Cleaning device

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a cleaning device, and relates to the technical field of household appliances. The cleaning device comprises a housing having a containing cavity and having an open end and a closed end arranged oppositely; an ironing assembly comprising an ironing head, a steam generator, a first driving member and a clean water tank, the ironing head being arranged at the open end and having a steam outlet hole and a water suction hole, the clean water tank being arranged at the closed end, the steam generator and the first driving member being located in the containing cavity, the steam generator having a conversion cavity, the steam outlet hole and the conversion cavity being communicated, the first driving member being used for conveying clean water of the clean water tank to the conversion cavity, so that the steam generator converts the clean water into steam; a cleaning assembly comprising a second driving member and a sewage tank, an inner cavity of the sewage tank being communicated with the water suction hole, the second driving member being used for conveying sewage to the sewage tank. The use convenience can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of household appliance technology, and more specifically, to a cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, ironing equipment and cleaning equipment are two commonly used types of household appliances. Traditional ironing equipment is mainly used to smooth out wrinkles in clothing by generating steam to heat and iron the fabric, but it only has a single ironing function and cannot clean stains on the surface of the fabric. Traditional cleaning equipment (such as handheld cleaners) can clean stains, but lacks ironing function. Users need to operate two different devices when dealing with clothing and other items, which not only takes up storage space but is also cumbersome to operate and has poor convenience.

[0003] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this disclosure, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure provides a cleaning device that improves ease of use.

[0005] This disclosure provides a cleaning apparatus, comprising: The outer casing has a receiving cavity and has an open end and a closed end that are arranged opposite to each other; An ironing assembly includes an ironing head, a steam generator, a first driving component, and a clean water tank. The ironing head is located at the open end and has a steam outlet and a water absorption hole. The clean water tank is located at the closed end. The steam generator and the first driving component are located in the receiving cavity. The steam generator has a conversion cavity. The steam outlet and the conversion cavity are connected. The first driving component is used to transport clean water from the clean water tank to the conversion cavity, so that the steam generator converts the clean water into steam. The cleaning assembly includes a second drive unit and a wastewater tank, the inner cavity of which communicates with the suction hole, and the second drive unit is used to transport wastewater to the wastewater tank.

[0006] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the cleaning assembly further includes a mounting block disposed in the receiving cavity and in contact with the ironing head. The mounting block has a water absorption cavity on the side near the ironing head, and the water absorption hole communicates with the water absorption cavity. The water absorption cavity is connected to the inner cavity of the wastewater tank through a pipeline.

[0007] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the cleaning assembly further includes a vibrating head, which includes an extension portion, a transition portion, a ceramic portion, a first electrode plate, and a second electrode plate. The protruding part is connected to the ceramic part through the transition part, the first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected to the ceramic part, the ironing head has a vibration hole, and the end of the protruding part away from the ceramic part passes through the mounting block and extends out of the vibration hole.

[0008] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the cleaning assembly further includes a cleaning head disposed on the mounting block, the cleaning head having an inner cavity, an outer cavity, and a negative pressure hole; the inner cavity is located in the outer cavity, the inner cavity is connected to the inner cavity of the wastewater tank through the second driving member, the outer cavity is connected to the inner cavity of the clean water tank through a pipeline, and the inner cavity and the outer cavity are respectively connected to the negative pressure hole; The ironing head has a water outlet, the vibration hole is located between the water outlet and the water absorption hole, and the water outlet is connected to the negative pressure hole.

[0009] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the mounting block has a water outlet cavity on the side near the ironing head, the water outlet hole and the negative pressure hole are connected through the water outlet cavity, and the water outlet cavity is separated from the water absorption cavity.

[0010] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the cleaning head has a constriction portion, the radius of which decreases sequentially along the direction of the cleaning head toward the water outlet, and the negative pressure hole is located in the constriction portion and is coaxially arranged with the constriction portion.

