Vacuum cleaner

Abstract

System comprising: a vacuum cleaner comprising: a cleaning body (110) having a battery compartment (170); a motor (116) provided in the cleaning body (110) to provide suction power; a battery (200) removable in the battery compartment (170) to provide electrical power to the motor (116); a battery cover (160) rotatably mounted in the cleaning body (110) to open and close the battery compartment (170);and wherein the system further comprises: a charging station (300) with a holding part (320) on which the cleaner body (110) is held, and which includes an opening protection rib (330) which, in a state in which the cleaner body (110) is held on the opening protection rib (330), is arranged on a rotation path of the battery cover (160) and prevents the battery cover (160) from being opened, wherein the opening protection rib (330) is provided on an upper surface of the holding part (320).

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner. Background technology

[0002] In general, a vacuum cleaner refers to a device for sucking up dust and foreign materials from a surface to be cleaned, using a suction motor provided in a main body, and filters for dust and foreign materials in the main body.

[0003] The vacuum cleaner can be classified into an upright vacuum cleaner with a suction nozzle that is connected to its main body and moves along with the main body, and a floor vacuum cleaner with a suction nozzle that is connected to a main body by an extension pipe, a handle, a hose, etc.

[0004] A vacuum cleaner is disclosed in Korean patent publication no. 10-1552437.

[0005] The vacuum cleaner of the related technology comprises a cleaning body which includes a suction motor to generate suction power, a suction part which is connected to the cleaning body to draw in air and dust, a connecting part to connect the suction part and the cleaning body, and a battery provided in the cleaning body to provide power to the suction motor.

[0006] However, in order to replace the battery or to recharge the battery using a charger, the battery should be detached from the cleaner body.

[0007] However, since the related technology provides a battery assembly in the cleaner body, the cleaner body would have to be disassembled to replace or repair a battery assembly, causing inconvenience for the user. Disclosure of the invention Technical problem

[0008] The present invention provides a vacuum cleaner capable of easily assembling a battery in its cleaning body.

[0009] The present invention provides a vacuum cleaner in which a battery can be charged while a cleaner body is connected to a state with a charge level in which the battery is mounted on the cleaner body.

[0010] The present disclosure provides a vacuum cleaner in which a battery charging port is exposed to the outside when a cleaning body is mounted on a charging stand. Technical solution

[0011] A vacuum cleaner comprises: a cleaning body with a battery compartment; a motor provided in the cleaning body to provide suction power; a battery, removable and mounted in the battery compartment to provide electrical power to the motor; a battery cover, rotatably mounted in the cleaning body to open and close the battery compartment; and a charging stand on which the cleaning body is held and which includes an opening-protection rib that, in a state where the cleaning body is held on the opening-protection rib, is positioned on a rotational path of the battery cover and prevents the battery cover from being opened.

[0012] A vacuum cleaner comprises: a cleaning body with a suction motor for generating suction power; a suction part connected to the cleaning body for drawing in air and dust; wheels for moving the cleaning body; and a battery, removablely mounted on a rear surface of the cleaning body to provide electrical power to the cleaning body, wherein the cleaning body is rotated about a center of rotation of the moving wheels, and wherein a direction in which the battery is inserted into the cleaning body forms an acute angle with respect to a vertical line passing through a center of rotation of the moving wheels. Beneficial effects

[0013] Since, according to the present invention, in a state in which the battery is separated from the cleaner body, the center of gravity is arranged in front of the vertical line passing through the center of rotation of the drive wheels, the battery can be easily coupled to the cleaner body.

[0014] Since the cleaning body is supported at two points by the pair of moving wheels, the cleaning body can also easily overcome an obstacle, such as a thick carpet and a blanket, and can be moved.

[0015] Since one mounting point of the battery is also an underside of the lower surface of the cleaner body, the center of gravity of the cleaner body is shifted downwards, thus improving the driving stability of the cleaner body.

[0016] Furthermore, since the support is provided on the back of the lower surface of the cleaner body, it prevents the cleaner body from tipping backwards.

[0017] Furthermore, according to the present invention, the battery cover is prevented from being rotated in a state where the cleaning unit is mounted in the charging position. Therefore, the charging connection unit, to which electrical power is applied, is not exposed to the outside, thus improving user safety. List of characters Fig. Figure 1 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a view that represents a state in which a main body of Fig. 1 is tilted forward. Fig. 3 is a view that represents a state in which the main body of Fig. 1 is tilted backwards. Fig. 4 is a view showing the construction of a support from Fig. 3 shows. Fig. Figure 5 is a view showing a state in which a battery is attached to the cleaner body of the cleaner in sequence. Fig. Figure 6 is a view showing a state in which a battery is removed from the cleaner body of the cleaner in sequence. Fig. Figure 7 is a lower view of a cleaner body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 8 is a perspective view showing a battery chamber from which a battery is separated, according to another embodiment of the present invention. Fig. Figure 9 is a view showing the battery chamber into which the battery is inserted, according to another embodiment of the present invention. Fig. Figure 10 is a perspective view showing a charge level according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 11 is a perspective view showing the cleaner body coupled to the charge level according to another embodiment of the present invention. Fig. Figure 12 is a sectional view showing the cleaner body coupled to the charge level according to another embodiment of the present invention. Detailed description of the embodiments

