Cleaning system

Abstract

A cleaning system includes a vacuum cleaner and a base station. The dust collector comprises a motor assembly used for generating suction airflow and a dust cup assembly used for storing dirt, the dust cup assembly comprises a primary dust storage chamber, and the primary dust storage chamber is provided with a first opening and a first cover plate capable of closing / opening the first opening. The base station is used for being in butt joint with at least part of the dust collector, and dirt in the dust cup assembly can be transferred into the base station from the first opening. The dust cup assembly further comprises a locking structure for locking / unlocking the first cover plate, and the locking structure is configured to be in an unlocked state after the dust collector is in butt joint with the base station. The locking structure is further configured to be changed into a locking state from an unlocking state after being subjected to the acting force of the base station in the process that the dust collector is separated from the base station. By adopting the structure, the bottom cover of the dust cup can be closed in the process of taking out the dust collector under the condition of saving the cost, so that a user does not need to manually close the cover of the dust cup before using the dust collector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of cleaning equipment, and in particular to a cleaning system. Background Art

[0002] In order to make the use of the vacuum cleaner more convenient and hygienic, the application document with publication number CN115243592A discloses a cleaning system with a base station, which can effectively collect the dust in the dust cup assembly of the vacuum cleaner into the base station and then store it. When the dust in the dust cup assembly is emptied, the bottom cover of the dust cup will be closed by the cover closing structure in the base station. Although the cover closing structure in the base station can effectively close the bottom cover, it requires a separate storage space in the base station, and a complex mechanical structure and control system, which increases the cost of the entire cleaning system. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of the deficiencies existing in the above-mentioned technologies, the present invention provides a cleaning system which can effectively improve user convenience while effectively reducing costs.

[0004] In one aspect, the present invention provides a cleaning system comprising A vacuum cleaner, comprising a motor assembly for generating a suction airflow and a dust cup assembly for storing dirt, wherein the dust cup assembly comprises a primary dust storage chamber, wherein the primary dust storage chamber is provided with a first opening and a first cover plate capable of closing / opening the first opening; A base station, used for docking at least part of the vacuum cleaner, so that dirt in the dust cup assembly can be transferred from the first opening to the base station; Among them, the dust cup assembly also includes a locking structure for locking / unlocking the first cover plate, and the locking structure is configured to be in an unlocked state after the vacuum cleaner is docked to the base station; the locking structure is also configured to change from an unlocked state to a locked state after being subjected to the force of the base station during the process of the vacuum cleaner being detached from the base station.

[0005] Optionally, the locking structure is L-shaped, comprising a connected vertical section and a horizontal section, and one end of the vertical section away from the horizontal section can be pivotally mounted on the cup body of the dust cup assembly.

[0006] Optionally, the dust cup assembly includes a bottom wall and a side wall, the horizontal section is basically flush with the bottom wall when the locking structure is in a locked state; the vertical section is basically flush with the side wall when the locking structure is in a locked state; the intersection of the horizontal section and the vertical section protrudes from the side wall.

[0007] Optionally, a roller is provided on the base station, and the roller is configured to contact the vertical section when the vacuum cleaner is separated from the base station, so as to generate a force on the locking structure to change the locking structure from an unlocked state to a locked state; or The locking structure is provided with a roller, and the roller is configured to contact the base station when the vacuum cleaner is separated from the base station.

[0008] Optionally, a suction motor is provided in the base station, and the airflow generated by the suction motor can transfer at least part of the dirt in the dust cup assembly into the base station; The first cover plate is in an openable state after the vacuum cleaner is docked to the base station; when the first cover plate is in the openable state, the first opening can be opened under the action of the airflow generated by the suction motor.

[0009] Optionally, the dust cup assembly includes a secondary dust storage chamber, the secondary dust storage chamber is provided with a second opening and a second cover plate capable of closing / opening the second opening, and the second cover plate is arranged directly above the first cover plate.

[0010] Optionally, the second cover plate can open the second opening under the action of the airflow generated by the suction motor.

[0011] Optionally, the second cover plate is suspended relative to the first cover plate, and when the second cover plate is in an open state, the dust in the secondary dust storage chamber can be transferred to the primary dust storage chamber.

[0012] Optionally, the first cover plate is arranged below the second cover plate and at least a portion of the primary dust storage chamber is defined between the first cover plate and the second cover plate.

[0013] Optionally, an unlocking button is provided at the bottom wall of the dust cup assembly, and the unlocking button is configured such that after the vacuum cleaner is docked to the base station, the unlocking button is pushed to change the locking structure from a locked state to an unlocked state.

