A dust extractor

Abstract

The application discloses a dust collector. The dust collector comprises a dust collector body, a handle, and an operating part. The dust collector body is formed with a receiving part on its outer surface. The handle is rotatably connected with the dust collector body. The handle comprises the operating part. The operating part comprises a main operating area. The main operating area is received in the receiving part when being operated to rotate to a first position, and is separated from the receiving part to provide an operator to hold the operation when being operated to rotate to a second position. The handle further comprises a retaining part. The receiving part is provided with a retaining matching part. The retaining part and the retaining matching part are matched to retain the handle in a third position when the handle is operated to rotate to the third position. The main operating area of the operating part is at least partially separated from the receiving part when the handle is in the third position. The operator can directly operate the main operating area of the handle, such as pulling and lifting, to improve the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cleaning equipment design and manufacturing technology, and in particular to a vacuum cleaner. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technology, vacuum cleaner handles have only two positions: a storage position and a working position. When the handle is in the storage position, it generally lies flat in the recessed storage section on the surface of the vacuum cleaner casing. When it is necessary to lift and move the vacuum cleaner, the main operating area of ​​the handle for the operator to hold needs to be rotated out of the storage section, so that the handle is switched to an upright position, i.e., switched to the working position, so that the operator can hold and operate the vacuum cleaner by lifting and moving it.

[0003] In actual operation, some toolbox-type vacuum cleaners have a compact appearance and structure. When the handle is in the storage position, the gap between the main operating area for the operator to hold in the handle and the groove side wall of the storage part is very small, which makes it inconvenient to operate and results in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to provide a vacuum cleaner that makes it easier for staff to operate the handle and improves the user experience.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A vacuum cleaner, comprising:

[0007] A vacuum cleaner body, wherein a storage portion is formed on its outer surface;

[0008] The handle is rotatably connected to the vacuum cleaner body, and the handle includes an operating part, the operating part including a main operating area, the main operating area being stored in the storage part when operated to a first position, and disengaging from the storage part when operated to a second position to provide a grip for the operator.

[0009] The handle also includes a retaining part, and the storage part is provided with a retaining engagement part. When the handle is rotated to the third position, the retaining part and the retaining engagement part cooperate to keep the handle in the third position, and when the handle is in the third position, the main operating area is at least partially disengaged from the storage part.

[0010] Optionally, in the above-described vacuum cleaner, the handle includes a handle body and a hinge portion for hinged to the vacuum cleaner body, the storage portion has a first sidewall located on the side of the hinge portion away from the handle body, the retaining engagement portion is disposed on the first sidewall, and the retaining portion is disposed at the end of the hinge portion away from the handle body.

[0011] Optionally, in the above-described vacuum cleaner, when the handle is in the first position, it rotates around the rotation center line of the hinge by a first preset angle α to reach the third position, wherein the first preset angle α is not greater than 90°.

[0012] Optionally, in the above-described vacuum cleaner, the storage section includes a first storage area for accommodating the handle section where the main operating area of ​​the operating section is located;

[0013] The vacuum cleaner body includes a top shell and a battery pack. The top shell is provided with an operation panel, and the gap between the operation panel and the battery pack forms the first storage area.

[0014] When the handle is in the first position, the operation panel and the battery pack are respectively located on both sides of the handle section where the main operation area is located, and the gap width between the main operation area and the battery pack is j1;

[0015] When the handle is in the third position, the gap width between the main operating area and the battery pack is j2, where j2 > j1.

[0016] Optionally, in the above-described vacuum cleaner, the retaining mating part includes a first boss structure protruding from the first sidewall;

[0017] The retaining part includes a second boss structure that protrudes from the surface of the hinge part;

[0018] When the handle is in the third position, the retaining part abuts against the retaining mating part.

[0019] Optionally, in the above-mentioned vacuum cleaner, the first boss structure includes multiple ribs, the multiple ribs are arranged horizontally and spaced apart, and each rib extends along the depth direction of the storage part.

[0020] Optionally, in the above-mentioned vacuum cleaner, the surface of the first boss structure facing away from the bottom of the storage part is provided with a first guide slope.

[0021] Optionally, in the vacuum cleaner described above, in the depth direction of the storage section, the retaining and mating section includes two or more retaining and mating areas arranged in sequence, each of the retaining and mating areas being used to cooperate with and position itself with the retaining section.