[0011] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the ironing head includes an ironing body and a mating block; The ironing body is provided with a mating hole and a steam outlet hole. The mating block can mate with the mating hole. The water absorption hole, vibration hole and water outlet hole are located on the mating block. The ironing body can come into contact with the steam generator so that the heat generated by the steam generator can be transferred to the ironing body.

[0012] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the ironing assembly further includes a protective shell disposed in the receiving cavity, and the steam generator is located inside the protective shell.

[0013] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the outer shell includes a top shell portion, a bottom shell portion, and a handheld portion. The top shell portion and the bottom shell portion are connected to form the receiving cavity. The side of the bottom shell portion away from the top shell portion is connected to the handheld portion. The sewage tank is detachably connected to the handheld portion.

[0014] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the cleaning device further includes a control component, which includes a circuit board, an ironing button, and a cleaning button. The circuit board is located inside the handheld part, and the ironing button and the cleaning button are located in the handheld part and electrically connected to the circuit board. The circuit board is used to control the operation and stop of the steam generator, the first driving component, the second driving component, and the vibrating head.

[0015] The cleaning device disclosed herein highly integrates the ironing and cleaning components. The ironing head is equipped with both a steam outlet and a water suction port, allowing steam ironing and wastewater recycling to proceed simultaneously. The steam generator obtains purified water from the water tank via a first driving component and converts it into steam, which is then applied to the fabric surface through the steam outlet to achieve ironing and shaping. Simultaneously, a second driving component promptly pumps residual moisture and dissolved stains generated during ironing into the wastewater tank through the water suction port, preventing stains from drying and spreading. This ensures the smoothness of the ironed fabric and achieves immediate cleaning, eliminating the need for additional cleaning equipment or secondary treatment, significantly simplifying the fabric care process. Furthermore, integrating the ironing and cleaning functions into one unit helps reduce the space occupied by the cleaning device, simplifies operation, and improves ease of use.

[0016] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure. It is obvious that the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this disclosure, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any inventive effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the cleaning device in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a second-view structural schematic diagram of the cleaning device in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0020] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the cleaning device in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning device in the embodiments of this disclosure, intended to illustrate the internal structure of the cleaning device.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning device in the embodiments of this disclosure, intended to illustrate the internal structure of the cleaning device.

[0023] Figure 6This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the cleaning device in an embodiment of the present disclosure, intended to illustrate the internal structure of the cleaning device.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning device in an embodiment of the present disclosure, intended to illustrate the structure when the ironing function is used.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning device in an embodiment of the present disclosure, intended to illustrate the structure when the cleaning function is used.

[0026] Figure 9 for Figure 8 An explosion diagram.

[0027] Figure 10 for Figure 8 The partial explosion diagram is intended to illustrate the structure of the mounting block, mating block, and ironing body.

[0028] Figure 11 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the cleaning device in an embodiment of the present disclosure, intended to illustrate the internal structure when the cleaning function is used.

[0029] Figure 12 This is a partial structural diagram of the cleaning device in an embodiment of the present disclosure, intended to illustrate the structure when the cleaning function is used.

[0030] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vibrating head in the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0031] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cleaning head in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0032] Figure 15 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the cleaning head in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0033] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting block in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Outer shell; 11. Top shell; 12. Bottom shell; 13. Handheld part; 2. Ironing assembly; 21. Ironing head; 211. Ironing body; 2111. Steam outlet; 2112. Mating hole; 212. Mating block; 2121. Water absorption hole; 2122. Vibration hole; 2123. Water outlet; 22. Steam generator; 23. First driving component; 24. Clean water tank; 241. Air pressure check valve; 242. Water inlet; 25. Protective shell; 26. Temperature control switch; 3. 31. Cleaning assembly; 32. Second drive unit; 33. Wastewater tank; 34. Mounting block; 35. Absorption chamber; 36. Clearance groove; 37. Outlet chamber; 38. Vibrating head; 39. Extension part; 30. Transition part; 31. Ceramic part; 32. First electrode; 33. Second electrode; 34. Cleaning head; 35. Inner cavity; 36. Outer cavity; 37. Negative pressure hole; 38. Shrinkage part; 4. Control assembly; 41. Ironing button; 42. Cleaning button. Detailed Implementation

