A vacuum cleaner

By integrating a wet mopping module and a water circuit control system into the vacuum cleaner, the problem of existing vacuum cleaners being unable to sweep and mop simultaneously has been solved, achieving a combination of sweeping and mopping, improving ease of use and preventing water leakage.

CN115581407BActive Publication Date: 2026-03-06SHENZHEN PROSCENIC TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202211255369.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-10-13
Publication Date
2026-03-06
Estimated Expiration
2042-10-13

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Technical Problem

Existing vacuum cleaners have limited functionality and cannot perform both sweeping and mopping simultaneously, making them inconvenient to use.

Method used

Design a vacuum cleaner that combines a cleaning body and a wet mopping module, including a water tank and a vibrating scrubbing component. The vibrating scrubbing component is driven to move back and forth by a power component, and the water supply to the water tank is controlled by a water circuit switch, thus combining sweeping and wet mopping.

Benefits of technology

This invention enables the vacuum cleaner to perform wet mopping while sweeping, increasing ease of use. Furthermore, the synchronous control of the water circuit switch and valve prevents water leakage, thus improving the user experience.

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Abstract

This invention relates to the technical field of household cleaning equipment, specifically to a vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner includes a cleaning body and a wet mopping module. The cleaning body includes a main unit, a dust collection bin, and a floor brush assembly. The floor brush assembly has a suction port. When the main unit is activated, it generates negative pressure suction, which draws debris into the dust collection bin through the suction port. The wet mopping module includes a water tank and a vibrating scrubbing component. The water tank is mounted on the cleaning body, and the vibrating scrubbing component is detachably mounted on the floor brush assembly. The vibrating scrubbing component is adapted to be installed behind the suction port. The floor brush assembly has a power component that drives the vibrating scrubbing component to reciprocate and scrub. The water tank supplies water to the vibrating scrubbing component. By incorporating the wet mopping module, the vacuum cleaner can perform wet mopping while vacuuming, increasing its functionality and greatly improving user convenience.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of household cleaning equipment, specifically to a vacuum cleaner. Background Technology

[0002] Vacuum cleaners, as household cleaning appliances, have evolved from bulky to compact, and their use has become increasingly widespread. The working principle of a vacuum cleaner is that the high-speed rotation of the internal motor draws dust into the vacuum cleaner along with the air, where it is filtered by the dust filter. The filtered air is then released back into the environment, improving environmental conditions and enhancing comfort and air quality.

[0003] Existing vacuum cleaners include the vacuum cleaner body and a floor brush. The floor brush is a crucial component, with a suction port at its front that sweeps up dust for the suction. However, current floor brushes are limited to sweeping and lack mopping capabilities, which is inconvenient for those who need them. While mops exist, they only perform wet mopping and cannot sweep up dust. Therefore, a vacuum cleaner that combines sweeping and mopping is needed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a vacuum cleaner to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a vacuum cleaner, comprising a cleaning body and a wet mopping module. The cleaning body includes a main unit, a dust collection bin, and a floor brush assembly. The floor brush assembly has a suction port. When the main unit is activated, it generates negative pressure suction, which draws debris into the dust collection bin through the suction port. The wet mopping module includes a water tank and a vibrating scrubbing component. The water tank is mounted on the cleaning body, and the vibrating scrubbing component is detachably mounted on the floor brush assembly. The vibrating scrubbing component is adapted to be mounted on the rear side of the suction port. The floor brush assembly has a power component that drives the vibrating scrubbing component to reciprocate and scrub. The water tank supplies water to the vibrating scrubbing component.

[0006] Furthermore, the floor brush assembly is equipped with a water circuit switch, and the water tank is connected to the water circuit switch via a connecting pipe.

[0007] Furthermore, the water circuit switch includes a switch chamber, a spring, and a switching valve. The switch chamber has a connection port on one side for connecting the connecting pipe. The vibrating scrubbing component has a lifting protrusion. The spring abuts against the switching valve. When the vibrating scrubbing component is installed on the floor brush assembly, the lifting protrusion abuts against the switching valve and opens the connection port. When the vibrating scrubbing component is removed from the floor brush assembly, the spring abuts against the switching valve to reset and seals the connection port.