[0018] Some embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that where components are designated by reference numerals in the drawings, identical components will, where possible, have the same reference numerals, even if the components are shown in different drawings. Furthermore, if the description of embodiments of the present disclosure specifies that detailed descriptions of well-known structures or functions would interfere with the understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the detailed descriptions will be omitted.

[0019] The terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may also be used in the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure. Each of these terms is used merely to distinguish the corresponding component from other components and does not restrict any nature, order, or sequence of the corresponding component. It should be understood that when a component is "connected," "coupled," or "united" with another component, the former may be directly connected or united with the latter, or it may be "connected," "coupled," or "united" with the latter by means of a third component inserted between them.

[0020] Fig. Figure 1 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Referring to Fig. The vacuum cleaner includes 1 1according to the embodiment of the present invention, a cleaning body 10 and a suction device 20 The cleaner body 10 It includes a suction motor to generate suction power. When the suction motor is driven to generate suction power, the suction device can 20 Air containing dust, to the cleaner body 10 lead.

[0022] The suction device 20 can a suction part 21 for vacuuming dust from a surface to be cleaned, e.g. a floor, and connecting parts 22 , 23 and 24 to connect the suction part 21 with the cleaning body 10 include the connecting parts 22 , 23 and 24 can an extension pipe 24 , which is connected to the suction part 21 connected, a handle 22 , which is connected to the extension pipe 24is connected, and a suction hose 23 to connect the handle 22 with the cleaning body 10 include the cleaner body 10 can create a connector 103 include the suction hose 23 is connected.

[0023] The cleaner body 10 includes movement wheels 120 and a battery 130 .

[0024] The cleaner body 10 includes a dust container 105 , in which the suction device 20 The vacuumed dust is stored in the dust container. 105 can be removed from the cleaner body 110 be mounted. Additionally, the dust container can be... 105 in front of the cleaning body 10 be provided and can be made of a transparent material to allow a user to see the inside of the dust container 105 to consider.

[0025] The cleaner body 10can a gripping part 106 include the part that the user is to grasp. The user can grasp the gripping part. 106 grab when the user grabs the cleaner body 10 want to lift or tilt.

[0026] The cleaner body 10 can include a (not shown) dust separator for separating air and dust that pass through the suction device 20 The dust collector can be separated from the dust container. 105 or be provided as an integral part of it. For example, the dust separator is in the dust container. 105 provided.

[0027] The movement wheels 120 can be rotated with the cleaner body 10 be coupled. The pair of motion wheels 120 can be applied to both sides of the cleaner body 10 be provided and thus linked.

[0028] The battery 130 can be removed with the cleaner body10 be coupled. If the battery 130 with the cleaning body 110 When coupled, the battery can 130 together with the cleaning body 110 move.

[0029] The battery 130 It can be used to provide the power necessary to drive the vacuum cleaner. The battery 130 This could be a secondary battery that can be charged or discharged. A power cable (not shown) is required to charge the battery. 130 can be used separately with the battery 130 or the cleaning body 10 must be connected. Otherwise, the battery may not function. 130 to be mounted on a (not shown) charging stand after being removed from the cleaner body 110 was separated.

[0030] Fig. 2 is a view that represents a state in which a cleaner body is of Fig. 1 is inclined forwards, Fig. 3 is a view that represents a state in which the cleaner body is... Fig. 1 is tilted backwards, and Fig. 4 is a view showing the construction of a support from Fig. 3 shows.

[0031] Referring to Fig. 2 to Fig. 4 is at least part of the underside of the cleaner body 110 separated by a floor.

[0032] The cleaner body 10 can be applied to the front or back of the movement wheels 120 to be rotated.

[0033] Part of the cleaning body 10 , in which the connector 103 is provided, can be in relation to a vertical line V that passes through a center of rotation 122 the movement wheels 120 goes, defined as a front side, and part of the cleaner body 10 , in which the battery 130The provided part can be defined as a back side. Furthermore, the cleaner body means... 10 , which rotates forward, that the cleaner body 10 counterclockwise (see condition of the cleaner body of Fig. 2) in the figure rotates, and the cleaner body 10 , which rotates backwards, means that the cleaner body 10 rotates clockwise (see condition of the cleaner body of Fig. 3).