[0022] Optionally, in the above-mentioned vacuum cleaner, each of the retaining mating areas has a second guide slope on the surface facing away from the bottom of the storage part.

[0023] Optionally, in the above-mentioned vacuum cleaner, the bottom surface of the storage part is further provided with a positioning part. When the handle rotates from the first position around the rotation center line of the hinge part by a second preset angle β to reach the second position, the holding part is engaged and limited with the positioning part, and β > α.

[0024] Optionally, in the above-mentioned vacuum cleaner, the bottom surface of the storage part is further provided with a stop part. The stop part protrudes from the bottom surface of the storage part. When the handle rotates from the first position around the rotation center line of the hinge part by the second preset angle β to reach the second position, the stop part is located on the side of the hinge part away from the retaining and fitting part to restrict the handle from continuing to rotate, and β > α.

[0025] Compared with commonly used technologies, this utility model has the following beneficial effects: In this vacuum cleaner, by providing a retaining part on the handle and a retaining mating part that can cooperate with the retaining part in the storage part, the handle can be positioned in the third position when the retaining part and the retaining mating part are engaged. At this time, the handle is held in the transition position, and the main operating area of ​​the handle operating part in the transition position is at least partially kept outside the storage part, allowing the operator to directly perform operations such as flicking and lifting on the main operating area of ​​the handle to quickly switch the handle to the second position, making it convenient to lift or move the vacuum cleaner. This solves the problem that the compact structure of the vacuum cleaner makes it difficult to operate when the handle is stuck in the storage part, and significantly improves the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a vacuum cleaner provided in the first specific embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the handle provided in the first specific embodiment of this application.

[0029] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the handle and the vacuum cleaner body provided in the first specific embodiment of this application.

[0030] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view showing the mating relationship between the handle and surrounding structures in a first position, as provided in the first specific embodiment of this application.

[0031] Figure 5A cross-sectional view showing the fit between the handle in the third position and the surrounding structure, provided for the first specific embodiment of this application.

[0032] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view showing the fit between the handle in the second position and the surrounding structure, provided for a first specific embodiment of this application.

[0033] Figure 7 A partial structural diagram of the storage section provided in the first specific embodiment of this application (the retaining and fitting part in the storage section is composed of multiple protruding ribs arranged side by side).

[0034] Figure 8 A partial structural diagram of the storage part provided in the second specific embodiment of this application (the retaining and fitting part in the storage part includes two retaining and fitting areas arranged sequentially in the depth direction of the storage part).

[0035] Figure 9 A partial structural diagram of the storage part provided in the third specific embodiment of this application (the retaining and fitting part in the storage part is a single boss structure).

[0036] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the engagement state of a handle in different positions during rotation, provided in the fourth specific embodiment of this application.

[0037] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the engagement state of a handle in different positions during rotation, provided in the fifth specific embodiment of this application.

[0038] in:

[0039] 1-Top housing, 2-Handle, 3-Battery pack, 10-Operation panel, 11-Storage section, 110-First storage area, 111-First side wall, 112-Second side wall, 12-Retaining fit section, 12'-Protruding rib, 120'-First guide slope, 120”-Second guide slope, 120-Third guide slope, 121-First retaining fit area, 122-Second retaining fit area, 13-Positioning section, 14-Stop section, 15-Hinge hole, 21-Operating section, 22-Hinge section, 23-Retaining section, 211-Main operating area. Detailed Implementation

[0040] This application discloses a vacuum cleaner that allows staff to easily operate the handle, thus improving the user experience.

[0041] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0042] Related technologies

[0043] Some toolbox-type vacuum cleaners have a compact design, but the gap between the main operating area for gripping the handle in the storage position and the recessed sidewall of the storage compartment is very small. This lack of sufficient operating space forces the operator to forcefully insert their fingertips into the storage compartment and pry the surface area of ​​the main operating area away from the handle hinge to remove it from the storage compartment. Then, the operator must grasp this main operating area and rotate the handle to switch to the working position, thus enabling lifting and moving the vacuum cleaner. This handle operation is clearly inconvenient, especially when the vacuum cleaner needs to be frequently moved during operation. Having to pry the handle out of the storage compartment before each move results in a poor user experience.

[0044] It should be noted that the main operating area mentioned in this application mainly refers to the area in the handle that the operator holds. However, this area is not only for the operator to hold, but also provides other operations when the main operating area is located in the storage part or in other situations. For example, the surface area of ​​the main operating area away from the handle hinge can also provide the operator with a tossing operation.

