Assisted sweeper

Abstract

A power-assisted sweeper includes: a handle, a mop rod, a connecting component, a housing, a dustbin, a sweeping component, a mopping component, and a vacuuming component; the handle is fitted onto the top of the mop rod, and the bottom of the mop rod is rotatably connected to the top wall of the housing via the connecting component; the housing has a storage space; the sweeping component is located at the front end inside the housing, and the mopping component is located at the rear bottom of the housing; the vacuuming component is located at the middle of the rear end inside the housing; the dustbin is located at the middle of the rear end inside the housing and is connected to the housing in a drawer-like manner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of floor cleaning tools, and in particular to an assistive sweeper that can integrate sweeping, mopping and vacuuming. Background Technology

[0002] Household cleaning is an essential task for every household. In traditional household cleaning, cleaners usually need to first sweep away large pieces of debris, such as hair, paper scraps, and food particles, with a broom, then mop the floor with a damp mop to remove dust, and finally sweep away the remaining small pieces of debris after the floor has dried. Only then can the area be thoroughly cleaned. Over the years, this process consumes a lot of physical strength and time, especially for the elderly and young people with busy work schedules. There is an urgent need for a labor-saving and time-saving tool to help with sweeping and mopping. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, it is necessary to provide a convenient and labor-saving power sweeper.

[0004] A power-assisted sweeper includes: a handle, a mop rod, a connecting component, a housing, a dustbin, a sweeping component, a mopping component, and a vacuuming component; the handle is fitted onto the top of the mop rod, and the bottom of the mop rod is rotatably connected to the top wall of the housing via the connecting component; the housing has a storage space; the sweeping component is located at the front end of the housing, and the mopping component is located at the rear bottom of the housing; the vacuuming component is located at the middle of the rear end of the housing; the dustbin is located at the middle of the rear end of the housing and is connected to the housing in a drawer-like manner.

[0005] The sweeping assembly includes: a horizontal roller brush, a first circular rotating brush, a second circular rotating brush, a first motor, a second motor, a third motor, a control board, a first control switch, and a first battery. The horizontal roller brush is located at the center of the front end of the bottom of the housing. The first and second circular rotating brushes are respectively located on both sides of the horizontal roller brush. The output end of the first motor is connected to the axle of the horizontal roller brush via a coupling. The output end of the second motor is connected to the axle of the first circular rotating brush via a coupling. The output end of the third motor is connected to the axle of the second circular rotating brush via a coupling. One end of the control board is electrically connected to the first battery, and the other end is electrically connected to the first, second, and third motors. The control board is equipped with a first control switch. The rear edge of the horizontal roller brush is close to the front edge of the waste collection compartment.

[0006] The mopping assembly includes: an adhesive strip located at the bottom of the housing below the waste collection compartment, and an adhesive mop; the adhesive mop is attached to the bottom of the housing by the adhesive strip.

[0007] The dust collection assembly includes a dust collection fan, which is located inside the rear panel of the waste collection compartment and its dust collection direction is towards the inlet of the waste collection compartment.

[0008] Preferably, the vacuum cleaner includes: a fourth motor, several blades, a second control switch, and a second battery; the tail of the fourth motor is fixed to the inner side of the rear wall of the waste collection compartment; the blades are fixedly connected to the output shaft of the fourth motor, and the blades are arranged facing the inlet direction of the waste collection compartment; the second battery is electrically connected to the input terminal of the fourth motor through the second control switch; the second control switch is fixedly installed on the outer side of the rear wall of the waste collection compartment and is used to control the fourth motor to drive the blades to rotate; by placing the second control switch on the outer side of the rear wall of the waste collection compartment, it is convenient for the user to turn on the vacuum cleaner when using it.

[0009] Preferably, the waste collection bin includes: a rear panel, a bottom panel, and two side panels; wherein, the front edge of the bottom panel is sloping to guide the waste into the waste collection bin; the two side panels are symmetrically arranged, and the distance between the two side panels increases from front to back, which, together with the operation of the vacuum fan, forms a wind force guide for the suction of the waste;

[0010] Preferably, the brushes on the transverse roller brush are arranged in a spiral or straight manner on the axle.