[0034] The cleaner body 10 Furthermore, a (not shown) drive unit can be used to drive the moving wheels. 120 include.

[0035] The drive unit can be automatically controlled by a controller. Consequently, the drive wheels can be 120 be automatically driven along a direction desired by the user. That is, the control system can perform such a control that the cleaning body 10automatically follows the user's movements.

[0036] The cleaning body may also include a sensor (not shown) for sensing the movement of the cleaning body. 10 include the control system, which can drive the motion wheels. 120 control by scanning information picked up by the sensor.

[0037] The sensor can be a general gyroscope for scanning the current angle and speed of the cleaning body. 10 during operation of the cleaning unit 10 include.

[0038] The gyro sensor detects the angular velocity from the Coriolis force applied in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which a moving object is rotating, and can measure not only the angle of the moving object, but also a change in the position of the moving object from a first reference point.

[0039] When the sensor is switched off, the movement wheels can 120 It cannot be driven. In this case, the cleaning body 10 inclined according to the position of its center of gravity. If the center of gravity of the cleaner body 10 for example, on the front of the vertical line V , which pass through the center of rotation 122 the movement wheels 120 The cleaning body is arranged. 10 , as in Fig. 2 shown, tilted forward, and when the center of gravity of the cleaner body 10 on the back of the vertical line V The cleaner body is arranged 10 , as in Fig. 3 shown, tilted backwards.

[0040] The cleaner body 10 can a first subpage B and a second subpage C The second sub-base C extends at a predetermined angle with respect to the first sub-base. B .

[0041] In the Fig. The state shown in 2 is the first underside. B essentially with the ground G aligned. In contrast, the second underside is C from the ground G separated and is at a predetermined angle with respect to the ground G inclined.

[0042] When the sensor is switched on, the controller can drive the wheels. 120 control in such a way that the center of gravity of the cleaner body 10 on the vertical line V is arranged, which is through the center of rotation 122 the movement wheels 120 goes.

[0043] In this case, the first subpage can B of the cleaning body 10 , as in Fig. 3 shown, from the ground G be separated.

[0044] The cleaner body 10 can also be a support 140 include. The support 140can detach from the second underside C of the cleaner body 10 extend. The support 140 can be a function to limit the angle at which the cleaner body 10 is tilted backwards, carry out.

[0045] The support 140 can a training wheel 142 include the auxiliary wheel 142 can be caused by friction with the ground G rotate. Therefore, the cleaner body can 10 can be driven without any problems.

[0046] The support 140 Furthermore, an extension is possible 144 include the auxiliary wheel 142 can be used with one side of the extension 144 be rotatably connected.

[0047] The support 140 Furthermore, a rotating shaft can 146 include the other side of the extension 144 can be achieved through the rotating shaft 146 with the cleaning body 10 be rotatably connected.

[0048] The extension144 It can be rotated within a predefined range. In particular, the extension can be adjusted. 144 within an area up to a' turn up or down. The cleaner body 10 can include a (not shown) stop to limit the rotation range of the extension 144 include.

[0049] The support 140 can also be an elastic element 150 include, for example, the elastic element 150 be a torsion spring.

[0050] An end 152 of the elastic element 150 can be from the cleaning body 10 be held, and the other end 153 of the elastic element 150 can be extended 144 be held. The elastic element 150 can apply an elastic force, so that the elongation 144 in the Fig. 4 rotates counterclockwise.

[0051] If the cleaning body 10 when tilted forward to the maximum extent, the underside of the cleaner body can 10 the ground G touching. Thus, the maximum angle at which the cleaner body can be touched is determined. 10 The forward rotation will be restricted.

[0052] If the cleaning body 10 In contrast, if it is tilted backwards, the support can 140 the ground G touching. Thus, the maximum angle at which the cleaner body can be touched is determined. 10 The backward rotation can be restricted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the cleaner body from being rotated backward. 10 is tipped forwards or backwards.

[0053] Since an elastic force of the elastic element 150 clockwise (see Fig. 4) in the figure on the extension 140 When applied, it can be supported by the support. 140 a forward rotational force on the cleaner body 110can be used when the cleaning body 110 is tilted excessively backwards.

[0054] If the cleaning body 110 As it rotates backwards to the maximum extent, the underside B of the cleaner body forms a predetermined angle □ with respect to the floor. G At this time, the angle can θ between the underside B of the cleaning body 10 and the ground G It should be around 17° to 20°.

[0055] The battery 130 can a battery cover 131 include. In a state where the battery 130 in the cleaner body 10 Once installed, the battery cover can be removed. 131 to be exposed to the outside. Therefore, the battery cover can be removed. 131 at least part of the external appearance of the cleaning body 10 form. Furthermore, the user can... 130 from the cleaning body 10remove or disconnect the battery from the cleaner body 110 attach without the cleaner body 110 to disassemble the battery cover. 131 may include a gripping element that facilitates attaching the battery to the cleaner body 10 and makes losing weight easier.

