Air guide pipe structure of dust collector

By designing a vacuum cleaner duct structure that can be bent and straightened, the problem of difficult operation of existing vacuum cleaners in low spaces has been solved, improving cleaning effect and ease of use.

CN223489652UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31NINGBO HAOJIA ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422642783.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-30
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-30

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Technical Problem

Existing vacuum cleaner ducts are difficult to operate and have poor cleaning effect when cleaning low spaces.

Method used

A vacuum cleaner air duct structure was designed, comprising a first tube body, a main unit connector, a second tube body, an accessory connector, a first connector, a second connector, a telescopic hose, and an anti-rotation component. The anti-rotation component restricts the rotation of the first and second connectors, enabling the tube body to switch between bending and straightening, adapting to different cleaning spaces.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient operation when cleaning low-ceilinged spaces and efficient cleaning in normal spaces, thus improving the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an air guide pipe structure of a dust collector, which comprises a first pipe body and a second pipe body, the main machine joint is arranged at the end part of the first pipe body; the second pipe body is matched with the first pipe body; the accessory joint is arranged at the end part of the second pipe body; the first joint is arranged at the end part of the first pipe body; the second connector is arranged at the end of the second pipe body, and the second connector is rotationally connected with the first connector; one end of the telescopic hose is arranged on the first joint, and the other end of the telescopic hose is arranged on the second joint; the rotation stopping assembly can limit rotation of the first connector relative to the second connector.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of vacuum cleaner technology, and in particular relates to a vacuum cleaner air duct structure. Background Technology

[0002] The air duct is mainly used to connect cleaning accessories such as vacuum cleaner mops, crevice tools, brushes, and mite removal brushes to the main unit for airflow and electrical conduction.

[0003] Currently, the main structures of vacuum cleaner air ducts on the market are: ① straight tubes; ② telescopic tubes. Both of these types of air ducts are difficult to use and have poor cleaning effects when cleaning low spaces such as under beds, sofas, and tables and chairs. Therefore, a type of air duct that can both straighten and bend is needed to improve the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The summary section of this application is intended to provide a brief overview of the concepts, which will be described in detail in the detailed description section below. This summary section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed technical solutions, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claimed technical solutions.

[0005] To address the technical problems mentioned in the background section, some embodiments of this application provide a vacuum cleaner duct structure, including:

[0006] first tube body;

[0007] The main unit connector is located at the end of the first tube body;

[0008] The second pipe body matches the first pipe body;

[0009] The accessory connector is located at the end of the second pipe body;

[0010] The first connector is located at the end of the first pipe body;

[0011] The second connector is located on the end of the second pipe body and is rotatably connected to the first connector.

[0012] A flexible hose, one end of which is located on a first connector and the other end of which is located on a second connector;

[0013] The anti-rotation component can limit the rotation of the first connector relative to the second connector.

[0014] Preferably, the anti-rotation assembly includes a control plate rotatably mounted on the first joint and a latch mounted on the control plate, and the second joint is provided with a groove that cooperates with the latch.

[0015] Preferably, the first connector is provided with an elastic element, one end of which is located on the control plate and the other end is located on the first connector.

[0016] Preferably, the control panel has protruding posts on both sides, and the first connector has a round hole for the protruding posts to be inserted and rotated.

[0017] Preferably, the top surface of the control panel has a groove.

[0018] Preferably, the second connector is equipped with rollers.

[0019] Preferably, the second connector is provided with a fixed frame, and a rotating shaft is rotatably provided on the fixed frame, the rotating shaft being connected to a roller.

[0020] This application provides a user-friendly vacuum cleaner air duct structure. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the application and to make other features, objects, and advantages of the application more apparent. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain the application and do not constitute an undue limitation of the application.

[0022] Furthermore, throughout the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements. It should be understood that the drawings are schematic, and the elements are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0023] In the attached diagram:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model when it is bent.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of point A. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0029] It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0030] It should be noted that the concepts of "first" and "second" mentioned in this disclosure are used only to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order of functions performed by these devices, modules or units or their interdependencies.

[0031] It should be noted that the terms "a" and "a plurality of" used in this disclosure are illustrative rather than restrictive, and those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise expressly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".

