Wireless handheld dust collector
By designing a detachable cyclone separation dust removal device and a wireless hand-held vacuum cleaner with air blowing nozzle, the problem of frequent replacement of the filter system of the wireless vehicle vacuum cleaner is solved, and the filtering system of the wireless vehicle vacuum cleaner is frequently replaced, poor cleaning effect and single function is achieved, achieving multi-functional use and efficient dust removal effect.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422471539.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-11
AI Technical Summary
The existing wireless vehicle vacuum cleaners have problems such as frequent replacement of the filter system, poor cleaning effect, inability to disassemble and repair the structure, and single functions.
A wireless hand-held vacuum cleaner is designed, which can be detachably connected with a cyclone separation dust removal device and a blowing nozzle, has vacuum and inflation functions, is equipped with a multi-stage filtration system and a removable structure, including a cyclone separator, filter element and blowing nozzle.
It achieves efficient dust removal, easy cleaning and maintenance, meets a variety of cleaning needs, and improves user experience and product life.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vacuum cleaners, and more particularly to a wireless handheld vacuum cleaner. Background Art
[0002] A car vacuum cleaner is a device specifically used to clean dust and debris inside a car. With the popularization of cars, people pay more and more attention to cleaning inside the car, and the demand for car vacuum cleaners is also increasing.
[0003] Currently, there are many types of car vacuum cleaners on the market, mainly including wired and wireless types. Wired car vacuum cleaners usually need to be connected to the vehicle's cigarette lighter or USB port, which is inconvenient to use. Cordless car vacuum cleaners, on the other hand, are free from the constraints of power cords and can be used anytime, anywhere with just enough battery power. They are more flexible and convenient to use, and are not restricted by the location of use. Therefore, they are gradually gaining popularity.
[0004] However, the common cordless car vacuum cleaners on the market still have many defects, such as: ① Most cordless car vacuum cleaners use HEPA filter elements in their filtration systems. Although HEPA filter elements can effectively filter out dust and other impurities, they are mostly unable to be cleaned due to the limitations of their materials and can only be replaced regularly, which is not only troublesome, but also will seriously affect the dust removal effect if not replaced in time; ② Dust, stains and garbage in some places in the car have strong adhesion, and they cannot be sucked away and removed by suction alone, resulting in poor cleaning effect; ③ Most cordless car vacuum cleaners are of integrated structure, and the various parts cannot be disassembled. On the one hand, it is not convenient for cleaning and storage, and on the other hand, it is impossible to regularly repair and replace parts, which affects the service life; ④ The function is single. Most cordless car vacuum cleaners only have the function of vacuuming and cannot meet the user's more needs. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of the present utility model is to solve at least one of the above-mentioned defects and provide a cordless handheld vacuum cleaner that has at least two functions of dust collection and inflation and can meet various needs.
[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present utility model is as follows: a wireless handheld vacuum cleaner, comprising a main housing, a fan assembly being provided in the main housing, the main housing comprising an air inlet and an air outlet, the air inlet of the main housing being detachably connected to a cyclone separation dust removal device, and the air outlet of the main housing being detachably connected to an air blowing nozzle;
[0007] When the cyclone separation dust removal device is installed at the air inlet of the main shell and the air blowing nozzle is removed from the air outlet of the main shell, it can be used as a dust collector;
[0008] When the air blowing nozzle is installed at the air outlet of the main shell and the cyclone separation and dust removal device is removed from the air inlet of the main shell, it can be used as an air blowing pump.
[0009] The utility model uses a cyclone separation dust removal device to remove dust and clean, which not only makes it easy to clean dust, debris and other garbage, but also eliminates the need to frequently replace the filter system, making it more convenient to use. The cyclone separation dust removal device and the air blowing nozzle of the utility model are both detachably connected to the main shell. By selectively disassembling and assembling the cyclone separation dust removal device and the air blowing nozzle, the utility model can be used as a vacuum cleaner for cleaning inside the car, and of course it can also be used for home use, such as cleaning sofas, desktops, furniture corners, window frames, etc. It can also be used as an air pump to inflate some items that need to be inflated, such as inflatable mattresses and swimming rings, which can meet the various needs of users and greatly improve the user experience.
[0010] Furthermore, the cyclone separation dust removal device includes a dust bin, a cyclone separator arranged in the dust bin, and a suction cylinder assembly arranged on the side wall of the dust bin and connected to the dust bin; the cyclone separator is connected to the main shell, the top of the dust bin is detachably connected to the air inlet of the main shell, and the bottom end of the dust bin is provided with an openable and closable bottom cover, and the bottom cover is locked to the bottom end of the dust bin by a cover opening switch.
[0011] Furthermore, the cyclone separator includes an outer cylinder, a cyclone separation cylinder, a mounting seat and a filter element. The outer cylinder is detachably arranged in the dust bin. Filter holes are arranged on the side wall of the outer cylinder at a height position corresponding to the dust inlet of the dust bin. The cyclone separation cylinder is arranged in the outer cylinder. The mounting seat is detachably arranged on the outer cylinder and is located at the air outlet end of the cyclone separation cylinder. The filter element is installed on the mounting seat.
[0012] Furthermore, the cyclone separator is composed of several hollow conical parts whose sides are adjacent to each other, and an air guide groove is provided on the outer side of the upper port of the conical part; the mounting seat includes a seat body and a placement groove provided on the seat body for placing the filter element, and the bottom of the seat body is provided with several air outlet tubes connected to the conical part, and the number of air outlet tubes is the same as the number of conical parts. When the mounting seat is provided at the air outlet end of the cyclone separator, the several air outlet tubes of the mounting seat extend one by one into the several conical parts of the cyclone separator.
[0013] Furthermore, the filter element includes a support frame and a filter screen arranged on the support frame. The support frame is provided with a plurality of wind-passing areas, and the number of wind-passing areas is the same as the number of air outlets. When the filter element is placed in the placement slot of the mounting seat, the plurality of wind-passing areas are respectively provided in one-to-one correspondence with the air outlets of the plurality of conical elements.
[0014] Furthermore, the air inlet of the main housing is detachably provided with an assembly seat, the fan assembly is mounted on the assembly seat, an air inlet frame is provided on the assembly seat, and the dust bin is detachably provided on the assembly seat; when the cyclone separation dust removal device is mounted on the assembly seat, the filter element abuts against the bottom of the assembly seat;
[0015] The air outlet of the main shell is provided with an air outlet seat, and the air outlet seat is provided with a plurality of air outlet holes. The inner side of the air outlet seat is also provided with a perforated plate and filter cotton, and the perforated plate and the filter cotton are both arranged at the position of the air outlet holes;
[0016] The side wall of the main shell is further provided with a gripping piece, and a rechargeable battery pack is arranged in the gripping piece.
[0017] Furthermore, the dust bin is provided with a dust inlet, and the suction cylinder assembly is detachably provided at the dust inlet via a connecting head, and the connecting head is detachably connected to the outer wall of the dust bin by pressing a buckle structure and / or a buckle;
[0018] The connecting head is provided with a connecting channel connected to the suction cylinder assembly and the dust inlet, and a baffle is rotatably connected in the connecting channel. When the cyclone separation dust removal device is working, the baffle is affected by the suction force and rotates to the first position, and at this time the connecting channel is connected to the dust inlet; when the cyclone separation dust removal device is not working, the baffle can rotate to the second position under the action of its own gravity, and at this time the baffle can block the connecting channel.
[0019] Furthermore, the suction cylinder assembly includes a brush structure and a suction cylinder detachably connected to the connector; the suction cylinder is configured as a telescopic cylinder capable of at least two stages of extension and retraction; the brush structure includes a first motor disposed in the suction cylinder and a brush connected to an output end of the first motor; the first motor is fixedly connected to the suction port of the suction cylinder via a motor mounting base;
[0020] The brush structure also includes a plug electrically connected to the first motor, and a socket electrically connected to the plug is provided on the side wall of the main shell; a pipe for the plug's wires to pass through is provided in the suction cylinder, and the pipe is connected to the motor mounting seat. The pipe is a corrugated tube, and the wires located in the pipe are spring wires.
[0021] Furthermore, the suction cylinder assembly includes a hammering structure and a suction cylinder detachably connected to the connecting head; the outer wall of the suction cylinder is provided with an installation recess for installing the hammering structure; the hammering structure includes a cover, a second motor, an eccentric wheel, a transmission member and a hammering head, and the cover is arranged at the installation recess; the second motor is located in the cover, the eccentric wheel is eccentrically connected to the output shaft of the second motor, one end of the transmission member is rotationally connected to the eccentric wheel, and the other end is rotationally connected to the hammering head.
[0022] Furthermore, the blowing nozzle includes a diffuser cover and a telescopic nozzle that can be stored in the diffuser cover. The diffuser cover is provided with a magnet, and the air outlet of the main shell is provided with a metal ring that can be magnetically connected to the magnet.