[0056] The following is a procedure for attaching the battery. 10 on the cleaning body 10 and the removal of these is described in detail.

[0057] However, it is assumed that the center of gravity of the cleaner body 10 on the front of the cleaner body 10 is arranged when the battery 130 from the cleaning body 10 has been removed, and on the back of the cleaner body 10 is arranged when the battery 130 on the cleaning body 10 is attached.

[0058] Fig. Figure 5 is a view showing a state in which a battery is attached to the cleaner body of the cleaner in sequence.

[0059] Fig. 5A indicates a state in which the battery 130 from the cleaning body 10 has been removed Fig. 5B indicates a state in which the battery 130 on the cleaning body 10 is attached, and Fig. 5C shows a state in which the cleaner body 10 is tilted backwards.

[0060] Referring to Fig. 5 is one with the battery 130 coupled battery mounting part 107 in the cleaner body 110 trained. The battery mounting part 107 can be achieved by omitting a section of the cleaner body 110 be trained. Furthermore, the battery mounting part can be used. 107 a (not shown) mounting guide for guiding the battery mounting 130be trained.

[0061] The battery mounting part 107 is on the underside of the cleaner body 10 trained, and thus the battery 130 on the underside of the cleaner body 110 fastened. For example, the center of gravity of the battery can be 130 in a state where the battery 130 in the cleaner body 10 is mounted on the underside of the pivot point of the movement wheels 120 be arranged.

[0062] If the battery 130 on the cleaning body 10 Once installed, the height of the center of gravity of the cleaner body can therefore be determined. 10 be lowered so that it is possible to improve the driving stability of the cleaner body 10 to improve.

[0063] If the battery 130 on the underside of the main body 10Once it's attached, it's possible to improve driving stability. Since the battery 130 however, on the underside of the cleaner body 110 when attaching the battery 130 This will cause inconvenience for the user.

[0064] In a state where the battery 130 from the cleaning body 10 Once removed, the center of gravity of the cleaner body can be adjusted. 110 however, on the front of the vertical line V , which pass through the center of rotation of the movement wheels 120 goes, be arranged (see Fig. 5A). If the battery 130 from the cleaning body 10 When removed, the cleaning body can be used. 10 therefore to the front of the pivot point 122 the movement wheels 120 be inclined.

[0065] If the cleaning body 10 as it is tilted forward, it touches the first underside Bof the cleaning body 10 the ground. At this time, the battery mounting part is 107 tilted upwards. Therefore, the user can access the battery. 130 easy to attach.

[0066] The battery 130 can be achieved through the mounting guide that is in the battery mounting part 107 is provided, at an angle to the cleaner body 10 to be fastened. In particular, the insertion direction S of the battery can be 130 an acute angle with respect to the vertical direction V and form the base. Consequently, if the front of the underside of the cleaner body 10 touching the ground forms the direction of insertion. S the battery 130 an acute angle in relation to the ground.

[0067] If the battery 130 on the cleaning body 10 When attached, the center of gravity of the cleaner body can shift. 10move backwards. That is, into a state where the battery 130 on the cleaning body 10 When attached, the center of gravity of the cleaner body can be located at the rear in the vertical direction that passes through the center of the movement wheels. 120 goes, be ordered.

[0068] That means if the battery 130 on the cleaning body 10 When attached, the cleaner body 10 to the back of the movement wheels 120 The support can be tilted. At this time, the support can be tilted. 140 optionally touch the floor. At this time, the underside B of the cleaner body forms 10 a given angle θ with regard to soil G.

[0069] Fig. Figure 6 is a view showing a state in which a battery is removed from the cleaner body of the cleaner in sequence.

[0070] In particular, it shows Fig. 6A a state before the battery is removed from the main body, and Fig. 6B is a state after the battery 130 from the cleaning body 10 has been removed.

[0071] To the battery 130 from the cleaning body 10 To remove weight, the user can directly apply force to the cleaner body. 10 apply to the cleaner body 10 to tilt forward. Next, the user can access the battery. 130 Remove the gripping part in a direction opposite to the insertion direction S. 106 grasp and then apply a forward force to grasp the cleaner body 10 to tilt forward.

[0072] If the battery 130 from the cleaning body 10 When removed, the center of gravity of the cleaner body shifts. 10 forwards. Therefore, the cleaner body 10maintained in a forward-tilted state.

