Neglected loading prevention mechanism, device comprising neglected loading prevention mechanism and cleaning equipment comprising neglected loading prevention mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a neglected loading prevention mechanism, a device comprising the neglected loading prevention mechanism and cleaning equipment. The neglected loading prevention mechanism is configured to prevent a part to be mounted from being missed in the device. The device comprises a first part and a second part, and a first surface of the first part and a second surface of the second part can be matched with each other. The component is configured to be removably mounted in the device. The neglected loading prevention mechanism further comprises an interference part, the interference part is provided with a first state and a second state, in the first state, at least one part of the interference part is located between the first surface and the second surface, so that interference on the first part or the second part is formed, and the first part cannot be matched with the second part; and in the second state, at least one part of the interference part is not located between the first surface and the second surface, so that interference on the first part or the second part is removed, and the first part and the second part can be matched with each other.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an anti-missing installation mechanism for preventing missing installation components, a device comprising the anti-missing installation mechanism, and a cleaning device comprising the anti-missing installation mechanism. Background Art

[0002] In some devices, it is often necessary to install some removable components. However, after removing the component, the operator may forget to put the component back and continue to operate the device, resulting in the omission of installing these components. Operating without installing these components may cause adverse effects and even damage the equipment. For example, in cleaning equipment (such as vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, purifiers, etc.), it is usually necessary to install removable filters (such as filters) for filtering. More specifically, for example, a filter needs to be installed in a dust cup for collecting dust to prevent dust and / or moisture from entering the motor. However, after removing the filter and cleaning it, the user may forget to install the filter back into the dust cup. Continuing to operate the cleaning device without installing the filter may cause dust and / or moisture to enter the motor, thereby damaging the motor or reducing the life of the motor.

[0003] To prevent this kind of inadvertent omission of certain components, some solutions have been proposed in the related art, including adding micro switches or triggers to the device's circuits, preventing the circuit from closing without these components, resulting in a loss of normal operation. However, these electrical solutions require altering the device's circuitry, resulting in high costs, a relatively short lifespan, and susceptibility to circuit artifacts, resulting in relatively low reliability.

[0004] Therefore, a solution that can overcome the above-mentioned drawbacks is needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a better solution to the above-mentioned problem, so as to improve the reliability of preventing certain components from being missed in devices and equipment, extend the service life of the devices and equipment, and reduce costs.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a missing installation prevention mechanism is provided, configured to prevent components to be installed from being left out of a device. The device comprises a first portion and a second portion, wherein a first surface of the first portion and a second surface of the second portion are capable of interfitting with each other, and the component is configured to be removably installed in the device. The missing installation prevention mechanism includes an interference portion, which has a first state and a second state.

[0007] In the first state, at least a portion of the interference portion is located between the first surface and the second surface, thereby interfering with the first portion or the second portion, so that the first portion and the second portion cannot be matched.

[0008] In the second state, at least a portion of the interference portion is not located between the first surface and the second surface, thereby removing interference with the first portion or the second portion and allowing the first portion and the second portion to mate with each other.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the anti-leaking mechanism further includes a fixing portion fixed to the device.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the anti-leakage mechanism further includes an elastic portion, comprising a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first end portion of the elastic portion is attached to the interference portion so that when the elastic portion is compressed, the interference portion switches from the first state to the second state, and the second end portion of the elastic portion is attached to the fixing portion.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the anti-missing assembly mechanism further includes an extension portion. When the interference portion is in a first state, the extension portion of the anti-missing assembly mechanism is located within a component installation space within the device. When the component is installed in the device, the component acts on the extension portion, thereby compressing the elastic portion and switching the interference portion from the first state to the second state. In some embodiments, the extension portion and the interference portion extend in opposite directions.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, when the component is removed from the device, the elastic portion is released, causing the interference portion to return from the second state to the first state.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the elastic portion includes a torsion spring, a metal elastic sheet, or a plastic sheet.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the fixing portion includes a rotation shaft, and the elastic portion is arranged to be wound around the rotation shaft so that the interference portion can rotate around the rotation shaft between the first state and the second state.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the anti-missing device includes an extension portion extending in opposite directions to the interference portion, and when the interference portion is in a first state, the extension portion is located in a space within the device for installing components.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the device for preventing leakage includes a pivot portion, and the interference portion is rotatable around the pivot portion.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the weights of the extension portion and the interference portion are configured such that:

[0018] When the component is installed in the device, the interference portion is pressed by the component to rotate into the second state; and

[0019] When the component is removed from the device, the interference portion rotates into the first state due to gravity.