[0023] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:
[0024] (1) The utility model has a four-stage filtration and dust removal system. The filter holes on the outer cylinder can perform the first-stage filtration, which can remove large particles of debris and other garbage sucked into the cyclone separation dust removal device. The cyclone separation cylinder performs the second-stage dust removal on the air carrying dust and small particles of debris and other garbage. The air removed by the cyclone separation cylinder can also pass through the filter mesh of the filter element for the third-stage dust removal. Finally, the filter cotton at the air outlet can perform the fourth-stage dust removal on the gas to be discharged from the main shell, and can also remove odors at the same time. The utility model can effectively ensure the dust removal effect of the vacuum cleaner through multi-stage filtration and dust removal operations, and thus can ensure the cleanliness of the air entering the main shell and discharged to the outside. On the one hand, it can effectively reduce the damage of dust to the fan assembly inside the main shell, thereby increasing the service life of the product; on the other hand, it can reduce the secondary pollution to the environment caused by the dust removal process, thereby ensuring the health of users.
[0025] (2) The connection between the main housing and the cyclone separation dust removal device or the air blowing nozzle, the connection between the suction cylinder assembly and the cyclone separation dust removal device, and the connection between the various parts of the cyclone separation dust removal device are basically detachable. This arrangement facilitates cleaning, maintenance and replacement of the product, is conducive to improving the service life of the product, and is convenient for storage and carrying after disassembly;
[0026] (3) The suction cup assembly of the present invention can realize the operation of sweeping and sucking or beating and sucking during the vacuuming process, and can sweep or vibrate dust or debris with strong adhesion, making it easier for the suction cup to suck it in, greatly improving the cleaning effect, and facilitating the cleaning of corners, gaps or carpets and other places that are difficult to clean;
[0027] (4) The partitions on the filter element of the utility model divide the filter element into several air flow areas, and these air flow areas are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the air outlets of the cyclone separator. This design can effectively uniform the suction force, prevent air flow turbulence during return air flow, reduce the phenomenon of dust being entrained by the rising air flow, greatly improve the separation efficiency, and thus help improve the dust removal effect;
[0028] (5) The utility model is provided with an abutment portion and a guide portion at the dust inlet. The setting of the abutment portion and the guide portion can effectively adjust the flow direction of the airflow, so that the air enters the dust bin along the tangential direction, increasing the length of the air duct for the airflow rotation, which is conducive to improving the cyclone separation effect;
[0029] (6) The present invention is provided with sealing rings or gaskets at many locations, such as the connection between the dust bin and the bottom cover, the connection between the outer cylinder and the dust bin, the contact position between the mounting seat and the cyclone separation cylinder, and the contact position between the filter element and the mounting seat and the assembly seat. Such a setting greatly improves the airtightness of the entire machine, not only effectively locking dust and debris in the dust bin and reducing the leakage of dust and debris; but also ensuring that air is discharged only from the air outlet, thereby ensuring a negative pressure environment inside the main shell, so that the vacuum cleaner has sufficient suction power, which can greatly improve the separation and dust removal effect of the vacuum cleaner;
[0030] (7) The present invention adopts magnetic connection in many places, such as the magnetic connection between the plug and the socket of the brush structure, and the magnetic connection between the air nozzle and the air outlet seat. The magnetic connection can quickly and accurately achieve docking or installation, and the operation is simple and convenient, which can greatly enhance the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the wireless handheld vacuum cleaner of the present invention used as a vacuum cleaner;
[0032] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the utility model's wireless handheld vacuum cleaner used as an air pump;
[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the wireless handheld vacuum cleaner of the present invention;
[0034] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0035] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;
[0036] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the dust bin of the wireless handheld vacuum cleaner of the present invention;
[0037] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of the dust bin of the wireless handheld vacuum cleaner of the present invention from another angle;
[0038] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the outer cylinder and mounting base of the wireless handheld vacuum cleaner of the present invention;
[0039] Figure 9 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;
[0040] Figure 10 This is a schematic structural diagram of the cyclone separation barrel and mounting base of the wireless handheld vacuum cleaner of the present invention;
[0041] Figure 11 This is a schematic structural diagram of the cyclone separation barrel of the wireless handheld vacuum cleaner of the present invention;
[0042] Figure 12 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point D in the middle;
[0043] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting base of the wireless handheld vacuum cleaner of the present invention;
[0044] Figure 14 This is a schematic structural diagram of a filter element (filter screen not shown) of a cordless handheld vacuum cleaner according to the present invention;
[0045] Figure 15 This is a schematic structural diagram of the assembly base of the wireless handheld vacuum cleaner of the present invention;
[0046] Figure 16 This is a schematic structural diagram of the main housing of the wireless handheld vacuum cleaner of the present invention;
[0047] Figure 17 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point E in the middle;
[0048] Figure 18 This is a partial structural diagram of the main housing of the wireless handheld vacuum cleaner of the present invention;
[0049] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the switch lock of the wireless handheld vacuum cleaner of the present invention;
[0050] Figure 20 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point F in the middle;
[0051] Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air blowing nozzle of the wireless handheld vacuum cleaner of the present invention;
[0052] Figure 22 for Figure 21 Enlarged view of point G in the middle;
[0053] Figure 23 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the suction cylinder assembly in Example 2 of the present utility model;
[0054] Figure 24 This is a schematic structural diagram of the suction cylinder assembly in Example 3 of the present utility model;
[0055] Figure 25 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the suction cylinder assembly in Example 3 of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0056] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, the present invention is described in more detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element, or one or more elements can be interposed therebetween. When an element is described as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or one or more elements can be interposed therebetween. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.
[0057] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meanings as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art in the technical field of this utility model. The terms used in this specification and in the description of this utility model are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the utility model. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the relevant listed items.
[0058] Example 1
[0059] This embodiment is an embodiment of a wireless handheld vacuum cleaner. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the main housing 1 comprises a fan assembly 2, a cyclonic dust removal device 3, and an air blowing nozzle 4. In this embodiment, the main housing 1 is a cylindrical structure with openings at both ends, respectively forming an air inlet and an air outlet. The fan assembly 2 is disposed within the main housing 1, with the air intake end of the fan assembly 2 corresponding to the air inlet of the main housing 1, and the air outlet end of the fan assembly 2 corresponding to the air outlet of the main housing 1.
[0060] In this embodiment, the fan assembly 2 is used to generate suction and pressure. Under the action of suction and pressure, air is discharged from the air outlet of the main shell 1, causing negative pressure to be generated inside the main shell 1, so that air carrying impurities such as dust can be sucked into the cyclone separation and dust removal device 3 for dust removal. The air that has undergone dust removal enters from the air inlet of the main shell 1 and is discharged from the air outlet of the main shell 1 through the fan assembly 2.
[0061] Specifically, in this embodiment, the fan assembly 2 includes a motor and turbine blades coaxially and tightly fitted on the motor shaft, wherein the motor can be a brushless DC motor to increase suction, reduce noise, and improve user experience.
[0062] In this embodiment, the cyclone dust removal device 3 is detachably mounted at the air inlet of the main housing 1, and the air blowing nozzle 4 is detachably mounted at the air outlet of the main housing 1. By selectively detaching and assembling the cyclone dust removal device 3 and the air blowing nozzle 4, the utility model can be used as a vacuum cleaner for cleaning inside a car, or for household use, such as cleaning sofas, tabletops, furniture corners, window frames, etc., and can also be used as an air pump, thereby meeting the various needs of users.
[0063] Specifically, when the cyclone separation dust removal device 3 is installed at the air inlet of the main shell 1 and the blowing nozzle 4 is removed from the air outlet of the main shell 1, the utility model can be used as a vacuum cleaner, that is, under the driving action of the fan assembly 2, the dust, debris, garbage, etc. to be cleaned can be sucked in along with the air through the cyclone separation dust removal device 3 and filtered and dust removed. Then the gas can enter through the air inlet of the main shell 1 and be discharged from the air outlet of the main shell 1 through the fan assembly 2.
[0064] When the air blowing nozzle 4 is installed at the air outlet of the main shell 1 and the cyclone separation dust removal device 3 is removed from the air inlet of the main shell 1, the utility model can be used as an air pump to inflate items that need to be inflated, such as inflatable mattresses and swimming rings.
[0065] like Figure 3 As shown, the cyclone dust removal device 3 in this embodiment includes a dust bin 31, a cyclone separator 5, and a suction cylinder assembly 6. In this embodiment, the dust bin 31 is a cylindrical structure with openings at both ends. The top opening of the dust bin 31 is detachably connected to the air inlet of the main housing 1, and the bottom opening of the dust bin 31 is provided with a retractable bottom cover 32. Specifically, in this embodiment, the bottom cover 32 is hinged to the bottom end of the dust bin 31 and can be flipped open or closed to cover the bottom of the dust bin 31.
[0066] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, when the bottom cover 32 is closed to the bottom end of the dust bin 31, it is locked by the cover opening switch 33. When the present invention is used as a vacuum cleaner, the cover opening switch 33 can be used to lock the bottom cover 32 to the bottom end of the dust bin 31 to prevent dust, debris and other garbage in the dust bin 31 from leaking out. When it is necessary to clean the dust, debris and other garbage in the cyclone dust removal device 3, the cover opening switch 33 can be pressed to flip the bottom cover 32 away from the dust bin 31.