[0035] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, they are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar structures, and therefore detailed descriptions of them will be omitted. Furthermore, the drawings are merely illustrative of this disclosure and are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0036] Although relative terms such as "up" and "down" are used in this specification to describe the relative relationship of one component of an icon to another, these terms are used only for convenience, such as according to the orientation of the examples shown in the accompanying drawings. It is understood that if the device of the icon is flipped upside down, the component described as "up" will become the component described as "down." When a structure is "up" of another structure, it may mean that the structure is integrally formed on the other structure, or that the structure is "directly" mounted on the other structure, or that the structure is "indirectly" mounted on the other structure through another structure.

[0037] The terms “a,” “one,” “the,” “the,” and “at least one” are used to indicate the presence of one or more elements / components / etc.; the terms “including” and “having” are used to indicate an open-ended inclusion and to mean that there may be other elements / components / etc. in addition to the listed elements / components / etc.; the terms “first,” “second,” and “third,” etc., are used only as markers and are not a limitation on the number of objects.

[0038] This disclosure provides a cleaning apparatus. See also Figures 1-5The cleaning device includes a housing 1, an ironing assembly 2, and a cleaning assembly 3. The housing 1 has a receiving cavity and two opposing open and closed ends. The ironing assembly 2 includes an ironing head 21, a steam generator 22, a first drive unit 23, and a clean water tank 24. The ironing head 21 is located at the open end and has a steam outlet 2111 and a water suction hole 2121. The clean water tank 24 is located at the closed end. The steam generator 22 and the first drive unit 23 are located in the receiving cavity. The steam generator 22 has a conversion chamber, and the steam outlet 2111 communicates with the conversion chamber. The first drive unit 23 is used to transport clean water from the clean water tank 24 to the conversion chamber, so that the steam generator 22 converts the clean water into steam. The cleaning assembly 3 includes a second drive unit 31 and a wastewater tank 32. The inner cavity of the wastewater tank 32 communicates with the water suction hole 2121. The second drive unit 31 is used to transport wastewater to the wastewater tank 32.

[0039] Thus, the ironing component 2 and the cleaning component 3 are highly integrated. The ironing head 21 is equipped with both a steam outlet 2111 and a water absorption hole 2121, allowing steam ironing and wastewater recycling to be carried out simultaneously. The steam generator 22 obtains clean water from the clean water tank 24 through the first drive component 23 and converts it into steam, which is then applied to the fabric surface through the steam outlet 2111 to achieve ironing and shaping. At the same time, the second drive component 31 can promptly pump residual water and dissolved stains generated during the ironing process to the wastewater tank 32 through the water absorption hole 2121, preventing stains from drying and spreading. This ensures the smoothness of the fabric after ironing and achieves immediate cleaning of the fabric, eliminating the need for additional cleaning equipment or secondary treatment, significantly simplifying the fabric care process. In addition, integrating the ironing and cleaning functions into one unit helps reduce the space occupied by the cleaning device, simplifies operation, and improves ease of use. Of course, in actual use, users can use either the ironing or cleaning function separately.

[0040] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the number of steam outlet holes 2111 can be at least one, for example, the number of steam outlet holes 2111 can be one, two, three, four, five, etc. Multiple steam outlet holes 2111 can be connected to the conversion chamber, and the side of the steam generator 22 near the steam outlet holes 2111 can be in contact with the ironing head 21 to improve air tightness.

