

[0096] According to the vacuum cleaner assembly 1000 of the embodiment of the present invention, the vacuum cleaner 200 can be arranged on the storage station 100, and the bottom cover 2101 of the dust cup assembly 210 can be automatically opened or closed, which is convenient for the storage station 100 to collect dust, helps to reduce the operation difficulty of the user, avoids the user's hands from being contaminated with dust, and the operation is cleaner, greatly improving the user experience effect.

[0097] Other components of the vacuum cleaner assembly 1000 according to the embodiment of the present invention, such as the dust cup assembly 210, the button and the bottom cover 2101, etc., and the operations are known to those of ordinary skill in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0098] In the description of this specification, the descriptions referring to terms such as "embodiment", "example", etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0099] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A storage station for a vacuum cleaner, the vacuum cleaner comprising a dust cup assembly, the dust cup assembly comprising a button and a rotatable bottom cover, the bottom cover being releasable after the button is triggered, characterized in that, The receiving station comprises: A main body, wherein a dust collecting chamber is formed in the main body, and the dust cup assembly can be adapted to fit in the dust collecting chamber; a protruding portion, the protruding portion being disposed on the main body and protruding outward relative to the main body, and defining a mounting cavity in the protruding portion; A release mechanism, the release mechanism is configured to trigger the button, and the release mechanism is disposed in the mounting cavity; A closing mechanism, the closing mechanism being configured to push the bottom cover to rotate and reset, and the closing mechanism being disposed in the mounting cavity; The release mechanism includes a movable part, the movable part has a trigger part and a stop part, the dust collecting chamber is provided with a first inlet hole and a second inlet hole, the trigger part passes through the first inlet hole to enter or pass through the dust collecting chamber, and the stop part passes through the second inlet hole to enter or pass through the dust collecting chamber; A top cover is pivotably provided in the dust collecting chamber, and a through hole is provided on the top cover; The closing mechanism includes a main pushing member that can move vertically, and the main pushing member can pass through the through hole. The main pushing member is provided with an auxiliary pushing member. There is a height difference between the auxiliary pushing member and the top of the main pushing member. The height difference is configured so that the main pushing member pushes the bottom cover to rotate and reset, and the auxiliary pushing member pushes the top cover to rotate and reset.

2. The storage station of the vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that The top cover is located below the dust cup assembly, the movable part moves between a first position and a second position, the trigger part can trigger the button in the second position, the stop part can be supported on the top cover in the first position, and can be detached from the top cover in the second position.

3. The storage station of the vacuum cleaner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The movable part is a rotatable toggle part, and both the trigger part and the stop part can penetrate into or out of the dust collecting cavity.

4. The storage station of the vacuum cleaner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The stopper comprises: A pushing block, wherein the pushing block is formed on the toggle member; A limit block is movably arranged on the dust collecting chamber, a through hole is arranged on the limit block, and the pushing block is passed through the through hole.

5. The storage station of the vacuum cleaner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pushing block and the through hole are clearance-matched, so that the pushing block can rotate relative to the through hole, and a first elastic member is supported on the limiting block.

6. The storage station of the vacuum cleaner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The release mechanism also includes: A fixing plate, the fixing plate is arranged in the main body, the toggle member is pivotally arranged on the fixing plate, one end of the first elastic member is connected to the limit block and the other end is connected to the fixing plate; A first driving member is connected to the toggle member to drive the toggle member to rotate.

7. The storage station of the vacuum cleaner according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: A first detection member, the first detection member is disposed on the fixing plate and is disposed corresponding to the triggering portion; A second detection member, the second detection member is arranged on the fixing plate and corresponds to the stopper; wherein: When the first detecting member detects that the trigger portion is in the first position, the first driving member stops moving. When the second detecting member detects that the stop portion is in the second position, the first driving member stops moving.

8. The vacuum cleaner storage station according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main pushing member can vertically extend into or vertically extend out of the dust collecting chamber; The auxiliary push member is a cross bar, and a limiting groove is provided on the dust collecting chamber, and the cross bar can be matched in the limiting groove.

9. The storage station of the vacuum cleaner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The closing mechanism also includes: A housing, the main pusher is movably arranged on the housing, and at least part of the main pusher is located inside the housing; A cam, the cam is pivotally arranged inside the housing, and the edge of the cam drives the main pusher to move; A second elastic member, the second elastic member passes through the housing, and the second elastic member is arranged between the main pusher and the outer wall of the dust collection chamber to keep the main pusher moving vertically downward; A second driving member, the second driving member is in motion linkage with the cam to drive the cam to rotate.

10. The storage station of the vacuum cleaner according to claim 9, wherein There are two main pushers; The closing mechanism further includes a moving block, both of the main pushers are connected to the moving block, and the edge of the cam abuts against the moving block.

11. The storage station of the vacuum cleaner according to claim 10, characterized in that, It further includes: Two sliding sleeves, both of the sliding sleeves are arranged on the housing, and the two main pushers are slidably engaged with the two sliding sleeves in a one-to-one correspondence.

12. The storage station of the vacuum cleaner according to any one of claims 8 to 11, characterized in that A roller is pivotally arranged at the top of the main pusher, and the roller can contact the bottom cover.

13. A vacuum cleaner assembly, characterized in that, It includes: A storage station, the storage station is the storage station of the vacuum cleaner according to any one of claims 1 to 12; A vacuum cleaner, the vacuum cleaner includes a dust cup assembly, and the dust cup assembly is adapted to be fitted in the dust collection chamber.

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