[0067] Specifically, in this embodiment, the cover opening switch 33 includes a cover opening member 331 and a first elastic member 332. A first mounting frame 312 is fixedly provided on the side wall of the dust bin 31, and the cover opening member 331 is rotatably mounted within the first mounting frame 312. Specifically, circular mounting recesses are provided on the two opposing side walls of the first mounting frame 312, and cylindrical mounting protrusions are provided on the two opposing side walls in the middle of the cover opening switch 331. The mounting protrusions are movably inserted into the mounting recesses. The mounting recesses and the mounting protrusions can constrain the cover opening member 331 within the first mounting frame 312, and pressing one end of the cover opening member 331 causes the other end of the cover opening member 331 to rotate in the opposite direction.
[0068] The lower end of the cover opening member 331 is provided with a snap-on protrusion 334 on the side facing the dust bin 31. An extension block 321 is provided outwardly from the edge of the bottom cover 32. A docking block 322 is perpendicularly provided on the extension block 321. The docking block 322 is provided with a snap-on groove 323 that can snap-on with the snap-on protrusion 334. The upper end of the cover opening member 331 abuts against a first elastic member 332. In this embodiment, the first elastic member 332 is a spring. One end of the first elastic member 332 is connected to the upper side wall of the cover opening member 331, and the other end is connected to the side wall of the dust bin 31.
[0069] When the bottom cover 32 needs to be opened, the upper end of the cover-opening member 331 is pressed, compressing the first elastic member 332. The engaging protrusion 334 at the lower end of the cover-opening member 331 moves away from the engaging groove 323. At this point, the engaging protrusion 334 and the engaging groove 323 are disengaged, and the bottom cover 32 can be opened from the bottom end of the dust bin 31. When the pressure on the cover-opening member 331 is released, the first elastic member 332 allows the cover-opening member 331 to return to its original position. Therefore, when the bottom cover 32 is closed onto the bottom end of the dust bin 31, the engaging protrusion 334 can be securely engaged with the engaging groove 323 under the action of the first elastic member 332, allowing the bottom cover 32 to be securely closed onto the bottom end of the dust bin 31.
[0070] The extension block 321 can provide a position for the user to exert force, thereby facilitating the user to easily open the bottom cover 32. As a preferred technical solution, in this embodiment, a raised ring 324 is provided on the bottom cover 32. When the bottom cover 32 is closed to the bottom end of the dust bin 31, the raised ring 324 is inserted into the dust bin 31. In this embodiment, a first sealing ring 325 is provided on the outer wall of the raised ring 324 or the bottom end of the dust bin 31. In another embodiment, the outer wall of the raised ring 324 and the bottom end of the dust bin 31 are both provided with the first sealing ring 325. The provision of the first sealing ring 325 can further improve the sealing between the bottom cover 32 and the dust bin 31, effectively locking dust within the dust bin 31 and reducing dust leakage.
[0071] like Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, a dust inlet 311 is provided on the side wall of the dust bin 31, and the suction cup assembly 6 is connected to the dust inlet 311 via a connector 7. As a preferred technical solution, in this embodiment, the suction cup assembly 6 and the connector 7 are detachably connected, and the connector 7 and the dust bin 31 are detachably connected. This arrangement not only facilitates the replacement of suction cup assemblies 6 of different shapes to meet different scenarios and needs, but also allows each component to be disassembled for easy cleaning, maintenance, replacement, storage, and transportation.
[0072] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, one end of the connector 7 is detachably connected to the side wall of the dust bin 31 by pressing the buckle structure 72. Specifically, in this embodiment, a second mounting frame 314 is fixedly provided on the side wall at the dust inlet 311 of the dust bin 31, and the connector 7 is snapped onto the second mounting frame 314 by pressing the buckle structure 72.
[0073] In this embodiment, the connector 7 includes a main body 711 and an assembly portion 712. The assembly portion 712 is detachably connected to the side of the main body 711 facing the dust inlet 311. In this embodiment, the main body 711 and the assembly portion 712 are detachably connected via screws or rivets. It should be noted that the use of screws or rivets in this embodiment is a preferred method for achieving a detachable connection between the main body 711 and the assembly portion 712 and is not intended to limit the present invention.
[0074] In this embodiment, the pressing and snapping structure 72 includes a pressing member 721 and a second elastic member 722. The pressing member 721 is movably arranged on the assembly portion 712. The pressing member 721 includes a pressing portion 7211 and a snapping portion 7212 connected to each other. The main body 711 is provided with an opening for the pressing portion 7211 to extend out. The pressing portion 7211 extends from the opening on the main body 711 to facilitate the user to perform a pressing operation. The side wall of the second mounting frame 314 is provided with a first snap-fitting limit block 315 that can be snap-fitted with the snapping portion 7212 to limit the position. In this embodiment, the second elastic member 722 is a spring and is arranged inside the main body 711. Specifically, one end of the second elastic member 722 abuts against the pressing portion 7211, and the other end abuts against the main body 711.
[0075] Pressing the pressing member 721 causes it to move in the pressing direction and compress the second elastic member 722. At this point, the snap portion 7212 moves away from the first locking stop block 315, effectively releasing the locking stop block 315 from the locking stop block 315, and the connector 7 can be removed from the second mounting frame 314. By releasing the pressing member 721, the pressing member 721 returns to its original position under the action of the second elastic member 722. When the connector 7 is mounted on the second mounting frame 314, the snap portion 7212 securely engages with the first locking stop block 315 under the action of the second elastic member 722, securing the connector 7 securely to the second mounting frame 314.
[0076] To facilitate user operation, in this embodiment, a press-lock structure 72 is provided at the top of the connector 7. To further enhance the secure installation of the connector 7 on the second mounting frame 314, a snap member 73 is provided at the bottom of the main body 711, and a second snap-locking stopper 316 is provided on the sidewall of the second mounting frame 314. When the connector 7 is mounted on the second mounting frame 314, the snap member 73 snaps onto the second snap-locking stopper 316. In this embodiment, the snap-locking surfaces 731 where the snap member 73 and the second snap-locking stopper 316 contact each other are both inclined. This arrangement facilitates quick engagement and disengagement of the snap member 73 with the second snap-locking stopper 316. In this embodiment, the connector 7 is securely connected to the dust bin 31 via the press-lock structure 72 and the snap member 73.
[0077] like Figure 5 As shown, the other end of the connecting head 7 of this embodiment is provided with a mounting groove 74 for mounting with the suction tube assembly 6. In this embodiment, the suction tube assembly 6 includes a suction tube 61, which is inserted into the mounting groove 74. The shape of the suction nozzle of the suction tube 61 can be selected and designed according to actual needs.
[0078] In this embodiment, the connector 7 is provided with a connecting passage 713 communicating with the suction cylinder assembly 6 and the dust inlet 311. Since the user may place the dust inlet 311 of the dust bin 31 toward the ground during use, dust, debris, and other garbage in the dust bin 31 may leak out of the dust inlet 311 due to gravity. In order to prevent dust, debris, and other garbage in the dust bin 31 from leaking out of the dust inlet 311, a baffle 75 is rotatably provided in the connecting passage 713 of the connector 7 in this embodiment.
[0079] like Figure 5As shown, in this embodiment, the baffle 75 is rotatably connected to the connecting channel 713 of the connecting head 7. When the utility model is working as a vacuum cleaner, the baffle 75 rotates with the inward suction force, so that the baffle 75 is in the first position. At this time, the connecting channel 713 is connected to the dust inlet 311, and the dust bin 31 can normally suck in external dust, debris and other garbage; when the utility model is not working as a vacuum cleaner, the baffle 75 can rotate to the second position under the action of its own gravity. At this time, the baffle 75 can block the connecting channel 713 to prevent dust, debris and other garbage in the dust bin 31 from leaking out of the dust bin 31 when the dust inlet 311 is perpendicular to the ground, thereby improving the sealing of the dust bin 31 and thus enhancing the user experience.
[0080] As a preferred technical solution, Figure 6 As shown, the dust inlet 311 of this embodiment is square, and an abutment portion 3111 is provided on the outer wall of the dust bin 31 on the side of the dust inlet 311. The abutment portion 3111 is arranged at an angle. When the vacuum cleaner is in operation, the baffle 75 rotates in response to the inward suction force, and the baffle 75 abuts against the abutment portion 3111. At this time, the baffle 75 can guide the airflow, so that the airflow entering the suction cylinder assembly 6 moves to the dust inlet 311 under the guidance of the baffle 75.
[0081] like Figure 7 As shown, a guide portion 3112 is provided on the inner sidewall of the dust bin 31 on the other side of the dust inlet 311. The arrangement of the guide portion 3112 allows the airflow entering the dust inlet 311 to enter the dust bin 31 along a tangential direction of the inner sidewall of the dust bin 31. In this embodiment, the arrangement of the abutment portion 3111 and the guide portion 3112 can effectively adjust the flow direction of the airflow, allowing the air to enter the dust bin 31 along a tangential direction, thereby increasing the length of the air duct for the airflow rotation and improving the cyclonic separation effect.