[0045] First Specific Embodiment

[0046] Please see Figure 1 The first specific embodiment of this application provides a vacuum cleaner, which can be a toolbox-type vacuum cleaner, mainly including a vacuum cleaner body and a handle 2, the handle 2 being rotatably connected to the vacuum cleaner body. The vacuum cleaner body has a storage portion 11 formed on its outer surface; the handle 2 is rotatably connected to the vacuum cleaner body, and the handle 2 can be in an upright state (i.e., the handle is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the storage portion) for convenient use by the operator, and can be stored in the storage portion 11 in a flat state (i.e., the handle is parallel to the bottom surface of the storage portion) for easy storage and transportation.

[0047] For details, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4When the vacuum cleaner is in its storage and transport state, the handle 2 does not need to be operated. Therefore, when the handle 2 is rotated to the first position, it is stored in the storage section 11. At this time, the handle 2 is in the storage position, and the gap width j1 between the main operating area 211 of the handle 2 and the side wall of the storage section 11 is very small, even zero. Furthermore, please refer to... Figure 6 When the vacuum cleaner needs to be moved, the handle 2 is rotated to the second position and is in an upright state. At this time, the main operating area 211 of the handle 2 is separated from the storage part 11, so that the operator can hold the handle 2 and lift and move the vacuum cleaner through the handle 2. At this time, the handle 2 is in the working position.

[0048] To facilitate operation, the vacuum cleaner handle 2 in the first embodiment of this application also includes a transition position, which is between the aforementioned storage position and working position. This transition position avoids the inconvenience caused by the handle 2 automatically returning to the storage position during use. See details... Figure 5 In the transition position, the main operating area 211 of the handle 2 is at least partially located outside the storage section 11, allowing the operator to directly and at any time perform operations such as gripping and lifting. For details, please refer to... Figures 1 to 6 ,in:

[0049] Handle 2 includes an operating part 21 for providing the operator with the ability to move handle 2 from Figure 4 The first position shown is rotated to Figure 6 The operation of the second position shown, and the handle 2 is in Figure 4 In the first position shown, the operating part 21 is at least partially housed in the receiving part 11, and the main operating area 211 is substantially completely recessed into the groove of the receiving part 11;

[0050] The handle 2 also includes a retaining part 23, and the storage part 11 is provided with a retaining engagement part 12. The handle 2 is rotated to... Figure 5 In the third position shown, the retaining part 23 of the handle 2 and the retaining fitting part 12 of the storage part 11 engage to hold the handle 2 in place. Figure 5 In the third position shown, the handle 2 is confined to the transition position, the main operating area 211 of the handle 2 is at least partially detached from the storage part 11, the angle between the handle 2 and the bottom surface of the storage part 11 is an acute angle, and the gap width between the main operating area 211 of the handle 2 and the side wall of the storage part 11 is... Figure 4 The j1 shown is expanded to Figure 5 As shown, j2 > j1. Specifically, j2 needs to be large enough, for example, j2 ≥ 19 mm, so that the operator can insert their finger into the gap to directly operate the main operating area 211 of the handle 2 to rotate the handle 2 to... Figure 6The operating modes are shown in the diagram. This solves the technical problem of the compact structure of vacuum cleaners making it difficult to operate the handle, significantly improving the user experience.

[0051] It should be noted that although the retaining part 23 of the handle 2 and the retaining mating part 12 of the storage part 11 cooperate to keep the handle 2 in the transition position, making it convenient for the operator to pick up and hold the handle 2, the operation process of removing the handle 2 from the storage part 11 is the same as in the prior art. The operator needs to forcefully insert their fingertips into the storage part 11 to move the surface area A of the main operating area 211 of the handle 2 away from the handle hinge part, so as to control the rotation of the handle 2 by moving the surface area A, thereby switching the handle 2 to the working position. The beneficial effect of this application is that the handle 2 only needs to be removed from the storage section 11 once to switch the handle 2 from the storage position to the transition position. This allows the user to directly operate the main operation area 211 of the handle 2 and easily switch the handle 2 to the working position when lifting and moving the vacuum cleaner. Moreover, after lifting and moving the vacuum cleaner, the handle 2 can be switched back to the transition position so that the main operation area 211 of the handle 2 can be directly operated at any time. This makes it convenient for the operator to switch the handle 2 directly to the working position at any time, without having to take the handle 2 out of the storage section 11 every time before lifting and moving the vacuum cleaner, thus improving the user experience.