[0041] In one embodiment of this disclosure, see Figure 3 The outer casing 1 includes a top shell 11, a bottom shell 12, and a handle 13. The top shell 11 and the bottom shell 12 are connected by snap-fit ​​and screw fixing, together forming the aforementioned receiving cavity, ensuring a secure connection and facilitating disassembly and maintenance. The side of the bottom shell 12 away from the top shell 11 is integrally formed with or detachably connected to the handle 13. The outer surface of the handle 13 has anti-slip textures and an ergonomic arc design, making it convenient for users to grip and operate, reducing fatigue after prolonged use.

[0042] In one embodiment of this disclosure, see Figure 2 , Figure 3 The wastewater tank 32 is detachably connected to the handle 13. For example, the wastewater tank 32 and the handle 13 can be connected by a snap-fit ​​mechanism, making disassembly convenient for emptying wastewater and cleaning the inside of the tank. Furthermore, the bottom of the wastewater tank 32 may have a plug and a drain outlet. The plug can be detachably and sealingly connected to the drain outlet. For example, the plug can be made of rubber material to seal the drain outlet and is easy to remove, thereby facilitating the discharge of wastewater collected in the wastewater tank 32.

[0043] In one embodiment of this disclosure, see Figure 3 , Figure 6 Both the steam generator 22 and the first drive unit 23 are located within the receiving cavity. The steam generator 22 can be an electrically heated structure with a built-in heating element, capable of quickly heating purified water into high-temperature steam. The steam generator 22 has a conversion chamber, which is connected to the steam outlet 2111 of the ironing head 21 via internal piping, ensuring a stable supply of steam to the steam outlet 2111. The first drive unit 23 can be a miniature water pump. The purified water tank 24, the first drive unit 23, and the conversion chamber can be connected sequentially via piping to stably supply purified water from the purified water tank 24 to the conversion chamber, providing a water source for steam generation.

[0044] In one embodiment of this disclosure, see Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 To protect the steam generator 22 and prevent its high temperature from affecting other components, the ironing assembly 2 also includes a protective shell 25. The protective shell 25 is made of high-temperature resistant heat-insulating material (such as glass fiber reinforced plastic) and is set inside the housing cavity. The steam generator 22 is located inside the protective shell 25. The protective shell 25 can not only block external impacts from damaging the steam generator 22, but also play a heat insulation role, preventing high temperature from being conducted to the outer shell 1 or other components, thus improving the safety of equipment use.

[0045] In one embodiment of this disclosure, see Figure 2 The purified water tank 24 is not located within the receiving cavity; in other words, the purified water tank 24 is fixedly connected to the closed end by bolts, snap-fits, or other means to facilitate disassembly, maintenance, and replacement. Furthermore, the purified water tank 24 may be equipped with a one-way pressure valve 241. When the first driving component 23 delivers purified water, a negative pressure is generated inside the purified water tank 24. At this time, the one-way pressure valve 241 can open, allowing external gas to enter the purified water tank 24 to balance the pressure and prevent deformation of the purified water tank 24 that could cause product quality problems. Furthermore, the purified water tank 24 may also have a water inlet 242, allowing users to add purified water to the purified water tank 24 through the water inlet 242.

[0046] In one embodiment of this disclosure, see Figure 3 , Figure 8 , Figure 10 , Figure 11 The cleaning assembly 3 also includes a mounting block 33, which is located in the receiving cavity and fits against the ironing head 21. The mounting block 33 has a water absorption cavity 331 on the side near the ironing head 21. The water absorption hole 2121 is connected to the water absorption cavity 331. The water absorption cavity 331 is connected to the inner cavity of the wastewater tank 32 through a pipe to form a wastewater recycling channel, so that wastewater can flow smoothly into the wastewater tank 32 through the water absorption hole 2121, the water absorption cavity 331 and the pipe.

[0047] In one embodiment of this disclosure, see Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 10 , Figure 16 The mounting block 33 has a clearance groove 332 to allow passage for the piping connecting the steam generator 22 and the clean water tank 24.