[0020] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a device comprising a first part and a second part capable of cooperating with each other is provided, wherein the device comprises a removable component and further comprises the aforementioned anti-missing installation mechanism to prevent the removable component from being omitted from being installed in the device.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the anti-missing mechanism is positioned adjacent to the mating position of the first and second parts so that the interference portion blocks the mating of the first and second parts in the first state and allows the mating of the first and second parts in the second state.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the anti-missing mechanism is positioned at the top edge of the second portion or the bottom edge of the first portion. When the component is removed from the device to place the interference portion in the first state, the interference portion protrudes beyond the second portion in a first direction, such that the first surface of the first portion and the second surface of the second portion cannot mate. In some embodiments, the first direction intersects the second surface of the second portion at an angle less than 90 degrees. In some embodiments, the first direction is parallel to the second surface of the second portion.

[0023] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, when the component is installed in the device, the component acts on the anti-missing installation mechanism to cause the interference portion to enter the second state, thereby rotating the interference portion to a second direction and retracting into the interior of the second portion, so that the first surface of the first portion can mate with the second surface of the second portion. In some embodiments, the second direction can be perpendicular to the second surface of the second portion. In other embodiments, the second direction can be inclined relative to the second surface of the second portion.

[0024] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the device is a container. In some embodiments, the first portion is configured as a lid of the container, and the second portion is configured as a body of the container.

[0025] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the removable component is a filter.

[0026] According to yet another aspect of the present disclosure, a cleaning device is provided, comprising the device as described above.

[0027] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the device is a container for collecting and storing dirt. For example, the device is a container for collecting dust and / or dirt in a cleaning device.

[0028] By means of the anti-missing installation mechanism according to the present disclosure, the occurrence of missing installation situations can be prevented in a cost-effective and highly reliable manner without the need to modify the circuit of the device and without being affected by the circuit, thereby effectively ensuring the normal operation of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 An example of a cleaning device according to the present invention is schematically shown.

[0030] Figure 2 An example of a device including an anti-missing mechanism according to some embodiments is schematically illustrated.

[0031] Figure 3 An example of a device including a missing-packing prevention mechanism according to some embodiments is schematically illustrated, wherein an interference portion of the missing-packing prevention mechanism is in a first state.

[0032] Figure 4 Schematically illustrates a cross-sectional view of a device including an anti-missing mechanism and an enlarged view of the anti-missing mechanism according to some embodiments, wherein the interference portion of the anti-missing mechanism is in a first state.

[0033] Figure 5 Schematically illustrates a perspective view of a device including an anti-missing package mechanism and an enlarged view of the anti-missing package mechanism according to some embodiments, wherein the interference portion of the anti-missing package mechanism is in a second state.

[0034] Figure 6 An example of a device including a missing-packing prevention mechanism according to some embodiments is schematically illustrated, wherein an interference portion of the missing-packing prevention mechanism is in a second state.

[0035] Figure 7 Schematically illustrates a cross-sectional view of a device including an anti-missing mechanism and an enlarged view of the anti-missing mechanism according to some embodiments, wherein the interference portion of the anti-missing mechanism is in a second state.

[0036] Figure 8-Figure 9 The first state and the second state of the interference portion of the leakage prevention mechanism are schematically shown respectively.

[0037] Figure 10 A perspective view of a device including an anti-missing package mechanism and an enlarged view of the anti-missing package mechanism according to other embodiments are schematically shown, wherein the interference portion of the anti-missing package mechanism is in a first state.

[0038] Figure 11 Schematically shows a cross-sectional view of a device including an anti-missing package mechanism and an enlarged view of the anti-missing package mechanism according to other embodiments, wherein the interference portion of the anti-missing package mechanism is in a first state.

[0039] Figure 12Schematically shows a cross-sectional view of a device including an anti-missing package mechanism and an enlarged view of the anti-missing package mechanism according to other embodiments, wherein the interference portion of the anti-missing package mechanism is in a second state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The present disclosure will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, although explaining exemplary embodiments for preventing the omission of filter elements in a cleaning device comprising a cover and a main body, are intended for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. These and other features, aspects, principles and advantages of the anti-leaking mechanism of the present disclosure, the device comprising the anti-leaking mechanism and the cleaning device can be better understood in conjunction with the following description, the appended claims and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the drawings are merely schematic and not drawn to scale. It should also be understood that the same figure numbers represent the same or similar parts throughout the drawings. The orientation expressions mentioned in this specification are merely described with reference to the directions in the accompanying drawings and are not limited thereto.