[0052] Furthermore, it should be noted that the engagement of the retaining part 23 of the handle 2 and the retaining mating part 12 of the storage part 11 can specifically be achieved through abutment, positioning the handle 2 in the transition position. Alternatively, the engagement of the retaining part 23 of the handle 2 and the retaining mating part 12 of the storage part 11 can also be achieved through a snap-fit ​​mechanism. For example, the retaining mating part 12 of the storage part 11 is an arc-shaped groove structure with an arc-shaped cross-section. The retaining part 23 of the handle 2 can slide into this arc-shaped groove structure. In this case, the retaining part 23 of the handle 2 and the retaining mating part 12 of the storage part 11 engage with each other through a snap-fit ​​mechanism, positioning the handle 2 in the transition position. When it is necessary to switch the handle 2 to the working position or the storage position, the retaining part 23 of the handle 2 slides out from the arc-shaped groove structure of the retaining mating part 12, allowing the handle 2 to rotate to the desired position. Figure 4 The first position shown (where handle 2 is in the stowed position), or rotated to... Figure 6 The second position shown (at which handle 2 is in the working position).

[0053] Furthermore, it should be noted that the main operating area 211 is at least partially detached from the storage section 11, meaning that at least a portion of the main operating area 211 is located outside the storage section 11. This includes two scenarios: either the main operating area 211 is completely outside the storage section 11, or a portion of the main operating area 211 is located outside the storage section 11. Specifically, in some embodiments, when the handle 2 is in the transition position, the main operating area 211 is completely outside the storage section 11, allowing the operator to grip it directly; in other embodiments, when the handle 2 is in the transition position, a portion of the main operating area 211 is located outside the storage section 11 (e.g., ...). Figure 5 As shown in the diagram, one part remains embedded within the storage section 11. At this point, the operator can touch most of the main operating area 211 and easily insert their fingers through the gap between the main operating area 211 and the storage section 11, thus facilitating the operation of the main operating area 211 of the handle 2 to rotate it to the desired working position. During this process, since the main operating area 211 is at least partially detached from the storage section 11, compared to the prior art where the main operating area 211 is completely embedded within the storage section 11, it allows the operator to more easily grasp the main operating area 211 of the handle 2. When the operator grasps the main operating area 211 of the handle 2, they can easily lift and move the vacuum cleaner.

[0054] In addition, when it is necessary to transfer handle 2 from Figure 5 The third position shown (where handle 2 is in the transition position) is rotated to... Figure 6 The second position shown (at which handle 2 is in the working position), or the handle 2 is moved from... Figure 5 The third position shown is rotated to Figure 4 In the first position shown (when the handle 2 is in the retracted position), the operator can hold the main operating area 211 of the handle 2 to perform operations such as gear switching, or can perform operations such as gear switching by pinching, flicking, or pressing the main operating area 211 of the handle 2. It should be noted that the operation process described in this application is only an exemplary operation illustration, and the specific operation actions and processes of the operator in actual use can be adjusted according to the actual situation.

[0055] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the handle 2 includes a handle body with an operating part 21 and a hinge part 22 for hinged to the vacuum cleaner body; the storage part 11 has a first sidewall 111 located on the side of the hinge part 22 away from the handle body, and a retaining part 12 is provided on the first sidewall 111; a retaining part 23 is provided at the end of the hinge part 22 away from the handle body. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 4 and Figure 5When the handle 2 is in the first position, it can reach the third position by rotating around the rotation center line of the hinge 22 by a first preset angle α. This first preset angle α is no greater than 90°, which can prevent the handle 2 from frequently falling into the storage part 11 and affecting work efficiency. At the same time, it can also make it convenient for the operator to switch the handle 2 to the working position. Moreover, by setting the retaining part 12 on the first side wall 111 and the retaining part 23 on the end of the hinge 22 away from the handle body, the purpose of adding a transition position to the handle 2 can be achieved by adding the retaining part 23 to a small part of the handle 2 and the retaining part 12 to a small part of the first side wall 111 without affecting the overall structural design of the product and keeping the original main structural design of the parts.