[0011] Preferably, the connecting assembly includes: a fixed base, a connecting ear, and a connecting shaft; the bottom of the fixed base is fixedly connected to the top of the housing, and a horizontal shaft hole is opened in the upper part of the fixed base; the lower part of the connecting ear is forked and sits on the fixed base, and a shaft hole is opened in the lower part of the connecting ear at a position that matches the shaft hole on the fixed base; the upper part of the connecting ear is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the tow rod; the connecting shaft is inserted into the shaft hole of the connecting ear and the through hole of the fixed base, so that the connecting ear and the fixed base can be rotatably connected, thereby driving the tow rod and the fixed base to be rotatably connected.

[0012] Preferably, the housing includes an upper housing and a lower housing, which are detachably connected; the upper housing includes a top wall and a side wall extending vertically downward along the edge of the top wall, and the lower housing includes a bottom wall disposed opposite to the top wall; the side wall and the bottom wall are detachably connected; the front end of the bottom wall is provided with a first notch for exposing the transverse roller brush; the rear end of the side wall is provided with a second notch for providing a waste collection compartment.

[0013] Preferably, it also includes: a plurality of bottom rollers disposed on the lower surface of the bottom of the housing.

[0014] Preferably, the handle includes a hand-held part and a sleeve part; the hand-held part and the sleeve part are integrally formed and connected at a bend; the sleeve part is fitted onto the top of the tow bar.

[0015] Preferably, the dust collection component further includes: a dust cover; the dust cover is mesh-shaped and is installed around the dust collection fan to block large particles of debris to the outside of the dust collection fan.

[0016] The aforementioned power-assisted sweeper works by having the user push the mop handle to move it, while simultaneously employing a sweeping component, a mopping component, and a vacuuming component that work together to clean the floor. First, the sweeping component picks up debris and sweeps it towards the debris collection bin. At the same time, a vacuum fan located behind the debris collection bin quickly and cleanly sucks the swept debris into the bin. Then, the mopping component cleans any remaining dust and grime on the swept floor with a damp, adhesive mop. Compared to traditional manual cleaning methods that require three passes (sweep-mop-sweep) to clean the space, this invention allows the user to clean the space in one pass, making cleaning more convenient and labor-saving, conserving energy and time, and improving cleaning efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a first three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the garbage collection bin and the dust collection component in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention, omitting the upper shell (dust cover omitted).

[0021] Figure 5 This is a rear view of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a side view of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: Handle 1; Handheld part 10; Socket part 11; Towing rod 2; Connecting assembly 3; Fixing base 30; Connecting ear 31; Connecting shaft 32; Housing 4; Upper housing 40; Lower housing 41; First notch 42; Second notch 43; Waste collection bin 5; Rear plate 50; Bottom plate 51; Side plate 52; Pull groove 53; Horizontal roller brush 60; Card seat 600; First circular rotating brush 61; Second circular rotating brush 62; Fixing bolt 620; First motor 63; Second motor 64; Third motor 65; Control main board 66; First control switch 67; Coupling 68; Adhesive mop 70; Vacuum fan 80; Fourth motor 800; Blade 801; Second control switch 802; Dust cover 81; Bottom roller 9. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions and effects of the embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Please refer to Figure 1-4 As shown, a power-assisted sweeper includes: a handle 1, a mop bar 2, a connecting component 3, a housing 4, a dustbin 5, a sweeping component, a mopping component, and a vacuuming component; the handle 1 is sleeved on the top of the mop bar 2, and the bottom of the mop bar 2 is rotatably connected to the top wall of the housing 4 through the connecting component 3; the housing 4 has a storage space; the sweeping component is located at the front end inside the housing 4, and the mopping component is located at the rear bottom of the housing 4; the vacuuming component is located in the middle of the rear end inside the housing 4; the dustbin 5 is located in the middle of the rear end inside the housing 4 and is connected to the housing 4 in a drawer-like manner;