[0073] In the vacuum cleaner 1 In the present invention, the cleaning body rotates 10 in the state in which the battery 130 in the cleaner body 10 is mounted, facing backwards, so that the underside of the cleaner body 10 is separated from the floor. That is to say, the cleaning body 10 can be from the movement wheels 120 It is supported at two points. Since the cleaner body 10 In this case, an obstacle is easily passed and the wheels of movement are affected. 120 By reducing applied friction, it is possible to reduce the user force required to move the main body. 10 to move, to reduce.

[0074] If the battery 130 from the cleaning body 10 When removed, the center of gravity of the cleaner body shifts. 10forwards, to turn forwards, and thus the one on the lower back of the cleaner body 10 battery mounting part provided 107 increased. Therefore, the user can increase the battery. 130 slightly attached to the battery mounting part 107 attach.

[0075] Fig. Figure 7 is a lower view of a cleaner body according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0076] The present embodiment is characterized in that a battery cover is rotatably coupled to a cleaning body in a state where a battery is not separated from the battery cover, although other structures according to the present embodiment are identical to those according to the previous embodiments. The present embodiment is therefore described below.

[0077] Referring to Fig. 7 can, according to the embodiment of the present invention, be a support 140 and an auxiliary wheel 142 on the lower surface of the cleaner body 110 be provided. The support 140 is on the back side of the auxiliary wheel 142 arranged.

[0078] The lower surface of the cleaner body 110 can a first surface 111 and a second surface 112 , which from the first surface 111 The area is recessed at the top.

[0079] The auxiliary wheel 142 can on the first surface 111 be provided, and the support 140 can be on the second surface 112 be provided.

[0080] As described in the previous embodiment, the cleaner body can 110 around the center of rotation of the motion wheels 120 to be rotated.

[0081] Each of the auxiliary wheel 142and the support 140 can depend on the rotation angle of the cleaning body 110 be in contact with the lower surface.

[0082] If the cleaning body 110 as an example of how in Fig. 2 shown, when rotated, the auxiliary wheel comes into view. 142 in contact with the lower surface. When the cleaner body 110 However, as in Fig. As shown in section 3, when rotated, the support appears. 140 in contact with the lower surface.

[0083] An input connection part 114 , to which the electrical power is applied, can be located on the lower surface of the cleaner body 110 be provided. The input connection part 114 can a use 114A , which are located on the lower surface of the cleaner body 110 a predetermined distance is recessed upwards, and input connections 114B , which are in the insertion groove 114Aare arranged, include an output connection section. 324 a retaining part 320 a charge level 300 can be used with the input connector 114 be coupled when the cleaner body 110 on the holding part 320 is maintained. Detailed contents of the charge level. 300 are described below.

[0084] Furthermore, the cleaning body 110 furthermore, a battery cover 160 include the battery cover. 160 can be used with an underside of the lower surface of the cleaner body 110 be rotatably coupled.

[0085] Since, according to the present invention, the center of gravity is located in front of the vertical line passing through the center of rotation of the drive wheels in a state in which the battery is separated from the cleaner body, the battery can be easily coupled to the cleaner body.

[0086] Furthermore, since the cleaning body is supported at two points by the pair of moving wheels, the cleaning body can easily climb onto an obstacle, such as a thick carpet and a blanket, and can be moved.

[0087] Since one mounting point of the battery is also an underside of the lower surface of the cleaner body, the center of gravity of the cleaner body is shifted downwards, thus improving the driving stability of the cleaner body.

[0088] Furthermore, since the support is provided on the back of the lower surface of the cleaner body, it prevents the cleaner body from tipping backwards.

[0089] Fig. Figure 8 is a perspective view showing a battery chamber from which a battery is separated, according to another embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. Figure 9 is a view showing the battery chamber into which the battery is inserted, according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0090] Referring to Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 can the cleaner body 110 furthermore a battery chamber 170 include a battery 200 has been recorded.

[0091] The battery chamber 170 can be found on the underside of the lower surface of the cleaner body 110 be ready. The battery chamber 170 can be accessed through the battery cover 160 be opened / closed.

[0092] Since in the present invention a direction and an angle in which the battery 200 in the battery chamber 170 Whether it is mounted or detached, a condition of the cleaner body 110 , before the battery 200 is mounted, and a condition of the cleaner body 110, after the battery 200 Since the components are assembled and may be identical or similar to those according to the previous embodiment, detailed descriptions thereof are omitted.

[0093] The battery chamber 170 can be from a surface of the cleaning body 110 It may be recessed on the inside. The battery compartment could be an example. 170 from the rear surface of the cleaner body 110 It may be recessed at the front. This allows for an opening. 171 on one of the back sides of the battery compartment 170 be provided, and the battery 200 can through the opening 171 inserted / removed.