[0056] In some embodiments, the vacuum cleaner body includes a top housing 1 and a battery pack 3. The top housing 1 is provided with an operation panel 10, and the gap between the operation panel 10 and the battery pack 3 forms a first storage area 110 of the storage section 11. Thus, the battery pack 3, the first storage area 110 of the storage section 11, and the operation panel 10 are arranged side-by-side on the top of the vacuum cleaner body. When the handle 2 is in... Figure 1 and Figure 4 When the storage position is as shown, the first storage area 110 is used to accommodate the main operation area 211 of the operation unit 21. Specifically, please refer to... Figures 4 to 6 :

[0057] like Figure 4 As shown, when handle 2 is in the first position, handle 2 is in Figure 4 In the storage position shown, the handle 2 is horizontal, located not only within the storage portion 11 of the top housing 1, but also against the bottom surface of the first storage area 110 of the storage portion 11. The main operating area 211 is housed within the first storage area 110. The operating panel 10 and the battery pack 3 are located on either side of the main operating area 211. The gap width between the main operating area 211 and the battery pack 3 is j1. At this time, the retaining portion 23 at the other end of the handle 2 is located above and disengaged from the retaining mating portion 12. It should be noted that the gap width j1 between the main operating area 211 and the battery pack 3 can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 4 Specifically, this refers to the area on the outer surface of the main operating area 211 closest to the battery pack 3 when the handle 2 is in the first position (at this time, this area is...). Figure 4 The distance between the left end face of the main operating area 211 (i.e., the side area of ​​the handle 2 furthest from the hinge 22) and the area on the outer surface of the battery pack 3 closest to the main operating area 211. In some embodiments, j1 = 0, so that the handle 2 fits tightly against the inner wall of the storage part 11, preventing the handle 2 from shaking during transportation. In some embodiments, j1 is greater than zero, but not large enough to insert a finger, thus facilitating the operator to remove the handle 2 from the storage part 11.

[0058] like Figure 5 As shown, when handle 2 is in the third position, handle 2 is in Figure 5 In the transition position shown, the handle 2 in the transition position rotates by a first preset angle α relative to the handle 2 in the storage position along a preset direction (clockwise or counterclockwise). At this time, the main operating area 211 is located outside and above the storage part 11, and the gap width between the main operating area 211 and the battery pack 3 is j2, j2 > j1. At this time, the retaining part 23 at the other end of the handle 2 and the retaining mating part 12 in the storage part 11 cooperate with each other by abutment or snap-fit, thereby positioning the handle 2 in the transition position and preventing the handle 2 from automatically falling back into the storage part 11. Here, j2 ≥ 19mm, so that the operator can insert their fingers into the gap to operate the main operating area 211 of the handle 2 when the handle 1 needs to be used. It should be noted that the gap width j2 between the main operating area 211 and the battery pack 3 can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 5 Specifically, this refers to the area on the outer surface of the main operating area 211 closest to the battery pack 3 when the handle 2 is in the second position (at this time, this area is...). Figure 5 The gap distance between the leftmost end of the main operating area 211 in the handle 2 (which is located in the side area of ​​the handle 2 furthest from the hinge 22, near the bottom surface of the storage part 11 or nearby) and the area on the outer surface of the battery pack 3 closest to the main operating area 211.

[0059] like Figure 6 As shown, when handle 2 is in the second position, handle 2 is in Figure 6 In the working position shown, the handle 2 in the working position rotates relative to the handle 2 in the storage position by a second preset angle β (clockwise or counterclockwise), where β > α. At this time, the handle 2 is in an upright state, and the main operating area 211 is located at the top of the handle 2, making it convenient for the operator to hold the handle 2 and lift and move the vacuum cleaner. During the process of switching the handle 2 from the storage position to the working position, the handle 2 rotates from the first position to the second position, and the holding part 23 moves from the position above the holding engagement part 12, past the holding engagement part 12, and towards the bottom surface of the groove of the storage part 11.

[0060] In some embodiments, the retaining part 12 includes a first boss structure protruding from the first sidewall 111 of the receiving part 11, and the retaining part 23 includes a second boss structure protruding from the surface of the hinge part 22 of the handle 2. See details... Figures 4 to 6 The storage portion 11 has a groove structure, and its first sidewall 111 protrudes with a first boss structure, which forms the retaining and fitting portion 12 described above. Correspondingly, the hinge portion 22 of the handle 2, away from the main operating area 211, protrudes with a second boss structure, which forms the retaining portion 23 described above. When the handle 2 is located in... Figure 5 When in the third position shown, the retaining part 23 abuts against the retaining mating part 12, thereby keeping the handle 2 in the third position, that is, keeping the handle 2 in the transition position.