[0041] The principles of the present disclosure are described below in conjunction with an example of a filter element in a cleaning device. However, as is clear to those skilled in the art, the principles of the present disclosure may be applied to other components in other devices and are not limited to the following examples. Figure 1 Examples of cleaning equipment 1 are only schematically shown, such as vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, and other cleaning equipment. Figure 1 As shown in FIG, the cleaning device 1 comprises a device 10. By way of example, the device 10 may be a container for collecting and storing dirt, such as a dust cup. Figure 1 In the figure, the anti-leaking mechanism 100 installed on the device 10 is generally indicated by a rectangular frame.

[0042] Figure 2-Figure 3 An example of a device 10 is schematically shown. The device 10 includes a first portion 11 and a second portion 12 that can mate with each other. The device 10 also includes a removable component 20. The device 10 also includes a missing installation prevention mechanism 100 to prevent the component 20 from being omitted from the device 10. The missing installation prevention mechanism 100 is positioned adjacent to the mating position of the first portion 11 and the second portion 12, such that an interference portion 130 blocks the mating of the first portion 11 and the second portion 12 in a first state and allows the mating of the first portion 11 and the second portion 12 in a second state.

[0043] In an example where the device 10 is a container, the first portion 11 can be configured as a lid of the container, and the second portion 12 can be configured as a body of the container. In some examples, the component 20 is a removable filter. The user can remove the filter to clean it, and then need to put the filter back into the container to filter during the cleaning operation. If the component is omitted, it may cause adverse effects on the device or even cause the device to malfunction. With the help of the anti-missing installation mechanism 100, when the user forgets to install the component 20, such as Figure 2-Figure 3 As shown, the anti-leakage mechanism 100 interferes with the fit of the second portion 11 and the second portion 12, preventing the first portion 11 and the second portion 12 from fitting together. This means that the lid of the container cannot be closed on the main body, thereby notifying the user that the component 20 has been omitted. The user can then reinstall the component 20, which changes the state of the anti-leakage mechanism 100, allowing the lid to fit together with the main body.

[0044] Figure 4-Figure 5 The structure of the anti-leakage mechanism 100 is shown in the partially enlarged view, wherein Figure 4 shows the situation when the component 20 is not installed, and Figure 5 The device 10 is shown in the state where the component 20 is mounted. In the device 10, the first surface S1 of the first part 11 and the second surface S2 of the second part 12 can cooperate with each other. Figure 4-Figure 5 In the partially enlarged view, the anti-leaking mechanism 100 includes an interference portion 130, and the interference portion 130 includes a first state and a second state. Figure 4 , the first state of the interference portion 130 is shown. In the first state, at least a portion of the interference portion 130 is located between the first surface S1 and the second surface S2, thereby forming an interference with the first part 11 or the second part 12, making the first part 11 and the second part 12 unable to cooperate.

[0045] Figure 5 The second state of the interference portion 130 is shown. In the second state, at least a portion of the interference portion 130 is not located between the first surface S1 and the second surface S2, thereby removing interference with the first part 11 or the second part 12, allowing the first part 11 and the second part 12 to cooperate with each other.

[0046] In some embodiments, the anti-missing mechanism 100 is positioned at the top edge of the second portion or the bottom edge of the first portion. When the component is removed from the device to place the interference portion 130 in the first state, the interference portion 130 protrudes beyond the second portion 12 in a first direction, preventing the first surface S1 of the first portion 11 from mating with the second surface S2 of the second portion 12. In some embodiments, the first direction intersects the second surface S2 of the second portion at an angle less than 90 degrees. In some embodiments, the first direction may be parallel to the second surface S2.

[0047] When the component 20 is installed in the device, the component 20 acts on the anti-leakage mechanism 100 to cause the interference portion 130 to enter the second state, thereby rotating the interference portion 130 to the second direction and retracting it into the interior of the second portion, so that the first surface S1 of the first portion can mate with the second surface S2 of the second portion. In some embodiments, the second direction can be perpendicular to the second surface S2 of the second portion. In other embodiments, the second direction can be inclined relative to the second surface S2.

[0048] In some embodiments, the anti-missing mechanism 100 further includes a fixing portion 110, wherein the fixing portion 110 is fixed to the device 10. The fixing portion 110 is configured to fix the anti-missing mechanism 100 to the device 10.