[0008] Furthermore, the switching valve is slidably connected to the switching chamber, and the bottom end of the switching chamber is provided with a stop port. The spring abuts against the switching valve and causes one end of the switching valve to extend out of the stop port, and the switching valve blocks the port.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom end of the floor brush assembly is provided with a water spray plate, and the water spray plate is evenly provided with water drip nozzles, and the water spray plate is connected to the switch chamber.

[0010] Furthermore, a switch valve is provided on one side of the water outlet of the water tank, and the opening and closing of the switch valve is synchronized with the start and stop of the main unit.

[0011] Furthermore, the vibrating scrubbing component is connected to the floor brush assembly by magnetic adsorption. The power component consists of a motor and an eccentric wheel. The eccentric wheel has a protrusion, and the vibrating scrubbing component has a limiting groove for the protrusion to be inserted into. The protrusion is slidably connected to the limiting groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the abutment interface is provided with space for the lifting protrusion to move.

[0013] Furthermore, the floor brush assembly is provided with a drive wheel, and the vibrating scrubbing component is provided with a clearance groove for the drive wheel to pass through.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0015] 1. The vacuum cleaner includes a wet mopping module, which comprises a water tank and a vibrating scrubbing component. The water tank is mounted on the main cleaning body, and the vibrating scrubbing component is detachably mounted on the floor brush assembly. The floor brush assembly has a power unit that drives the vibrating scrubbing component to reciprocate and scrub. The water tank supplies water to the vibrating scrubbing component. By incorporating the wet mopping module, the vacuum cleaner can perform wet mopping on the floor while vacuuming, increasing its functionality and greatly enhancing user convenience.

[0016] 2. The floor brush assembly is equipped with a water circuit switch, and the water tank is connected to the water circuit switch via a connecting pipe. By setting the water circuit switch, the water tank's flow is controlled according to whether the vibrating scrubbing element is installed, thus preventing water leakage from the floor brush assembly during use.

[0017] 3. A switch valve is installed on one side of the water tank outlet. The opening and closing of the switch valve is synchronized with the start and stop of the main unit. This can prevent water leakage when the vacuum cleaner is not in use. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of a vacuum cleaner provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a partial exploded view of a vacuum cleaner provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a partial structure of a vacuum cleaner from another perspective, provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 For along Figure 3 Enlarged view of section A;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of a vacuum cleaner provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 1. Floor brush assembly; 11. Suction port; 12. Water circuit switch; 121. Switch chamber; 122. Spring; 123. Switching valve; 124. Connection port; 125. Abutment port; 13. Spray plate; 131. Drip nozzle; 14. Motor; 15. Eccentric wheel; 151. Protrusion; 16. Drive wheel; 17. Sweeping roller; 2. Wet mopping module; 21. Water tank; 22. Vibrating scrubbing component; 221. Lifting protrusion; 222. Limiting groove; 223. Avoidance groove. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the 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.

[0028] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] Furthermore, 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.

[0030] Reference Figures 1-5 As an embodiment of the present invention, a vacuum cleaner includes a cleaning body and a wet mopping module 2. The cleaning body includes a main unit, a dust collection bin, and a floor brush assembly 1. The floor brush assembly 1 has a suction port 11. When the main unit is activated, it generates negative pressure suction, which draws debris into the dust collection bin through the suction port 11. The wet mopping module 2 includes a water tank 21 and a vibrating scrubbing component 22. The water tank 21 is mounted on the cleaning body, and the vibrating scrubbing component 22 is detachably mounted on the floor brush assembly 1. The vibrating scrubbing component 22 is adapted to be mounted on the rear side of the suction port 11. The floor brush assembly 1 has a power component that drives the vibrating scrubbing component 22 to reciprocate and scrub. The water tank 21 supplies water to the vibrating scrubbing component 22. By setting up the wet mopping module 2, the floor can be wet mopped while vacuuming, increasing the functionality of the vacuum cleaner and greatly facilitating the user.