[0061] Further, please see Figure 7 In some embodiments, the first boss structure includes multiple ribs 12' for forming the retaining engagement portion 12. Specifically, the multiple ribs 12' are arranged horizontally and spaced apart, and each rib 12' extends along the depth direction of the receiving portion 11, that is, the length direction of each rib 12' is parallel to the groove depth direction of the receiving portion 11. Since the retaining engagement portion 12 is composed of multiple spaced ribs, the contact area between the retaining engagement portion 12 and the retaining portion 23 can be reduced, so that when the handle 2 rotates from the receiving position to the working position, the frictional resistance between the two is small when the retaining portion 23 slides over the retaining engagement portion 12, and the user can easily switch the handle 2 between the receiving position and the working position. It should be noted here that "multiple ribs" in this application specifically refers to two or more ribs.

[0062] In some embodiments, the top surface of the first boss structure forming the retaining engagement portion 12, which faces away from the bottom surface of the groove in the receiving portion 11, is provided with a first guide slope 120'. The first guide slope 120' guides the retaining portion 23 of the handle 2 to smoothly slide to a position where it abuts or engages with the retaining engagement portion 12 within the receiving portion 11. Specifically, see [reference needed]. Figure 7 The storage section 11 has multiple protruding ribs 12' on its first sidewall 111, each top of which is provided with a first guide slope 120'. Each of the multiple first guide slopes 120' can be an inclined plane, and the guiding start ends and guiding end ends of the multiple first guide slopes 120' are equidistant from the bottom surface of the storage section 11. Therefore, when the vacuum cleaner is placed normally on a level surface, the guiding start ends and guiding end ends of the multiple first guide slopes 120' are at the same horizontal height. This ensures that when the handle 2's retaining part 23 moves downwards and through the first guide slopes 120' to engage with the retaining part 12 within the storage section 11, the multiple first guide slopes 120' can simultaneously provide the same guiding effect to the handle 2's retaining part 23.

[0063] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the storage portion 11 is also provided with a positioning portion 13 with a groove structure. When the handle 2 is... Figure 4 The first position shown is rotated by a second preset angle β around the rotation center line of the hinge 22 to reach the position. Figure 6In the second position shown, the retaining part 23 engages with the positioning part 13 for limiting. Here, β > α, so that the main operating area 211 is directly above the first storage area 110 of the storage part 11. During this rotation, the retaining part 23 passes the retaining engagement part 12 and engages with the positioning part 13, thereby enabling the handle 2 to remain in the position shown. Figure 6 The working position shown is in an upright state. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the positioning part 13 can be configured as a surface structure that can abut against the holding part 23, so that when the handle 2 is rotated to... Figure 6 When the working position shown is engaged, the retaining part 23 abuts against the positioning part 13 with an interference fit, thereby facilitating the holding of the handle 2. Figure 6 The working positions shown are convenient for operators to operate at any time.

[0064] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the storage portion 11 is further provided with a stop portion 14 of a boss structure. This stop portion 14 protrudes from the bottom surface of the storage portion 11 and is closer to the rotation center line of the hinge portion 22 of the handle 2 relative to the positioning portion 13. At this time, the stop portion 14 is closer to the hinge hole 15 located on the second side wall 112 of the storage portion 11 relative to the positioning portion 13. Figure 7 The distance *m* between the top end of the stop portion 14 and the hinge hole 15 is less than the distance *n* between the bottom end of the positioning portion 13 and the hinge hole 15. The hinge hole 15, located on the second side wall 112 of the storage portion 11, is used for rotatable connection with a hinge shaft protruding from the surface of the hinge portion 22. When the handle 2 is... Figure 4 The first position shown is reached by rotating a second preset angle β around the rotation center line of the hinge 22. Figure 6 In the second position shown, the stop 14 is located on the side of the hinge 22 away from the retaining part 12, which is used to limit the handle 2 from continuing to rotate, so that the handle 2 can be securely locked in the working position, and prevent the vacuum cleaner body from shaking during the operator's handling of the vacuum cleaner.