[0026] The sweeping assembly includes: a horizontal roller brush 60, a first circular rotating brush 61, a second circular rotating brush 62, a first motor 63, a second motor 64, a third motor 65, a control mainboard 66, a first control switch 67, and a first battery (not shown in the figure); the horizontal roller brush 60 is located at the center of the bottom front end of the housing 4; the first circular rotating brush 61 and the second circular rotating brush 62 are respectively located on both sides of the horizontal roller brush 60; the output end of the first motor 63 is connected to the horizontal roller brush via a coupling 68. The wheel axle of the first circular rotating brush 61 is connected via a coupling 68; the output end of the second motor 64 is connected to the wheel axle of the first circular rotating brush 61 via a coupling 68; the output end of the third motor 65 is connected to the wheel axle of the second circular rotating brush 62 via a coupling 68; one end of the control main board 66 is electrically connected to the first battery (not shown in the figure), and the other end is electrically connected to the first motor 63, the second motor 64, and the third motor 65; a first control switch 67 is provided on the control main board 66; the rear edge of the transverse roller brush 60 is close to the front edge of the waste collection bin 5;

[0027] The mopping assembly includes: an adhesive strip (not shown in the figure) located at the bottom of the housing 4 below the garbage collection compartment 5, and an adhesive mop 70; the adhesive mop 70 is attached to the bottom of the housing 4 by the adhesive strip;

[0028] The dust collection component includes a dust collection fan 80, which is located inside the rear panel of the waste collection compartment 5, and its dust collection direction is towards the inlet of the waste collection compartment 5.

[0029] In this embodiment, the control motherboard 66 and the first control switch 67 are disposed on the upper surface of the top wall of the housing 4. A protective shell is disposed around the control motherboard 66. The first control switch 67 protrudes and is exposed, allowing the user to control it with their foot during use, eliminating the need for bending over. The tails of the first motor 63, the second motor 64, and the third motor 65 are all fixed to the lower surface of the top wall of the housing 4 (not shown in the figure). The horizontal roller brush 60, the first circular rotating brush 61, and the second circular rotating brush 62 are all detachable and replaceable. The roller of the horizontal roller brush 60 is mounted on the axle, and the bristles are disposed on the roller. Both ends are connected to the bottom of the housing 4 through the bracket 600. The roller can be removed from the axle for easy replacement after the bristles become worn out. The rollers of the first circular rotating brush 61 and the second circular rotating brush 62 are mounted on the axle, and the bristles are disposed on the roller. The ends are fixed to the axle by the fixing bolts 620. The rollers can be removed from the axle for easy replacement after they become worn out.

[0030] In this embodiment, the tow bar 2 is telescopic, which makes it easy for users to adjust according to their height. In this embodiment, the tow bar 2 is made of aluminum alloy, which is sturdy and lightweight, making it more labor-saving and durable when used.

[0031] In this embodiment, a transverse roller brush 60 is provided at the center of the bottom front end of the housing 4. The first motor 63 drives the transverse roller brush 60 to rotate from front to back. Since the rear edge of the transverse roller brush 60 is close to the front edge of the dust collection compartment 5, the transverse roller brush 60 sweeps the dust into the dust collection compartment 5. Furthermore, by providing a first circular rotating brush 61 and a second circular rotating brush 62 on both sides of the transverse roller brush 60, the cleaning range of the sweeping component is expanded without increasing the overall size of the power sweeper, enabling the sweeper to clean the outer part of the housing 4 near the edge as well. The second motor 64 and the third motor 65 respectively drive the first circular rotating brush 61 and the second circular rotating brush 62 to rotate in the direction of the transverse roller brush 60. The sweeping component brings the debris into the cleaning range of the horizontal roller brush 60, which then sweeps the debris into the debris collection bin 5. As the horizontal roller brush 60 sweeps the debris to the edge of the debris collection bin 5, the vacuum cleaner 80 assists by sucking the debris into the bin 5 to prevent it from remaining at the edge and compromising cleaning effectiveness. After the sweeping component has cleaned, the user pushes the adhesive mop 70 on the mopping component to further clean the swept floor, improving the cleaning effect. In this embodiment, the connection between the debris collection bin 5 and the housing 4 is designed as a drawer-type connection, facilitating the removal of accumulated debris. The adhesive mop 70 is designed to be adhesive, making it easy to clean.