[0014] The cleaning system provided by the present invention includes a vacuum cleaner and a base station. The vacuum cleaner includes a motor assembly for generating a suction airflow and a dust cup assembly for storing dirt, and the dust cup assembly includes a primary dust storage chamber, and the primary dust storage chamber is provided with a first opening and a first cover plate that can close / open the first opening. The base station is used to dock at least part of the vacuum cleaner, and the dirt in the dust cup assembly can be transferred from the first opening to the base station. The dust cup assembly also includes a locking structure for locking / unlocking the first cover plate, and the locking structure is configured to be in an unlocked state after the vacuum cleaner is docked to the base station; the locking structure is also configured to change from an unlocked state to a locked state after receiving the force of the base station during the process of the vacuum cleaner being separated from the base station. With the above structure, the bottom cover of the dust cup can be closed during the process of taking out the vacuum cleaner while saving costs, thus avoiding the user from having to manually close the lid of the dust cup before use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a cleaning system in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the cleaning system along the vertical direction; Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a dust cup assembly in one embodiment; Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the dust cup assembly along its axial direction; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a structure in which the locking structure is in an unlocked state after the dust cup assembly is placed in the base station; Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of a structure in which the first cover body and the second cover body are both in an open state after the dust cup assembly is placed in the base station; Figure 7 for Figure 5 A magnified view of the structure in area A. Implementation

[0016] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0017] It should be noted that if a directional indication is involved in the embodiment of the present invention, the directional indication is only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0018] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing in the full text includes three parallel schemes. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scheme A, or scheme B, or a scheme that satisfies both A and B. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in the field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0019] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood by specific circumstances.

[0020] refer to Figure 1-7 , the figure discloses a cleaning system 100, which includes a vacuum cleaner 1 and a base station 2. The vacuum cleaner 1 includes a motor assembly for generating a suction airflow and a dust cup assembly 20 for storing dirt, the dust cup assembly 20 includes a primary dust storage chamber, and the primary dust storage chamber 21 is provided with a first opening 22 and a first cover plate 23 that can close / open the first opening 22. The base station 2 is used to dock at least part of the vacuum cleaner 1, and the dirt in the dust cup assembly 20 can be transferred from the first opening 22 to the base station 2. A suction motor can be provided in the base station 2, and the airflow generated by the suction motor can transfer at least part of the dirt in the dust cup assembly 20 to the dust bag or dust removal device of the base station 2. Of course, the dirt in the dust cup assembly 20 can also be emptied into the base station 2 in other feasible ways.

[0021] In one embodiment, the first cover plate 23 is in an openable state after the vacuum cleaner 1 is docked to the base station 2. The openable state means that the first cover plate 23 is not subjected to external force and can still cover the first opening 22 (refer to Figure 5 When the first cover plate 23 receives suction or other external forces, the first opening 22 can be opened (refer to Figure 6). Specifically, when the first cover plate 23 is in an openable state, it can open the first opening 22 under the action of the airflow generated by the suction motor. In order to lock the first cover plate 23 when the vacuum cleaner 1 is in normal use. The dust cup assembly 20 also includes a locking structure 24 for locking / unlocking the first cover plate 23. The locking structure 24 is configured to be in an unlocked state after the vacuum cleaner 1 is docked to the base station 2; the locking structure 24 is also configured to change from an unlocked state to a locked state after receiving the force of the base station 2 when the vacuum cleaner 1 is separated from the base station 2.

[0022] refer to Figure 7 Specifically, the locking structure 24 is L-shaped, and includes a vertical section 25 and a horizontal section 26 connected to each other. One end of the vertical section 25 away from the horizontal section 26 is pivotally mounted on the cup body of the dust cup assembly 20. The dust cup assembly 20 includes a bottom wall 27 and a side wall 28. The horizontal section 26 is substantially flush with the bottom wall 27 when the locking structure 24 is in a locked state; the vertical section 25 is substantially flush with the side wall 28 when the locking structure 24 is in a locked state; and the intersection of the horizontal section 26 and the vertical section 25 protrudes from the side wall 28. A receiving groove is generally provided in the base station 2, and the locking structure 24 is at least partially located in the receiving groove when it is in an open state. When the dust cup assembly 20 is removed from the base station 2, the upper wall of the receiving groove will squeeze the vertical section 25 of the locking structure 24, so that the locking structure 24 can pivot to move to the locking position to lock the first cup cover.

[0023] Since the locking structure 24 and the inner wall of the base station 2 will be squeezed when moving against each other, long-term use may cause wear to the locking structure 24. Therefore, a roller is provided on the base station 2, and the roller is configured to contact the vertical section 25 when the vacuum cleaner 1 is separated from the base station 2, so as to generate a force on the locking structure 24 to change the locking structure 24 from the unlocked state to the locked state. Alternatively, in another embodiment, a roller is provided on the locking structure 24, and the roller is configured to contact the base station 2 when the vacuum cleaner 1 is separated from the base station 2. The presence of the roller can make the movement between the two smoother.

[0024] refer to Figure 3 The bottom wall 27 of the dust cup assembly 20 is provided with an unlocking button 32, and the unlocking button 32 is configured to be pushed after the vacuum cleaner 1 is docked to the base station 2 to change the locking structure 24 from the locked state to the unlocked state. When the vacuum cleaner 1 is placed on the base station 2, the unlocking button 32 is always pressed and will not be reset. When the vacuum cleaner 1 is separated from the base station 2, the unlocking button 32 is reset, and at this time, the locking structure 24 can lock the first cup cover again.