[0082] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the cyclone separator 5 is arranged inside the dust bin 31, and the air outlet end of the cyclone separator 5 is connected to the air inlet of the main shell 1. In this embodiment, the central axis of the cyclone separator 5 is coaxially arranged with the central axis of the fan assembly 2, so that the direction of the air duct in the main shell 1 is basically consistent with the air outlet direction of the cyclone separator 5. The suction force generated by the fan assembly 2 can directly suck out the airflow in the cyclone separator 5, ensuring the suction force of the vacuum cleaner, which is beneficial to improving the dust separation and removal effect and cleaning efficiency.
[0083] Specifically, such as Figure 3As shown, the cyclone separator 5 in this embodiment includes an outer cylinder 51, a mounting base 52, a cyclone separation cylinder 53, and a filter element 8. The outer cylinder 51 is disposed inside the dust bin 31, the cyclone separation cylinder 53 is disposed within the outer cylinder 51, the mounting base 52 is disposed at the air outlet end of the cyclone separation cylinder 53, and the mounting base 52 is detachably connected to the outer cylinder 51. The filter element 8 is detachably mounted on the mounting base 52.
[0084] like Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, filter holes 511 are evenly distributed on the side walls of the outer cylinder 51 at a height position corresponding to the dust inlet 311 of the dust bin 31. The filter holes 511 can perform a first-level filtration on large particles of impurities sucked into the dust bin 31. Large particles of debris and other garbage that cannot pass through the filter holes 511 are trapped in the dust bin 31. Dust, small particles of debris and other garbage that can pass through the filter holes 511 enter the cyclone separation cylinder 53 together with the air for cyclone separation and dust removal.
[0085] As a preferred technical solution, in this embodiment, a buffer eave 512 is provided on the outer cylinder 51. The buffer eave 512 is located below the filter holes 511 provided on the outer cylinder 51. The provision of the buffer eave 512 in this embodiment can buffer and guide larger debris that cannot pass through the filter holes 511, thereby reducing the impact of large particles of debris on the dust bin 31 and the bottom cover 32. At the same time, the buffer eave 512 can also provide a certain buffering effect on the airflow, increasing the residence time of the airflow at the filter holes 511, thereby improving the effectiveness of the primary filtration.
[0086] In this embodiment, the outer cylinder 51 is detachably connected to the top of the dust bin 31. Figure 6-Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, a first abutting step 317 is provided on the inner side of the top of the dust bin 31, and the top of the outer cylinder 51 extends horizontally outward to form a overlapping flange 513. When the cyclone separator 5 is placed in the dust bin 31, the overlapping flange 513 of the outer cylinder 51 overlaps the first abutting step 317 of the dust bin 31.
[0087] In this embodiment, a connecting ring 514 is vertically fixed to the top of the overlapping flange 513. The connecting ring 514 is coaxial with the outer cylinder 51. A limiting protrusion 515 is provided on the outer wall of the connecting ring 514. In this embodiment, two limiting protrusions 515 are provided, and the two limiting protrusions 515 are oppositely disposed on the outer wall of the connecting ring 514. A limiting groove 318 capable of plugging into the limiting protrusion 515 is provided on the inner wall of the first abutting step 317 of the dust bin 31. Correspondingly, two limiting grooves 318 are also provided, and the two limiting grooves 318 are respectively oppositely disposed on the inner wall of the first abutting step 317. When the outer cylinder 51 is installed in the dust bin 31, the overlapping flange 513 of the outer cylinder 51 overlaps the first abutting step 317 of the dust bin 31, and the limiting protrusion 515 is inserted into the limiting groove 318. In this embodiment, the setting of the limiting protrusion 515 and the limiting groove 318 can limit the circumferential rotation of the outer cylinder 51 in the dust bin 31, thereby improving the stability of the outer cylinder 51 installed in the dust bin 31, and also plays a role in installation positioning.
[0088] As a preferred technical solution, Figure 9 As shown, in this embodiment, a second sealing ring 319 is provided between the side wall of the connecting ring 514 and the first abutting step 317. The setting of the second sealing ring 319 can improve the sealing of the assembly between the outer cylinder 51 and the dust bin 31, which is beneficial to ensure the negative pressure environment inside the main shell, so that the vacuum cleaner has sufficient suction force, which can greatly improve the separation and dust removal effect of the vacuum cleaner.
[0089] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the cyclone separator 53 of this embodiment is composed of several hollow conical members 531 with adjacent sides. The upper end of each conical member 531 is larger than the lower end. As a preferred technical solution, the number of conical members 531 is 4-8. In this embodiment, six conical members 531 are provided. This is the preferred number of conical members 531 for the cyclone separator 53 of this utility model. While ensuring effective dust removal, the entire vacuum cleaner can be made compact and lightweight.
[0090] As a preferred technical solution, an air guide groove 532 is provided on the outer side of the upper end of the conical member 531 in this embodiment. One end of the air guide groove 532 communicates with the interior of the conical member 531, while the other end is open. In this embodiment, the air guide groove 532 has a rectangular cross-section. The air guide groove 532 guides the inhaled airflow, ensuring that the rotation direction of the centrifugal cyclone generated by each conical member 531 follows a predetermined direction. This enhances the centrifugal force generated by the cyclone separation barrel 53, thereby improving the centrifugal separation effect of the cyclone separator 5.
[0091] like Figure 12As shown, the cyclone separation cylinder 53 of this embodiment is limitedly installed inside the outer cylinder 51. Specifically, in this embodiment, the bottom of the cyclone separation cylinder 53 is provided with an abutment plate 533, and the lower part of the outer cylinder 51 is provided with a second abutment step 516. When the cyclone separation cylinder 53 is installed in the outer cylinder 51, the abutment plate 533 of the cyclone separation cylinder 53 can abut against the second abutment step 516 on the outer cylinder 51.
[0092] As a preferred technical solution, in this embodiment, the bottom edge of the abutment plate 533 extends downward to form a limiting ring 534, and a limiting ring groove 517 is provided on the second abutment step 516. When the abutment plate 533 abuts against the second abutment step 516 on the outer cylinder 51, the limiting ring 534 can be inserted into the limiting ring groove 517. The arrangement of the limiting ring 534 and the limiting ring groove 517 can further improve the stability of the cyclone separation cylinder 53 installed in the outer cylinder 51.
[0093] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the mounting base 52 is provided at the air outlet end of the cyclone separation barrel 53 and is detachably mounted on the top end of the outer barrel 51. Specifically, the mounting base 52 includes a base 521. In this embodiment, a placement groove 522 is provided at the top. The edge of the placement groove 522 extends horizontally outward to form a connecting edge 523. In this embodiment, the connecting edge 523 is connected to the top end of the outer barrel 51 via screws or rivets. It should be noted that the use of screws or rivets in this embodiment is a preferred method for achieving a detachable connection between the mounting base 52 and the outer barrel 51 and is not intended to be a limitation of the present invention.
[0094] In this embodiment, the cyclone separation cylinder 53 is detachably connected to the mounting base 52. Specifically, Figure 11 and Figure 13 As shown, a plug-in column 524 is provided on the bottom of the seat body 521 of the mounting seat 52, and a plug-in groove 535 is provided on the top of the cyclone separation cylinder 53 for plugging the plug-in column 524. The cyclone separation cylinder 53 can be plugged into the mounting seat 52 through the setting of the plug-in column 524 and the plug-in groove 535.
[0095] As a preferred technical solution, in this embodiment, the side wall of the plug-in column 524 is fixedly provided with a limit bar 525 along the axial direction of the plug-in column 524, and the side wall of the plug-in groove 533 is provided with a limit groove 536. When the plug-in column 524 is plugged into the plug-in groove 535, the limit bar 525 is located in the limit groove 536. The setting of the limit bar 525 and the limit groove 536 can limit the rotation of the cyclone separation cylinder 53 on the mounting seat 52, thereby improving the stability of the assembly of the cyclone separation cylinder 53 and the mounting seat 52.
[0096] like Figure 3 and Figure 13As shown, in this embodiment, the bottom of the mounting base 52 is further provided with a plurality of air outlets 526. The number of air outlets 526 is the same as the number of conical members 531 of the cyclone separator 53. When the cyclone separator 53 and the mounting base 52 are assembled together, the air outlets 526 on the mounting base 52 extend into the conical members 531 on the cyclone separator 53 in a one-to-one correspondence, and the air outlets 526 and the conical members 531 are arranged coaxially. One end of the air outlet 526 extends into the interior of the conical member 531 and communicates with the interior of the conical member 531. The other end of the air outlet 526 is connected to the air inlet of the main housing 1. The gas after dust removal by the cyclone separator 53 enters the main housing 1 through the air outlet 526. The provision of the air outlet 526 helps guide the airflow and ensure smooth gas discharge.
[0097] As a preferred technical solution, Figure 9 As shown, a first sealing gasket 54 is further provided at the contact position between the mounting seat 52 and the cyclone separation barrel 53 of this embodiment. The first sealing gasket 54 is provided with a through hole for the conical part 531, the plug-in column 524 and the limit strip 525 to pass through. The provision of the first sealing gasket 54 in this embodiment can improve the assembly sealing of the mounting seat 52 and the cyclone separation barrel 53, which is beneficial to ensure the negative pressure environment inside the main shell 1, so that the vacuum cleaner has sufficient suction force, which can greatly improve the separation and dust removal effect of the vacuum cleaner.