[0032] In this embodiment, the control motherboard 66 synchronously controls the first motor 63, the second motor 64, and the third motor 65, and can realize control in both high and low speed modes. Users can switch the first control switch 67 to realize the two control modes according to their needs.

[0033] Further, see Figure 3 As shown, the vacuum cleaner 80 includes: a fourth motor 800, several blades 801, a second control switch 802, and a second battery (not shown in the figure); the tail of the fourth motor 800 is fixed to the inner side of the rear wall of the waste collection compartment 5; the blades 801 are fixedly connected to the output shaft of the fourth motor 800, and the blades 801 are arranged facing the inlet direction of the waste collection compartment 5; the second battery (not shown in the figure) is electrically connected to the input terminal of the fourth motor 800 through the second control switch 802; the second control switch 802 is fixedly installed on the outer side of the rear wall of the waste collection compartment 5, and is used to control the fourth motor 800 to drive the blades 801 to rotate; by setting the second control switch 802 on the outer side of the rear wall of the waste collection compartment 5, it is convenient for the user to turn on the vacuum cleaner 80 when using it.

[0034] Further, see Figure 3 As shown, to further facilitate the suction of garbage into the garbage collection bin 5 and improve cleaning efficiency, the garbage collection bin 5 includes: a rear plate 50, a bottom plate 51, and two side plates 52. The front edge of the bottom plate 51 is sloping, which guides the garbage into the garbage collection bin 5. The two side plates 52 are symmetrically arranged, and the distance between the two side plates 52 increases from front to back. In conjunction with the operation of the vacuum cleaner 80, the airflow guides the suction of garbage. Through the above arrangement, the sloping front edge of the bottom plate 51 facilitates the entry of garbage swept by the sweeping component into the garbage collection bin 5. The two side plates 52 form an air duct that is narrow at the front and wide at the back. When the vacuum cleaner 80 is running, the garbage collection bin 5 resembles the shape of an air vent, which helps to enhance the suction power of the vacuum cleaner 80 and, in conjunction with the sweeping component, improves the efficiency of garbage sweeping and the cleaning effect.

[0035] The outer surface of the rear wall of the garbage collection compartment 5 is provided with a groove 53, which makes it easy for users to pull the garbage collection compartment 5 out of the shell 4 and put it back.

[0036] Furthermore, the brushes on the transverse roller brush 60 are arranged in a spiral or straight manner on the axle.

[0037] In this embodiment, when the brush is arranged in a straight line on the axle, the cleaning is more thorough; when the brush is arranged in a spiral on the axle, the friction between the brush and the ground is reduced, and the operation of the first motor 63 is more labor-saving.

[0038] Further, see Figure 5-6As shown, the connecting assembly includes: a fixed base 30, a connecting ear 31, and a connecting shaft 32; the bottom of the fixed base 30 is fixedly connected to the top of the housing 4, and a horizontal shaft hole is opened on the upper part of the fixed base 30; the lower part of the connecting ear 31 is forked and sits on the fixed base 30, and a shaft hole is opened at the position where the lower part of the connecting ear 31 matches the shaft hole on the fixed base 30; the upper part of the connecting ear 31 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the drag rod 2; the connecting shaft 32 is inserted into the shaft hole of the connecting ear 31 and the through hole of the fixed base 30, so that the connecting ear 31 and the fixed base 30 can be rotatably connected, thereby driving the drag rod 2 and the fixed base 30 to be rotatably connected.

[0039] Further, see Figure 1-2 As shown, in order to facilitate the disassembly, assembly and maintenance of the sweeping assist, the housing 4 includes an upper housing 40 and a lower housing 41, which are detachably connected; the upper housing 40 includes a top wall and a side wall extending vertically downward along the edge of the top wall, and the lower housing 41 includes a bottom wall disposed opposite to the top wall; the side wall and the bottom wall are detachably connected; the front end of the bottom wall is provided with a first notch 42 for exposing the transverse roller brush 60; the rear end of the side wall is provided with a second notch 43 for setting the garbage collection compartment 5.

