Surface cleaning apparatus

Abstract

The utility model discloses surface cleaning equipment, which comprises a main body, a cleaning head and a handle, and the cleaning head and the handle are respectively positioned at two ends of the main body along the length direction of the main body. The surface cleaning equipment comprises a main body, the main body comprises an outer machine shell defining a containing cavity, the containing cavity comprises a first cavity body, the main body further comprises a battery assembly used for providing power for the surface cleaning equipment, and the battery assembly comprises a battery pack, a circuit board and a support. The first cavity comprises a first opening, and the battery pack and the circuit board can be installed in the first cavity from the first opening after being installed on the support. The battery pack, the circuit board and the bracket are assembled and then are arranged in the outer shell, so that on one hand, the assembly is more convenient, and the cost is saved; and on the other hand, the sealing performance of the battery assembly can be effectively improved.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the patent application with an application date of December 30, 2023, application number 202323664548.X, and patent name “Surface Cleaning Equipment”. Technical Field

[0002] The utility model relates to the technical field of cleaning equipment, in particular to a surface cleaning equipment. Background Art

[0003] Cordless cleaning equipment generally relies solely on its own battery pack to power its motors and other electrical devices, eliminating the need for cables to connect to a mains power source. This makes it more convenient for users. However, the safety of the battery pack is crucial, especially when used with wet cleaning equipment.

[0004] Since wet cleaning equipment often comes into contact with liquids, and some users tend to rinse them with a tap after cleaning, even though the interior of the equipment is sealed, liquids can still get in and damage the battery pack and circuit boards. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the deficiencies in the above-mentioned technologies, the present invention provides a surface cleaning device with dual roller brushes, which can effectively clean the two roller brushes at the same time.

[0006] On the one hand, the utility model provides a surface cleaning device, comprising

[0007] A main body, a cleaning head and a handle, wherein the cleaning head and the handle are respectively located at two ends of the main body along the length direction thereof;

[0008] The main body includes an outer housing defining a housing cavity, the housing cavity including a first cavity, the main body also including a battery assembly for powering the surface cleaning device, the battery assembly including a battery pack, a circuit board, and a bracket;

[0009] The first cavity includes a first opening, and the battery pack and the circuit board can be loaded into the first cavity through the first opening after being mounted on the bracket.

[0010] Optionally, the outer casing is an integrally formed structure.

[0011] Optionally, the outer housing further defines a second cavity, and the second cavity is connected to the first cavity through a wire hole.

[0012] Optionally, the second cavity comprises a second opening, and the suction motor of the surface cleaning device is installed in the second cavity through the second opening.

[0013] Optionally, the first opening and the second opening are respectively located at two opposite ends of the outer casing.

[0014] Optionally, the outer casing includes a side wall, the first opening and the second opening are respectively arranged at opposite ends of the side wall, and the side wall is recessed inward to form an accommodating space for accommodating the recovery tank and / or the cleaning liquid tank.

[0015] Optionally, the outer housing further defines a receiving space for installing a recovery tank and / or a cleaning liquid tank, and the battery assembly is arranged in front of the receiving space along the forward direction of the surface cleaning device.

[0016] On the other hand, the present invention also provides a surface cleaning device, which includes a main body, a cleaning head and a handle, wherein the cleaning head and the handle are respectively located at both ends of the main body along the length direction thereof;

[0017] The main body includes an outer shell defining a receiving cavity, the outer shell being integrally formed, the receiving cavity including a first cavity and a second cavity communicating with each other, the first cavity and the second cavity being distributed along the length direction of the outer shell;

[0018] The first cavity includes a first opening, the second cavity includes a second opening, the first opening and the second opening are in opposite directions, and the side wall of the outer housing further defines an accommodating space for accommodating a recovery tank and / or a cleaning liquid tank.

[0019] Optionally, the main body further comprises a battery assembly for providing power to the surface cleaning device, and the battery assembly is loaded into the first cavity through the first opening.

[0020] Optionally, the main body further includes a suction motor for generating a suction airflow, and the suction motor is installed in the second cavity through the second opening.