[0031] Specifically, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5The floor brush assembly 1 is equipped with a water circuit switch 12, and the water tank 21 is connected to the water circuit switch 12 via a connecting pipe. The water circuit switch 12 includes a switch chamber 121, a spring 122, and a switching valve 123. A connection port 124 for the connecting pipe is located on one side of the switch chamber 121. The vibrating scrubbing component 22 has a lifting protrusion 221. The spring 122 is located inside the switch chamber 121, with one end abutting against the side wall of the switch chamber 121 and the other end abutting against the switching valve 123. When the vibrating scrubbing component 22 is installed on the floor brush assembly 1, the lifting protrusion 221 abuts against the switching valve 123 and opens the connection port 124. When the vibrating scrubbing component 22 is removed from the floor brush assembly 1, the spring 122 abuts against the switching valve 123, resets, and seals the connection port 124. By setting the water circuit switch 12, the flow of the water tank 21 is controlled according to whether the vibrating scrubbing component 22 is installed, preventing water leakage from the floor brush assembly 1 during use. In this embodiment, the switching valve 123 is slidably connected to the switching chamber 121. The bottom end of the switching chamber 121 is provided with a stop port 125. The spring 122 abuts against the switching valve 123 and causes one end of the switching valve 123 to extend out of the stop port 125, and the switching valve 123 blocks the port.

[0032] Furthermore, the bottom of the floor brush assembly 1 is provided with a water spray plate 13, on which drip nozzles 131 are evenly distributed, and the water spray plate 13 is connected to the switch chamber 121. The water spray plate 13 is provided with a flow channel, one end of which is connected to the switch chamber 121, and the other end is connected to the drip nozzles 131. By setting the water spray plate 13, uniform water spraying can be achieved, so that the vibrating scrubbing component 22 is evenly wetted, making it convenient to scrub the floor.

[0033] Furthermore, a switch valve is provided on the outlet side of the water tank 21, and the opening and closing of the switch valve is synchronized with the start and stop of the main unit.

[0034] Specifically, when wet mopping is required, fill the water tank 21 with water. After installing the vibrating scrubbing component 22, raise the protrusion 221 to abut against the switching valve 123 and open the connection port 124. The main unit starts, and the switch valve on the outlet side of the water tank 21 opens, allowing water to flow. The water in the water tank 21 flows to the vibrating scrubbing component 22, wetting it. The water tank 21 has a switch valve on the outlet side, and the opening and closing of the valve is synchronized with the start and stop of the main unit. This prevents water leakage when the vacuum cleaner is not in use.

[0035] Furthermore, the vibrating scrubbing component 22 is connected to the floor brush assembly 1 by magnetic adsorption. The power components are a motor 14 and an eccentric wheel 15. The eccentric wheel 15 is provided with a protrusion 151. The vibrating scrubbing component 22 is provided with a limiting groove 222 for the protrusion 151 to be inserted. The protrusion 151 is slidably connected to the limiting groove 222.

[0036] Specifically, the limiting groove 222 is elongated, the protrusion 151 is embedded in the limiting groove 222, the vibrating scrubbing component 22 is provided with a magnetic connecting block, the bottom end of the floor brush assembly 1 is provided with a connecting groove, the magnetic connecting block is embedded in the connecting groove, the connecting groove is elongated, and there is a movable space in the connecting groove for the vibrating scrubbing component 22 to move back and forth. The magnetic connecting block is confined in the connecting groove by magnetic attraction. The abutment interface 125 is provided with space for the lifting protrusion 221 to move, which facilitates the reciprocating movement of the vibrating scrubbing component 22. In this embodiment, the limiting groove 222 is set along the first direction, the connecting groove is set along the second direction, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. With the above structural configuration, when the motor 14 is started, the vibrating scrubbing component 22 can continuously reciprocate in the second direction under the combined action of the protrusion 151 and the magnetic connecting block, so as to realize vibrating scrubbing.

[0037] As a variant embodiment, a magnetic connecting block may be provided at the bottom of the floor brush assembly 1, and a connecting groove may be provided on the vibrating scrubbing member 22.