[0040] Furthermore, for easier use, see... Figure 1 As shown, the power sweeper also includes several bottom rollers 9, which are disposed on the bottom lower surface of the housing 4.

[0041] Furthermore, to reduce the strain on the user's wrist and improve comfort, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 As shown, the handle 1 includes a hand-held part 10 and a sleeve part 11; the hand-held part 10 and the sleeve part 11 are integrally formed and connected at a bend; the sleeve part 11 is sleeved on the top of the drag bar 2.

[0042] In this embodiment, the handheld part 10 and the sleeve part 11 are designed with a 130-degree bend, which is ergonomic, makes the user more comfortable, and reduces the labor intensity of the wrist during cleaning.

[0043] Furthermore, in order to improve the service life of the vacuum cleaner fan 80, see... Figure 3 As shown, the dust collection assembly also includes: a dust cover 81; the dust cover 81 is mesh-like and covers the periphery of the dust collection fan 80 to block large particles of debris to the outside of the dust collection fan; for easy cleaning, the dust cover 81 is detachably connected to the inner surface of the rear plate 50 of the waste collection compartment 5.

[0044] The working process and principle of this utility model are as follows:

[0045] First, the user wets the adhesive mop 70% with water and wrings it to a certain level of moisture before sticking it to the bottom surface of the housing 4.

[0046] Next, the user turns on the first control switch 67 and the second control switch 802. The first motor 63 drives the horizontal roller brush 60, the second motor 64 drives the first circular rotating brush 61, and the third motor 65 drives the second circular rotating brush 62 to start cleaning; the vacuum fan 80 starts to run.

[0047] Secondly, the user holds the handle 1 and, through the connecting component 3, adjusts the connection between the mop 2 and the housing 4 to a comfortable angle as needed, pushing the mop 2 in the desired direction, further driving the power sweeper to clean the floor that needs cleaning;

[0048] While the user pushes the handle 2, on the one hand, the horizontal roller brush 60 cleans the area it can clean, and on the other hand, the first circular rotating brush 61 and the second circular rotating brush 62 sweep the debris near the outer edge of the housing 4 into the cleaning range of the horizontal roller brush 60. The horizontal roller brush 60 sends this debris into the entrance of the rear debris collection compartment 5. As the vacuum cleaner fan 80 operates, the suction force generated by the airflow formed between the two side plates 52 of the debris collection compartment 5 draws the debris into the debris collection compartment 5.

[0049] Then, as the sweeper moves forward, the adhesive mop 70 with a certain amount of moisture cleans the swept floor, removing dust and dirt that cannot be cleaned by sweeping.

[0050] Finally, when the garbage collection bin 5 is full during cleaning or after cleaning is completed, the user turns off the first control switch 67 and the second control switch 802, then holds the pull groove 53 to pull the garbage collection bin 5 out of the housing 4, emptys the garbage, and puts the garbage collection bin 5 back into the housing 4 to complete the cleaning work.

[0051] The aforementioned power-assisted sweeper works by having the user push the mop handle to move it, while simultaneously employing a sweeping component, a mopping component, and a vacuuming component that work together to clean the floor. First, the sweeping component picks up debris and sweeps it towards the debris collection bin. At the same time, a vacuum fan located behind the debris collection bin quickly and cleanly sucks the swept debris into the bin. Then, the mopping component cleans any remaining dust and grime on the swept floor with a damp, adhesive mop. Compared to traditional manual cleaning methods that require three passes (sweep-mop-sweep) to clean the space, this invention allows the user to clean the space in one pass, making cleaning more convenient and labor-saving, conserving energy and time, and improving cleaning efficiency.