[0098] As a preferred technical solution, Figure 3 As shown, the lower portion of the outer cylinder 51 of this embodiment is tapered. This design can collect dust, debris, and other waste separated by the cyclone separation cylinder 53 for easy collection and disposal. As a preferred technical solution, a retaining ring 326 is provided on the inner side wall of the bottom cover 32 of this embodiment. When the bottom cover 32 is closed to the bottom end of the dust bin 31, the bottom end of the outer cylinder 51 can be located within the retaining ring 326. This arrangement allows the dust separated by the cyclone separation cylinder 53 to fall into the retaining ring 326 of the bottom cover 32, facilitating the disposal of dust, debris, and other waste, and reducing dust contamination of the dust bin 31.
[0099] As a preferred technical solution, Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, a second sealing gasket 327 is provided in the retaining ring 326 of the bottom cover 32. The provision of the second sealing gasket 327 can improve the sealing performance between the bottom of the outer cylinder 51 and the bottom cover 32, thereby preventing the separated dust from entering the dust bin 31.
[0100] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the filter element 8 is arranged in the placement groove 522 of the mounting seat 52. In this embodiment, the filter element 8 can filter and purify the gas after cyclone separation again, further improving the dust removal effect of the utility model when used as a dust collector.
[0101] Specifically, such as Figure 14 As shown, the filter element 8 of this embodiment includes a bracket 81 and a filter screen 82, wherein the bracket 81 includes an outer bracket 811 and an inner bracket 812. In this embodiment, the outer bracket 811 is an annular structure, and the inner bracket 812 is a circular plate structure. A plurality of connectors 813 are connected between the outer bracket 811 and the inner bracket 812. The plurality of connectors 813 are evenly spaced along the circumference of the outer bracket 811 or the inner bracket 812 and are arranged between the outer bracket 811 and the inner bracket 812. In this embodiment, a filter screen 82 is fixedly provided on the side of the outer bracket 811 facing the mounting seat 53. In this embodiment, the filter screen 82 is a HEPA filter screen. It should be noted that the filter screen 82 of the present invention can also be made of other materials or types.
[0102] As a preferred technical solution, Figure 9 and Figure 14 As shown, in this embodiment, a third sealing ring 83 is provided on the bottom edge of the outer bracket 811 facing the mounting seat 52. The provision of the third sealing ring 83 can improve the sealing of the assembly of the filter element 8 and the mounting seat 52, thereby facilitating the maintenance of the negative pressure environment inside the main shell, so that the vacuum cleaner has sufficient suction force, which can greatly improve the separation and dust removal effect of the vacuum cleaner.
[0103] As a preferred technical solution, Figure 14 As shown, in this embodiment, a partition 814 is provided on each connecting member 813. The number of connecting members 813 provided is the same as the number of conical members 531 provided on the cyclone separator 53. In this embodiment, six connecting members 813 are provided, and correspondingly, six partitions 814 are also provided. In this embodiment, the six partitions 814 on the bracket 81 divide the area between the outer bracket 811 and the inner bracket 812 into six airflow areas 815. When the filter element 8 is placed on the mounting base 52, the six airflow areas 815 correspond to the outlet of the air outlet 521. This design effectively uniforms the suction force, prevents airflow turbulence during return air flow, reduces the phenomenon of dust being entrained by the rising airflow, greatly improves separation efficiency, and thus helps improve the dust removal effect.
[0104] like Figure 8 、 Figure 10 and Figure 14 As shown, in this embodiment, a positioning column 527 is provided on the inner side wall of the placement groove 522 of the mounting seat 52, and a positioning groove 816 is provided on the side wall of the outer bracket 811. When the filter element 8 is placed in the placement groove 522, the positioning column 527 can be inserted into the positioning groove 816. In this embodiment, the setting of the positioning column 527 and the positioning groove 816 can limit the rotation of the filter element 8 in the placement groove 522.
[0105] By designing the number of positioning posts 527 and the position of the positioning posts 527 on the placement slot 522, the positioning posts 527 can play an anti-mistake role, that is, as long as the positioning slot 816 on the filter element 8 corresponds to the position of the positioning post 527 and is placed into the placement slot 522, the air flow area 815 on the filter element 8 can just correspond to the tube mouth of the air outlet tube 526. This design can effectively ensure the correct installation of the filter element 8 and can greatly simplify the user's operation.
[0106] In this embodiment, the cyclone separation dust removal device 3 has a three-stage filtering and purification function. Under the drive of the fan assembly 2, air carrying dust, debris and other garbage is sucked into the interior of the cyclone separation dust removal device 3 by the suction cylinder assembly 6. First, it is filtered and removed through the filter holes 511 on the outer cylinder 51 to remove large particles of debris and other garbage. Then, the air carrying dust and small particles of debris and other garbage is subjected to secondary dust removal through the cyclone separation cylinder 53. The air removed by the cyclone separation cylinder 53 can also pass through the filter mesh 82 of the filter element 8 for three-stage dust removal to ensure the cleanliness of the air entering the main shell 1 and discharged to the outside. On the one hand, it can effectively reduce the damage of dust to the fan assembly 2 inside the main shell 1 and improve the service life of the product; on the other hand, it can reduce the secondary pollution to the environment during the dust removal process and ensure the health of users.
[0107] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the air inlet of the main housing 1 is provided with an assembly seat 9, which is detachably connected to the air inlet end of the main housing 1. In this embodiment, the assembly seat 9 and the bottom end of the main housing 1 are detachably connected by screws or rivets. It should be noted that the use of screws or rivets in this embodiment is a preferred method for achieving a detachable connection between the assembly seat 9 and the main housing 1 and is not intended to limit the present invention.
[0108] In this embodiment, the dust bin 31 is detachably connected to the assembly base 9. Specifically, Figure 15 As shown, the side of the assembly seat 9 facing the dust bin 31 is provided with an assembly ring 91, and the assembly ring 91 is provided with a plurality of assembly protrusions 911, which are evenly spaced along the circumference of the assembly ring 91 and arranged on the outer wall of the assembly ring 91. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, a mounting groove 912 is provided on the inner sidewall of the top end of the dust bin 31. The number of mounting grooves 912 is the same as the number of mounting protrusions 911. In this embodiment, the mounting groove 912 is generally L-shaped, and the mounting protrusion 911 can be screwed into the mounting groove 912. When the mounting protrusion 911 is screwed into the mounting groove 912, the dust bin 31 and the mounting seat 9 cannot be axially separated.
[0109] like Figure 9As shown, in this embodiment, the side of the assembly seat 9 facing the main housing 1 is provided with an abutment groove 92, and the bottom end of the fan assembly 2 abuts within the abutment groove 92. As a preferred technical solution, in this embodiment, a first shock absorber 921 is provided between the bottom end of the fan assembly 2 and the abutment groove 92. In this embodiment, the material of the first shock absorber 921 is rubber.
[0110] like Figure 9 and Figure 15 As shown, an air inlet frame 93 is provided at a position on the assembly seat 9 corresponding to the air suction end of the fan assembly 2. In this embodiment, a plurality of partition bars 931 are evenly spaced on the air inlet frame 93. The plurality of partition bars 931 separate the air inlet frame 82 into a plurality of air inlet areas 932. In this embodiment, there are 6 air inlet areas 932 on the air inlet frame 82.
[0111] like Figure 9 and Figure 15 As shown, in this embodiment, the side of the assembly seat 9 facing the dust bin 31 is further provided with an abutting protrusion ring 94. When the cyclone separation dust removal device 3 is installed on the assembly seat 9, the abutting ring 94 on the assembly seat 9 abuts against the top of the outer bracket 811 of the filter element 8.
[0112] As a preferred technical solution, Figure 9 and Figure 15 As shown, in this embodiment, a connecting ring 933 is provided on the air inlet frame 93, and a plurality of supporting protrusions 8121 are provided on the inner bracket 812 of the filter element 8. In this embodiment, the number of the plurality of supporting protrusions 8121 provided is the same as the number of the partition 814 provided. The plurality of supporting protrusions 8121 are evenly spaced along the circumference of the inner bracket 812, and the plurality of supporting protrusions 8121 are located in a one-to-one correspondence at the ends of the partition 814. When the cyclone separation dust removal device 3 is installed on the assembly seat 9, the abutment ring 94 on the assembly seat 9 abuts the top end of the outer bracket 811 of the filter element 8, and the connecting ring 933 can abut the supporting protrusions 8121 of the inner bracket 812.
[0113] In this embodiment, the arrangement of the contact protrusion 94 and the connecting ring 933 allows the filter element 8 to be securely abutted against the placement groove 522 of the mounting seat 52, thereby improving the stability of the installation of the filter element 8. As a preferred technical solution, a fourth sealing ring 84 is provided on the top of the outer bracket 811 of the filter element 8. The arrangement of the fourth sealing ring 84 improves the sealing between the filter element 8 and the mounting seat 9, thereby facilitating the maintenance of a negative pressure environment within the main housing, providing the vacuum cleaner with sufficient suction power and significantly enhancing the separation and dust removal performance of the vacuum cleaner.