[0049] In some embodiments, the anti-loosening mechanism 100 further includes an elastic portion 120, wherein the elastic portion 120 includes a first end 121 and a second end 122. The first end 121 of the elastic portion is attached to the interference portion 130, so that when the elastic portion is compressed, the interference portion 130 switches from a first state to a second state. The second end 122 of the elastic portion 120 is attached to the fixing portion 110.

[0050] In some embodiments, the anti-missing assembly mechanism 100 further includes an extension portion 140. When the interference portion 130 is in the first state, the extension portion 140 is located in the space within the device 10 for mounting the component 20. When the component 20 is installed in the device 10, the component 20 acts on the extension portion 140, thereby compressing the elastic portion 120 and causing the interference portion 130 to switch from the first state to the second state. The extension portion 140 may extend in opposite directions from the interference portion 130. In such embodiments, the first end 121 of the elastic portion 120 may also be attached to the extension portion 140. In such embodiments, when the component 20 is removed from the device 10, the component 20 no longer acts on the extension portion, thereby no longer compressing the elastic portion 120. As a result, the elastic portion 120 is released, and the elastic restoring force provided by the elastic portion 120 causes the interference portion 130 to return from the second state to the first state. In some embodiments, the elastic portion 120 comprises a torsion spring, a metal elastic sheet, a plastic sheet, or any other suitable elastic component.

[0051] like Figure 5 As shown in FIG, the fixing portion 110 may include a rotation shaft 111. In some embodiments, the elastic portion 120 may be arranged to be wound around the rotation shaft 111 so that the interference portion 130 can rotate around the rotation shaft 111 between the first state and the second state.

[0052] Figure 6-Figure 7 3 shows the device 10 when the interference portion is in the second state. There is no interference between the first part 11 and the second part 12, so that mating can be achieved. Figure 8-Figure 9 FIG. 2 shows the switching between the first state and the second state of the interference portion 130 of the leakage prevention mechanism 100. Figure 8-Figure 9 When component 20 is installed, component 20 acts on anti-leakage mechanism 100, for example, pressing extension portion 140 and compressing elastic portion 120, causing interference portion 130 to retract, for example, counterclockwise, to a second position within device 10, where it no longer interferes with first portion 11 or second portion 12, thereby allowing first portion 11 to mate with second portion 12. Conversely, when component 20 is removed, the elastic restoring force of elastic portion 120 causes interference portion 130 to rotate, for example, clockwise, to the first position.

[0053] Figure 10-12 Another embodiment of the leak-proof mechanism 100 is shown. In such an embodiment, the leak-proof mechanism 100 also includes an extension 140 that extends in opposite directions from the interference portion 130. When the interference portion 130 is in the first state, the extension 140 is located in the space within the device 10 for mounting the component 20. In addition, the leak-proof mechanism 100 also includes a pivot 150 around which the interference portion 130 can rotate. In such an embodiment, the weight of the extension 140 and the interference portion 130 is configured such that: when the component 20 is loaded into the device 10, the interference portion 130 is pressed by the component 20 to rotate into the second state; and when the component 20 is removed from the device 10, the interference portion 130 rotates into the first state due to gravity. Instead of the elastic restoring force in the previous embodiment, the interference portion 130 is switched from the second state to the first state by means of gravity. For example, the weight of the interference portion 130 is significantly heavier than the weight of the extension portion 140 , so that when the component 20 is removed, the interference portion 130 automatically returns to the first state.

[0054] In implementing the claimed invention, those skilled in the art will be able to understand and implement variations of the disclosed embodiments by studying the drawings, the disclosure, and the appended claims. In the claims, the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the indefinite article "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. Features recited in different dependent claims or embodiments may be combined where technically feasible.

[0055] The foregoing description has been described with reference to specific embodiments. However, the illustrative discussion above is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise forms described. In light of the above teachings, many modifications and variations are possible. This will enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the technology and various embodiments with various modifications suitable for various applications.