[0065] Second specific embodiment

[0066] Please see Figure 8 The second embodiment of this application provides a vacuum cleaner, which differs from the first embodiment described above only in that: in the depth direction of the storage portion 11, the retaining and mating portion 12 includes two or more retaining and mating areas arranged sequentially, each retaining and mating area being used to cooperate and position with the retaining portion 23. For example, see... Figure 8On the first sidewall 111 of the storage section 11, each protruding rib 12' constituting the retaining engagement section 12 includes a first retaining engagement area 121 and a second retaining engagement area 122. Specifically: the second retaining engagement area 122 is closer to the bottom surface of the groove in the storage section 11 than the first retaining engagement area 121; the second retaining engagement area 122 protrudes higher than the first retaining engagement area 121 relative to the first sidewall 111; both the second retaining engagement area 122 and the first retaining engagement area 121 are used to abut or engage with the operating section 21. Since the second retaining engagement area 122 and the first retaining engagement area 121 are located at different heights in the depth direction of the storage groove, the handle 2 can be limited to different preset angles, further enhancing the user experience.

[0067] Furthermore, in some embodiments, each retaining engagement area of ​​the retaining engagement portion 12 has a second guide slope 120” on its surface facing away from the bottom of the storage portion 11. For example, the top end of the first retaining engagement area 121 (i.e., the end of the first retaining engagement area 121 facing away from the bottom surface of the groove of the storage portion 11) is provided with a second guide slope 120” to guide the retaining portion 23 to slide to a position that engages with the main body area of ​​the first retaining engagement area 121, so that the handle 2 is held in the first transition position; similarly, the top end of the second retaining engagement area 122 (i.e., the end of the second retaining engagement area 122 facing away from the bottom surface of the groove of the storage portion 11) is provided with a second guide slope 120” to guide the retaining portion 23 to slide to engage with the main body area of ​​the second retaining engagement area 122, so that the handle 2 is held in the second transition position.

[0068] When the retaining fitting part 12 is composed of multiple protruding ribs 12' arranged at intervals along the horizontal direction, the retaining fitting part 12 includes multiple first retaining fitting areas 121 arranged at intervals along the horizontal direction, and multiple second retaining fitting areas 122 arranged at intervals along the horizontal direction. Wherein:

[0069] The plurality of second guide slopes 120” located at the top of the first retaining engagement area 121 can all be inclined planes. Moreover, the guiding start end of the plurality of second guide slopes 120” is equidistant from the bottom surface of the storage part 11, and the guiding end end of the plurality of second guide slopes 120” is equidistant from the bottom surface of the storage part 11. This is so that when the holding part 23 of the handle 2 moves from top to bottom and is guided by the plurality of second guide slopes 120” to engage with the plurality of first retaining engagement areas 121, the plurality of second guide slopes 120” located at the same horizontal height can simultaneously play the same guiding role for the holding part 23 of the handle 2.

[0070] Similarly, the multiple second guide ramps 120” located at the top of the second retaining and engaging area 122 can all be inclined planes. Moreover, the guiding start end of the multiple second guide ramps 120” is equidistant from the bottom surface of the storage part 11, and the guiding end end of the multiple second guide ramps 120” is equidistant from the bottom surface of the storage part 11. This is so that when the holding part 23 of the handle 2 moves from top to bottom and is guided by the multiple second guide ramps 120” to engage with the multiple second retaining and engaging areas 122, the multiple second guide ramps 120” located at the same horizontal height can simultaneously play the same guiding role for the holding part 23 of the handle 2.

[0071] However, it is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the retaining and mating part 12 may be designed as three, four or more retaining and mating areas arranged in sequence. This application does not make specific limitations on the number of retaining and mating areas or the number and structure of the guide slopes.

[0072] Third specific embodiment

[0073] Please see Figure 9 The third embodiment of this application provides a vacuum cleaner, which differs from the first embodiment in that: the surface of the retaining mating part 12, which protrudes from the first sidewall 111 of the storage part 11 and is used to cooperate with the retaining part 23 of the handle 2, is a planar structure that can abut and limit the movement of the retaining part 23. This planar structure, compared with the multiple rib structure in the first embodiment and the multiple retaining mating areas in the second embodiment, is beneficial to simplifying the manufacturing process and reducing manufacturing costs.

[0074] In a specific implementation, the top of the retaining and fitting part 12 of the planar structure, which faces away from the bottom surface of the groove of the receiving part 11, may also be provided with a guide slope. See [link to relevant documentation] for details. Figure 9 The third guide ramp 120 shown. The third guide ramp 120 can guide the holding part 23 of the handle 2 to slide smoothly to the position where it abuts or engages with the holding part 12 in the storage part 11.