[0114] like Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 16As shown, an air outlet seat 11 is provided at the air outlet of the main shell 1 in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the air outlet seat 11 and the main shell 1 are an integrally formed structure. In this embodiment, a mounting recess 111 is provided at the center position of the air outlet seat 11 facing the outer end of the main shell 1. As a preferred technical solution, the mounting recess 111 can be used to install a display screen assembly 101. By setting the display screen assembly 101, the working mode, power level, etc. can be displayed, which is convenient for user operation and improves the user experience.
[0115] like Figure 16 As shown, in this embodiment, the air outlet seat 11 is further provided with a plurality of air outlet holes 112, and the plurality of air outlet holes 112 are evenly spaced along the circumference of the air outlet seat 11. As a preferred technical solution, as Figure 17 As shown, a perforated plate 113 and filter cotton 114 are provided at one end of the inner side of the air outlet seat 11 facing the main shell 1. The perforated plate 113 and the filter cotton 114 are both located at the position of the air outlet 112, wherein the perforated plate 113 is provided between the air outlet seat 11 and the filter cotton 114. In this embodiment, the filter cotton 114 is foam cotton. The filter cotton 114 can not only filter the air discharged by the fan assembly 2 again, but also remove odors, further ensuring the user's health and improving the user's experience.
[0116] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, a limit frame 115 is further provided on the bottom wall of the mounting recess 111 facing the inner side of the main shell 1, and the top end of the fan assembly 2 is limited in the limit frame 115. In this embodiment, a second shock absorber 116 is provided at the top end of the fan assembly 2, and the second shock absorber 116 abuts against the bottom wall of the mounting recess 111. In this embodiment, the material of the second shock absorber 116 is rubber.
[0117] In this embodiment, the fan assembly 2 is installed in the main shell 1 through the mounting seat 9 and the air outlet seat 11, and the arrangement of the first shock absorber 921 and the second shock absorber 116 can reduce the vibration of the fan assembly 2 in the main shell 1, thereby improving the stability of the fan assembly 2 in the main shell 1, thereby improving the suction stability of the vacuum cleaner, and at the same time greatly reducing the noise during the operation of the vacuum cleaner, thereby improving the user's comfort.
[0118] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a grip 12 is further provided on the outer wall of the main housing 1. In this embodiment, the grip 12 is vertically provided on the main housing 1, that is, the axial direction of the grip 12 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the main housing 1, so that the user can hold the vacuum cleaner or inflate the vacuum cleaner. Figure 18As shown, in this embodiment, the grip 12 includes a grip portion 121 and a cover portion 122. The grip portion 121 is open at both ends, with one end of the grip portion 121 fixedly connected to the side wall of the main housing 1. As a preferred technical solution, in this embodiment, the grip portion 121 and the main housing 1 are integrally formed. The other end of the grip portion 121 is detachably connected to the cover portion 122 via a detachable connection method such as a snap connection or a screw connection.
[0119] In this embodiment, the grip portion 121 is hollow and houses an electronic control assembly. This assembly includes components such as the rechargeable battery pack 102, a charging board, and a control circuit board. The electronic control assembly is electrically connected to components requiring power or control, such as the fan assembly 2 and the display assembly 101, and is used to drive and control the operation of electrical components such as the fan assembly 2. A wire hole is provided on the side wall of the main housing 1 at the end of the grip portion 121 to facilitate wiring.
[0120] In this embodiment, the cover 122 is also provided with a charging port 103 and a control button 104. The control button 104 is electrically connected to the electronic control assembly, which controls the start and stop functions of the present invention through the electronic control assembly. The charging port 103 is electrically connected to the electronic control assembly and is used to charge the electronic control assembly, thereby realizing the power storage function of the present invention. After charging, no external power supply is required, making it more flexible and convenient to use, adaptable to use in different locations, and greatly improving the user experience.
[0121] like Figures 18-20 As shown, in order to further improve the stability of the dust bin 31 and the assembly base 9 and prevent the dust bin 31 from being detached from the assembly base 9 due to accidental rotation of the dust bin 31, a switch lock 13 is further provided on the main housing 1 in this embodiment. Specifically, the switch lock 13 is provided at the bottom of the grip 12 in this embodiment.
[0122] like Figure 18 As shown, in this embodiment, the outer bottom of the gripping portion 121 is provided with a slide rail 14 along the axial direction of the gripping portion 121. Figure 19 As shown, in this embodiment, the switch lock 13 includes a movable switch 131 and a third elastic member 132, wherein the movable switch 131 is slidably arranged on the slide rail 14. Specifically, a slide groove 133 is provided on the movable switch 131, and the slide rail 14 is engaged in the slide groove 133. Through the cooperation between the slide rail 14 and the slide groove 133, the movable switch 131 can move along the axial direction of the gripping portion 121.
[0123] Among them, a limiting protrusion 141 is provided on the slide rail 14, and a limiting groove 134 is provided on the movable switch 131. When the movable switch 131 is slidably connected to the slide rail 14, the limiting protrusion 141 is limited between the limiting grooves 134. The setting of the limiting protrusion 141 and the limiting groove 134 can limit the displacement of the movable switch 131, thereby preventing the movable switch 131 from falling off the slide rail 14.
[0124] like Figure 19 and Figure 20 As shown, the bottom of the mobile switch 131 is also provided with a pull recess 135 and a clamping block 136, wherein the setting of the pull recess 135 makes it easy for the user to pull the mobile switch 131 with his fingers, so that the mobile switch 131 can move along the axial direction of the gripping portion 121.
[0125] The engaging block 136 is provided at the bottom end of the movable switch 131 near the dust bin 31. The side wall of the dust bin 31 is provided with an engaging groove 137 capable of engaging with the engaging block 136. When the engaging block 136 is engaged with the engaging groove 137, the axial position of the dust bin 31 on the mounting base 9 is further limited, and the dust bin 31 cannot rotate along the circumferential direction of the mounting base 9. To rotate and remove the dust bin 31 from the mounting base 9, the engaging state between the engaging block 136 and the engaging groove 137 must first be released.
[0126] like Figure 19 and Figure 20 As shown, the third elastic member 132 is a spring and is disposed on the movable switch 131. Specifically, an abutment block 138 for the third elastic member 132 to abut is fixedly provided at the bottom of the grip portion 121. One end of the third elastic member 132 abuts the movable switch 131, and the other end abuts the abutment block 138. To enhance the installation stability of the third elastic member 132, support columns 139 are provided on the ends of the movable switch 131 and the abutment block 138 that abut the third elastic member 132. The support columns 139 extend into the interior of the third elastic member 132. The provision of the support columns 139 can greatly enhance the stability of the third elastic member 132 during compression or rebound.
[0127] When the movable switch 131 is pulled, it moves in the pulling direction and compresses the third elastic member 132. The engaging block 136 then disengages from the engaging groove 137, releasing the engaging block 136 and the engaging groove 137. The cyclonic dust removal device 3 can then be removed from the mounting base 9 by rotating the dust bin 31. When the movable switch 131 is released, the third elastic member 132 resets the movable switch 131. When the dust bin 31 is mounted on the mounting base 9, the engaging block 136 securely engages with the engaging groove 137 under the action of the third elastic member 132. This means that the switch lock 13 securely connects the dust bin 31 to the mounting base 9, effectively preventing the dust bin 31 from becoming detached from the mounting base 9 due to improper rotation.
[0128] like Figure 21 As shown, in this embodiment, the blowing nozzle 4 is detachably connected to the air outlet seat 11. Specifically, the blowing nozzle 4 comprises a venting cover 41 and a retractable nozzle 42, wherein the venting cover 41 is magnetically connected to the air outlet seat 11. When the blowing nozzle 4 is close to the air outlet seat 11, the magnetic attraction allows the blowing nozzle 4 to be quickly and accurately installed on the air outlet seat 11, making operation simple and convenient, and greatly improving the user experience.
[0129] Specifically, in this embodiment, a magnet 43 is provided at the flared end of the flared cover 41, a mounting recess 15 is provided at the top outer edge of the air outlet seat 11, and a metal ring 16 is provided on the mounting recess 15. The material of the metal ring 16 is a metal material that can be attracted by the magnet. In this embodiment, the metal ring 16 is an iron ring.
[0130] As a preferred technical solution, in this embodiment, a metal ring 16 is detachably mounted on the mounting recess 15. Specifically, the sidewalls of the mounting recess 15 are provided with a plurality of latching blocks 151, and the inner sidewalls of the metal ring 16 are provided with a plurality of rectangular slots 17 that engage with the latching blocks 151. The latching blocks 151 and the slots 17 allow for a detachable connection between the metal ring 16 and the air outlet seat 11, facilitating replacement of the metal ring 16 and ensuring a magnetic attraction effect.