[0094] The battery chamber 170 can be located on the underside of an engine 116 , which provides the suction power, and air that powers the engine 116 as it passes, it can enter the battery chamber 170 flow. A filter 70 can be between the engine116 and the battery chamber 170 be provided.

[0095] The battery 200 , the electrical power to the motor 116 can optionally be supplied from an interior location within the battery chamber 170 attached or removed from it.

[0096] The battery 200 can a case 201 , in which the battery cells 204 are recorded, and a handle 202 , which is located on one side of the casing 201 is trained, include the multiple battery cells. 204 can be in the case 201 Each of the multiple battery cells must be recorded. 204 It can be a secondary battery that can be charged and discharged. The multiple battery cells 204 They can be arranged in such a way that they define several rows vertically.

[0097] The handle 202 can be applied to the rear surface of the case 201be provided.

[0098] The battery 200 It may also include a battery connection part (not shown). The battery connection part may be located on the cleaner body. 110 and the battery 200 connect them electrically so that the battery's electrical power is transferred. 200 to the cleaning body 110 is supplied, or which is attached to the cleaning body 110 Electrical power applied to the battery during charging 200 is supplied. When the battery 200 into the battery chamber 170 Once installed, the battery connection part can be connected to a charging connection part. 180 be connected, which is described below.

[0099] The battery 200 can also have fastening grooves 203 include those on both sides of the casing 201 are provided. For example, the mounting grooves can be used. 203from both sides of the case 201 to be recessed to a predetermined depth and can vary in relation to Fig. 8 in a front-to-back direction of the battery 200 extend. Here, the front-back direction can be a direction from the handle. 220 to the battery terminal part or can mean a direction in which the battery 200 into the battery chamber 170 is used.

[0100] The mounting grooves 203 can cause the battery to be inserted / removed 200 lead.

[0101] The battery 200 It can also have air intake holes 207 and air outlet holes 208 include the air intake holes. 207 allow outside air to enter the battery 200 into the battery 200 is initiated, and the air outlet holes 208 allow the battery's internal air to enter the battery 20 is released to the outside.

[0102] The air intake holes can serve as an example. 156 on an upper surface of the case 201 be provided, and the air outlet holes 157 can be located on a rear surface of the case 201 be provided. Here, the upper surface can be oriented in the direction of the engine. 116 refer to when the battery 200 in the battery chamber 170 is recorded, and the rear surface can be oriented in one direction towards the battery cover. 160 refer to when the battery 200 in the battery chamber 170 has been recorded.

[0103] Meanwhile, the battery chamber 170 furthermore, a charging port part 180 include the charging port part. 180 can be used with the battery connection part of the battery 200 be electrically connected.

[0104] The charging port part 180 can be inside the battery chamber170 be arranged.

[0105] The charging port part 180 includes a framework 181 , which is located on a surface of the battery chamber 170 is arranged, and charging ports 182 , which are attached to the frame 181 attached and to the battery chamber 170 are exposed.

[0106] The frame 181 can from a front surface of the battery chamber 170 to project a predetermined distance to the rear. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the frame 181 It can have any shape that corresponds to the battery connection part.

[0107] The multiple charging ports 182 can be provided and can be inserted into the housing through the battery connection part. 201 the battery 200 can be used when the battery 200 into the battery chamber 170 is used.

[0108] If it is the cleaning body 110 For example, if it is not possible to derive electrical power from the charge level 300 To receive, the cleaner body receives 110 through the charging port part 180 electrical power from the battery 200 , and if the cleaner body 110 electrical power from the charge level 300 receives the battery 200 through the charging port part 180 loaded.

[0109] However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the cleaning body 110 next to the charge level 300 The battery can receive electrical power from a mains power source. 200 will be loaded.

[0110] The battery chamber 170 can battery mounting parts 172 include the battery mounting parts. 172 attach the battery 200 at the battery chamber 170 .

[0111] The battery mounting parts 172 can be located on opposite side surfaces of the battery chamber 170 be provided and can be accessed from the opposite side surfaces of the battery chamber 170 towards an interior of the battery chamber 170 preside.

[0112] Each battery mounting part 172 includes a slider that attaches to the corresponding mounting groove 203 the battery 200 is attached.

[0113] The slider can be removed from the front of the battery chamber. 170 extend backwards. While the battery 200 at the battery chamber 170 Once attached, the slider is inserted into the mounting groove. 203 used to control the forward and backward movement of the battery 200 to lead.

[0114] The battery cover 160 can be a cover body 161 and assembly parts 162, extending from one side of the cover body 161 extend, encompass.

[0115] The cover body 161 can be an external appearance of the underside of the lower surface of the cleaner body 110 define, and as an example, the cover body 161 include a curved surface.