[0025] refer to Figure 4In a further embodiment, the dust cup assembly 20 includes a secondary dust storage chamber 29, the secondary dust storage chamber 29 is provided with a second opening 30 and a second cover plate 31 that can close / open the second opening 30, and the second cover plate 31 is arranged directly above the first cover plate 23. The second cover plate 31 is suspended relative to the first cover plate 23, and when the second cover plate 31 is in an open state, the dust in the secondary dust storage chamber 29 can be transferred to the primary dust storage chamber. The first cover plate 23 is arranged below the second cover plate 31, and at least part of the primary dust storage chamber is defined between the first cover plate 23 and the second cover plate 31. The second cover plate 31 can open the second opening 30 under the action of the airflow generated by the suction motor. The second opening 30 is arranged above the first opening 22, which can effectively ensure the area of ​​the first opening 22, so that the dirt can be emptied more smoothly. At the same time, the second cover plate 31 is not arranged on the first cover plate 23, which is also to prevent the second cover plate 31 from hanging some dirt (such as long hair or fluff, etc.).

[0026] In another embodiment, the first cover plate 23 can be configured to be in an open state after the vacuum cleaner 1 is docked to the base station 2. In this state, the first cover plate 23 no longer needs suction to remain in the open state. When the vacuum cleaner 1 is detached from the base station 2, the first cover plate 23 moves from the open position to the closed position under the force of the base station 2. For example: the first cover plate 23 can be set on the side wall 28 of the dust cup assembly 20, so that the first cover plate 23 pivots outward to open the first opening 22 located on the side wall 28. When the dust cup assembly 20 leaves the base station 2, the base station 2 applies a force to the first cover plate 23, so that the first cover plate 23 can be closed. In other embodiments, the first cover plate 23 can also be set to the bottom wall 27 of the cup body, but the way of taking and placing the vacuum cleaner 1 needs to be changed, and its removal direction needs to be coordinated with the closing direction of the first cover plate 23.

[0027] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed as above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the specification and implementation modes. They can be fully applied to various fields suitable for the present invention. For those familiar with the art, additional modifications can be easily implemented. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and the scope of equivalents, the present invention is not limited to the specific details and the illustrations shown and described herein.

Claims

1. A cleaning system, characterized in that: include A vacuum cleaner, comprising a motor assembly for generating a suction airflow and a dust cup assembly for storing dirt, wherein the dust cup assembly comprises a primary dust storage chamber, wherein the primary dust storage chamber is provided with a first opening and a first cover plate capable of closing / opening the first opening; A base station, used for docking at least part of the vacuum cleaner, so that dirt in the dust cup assembly can be transferred from the first opening to the base station; Among them, the dust cup assembly also includes a locking structure for locking / unlocking the first cover plate, and the locking structure is configured to be in an unlocked state after the vacuum cleaner is docked to the base station; the locking structure is also configured to change from an unlocked state to a locked state after being subjected to the force of the base station during the process of the vacuum cleaner being detached from the base station.

2. The cleaning system according to claim 1, characterized in that The locking structure is L-shaped, and includes a connected vertical section and a horizontal section. One end of the vertical section away from the horizontal section can be pivotally mounted on the cup body of the dust cup assembly.

3. The cleaning system according to claim 2, characterized in that The dust cup assembly includes a bottom wall and a side wall. The horizontal section is substantially flush with the bottom wall when the locking structure is in a locked state. The vertical section is substantially flush with the side wall when the locking structure is in a locked state. The intersection of the horizontal section and the vertical section protrudes from the side wall.

4. The cleaning system according to claim 3, wherein: The base station is provided with a roller, and the roller is configured to contact the vertical section when the vacuum cleaner is separated from the base station, so as to generate a force on the locking structure to change the locking structure from an unlocked state to a locked state; or The locking structure is provided with a roller, and the roller is configured to contact the base station when the vacuum cleaner is separated from the base station.

5. The cleaning system according to claim 1, characterized in that A suction motor is provided in the base station, and the airflow generated by the suction motor can transfer at least part of the dirt in the dust cup assembly into the base station; The first cover plate is in an openable state after the vacuum cleaner is docked to the base station; when the first cover plate is in the openable state, the first opening can be opened under the action of the airflow generated by the suction motor.

6. The cleaning system according to claim 5, characterized in that The dust cup assembly includes a secondary dust storage chamber, which is provided with a second opening and a second cover plate capable of closing / opening the second opening, and the second cover plate is arranged directly above the first cover plate.

7. The cleaning system according to claim 6, characterized in that The second cover plate can open the second opening under the action of the airflow generated by the suction motor.

8. The cleaning system according to claim 6, characterized in that The second cover plate is suspended relative to the first cover plate. When the second cover plate is in an open state, dust in the secondary dust storage chamber can be transferred to the primary dust storage chamber.

9. The cleaning system according to claim 6, characterized in that The first cover plate is arranged below the second cover plate and at least a portion of the primary dust storage chamber is defined between the first cover plate and the second cover plate.

10. The cleaning system according to claim 6, characterized in that An unlocking button is provided at the bottom wall of the dust cup assembly, and the unlocking button is configured such that after the vacuum cleaner is docked to the base station, the unlocking button is pushed to change the locking structure from a locked state to an unlocked state.

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