[0131] like Figure 21 As shown, in this embodiment, the telescopic nozzle 42 is telescopically arranged at the constricted end of the expansion cover 41. One end of the telescopic nozzle 42 extends into the expansion cover 41, and the other end is a free end. In this embodiment, the free end of the telescopic nozzle 42 is inclined, which makes it easier to insert the telescopic nozzle 42 into the inflation port.
[0132] like Figure 22As shown, the contracted end of the expansion cover 41 is provided with an extension section 411. In this embodiment, the extension section 411 and the expansion cover 41 are an integrally formed structure. A limiting block 412 is provided on the inner side wall of the extension section 411, and a limiting slide 421 is provided on the outer side wall of the telescopic mouth 42 along the axial direction of the telescopic mouth 42. A positioning block 422 is provided on the limiting slide 421. In this embodiment, two positioning blocks 422 are provided, and the two positioning blocks 422 are respectively located near the two ends of the limiting slide 421.
[0133] When the telescopic nozzle 42 is extended and retracted on the expansion mouth 41, the limit block 412 can slide in the limit slide groove 421, and through the abutment cooperation between the positioning block 422 and the limit block 412, the telescopic nozzle 42 can be pulled out from the expansion mouth 41 when the blowing nozzle 4 is in use; when not in use, the telescopic nozzle 42 can be stored in the expansion mouth 41. Such a structural setting can facilitate the storage and carrying of the blowing nozzle 4.
[0134] As a preferred technical solution, a limiter 423 is provided at one end of the telescopic nozzle 42 extending into the expansion cover 41. The shape of the limiter 423 is adapted to the necked end of the expansion cover 41. When the telescopic nozzle 42 extends out of the expansion cover 41, the limiter 423 can abut against the necked end of the expansion cover 41. The setting of the limiter 423 can effectively prevent the telescopic nozzle 42 from falling out of the necked end of the expansion cover 41.
[0135] As a preferred technical solution, in this embodiment, multiple positioning blocks 422 can be set in the limiting slide 421, and the multiple positioning blocks 422 are arranged at intervals on the limiting slide 421. The telescopic length of the telescopic mouth 42 can be limited by the multiple positioning blocks 422. When in use, the telescopic length of the telescopic mouth 42 can be adjusted according to needs to adapt to different usage scenarios.
[0136] The present invention has a four-stage filtering and dust removal system. The filter holes 511 on the outer cylinder 51 can perform primary filtration, which can remove large particles of debris and other garbage sucked into the cyclone separation dust removal device 3. The cyclone separation cylinder 53 performs secondary dust removal on the air carrying dust and small particles of debris and other garbage. The air removed by the cyclone separation cylinder 53 can also pass through the filter mesh 82 of the filter element 8 for tertiary dust removal. Finally, the filter cotton 114 at the air outlet 112 can perform quaternary dust removal on the gas to be discharged from the main shell 1, and can also remove odors.
[0137] The utility model can effectively ensure the dust removal effect of the vacuum cleaner through multi-stage filtering and dust removal operations, and thus can ensure the cleanliness of the air entering the main shell 1 and discharged to the outside. On the one hand, it can effectively reduce the damage of dust to the fan assembly inside the main shell 1 and increase the service life of the product; on the other hand, it can reduce the secondary pollution to the environment caused by the dust removal process and ensure the health of users.
[0138] In addition, the connection between the main shell 1 and the cyclone separation dust removal device 3 or the air nozzle 4, the connection between the suction cylinder assembly 6 and the cyclone separation dust removal device 3, and the connection between the various parts of the cyclone separation dust removal device 3 are basically detachable. This arrangement facilitates cleaning, maintenance and replacement of the product, is beneficial to improving the service life of the product, and is convenient for storage and carrying after disassembly.
[0139] Example 2
[0140] This embodiment is an embodiment of a wireless handheld vacuum cleaner. The difference between this embodiment and Example 1 is that the suction cylinder assembly 6 in this embodiment includes a suction cylinder 61 and a brush structure 62. The brush structure 62 can sweep up dust, debris and other garbage at the location to be cleaned so that the suction cylinder 61 can suck them up, thereby improving the efficiency and effect of cleaning by sweeping and sucking at the same time.
[0141] Specifically, in this embodiment, the suction cylinder 61 is installed on the connector 7 through the first pair of joints 63. One end of the first pair of joints 63 is connected to the connection channel 713 of the connector 7, and the other end is connected to the suction cylinder 61. One end of the first pair of joints 63 is inserted into the installation groove 74 of the connector 7, and the other end is connected to the suction cylinder 61. In this embodiment, the first pair of joints 63 and the suction cylinder 61 are detachably connected. Specifically, the end of the first pair of joints 63 connected to the suction cylinder 61 is provided with a first plug-in groove 631, and the end of the suction cylinder 61 connected to the first pair of joints 63 is provided with a plug-in protrusion 611. By plugging the plug-in protrusion 611 into the plug-in groove 631, the suction cylinder 61 can be installed on the first pair of joints 63.
[0142] In this embodiment, the brush structure 62 is provided in the end of the suction cylinder 61 away from the first joint 63. Specifically, Figure 23 As shown, the brush structure 62 includes a brush 621 and a first motor 622. The first motor 622 is fixedly connected to the suction port of the suction cylinder 61 through a motor mounting base 623. The brush 621 is connected to the output end of the first motor 622. When the first motor 622 is working, it can drive the brush 621 to rotate. The brush 621 extends out of the end of the suction cylinder 61 to facilitate contact with and cleaning of the position to be cleaned.
[0143] like Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 16 As shown, in this embodiment, a socket 18 is further provided on the main shell 1, and the socket 18 is electrically connected to the electronic control component. The first motor 622 is electrically connected to the socket 18 through a plug 624. A pipe 64 is provided in the suction cylinder 61 for the passage of an electric wire 625 electrically connected to the plug 624, and a wire hole 632 is provided on the first pair of joints 63 for the plug-in wire 625 to extend out.
[0144] In this embodiment, one end of the pipe 64 is connected to the motor mounting seat 623 through the first pipe mounting seat 641. In this embodiment, the first pipe mounting seat 641 and the motor mounting seat 623 are detachably connected. In this embodiment, the first pipe mounting seat 641 and the motor mounting seat 623 are connected by screws.
[0145] The other end of the pipe 64 is connected to the end of the suction cylinder 61 near the first connector 63 via the second pipe mounting base 642. In this embodiment, one end of the wire 625 is electrically connected to the first motor 622. The other end of the wire 625 passes through the first pipe mounting base 641, the pipe 64, the second pipe mounting base 642, and the wire hole 632 in the first connector 63 to be electrically connected to the plug 624. When the plug 624 is plugged into the socket 18, the first motor 622 can drive the brush 621 to rotate.
[0146] In order to facilitate the quick and accurate insertion of the plug 624 into the socket 18, in this embodiment, the socket 18 adopts a magnetic socket and the plug 624 adopts a magnetic plug. The plug 624 and the socket 18 are quickly and accurately plugged into each other by magnetic attraction. The operation is simple and convenient, which can greatly improve the user experience.
[0147] As a preferred technical solution, in this embodiment, the suction tube 61 is configured as a telescopic tube with at least two stages of extension. This configuration allows the user to easily adjust the length of the suction tube 61 as needed. To facilitate the extension and retraction of the suction tube 61, in this embodiment, the conduit 64 is configured as a foldable and retractable corrugated tube. The portion of the wire 625 located within the conduit 64 is configured as a spring wire. The spring wire is elastic and resilient, allowing it to be extended and retracted as needed.
[0148] In this embodiment, the brush structure 62 and the suction cylinder 61 are separated by the motor mounting seat 623, the pipe 64, the first pipe mounting seat 641 and the second pipe mounting seat 642. The suction cylinder 61 will not cause pollution to the brush structure 62 during the dust collection process, which is beneficial to improving the service life of the brush structure 62.
[0149] In this embodiment, the suction cup assembly 6 can realize the operation of sweeping and sucking during the vacuuming process, and can sweep or vibrate dust or debris with greater adhesion, making it easier for the suction cup to suck it in, greatly improving the cleaning effect, and facilitating the cleaning of corners, gaps and other places that are difficult to clean.
[0150] Example 3
[0151] This embodiment is an embodiment of a wireless handheld vacuum cleaner. The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that: Figure 24 and Figure 25As shown, the suction cylinder assembly 6 in this embodiment includes a suction cylinder 61 and a beating structure 65. The beating structure 65 can beat up dust or debris with strong adhesion from the place to be cleaned. For example, when cleaning a carpet, dust or debris and other garbage are often hidden in the carpet. The beating structure 65 can vibrate the dust or debris and other garbage on the carpet to facilitate the suction of the suction cylinder 61, which is beneficial to improve the cleaning effect.
[0152] Specifically, in this embodiment, the suction cylinder 61 is installed on the connector 7 through a second pair of joints. One end of the second pair of joints is connected to the connection channel 713 of the connector 7, and the other end is connected to the suction cylinder 61. One end of the second pair of joints is inserted into the installation groove 74 of the connector 7, and the other end is connected to the suction cylinder 61. In this embodiment, the second pair of joints and the suction cylinder 61 are detachably connected. Specifically, the end of the second pair of joints connected to the suction cylinder 61 is provided with a second plug-in groove, and the end of the suction cylinder 61 connected to the second pair of joints is provided with a plug-in protrusion. By plugging the plug-in protrusion into the second plug-in groove 631, the suction cylinder 61 can be installed on the second joint.