[0032] This disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0033] like Figure 1-4 As shown, a vacuum cleaner duct structure includes a first tube body 1, a main unit connector 2, a second tube body 3, an accessory connector 4, a first connector 5, a second connector 6, a telescopic hose 7, and an anti-rotation component. The main unit connector 2 is fixedly connected to the end of the first tube body; the accessory connector 4 is fixedly connected to the end of the second tube body; the first connector 5 is fixed to the end of the first tube body; the second connector 6 is rotatably connected to the first connector via a hinge 10 and is fixed to the second tube body; the telescopic hose 7 is a corrugated pipe, with one end fixed to the first connector and the other end fixed to the second connector; the anti-rotation component restricts the rotation between the first connector and the second connector. When cleaning low spaces, rotating the first connector causes the first tube body to rotate, forming a bent tube body, allowing the second tube body and the accessories connected to its accessory connector to be inserted into the low space for easy cleaning. When cleaning normal spaces, the first tube body can be rotated to a position where the axes of the first tube body and the second tube body coincide, forming a straight tube body. The anti-rotation component then restricts the rotation of the first connector, allowing for cleaning of normal spaces.

[0034] Specifically, the anti-rotation assembly includes a control plate 81, a latch 82, and an elastic element 83. The control plate 81 is rotatably connected to the first connector. The control plate has protrusions on both sides, and the first connector has a round hole 51 for the protrusions to be inserted and rotated. The latch 82 is fixed to the end of the control plate, and the second connector has a slot 61 for the latch to be engaged. The elastic element 83 is a metal spring, one end of which is fixed to the bottom surface of the control plate, and the other end is fixed to the first connector. When it is necessary to restrict the rotation of the first connector, the latch can be pressed into the slot, and the first connector will not be able to rotate. When it is necessary to rotate the first connector, one end of the control plate is pressed, and the control plate is rotated, thereby turning the latch out of the slot, and thus releasing the rotation restriction. The elastic element 83 is provided to prevent the latch from automatically dislodging from the slot.

[0035] In other embodiments, a groove 811 is provided on the top surface of the control plate 81 to increase the friction at the pressing point, making it easier to unlock the control plate by pressing. Pressing the groove 811 on the top surface of the control plate 81 releases the latch 82, and the first tube 1 and the second tube 3 are rotated by the hinge to form a bent tube, so that the second tube and the accessories connected to its accessory joint can be inserted into the low space, making cleaning very convenient. When cleaning the normal space, the first tube can be rotated to a position where the axes of the first tube and the second tube coincide, and the first tube and the second tube will form a straight tube. The latch will automatically engage in the slot for locking, and the rotation of the first joint is restricted by the anti-rotation component, so that the normal space can be cleaned.

[0036] In other embodiments, a fixing frame 62 is integrally formed on the second connector 6, a rotating shaft 63 is rotatably connected to the fixing frame, and a roller 64 is fixed on the rotating shaft. The roller can prevent the second pipe from directly contacting the ground during use.

[0037] The above description is merely a selection of preferred embodiments of this disclosure and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the invention involved in the embodiments of this disclosure is not limited to technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the above-described inventive concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above-described features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in the embodiments of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A vacuum cleaner air duct structure, characterized in that, include: first tube body; The main unit connector is located at the end of the first tube body; The second tube body mates with the first tube body; An accessory connector is located on the end of the second pipe body; The first connector is located at the end of the first pipe body; The second connector is located on the end of the second pipe body and is rotatably connected to the first connector. A flexible hose, one end of which is attached to the first connector and the other end of which is attached to the second connector; The anti-rotation component can limit the rotation of the first connector relative to the second connector.

2. The vacuum cleaner air duct structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-rotation assembly includes a control plate rotatably mounted on the first connector and a latch mounted on the control plate, and the second connector is provided with a slot that cooperates with the latch.

3. The vacuum cleaner air duct structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first connector is provided with an elastic element, one end of which is located on the control plate and the other end is located on the first connector.

4. The vacuum cleaner air duct structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control board has protruding posts on both sides, and the first connector has a round hole for the protruding posts to be inserted and rotated.

5. The vacuum cleaner air duct structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control panel has a groove on its top surface.

6. The vacuum cleaner air duct structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second connector is equipped with rollers.

7. The vacuum cleaner air duct structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second connector is provided with a fixed frame, and a rotating shaft is rotatably provided on the fixed frame, and the rotating shaft is connected to a roller.