[0116] Several drop-off holes 162 can be located in the center of the cover body 161 be trained. The multiple drop-off holes 164 can the air outlet holes 207 be facing the battery 200 in the battery chamber 170 is recorded. Internal air of the cleaner body 110 can be achieved through the multiple delivery holes 164 be released externally.

[0117] The assembly parts 162 can be on opposite sides of the cover body 161be provided and can extend from opposite ends of the cover body 161 each in the direction of opposite side surfaces of the battery chamber 170 extend.

[0118] The assembly parts 162 They can be designed such that their lower extension length is greater than their upper extension length. (Not shown) Rotary hubs projecting outwards can be located on the lower sections of the mounting parts. 162 be provided, and the rotating hubs can each be rotatably mounted on opposite side surfaces of the battery chamber 170 must be attached. Since the rotating hubs are on opposite sides of the mounting parts 162 If the battery cover is arranged, an extension line connecting the opposite rotation hubs can be considered a rotation axis of the battery cover. 160 be considered.

[0119] The lower sections of the assembly parts 162Each can be rotated on the lower sections of opposite side walls of the battery chamber 170 be attached. Thus, a lower section of the battery cover can be secured. 160 on opposite side surfaces of the battery chamber 170 be attached, and an upper section of the battery cover 160 can be rotated vertically around the axis of rotation.

[0120] Thus, the battery cover can be removed. 160 the opening 171 close and can be rotated around the axis of rotation to open 171 Optionally openable.

[0121] While the battery cover 160 When opened, the upper section of the battery cover 160 moved in a direction where he is further away from the opening 171 is moved away.

[0122] A locking part 166 can be found on an upper section of the battery cover 160 be provided. The locking part166 is provided in a button scheme, can the cleaner body 110 Press when it is compressed, and it can be pushed through one side of the cleaner body. 110 it will be captured when it is decompressed.

[0123] However, if the opening 171 through the battery cover 160 When closed, an upper section can be 160A the battery cover 160 in contact with an upper edge of the opening 171 come, and a lower section 160B of the battery cover 160 can be viewed in a front-to-back direction from the lower surface of the cleaner body 110 be spaced apart (see Fig. 12).

[0124] A space between a lower end of the battery cover 160 and a lower surface of the cleaner body can be considered a space 174 be defined (see Fig. 7 and Fig. 12).

[0125] For example, the room 174 a space between the first surface 111 and a lower end of the battery cover 160 or a space between the second surface 112 and the lower end of the battery cover 160 be.

[0126] The space 174 can have a rotation radius of the battery cover 160 ensure the rotation of the battery cover 160 to make it free to avoid interference with other components of the battery cover 160 to prevent.

[0127] Fig. Figure 10 is a perspective view showing a charge level according to another embodiment, Fig. Figure 11 is a perspective view showing a cleaner body coupled to the charge level according to another embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. Figure 12 is a sectional view showing the cleaner body coupled to the charge level according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0128] Referring to Fig. 10 to Fig. 12 can the cleaner body 110 with the charge level 300 must be coupled to draw electrical power from the charge level 300 to receive.

[0129] The charge level 300 includes a body 310 , comprising a power source device and a holding part 320 , on which the cleaner body 110 is held. The body 310 may include multiple power source devices.

[0130] The holding part 320 can provide a first holding part 321 and a second retaining part 322 include.

[0131] The retaining parts 321 and 322 They can be recessed from an upper surface by a predetermined distance downwards.

[0132] A movement wheel 40 can be mounted on the first holding part 321 sit. The support 140 can be mounted on the second holding part 322 sit.

[0133] The output connection part 324 , which is connected to the input connector 114 It is coupled, can be located on an upper surface of the holding part. 320 be provided. The output connection part 324 may include multiple (not shown) output terminals to match the input terminals 114B to comply. The multiple output connections can depend on whether the cleaner body 110 is mounted, optionally from the output connection part 324 be withdrawn.

[0134] Meanwhile, the battery connection part of the battery 200 with the output connector 324 be coupled. That is, the ones from the battery chamber 170 of the cleaning body 110 separate battery200 can be determined by the charge level 100 will be loaded.

[0135] An opening protection rib 330 to restrict the opening of the battery cover 160 can be applied to the upper surface of the holding part 320 be provided. If the cleaner body 110 on the holding part 320 The opening protection rib can be held in place. 330 into the room 174 be deployed.

[0136] The opening protection rib 330 is on a rotation path of a lower end 160C the battery cover 160 arranged to rotate the battery cover 160 to restrict.

[0137] The opening protection rib 330 is in contact with one end of the battery cover 160 , to rotate the battery cover 160 to restrict, in order to prevent the battery cover from 160 is opened.

[0138] That is, if the cleaning body 110 on the holding part 320 The opening protection rib prevents it from being held. 330 opening the battery cover 160 , to prevent the battery 200 from the battery chamber 170 is separated.