[0038] As a variant embodiment, the magnetic adsorption connection method can also be replaced by a snap-fit ​​fixing method, that is, the protrusion 151 can be connected to the limiting groove 222 by snap-fit ​​fixing. At this time, a button can be set on the floor brush assembly 1. By pressing the button, the fixing of the protrusion 151 and the limiting groove 222 can be released, and then the vibrating scrubbing part 22 can be disassembled.

[0039] Furthermore, the floor brush assembly 1 is provided with a drive wheel 16, and the vibrating scrubbing component 22 is provided with a clearance groove 223 for the drive wheel 16 to pass through. By providing the clearance groove 223, installation space is provided for the drive wheel 16, allowing the drive wheel 16 to contact the ground.

[0040] Furthermore, the floor brush assembly 1 is also equipped with a sweeping roller 17, which rotates under the drive of the motor and rolls the garbage into the suction port 11 for adsorption.

[0041] The embodiments described herein are preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape, and principle of the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vacuum cleaner characterised in that, The utility model relates to a wet and dry dual-purpose cleaning machine, comprising: a cleaning main body including a main machine, a dust collecting barrel and a brush assembly (1), wherein the brush assembly (1) is provided with a dust suction port (11), the main machine generates negative pressure suction force and sucks garbage into the dust collecting barrel through the dust suction port (11); a wet mop module (2) including a water tank (21) and a vibrating scrubbing piece (22), wherein the water tank (21) is arranged on the cleaning main body, the vibrating scrubbing piece (22) is detachably mounted on the brush assembly (1), the vibrating scrubbing piece (22) is adapted to be mounted on the rear side of the dust suction port (11), the brush assembly (1) is provided with a power piece, the power piece drives the vibrating scrubbing piece (22) to reciprocally move and scrub, and the water tank (21) supplies water to the vibrating scrubbing piece (22); the brush assembly (1) is provided with a waterway switch (12), and the water tank (21) is connected with the waterway switch (12) through a connecting pipe; the waterway switch (12) includes a switch cavity (121), a spring (122) and a switching valve (123), one side of the switch cavity (121) is provided with a connecting port (124) for connecting the connecting pipe, the vibrating scrubbing piece (22) is provided with a lifting protrusion (221), the spring (122) abuts against the switching valve (123); when the brush assembly (1) is mounted with the vibrating scrubbing piece (22), the lifting protrusion (221) abuts against the switching valve (123) and opens the connecting port (124); when the vibrating scrubbing piece (22) is detached from the brush assembly (1), the spring (122) abuts against the switching valve (123) and resets to block the connecting port (124).

2. The dust cup according to claim 1, wherein the switching valve (123) is slidably connected to the switch cavity (121), the bottom end of the switch cavity (121) is provided with an abutting port (125), the spring (122) abuts against the switching valve (123) and makes one end of the switching valve (123) protrude out of the abutting port (125), and the switching valve (123) blocks the port.

3. The dust cup according to claim 1, wherein the bottom end of the brush assembly (1) is provided with a water spraying plate (13), the water spraying plate (13) is uniformly provided with water dripping ports (131), and the water spraying plate (13) is connected with the switch cavity (121).

4. The dust cup according to claim 1, wherein one side of the water outlet of the water tank (21) is provided with a switch valve, and the opening and closing of the switch valve is synchronously performed with the starting and stopping of the main machine.

5. The dust cup according to claim 2, wherein the vibrating scrubbing piece (22) is connected with the brush assembly (1) in a magnetic adsorption mode, the power piece adopts a motor (14) and an eccentric wheel (15), the eccentric wheel (15) is provided with a protrusion (151), the vibrating scrubbing piece (22) is provided with a limiting groove (222) for embedding the protrusion (151), and the protrusion (151) is slidably connected to the limiting groove (222).

6. The dust cup according to claim 5, wherein the abutting port (125) is provided with a space for the lifting protrusion (221) to move.

7. The dust cup according to claim 1, wherein the brush assembly (1) is provided with a driving wheel (16), and the vibrating scrubbing piece (22) is provided with an avoiding groove (223) for the driving wheel (16) to pass through.

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