[0056] Although the present disclosure and examples have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, various changes and modifications will become apparent to those skilled in the art. These changes and modifications should be understood to be included within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A missing installation prevention mechanism (100), configured to prevent missing components (20) to be installed in a device (10), characterized in that: The device (10) comprises a first part (11) and a second part (12), a first surface (S1) of the first part (11) and a second surface (S2) of the second part (12) being capable of cooperating with each other, and the component (20) is configured to be removably mounted in the device (10), The anti-leakage mechanism (100) includes an interference portion (130), and the interference portion (130) includes a first state and a second state: In the first state, at least a portion of the interference portion (130) is located between the first surface (S1) and the second surface (S2), thereby interfering with the first portion (11) or the second portion (12), so that the first portion (11) and the second portion (12) cannot be matched; as well as In the second state, at least a portion of the interference portion (130) is not located between the first surface (S1) and the second surface (S2), thereby removing interference with the first part (11) or the second part (12), allowing the first part (11) and the second part (12) to cooperate with each other.

2. The anti-leakage mechanism (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-leakage mechanism (100) further comprises a fixing portion (110), wherein the fixing portion (110) is fixed to the device (10).

3. The anti-leakage mechanism (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The anti-leakage mechanism (100) further includes an elastic portion (120), wherein the elastic portion (120) includes a first end portion (121) and a second end portion (122), the first end portion (121) of the elastic portion being attached to the interference portion (130) so that when the elastic portion is compressed, the interference portion switches from the first state to the second state, and the second end portion (122) of the elastic portion (120) is attached to the fixing portion (110).

4. The anti-leakage mechanism (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The anti-leakage mechanism (100) further includes an extension portion (140). When the interference portion (130) is in the first state, the extension portion (140) is located in a space within the device (10) for installing the component (20), so that when the component (20) is installed in the device (10), the component (20) acts on the extension portion (140), thereby compressing the elastic portion (120) and switching the interference portion (130) from the first state to the second state, wherein the extension portion (140) and the interference portion (130) extend in opposite directions.

5. The anti-leakage mechanism (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the component (20) is removed from the device (10), the elastic portion (120) is released, causing the interference portion (130) to return from the second state to the first state.

6. The anti-leakage mechanism (100) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that: The elastic part (120) comprises a torsion spring, a metal elastic sheet or a plastic sheet.

7. The anti-leakage mechanism (100) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that: The fixing portion (110) includes a rotation shaft (111), and the elastic portion is arranged to be wound around the rotation shaft (111), so that the interference portion (130) can rotate around the rotation shaft (111) between the first state and the second state.

8. The anti-leakage mechanism (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The anti-leakage mechanism (100) comprises: an extension portion (140), the extension portion and the interference portion (130) extending in opposite directions, and when the interference portion (130) is in the first state, the extension portion (140) is located in a space within the device (10) for mounting the component (20); a pivot portion (150), the interference portion (130) being rotatable about the pivot portion (150); The weight of the extension portion (140) and the interference portion (130) is configured such that: When the component (20) is installed in the device (10), the interference portion (130) is pressed by the component (20) to rotate into the second state; and When the component (20) is removed from the device (10), the interference portion (130) rotates into the first state due to gravity.

9. A device (10) comprising a first part (11) and a second part (12) capable of cooperating with each other, said device (10) comprising a removable component (20), characterized in that The device further comprises an anti-missing installation mechanism (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 8 to prevent missing installation of the component (20) in the device (10).

10. The device (10) according to claim 9, characterized in that The anti-leakage mechanism (100) is positioned adjacent to the mating position of the first part and the second part, so that the interference portion (130) blocks the mating of the first part and the second part in the first state and allows the mating of the first part and the second part in the second state.

11. The device (10) according to claim 10, characterized in that The anti-leakage mechanism (100) is positioned at the top edge of the second part or the bottom edge of the first part, and when the component is removed from the device to allow the interference part (130) to enter the first state, the interference part (130) protrudes beyond the second part in a first direction so that the first surface of the first part and the second surface of the second part cannot cooperate, wherein the first direction intersects the second surface (S2) of the second part at an angle less than 90 degrees.

12. The device (10) according to claim 11, characterized in that When the component (20) is installed in the device, the component (20) acts on the anti-leakage mechanism (100) to make the interference part (130) enter the second state, thereby the interference part (130) rotates to the second direction and retracts into the interior of the second part, so that the first surface (S1) of the first part can cooperate with the second surface (S2) of the second part.

13. The device (10) according to any one of claims 9 to 12, characterized in that The device is a container, wherein the first portion (11) is configured as a lid of the container and the second portion (12) is configured as a body of the container; and / or The component (20) is a filter element.

14. A cleaning device, characterized in that: Comprising a device (10) according to any one of claims 9-13.

15. The cleaning device according to claim 14, characterized in that The device (10) is a container for collecting and storing waste.

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