[0021] The utility model provides a surface cleaning device, which includes a main body, a cleaning head and a handle, wherein the cleaning head and the handle are respectively located at both ends of the main body along the length direction thereof. The main body includes an outer casing defining a receiving cavity, wherein the receiving cavity includes a first cavity, and the main body also includes a battery assembly for providing power to the surface cleaning device, wherein the battery assembly includes a battery pack, a circuit board and a bracket. The first cavity includes a first opening, and the battery pack and the circuit board can be loaded into the first cavity through the first opening after being installed in the bracket. After assembling the battery pack, the circuit board and the bracket and then loading them into the outer casing, on the one hand, assembly is more convenient and cost-saving; on the other hand, the sealing performance of the battery assembly can be effectively improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1This is a schematic structural diagram of a surface cleaning device in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a battery assembly at one angle in one embodiment;

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the battery assembly from another angle;

[0025] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a surface cleaning apparatus according to one embodiment;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of the structure of area A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of an integrally formed outer casing in one embodiment;

[0028] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the outer casing at an angle;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer casing from another angle;

[0030] Figure 9 FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a surface cleaning system in one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] 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 embodiments described 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 making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] It should be noted that if directional indications are involved in the embodiments of the present invention, the directional indications are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0033] 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 for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or suggesting their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing throughout the text includes three parallel schemes. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scheme A, or scheme B, or a scheme in which A and B are satisfied at the same time. 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 this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually 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.

[0034] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0035] refer to Figure 1-8 The figure discloses a surface cleaning device 101. The surface cleaning device 101 may include a main body 10, a cleaning head 30 and a handle 20. The cleaning head 30 and the handle 20 are respectively located at both ends of the main body 10 along its length. The surface cleaning device 101 may also include a dirt recovery system and / or a cleaning liquid supply system. The cleaning liquid supply system is used to provide cleaning liquid to the surface to be cleaned or the cleaning head 30 to clean the surface to be cleaned. The dirt recovery system is used to recover dirt from the surface to be cleaned. The dirt recovery system generally includes a recovery box 1 and a suction motor 4 for generating a suction airflow. The airflow generated by the suction motor 4 can suck the dirt into the recovery box 1.

[0036] refer to Figure 4-8 The main body 10 includes an outer housing 2 defining a receiving cavity, the receiving cavity including a first cavity 21, and the main body 10 further includes a battery assembly 5 for providing power to the surface cleaning device 101. Figure 2 and 3The battery assembly 5 includes a battery pack 52, a circuit board 51, and a bracket 53. Since components such as the battery pack 52 and circuit board 51 require a dry environment to ensure their safe use, sealing the battery pack 52 and circuit board 51 is particularly important. To address the sealing issues of the battery pack 52 and circuit board 51, the present application makes certain improvements to the outer housing 2 and battery pack 52. In one embodiment, the battery pack 52 and circuit board 51 are welded or plugged together and then secured to the bracket 53. The first cavity 21 includes a first opening 211. After the battery pack 52 and circuit board 51 are installed in the bracket 53, they can be inserted into the first cavity 21 through the first opening 211. The first opening 211 can be located anywhere in the outer housing 2. Once the battery assembly 5 is fully installed in the first cavity 21, only the first opening 211 needs to be sealed. Specifically, a sealing strip is provided on the bracket 53. The sealing strip is used to contact the inner wall of the outer housing 2 to form a seal after the bracket 53 is installed in the first cavity 21. In order to enable the battery assembly 5 to dissipate heat better, at least one heat dissipation hole 531 is opened on the bracket 53. Through the heat dissipation hole 531, the circuit board 51 or the battery board can directly face the inner wall of the outer shell, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect.

[0037] refer to Figure 6-8 In one embodiment, when the main body 10 is in an upright position, the first opening 211 is arranged toward the surface to be cleaned, so that the sealing performance can be made more reliable because the liquid flows downward. The outer housing 2 also defines a second cavity 23, and the second cavity 23 is connected to the first cavity 21 through a wire hole. The lines connecting the circuit board 51 and electrical components such as the suction motor 4 and the display screen pass through the wire hole. The second cavity 23 includes a second opening 231, and the suction motor 4 of the surface cleaning device 101 is installed in the second cavity 23 through the second opening 231. The second opening 231 is preferably set to face the direction of the handle 20. In this way, since the second opening 231 is at the top of the outer housing 2, the probability of contact with the liquid here is the smallest, and basically no liquid will be contacted. A sealing structure can also be provided at the second opening 231. Of course, the second opening 231 can also be set to face other positions. Reference Figure 6-8 In this embodiment, the first opening 211 and the second opening 231 are located at opposite ends of the outer housing 2. Furthermore, the outer housing 2 is an integrally formed structure. The outer housing 2 can be molded from a plastic material or die-cast from a metal material. The integral design of the outer housing 2 effectively reduces installation gaps and significantly improves waterproof performance.