[0052] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can understand that implementing all or part of the above-described embodiments and making equivalent changes in accordance with the claims of the present utility model are still within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A floor-assisting sweeper, characterized in that, include: Handle, tow bar, connecting components, housing, dustbin, sweeping assembly, mopping assembly, and vacuuming assembly; A handle is fitted at the top of the mop arm, and the bottom of the mop arm is rotatably connected to the top wall of the housing via a connecting component; the housing has a storage space; the sweeping component is located at the front end of the housing, and the mopping component is located at the rear bottom of the housing; the vacuuming component is located in the middle of the rear end of the housing; the dust collection compartment is located in the middle of the rear end of the housing and is connected to the housing in a drawer-like manner. The sweeping assembly includes: a horizontal roller brush, a first circular rotating brush, a second circular rotating brush, a first motor, a second motor, a third motor, a control board, a first control switch, and a first battery. The horizontal roller brush is located at the center of the front end of the bottom of the housing. The first and second circular rotating brushes are respectively located on both sides of the horizontal roller brush. The output end of the first motor is connected to the axle of the horizontal roller brush via a coupling. The output end of the second motor is connected to the axle of the first circular rotating brush via a coupling. The output end of the third motor is connected to the axle of the second circular rotating brush via a coupling. One end of the control board is electrically connected to the first battery, and the other end is electrically connected to the first, second, and third motors. The control board is equipped with a first control switch. The rear edge of the horizontal roller brush is close to the front edge of the waste collection compartment. The mopping assembly includes: an adhesive strip located at the bottom of the housing below the waste collection compartment, and an adhesive mop; the adhesive mop is attached to the bottom of the housing by the adhesive strip. The dust collection assembly includes a dust collection fan, which is located inside the rear panel of the waste collection compartment and its dust collection direction is towards the inlet of the waste collection compartment.

2. The floor-assisting sweeper as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The vacuum cleaner includes: a fourth motor, several blades, a second control switch, and a second battery; the tail of the fourth motor is fixed to the inner side of the rear wall of the waste collection compartment; the blades are fixedly connected to the output shaft of the fourth motor, and the blades are set towards the inlet of the waste collection compartment; the second battery is electrically connected to the input terminal of the fourth motor through the second control switch; the second control switch is fixedly set on the outer side of the rear wall of the waste collection compartment and is used to control the fourth motor to drive the blades to rotate.

3. The floor-assisting sweeper as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The waste collection bin consists of a rear panel, a bottom panel, and two side panels. The front edge of the bottom panel is sloping to guide the waste into the waste collection bin. The two side panels are symmetrically arranged, and the distance between the two side panels increases from front to back. In conjunction with the operation of the vacuum fan, the vacuum fan guides the removal of the waste.

4. The floor-assisting sweeper as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The brushes on the horizontal roller brush are arranged in a spiral or straight manner on the axle.

5. The floor-assisting sweeper as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting assembly includes: a fixed base, a connecting ear, and a connecting shaft; the bottom of the fixed base is fixedly connected to the top of the housing, and a horizontal shaft hole is opened in the upper part of the fixed base; the lower part of the connecting ear is forked and sits on the fixed base, and a shaft hole is opened in the lower part of the connecting ear at a position that matches the shaft hole on the fixed base; the upper part of the connecting ear is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the tow rod; the connecting shaft is inserted into the shaft hole of the connecting ear and the through hole of the fixed base, so that the connecting ear and the fixed base can be rotatably connected, thereby driving the tow rod and the fixed base to be rotatably connected.

6. The floor-assisting sweeper as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The housing includes an upper housing and a lower housing, which are detachably connected. The upper housing includes a top wall and a side wall extending vertically downward along the edge of the top wall. The lower housing includes a bottom wall opposite to the top wall. The side wall and the bottom wall are detachably connected. The front end of the bottom wall has a first notch for exposing a transverse roller brush. The rear end of the side wall has a second notch for housing a waste collection compartment.

7. The floor-assisting sweeper as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Several bottom rollers are provided on the lower surface of the bottom of the housing.

8. The floor-assisting sweeper as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The handle includes a hand grip and a connecting part; the hand grip and the connecting part are integrally formed and connected at a bend; the connecting part is fitted onto the top of the tow bar.

9. The assistive sweeper as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The vacuuming assembly also includes: a dust cover; the dust cover is mesh-like and is installed around the vacuuming fan to block large particles of debris to the outside of the vacuuming fan.

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