[0048] In one embodiment of this disclosure, see Figure 3 , Figures 8-13 The cleaning assembly 3 also includes a vibrating head 34, which includes an extension 341, a transition portion 342, a ceramic portion 343, a first electrode 344, and a second electrode 345. The extension 341 can be made of a metal material (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel, etc.), which has good wear resistance; the shape of the extension 341 can be flat to reduce space occupation. The transition section 342 connects the protrusion section 341 and the ceramic section 343, serving as a force transmission mechanism. The ceramic section 343 is made of piezoelectric ceramic material. The first electrode 344 and the second electrode 345 are electrically connected to both sides of the ceramic section 343, respectively. One of the first electrode 344 and the second electrode 345 is the positive electrode, and the other is the negative electrode. When current is applied to the first electrode 344 and the second electrode 345, the ceramic section 343 will generate high-frequency mechanical vibration, for example, the vibration frequency range is 20-50kHz. This high-frequency vibration is transmitted to the protrusion section 341 through the transition section 342. The ironing head 21 is provided with a vibration hole 2122. The end of the protrusion section 341 away from the ceramic section 343 passes through the mounting block 33 and extends out of the vibration hole 2122, so that the protrusion section 341 can directly contact the surface to be treated. The high-frequency vibration removes the stains from the surface of the fabric, improving the cleaning effect.

[0049] In one embodiment of this disclosure, see Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 9 , Figure 11 , Figure 14 , Figure 15The cleaning assembly 3 also includes a cleaning head 35 mounted on the mounting block 33. The cleaning head 35 is mounted on the mounting block 33 and has an inner cavity 351, an outer cavity 352, and a negative pressure hole 353. The inner cavity 351 is located inside the outer cavity 352, and the two are coaxially arranged. The outer cavity 352 surrounds the inner cavity 351 to form an annular channel. The inner cavity 351, the second driving member 31, and the wastewater tank 32 are connected in sequence through pipelines so that the inner cavity 351 can generate negative pressure. The outer cavity 352 is connected to the inner cavity of the clean water tank 24 through pipelines for conveying clean water. The inner cavity 351 and the outer cavity 352 are respectively connected to the negative pressure hole 353. The ironing head 21 has a water outlet 2123, which is connected to the negative pressure hole 353. Thus, under the action of the second driving component 31, the airflow will flow from the sewage tank 32 into the inner cavity 351 and finally out from the negative pressure hole 353, so that the outer cavity 352 generates negative pressure, so that the clean water in the clean water tank 24 can be sprayed from the outer cavity 352 through the negative pressure hole 353 and the water outlet 2123 onto the surface of the fabric to be treated, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the fabric.

[0050] As an example, see Figure 14 , Figure 15 The cleaning head 35 may include a first section, a second section, and a constriction section 354 connected along its own axis. The first and second sections are cylindrical, with the radius of the first section being larger than that of the second section. The constriction section 354 may be conical, with its radius decreasing sequentially along the direction of the cleaning head 35 towards the water outlet 2123. A negative pressure hole 353 is located in the constriction section 354 and is coaxially arranged with it. The first section, the second section, and the constriction section 354 together form the outer cavity 352. The cleaning head 35 also includes a connecting pipe, which is coaxially arranged with the first section and extends into the outer cavity 352 where the constriction section 354 is located. The inner cavity of the connecting pipe is the inner cavity 351. Thus, the gradual change in the radius of the constriction section 354 compresses the space of the outer cavity 352 where the constriction section 354 is located, thereby facilitating the formation of negative pressure in the outer cavity 352 and making it easier for purified water to flow into the outer cavity 352.

[0051] In one embodiment of this disclosure, to prevent sewage from flowing back to the suction hole 2121, a one-way valve may be provided on the pipeline between the sewage tank 32 and the suction chamber 331. Furthermore, to prevent sewage from flowing into the inner cavity 351 under the action of the second driving member 31, a hydrophobic microporous membrane (gas-liquid separation membrane) may be provided on the pipeline between the sewage tank 32 and the second driving member 31. The membrane may be made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or polypropylene (PP) to block sewage while allowing gas to pass through, thereby effectively preventing sewage from flowing into the inner cavity 351 under the action of the second driving member 31.