[0038] Due to the presence of the cleaning liquid tank 3 and the recovery tank 1, the main body 10 will be more or less in contact with the liquid. In order to improve the sealing performance of the main body 10 as much as possible, a receiving space 241 is formed on the side wall 24 of the integrally formed outer shell 2 to accommodate the cleaning liquid tank 3 and the recovery tank 1. Specifically, refer to Figure 6 The outer housing 2 includes a side wall 24 extending along its length. A first opening 211 and a second opening 231 are respectively provided at opposite ends of the side wall 24. The side wall 24 is recessed inward to form a receiving space 241 for accommodating the recovery tank 1 and / or the cleaning liquid tank 3. The battery pack 52 is positioned directly in front of the receiving space along the forward direction of the surface cleaning device 101. Placing the battery pack 52 directly in front of the cleaning liquid tank 3 and / or the recovery tank 1 effectively shifts the weight of the main body 10 forward, thereby reducing the user's effort when operating the surface cleaning device 101.

[0039] refer to Figure 9 The figure discloses a cleaning system, which includes a surface cleaning device 101 and a base station 102. The user can directly drive the surface cleaning device 101 into the base station 102 without having to stop the device first and then lift the device and place it into the base station 102. In this way, the recovery box 1 and the cleaning liquid tank 3 are placed behind the main body 10, making it more convenient to take and put.

[0040] refer to Figure 1-8 In one embodiment, the surface cleaning device 101 includes a main body 10, a cleaning head 30 and a handle 20, and the cleaning head 30 and the handle 20 are respectively located at the two ends of the main body 10 along its length. The main body 10 includes an outer housing 2 defining a housing cavity. The outer housing 2 is integrally formed and can be molded from a plastic material or die-cast from a metal material. The housing cavity includes a first cavity 21 and a second cavity 23 that are interconnected. The first cavity 21 and the second cavity 23 are distributed along the length of the outer housing 2. The first cavity 21 includes a first opening 211, and the second cavity 23 includes a second opening 231. The first opening 211 and the second opening 231 are in opposite directions. The first opening 211 and the second opening 231 are respectively arranged at the two ends of the outer housing 2. In this way, sealing is also more convenient and the waterproof performance is better. The side wall 24 of the outer housing 2 also defines a housing space for accommodating the recovery box 1 and / or the cleaning liquid tank 3. Specifically, the storage space is located at the rear side of the main body 10, that is, along the direction of travel of the surface cleaning device 101. The recycling bin 1 is located at a relatively rearward end and can be removed from the storage space. The main body 10 also includes a battery assembly 5 for powering the surface cleaning device 101. The battery assembly 5 is installed into the first cavity 21 through the first opening 211. The main body 10 also includes a suction motor 4 for generating a suction airflow. The suction motor 4 is installed into the second cavity 23 through the second opening 231.

[0041] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the description and implementation methods. They can be fully applied to various fields suitable for the present invention. For those familiar with this field, 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 illustrations shown and described herein.

Claims

1. A surface cleaning device comprising a main body, a cleaning head, and a handle, wherein the cleaning head and the handle are respectively located at two ends of the main body along the length thereof; characterized in that: The main body includes an outer shell defining a receiving cavity, the outer shell being integrally formed, the receiving cavity including a first cavity and a second cavity communicating with each other, the first cavity and the second cavity being distributed along the length direction of the outer shell; The first cavity includes a first opening, the second cavity includes a second opening, the first opening and the second opening are in opposite directions, and the side wall of the outer housing further defines an accommodating space for accommodating a recovery tank and / or a cleaning liquid tank.

2. The surface cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein The main body further includes a battery assembly for providing power to the surface cleaning device, wherein the battery assembly is loaded into the first cavity through the first opening.

3. The surface cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein The main body further includes a suction motor for generating a suction airflow, and the suction motor is installed in the second cavity through the second opening.

4. The surface cleaning device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The outer housing further defines a second cavity, which is connected to the first cavity through a wire hole.

5. The surface cleaning device of claim 1, wherein: The first opening and the second opening are respectively located at two opposite ends of the outer casing.

6. The surface cleaning device of claim 4, wherein: The outer housing includes a side wall, the first opening and the second opening are respectively provided at opposite ends of the side wall, and the side wall is recessed inwardly to form an accommodating space for accommodating a recovery tank and / or a cleaning liquid tank.

7. The surface cleaning device of claim 1, wherein: The recovery tank and the cleaning liquid tank are integrally formed.

8. The surface cleaning device of claim 2, wherein: The battery assembly is arranged right in front of the accommodating space along the forward direction of the surface cleaning device.

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