[0075] Furthermore, in practical implementation, the retaining and engaging portion 12 of the planar structure can also be divided into two or more retaining and engaging areas arranged sequentially in the depth direction of the storage portion 11, with each retaining and engaging area used for positioning in conjunction with the retaining portion 23. Therefore, the handle 2 can be limited to different preset angles, improving the user experience.

[0076] Fourth Specific Embodiment

[0077] Please see Figure 10The fourth embodiment of this application provides a vacuum cleaner, which differs from the first embodiment described above only in that: when the handle 2 is in the transition position, the retaining engagement part 12 and the operating part 21 are engaged and limited. The retaining engagement part 12 consists of one or more consecutively arranged limiting grooves; correspondingly, the operating part 21 consists of one or more consecutively arranged limiting protrusions.

[0078] Fifth Specific Embodiment

[0079] Please see Figure 11 The fifth embodiment of this application provides a vacuum cleaner, which differs from the first embodiment described above only in that: when the handle 2 is in the transition position, the retaining engagement part 12 and the operating part 21 are engaged and limited. The retaining engagement part 12 consists of one or more consecutively arranged limiting protrusions; correspondingly, the operating part 21 consists of one or more consecutively arranged limiting grooves.

[0080] Finally, it should be noted that in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0081] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0082] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A vacuum cleaner, comprising: A vacuum cleaner body, wherein a storage portion is formed on its outer surface; The handle is rotatably connected to the vacuum cleaner body, and the handle includes an operating part, the operating part including a main operating area, the main operating area being stored in the storage part when operated to a first position, and disengaging from the storage part when operated to a second position to provide a grip for the operator. The handle is characterized in that it further includes a retaining part, and the storage part is provided with a retaining engagement part. When the handle is rotated to the third position, the retaining part and the retaining engagement part cooperate to keep the handle in the third position, and when the handle is in the third position, the main operating area is at least partially disengaged from the storage part.

2. The dustsucker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handle includes a handle body and a hinge portion for hinged to the vacuum cleaner body. The storage portion has a first sidewall located on the side of the hinge portion away from the handle body. The retaining part is disposed on the first sidewall. The retaining part is disposed at the end of the hinge portion away from the handle body.

3. The dustsucker according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the handle is in the first position, it rotates around the rotation center line of the hinge by a first preset angle α to reach the third position, wherein the first preset angle α is not greater than 90°.

4. The dust cup according to claim 2, wherein The storage section includes a first storage area for accommodating the handle section where the main operating area is located in the operating section; The vacuum cleaner body includes a top shell and a battery pack. The top shell is provided with an operation panel, and the gap between the operation panel and the battery pack forms the first storage area. When the handle is in the first position, the operation panel and the battery pack are respectively located on both sides of the handle section where the main operation area is located, and the gap width between the main operation area and the battery pack is j1; When the handle is in the third position, the gap width between the main operating area and the battery pack is j2, where j2 > j1.

5. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The retaining and fitting part includes a first boss structure that protrudes from the first sidewall; The retaining part includes a second boss structure that protrudes from the surface of the hinge part; When the handle is in the third position, the retaining part abuts against the retaining mating part.

6. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first boss structure includes multiple ribs, which are arranged horizontally and spaced apart, and each rib extends along the depth direction of the receiving part.

7. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The surface of the first boss structure facing away from the bottom of the storage part is provided with a first guide slope.

8. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, In the depth direction of the storage section, the retaining and mating section includes two or more retaining and mating areas arranged in sequence, each of the retaining and mating areas being used to cooperate with and position itself with the retaining section.

9. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 8, characterized in that, Each of the retaining mating areas has a second guide slope on the surface opposite to the bottom of the storage part.

10. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the storage section is also provided with: The positioning part, when the handle rotates from the first position around the rotation center line of the hinge part by a second preset angle β to reach the second position, the holding part engages with the positioning part for limitation, and β > α; And / or, a stop portion, the stop portion protruding from the bottom surface of the storage portion, when the handle rotates from the first position around the rotation center line of the hinge portion by the second preset angle β to reach the second position, the stop portion is located on the side of the hinge portion away from the retaining engagement portion, so as to restrict the handle from continuing to rotate, and β > α.

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