[0052] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the mounting block 33 has a chamber on the side away from the ironing head 21 for mounting the cleaning head 35 and the vibrating head 34, so as to facilitate the quick positioning and installation of the cleaning head 35 and the vibrating head 34.

[0053] In one embodiment of this disclosure, see Figure 9 , Figure 10 , Figure 11 , Figure 16 The mounting block 33 has a water outlet cavity 333 on the side near the ironing head 21. The water outlet hole 2123 and the negative pressure hole 353 are connected through the water outlet cavity 333. The water outlet cavity 333 is separated from the water absorption cavity 331. The ironing head 21 is fitted to the mounting block 33 to improve airtightness and reduce water leakage. As one example, the water outlet cavity 333 and the water absorption cavity 331 can be straight; as another example, the water outlet cavity 333 and the water absorption cavity 331 can be broken; as yet another example, the water outlet cavity 333 and the water absorption cavity 331 can be curved; as still other examples, the water outlet cavity 333 and the water absorption cavity 331 can be a trajectory composed of curves and straight lines to facilitate the diversion of wastewater in the water absorption cavity 331 and clean water in the water outlet cavity 333.

[0054] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the first drive member 23 and the second drive member 31 are both located between the steam generator 22 and the clean water tank 24, and the mounting block 33 and the cleaning head 35 are both located at the bottom of the protective shell 25.

[0055] In one embodiment of this disclosure, see Figure 3 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 , Figure 11 , Figure 12 The ironing head 21 includes an ironing body 211 and a mating block 212. The ironing body 211 has an ironing surface and is provided with a mating hole 2112 and a steam outlet 2111. The mating block 212 can mate with the mating hole 2112 (e.g., snap-fit). The mating block 212 can be made of heat-insulating material. A water absorption hole 2121, a vibration hole 2122, and a water outlet 2123 are located on the mating block 212. The side of the mating block 212 away from the water tank 24 is flush with the ironing surface. The vibration hole 2122 is located between the water absorption hole 2121 and the water outlet 2123, and the water absorption hole 2121 is located between the vibration hole 2122 and the steam outlet 2111. See also Figure 6The ironing body 211 can contact the steam generator 22, allowing the heat generated by the steam generator 22 to be transferred to the ironing body 211. In this way, on the one hand, separating the ironing body 211 and the mating block 212 reduces the possibility of heat generated by the ironing head 21 being transferred to the mating block 212, thus minimizing the adverse effects of heat on the cleaning effect; on the other hand, direct contact between the ironing body 211 and the steam generator 22 allows for full utilization of the heat generated by the steam generator 22 to iron the fabric surface, and also helps to dissipate heat from the steam generator 22.

[0056] In one embodiment of this disclosure, see Figure 1 , Figure 3 The cleaning device also includes a control component 4, which comprises a circuit board, an ironing button 41, and a cleaning button 42. The circuit board is housed inside the handheld unit 13 and features an integrated design with a built-in control chip and drive module, enabling precise control of the steam generator 22, the first drive component 23, the second drive component 31, and the vibrating head 34. The ironing button 41 and the cleaning button 42 are located on the side of the handheld unit 13 for easy operation while holding the device. Each button is electrically connected to the circuit board, allowing for individual or simultaneous activation of the ironing and cleaning functions by pressing them, providing simple and intuitive operation. Alternatively, the cleaning button 42 and the ironing button 41 can each be electrically connected to a separate circuit board for more precise control.