[0153] In this embodiment, the hammering structure 65 is located on the outer side wall of the end of the suction tube 61 away from the second joint. Specifically, in this embodiment, the outer side wall of the suction tube 61 is provided with an installation recess for the hammering structure 65. Figure 25 As shown, in this embodiment, the beating structure 65 includes a mounting base 651, a cover 652, a beating head 653, a second motor 654, an eccentric wheel 655 and a transmission member 656. Among them, the mounting base 651 is fixedly arranged at the mounting recess of the outer side wall of the suction cylinder 61, and the cover 652 is detachably covered on the mounting base 651. In this embodiment, the cover 652 is detachably mounted on the mounting base 651 by screws.
[0154] When the cover 652 is installed on the mounting base 651, an accommodating chamber is formed between the cover 652 and the mounting base 651, and the second motor 654 is arranged in the accommodating chamber. In the present embodiment, the second motor 654 is installed on the inner wall of the cover 652 by a mounting bracket 659. The eccentric wheel 655 is eccentrically connected to the output shaft of the second motor 654. One end of the transmission member 656 is rotationally connected to the eccentric wheel 655, and the other end is rotationally connected to the beating head 653. In the present embodiment, the mounting base 651 is provided with a frame 657 for supporting the beating head 653. The frame 657 is provided with a sleeve 658. The sleeve 658 is movably sleeved on the beating head 653. The beating head 653 can do telescopic movement along the axial direction of the sleeve 658. The end of the cover 652 is provided with a through hole for the beating head 653 to stretch out.
[0155] When second motor 654 works, second motor 654 drives beating head 653 to do telescopic motion by eccentric wheel 655 and transmission member 656, makes beating head 653 do beating motion to the place to be cleaned.In the present embodiment, drive beating head 653 to do telescopic motion by eccentric wheel 655 and transmission member 656, can effectively ensure the dynamics of beating, and then ensure the effect of cleaning.
[0156] In this embodiment, the main housing 1 is also provided with a socket 18, which is electrically connected to the electronic control assembly. The second motor 654 is electrically connected to the socket 18 via a plug. In this embodiment, the side of the mounting base 651 is provided with a through hole for the power cable to pass through, and the outer side of the suction tube 61 is provided with a wire channel 612 for routing the power cable. The second docking connector is provided with a wire hole for the plug-in cable to pass through.
[0157] In order to facilitate the quick and accurate insertion of the plug into the socket 18, in this embodiment, the socket 18 adopts a magnetic socket and the plug adopts a magnetic plug. The plug and the socket 18 are quickly and accurately plugged into each other by magnetic attraction. The operation is simple and convenient, which can greatly improve the user experience.
[0158] In this embodiment, the suction cup assembly 6 can realize the operation of beating and sucking at the same time during the vacuuming process, and can sweep or vibrate the dust or debris with large adhesion on the carpet and the like, making it easier for the suction cup to suck it in, thereby greatly improving the cleaning effect and cleaning efficiency.
[0159] It should be noted that the preferred embodiments of the present invention are given in the specification and drawings of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described in this specification. These embodiments are not intended to be additional limitations on the content of the present invention. The purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and comprehensive. The above-mentioned technical features are further combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, which are all considered to be within the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that improvements or changes can be made based on the above description, and all such improvements and changes should fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the present invention.
Claims
1. A cordless handheld vacuum cleaner, characterized by: The main housing comprises a main housing, wherein a fan assembly is provided in the main housing, the main housing comprises an air inlet and an air outlet, the air inlet of the main housing is detachably connected to a cyclone separation and dust removal device, and the air outlet of the main housing is detachably connected to an air blowing nozzle; When the cyclone separation dust removal device is installed at the air inlet of the main shell and the air blowing nozzle is removed from the air outlet of the main shell, it can be used as a dust collector; When the air blowing nozzle is installed at the air outlet of the main shell and the cyclone separation and dust removal device is removed from the air inlet of the main shell, it can be used as an air blowing pump.
2. The cordless handheld vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cyclone separation dust removal device includes a dust bin, a cyclone separator arranged in the dust bin, and a suction cylinder assembly arranged on the side wall of the dust bin and connected to the dust bin; the cyclone separator is connected to the main shell, the top of the dust bin is detachably connected to the air inlet of the main shell, and the bottom end of the dust bin is provided with an openable and closable bottom cover, and the bottom cover is locked to the bottom end of the dust bin by a cover opening switch.
3. The cordless handheld vacuum cleaner according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cyclone separator includes an outer cylinder, a cyclone separation cylinder, a mounting seat and a filter element. The outer cylinder is detachably arranged in the dust bin. Filter holes are arranged on the side wall of the outer cylinder at a height position corresponding to the dust inlet of the dust bin. The cyclone separation cylinder is arranged in the outer cylinder. The mounting seat is detachably arranged on the outer cylinder and is located at the air outlet end of the cyclone separation cylinder. The filter element is installed on the mounting seat.
4. The cordless handheld vacuum cleaner according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cyclone separator is composed of several hollow conical parts whose sides are adjacent to each other, and an air guide groove is provided on the outer side of the upper port of the conical part; the mounting seat includes a seat body and a placement groove provided on the seat body for placing the filter element, and the bottom of the seat body is provided with several air outlet tubes connected to the conical part. The number of air outlet tubes is the same as the number of conical parts. When the mounting seat is provided at the air outlet end of the cyclone separator, the several air outlet tubes of the mounting seat extend into the several conical parts of the cyclone separator one by one.
5. The cordless handheld vacuum cleaner according to claim 4, characterized in that: The filter element includes a support frame and a filter screen arranged on the support frame. The support frame is provided with a plurality of wind-passing areas. The number of wind-passing areas is the same as the number of air outlets. When the filter element is placed in the placement groove of the mounting seat, the plurality of wind-passing areas are respectively arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the air outlets of the plurality of conical elements.
6. The cordless handheld vacuum cleaner according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that: The air inlet of the main housing is detachably provided with an assembly seat, the fan assembly is mounted on the assembly seat, an air inlet frame is provided on the assembly seat, and the dust bin is detachably provided on the assembly seat; when the cyclone separation dust removal device is mounted on the assembly seat, the filter element abuts against the bottom of the assembly seat; The air outlet of the main shell is provided with an air outlet seat, and the air outlet seat is provided with a plurality of air outlet holes. The inner side of the air outlet seat is also provided with a perforated plate and filter cotton, and the perforated plate and the filter cotton are both arranged at the position of the air outlet holes; The side wall of the main shell is further provided with a gripping piece, and a rechargeable battery pack is arranged in the gripping piece.
7. The cordless handheld vacuum cleaner according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: The dust bin is provided with a dust inlet, and the suction cylinder assembly is detachably mounted at the dust inlet via a connector, and the connector is detachably connected to the outer wall of the dust bin by pressing a buckle structure and / or a buckle. The connecting head is provided with a connecting channel connected to the suction cylinder assembly and the dust inlet, and a baffle is rotatably connected in the connecting channel. When the cyclone separation dust removal device is working, the baffle is affected by the suction force and rotates to the first position, and at this time the connecting channel is connected to the dust inlet; when the cyclone separation dust removal device is not working, the baffle can rotate to the second position under the action of its own gravity, and at this time the baffle can block the connecting channel.
8. The cordless handheld vacuum cleaner according to claim 7, characterized in that: The suction cylinder assembly includes a brush structure and a suction cylinder detachably connected to the connector; the suction cylinder is configured as a telescopic cylinder capable of at least two stages of extension and retraction; the brush structure includes a first motor disposed within the suction cylinder and a brush connected to an output end of the first motor; the first motor is fixedly connected to the suction port of the suction cylinder via a motor mounting base; The brush structure also includes a plug electrically connected to the first motor, and a socket electrically connected to the plug is provided on the side wall of the main shell; a pipe for the plug's wires to pass through is provided in the suction cylinder, and the pipe is connected to the motor mounting seat. The pipe is a corrugated tube, and the wires located in the pipe are spring wires.
9. The cordless handheld vacuum cleaner according to claim 7, characterized in that: The suction cylinder assembly includes a hammering structure and a suction cylinder detachably connected to the connecting head; the outer wall of the suction cylinder is provided with an installation recess for installing the hammering structure; the hammering structure includes a cover, a second motor, an eccentric wheel, a transmission member and a hammering head, and the cover is arranged at the installation recess; the second motor is located in the cover, the eccentric wheel is eccentrically connected to the output shaft of the second motor, one end of the transmission member is rotationally connected to the eccentric wheel, and the other end is rotationally connected to the hammering head.
10. The cordless handheld vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blowing nozzle includes an expansion mouth and a telescopic mouth that can be stored in the expansion mouth. The expansion mouth is provided with a magnet, and the air outlet of the main shell is provided with a metal ring that can be magnetically connected to the magnet.