[0139] Even if the battery 200 already from the battery chamber 170 The opening protection rib prevents separation. 330 opening the battery cover 160 , to prevent the charging port 180 exposed to the outside.

[0140] If the charging port unit 180 Since it is not exposed to the outside, it prevents a user from accessing the charging port unit. 180 approximates, thus improving user safety.

Claims

[1] Vacuum cleaner which features: a cleaner body that has a battery chamber; a motor that is provided in the cleaner body to provide suction power; a battery that is removable and mounted in the battery compartment to provide electrical power to the motor; a battery cover that is rotatably mounted in the cleaner body to open and close the battery compartment; and a charge level on which the cleaner body is held, and which includes an opening protection rib which, in a state in which the cleaner body is held on the opening protection rib, is arranged on a rotation path of the battery cover and prevents the battery cover from being opened. [2] Vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, wherein a space is provided between the battery cover and a lower surface of the cleaner body, wherein the opening protection rib is arranged in the space in a state in which the battery chamber is closed by the battery cover. [3] Vacuum cleaner according to claim 2, wherein the opening protection rib is in contact with an end of the battery cover to limit the rotation of the battery cover. [4] Vacuum cleaner according to claim 2, wherein the opening protection rib projects upwards from an upper surface of the charging station. [5] Vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the battery cover comprises a cover body and mounting parts extending from opposite side ends of the cover body and each being attached to opposite side surfaces of the battery chamber, and wherein the battery cover is rotated vertically to open and close an opening of the battery chamber. [6] Vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, wherein a charging connection unit is provided in the battery chamber, and wherein the battery has a battery connection part which is electrically connected to the charging connection unit. [7] Vacuum cleaner according to claim 6, wherein the charge level has an output connection unit, and a battery connection part of the battery separate from the battery chamber is connected to the output connection unit. [8] Vacuum cleaner according to claim 6, wherein the cleaner body has an inlet connection part on a lower surface of the cleaner body, wherein the charging station has an outlet connection part, and wherein the inlet connection part is attached to the outlet connection part in a state in which the cleaner body is held on the charging station. [9] Vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the cleaner body further comprises movable wheels for moving the cleaner body, and wherein a direction in which the battery is inserted into the battery chamber forms an acute angle with respect to a vertical line passing through a center of rotation of the moving wheels. [10] Vacuum cleaner which has: a cleaning body with a suction motor to generate suction power; a suction part that connects to the cleaner body to draw in air and dust; Moving wheels for moving the cleaning unit; and a battery that is removable and mounted on a rear surface of the cleaner body to provide electrical power to the cleaner body, wherein the cleaner body is rotated around a pivot point of the movable wheels, and wherein a direction in which the battery is inserted into the cleaner body forms an acute angle with respect to a vertical line passing through a center of rotation of the moving wheels. [11] Vacuum cleaner according to claim 10, wherein a direction in which the battery is inserted into the cleaner body forms an acute angle with respect to a floor on which the cleaner body is arranged. [12] Vacuum cleaner according to claim 10, wherein, when the battery is coupled to the cleaner body, a center of gravity of the cleaner body is arranged on a rear side of the vertical line, and wherein, when the battery is separated from the cleaner body, the center of gravity of the cleaner body is arranged in front of the vertical line. [13] Vacuum cleaner according to claim 12, wherein a lower surface of the cleaner body has a first lower surface and a second lower surface which forms a predetermined angle with respect to the first lower surface, and wherein, when the battery is separated from the cleaner body, the first lower surface is in contact with the floor and the second lower surface is spaced away from the floor. [14] Vacuum cleaner according to claim 13, wherein a support which limits a rotation range to a rear side of the cleaner body is provided on the second lower surface of the cleaner body. [15] Vacuum cleaner according to claim 14, wherein an auxiliary wheel, driven by friction between the auxiliary wheel and the floor, is provided in the support. [16] Vacuum cleaner according to claim 14, wherein the support has an extension, one side of which is rotatably connected to the cleaner body. [17] Vacuum cleaner according to claim 16, wherein an elastic element designed to provide an elastic force to the extension is provided in the support. [18] Vacuum cleaner according to claim 14, wherein, when the battery is mounted in the cleaner body, the first lower surface is spaced away from the floor and the support comes into contact with the floor. [19] Vacuum cleaner according to claim 10, wherein the cleaner body has a battery mounting part with which the battery is coupled, and wherein the battery has a battery cover which is designed to cover the battery mounting part in a state in which the battery is received in the battery mounting part. [20] Vacuum cleaner according to claim 10, wherein the cleaner body comprises: a battery mounting part to which the battery is coupled, and a battery cover which is rotatably provided in the cleaner body to cover the battery mounting part in a state in which the battery is received in the battery mounting part.