[0057] In one embodiment of this disclosure, see Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 7 The ironing assembly 2 also includes a temperature control switch 26. The temperature control switch 26 is located on the side of the steam generator 22 away from the mounting block 33 and is in contact with the steam generator 22. It is used to detect the temperature of the steam generator 22. When the temperature of the steam generator 22 exceeds the preset temperature of the temperature control switch 26, the temperature control switch 26 disconnects the electrical connection between the circuit board and the steam generator 22, thereby stopping the steam generator 22 from working. Conversely, the steam generator 22 can work normally. Thus, the temperature control switch 26 prevents the steam generator 22 from generating excessively high temperatures, improving the safety and reliability of the cleaning device.

[0058] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the ironing assembly 2 may further include a fuse that trips when the current to the steam generator 22 is too high, causing the steam generator 22 to stop working, thereby further improving the safety and reliability of the cleaning device.

[0059] The working principle of the cleaning device disclosed herein will be explained below.

[0060] When using the ironing function alone, the user fills the water tank 24 with clean water and installs it in place. Holding the handle 13, the user places the mating block 212 of the ironing head 21 against the surface of the fabric to be ironed and presses the ironing button 41. After receiving the signal, the circuit board controls the first drive unit 23 to start, delivering the clean water in the water tank 24 to the conversion chamber of the steam generator 22. At the same time, the steam generator 22 is controlled to heat up, and the clean water is rapidly heated in the conversion chamber, turning into high-temperature steam. The steam is delivered through the pipe to the steam outlet 2111 of the ironing head 21 and evenly sprayed onto the surface of the fabric to be ironed. Combined with the heat transferred by the ironing body 211, the wrinkles of the clothes are smoothed out, completing the ironing operation.

[0061] When using the cleaning function alone, the user should ensure that the clean water tank 24 has enough clean water, the wastewater tank 32 is installed in place, the mating block 212 of the ironing head 21 is attached to the surface of the fabric to be cleaned, and the cleaning button 42 is pressed. The circuit board controls the second drive unit 31 to start, drawing the mixed dirt and wastewater into the wastewater tank 32 through the suction hole 2121, suction chamber 331, and pipeline, completing the cleaning and wastewater recycling operation; the airflow in the wastewater tank 32 flows into the inner cavity 351 and then flows out from the negative pressure hole 353, causing the outer cavity 352 to generate negative pressure, so that clean water is delivered through the pipeline to the outer cavity 352 of the cleaning head 35, and then sprayed onto the surface of the fabric to be cleaned through the negative pressure hole 353 and the water outlet 2123 to achieve water replenishment during the cleaning process; at the same time, the first electrode 344 and the second electrode 345 of the vibrator head 34 are controlled to pass current, and the ceramic part 343 generates high-frequency vibration, which is transmitted to the extension part 341 through the transition part 342. The extension part 341 contacts the surface to be cleaned, which is conducive to removing stubborn dirt.

[0062] Ironing and washing can be used simultaneously: When the user presses the ironing button 41 and the washing button 42, the circuit board controls the steam generator 22, the first drive component 23, the second drive component 31, and the vibrating head 34 to work simultaneously. Steam is sprayed out through the steam outlet 2111 to iron the surface of the fabric to be treated. At the same time, the washing component 3 completes spraying, vibration cleaning and wastewater recycling, realizing the simultaneous ironing and cleaning and improving work efficiency.

[0063] After ironing and washing are completed, the user turns off the ironing button 41 and the washing button 42. The circuit board controls all components to stop working. The removable wastewater tank 32 is emptied and cleaned. The clean water tank 24 can be replenished with clean water as needed for the next use.

[0064] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cleaning device, characterized in that, include: The outer shell (1) has a receiving cavity and has an open end and a closed end arranged opposite to each other; The ironing assembly (2) includes an ironing head (21), a steam generator (22), a first drive (23), and a clean water tank (24). The ironing head (21) is located at the open end and has a steam outlet (2111) and a water absorption hole (2121). The clean water tank (24) is located at the closed end. The steam generator (22) and the first drive (23) are located in the receiving cavity. The steam generator (22) has a conversion cavity. The steam outlet (2111) is connected to the conversion cavity. The first drive (23) is used to transport the clean water in the clean water tank (24) to the conversion cavity so that the steam generator (22) converts the clean water into steam. The cleaning assembly (3) includes a second drive (31) and a wastewater tank (32), the inner cavity of which is connected to the water suction hole (2121), and the second drive (31) is used to transport wastewater to the wastewater tank (32).

2. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning assembly (3) also includes a mounting block (33), which is located in the receiving cavity and fits against the ironing head (21). The mounting block (33) has a water absorption cavity (331) on the side near the ironing head (21). The water absorption hole (2121) communicates with the water absorption cavity (331), and the water absorption cavity (331) is connected to the inner cavity of the wastewater tank (32) through a pipeline.

3. The cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cleaning assembly (3) also includes a vibrating head (34), which includes an extension (341), a transition portion (342), a ceramic portion (343), a first electrode (344), and a second electrode (345). The protruding part (341) is connected to the ceramic part (343) through the transition part (342), the first electrode (344) and the second electrode (345) are electrically connected to the ceramic part (343) respectively, the ironing head (21) has a vibration hole (2122), and one end of the protruding part (341) away from the ceramic part (343) passes through the mounting block (33) and extends out of the vibration hole (2122).

4. The cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cleaning assembly (3) further includes a cleaning head (35) disposed on the mounting block (33). The cleaning head (35) has an inner cavity (351), an outer cavity (352), and a negative pressure hole (353). The inner cavity (351) is located in the outer cavity (352). The inner cavity (351) is connected to the inner cavity of the sewage tank (32) through the second driving member (31). The outer cavity (352) is connected to the inner cavity of the clean water tank (24) through a pipeline. The inner cavity (351) and the outer cavity (352) are respectively connected to the negative pressure hole (353). The ironing head (21) has a water outlet (2123), the vibration hole (2122) is located between the water outlet (2123) and the water absorption hole (2121), and the water outlet (2123) is connected to the negative pressure hole (353).

5. The cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mounting block (33) has a water outlet cavity (333) on the side near the ironing head (21). The water outlet hole (2123) and the negative pressure hole (353) are connected through the water outlet cavity (333). The water outlet cavity (333) is separated from the water absorption cavity (331).

6. The cleaning apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cleaning head (35) has a constriction portion (354), the radius of which decreases sequentially along the direction of the cleaning head (35) near the water outlet (2123), and the negative pressure hole (353) is located in the constriction portion (354) and is coaxially arranged with the constriction portion (354).

7. The cleaning apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The ironing head (21) includes an ironing body (211) and a mating block (212); The ironing body (211) is provided with a mating hole (2112) and a steam outlet (2111). The mating block (212) can mate with the mating hole (2112). The water absorption hole (2121), the vibration hole (2122) and the water outlet (2123) are located on the mating block (212). The ironing body (211) can come into contact with the steam generator (22) so that the heat generated by the steam generator (22) can be transferred to the ironing body (211).

8. The cleaning apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ironing assembly (2) also includes a protective shell (25) disposed in the receiving cavity, and the steam generator (22) is located inside the protective shell (25).

9. The cleaning apparatus according to any one of claims 3 to 8, characterized in that, The outer shell (1) includes a top shell (11), a bottom shell (12), and a handheld part (13). The top shell (11) and the bottom shell (12) are connected to form the receiving cavity. The side of the bottom shell (12) away from the top shell (11) is connected to the handheld part (13). The sewage tank (32) is detachably connected to the handheld part (13).

10. The cleaning apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that, The cleaning device also includes a control component (4), which includes a circuit board, an ironing button (41), and a cleaning button (42). The circuit board is located inside the handheld part (13), the ironing button (41) and the cleaning button (42) are located in the handheld part (13) and are electrically connected to the circuit board. The circuit board is used to control the operation and stop of the steam generator (22), the first drive unit (23), the second drive unit (31) and the vibrating head (34).

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